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Emily S. Bernhardt

James B. Duke Distinguished Professor
Biology
Box 90338, Durham, NC 27708-0000
FFSC 3313, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Emily Bernhardt is an ecosystem ecologist and biogeochemist whose research is principally concerned with tracking the movement of elements through ecological systems. Dr. Bernhardt's research aims to document the extent to which the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems is being altered by land use change (urbanization, agriculture, mining) global change (rising CO2, rising sea levels) and chemical pollution. Ultimately this information is necessary to determine whether and how ecosystem change can be mitigated or prevented through active ecosystem management.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


James B. Duke Distinguished Professor · 2019 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Professor of Biology · 2016 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Chair of the Department of Biology · 2020 - Present Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2017 - Present Duke Science & Society, Initiatives

Education, Training & Certifications


Cornell University · 2001 Ph.D.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 1996 B.S.