Dana E. Hunt

Dana E. Hunt is an Associate Professor of Microbial Ecology at Duke University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering within the Marine Science and Conservation school. Her research focuses on microbial interactions with the environment, including temperature effects and responses to pollutants.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor
• University: Duke University
• Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Research Interests: Marine microbial ecology, bacterial interactions, environmental stressors
• Email: dana.hunt@duke.edu

The Hunt lab investigates bacterial dynamics in marine systems, emphasizing temporal and spatial scales. Recent publications highlight studies on nutrient cycling, pollutant adaptation, and microbial community responses to environmental changes. Key topics include marine microbiomes, niche partitioning, and climate stressors.

Her teaching portfolio includes courses like Ecological Perspectives: Evolution to Ecosystems and Coastal Watershed Management and Restoration. Collaborations span oceanographic phenomena like Gulf Stream eddies and biogeochemical processes in coastal environments.