Huber, Dr. Dezene
PhD (Simon Fraser University), BSc (University of Calgary)
Professor
ESM Undergraduate Coordinator
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Forest Ecology and Management, NRES Graduate Program, Wildlife and 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