Wilfrid Calvin, PhD
North St Paul
Summary
Applied Entomologist with a broad knowledge of crop management, plant health and sustainable farming practices. I have extensive experience working in field and vegetable crop entomology research in the U.S. and Haiti. I am primarily interested in integrated pest management (IPM), insecticide resistance management (IRM), host plant resistance, cropping systems, and biological control. I am a fast learner and easy to adapt. Excellent at fostering team collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
The University of Arizona
Yuma, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and evaluated IPM and IRM strategies for major insect pests of organic vegetables, citrus, and organic cotton in Arizona
- Worked closely with agrochemical industries to develop and evaluate new and current chemistries to ensure Arizona growers have the right tools to combat pests
- Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects.
Post-Doctoral Associate
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed and conducted research to develop and evaluate IPM and IRM strategies for corn insect pests
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed and evaluated IPM and IRM strategies for major insect pests of cotton, corn, soybean, and sorghum in Texas
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
Graduate research assistant
University of Florida/IFAS
Gainesville, FL
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed and evaluated IPM strategies for major insect pests of corn, sugarcane, rice, and sorghum in Florida and Haiti
Vetiver fair trade program coordinator
Frager Essential Oil S.A.
Les Cayes, Haïti
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Advocated for Haitian vetiver farmers to ensure that they are given a fair revenue for their goods and receive the technical and financial support they needed so that vetiver production in the vetiver-growing region could remain sustainable
- Facilitated active involvement of women in the vetiver industry in Haiti
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
Education
Ph.D. - Entomology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08-2023
MS - Entomology
University of Florida/Institute of Food And Agricultural Sciences
Gainesville, FL08-2019
Certificate - International Agroforestry Course For Improving Rural Farmer’s Life And Confronting Climate Change
Tropical Agricultural Research And Higher Education Center (CATIE)
Turialba, Costa Rica04-2016
BS - Agroforestry and Environmental Sciences
American University of The Caribbean in Les Cayes/ College of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences
Les Cayes, Haiti07-2013
Skills
- Multilingual: Haitian Creole, French, English, and Spanish
- Experimental design and data analysis
- Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- DNA purification, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and Agarose gel Electrophoresis
- Insect rearing
- Integrated pest management
SERVICES
- 2024-Present: Member of the University of Arizona IPM Coordinating Committee.
- 2024-Present: Member of the University of Arizona Cross Commodity Insecticide Resistance Management Committee.
Affiliations
- Entomological Society of America (ESA)
Timeline
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
The University of Arizona
01.2024 - Current
Post-Doctoral Associate
University of Minnesota
09.2023 - 01.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M University
01.2020 - 08.2023
Graduate research assistant
University of Florida/IFAS
01.2017 - 07.2019
Vetiver fair trade program coordinator
Frager Essential Oil S.A.
03.2014 - 01.2016
Ph.D. - Entomology
Texas A&M University
MS - Entomology
University of Florida/Institute of Food And Agricultural Sciences
Certificate - International Agroforestry Course For Improving Rural Farmer’s Life And Confronting Climate Change
Tropical Agricultural Research And Higher Education Center (CATIE)
BS - Agroforestry and Environmental Sciences
American University of The Caribbean in Les Cayes/ College of Agriculture And Environmental Sciences