Dr. Agus Dana Permana is currently focuses on the research with beneficial insects, such as pollinator of oil palm (Elaeidobius kamerunicus), and black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). Previously, he has done number of projects on the identification and field test of sex pheromone of several insects pests, including Etiella zinckenella, Spodoptera litura, Phthorimaea operculella, Plutella xylostella, Scirpophaga nivella and Homoeosoma nebulella. His expertise also covers entomopathogenic (fungi, bacteria and viruses) and several botanical insecticides (Neem extract); Ecology, and Physiology of insect, for example the effect of thyroxin on the cocoon of Bombyx mori.

Over 15 years, he has been principal investigator on several grants and contracts i.e. Ecological study on PT Freeport Indonesia, Tembagapura, Papua (2001-2002); Soil analysis for oil palm plantation in Boven Digul and Fak-fak, Papua (2005-2006); Biodiversity study in Nani Bogani Wartabone National Park, Gorontalo (2009-2012); Ecological study of mined land in Sorowako, South Sulawesi (2012); and Study of flora and fauna at Tomini Bay, Gorontalo (2012-2013). Astra Agro Lestari : pollinator of oil palm (Elaeidobius kamerunicus) 2010-2015. He has been a reviewer for several Scientific Journals, Editor of J. Agrikultura, reviewer for research grants at The Ministry of Education, Directorate of Higher Education, reviewer for research grant at The Ministry of Research and Technology, and has been an assessor for the National Accreditaion Board. Dr. Agus Dana Permana has graduated 6 doctoral students as co-supervisors, and since 2014 has been an examiner for 6 doctoral students of Biology ITB and 1 doctoral student in Environmental Sciences University of Padjadajaran. At this moment have 2 doctoral students, and has graduated dozens of master and undergraduate students.