Prof. Dr. Ir. Ketut Ayu Yuliadhi, M.P. was born in Denpasar, 1960, and has served as a lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Udayana since 1986. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (Ir.) from Universitas Udayana in 1985, a Master of Agriculture (M.P.) from Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung in 1998, and a Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Agroecotechnology from Universitas Udayana in 2015.

With nearly four decades of academic service, teaching, and research, Prof. Yuliadhi has made significant contributions to advancing agricultural science and education at Universitas Udayana. As a Full Professor of Plant Pest Science, she pioneered research on Sycanus aurantiacus as an eco-friendly biocontrol agent for major cabbage pests. Her findings demonstrate its high reproductive potential, efficiency, and sustainability, offering a scientific foundation for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and reducing reliance on synthetic pesticides—supporting safer and greener agriculture.