Administrative
Jacqueline Jones, Ph. D. Associate Professor, Department Chair
Director of Biomedical Science Graduate Program
210G McCall Hall (MSCX), 304 Research Lab
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-808-6650
Email: jdjones@troy.edu
B.S. 2007, Alabama State University
M.S. 2012, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Ph.D. 2012, Tuskegee University/University of Alabama at Birmingham
Postdoctoral Fellowship 2014, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
COURSES TAUGHT
Genetics
Genetics Lab
Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology Lab
Clinical Biochemistry
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Cancer Pathology and Genetics
Bone Immunology
Tumor Microenvironment
LAB WEBSITE: http://spectrum.troy.edu/JonesLab/Lab%20Home%20page.html
Sara Hester
Departmental Secretary
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-3401
Email: sarahester@troy.edu
OFFICE RESPONSIBILTIES
Undergraduate programs and majors
Purchasing
Accounts receivable/payable
Adjunct contracts
Mary Gardner
Departmental Secretary
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Montgomery, AL 36104
mgardner7792@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-241-5477
Faculty
Christopher A. Boyd, Ph. D.
Associate Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Restoration Ecology
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-808-6286
Email: boydc@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1994. Auburn University
M.S. 1997. Clemson University
Ph.D. 2006. Auburn University
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology
Water Quality and Resources
Sustainable Development
Critical Issues in Environmental Management
Microbiology
Environmental Science
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Alternatives for Coastal Shoreline Protection
Wetland Environmental Policy
Soil Conservation and Water Quality
Sustainable Development
Website:
Media:
Kristina B. Boyd, D.C.
Lecturer
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Telephone: 1-334-670-3401
Email: kbboyd@troy.edu
EDUCATION
Doctor of Chiropratic Degree 2006, Logan College of Chiropratic, Chesterfield, Missouri
B.S. Human Biology 2004, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology Lab
Human A&P I and II Lecture
Human A&P I and II Lab
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES in Health Professions
Neuroanatomy
Medical Physiology
Ronda F. Carter, MD
Lecturer
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Telephone: 1-334-670-3403
Email: rcarter225450@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1995, Duke University
M.D. 2000, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Internship,
2001, SW Georgia Family Practice Residency
2003, Baptist Family Medicine Residency Program
COURSES TAUGHT
Anatomy and Physiology II
Hematology
Histology
Alvin Diamond, Ph. D.
Professor/Arboretum Director
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-3938
Email: adiamond@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1984, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
M.S. 1987, Auburn University
Ph. D. 2006, Auburn University
COURSES TAUGHT
Organismal Biology
General Ecology
Population Ecology
Field Vertebrate Zoology
Entomology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Distribution and ecology of rare plant species
Plant and animal interactions
Floral and faunal surveys
PROGRAM ADVISOR
General Biology
Ecology & Field Biology
Michael Donnelly, Ph. D.
Lecturer
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-983-6556
Email: mdonnelly@troy.edu
EDUCATION
BS Biology 2004, University of MarylandBA Psychology 2004, University of Maryland
M.Phil Genetics 2006, Yale University
PhD Genetics 2021, Yale University
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology and Lab
Organismal Biology and Lab
Principles of Cell Biology
Genetics
Immunology and Lab
Evolution
Advanced Cell Biology and Lab
Applied Genetics and Lab
Molecular Biology and Lab
Medical Cell Biology
Kaelyn Fogelman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Ecophysiology
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-6791
Email: kfogelman@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 2016, Susquehanna University (Biology & Ecology)
Ph.D. 2022, Auburn University (Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences)
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology
Principles of Cell Biology
Senior Seminar
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Stress physiology and environmental tolerance
Feeding ecology
Bioenergetics
Conservation of crayfish and unionid mussels
WEBSITE: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kaelyn-Fogelman
Janet Gaston
Lecturer/Health Professions Advisor
Assistant to the Dean
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-5659
Email: jgaston@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1975, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
M.S. 1977, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology,
Organismal Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
PROGRAM ADVISOR
Health Professions
Biology Education
Amy Grilliot
Lecturer
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel:1-334-808-6687
Email: agrilliot@troy.edu
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology Lab
Alban Guillaumet, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Vertebrate Ecology
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel:1-334-670-3776
Email: aguillaumet@troy.edu
EDUCATION
I earned my Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Montpellier
in France working on the evolutionary history of two sibling species of birds (larks),
and then went on with postdoctoral studies in Mississippi, Ontario (CA), and Hawaii,
on model species such as double-crested cormorant, Canada lynx and Hawaiian honeycreepers.
COURSES TAUGHT
My current teaching responsibilities include topics related to vertebrate ecology,
such as Ornithology, Biostatistics, as well as an introductory Biology course.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
I am interested by the historical and ecological mechanisms underlying species diversification
and distribution, and particularly topics such as species coexistence in animal communities
and the patterns and determinants of avian migration. Some of my previous research
projects include phylogenetic and ecomorphological studies, and the development of
population dynamics models and statistical decision tools for biodiversity conservation
and wildlife management.
Brian Helms, Ph. D.
Associate Professor & EBS Graduate Coordinator
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-3932
Email: helmsb@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1995, North Carolina State University
M.S. 2000, Appalachian State University
Ph.D. 2008, Auburn University
COURSES TAUGHT
Organismal Biology
General Ecology
Limnology
Population Ecology
Ethics
Issues in Aquatic Ecology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Stream community ecology
Ecological restoration
Natural history and conservation of freshwater invertebrates
WEBSITE:
Kimberly K. Kerr
Lecturer
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Montgomery, AL 36104
kkerr5601@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-241-9577
EDUCATION
M.S., Auburn University
B.S., Auburn University
Alexander V. Kofman, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-808-6704, 1-646-226-6817 (cell)
Email: akofman@troy.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. 2003, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia
Postdoctoral fellow, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, 2003-2006
Postdoctoral fellow, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, 2006-2009
COURSES TAUGHT
Immunology
Immunology Lab
Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology Lab
Virology
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Medical Cell Biology
Hematology
Hematology Lab
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Genetic polymorphisms of microRNAs and their binding sites
Computational genomics of small RNA molecules
WEBSITES:
Stephen Landers, Ph. D.
Professor
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-3661
Email: slanders@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1983, Iowa State University
M.S. 1985, North Carolina State University
Ph. D. 1990, North Carolina State University
COURSES TAUGHT
Invertebrate Zoology
Parasitology
Evolution
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Taxonomy and ecology of marine protozoa
Taxonomy and ecology of marine meiofauna
PROGRAM ADVISOR
Marine Biology
Website:
Molli Newman
Assistant Professor
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Email: mnewman201689@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 2005, Columbus State University (Biology)
Ph.D. 2011, Auburn University (Biological Sciences; Minor: Statistics)
COURSES TAUGHT
Microbiology
Microbiology Lab
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Microbial Ecology
Plant Pathology
Aquatic Ecology
Water Resources
Biotechniques
Science Education
Science Outreach
Jonathan Miller
Lecturer
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-3596
Email: jmmiller@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 2006, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
M.S. 2009, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology & Lab
Organismal Biology Lab
General Ecology & Lab
Invertebrate Zoology & Lab
Environmental Assessment & Lab
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Freshwater mussels
Crayfish
Riverine fish
Habitat preferences and behavior
Aquatic biomonitoring
Water quality
Wayne Morris, Ph. D.
Professor
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-3940
Email: mwmorris@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1985, Delta State University
M.S. 1987, Mississippi State University
Ph. D. 1993, University of Florida
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology & Lab
Organismal Biology & Lab
Principles of Cell Biology & Lab
General Ecology & Lab
Dendrology
Field Botany
Biogeography Field Study
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Floristic studies
Plant systematics
Rare plant species biology
Set up financial account (with Mrs. Teresa Moore) resulting from sales of Lab Manual
for Biology L100 that we co-authored with Cengage Learning authors to support undergraduate
and graduate research in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Peer-reviewed Publications
Morris, M. W. 2013. Ultramafic barrens and woodlands. In L. Edwards, J. Ambrose, & L. K. Kirkman (Eds.), The Natural Communities of Georgia (pp. 314-319). Athens: University of Georgia Press.
Morris, M. W. 2013. The genus Platanthera (Orchidaceae) in Mississippi. Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas 7:323-339.
Morris, M. W. 2012. Stenanthium leimanthoides (Melanthiaceae) and Nestronia umbellula (Santalaceae) in Alabama. Castanea 77:375-380.
Morris, M. W. and J. R. MacDonald. 2012. Vascular plants of the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta, Loess Bluffs, and North Central Plateau in Grenada County, Mississippi. Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas 6:653-679.
Carter, R., W. W. Baker, and M. W. Morris. 2009. Contributions to the flora of Georgia. Vulpia 8:1-54.
Allison, J. R., M. W. Morris, and A. N. Egan. 2006. A new species of Pediomelum (Fabaceae) from the lower Piedmont Plateau of Georgia and South Carolina. Sida 22:227-241.
Morris, M. W. 2004. Field botany and higher education in Georgia: A mutualism. Tipularia 19:26-35.
Morris, M. W., E. Van De Genachte, T. Patrick, and S. Cammack. 2000. Reconnaissance for the Ocmulgee skullcap (Scutellaria ocmulgee). Tipularia 15:27-32.
Tatum, H. R., R. G. Moore, S. L. Butram, J. M. Ward, and M. W. Morris. 1998. Summer
flora of Pine Valley Recreation Area, Lumpkin County, Georgia.
Georgia Journal of Science 56:131-148.
Morris, M. W. 1997. Contributions to the flora and ecology of the northern Longleaf Pine Belt in Rankin County, Mississippi. Sida 17:615-626.
Morris, M. W., W. L. Stern, and W. S. Judd. 1996. Vegetative anatomy and systematics of subtribe Dendrobiinae (Orchidaceae). Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 120:89-144.
Stern, W. L., M. W. Morris, and W. S. Judd. 1994. Anatomy of the thick leaves in Dendrobium section Rhizobium (Orchidaceae). International Journal of Plant Sciences 155:716-729.
Morris, M. W., C. T. Bryson, and R. W. Warren. 1993. Rare vascular plants and associate plant communities from the Sand Creek Chalk Bluffs, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. Castanea 58:250-259.
Stern, W. L., M. W. Morris, W. S. Judd, A. M. Pridgeon, and R. L. Dressler. 1993. Comparative vegetative anatomy and systematics of Spiranthoideae (Orchidaceae). Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 113:161-197.
Stern, W. L, H. C. Aldrich, L. M. McDowell, M. W. Morris, and A. M. Pridgeon. 1993. Amyloplasts from cortical root cells of Spiranthoideae (Orchidaceae). Protoplasma 172: 49-55.
Bryson, C. T. and M. W. Morris. 1992. Range extension for Aralia racemosa (Araliaceae) in Mississippi. Sida 15:155-157.
Stern, W. L. and M. W. Morris. 1992. Vegetative anatomy of Stanhopea (Orchidaceae) with special reference to pseudobulb water-storage cells. Lindleyana 7:34-55.
Carter, R. M. W. Morris, and C. T. Bryson. 1990. Some records of rare or otherwise interesting vascular plants from the Delta Region of Mississippi. Castanea 55:40-55.
Morris, M. W. 1989. Spiranthes (Orchidaceae) in Mississippi. Selbyana 11:39-48.
Morris, M. W. 1989. Papilio troilus (Linnaeus) (Papilionidae) on a new and rare larval food plant. Journal of the Lepidopterists’ Society 43:147.
Bryson, C. T. and M. W. Morris. 1988. Noteworthy range extensions for Juglans cinerea (Juglandaceae) and Eleocharis erythropoda (Cyperaceae) in Mississippi. Sida 13:262-263.
Morris, M. W. 1988. Noteworthy vascular plants from Grenada County, Mississippi. Sida 13: 177-186.
Morris, M. W. and C. T. Bryson. 1986. Carex swanii in Mississippi. Castanea 51:226-227.
Morris, M. W. 1986. Lindera melissifolia in Mississippi. Castanea 51:226.
Joong-Wook Park, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-808-6416
Email: jwpark@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1997, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
M.S. 1999, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Ph. D. 2004, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, California
COURSES TAUGHT
Microbiology
Microbiology Lab
Microbial Ecology
Microbial Ecology Lab
Medical Microbiology and Immunology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Microbial Bioremediation
PROGRAM ADVISOR
Medical Laboratory Science
WEBSITE:
Matthew Parker
Lecturer
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV,
Troy, AL 36082
Tel:1-334-670-3818
Email: mparker121183@troy.edu"
EDUCATION
A.S. 2007, Trenholm State Community College (Computer Information Sciences)
B.S. 2015, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV (Biology)
M.S. 2021, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV (Environmental and Biological Science)
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology Lab
Principles of Environmental Science Lab
General Ecology Lab
Organismal Biology
Organismal Biology Lab
Chelsea Smith
Lecturer
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Troy, AL 36082
csmith101919@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-670-3775
EDUCATION
B.S. General Biology 2014, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
M.S. Biological and Environmental Science 2017, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Ph. D. Entomology 2023, Auburn University
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology and Lab
Organismal Biology and Lab
Survey of Environmental Science and Lab
Entomology
RESEARCH INTEREST
Biological Control
Integrated Pest Management
Invasive Species
PROGRAM ADVISOR
Environmental Science
Kewei Yu, Ph. D.
Professor
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-808-6316
Email: kyu@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1988, Jilin University, China
M.S. 1991, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Ph. D. 2000, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology
Survey of Environmental Science
Survey of Environmental Science Lab
Environmental Pollution and Control
Pollution Science
Seminars in Biology and Environmental Sciences
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Global climate change and greenhouse gases
Wetland biogeochemistry
Oil spill remediation
PROGRAM ADVISOR
Undergraduate Environmental Science
Graduate Program
WEBSITE:
Adjunct Faculty
Ludmila Belaia
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Troy, AL 36082
lbelaia@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-670-3414
EDUCATION
B.S. 1992,Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Academy
M.S. 1994,Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Academy
Pamela Brammer
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Troy, AL 36082
pbrammer@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-670-3775
EDUCATION
B.S. 1997, University of Maryland
M.S. 2000, University of South Carolina
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology Lecture
Principles of Biology Lab
Elizabeth Boston Chesnutt
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Montgomery, AL 36104
echesnutt@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-241-5477
Kathryn Ann Dugan
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Montgomery, AL 36104
kdugan@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-270-0174
EDUCATION
B.S. 1985, Auburn University, Montgomery
M.S. 1988, Auburn University, Montgomery
COURSES TAUGHT
General Microbiology
Elizabeth Ensor
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Email: eensor@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 1987, University of Tennessee – Knoxville
M.S. 2009, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology Lab
Principles of Environmental Science
Principles of Environmental Science Lab
General Ecology
General Ecology Lab
Organismal Biology
Organismal Biology Lab
Siegfried B. Harden, Ph. D.
Lecturer
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-3401
Email: sbharden@troy.edu
EDUCATION
M.P.H. 1993, University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S. 1992, University of Alabama
M.Aq. 1999, Auburn University
Ph.D. 2003, Auburn University in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology Lab
Organismal Biology Lab
Microbiology
Earth science Lab
Interdisciplinary Studies-Crossroads-Sophomore Seminar in Creative Thinking
Public Health
Cell Biology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Biology education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Water Quality
Bertram L McElvaine
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Montgomery, AL 36104
bmcelvaine@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-241-5477
EDUCATION
B.S., Auburn University - Montgomery
Board Certified Medical Technologist
Mitzi O McLaurine
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Montgomery, AL 36104
mmclaurine@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-241-9477
EDUCATION
M. Ed., Auburn University
B.S., Auburn University
Roosevelt Robinson
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Montgomery, AL 36104
rrobinson22773@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334--241-5477
EDUCATION
B.S. 1998, Alabama State University
M.S. 2001, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Implementation of citizen science in the formal classroom
Songbird population recovery
Urban sustainable living
Ahmed Saeed
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Troy, AL 36082
asaeed@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.S. 2011, University of Alabam at Birmingham
M.S. 2017, Biomedical Science, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
COURSES TAUGHT
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Principles of Cell Biology
Craig Schimmer
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Troy, AL 36082
cschimmer@troy.edu
EDUCATION
B.A. 2011, Marine Biology, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
M.S. 2013, Environmental Science, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
COURSES TAUGHT
Cell Biology Lab
Organismal Biology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Histology
Environmental Impact Assessment
Marine Science
Tamara Stephens
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Troy, AL 36082
tstephens59018@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-670-3401
EDUCATION
B.S. 1979, ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
M.S. 2000, Auburn University
COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology Lab
Margaret McKay Sullivan
Adjunct Faculty
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV
Montgomery, AL 36104
msullivan59@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-241-9477
EDUCATION
M.S., University of Alabama