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Thomas Hanson is a Professor in the School of Marine Science & Policy and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware, within the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment. He is also affiliated with the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, where he serves as Interim Associate Director, and participates in interdisciplinary graduate programs including Microbiology, Bioinformatics Data Science, and the Chemistry-Biology Interface Program.
His research focuses on microbial metabolism, genomics, and ecology, exploring how microbes harvest energy and resources, their ecological roles in the environment, and their potential applications in solving environmental and biotechnological challenges. His lab employs classical cultivation techniques alongside modern 'omics technologies to investigate microbial physiology and environmental interactions.
Dr. Hanson has received research support from prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and the W.M. Keck Foundation. His work contributes to understanding microbial life in marine and environmental systems, with implications for ecosystem health and sustainability.
He mentors trainees in his active research laboratory, the Hanson Lab, which investigates fundamental questions about microbial function and adaptation. More information about ongoing projects and team members can be found on the Hanson Lab website.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis (1998) and a B.S. in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (1992). He is a member of the American Society for Microbiology and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Scientific grants and funding have been awarded by:
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- W.M. Keck Foundation
