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Dr. Daniel A. Hahn is a Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida. His research focuses on ecological and evolutionary physiology, particularly the mechanisms of rapid adaptation, phenotypic plasticity, and seasonal biology in insects. He explores how insects respond to environmental stressors, including climate change, and develops sustainable pest control methods such as biological control and phytosanitary treatments. His lab also investigates cold hardening, radiation-based sterilization techniques for mosquitoes (e.g., Aedes aegypti), and the application of wearable sensor technologies for physiological monitoring.
Key areas of research include predicting insect survival under climate change scenarios, optimizing sterile insect technique (SIT) for disease vector control, and understanding diapause mechanisms in insects. He has contributed to field trials of SIT on Captiva Island, Florida, and developed novel sensor technologies for tracking insect physiological responses. His work bridges basic science and applied agriculture, with implications for both ecological conservation and public health.
Dr. Hahn’s publications span topics like insect stress tolerance, transgene-based biocontrol systems, and the integration of robotics in task optimization. His interdisciplinary approach combines molecular biology, field ecology, and engineering innovations to address global challenges in entomology and environmental science.
