Ramesh Sagili

Professor

Dr. Ramesh Sagili is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University and leads the OSU Honey Bee Lab. He obtained his PhD in Entomology from Texas A&M University specializing in honey bee research. His primary research focus is honey bee health, nutrition and pollination. Ramesh initiated the creation of Oregon Master Beekeeper Program, chaired the Oregon Governor’s Task Force on Pollinator Health and currently serves on the national Pollinator Subcommittee. His research program addresses both basic and applied questions to improve honey bee health and nutrition, and hence majority of his research projects are collaborative efforts involving stakeholders (both beekeepers and growers). He has authored several important research and extension publications. OSU Honey Bee Lab is at the forefront in critical honey bee nutrition research, and their Oregon Master Beekeeper Program is one among the top bee extension programs in the nation. Ramesh has received several awards including the Entomological Society of America’s Pacific Branch Research Award, Eastern Apicultural Society’s Outstanding Research Award, OSU’s Excellence in Post-Doctoral Mentoring Award and OSU Outreach and Engagement Award.