Matthew O'Neal

Dr. Matthew O'Neal is a Professor of Entomology at Iowa State University, focusing on sustainable pest management in annual crops like soybeans. He leads research exploring pest ecology, conservation practices, and pollinator health in agroecosystems. His work emphasizes integrating prairie strips into farmland to enhance biodiversity and pest control.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Entomology, Michigan State University (2002)
• M.S. in Entomology, University of Illinois (1998)
• B.S. in Honors Biology, University of Illinois (1992)

Research Interests: Soybean aphid management, pollinator conservation in agricultural landscapes, agroecosystem biodiversity, and sustainable pest control strategies. His lab investigates how landscape complexity impacts pest dynamics and beneficial insect populations.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Teaching and Grants: Teaches entomology courses and contributes to the Sustainable Agriculture Graduate Program. His research includes funding for projects on prairie strips, pollinator habitat, and soybean aphid resistance.

Labs/Teams: Leads the O'Neal Lab at Iowa State, collaborating with the STRIPs initiative (Science-based Trials of Rowcrops Integrated with Prairies) to study agroecological solutions.