Saleh Adnan

Saleh Adnan is an Adjunct Fellow in the Applied BioSciences department at Macquarie University. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Entomology (2016–2020) from the same institution, focusing on dietary supplements like methoprene and caffeine for improving sterile insect technique efficacy in Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) management. His work bridges entomology and pest control, emphasizing insect physiology and microbiology.

Education:

• PhD in Agricultural Entomology, Macquarie University (2016–2020)

Research Interests: Saleh’s research focuses on enhancing sterile insect technique through dietary interventions, including methoprene and caffeine’s roles in insect development, behavior, and survival. He explores microbiome dynamics in fruit flies and evaluates field performance of treated insects.

Advising & Projects: He contributed to the 2015 Combined gas chromatography/ electroantennogram detector for insect olfaction research project. His publications (11 total) emphasize pest management strategies, with recent work examining raspberry ketone and methoprene effects on fruit fly competitiveness and survival.