Entomology Expert Witness

Entomology Expert Witness

Entomology | E-507035

Expert Qualifications

This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of entomology. He received his BS in entomology from the University of Idaho before pursuing his MS in entomology at Purdue University. After completing his Master’s program, he earned his PhD in biology at Utah State University. This expert is a board-certified entomologist, specializing in insect and mite pests, including wood-boring beetles in structures, pests in stored food, agricultural insect pests, scabies, mites, and bee stings. He is active in his field as a member of several entomological associations, including the Association of Applied Insect Ecologists and the Entomological Society of America. He is also highly involved in entomological research, having authored numerous publications and spoken at many entomology conferences. He has received multiple awards for his work throughout his career. His former positions include professor of crop science at Cal Poly, department head of crop science and dairy science at Cal Poly, and executive director of the agricultural research institute at California State University. Currently, this expert serves as professor emeritus of horticulture and crop science at a distinguished university in Southern California.

Bio Snapshot

Location: CA

BS, Entomology, University of Idaho

MS, Entomology, Purdue University

PhD, Biology, Utah State University

Board Certified: Entomology

Member, Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education

Member, Association of Applied Insect Ecologists

Member, Entomological Society of America

Member, Western Apicultural Society

Member, National Association of Colleges and Teachers in Agriculture

Former, Plant Protection Technician, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA

Former, Staff Research Assistant, Entomology, Oregon State University

Former, Professor, Crop Science, California Polytechnic State University

Former, Visiting Scientist, Crop and Food Research Institute

Former, Department Head, Crop Science, California Polytechnic State University

Former, Department Head, Dairy Science, California Polytechnic State University

Former, Associate Dean, Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science, California Polytechnic State University

Former, Executive Director, Agricultural Research Institute, California State University

Current, Professor Emeritus, Horticulture and Crop Science, a distinguished university in southern CA

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