Bruce D. Hammock is an American entomologist and biochemist noted for his research on insect physiology, environmental toxicology, and the development of sustainable pest‑management technologies. He serves as the William J. Yurk School of Biological Sciences Distinguished Professor of Entomology at the University of Georgia, where he also holds the James L. Wade Jr. Chair in Insect Biochemistry and Toxicology and directs the Center for Chemical Evolution.
Hammock earned a B.S. in Entomology from the University of California, Riverside, and completed his Ph.D. in Entomology at the University of Georgia in 1985. His research has focused on cytochrome P450 enzymes, juvenile hormone metabolism, and the discovery of novel, environmentally benign insecticidal compounds. He has authored more than 300 peer‑reviewed articles and holds multiple patents related to insect control and human health applications.
He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the Entomological Society of America, and he was elected to the National Academy of Inventors. Hammock’s work has been supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, and other federal agencies. He has also contributed to public policy discussions on pesticide regulation and served on advisory panels for governmental and nonprofit organizations.
