Entomologist • Scientific Illustrator • PhD Candidate in Biology

This is my personal professional portfolio, created to showcase my work in entomology, insect field ecology, integrated pest management, and scientific illustration.

The website presents my academic journey, research interests, selected illustrations, and professional contact information in a clean, responsive, and visually distinctive format.

• Portfolio Website: Visit the live site
• Repository: View source code

• Elegant sidebar layout with profile photo and professional introduction.
• Active navigation highlighting based on scroll position.
• Smooth scrolling between sections.
• About Me section with research summary and CV download.
• Education timeline with academic background.
• Gallery section for photos, fieldwork moments, and illustrations.
• Contact form for collaboration and professional inquiries.
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile devices.
• Custom wine-and-teal color palette for a refined visual identity.

I am an entomologist with a strong interest in insect field ecology and integrated pest management. My current PhD research focuses on the identification, analysis, and management of spider mites in southwestern Ontario, including genetic diversity, pesticide resistance, and sustainable control strategies.

My work combines research, field experience, and scientific illustration to communicate science clearly and creatively.

The University of Western Ontario
2023 – Present
Thesis: Integrated Pest Management of Spider Mites
Supervisor: Dr. Vojislava Grbić

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2021 – 2023
Thesis: Soybean Gall Midge Abundance
Supervisor: Dr. Justin McMechan

Universidade Federal de Viçosa
2016 – 2020
Thesis: Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) Sampling
Supervisor: Dr. Marcelo Picanco

The gallery features selected moments from my academic and field journey, including insect illustrations, outreach activities, conferences, fieldwork, and personal experiences connected to nature and science.

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• Google Fonts

This portfolio uses a modern dark aesthetic with wine as the primary color and teal as an accent. The design emphasizes clarity, contrast, and elegance while keeping the layout practical and easy to navigate.

project-folder/
├── index.html
├── style.css
├── script.js
├── your-photo.jpg
├── about-photo.jpg
├── gallery-1.jpg
├── gallery-2.jpg
├── gallery-3.jpg
├── your-cv.pdf
└── README.md

To run this project locally:

1. Clone the repository.
2. Open index.html in your browser.
3. Make sure all images and documents are in the correct folder.
4. Update links, captions, and contact details as needed.

You can personalize this portfolio by updating:

• Profile photo and gallery images.
• Biography and research description.
• Education details.
• CV link.
• Contact form text and social links.
• Colors, spacing, and typography.

This portfolio represents my academic, research, and creative work as an entomologist and scientific illustrator.

• Location: London, Ontario, Canada
• Focus: Entomology, spider mites, integrated pest management, and scientific illustration

This project is for personal portfolio use.