Maryam Nouri-Aiin

Welcome to my page! I’m Maryam Nouri-Aiin, a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Vermont’s Department of Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment.

I hold a Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Vermont, where I investigated the dynamics of ecology, population genetics, and biocontrol strategies for invasive earthworms. My academic journey began with a Master’s in Agricultural Entomology from Azad University, Science and Research Branch: Tehran, IR, where I focused on isolating and studying fungal pathogens to manage significant agricultural pests.

Research Focus

Biocontrol Methods Focused on Entomopathogenic Fungi: Exploring the isolation and formulation of fungi for biological control of insect pests.
Soil Health and Invasive Species Interactions: Investigating the effects of invasive species on soil ecosystems.
Impacts of Invasive Species on Soil Microbiomes: Analyzing how invasive species affect soil microbial communities.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies: Advancing sustainable IPM solutions to protect crops and ecosystems.
Population Genetics of Invasive Pests: Studying the genetic diversity and adaptations of invasive pest species.

Current Research Projects

Biological Control of Potato and Onion Pests: Developing IPM programs to manage pests in potato and onion crops, enhancing agricultural sustainability.
Ecology and IPM for Invasive Earthworms: Investigating the dynamics of invasive earthworm species and creating IPM strategies to reduce their ecological impact and promote soil health.

Past Research

PhD Dissertation on Pheretimoid Earthworms: Researched biocontrol strategies for managing invasive pheretimoid earthworms, contributing to understanding their ecological impacts.
Masters Thesis on Entomopathogenic Fungi and the Sunn Pest: Characterized fungal pathogens as biocontrol agents for the Sunn pest, enhancing pest management in Iranian agriculture.