Andrew James Mackay

Andrew James Mackay serves as an Associate Research Scientist in Vector Ecology at the Illinois Natural History Survey, part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on mosquito-borne disease transmission dynamics with particular emphasis on vector surveillance and ecology.

Dr. Mackay's research interests span vector ecology, mosquito-borne diseases, and disease transmission dynamics. His work examines how environmental factors, human behavior, and vector biology interact to influence the transmission of pathogens like Zika virus, West Nile virus, and other arboviruses. He investigates invasive mosquito species, vector surveillance methodologies, and the ecological determinants of vector-borne disease outbreaks.

His publication record demonstrates expertise in mosquito ecology, with research spanning vector surveillance techniques, habitat suitability modeling, and disease transmission dynamics. Mackay's work frequently employs field studies combined with spatial analysis to understand mosquito population dynamics and disease risk factors.

As an active researcher, he collaborates with multiple institutions on vector-borne disease projects, contributing to both basic entomological research and applied public health interventions. His work appears in leading journals in medical entomology and tropical diseases.