Dan van Hees

Dan van Hees is a Senior Lecturer in the Biology Department at Western Washington University, part of the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on algal physiology, chemical acclimation strategies, and dispersal dynamics of marine organisms. He holds a PhD from the University of Western Australia (2018), an MSc from Western Washington University (2011), and a BSc from the University of Wyoming (2007).

Education history includes:

• PhD in Marine Biology, University of Western Australia (2018)
• MSc in Biology, Western Washington University (2011)
• BSc in Biology, University of Wyoming (2007)

Research interests include the physiological and ecological responses of algae to environmental changes, particularly phenolic compound dynamics in brown seaweeds and dispersal mechanisms of benthic algae. His work bridges chemical ecology and population connectivity, emphasizing seasonal adaptations and stress resilience.

His publications span topics such as algal bloom dynamics, dispersal physiology, and the impacts of environmental stressors on marine organisms. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Advising and grants: No specific information is provided regarding advising students or grant funding. Professional activities include teaching and research within the Biology Department.

Labs/teams: Affiliated with the Biology Department at Western Washington University, with research collaborations at the Shannon Point Marine Center.