OpenFieldDr. Mark Hester
Professor of Biology and Coastal Ecology Specialist
Department of Biology and Ecology Center, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Research biography & scholarly focus
Dr. Mark Hester investigates wetland plant ecology, marsh restoration genetics, and the physiological responses of coastal vegetation to sea level rise and saltwater intrusion.
- Primary Subject Domain
- ENVIRONMENT
- Department / Faculty
- Department of Biology and Ecology Center
- Current Recruiting Status
- Prospective students should contact department directly
Academic guidance note
Faculty details sourced from official University of Louisiana at Lafayette publications reviewed 2026-10-16. Inquiries regarding doctoral openings should follow official departmental submission guidelines.
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