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Jeffery Tomberlin is a Professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Research Fellow in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University. He directs the NSF Center for Environmental Sustainability Through Insect Farming and leads the Forensic & Investigative Sciences Program. His roles include overseeing the F.L.I.E.S. Facility (forensicentomology.tamu.edu) and mentoring global scientists. With over 250 articles and 8 books, his work focuses on decomposition ecology, forensic entomology, and sustainable insect agriculture.
- Education: B.S. Biology (University of Georgia), M.S. Entomology (Clemson University), Ph.D. Entomology (University of Georgia).
Research interests include black soldier fly applications in waste management, food security, and forensic science. His lab explores insect-based solutions for environmental sustainability, such as converting organic waste into protein and improving soil health through larval frass. Recent work emphasizes genomic tools and behavioral studies to optimize insect farming.
Articles highlight advancements in circular bioeconomy models, larval physiology, and global insect agriculture. His research has been cited over 12,750 times, reflecting its impact.
- Scientific Awards: Texas A&M AgriLife Research Fellow, Presidential Impact Fellow.
Advising: 22 Ph.D. and 22 M.S. students trained, including 7 Fulbright scholars. Grants include leadership of the NSF-funded Center for Environmental Sustainability through Insect Farming. Collaborations span international institutions.
Labs/Teams: Forensic Laboratory for Investigative Entomological Sciences (F.L.I.E.S.), a hub for forensic entomology research and training.
