Mark C. Zrull

Mark C. Zrull is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University, serving as Assistant Chair. His research focuses on adolescent neural plasticity, sound-induced seizures, and the efficacy of undergraduate research in neuroscience. Since 2016, he has advised the editorial board of IMPULSE, an undergraduate neuroscience journal, emphasizing student-faculty collaboration and experiential learning in STEM education.

• Postdoctoral Training: Department of Neurophysiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Ph.D.: University of South Carolina
• B.S.: Georgia State University

Zrull’s work explores neural activity in adolescent rats during interactions with conspecifics and environments, utilizing archival datasets. Past studies involved rodent models of reflex epilepsy. His recent publications highlight neural responses in the entorhinal cortex and amygdala, while older work examines seizure mechanisms and educational frameworks.

His publications span neuroscience, education, and behavioral research, with a focus on undergraduate mentorship and curricular innovation. Collaborative projects with students are central to his career, including roles in promoting student-led research and publishing.