Hagop Atamian

Chapman University

BIOGRAPHY

Hagop Atamian is a Plant Geneticist and Assistant Professor of Biology at Chapman University, specializing in sustainable agriculture. His research focuses on plant breeding, biological control of plant pests and pathogens, and remote sensing analysis for water conservation, with the goal of addressing global food security and environmental challenges sustainably.

Hagop's talk will present findings on the biological control of whitefly nymphs, thrips, two-spotted spider mites, and the Tomato Leaf Miner in tomato and pepper production under a Mediterranean climate, highlighting innovative pest management strategies for sustainable crop protection