Rose McKeon

Rose McKeon is a Tutor and PhD researcher in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Stirling. Her work bridges evolutionary biology and sustainable agriculture, focusing on resistance evolution in crop pests. She holds a BSc in Biology from Stirling and maintains active collaborations with the University of St Andrews.

Her research examines host-parasite interactions using molecular techniques, particularly studying Helicoverpa armigera (cotton bollworm) and fungal biopesticides. Key interests include:

• Genetic basis of pesticide resistance
• Evolutionary dynamics in agroecosystems
• Ecological modeling applications
• Sustainable pest management strategies

She actively develops research-focused web applications that integrate ecological models, leveraging her background in web development and graphic design.