Peter D. Hazelton

Dr. Peter D. Hazelton is an Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. He specializes in ecotoxicology, conservation biology, and aquatic ecology, with a focus on fisheries, invertebrate biology, and malacology. His research addresses environmental risks to non-game species and endangered aquatic organisms.

Education:

• Ph.D. Toxicology (Ecotoxicology & Natural Resources), University of Georgia (2013)
• M.S. Forestry & Natural Resources (Fisheries), University of Georgia (2008)
• B.A. Biology, Hartwick College (2001)

Research interests emphasize freshwater mussel conservation, fish ecology, and the ecological impacts of pollutants. He leads the Aquatic Toxicology Lab and actively contributes to seminars like the 2025 presentation on freshwater mussel biology. No scientific awards are listed, but his work aligns with grants and collaborations in environmental risk assessment.

Labs/Teams:

• Aquatic Toxicology Lab