Andrea L. Huvard

Andrea L. Huvard, Ph.D., is a Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at California Lutheran University, based in the Swenson Science Center (Room 100). Her contact details include email (huvard@callutheran.edu) and phone (805-312-6130). Dr. Huvard specializes in interdisciplinary marine sciences with a dual focus on research and education.

Her research encompasses:

• Core disciplines: Ecology, evolution, marine biology, invertebrate zoology, and environmental science.
• Technical applications: Underwater videography for documenting coastal ecosystems (Channel Islands, Hawaiian Islands).
• Current focus: Microfiber accumulation in marine sediments, invertebrates, and fish.

She also emphasizes conservation education through multimedia resources and advocates for interdisciplinary science pedagogy.

As an administrator, she explores strategies to integrate cross-disciplinary scientific approaches into modern university curricula.