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Daniel Rittschof
Norman L. Christensen Distinguished Professor of Environmental Sciences
Marine Science and Conservation
ritt@duke.edu
135 Duke Marine Lab Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Duke University Program in Environmental Health
Inst. Training Prgm or CME
Mentor ·
Awarded by National Institutes of Health ·
2019 - 2029
Barnacles and Expertise for Antifouling, Foul Release and Adhesion Research
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2023 - 2026
Biofouling studies using larvae of common biofoulers - Phase 4
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Leidos ·
2019 - 2024
Development of rapid testing protocols and procedures for evaluation of experimental fouling Management coatings: an industry/academic collaboration
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Lonza Group Ltd ·
2020 - 2023
Metabarcoding the Global Fouling Community
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2021 - 2023
Code 33 Barnacles and Expertise for Antiffouling, Foul Release and Adhesion Research
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2020 - 2023
Barnacles and Expertise for Antifouling, Foul Release and Adhesion Research
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2016 - 2021
Determining Microbiiomes on Roofing Shingles
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by GAF ·
2017 - 2018
Plastics as food mimics
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Oak Foundation ·
2016 - 2018
The Barnacle Adhesive System and the transition to mineralization
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2014 - 2017
Assessing the effect of environment on barnacle settlement, adhesion and biomineralization
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by The College of New Jersey ·
2014 - 2017
Effects of Environment on Blue Crab Size: Fisheries Science Place Based Learning and a Reciprocal Transplant Growth Study
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Department of Environmental Quality ·
2015 - 2017
Crab-Crane Conservation Coupling: 2014
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Nicholls State University ·
2015 - 2016
Effects of Environment on Blue Crab Size: A Reciprocal Transplant Study
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2015 - 2016
REU: Undergraduate Research in Estuarine and Coastal Marine Systems
Research
Co-Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by National Science Foundation ·
2012 - 2016
Barnacles and Expertise for Antifoulilng, Foul Release and Adhesion Research
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2012 - 2014
Barnacle Glue Curing. Biological Functions and Their Inhibitors: Theory and Practice
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2011 - 2014
A Digital Guide for Invertebrates of North Carolina
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2013 - 2014
REU: Undergraduate Research in Estuarine and Coastal Marine Systems
Research
Co-Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by National Science Foundation ·
2009 - 2013
Genetic contributions to body size in blue crabs
Research
Co-Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2011 - 2012
Genetic and Environmental Contributions to Body Size in Blue Crabs
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2009 - 2012
Adhesion, Materials Science, Temperature and Gene Expression of Barnacle Glue Components
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2010 - 2012
Is North Carolina Seafood Wholesome? Mercury and Polychlorinated Biphenyl Levels in North Carolina Seafood
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2010 - 2011
Temperature System for Study of Natural Glues and Novel Materials
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2010 - 2011
Use of Genetic Lines of Barnacles and Foul Release Polymer Coatings, Components and Catalysts to Study Properties and Polymerization Chemistry of Barnacle Bioadhesive
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2008 - 2010
Barnacles for Antifouling, Foul-Release and Adhesion Research
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2007 - 2010
Distribution and movements of spawning blue crabs in non-tidal systems: Year 2
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2008 - 2009
Distribution and movements of spawning blue crabs in non-tidal estuaries
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2007 - 2009
Effects of pot stress on mortality and viability of multiple clutches in the blue crab, Callinectes sapidus
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2007 - 2009
Effects of cotton production of blue crab populations in nearby saltwater creeks
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2007 - 2009
Informing Blue Crab Managers: Activity and Fecundity of Crabs from Terminal Molt to Death
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2006 - 2008
Use of Genetic Lines of Barnacles and Foul Release Polymer Coatings, Components and Catalysts to Study Properties and Polymerization Chemistry of Barnacle Bioadhesive
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2005 - 2008
Contamination Risk from Chicken Bait During Normal Crabbing Activities
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by North Carolina State University ·
2006 - 2007
Enhancement of Fish Populations on Artificial Reefs by Providing Nursery Refuge for Prey
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2005 - 2006
Barnacles for Antifouling, Foul-Release and Adhesion Research.
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2005 - 2006
NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows Program of the Duke University Marine Laboratory
Inst. Training Prgm or CME
Faculty Associate ·
Awarded by National Science Foundation ·
2002 - 2005
Crab Baits from Meat Production Wastes: Dead Poultry as Bait
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2003 - 2005
Origin and Movement Patterns of Tar-hens and Tar-Jimmys
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2003 - 2005
Adhesion and growth of barnacles on test coating: Phase III
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2004 - 2005
Adhesion and growth of barnacles on test coating: Phase III
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2003 - 2004
Migrations and Reproductive Potential of Female Blue Crabs
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2002 - 2004
Blue Crab Attraction to Animal Processing Wastes: Chemorecption and Bait Potential
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2002 - 2004
Reproductive potential and migratory movements of mature female blue crabs
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by NC Sea Grant ·
2001 - 2003
Adhesion and growth of barnacles on test coating: Phase II
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2001 - 2002
Barnacle Adhesion Study
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
2001 - 2001
Settlement Site Location and Development of an Estuarine Crustacean: Response to Chemical and Current Cues
Research
Co-Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by National Science Foundation ·
1999 - 2001
Non-toxic/Non-polluting Protection of Submerged Surfaces Against Fouling
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
1992 - 1995
Non-toxic/Non-polluting Protection of Submerged Surfaces Against Fouling
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
1992 - 1994
Zooplankton Photoresponses during Diel Vertical Migration: Modification by Chemical Cues from Predators
Research
Co-Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by National Science Foundation ·
1993 - 1994
Hormonal Mediation of Mating Behavior in Simultaneous Hermaphrodites of the Genus Serranus
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by National Science Foundation ·
1993 - 1994
Mechanisms of Calcium Carbonate Mineralization
Research
Co-Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by Office of Naval Research ·
1992 - 1994
Recruitment Experiment Study Under Estuarine Energetic Dynamics (RESEED)
Research
Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ·
1992 - 1993
Regulation of Crustacean Larval Release
Research
Co-Principal Investigator ·
Awarded by National Science Foundation ·
1987 - 1990
