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Dr. James Hereward is a Research Fellow at the School of the Environment, The University of Queensland. His research focuses on applying population genetics, evolutionary theory, and genomics to address agricultural challenges such as pest management, weed control, and pollination ecology. He explores how genomic advancements in human medicine can be adapted to study agricultural pests like insects and weeds to enhance food security.
Dr. Hereward holds a PhD in Molecular Ecology from The University of Queensland (2012), with a dissertation on the green mirid Creontiades dilutus. His work integrates field experiments and genomic tools to investigate pest dispersal, herbicide resistance, and pollinator behavior.
His research themes include:
- Genetic basis of herbicide resistance in weeds like Conyza bonariensis and Sonchus oleraceus
- Population genetics of agricultural pests (e.g., aphids, beetles)
- Evolutionary dynamics of stingless bees (Tetragonula spp.) and their hybridization patterns
- Ecological impacts of coastal mosquito control on pollinators
Recent articles highlight his work on genomic tools for tracking weed dispersal, identifying novel herbicide resistance mutations, and understanding coral dispersal limits. His datasets include genomic resources for fleabane, Beauveria fungi, and stingless bee populations.
Dr. Hereward collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including submissions to Australian government reviews on genomic privacy laws and ethical frameworks for genetic data use.
