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Dr. Mohammed El Damir is a Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) with research, commercial, industrial, technical, outreach and training experiences in pest management and entomology-related works. In 2005, he completed his Ph.D. from the University of Vermont (UVM) specializing in Entomology. His research focused on the biological control agents of insects as part of a comprehensive integrated pest management program (IPM). Besides his well- versed skills in IPM techniques, Dr. El Damir many years of experience in the structural pest control industry, public health pests, as well as the pest management in food processing and handling facilities. Dr. El Damir is skilled in developing written field pest management procedures and providing identification of insects and other arthropods for professionals and the public. He provides training to pest management professionals, speaks at trade conferences, and teach at university, when needed. Dr. El Damir has a broad leadership experience. For example, he was a member of the board of directors of the Minnesota Pest Management Association (MPMA) for several years and the president of this association in 2010. Also, he has been appointed as an active member in the commercial division of the National Pest Management Association since 2007 and for several years.

Dr. El Damir contributes to digital insect collections through the Frosty Images website https://www.forestryimages.org/browse/autimages.cfm?aut=61589 his insects photos have been used worldwide for training and education purposes.