Hi there!

I'm a PhD Candidate in the Murillo lab
studying the community assembly of forensically important flies.

I was introduced to the world of entomology when I started working with flies that help solve murders. While navigating the world of academic research, I developed an interest in science communication and art. Explore some of my work below!

About

ABOUT

researcher (mainly ecology & evolution)

fly enthusiast

maggot herder

brooklynite living in california

cat + dog mom

occasional artist

certified reiki master

yoga facilitator and practitioner

hannahhchu (at) gmail.com

CV

EducatioN

University of California, Riverside

Entomology, Ph.D.

Expected Grad: 2025

John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Forensic Science, B.S. | conc. molecular biology

minor: Mathematics

2015 - 2019, Summa cum laude

Research

University of California, Riverside | Ph.D.

Murillo Research Group

Oct.2021 - present

Community and molecular ecology of southern California blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Yamanaka Lab

Jul.2019 - Oct.2021

Characterization of insect hormone transporters

Publications

Chu H.H. and Murillo, A.C. (2024) Variation in the community composition of blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in neighboring deserts within Joshua Tree National Park, Environ. Entomol. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae121

Gerry, A.C., Wilson, S. Chu, H.H., Lemus, K., Murillo A.C. (2024) Evaluation of bacterial treatments (Bacillus spp.) for control of immature house flies. Arthropod Manag. Tests. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsae109

Masterson M., Bittar, R., Chu, H., Yamanaka, N., Haga-Yamanaka, S. (2022) Rapid assessment of insect steroid hormone entry into cultured cells. Front. Physiol. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.816058

Yang, X., Chen W., Song, X., Ma, X., Cotto-Rivera R.O., Kain, W., Chu, H., Chen, Y.R., Fei, Z., Wang, P. (2019) Mutation of ABC transporter ABCA2 confers resistance to Bt toxin Cry2Ab in Trichoplusia ni. Insect Biochem. Mol. Biol. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2019.103209

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Projects

SCICOMM PROJECTS

INFOGRAPHICS

Interviews + Podcasts

Commission

Art / commissions

COMMISSIONS OPEN

Are you looking for a cool print of your study organism? Maybe you're looking to spruce up your organization with a new logo?

My commissioned projects have included logos, flyers, portraits, coloring books, and scientific prints! Take a look below for some of my previously commissioned work, and if you're interested in commissioning anything, click the contact me button!