NAINA PHADNIS

Professor (Lecturer)

School of Biological Sciences

  • Professor (Lecturer)
    School of Biological Sciences
  • University of Utah, School of Biological Sciences, 257 1400 E, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

BIO

I am an instructor and administrator for the School of Biology at the University of Utah, dedicated to fostering excellence in undergraduate education. My professional interests center on best practices in science teaching, integrating technology to enhance learning, and improving course learning outcomes. Over my career, I’ve instructed a wide array of biology courses, including introductory college biology, cell biology, molecular biology, and microbiology, all while striving to inspire and engage students in the wonders of the biological sciences.

INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Professor (Lecturer)
    School of Biological Sciences1 Jul 2025 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Professor (Lecturer)
    University of Utah, School of Biological Sciences, Salt Lake City, United States1 Jul 2025 - present
  • Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
    University of Utah, School of Biological Sciences1 Jul 2014 - 30 Jun 2019
  • Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Instruction
    University of Utah, School of Biological Sciences, Salt Lake City, United StatesAug 2020 - present
  • Interim Associate Director Of Student Affairs and Instruction
    University of Utah, School of Biological Sciences, Salt Lake City, United StatesAug 2019 - Aug 2020
  • Director of Undergraduate Studies
    University of Utah, School of Biological Sciences, Salt Lake City, United StatesAug 2016 - Aug 2019

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • AP Reader for Biology
    College Board, New York, United States2022 - present

DEGREES

  • BS, Microbiology
    University of Pune
  • MS, Biology
    University Rochester2003
  • MS, Microbiology
    University of Pune
  • PhD, Biology
    University of Rochester2007

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Integrating Technology for effective Teaching
    University of Utah, Salt Lake City, United States2016 - present
    Trained by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Post Doctoral Research Associate
    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, United States2008 - 2013
    Postdoctoral Research
  • Post Doctoral Research Associate
    University of Rochester, Rochester, United States2007 - 2008
    Postdoctoral Research

LANGUAGES

  • Hindi
  • English

FIELDS OF RESEARCH