Dr. Sankaranarayana Chandramohan

·           Born at Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, INDIA. 

·           Moved to the US by choice in 1993 (nearly 25 years ago) and chose to become US Citizen in 2013.

·           Multi-cultural, Educated and Widely traveled in Asia,Europe and Americas.                                                                                           

       Education: 

                PhD (Pathology/Microbial Technology), University of Florida

                MS Molecular Biology (Belgium)

                MS Microbiology (India)

·           Job experience (overall 30 plus years): 

•       Teaching at PBSC (PBCC) (2008 - present) (12 years)

                   Teach mainly Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology - lectures and labs.  On need basis, teach other courses that                  am credentialed for at PBSC (biology, environmental science, chemistry)

•       Resarch/Teaching at University of Florida, Gainesville/Belle Glade (1994-2008) (11 and 2.5) (13.5 years)

•       Research in molecular biology (medical) at Illinois State University (1993-1994) (1 year) (2008 - present)

•       Research in microbiology at ICRISAT, a CGIAR Institution 1986-88, 1991-1993 (2.5 and 2 years of project development)    

•       Research in microbiology at Tamilnadu Agricultural University, India (1986-1988) (2 years)      

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·           Academic Accomplishments:  

               US Patent issued based on doctoral research

               13 Peer-Reviewed Publications

               23 Abstracts

               23 Talks/Posters at state/national/international conferences,and several invited talks to industry, state and non-profit agencies 

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       Professional Development/Community Service/Volunteer Activities: 

•        Promote College affordability through sustained efforts to increase textbook affordability (free custom E-Books & OER)

•        Engage in volunteer service to community, promote STE(A)M Outreach (organize free STE(A)M events (STEAM FESTs, STEM SATURDAYs), advise Science Club) and at the South Florida Science Center&Aquarium

•        Help create active learning space for students (NS129 Study Hall Sessions collaborating with SLC and volunteers)

•        Alumni engagement at personal level and through collaboration with partner agencies in community

•        Mentoring adjunct and peer faculty     

•        Advise and support students with recommendations for their programs/jobs, job referrals

•        Invited Talks at AFC Region V Conference, PBSC Development Days, CTLE (PTLC)/Wellness workshops, Lunch-n-Learn

•        Professional Development opportunities for students and peer-faculty

•        THRIVE is my preferred Pillar of Excellence that will serves as a foundation to build a team of professionals at grassroot level with focus on care, compassion and connectivity to increase student success.

•        Like nature, and to travel and meet/interact with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds

      Awards and Recognitions:

                   2021 Heroes in Medicine Awards: "Health Care Educator Hero" select finalist

                   2021 Recognition by WPTV for Asian&Pacific Islander Heritage Month

                   2020 MLK Leadership Award for Faculty

                   2019 STEM Champion Award Winner (2019), Nominee (2018)   

                   2019 10-Year Service Award at PBSC

                   2018 Bravo Award for STEM Outreach (Nominee 2013 (van donation), 2015 (USDA Grant execution), 2016 (E-Boooks/OER)

                   2017 South Florida Science Center's Award of Excellence for Volunteer Service.   

                   2015 NISOD Award of Excellence in Teaching

                   2014 5-Year Service Award at PBSC

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