Kun Yan Zhu

Kun Yan Zhu is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Entomology at Kansas State University, based in 28C Waters Hall, Manhattan, KS. His contact includes phone (785) 532-4721 and email kzhu@ksu.edu.

His educational credentials include:

• B.S. in Plant Protection from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China (1982)
• M.S. in Biology (Insect Toxicology) from Utah State University, Logan, UT (1989)
• Ph.D. in Biology (Insect Toxicology) from Utah State University, Logan, UT (1992)
• Postdoctoral Research Associate in Insect Molecular Toxicology at University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1992-1994)

Dr. Zhu specializes in molecular mechanisms of insecticide action and resistance, integrating toxicology and molecular biology to advance sustainable pest management. His research bridges fundamental entomological science with agricultural applications, focusing on biochemical pathways and resistance evolution in insect pests. He teaches graduate courses ENTOM 830: Molecular Entomology and ENTOM 857: Toxicology of Insecticides, emphasizing molecular approaches to insect control.