Faculty and Staff

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
334-808-6650
jdjones@troy.edu

Education
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 & Lab
• Molecular Biology & Lab
• Clinical Biochemistry

Research Interests

• Cancer Pathology and Genetics
• Bone Immunology
• Tumor Microenvironment

Lab Website: Jones' Lab

Sara Hester

Departmental Secretary
Troy University Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3401
sarahester@troy.edu

Office Responsibilities
Undergraduate programs and majors
Purchasing
Accounts receivable/payable
Adjunct contracts

Christopher A. Boyd, Ph. D.

Associate Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Restoration Ecology
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
334-808-6286
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
334-670-3401
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 & Lab

Career Opportunities In Health Professions

• Neuroanatomy
• Medical Physiology

Ronda F. Carter, MD

Lecturer
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3403
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
334-670-3938
adiamond@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1984, Troy University
M.S. 1987, Auburn University
Ph. D. 2006, Auburn University

Courses Taught

• Organismal Biology & Lab
• General Ecology & Lab
• Population Ecology & Lab
• 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
Troy University, AL 36082
334-983-6556
mdonnelly@troy.edu

Education
BS Biology 2004, University of Maryland
BA 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

Janet Gaston

Lecturer/Health Professions Advisor
Assistant to the Dean
Troy University Troy, AL 36082
334-670-5659
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
334-808-6687
agrilliot@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1999, Auburn University
M.S. 2004, Auburn University

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology & Lab

Alban Guillaumet, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Vertebrate Ecology
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3776
aguillaumet@troy.edu

Education
Ph.D. 2005, University of Montpellier (France)

Courses Taught

• Ornithology
• Biogeography
• Introduction to Biostatistics
• Advanced Biostatistics
• Research Methods and Experimental Design
• Principles of Biology

Research  Interests

• Historical and ecological mechanisms underlying species diversification, distribution, and abundance.
• Habitat selection and species coexistence in bird communities.
• Patterns and determinants of bird migration.
• Ecology and conservation of rare and threatened species.

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

Brian Helms, Ph. D.

Associate Professor & EBS Graduate Coordinator
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3932
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 & Lab
• General Ecology & Lab
• Limnology & Lab
• Population Ecology & Lab
• 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
334-241-9577
kkerr5601@troy.edu

Education
M.S., Auburn University
B.S., Auburn University

Stephen Landers, Ph. D.

Professor/Eminent Scholar
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3661
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 & Lab
• Parasitology & Lab
• 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, Ph. D.

Assistant Professor
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
mnewman201689@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 2005, Columbus State University (Biology)
Ph.D. 2011, Auburn University (Biological Sciences; Minor: Statistics)

Courses Taught

• 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
334-670-3596
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
334-670-3940
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

Dr. Morris CV

Joong-Wook Park, Ph. D.

Associate Professor
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
334-808-6416
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 & Lab
• 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
334-670-3818
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 & Lab
• Principles of Environmental Science Lab
• General Ecology Lab
• Organismal Biology & Lab

Chelsea Smith, Ph. D.

Lecturer
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3775
csmith101919@troy.edu

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 Interests

• Biological Control
• Integrated Pest Management
• Invasive Species

Program Advisor
Environmental Science

Kewei Yu, Ph. D.

Professor
Troy University, Troy, AL 36082
334-808-6316
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 & Lab
• Survey of Environmental Science & Lab
• Environmental Pollution and Control
• Pollution Science & Lab
• 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/