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Dr. Justin McMechan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He holds a joint appointment with 50% Extension and 50% research responsibilities.
- Education: Doctor of Plant Health (2016) and Ph.D. in Entomology (2016) from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Research Areas: Soybean Gall Midge ecology, Insect Pest Management, Cover Crop Systems, Wheat Curl Mite-Virus Complex, Plant-Insect Interactions
His work focuses on biological control strategies for field crops, with recent studies on Resseliella maxima in soybean and hail damage impacts on wheat virus transmission. He pioneered innovative extension methods combining automated communication tools with traditional field demonstrations.
Notable scientific awards include:
- 2023 Outstanding Paper Award in Agronomy Journal
- 2022 Harold & Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award
- 2020 FMC Researcher of the Year
Dr. McMechan actively supervises graduate students and has secured over $4.9 million in research funding from federal agencies and commodity boards, with particular emphasis on sustainable pest management solutions.
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