Robb Van Putte, Ph.D.

Robb Van Putte, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Chair of the Division of Science and Mathematics

Office: VS 223A
Phone: 6185376930
Email: rdvanput@mckendree.edu
Personal Website: http://www.mckendree.edu/academics/Bio_Dept.aspx

Education:

Ph.D., Texas A&M University
B.A., Wittenberg University

Research Interests

My research interests are currently focused in two areas:

First, to better understand the mechanisms by which microorganisms sense and respond to environmental stress.

Second, to explore the use of algae as a renewble source of biodiesel.

Teaching Interests
Currently, I teach the following courses in the biology curriculum:

Principles of Biology I
Genetics
Cellular Biology
Microbiology
Plant Physiology
Senior Thesis
Readings in Biology

I also teach in the University's Honors Program. 

Professional Interests
 I am a member of the following professional organizations:

Phycological Society of America
Phi Kappa Phi
Illinois Academy of Science

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