Expertise
Designing new biopesticides for quarantine pests
Studying semiochemicals in pests (C. pomonella, C capitata, L botrana) & essential oils' role in behavior. Seeking partners for MSCA SE 2024
CONICET RESEARCHER
CONICET_INTA
San Juan, Argentina
I am a CONICET researcher focused on plant-insect interactions and chemical ecology, with extensive experience in research, teaching, and academic leadership.
I am a researcher specializing in plant-insect interactions and chemical ecology, with a degree in Biology and a Ph.D. from the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. Since 2008, I have been a researcher at the National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET) of Argentina. My research explores plant volatiles' chemical composition and their impact on insect behavior, particularly for pest management. I have led various research projects and mentored graduate and postgraduate students, with my work published in international journals. I am involved in academic committees and review for scientific journals. My dedication to teaching is reflected in my roles, including serving on the Academic Council for the Doctorate in Biological Sciences at UNSJ. My career has been supported by prestigious fellowships and grants, allowing me to advance my research and contribute significantly to the scientific community.
My organisation
The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) is a public organization in Argentina, established in 1956, with the mission of promoting rural and agro-industrial development through research, innovation, extension, and technology transfer. Its main objectives are to enhance the productivity and sustainability of the agricultural sector, foster territorial development and social innovation, support environmental conservation and the efficient use of natural resources, and strengthen agri-food and agro-industrial chains to improve competitiveness.
The National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET), founded in 1958, is Argentina’s leading agency for the promotion of science and technology. Its mission is to foster the generation of knowledge and its application to the country’s social, economic, and cultural development. Key objectives include funding and conducting research in both basic and applied sciences, promoting the training of highly qualified professionals, strengthening technological transfer and collaboration with productive sectors, and advancing scientific dissemination and the internationalization of Argentine science.
Skills
Interests
Expertise
Designing new biopesticides for quarantine pests
Studying semiochemicals in pests (C. pomonella, C capitata, L botrana) & essential oils' role in behavior. Seeking partners for MSCA SE 2024