Diplomas/Degrees
Diplomas/Degrees
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2006)
Ph.D., Calcutta University, India (2000)
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, ACADEMIC
2017-current Tenured, Professor, Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·
2012- 2017 Tenured Professor, Associate Professor, Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·
2006- 2012 Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·
2000-2006 Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, NON-ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP ROLE
2021 Interim Associate Dean of Student Success and Strategic Initiatives. Dean of Students, CAS
2020 Chair of the Biology Department
2014-2020 Director of the Biology Graduate Program
2020 Strategic Planning and Implementation Committee (Research)
Feb 2019 Amity Launch Working Group
2017-2018 Faculty Committee on Retention, Tenure and Promotion (FCTRP)
2017 External Review Team, 5-year curriculum review of Farmingdale State College, Biology department
2016-2017 Excellence in Scholarship/Creative Work Award Selection Committee
2016 Strategic Planning Committee
2014-2015 Program development-BS in Neuroscience (Interdisciplinary program)
2012-2015 Course Coordinator (Anatomy and Physiology)
2012 Academic Standards Committee: Co-Chair
2009-2010 Vice-Chair of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee
2007-2009 Pre-Health Professions Coordinator
Recent Courses
Recent Courses
Guided Research Neuroprotection And Ayurveda
Guided Research Neuroprotection By Ayurvedic Herbs
Guided Research Neuroprotection By Ayurvedic Herbs
Guided Research Research On Ozempic- Obesity And Diabetics
Guided Research: Capstone Experience
Guided Research: Capstone Neuroprotection, Anti-Inflammation,& Ayurveda
Human Anatomy And Physiology I
Human Anatomy And Physiology I ( Lab )
Human Anatomy And Physiology I I
Human Anatomy And Physiology I I ( Lab )
Special Research Problems Neuroprotection And Ayurveda
Special Research Problems Neuroprotection And Ayurvedic Medicine
Special Research Problems Weight Loss Medication And Life Style
Thesis Research Neurodegenerative Diseases & Antioxidants
Thesis Research Neuroprotection And Ayurveda
Thesis Research Neuroprotection And Ayurveda
Specialization/Interests
Specialization/Interests
Anatomy and Physiology lecture and lab
Endocrinology lecture
Endocrinology Lab
Neurobiology
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
I am simultaneously a teacher and a biologist, an inextricably linked relationship. Why? Our species (Homo sapiens, literally translated to wise man) has a cultural heritage and historical precedent of passing information from one generation to the next. Learning during our youth and passing on knowledge, advice and experiences as we age is an innate part of what it means to be human. Being a teacher only grants me the opportunity to impact our future leaders on a larger scale. However, I like to think that I have approached this responsibility in a particularly effective manner, as supported by the literature—passing on this information through high impact practices and applied research, so that students may tangibly experience the theoretical biology components within the classroom. I am keenly aware of the significance of my job, equipping these young minds with the inter-disciplinary skills they need to succeed, and try to fulfill it with sincerity and dedication.
My goals as a teacher is to educate the students in such a way that they are prepared to take up the challenges of the future. I take special efforts to prepare my lectures—updating my presentations continually; receiving fresh transfusions of ideas from my own ongoing research and recently published articles. Since my teaching focuses on Biomedical Sciences, an area of science in which discoveries occurs at a significant pace. Integrating research into my teaching helps students understand current scientific work. Learning developed theories and facts are important, but understanding ongoing work can be equally significant. I do this by developing skills like perception, analysis and expression. My assignments are designed such that I make students analyze and think logically by interpreting basic scientific experiments, which instills in them the appreciation of investigative science behind the diagrams of cellular and functional components of the cell. Furthermore, in the process, students are encouraged to interact not only with me, but also with their peers. I help the students to assume an active and creative relationship with their daily environment so that by the end of college, they are able identify and define the specifics of the problem and make proper judgments about the values and choice of their future career. I always try to instill in them the appreciation of investigative science, presentation abilities, improve their writing skills and help them to think beyond the classroom.
I serve a diverse group of students of various ages, backgrounds and levels. Although the common principles apply to all levels of student, I recognize that students of different ages, backgrounds and levels are prepared to engage the course material in different ways. The younger generations of students who come straight from high school are ready to be molded in any form: they are curious but less attentive. Their primary goal is to develop cohesive arguments and learn to defend their position with logic. My goal as a mentor is to assess the strength and weaknesses of competing perspective and show them a path of success. The more mature group of students is ready to get started the first day. These students are able to generate their own original arguments and design their own way of study. This is the group that I apply different high impact practices to instill in them curiosity so that they can reach beyond their self-imposed limits. I am accessible both inside and outside the classroom, offering individual attention that helps me develop bonds with my students. Their feedback is also the most reliable measure of my efficacy, and interacting outside the classroom setting often gives me the opportunity to assess what I may need to improve.
Teachers have great power and sway because they have great influence over students. Teaching, for me is not only my vocation but also my passion. I have proven my merits as a sincere and competent educator and look forward to improve myself every day to come. Indeed teaching is a noble profession.
Chapters
Chapters
T. R. Chakraborty, R. Almathhur, S. Chakraborty, C. Suh, Heath Policies and intervention to prevent childhood obesity. Book Chapter, Elsevier.
T. R. Chakraborty, S. Chakraborty and N. Klimova (2016). Effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals on pregnancy. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Occurrence, Exposures and Health Risks. New York, NY: Nova Science Publiser.
Articles
Articles
Banik, S. P., Rituparna, G., Downs, B. W., Chakraborty, S., Bagchi, M., Chakraborty, T. R., and Bagchi, D., Journal of Food Bioactives titled Functional Foods Beyond Nutrition: 'Therapeutic Interventions to Combat COVID-19 and other Viral Diseases'. J. Food Bioact. 2021;15:63–73
Chakraborty, T. R., Gomez, V.※, Adhikari, D. and Chakraborty, S. The synergism in hormonal and cellular changes in male mice on long term high fat exposure. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 13:1-8
Chakraborty, T. R., and Cooperstein, D. F. Exploring Anatomy and Physiology Using iPad Apps. Anatomical Sciences Education Accepted June 2017
Chakraborty, T. R., Chakraborty, S. and Klimova, N.† Effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals on pregnancy. Book Chapter, Nova Publisher , 2016
Chakraborty, T. R., Cohen, J., Yohanan, D., Alicea, E., Weeks, B., and Chakraborty, S. (2016), Estrogen is neuroprotective against hypoglycemic injury to murine N38 hypothalamic cells. Molecular Medicine Reports, Molecular Medicine Reports, 14, 5677-5684
T. R. Chakraborty, L.Donthireddy, D. Adhikary, and S. Chakraborty (2016), Long-term high fat diet has a profound effect on body weight, hormone levels and estrous cycle in mice. Medical Science Monitor, 22, 1601-1608.
T. R. Chakraborty, E. Allecia, S. Chakraborty (2012), Relationships between urinary biomarkers of phytoestrogen, phthalates and phenols and pubertal stages in girls. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 3, 17-26.
K Y Ng, J. Yong and T.R. Chakraborty (2010), Estrous Cycle in ob/ob and ovariectomized female mice and its relation with estrogen and leptin. Physiology & Behavior, 12, 125-130.
E. Watson, S. Fargali, H. Okamoto, M. Sadahiro , R.E. Gordon, T. Chakraborty, M.W. Sleeman, S.R. Salton . (2009), Analysis of knockout mice suggests a role for VGF in the control of fat storage and energy expenditure. BMC Physiology, 9(1), 19-23.
J. Roy, S. Chakraborty, T. R. Chakraborty (2009), Estrogen-like endocrine disrupting chemical affecting puberty in humans- a review. Medical Science Monitor, 15(6), RA137-145.
Chakraborty,, Sachdev, A※., Salton, S.R.J and Chakraborty, T. R. Expression of Estrogen Receptors in the Hypothalamic Arcuate Nucleus of ob/ob and Agouti Mice. Brain Research 1089: 21-32
Conference Presentations
Conference Presentations
Henderson, K., Ibragimov, A., Gomez, R., Chakraborty, S., and Chakraborty, T. R. Does estrogen show neuroprotective effects on hypothalamic cells when induced by beta amyloid? Experimental Biology
Persaud, N., Fletcher, J, Hindieh, J. Chakraborty, S. and Chakraborty, T. R. Neuroprotective Effects of Estrogen on Beta-Amyloid Induced Neurotoxicity in Murine Hypothalamic Cells. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal
Yakubov, R., Almathhur ,R.†, Suh, C※., Yoon, J., Cooperstein, D., Chakraborty, S., Chakraborty, T. R. Does estrogen act as a neuroprotective agent on in vitro induced beta-amyloid plaques in N38 hypothalamic neuronal cells? Experimental Biology
Almathhur, R.†, Yakubov, R., Donkor, I.※, Suh, C※., Chakraborty, S., Chakraborty, T.R. Neuroprotective effects of estrogen on Alzheimer induced SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and N38 hypothalamic neuronal cells. Experimental Biology
Chakraborty, T. R., Gomez V.※, Babu S†., Gurung, D※., Caraballo, T※., and Chakraborty, S. Stereological analysis of long-term effect of very high fat diet to study the synergism in hormonal and cellular changes in Male Mice. Experimental Biology
Chakraborty, S., Adhikari, A. and Chakraborty, T. R. Long term exposure of very high fat diet on energy intake, hormones, cellularity and morphology of tissue - a male rodent study. Experimental Biology
Chakraborty, T.R. (2016). Pros and Cons of Active Learning. In American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. San Diego, CA.
Chakraborty, S., Babu, S., Adhikary, D., and Chakraborty, T. R. (2016). Long term exposure of very high fat diet on energy intake, hormones, cellularity and morphology of tissue- a male rodent study. In American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. San Diego, CA.
Invited Presentations
Invited Presentations
Tandra R. Chakraborty (2016, April). Pros and Cons of Active Learning. ASBMB, San Diego, CA.
Tandra R. Chakraborty (2015, April). Pros and Cons of Active Learning. Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Technology Conference, long Island, NY.
Tandra R. Chakraborty and Deborah Cooperstein (2015, April). Strategies of Effective learning in Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory using iPad Applications. Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Technology Conference, long Island, NY.
Tandra R. Chakraborty (2013, December). Differential Effect of High fat on Body Weight, Hormones and Cellular Morphology on Male and Female Mice. Indian Science Congress. Invited foreign delegate to centenary celebration, Kolkata, WB, India.
Tandra R. Chakraborty (2008, March). 'Obesity and Reproduction'. Stony Brook University.
Other Work
Other Work
Reviews published
1. Chakraborty, T.R., and Gore, A.C. Aging-related changes in ovarian hormones, their receptors, and neuroendocrine function. Experimental Biology & Medicine 2004 229: 977-87
2. Balija, V.S., Chakraborty, T.R. and Haldar, D. Phospholipid synthesizing enzymes of the mitochondrial outer membrane: In search of their catalytic sites. Recent Research Developments in Lipids Research 2001 4: 1-11
Original articles
1. Chakraborty, T.R., Tkalych, O., Nanno, D., Garcia, A.L., Devi, L.A., Salton, S.R. Quantification of VGF- and pro-SAAS-derived peptides in endocrine tissues and the brain, and their regulation by diet and cold stress. Brain Research 2006 1089(1): 21-32
2. Chakraborty, T.R., Rajendren, G.V. and Gore, A.C. Expression of the estrogen receptor alpha in the anteroventral periventricular nucleus (AVPV) of hypogonadal (hpg) mice. Experimental Biology & Medicine Jan 2005 230(1): 49-56
3. Chakraborty, T.R., Hof, P., Ng, L. and Gore, A.C. Stereological analysis of expression of estrogen receptor alpha in hypothalamus and its regulation by aging and estrogen. Journal of Comparative Neurology 2003 466(3): 409-421
4. Chakraborty, T.R., Ng, L. and Gore, A.C. Age-related changes in estrogen receptor beta in rat hypothalamus: a quantitative analysis. Endocrinology 2003 144(9): 4164-4171
5. Salama, J., Chakraborty, T.R., Ng, L. and Gore, A.C. Effects of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on estrogen receptor beta expression in the antereoventral periventricular nucleus (AVPV). Environmental Health Perspectives 2003 111 (10): 1278-1282
6. Chakraborty, T.R., Ng, L. and Gore, A.C. Colocalization and hormone regulation of estrogen receptor alpha and NMDA receptor in the hypothalamus of female rats. Endocrinology 2003 144 (1): 299-305
7. Balija, V.S., Chakraborty, T.R., Nikonov, A., Morimoto, T., Haldar, D. Identification of two transmembrane regions and a cytosolic domain of rat mitochondrial glycerophosphate acyltransferase. Journal of Biological Chemistry 2000 275 (41): 31668-31673
8. Chakraborty, T.R., Vancura, A., Balija, V.S., and Haldar, D. Phosphatidic acid synthesis in mitochondria: Topography of formation and transmembrane migration. Journal of Biological Chemistry 1999 274(42): 29786-29790
9. Roy, T., Chakraborty, S., Das, H., Chakraborty, B.N. and Bhattacharya, A.K. In vitro induction of nuclear DNA dispersion of ram spermatozoa. Journal Basic Applied Biomedicine 1995 3(3): 25-29
10. Roy, T., Chakraborty, S., Karmakar, P., Chakraborty, B.N. and Bhattacharya, A.K. Heterogeneity in nuclear chromatin dispersion of human spermatozoa in vitro. Bulletin, IRM, Calcutta 1995 17: 19-21
Dissertations Chaired
Dissertations Chaired
Stacy San Martin, Hyperglycemia and Estrogen
Pari Rakesh Wagela, Nobel Laureates in the field of Endocrinology
Rayan Almathhur, Neuroprotective effects of estrogen on Alzheimer’s induced SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and N38 hypothalamic neuronal cells. Biology Department, AU
Brittany Bastein, Emergency room visit and abdominal pain
Christen Clark, Obesity and health, Biology Department
Elizabeth D, Cost of abdominal pain
Harry Singh, Differential effect of fat in male and female liver
Afrain Bobby, Sleep apnea among minorities
Lauren Kenna, DNMT and diabetes
Nicole Wong, The differential effects of a low-fat diet and high fat diet on female mice
Natalia Klinova, Environmental pollutants and pregnancy
Antony Delliturri, Differences in the effect of high fat in male and female
Laxinarasimha Reddy Donthireddy, Effect of very high fat diet on hormone levels and body weight in female mice
Sathyapriya Babu, Effect of very high fat diet on hormone levels and body-weight in male mice
Theses Advised
Theses Advised
Graduate Thesis
2023 Garry Tellus, Influence of NAFLD in Stored Fat Accumulation
2022 Nicholas Maclean, Effect of estrogen on hyperglycemic shock
2021 Stacy San Martin, Hyperglycemia and Estrogen
2020 Pari Rakesh Wagela, Nobel Laureates in the field of Endocrinology.
2019 Rayan Almathhur, Neuroprotective effects of estrogen on Alzheimer’s induced SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells and N38 hypothalamic neuronal cells.
2017 Christen Clark, Obesity and health
2017 Brittany Bastein, Emergency room visit and abdominal pain
2016 Elizabeth D, Cost of abdominal pain
2015 Lauren Kenna, DNMT and diabetes
2015 Afrain Bobby, Sleep apnea among minorities
2015 Harry Singh, Differential effect of fat in male and female liver,
2014 Natalia Klinova, Environmental pollutants and pregnancy
2014 Nicole Wong, The differential effects of a low-fat diet and high fat diet on female mice
2013 Laxinarasimha Reddy Donthireddy, Effect of very high fat diet on hormone levels and body weight in female mice
2013 Antony Delliturri, Differences in the effect of high fat in male and female
2012 Sathyapriya Babu, Effect of very high fat diet on hormone levels and body weight in male mice, Biology Department, AU
UNDERGRADUATE CAPSTONE THESIS (last 10 years)
2022 Tooba Iqbal, Alzheimer’s and Estrogen
2021 Angela Ibragimov, Alzheimer’s and Estrogen
2021 Kynadi Henderson, Alzheimer’s and Estrogen
2020 Nicholas Centrone, Hormones and Homeostasis
2020 Jada Fletcher, Alzheimer’s and estrogen in hypothalamic cells
2020 Jihyung Hu, Alzheimer’s and estrogen in hypothalamic cells
2018 Catherina Suh, Alzheimer’s and estrogen in hypothalamic cells
2017 Issac Donkor, Neuroscience major, Neuroprotection of estrogen and Alzheimer’s disease using neuroblastoma cells
2016 Jessica Tufano, Neuroprotection of estrogen and Alzheimer’s disease using hypothalamic cells
2014 Muntaha Hassan, Differences in the tissue morphology in male and females when treated with low fat
2013 Joshua Cohen, Neuroprotective effects of estrogen against hypoglycemic injury on hypothalamic cells
2012 Ahmed Eldib, Effects of a high fat diet on body weight, hormonal levels and the estrous cycle
2012 Darien Yohannan, Neuroprotective effects of estrogen on hypothalamic cells under hypoglycemic injury
2012 Theressa Eliscar, Effect of very high fat on body weight, hormonal levels and estrous cycle in mice
Projects Mentored
Projects Mentored
Mentoring and Accomplishments of Undergraduates
2014-2015 Victoria Gomez, Trained in animal care, analysis techniques and light microscopy. Literature search, writing and presenting scientific papers. Co-author in manuscript submitted. Published an abstract at ASBMB 2015.
2015 Bridges Program, Alison Miller, writing and presenting scientific papers. Submitted an abstract at ASBMB.
2014 David Perrotto, Trained in cell culture, cryopreservation, immunocytochemistry, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Literature search, journal writing and presenting scientific papers.
2013-2014 Muntaha Hassain, Trained in animal care, analysis techniques and light microscopy. Literature search, writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract at ASBMB 2015.
2013 Sara Hasmi, Literature review. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers.
2013 Nicole Wong, Trained in animal care, analysis techniques and light microscopy. Literature search, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Continued in the lab as a graduate student.
2010-2013 Eilliut Alicea, Published one full-length peer reviewed article in Molecular Medicine Reports. Trained in cell culture techniques, cryopreservation, immunocytochemistry, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Co-author in a full length article, two abstracts in ASBMB, presented at the CSTEP conference and at Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·. Travel Award from ASBMB 2012.
2009-2012 Darien Yohannan, Published one full-length peer reviewed article in Molecular Medicine Reports. Trained in techniques like cell culture, cryopreservation, immunocytochemistry, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract ASBMB and Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·. He is the recipient of Travel Award from ASBMB 2011. Continued in the lab as a graduate student.
2009-2012 Joshua Cohen, Published one full-length peer reviewed article in Molecular Medicine Reports. Trained in techniques like cell culture, cryopreservation, immunocytochemistry, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract ASBMB and another abstract at Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Research Conference.
2011-2012 Ahmed Eldib, Trained in animal care, animal use techniques, biochemical assays and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract ASBMB and presented at Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Research Conference.
2011-2012 Theressa L. Eliscar, Trained in animal care, animal use techniques, biochemical and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published an abstract in ASBMB, CSTEP conference and presented at Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Research Conference.
2011 Naruta Gurung, Scientific literature search, data interpretation, journal writing and presenting overarching thematic structures.
2008-2010 Jennifer Yong, Trained in techniques such as mice brain isolation, brain slicing, immunocytochemistry and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published one full length peer reviewed article in Physiology and Behavior 2010, two abstracts (ASBMB), two abstracts at Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·. She was the recipient of the Travel Award from ASBMB 2010.
2008-2010 KaYan Ng, Trained in techniques such as mice brain isolation, brain slicing, antibody selection, immunocytochemistry and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published one full length peer reviewed article in Physiology and Behavior 2010, two abstracts (ASBMB), two abstracts at Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Research Conference. She was the recipient of the Travel Award from ASBMB 2009.
2007-2008 Jonathan Roy, Scientific literature search and data interpretation, writing and presenting the overall idea of the topic. Published one full length peer reviewed article in Medical Science Monitor 2009.
2007-2008 Atrish Akhtar, Trained to learn techniques such as mice brain isolation, brain slicing, selection of antibody, immunocytochemistry and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers.
2006-2007 Aman Sachdev, Trained to learn techniques such as mice brain isolation, brain slicing, selection of antibody, immunocytochemistry, Immunoassay of hormones and light microscopy. Web search for scientific papers, journal writing and presenting scientific papers. Published one full length peer reviewed article in Brain research 2008, two abstracts at ASBMB and three abstracts at Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·. He was the recipient of Travel Award from ASBMB 2007.
2007 Anna Mielczarek, Literature search and data analysis, journal writing and presenting the overall idea of the topic.
Graduate Student Accomplishments
2016 Lauren Kenna, 1st Prize in the ARC Graduate Poster presentation. Manuscript in preparation.
2015 Natalia Klinova, Co-author in a book chapter. www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=58432
2015 Nicole Wong, 1st Prize in the ARC Graduate Poster presentation. Published one abstract at ASBMB and Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Research Conference.
2014 Laxinarasimha Reddy Donthireddy, Co-author in a full-length peer-reviewed publication Medical Science Monitor, 2016. Published one abstract in Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Research Conference and MACUB.
2014 Satyapriya Babu, Published one abstract in Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Research Conference and MACUB.
2012 Eilliut Alecea, Published a full length article in Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics 2012 Jan 6;3:17-26, two abstracts in ASBMB, presented at the CSTEP conference
2012/13 and at Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·. Travel Award from ASBMB 2012. McDonald fellowship 2013.
2009 Jonathan Roy, Published a peer-reviewed article on ‘Estrogen like Endocrine disruptors affecting puberty’ in Medical Science Monitor 2008-2009.
2009 Irene Min, Published three abstracts in ASBMB.
2008 Melinda Loera, Published two abstracts in ASBMB. She received Minority Travel Award at ASBMB 2007-2008.
High School Students
2016 Natalia Roberts, STEP program
2011 Abhinaba Chatterjee, Syosset High School
2011 Nabeel Saif, Syosset High School
Honors and Accomplishments
Honors and Accomplishments
2023 CASHE Award for innovative academic support for undeclared students
2022 Moderator of, ‘Creating Equitable Spaces in the Classroom and in Curriculum Design’, CAS sponsored event2021 Moderator of, ‘Teaching in Brave Spaces’, CAS sponsored event2021 Organizer and moderator of Truths and Myths: Covid and its Vaccine
2020 Invited speaker to showcase asynchronous online teaching in AU online virtual tour
2020 Invited speaker to showcase asynchronous online teaching to Biology faculty
2019 Leadership certificate (Leadership and Management Workshop)- The Leadership Challenge
2019 Leadership certificate (Leadership and Management Workshop)-Understanding a Managers Role and How to Avoid Pitfalls
2019 Nominated for ‘Service Excellence Award’, AU for tenured teaching award
2019 Nominated for ‘Teaching Excellence Award’, AU for tenured teaching award
2018 Invited as an expert in the field to write a book chapter on ‘Childhood obesity’
2017 Chair of the Site team for Farmingdale’s Biology Department, 5-year curriculum review
2017 Panel Judge in Psychology Day
2017 Elected Graduate Director of Biology Department
2017 Elected member of FCTRP
2015 Granted research sabbatical leave for one semester. Invited foreign delegate to centenary celebration of Indian Science Congress
2012 Elected Graduate Director of Biology Department
2009 Elected Vice-Chair of the Senate Executive Committee
2007 American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Undergraduate Faculty Travel Award
Professional Activities
Professional Activities
2022 Hosted fundraising events
2022 Moderator of the lecture by Dr. Raven Baxter- Scholarship and Creative Works
2022 Member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CAS
2022 Member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Biology department
2022 Search Committee for Dean of CNPH
2021 Performance Management workshop
2020 Member of Faculty of Color Network
2020 Facilitator of the Pre-College Summer Program
2020 Certified e-Professor
2016-current Member of Neuroscience Committee
2018-2022 Member and Chair of Biology Faculty Search Committee
2012-2018 Member of Unit Peer Review Committee
2007-2018 Member of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
2013-current Member of Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)
2017-2020 Member of Neuroscience Society at AU
2007-2017 Member of Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Research Conference Planning Committee
2010 Search Committee for Dean of Derner School of Advanced Psychological Studies
2009-2011 Faculty Senate
One Day Events
2021-current Admissions, Accepted Day events
2019 Speaker at the departmental seminar series
2018 Graduate Retreat, Biology Department
2016- current Graduate Open House Biology Department Representative
2017 Panel Judge in Psychology Day
2016 Tedx AU, Auditions
2015-2010 Accepted Student Open House
2015-2010 Leadership Retreat
2015-2013 Biology Department Representative, Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Open House Undergraduate
University Service
University Service
DEPARTMENT
2020-2024 Chair of the Biology Department
2014-2020 Director of the Biology Graduate Program
2012-2015 Course Coordinator (Anatomy and Physiology)
2012-2014, 2016 Unit Peer Review Committee
2013-till date Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP)
2008-2009 Faculty Senate Committee
2007-2009 Pre-Health Professions Coordinator/ Instructor
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
2021 Interim Associate Dean of Student
2020. Chair of the Biology Department
2014-2020. Director of the Biology Graduate Program
2020 Strategic Planning and Implementation Committee (Research)
Feb 2019 Amity Launch Working Group
2017-2018 Faculty Committee on Retention, Tenure and Promotion (FCTRP)
2017 External Review Team, 5-year curriculum review of Farmingdale State College
2016-2017 Excellence in Scholarship/Creative Work Award Selection Committee
2016 Strategic Planning Committee
2014-2015 Program development-BS in Neuroscience
2012-current Academic Standards Committee: Chair
2009-2010 Senate Executive Committee, Vice-Chair
2016 Strategic Planning Committee
2016 Excellence in Scholarship/Creative Work Award Selection Committee
2015 BS in Neuroscience – New multidisciplinary program
2007-current Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
2007-current Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Research Conference Planning Committee
2010 Search Committee for Dean of Derner School of Advanced Psychological Studies
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