Dr Jordan Ryder
Lecturer
Biography
Jordan is an Entomologist with a research background focused primarily on sustainable agriculture, in particular the promotion and protection of pollinating pollination services along with general integrated pest management.
Teaching and Supervision
Jordan's teaching interests are spread across a range of Zoology based subjects, In particular invertebrate zoology, research design and statistics, wildlife conservation and ecology
Research and Knowledge Exchange
Jordan holds a PhD in Solitary bee and Bumblebee nutrition and Behaviour, as well as an MSc in Integrated pest management. His work focuses on off-crop habitats, increasing functional floral abundance and diversity for promoting pollinator abundance and services. He is active in research and supervises a range of student projects from undergraduate or postgraduate. His research interests fit broadly within Entomology, Pest management and insect behaviour, including: Agri-Conservation, particularly promotion of natural enemies Entomology Pollination, particularly enhancing pollination services Animal Behaviour, particularly Invertebrate based (natural enemies and pest species) General ecology and conservation