Dr. David Hutchins

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Biography

David Hutchins is a Professor of Biological Sciences at USC Dornsife and holds the George Louise Kawamoto Chair. His research interests focus on phytoplankton biology, biogeochemical oceanography, and how anthropogenic changes impact ocean nutrient cycles and climate feedbacks. Hutchins leads a lab that conducts experiments in various marine environments to understand the ecological effects of ocean acidification, warming, and deoxygenation. His recent work emphasizes collaboration with Earth system modelers to study how global change affects marine microbial processes. Hutchins has contributed significantly to understanding interactions between ocean warming and phytoplankton nutrient dynamics, as well as the implications of harmful algal blooms on environmental health. He has received considerable funding from the National Science Foundation and has been recognized as an American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow and a recipient of the U.S. National Science Foundation Antarctic Service Medal.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-04-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Hold the George Louise Kawamoto Chair in Biological Sciences.

Associate Professor

2001-07-01 — 2005-06-30

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

Led research in marine biology and oceanography.

Assistant Professor

1996-08-01 — 2001-06-30

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

Conducted courses and research in oceanography.

Awards

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John Martin Award

2023-01-01
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USC Endowed Professorship

2021-01-01
#2018

American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow

2018-01-01
#2011

U.S. National Science Foundation Antarctic Service Medal

2011-01-01

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Master Program
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