Nicholas Aflitto

Nicholas Aflitto began their work experience in 2014 as a Research Coordinator at Washington State University, where they managed inter-agency projects and conducted research on insects and forests. In 2016, they joined Cornell University as a PhD student in Entomology and Applied Chemical Ecology, completing their studies in 2021. Following their PhD, Aflitto worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Cornell University AgriTech, where they developed and tested new semiochemicals and collaborated with fruit growers to implement Integrated Pest Management practices. In 2019, Aflitto co-founded IONTIK, where they served as a Lead Scientist. Currently, they are employed at X, the moonshot factory, as a Quantitative Ecologist, and is slated to become the Lead Ecologist in July 2023.

Nicholas Aflitto has a strong educational background in the field of entomology and forestry. Nicholas obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Entomology from Cornell University, graduating in 2021. Prior to that, they pursued their Master of Science (MS) degree in Forestry with a focus on Insect Ecology at Northern Arizona University, completing it from 2013 to 2015. Nicholas also holds a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Northern Arizona University, which they earned from 2010 to 2014, specializing in Ecological Restoration and Forest Health.

In addition to their degrees, Nicholas Aflitto has acquired additional certifications in their field. Nicholas has been certified in Ecological Restoration and Forest Health through Northern Arizona University. Furthermore, they have obtained a certification in Oregon Department of Forestry Stand Level Inventory, though the institution from which they received this certification is not specified in the provided information.