A complete listing of former affiliates.
Dr. Reed conducted interdisciplinary, collaborative research on invasive species at the science-policy interface.
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Allan is investigating how prescribed burns affect the spread of laurel wilt, an invasive insect-vectored fungal disease caused by Harringtonia lauricola.
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Andrews’ research focused on the biological control of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). She established populations and studied the biology of two specialist predators of HWA, Leucotaraxis argenticollis and Leucotaraxis piniperda, in the eastern United States.
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Dr. Bucholz’s work focused on the ecology and population genomics of both native and invasive freshwater bivalve species.
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Dr. Cunningham’s research focused on applying principles of ecology and integrated pest management to understand eco-evolutionary dynamics for the long-term management of cancer.
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Dr. Drake is interested in the intersection of landscape connectivity and population dynamics, bringing together conservation and spatial ecological theory to create more holistic and practical management solutions.
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Hassett served as the Research Support Specialist for all Endriss Lab students. She assisted with research projects and lab management and also worked on the lab’s science communication, extension, outreach, and public relations efforts.
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Liu’s research investigated the disease dynamics of viruses in the invasive fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, and the interplay between virus prevalence and current baiting strategies.
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Dr. Miles researched the genomic data of invasive and pest invertebrates to understand evolution in urban habitats.
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Dr. Nuñez-Penichet is passionate about research that explores quantitative ecology, distributional ecology, invasive species, dispersal ecology, and biodiversity patterns.
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Ripa researched how to limit non-native plant invasion of stream restoration projects and how both restoration and invasion might impact the soundscape, particularly as it relates to anuran communities.
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Ruether studied chemically-mediated interactions between spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) and its host plants, tree-of-heaven and wine grapes.
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Shively’s research explored the biocontrol of tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) with a soil-borne fungus (Verticllium nonalfalfae), as well as the restoration ecology of invaded areas.
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Thompson’s research explored the ecological impact of Asian jumping worm (Amynthas agrestis) on soil ecosystems through analyses of soil properties, microbial enzymes, and microarthropod communities.
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Dr. Yang studied invasive ants through an integrated approach combining genetics & genomics, behavioral ecology, and microbial interactions to develop biorational invasive ant management strategies that mitigate their impacts.
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