Robb Van Putte, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Harvey C. Pitt and Winifred Ann Pitt Professorship of Biology
Office: Voigt Science Hall 218
Phone: (618) 537-6930
Education
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
B.A., Wittenberg University
Research Interests
My research interests are currently focused in two areas:
1. To better understand the mechanisms by which microorganisms sense and respond to
environmental stress.
2. To explore the use of algae as a renewable 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
Phycological Society of America
Phi Kappa Phi
Illinois Academy of Science