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Dr. Kelly Hamby
Associate Professor/Extension Specialist (C.V.)
Email: kahamby@umd.edu Phone: (301)-314-1068 Office: 3124 Plant Sciences Building Lab: 3182 Plant Sciences Building Major: Entomology Ph.D. and M.S., Environmental Toxicology B.S. Research Interests: I work to improve agricultural sustainability and productivity while protecting human health and the environment, using the integrated pest management paradigm. In particular, I am focused on understanding insect interactions with free-living microorganisms, evaluating and optimizing pest management programs, and developing alternative management tactics in small fruit and grain crops. |
Ph.D. Students
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Maria CramerGraduate Student
Email: mec@umd.edu Major: Horticulture M.S., Horticulture B.S. Research Interests: During my M.S. I worked on IPM techniques for Japanese beetle and spotted wing drosophila in high tunnel raspberries. I'm excited to be working on grain crops now, where I’m investigating the impacts of preventatively-applied pesticides on insect communities. I focus on pest species and natural enemies to understand what practices can enhance naturally occurring biocontrol and support sustainable farming. |
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Lasair ní ChochlainGraduate Student
Email: lasair@umd.edu Major: Biology B.S. Research Interests: My research interests lie in plant-insect interactions, insect ecology, and how these relate to agricultural systems. I am particularly interested in integrated pest management. As an undergraduate at Penn State, I investigated the role of root-mediated plant kin recognition on aphid behavior and performance in genotypically diverse wheat mixtures. I plan to focus on understanding the ecological interactions that structure insect communities and developing sustainable IPM techniques for grain and small fruit crops. |
Research Technician
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Cara LambertyResearch Technician
Email: clambert@umd.edu Major: Marine Science B.S. Research Interests: I am responsible for lab maintenance and assisting with projects as needed. My current project examines Helicoverpa zea toxin resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn. . |
Undergraduate Student Researchers
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Daniela Anconeira SaycoStudent Researcher
Major: Biological Sciences- Cell and Genetics Research Interests: I am interested in the area of pharmaceutical entomology, in particular discovery of active compounds that can be used to fight disease. |
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Kyree DayStudent Researcher
Email: kday1234@terpmail.umd.edu Major: Psychology Research Interests: I am interested in learning more about the interactions between insects and agriculture. This lab will give me insight into conducting research and aiding my future medical endeavors. |
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Shea IllStudent Researcher
Email: sill@terpmail.umd.edu Major: Plant Science Research Interests: I am interested in plant-insect interactions and relationships and protecting both agricultural and ornamental plants to promote and protect biodiversity. |
Former Graduate Students
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Dr. Aditi (Addie) DubeyDissertation: Evaluating the potential benefits and long-term sustainability of neonicotinoid seed treatments in mid-Atlantic grain crop production
Dr. Margaret (Maggie) LewisDissertation: Applying insect ecology and behavior to improve sustainable pest management for Drosophila suzukii
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Additional Lab Alumni
Not pictured: Declan McHugh, Amanda Amador, Fiona Siu, Elizabeth Engle, Luz Villanueva, Daniel Annitsakis, Amira Elzaree, Jackie Foster, Kaitlyn Walker
