Faculty and staff

Diana Elrod, PhD
Division Head, Environmental Science; Senior Lecturer, School of the Sciences; Director, Center for Student Research; Coordinator, STEM Collaborations and Initiatives
PhD in Biology from University of North Texas; MS in Biology from University of Memphis; BS in Biology from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Office: CFO 1203
Phone: 940-898-2355
Email: DElrod@twu.edu

Primary teaching areas: courses in environmental science, general life science, and anatomy and physiology
Research interests: environmental science and sustainability, undergraduate research and student success, community-based learning and outreach

Kelly Albus, PhD
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
PhD in Environmental Science from University of North Texas
Email: kalbus@twu.edu

Primary teaching areas: courses in environmental science, general life science, and anatomy and physiology
Research interests: environmental science and sustainability, undergraduate research and student success, community-based learning and outreach

Behnaz Balmaki, PhD
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech; Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Biology, University of Nevada, Reno; PhD, Geological Sciences & Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno
Office: ASSC 327
Email: bbalmaki@twu.edu

Research and interests: pollination ecology, pollen analysis, ecological networks, biodiversity conservation, food security, climate variation, spatial analysis, GIS and remote sensing, data analysis, artificial intelligence, honey quality, allergy and health, community ecology, sustainability, environmental management.