Peter Kennedy

Peter Kennedy is a behavioural ecologist interested in how insect behaviour affects their survival in a heterogenous and changing environment. His research has focussed on beneficial insects, both predatory and pollinating insects, the ecosystem services they provide, and the interaction of multiple stressors - whether natural or man-made - on their survival. To this end, he utilises a range of technologies to study the movements and foraging patterns of insects. Since 2017, this has included the invasive Asian hornet, which has enabled authorities to track hornets to locate their nests. He has contributed to international forums in developing strategies to limit the spread of this invasive species.