Karim Vahed

Karim Vahed is Professor of Entomology at the University of Derby's College of Science and Engineering. His research investigates sexual selection dynamics in insects, focusing on nuptial gifts, sperm competition, and cryptic female choice. He employs comparative phylogenetics and behavioral experiments to explore reproductive strategies.

Research Focus: Examines functional morphology and evolutionary trade-offs in orthopteran mating systems, including bushcrickets and katydids.

Publications: Authored seminal reviews on nuptial feeding and empirical studies quantifying fertilization mechanisms. Research integrates field ecology with molecular analysis.