Allison Miller,
PhD
Member, Interim Co-Vice President of Research; Professor Biology, Saint Louis University
Allison Miller is the Interim Co-Vice President of Research and Member. Her research focuses on the biology and evolution of long-lived (perennial) crops that meet the needs of people and the planet. Allison is a tenured member of the faculty in the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University. She serves as the Director of the NSF-funded New Roots for Restoration Biology Integration Institute, which aims to advance long-lived, resilient systems in nature and agriculture. Allison earned a B.S. from Miami University, an M.S. from Colorado State University, and a Ph.D. from Washington University. In 2025 she received the George Englemann Interdisciplinary Award from the St. Louis Academy of Sciences and the Excellence in Graduate Mentoring Award from the Saint Louis University College of Arts and Sciences. She was a featured speaker at TEDx St. Louis in 2024.
