{"id":892,"date":"2026-02-04T05:01:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T05:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itd.unair.ac.id\/itd\/entomology2\/?page_id=892"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:00:42","slug":"profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/itd.unair.ac.id\/itd\/entomology2\/profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entomology, the branch of zoology focused on the study of insects and related terrestrial arthropods, has a vast research scope ranging from fundamental molecular biology to applied field management. Our activity aims to understand insect biodiversity, physiology, ecology, and behavior to address critical issues in agriculture, human health, and environmental sustainability.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Scope Areas of Entomological Research<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical &amp; Veterinary Entomology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural Entomology<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forensic Entomology<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insect Ecology, Biodiversity &amp; Environmental Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxonomy, Systematics, &amp; Evolution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insect Physiology &amp; Biochemistry&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biotechnology &amp; Genetics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mission<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core mission of research activity in entomology is to understand the biology, ecology, evolution, and diversity of insects to address critical challenges in human health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. Entomology research acts as a bridge between fundamental scientific discovery and applied solutions, aiming to improve human welfare through pest management, disease vector control, and ecological conservation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key aspects of this mission include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vector-Borne Disease Control: Investigating the bionomics, epidemiology, and control of insects that transmit diseases (e.g., malaria, dengue) to minimize their impact on humans and livestock.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural Sustainability: Developing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, including biological control, biorational pesticides, and resistant crops, to protect food, feed, and fiber from insect damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodiversity and Ecology: Studying insect biodiversity, population dynamics, and ecosystem functions (such as pollination and waste decomposition) to aid in conservation efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific Innovation: Utilizing modern tools in genomics, molecular biology, and informatics to understand insect evolution and behavior.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forensic and Structural Applications: Applying knowledge of insect behavior to legal investigations (forensic entomology) and urban pest control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capacity Building: Training new scientists, educators, and practitioners to address emerging entomological challenges. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Research Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diverse techniques ranging from traditional field sampling to advanced laboratory analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Output<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scientific Knowledge and Data<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Practical Solutions and Technology<\/li>\n<li>Publications and Resources<\/li>\n<li>Educational and Socio-economic Outputs<\/li>\n<li>Emerging Trends in Research Output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview : Entomology, the branch of zoology focused on the study of insects and related terrestrial arthropods, has a vast research scope ranging from fundamental molecular biology to applied field management. 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