Switzerland · Chemical Ecology · Reviewed 2026-10-14

Dr. Ted Turlings

Winner of the prestigious Marcel Benoist Swiss Science Prize (the 'Swiss Nobel') and world pioneer in discovering how plants communicate chemically to summon natural enemies of insect pests.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Chemical Ecology, Plant-Herbivore Interactions, Volatile Signaling, Biological Control
Academic position: Professor of Biology and Director of the Laboratory of Chemical Ecology
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Chemical Ecology, Plant-Herbivore Interactions, Volatile Signaling are advised to consult formal department application channels.

UniNE guide ↗Biology subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-14. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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