2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
    Jun 01, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Faculty


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Rand K. Abdallah (2025)

Lecturer of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s, Yarmouk University (Jordan), 2009; Master’s, Purdue University, 2018.

 

Shukri Abotteen (2024)

Lecturer of Computer Science

Master’s, Maharishi University of Management, 2017.

 

Raida Abuizam (1999)

Professor of Operations Management; Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Bachelor’s, University of Jordan, 1987; Master’s, Purdue University, 1999; Doctorate, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2005.

 

Khair Al Shamaileh (2015)

Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Doctorate, The University of Toledo, 2015.

 

Alireza Alavizadeh (2011)

Associate Professor of Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, Sharif University of Technology (Iran), 1996; Master’s, Morehead State University, 2000; Doctorate, Indiana State University, 2007.

 

Mitchell S. Alix (2006)

Associate Professor of Biology

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1997; Doctorate, 2006.

 

Jodi Allen (2011)

Associate Professor of Nursing

Master’s, Purdue University, 2011, Doctorate, 2019.

 

Arifin Angriawan (2007)

Professor of Strategy; Department Chair of Managerial Studies

SE, Universitas Persada (Indonesia), 1992; Master’s, Wichita State University, 1995; Doctorate, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2009.

 

B. Lee Artz (2002)

Professor of Communication

Bachelor’s, Wayne State University, 1974; Master’s, California State University, 1990; Doctorate, University of Iowa, 1992.

 

Gokarna Raj Aryal (2006)

Associate Professor of Statistics

Maser’s, Tribhuvan University at Nepal, 1997; Master’s, International Center for Theoretical Physics, 2001; Master’s, University of South Florida, 2003; Doctorate, 2006.

 

Arash Asrari (2023)

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s, Shahid Bahonar University (Iran), 2008; Master’s, Ferdowsi University (Iran), 2012; Doctorate, University of Central Florida, 2015.

 

Heather Augustyn (2017)

Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing

Master’s, DePaul University, 1996.

 

Brittney Autry Cole (2024)

Assistant Professor of Social Work

Bachelor’s, Howard University, 2009; Master’s, 2011; Master’s, University of Illinois, 2018; Doctorate, University of Pennsylvania, 2023.

 

Carly Baetz (2023)

Associate Professor of Psychology/Interim Director of Clinical Training

Bachelor’s, American University; Juris Doctor, University of Florida, 20004; Master’s, City University of New York, 2009; Doctorate, 2015.

 

Audra Bair (2021)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Master’s, Western Governors University, 2021; R.N.

 

Manisa Baker (2019)

Associate Professor of Nursing

Doctorate, Purdue University, 2018.

 

Reynaldo D. Barreto (1992)

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Bachelor’s, South Florida, 1981; Doctorate, University of Notre Dame, 1988.

 

Geoffrey R. Barrow (1983)

Professor of Spanish

Bachelor’s, University of Leeds (England), 1966; Master’s, Brown University, 1968; Doctorate, 1971.

 

Scott Bates (2015)

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

Master’s, Arizona State University, 2004; Doctorate, 2009.

 

Spero Batistatos (2023)

Visiting Instructor of Management

Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1985; Master’s Purdue University, 2023

 

Matthew Bauman (2020)

Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Doctorate, Texas Tech University, 2020.

 

Christopher Belous (2018)

Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy

Bachelor’s, Central Michigan University, 2007; Master’s, Michigan State University, 2009; Doctorate, 2012.

 

Sarah Berkland (2021)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Saint Xavier University, 2015; Master’s, Grand Canyon University, 2019.

 

Amita Bhadauria (2023)

Assistant Professor of Marketing

Master’s, University of Wisconsin, 2016; Doctorate, 2016.

 

Khagendra Bhandari (2024)

Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics

Master’s, University of Minnesota, 2008; Doctorate, University of Toledo, 2015.

 

Shreya Bhandari (2022)

Professor of Social Work; Director of Social Work

Bachelor’s, University of Mumbai (India), 2001; Master’s, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (India), 2003; Doctorate, University of Missouri, 2009.

 

Joshua Boe (2024)

Assistant Professor of Couple and Family Therapy

Bachelor’s, North Dakota State University, 2012; Master’s, 2014; Doctorate, University of Georgia, 2021.

 

Heather Bowers (2015)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Master’s, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2011.

 

Glynn E. Bricker (2009)

Associate Professor of Physics

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2001, Master’s, 2005; Doctorate, 2009.

 

Emily Brooks (2023)

Lecturer of Psychology

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2020; Master’s, Central Michigan University, 2022.

 

Kimberly Brunt (2015)

Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1989; Master’s, Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, 1993; Doctorate, 1996.

 

Kristin Burton (2020)

Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

Doctorate, University of Wisconsin, 2018.

 

Tyler Bush (2023)

Lecturer of Communication and Creative Arts

Bachelor’s, Wabash College, 1995; Master’s, Purdue University, 2016; Master’s, DePaul University, 2020.

 

Jelena Byers (2024)

Visiting Instructor of Education

Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 2004; Master’s, Capella University, 2010.

 

Ricardo Calix (2011)

Professor of Computer Information Technology

Doctorate, Louisiana State University, 2011.

 

Oliver Camacho (2023)

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

Bachelor’s, Northeastern Illinois University, 2006; Master’s, 2010; Master’s Concordia University Chicago, 2014; Doctorate, Northern Illinois University, 2023.

 

Gisele M. Casanova (1990)

Associate Professor of Psychology; Department Chair of Psychology

Bachelor’s, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1982; Master’s, Northern Illinois University, 1986; Doctorate, 1989.

 

Megan Case (2025)

Clinical Instructor of Food and Nutrition

Associate’s, Copper Mountain College, 2003; Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 2006; Master’s, Ball State University, 2025.

 

Jose Castro-Urioste (1998)

Professor of Spanish

Bachelor’s, University of San Marcos, 1988; Master’s, University of Pittsburgh, 1990; Doctorate, 1993.

 

Chandramouli Viswanathan Chandramouli (2008)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Department Chair of Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Doctorate, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (India), 1997; P.E. Ohio, 2006.

 

Magesh Chandramouli (2011)

Professor of Computer Graphics Technology

Doctorate, Purdue University, 2011.

 

Sammy Chapman (2010)

Assistant Professor of Practice; Reference Librarian

Master’s, University of Tennessee, 2000.

 

Kuan-Chou Chen (2002)

Professor in Management Information Systems

Bachelor’s, National Cheng Kung University, 1984; Master’s, 1986; Doctorate, Michigan State University, 1995.

 

Young D. Choi (1990)

Professor of Biology

Bachelor’s, Yonsei University, 1979; Master’s, Southern Illinois University, 1984; Doctorate, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1991.

 

Mita Choudhury (2005)

Associate Professor of English

Bachelor’s, Lady Shri Ram College (India), 1980; Master’s, Delhi University, 1982; Doctorate, Pennsylvania State University, 1989.

 

Mohammed Tawfiq Chowdhury (2024)

Visiting Instructor of Computer Science

Master’s, University of Notre Dame, 2024

 

Keh-wen Chuang (2002)

Professor of Management Information Systems

Bachelor’s, Soochow University (Taiwan), 1987; Master’s, Michigan State (1995); Doctorate, Purdue University, 2012.

 

Annette Coates (2004)

Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Loyola, 1998; Master’s, 2003.

 

Joseph Coates (2014)

Assistant Professor of Practice; Assistant Director of the University Library

Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 2007; Master’s. Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 2013.

 

Joseph Cochran (2024)

Visiting Instructor of History

Bachelor’s, University of Texas, 2004; Master’s, Dallas Theological Seminary, 2009; Doctorate, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2021.

 

Jesse S. Cohn (2000)

Professor of English

Bachelor’s, Earlham College, 1994; Master’s, State University of New York (Binghamton), 1996; Doctorate, 1999.

 

Frank Colucci (2003)

Associate Professor of Political Science

Bachelor’s, Syracuse University, 1993; Master’s, University of Notre Dame, 1997, Doctorate, 2004.

 

Joy Colwell (1999)

Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision; Director of Graduate Studies

Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1980; Doctorate; Indiana University/School of Law; 1984.

 

Mary E. Connolly (2015)

Lecturer of History and Political Science and CEP

Bachelor’s, John Carroll University, 1992; Master’s, State University of New York (Binghamton), 1994.

 

Michael J. Connolly (2004)

Professor of History

Bachelor’s, St. Michael’s College, 1993; Master’s, The Catholic University of America, 1995; Doctorate, 2000.

 

Karen Covington (2017)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Associate’s, Olive Harvey College, 1994; Bachelor’s, Lewis University, 2002; Master’s, Lewis University, 2005; Doctorate, University of Phoenix, 2021.

 

John C. Creighton (2000)

Professor of Biological Sciences; Department Chair of Biological Sciences

Bachelor’s, Fort Hays State University, 1984; Master’s, University of Oklahoma, 1990; Doctorate, 1995.

 

Wei Dai (2022)

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Bachelor’s, Central South University (China), 2002; Master’s, South China University of Technology, 2005; Master’s, University of Arkansas, 2016; Doctorate, 2020.

 

Thuyen Dang (2025)

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Bachelor’s, University of Science (Vietnam), 2015; Master’s, Universite Sorbonne Paris Nord (France), 2016; Doctorate, University of Houston, 2022.

 

Janet Davis (2015)

Associate Professor of Nursing

Doctorate, Loyola University, 1986.

 

Jesus De La Cruz (2020)

Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2017; Master’s, 2019.

  

Cheryl W. DeLeon (2005)

Associate Professor of Psychology

Bachelor’s, Butler University, 2000; Master’s, West Virginia University, 2002; Doctorate, 2004.

 

Drue Denmon (2024)

Visting Instructor of English

Bachelor’s, University of Pittsburgh, 2019; Master’s, University of Iowa, 2022.

 

Brandy Dieterle (2025)

Assistant Professor of English

Doctorate, University of Central Florida, 2018.

 

Thomas J. Dobrowski (1995)

Associate Professor of Construction Engineering and Management Technology

Associate’s, Purdue University, 1987; Bachelor’s, 1988; Master’s, 2001.

 

James W. Dolen (2017)

Associate Professor of Physics

Bachelor’s, University of Rochester, 2006; Doctorate, University of California-Davis, 2012.

 

Shaun Doyle (2024)

Lecturer of Computer Information Technology

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2016; Master’s, 2024.

 

Edward Draper (2024)

Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology

Doctorate, University of Illinois Chicago, 2007.

 

Chenduo Du (2024)

Assistant Professor of Management

Bachelor’s, Central University of Finance and Economics (China), 2015; Master’s, Renmin University of Chian (China), 2018; Doctorate, University of Kentucky, 2024.

 

Donald A. Duncan (2022)

Lecturer of Construction Management and Engineering Technology

Master’s, Ball State University (2008).

 

John J. Durocher (2020)

Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Health

Associate’s, Michigan Technological University, 1998; Bachelor’s, 2004; Master’s, Northern Michigan University, 2006; Doctorate, Michigan Technological University, 2008.

 

Taryn Eastland (2012)

Associate Professor of Nursing; Associate Dean for Graduate Studies

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2004; Master’s, 2006; Doctorate, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2010.

 

Anne B. Edwards (1997)

Professor of Human Development and Family Studies

Bachelor’s, Lewis and Clark College, 1992; Master’s, Pennsylvania State University, 1995; Doctorate, 1997.

 

Norma Elias (2022)

Lecturer of Mathematics

License in Mathematics, Lebanese University (Lebanon), 1980; Master’s, Indiana University, 1985; Doctorate, 1987.

 

Anthony D. Elmendorf (1991)

Professor of Mathematics

Master’s, University of Chicago, 1975; Doctorate, 1979.

 

Nicholas Ernst (2021)

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics

Associate’s, Moraine Valley Community College, 2003; Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2016; Doctorate, Tulane University, 2021.

 

Mohammed Errihani (2007)

Professor of Linguistics; Director of English Language Program

Bachelor’s, University of Fez (Morocco), 1987; Master’s, 1989; Master’s, University Illinois, 1996; Doctorate, 2007.

 

Brian Erxleben (2026)

Visiting Instructor of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 1987; Master’s, University of Chicago, 1997.

 

Melissa Evers (2024)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2012; Masters, (2022)

 

Connie Farrell (2012)

Lecturer of English

Master’s, Indiana University, 1998.

 

Masoud Fathizadeh (2000)

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, University of Science and Technology, 1978; Master’s, University of Toledo, 1982; Doctorate, Cleveland State University, 1987.

 

David J. Feikes (1992)

Professor of Mathematics

Bachelor’s, Ball State University, 1977; Master’s, Purdue University, 1984; Doctorate, 1992.

 

Harshini Fernando (2006)

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Bachelor’s, Colombo (Sri Lanka), 1997; Master’s, South Florida, 2001; Doctorate, Texas Tech, 2006.

 

Colin D. Fewer (2000)

Associate Professor of English

Bachelor’s, University of Manitoba, 1991; Master’s, 1994; Doctorate, Pennsylvania State University, 2000.

 

Amy Fry (2022)

Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing; Dean of the College of Nursing

Master’s, Lewis University, 2000; R.N.; Doctorate, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2021.

 

Frank Geiser (2023)

Assistant Professor of Practice in Visual Communications

Master’s, University of Kentucky, 2021.

 

Lindsay Gielda (2015)

Associate Professor of Biology

Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin, 2005; Doctorate, University of Michigan, 2010.

 

Catherine M. Gillotti (1996)

Professor of Communication; Department Chair of Communication and Creative Arts

Bachelor’s, University of Dayton, 1990; Master’s, 1992; Doctorate, University of Kentucky, 1996.

 

Dawit Gizachew (2015)

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Doctorate, University of New South Wales, 1995.

 

Farai Gombedza (2019)

Associate Professor of Biochemistry

Bachelor’s, Lafayette College, 2011; Master’s, University of Akron, 2014; Doctorate, 2017.

 

 

Lisa J. Goodnight (1993)

Professor of Communication; Vice Chancellor for Advancement

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1986; Master’s, Northern Illinois University, 1988; Doctorate, Purdue University, 1993.

 

Jeff L. Gregg (2003)

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1982; Master’s, University of Michigan, 1984; Doctorate, Purdue University, 1992.

 

Anne E. Gregory (2017)

Professor of Education

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1991; Master’s, University of Texas, 1996; Doctorate, Purdue University, 2002.

 

Matthew Greife (2025)

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s, Colorado State University, 2007; Juris Doctor, Whittier Law School, 2010; Master’s, University of Georgia, 2014; Doctorate, 2016.

 

Mialauni Griggs-Holke (2024)

Assistant Professor of Couple and Family Therapy

Bachelor’s, Purdue University 2016; Master’s, 2019.

 

Veera Gnaneswar Gude (2022)

NiSource-Meyer Charitable Foundation Professor of Civil Engineering; Director of the PNW Water Institute

Bachelor’s, Osmania University (India), 2000; Master’s, National University of Singapore, 2004; Doctorate, New Mexico State University, 2007.

 

Site Guo (2024)

Lecturer of Computer Science

Bachelor’s, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (China) 2008; Master’s Purdue University 2012.

 

Jennifer Guzzo (2025)

Visiting Instructor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Southeast Missouri State University, 2009; Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 2021; Master’s, Capella University, 2025.

 

Ana-Maria Haiduc (2025)

Lecturer of Mathematics

Bachelor’s, Babes-Bolyai University (Romania), 1999; Master’s, Purdue University, 2017.

 

Robert Hallock (2015)

Associate Professor of Psychology

Doctorate, Binghamton University, 2005.

 

Lawrence Hamer (2019)

Professor of Marketing

Bachelor’s, Texas A&M University, 1988; Masters, 1992; Doctorate, University of Illinois, 1996.

 

Matthew Hanson (2011)

Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing

Bachelor’s, Purdue University 1999; Master’s, 2003.

 

Toqa Hassan (2023)

Assistant Professor of Digal Media

Associate’s, The University of Akron, 2014; Bachelor’s, 2016; Master’s, 2018; Doctorate, Kent State University, 2023.

 

Wei He (2012)

Associate Professor of Management

Bachelor’s, Soochow University (China), 1998; Master’s, Leeds Metropolitan University (United Kingdom), 2001; Master’s, Florida International University, 2006; Doctorate, 2012.

 

Michael Hensley (2024)

Lecturer of Economics

Bachelor’s, Eastern Illinois University, 2010; Master’s, Southern Illinois University, 2012; Doctorate, Eastern Illinois University, 2020.

 

Austin Hestdalen (2023)

Assistant Professor of Communication

Bachelor’s, St. Edwards University, 2015; Master’s, Duquesne University, 2017; Doctorate, 2022.

 

Emily Hixon (2001-2003; 2006)

Professor of Education; Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence

Bachelor’s, Albion College, 1998; Master’s, Indiana University, 2000, 2001; Doctorate, 2005.

 

Dianne Hoekstra (2014)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Master’s, Purdue University, 1995.

 

Kenneth C. Holford (2000)

Professor of Biological Sciences; Chancellor

Bachelor’s, Augustana College, 1991; Master’s, Southern Illinois University, 1993; Doctorate, Illinois State University, 2000.

 

Amy Howard (2024)

Visiting Instructor of English

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2013; Master’s, 2020.

 

Mitchell Howell (2025)

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2019; Doctorate, Northern Illinois University, 2024.

 

Maria Hughes (2019)

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Associate’s, Indiana University, 1999; Bachelor’s, 2000; Master’s, University of Phoenix, 2011.

 

Shelby Hunter (2025)

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Bachelor’s, Butler University, 2013; Master’s, Arizona State University, 2017; Doctorate, University of Alabama, 2022.

 

James Hysell (2022)

Lecturer of History

Master’s, Eastern Illinois University, 2008.

 

Grethe Hystad (2015)

Professor of Mathematics

Doctorate, University of Arizona, 2009.

 

Omeed Ilchi (2021)

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s, University of Maryland, 2008; Master’s, University of Cincinnati, 2012; Doctorate, 2018.

 

Shontrai Irving (2014)

Clinical Professor of Business Law

Doctorate, Indiana University, 2003.

 

Meden Isaac-Lam (2011)

Professor of Chemistry

Bachelor’s, University of Santo Tomos (Philippines), 1980; Master’s, San Francisco State University, 1989; Doctorate, University of California, Davis, 1993.

 

Shafkat Islam (2025)

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Bachelor’s, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (Bangladesh), 2017; Master’s, Northern Arizona University, 2019; Master’s, University of Nevada, 2021; Dcotorate, Purdue University, 2025.

 

Jessica Ivy (2023)

Professor of STEM Education

Bachelor’s, University of Mississippi, 2006; Master’s, 2008; Doctorate, 2011.

 

Justin Ivy (2023)

Lecturer of Philosophy

Bachelor’s, University of Mississippi, 2004; Doctorate, Wesley Theological Seminar, 2019.

 

Hubert Izienicki (2016)

Associate Professor of Sociology

Bachelor’s, Loyola University, 2001; Master’s Purdue University, 2007; Doctorate, Indiana University, 2015.

 

Fahima Ali Jackson (1990)

Professor of Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s, Ball State University, 1985; Master’s, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1987; Doctorate, 1992.

 

Alicia January (2016)

Associate Professor of Psychology

Doctorate, Wayne State University, 2012.

 

Tricia Jauquet (1997)

Assistant Professor of Practice; Technical Services Librarian

Bachelor’s, Central Michigan University, 1993; Master’s, University of Wisconsin, 1995.

 

Jean Jiang (2009)

Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, South East University (China), 1982; Master’s, 1985; Doctorate, University of New Mexico, 1992.

 

Keyuan Jiang (2002)

Professor of Information Systems and Computer Programming; Department Chair of Computer Information Technology and Graphics

Bachelor’s, South East University (China), 1982; Master’s, Shanghai Medical University, 1985; Doctorate, Vanderbilt University, 1989.

 

Ge Jin (2008)

Professor of Computer Graphic Technology; Associate Dean of College of Technology

Doctorate, George Washington University, 2007.

 

Lee Michael Johnson (2019)

Professor of Sociology

Associate’s, Scott Community College, 1993; Bachelors, St. Ambrose University, 1996; Master’s, Iowa State University, 1999; Doctorate, 2001.

 

Bir Kafle (2015)

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Bachelor’s, Tribhuvan University (Nepal), 2000; Master’s, 2004; Master’s, Western Illinois University, 2009; Doctorate, Louisiana State University, 2014.

 

Kelly Kallas (2022)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2014; Master’s, 2022.

 

Patrick Keegan (2019)

Associate Professor of Education

Bachelor’s, Wesleyan University, 1999; Master’s, Antioch New England University, 2003; Master’s, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2012; Doctorate, Teacher’s College, 2017.

 

Thomas Keon (2011)

Professor of Managerial Studies

Doctorate, Michigan State University, 1979.

 

Hansung Kim (2014)

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Doctorate, Ohio State University, 2008.

 

Suryeon Kim (2025)

Assistant Professor of Construction Management Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, Hanyang University (South Korea), 2016; Master’s, 2018; Doctorate, Texas A&M University, 2024.

 

Tae-Hoon Kim (2011)

Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology

Doctorate, University of Pittsburgh, 2010.

 

Kenneth Kincaid (2007)

Associate Professor of History

Bachelor’s, Kansas State University, 1990; Master’s University of Kansas, 1995; Doctorate, 2005.

 

Susanne Kinsella (2025)

Visiting Instructor of Nursing

Master’s, Purdue University, 2024.

 

Karen J. Klosinski (2008)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1994; Master’s, University of Phoenix, 2006; R.N.

 

Assen Kokalov (2011)

Professor of Spanish

Bachelor’s, Whittier College, 2003; Master’s, Arizona State University, 2006; Doctorate, 2011.

 

Terry Kolopanis (2024)

Visiting Instructor of Education

Bachelor’s, Indiana University, 1992; Master’s, 2003.

 

David Kozel (1989)

Professor of Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1980; Master’s, 1981; Doctorate, 1991.

 

Jamie Kozel (2017)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Master’s, Valparaiso University, 2013.

 

Robert A. Kramer (2004)

Professor of Physics

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1971; Master’s, 1973; Master’s, 1979; Doctorate, 1985.

 

Amanda Kratovil-Mailhiot (2017)

Associate Professor of Nursing

Doctorate, Rush University, 2017.

 

Jonathan R. D. Kuhn (1997)

Associate Professor of Statistics

Bachelor’s, University of Waterloo (Canada), 1981; Master’s, 1982; Master’s, Cambridge University (United Kingdom), 1987; Doctorate, University of Toronto (Canada), 1994.

 

Athula Kulatunga (2001)

Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate’s, Jefferson College, 1990; Bachelor’s, Pittsburgh State University, 1992; Master’s, Eastern Illinois University, 1993; Doctorate, Purdue University, 1995.

 

Matthew Ladwig (2022)

Assistant Professor of Health Studies

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2013; Master’s, Ball State University, 2015; Doctorate, Iowa State University, 2019.

 

Niaz Latif (1999 – 2007; W.L. 2007)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Vice Chancellor for Commercialization and Research

Bachelor’s, University of Chittagong, 1977; Master’s, South Dakota State University, 1983; Master’s, 1985; Doctorate, University of Missouri, 1988.

 

Hoon Lee (2017)

Lecturer of Philosophy

Bachelor’s, Emmaus Bible College, 2002; Master’s, Trinity International University, 2005; 2008; Doctorate, 2014.

 

Alessandra Lembo (2024)

Visiting Instructor of Sociology

Bachelor’s, University of Chicago, 2012; Masters, 2013; Master’s, 2016; Doctorate, Bryn Mawr College, 2022.

 

I-Hsuan Lin (2024)

Assistant Professor of Social Work

Bachelor’s, National Taiwan University, 2000; Master’s, National Sun Yat-Sen University (Taiwan), 2004; Master’s, Indiana University, 2018; Doctorate, 2019.

 

Chun Liu (2023)

Assistant Professor of Social Work

Bachelor’s, Nanjing University (China), 2014; Master’s, Case Western Reserve University, 2016; Doctorate, University of Texas, 2021.

 

Yun Liu (2017)

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s, University of Science and Technology of China, 2008; Master’s, 2011; Doctorate, Purdue University, 2016.

 

Jin Lu (1995)

Professor of French

Bachelor’s, Beijing University (China), 1985; Master’s, Universite de Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle (France), 1988; Doctorate, Boston College, 1995.

 

Patti Ludwig-Beymer (2018)

Professor of Nursing

Master’s, Duquesne University, 1979; Doctorate, University of Utah, 1985.

 

Ying Luo (2016)

Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology

Doctorate, University of Kentucky, 2014.

 

Michael Lynn (2009)

Professor of History; Interim Department Chair of English and World Languages; Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities

Bachelor’s, Pacific Lutheran University, 1989; Master’s, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991; Doctorate, 1997.

 

Mark Mabrito (1989)

Professor of English

Bachelor’s, Northeastern Illinois University, 1982; Master’s, Illinois State University, 1984; Doctorate, 1989.

 

Sarah MacDonald (2022)

Lecturer of English

Bachelor’s, Southern Illinois University, 2003; Master’s, (2006); Doctorate, Kent State University, 2017.

 

Thien Anh Thu Mai (2023)

Assistant Professor of Finance

Bachelor’s, University of New Orleans, 2016, Doctorate, University of Houston, 2023.

 

Subbarao Majety (2024)

Assistant Professor of Practice of Civil Engineering

Master’s, University of Windsor (Canada), 1993.

 

AmirHossein MajidiRad (2025)

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (Iran), 2012; Master’s, K.N. Toosi University of Technology (Iran), 2015; Doctorate, Wichita State University, 2020.

 

James Mandeville (2021)

Clinical Visiting Instructor of Occupational Behavioral Human Resources

Bachelor’s, Bethel College, 1992; Master’s, University of Phoenix, 2006.

 

Barbara Mania-Farnell (1994)

Professor of Biological Sciences

Bachelor’s, DePaul University, 1984; Master’s, University of Chicago, 1986; Doctorate, Northwestern University, 1992.

 

Lakshman B. Mapa (1987)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, Birkenhead College (England), 1973; Doctorate, University of Manchester (England), 1976.

 

Michelle Mason (2021)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1991; Master’s, DePaul University, 2000.

 

Claudia Mich (2009)

Professor of Marketing; Associate Dean of Internal Operations

Bachelor’s, The University of Akron, 2001; Master’s, 2003; Doctorate, Kent State University, 2009.

 

Maged Mikhail (2015)

Professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology; Department Chair of Engineering Technology

Doctorate, Tennessee State University, 2013.

 

Robin Miller (2015)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences

Bachelor’s, Anderson College, 1990; Master’s, Loyola University, 1995.

 

Paolo Miranda (2007)

Associate Professor of Finance

Bachelor’s, Universidad de Chile, 1996; Master’s, University of Utah, 2002; Doctorate, 2009.

 

Amlan Mitra (1995)

Professor of Economics

Bachelor’s, St. Xavier’s College, 1982; Master’s, University of Calcutta (India), 1984; Master’s, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1988; Doctorate, Northern Illinois University, 1999.

 

Eric Mlynarczyk (2017)

Associate Professor of Practice in Accounting

Master’s, Purdue University, 2008.

 

Songtao Mo (2008)

Associate Professor of Accounting

Bachelor’s, Fudan University (China), 1996; Bachelor’s, Lakeland College, 2002; Master’s, Case Western Reserve University, 2003; Doctorate, 2009.

 

Mary Moell (2020)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Trinity Christian College, 1994; Master’s, Lewis University, 2006.

 

Marie Mora (2024)

Professor of Economics; Vice Chancellor and Provost for Academic Affairs

Bachelor’s, University of New Mexico (1990); Master’s (1992); Doctorate, Texas A&M University (1996).

 

Alexandra Moran (2024)

Assistant Professor of Practice in Management

Master’s, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2003.

 

Lily Morgan (2025)

Assistant Professor of Practice; Reference Librarian

Bachelor’s, University of Kansas, 2002; Master’s, Emporia State University, 2010.

 

Colette Morrow (1994)

Professor of English

Bachelor’s, University of St. Thomas, 1983; Master’s, University of Houston, 1988; Doctorate, Texas Christian University, 1994.

 

Mary Morrow (2015)

Associate Professor of Nursing

Doctorate, Loyola University, 2006.

 

Sarala Morrow (2022)

Visiting Instructor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2015; Master’s, 2018.

 

Kimia Mortezaei (2022)

Lecturer of Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s, Semnan University (Iran), 2010; Master’s, 2012; Doctorate, Mississippi State University, 2016.

 

Rex Mudge (2023)

Lecturer of Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Bachelor’s, University of Minnesota, 1982; Master’s, Benedictine University, 2004.

 

Russell Mulligan (2017)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Business Analytics

Master’s, Purdue University, 2016.

 

Ezra Mutai (2021)

Assistant Professor of Foods and Nutrition

Bachelor’s, Livingstone College, 2012; Master’s, Alabama A&M University, 2014; Doctorate, University of Nebraska, 2019.

 

Hassan Naji (2017)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice of Health Studies

Bachelor’s, American University of Beirut (Lebanon), 1993; Master’s, Everest University, 2009; Doctorate, Walden University, 2015.

 

David P. Nalbone (2002)

Professor of Psychology; Department Chair of Behavioral Sciences

Bachelor’s, State University New York at Buffalo, 1992; Master’s, Claremont Graduate University, 1995; Doctorate, 2000.

 

Lance Natonski (2021)

Lecturer of Computer Information Graphics and Technology

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2018; Master’s, 2021.

 

Guadalupe Navarro (2024)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2016; Doctorate, Rush University, 2023.

 

Justin Ness (2021)

Lecturer of English

Bachelor’s, North Central University, 2010; Master’s, Northern Illinois University, 2012; Doctorate, 2019.

 

Sherri Newman (2022)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Associate’s, Purdue University, 1997; Master’s, Western Governor’s University, 2019; Master’s, 2021.

 

Yang Ni (2025)

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Bachelor’s, University of Electronic Science and Technology (China), 2019; Bachelor’s, University of Glasgow (United Kingdom); Master’s, University of California, 2021; Doctorate, 2025.

 

Erica Nichols (2024)

Lecturer of Philosophy

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2016; Master’s, Bowling Green State University, 2020, Doctorate, 2022.

 

Quamar Niyaz (2017)

Associate Professor of Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s, Aligarh Muslim University (India), 2009; Master’s, 2013; Doctorate, University of Toledo, 2017.

 

Kristin Novotny (2024)

Professor of Practice of Liberal Studies; Associate Dean of Social Sciences

Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin; Master’s, Woodbury Institute at Champlain College; Doctorate, University of Wisconsin.

 

Josephine Nummi (2024)

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Bachelor’s, Hamline University, 2012; Master’s, Texas A&M University, 2016; Doctorate, 2022.

 

Cyril Pat Obi (1989)

White Lodging Professor of Finance

Higher Diploma, Institute of Management and Technology (Nigeria); 1981; Master’s, Southwest Texas State University, 1985; Doctorate, University of Mississippi, 1989.

 

Ralph Ocon (1983)

Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1978; Master’s, 1978; Doctorate, Indiana University, 1982.

 

Erin Okamoto Protsman (2005)

Lecturer of Communication and Creative Arts

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1988; Master’s, 2001.

 

Yu Ouyang (2016)

Professor of Political Science; Department Chair of History, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Doctorate, University of Kentucky, 2016.

 

Neeti Parashar (2005)

Professor of Physics

Bachelor’s, University of Delhi (India), 1989; Master’s, 1991; Doctorate, 1995.

 

Laurie Parpart (2021)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Doctorate, American Sentinel University, 2019.

 

Joseph Passi (2023)

Assistant Professor of Special Education

Bachelor’s, North Park University, 2005; Master’s, University of Illinois, 2007; Doctorate, 2019.

 

Shawn Patrick (2025)

Associate Professor of Counselor Education

Bachelor’s, Saint Louis University, 1995; Master’s, University of South Dakota, 1997; Doctorate, Northern Illinois University, 2002.

 

Michael Paz (2024)

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Bachelor’s, Rhode Island College, 2008; Master’s, University of Rhode Island, 2010.

 

Libbie S. W. Pelter (2001)

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Bachelor’s, University of Oregon, 1978; Doctorate, University of California, 1996.

 

Michael W. Pelter (1991)

Associate Professor of Chemistry; Department Chair of Chemistry and Physics

Bachelor’s, Juniata College, 1982; Master’s, Shippensburg University, 1984; Doctorate, Miami University, 1987.

 

Jose Pena (2003)

Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (Venezuela). 1985; Master’s University of South Florida, 1998; Master’s, 2003.

 

Heather Perkins (2025)

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Associate’s, Blue Ash College, 2009; Bachelor’s University of Cincinnati, 2013; Doctorate, North Carolina State University, 2021.

 

Lily Perman Schaffer (2022)

Visiting Instructor of English and World Languages

Bachelor’s, Columbia College, 2005; Master’s, University of Colorado-Boulder, 2015; Master’s, Georgetown University, 2018.

 

Paige Peters (2024)

Visiting Instructor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Purdue University (2018); Master’s (2023).

 

Suzanne Besanceney Pfeiffer (2023)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Education

Bachelor’s, Ohio University, 2000; Master’s, The Ohio State University, 2010.

 

Grace Pigozzi (2021)

Assistant Professor of Elementary Education and Early Literacy

Doctorate, University of Illinois Chicago, 2016.

 

Virginia Pleasant (2020)

Lecturer of Behavioral Sciences

Master’s, Purdue University, 2013; Doctorate (2021)

 

David M. Pratt (2002)

Associate Professor of Education; Director of School of Education and Counseling

Bachelor’s, Pepperdine University, 1990; Master’s, Chapman University, 1996; Doctorate, University of California-Santa Barbara, 2002.

 

Matthew Praxmarer (2020)

Lecturer of English

Master’s, Governor’s State University, 2011.

  

Barbara Pudelek (2021)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing; Director of Online Programs

Master’s, Loyola University, 1992; R.N.; Doctorate, 2021.

 

Vanessa Qualls (2024)

Visiting Instructor of Counselor Education

Master’s, Purdue University, 2014.

 

Ronald D. DeCastro (2018)

Lecturer of Computer Information Technology

Associate’s, Purdue University, 2002; Bachelor’s, 2004; Final Certificate, Western Governors University, 2017.

 

Ashok Raja (2023)

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2017; Master’s, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2019; Doctorate, University of Massachusetts, 2023.

 

Herlinda Ramirez-Barradas (1995)

Professor of Spanish

Bachelor’s, University of California, 1986; Master’s, 1989; Doctorate, 1996.

 

Carole Rance (2023)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Elmhurst College, 2007; Master’s, Purdue University, 2020.

 

Adam W. Rengstorf (2005)

Associate Professor of Physics; Associate Dean, College of Engineering and Sciences

Bachelor’s, Birmingham University, 1996; Master’s, Indiana University, 1999; Doctorate, 2003.

 

Sheila A. Rezak (1971)

Associate Professor of Library Science; Educational Librarian

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1971; Master’s, Indianan University, 1974.

 

Margaret E. Rincker (2008)

Professor of Political Science

Bachelor’s, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1998; Master’s, Washington University, 2002; Doctorate, 2006.

 

Thomas J. Roach (1987)

Associate Professor of Communication

Associate’s, Joliet Junior College, 1974; Bachelor’s, Northern Illinois University, 1976; Master’s, 1976; Doctorate, Northwestern University, 1994.

 

Cindy Robbins (2010)

Clinical Instructor of Nursing

Master’s, Purdue University, 2010.

 

Patricia A. Rodda (1997)

Lecturer of Behavioral Science

Associate’s, Purdue University, 1983; Bachelor’s, 1985; Master’s, Erikson Institute-Loyola University, 1987.

 

Christabel L. Rogalin (2007)

Associate Professor of Sociology

Bachelor’s, University of Iowa, 2000; Master’s, 2002; Doctorate, 2007.

 

Julia Rogers (2018)

Associate Professor of Nursing

Associate’s, Purdue University, 2006; Bachelors, 2006; Doctorate, Valparaiso University, 2015.

 

Michael A. Roller (2005)

Associate Professor of Computer Graphics Technology

Bachelor’s, East Tennessee State University, 1997; Master’s, 2003.

 

Victor Romero Gomez (2022)

Assistant Professor of Practice in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain), 2017; Master’s, 2019; Doctorate, 2022.

 

Nicole Rousseau (2024)

Visiting Instructor of Sociology

Bachelor’s, Knox College, 1995; Master’s, Loyola University, 2001; Doctorate, Howard University, 2006.

 

Sayanti Roy (2022)

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Bachelor’s, West Bengal University of Technology (India), 2014; Doctorate, Oklahoma State University, 2020.

 

Weihua Ruan (1990)

Professor of Mathematics

Bachelor’s, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China), 1982; Doctorate, North Carolina State University, 1988.

 

Richard E. Rupp (1998)

Associate Professor of Political Science

Bachelor’s, California State University, 1986; Master’s, (1991); Doctorate, University of California, 1997.

 

Mohsen Saffari (2024)

Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering

Doctorate, 2024.

 

José Sánchez (2025)

Professor of Electrical Engineering/Dean College of Engineering and Sciences

Bachelor’s, Bradley University; Master’s, Bradley University; Doctorate, University of Illinois.

 

Prashant Sarswat (2025)

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s, Indian Institute of Technology (India), 2002; Master’s, University of Utah, 2010; Doctorate, 2012.

 

Pamela Saylor (2015)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work

Bachelor’s, San Francisco State College, 1980; Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 2007; Master’s, Indiana University, 2009.

 

Scott Schaller (2021)

Assistant Professor of Practice of Business Information and Analytics; Department Chair of Quantitative Business Studies

Associates, Purdue University, 1995; Bachelor’s, 1997; Master’s, 2012.

 

Marianne Schallmo (2018)

Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing; Associate Dean of the College of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1991; Master’s, 1997; F.N.P., 1998; Doctorate, Johns Hopkins University, 2018.

 

Angela M. Schooley (2007)

Associate Professor of Nursing

Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1991; Master’s, 1995; Doctorate, Capella University, 2015.

 

Alicia Settles (2025)

Lecturer of Psychology

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2019, 2020; Master’s, Grand Canyon University, 2023.

 

Richard Sévère (2025)

Professor of English; Dean College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Bachelor’s, Florida A&M University, 2002; Master’s, 2004; Doctorate, Purdue University, 2010.

 

Sumedh Sharma (2025)

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s, Kathmandu University (Nepal), 2013; Master’s, University of Alabama, 2018; Doctorate, 2022.

 

Deanne Shimala (2019)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance

Bachelor’s, St. Joseph’s College, 1991; Masters, DePaul University, 1997.

 

Andrew Skibski (2025)

Assistant Professor of Integrated Human Health

Bachelor’s, Adrian College, 2019; Master’s, 2020; Doctorate, University of Central Florida, 2025.

 

Kathaleen Smith (2024)

Visiting Instructor of English

Master’s, Indiana State University, 1996; Master’s, Valparaiso University, 2008; Master’s Indiana University, 2013.

 

Michelle Spaulding (2014)

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

Bachelor’s, University of California-Riverside, 2004; Master’s, Columbia University, 2007, 2009; Doctorate, 2011.

 

Diane E. Spoljoric (1991)

Associate Professor of Nursing

Associate’s, Thornton Community College, 1982; Bachelor’s, Valparaiso University, 1989; Master’s, Indiana University, 1991; Family Nurse Practitioner, Valparaiso University, 1995; R.N.; Doctorate, Rush University, 2009.

 

John M. Spores (1991)

Professor of Psychological Science

Associate’s, William Rainey Harper College, 1977; Bachelor’s, Illinois State University, 1979; Master’s, 1981; Doctorate, Purdue University, 1990; Doctorate, Valparaiso University, 1998.

 

Wendy B. St. Jean (2005)

Associate Professor of History

Bachelor’s, Yale University, 1993; Master’s, University of Virginia, 1994; Doctorate, University of Connecticut, 2004.

 

Radmila Stanic (2005)

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1998; Doctorate, University of Chicago, 2004.

 

Rebecca Stankowski (1981)

Professor of Library Science; Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1981; Master’s, Indiana University, 1986; Doctorate, Purdue University, 2007.

 

Danielle Starks (2021)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Education

Bachelor’s, University of Illinois, 2001; Master’s, Governors State University, 2006.

 

Charles Steele (2021)

Lecturer of Forensic Science

Bachelor’s, University of Illinois-Chicago, 1994; Master’s, 2014.

 

George Stefanek (2013)

Associate Professor of Computer and Information Technology

Doctorate, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1987.

 

Pitparnee Stompor (2022)

Clinical Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Bachelor’s, Srinakarinwirot University (Thailand), 1999; Associate’s, Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, 2002; Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 2003; Master’s, 2011.

 

Jonathan P. Swarts (2005)

Professor of Political Science; Dean of the Honors College

Bachelor’s, The University of Akron, 1991; Master’s, The Ohio State University, 1996; Doctorate, 2000.

 

Ernest Talarico (2024)

Assistant Professor of Practice in Anatomy & Physiology

Bachelor’s, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1984; Master’s, Purdue University, 2000; Doctorate, Indiana University, 2004.

 

Li-Zhe Tan (2008)

Professor of Electrical Engineering; Department Chair Electrical and Computer Engineering

Master’s University of New Mexico, 1989; Doctorate, 1992.

 

Nicolae Tarfulea (2004)

Professor of Mathematics

Master’s, University of Bucharest (Romania), 1990; Doctorate, University of Craiova (Romania), 1996; Master’s, Penn State University, 2001; Doctorate, University of Minnesota, 2004.

 

Nicoleta Tarfulea (2006)

Professor of Mathematics; Department Chair Mathematics and Statistics

Bachelor’s, University of Craiova (Romania), 1989; Master’s, University of Minnesota, 2005; Doctorate, 2006.

 

Jane Thomas (2015)

Associate Professor of Human Resource Management

Bachelor’s, Pennsylvania State University, 2008; Doctorate University of North Carolina-Charlotte, 2015.

 

Sham L. Tickoo (1987)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, University of Kashmir (India), 1974; Master’s, University of Iowa, 1980; Master’s, Northern Illinois University, 1988.

 

Alain S. Togbe (2003)

Professor of Mathematics

Bachelor’s, Universite Nationale Du Benin (Benin), 1984; Master’s, Universite D’abidjan Ivory Coast, 1988; Master’s, Universite Laval (Canada), 1994; Doctorate, 1997.

 

Cindy Torres (2014)

Lecturer of English and Spanish

Associate’s, South Suburban College, 1999; Bachelor’s Purdue University, 2001; Master’s, 2004.

 

Steffanie Triller (2017)

Assistant Professor of Practice of English; Writing Center Director

Bachelor’s, Washington University-St. Louis, 2002; Master’s, DePaul University, 2006; Master’s, Lesley University, 2015.

 

Manghui Tu (2012)

Professor of Computer Information Technology

Doctorate, University of Texas, 2006.

 

Ceren Turedi (2014)

Associate Professor of Marketing

Bachelor’s, Yeditepe University (Turkey), 2006; Master’s, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008; Doctorate, Old Dominion University, 2014.

 

Serdar Turedi (2016)

Associate Professor of Business Analytics

Bachelor’s, Istanbul Commerce University (Turkey), 2006; Master’s, Marmara University (Turkey), 2009, Doctorate Old Dominion University, 2016.

 

Svetla Tzvetkov (2024)

Lecturer of Mathematics

Master’s, Sofia University (Bulgaria).

 

Diana Underwood-Gregg (1995)

Associate Professor of Mathematics Education

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1987; Master’s, 1990; Doctorate, 1996.

 

Edward N. Vavrek (1997)

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1987; Master’s, Indiana University, 1993; Master’s, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1998.

 

Beth Vottero (2009)

Professor of Nursing

Doctorate, Capella University, 2005.

 

Melanie Walski (2023)

Assistant Professor of Literacy Education

Bachelor’s, Southern Illinois University, 1996; Master’s, Dominican University, 2010; Doctorate, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2016.

 

Feng Song Wang (1998)

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

Bachelor’s, Nanjing University (China), 1982; Master’s, Rutgers State University, 1990; Doctorate, 1993.

 

Xiuling Wang (2007)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s, Hebei University of Technology (China), 1995; Master’s, 1998; Doctorate, University of Nevada, 2005.

 

Aaron R. Warren (2006)

Associate Professor of Physics

Bachelor’s, Vassar College, 2000; Doctorate, Rutgers State University, 2006.

 

Robyn Wheeler (2024)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior

Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin, 1997; Master’s, University of Pittsburg, 2006; Doctorate, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2024.

 

Sarah White (2008)

Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing

Bachelor’s, Bowling Green State University, 1998; Master’s, Iowa State University, 2001; Master’s, Purdue University, 2006.

 

Daniel S. Wilbur (2005)

Associate Professor of Communication

Bachelor’s, Purdue University, 1996; Master’s, 1999; Doctorate, 2008.

 

Wubeshet Woldemariam (2015)

Associate Professor of Civil Engineering

Doctorate, Purdue University, 2015.

 

Zhiying (Jenny) Xu (2025)

Assistant Professor of Communication

Bachelor’s, Chongqing University (China), 2019; Bachelor’s California State University, 2019; Master’s, 2021; Doctorate, University of Iowa, 2025.

 

Aref Yadollahi (2023)

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s, Semnan University (Iran), 2007; Master’s, University of Science and Technology, 2010; Doctorate, Mississippi State University, 2017.

 

Shuhui Yang (2009)

Professor of Computer Science; Department Chair Computer Science

Bachelor’s, Nanjing University (China), 2000; Doctorate, Florida Atlantic University, 2007.

 

Chen Ye (2011)

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems

Bachelor’s, Peking University (China), 1997; Master’s, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2004; Doctorate, University of Illinois, 2009.

 

Afshin Zahraee (2019)

Associate Professor of Construction Engineering and Management Technology; Department Chair of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership

Master’s, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2012.

 

Mohammad A. Zahraee (1989)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology; Interim Dean of College of Technology

Bachelor’s, Southern Illinois University, 1981; Master’s, University of Illinois-Chicago, 1982; Doctorate, 1988, P.E., Indiana.

 

Cheng Zhang (2020)

Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering and Management Technology

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China), 2010; Master’s, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (China), 2013; Doctorate, Arizona State University, 2017.

 

Ruijian Zhang (2002)

Associate Professor of Computer Science

Bachelors, Shanghai Second Polytechnic University (China), 1987; Master’s, University of Houston, 1997; Doctorate, 2002.

 

Shengyong Zhang (2010)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Doctorate, University of Louisville, 2005.

 

Hairong Zhao (2005)

Professor of Computer Science

Bachelor’s, Taiyuan University of Technology (China), 1994; Master’s, Beijing University of Posts & Telecommunication (China), 1997; Doctorate, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2005.

 

Chenn Qian Zhou (1994)

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s, Nanjing Aeronautical Institute (China), 1982; Master’s, 1984; Doctorate, Carnegie Mellon University, 1991.

 

Michael I. Zimmer (2008)

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

Bachelor’s, California Polytechnic University, 1997; Doctorate, University of Pittsburgh, 2002.

 

Samuel Zinaich (1998)

Associate Professor of Philosophy

Bachelor’s, Covenant College, 1985; Master’s, Bowling Green State University, 1991; Doctorate, 1997.