Will Hentley

Will Hentley is a Lecturer at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield. His research bridges ecological immunology, behavioral ecology, and applied ecology, focusing on insect-environment interactions under global change.

Education

• BSc (Hons) Zoology, Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield (2004-2007)
• MSc Biodiversity and Conservation, School of Biology, University of Leeds (2008-2009)
• PhD in Ecology, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University (2010-2014)

Research Interests

• Ecological Immunology: Quantifying bedbug immune function using molecular techniques in response to environmental stressors.
• Behavioral Ecology: Investigating aphid escape responses under elevated CO2 and bedbug aggregation mechanisms.
• Applied Ecology: Developing pest control guidelines for bedbug management in urban settings.

Publications

• Key themes include climate change impacts, insect behavior, and applied conservation, with work featured in journals like PNAS and Scientific Reports.