Ali Rajabpour

Ali Rajabpour is a Full Professor of Entomology at the Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan, Iran, and a Visiting Professor at Macquarie University, Australia. Since 2011, he has been actively involved in academic research and teaching. His work focuses on insect population ecology and integrated pest management (IPM), with over 80 research articles, nine textbooks, and 100+ conference papers. He serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection (Springer) and Plant Protection.

Research Interests: Dr. Rajabpour’s research spans

• Insect ecology and pest population dynamics,
• Biological control strategies,
• Development of sampling techniques for pest monitoring,
• Evaluation of biorational and synthetic pesticides,
• Impact of climate on pest behavior,
• Application of GIS and machine learning in pest management.

Projects & Grants: Notable projects include pilot studies on termite control, sequential sampling plans for Heliothis sp., and aphid population dynamics. His work has been funded through grants since 2009, with active projects in 2024–2025 focusing on pest monitoring and molecular dynamics of carbon nanomaterials.

Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his editorial roles and prolific publication record reflect his academic contributions.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates internationally on pest management research, with active partnerships in Iran, Australia, and other countries. Leads research groups specializing in entomology and precision agriculture.