Dr. Fabricio Martins is a tropical medicine researcher with a background in biology, vector control, and innovation. He earned his BSc in Biology from Paraíba State University, Brazil, in 2002, followed by an MSc in Animal Biology from the Federal University of Pernambuco in 2006. In 2015, he completed his PhD in Tropical Medicine at the University of Liverpool / Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM).

Dr. Martins was a Senior Lecturer at Paraíba State University from 2006 to 2018, where he taught genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and evolution. In 2018, he joined LSTM as an associate researcher under a Wellcome Trust International Training Fellowship. Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher at LSTM, focusing on translating research into innovative solutions and commercialisation.

Dr. Martins' research focuses on vector biology, insecticide resistance, and public health. His work investigates the evolutionary dynamics of resistance in mosquito populations, particularly in response to household insecticides. He is particularly interested in how aerosolised and volatile compounds influence resistance mechanisms in aedes aegypti, a key vector of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya viruses.

His current research explores the public health implications of unregulated insecticide use worldwide. By understanding how domestic insecticide exposure drives resistance evolution, he aims to inform policy and improve mosquito control strategies. His broader interests include mosquito behavior, vector ecology, and innovative approaches to integrated pest management. Through his research, he aims to bridge the gap between entomology, epidemiology, and public health, thereby contributing to sustainable solutions for controlling vector-borne diseases.

Dr. Martins has extensive teaching experience in genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and evolutionary biology. As a Senior Lecturer at Paraíba State University (2006-2018), he played a key role in developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

He also mentored numerous students in laboratory-based research, guiding projects on mosquito genetics and vector control strategies in Brazil, heading the laboratory of medical entomology and molecular biology.