Experts

Thomas Hanson



Professor

School of Marine Science and Policy


Professor

Biological Sciences

UD Media Relations staffers are happy to assist journalists with interview requests for this expert.

302-831-NEWS
mediarelations@udel.edu

Areas of Expertise

  • A microbiologist, Hanson studies how microbes make a living in the environment (microbial physiology); how microbial processes affect the environment (biogeochemistry); what microbes are present where (microbial ecology) and how microbes can be used to make useful products or clean up environmental contamination (applied microbiology and bioremediation).
  • Conversant in biochemistry, environmental chemistry, general microbiology and carbon fixation.
  • Winner of an National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, one of the NSF's most prestigious awards.

Contact Information

302-831-3404

tehanson@udel.edu