Hyperparasitoid interactions Professors and Supervisors

Jeffrey Harveyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Jeffrey Harvey is an Endowed Professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolution at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on parasitoid biology, hyperparasitoid interactions, and climate change impacts on insect communities. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable agriculture and food security. Recent work explores spider life history strategies, pest management under climate change, and hyperparasitoid development dynamics. Education details are not explicitly provided, but his extensive publications (107 articles) and datasets (23) indicate advanced academic training in entomology and ecological sciences. Research collaborations span international institutions, with active projects investigating climate warming effects on trophic level interactions. His work has been cited across platforms like Mendeley and Bluesky, reflecting significant academic impact. Supervised four PhD theses, though specific student names aren't listed here. Key research themes include parasitoid wasp ecology, insect pest management, and behavioral adaptations under environmental stressors.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه

Paul L. Robertsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityUnited States

Paul L. Robertson is an Instructor in the Department of English at Virginia Commonwealth University within the College of Humanities and Sciences . His academic work bridges literature, cultural studies, and media analysis. PhD in Media, Art and Text, Virginia Commonwealth University MA in English and Appalachian Studies, Appalachian State University BA in English, Virginia Commonwealth University His research focuses on Southern and Appalachian representation in literature and mass media, particularly the Grit Lit genre and late 20th-century subcultures. Additional interests include Appalachian folklore preservation , comic arts , and interdisciplinary approaches to American literature with emphasis on historical and cultural contexts. He teaches courses like ENGL 206: American Literature II and ENGL 381: Multiethnic Literature , often incorporating documentary filmmaking and regional identity studies. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals expertise in mathematical modeling of disease transmission (West Nile virus, cholera) and ecological dynamics, suggesting unconventional interdisciplinary collaborations. Keywords: epidemiology, mathematical biology, public health, environmental science . His affiliations include the Appalachian Studies Association and Popular Culture Association . Email contact: robertsonpl@vcu.edu . No scientific awards or student advisement details are publicly listed.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه

Martine Kosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

Wageningen University & ResearchNetherlands

Martine Kos is a Lecturer at the Laboratory of Entomology, Wageningen University & Research. Her work focuses on plant-insect interactions, ecological dynamics, and chemical signaling mechanisms. Arthropod Communities Foraging Behavior Hyperparasitoids Soil-Plant-Insect Feedbacks Her research explores how plant volatiles influence insect behavior, seasonal ecological legacy effects in perennial plants, and soil factors modulating pest interactions. Key themes include chemical ecology , multi-trophic interactions , and agricultural sustainability . Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding plant defense strategies , soil microbiome impacts , and insect foraging patterns in agroecosystems.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه

Alex Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

University of GuelphCanada

Alex Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the Department of Integrative Biology within the College of Biological Science . His research focuses on biodiversity patterns, biogeography, and interactions among parasitoid insects, hyperparasitoids, and their hosts in tropical and temperate ecosystems. He leads the Smith Lab, which emphasizes field-based studies in the Area de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG), Costa Rica, and collaborates with global scientists like Dan Janzen and Winnie Hallwachs. Teaching: Courses include ZOO*3700 - Integrative Biology of Invertebrates and ZOO*2700 - Invertebrate Morphology and Evolution . Labs: Uses phylogenetic, functional, and physiological methods to study elevation-driven biodiversity changes and climate impacts on tropical species. Key Projects: Long-term studies on parasitoid wasps (e.g., Dolichogenidea, Mesochorus), ant community dynamics, and symbiotic relationships between insects and microbes like Wolbachia. His work bridges ecology, taxonomy, and conservation, emphasizing data-driven approaches to resolve cryptic species diversity and ecological processes.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه

Jason Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

University of GeorgiaUnited States

Jason Schmidt is Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. His research group investigates trophic interactions within agricultural ecosystems with emphasis on biological control. Research integrates molecular ecology, predator-prey dynamics, and conservation strategies across diverse cropping systems including cotton, pecans, blueberries, and coffee. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on climate-pest interactions, insecticide impacts on beneficial insects, and habitat management for enhancing ecosystem services. Field experiments frequently employ molecular gut-content analysis to trace trophic connections and quantify biological control services. Collaborative projects span multiple continents with applications in sustainable pest management.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه

Gerben Messelinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

Wageningen University & ResearchNetherlands

Gerben Messelink is a Professor at Wageningen University & Research specializing in biological pest control in greenhouse horticulture. His research focuses on developing sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides through the use of natural enemies. He has established himself as a leading expert in biological control systems for greenhouse crops. Dr. Messelink's research interests center around five main themes: (1) discovering and evaluating new natural enemies for pest control; (2) implementing the 'standing army' approach where natural enemies are established preventively; (3) understanding food web interactions among multiple natural enemies; (4) integrating biological control into comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems; and (5) utilizing biodiversity around greenhouses for pest management. His work spans both fundamental ecological research and practical applications for commercial growers. His publication record shows a consistent focus on enhancing biological control systems, with recent work emphasizing the importance of natural enemy complementarity, alternative food sources, and biodiversity approaches. The trends in his research demonstrate an evolution from single-agent biological control toward more complex, ecosystem-based approaches that consider multiple interacting species and environmental factors. Dr. Messelink has been actively involved in numerous research projects both in the Netherlands and internationally, collaborating with researchers across Africa, the Middle East, and China to develop biological control solutions appropriate for different agricultural contexts. He has contributed significantly to the advancement of practical biological control methods, with his work on the 'standing army' concept representing a paradigm shift in how growers approach preventive biological control. His research on food web interactions has provided critical insights into when multiple natural enemies enhance or disrupt pest control.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه

Ailsa McLeanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom

Dr Ailsa McLean is a Royal Society University Research Fellow in the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on the ecological and evolutionary roles of symbiotic microorganisms in insects, particularly aphids and their natural enemies. She investigates how microbial symbionts influence host resistance against parasitoids and pathogens, and how these interactions shape ecological communities. Key research interests include symbiont-mediated defense mechanisms, community ecology, and the evolutionary implications of symbiosis. McLean employs laboratory and field experiments to study aphid systems, exploring topics like symbiont co-infections, host plant specialization, and the cascading effects of symbiotic interactions on food webs. Her work has revealed symbionts' roles in modulating herbivore-induced plant volatiles, influencing parasitoid attraction, and driving ecological community structures. McLean's findings challenge simplistic views of host-symbiont relationships, emphasizing the complexity of microbial contributions to host ecology and evolution. Awards: Royal Society University Research Fellowship Labs/Teams: Collaborative studies on aphid-microbe interactions and community ecology.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه

Erik Poelmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

Wageningen University & ResearchNetherlands

Erik Poelman is a **Personal Professor** at **Wageningen University & Research**, affiliated with the **Laboratory of Entomology**. His research focuses on plant defense mechanisms, ecological interactions, and biological control strategies in agricultural systems. He has co-authored over 155 publications and contributed to 27 datasets, emphasizing plant-mediated interactions and pest management. **Research Interests**: His work explores how plants respond to herbivores and parasitoids, microbial communities in host-parasitoid systems, and the impact of environmental stressors like drought and ozone on plant defense. He also investigates plant mating systems and biodiversity enhancement in farming practices. **Awards**: He received the **Supervisor of the year 2025** award, highlighting his excellence in mentoring. As a Promotor, he oversees multiple PhD projects, including studies on plant defense signaling, aphid resistance, and crop diversity. Advising & Grants**: Supervises 11 PhD candidates and leads projects funded by the Science Agenda (€10M grant) to study crop diversity and biodiversity in arable farming. Active in promoting knowledge integration and sustainable agricultural practices. Labs & Teams**: Primary affiliation with the Laboratory of Entomology, collaborating on tritrophic interactions, microbial symbionts, and ecological networks.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه

Rieta Golsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

Wageningen University & ResearchNetherlands

Rieta Gols is a Researcher at the Laboratory of Entomology , affiliated with Wageningen University & Research . Her work focuses on entomology , ecology , and multitrophic interactions , particularly in agricultural and climate-affected environments. Her research interests include the study of parasitoids, hyperparasitoids, and their ecological roles, as well as plant-insect interactions under climate change. She investigates how factors like thermal exposure , plant competition , and genetic divergence influence insect behavior, development, and plant defense mechanisms. Analysis of her articles reveals trends in Biology , Plant Science , and Ecology , with subfields spanning reproductive strategies , plant tolerance to herbivory , and climate adaptation in arthropod communities . As a co-promotor , she has supervised PhD projects on topics such as plant defense , herbivore-parasitoid interactions , and genetic variation in wild cabbage , indicating her mentorship role in advancing ecological and agricultural research. Her work is conducted primarily within the Laboratory of Entomology , with collaborations across institutions like the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) and Dryad.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه

Ivan Milosavljevićمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

University of California, RiversideUnited States

Ivan Milosavljević, Ph.D., is a Supervisory Project Scientist at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), affiliated with the Department of Entomology in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. He joined the Hoddle Laboratory in 2016 as a postdoctoral researcher and was promoted to his current role in 2020. Education : Ph.D. in Entomology, Washington State University (2015) M.Sc. in Phytomedicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia (2013) B.Sc. in Phytomedicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia (2011) Dr. Milosavljević specializes in integrated pest management (IPM) and biological control of invasive pests affecting agricultural systems. His research focuses on the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), South American palm weevil (Rhynchophorus palmarum), and Argentine ants (Linepithema humile), with emphasis on developing sustainable tools to mitigate their economic impacts. Key projects include investigating biodegradable hydrogel bead baits for ant control to enhance natural enemy efficacy and analyzing temperature-dependent development of pests and parasitoids. Scientific Awards : California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) grant for IPM-based ant and citrus pest management (2020) His peer-reviewed work spans citrus pest dynamics , soil-dwelling pest communities , insecticide alternatives , and trap optimization for invasive species . He collaborates with Dr. Mark Hoddle and others to address export risks like Caliothrips fasciatus and improve IPM programs for California's agricultural crops.

پروفایل رسمی دانشگاه