Daniel A. Potter Professor of Entomology, has been on the faculty of the University of Kentucky since 1979. He is an authority on pest and beneficial insects affecting urban landscapes, recognized in particular for applying ecological principles in developing sustainable pest management practices. He and his students have published more than 200 refereed scientific papers, some 25 invited book chapters, three Annual Reviews, and many dozens of trade journal articles. He is a frequent Keynote Speaker at industry conferences, and has been an invited speaker at scientific conferences throughout the world. A University of Kentucky Distinguished Research Professor and elected Fellow of the Entomological Society of America, Potter has received national awards for research, teaching, and service to the horticultural industries. He received his B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1974 and a Ph.D. in entomology from the Ohio State University in 1978. Dr. Potter currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Horticultural Entomology and Insect-Plant Relationships, as well as various graduate seminars. He has served as Major Professor for more than 45 graduate students.
