Debrishi Modak
South 24 Parganas
Summary
Results-driven biologist with over 5 years of experience in agricultural systems, pest management, and beneficial microorganisms. Expertise in quality control and standardisation of biological agents and natural enemies, with a strong foundation in integrated pest management (IPM) and integrated disease management (IDM). Committed to advancing scientific research through innovative techniques.
Overview
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7
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years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager R&D Centre
Goodricke Group Limited
05.2025 - Current
- Led bio-agent production, quality control, and distribution to multiple sister gardens, ensuring consistency and operational efficiency.
- Established in-house production unit for Trichoderma mass culture, optimising biological control methods across sister gardens in Assam and Dooars, West Bengal.
- Executed field trials and laboratory bioassays to assess pesticide and fungicide efficacy, enhancing understanding of product performance in varied conditions.
- Performed soil macronutrient analysis to support data-driven agronomic practices and improve crop health outcomes.
- Calibrated and monitored instruments for precise soil and coal estimation, ensuring reliable data for operational decisions.
- Conducted coal quality analysis, including calorific value and ash content, to assist in resource utilisation and operational monitoring.
Trainee Assistant R&D Centre
Goodricke Group Limited
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Performed laboratory and field-based bio-efficacy experiments targeting various pests in tea plantations in Northeast India, contributing to pest management strategies.
- Isolated Trichoderma strain from tea soil, demonstrating its ability to restrict Fusarium growth and established SOP for economically feasible production of beneficial fungi in agriculture, focusing on tea.
- Conducted soil analysis to assess nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels, providing crucial data for soil health management.
Junior Research Fellow
Tea Research Association
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Developed and conducted experiments on termite control using biological agents, including entomopathogenic nematodes, fungi, and plant-based extracts to enhance pest management strategies.
- Assessed efficacy of eco-friendly pest management strategies in field and laboratory conditions against live-wood-eating termites, a significant pest group affecting tea plantations in North-east India.
- Investigated interactions between macronutrients and chemical parameters in termite-infested and non-infested soil to understand their impact on termite behaviour.
- Conducted systematic collection and taxonomic identification of termite species across multiple tea gardens.
Junior Project Fellow
Zoological Survey of India
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Identified wader birds across the coasts of the Indian Sundarbans to estimate populations.
Education
Ph.D - Zoology
Raiganj University
West Bengal, India01-2021
MSc. - Zoology
Gurudas College, University of Calcutta
West Bengal, India01-2019
BSc. - Zoology
Vijaygarh Jyotish Ray College, University of Calcutta
West Bengal, India01-2017
Skills
- Soil analysis
- Bioassay techniques
- Field trial execution
- Quality control
- Data analysis
- Research methodologies
- Microbial production
- Regulatory compliance
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Supervisory expertise
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving
- Department management
Accomplishments
- Secured 4th Position in 5th Regional Science Congress (2023), Organized by DST, West Bengal Govt. Abstract Presentation: Successful Establishment of a Feasible Bait Trap to Monitor Live-Wood-Eating Termites in Plantation Crops Like Tea.
- Standardized a feasible Trichoderma production procedure by which the group is producing Trichoderma with its own capacity and making a remarkable profit within a year; and also faced disease problems lesser than previous years in the plantations.
Languages
English
Interests
- Nature & wildlife photography
- Solo bike riding
- MTB
- Hiking and trekking
Timeline
Assistant Manager R&D Centre
Goodricke Group Limited
05.2025 - Current
Trainee Assistant R&D Centre
Goodricke Group Limited
05.2023 - 04.2025
Junior Research Fellow
Tea Research Association
10.2020 - 12.2022
Junior Project Fellow
Zoological Survey of India
09.2019 - 03.2020
Ph.D - Zoology
Raiganj University
MSc. - Zoology
Gurudas College, University of Calcutta
BSc. - Zoology
Vijaygarh Jyotish Ray College, University of Calcutta