David Awde

David Awde is an Assistant Professor in the Biology department at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU). He holds a BSc from the University of Western Ontario, a PhD from Brock University, and completed postdoctoral research at Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze (Prague, Czechia) and the University of Kentucky (USA). His research focuses on understanding how environmental factors and physiology influence insect thermal stress tolerance, behavior, and reproductive strategies through lab and field experiments.

Education:

• BSc, University of Western Ontario
• PhD, Brock University
• Postdoctoral research: Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze and University of Kentucky

Research interests emphasize thermal biology, stress tolerance mechanisms in insects, and the ecological implications of physiological adaptations. His work spans diverse taxa, including ladybirds, bees, and Drosophila melanogaster, with a focus on gene expression, immune responses, and social behavior. Recent publications highlight advancements in high-throughput methods for studying thermal limits and the molecular underpinnings of thermal stress resilience.

Publications reflect a strong emphasis on integrative approaches, combining field observations with genomic and physiological analyses. No scientific awards are listed. Advising and lab affiliations are not explicitly stated in the provided materials.