Dr. KOBORI Youichi, a project leader in the Crop, Livestock and Environment Division, received the prestigious International IPM Award of Excellence during the 11th International Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium held in San Diego, California, USA, from March 3 to March 6, 2025.

The symposium aimed to share the latest knowledge in IPM across fields such as agriculture, public health, and forest conservation while fostering networks and training experts. The International IPM Award of Excellence honors individuals and teams who have achieved significant results in IPM development, implementation, and organizational building.

Dr. Kobori has conducted over 15 years of research on IPM in Southeast Asia, including evaluating the dispersal abilities of vector insects responsible for citrus greening disease in Vietnam and modeling disease spread dynamics. His work has significantly contributed to controlling pest and disease outbreaks locally and improving farmers' productivity. This award recognizes these impactful achievements.

For more details, visit the symposium's official website: https://ipmsymposium.org/2025/