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Forest Entomology/Tree Protection
FORESTRY; ENTOMOLOGY. Expert has expertise in forest entomology with an emphasis on tree protection. He is very knowledgeable regarding tree-feeding insects in both forested and urban areas. He has investigated genetically engineered tree resistance to insects, primarily from the standpoint…
Agro-Environmental/Biotechnology
BIOINSECTICIDES; BIOLOGICAL PESTICIDES. Expert [pronounced cawtch-a-tourians] has been the Director of the first BioInsecticide Research Laboratories at the University since he was appointed to the position in 1980. This Provincial Strategically Funded Program has established research and teaching programs in…
Pesticide Toxicology, Pesticide Chemistry
Expert has conducted research in pesticide toxicology and chemistry, focused primarily on insecticides, including the chlorinated hydrocarbons (such as DDT, methoxychlor, dieldrin, and heptachlor), the pyrethroids (such as pyrethrum and many synthetic pyrethroids), organophosphates, carbamates, and natural products. His work…