Dave Campbell

Dave Campbell is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Science and Technology at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is based in the Walker Science Building, Hattiesburg, and can be reached at Dave.Campbell@usm.edu.

Education:

• PhD, Tulane University of Louisiana, 2023
• MS, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2017

His primary research interests lie at the intersection of evolutionary biology, genetics, and aquatic systems, with a strong emphasis on ichthyology and marine biology. His work explores population genomics of endangered fish, phylogenetic relationships among springfishes, and hybridization dynamics in ecologically divergent species. These studies contribute to broader understanding of adaptation, speciation, and conservation in fragmented aquatic habitats.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on fish evolutionary ecology, combining molecular genetics with field-based observations. Themes include phylogenetics, hybridization, larval development, and fine-scale genomic variation, primarily in North American freshwater and desert-adapted species.

While no formal awards are listed, his research has been published in reputable journals such as Evolution, indicating peer recognition and scholarly impact.

Dave Campbell is actively involved in undergraduate education, teaching core courses including Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BSC 250, BSC 251) and Marine Biology with Lab (BSC 345/345L). There is no public information available regarding graduate student mentorship, research grants, or leadership of a dedicated lab or research team.