Research in my lab focuses on understanding insect communication pathways (inter- and intra-specific communication), and plant-insect interactions. We use state-of-the-art chemical ecology, behavioral ecology, and physiology methods to advance our knowledge of insect ecology (foraging, sensory perception, and preferences) in particular for sustainable pollination (e.g., native pollinators), forest entomology (e.g., longhorn beetles) applications, and integrated pest management (e.g. flies). To tackle these research avenues, we use a combination of laboratory assays, field experiments and surveys, and chemistry and chemical ecology methods (compound identification via mass spectrometry [GC-MS] and electro-antennogram [EAD]) and flashing wing frequency [FWF] methods.
