Expertise

Dr. Hart’s lab seeks to understand the origin and maintenance of innovative traits leading to extremophile success.

Research interests include evolutionary history (phylogenomics), comparative genomics, and sensory biology experiments.

Current research focuses on the genetic basis and physical enhancement of the lateral line (mechanosensory) system in North American cavefishes.

  • Extremophile Evolution
  • Sensory Biology
  • Evolutionary History
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Biology of Fishes

Our Research:

  • Sensory Convergence in Extremophiles
  • Evolutionary History
  • Conservation and Biodiversity

 

 

Degrees
PhD, Louisiana State University, Systematics, Ecology, and Evolution, 2021
MSc, Auburn University, Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics, 2016
BS, Auburn University, Marine Biology, 2013