Gareth S. Powell
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor of Entomology
Director of NC State Insect Collection
Office: Gardner Hall 3204D
Email: gspowel2@ncsu.edu
2025 CV, Google Scholar, and Department Page
B.S. Entomology, Purdue University, 2012
M.S. Entomology, Purdue University, 2017
Ph.D. Biology, Brigham Young University, 2021
Instructor: ENT425, ENT502, ENT604
Powell’s research focuses on the systematics and evolutionary history of the most diverse lineage of described life, Coleoptera, or beetles. His work currently spans descriptive taxonomy, classification, phylogenomics, and character evolution. Powell also strives to use natural history collections in each of these research areas and serves as the director for the NC State University Insect Museum.
