Huber, Dr. Dezene
PhD (Simon Fraser University), BSc (University of Calgary)
Professor
ESM Undergraduate Coordinator
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biology, Ecosystem Science and Management, Faculty of Environment, Forest Ecology & Management, NRES Graduate Program, Wildlife & Fisheries
Phone
Email
Office
8-248
Campus
Prince George
Website
Biography
Our lab loves insects (and other arthropods)! And we particularly love local insects, although we really aren’t picky.
Our current projects include:
- spruce beetle genomics
- spruce tree defenses against insects
- aquatic insect biodiversity
- pollination ecology (orchids, wetlands, post-forest fire, and agroecosystems)
- agroecosystem pest and natural enemy community ecology
- urban arthropod biodiversity
- other insect and chemical ecological research
Research and Expertise
Arthropod ecology and biodiversity, forest, agricultural, and aquatic entomology, chemical ecology of insects and plants, insect genomics
Research Fields
- Agriculture
- Agroforestry
- Biodiversity/Ecology
- Conservation
- Forestry
Areas of Expertise
Arthropods, insects, beetles, integrated pest management, chemical ecology, ecology, conservation, biodiversity, genomics
Languages Spoken
- English
Supervises In
MSc NRES Biology, MSc NRES Forestry, PhD NRES Biology, PhD NRES Forestry
Graduate Supervisor Details
I supervise PhD and MSc students in the Natural Resources & Environmental Studies Institute (NRESi) here at UNBC. I also take on keen B.Sc. students for honours theses and as research assistants. Please contact me if you are interested.
Available to be contacted by the media as a subject matter expert