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Andrew Donovan Young is an Assistant Professor of systematic entomology at the University of Guelph, Canada. His research focuses on the taxonomy, phylogenetics, and evolutionary history of flower flies (Diptera: Syrphidae), with an emphasis on making taxonomic tools accessible to non-specialists. He holds a B.Sc. in Zoology and an M.Sc. in Environmental Biology from the University of Guelph, followed by a Ph.D. in Biology from Carleton University. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Davis, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Education:
- B.Sc. Honours in Zoology, University of Guelph (2005–2009)
- M.Sc. in Environmental Biology, University of Guelph (2009–2012)
- Ph.D. in Biology, Carleton University (2013–2018)
Research Interests:
- Species discovery and taxonomy of flower flies
- Phylogenetic analysis of Diptera using molecular techniques
- Development of accessible identification tools (e.g., field guides, digital keys)
- Impact of climate change and habitat loss on pollinator biodiversity
His work bridges fundamental research with applied challenges, such as rapid pest identification in agricultural systems.
Awards and Honors:
- NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship ($63,000, 2015–2018)
- Entomological Society of Ontario President’s Prize (2015, 2011)
- Australian Entomological Society Speaker Prize ($300, 2014)
Lab and Future Work:
- Current projects include species delimitation in North American Syrphidae and global phylogenetics of flower flies.
- Future initiatives aim to improve rapid pest identification in collaboration with agricultural stakeholders.
