Darren Francis Ward

New Zealand entomologist
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Darren Francis Ward

Summary

Darren Francis Ward is a human[1]. He was born in Oamaru[2]. He worked as an entomologist[3], insect ecologist[4], curator[5], and hymenopterist[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Oamaru[2], Darren Francis Ward…
  • Darren Francis Ward held citizenship in New Zealand[7].
  • Darren Francis Ward worked as an entomologist[3].
  • Darren Francis Ward worked as an insect ecologist[4].
  • Darren Francis Ward's professions included curator[5].
  • Darren Francis Ward worked as a hymenopterist[6].
  • Darren Francis Ward was employed by New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science[8].
  • Darren Francis Ward was employed by University of Auckland[9].
  • Darren Francis Ward was educated at University of Auckland[10].
  • Darren Francis Ward was educated at University of Otago[11].
  • Darren Francis Ward's education included a stint at La Trobe University[12].
  • Darren Francis Ward's doctoral advisor was Jacqueline Beggs[13].
  • Darren Francis Ward's doctoral advisor was Mick Clout[14].
  • Darren Francis Ward's doctoral advisor was Richard J. Harris[15].
  • A notable student of Darren Francis Ward was Simon John Connolly[16].
  • A notable student of Darren Francis Ward was Kiran Jonathan Horrocks[17].
  • A notable student of Darren Francis Ward was Liam K. Kendall[18].
  • A notable student of Darren Francis Ward was Thomas E. Saunders[19].
  • A notable student of Darren Francis Ward was Melissa Kirk[20].
  • A notable student of Darren Francis Ward was Zane McGrath[21].
  • Darren Francis Ward is recorded as male[22].
  • Darren Francis Ward's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Darren Francis Ward supervised Anna F. Probert as a doctoral student[24].
  • Darren Francis Ward supervised Julia Schmack as a doctoral student[25].
  • Darren Francis Ward supervised Melissa Kirk as a doctoral student[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Oamaru[2], Darren Francis Ward…

Education

Educated at University of Auckland[10], a public university[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1883[29], headquartered in Auckland City[30]; University of Otago[11], a public university[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1869[33], headquartered in Dunedin[34]; and La Trobe University[12], a public university[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1967[37]. Doctoral advisors include Jacqueline Beggs[13], an entomologist[38], b. 1962[39], of New Zealand[40], awarded the Te Tohu Taiao Award[41]; Mick Clout[14], a researcher[42], b. 1950[43], awarded the Charles Fleming Award for Environmental Achievement[44]; and Richard J. Harris[15], an ecologist[45]. Darren Francis Ward earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[3], insect ecologist[4], curator[5], and hymenopterist[6]. Employers include New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science[8], a Public Research Organisation[47], in New Zealand[48], founded in 2025[49] and University of Auckland[9], a public university[50], in New Zealand[51], founded in 1883[52], headquartered in Auckland City[53]. Notable students include Simon John Connolly[16], an ecologist[54]; Kiran Jonathan Horrocks[17], a researcher[55]; Liam K. Kendall[18], a researcher[56]; Thomas E. Saunders[19], an entomologist[57], of New Zealand[58]; Melissa Kirk[20], an entomologist[59], of New Zealand[60]; and Zane McGrath[21], an entomologist[61]. Doctoral students include Anna F. Probert[24], a researcher[62]; Julia Schmack[25]; Melissa Kirk[26], an entomologist[63], of New Zealand[64]; Hester Williams[65], a researcher[66]; and Rebecca Jane Le Grice[67], an entomologist[68].

FAQs

Where was Darren Francis Ward born?

Darren Francis Ward was born in Oamaru[2].

What did Darren Francis Ward do for work?

Darren Francis Ward worked as entomologist[3], insect ecologist[4], curator[5], and hymenopterist[6].

Where did Darren Francis Ward go to school?

Darren Francis Ward was educated at University of Auckland[10], University of Otago[11], and La Trobe University[12].

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Class ancestry

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