Academic staff at Agricultural, Medical and Industrial Research school, Karaj, Iran
Mahmoud Soufbaf Sarjami, born on January 12, 1978, in Iran, is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in entomology and applied mathematics. With a diverse educational background spanning from plant protection to mathematics, Mahmoud has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in insect behavior and population dynamics. Currently serving as academic staff at the Agricultural, Medical, and Industrial Research school in Karaj, Iran, Mahmoud is renowned for his expertise in mathematical analyses and sterile insect technique (SIT). His research interests include dynamical systems and their application in biological contexts. He is also dedicated to mentoring and guiding students in their academic pursuits.
Professional Profiles:
Education
B.S in Plant Protection, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran, 2001 M.Sc in Entomology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran, 2008 PhD in Entomology, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran, 2011 B.Sc in Mathematics, Payame Nour University, Karaj, 2018 M.Sc in Applied Mathematics, Tehran University, 2021
Professional Qualifications
Mathematical analyses using Matlab and Mathematica Statistical analyses using SAS, SPSS, and Minitab Insect rearing on natural and artificial diets Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) Planning and constructing insectaries Entomological experiments planning Windows skills, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Latex
Academic qualifications
A Review on Trichogramma wasps rearing methods in insectariums. B.S. project. Pheromone release behavior of the carob moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae, under laboratory and field conditions. (M.Sc thesis in Entomology). Modeling and analysis of tritrophic interactions in canola-Plutella xylostella-parasitoid system. (PhD thesis in Entomology). Modeling obesity in Iranian teenagers using artificial neural networks. (B.S. project in Mathematics) Analysis of Competition Term in Lotka-Volterra Model. (M.Sc thesis in Mathematics)
Research interest
Multiple time scale dynamical systems Bifurcation theory in biological dynamical systems Ergodic theory Mathematical & Physical aspects of Sterile Insect Technique
Research Focus:
Mahmoud Soufbaf Sarjami’s research focuses primarily on the ecological dynamics of insect populations, particularly in agricultural settings. His work encompasses a wide range of topics, including the effects of different host plants on the life cycle and mortality patterns of insect pests like the diamondback moth. He investigates the intricate relationships between plants, insects, and parasitoids, exploring how factors like plant availability and habitat size influence population dynamics. Additionally, Mahmoud delves into the role of plant-insect interactions in greenhouse environments, studying phenomena such as insect feeding modes and plant interference. His research contributes significantly to understanding and managing insect pest populations in agricultural ecosystems.
Publications
- Bottom-Up Effect of Different Host Plants on Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae): A Life-Table Study on Canola,Publication date: 2010.
- Inhibitory effects of cold atmospheric plasma on population growth of the carob moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in laboratory, Publication date: 2023.
- Does dose rate compensate low doses of gamma irradiation towards insect and mite pest sterilization?, Publication date: 2023.
- Dynamics of Performances in a Competitive Model, Publication date: 2022.
- Finish line plant–insect interactions mediated by insect feeding mode and plant interference: a case study of Brassica interactions with diamondback moth and turnip aphid, Publication date: 2017.
- Artificial Diversity of Plant–Insect Communities and Modern Crop Stoichiometry in Small Closed Patches in Greenhouse, Publication date: 2017.
- Effects of plant availability on population size and dynamics of an insect community: diamondback moth and two of its parasitoids, Publication date: 2014.
- Effects of plant availability and habitat size on the coexistence of two competing parasitoids in a tri-trophic food web of canola, diamondback moth and parasitic wasps, Publication date: 2012.
- Development and Age-Specific Mortality of Diamondback Moth on Brassica Host Plants: Pattern and Causes of Mortality Under Laboratory Conditions, Publication date: 2010.
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