Welcome

Hi! I’m an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee.

I completed my PhD in 2020 at the University of Georgia and then worked for the USDA-ARS from 2021-2023 in Hilo, Hawaiʻi prior to establishing my own lab at UT in 2024.

I’m fascinated by all things microbes, insects, and interactions between the two. Please explore this site to learn more about me and my research.