Dana E. Hunt

Marine Science and Conservation

Associate Professor of Microbial Ecology

Dana E. Hunt Profile Photo
Dana E. Hunt Profile Photo

Research Themes

Environmental Health Engineering

Bio

My research focus is on understanding the ecology of microbes through examination of their genes and lifestyles. Bacteria are the most diverse organisms on earth and play a pivotal role in planetary cycling of nutrients and energy. Yet, we have a poor understanding of the factors that drive their diversity and dynamics in the environment. The lab's emphasis is on studying bacterial interactions with the environment at the appropriate temporal and spatial scale including the effect of temperature changes on bacterial populations and bacterial interactions with other organisms. Another area of active research is the response and adaptation of bacteria to emerging pollutants such as antibiotics and nanoparticles.

Education

  • Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008

Positions

  • Associate Professor of Microbial Ecology
  • Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Courses Taught

  • UPE 701: Ecological Perspectives: Evolution to Ecosystems
  • MARSCI 393A: Research Independent Study
  • MARSCI 321A: Coastal Watershed Science and Policy
  • MARSCI 309A: Oceans in Human and Environmental Health
  • MARSCI 308A: Oceans in Human and Environmental Health
  • GLHLTH 309A: Oceans in Human and Environmental Health
  • GLHLTH 308A: Oceans in Human and Environmental Health
  • EVANTH 741: Ecological Perspectives: Evolution to Ecosystems
  • ENVIRON 841: Ecological Perspectives: Evolution to Ecosystems
  • ENVIRON 822A: Coastal Watershed and Policy
  • ENVIRON 729A: Oceans in Human and Environmental Health
  • ENVIRON 593: Independent Studies and Projects
  • ENVIRON 393A: Research Independent Study
  • ENVIRON 321A: Coastal Watershed Science and Policy
  • ENVIRON 309A: Oceans in Human and Environmental Health
  • ENVIRON 308A: Oceans in Human and Environmental Health
  • BIOLOGY 841: Ecological Perspectives: Evolution to Ecosystems
  • BIOLOGY 319A: Coastal Watershed Science and Policy
  • BIOLOGY 309A: Oceans in Human and Environmental Health
  • BIOLOGY 308A: Oceans in Human and Environmental Health

Publications