John Navaratnam

John Navaratnam serves as a Teaching Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Advising, Recruitment, and Retention in the Department of Biology at West Virginia University's Eberly College, while also holding the position of Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment.

His educational qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Alberta
• Master of Science in Ecosystem Ecology from Villanova University
• Doctor of Philosophy in Biology from West Virginia University

Dr. Navaratnam's professional focus centers on biology education methodologies, with expertise spanning Ecology, Microbiology, and innovative curriculum design. His work emphasizes student recruitment, retention strategies, and academic assessment frameworks that have been implemented college-wide.

He has significantly contributed to pandemic response efforts through the development of adaptive teaching modalities and course scheduling systems.

Recognition:

• Nicholas Evans Award for Excellence in Advising

In his advisory capacity, he has mentored undergraduate students in Biology and Biochemistry, establishing standardized best practices for academic advising adopted across the university.