Dr. Merle Shepard, Ph.D.
Director of Archbold Tropical Research Consortium
Professor Emeritus of Entomology
Email: mshprd@clemson.eduOffice: 843-402-5393
Department:
Coastal Research and Education Center, Charleston, SC
Education:
1966 Middle Tennesee State University, BS - Biology
1968 University of Georgia, MS - Entomology
1971 Texas A&M University, Ph.D. - Entomology
Responsibilities:
Director of the Archbold Tropical Research and Education Consortium located in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Research interest:
Dr. Shepard’s research program includes developing alternatives to chemical pesticides, including the use of microbial agents such as insect viruses and plant-derived materials to prevent the breakdown of these biological control agents. Other research involves sustainable development of heirloom crops such as Carolina Gold Rice. In Indonesia and the Philippines, Dr. Shepard is working on an integrated pest management project in vegetable and fruit crops funded by the International Agency for International Development. Other activities include serving as Director of the Archbold Tropical Research and Education Center on the island of Dominica.