Biological & Environmental Sciences Faculty and Staff

Administrative

Jacqueline Jones, Ph. D.  Associate Professor, Department Chair

Director of Biomedical Science Graduate Program
210G McCall Hall (MSCX),   304 Research Lab
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-808-6650
Email: jdjones@troy.edu

B.S. 2007, Alabama State University
M.S. 2012, Troy University
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
Troy University 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
Troy University
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 
Troy University, 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: https://troygeoamtics.maps.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/f550221a69504fd28de10a11341bf980/data 

Media:https://today.troy.edu/news/troy-professors-helping-to-protect-native-land-in-louisiana-with-living-shorelines/

Kristina B. Boyd, D.C. 

Lecturer
Troy University, 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
Troy University, 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
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-3938
Email: adiamond@troy.edu

EDUCATION
B.S. 1984, Troy University
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.   

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
 Troy University, 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
Troy University Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-5659
Email: jgaston@troy.edu

EDUCATION
B.S. 1975, Troy University
M.S. 1977, Troy University

COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology,
Organismal Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II

PROGRAM ADVISOR
Health Professions
Biology Education

Amy Grilliot 

Lecturer
Troy University, 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
Troy University, 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.

 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alban_Guillaumet

Brian Helms, Ph. D.

Associate Professor & EBS Graduate Coordinator
Troy University, 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: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brian_Helms/research

Kimberly K. Kerr
Lecturer
Troy University
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
Troy University, 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: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LVMPsCsAAAAJ&hl=en
https://alexkofman.wixsite.com/website/research
                          

Stephen Landers, Ph. D.

Professor
Troy University, 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: http://spectrum.troy.edu/slanders/

Molli Newman

Assistant Professor
Troy University, 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
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
Tel: 1-334-670-3596
Email: jmmiller@troy.edu

EDUCATION
B.S. 2006, Troy University
M.S. 2009, Troy University

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
Troy University, 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 Troy University

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
Troy University, 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: http://spectrum.troy.edu/jwpark/

Matthew Parker

Lecturer
Troy University,
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, Troy University (Biology)
M.S. 2021, Troy University (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
Troy University
Troy, AL 36082
csmith101919@troy.edu 
Telephone: 1-334-670-3775

EDUCATION

B.S. General Biology 2014, Troy University
M.S. Biological and Environmental Science 2017, Troy University
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
Troy University, 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: http://spectrum.troy.edu/kyu/

Adjunct Faculty

Ludmila Belaia
Adjunct Faculty
Troy University
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
Troy University
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
Troy University
Montgomery, AL 36104
echesnutt@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-241-5477

Kathryn Ann Dugan
Adjunct Faculty
Troy University
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
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
Email: eensor@troy.edu

EDUCATION
B.S. 1987, University of Tennessee – Knoxville
M.S. 2009, Troy University

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
Troy University, 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
Troy University
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
Troy University
Montgomery, AL 36104
mmclaurine@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-241-9477

EDUCATION
M. Ed., Auburn University
B.S., Auburn University

Roosevelt Robinson
Adjunct Faculty
Troy University
Montgomery, AL 36104
rrobinson22773@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334--241-5477

EDUCATION
B.S. 1998, Alabama State University
M.S. 2001, Troy University

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
Troy University
Troy, AL 36082
asaeed@troy.edu

EDUCATION
B.S. 2011, University of Alabam at Birmingham
M.S. 2017, Biomedical Science, Troy University

COURSES TAUGHT
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Principles of Cell Biology

Craig Schimmer
Adjunct Faculty
Troy University
Troy, AL 36082
cschimmer@troy.edu

EDUCATION
B.A. 2011, Marine Biology, Troy University
M.S. 2013, Environmental Science, Troy University

COURSES TAUGHT
Cell Biology Lab
Organismal Biology

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Histology
Environmental Impact Assessment
Marine Science

Tamara Stephens
Adjunct Faculty
Troy University
Troy, AL 36082
tstephens59018@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-670-3401

EDUCATION
B.S. 1979, Troy University
M.S. 2000, Auburn University

COURSES TAUGHT
Principles of Biology Lab

Margaret McKay Sullivan
Adjunct Faculty
Troy University
Montgomery, AL 36104
msullivan59@troy.edu
Telephone: 1-334-241-9477

EDUCATION
M.S., University of Alabama