Andrew Hopkins is a postdoctoral fellow at the James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetland Center working with Dr. Jim Anderson. He previously completed a postdoctoral position at Purdue University, where he researched antimicrobial resistance in amoeba and canines, as well as worked on a USDA project examining the role of backyard poultry owner attitudes and perceptions in biosafety and security. He completed his Ph.D. at Purdue University in 2023, where he researched the effects of agricultural fungicides on aquatic communities. He earned his M.S. from Western Michigan University in 2019 and his B.S. from Eckerd College in 2013.

At the Kennedy Center, Andrew assists with various existing projects as well as the teaching and mentoring of students. He is developing his own research project looking at creating predictive models for the spread of avian influenza spread using environmental DNA methodologies as well as examining the impacts and health of herpetofauna utilizing temporary ponds and stormwater catchments in South Carolina.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys baking and reading, as well as exploring new areas to find local amphibians and reptiles.