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<!DOCTYPE html>
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<h1>Mikaelison da Silva Lima</h1>
<h2>Agronomist · Entomologist · PhD Candidate
<br><a href="https://grbiclab.github.io/spidermite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
style="font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700;">
Grbić Lab
</a><br>
<em>The Spider Mite Team</em>
</h2>
<p>University of Western Ontario</p>
<p style="font-size: 0.75rem;"><i>Integrated pest management of arthropods in agriculture using molecular
tools, for a sustainable
agriculture.</i></p>
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<li><a class="nav-link" href="#research-outreach">Research & Outreach</a></li>
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<p>© 2026 Mikaelison da Silva Lima.</p>
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<h2>About Me</h2>
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<div class="about-text">
<p>I have committed my education and career to studying insects, with a primary focus on integrated pest
management of arthropods in agriculture.</p>
<p>I am an entomologist with expertise in insect field ecology and integrated pest management. Currently, I
am pursuing a PhD in Biology, using molecular techniques to identify, analyze, and manage the genetic
diversity and pesticide resistance of spider mites in southwestern Ontario. My research focuses on
characterizing new species and developing advanced RNAi-based alternatives to tailor sustainable pest and
resistance management strategies.</p>
<a class="cv-button" href="files/CV_Mikaelison_da_Silva_Lima(September_2025).pdf" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">Download CV</a>
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</section>
<section id="education" class="content-section">
<div class="section-header">
<h2>Education</h2>
<p>Here is a brief overview of my academic background</p>
</div>
<div class="timeline">
<article class="timeline-item degree-item">
<div class="degree-logo-wrap">
<img class="degree-logo" src="images/UWO.png" alt="University of Western Ontario coat of arms" />
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<h3>PhD in Biology <span>2023–Current</span></h3>
<p>
<strong>The University of Western Ontario</strong>
<a href="https://www.uwo.ca/biology/" target="_blank">(UWO)</a>, Canada
</p>
<p>
<strong>Relevant Coursework:</strong> Statistics for Science, Research Hypothesis Testing,
Community Ecology, Molecular Genetics, Organismal Physiology, Communicating Research to
General Audiences.
</p>
<p>
<strong>PhD Dissertation:</strong>
<a href="https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/inspiringminds/819" target="_blank">
Integrated Pest Management of Spider Mites Amid Increasing Population Complexity in the Agriculture of
Southwestern Ontario.
</a>
</p>
<p>
<strong>Supervisor:</strong>
<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vojislava-Grbic" target="_blank">
Dr. Vojislava Grbić
</a>,
<a href="https://www.uwo.ca/biology/" target="_blank">Department of Biology</a>
</p>
</div>
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<img class="degree-logo" src="images/UNL.png" alt="University of Nebraska-Lincoln seal" />
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<h3>MSc in Entomology <span>2021–2023</span></h3>
<p>
<strong>University of Nebraska-Lincoln</strong>
<a href="https://entomology.unl.edu/" target="_blank">(UNL)</a>, USA
</p>
<p>
<strong>Relevant Coursework:</strong> Insect Biodiversity, IPM, Toxicology of Pesticides,
Statistical and Experimental Design, Scientific Writing and Communication.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Master Thesis:</strong>
<a href="https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/embargotheses/273/" target="_blank">
Understanding the Spatiotemporal Abundance of Soybean Gall Midge in Soil of Infested Soybean Fields.
</a>
</p>
<p>
<strong>Supervisor:</strong>
<a href="https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/embargotheses/273/" target="_blank">
Dr. Justin McMechan
</a>,
<a href="https://entomology.unl.edu/" target="_blank">Department of Entomology</a>
</p>
</div>
</article>
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<h3>BSc in Agronomy <span>2016–2020</span></h3>
<p>
<strong>Universidade Federal de Viçosa</strong>
<a href="https://www.ufv.br" target="_blank">(UFV)</a>, Brazil
</p>
<p>
<strong>Relevant Coursework:</strong> Entomology, Environmental Science, Crop Production,
Crop Protection, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Honors Thesis:</strong>
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12655" target="_blank">
Feasible sampling plan for the whitefly <i>Bemisia tabaci</i> in bell pepper crops.
</a>
</p>
<p>
<strong>Supervisor:</strong>
<a href="https://protecaodeplantas.ufv.br/professores/marcelo-coutinho-picanco/" target="_blank">
Dr. Marcelo Coutinho Picanço
</a>,
<a href="https://www.pos.entomologia.ufv.br/" target="_blank">Department of Entomology</a>
</p>
</div>
</article>
</div>
</section>
<section id="research-outreach" class="content-section">
<div class="section-header">
<h2>Research • Outreach • Artistry</h2>
<p>Learn more about my research, outreach, and artistic contributions to entomology</p>
<div class="extra-links">
<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NMTO-YUAAAAJ&hl=pt-BR&oi=ao" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cv-button">Research</a>
<a href="https://entomika.me/entomink/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
class="cv-button">Outreach</a>
<a href="https://entomika.me/entomink/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
class="cv-button">EntomInk</a>
</div>
</div>
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<h2>Current Research<br>
<a href="https://grbiclab.github.io/spidermite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
style="font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;">
Grbić Lab <em style="font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400;"> - The spider mite Team</em>
</a>
</h2>
<div class="research-outreach-content">
<p class="full">
Our laboratory at The University of Western Ontario in London, Canada, studies the genomics
and genetics of plant–host adaptation, with a focus on mite–plant interactions.
</p>
<div class="split">
<div class="text-column">
<p>
Building on decades of research, including the pioneering sequencing of the two-spotted spider mite
(<i>Tetranychus urticae</i>) genome, we develop diagnostic tools for rapid pesticide resistance
detection and RNAi-based strategies to manage resistant populations.
</p>
<p>
We combine molecular biology with sustainable pest management, working closely with growers, industry,
and government partners to translate research into practical agricultural solutions. Through research,
collaboration, and training, our lab aims to improve crop protection and support environmentally
responsible agriculture.
</p>
</div>
<div class="research-outreach-photo-wrap">
<img class="research-outreach-photo" src="images/portfolio-11.png" alt="Research and fieldwork"
data-caption="Grbić Lab - Member of the spider mite research team." />
</div>
</div>
<p class="full">
My current research explores the biological and molecular diversity of spider mite species in Ontario’s
agricultural systems.
</p>
<div class="split">
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<img class="research-outreach-photo" src="images/portfolio-20.png" alt="Research and fieldwork"
data-caption="Poster - OFVC 2026." />
</div>
<div class="research-outreach-photo-wrap">
<img class="research-outreach-photo" src="images/portfolio-21.png" alt="Research and fieldwork"
data-caption="Poster - OFVC 2026." />
</div>
</div>
<p class="full">
By combining these insights with applied approaches, we aim to tailor integrated pest
management through data-driven strategies and more effective methods for monitoring and managing pesticide
resistance.
</p>
<h2>Past Research<br>
<a href="https://entomology.unl.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
style="font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;">
Insect Field Ecology Lab <em style="font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400;"> - Pioneering the study of the
ecology and management of Soybean Gall Midge</em>
</a>
</h2>
<div class="research-outreach-content">
<p class="full">
During my master’s degree in Entomology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, I investigated the
spatiotemporal dynamics of soybean gall midge (<i>Resseliella maxima</i> Gagné) in the soil. My work focused
on understanding how this emerging pest develops and persists belowground to improve monitoring and
management strategies.
</p>
<div class="split">
<div class="text-column">
<p>
<p>
Soybean gall midge is a relatively recent but economically significant soybean pest in the Midwestern
United States. Since its discovery, it has spread across multiple states, causing substantial yield
losses and posing an increasing challenge for growers.
</p>
<p>
Because much of its life cycle occurs in the soil,
key aspects of its biology remain poorly understood. This knowledge gap makes it difficult to predict
outbreaks and develop effective control strategies, underscoring the importance of studying its
distribution
and behavior belowground.
</p>
</div>
<div class="research-outreach-photo-wrap">
<img class="research-outreach-photo" src="images/portfolio-17.png" alt="Research and fieldwork"
data-caption="SGM life cycle." />
</div>
</div>
<p class="full">
Through this research, we achieved four key objectives related to soybean gall midge ecology in the soil.
</p>
<div class="split">
<div class="research-outreach-photo-wrap">
<img class="research-outreach-photo" src="images/portfolio-19.png" alt="Research and fieldwork"
data-caption="Poster - ESO 2023." />
</div>
<div class="research-outreach-photo-wrap">
<img class="research-outreach-photo" src="images/portfolio-18.png" alt="Research and fieldwork"
data-caption="Poster - ESO 2024." />
</div>
</div>
<p class="full">
We characterized the depth distribution of overwintering
immature stages in the soil profile, examined their spatial and temporal patterns throughout the growing
season, tracked their redistribution in the soil over time, and mapped their horizontal distribution using
high-resolution grid sampling. Together, these findings provide a more complete picture of soybean gall
midge ecology and
offer practical insights to support its management.
</p>
<div class="extra-links">
<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NMTO-YUAAAAJ&hl=pt-BR&oi=ao" target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer" class="cv-button">Research</a>
<a href="https://entomika.me/entomink/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
class="cv-button">Outreach</a>
<a href="https://entomika.me/entomink/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"
class="cv-button">EntomInk</a>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<section id="gallery" class="content-section">
<div class="section-header">
<h2>Gallery</h2>
<p>Some photos of my journey</p>
</div>
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<img src="images/portfolio-05.jpg" alt="Presenting part of my master’s thesis" data-caption="Presenting part of my master’s thesis during the Annual Entomology
North Central Branch Meeting in Oklahoma." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Presenting part of my master’s thesis during the Annual Entomology
North Central Branch Meeting in Oklahoma.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-01.jpg" alt="Presenting a poster" data-caption="Presenting a poster on the characterization of spider mite species and
resistance status in Ontario at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Presenting a poster on the characterization of spider mite species and
resistance status in Ontario at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-03.jpg" alt="My family and I enjoying what we love most: nature." data-caption="My family and I enjoying what we love most: nature. Left to right: my
partner, Floki, and me kayaking on Eugenia Lake, Ontario." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">My family and I enjoying what we love most: nature. Left to right: my
partner, Floki, and me kayaking on Eugenia Lake, Ontario.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-02.jpg" alt="Inside a cloud of caddisflies" data-caption="Inside a cloud of caddisflies on a night of insect blacklighting at
Indian Cave State Park, Nebraska, near the Missouri River, USA." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Inside a cloud of caddisflies on a night of insect blacklighting at
Indian Cave State Park, Nebraska, near the Missouri River, USA.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-04.jpg" alt="Outreaching with the Bruner Entomology Club" data-caption="Outreaching with the Bruner Entomology Club during the 2022 Bug Fest
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Outreaching with the Bruner Entomology Club during the 2022 Bug Fest
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-06.jpg" alt="Enjoying a hike with great friends"
data-caption="Enjoying a hike with great friends at Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain
National Park, Colorado. Left to right: Matheus Sacilotto, me, Alisson Silva, and Ana Paula Santana." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Enjoying a hike with great friends at Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain
National Park, Colorado. Left to right: Matheus Sacilotto, me, Alisson Silva, and Ana Paula Santana.
</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-07.jpg" alt="Collecting insects" data-caption="Collecting insects with great friends at Indian Cave State Park,
Nebraska, near the Missouri River, USA. Left to right: Earl, Raveneet, Banet, and me." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Collecting insects with great friends at Indian Cave State Park,
Nebraska, near the Missouri River, USA. Left to right: Earl, Raveneet, Banet, and me.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-08.jpg" alt="Two illustrations I made" data-caption="Two illustrations I made, featuring common fruit fly on
the left and a tiger swallowtail on the right." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Two illustrations I made, featuring common fruit fly on
the left and a tiger swallowtail on the right.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-09.jpg" alt="A beautiful weevil"
data-caption="A beautiful weevil I drew for a friend. Indian ink on paper." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">A beautiful weevil I drew for a friend. Indian ink on paper.
</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-10.jpg" alt="Praying mantis with open wings"
data-caption="Praying mantis with open wings, drawn in a friend’s graduation scrapbook. Indian ink on paper." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Praying mantis with open wings, drawn in a friend’s graduation
scrapbook. Indian ink on paper.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-13.png" alt="Hiking"
data-caption="Hiking in the beautiful landscapes of Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Enjoying the cold waters and nice hiking in Chapada Diamantina, Bahia,
Brazil, with great company.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-14.jpg" alt="Recognition for an illustration"
data-caption="Proud and happy to receive recognition for an illustration I made for a great friend." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Proud and happy to receive recognition for an illustration I made for
a great friend.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-12.png" alt="Collecting spider mites"
data-caption="Collecting spider mites in a soybean field. Happy as if I'd struck gold." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Collecting spider mites in a soybean field. Happy as if I'd struck
gold.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-17.png" alt="SGM life cycle"
data-caption="Life cycle of the soybean gall midge that I illustrated for my master's thesis." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Life cycle of the soybean gall midge that I illustrated for my
master's thesis.</figcaption>
</figure>
<figure class="slide">
<img src="images/portfolio-11.png" alt="Grbić Lab team" data-caption="Members of the Grbić Lab." />
<figcaption class="slide-caption">Members of the Grbić Lab.</figcaption>
</figure>
</div>
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<p class="gallery-hint">The gallery advances automatically. You can also use the arrows or click an image to
enlarge it.</p>
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</section>
<section id="contact" class="content-section">
<div class="section-header">
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