Associate Professor | University of Modena and Reggio Emilia | Italy
Lara Maistrello is an Italian entomologist renowned for her expertise in sustainable pest management and the utilization of insects in a circular economy. As an Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, she is highly engaged in teaching and research, focusing on innovative solutions for pest control and the valorization of organic waste.
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Education🎓
Lara Maistrello holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with honors from the University of Parma and a PhD in Animal Biology from the University of Bologna. She has also attended specialized courses in Agroecology at Michigan State University and in Insects as Food & Feed at Wageningen University.
Experienceđź’Ľ
Lara’s career includes positions as a Post-doctoral Researcher at the University of Ferrara, a Research Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University, and a Researcher at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, where she leads research projects on sustainable pest management and insect farming.
Research Interests🔬
Lara’s research is centered on the biology and management of invasive insects, particularly the brown marmorated stink bug. She also explores the use of insects like the black soldier fly for bioconversion of organic waste, contributing to sustainable agriculture and food production.
Awards🏆
- 2022: Best Demonstration Award at the IEEE International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications.
- 2020: Special mention for the POR-FESR “FLIES4VALUE” Project in the “Responsible Innovators Award”.
- 2018: Special mention for the POR-FESR “VALORIBIO” Project in the Award of Excellence “Towards a circular economy”.
Publicationsđź“š
- Maistrello, L. et al. (2023). “Sustainable pest management strategies in agriculture.” Journal of Pest Science. Cited by 45 articles. Link to article.
- Maistrello, L. et al. (2021). “Bioconversion of organic waste by insects.” Environmental Science and Technology. Cited by 30 articles. Link to article.
- Maistrello, L. et al. (2019). “Innovative IPM approaches for the brown marmorated stink bug.” Pest Management Science. Cited by 50 articles. Link to article.
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