PhD, Entomology University of Pretoria, MSc, Instrumental Analytical Sciences, RGU Aberdeen, MSc, Biodiversity Wildlife and Ecosystem Health, Edinburgh, BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, University of Abuja
Senior Lecturer - Entomology Phone: +27 (0)12 420-2561 Email: [email protected] Researcher ID: E-4701-2011 |
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My general research interests revolves around the study of the behaviour and chemical ecology of social insects. Specifically, I seek to understand pheromone communication and reproductive dominance in bees, ants and termites at the colony, individual and cellular levels. This I do using a wide range of techniques within the fields of analytical chemistry, behavioural and molecular ecology as well as mathematical biology. Current projects I am involved with include:
Besides my main research interests, I am involved in analytical method development for various model systems (plants, insects, microbes), the use of chemotaxonomy as a complimentary taxonomic tool, as well as research into edible insects and entomophagy.
I am a core member of the Social Insects Research Group. Click here for more information about the Social Insects Research Group.
I am affiliated with the University of Pretoria Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) to which I contribute entomological capacity and expertise.
Mr Istifanus Aiki. PhD in Entomology
Ms Akua Antwi-Agyakwa. PhD in Entomology
Ms Bethelihem Bekele. PhD in Entomology
Mr Abdelmutalab Gesmalla. PhD in Entomology
Mr Joshua Mbewe. PhD in Entomology
Ms Fiona Mumoki. PhD in Entomology
Mrs Nelly Ndungu. PhD in Entomology
Mrs Beatrice Nganso. PhD in Entmology
Ms Alabimpe Alaide. PhD in Entomology
Ms Chamanti Laing. MSc in Entomology
Ms Lerata Mataeli. MSc in Applied Mathematics
Ms Johanna Pieplow. MSc in Molecular Biology
Ms Zoe van Vuuren. MSc in Entomology
Dr Olabimpe Okosun. PhD in Entomology (2016)
Ms Lerata Mataeli. BScHons in Applied Mathematics (2017)
Ms Anneke Schoeman. BScHons in Entomology (2016)
Ms Zoe van Vuuren. BScHons in Entomology (2015)
Ms Nikita Venter. BScHons in Entomology (2015)
Ms Chamanti Laing. BScHons in Entomology (2014)
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