Dr Perotti’s lab research group is located in UK, the University of Reading, School of Biological Sciences, and is addressing research questions on acarology and ectoparasites like human lice. forensic acarology, non human biological trace evidence, ectoparasites in forensics, as well as studying ancient ectoparasites as mirrors of humans past history.

Our main interests are:

• Forensic acarology
• Non human biological trace evidence
• Ectoparasites in forensics
• Ancient ectoparasites as mirrors of humans past history Xx
• Among other related scientific research, all related to arthropods and their interaction with humans.

For more information on the projects, publications, impact, teaching, etc please check the Website.

Doctoral candidate

Name: Melika M. Kermani

VITA, summary:

• Expertise in isolating and mounting soil Mesostigma mites.
• Experience in identifying Mesostigma, Metastigmata, Cryptostigmatina, and Sphaerolichida at the family level.
• Skilled in microscopy techniques and slide preparation.
• Experience in writing and publishing taxonomic manuscripts.
• Research Assistant: Provided teaching support and mentored interns in laboratory work and skill development.
• Awarded Best Poster Presentation at IICE4 for „New record of one Anumeta Walker (Lep., Erebidae) species from Iran.“

Working title of the Phd Thesis:
Significance of acari as location and time markers of buried corpses and mass graves