Ph.D. in entomology, 23 years with the USDA, ARS developing artificial diets and rearing systems for predators and phytophagous insects. 15 years as a research professor (at NCSU), 7 years of private company management in insect rearing. Nearly 200 publications on rearing, insect physiology & biochemistry, nutrition, including 3 books (2 editions of Insect Diets: Science and Technology 2003 and 2015 & Design, Operation, and Control of Insect Rearing Systems (both from CRC Press). Developed diets, baits, and rearing systems for dozens of species of insects. Taught classes in insect rearing and insect physiology/morphology for > 30 years. Hold 6 patents on insect rearing topics, 2 of which were licensed for about 8 years.