Patrick Weir

Dr. Patrick Weir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Sciences at Felician University's School of Arts & Sciences. With a PhD in Microbiology from Rutgers University, he has served as Department Chair (1991–1994, 2000–2003, 2007, 2012–2014), Core Curriculum Coordinator (1996–2000), and Associate Dean (2019). His work focuses on Zymomonas mobilis physiology and ecology.

• PhD in Microbiology (Rutgers), MS in Microbiology (Fairleigh Dickinson University), BS in Biology (Fairleigh Dickinson University)

Dr. Weir's research spans microbial physiology, bacterial growth dynamics, and applications in biotechnology. He has authored key publications on Zymomonas metabolism and consulted on microbial interactions with environmental extremes. His teaching portfolio includes Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and interdisciplinary courses like 'Disease and History.'

Recent publications analyze microbial adaptation to carbon sources and fermentative efficiency, reflecting his long-term focus on microbial ecology. Keywords include biotechnology, microbial physiology, and environmental microbiology.

Scientific Awards:

• Principal Investigator for NSF S-STEM Grant 1930141 (2019)
• Felician College Summer Research Stipend (1998)
• Academic Advisory Board Member for McGraw-Hill (2009)

Dr. Weir has led curriculum development as Core Curriculum Coordinator and contributed to professional development through e-certification (2016). He has delivered lectures on topics ranging from bioterrorism to historical epidemiology ('The Black Death,' 'Anthrax').