Originally from Nepal, Alina Pohkrel is pursuing a master’s degree in plant pathology. Under the mentorship of Marcin Nowicki, a research assistant professor within the department, Pokhrel focuses on invasive…
Navigating Graduate Research on Callery Pear: Alina Pokhrel
Protecting Forests, One Beetle at a Time: Rafael Ferreira Dos Santos
With a biology and agricultural entomology background, Rafael Ferreira Dos Santos plays a pivotal role at the Lindsay Young Beneficial Insects Laboratory (Lybil). Collaborating with fellow researchers and professionals, Ferreira…
EPP Welcomes Assistant Professor Gautam Shirsekar
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture welcomes Gautam Shirsekar as an assistant professor. Shirsekar joined the team on February 1, 2024. …
Three Decades of Service and Inspiration: Jerri Arlene King
Jerri Arlene King has been an integral part of the University of Tennessee community for over three decades. From her beginnings in Undergraduate Student Services, which is now known as…
EPP Welcomes Assistant Professor Gayan Kariyawasam
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is pleased to welcome Gayan Kariyawasam as an assistant professor. Kariyawasam officially joined the team…
EPP Welcomes Assistant Professor Kelsey Coffman
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is pleased to welcome Kelsey Coffman as an assistant professor of insect-microbe interactions. Coffman officially…
High-Flying Research in Crop Protection: Elias Zuchelli
Elias Zuchelli, a graduate student studying plant pathology, was inspired by his parents’ farming legacy. From his early days on the farm, Zuchelli learned the ropes, facing challenges head-on. With…
EPP Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is pleased to announce the arrival of three accomplished individuals who will join our faculty on February 1, 2024. EPP welcomes Kelsey Coffman…
Sarah Boggess Publishes Scientific Article in HortScience
Sarah Boggess, senior research associate, and Robert Trigiano, Chancellor’s professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology published a scientific article in HortScience, which is featured on the cover,…
The UT Graduate School Names Three EPP Students and Faculty Award Recipients
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Graduate School announces the recipients of the Student Faculty Research Awards (now known as the Graduate Student Research Awards). The award recognizes outstanding collaborative research…
