Biography
My research integrates insect behavior, chemical ecology, and integrated pest management across both field and stored-product systems. I have worked on major pests including Helicoverpa spp and Tribolium spp. Currently, my research focuses on resistance monitoring and management in corn systems, including Bt resistance in the European corn borer and insecticide efficacy in sweet corn production.
Research Interests
- Crop insect pests
- IPM
- IRM
Education
Ph.D., Zoology
Chinese Academy of Sciences
2004–2007
Current Research
European corn borer resistance surveillance
Assessing Bt resistance across the U.S. and Canada through F₂ screening.
Foliar treatments for sweet corn pests
Testing Vantacor, Elevest, and Steward eVo against corn earworm.
Crop safety in sweet corn
Evaluating the crop safety of these foliar insecticide treatments.