معرفی
David Hala is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston. His research focuses on understanding how environmental and anthropogenic stressors impact organism fitness, particularly through metabolic and endocrine systems in fish, reptiles, and mammals. He employs advanced techniques like mass spectrometry, computational biology, and systems toxicology to address questions about biological resilience and multi-level biological integration. Hala's work emphasizes translational research linking molecular perturbations to ecological outcomes.
Education:
- Ph.D. Aquatic Ecotoxicology, Brunel University (UK), 2007
- M.S. Aquatic Ecotoxicology, University of Plymouth (UK), 2002
- B.S. Marine Biology and Oceanography, Bangor University (UK), 2001
Research Interests:
- Environmental stressors' effects on endocrine and metabolic systems
- Systems biology approaches to ecological toxicity
- Microplastic and pharmaceutical pollution impacts
- Adaptive physiology in reptiles and fish
Advising & Mentorship:
Hala currently mentors seven Ph.D. students in the Marine Toxicology Lab, focusing on training in conceptual frameworks, critical thinking, and applied research. His students study topics ranging from microplastic contamination to endocrine disruption mechanisms.
Labs & Teams:
He leads the Marine Toxicology Lab, which investigates stress physiology, biomarker development, and ecosystem-level pollution effects. Collaborations include projects on Hurricane Harvey's environmental impacts and PFAS contamination following industrial disasters.
