Dr. Megan E. Meuti, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University

Dr. Meuti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Meuti graduated from The Ohio State University in 2004 with dual Bachelor's of Science Degrees in Entomology and Microbiology. Dr. Meuti then continued graduate work at OSU, where she worked in Dr. David Denlinger's Insect Molecuar Physiology Lab, earning her PhD in December of 2014. Dr. Meuti taught general biology as well as courses on insect biology for science and non-science majors at Kenyon College for one year before returning to OSU as an Assistant Professor of Entomology in 2016.
Dr. Meuti’s lab group studies how circadian clock genes allow mosquitoes to measure day length to determine the time of year; how male mosquitoes change their accessory gland proteins to influence female behavior and physiology; and whether mosquitoes in urban environments are active for longer periods during the year and/or bite humans more frequently. Dr. Meuti’s lab uses a variety of molecular, genetic and physiological techniques to investigate these questions. Dr. Meuti’s ultimate goal is to uncover specific ways to manipulate seasonal responses in insects so that we can control them more effectively. Dr. Meuti is a passionate educator, and teaches graduate level courses on insect physiology and undergraduate courses for non-science majors. Dr. Meuti also greatly enjoys sharing her passion for science with all audiences through educational outreach.