My current research focuses on insect chemical ecology and biological control strategies. It involves mapping natural enemies of aphids in apple orchards, with an emphasis on enhancing biocontrol by managing ant-aphid interactions and by developing and evaluating the impact of odor-based attractants on aphid natural enemies.
Additionally, I participate in a study investigating the origin and ecological function of specific semiochemicals, such as spiroacetals, in Tephritidae fruit flies to better understand their roles in ecological interactions and pest management.
June 2023 - present: Postdoctoral researcher
Host laboratory: Chemical Ecology - Horticulture group, department of Plant Protection Biology, swedish university of agricultural sciences (SLU), Alnarp, Sweden
2019 - 2023: PhD in Ecology and Evolution
Institution: University of La Réunion, France
Host Laboratory: UMR PVBMT CIRAD, La Réunion, France
Thesis Title: “Adaptation of the olfactory systems of Tephritidae fruit flies to their host fruit range”
2018 - 2019: Master degree in Tropical biodiversity and ecosystems
Institution: University of La Réunion, France
2012 – 2017: Agricultural Engineering Degree
Institution: « Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Agronomiques » (Agronomic University of Madagascar)
Specialisation: Tropical Agriculture and Sustainable Development