Faculty and Research
We are committed to excellence in research and adding value to training the newest generation of biologists.
Research experience is an important component of biology education at Purdue University Northwest. Our distinguished faculty are extremely active and engaged in their professional organizations, holding offices and editorial-board memberships in addition to participating as presenters in various biology conferences.
Leadership
Interim Chair, Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2014
Hammond Campus, NILS 340P
Cell and Molecular Biology
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2492
Hammond Campus, NILS 340K
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2152
Hammond Campus, NILS 340H
Christian G. Westring, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Crime, Forensics, and Security Analysis
(219) 989-2495
Hammond Campus, GYTE 278
Ecology and Evolution
Associate Professor of Biology
(219) 785-5295
Westville Campus, SWRZ 111B
Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2617
Hammond Campus, NILS 340B
Professor of Biology
(219) 785-5457
Westville Campus, SWRZ 104
Professor of Biological Sciences
219-785-5255
Westville Campus, SWRZ 111C
Michelle Spaulding, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5614
Westville Campus, SWRZ 015
Microbiology and Immunology
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5577
Westville Campus, SWRZ 111D
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5318
Westville Campus, SWRZ 111A
Professor of Biological Sciences and Graduate Program Coordinator
(219) 989-2490
Hammond Campus, NILS 340N
Michael I. Zimmer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2491
Hammond Campus, NILS 340L
Health Studies
John J. Durocher, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, CSCS
Nils K. Nelson Associate Professor of Health Studies
(219) 989-2625
Hammond Campus, NILS 340D
Westville Campus, DSAC 1093
