entomika
Mikaelison da S. Lima
Entomologist • Scientific Illustrator • PhD Candidate in Biology
Research Profile
I am an entomologist specializing in the molecular biology of arthropods in agricultural systems. My research focuses on understanding the complexity of pest population dynamics and on evaluating the effectiveness of both traditional and emerging control strategies to inform integrated pest management (IPM).
My PhD research characterizes spider mite species in southwestern Ontario, integrating:
- Analysis of morphological diversity
- Analysis of genetic diversity
- Description of leaf damage patterns
- Pesticide resistance status
- Applied IPM strategies
I combine field resources, bench research, data analysis, and scientific illustration to convey complex biological systems with clarity and precision.
Portfolio
- Website: entomika.me
- Artistry: EntomInk
- Outreach: Frass & Exuviae
- Source: github.com/Entomika
Core Features
- Clean, research/outreach-oriented layout with intuitive navigation
- Scroll-based active section highlighting
- Scientific illustration and fieldwork gallery
- Academic timeline and CV access
- Responsive design (desktop + mobile)
- Refined teal visual identity
Academic Background
PhD in Biology — University of Western Ontario (2023–Present)
Thesis: Integrated Pest Management of Spider Mites Amid Increasing Population Complexity in the Agriculture of Southwestern Ontario.
Supervisor: Dr. Vojislava Grbić
MSc in Entomology — University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2021–2023)
Thesis: Spatiotemporal dynamics of Soybean Gall Midge in the soil.
Supervisor: Dr. Justin McMechan
BSc in Agronomy — Universidade Federal de Viçosa (2016–2020)
Thesis: Feasible sampling plan for the whitefly Bemisia tabaci in bell pepper crops.
Supervisor: Dr. Marcelo Picanco
Scientific Interests
- Arthropod ecology
- Agricultural entomology
- Integrated pest management
- Population dynamics
- Pesticide resistance
- Molecular biology
- Experimentation and data analysis
- Science communication
- Scientific illustration
Tech Stack
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- Google Fonts
Project Structure
project/
├── index.html
├── style.css
├── script.js
├── assets/
│ ├── images/
│ └── cv/
└── README.md
Local Setup
- Clone the repository
- Open
index.html - Ensure assets are correctly linked
Contact
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Website: https://entomika.me/
License
Personal academic portfolio
“Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts...
If you find science boring, you're learning it from a wrong teacher.”
— Richard Feynman (paraphrased)