Chris Hartleb

Professor Chris Hartleb serves as Director of the Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility and Aquaculture Minor Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He leads research, development, and education initiatives in sustainable aquaculture systems, including recirculating aquaculture technology and aquaponics. The facility achieves a 90% job placement rate for student researchers and interns.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Fisheries Ecology, University of Maine
• M.S. in Limnology, University of New Hampshire
• B.S. in Biology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Research Interests focus on sustainable aquaculture innovation, fisheries ecology, controlled environmental agriculture, and aquaponics systems. His work addresses global food production challenges through land-based recirculating aquaculture technology.

Professional Memberships:

• American Fisheries Society (Education & Fish Culture Sections)
• World Aquaculture Society
• U.S. Aquaculture Society
• Wisconsin Aquaculture Association
• Wisconsin Aquaculture Industry Advisory Council
• USDA/North Central Regional Aquaculture Center

Scientific Awards:

• UW Regent Scholar Grant Program (2015)

Teaching: Instructs courses in Fisheries Ecology, Fish Culture, Introduction to Aquaponics, and Controlled Environmental Agriculture.