Faculty

Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Science Office Phone: 630-844-7834
Email: rboniak@aurora.edu

Professor of Biology, Biology Coordinator Office Phone: 630-844-5266
Email: arodriguezestrada@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, mycology and mushroom cultivation, plant pathology Education: PhD, Plant Pathology, Pennsylvania State University-University Park
MS, Plant Pathology, Pennsylvania State University-University Park
BS, Universidad Veracruzana-Cordoba Favorite thing about AU: "I feel passionate about teaching at AU and I truly enjoy learning along with students." View LinkedIn Profile

Associate Professor of Chemistry Office Phone: 630-844-5420
Email: ajohanson@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Biochemistry, organic chemistry, kinetics, spectroscopy, food chemistry, physical chemistry Education: PhD, Chemistry, Northwestern University
BS, Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Favorite thing about AU: "Being in the lab with students as they experience chemistry in action."

Assistant Professor of Biology Office Phone: 630-844-5247
Email: mkorir@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Microbiology, infectious disease, genetics, molecular biology Education: PhD, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University
BS, Biology, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Favorite thing about AU: "The sense of community on campus and the close relationship between students and faculty."

Professor of Chemistry, Chair of Biology and Physical Sciences/Smith Disting Chair Office Phone: 630-844-5513
Email: cpatel@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: General chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical education, K–12 education Education: PhD, Organic Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago
BA, Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago
BS, Biology, University of Illinois at Chicago Favorite thing about AU: "The university's commitment to student growth and creating a learning environment for all." View LinkedIn Profile