Hoc Tan Dao

Hoc Tan Dao is a marine genetics researcher specializing in spiny lobster population dynamics, affiliated with James Cook University. His work focuses on genetic diversity and larval dispersal patterns of Panulirus ornatus and P. homarus in Southeast Asia, published in journals including Genetics and Molecular Research and PLoS ONE.

Education:

• PhD in Marine Science, James Cook University (2016)

Dao's research centers on developing microsatellite markers to analyze population genetics and connectivity in spiny lobsters. He integrates molecular biology with oceanographic data and local ecological knowledge to address aquaculture sustainability and fisheries management challenges in tropical Indo-Pacific ecosystems. His methodology emphasizes cross-species marker applicability and larval dispersal modeling.

Publication trends reveal progressive technical refinement from initial aquaculture applications (2010) to advanced genomic tools (2015-2016). All works demonstrate consistent focus on Panulirus species genetics, with increasing interdisciplinary integration of oceanography and traditional knowledge. Key themes include marker development, population structure analysis, and larval connectivity assessment.