Claudio Gratton

Claudio Gratton is a Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the Department of Integrative Biology and the Agroecology Program. His research focuses on landscape ecology and conservation in agricultural systems, emphasizing beneficial insects like pollinators and predators. He collaborates with farmers to enhance ecosystem services such as natural pest control and pollination.

• Education: PhD Entomology (UC Berkeley), B.S. Biology (UIUC)
• Affiliations: Department of Entomology, Integrative Biology, Agroecology Program

Research interests include agroecology, biodiversity conservation, and the effects of land-use changes on insect communities. He investigates how floral resources, landscape structure, and management practices influence pollinators and pest control. Recent work addresses bumble bee conservation, cover crop impacts, and automated species identification using AI.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as modeling agroecosystems and integrating citizen science. The Gratton Lab emphasizes applied solutions for sustainable agriculture and biodiversity preservation.