Eric has been with the University since 2006, serving in a variety of roles including Research Assistant Professor in Biology and Operations Director for the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex. His diverse experience from research to teaching to operations gives context to the strategic space planning of his current role. He still occasionally teaches genetics and molecular biology at the undergraduate level.
Eric earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Pennsylvania State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Harvard University.