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.

Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences (IPHS) Center
The IPHS Center will lead research, teaching, and outreach with a proactive and holistic approach to human health.
Leadership

Interim Chair, Biological Sciences; Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2617
Hammond Campus, NILS 340B
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

Director, Center for Crime and Forensics
(219) 989-2495
Hammond Campus, GYTE 298
Ecology and Evolution

Associate Professor of Biology
(219) 785-5295
Westville Campus, SWRZ 111B


Interim Chair, Biological Sciences; Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2617
Hammond Campus, NILS 340B

Associate Dean; Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5457
Hammond Campus, GYTE 181
Westville Campus, TECH 295

Professor of Biological Sciences
219-785-5255
Westville Campus, SWRZ 111C

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5614
Westville Campus, SWRZ 015
Microbiology and Immunology

Nils K. Nelson Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5577
Westville Campus, SWRZ 111D

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5318
Westville Campus, SWRZ 111A

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2491
Hammond, NILS 340L
Integrative Human Health

John J. Durocher, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, CSCS
Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health
(219) 989-2625
Hammond, NILS 340D
Westville, DSAC 1093

Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health
(219) 989-2738
Hammond Campus, NILS 340B

Assistant Professor of Practice
219-989-3177
Hammond Campus, NILS 340M
Neurobiology

Professor of Biological Sciences and Undergraduate Program Coordinator
(219) 989-2014
Hammond Campus, NILS 340P
Emeriti Faculty


Robert Peloquin, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences
