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William Hagar is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at UMass Boston. With a career spanning over four decades, he has focused on the intersection of biochemistry and environmental monitoring, particularly studying freshwater ecosystems in Massachusetts.
- PhD in Biology, Temple University (1972)
- BS in Biology, Widener University (1962)
Research Interests include:
- Experimental biochemical reactions in plant protein complexes
- Environmental monitoring of anthropogenic impacts on water systems
- Development of on-site instrumentation for pH, temperature, and oxygen concentration
- Application of stable isotope analysis to study food web structures
- Innovative methyl mercury detection in fish tissue via enzyme-based methods
Recent Publications highlight his work on acid precipitation effects on fish development, stable isotope techniques, and enzyme-based environmental assays. His research often integrates biochemistry with ecological monitoring.
Awards & Grants:
- Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award (2000)
- Fulbright Scholarship (2003)
- NSF Grant #0959666 for Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrophotometer (2009)
- Co-Director of Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Program (2010-2015)
Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses in Biochemistry, Photobiology, and teacher education. He emphasizes multimedia-assisted pedagogy and computer-aided tutorials.
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