Natural Sciences Department Faculty

Meet the Natural Sciences Department Faculty

Chairperson:

  • Kristin M. Fries, Associate Professor of Chemistry; Natural Sciences Department Chair; B.S., Canisius College; Ph.D., University of Rochester.

Faculty:

  • Simona Carrubba, Assistant Professor of Biophysics; B.S., Physics, University of Catania, Italy; Ph.D., Biophysics, University of Catania, Italy.
  • Domenic C. D'Amore, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo; Ph.D., State University of New Jersey at Rutgers.
  • Laura E. Edsberg, Associate Professor / Director, Natural and Health Sciences Research Center; B.S., Cornell University; M.S., Ph.D., S.U.N.Y. Buffalo.
  • Jonathan Good, Assistant Professor of Biology; BSc (Hons), Ph.D., University of St. Andrews; GCHEd, University of Queensland.
  • Robert Gunther, Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., University of Miami; Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles.
  • Douglas P. Kalinowski, Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Post-doctoral research: University of Vermont.
  • Kathleen E. Murphy, Professor of Chemistry; B.S.,Central Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Vermont. Post-doctoral research: Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute.
  • Alexander Pleshkewych, Professor of Biology; B.S., Kansas State University; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Wayne State University. Post-doctoral research: Roswell Park Memorial Institute.
  • Diane Ramos, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., S.U.N.Y. Buffalo. 
  • Cynthia Russell, Biology Lab Coordinator; B.S., John Carroll University; M.A., S.U.N.Y. Buffalo.
  • Derrick Swartz, Chemistry Lab Coordinator; B.S., B.A., S.U.N.Y. College at Buffalo; M.S., Clarkson University.
  • Matthew S. Ward, Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.A., Hiram College, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Post-doctoral research: Furman University.
  • Brenda L. Young, Professor of Biology; B.A., Miami University; M.S., University of Central Florida; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. Post-doctoral research: Plymouth Marine Lab, England; University of Minnesota; University of Wisconsin.

Visit Us!

Students outside Rosary Hall

That’s the best way to really get a feel for what Daemen is all about! Daemen is located in suburban Amherst, New York just minutes away from the city of Buffalo. To schedule a weekday individual interview and tour the campus, email us admissions@daemen.edu or call 800.462.7652.















World of Opportunity Wizard

Wow! Have you heard about Students Without Borders?

Daemen Professors & Students from several departments work at a public clinic to provide free medical care in Progreso Dos in the Dominican Republic during the semester break.

Start Your Journey Now Close

Support Daemen

M. Angela Canavan  

Planned Giving















The M. Angela Canavan, OSF Legacy Society was established to recognize those thoughtful members of the Rosary Hill/Daemen College community who have made a provision for the college in their estate plans through a bequest, life insurance policy, trust, retirement plan, IRA or other planned gift.