Rate My Professor José Roberto Parra

José Roberto Postali Parra is a full professor (now Senior Collaborating Professor) in the Department of Entomology and Acarology at the Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALQ) of the Universidade de São Paulo. He earned his undergraduate degree in agronomic engineering from ESALQ-USP in 1968, followed by a master’s degree in entomology in 1972 and a doctorate in entomology in 1975, both from the same institution. Parra’s research focuses on the biology of insects and biological control of agricultural pests, with emphasis on rearing techniques and nutrition of insects for biological control programs, particularly egg parasitoids.

Throughout his career at ESALQ-USP, Parra has contributed to the development and application of biological control methods for major Brazilian crops, including sugarcane and citrus. He has authored or co-authored hundreds of scientific articles and approximately 20 books or edited volumes, and he has supervised numerous master’s and doctoral students. Parra has received recognition for his contributions to biological control, including induction into the Brazilian Citrus Hall of Fame. His professional email address is jrpparra@usp.br.