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EDUCATION: |
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1972-1975: |
B.Sc., University of Wales, UK.
Major: Zoology and Marine Zoology
Minor: Oceanography |
1975-1979
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Ph.D., University of Wales, UK.
Cell Biology and Marine Biology
Title: The Uptake, Accumulation and Excretion of Metals by the Marine Prosobranch Gastropod Littorina
littorea.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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1989- |
Professor. Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Long Beach. USA.
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1985-1989 |
Research Associate Professor. Molecular Ecology Institute, California State University, Long Beach. USA. |
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1984-1985 |
Assistant Professor. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of
Orthopaedics, Postgraduate Medical Federation, U.C., University of London. United Kingdom. |
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1983-1984 |
MRC Post Doctoral Research Associate. School of Biological Sciences, University of Sussex. United Kingdom. |
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1980-1982 |
NERC Post Doctoral Research Associate. Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, University of Reading. United Kingdom. |
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INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE: |
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A) Teaching Assignments: |
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Undergraduate and postgraduate lecturing experience in General Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Electron Microscopy, Histology,
Histochemistry, Molluscan Physiology, Marine Biology, Fisheries, Marine Environmental Toxicology, Biomechanics and Invertebrate Physiology. |
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B) Current Post baccalaureate supervision: |
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Academic tutor and supervisor for postgraduates registered for the higher degrees of
M.Sc. (while at CSULB) and Ph.D (during tenure at University of
London). |
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ACADEMIC REVIEW PANELS: |
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Journals: |
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Aquatic Toxicology
Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom.
Scanning Electron Microscopy.
Marine Environmental Research.
Bulletin of Marine Science.
Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences.
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. |
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Grants: |
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Natural Environmental Research Council, UK.
Department of Energy, USA.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
National Science Foundation.
SeaGrant
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Books:
American Chemical Society Book Series.
Editorial Panels:
Marine Environmental Research.
Funding Agencies:
National Institute of Health Review Panel . |
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MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
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1990-1991
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Chair, CSU State-wide Electron Microscopy
Committee
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1991-1992 |
Associated Student Outstanding Instructor of the Year |
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1991-1992
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First Vice President, Southern California Society for Electron
Microscopists
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1992-1993
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President, Southern California Society for Electron
Microscopists
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Member of Subcommittee on Commission on Environmental
Chemistry IUPAC
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1988-1990
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Sigma XI
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Member of Marine Biological Association of the United
Kingdom
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American Society of Zoology
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Microscopical Society of America |
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Southern California Environmental Chemistry
Society
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1997-1998
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Second Vice President, Southern California Society for
Microscopy |