Luka Stojanović

јunior researcher

Laboratory of Applied Entomology

Scientific/Research Title:
јunior researcher

Education
2022 – Graduated from the Faculty of Biology, Molecular Biology and Physiology, University of Belgrade.
2023 – MSc in Biology from the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, thesis title: “Molecular detection and characterization of Alphaproteobacterium Wolbachia and Stolbur Phytoplasma ('Candidatus Phytoplasma solani') in population of cycad Hyalesthes obsoletus (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae)”
2023 – PhD student at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade.

Research Field
Biological Sciences – Molecular Biology, Acarology, Entomology, Microbiology

Molecular genetics of spider mites and predatory mites.
Acaricide and insecticide resistance.
Arthropod endosymbionts.

Participation in projects

Activities, responsibilities and mentorship

Application and development of molecular methods of mite and insect species identification and characterisation.

Monitoring of insecticide and acaricide resistance in the Republic of Serbia.
Research of spider mite and predatory mite biodiversity.
Assessment of the biological efficacy of insecticides and acaricides in field application.
Supervision of the implementation of measures of control of harmful organisms (mosquitoes and ticks) on the territory of the City of Belgrade.

Mentoring talented students of biology as part of the activities of the Regional Center for Talents in Belgrade.

Membership in national and international organizations

The Serbian Society for Molecular Biology (MolBioS).
Entomological Society of Serbia.
European Association of Acarologists (EURAAC).

Bibliography
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0712-0757
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luka-Stojanovic-2