Contact
University of Florida
Entomology and Nematology Dept.
Building 970, Natural Area Dr. (Steinmetz Hall)
Gainesville, FL 32611
Email: jdellis@ufl.edu
Phone: (352)273-3924
(70% Extension, 20% Research, 10% Teaching)
Education
- 2000, BS degree in Biology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
- 2004, PhD in Entomology, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa
Research Experience:
- honey bee pathology, ecology, toxicology and behavior, pollination ecology, honey bee chemical ecology, bumble bee ecology, honey bee nutrition, native pollinator biology and conservation, sociobiology, African honey bees
Professional Employment:
- August 2006 - Present, Assistant Professor of Entomology, University of Florida, Department of Entomology and Nematology
- March 2004 - July 2006, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Georgia, Department of Entomology
Publications (199 publications):
- Refereed Research Articles (37), Abstracts and Proceedings (29), Extension Publications (133)
Student supervision:
- Currently supervise 4 masters (3 chair and 1 committee member)and 2 PhD students (2 chair)
- Past masters student supervision - 3 students (2 chair and 1 committee member)
- Supervise undergraduate independent research projects (8 students to date)
Presentations at professional meetings (349 presentations):
- Research (39), Extension (310)
Extension Evaluations:
- On average, my lectures/workshops average a 4.8/5.0 rating. Mean scores include >1000 evaluations each for lectures and workshops given over a 14 year period.
International collaborations:
- Collaborated with over 50 international scientists on various research projects
Total Grants, Contracts, and Unrestricted Free Gifts:
- Total - $1,109,287 ($1,105,247 while at UF on a 20% research appointment)
Notable Awards:
- 2010 - Entomologist of the Year (Florida Entomological Society)
- 2007, 2009 - Researcher of the Year (Florida State Beekeepers Association)
- 2007 - Roger Hoopingarner Award (American Beekeeping Federation)
- 2005, 2006 - Oliver I. Snapp Award (Georgia Entomological Society)
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