Jordyn Giddins

Biography

Jordyn joined the Entomology Unit in 2021 and has since worked across fruit fly and pest snail research projects, mainly focussing on testing and improving current control methods, as well as creating novel methods.

She also recently obtained experience in the diagnostic and surveillance methods of bark and ambrosia beetles.

She has experience in many areas of research, such as technical experience in performing research trials in both laboratory and field settings, and managing and developing research projects.

Research interests

• Environmentally friendly methods of pest control
• Biocontrol of crop pests
• Crop pollination
• Biodiversity of beneficial insects
• Optimising and improving pest control methods
• Insect diagnostics

Qualifications

• MSc (Research), Environmental Sciences (Hons), 2020, Auckland University of Technology
• BSc Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology, 2018, Auckland University of Technology

Professional affiliations

Associate Lecturer, Flinders University