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Dr. Gary Brewer is a Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with a 60% research and 40% teaching appointment. He has served as department head at NDSU (1997-2006) and UNL (2006-2018). His research focuses on field crops entomology, IPM of pasture cattle flies, salt creek tiger beetle conservation, and pollinator health. He has pioneered a push-pull strategy using coconut oil-derived repellents and led curriculum design for Rwanda’s Conservation Agriculture program. Education: B.S. in Zoology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1974) M.S. in Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1978) Ph.D. in Entomology, Kansas State University (1984) Research Interests: Brewer’s work spans insect ecology, pest management, and conservation. Key areas include stable fly and horn fly control, pollinator protection, and endangered species recovery (e.g., Salt Creek tiger beetle). His lab develops natural product-based pest repellents and evaluates biopesticides for sustainable agriculture. Grants & Contributions: $362,150 USDA grant for undergraduate research in beneficial insect protection (2018) $325,000 USDA grant for multi-tactic stable fly control (2017) NE Game and Parks funded salt creek tiger beetle reintroduction programs Labs & Teams: Brewer’s team collaborates with industry (e.g., Vestergaard Frandsen) and international partners to advance IPM strategies. His work bridges field research with applied solutions for farmers and conservationists.

• Field Crops Entomology
• Insect Ecology
• Insect Pest Management
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Stephanie Rogers is an Assistant Professor of Geosciences at Auburn University's College of Sciences and Mathematics, specializing in geospatial technologies and environmental applications. She leads the GeoIDEA Lab, focusing on GIScience, water quality modeling, and environmental impacts on honey bee colonies. Her research integrates emerging technologies like drones for ecological monitoring and addresses interdisciplinary challenges such as groundwater management and pollution tracking. Education: PhD in Geosciences from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Research Interests: Rogers' work bridges geospatial innovation with real-world problem-solving. Key areas include: GIS-driven environmental monitoring and modeling Drone-based assessment of water quality and algal blooms Groundwater contamination dynamics and public health implications Honey bee colony health through spatial analysis Advising & Grants: Currently mentors two trainees (Bethany Foust and Mallory Jordan) and collaborates on projects funded by environmental agencies. Her grants focus on geospatial data integration for ecological decision-making. Labs/Teams: GeoIDEA Lab coordinates multidisciplinary efforts in environmental geoscience, with active projects in Alabama's Black Belt region and international glacial archaeology initiatives.

• Geospatial Technologies
• Environmental Applications
• Water Quality and Contamination
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Professor Dieter Hochuli leads the Integrative Ecology research group in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on biodiversity conservation in urban environments, with particular emphasis on arthropod ecology, habitat management, and the ecological dynamics of human-dominated landscapes. His work bridges community ecology and landscape-scale conservation strategies. Research interests center on urban biodiversity conservation, insect-plant interactions, ecosystem function in modified environments, and the ecological impacts of invasive species. Current projects examine how urban planning decisions affect biodiversity, the role of green infrastructure in supporting ecosystem services, and human-wildlife interactions in urban fringes. Analysis of recent publications reveals consistent themes: urban pollinator ecology, wildlife disease ecology at the urban interface, experimental approaches to urban green space management, and biodiversity responses to urbanization. His work integrates ecological theory with practical conservation applications. Professor Hochuli leads field-based ecology projects across Sydney's urban environments and collaborates with local councils on biodiversity mapping initiatives. He currently supervises graduate students researching urban arthropod communities, wildlife conservation, and ecosystem restoration.

• Urban Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Insect-Plant Interactions
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Dr. David Pattinson is Associate Professor of Chinese Studies in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies at the University of Leeds, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. His academic work bridges pre-modern Chinese history, literature, and environmental humanities, with a focus on cultural representations of nature and epistolary practices during the late imperial period. His research interests include: Bees and beekeeping in pre-modern Chinese culture Environmental history of pre-modern China Environmental Humanities & China Epistolary culture in late imperial China Ming loyalist literature and social networks Dr. Pattinson's recent publications explore the cultural and historical dimensions of beekeeping in China, including a seminal 2012 article in Agricultural History and a 2018 chapter in Animals through Chinese History . His work reveals how natural elements were represented and understood in Chinese society prior to modernity, with emerging interdisciplinary connections between history, literature, and environmental studies. He is actively involved in academic service, having served on the council of the British Association for Chinese Studies (BACS) and currently serving on the Executive Council of the Universities’ China Committee in London (UCCL). Dr. Pattinson supervises PhD students working on topics related to letters and upheaval in late imperial China, environmental humanities, and translation of pre-modern Chinese literature. He teaches Classical Chinese, pre-modern Chinese history and literature, and co-teaches the module Global Environmental Humanities , while also supervising undergraduate dissertations and postgraduate translation projects. His research group affiliations include: Chinese East Asian Studies Asia Pacific Studies History Literary studies Centre for World Literatures

• Chinese Studies
• Environmental History of Pre-Modern China
• Environmental Humanities
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Dr. Elemir Simko is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan, affiliated with Prairie Diagnostic Services. He holds a DVM from the University of Belgrade (Yugoslavia) and a DVSc from the University of Guelph, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Since 1998, he has coordinated core anatomic pathology courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on honey bee health, agricultural sustainability, comparative pathology, and innate immunity. Recent work includes studies on honey bee pathogen dynamics, pesticide impacts, and equine septic arthritis diagnostics using biomarkers. He collaborates extensively with researchers on investigative pathology and contributes to diagnostic services. Education: DVM (University of Belgrade), DVSc (University of Guelph), ACVP Diplomate Key Research Themes: Honey bee health, infectious disease pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, and diagnostic pathology Collaborations: Prairie Diagnostic Services, multiple veterinary and agricultural researchers Dr. Simko’s publications span veterinary pathology, honey bee health, and equine medicine. His recent articles highlight advancements in diagnostic techniques for septic arthritis in horses and interventions to mitigate honey bee colony threats. He has no listed awards but maintains active roles in teaching and applied research.

• Honey bee health
• Agricultural sustainability
• Comparative pathology
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Jessica Forrest is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on evolutionary ecology, particularly plant-pollinator interactions, climate change impacts on pollinators, and the ecological consequences of phenological shifts. She studies native bees, their interactions with plants, and how agricultural practices can benefit from native bee ecology. Her work spans field studies in natural and agricultural landscapes, emphasizing pollinator conservation and climate adaptation. Notable projects include investigations into bee nesting habitat enhancement in orchards, the effects of drought on alpine bees, and the role of floral traits in pollinator attraction. Research Themes: Pollination ecology, climate change biology, bee behavior, and agricultural sustainability. Labs/Teams: Leads the Forrest Lab at the University of Ottawa, involving graduate and undergraduate students in field and lab-based studies. Her recent work highlights the importance of Asteraceae pollen in protecting mason bees from brood parasites and the complex effects of temperature on bee reproductive success in high-elevation habitats. Students advised include Lydia, Michelle, Natasha, Roisin, Tovah, and others, with projects ranging from bee cognition to agricultural pollination systems. The Forrest Lab collaborates widely, addressing applied and theoretical questions in pollinator ecology.

• Evolutionary ecology
• Pollination
• Climate change
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Univ.-Prof. Karl Crailsheim is a Professor at the University of Graz, affiliated with the Institute of Zoology within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His research focuses on honeybee behavior, physiology, and health, particularly investigating the honeybee superorganism and threats to their colonies. He explores swarm systems, robotics, and swarm intelligence, with recent emphasis on colony losses and environmental threats. His work bridges biology and robotics, applying insights from honeybee behavior to algorithm design. Research interests include honeybee nutrition, immune responses, pathogen impacts, and the application of citizen science in ecological studies. Key projects involve tracking honeybee behavior, analyzing pollen diversity, and developing robotic systems inspired by swarm dynamics. Collaborative efforts with citizen scientists enhance ecological data collection. Publications highlight advancements in understanding bee health, pesticide effects, and swarm robotics. His interdisciplinary approach addresses both biological and technological challenges in apiculture and robotics.

• Honeybee Behavior
• Swarm Intelligence
• Biology
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Dr. Greca Nathascia Meloni is a filmmaker and ethnographer at the University of Vienna's Institute for Cultural and Social Anthropology , specializing in multispecies relationships and environmental anthropology. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement through ethnographic films and blog platforms like fareapicoltura.net . Current research focuses on non-native plant studies and human-environment interactions Recipient of the Theodor Körner Prize for academic excellence (2021) Research Interests span five core areas: Multispecies Ethnography Visual Ethnography Environmental Anthropology Critical Plant Studies Anthropology of Cultural Heritage Her filmography including The Journey of the Bees (2022) demonstrates expertise in ethnographic filmmaking and environmental storytelling. Recent publications address climate impacts on apiculture, collaborative writing methodologies, and sociocultural dynamics in Mediterranean regions. Scientific Recognition : Theodor Körner Prize (2021) Fiorenzo Serra International Film Festival First Prize (2022) Maintaining strong academic connections through her university role while pursuing independent filmmaking projects, Meloni effectively combines research with creative dissemination.

• Multispecies Ethnography
• Visual Ethnography
• Environmental Anthropology
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Saumik Basu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia (UGA), based at the Tifton Campus within the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on developing sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for vegetable crops in South Georgia. He leads the Vegetable Entomology Lab, which investigates pest complexes like whiteflies, diamondback moths, and pepper weevils, along with their interactions with plant pathogens. His work emphasizes molecular ecology, plant defense mechanisms, and the role of abiotic factors (e.g., climate, soil microbiota) in pest management. Education: B.S. in Human Physiology, University of Calcutta M.S. in Biotechnology, Visva-Bharati University Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Virology, Jawaharlal Nehru University Postdoctoral Research: University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and Washington State University (WSU) Research Interests: Molecular mechanisms of plant-insect interactions Sustainable IPM for vegetable pests Plant defense signaling and phytohormonal crosstalk Impact of soil microbiota on pest-pathogen dynamics Climate change effects on agroecosystems Lab & Collaborations: The lab collaborates with county extension agents, growers, and other research groups to translate findings into practical solutions. Current projects address pest attack order effects on plant defenses and the role of biopesticides like Metarhizium fungus. Graduate students and postdocs work on topics such as soil amendments for pest resistance and vector-borne disease transmission. Advising & Grants: Advises Ph.D. candidate Sourav Pal and M.S. student Rajesh Udavant. Technical staff includes Charles Laney Gruver, an expert in field trials and insect rearing. Undergraduate Alexis Crossgrove supports lab activities. Labs/Teams: Vegetable Entomology Lab (UGA), previously affiliated with Molecular Plant Sciences at WSU.

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Entomology
• Plant Pathology
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Jürgen Groeneveld is a researcher at the Department of Ecological Modelling at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany. His work focuses on agent-based modelling of ecological and socio-environmental systems, with a particular emphasis on pollinator conservation, climate change impacts, and biodiversity digital twins. He contributes to the BioDT Project and collaborates on initiatives like the BEEHAVE and BEE-STEWARD models for honeybee and bumblebee dynamics. His research integrates computational methods with ecological theory to address challenges in sustainable land use and environmental policy. Key projects include modeling land use transformations, analyzing the effects of pesticides on pollinators, and exploring risk-sharing mechanisms for smallholder farmers. Groeneveld has published extensively on topics such as metapopulation dynamics, forest fragmentation, and the application of standardized protocols (e.g., ODD) for simulation models. His work bridges theoretical ecology with practical applications, aiming to inform conservation strategies and climate adaptation policies. He participates in interdisciplinary collaborations across the UFZ’s research units, including the 'Smart Models / Monitoring' group. His contributions span publications in journals like Ecological Modelling, Ecosphere, and Nature, reflecting his expertise in both ecological and computational methodologies.

• Ecological Modelling
• Agent-Based Modelling
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Dr. DeAnna E. Beasley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). She holds a PhD from the University of South Carolina (2013) and specializes in integrative ecology, focusing on how environmental changes—particularly urbanization—affect insect development, behavior, and biodiversity. Her research bridges ecological and social sciences to address urban resilience and biodiversity conservation. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Ecology, Evolution, and Ant Ecology, along with supervising thesis projects and individual studies. She actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students in field and lab research, emphasizing community engagement and citizen science. Key research interests include urban ecology, insect-fungal interactions, and the socio-ecological dynamics of urban systems. Notable projects investigate honey bee health in urban environments and biodiversity patterns in green infrastructure. Her work frequently involves interdisciplinary collaborations and public outreach, including initiatives to promote diversity in STEM. Dr. Beasley is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, serving on UTC's DEI committee and the Africana Studies Advisory Committee. She also contributes to professional societies such as the Ecological Society of America and engages communities through science education and media outreach.

• Urban Ecology
• Insect Ecology
• Nutritional Ecology
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Stergios Tampekis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management within the Faculty of Plant Sciences at the Agricultural University of Athens . His research focuses on forest operations engineering, emphasizing the optimization of human-environment interactions through Nature-Based Solutions. Based in Karpenisi, Greece, he contributes to sustainable forest infrastructure and wildfire prevention strategies. Contact: stampeki@aua.gr Phone: +30-22370-23282 Research Interests Tampekis specializes in: Environmental impact assessment of forest operations GIS-based spatial planning for fire management Development of Decision Support Systems (DSS) for forestry Resilient infrastructure planning in Mediterranean islands Integration of wildfire prevention with sustainable land use Recent Research Trends His recent publications highlight GIS-driven approaches for wildfire risk management, economic evaluation of forest infrastructure, and climate change adaptation through complex systems science. Key themes include multi-criteria analysis, spatial optimization, and sustainable resource deployment. Scientific Awards No awards listed in the provided text

• Forest Operations Engineering
• Sustainable Forest Management
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Lars Vilhelmsen is an Associate Professor and Curator at the Zoological Museum, Natural History Museum of Denmark (University of Copenhagen). He earned his M.Sc. (1995), Ph.D. (1999), and Dr. scient. (2004) from the University of Copenhagen, specializing in hymenopteran morphology and systematics. His career includes postdoctoral research at Uppsala University (2000-2002) and continuous employment at Copenhagen since 2002. His research focuses on: Higher-level phylogeny and evolutionary history of Hymenoptera Comparative anatomy and functional morphology of parasitic wasps Systematics and biogeography of the Orussidae family Cretaceous fossil insects and amber preservation He participates in the NSF-funded HymAToL project reconstructing hymenopteran phylogeny. Teaching activities include coordinating 'Entomology' (terrestrial arthropod biology) and 'Summer Course in Terrestrial Zoology' field studies. He serves as Co-Editor of Systematic Entomology and maintains international research collaborations across biogeographic regions.

• Entomology
• Hymenoptera Phylogeny
• Comparative Anatomy
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Sharon Lubkin is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Her research focuses on modeling biological systems, continuum mechanics of tissues, and morphogenesis. She is affiliated with the Quantitative and Computational Developmental Biology research cluster and the NCSU/UNC Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Lubkin holds roles such as SIAM representative to the Joint Committee on Women in Mathematics (2017-23) and former Publications Chair of the Society for Mathematical Biology (2004-2016). Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Cornell University (1992). Research Interests: Modeling biological systems Continuum mechanics of soft tissues Mechanobiology and drug delivery Biomechanics of morphogenesis Collaborations with experimental biologists and engineers Funding: Supported by the Simons Foundation, NSF, and NIH. Advises students in Biomathematics, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Professional Activities: National SIAM committee roles Leadership in mathematical biology organizations Active in promoting interdisciplinary collaborations

• Biological Modeling
• Continuum Mechanics of Tissues
• Morphogenesis
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Alethea Blackler is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in design research with a focus on intuitive interaction, aging populations, and user-centered design. She is affiliated with the Creative Industries Faculty and has contributed to the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation. Her work spans academic leadership, editing books like *Intuitive Interaction: Research and Application*, and collaborating on projects addressing challenges in healthcare, environmental technology, and education. Her research interests emphasize the design of products and systems that are intuitive for diverse user groups, including older adults and those with dementia. Key areas include tangible embodied interaction (TEIs), co-design methodologies, and the application of design in healthcare and disaster preparedness. She has led multidisciplinary teams on grants such as the *Development of non-invasive methods for hive health assessment* funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia. Dr. Blackler’s publications explore topics like smart device usability, disaster preparedness through immersive environments, and the emotional connection between users and products. She has also contributed to pedagogical strategies in design education, emphasizing the importance of historical context and critical thinking for students. Her work has been presented at global conferences (e.g., IASDR, OzCHI) and published in journals like *Applied Ergonomics* and *International Journal of Design Sciences and Technology*. She continues to advance design research through collaborative projects and mentoring emerging scholars in the field.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Design Research
• Aging and Technology
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