معرفی
Bishwo Mainali is a Senior Research Fellow in Applied BioSciences at Macquarie University (2019–present). Previously held roles including Senior Research Officer at Macquarie University (2015–2019), Research Fellow at the National Institute of Crop Science in South Korea (2012–2015), and Research Assistant at Andong National University (2009–2012). Technical Officer at Nepal Agricultural Research Council (1998–2009).
Education:
- PhD in Applied Entomology, Andong National University (2012)
- MS in Agricultural Biology, Andong National University (2008)
- BSc in Agriculture, Mahatma Phule Agricultural University (1998)
Research Interests: Focus on biological control, applied insect chemical ecology, and sustainable pest management. Specializes in fruit flies (e.g., Queensland fruit fly), stink bugs, and development of benign pest control methods like traps and Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). Recent work includes optimizing larval diets, pheromone studies, and fungal biocontrol agents.
Key Projects:
- Raising Qfly Sterile Insect Technique to World Standard (2015–ongoing)
- Enhancing fruit fly SIT via improved gel diets (2021–2026)
- Automated monitoring systems for crop pests (2024–2029)
Media Contributions: Highlighted in press for pilot SIT programs reducing fruit fly populations in Australia (e.g., Cobram and Hillston initiatives).
Labs/Teams: Collaborates on multidisciplinary teams addressing pest management challenges, including AI-driven monitoring and biological control strategies.
