معرفی
Theo Evans is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia's School of Biological Sciences. With over 30 years of experience, he has held positions at CSIRO, National University of Singapore, and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. His work bridges discovery and applied science, focusing on termites and dung beetles as key ecosystem engineers with global fieldwork across six continents.
- University of Western Australia (2015–Present): Associate Professor of Applied Entomology
- National University of Singapore (2011–2015): Associate Professor of Environmental Biology
- CSIRO Entomology (1995–2002, 2005–2011): Principal Research Scientist & Team Leader
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology, University of Melbourne (1996)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Zoology, University of Western Australia (1990)
- Bachelor of Science in Zoology & Marine Biology, James Cook University (1989)
- Accelerated Leadership Program, University of New South Wales (2007)
Research Themes
Theo's work spans termites' vibro-acoustic communication, evolutionary ecology, and pest management systems. His dung beetle research emphasizes ecosystem services and invasive species dynamics. Current projects include:
- Vibration-based Termite Control
- Dung Beetle Activity Mapping
- Integrated Pest Management
- Tropical Microclimate Resilience
- Termite Mitochondrial Phylogenomics
Key Contributions
He discovered termite vibration-based wood assessment, demonstrated dung beetles' role in soil fertility and crop yield, and developed novel termite control systems. His 129+ publications (h-index 38) and $11M in funding reflect his impact.
Teaching & Leadership
Coordinates core zoology units (ANIM2207, ANIM2297) and Agriculture's AGRI5507. Leads the National Dung Beetle Ecosystem Engineer Project and serves as School Academic Integrity Officer.
Scientific Appointments
Includes advisory roles for Fiji Biosecurity Authority, Kyoto University's Field Cooperative Program, and United States EPA's Termite Baiting Panel. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in environmental protection and sustainable agriculture.
