I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, where I focus on augmentative and conservation biological control of key forest pests in pine and eucalypt systems. My current research targets two high-impact species: the pine brown tail moth, Euproctis terminalis, a native insect that has shifted onto pine, and Eucalyptus snout beetle, Gonipterus sp. n. 2, an invasive pest of eucalypts in South Africa.

I completed my PhD in 2022, investigating the biology and ecology of invasive eucalypt psyllids, providing insights critical for their sustainable management. Since 2023, my postdoctoral work has advanced biocontrol strategies to reduce reliance on chemical control and improve resilience in plantation forestry.

My broader expertise spans forest entomology, invasive species ecology, nematology, and applied biological control, with a strong focus on translating research into practical, field-ready solutions for sustainable pest management.