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Luis Hurtado is an Associate Professor at the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and Texas A&M AgriLife Research. He holds a B.Sc. in Biology from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, an M.Sc. in Conservation, Ecology, and Management of Natural Resources from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, and a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from Rutgers University.
His research focuses on understanding biodiversity evolution and applying genetic tools for conservation. Key areas include population genetics of sea turtles, blue crabs, and African bonytongues, alongside studies on coastal isopods' phylogeography and terrestrial evolution in mountainous regions. He collaborates globally on projects such as the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle conservation and African bonytongue genetic diversity.
Notable research themes include conservation genetics, molecular ecology, and phylogeography of marine and terrestrial species. His work bridges fundamental evolutionary biology with applied conservation strategies for endangered species and fisheries management.
Professional roles include membership in Texas A&M AgriLife Research and affiliations with AgriLife Extension and Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. He actively engages in international collaborations, contributing to global biodiversity studies through genetic analysis and ecological modeling.
