FGCU Science Faculty:

This is an overview of the FGCU faculty research interests. In some cases, there are links to more detailed web pages. Please review these summaries and browse faculty members' page(s) and learn what you can! Perhaps more importantly, please feel free to contact any of the faculty to discuss their or your research interests in greater detail.

Phil Allman B.S. Marine Biology, University of North Carolina, Wilmington M.S. Biology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Ph.D. Biology, Ohio University Evolution of life-history traits and consequences on population dynamics Energetics of maternal investment and offspring fitness Consequences of habitat alteration on reproductive success of oviparous vertebrates Recovery strategies for endangered species and community-based conservation efforts Impacts of non-native invasive organisms on the native fauna	Rebecca Austin Ph.D. Environmental Anthropology, University of Georgia Cultural Ecology Community-based conservation Qualitative methods Environmental justice analyses Cultural resources compliance Ethnographic and ethnohistoric research and analyses Land tenure and climate change Coastal management Geographic areas: Philippines, Arizona, Alaska, SW Florida
Jose Barreto B.S. Chemistry, University of South Florida M.S. Chemistry, University of South Florida Ph.D. Biochemistry, University of Texas Medical School · Oxidants and radicals in a biological context · Photocatalytic decontamination · Green biocidal technologies Curriculum vitae	Brian Bovard Ph.D. Plant Physiological Ecology Duke University · Determining plant contributions to ecosystem water loss in South Florida wetlands · Physiological plant ecology · Plant/ecosystem responses to climate change · Restoration ecology · Use of stable isotopes in biosphere/atmosphere research Curriculum vitae
David Brown B.S. Medical Technology, Brigham Young University Ph.D. Biochemistry and Biophysics, Oregon State University Clinical molecular biology DNA damage and repair Chromatin structure and gene expression Molecular mechanisms of oxidative damage	Mary Kay Cassani M.S. Biology, Central Michigan University Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Central Florida Science education and teacher training Self efficacy in science Teaching methods in science Environmental education Soil ecology Ecosystem disturbance Melaleuca ecology
David Ceilley B.A. Biology, University of Northern Iowa M.S. Aquatic Ecology, University of Florida · Restoration Ecology · Limnology · Fishes, amphibians and aquatic macroinvertebrates · Wetlands Ecology	Peter Corcoran Ed.D. Science and Environmental Education, University of Maine Education for sustainability Environmental ethics and philosophy International environmental education Philosophy of education and ecopedagogy Environmental literature Sustainability in higher education
Joshua Costin B.S. in Biology, Florida State University B.S. in Psychology, Florida State University Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology, Tulane University Viral entry Drug discovery and design Vaccine development Biothreat detection	Randy Cross Ph.D. Biology, UNC Chapel Hill Effects of disturbance on community structure and dynamics in coastal ecosystems Bottom-up and top-down controls on estuarine communities Environmental impacts on coastal wetlands and marine benthic systems
Marilyn Cruz-Alvarez B.S. Chemistry, Universidad Computense de Madrid, Spain M.S. Biochemistry, Universidad Computense de Madrid, Spain Ph.D. Cellular and Molecular Biology, New York University · Molecular mechanisms of flowering · Manipulation of plant development by genetic engineering	Joe Cudjoe Ph.D. Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University Environmental and land use planning Growth management and comprehensive planning
Nora Demers B.S. Life Sciences, University of Missouri at Rolla M.S. Zoology, Oregon State University Ph.D. Zoology, Oregon State University Effects of stress on organisms, Gopher tortoise (habitat, population, genetics and relocation) Water quality, stormwater management  Teaching and Learning science	Terry Dubetz A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technician, Macomb Community College B.S. Chemistry, Oakland University Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Alberta · Analytical method development · Environmental applications · Forensic applications
L. Donald (Don) Duke B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Pennsylvania B.A., English, , University of Pennsylvania M.S., Civil Engineering, Stanford University Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Resources Planning), Stanford University · Application of science to environmental policy decision-making · Effectiveness assessment for environmental policies · Origin, transport, fate, and effects of pollutants in aquatic systems · Watershed management · Water quality policy Curriculum vitae	Alison Elgart Ph.D. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University B.A. Anthropology, SUNY Binghamton University Human and primate evolution and adaptation Human osteology Bioarchaeology of southern Florida Indians
	Rob Erdman B.A. Biology and Environmental Science, Millersville University M.S. Marine Science, University of South Florida Ph.D. Marine Science, University of South Florida Marine invertebrate ecology Invertebrate physiological ecology Benthic ecology
Win Everham Ph.D. Environmental and Forest Biology, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Forest ecology Systems ecology Tropical and subtropical ecosystems	Michael Fauerbach Ph.D. Nuclear Physics, Michigan State University Nuclei far from stability Near-earth asteroids Curriculum vitae
John Fitch B.A. Zoology and Anthropology, University of Kansas M.S. Zoology, Michigan State University Ph.D. Zoology, Michigan State University Sustainability Behavioral ecology Vertebrate ecology Ecosystem conservation strategies	David Fugate B.S., Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill M.S. Marine Science, College of William and Mary Ph.D. Marine Science, College of William and Mary Sediment transport Estuarine hydrodynamics