Contact: mkamiyama@wisc.edu

Education:
M.S. Entomology, Agroecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI (2017—2019)

B.S. Environmental Science, University of California Riverside, CA (2015)

A.A. Environmental Science, Santa Monica College, CA (2013)

Research interests: My research interests revolve largely around the impacts invasive species have in different ecosystems. This includes exploring integrated pest management (IPM) methods such as biological control. My current research project aims to determine the susceptibility of different Wisconsin tart cherry cultivars to Drosophila suzukii (spotted-wing drosophila, SWD) through lab assays, as well as identify potential SWD parasitoids native to this region through field studies.

Personal Interests: I am passionate about the outdoors and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, skiing, and fishing. I also love sports and enjoy playing baseball, football, tennis, and badminton among others. I try to alleviate stress through painting and exercise.

Publications:

Kamiyama M.T. and Guédot C. 2018. Impact of spotted wing drosophila on different varieties of tart cherry. Wisconsin Fruit News Insect Pest Supplemental. 5-7. February 2, 2018.

Lara, J.R., M.T. Kamiyama, G. Hernandez, M. Lewis and M.S. Hoddle. 2018. Laboratory assessment of feeding injury and preference of brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys Stål (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), for Green and SunGold kiwifruit. New Zealand Entomologist

Jaffe B., Van Zoeren J., Kamiyama M.T. and Guédot C. 2017. Spotted wing drosophila update. Wisconsin Fruit News Vol 2, Issue 11: 14. September 1, 2017.

Lara, J.R., M.T. Kamiyama, G. Hernandez, N. Justin and M.S. Hoddle. 2017. Assessment of Feeding Acceptance and Injury of Kerman Pistachios, Pistacia vera, by Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Journal of Insect Science

Homyak, P.M., M.T. Kamiyama, J.O. Sickman and J.P. Schimel. 2017. Acidity and organic matter promote abiotic nitric oxide production in drying soils. Global Change Biology

Kamiyama, M.T. and C. Guédot. In review. Varietal and developmental susceptibility of tart cherry (Prunus cerasus) to Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Journal of Economic Entomology

Lara, J.R., Pickett, C. H., Kamiyama, M. T., et al. Physiological host range of Trissolcus japonicus in relation to Halyomorpha halys and other pentatomids from California. In review. BioControl

Kamiyama, M.T., Z. Schreiner and C. Guédot. In preparation. Survey of native natural enemies to Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Wisconsin. Journal of Applied Entomology