Philipp Zerbe Named Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Plant Biologist to Advance Discovery, Collaboration and Graduate Education
Philipp Zerbe, a professor of plant biology whose research explores how plants use chemistry to communicate with and adapt to their environment, has been named associate dean for research and graduate studies for the College of Biological Sciences. He will begin serving in the role on September 1.
“Our college is a conduit for world-class, interdisciplinary research and graduate training across the biological sciences,” said Zerbe, who holds the Paul K. and Ruth R. Stumpf Professorship in Plant Biochemistry. “My goal is to position CBS to meet future opportunities and challenges, and to expand our national and global impact. It’s an honor to step into this role.”