معرفی
Chris Carmichael serves as Associate Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology within the Division of Natural Science at Bob Jones University's College of Arts and Science. Concurrently, he is Head Women's Soccer Coach, having recently led the team to two National Championships.
Education:
- PhD in Biological Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi
- MS in Biology, Central Michigan University
- BS in Zoology, Eastern Illinois University
- AS in Science, College of Lake County
Research Focus: A dedicated herpetologist since childhood, Dr. Carmichael investigates geographic variation in python reproductive behaviors, dome pressure receptor functions in crocodilian prey detection, and satiation effects on caudal luring in boids. His active Gila monster colony supports behavioral studies and venom extraction for collaborative cancer research with BJU's Institute for Cancer Research.
Scientific Awards: No awards were specified in the source material.
Academic Guidance: Teaching responsibilities include Vertebrate Zoology, Ecology, Biodiversity, and General Biology courses with associated labs (Bio 209, 307, 397, 401, 407, 491, 497). No student advising relationships were documented.
Research Infrastructure: Maintains extensive private reptile collections (boas, pythons, monitor lizards, crocodilians, tortoises, geckos, iguanas, venomous snakes) including specialized Gila monster colonies for ongoing behavioral and venom research projects.
