Tharaka S. Priyadarshana

I am a PhD candidate at NTU ASE. My primary research interest is agroecology. The main aim of my research interest is to identify economically attractive ways to boost agrobiodiversity. For my Master’s, I studied the responses of beneficial insect communities to crop heterogeneity components (crop composition and configuration) in subtropical farmlands.

I enjoy developing statistical models, using both biological and functional diversity metrics, that enhance forecasting capabilities. I am also passionate about the taxonomy and conservation of wild orchids.