Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Division of Plant Science Technology
Supervisory Research Entomologist
USDA-ARS
Research at a glance
Area(s) of Expertise
Research Summary
Investigate the biology, pest/ host interactions and chemical ecology of major corn insect pests, especially as they relate to resistance management. Identify, develop and release corn germplasm with native resistance to major corn insect pests, especially corn rootworm. Determine the mechanism(s) of resistance and its inheritance to Bt crops.
Educational background
- Ph.D., Entomology, Colorado State University
- B.S., Biology, St. John’s University