Luís Miguel Mascarenhas Neto is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Algarve and a researcher at the Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Development (MED-UAlg). His main research interests lie in the field of entomology, particularly in the biology, taxonomy, diversity, and behavior of insect pests and their parasitoids, with a focus on their application in biological pest control. He has participated in several national and international research projects, including those related to citrus pest management and sustainable agriculture. His academic activity includes supervising master's and doctoral theses, as well as contributing to scientific dissemination through publications and conference presentations. He is actively involved in promoting integrated pest management strategies and the use of entomopathogenic fungi in agroecosystems.