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    • Doctoral Programs
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  • Research & Innovation
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    • Evolutionary Biology
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Emeritus Faculty & Staff

First Name Last Name Suffix Display Name Title Dates Department Research Interests Profile URL Alt Text Image URL Campus
Todd W Anderson Ph.D. Todd W Anderson, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 2000-2021 Department of Biology Marine Ecology, Population Ecology of Coastal Fishes, Non-Consumptive Effects, Density and Trait-Mediated Trophic Interactions San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Todd W Anderson, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 2000-2021

Department of Biology

Marine Ecology, Population Ecology of Coastal Fishes, Non-Consumptive Effects, Density and Trait-Mediated Trophic Interactions


San Diego

David Archibald Ph.D. David Archibald, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1983-2011 Department of Biology Mammal Evolution and Systematics, K/Pg Extinctions and Radiations, Historian of Darwin and Evolution
darchibald@sdsu.edu
Closeup of David Archibald https://biology.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/profiles/david-archibald-300.jpg San Diego Closeup of David Archibald

David Archibald, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1983-2011

Department of Biology

Mammal Evolution and Systematics, K/Pg Extinctions and Radiations, Historian of Darwin and Evolution
darchibald@sdsu.edu


San Diego

Vernon Avila Ph.D. Vernon Avila, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1973-2003 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Vernon Avila, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1973-2003

Department of Biology


San Diego

Carol Barnett Ph.D. Carol Barnett, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1971-2000 Department of Biology Organizational Leadership and Learning, Change and Transformation, Design and Development, Culture San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Carol Barnett, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1971-2000

Department of Biology

Organizational Leadership and Learning, Change and Transformation, Design and Development, Culture


San Diego

William Baxter Ph.D. William Baxter, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1963-1992 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

William Baxter, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1963-1992

Department of Biology


San Diego

Sanford Bernstein Ph.D. Sanford Bernstein, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1983-2017 Department of Biology Contractile Protein Function in an Organism, Molecular Genetic Analysis of Muscle Gene, Protein Function During Drosophila Development https://biology.sdsu.edu/people/sanford-bernstein/ Closeup of Sanford Bernstein https://biology.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/profiles/sandy-bernstein-300.jpg San Diego Closeup of Sanford Bernstein

Sanford Bernstein, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1983-2017

Department of Biology

Contractile Protein Function in an Organism, Molecular Genetic Analysis of Muscle Gene, Protein Function During Drosophila Development


San Diego

Annalisa Berta Ph.D. Annalisa Berta, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1982-2015 Department of Biology Mammal Systematics and Evolution, Functional Anatomy https://biology.sdsu.edu/people/annalisa-berta/ Closeup of Annalisa Berta https://biology.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/profiles/annalisa-berta-300.jpg San Diego Closeup of Annalisa Berta

Annalisa Berta, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1982-2015

Department of Biology

Mammal Systematics and Evolution, Functional Anatomy


San Diego

Richard Bizzoco Ph.D. Richard Bizzoco, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1977-2016 Department of Biology Discovery and Isolation of New Archaea San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Richard Bizzoco, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1977-2016

Department of Biology

Discovery and Isolation of New Archaea


San Diego

Michael Breindl Ph.D. Michael Breindl, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1986-2003 Department of Biology Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Cancer Research, Structural Biology, Biotechnology, Developmental Biology, Systems Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Michael Breindl, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1986-2003

Department of Biology

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Cancer Research, Structural Biology, Biotechnology, Developmental Biology, Systems Biology


San Diego

Nancy Carmichael Ph.D. Nancy Carmichael, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1968-1995 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Nancy Carmichael, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1968-1995

Department of Biology


San Diego

Roger Carpenter Ph.D. Roger Carpenter, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1963-1993 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Roger Carpenter, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1963-1993

Department of Biology


San Diego

Lloyd Chen Ph.D. Lloyd Chen, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1969-2001 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Lloyd Chen, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1969-2001

Department of Biology


San Diego

Gerald Collier Ph.D. Gerald Collier, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1961-1995 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Gerald Collier, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1961-1995

Department of Biology


San Diego

George Cox Ph.D. George Cox, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1962-1996 Department of Biology Ecology, Conservation Biology, Ornithology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

George Cox, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1962-1996

Department of Biology

Ecology, Conservation Biology, Ornithology


San Diego

Doug Deutschman Ph.D. Doug Deutschman, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1997-2017 Department of Biology Mathematical Ecology, Conservation, Biostatistics San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Doug Deutschman, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1997-2017

Department of Biology

Mathematical Ecology, Conservation, Biostatistics


San Diego

Kelly Doran Ph.D. Kelly Doran, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 2007-2018 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Kelly Doran, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 2007-2018

Department of Biology


San Diego

Michael Dowler Ph.D. Michael Dowler, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1971-2001 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Michael Dowler, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1971-2001

Department of Biology


San Diego

Tom Ebert Ph.D. Tom Ebert, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1969-1999 Department of Biology Ecology, Marine Biology, Echinodermata San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Tom Ebert, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1969-1999

Department of Biology

Ecology, Marine Biology, Echinodermata


San Diego

Kathleen Fisher Ph.D. Kathleen Fisher, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1988-2004 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Kathleen Fisher, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1988-2004

Department of Biology


San Diego

Terrence Frey Ph.D. Terrence Frey, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1986-2011 Department of Biology Electron Tomography, Mutation, Synaptic Plasticity, Mitochondria, Drosophila Melanogaster, Cell Death Closeup of Terry Frey https://biology.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/profiles/terry-frey-300.jpg San Diego Closeup of Terry Frey

Terrence Frey, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1986-2011

Department of Biology

Electron Tomography, Mutation, Synaptic Plasticity, Mitochondria, Drosophila Melanogaster, Cell Death


San Diego

Christopher Glembotski Ph.D. Christopher Glembotski, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1986-2020 Department of Biology Cell-Cell Communication and Signal Transduction in Neuroendocrine, Cancer and Heart Cells, Molecular Cardiology Closeup of Christopher Glembotski https://biology.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/profiles/christopher-glembotski-300.jpg San Diego Closeup of Christopher Glembotski

Christopher Glembotski, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1986-2020

Department of Biology

Cell-Cell Communication and Signal Transduction in Neuroendocrine, Cancer and Heart Cells, Molecular Cardiology


San Diego

Roberta Gottlieb M.D. Roberta Gottlieb, M.D. Emeritus Faculty 2007-2013 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Roberta Gottlieb, M.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 2007-2013

Department of Biology


San Diego

Zac Hanscom Ph.D. Zac Hanscom, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1978-2002 Department of Biology Freshwater Biology, Chemical Ecology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Zac Hanscom, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1978-2002

Department of Biology

Freshwater Biology, Chemical Ecology


San Diego

Barbara Hemmingsen Ph.D. Barbara Hemmingsen, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1973-2004 Department of Biology Microbiology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Barbara Hemmingsen, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1973-2004

Department of Biology

Microbiology


San Diego

Stuart Hurlbert Ph.D. Stuart Hurlbert, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1970-2006 Department of Biology Ecology of Lacustrine Plankton, Limnology of Saline Lakes, Statistics, Experimental design, Mathematical Ecology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Stuart Hurlbert, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1970-2006

Department of Biology

Ecology of Lacustrine Plankton, Limnology of Saline Lakes, Statistics, Experimental design, Mathematical Ecology


San Diego

Kenneth Johnson Ph.D. Kenneth Johnson, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1972-2001 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Kenneth Johnson, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1972-2001

Department of Biology


San Diego

Neil Krekorian Ph.D. Neil Krekorian, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1970-2001 Department of Biology Zoology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Systematics (Taxonomy), Marine Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Neil Krekorian, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1970-2001

Department of Biology

Zoology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Systematics (Taxonomy), Marine Biology


San Diego

Leroy McClenaghan Jr. Ph.D. Leroy McClenaghan Jr., Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1977-2014 Department of Biology Mammalian Ecology, Ecological Genetics, Conservation Genetics San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Leroy McClenaghan Jr., Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1977-2014

Department of Biology

Mammalian Ecology, Ecological Genetics, Conservation Genetics


San Diego

Kathleen McGuire Ph.D. Kathleen McGuire, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1990-2013 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Kathleen McGuire, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1990-2013

Department of Biology


San Diego

Ronald Monroe Ph.D. Ronald Monroe, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1973-1997 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Ronald Monroe, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1973-1997

Department of Biology


San Diego

James Neel Ph.D. James Neel, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1963-1993 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

James Neel, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1963-1993

Department of Biology


San Diego

John Parsons Ph.D. John Parsons, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1965-1990 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

John Parsons, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1965-1990

Department of Biology


San Diego

Jacques Perrault Ph.D. Jacques Perrault, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1984-2013 Department of Biology Cell, Virology, Nucleic Acids San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Jacques Perrault, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1984-2013

Department of Biology

Cell, Virology, Nucleic Acids


San Diego

Rick Phleger Ph.D. Rick Phleger, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1971-2001 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Rick Phleger, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1971-2001

Department of Biology


San Diego

Harry Plymale D.V.M Harry Plymale, D.V.M Emeritus Faculty 1962-1991 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Harry Plymale, D.V.M

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1962-1991

Department of Biology


San Diego

Robert Pozos Ph.D. Robert Pozos, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1994-2016 Department of Biology Biomedical Engineering, Instrumentation San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Robert Pozos, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1994-2016

Department of Biology

Biomedical Engineering, Instrumentation


San Diego

Frank Ratty Ph.D. Frank Ratty, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1954-1984 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Frank Ratty, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1954-1984

Department of Biology


San Diego

Robert Rinehart Ph.D. Robert Rinehart, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1964-1994 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Robert Rinehart, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1964-1994

Department of Biology


San Diego

Roger Sabbadini Ph.D. Roger Sabbadini, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1977-2008 Department of Biology Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, Cancer, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genomics, Genetics https://biology.sdsu.edu/roger-sabbadini/ Closeup of Roger Sabbadini https://biology.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/profiles/roger-sabbadini-300.jpg San Diego Closeup of Roger Sabbadini

Roger Sabbadini, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1977-2008

Department of Biology

Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Culture, Cancer, Immunology, Biochemistry, Genomics, Genetics


San Diego

David Shepard Ph.D. David Shepard, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1956-1991 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

David Shepard, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1956-1991

Department of Biology


San Diego

Michael Simpson Ph.D. Michael Simpson, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1986-2015 Department of Biology Systematics of Land Plants, American Amphitropic Disjuncts, Discovery and Delimitation of Plant Species, Floristics https://biology.sdsu.edu/people/michael-simpson Closeup of Michael Simpson https://biology.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/profiles/michael-simpson-300.jpg Del Mar Closeup of Michael Simpson

Michael Simpson, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1986-2015

Department of Biology

Systematics of Land Plants, American Amphitropic Disjuncts, Discovery and Delimitation of Plant Species, Floristics


Del Mar

Van Steenbergen Ph.D. Van Steenbergen, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1970-1993 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Van Steenbergen, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1970-1993

Department of Biology


San Diego

Constantine Tsoukas Ph.D. Constantine Tsoukas, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1986-2013 Department of Biology Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Immunology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Constantine Tsoukas, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1986-2013

Department of Biology

Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Clinical Immunology


San Diego

Stephen Welter Ph.D. Stephen Welter, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1985-2021 Department of Biology Insect Ecology, Chemical Ecology, Semiochemicals, Plant Protection, Pheromones, Pest Management Closeup of Stephen Welter https://biology.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/profiles/steven-welter-300.jpg San Diego Closeup of Stephen Welter

Stephen Welter, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1985-2021

Department of Biology

Insect Ecology, Chemical Ecology, Semiochemicals, Plant Protection, Pheromones, Pest Management


San Diego

Kathy Williams Ph.D. Kathy Williams, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1987-2017 Department of Biology Insect/Plant Interactions, Effects of Food Quality on Insect Population Dynamics, Insects as Indicators of Biodiversity and Habitat Restoration San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Kathy Williams, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1987-2017

Department of Biology

Insect/Plant Interactions, Effects of Food Quality on Insect Population Dynamics, Insects as Indicators of Biodiversity and Habitat Restoration


San Diego

Joy Zedler Ph.D. Joy Zedler, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1972-1998 Department of Biology Restoration Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning, Invasive Plants, Policy on Conservation and Restoration San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Joy Zedler, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1972-1998

Department of Biology

Restoration Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning, Invasive Plants, Policy on Conservation and Restoration


San Diego

Paul Zedler Ph.D. Paul Zedler, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1969-1998 Department of Biology Ecology of Shrublands, Forests, Prairies and Temporary Wetlands, Fire Ecology, Restoration and Creation of Habitat for Endangered Species, Rare Species Monitoring, Conservation and Restoration in Agricultural Landscapes San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Paul Zedler, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1969-1998

Department of Biology

Ecology of Shrublands, Forests, Prairies and Temporary Wetlands, Fire Ecology, Restoration and Creation of Habitat for Endangered Species, Rare Species Monitoring, Conservation and Restoration in Agricultural Landscapes


San Diego

Judith Zyskind Ph.D. Judith Zyskind, Ph.D. Emeritus Faculty 1982-2002 Department of Biology Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Structural Biology, Microbiology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Judith Zyskind, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Years: 1982-2002

Department of Biology

Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Structural Biology, Microbiology


San Diego

Mark Pacheco Ph.D. Mark Pacheco, Ph.D. Emeritus Staff 2014-2024 Department of Biology San Diego closeup of anonymous silhouette.

Mark Pacheco, Ph.D.

Emeritus Staff

Years: 2014-2024

Department of Biology


San Diego

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