I am currently an Assistant Professor of Biology at Manchester University. I earned my PhD from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis studying cold stress in domestic soybean. My lab is continuing to focus on abiotic stress in soybean, from temperature to wounding. |
Teaching Interests
I have a true love of learning that started when my grandfather, a professor in education, showed us how to make a cloud in the bottle when was six. As I have grown, my love of learning has inspired my love of education. I have been fortunate enough to teach undergraduates for the last eight years. My experience ranges from introductory science for non-majors (where I was solely responsible for lectures and labs), to upper level biology labs such as cellular biology and genetics. Due to my broad background in biology I am capable of teaching many courses important to undergraduate biology courses for both majors and non-majors. I have experience with curriculum writing, adding active learning exercises including creative assignments to keep students engaged. To see my full teaching experience and teaching capabilities or to read my teaching philosophy statement click below.
Research Interests
My research interests lie in understanding the influence of abiotic factors on the physiology and biochemistry of plants. With our changing climate, understanding abiotic effects would help us predict how plant responsiveness and is imperative for continued elevation and improvement in food production and maintaining biodiversity.
Over the last decade, I have investigated the impact of temperature on three different species
from cold stratification germination requirements of garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata),
to heat stress effects on the photosynthetic apparatus of the marine symbiotic algae Symboidinium,
to most recently, the interplay of cold stress and hormone regulation in domestic soybean (Glycine max).
Overall my research program will continue to shed light on the impacts of abiotic stress on
plant physiology and biochemistry and connect undergraduates with larger environmental
concepts such as climate change, genetically modified organisms, and invasive species.
Over the last decade, I have investigated the impact of temperature on three different species
from cold stratification germination requirements of garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata),
to heat stress effects on the photosynthetic apparatus of the marine symbiotic algae Symboidinium,
to most recently, the interplay of cold stress and hormone regulation in domestic soybean (Glycine max).
Overall my research program will continue to shed light on the impacts of abiotic stress on
plant physiology and biochemistry and connect undergraduates with larger environmental
concepts such as climate change, genetically modified organisms, and invasive species.
Selected Publications
Differential impacts of photoacclimation and thermal stress on the photobiology of four different phylotypes of Symbiodinium (Pyrrhophyta).
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The Ethylene Signaling Pathway Negatively Impacts CBF/DREB-Regulated Cold Response in Soybean (Glycine max)
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Cold Acclimation Potentials of Glycine max and Glycine soja
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