Curriculum Vitae (CV)

In the Name of Allah

PERSONAL RECORD

Name: Karim Saeidi Date of Birth: 29 July 1965 Place of Birth: Shiraz, Iran Nationality: Iranian Marital Status: Married, two children Current Position: Academic Researcher (Ph.D Candidate) Office Address: Department of Entomology Research,Center of Agricultural & Natural Resources Research, Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province, P.O. Box 351, Yasouj, Iran Telephone (Office): +98-7433334592, Mobil Phone: +98-9380078954 E-Mail : [email protected] G-Mail : [email protected]

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Date/Year Degree College/University Specialization Date received Year Start Year End Obtained Plant Ahwaz University 1988 1990 BSc. July 1993 Protection Agricultural Shiraz University 1994 1998 MSc. June 1997 Entomology Urmia Ph.D Agricultural April 2013 2016 University(Iran) Candidate Entomology 2016

THESIS TITLES

BSc. Project Title: Evaluation of the Biological Parameters of Phithorimaea operculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechidae) in Fars Province.

MSc. Thesis Title: Biology, Population Dynamics and Natural Enemies of Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidea) in Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province.

PhD Thesis Title: Evaluation of integrated pest management for the safflower capsule fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera:Tephritidae) in Gachsaran

WORKING EXPERIENCE

1. Researcher in Agricultural Entomology and Plant Diseases at Center of Agricultural & Natural Resources Research, Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province, (1992-2001).

2. Scientific board member (Researcher) at Center of Agricultural & Natural Resources Research, Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province, (2001-2016).

3. PhD Candidate in Agricultural Entomology at Urmia University, Iran, (2013-2016).

4. Researcher in Agricultural Entomology and Plant Diseases at Center of Agricultural & Natural Resources Research, Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province, (2001-Now).

COMPLETED RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. Saeidi, K. (1992). Study of Biology Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) in Kohgiloyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province, Center of Agricultural & Natural Resources Research, AREO, Research Project, No. 67/344, 29p.

2. Saeidi, K. (1993). Survey of role and importance of pathogens in control of Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) in Kohgiloyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province,, Research Project, No. 70/720, 25p.

3. Saeidi, K. (1997). Collection and Identification of insect pests on sugar cane in KB Province, AREO, Research Project, No. 116-11-77-016, 49p.

4. Saeidi, K. (1998). Identification, dispersal and determination of natural enemies of alfalfa weevil, Hyper postica (Col., Curculionidae)in the K.B Province. Research Project, No. 116-11-76-127. 36p.

5. Saeidi, K. (1999). Biology of Grape berry moth, Lobesia botrana Den. & Schiff. (Lep., Tortricidae) in Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province. Research Project, No. 107/84, 46p.

6. Saeidi, K. (1999). The survey of economic threshold level of Russian Wheat Aphid in Kohgiluyeh-va- Boyerahmad Province Research Project, No. 100-11-77-007, 31p.

7. Saeidi, K. (2000). Study of biology, dispersal and natural enemies of Russian Wheat Aphid in Kohgiluyeh- va-Boyerahmad Province. Research Project, No. 422/84, 63p.

8. Saeidi, K. (2001). Survey of arthropod fauna in cereal fields in the country (Iran). Research Project, No. 107- 11-79-001-030, 29p.

9. Saeidi, K. (2014). Survey of coccinellid fauna in alfalfa fields in K.B. province. Research Project, No. 116- 11-80-111, 35p. 10. Saeidi, K. (2002). Biology of safflower capsule fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Iran. Research Project, 100-11-81-033, 33p.

11. Saeidi, K. (2002). Biology and determination of the best time for chemical control Lentil weevil, Bruchus lentis Frolich (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in Gachsaran. Research Project, 116-21-80-228, 20p.

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. The effect of Bacillus thurigiensis Fozalone and Diflubenzuron independently and different combinations of them against the Grape Berry Moth, Lobesia botrana Den. & Schiff. (Lep, Tortricidae) in the Laboratory Conditions.

2. Biology, natural enemies and efficiency of various traps for trapping the tomato leaf miner moth, Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechidae).

PUBLICATIONS

1. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A. and Dzolkhifli, O. (2011). Comparison of different methods to control fruit fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Iran. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 5(7):1162-1165.(ISI).

2. Saeidi, K., and Adam, N.A. (2011). A survey on pest insect fauna of safflower fields in the Iranian province of Kohgiluyeh- va-Boyerahmad. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 6(19):4441-4446. (ISI).

3. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood F. (2011). Efficacy of various insecticides on safflower fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province (Iran). Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 5(12):2660 -2664. (ISI).

4. Saeidi K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood, F. (2011). Study some biological aspects and development of integrated pest management program for the safflower fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Iran. Journal of Research in Agricultural Science, 7 (1): 1-16. (ISC).

5. Saeidi K. and Adam N.A. (2011). Efficiency of Methyl eugenol as attractant for Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae). International Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Science, 1 (10): 412-416. (ISC).

6. Saeidi K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood, F. (2011). Pests of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorious) and their natural enemies in Gachsaran, Iran. South Asian Journal of Experimental Biology, 1(6): 286-291. (ISI).

7. Saeidi K. and Kavoosi B. (2011). Seasonal flight activity of Lobesia botrana Den. & Schiff. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and determination of spraying time in Sisakht region. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 6(15): 3568-3573. (ISI).

8. Saeidi K. (2011). Preliminary Studies on Natural Enemies of the Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar (L.) (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) in Yasouj, Iran. International Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Science, 1 (5): 151-156. (ISC).

9. Saeidi K. (2011). Laboratory analysis of five host plant sources on life capacities of gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) and evaluation of the results in field conditions in Yasouj area of Iran. International Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Science, 1 (5): 157-162. (ISC).

10. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood F. (2011). Comparison of various traps and attractants for mass hunt the safflower fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae). International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, 2 (6): 221-225. (ISC).

11. Saeidi K. (2011). Biology of Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae): A safflower pest of southern Iran. Technical Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 1(1): 15-19. (ISC).

12. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood, F. (2012). Development of integrated pest management techniques: Insect pest management on safflower, African Journal of Agricultural Research, 7 (12): 1880-1888. (ISI).

13. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood, F. (2013). Population dynamic of the safflower fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae). In Gachsaran region, Iran. Entomology, Ornithology & Herpetology, 2 (1): 1-4. (ISC).

14. Saeidi, K., Mirfakhraie, S. and Mehrkhou, F. (2016). Hymenopterous Pupal parasitoids of Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Kohgiluyeh safflower farms. Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research, (Acceptance Letter) (ISI).

15. Saeidi, K., and Yousefi, M. (2013). Essential oil and antifeedant activity of Zataria multiflora Boiss and Thymus daenensis Celak on Plodia interpunctella Hubner. International Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 3 (2): 151-158. (ISC).

16. Saeidi, K., Mirfakhraie, S., Mehrkhou, F. and Valizadegan, O. (2015). Biodiversity of Insects Associated with Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) Crop in Gachsaran, Iran. Journal of entomological and Acarological Research, 47: (1910) 26-30. (ISI).

17. Saeidi, K. (2016). Preliminary Studies on Natural Enemies of the Safflower fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of entomological and Acarological Research, (Accepted) (ISI).

18. Saeidi, K. (2014). Population dynamic of the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) in Yasooj (In Persian). Plant Protection Journal, 3 (2): 125-135. (ISC).

19. Saeidi, K., and Hassanpour, B. (2014). Efficiency of Mentha piperita L. and Mentha pulegium L. essential oils on nutritional indices of Plodia interpunctella Hübner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Journal of entomological and Acarological Research, 46 (715), 13-17. (ISI).

20. Saeidi, K., Mirfakhraie, S. and Mehrkhou, F. (2015). Growth and Development of Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae) Feeding on safflower, Carthamus tinctorius, Notulae Scientia Biologicae. 7(2):244-249. (ISC).

21. Saeidi, K., Mirfakhraie, S. and Mehrkhou, F. (2016). Species specificity and sex preference Towards Biolure® attractant for safflower capsule flies. Entomology, Ornithology & Herpetology, (Accepted). (ISC).

22. Saeidi, K. (2014). Investigation some biological parameters of the tumbleweed moth Euxoa agricola Boisduval, (Lep.: Noctuidae)(In Persian). Journal of Entomological Research, 6 (3): 259-267. (ISC).

23. Shahab-Ghayoor, H and Saeidi, K.(2015). Antifeedant activities of essential oils of Satureja hortensis and Fumaria parviflora against Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella Hubner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Entomology, Ornithology & Herpetology, 4 (3): 1-4. (ISC).

24. Saeidi, K. (2016). Evaluation of botanical insecticides against lentil weevil, Bruchus lentis Frӧlich (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) in laboratory conditions. Agricultural communications, (Accepted). (ISC).

25. Kavoosi, K., Dastyaran, M., Zade-Bagheri, M. and Saeidi, K. (2014). Effect of Cumin and Lemon Grass Essential Oils on Physico-chemical Traits of Askari Table Grape. Agricultural Communications, 2 (1): 31-36. (ISC).

26. Saeidi, K., Mirfakhraie, S. and Mehrkhou, F. (2015). Population dynamics of safflower capsule flies (Diptera:Tephritidae) in Kohgiluyeh safflower farms of Iran. Journal of entomological and Acarological Research, 47 (4684), 50-55. (ISI).

27. Saeidi, K. (2007). Preliminary Studies on Natural Enemies of the Alfalfa weevil, Hypera postica (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Yasouj region. Journal of Research in Agricultural Science, 3 (1): 1-13. (ISC).

PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONGRESSES, CONFERENCES (PROCEEDING)

1. Saeidi, K., Kavoosi, B., Mehdi Hosseini Farahi, M.(2010). Study of Biology Lobesia botrana Den. & Schiff. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and Determination of Spraying Time in Vineyards of South-West of Iran. 28th International Horticultural Congress August, 22-27, 2010, Lisbon. Portugal. (Sm02.220)

2. Saeidi, K., Mehdi Hosseini Farahi, M. (2010). Laboratory Analysis of Five Host Plant Sources on Life Capacities of Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Lep. Lymantriidae) and Evaluation of the Results in Field Conditions in Yasooj Area of Iran. 28th International Horticultural Congress August, 22-27, 2010, Lisbon. Portugal.(Sm02.203).

3. Saeidi, K., and Adam, N.A. (2011). Biology of Acanthiophilus helianthi ROSSI (Diptera: Tephritidae): A safflower pest Southern Iran. VIIth International Conference on Arthropods: Chemical, Physiological, Biotechnological and Environmental Aspects.18-23 September, 2011, Białka Tatrzańska, Poland. Page: 58

4. Saeidi, K. (2011). Efficacy of methyl eugenol as attractant for Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae). 6 th International Conference on Biopesticides 6 (ICOB 6). 11-16 December, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Page: 266. (Oral Presentation).

5. Saeidi, K., and Adam, N.A. (2011). Pest insect fauna of safflower fields in Kohgiloyeh and Boyerahmad province, Iran. Global Conference on Entomology-(GCE).March 5-9, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Page: 141. (OS-32) (98).

6. Saeidi, K., and Adam, N.A. (2011). Efficacy of Various Insecticides on Safflower fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Kohgiloyeh and Boyerahmad Province (Iran). Global Conference on Entomology- (GCE).March 5-9, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Page: 249. (OS-212) (401).

7. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood F. (2012). Development of integrated pest management techniques: insect pest management on safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.). International scientific conference "Fruit flies and other dipterous plant pests", July 9-12, Riga (Latvia).

8. Saeidi, K. (2012). Comparison of biological aspects of safflower capsule fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi 1794 (Diptera: Tephritidae) on safflower cultivars under laboratory conditions. International scientific conference "Fruit flies and other dipterous plant pests", July 9-12, Riga (Latvia).

9. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood F. (2012). Preliminary studies on natural enemies of the safflower capsule fly (Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi, 1794) (Diptera: Tephritidae). International scientific conference "Fruit flies and other dipterous plant pests", July 9-12, Riga (Latvia).

10. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood F. (2012). Biodiversity of Insects Associated with Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) Crop in Gachsaran, Iran. International scientific conference "Fruit flies and other dipterous plant pests", July 9-12, Riga (Latvia).

11. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood F. (2012). Comparison of biological aspects of safflower fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi, 1794 (Diptera: Tephritidae) on safflower varieties under laboratory conditions. International scientific conference "Fruit flies and other dipterous plant pests", July 9-12, Riga (Latvia).

12. Saeidi, K. (2012). Pests of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch) and their natural enemies in Yasouj, Iran. 7II International Strawberry Symposium (VII ISS), 18 – 22, February 2012, Beijing. China.

13. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood F. (2013). Biodiversity of Insects Associated with Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) Crop in Gachsaran, Iran. 2ndGlobal Conference on Entomology-(GCE).November 8-12, Kuching, Malaysia.

14. Saeidi, K., Adam, N.A., Dzolkhifli, O. and Abood F. (2013). Hymenopterous Pupal parasitoids of Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Kohgiloyeh safflower farms. 2ndGlobal Conference on Entomology-(GCE).November 8-12, Kuching, Malaysia.

15. Saeidi, K. (2013). A diversity of Aphids and Ladybirds in Alfalfa Fields of Boyerahmad City, Iran. 2ndGlobal Conference on Entomology-(GCE).November 8-12, Kuching, Malaysia. 16. Saeidi, K. (2013). Study on Some Biological Characteristics of Euxoa agricola Boisduval, 1829 (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in the Laboratory Conditions. 2ndGlobal Conference on Entomology-(GCE).November 8-12, Kuching, Malaysia. 5

17. Saeidi, K. (2013). Efficiency of Zataria multiflora Boiss and Thymus daenensis Celak Essential Oils on Nutritional Indices of Plodia interpunctella Hubner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). 2ndGlobal Conference on Entomology- (GCE).November 8-12, Kuching, Malaysia.

18. Saeidi, K. (2013). Measurement of residual Diazinon in cucumber and tomato products in city Boyerahmad. 2ndGlobal Conference on Entomology-(GCE).November 8-12, Kuching, Malaysia.

19. Saeidi, K. (2013). Population Dynamics of the Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar L. (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) in Yasooj, Iran. 2ndGlobal Conference on Entomology-(GCE).November 8-12, Kuching, Malaysia.

20. Saeidi, K. (2013). Insecticidal activities aqueous extracts from twelve Iranian medicinal plants against Turnip moth, Agrotis segetum Schiff. (Lep.: Noctuidae) in Iran. 2ndGlobal Conference on Entomology-(GCE).November 8-12, Kuching, Malaysia.

21. Saeidi, K. (2015). Investigation into Biological Parameters of Euxoa Agricola Boisduval, 1829 (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Kohgiloyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province. International Conference on Chemical, Environmental & Biological Sciences. Feb. 10-11, 2015, Penang, (Malaysia).

22. Saeidi, K. (2014). Efficacy of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri in Biological Control of Planococcus citri under greenhouse conditions. 11th Arab Congress of Plant Protection, 9-13November, 2014,Amman, Jordan.

23. Saeidi, K. (2014). Population Dynamics of citrus psylla, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama and Exochomus nigromaculatus on citrus plants in Iran. 11th Arab Congress of Plant Protection, 9-13November, 2014,Amman, Jordan.

24. Saeidi, K. (2014). Biocontrol efficiency of Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) against the citrus leaf miner, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Lep, Gracillariidae) under laboratory conditions. 7th Annual International Symposium on Agriculture, 14-17 July 2014, Athens, Greece.

25. Zaboli, M., Saeidi, K., Oliaii, A. and Derakhshan, A. (2014). Effect of Bacillus thuringiensis var Kurstaki, Cascade and Phosalon poisons against Lobesia botrana, Den. & Schiff. (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in the laboratory condition. 3rd Integrated Pest Management Conference (IPMC) 21-22 January 2014, Kerman, Iran. (page:599).

26. Saeidi, K. (2014). Efficiency of Lavandula angustifolia Mill and Zataria multiflora Boiss essential oils on nutritional indices of Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val (Col., Tenebrionidae). International Conference on Biopesticides 7, 19-25, October, 2014, Antalya, Turkey.

27. Saeidi, K. (2014). Effect of bio-insecticides (spinosad and emamectin benzoate) against the safflower fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Dip:Tephritidae) in semi-controlled conditions. International Conference on Biopesticides 7, 19-25, October, 2014, Antalya, Turkey.

28. Saeidi, K., Shahab-Ghayoor, H. and Yousefi, A. (2015). Relative toxicity of apparent pesticides against safflower capsule fly, Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi (Diptera:Tephritidae) under laboratory conditions. 13th International Iranian Congress of Toxicology.

29. Saeidi, K., Shahab-Ghayoor, H. and Yousefi, A. (2015). Investigation on the timing of chemical control of Lentil weevil, Bruchus lentis Frolich (Coleoptera:Bruchidae) in lentil field in Gachsaran region. 13th International Iranian Congress of Toxicology.

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. Publishing For Postgraduates Workshop, Organized School of Graduate Studies, University Putra Malaysia, 28th-29th March 2009.

2. Endnote Workshop, Organized School of Graduate Studies, University Putra Malaysia, 21st May 2009.

3. Conference Presentation Workshop, Organized School of Graduate Studies, University Putra Malaysia, 16th-17th September 2009.

4. The Viva Workshop, Organized School of Graduate Studies, University Putra Malaysia, 14th-16th November 2009.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1. “Agricultural Entomology” for Bachelor of Plant Protection, 2001-2003, Azad University of Yasouj, Iran.

2. “Plant Pest and Diseases” for Bachelor of Plant Protection, 2002-2004, Azad University of Yasouj, Iran.

3. “Zoology” for Bachelor of Plant Protection, 2004, University of Yasouj, Iran.

4. “Fruit Pests” for Bachelor of Plant Protection, 2000-2006, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.

5. “Integrated Pest Management” for Bachelor of Plant Protection, 1998-2005, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.

6. “Zoology” for Bachelor of Plant Protection, 2005, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.

7. “Integrated Pest Management” for Master of Agricultural Entomology, 2010-2014, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.

8. “Acarology” for Master of Agricultural Entomology, 2014, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran.

CHAIRMAN OF MASTER’S THESIS EXAMINING

1. Mitra Zaboli, (2012). The effect of Bacillus thurigiensis Caskid and Diflubenzuron independently and different combinations of them against the Grape Berry Moth, Lobesia botrana Den. & Schiff. (Lep, Tortricidae) in the Laboratory Conditions. (MSc. Thesis), University of Kashmar, Iran.

HONORS AND AWARDS

1. Gold Medal – Karim Saeidi, Nur Azura Adam “A survey on pest insect fauna of safflower fields in the Iranian province of Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyerahmad”; Invention, Research, and Innovation Exhibition, 20-21 July, (PRPI 2010).

2. Award and Certificate as Selected Excellent Researcher from Centre of Agricultural & Natural Resources Research, Kohgiluyeh-va-Boyerahmad Province, Iran, 2012.