Entoma's Webinar Series 2021
Launching a New Era in Insect Studies
In 2021, the Entomological Society of Malaysia (ENTOMA) proudly launched its inaugural Webinar Series, aimed at fostering knowledge sharing and enhancing public awareness about the significance of insects in various fields. This initiative marked a significant step in promoting entomology and connecting researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts across Malaysia and beyond.
Webinar 2: "Forensic Entomology: Life After Death"
Speaker: Dr. Raja Muhammad Zuha Raja Kamal Bashah, Senior Lecturer, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Date: June 9, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MYT
In the second webinar, Dr. Raja Muhammad Zuha discussed the fascinating field of forensic entomology. This session explored how insects can provide critical information in legal investigations, particularly in determining time of death and other forensic applications.
Webinar 1: "Recent Trends on Edible Insect Industry in Korea"
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Yeon Soo Han, President of the Entomological Society of Korea / Chonnam National University
Date: March 24, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MYT
The first webinar featured Prof. Dr. Yeon Soo Han, who provided insights into the burgeoning edible insect industry in Korea. Participants learned about recent trends, challenges, and opportunities within this innovative sector, highlighting the potential for edible insects as a sustainable food source.
The ENTOMA Webinar Series has successfully laid the groundwork for ongoing discussions and research in entomology. We thank all our speakers and participants for their contributions to these enlightening sessions and look forward to more engaging topics in future webinars as we continue to inspire insect studies and research!
Webinar 3: "Insecticide Resistance Management: Mosquito Population Replacement with Wolbachia Technology"
Speaker: Dr. Nelson Grisales, Project Manager of World Mosquito Program Colombia
Date: September 29, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MYT
Platform: Webex
The third webinar focused on innovative strategies for managing insecticide resistance in mosquito populations through Wolbachia technology. Dr. Grisales shared insights into this groundbreaking approach that aims to reduce the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases.
Webinar 4: "Black Soldier Fly - The Future of Food Security in Localised Agricultural Production"
Speaker: Dr. Chan Chian Wen
Founder, TripleVs Venture Sdn Bhd
Date: December 9, 2021
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM MYT
The final webinar of the year featured Dr. Chan Chian Wen discussing the role of the Black Soldier Fly in enhancing food security through localized agricultural production systems. This session highlighted the potential of using insects for waste management and sustainable food production.
