Timothy E Koeltzow

Timothy E Koeltzow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Bradley University. He serves as Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning (CTEL) and leads the Developmental and Addiction Research Lab (DARL). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from The Chicago Medical School, where he worked under Francis J. White, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago under Paul Vezina.

• Education: Ph.D., Neuroscience, The Chicago Medical School; B.A., Psychology, University of Colorado

Koeltzow's research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience and psychology, particularly the molecular and behavioral consequences of environmental enrichment and methylphenidate treatment in ADHD models. His work examines how developmental factors influence cocaine self-administration, impulse control, and dopamine system adaptations.

His publications and lab activities emphasize translational research using animal models to study addiction mechanisms and neurodevelopmental disorders. Koeltzow's teaching philosophy prioritizes scientific literacy, with courses like PSY 364 exploring the biological basis of behavior.

• Awards: Bradley University First Year Faculty Award (2007), Caterpillar Inc. Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching (2009)

As CTEL director, he promotes innovative pedagogy while maintaining active undergraduate research mentorship through DARL, which has secured Psi Chi grants and supported student presentations at national conferences.