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Kelly Hannan is a Research Fellow at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with The Fangue lab. Her research focuses on how anthropogenic stressors and environmental changes impact the physiology of California native fishes like sturgeon and salmon, as well as coral reef fish species. She holds a PhD from James Cook University (JCU), where she investigated ocean acidification effects on coral reef fish physiology, and an MSc from the University of Illinois exploring CO2 impacts on freshwater mussels.
Education:
- B.Sc., Villanova University
- M.Sc., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (advisor: Dr. Cory Suski)
- PhD, James Cook University (advisors: Drs. Jodie Rummer & Phil Munday)
Research Interests: Her work bridges physiology, ecology, and conservation to address climate change impacts. Key areas include:
- Thermal tolerance and oxygen transport in fish under climate stressors
- Sub-lethal effects of dredging on sturgeon and salmon
- CO2 exposure effects on marine and freshwater species
- Adaptation mechanisms in coral reef and freshwater ecosystems
Publications Trends: Her recent work emphasizes physiological responses to environmental changes, with a focus on sturgeon thermal acclimation (2025), oxygen dynamics in reef fish (2022-2020), and mussel acidification impacts (2017-2018). These studies highlight cross-species vulnerability to climate stressors and guide management strategies.
Labs & Teams: She contributes to the Fangue Lab at UC Davis, focusing on California aquatic species conservation. Her research integrates behavioral, physiological, and cellular-level analyses to inform sustainable management practices for threatened species.
