Georgette Kluiters

Dr. Georgette Kluiters is an Instructional Assistant Professor and Distance Education Coordinator at the University of Florida's Entomology and Nematology Department. She specializes in vector-borne disease control, veterinary epidemiology, and bridging academic research with policy implementation. Her work includes roles at institutions like the University of Liverpool (Honorary Fellow), Animal Health Trust, and Swiss Federal Veterinary Office. She coordinates online education programs, advising students in non-thesis M.S. and certificate programs.

Dr. Kluiters' research focuses on Culicoides biting midges and arbovirus transmission dynamics. Notable contributions include developing fluorescent dust marking techniques for vector tracking and modeling bluetongue virus spread under climate change scenarios. Her work integrates field methodology with policy implications, such as legislative roles in Wales and Switzerland.

Key achievements include a BBSRC-funded Future Leader Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship at the University of Liverpool. She teaches courses like Insect Classification and Scientific Communication, emphasizing innovative online pedagogy to enhance student career readiness.

Her advisory role involves guiding students through capstone projects and career navigation. She actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking entomology, veterinary science, and public health policy.