Curriculum Vitae Zainab AL-Jbory Department of Entomology 038 Waters Hall Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506-4004 Phone: 785/317-0528 e-mail: [email protected] Education 2018 Ph.D. Entomology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 1997 M.S. Entomology, Agriculture College, Baghdad University, Iraq 1989 B.Sc. Plant Protection, Agriculture College, Baghdad University, Iraq Expertise Recombinant protein, Western blot, Immunostaining, Protein-protein interaction, Gene cloning, cDNA library, qPCR, RNA interference, Insect’s dissection, Insect Biology. Employment 2015- 2018 GRA, Entomology Dept., Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 2006- 2013 Faculty, Agriculture College, Babylon University, Iraq 2004- 2006 Research Assistant, Environmental Research Center, Babylon University, Iraq 1998- 2002 Agricultural engineer, Ghadeer for Agriculture &Trade Company, Amman, Jordan 1989- 1994 Agric. Engineer, Pest Management Services & Counseling, Baghdad Univ., Iraq Publications Aljbory, Z., El-Bouhssini, M., Chen, M.S. 2018. Conserved and unique putative effectors expressed in the salivary glands of three related gall midge species. Journal of Insect Science ,Under press. Al-jbory, Z., Anderson, K. M., Harris, M. O., Mittapalli, O., Whitworth, R. J., & Chen, M. S. (2018). Transcriptomic Analyses of Secreted Proteins From the Salivary Glands of Wheat Midge Larvae. Journal of Insect Science, 18(1), 17. Aljbory, Z., and Chen, M.S. 2017. Indirect plant defense against insect herbivores: a review. Insect Science (2017) 00, 1–25, DOI 10.1111/1744-7917.12436. Aljbory, Z. 2012. Life tables and fecundity of Callosobruchus maculates F. (Coleoptera :Bruchidae) reared on different hosts of stored legumes. Baghdad Univ. Journal: 21(10)58-67. (English abstract, Arabic text) Dalal, M. N. M., Aljbory, Z., Natah,T.M. 2010. Effect of toxic contact of some medical plant extracts (Myristica fragrans L & Nerium oleander L.) on the mortality of the red flour beetle adults Tribolium castaneum Herbst. Euephrates journal. 2(1): 105-111. (English abstract, Arabic text) Aljbory, Z., Dalal, M. N. M.,.2008. Prediction the emergence of the larvae and the adults of corn stem borer Sesamia critica Led by using Degree Day Accumulation Model. Babylon Univ.Journal:16(1) 842-848. (English abstract, Arabic text) Aljbory, Z. 2006. Reducing the damage of white fly Bemisia tabaci Gen [Homoptera: Aleurodidae ] on Tomato plants (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) by using white mulch in field. Babylon Univ .Journal: 14(65-77). (English abstract, Arabic text) Aljbory, Z., Aladli,B.M and Hadi,Z.M. 2006. Testing the toxic effects of water extracts of different parts of Xanthium strumarium L. (compositae) on the mortality of mosquito larvae Culex sp. ( Diptera).Envi.Research Conference Minutes:2(45-58). (English abstract, Arabic text) Aljbory, Z., Alrubeai,F.H, Al-Jobory,I.J.2005. Using the Heat Units System to predict the emergence of castor worm adults phycita diaphana stgr. [ Lipedoptera Pyralidae]. Envi. Research Conferenc Minutes: 1(98-115). (English abstract, Arabic text) Aljbory, Z., Alrubeai,F.H, Al-Jobory,I.J.2000. Population density and dispersal of phycita diaphana stgr. [ Lipedoptera Pyralidae] in the middle fields of Iraq. Iraqi Agricultural Journal. 41(1): 215-224. (English abstract, Arabic text) Aljbory, Z., Alrubeai,F.H, Al-Jobory,I.J.1999. Biological performance of phycita diaphana stgr. [ Lipedoptera Pyralidae] under field and lab condition. Iraqi Agricultural Journal. 40(4): 910-923. (English abstract, Arabic text) Teaching experience 2017 Economic entomology lab, Entomology Dept. Kansas State University. 2017 Certificate of completion Teaching Critical Thinking, Series Workshops , The Teaching and Learning Center, Manhattan KSU. 2006-2013 Field crop insects, Field Crop Dept. Babylon University, Iraq. 2008-2013 English in Agriculture, Field Crop Dept. Babylon University, Iraq. 2005 Certificate of completion Methods in Teaching training, Babylon University, Iraq. Conference & Presentations: 2017 Oral presentation, Entomological Society of America, ESA Denver, Colorado. 2016 Oral presentation, International Congress of Entomology, ICE, Orlando, Florida. 2016 Certificate of Achievements, Research and the State poster session, Manhattan, KSU. 2015 Arthropod Genomics Symposium, Manhattan, KSU. Professional Societies 2017- 2018 Entomological Society of America, ESA membership 2014-2017 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) membership 2016 Phi Kappa Phi membership 2013 Bloomsbury Honor Society membership Service & Society membership: 2016-2017 Future Farmer of America (FFA) officer, Popenoe Club, Entomology Dept., KSU. 2016 Peer reviewer, Crossing Border Journal” An Interdisciplinary Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship”, KSU. 2016- 2018 K-State Open House, Popenoe Club, Entomology Dept., KSU 2016 Ok kids Outreach, Popenoe Club, Entomology Dept., KSU 2016, 2018 CDE Contest, Popenoe Club, Entomology Dept., KSU 2016 Annual Wamego Science & Technology Fair, Popenoe Club, Entomology Dept., KSU 2016 Winter Carnival of KSU, Popenoe Club, Entomology Dept., KSU Awards 2015-2018 Assistantship award, Entomology Dept., KSU 2013-2018 Scholarship award, Ministry of Higher Education, Iraq 2010, 2012 Recognition for the excellent teaching, Babylon University 2009 Appreciation letter for the dedication in Bee breeding training for widows and youth in the hot spots of Babylon Province, Baghdad Center for Community Development. 2007, 2012 Recognition for the dedication in outreach and extension, Extension &Training Center in rural area of Babylon Province. 2007, 2008 Appreciation letter for the volunteer work in controlling indoor pests in schools, Civil Society organizations, Babylon Province. Professional Activistes 2010-2011 Membership Committees of Curriculum Development and Assessment, Babylon University. 2007-2012 Training programs of IPM and plant pests control for farmers in the Extension &Training Center in rural area of Babylon Province. 2008-2011 Serving as a member in scientific committee at Babylon University 2008-2009 Bee breeding program for widows and youth in hot spots of Baghdad Province Center for Business Community Development. 2009 Membership Committee of pests control, Agriculture College, Babylon University, Iraq. 2008 Membership Committee of Pests’ Survey Database, Presidency University of Babylon. .