Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Department Email: [email protected]
Department Phone: (315) 279-5267

Dr. Catherine Abbott

Professor of Mathematics

Academic Credentials

University of North Texas
Ph.D.
University of North Texas
M.A.
University of Texas at Tyler
B.S.

Dr. Ramana Callan

Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

Dr. Dominique Derminio

Assistant Professor of Biology

Academic Credentials

Keuka College
B.A. in Biochemistry
University of New South Wales
M.S. in Res. in Psychiatry/Molecular Biology
SUNY ESF
Ph.D. in Biochemistry

Biography

Dr. Derminio teaches general chemistry, organic chemistry, and nursing chemistry, and has previously taught introductory biology courses. Her primary area of expertise is photosynthetic biochemistry in cyanobacteria. She loves teaching and talking to students about a wide range of sciences. 

Dr. Andrew Geragotelis

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Academic Credentials

Siena College
B.S. in Chemistry
University of California Irvine
M.S. in Chemistry
University of California Irvine
Ph.D. in Chemistry

Biography

Dr. Andrew Geragotelis joined the faculty at Keuka College in 2023, teaching chemistry and additional courses. He actively pursues research in the field of computational chemistry, using computer simulations and molecular modeling methods to study how biomolecules interact with one another and how properties of their dynamics can be better understood. He is also interested in chemistry and physics education research.

Jessica Katolik

Instructor of Biology

Academic Credentials

University of Rochester
M.S. in Pharmacology and Physiology
Rochester Institute of Technology
B.S. in Biotechnology

Dr. Michael Keck

Chair of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Professor of Chemistry

Academic Credentials

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D.
University of California at Berkeley
B.S.

Biography

Dr. Keck joined the faculty at Keuka College in 2008 after 13 years teaching at Emporia State University (Kansas). He teaches chemistry and biochemistry, and has also taught analytical chemistry and inorganic chemistry. His primary area of expertise is nucleic acids biochemistry. He loves teaching, and he is also eager to work with students on research projects. He and his students are presently collaborating with colleagues at RIT to design and evaluate compounds that have potential as photodynamic therapy agents.

Gylla MacGregor

Instructor of Biology

Academic Credentials

Lehigh University
M.S. in Microbiology with Integrative Biology Emphasis
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
M.S. in Biology with Ecology Emphasis
The College of New Jersey
B.S. in Biology
Mercer County Community College
A.S. in Chemistry

Biography

Gylla has been with Keuka College since 2017, teaching a wide range of classes in the biological sciences.

Prior to Keuka College, she spent 12 years as GIS Project Director/Conservation Ecologist with New Jersey Audubon, where she engaged in habitat restoration, invasive species management, reptile and amphibian studies, and wildlife monitoring in everything from grassland birds to insects. Her broad academic training has allowed her to incorporate disciplines such as anatomy and physiology into her research activities.

Professional Interests

Behavioral Ecology and Restoration Ecology. 

Dr. Luciana Parent

Associate Professor of Biology

Academic Credentials

University of Sao Paulo/Cornell University (Sandwich Program)
Ph.D.
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
M.S.
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
B.S.

Dr. Andrew Robak

Professor of Chemistry

Academic Credentials

University of Oregon
Ph.D.
University of Oregon
M.S. in Chemistry
Rochester Institute of Technology
B.S. in Environmental Chemistry

Biography

Dr. Robak started teaching at Keuka College in the Fall of 2007 and is the primary instructor for organic chemistry at Keuka.

He is the adviser for Keuka's chemistry club and also directs a number of undergraduate research projects. Active research projects include: Exploring click chemistry for organic synthesis, developing new surfboard coatings from polyurethanes, designing chemistry experiments for home-schooled children at the high school level and a project using chemistry and photography to promote both art and science.

Other research interests are: designing more environmentally friendly lab experiments

Professional Interests

chemistry, organic chemistry, science based medicine, green chemistry, science in popular culture, science as art, polymers/plastics, science education, explosive chemistry demonstrations, inorganic chemistry