Robert Prezant

Dr. Robert S. Prezant came to Southern in July 2017 and brings a proven record of success from more than 35 years of teaching, research and leadership in higher education. He was previously the dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Montclair State University and professor in the Department of Biology, where he specializes in malacology – the scientific study of molluscs. His professional life has always been within public institutions: he previously served as chair of a 33-member Department of Biological Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and as dean of the Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at Queens College (City University of New York).

He is a named University Professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Outstanding Research Award. He holds a Ph.D. in marine biology from the University of Delaware, an M.S. in marine science from Northeastern University, and a B.A. in biology from Adelphi University.