Associate Professor
Natural Sciences
Obal Hall 206A
Phone: 201.559.6000 Ext. 6255
Email: RogersR@felician.edu
Academic Accomplishments
- PhD, Botany/Soil Science, University of Minnesota (1976)
- BS, Biological Sciences, Rutgers University (1971)
Field(s) of Interest/Expertise
Dr. Rogers has served as an environmental consultant on many projects in the region, with ongoing professional activity and research in impact assessment and management of wetlands and other natural areas. Dr. Rogers’ expertise and interests include environmental microbiology and biotechnology, wetlands management and sustainability, endangered species/habitat assessment, and population biology and propagation of native plants. Current research projects with students at Felician include studies of microbial adaptability to chemical and environmental stress, and genetic selection of microbial tolerance. Dr. Rogers is very interested in expanding student research opportunities in biology and environmental science, and providing students with experience in using current technology in laboratory and field studies.
Courses Taught at Felician University
- BIO 103, 104 General Biology I,II
- BIO 202 Microbiology
- BIO 205, 206 Anatomy & Physiology I, II
- BIO 307 Pathophysiology
- BIO 310 Cell Biology
- BIO 403 Immunology
- BIO 405 Genetics
- BIO 409 Biology Seminar
- FYE 100/101 Freshman Year Experience I, II
- ENV 100 Environmental Science
Positions Held:
- Felician College, Associate Professor (2005-present)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey, Assistant Professor (2003-2005)
- Felician College, New York University, Queens College, Adjunct (1997-2005)
- Ocean County College, Assistant Professor (1996-1997)
- Stevens Institute of Technology, Associate Professor (1993-1996)
