Dr. Michael Campbell

Professor

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Biography

Michael Campbell is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and the Director of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Research Extension Center at Penn State Behrend. He has held several positions at Penn State Erie, including Associate Director and Biology Program Coordinator. His research focuses on the molecular biology of perennial plants, particularly the mechanisms that control post-harvest sprouting in potatoes and the effects of climate change on grape dormancy and shoot growth. He has published numerous articles on topics such as plant metabolism, genetic modification of plants, and the molecular biology associated with plant dormancy.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2017-01-01 — Present

Lake Erie Regional Grape Research Extension Center • Penn State College of Agriculture

Leadership of research initiatives focused on grape cultivation and related agricultural practices.

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

School of Science, Penn State Erie, Behrend College • Erie, PA

Teaching and research in the field of biology.

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — 2013-01-01

School of Science, Penn State Erie, Behrend College • Erie, PA

Development and delivery of biology curriculum.

Assistant Professor

1994-01-01 — 2000-01-01

School of Science, Penn State Erie, Behrend College • Erie, PA

Initial teaching and research position in biology.

Requirements for Penn State Behrend

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:15
Writing
Required:15
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
BIOL 110 CHEM 110 CHEM 111 MATH 140 MATH 141
Application Checklist
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  • Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)
Specialization Notes

Department of Environmental Science Chemistry