Meet the Faculty
Meet the Faculty
Get to know the scientists who make the Stowers Graduate School an exceptional place to learn, discover, and grow. Our faculty bring diverse expertise—from regeneration and evolutionary biology to computational modeling and plant-microbe interactions, and share a common commitment to curiosity, mentorship, and scientific exploration. Explore their stories, research interests, and perspectives as educators guiding the next generation of scientists.
Arvind Pillai, Ph.D.
“I enjoy working with committed, curious students who come from diverse disciplinary backgrounds.”
Siva Sankari, Ph.D.
“Seeing them pursue their passions, contribute to discoveries, and achieve success is truly gratifying.”
Ameya Mashruwala, Ph.D.
"When students have curiosity-driven questions, I urge them to follow their instincts because you never know if a completely new discovery awaits.”
Tatjana Piotrowski, Ph.D.
“The most rewarding part of teaching is when students start to teach me. That’s when I know they are ready to begin their own research programs.”
Kamena Kostova, Ph.D.
“What I love about educating young scientists is the excitement and curiosity they bring.”
SaraH Zanders, Ph.D.
“Predocs can ask and answer far more questions than I ever dreamed of being able to do when I was a graduate student."
Meet all faculty
Talented faculty and staff offer tireless help, guidance, and encouragement to support the success of developing scientists — while they’re here at Stowers, and in their scientific careers.
Our Ph.D. Program
Seeking applicants from around the world for the pursuit of innovative and creative investigations in the biological sciences.
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