Katherine Waselkov

Katherine Waselkov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at California State University, Fresno. Her research focuses on molecular and morphological plant systematics, phylogenetics, and evolutionary genetics, particularly studying the evolution of weediness in the genus Amaranthus and agricultural adaptations of weed plants in California's Central Valley. She teaches courses including Evolution, Plant Taxonomy, Plant Anatomy, and Experimental Design for Biologists.

Education:

• B.S., Botany, University of Florida
• Ph.D., Evolution, Ecology, and Population Biology, Washington University in St. Louis
• Postdoctoral Research Associate, Kansas State University

Research Interests: Dr. Waselkov combines genetic and morphological approaches to understand plant evolution. Her work on Amaranthus species explores how agricultural practices influence weed adaptation, with implications for crop management strategies. She also investigates broader questions in plant population genetics and systematics.

Teaching: Courses emphasize hands-on experimental design and field-based botanical studies, reflecting her research expertise.