Dr. Eleanor Lopez

Adjunct Professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee

Research Expertise

Plant Science

Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Agronomy and Crop Science

Insect Science

About

I am always looking to work with like-minded people to create jobs and space for ethical employment and resilient food systems. I previously worked for two years at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) Extension at the Nashville Soil, Plant and Pest Center (SPPC). My role with UTK involved diagnosing plant pathogens, identifying insect pests, and occasionally assisting with soil analysis. I graduated with my doctorate in December 2020. My academic work focused on learning diagnostic skills to identify plant disease and symptoms of injury during my interdisciplinary degree--Doctor of Plant Medicine (DPM). This professional doctoral degree involved in-depth study of Entomology, Nematology, Plant Pathology, Soil, Weed, and Plant Sciences. I am passionate about applying my knowledge to solving plant health problems for homeowners and growers. During my Bachelor's work, I competed all four years as Division I athlete, competing in the 2012 Olympic Trials in the 200 meter butterfly, and I bring discipline, visualization, and goal setting to my everyday work ethic. I am very extroverted and team-oriented and have enjoyed mentoring many student researchers during my career.

Publications

One Health Initiative: Delusional Parasitosis Needs Assessment, Tennessee 2022

Journal of Integrated Pest Management / Jan 01, 2023

Peña, S. A., Springer, C. M., Trout Fryxell, R., Phillips Lopez, E., & Vail, K. M. (2023). One Health Initiative: Delusional Parasitosis Needs Assessment, Tennessee 2022. Journal of Integrated Pest Management, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmad025

Education

University of Florida

Doctor of Plant Medicine, MS Entomology and Nematology, Plant pathogens, insect pests of plants, soil health science, weedy plant management / December, 2020

Gainesville, Florida, United States of America

Lipscomb University

MSc Sustainability, Sustainable Food Systems / December, 2016

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Experience

University of Tennessee

Plant Pest Diagnostician / August, 2020 — January, 2023

Diagnosed plant pathogens, identified insect pests of plants, and identified weedy plants for stakeholders across Tennessee. Participated in the National Plant Diagnostic Network Database Committee. Mentored five undergraduate students as workers in the laboratory. Set up a molecular laboratory space. Did field visits for growers to give pest management recommendations. Provided recommendations for plant pest management to many levels of stakeholders and growers.

University of Tennessee

Adjunct Professor / June, 2021 — Present

I serve as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I have served on one MS graduate student's committee and contributed to strategic planning initiatives and Extension publications to communicate science to the general public.

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