Jason Hubbart

Dr. Jason Hubbart is a Professor of Physical Hydrology at the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, West Virginia University. He serves as the Associate Dean of Research for the Division for Land-Grant Engagement and Associate Director of the West Virginia Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. His roles include oversight of USDA-funded projects, strategic research planning, and management of over $30 million in annual research expenditures.

• Primary research contact for Division faculty/staff
• Manages WVU farms, forests, and controlled environment facilities
• Co-leads graduate programming and international initiatives

Dr. Hubbart's research spans physical hydrology, watershed management, water quality, and organizational development. His work addresses:

• Hydrological processes and nutrient dynamics in Appalachian watersheds
• Environmental impacts of agricultural trade and land-use practices
• Leadership behaviors and organizational change management

Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary focus on water quality, microbial contamination, and leadership studies. His lab contributes to understanding ecohydrological systems through field experiments and numerical modeling.

Dr. Hubbart has secured over $47 million in external funding and mentors graduate students in natural resources and organizational development. He represents WVU in national agricultural experiment station meetings and serves as West Virginia's ambassador to the World Bank Global Water Partnership.