Kosisochukwu Onyeagba

Kosisochukwu Dematus Onyeagba

Graduate Assistant

Professional Summary

Kosisochukwu is a Ph.D. student in Benoit’s lab, where he studies the physiology and sensory biology of ticks, focusing on how the Haller’s organ detects humidity. His research examines how disrupting this hygrosensory ability affects tick survival, oviposition, and reproduction, with the goal of developing novel and ecologically sustainable strategies for tick control.