Portrait of Dr. Spandana Vemulapally

Dr. Spandana Vemulapally

  • Asst Professor of Instruction at Biology, College of Science & Engineering

Biography

Ph.D., Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology, 2021, Texas State University
M.S., Biomedical Sciences, 2015, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
M.S., Biotechnology, 2012, Texas Tech University

Research Interests

My research interests include microbial symbioses, ecology, and environmental factors influencing microbial diversity and function.

Teaching Interests

1. Earth and Life Science concepts for non-majors and future educators
2. Introductory biology instruction for biology majors, with emphasis on foundational concepts in Functional Biology and Organismal Biology.
3. Inquiry-based science learning and data interpretation
4. Hands-on lab instruction and field-based learning experiences
5. Building accessible course structures and consistent student support systems