Dr Peter Whelan AM
Medical Entomologist
Territory Health Services

World Renowned Entomologist

Peter attended Darwin Primary and Darwin High School and completed his Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree at the University of Adelaide in 1972. On his return to Darwin in 1972, Peter was employed by the Forestry Branch to conduct research into native forest ecology, plantation establishment and nursery practice.

Since 1974 Peter has been employed as an Entomologist in the Medical Entomology Branch of Territory Health Services and is currently in charge of this branch. Peter's duties involve providing high level advice to the Territory Health Services on Medical Entomology matters, being responsible for the organisation and function of the Medical Entomology Laboratory in Darwin and to identify and investigate medical entomology aspects relative to the health of the people of the Northern Territory.

Peter was recently appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of the work done by the Medical Entomology branch of Territory Health Services.