Randall W. Davis

Randall W. Davis is a Regents Professor in the Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston. He earned a Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of California, San Diego (1980) and a B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Riverside (1970). His research focuses on marine mammal physiology, behavior, and ecology, with emphasis on diving adaptations, foraging strategies, and the use of animal-borne technology for ecological monitoring. He has pioneered the development of miniature video and data recorders to study marine animals in their natural environments.

• Professional Roles: Head of Department (1990–1997), Director of the Laboratory for Aquatic Animal Performance and Physiology (since 1990).
• Grants: Over 10 major grants from NSF, NOAA, and other agencies, totaling millions in funding.

Key awards include the Fulbright Fellowship (2012) and the Regents Professor title (2011). His work integrates physiology, technology, and ecology to address challenges in marine conservation and animal behavior. He has advised graduate students and collaborated on projects spanning Alaska, Antarctica, and the Gulf of California.

Teaching includes courses on comparative animal physiology, marine mammalogy, and Alaska coastal ecology. He also contributed to sea otter rehabilitation efforts post-Exxon Valdez spill (1989–1990).