Subodh Adhikari (PI)

Research Interests: Agroecology, Biodiversity, Climate Smart Agriculture, Conservation Biological Control, Ecosystem Services, Invasive Species, IPPM

PhD in Agroecology - Montana State University (2018)

Email: subodh.adhikari@usu.edu 

Abigail Gill (MS student, Spring 2026 - present )

Research Interests: Abby's research focuses on testing IPPM strategies in alfalfa seed production systems. (Co-advisor: Dr. Kelsey Graham, USDA-ARS)

BS - in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science and Management, and Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Rhode Island (2025)

Email: abigail.gill@usu.edu 

Gifty K. Bempong (PhD student, Summer 2026 - present )

Research Interests: Gifty's research focuses on belowground and aboveground pest and beneficial arthropod communities in alfalfa-wheat-corn production systems under varying irrigation regimes.

MS in Entomology, University of Idaho (2026)

Email: bemp5834@vandals.uidaho.edu 

Miriam Black (Lab Manager)

Research Interest: Miriam holds a B.S. in Biology (Wildlife Biology) and serves a central role in coordinating and supporting both laboratory and field research. 

BS in Biology, Utah State University (2025)

Email: miriam.black@usu.edu 

Rachel Shamo Randall (Research Assistant)

Research Interest: Rachel is pursuing a B.S. in Biology with a strong interest in entomology. Rachel assists with laboratory and field research, with a focus on bees and other beneficial insects. 

Jamie Jensen (Research Assistant)

Research Interest: Jamie is pursuing a B.S. in Agricultural Education. Jamie assists with laboratory and field research and has a passion for sharing agricultural knowledge with stakeholders. 

Join the Lab

Prospective undergraduate students/technicians, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and collaborators interested in joining our lab are encouraged to contact Dr. Subodh Adhikari at subodh.adhikari@usu.edu  

Past Lab Members: