Faculty Profiles
Biology Department Faculty contact and bio information
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58C, Room 104F
Dr. Rodney Guttmann has a PH.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58C, Room 104B
Systematics and biodiversity of marine organisms using integrative approaches
- Department: CEDB/Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 62D
- Personal UWF Website
Dr. Jane M. Caffrey is a Distinguished University Professor in UWF’s Center for Environmental Diagnostics and Bioremediation. She studies estuarine nutrient biogeochemistry and the cycling of oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus in estuarine and coastal environments.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58C, Room 104H
Peter Cavnar's research seeks to understand how defects in basic cell biology processes will result in disease pathogenesis.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58A, Room 218
Dr. Kari B. Clifton, a Senior Lecturer in Biology, has a Ph.D. in Veterinary Medical Science from the University of Florida, where her work centered on mechanical properties and testing of bone.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 62J
Zachary Dellacqua (PhD) is a marine biologist whose work integrates aquaculture, ecology, and sustainability. He applies eco-evo-devo approaches to fish skeletal biology to improve welfare and rearing practices, while also inspiring students through science engagement.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 62A
Dr. Theodore Fox, an Associate Professor, earned a Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Maryland and both a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Dayton.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58C, Room 104G
Dr. Alexis Janosik is a Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Biology; her research focuses on molecular ecology and evolution of invertebrates and fishes.
- Department: CEDB/Biology/AIMS
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 70
- Personal UWF Website
Dr. Wade Jeffrey has a PH.D. in Marine Science from the University of South Florida, MS in Marine Science from the USF and a BS in Biology from the Virginia Tech.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 064
Dr. Michelle Jenson, an Instructor in the Department of Biology, holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Louisiana State University. She enjoys working with all students, both as an instructor as well as engaging in directed study projects applying molecular biology techniques and forensic biology.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Office 62F
Dr. Lotfy research focuses on stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and immunology, Dr. Lotfy studies mesenchymal stem cells and exosome/ EVs-based therapies using in vitro and in vivo models to develop treatments for autoimmune and degenerative diseases.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 062C
- Personal UWF Website
Miron is an integrative evolutionary biologist who works from DNA to macroevolution. He is especially interested in the causes and consequences of variation in reproductive systems.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 62B
Dr. Christopher M. Pomory is researching physiology, behavior, and ecology of invertebrates, especially marine invertebrates, with a focus on response to stress in the environment.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58C, Room 104D
Dr. Molly Karen Pritchard, a Senior Instructor in the Department of Biology, holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Georgia.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 103
Tabithia Ross, a Visiting Instructor in Biology, has a Master of Science in Biomedical Science from Mercer University, School of Medicine.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 060
Dr. Melissa Rumbley, an instructor in the Department of Biology, has a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Auburn University.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, O62E
Dr. Jake Siedlik's fundamental research interest is statistical modeling, specifically the methodological concerns relevant to high-dimensional data analysis including clustering and classification, unsupervised modeling, and Bayesian methods for data analysis.
- Department: CEDB/Biology
- Office Location: Building 83, Room 118
Professor Spain studies environmental biotechnology in marine, freshwater and subsurface ecosystems to enable elimination of environmental pollution. The emphasis is on discovery and characterization of bacteria that degrade organic chemicals.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58A, Room 216
Dr. Tominack is an instructor and lab coordinator for Biology I and Biology II labs. Dr. Tominack’s research skills are varied and range from microbial ecology to environmental toxicology, but her real passion lies in passing those skills on to the next generation of scientific minds.
- Department: CEDB/Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 62I
- Personal UWF Website
Dr. Waidner does research on environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, and bioremediation studies in oceans, coastal waters, inland bays and rivers.
Visiting Assistant Professors
Biology department visiting assistant professors contact information.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58C, Room 104A
Christina Kilpatrick, Visiting Instructor in Biology, has a Master's in Biology from the University of West Florida.
Emeritus Faculty
Biology department emeritus faculty contact and bio information.
- Department: Biology
- Office Location: Building 58, Room 62H
Dr. Phil Darby earned a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Florida, and his research focuses on the population ecology and life history of wetland-dependent fauna.
Dr. Charles D'Asaro
- Professor Emeritus
- Department: Biology
- phone8504742750
- emailcdasaro@uwf.edu
- Office Location: Building 58 Room 79
Dr. Joe Lepo
- Professor Emeritus
- Department: CEDB/Biology
- phone8508576098
- emailjlepo@uwf.edu
Affiliate Faculty
Biology department affiliate faculty contact information.
Dr. Adam Trent Robinson
- Affiliate Faculty
- Department: Biology
- emailtrobinson@uwf.edu
- Short Bio: Dr. Trent Robinson earned a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Alabama, and his research focuses on animal behavior, crustacean biology and ecology, self-awareness, spatial cognition, and associative learning. He currently serves as a Cognitive Enhancement Practitioner with KBR at Air Force Special Operations Command.
