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
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
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
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
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.
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
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