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Dr. Aaron J Gassmann is a Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology at Iowa State University. His research focuses on entomology, particularly integrated pest management (IPM), insect resistance to Bt crops, and plant-insect interactions with an emphasis on corn and western corn rootworm. He joined Iowa State in 2008 after postdoctoral training at the University of Arizona and UC Riverside. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from Stony Brook University (2003) and a B.A. in Biology from the University of St. Thomas (1997).
His research spans three major areas: resistance evolution to Bt corn in rootworm populations, fitness costs of resistance traits, and agro-ecological IPM strategies. Key projects include field and laboratory studies on Bt resistance mechanisms, ecological factors influencing pest management, and tritrophic interactions involving entomopathogens. His work emphasizes practical applications for sustainable agriculture and resistance delay strategies.
Dr. Gassmann has authored 84 peer-reviewed articles, 6 book chapters, and numerous outreach materials. In 2021, he was elected a Fellow of the AAAS. He teaches courses such as ENT 376 (Fundamentals of Entomology), ENT 570 (Plant-Insect Interactions), and ENT 590N (Population Genetics). His lab, the Cardinal Aaron Gassmann Lab, collaborates on projects involving Bt crop efficacy, pest population genetics, and agricultural sustainability.
His research highlights include identifying field-evolved Bt resistance in rootworm populations, quantifying fitness costs of resistance, and evaluating integrated pest management tools. He actively engages with farmers and policymakers to translate research into actionable practices.
