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Hannah Chu is an incoming doctoral lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY), specializing in entomology and science communication. Her interdisciplinary work bridges forensic science, ecology, and innovative pedagogy through art and design.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Entomology, University of California, Riverside (2019-2025)
- B.S. in Forensic Science (concentration in molecular biology, minor in Mathematics), John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY (2015-2019, Summa cum laude)
Hannah's research centers on forensic entomology and insect ecology, with notable fieldwork on blow fly communities in Joshua Tree National Park. She investigates thermal traits, genetic structures, and microbial control methods while pioneering science communication through visual design. Her dual expertise in molecular biology and entomology enables unique approaches to both death investigation applications and fundamental insect physiology.
Her publication record (2019-2025) reveals an evolving trajectory from molecular mechanisms (Bt resistance, hormone transporters) to ecological field studies (desert blow fly communities, bacterial pest control). This demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary integration of laboratory techniques, field ecology, and forensic applications across entomological subdisciplines.
Hannah actively promotes science education through the Entomology Careers Panels initiative and creates accessible resources like her “How to read a scientific paper” guide. Her work in the Murillo Research Group and Yamanaka Lab established foundations for current teaching in Insect Physiology and Medical/Veterinary Entomology, where she develops original educational materials using Canva and Procreate.
