Fabrizio Lisi is a post-doctoral research fellow in General and Applied Entomology. He graduated with honors from the University of Catania with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Agricultural Science and Technology (2014–2020), followed by a PhD in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science (2021–2024), also awarded with honors and with the additional qualification of International Doctor. During his academic and training path, he gained international experience through two six-month research periods at the University of California, Berkeley and the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center (USA), the first of which was carried out as Fulbright Visiting Researcher.
Since 2025, he has served as Associate Editor of the scientific journal Entomologia Generalis and as a reviewer for twelve international journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopu and, since 2026, as Deputy Convenor of the “Plant Protection Products and Beneficial Organisms” Working Group of the International Organisation for Biological and Integrated Control (IOBC-WPRS). Fabrizio is also involved in scientific outreach activities, participating in initiatives such as the European Researchers’ Night, the University of Catania Open Day, and seminars at schools and universities to disseminate scientific knowledge and promote cultural exchange.
In 2026, Dr. Lisi was selected by the European Commission as a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Global Fellow (Horizon 2020) for a three-year research project (2026–2029) carried out jointly between the University of Catania and Zhejiang University, China. His scientific output includes 18 publications (h-index 9 and over 200 citations – Scopus, August 2026), published in international journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus.
ORCID: 0000-0003-2046-2838
Scopus ID: 57204718907
Web of Science ID: AEG-9456-2022
His research focuses on various aspects of the biology and ecology of hymenopteran parasitoids, with particular emphasis on intra- and interspecific interactions, the assessment of the side effects of (bio)insecticides on host–parasitoid interactions, and the development of innovative approaches for pest management, including the sterile insect technique. These topics are investigated in the context of integrated management of the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii.