Chelsea Miranda

Dr. Chelsea Miranda is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the F.L.I.E.S. Facility, Texas A&M University, specializing in entomology and sustainable agriculture. Her research focuses on using insects to enhance nutrient recycling, bioconversion, and sustainable protein production. She holds a B.S. in Entomology (2011), M.S. in Agriculture and Environmental Science (2014), and a Ph.D. in Entomology (2019) from Texas A&M University and Tarleton State University.

• Education:
  • B.S., Texas A&M University (Entomology, 2011)
  • M.S., Tarleton State University (Agriculture & Environmental Science, 2014)
  • Ph.D., Texas A&M University (Entomology, 2019)

Her research explores decomposition ecology and the application of insects like black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) and house flies (Musca domestica) in waste management. Key areas include optimizing larval rearing methods, enhancing nutrient recycling, and improving slaughter practices for humane insect processing. She previously worked with EVO Conversion Systems, LLC before joining Texas A&M as a postdoc.

Her work bridges ecological principles with industrial applications, addressing global challenges in sustainable food systems and waste reduction.