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UEF Environmental Ecology - EERG

In the Environmental Ecology Research Group our research focuses on chemical ecology and environmental ecophysiology

17/09/2026

Our doctoral researcher Isma Maqbool recently presented her research at the The Royal Entomological Society Annual Conference ( ) at Cardiff University, Wales.

Her work explores how traffic pollution influences floral volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and what these changes could mean for plant–pollinator interactions and the potential use of plants in restoring degraded urban habitats 🐝🔬.

A great chance to bring her research to the entomological community and share the latest findings.
�UEF Ympäristö- ja biotieteet / Environmental and Biological Sciences
Itä-Suomen yliopisto - University of Eastern Finland (UEF)�

13/09/2026

🔬 Last week, we welcomed the Dean and Vice-Deans of the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology to EERG!

Our postdoctoral researchers Tihomir Simin and introduced the group and some of our ongoing research, followed by a lab tour with Prof. James Blande and doctoral researcher Francesco J. Sorrentino .

A nice chance to show what keeps us busy behind the scenes! 🧪🌱

Thanks for visiting us!

UEF - Environmental science & Biology, Ympäristötiede & Biologia
University of Eastern Finland

08/09/2026

🌳 Can biochar help urban trees thrive?
Our postdoctoral researcher Ramya Ambikapathi is investigating the potential of biochar to support urban trees and contribute to more sustainable and climate-neutral cities, through field experiments with roadside trees,
Curious to learn more about her research? Read the full story from the University of Eastern Finland — link in our stories! 🔗

28/08/2026

Our doctoral researchers Sara Mashhadi and Francesco J. Sorrentino Sorrentino recently joined the 31st Scandinavian Plant Physiology Society (SPPS) Conference at the University of Helsinki ! 🇫🇮

Sara presented her recent work on how drought affects HIPV-mediated defence responses and herbivore feeding in Scots pine seedlings 🌲, while Francesco presented preliminary results from his .eu project, investigating how plants respond to insect s*x pheromones 🦋.

A few days of , interesting discussions, new ideas… and some good moments outside the conference sessions too! 🎀

University of Eastern Finland
UEF - Environmental science & Biology, Ympäristötiede & Biologia

30/07/2026

🌲🔬 This week, our team has been out in the field setting up a large-scale experiment to investigate whether synthetic secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) can prime defence responses in pine seedlings.
The experiment is part of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Anthropocenic Chemical Ecology of Forests (ACE-Forest), which explores chemically mediated intra- and interspecific interactions across spatial and temporal scales.

UEF - Environmental science & Biology, Ympäristötiede & Biologia University of Eastern Finland

21/07/2026

Few weeks ago, two members of our research group, Agnès Brosset, PhD and Marvin.minio, attended the XIII European Congress of Entomology (ECE2026) in Tours, France, where they shared their latest research with the international entomology community.

👏 Congratulations to Agnes and Marvin for representing our group and sharing their exciting research!

University of Eastern Finland UEF - Environmental science & Biology, Ympäristötiede & Biologia

26/05/2026

🌍💨🦋 What happens when air pollution interferes with insect “love signals”?

In our latest study, we explored how atmospheric ozone affects the s*x pheromones of the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), a major agricultural pest worldwide.

Our research highlights how environmental pollution may silently reshape ecological interactions that are essential for ecosystem stability and sustainable pest management.

📖 Read the article here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1744-7917.70301

📰 Featured by
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1129192

06/03/2026

Our research group members Francesco and Agnès are visiting the Portuguese Platform of Bioimaging ( ) at the .light.microscopy_i3s facility – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health.

This collaboration, developed within the AgroServ project funded by the European Union, will allow us to investigate plant responses at the cellular level to insect semiochemicals, using advanced microscopy approaches.

A great opportunity to combine expertise in chemical ecology and bioimaging to better understand plant–insect interactions. 🌱🔬

Follow us to to find out more!

26/08/2025

🌿 Exciting fieldwork highlight from ongoing research 🌿
A few days ago, our team carried out a very special field campaign in urban sites, where we collected data from the top branches of birch trees. With the help of an elevated platform, we reached nearly 10 meters high to get the samples! 🚜
The experience was both scientifically rewarding and exciting – not only gathering important samples but also enjoying the view from above the canopy. 🌳✨
Fieldwork like this reflects the spirit of our research: hands-on, adventurous, and driven by the goal of building sustainable urban environments. 💚

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11/06/2025

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Members of our group recently took part in the 1st International Symposium on Volatile Interactions in Ecosystems, hosted by the Center for Volatile Interactions (VOLT), University of Copenhagen.

It was an inspiring opportunity to connect with researchers working on chemical ecology, biogeochemistry, and ecosystem-atmosphere interactions.

A special congratulations to Sara Mashaadi, who won 2nd place in the poster competition — an outstanding achievement! 👏🎉

We’re proud to contribute to the exciting discussions and future directions of volatile research across ecosystems.

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