Microbial Ecology & Evolution

Dr. Da Huo

Microbial ecology researcher focusing on cyanobacterial diversity, ecosystem function, and genomics-driven insights that support resilient freshwater environments.

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Cyanobacterial Diversity: Decoding how community assembly patterns influence ecosystem services in lakes and reservoirs.
Genomics & Bioinformatics: Integrating omics, evolutionary analyses, and environmental data to trace species adaptation.
Ecosystem Stewardship: Supporting monitoring and mitigation strategies for harmful blooms across China and beyond.

About Me

Interdisciplinary training in hydrobiology, aquaculture, and microbial ecology paired with hands-on work in long-term observatories and applied bloom mitigation projects.

Experience

2021 – 2024
Postdoctoral Special Research Assistant
Institute of hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Education

2021
Ph.D. Hydrobiology
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2018
M.Sc. Aquaculture
Tianjin Agricultural University
2015
B.Sc. Aquarium Science & Technology
Tianjin Agricultural University

Research Interests

Microbial community assembly
Cyanobacterial bloom mitigation
Genomic adaptation
Biogeochemical cycling
Network ecology

Research

Current projects explore the formation of cyanobacterial diversity, its ecological impacts, and the genomic signatures that underpin adaptation across freshwater systems.

Cyanobacterial Diversity

Mapping species interactions and assembly processes to understand how diversity gradients regulate bloom dynamics.

Genomics & Omics Integration

Applying comparative and functional genomics to trace metabolic pathways and resilience strategies in key taxa.

Ecosystem Function

Linking microbial processes to nutrient cycling and water quality, informing mitigation strategies for harmful blooms.

Selected Publications

Representative works spanning primary authorship, collaborative efforts, and Chinese-language publications.

Primary Contributing Author

Chinese Publications

Collaborative Contributions

Projects

Initiatives span competitive grants, national collaborations, and applied partnerships addressing harmful algal blooms.

Graduate Supervision

Highlighting mentees who advance microbial ecology through collaborative research and field investigations.

Academic Identity

Community service within leading microbiology and ecology journals and societies.

Conference Speaker

Invitations highlight consistent engagement with the algal and microbial ecology community.