- Biography -

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Roy Thornton
Email: rthornto@csufresno.edu 
Phone: (559) 278-7112

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EDUCATION

- Ph.D.: Applied Microbiology, 1970, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland. Thesis: Genetic variation in yeast during extended cultivation

- B.Sc. Honours: Applied Microbiology, 1966, Strathclyde University
 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2001-Present: Professor of Enology, Department of Viticulture and Enology, California State University, Fresno

1996–2001: Senior Research Microbiologist, E & J Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA

1993-1996: Assistant Professor (Shortened tenure track), Indiana University

March-July 1993: Education and Training Manager, Biolog, Inc., Hayward, CA

1991-1993: Consultant, Fermentation Science, Applied Microbiology

1985-1991: Senior Lecturer extended scale, Dept of Microbiology & Genetics, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

1978-1984: Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor), Dept of Microbiology & Genetics, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

1971-1977: Lecturer (Assistant Professor) – Tenure granted 1973, Dept of Microbiology & Genetics, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1993-96: Indiana University, Kokomo, Indiana: Undergraduate, Lower and Upper Division Courses

1971-1991: Massey University, New Zealand: Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

- Major Research Interest: Regulation of Cell Processes Using Yeasts as Model Systems

- Initiated the first research program on the genetics of wine strains of Saccharomyces in the Western Hemisphere

- Substantial research conducted with several other genera of yeasts, including Schizosaccharomyces, Pachysolen, Pichia and Zygosaccharomyces – over $350,000 in research grants
 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS

- Member of the faculty accreditation committee for Indiana University, Kokomo

- Active role in teaching, research and administration in the Dept. Microbiology & Genetics, Massey University, during its expansion from 15 students majoring in microbiology to 50 students majoring in microbiology and genetics

- Advisor for curriculum development for microbiology and genetics majors

- Coordinator of undergraduate timetable and courses

- Supervised, in conjunction with project manager, the design and construction of a 4-story (32,000 sq. ft.) microbiology building

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