Thomas Samuel
Teaching Experience
Professor of Biology, Austin Community College: Aug 2009 - Present
Assistant Dean for Distance Education & External Partnerships (Science, Engineering & Mathematics), Austin Community College
Adjunct Biology Instructor, Houston Community College: Jan - June 2009
Chair, Deaprtment of Natural Sciences, Oman Medical College (of West Virginia University School of Medicine): 2006 - 2008
Associate Professor of Biology, Oman Medical College (of West Virginia University School of Medicine): Aug 2002 - Aug 2008
Assistant/Associate Professor of Zoology, University of Delhi: Aug 1989 - Aug 2002
Research Associate, University of Delhi 1988-89
Research Trainee, College Station TX, 1987
Courses Taught:
Human Physiology for Pre-meds and Human Physiology for Pharmacy
Human Anatomy for Pre-meds and Human Anatomy for Pharmacy
Pathophysiology for Pharmacy
Biology I & II
Biostatistics for Pre-meds and Pharmacy
Molecular & Human Genetics for Pre-meds
Cell and Molecular Biology for Pharmacy
Biomedical Discourse Seminar Course for Pre-meds
Problem Based Learning for Pre-meds
Environmental Physiology with Lab
Environmental Toxicology with Lab
Professional Publications
- Kumar S, Thomas A, Samuel T, Sahgal A, Verma A, Pillai MKK J Parasitic Dis 2004;28:102-14.
- Kumar S, Thomas A, Sahgal A, Verma A, Samuel T, Pillai MKK Ann Trop Med Parasitol2004;98 (8):861-71.
- Kumar S, Thomas A, Sahgal A, Verma A, Samuel T, Pillai MKK Arch Insect Biochem Physiol 2002;50:1-8.
- Nair A, Samuel T, Pillai MKK Pestic Sci 1992;34:333-40.
- Samuel T, Pillai MKK Environ Pollut 1991;74:205-16.
- Samuel T,Pillai MKK Arch Environ Contam Toxicol 1990;19:214-20.
- Samuel T,Pillai MKK Environ Pollut 1989;57:63-77.
- Samuel T,Agarwal HC, Pillai MKK Pestic Sci 1988;22:1-15.
- Samuel T,Pillai MKK IAEA Tech Doc Ser 1988;476:27-39.
- Samuel T, Pillai MKK IAEA Tech Doc Ser 1988;476:93-102.
- ‘Biosphere: A Geography of Life’ textbook for undergraduate and master’s level students of environmental sciences, biology and geography programs. (Samuel T, K Siddhartha Biosphere: A Geography of Life 2007 Kisalaya Publications, New Delhi, India, 560p.
Workshops and Seminars
Seminar: Effective Language Support through Content Based Instruction. Thomas Samuel & Shobha Nandagopal,8th Annual International ELT Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman,23 - 24 April 2008
Seminar: Using PowerPoint to improve lectures. Thomas Samuel, Faculty Development Program, Oman Medical College, 6 November 2007
Seminar: Writing a Primary Research Paper: A Cross-Curricular Approach. Thomas Samuel & Shobha Nandagopal, First Annual EFL Conference, Oman Medical College, 6 April 2006
Seminar: A Virtual Classroom Model for Extended Learning in Natural Sciences. Thomas Samuel, Invited Lecture on OMC Open day, 21 March 2005
Workshop: DNA Electrophoresis, Thomas Samuel & John Sands. 4th GCC Medical Students Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 22 January 2006
Workshop: Writing Your Course Syllabus: Faculty orientation. Thomas Samuel & Michael D. Johnson, Faculty Development Program, Oman Medical College, 7 September 2005
Workshop: Classroom Management: Challenges and Responses. Thomas Samuel & Buthaina Baqir, Faculty Development Program, Oman Medical College, 12 January 2005
Workshop: Writing Learning Outcomes. Thomas Samuel, Anita Thomas & Sue Skeates, Faculty Development Program, Oman Medical College, 30 May 2004
Workshop: Preparing course grade sheets with MS Excel. Thomas Samuel, Faculty Development Program, Oman Medical College, September 2007, February 2008
Moderated the Panel Discussion on Avian Flu and Its Possible Impact on Oman. Annual Science Days, Oman Medical College, April 2006
International Conference on Higher Education & Emerging Trends in Information Technology. Muscat, Oman, 29-30 March 205
Published: June 02, 2025