Dr Teulon was also presented with the Plant & Food Research Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.

He is an entomologist and Principal Scientist at Plant & Food Research. During his 30-plus year career in science, Dr Teulon has championed sustainable pest management and biosecurity research through his efforts as a researcher and in his role as the Director of B3.

Listen to a Plant & Food Research Scigest podcast about Dr Teulon titled ‘Biosecurity and Beyond’.

Watch a Science NZ video on the award and Dr Teulon’s work.