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Helms, Anjel

Anjel Helms

Associate Professor
Office:  
ERL 103DA
College Station
Email:  
[email protected]
Phone:  
979-321-5821

Education

Undergraduate Education
B.A. Biochemistry, Pepperdine University
B.S. Biology - Pepperdine University
Graduate Education
Ph.D. Ecology, The Pennsylvania State University

Areas of Expertise

  • Chemical ecology
  • Plant-insect interactions
  • Multitrophic interactions
  • Belowground chemical ecology
  • Chemical communication
  • Plant defense

Professional Summary

Anjel Helms, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University and a core faculty member of the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. program. Her research and teaching interests lie in the fields of chemical ecology and plant-insect interactions. Her research has made significant contributions to the fields of entomology and chemical ecology by characterizing novel, chemically mediated interactions among plants, invertebrates, and microorganisms and applying these findings to develop sustainable agriculture solutions. Research in the Helms lab combines analytical chemistry and behavioral studies to investigate how organisms use chemicals to communicate, locate resources, form associations with other organisms, and defend themselves against threats. Dr. Helms teaches courses in insect ecology and chemical ecology and currently serves as the faculty advisor for the Aggie Women in Entomology organization.

Publications

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