Alan Hunt

Alan Hunt is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. He holds a BSc in Physiology & Biochemistry (1979) and a PhD in lipid biochemistry (1987) from the same institution. His research focuses on lipid metabolism, coral reef biochemistry under climate change, and biomedical applications. He has established international collaborations in lipid metabolism and coral reef studies. Teaching roles include Deputy Year 2 Lead for BM5/BM6/BMEU programs and expertise in physiology, biochemistry, and research methodologies. He received the Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award in 2005 for interprofessional learning innovations.

Education:

• BSc Physiology & Biochemistry, University of Southampton, 1979
• PhD in lipid biochemistry (part-time), University of Southampton, 1987

Research Interests: Lipid biochemistry, coral reef symbiont stress tolerance, pulmonary surfactant metabolism, and interdisciplinary biomedical research. Notable projects include studying heat tolerance in Persian Gulf corals and lipid dynamics in pulmonary diseases.

Awards:

• 2005 Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award (Medical Faculty)

Teaching & Advising: 30+ years of teaching in medical and biomedical programs, including leadership roles in curriculum design (e.g., 'Research for Medicine & Health' module). Active in interprofessional education and critical appraisal training. No named advisees listed.