Huber, Dr. Dezene
PhD (Simon Fraser University), BSc (University of Calgary)
Professor
ESM Undergraduate Coordinator
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biology, Forest Ecology & Management, NRES Graduate Program, Wildlife & Fisheries, Ecosystem Science and Management, Faculty of Environment
Phone
Email
Office
8-147
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
Currently accepting graduate students
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 and Environmental Studies Institute (NRESi) here at UNBC. I also take on keen BSc 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