1 LARA MAISTRELLO – CURRICULUM VITAE ET STUDIORUM –in brief 1968- Born in Ravenna (Italy) on September 13th 1982-1987- Student at the secondary school 1987-1989- Student in Biological Sciences at the University of Ferrara (Italy) 1989-1992- Student in Biological Sciences at the University of Parma (Italy) 1992-1993- Post-graduate training, University of Pavia and University of Ferrara 1993-1996- PhD student in Animal Biology, Universities of Ferrara, and Bologna (Italy) 1997-1999- Post-doctoral Researcher, Dept. Biology, University of Ferrara 1999-2001- Post-doctoral Researcher, Dept. Entomology, Louisiana State University - Agricultural Center (Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A) 2001-2002- Research Assistant Professor, Dept. Entomology, Louisiana State University - Agricultural Center (Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A) 2002-2003- Holder of a “Spinner” fellowship for a technology transfer project, Dept. Agricultural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy) 2002-2005- Researcher in General and Applied Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Dept. Agricultural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2006-present- Experienced Researcher in General and Applied Entomology, Dept. Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. EDUCATION 1987- State Exams for High School License in Science (Ravenna, Italy). Score: 60/60. 1992- Graduated in Biological Sciences, University of Parma (Parma, Italy), defending the thesis: "Social transmission of food preferences in mice (Mus domesticus): observations on wild strains raised in the laboratory". Supervisors: D. Mainardi, Marisa M. Berti and P. Valsecchi. Score: 110/110 magna cum laude. 1994 - State Professional Exam for Biologists to become a professionally qualified biologist (Parma, Italy). 1996- PhD in Animal Biology, University of Bologna (Bologna, Italy), defending the thesis: "Castal differentiation in the Isoptera. Study of the behaviour and of the interaction patterns involved in the regulation of social equilibrium in the termite Kalotermes flavicollis". The research work was conducted under the supervision of Prof. G. Sbrenna. 1997- Appointed as a “Connoisseur on the subject” for “Biology” by the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Ferrara for the years 1997-98 and 1998-99. 2001- Course for Termite Technician, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge (LA, USA). 2002- Specialization course: “Sustainable Development and Management of Agricultural and Environmental Systems”, DIPROVAL, University of Bologna (February- November). 2008- "International Short Course in Agroecology, IPM and Sustainable Agriculture", Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA (June 15-27). 2009- "Forensic Entomology: a course of theory and practice” organized by GIEF (Italian Group of Forensic Entomology) at Legal Medicine Institute, University of Pisa (October 8-10). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 1997-1999- Post-doctoral Researcher, Department of Biology (Evolutionary Biology Section), University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Research activity: “Effects of Juvenoid IGRs on the development and behaviour of Italian termites”. Taught undergraduate students courses on insect biology. Supervised undergraduate students for their graduation thesis. 1999-2001- Post-doctoral Researcher, Dept. Entomology, Louisiana State University - Agricultural Center (Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A). Dr L. Maistrello CV  2 Research activity: “Effects of chemical compounds extracted from plants on insect pests (mainly Formosan subterranean termites and fire ants)”. Management of student workers and laboratory equipment. 2001-2002- Research Assistant Professor, Dept. Entomology, Louisiana State University - Agricultural Center (Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A). Research activity: “Effects of chemical natural compounds on arthropod pests (termites, ants, cockroaches, ticks). Study of the mechanism of action of the substances, evaluation of strategies for applied pest-control techniques”. Supervisor/coordinator of graduate students research work. Management of student workers and laboratory equipment. 2002-2003- Holder of a “Spinner” fellowship (European Social Fund and Region Emilia Romagna) for the technology transfer project: “Evaluation of vetiver oil and its constituents for the control of plant-feeding insects” between the Dept. Agricultural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, and the enterprise INTRACHEM BIO Italia S.p.A. 2002- present - Researcher (Experienced Researcher as of 2006) in General and Applied Entomology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Dept. Life Sciences. Teaching and research activities (see below). 2009 Appointed by AKTC (Aga Khan Trust for Culture) as a scientific-technical specialist consultant in the restoration project of the Djingarey Ber Mosque in Timbuktu (Mali, Africa), with the aim to monitor and assess the condition of the timber elements of the Mosque, infested by xylophagous insects, and to propose an effective, durable and sustainable pest control strategy. The full report of the activity was delivered to the Ministry of Culture of Mali. 2010 Officially elected as Secretary of the Italian section of I.U.S.S.I., International Union for the Study of Social Insects. 2011 Organizer and teacher at "Forensic Entomology: a course of theory and practice” organized by GIEF (Italian Group of Forensic Entomology) at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences in Reggio Emilia (Italy) on 27-29 January. 2011 Appointed by AKTC (Aga Khan Trust for Culture) as a scientific-technical specialist consultant in the restoration project of three historical buildings in Damascus city (Siria), with the aim to monitor and assess the conditions of the structural and decorated timber elements of the buildings, infested by xylophagous insects. RESEARCH INTEREST AND FUNDED PROJECTS a) Sustainable management of pests in urban and agricultural ecosystems: eurbani: • Sustainable approach in the management of alloctonous insects with high phytosanitary interest, recently introduced in Emilia Romagna region: In collaboration with Servizio Fitosanitario Regionale Emilia Romagna and Consorzi Fitosanitari Provinciali di Modena e Reggio Emilia. • Biological control of the chinese chestnut wasp Dryocosmus kuriphilus: management of the rearing system for the field release of the specific parasitoid Torymus sinensis; • Monitonitoring and biology investigations on the Asian stink bug Halyomorpha halys (Pentatomidae) and the fruit fly Drosophila suzuki. • Low environmental impact strategies (botanicals, entomopathogenic organisms) for the control of pests in agricultural and urban environments (termites and other xylophagous insects, insects and nematode pests of horticultural crops and grapevine). In collaboration with CNR-IPP (Bari) and Lab. Entomologia Aplicada, Universidad de Sevilla (Spain). • Development and evaluation of innovative wood treatments for its consolidation and protection from biotic agents of deterioration (termites and Dr L. Maistrello CV  3 wood-boring beetles, fungi) and abiotic factors. In collaboration with CPBC (UNICATT PC), Dept. Chemistry (UNIPR), CNR-IVALSA (FI). • Evaluation of preventive strategies for the management of insect pests of food in packaged products. • Integrated management of pests in food production and storage facilities, cultural heritage, urban environments and in emergency situations. b) Protection of honeybee colonies wellness: investigation on colony losses phenomena, focusing on the role of multiple infestations/infections Nosema spp., Varroa destructor and viruses, control strategies against Nosema spp focusing on the use of natural compounds. In collaboration with CRA-API and Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata – CONICET (Argentina). c) Ecology and characterization of arthropod populations feeding on animal organic matter in dry-land and freshwater environments. In collaboration with Department of Chemical & Biological Sciences, School of Applied Science, University of Huddersfield (UK). d) Xylophagous insects in the vineyards (especially termites and wood-boring beetles): assessing the impact and damage and investigation on possible interactions with wood pathogenic organisms. In collaboration with Entomology Lab Aplicada, Universidad de Sevilla (Spain). e) Biology and sustainable management of nuisance bug pests in urban areas (in particular Arocatus melanocephalus, Lygaeidae). ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY Member of the council of: a) Dept. of Life Sciences; b) PhD School in Agri-Food Sciences, Technologies & Bio-Technologies; member of the scientific committee of Inter-Department Centre “Biogest-Siteia” (Agri-food technological platform). Coordinator of the Erasmus agreement exchange with the Un. of Seville (Spain); promoter of the agreement for academic, cultural and scientific-technological collaboration between the Un. of Modena and Reggio Emilia and: a) the Un. of Seville; b) Un. of Huddersfield (UK). Member of the editorial board of International Journal of Insect Science, referee for the following journals: Apidologie, International Journal of Pest Management, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, Journal of Insect Physiology, Journal of Pest Science, Vie et Milieu, British Microbiology Research Journal, Bollettino del Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali di Torino. TEACHING ACTIVITY As she has always been the sole representative AGR/11 (General and Applied Entomology) in the whole University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, at theFaculty of Agriculture, now Department of Life Sciences, she has always been the holder of all courses related to Entomology and animal pests, both compulsory and optional ones .Presently she teaches: Entomology (CFU= 6), module Applied and Special Entomology (CFU=3), Urban and Stored Product Entomology (CFU=3) (2010-2013). In the past she held the courses: Animal Pest Control (CFU=3), Agricultural and Vineyard Entomology (CFU=3), Urban and Stored Products Entomology (CFU=3) (2008-2010); Integrated Management of Plant Feeders (CFU=4) (2009-2011); Applied Entomology (CFU=3) (2008-2010); Agricultural Entomology (CFU=5) (2002-2008); Stored Products Protection (CFU=4) (2002-2008). Tutor of the research activity of 7 PhD students (3 of which presently active) and supervisor/coordinator of 26 undergraduate and 10 graduate students thesis. TEACHING ACTIVITY – as Invited Speaker Dr L. Maistrello CV  4 • Teaching seminar “Termites in the world” for the formative event “Termite Emergency?”, organized by Centro per la Protezione dei Beni Culturali dagli Organismi Dannosi (CPBC) at Facoltà di Agraria, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Piacenza, April 13th 2012. • Teaching seminar “Termites: biology and damages” for the Higher Education Course “Agents of Bio-deterioration of cultural goods”, module “Restoration Entomology” organized by Centro per la Protezione dei Beni Culturali dagli Organismi Dannosi (CPBC) at Facoltà di Agraria, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Piacenza, November 19th 2009. • Teaching activity of 6 hours (in Spanish) for the course “Applied Entomology” for student of the Unviesrity of Seville, Facultad de Biología, as a part of Erasmus Teaching Mobility Programme. Main topic: Sustainable control of insects in agro- ecosystems. Seville, February 9-15, 2009. • Seminar “IPM implementation in Europe: experiences from Italy” (Authors: Maistrello L., Galassi T., Montermini A., Reggiani N.) for the event: “Global Integrated Pest Management Forum”, organized by World Technology Access Program (WorldTAP) and Institute of International Agriculture, in collaboration with the Department of Entomology and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University. East Lansing (Michigan, USA), June 15—17, 2008. • Teaching Seminar “Problems & adaptive solutions in xylophagous insects” (Authors: Chiappini E., Maistrello L.) for the opening ceremony of Centro per la Protezione dei Beni Culturali dagli Organismi Dannosi (CPBC), organized by Istituto di Entomologia e Patologia vegetale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Piacenza, November 11th 2005. • Teaching seminar “Termites: biology and damages” for the Higher Education Course “Agents of Bio-deterioration of cultural goods”, module “Restoration Entomology” organized by Centro per la Protezione dei Beni Culturali dagli Organismi Dannosi (CPBC) at Facoltà di Agraria, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Piacenza, October 9th 2008. • Seminar "Bug Wars: How to invade USA ...with jaws" at the Department of Entomological Sciences, Phytopathological, Microbiology and Animal Production, University of Palermo. Palermo, April 24, 2002. • Seminar "At 50 years old problem: the invasion of Southern United States by a foreign army of Coptotermes formosanus" at the Department of Biology, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, June 22, 2000. ORGANIZATION AND PROMOTION OF SCIENTIFIC EVENTS • Member of the organizing committee of the conference "5th Congress of the European Sections Iussi (International Union for the Study of Social Insects) ". Montecatini Terme (PT), 26-30 August 2012. • Organizer and lecturer for the "Theoretical and Practical Course of Forensic Entomology" run by GIEF (Italian Group for Forensic Entomology). Reggio Emilia, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), 27-29 Jan 2011. • Member of the Scientific Committee of the Exhibition "Darwin: Modena and 200 years of evolution," and curator of the panels "Co-evolution", "Termites", "Dangerous termites: the damage is there but you do not see it". Modena, Foro Boario, November 14, 2009 - January 24, 2010. • Member of the organizing committee of the conference "Evolution in Communication and Neural Processing (GECO 2010)." Modena, Sede del Rettorato, Unimore, 18-19 November 2010. Dr L. Maistrello CV  5 She is often invited to give scientific dissemination seminars in the context of events designed to attract the public's interest in the insect world (events in schools, exhibitions, fairs and public meetings). MEMBERSHIPS • S.E.I. (Società Entomologica Italiana) since 2002 • A.I.S.A.S.P.(Associazione Italiana per lo Studio degli Artropodi Sociali e Presociali, italiana session of I.U.S.S.I., International Union for the Study of Social Insects) since 1992. Secretary as of 2010. • G.I.E.F. (Gruppo Italiano per l’Entomologia Forense) since 2010 • G.M.S.N.(Gruppo Modenese di Scienze Naturali), managing board member since 2013 • E.S.A. (Entomological Society of America) 1999-2002 • I.S.C.E. (International Society of Chemical Ecology) 2000-2002. KNOWN LANGUAGES Italian Mother tongue English Excellent (written and spoken) Spanish Good (written and spoken) Dr L. Maistrello CV