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Professor Rus Hoelzel is a Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. His research focuses on conservation genetics, evolutionary biology, and molecular ecology, particularly in marine mammals and deep-sea species. He holds editorial roles in journals such as Conservation Genetics and has authored/co-authored books on marine mammal biology and molecular genetic analysis.
- Affiliations: Durham University, Department of Biosciences
- Contact: +44 (0) 191 33 41325 | a.r.hoelzel@durham.ac.uk
His research integrates modern and ancient DNA to study population dynamics, genetic diversity, and conservation strategies. Key areas include elephant seals, sperm whales, dolphins, and fallow deer. Recent work explores postglacial recolonization patterns and genomic responses to environmental changes.
Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles since 1986, including influential studies on population genetics, hybridization, and conservation genetics. Notable recent work includes genomics of post-bottleneck recovery in northern elephant seals and ancient DNA studies of European fallow deer.
- Awards: Editorial leadership in multiple journals, including Conservation Genetics, and recognition for contributions to marine mammal conservation science.
His work bridges ecological, genetic, and historical approaches to address biodiversity challenges, with a focus on linking genetic data to conservation policy.
