Juliana Lopes dos Santos

Juliana Lopes dos Santos, woman wearing a wide brimmed hat standing in a soybean field
Visiting Graduate Student, Koch Lab
PhD
530 Hodson Hall

1980 Folwell Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
United States

she/her

Biography

Area of Interest 

Integrated Pest Management

Education

B.S. in Agronomy, Federal University of Tocantins
M.S. Plant Production, Federal University of Tocantins

Hometown

Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil

Why insects?

Insects are fascinating. They play different roles in the ecosystem, and their diversity enchants me. Also, they are beautiful.

Why University of Minnesota? What is your favorite thing about UMN?

The University of Minnesota is a highly respected and internationally recognized institution in entomology and integrated pest management. The Department of Entomology at the University of Minnesota is one of the oldest and most well-established Entomology departments worldwide. It has an excellent reputation in research and teaching, with highly qualified professors and experts in various areas of entomology. My favorite thing about UMN is that there are a lot of students from other countries, which provides an environment for research development and the formation of collaboration and research networks.

Aspirations

I plan to continue working with Integrated Pest Management after Graduate.

Favorite Insect

Moths

Interests/Hobbies

I like to spend my free time working out at the gym or doing outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, camping, and fishing.