Education

2009 Frostburg State University, B.S.
2011 West Virginia University, M.S.
2016 Miami University, M.S.

Courses Taught

General Biology
General Biology Labs
Fundamentals of Electron Microscopy

Career Specialties

Jonathan is a broadly trained researcher who has published in the fields of botany, mycology, palynology, and virology. He is interested in a variety of topics ranging from biological diversity of ecosystems, to understanding plant disease defense mechanisms. 

Professional and Community Activities

For the past 15, Jonathan's research has been focused on studying economically important plants, microorganisms, and viruses. He uses a systems-biology approach to research, and feels that it is important to tackle problems from a multi-disciplinary point of view. 

He has experience in analytical chemistry, advanced microscopy, molecular biology, R programing, and is always looking for collaborators who are interested in his vision of sustainable agriculture, architecture, design, and energy. 

Jonathan currently serves as a 'Member at Large' for the executive council within the Southeastern Microscopy Society. This is a local affiliate society of the Microscopy Society of America and regional affiliate society of the Microanalysis Society.

Jonathan is also an Ad Hoc reviewer for the journals: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Microscopy & Microanalysis, and Spectrum Microbiology. 

Recent Publications:

Hulse, J.D. (2024). The ‘Greenest’ and Most Cost-Effective Way to Image Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi – A New Freshman Biology Lab Experience. Proceedings of the Southeastern Microscopy Society. 43. 29. ISSN: 0149-7887

Hulse, J.D. (2022). Melothria scabra [Naudin] Provides New Opportunities for Agronomic Research. International Journal of Agricultural Science. 6(1). 47-51.

Hulse, J.D., Paxon, S., Meriwether, R., Tinney, L., Norvell, J., Mendrykowski, J., Streadwick, R., Leonard, I., Calderas, V., Reed, M., Pully, A., Mahle, G., Spencer, K., Gregory, D., Cao, D., Rusnak, J., Jacko, P., Pollett, B., West, C. (2022). Varieties of USDA Certified Organic Raphanus raphinastrum subsp. sativus [L.] Responds to Salinity Stress. ACTA Scientific Agriculture. 6(6). 56-64.

Honors and Awards

2024 Top Ad Hoc Reviewer - American Society for Microbiology's Journal - Spectrum Microbiology
2023 Top Ad Hoc Reviewer - American Society for Microbiology's Journal - Spectrum Microbiology
2022 Top Ad Hoc Reviewer - American Society for Microbiology's Journal - Spectrum Microbiology
2018 Best Article of Issue - ACTA Scientific Agriculture

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