Carlo Moreno

Dr. Carlo Moreno is Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at the College of Wooster, specializing in agroecology and sustainable agriculture. His research integrates ecological and social dimensions of agricultural systems, particularly human-insect-plant interactions. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Santa Cruz (2013), M.S. from University of Maryland (2006), and B.S. from San Jose State University (2002).

Research domains include:

• Biodiversity impacts on arthropod predator-prey systems
• Knowledge transfer in integrated pest management
• Participatory solutions for local sustainability challenges
• Companion planting strategies for pest regulation

Recent publications demonstrate applied research in sustainable farming practices, collective action theory for invasive species management, and native crop utilization for pest control. His Moreno Lab focuses on ecosystem redesign balancing ecological functions with human needs.