University Officers
Board of Trustees
Kelly Burris, Detroit
Lynn L. Chen-Zhang, Portage
Shelly Edgerton, Plainwell
Jon Hoadley, Kalamazoo
James Liggins Jr., Kalamazoo
A. Alan Turfe, Northville
Lisa Williams, Detroit
Kara Wood, Grand Rapids
Senior Staff
Russell Kavalhuna, President
Diane Anderson, Vice President for Student Affairs
Dan Bartholomae, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Jeffrey Breneman, Vice President for Government Relations
Christopher Cheatham, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Paula Davis, Director of Strategic Communications
, Vice President for University Advancement
Keith Hahn, General Counsel
Jennifer Heilmann, Executive Assistant Senior to the President
Candy McCorkle, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Tony Proudfoot, Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communication
Kahler Schuemann, Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Remzi Seker, Vice President for Research and Innovation
Janice VanDerKley, Vice President for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Deans
Carla Koretsky, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Raymond Thompson, Dean, College of Aviation
Laura Dinehart, Dean, College of Education and Human Development
Steven Butt, Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Dan Guyette, Dean, College of Fine Arts
Christine Byrd-Jacobs, Dean, The Graduate College
Satish Deshpande, Dean, Haworth College of Business
Lillian Smith, Dean, College of Health and Human Services
Irma Lopez, Dean, Lee Honors College
Luchara Wallace, Dean, Merze Tate College
Julie Garrison, Dean, University Libraries
Faculty
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Abdel-Qader, Ikhlas, 1996, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S., Kuwait; M.S., San Jose State; Ph.D., North Carolina State
Abendschein, Bryan, 2018, Associate Professor of Communication
M.A., St. Louis; Ph.D., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
AbuBakr, Said, 2001, Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.S., Gubkin Institute of Petroleum; M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State
Abudayyeh, Osama, 1996, Chair and Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering
B.Sc., Kuwait; M.Sc., M.Eng., California (Berkeley); Ph.D., North Carolina State
Acar, Ilgin, 2022, Assistant Professor of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.S., Kocaeli University; M.S., Eskisehir Osmangazi University; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Adams, Richard, 1997, Professor of Music
B.M. Louisiana State; M.M., Yale; D.M.A., Michigan
Agabigum, Melis, 2022, Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., Eastern Michigan; B.F.A., Michigan; M.F.A., Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Ahmed, Shafayet, 2023, Assistant Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering
B.S., University of Asia Pacific (Bangladesh); M.S., Idaho State; Ph.D., Oregon State
Al-Mawee, Wassnaa, 2020, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Computer Science
M.S., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Alhadeff, Micah, 2025, Assistant Professor of Art
M.F.A, Alfred University
Allen, Elissa, 2018, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Michigan
Allhoff, Fritz, 2005, Professor of Philosophy
B.S., William & Mary; J.D., Michigan; M.A., C. Phil, Ph.D., University of California (Santa Barbara)
Alspector-Kelly, Marc, 2001, Professor of Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Manitoba; Ph.D., Michigan
Althoff, Stephanie, 2025, Instructor
B.S., M.S., Western Michigan
Altschul, Dustin, 2022, Faculty Specialist I-Professional Specialist, Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
B.S., Cincinnati; M.U.D., M.Arch., Lawrence Technological
Alvi, Eskander, 1994, Professor of Economics
B.A. Dhaka; M.A., DePaul; M.A., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
Amin, Mohammad Sakif, 2020, Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.B.A., North South University; M.B.A., Texas Tech; Ph.D., West Virginia
Anderson, Ariel L. H., 1986, Professor of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies
A.B.Ed., Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State
Anderson, Dawn L., 2015, Chair and Professor of Blindness and Low Vision Studies
B.S., Central Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Anderson, Mary Z., 1995, Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Illinois
Andre, Mauro Henrique, 2022, Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
M.A., Brock University, Ph.D., Auburn
Andrews, Nichole, 2020, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Statistics
B.S., Grand Valley State; M.S., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Angles, Jeffrey, 2004, Professor of World Languages and Literatures (Japanese)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State
Apker, Julie, 2001, Professor of Communication
B.A., Wisconsin; M.A., Ph.D., Kansas
Applegate, Brooks, 1999, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.S., Wyoming; M.A., Morehead State; Ph.D., Texas A&M
Aranda Balcazar, Rodrigo, 2023, Assistant Professor of Economics
B.S., Universidad Iberoamericana; M.S., Ph.D., Tulane
Archer, D. Eric, 2014, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.S., Alabama; M.S., Oklahoma State; M.Ed., Illinois (Chicago); Ph.D., Oklahoma State
Areaux, David, 2008, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant
B.S., M.P.A.S., PA-C, Grand Valley State
Ari-Gur, Judah, 1985, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.Sc., M.Sc., D.Sc., Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
Ari-Gur, Pnina, 1985, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S.c., Bar-Ilan (Israel); M.Sc., D.Sc., Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
Arugaslan, Onur, 2002, Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.S., Bilkent (Turkey); Ph.D., Texas
Asher, Zachary D., 2018, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.Sc., Colorado State; M.Sc., Colorado (Colorado Springs); Ph.D., Colorado State
Asumadu, Johnson, 1996, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S., University of Science and Technology (Ghana); M.S., Aston (UK); M.E.E., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., Missouri (Columbia)
Atashbar, Massood, 1999, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S., Isfahan; M.S., Sharif; Ph.D., RMIT
Atilhan, Mert, 2020, Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.S., Egc University; M.Sc., Ph.D., Texas A&M
Atkin, JoAnn L., 2003, Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S., M.B.A., Wayne State; Ph.D., Michigan State
Atkins, Laura Ashley, 2015, Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of Toronto; Ph.D., Princeton
Attanayake, Upul, 2010, Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering
B.S.E., University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka); M.Eng., Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand); Ph.D., Wayne State
Babiceanu, Radu, 2024, Chair and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S., Polytechnic University of Bucharest; M.S., Toledo; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bailey, Cathryn, 2008, Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies
Ph.D., Missouri
Baker, Alissa, 2023, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Central Michigan; M.S., Western Michigan; O.T.D., Eastern Kentucky
Baker, Jonathan C., 2020, Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Western Michigan; M.S., Kansas; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Baker, Kathleen, 2004, Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.S., Central Michigan; M.A., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Michigan State
Baker, Lisa E., 1991, Professor of Psychology
B.A., New York (Oswego); M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt
Balasubramnian, Bhanu, 2022, Associate Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.Sc., Madras (india); MBA, Ph.D., Mississippi
Barkman, Todd, 2000, Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., Michigan State; Ph.D., Texas (Austin)
Barrett, Carrie, 2018, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Wisconsin (Milwaukee); M.P.T., Wisconsin (Madison); D.P.T., Shenandoah
Bazuin, Bradley, 2000, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S., Yale; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford
Beane, Wendy S., 2013, Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., B.S., Averett; Ph.D., Duke
Beasley, William J., 2019, Assistant Professor of Economics
B.S., M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Oregon State
Behr, Michele, 2001, Professor University Libraries
B.A., M.I.L.S., Michigan
Benac, David T., 2013, Associate Professor of History
B.A., Michigan State; M.A., Indiana/Purdue (Indianapolis); Ph.D., Missouri
Bennett, Patrick, 2015, Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Nevada (Las Vegas); M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon
Bensley, Robert J., 1993, Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S., Western Michigan; M.A., Central Michigan; Ph.D., Utah
Bentz, Amy E., 2015, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer
B.S., Michigan State; M.A.T., Wayne State; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Berglin, Jacob A., 2022, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Valparaiso; M.M.Ed., Michigan; Ph.D., Northwestern
Bergman, Karen, 2012, Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Michigan State
Berkhofer III, Robert F., 2001, Director of the Medieval Institute and Professor of History
B.A., Cornell; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard
Berkow, Jay, 2004, Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., Dartmouth; M.F.A., Purdue
Bertman, Steven B., 1994, Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.S., Union; Ph.D., Yale
Berto, Luigi A., 2007, Professor of History
B.A., Ph.D., Venice (Italy)
Bhattacharjee, Shameek, 2018, Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.Tech, West Bengal University of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Central Florida
Bierlein Palmer, Louann, 2003, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.S., Michigan State; M.Ed., Arizona; Ed.D., Northern Arizona
Biggs, Christopher, 2011, Professor of Music
B.A., American University; M.M. Arizona; D.M.A., Missouri (Kansas City)
Birnbaum, Jessica, 2019, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., Western Michigan; M.S., Central Michigan
Bischof, Gary H., 1999, Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.A., Bethany (West Virginia); M.S., Virginia Tech; Ph.D., Purdue
Block, Kristi, 2015, Master Faculty Specialist-Clinical Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., Grand Valley; M.S.N., Walden
Bloom, Devin, 2015, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.A., Saint Mary’s; M.S., Southeastern Louisiana; Ph.D., University of Toronto
Bocko, Amy, 2018, Associate Professor of University Libraries
M.L.I.S., Rutgers
Boerma, Scott, 2013, Professor of Music
B.M., Western Michigan; M.M., Michigan; D.M.A., Michigan State
Bondarchuk, Karen, 2006, Professor of Art
B.F.A., NSCAD; M.F.A., Ohio State
Borden, Sandra L., 1996, Professor of Communication
B.J., Missouri (Columbia); M.A., Ohio State; Ph.D., Indiana
Borish, Linda J., 1991, Chair and Professor of History
B.A., Skidmore; M.A., Ph.D., Maryland (College Park)
Bosse, Joanna, 2025, Chair and Professor of Music
B.M., Houghton; M.M., Michigan State; Ph.D., Michigan
Bott, Jennifer P., 2018, Professor of Management
B.A., DePauw; M.A., Ph.D., Akron
Boykins, Branson, 2025, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
M.A., Wayne State; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Brady, Benjamin R., 2023, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S., M.S., Brigham Young; M.P.H., Dr.PH., Arizona
Brady, Shane, 2023, Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Eastern Michigan; M.S.W., Michigan; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth
Brandl, Jessica, 2022, Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute; M.F.A., Ohio State
Breakfield Glick, Ellen, 2019, Associate Professor of Music
B.M., Eastman School of Music; M.M., D.M.A., Michigan
Brickman, Jacklyn, 2022, Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A., College for Creative Studies; M.F.A., Ohio State
Broadwater, Tim, 2007, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., M.A., Western Michigan
Brown, Lori, 2006, Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.Sc., Pacific Western; M.A., Melbourne (Australia)
Bruce, Charles, 2022, Faculty Specialist II-Professional Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences
B.A., M.A., Western Michigan
Bruey, Cheryl, 2002, Master Faculty Specialist, Theatre and Dance
B.A., Western Michigan; M.F.A., Alabama
Buchanan, Shonda, 2025, Associate Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Loyola Marymount; M.F.A., Antioch
Buchanan, Timothy, 2024, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Business Information Systems
B.A., Western Michigan; M.A., East Carolina; M.A., Nevada (Las Vegas)
Buchholz, Kimberly, 2020, Faculty Specialist II, Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
B.S., B.F.A., M.Arch., Kendall College of Art and Design
Burke-Kolehmainen, Caroline, 2015, Associate Professor of Accountancy
B.B.A., M.S.A., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Arkansas
Burnie, David A., 1987, Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.A., Guelph; M.B.A., Windsor; Ph.D., Syracuse; CCM, CFA
Burns, Clement, 1994, Professor of Physics
B.A., Princeton; M.S., Ph.D., California (San Diego)
Burns, James, 2018, Assistant Professor of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Burns, Kristen H., 2022, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., Saint Joseph; Ph.D., Kansas
Burns, Stephanie, 2012, Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.F.A., Akron; M.Ed., Ph.D., Kent State
Bush, Jonathan E., 2001, Professor of English
B.A., Bowling Green State; M.A., Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Ph.D., Purdue
Butt, Steven E., 1997, Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Professor of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.A., Earlham; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
Byrd-Jacobs, Christine A., 1996, Dean of The Graduate College and Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Avila; Ph.D., Arizona
Carignano, Micaela, 2022, Assistant Professor, University Libraries
B.A., Washington (St. Louis); M.S., Buffalo; Ph.D., Cornell
Carlson, Evan, 2022, Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.F.A., Western Michigan; M.F.A., Cincinnati, College of Conservatory of Music
Carr, Kellie, 2017, Assistant Professor of Accountancy
B.B.A., Texas (San Antonio); M.S., North Texas; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic
Carr, Steven, 2012, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education; Chair and Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Michigan Technological; M.S., Ph.D., Rice
Cassidy, Daniel P., 1998, Associate Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
B.S., Wisconsin; M.S., Indiana; Ph.D., Notre Dame
Cataldo, Jessica, 2022, Faculty Specialist I, Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S., Oakland; M.P.H., Illinois (Chicago); Ph.D., Southern Illinois (Carbondale)
Cavalli, Matthew, 2018, Associate Dean, Engineering and Applied Sciences and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., Wyoming; M.S., Ph.D., Michigan
Chajecki, Zbigniew, 2014, Associate Professor of Physics
M.Sc., Warsaw University of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State
Chandwani, Sanjeev, 2024, Assistant Professor of Accountancy
B.B.A., M.S.A., University of Mumbai; Ph.D., University of North Texas
Chapleau, Ann, 2010, Director of School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs; Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Western Michigan; M.S., Indiana University of South Bend; D.H.S., Indianapolis
Cheatham, Christopher C., 2003, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, (ending December 31, 2025), Senior Vice Provost for Budget and Personnel and Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., Miami (Ohio); M.S., Ball State; Ph.D., Kent State
Chen, Jou-Chen, 2016, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.Ed., National Changhua University (Taiwan); M.S., Indiana (Bloomington); Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Chen, Kuanchin, 2001, Professor of Business Information Systems
B.B.A., Tunghai; M.S., Colorado; D.B.A., Cleveland State
Chin, Christina D., 2010, Professor of Art
B.A., Michigan State; M.S., Northwestern; M.A., Ph.D., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Cho, Christopher, 1984, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S.M.E., Seoul National; M.S.M.E., Ph.D., SUNY (Stonybrook); P.E.
Choudhury, Alamgir, 2001, Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems
B.S., BUET (Dhaka); M.S., Ph.D., New Mexico State; P.E.
Christian, Sue Ellen, 2001, Professor of Communication
B.A., Hope; M.A., Michigan
Ciccantell, Paul S, 2000, Professor of Sociology
B.A., Trinity; M.S., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Cihon, Traci, 2025, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Washington; M.A., Nevada (Reno); Ph.D., Ohio State
Cisler, Ron A., 2018, Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
M.S., Ph.D., Wisconsin
Clark, John A., 1998, Chair and Professor of Political Science
A.B., Wabash; Ph.D., Ohio State
Clark, Sara E., 2013, Master Faculty Specialist-Clinical, Occupational Therapy
A.B., M.S., Washington
Clements, Paul, 1996, Professor of Political Science
B.A., Harvard; M.P.A., Ph.D., Princeton
Code, David Loberg, 1992, Professor of Music
B.S., M.M., Illinois; Ph.D., Maryland
Collet, Samantha, 2021, Faculty Specialist II- Clinical Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., Western Michigan; M.S.N., Walden
Colson, David, 2007, Professor of Music
B.M., Michigan; M.A., Iowa; D.M.A., Rice
Connor, Kate, 2024, Assistant Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.S., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); M.A., Governors State; Ph.D., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Connors, Elyse M., 2013, Professor of Blindness and Low Vision Studies
B.S., Minnesota; M.A., Asbury Seminary; M.A., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Coons, John, 1997, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.A., Rochester; M.A., Alfred; Psy.D., Antioch New England Graduate School
Coons, Lisa, 2012, Associate Professor of Music
B.M., Missouri (Kansas City); M.A., State University of New Your Stony Brook; M.F.A., Ph.D., Princeton
Corder, J. Kevin, 1995, Professor of Political Science
B.A., Chicago; M.A., Ph.D., Washington (St. Louis)
Cork, Benjamin C., 2017, Associate Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., M.S., Mississippi State; Ph.D., Arkansas
Corr, Meredith, 2025, Faculty Specialist II-Clinical Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Michigan
Coulson-Walters, Aisha, 2025, Faculty Specialist II-Professional Specialist, Social Work
B.A., Hampton; M.S.S., M.L.S.P., Bryn Mawr
Councell-Vargas, Martha, 2010, Professor of Music
B.M., Oberlin; M.M., Rice; D.M.A., Iowa
Courtney, Deirdre, 2023, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Institute for the Intercultural and Anthropological Studies and Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.S., M.A., Western Michigan
Covell, Stephen, 2003, Professor of World Religions and Cultures
B.A., California (San Diego); M.A., Hawaii (Manoa); Ph.D., Princeton
Cowan, Scott, 2001, Professor of Music
B.M., M.M., New England Conservatory of Music; D.M.A., Miami
Cowley, Scott, 2016, Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S., Brigham Young; Ph.D., Arizona State
Crawford II, Charles E., 1995, Professor of Sociology
B.A., Florida; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State
Criter, Robin, 2015, Chair and Associate Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
B.S., Saint Louis; M.A., Au.D., Iowa; Ph.D., Nebraska (Lincoln)
Crotchett, Cat, 1996, Professor of Art
B.F.A., Illinois; M.F.A., Bowling Green State
Crumpton, Teresa, 1991, Master Faculty Specialist, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
B.A., Michigan State; M.A., Western Michigan; Au.D., Florida
Cundiff, Patrick, 2015, Associate Professor of Sociology
M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
Curiel, Emily, 2022, Associate Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
Ph.D. Ohio State
Curiel, Hugo, 2022, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., California State (Fresno); Ph.D., Western Michigan
Curkovic, Sime, 1998, Professor of Marketing
B.S., Kettering; Ph.D., Michigan State
Damashek, Amy L., 2009, Professor of Psychology
B.S., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); Ph.D., Missouri (Columbia)
Davaadorj, Zagdbazar, 2023 Associate Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
Ph.D., Texas A&M
David, Virginia, 2018, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.A., Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo (Brazil); M.A., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); Ph.D., Michigan State
Davies, Alex, 2023, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
M.Chem, University of Leicester, Ph.D., Kansas
Davis, Jon, 2004, Professor of Mathematics Education
B.S., Wisconsin (Eau Claire); M.S., Wisconsin (Madison); Ph.D., Minnesota
Davis, Summer, 2020, Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.S., Wisconsin; M.S.Ed., Ph.D., Indiana
Davis, William, 2005, Professor of Art
B.F.A., Ohio (Athens); M.F.A., Temple
DeCamp, Whitney, 2011, Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Delaware
DeChano-Cook, Lisa, 2001, Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.A., Juniata; M.S., North Dakota; M.A., Ohio; Ph.D., Southwest Texas State
deDoncker, Elise, 1982, Professor of Computer Science
Licentiate in Mathematics, Vrije Universiteit (Brussels); Ph.D., Katholieke Universiteit (Leuven)
DeFulio, Anthony, 2015, Professor of Psychology
B.S., Florida (Gainseville); M.S., North Texas; Ph.D., Florida (Gainseville)
DeGeorge, Jason, 2021, Interim Associate Dean (ending June 30, 2026), College of Aviation, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Aviation Sciences
B.A., Minnesota State; M.A., National Defense
DeMello, Jim, 1987, Chair and Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.Comm; Bombay (India); M.B.A., Kent State; D.B.A., Kent State
Dennis, Betty D., 2017, Master Faculty Specialist, Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Dennis, Bradford W., 2002, Associate Professor, University Libraries
B.A., Western Michigan; M.L.I.S., Wayne State
Deshpande, Satish, 1990, Dean, Haworth College of Business; Professor of Management
B.Com, Bombay; Ph.D., Iowa
Desroches, Vincent, 2000, Associate Professor of World Languages and Literatures (French)
B.S., Université; de Montréal; M.A., Illinois (Chicago); M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia
Diaconu, Mioara, 2015, Professor of Social Work
M.S.W., M.S.A., Andrews; Ph.D., Texas (Arlington)
Dinehart, Laura, 2023, Dean, College of Education and Human Development; Professor, Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.A., Florida International; M.S., Ph.D., Miami
Dirette, Diane, 1999, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Eastern Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., New York
Dixon, Valerie, 2024, Chair and Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.A., M.A., South Florida; Ed.S., Florida State; Ph.D., Southern Illinois (Carbondale)
Dobmeier, Christopher M., 2025, Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., M.A., SUNY (Buffalo); Ph.D., Northwestern
Docherty, Kathryn M., 2011, Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Marist College; Ph.D., Notre Dame
Dogan, Mine, 2018, Assistant Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
B.Sc., M.Sc., Istanbul Technical University; Ph.D., Michigan State
Doudna, Kimberly D., 2015, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.A., Muskingum College; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State
Douglas-Vogley, Heidi, 1996, Master Faculty Specialist, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
B.S., Ithaca; M.S., Purdue
Downey, Allison, 2003, Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies
B.A., Oberlin; M.F.A., Texas (Austin)
Driessen, Emily, 2025, Assistant Professor of Mallinson Institute for Science Education and Biological Sciences
B.S., North Dakota State; M.S., Kentucky; Ph.D., Auburn
Droppers, Deborah, 2022, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., Hope College; M.A., Western Michigan
Du, Xin, 2025, Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.M.S., Sun Yat-Sen University; M.S., Illinois (Urbana)
Dudek, Andrzej, 2011, Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Adam Mickiewicz (Poland); M.S., Ph.D., Emory
Duffy, Michael IV, 2014, Professor of University Libraries
B.M., Western Michigan; M.M., Northwestern; M.L.I.S., Dominican
Dumican, Matthew, 2021, Assistant Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Services
B.S., Sacred Heart; M.S., Ph.D., Texas Christian
Durham, Lofton L. III, 2009, Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., Transylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Pittsburgh
Ealy, Clifton, 1989, Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Michigan; M.A., Wayne State; Ph.D., Chicago
Eckel, Edward, 2006, Professor, University Libraries
B.S., Cornell; M.L.I.S., Drexel
Eckert, James A., 2000, Associate Professor of Marketing
B.A., Ph.D., Michigan State
Edwards, Autumn 2005, Professor of Communication
B.S., Texas Tech; M.A., Kansas; Ph.D., Ohio
Edwards, Chad, 2005, Professor of Communication
B.A., M.A., Texas Tech; Ph.D., Kansas
Edwards, Vickie L., 2017, Assistant Professor of Public Affairs and Administration
M.P.A., Georgia College and State University; Ph.D., Georgia
Ehrhardt, Kristal, 1995, Senior Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Development; Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.A., Miami (Ohio); M.Ed., Ph.D., Cincinnati
Eisenhart, Kirsty, 2008, Master Faculty Specialist, Mathematics
B.S., Carlow College; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth; M.A., Maryland; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Emanuel-Cristian, Caraman, 2024, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Music
B.A., Bethel; M.M., Indiana; D.M.A., National Music University (Bucharest, Romania)
Eminhizer, Alyssa, 2019, Faculty Specialist II-Clinical Specialist, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
B.S., Purdue; Au.D., Western Michigan
Eng, Jacqueline, 2008, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., California (Davis); M.A., Ph.D., California (Santa Barbara)
Enkhtaivan, Bolortuya, 2016, Associate Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
M.A., Virginia; Ph.D., Texas A&M
Ernst, Beth K., 2016, Faculty Specialist II, Business Information Systems
B.A., Purdue; M.A., M.A., Ed., Toledo
Essani, Karim, 1989, Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., Karachi (Pakistan); Ph.D., Western Ontario (Canada)
Exline, Emily, 2025, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Indiana; M.A., Ph.D., Baylor
Farber, Paul, 1986, Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.A. SUNY (Buffalo); M.S.Ed. SUNY College at Buffalo; Ph.D., SUNY (Buffalo)
Farrer, Lori, 2017, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.S., Central Michigan; M.A., Western Michigan
Fava, Maria Cristina, 2017, Associate Professor of Music
B.A., National Conservatory of Music (Italy); M.M., Bowling Green; Ph.D., University of Rochester
Fedotov, Igor, 1998, Professor of Music
B.M., Azerbaijan State Musical College; M.M., Azerbaijan State Conservatory
Feffer, Steve, 2003, Professor of English
B.F.A., Tisch School of the Arts, NYU; M.F.A., Iowa; Ph.D., Wisconsin
Feng, Mingming, 2012, Professor of Accountancy
B.S., Liaoning Institute of Technology; Masters, Dong Bei; Masters, Missouri State; Ph.D., Oklahoma State
Fetters, Marcia, 2001, Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies and Mallinson Institute for Science Education
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State
Fiore, Jennifer, 2015, Associate Professor of Music
B.M.E., M.M.E., Ph.D., Kansas
Flanagan, David J., 1992, Professor of Management
B.S., Illinois (Urbana); Ph.D., Indiana
Fleenor, Victoria, 2025, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Business Information Systems
B.A., Cedarville; B.S., Aquinas; M.S., Grand Valley State; D.B.A., Anderson (ABD)
Fogarty, Kieran, 2002, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., Southern Illinois; Ph.D., Arkansas
Foley, Lauren, 2018, Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Dartmouth; J.D., Michigan State College of Law; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
Fong, Alvis Cheuk Min, 2016, Professor of Computer Science
B.Eng. (Hons.), M.Sc., Imperial College of London (UK); M.Sc., University of Oxford (UK); Ph.D., University of Auckland (NZ)
Foster, Jennifer M., 2012, Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.A., Cedarville; M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic; Ph.D., Central Florida
Foster Finger, Tricia, 2023, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Michigan State; M.O.T., Eastern Michigan; Ph.D., Michigan State
Foulk, Lin, 2003, Professor of Music
B.M., Missouri (Kansas City); M.M., D.M.A., Wisconsin (Madison)
Fredericks, Tycho K., 1995, Chair and Professor of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.S., Ursinus; M.S., Ph.D., Wichita State; CPE
Freeman, Susan, 2010, Associate Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies
B.A., Furman; M.A., Cincinnati; Ph.D., Ohio State
Freudenburg, Gene, 2006, Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Valparaiso; M.S., St. Louis; Ph.D., Washington (St. Louis)
Fries, Matthew, 2022, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Ithaca; M.M., Tennessee
Fruth, Stacie, 2016, Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Michigan; M.S., Massachusetts; M.S., D.H.Sc., Indianapolis
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Gabor-Peirce, Olivia, 2004, Professor of World Languages and Literatures (German)
B.A., Central Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan
Gallagher, Paul, 2019, Associate Dean and Associate Professor, University Libraries
B.F.A., M.L.I.S, Wayne State
Ganzevoort, Kimberly, 2023, Faculty Specialist I-Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy
B.S., Western Michigan
Gapova, Elena, 2007, Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Minsk State Institute
Garrison, Julie, 2016, Dean and Professor of University Libraries
B.A., Michigan; M.L.I.S., California (Los Angeles)
Garza Mitchell, Regina, 2014, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Central Michigan
Gaynor, Scott T., 2001, Professor of Psychology
B.A., Wisconsin (Milwaukee); M.A., Ph.D., North Carolina (Greensboro)
Gedeon, Randle, 1996, Professor, University Libraries
B.A., Muskingum; M.A., Baldwin-Wallace; M.L.S., Kent State
Geib, Amy E., 2024, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S., M.A., Western Michigan
Geier, Brett, 2014, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., Hope College; M.A., Grand Valley State; Ed.D., Western Michigan
Geiser, John R., 1999, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Washington
Gerlach-Houck, Hope, 2019, Associate Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
B.A., Indiana; M.S., Purdue; Ph.D., Iowa
Ghantasala, Muralidhar, 2003, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Andhra; M.S., Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science
Gill, Sharon, 2008, Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., Manitoba (Canada); Ph.D., York (Canada)
Gladden, Jessica L., 2018, Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Cornerstone; M.A., Grand Valley State; Ph.D., Michigan State
Goetz, Barry, 2001, Professor of Sociology
B.A., Boston; M.A., Ph.D., California (Berkeley)
Gogan, Brian J., 2011, Professor of English
B.A., Xavier; M.A., Marquette; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Golhar, Damodar, 1983, Professor of Management
B.E., Marathwada; M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; M.S.E., Ph.D., Michigan
Gómez, Pablo, 2015, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S., Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila; M.Sc., Ph.D., CINVESTAV, National Polytechnic Institute
Gorczyca, Thomas W., 1997, Professor of Physics
B.S., Massachusetts (Amherst); Ph.D., Colorado (Boulder)
Grant, Theresa, 1996, Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Saint Peters College; M.A., Maryland; Ph.D., Delaware
Grantner, Janos, 1994, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
M.Sc., Ph.D., Technical University (Budapest); Candidate of Technical Science, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Gray, Lori, 2016, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.A, Michigan; M.A., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Michigan State
Greenlees, Teresa, 2023, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Marketing
B.A., Rollins College; M.B.A., Chicago
Grieves, Holly, 2014, Master Faculty Specialist-Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy
B.A., M.S.O.T., Western Michigan; O.T.D., Texas Women’s University
Gross, Katharine, 2023, Faculty Specialist II-Clinical Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., Western Michigan; D.N.P, Michigan (Flint)
Groves, Angela, 2021, Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Ursuline College; M.S.N., Indiana State; Ph.D., Hampton
Grunert Kowalske, Megan L., 2011, Chair and Professor of Chemistry; Professor of Mallinson Institute for Science Education
B.S., Indianapolis; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue
Gu, Chien-Juh, 2007, Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., National Taiwan; Ph.D., Michigan State
Guda, Ramakrishna, 2008, Professor of Chemistry
B.Sc., Nagajuna Govt Degree College (India); M.Sc., Hyberbad (India); Ph.D., Mumbai (India)
Guidy-Oulai, Anne-Marie, 2015, Master Faculty Specialist, Business Information Systems
B.S., Strayer; M.S., Bowie State; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Gullón-Rivera, Angel L., 2012, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.A., University of Puerto Rico; M.S., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Gupta, Ajay, 1989, Professor of Computer Science
B.E., B.I.T.S. (Pilani, India); M.S., Ph.D., Purdue
Gupta, Tarun, 1988, Professor of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.S., Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (India); M.S., Indian Institute of Management, IIM, Mumbai (India); Ph.D., Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Gustafson, Peter, 2008, Chair and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Michigan
Guth, LuMarie, 2014, Professor, University Libraries
B.A., Wisconsin (Green Bay); M.B.A., Columbus State; M.A., Wisconsin (Madison)
Guyette, Daniel G., 2013, Dean, College of Fine Arts and Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.S., Northwestern; M.F.A., Pennsylvania State
Haas, Johnson, 1993, Associate Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
B.Sc., Auburn; Ph.D., Washington (St. Louis)
Hadden, Sally E., 2009, Professor of History
B.A., North Carolina (Chapel Hill); M.A., J.D., Ph.D., Harvard
Hadley, Wanda, 2014, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.S., M.A., Ohio State; Ph.D., Dayton
Hagler, Anderson, 2022, Assistant Professor, World Religions and Cultures
Ph.D., Duke
Hahn, Janet S., 2021, Master Faculty Specialist, Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S., Kalamazoo College; Ph.D., Minnesota
Hains, Decker B., 2016, Chair of Management; Master Faculty Specialist, Civil and Construction Engineering
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., Alaska (Anchorage); M.S., Missouri (Rolla); Ph.D., Lehigh; PMP; P.E.
Haley, Monique, 2016, Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.F.A., University of the Arts; M.F.A., Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Hall, Keith, 2021, Associate Professor, Music
B.M., Western Michigan; M.A., Queens College (New York)
Hallett, Lucius, 2008, Associate Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.A., New Hampshire; M.A., Ph.D., Kansas
Hamel, Annette N., 2012, Master Faculty Specialist, Communication
B.A., Michigan State; M.B.A., Lake Superior State; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio
Hammond, Dana, 2021, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.S., Western Michigan; M.S., Indiana
Hamza, Alen, 2022, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Wesleyan; M.F.A., Texas (Austin); Ph.D., Utah
Hansford, Claudia M., 2007, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., Western Michigan; M.S., Ph.D., Michigan
Hanson, Linda, 2019, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Chemistry
B.S., Ferris State; M.S., Central Michigan
Hanson, Nicholas, 2014, Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., M.S., Nebraska (Omaha); Ph.D., Ohio State
Harnar, Michael, 2017, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., Connecticut; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate
Harris, Thomas, 2019, Faculty Specialist II-Professional Specialist, Music
B.M., Michigan State; M.M., Missouri; Ph.D., Florida State
Harrison, Jennifer E., 2011, Director and Professor of Social Work
B.S., Michigan State; M.S.W., Houston; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Harrison, Robert L., 2009, Professor of Marketing
B.A., M.B.A., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Nebraska (Lincoln)
Hart-Young, Allison, 1996, Professor of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies
B.A., Swarthmore; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan
Hartenberger, Britt, 2022, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Institute for the Intercultural and Anthropological Studies
B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.A., Ph.D., Boston
Hartmann, David J., 1996, Chair and Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Chicago
Harvey, Eric, 2023, Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A., Thomas More; M.B.A., Ph.D., Kennesaw State
Hasenick, Stephen, 2001, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., Michigan Technological; M.A., Western Michigan
Hauptmann, Emily, 1996, Professor of Political Science and Gender and Women’s Studies
B.A., M.A., Johns Hopkins; M.A., Ph.D., California (Berkeley)
Hawker, Norman W., 1994, Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.B.A., J.D., Michigan
Hazarika, Bidyut B., 2016, Associate Professor of Business Information Systems
B.E., Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engg. (India); M.B.A., Toledo; Ph.D., Colorado (Denver)
He, Chansheng, 1995, Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.S., M.S., Northwestern College of Agriculture, Yangling Shaanxi (China); Ph.D., Michigan State
Hearit, Keith M., 1996, Professor of Communication
B.A.A., M.A., Central Michigan; Ph.D., Purdue
Heasley, Lynne, 2000, Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.S., Miami (Ohio); M.S., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Heath, Amy E., 2018, Chair and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S.H.S., D.P.T., Simmons University; Ph.D., Temple
Hega, Gunther M., 1994, Associate Professor of Political Science
Vordiplom, Tubingen (Germany); M.A., Ph.D., Washington (St. Louis)
Hegele, Katherine, 2023, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.S., Western Michigan; M.Ed., DePaul
Heilig, Julian Vasquez, 2022, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., M.A., Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Stanford
Hennlich, Andrew, 2012, Associate Professor of Art
B.A., Minnesota; M.A., North Carolina (Chapel Hill); Ph.D., Manchester
Henry, James A., 1997, Professor of Social Work
B.A., M.S.W., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Michigan State
Hermann-Wilmarth, Jill, 2005, Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies; and Gender and Women’s Studies
B.A., Agnes Scott College; M.Ed., Ph.D., Georgia
Hernandez, M. Daniela, 2020, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Mathematics
B.S., Michigan; M.A., Western Michigan
Herrington, Joan, 1996, Director and Professor of School of Theatre and Dance
B.A., Wesleyan; M.A., City University-Hunter College; Ph.D., University of California (Los Angeles)
Heybach, Jessica, 2024, Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Development; Interim Chair, Educational Leadership, Research and Technology (ending June 30, 2026); Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.A., DePaul; M.S.Ed., Ed.D., Nothern Illinois
Hierholzer, Jeremy, 2012, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., M.A., Western Michigan
Higgins, Matthew L., 1995, Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Illinois
High, Kevin, 2000, Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.S., Purdue; M.A., Webster
Hiner, Megan, 2024, Assistant Professor of Accountancy
B.S., St. Cloud State; M.S.A., Albany; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic
Hock, Nancy, 2011, Chair and Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., Ph.D., Western Michigan; M.O.T., Texas Women’s
Hodge, Terrell L., 1999, Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Louisville; M.A., Ph.D., Virginia
Holohan, Melinda, 2022, Faculty Specialist II-Professional Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences
B.A., Columbia College; M.A., Western Michigan
Holtzman, Jon, 2003, Professor of Anthropology
B.A., Haverford; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan
Homan, Willem, 1996, Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.S., M.T., Southeastern Oklahoma State; M.B.A., Arizona State; Ed.D., Northern Arizona
Hong, Guanyue, 2020, Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.Eng., Harbin Institute of Technology; M.Eng., Beihang University; M.LA., Harvard; Ph.D., National University of Singapore
Hoppe, Pamela, 2004, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., Cornell; Ph.D., Princeton
Horvitz, Brian, 2006, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., Rutgers; M.S., Pennsylvania; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana
Houtrouw, Susan, 2018, Master Faculty Specialist-Clinical Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., Lake Superior State; M.N.Sc., Arkansas (Little Rock)
Howard, Gregory, 1998, Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., California (Irvine); M.A., Ph.D., SUNY (Albany)
Hrivnyak, Michelle, 2022, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Institute for the Intercultural and Anthropological Studies
B.A., University of Hull (England); M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Sheffield (England)
Hu, Yufeng, 2021, Master Faculty Specialist - Lecturer, Civil and Construction Engineering
B.Sc., M.S., Shanghai Tiedao (China); Ph.D., SUNY (Buffalo)
Huang, Wei-Chiao, 1985, Professor of Economics
B.A., National Taiwan; M.A., Ph.D., California (Santa Barbara)
Hueng, James C., 2003, Professor of Economics
B.A., National Taiwan; M.A., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Huffman, David L., 2001, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Jones; M.S., Illinois State; Ph.D., Illinois
Hurwitz, Mark S., 2005, Professor of Political Science
B.A., SUNY (Buffalo); J.D., Brooklyn Law School; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State
Hwang, Geumchan, 2017, Associate Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.P.E., Korea University; M.B.A., M.S., Missouri; Ph.D., Minnesota
Ikonomov, Pavel G., 2003, Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems
M.E., Technical University of Varna (Bulgaria); M.S., Muroran Institute (Japan); Ph.D., Hokkaido (Japan)
Isea, Antonio, 1996, Professor of Spanish
B.A., Tennessee (Chattanooga); M.A., Florida State; Ph.D., Colorado (Boulder)
Isidro, Elizabeth, 2018, Associate Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.S., University of Philippines; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech
Ison, Matthew, 2025, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Research and Techology
B.A., Wittenberg University; M.S.Ed., Wisconsin; Ph.D., Ohio
Jackson, Brittani, 2023, Assistant Professor of Accountancy
B.A., Michigan State; M.A., Wayne State; Ph.D., Indiana (Bloomington)
Jackson, Yvonne, 2018, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., M.A., Wayne State; Ed.D., Walden; D.P.T., Rocky Mountain University of Health Sciences
Jacobson, Daniel, 1996, Professor of Music
B.A., Westminster; M.A., California State (Long Beach); Ph.D., California (Santa Barbara)
Jansen, Brian, 2021, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Aviation Sciences
B.S., Grand Valley State
Jasperse, Gregory, 2017, Associate Professor of Music
B.M., Western Michigan; M.M., Miami
Jeffers, Lindsay, 2023, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Spanish
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Jehnzen, Kyle, 2019, Acting Chair and Master Faculty Specialist-Lecturer, Aviation Sciences (ending June 30, 2026)
B.S., M.B.A., Western Michigan
Johnson, Dean R., 1980, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S.E.E., Michigan State; M.S.E.E., Illinois; Ph.D., Michigan State
Johnson, Jason E., 2017, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Computer Science and Business Information Systems
B.S., M.S., Western Michigan
Johnson, Phillip D., 2001, Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.A., Virginia Union; M.A., Ph.D., New York University
Jones, Jeffrey, 2008, Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.A., Colorado; M.A., Adams State; Ph.D., Virginia
Juhl, Dylan (Sabrina), 2022, Assistant Professor, University Libraries
B.A., M.A., Central Washington; M.S., Kent State
Kaczmarek, Stephen E., 2015, Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
B.S., Ph.D., Michigan State
Kahwaji, Michael, 2022, Faculty Specialist I-Professional Specialist, Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
B.S., Western Michigan; M.F.A., Notre Dame
Kairu, Anne, 2024, Faculty Specialist I-Aviation Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.Tech., Andrews
Kang, Hyun Bin, 2018, Associate Professor of Statistics
B.S., Rice; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
Kang, Sang Hyeon, 2024, Assistant Professor of Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.S., M.S., Pussan National University; Ph.D., Iowa State
Karowe, David N., 1996, Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., Harvard; M.S., Ph.D., Michigan
Karpov, Vyacheslav, 1996, Professor of Sociology
B.A., Leningrad; Ph.D., Ohio State
Katrovas, Richard, 2002, Professor of English
B.A., San Diego State; M.F.A., Iowa
Kavalhuna, Russell A., 2025, President and Associate Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.S., Western Michigan; J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Kayani, Asghar N., 2016, Chair and Professor of Physics
M.Sc., M. Phil., Quaid-i-Azam University (Pakistan); Ph.D., Ohio
Kayany, Joseph M., 1995, Associate Professor of Communication
B.S., Indore; M.A., Philippines; Ph.D., Florida State
Keil, Mitchel J., 1996, Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems
B.S., Ph.D., Virginia Tech; M.S., Florida Atlantic
Kelley, R. Mark, 2017, Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S.E., John Brown; M.Ed., Ph.D., Arkansas
Kemp, David, 2023, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Aviation Sciences
B.S., Western Michigan
Kershner, Wendy, 2003, Master Faculty Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Grand Valley State
Kim, Dae Shik, 2009, Professor of Blindness and Low Vision Studies
M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Kim, Edward, 2023, Assistant Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.S., Cornell; MBA, Washington (St. Louis); Ph.D., Temple
Kim, Jinseok, 2017, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.E., Hannam University; M.E., Ph.D., Texas A&M
Kim, Ok-Kyeong, 2002, Professor of Mathematics
B.Ed., Taegu; M.Ed., Korea National; M.S.T., Ph.D., Missouri
Kim, Seyong, 2018, Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., M.A., Sungkyunkwan (South Korea); M.A., New York; Laban Movement Analysis Certification
Kimmel, Jean, 2001, Professor of Economics
B.A., George Washington; M.A., Delaware; Ph.D., North Carolina
Kinsey, Luke, 2024, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Biological Sciences
B.S., MS., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Klekar, Cynthia, 2005, Director, School of Communication and Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Texas (San Antonio); Ph.D., West Virginia
Kline, Kathleen, 1997, Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Michigan
Kness, Karen, 2012, Associate Professor of Music
B.M., M.M., Nebraska; A.B.D., Indiana
Koelling, Melinda, 2004, Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Chicago; Ph.D., Michigan
Koestler, Benjamin, 2019, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Calvin; Ph.D., Michigan State
Konaté, Mariam K., 2007, Professor of Intercultural and Anthropological Studies
B.A., M.A., Université de Ouagadougou Burkina Faso; Ph.D., Temple
Konkel, Michael, 2016, Master Faculty Specialist, Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems
B.S., M.S., Western Michigan
Koretsky, Carla M., 2000, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences and Environment and Sustainability
B.A., Washington; M.S., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
Korista, Kirk T., 1997, Professor of Physics
B.S., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); Ph.D., Ohio State
Kothman, Keith, 2020, Professor of Music
B.M., M.M., Texas (Austin); Ph.D., California (San Diego)
Kramer, Ronald C., 1978, Professor of Sociology
B.A., Toledo; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State
Kreuze, Jerry G., 1983, Professor of Accountancy
B.S., Ferris State; M.B.A., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Missouri; C.P.A., Michigan
Krishnamurthy, R. V., 1991, Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
B.Sc., M.Sc., Utkal; Ph.D., Physical Research Laboratory Ahmedabad
Kubiski, Joyce, 1994, Associate Professor of Art
B.S., Minnesota; M.A., Ph.D., Washington
Kuchta, Todd, 2004, Chair and Associate Professor of English
B.A., M.A., John Carroll; Ph.D., Indiana
Kuder, Nicholas, 2013, Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
Kuersten, Ashlyn, 1997, Professor of Sociology
B.A., Louisville; M.A., Ph.D., South Carolina
Kuhn, Natalie, 2023, Faculty Specialist II-Clinical Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., Winona State; M.S.N., Western Michigan
Kujawski, Daniel, 1996, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
M.Sc., D.Sc., Warsaw Technical; Ph.D., Polish Academy of Sciences (Warsaw)
Kuruppu, Sandun, 2022, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.Sc., University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka); M.S., Ph.D., Purdue
Kutzko, David, 2001, Chair and Professor of World Languages and Literatures (Classics)
B.A., Iowa; Ph.D., Michigan
Kutzler, Evan A., 2023, Associate Professor of History
B.A., Centre College, M.A., Ph.D., South Carolina (Columbia)
Kwigizile, Valerian, 2011, Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering
B.Sc., Dar-Es-Salaam; M.Sc., Florida State; Ph.D., Nevada (Las Vegas)
Lachtar, Nada, 2024, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.Sc., Jordan University of Science and Technology; M.Sc., Ph.D., Michigan (Dearborn)
Lambert, Priscilla, 2004, Professor of Political Science
B.A., Trinity; M.A. Keio (Tokyo); M.A., Ph.D., California (San Diego)
Lampkin, Dwandra, 2012, Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.S., Western Michigan; M.F.A., National Theatre Conservatory
Lancendorfer, Karen M., 2005, Professor of Marketing
B.S., Eastern Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State
Langan, Kathleen A., 2008, Professor, University Libraries
B.A., Scripps College; M.A., Oklahoma; M.A., Wisconsin (Madison)
Langworthy, G. Patrick, 2001, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., M.A., Western Michigan
Larson, Jil, 1992, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Macalester; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana
Lawoti, Mahendra, 2005, Professor of Political Science
B.Tech., Calicut (India); M.U.R.P., Hawaii; Ph.D., Pittsburgh
Leatherman, Carrie C., 2008, Associate Professor of University Libraries
B.S., Wisconsin (Madison); M.L.I.S., Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Ledyaev, Yuri, 1997 Professor of Mathematics
M.S., Ph.D., Moscow Institute for Physics and Technology; Dr.Sc. Steklov Institute
Lee, Kevin H., 2017, Associate Professor of Statistics
B.S., M.S., Korea University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
Lee, Kwangmin, 2023, Assistant Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.A., Kyung-hee University; M.A., Iowa; M.A., Columbia; Ph.D., Iowa
Lee, Kyoung Hag, 2024, Professor of Social Work
M.P.A., Myong-Ji University; M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., West Virginia
Lee, Sangwoo, 2015, Associate Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.P.E., Kyonggi University; M.S.S., Seoul National University; Ph.D., Texas Women’s
Lee, Tiffany, 2013, Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S., Florida; M.A., Alabama (Birmingham); G.C., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Leingpibul, Thaweephan, 2005, Professor of Marketing
B.S., Kasetsart; M.B.A., Southwest Missouri State; Ph.D., Tennessee (Knoxville)
Lemmer, Kristina M., 2012, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D., Michigan
Lemon, Lois, 1996, Master Faculty Specialist, Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.S., M.A., Western Michigan
Lennon, Jennifer, 2024, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.S., Indiana; M.A., PhD., Western Michigan
Lepisto, Douglas A., 2015, Associate Professor of Management
B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.A., Chicago; M.S., Ph.D., Boston College
Levin, Mariana, 2015, Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., California (San Diego); M.A., Ph.D., California (Berkeley)
Lewis, James B., 1995, Associate Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.A., M.S., Southern Illinois; Ph.D., Indiana
Lewis, Ramona, 2012, Master Faculty Specialist - Lecturer in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., Arizona State; M.A., Bowling Green State; Ed.D., Eastern Michigan
Lewis, Ryan, 2014, Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., Utah State; M.F.A., Ohio (Athens)
Li, Beixi, 2022, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., Southwest University for Nationalities; MS.ED., Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Georgia
Li, Jinghao, 2024, Associate Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.E., M.E., Central South University of Forestry and Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Li, Kecheng, 2016, Chair and Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.Sc., M.Sc., Shaanxi University (China); Ph.D., University of Toronto
Liermann, Mark, 2002, Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., Colorado State; M.F.A., Florida State
Lindenberg, Geoffrey, 2017, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., Western Michigan; M.B.A., Utah
Linn, Cindy L., 2000, Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., Illinois; M.A., Ph.D., Rice
Liou, William, 1997, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., National Cheng Kung (Taiwan); M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
Lisak, Nathan, 2019, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Aviation Sciences
B.S., Western Michigan
Lisovskaya, Elena, 1996, Professor of Sociology
B.A., Leningrad; Ph.D., Ohio State
Little, Adriane, 2008, Director and Professor of Art
B.S., Buffalo State; M.F.A., University at (Buffalo)
Litvinova, Elena, 2013, Professor of Physics
M.Sc., Obninsk State Technical University; M.Sc., Gorkey Literary Institute; Ph.D., Bogoliubov Laboratory of Theoretical Physics
Liu, Hexu, 2018, Associate Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering
B.Eng., Northwest A&F University; M.Eng., Chang’an University; Ph.D., University of Alberta
Liu, Tianshu, 2004, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Nanjing (China); M.S., Ph.D., Purdue
Liu, Yuanlong, 1998, Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., Inner Mongolia; M.P.E., Ph.D., British Columbia
Lo, Jane-Jane, 2002, Professor of Mathematics
B.S., National Taiwan; M.S., Tsing Hua; Ph.D., Florida State
London-Johnson Wright, Antoinette, 2023, Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., Wayne State; M.S., Oklahoma State; Ph.D., Florida State
Longo, Vincent, 2024, Assistant Professor of Communication
Ph.D., Michigan
López, Irma, 1994, Dean of Lee Honors College and Professor of Spanish
B.A., Weber State; M.A., Utah; Ph.D., Kansas
Lopez, Jessica, 2025 Associate Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.S., United States Air Force Academy; M.A., College of Charleston-Citadel; Ph.D., Michigan State
Lopez-Jeng, Cassie, 2016, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S., Michigan; M.P.H., Ph.D., Tulane
Lu, Wenling, 2014, Associate Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
M.B.A., Auburn; Ph.D., Washington State
Lu, Yan, 2011, Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., Nanjing; Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Lutz, Thayma, 2018, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Mathematics
B.A., Saint Mary’s College; M.Ed., Missouri (Columbia)
Lyerla, Rob, 2018, Professor of Physician Assistant
B.S., Bradley; M.G.I.S., Pennsylvania State; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois
Lynde-Recchia, Molly, 1993, Professor of World Languages and Literatures (French)
B.A., California (Davis); M.A., Ph.D., Indiana
Lyon-Callo, Vincent, 1998, Professor of Sociology and Gender and Women’s Studies
B.A., Connecticut; M.A., Ph.D., Massachusetts (Amherst)
M-R
MacCreery, Colin, 2017, Faculty Specialist II, Computer Science
B.S., M.S., Western Michigan
Macfarlane, Daniel, 2014, Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.A., M.A., University of Saskatchewan; Ph.D., University of Ottawa
Mailloux, Paul, 2025, Faculty Specialist I-Professional Specialist, Social Work
B.S.W., M.S.W., Western Michigan
Makin, Robert, 2023, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Canisius College; M.S., Buffalo, Ph.D., Western Michigan
Manley, R. Adam, 2009, Chair and Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ferris State; Ph.D., Virginia Technological
Marquardt, Gary, 2022, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies
B.A., Wisconsin (Milwaukee); M.A., Albany; Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Marshall, Kaitlin, 2021, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Business Information Systems
B.A., M.S., M.B.A., Western Michigan
Martini, Katherine, 2024, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Masihi, Simin, 2022, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S., University of Zanjan; M.S., Abiban Insitite of Higher Education; Ph.D. Western Michigan
Mason, Dawn, 2017, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Accountancy
B.B.A., M.S.A., Western Michigan
Masselink, Cara, 2018, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Maury, Nichole, 2005, Professor of Art
B.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago; M.F.A., Iowa
McCormick, Melinda. 2018, Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Grand Valley State; M.Div., Starr King School for the Ministry; M.S.W., Ph.D., Western Michigan
McDonnell, Kelly A., 2000, Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.A., Franklin and Marshall; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana
McGee, Heather, 2009, Professor of Psychology
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
McGrew, Timothy J., 1995, Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Scranton; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt
McIver, Derrick, 2012, Associate Professor of Management
B.S., Ferris State; M.B.A., Texas A&M (Corpus Christi); Ph.D., Texas (San Antonio)
McKee, David H., 1971, Associate Professor, University Libraries
B.S., Bowling Green; M.S.L.S., Case Western Reserve; M.B.A., Western Michigan
McLean, Matilda, 2019, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., M.S., University of Food Technologies (Bulgaria)
McMorrow, Shannon, 2016, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S., Miami; M.P.H., San Jose State; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Meeusen, Meghann, 2015, Master Faculty Specialist, English
B.S., M.A., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Illinois State
Meng, Lei, 2011, Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.S., Najing; M.S., China Agricultural; M.S., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); Ph.D., Texas A&M
Merati, Parviz, 1986, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., Abadan Institute of Technology (Iran); M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); P.E.
Merbs, William, 2025, Faculty Specialist II-Clinical Specialist, Physician Assistant
D.H.Sc., A.T. Still
Metro-Roland, Dini, 2008, Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.A., Loyola Marymount; M.A., Indiana; Ph.D., Indiana (Bloomington)
Metwalli, Ali, 1985, Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.Comm., AIN Shams University (Egypt); M.B.A., Siena College; Ph.D., St. Louis
Meyer, Richard T., 2015, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Missouri (Rolla); Ph.D., Purdue
Mezei, Gellert, 2007, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., Babes-Bolyai (Romania); Ph.D., Puerto Rico
Michael, Timothy J., 2000, Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., Temple; M.S., Texas Christian; Ph.D., Pittsburgh
Mickus, Maureen, 2006, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.S.G., Southern California; Ph.D., Northwestern
Miles, Ann, 1994, Professor of Sociology
B.A., Chicago; M.P.H., Columbia; Ph.D., Syracuse
Miller, Damon, 1997, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S., M.Engr., Ph.D., Louisville
Miller, John B., 1995, Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Harvard; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton
Miller, Michael G., 2002, Chair and Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., California Univ of Pennsylvania; M.S., Ed.D., West Virginia; M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Mingus, Matthew S., 1998, Director, Academic Labor Relations and Professor of Public Affairs and Administration
B.A., Denver; M.P.A., Victoria; Ph.D., Colorado (Denver)
Mingus, Tabitha, 1998, Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Western Michigan; M.A., Central Michigan; Ph.D., Northern Colorado
Miron, Gary, 1997, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.S., Northern Michigan; D.S.S., Ph.D., Stockholm
Mirzeler, Mustafa, 2003, Professor of English
B.A., California State (San Bernardino); M.A., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Moe, Angela, 2002, Professor of Sociology
B.A., Wisconsin (Eau Claire); M.S., Wisconsin (Milwaukee); Ph.D., Arizona State
Moncrief, Whitney, 2014, Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., Point Park; M.F.A., Goddard; Laban Movement Analysis Certification
Montefort-Sanchez, Javier, 2022, Master Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Bachelors and Masters, University of Guanajuato; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Montilla, Patricia, 2000, Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Chicago
Moreno, Marie N., 2022, Faculty Specialist I, Business Information Systems
B.A., M.A., Michigan State; MBA, Western Michigan
Morrison, Kylee, 2025, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Wisconsin (Madison); Ph.D., Northwestern
Moser, Christine, 2005, Professor of Economics
B.A., Missouri (Columbia); M.A., Ph.D., Cornell
Mousavi, Reza, 2016, Associate Professor of Business Information Systems
B.Sc., Isfahan; Masters, Sharif University of Technology; Ph.D., North Texas
Mu, Ting-Yu, 2018, Faculty Specialist II-Professional Specialist, Business Information Systems
M.S., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Muchmore, James, 1998, Professor of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies
B.S., M.Ed., Vanderbilt; Ph.D., Michigan
Mughazy, Mustafa, 2003, Professor of World Languages and Literatures (Arabic)
B.A., Alexandria (Egypt); M.A., Georgia State; M.A., Ph.D., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Mukherjee, Debasri, 2002, Professor of Economics
B.Sc., M.Sc., Calcutta; Ph.D., California (Riverside)
Mukhongo, Lynete Lusike, 2022, Associate Professor, Communication
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Moi University
Mumuni, Alhassan, 2011, Professor of Marketing
B.Sc., University of Ghana; M.A., Ph.D., Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration
Nagle, Christopher C., 2001, Associate Professor of English and Gender and Women’s Studies
B.A. Albright; M.A., Virginia; Ph.D., SUNY (Stony Brook)
Naranjo, Joshua, 1989, Professor of Statistics
B.S., M.S., Philippines; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
Nash, Ilana, 2003, Associate Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies
B.A., M.A., California (Los Angeles); Ph.D., Bowling Green
Naugle, Amy E., 2000, Professor of Psychology
B.A. St. Thomas; Ph.D., Nevada (Reno)
Neary, Jaime, 2019, Master Faculty Specialist-Clinical Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
Newell, Stephen J., 2002, Associate Dean, Haworth College of Business and Professor of Marketing
B.B.A., Michigan State; M.B.A., Indiana; Ph.D., Florida State
Ngadjui, Olivia Theresa, 2021, Assistant Professor, Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth; M.A., George Washington; Ph.D., Idaho State
Ngo, Duy, 2019, Assistant Professor of Statistics
B.A., California State (Fullerton); Ph.D., California (Irvine)
Nicolai, Dominic, 1995, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., M.A., Western Michigan
Nielsen, Mary, 2021, Faculty Specialist II, Marketing
B.B.A., Michigan; M.A., Michigan State
Nightengale-Lee, Bianca, 2024, Director, Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations; Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.S., Eastern Michigan, M.Ed., Ph.D., Louisville
Nissen, Thisbe, 2010, Professor of English
B.A., Oberlin; M.F.A., Iowa
Nofsinger, David, 2014, Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., Goshen; M.F.A., Arizona
Nsair, Ivett, 2022, Assistant Professor of Management
B.Sc., M.B.A., McMaster; Ph.D., Wayne State
O’Hara, Andrew, 2023, Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., Haverford College; Ph.D., Texas (Austin)
O’Reilly, Kelley, 2011, Chair and Professor of Marketing
B.S., M.B.A., Western Washington; Ph.D., Utah State
Ofori-Amoah, Benjamin, 2006, Director and Professor of School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.A., Ghana; M.Sc., KNUST (Ghana); M.A., Exeter (UK); Ph.D., Simon Fraser (Canada)
Oh, Jun-Seok, 2004, Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering
B.Sc., M.Eng., Hanyang (Korea); Ph.D., California (Irvine)
Ohanna, Natalio, 2009, Professor of Spanish
B.A., Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Ph.D., McGill (Canada)
Olivaccé, Rhea, 2020, Associate Professor of Music
B.M., Florida International; M.M., D.M.A., Michigan
Omilion-Hodges, Leah, 2011, Professor of Communication
B.A., M.A., Grand Valley State; Ph.D., Wayne State
Orbe, Mark P., 1997, Professor of Communication
B.S., Ohio; M.A., Connecticut; Ph.D., Ohio
Orlowska, Daria, 2019, Associate Professor, University Libraries
B.A., Illinois (Chicago); M.S., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Ouyang, Ping, 2018, Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., Beijing Agricultural University; M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State
Owen, Ginger, 2003, Professor of Art
B.F.A., Central Florida; M.F.A., Louisiana State
Ozyurek, Abdullah Selim, 2021, Assistant Professor, Aviation Sciences
M.S., Ph.D., Florida Institute of Technology
Padilla, Nicholas, 2019, Assistant Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.A., St. Norbert College; M.S., Texas State (San Marcos); Ph.D., Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Palmer, Timothy, 2000, Professor of Management
B.S.F., New Hampshire; M.B.A., Northern Arizona; Ph.D., Arizona State
Palmitessa, James R., 1997, Associate Professor of History
B.A., New York; M.A., Boston College; Ph.D., New York
Pancella, Paul V., 1990, Professor of Physics
B.A., St. Louis; M.A., Ph.D., Rice
Park, Hee Eon, 2024, Associate Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.S., Pohang University of Science and Technology (Korea); M.E., Ph.D., McGill University (Canada)
Park, Hyejoon, 2021, Professor of Social Work
M.A., Seton Hall; Ed.M., Harvard; M.S.W., Michigan; Ph.D., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Pasang, Timotius, 2024, Chair and Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems
B.E., Bandung (Indonesia); M.Eng.Sc., Ph.D., Monash University (Australia)
Paschich, Kelsey, 2019, Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.F.A., Point Park; M.F.A., New Mexico; Countertechnique® Certified Teacher
Pastrana-Pérez, Pablo, 2002, Chair and Associate Professor of Spanish
Diplomatura, U. de Valladolid; B.A., Western Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Paul, David, 2017, Chair and Master Faculty Specialist, Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Western Michigan
Paulius, Lisa, 1993, Professor of Physics
A.B., Chicago; M.S., Ph.D., California (San Diego)
Pavlik, Carolyn, 2004, Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., Texas (Austin); M.F.A., Washington
Pedrassoli, Julio, 2024, Assistant Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.Sc., Sao Paulo State University; M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Sao Paulo
Pekarovicova, Alexandra, 1999, Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
M.Sc., Ph.D., Slovak Technical
Penner, James, 2011, Chair and Professor of Accountancy
B.A., M.A., Michigan State; Ph.D., Virginia Tech; C.P.A., Michigan
Pérez de la Cruz, Mariola, 1999, Master Faculty Specialist, Spanish
Licenciatura, Ph.D., Universidad de Alcalá (Spain)
Pérez-Villa, Ángela, 2019, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., The City College of New York (CUNY), M.A., Ph.D., Michigan
Perkins, Alisa M., 2013, Associate Professor of World Religions and Cultures
B.A., Wesleyan; M.A., Ph.D., Texas (Austin)
Perryman-Clark, Staci, 2010, Director, Institute of Intercultural and Anthropological Studies; Professor of English and Intercultural and Anthropological Studies
B.A., Michigan; M.A., Eastern Michigan; Ph.D., Michigan State
Petcovic, Heather L., 2004, Chair and Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences and Professor of Mallinson Institute for Science Education
B.A., Smith; M.S., Ph.D., Oregon State (Corvallis)
Peterson, Stephanie M, 2009, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Iowa
Pietras, Cynthia J., 2003, Professor of Psychology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Florida
Pillay, Yrithu Thulaseedharan, 2024, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.A.E.M., Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Wichita State
Pimentel, Carlos, 2014, Associate Professor of World Languages and Literatures (Japanese)
B.A., M.A., Massachusetts (Amherst); Ph.D., Ohio State
Pinkelman, Sarah, 2022, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Bowling Green State; M.S., North Texas; Ph.D., Oregon
Pitts, Brianne, 2021, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
Ph.D., Wisconsin
Place, Troy R., 2003, Master Faculty Specialist, Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.A., M.A., Michigan State
Pleasants, Brandy Ann, 2008, Director and Faculty Specialist II, Mallinson Institute for Science Education
M.S., Northern Michigan; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Poling, Alan, 1978, Professor of Psychology
B.A., Alderson-Broaddus College; M.A., West Virginia; Ph.D., Minnesota
Popkova, Anna, 2015, Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., North Dakota; Specialist, Siberian State Aerospace University; M.A., Ph.D., Minnesota
Pozo, Susan, 1982, Professor of Economics
B.A., Barnard College; Ph.D., Michigan State
Preston, Katelyn, 2025, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., St. Mary’s; D.P.T., Grand Valley State
Propp, Kathleen, 1999, Professor of Communication
B.S., M.A., Mankato State; Ph.D., Iowa
Protacio, Maria Selena, 2012, Chair and Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.A., University of the Philippines-Diliman; M.Ed., Nebraska (Lincoln); Ph.D., Michigan State
Qi, Dewei, 1995, Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.S., Light Industrial Institute of Beijing; M.S., Science and Technology of China; Ph.D., Waterloo
Quarles, Jeremiah, 2024, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Music
B.M., North Carolina (Greensboro); M.M., Michigan
Raedy, Julie, 2025, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., Michigan State; M.S., Oakland
Rafacz, Sharlet, 2022, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Utah State; M.A., Ph.D., Nevada (Reno)
Ramrattan, Sam N., 1992, Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems
B.S., M.S., Wisconsin; Ph.D., Iowa State
Rantz, William, 1995, Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Rashid, Khandakar Mamunur, 2022, Assistant Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering
B.Sc., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; M.Sc., Missouri State; Ph.D., Oregon State
Rathbun, Andrew, 2012, Professor of Music
B.A., Queen’s; M.A., New England Conservatory; D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music
Rawls, Glinda, 2007, Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.A., DePaul; M.E., Grand Valley State; M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Razi, Muhammad A., 2000, Chair and Professor of Business Information Systems
B.S., Bangladesh U. of Engineering and Technology; M.B.A., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth
Rea, Alan, 1997, Professor of Business Information Systems and Computer Science
B.A., Pennsylvania State; M.A., Youngstown State; M.S., Maryland (Baltimore County); Ph.D., Bowling Green
Redding, Adrienne A., 2018, Master Faculty Specialist-Lecturer, English
B.A., M.A., Andrews; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Reeser, Linda C., 1981, Professor of Social Work
B.A., M.S.W., Temple; Ph.D., Bryn Mawr
Reeves, Donald M., 2016, Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
B.S., Montana State; M.S., Montana (Missoula); Ph.D., Nevada (Reno)
Reichel, Lori, 2021. Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.A., M.A., State University of New York (Stony Brook); Ph.D., Texas A&M
Reinhart, Meredith, 2022, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D., Toledo
Remo, Amanda, 2020, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Accountancy
B.B.A., M.S.A., Grand Valley State; D.B.A., Wisconsin (Whitewater)
Rhodes, James, 2021, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Computer Science
B.S., M.S., M.S., M.S., M.S., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Rice, Carter, 2018, Associate Professor of Music
B.M., Concordia; M.M., Bowling Green; D.M.A., Ball State
Rice McCray, Veronica A., 2018, Faculty Specialist II, Business Information Systems
B.A., Bowling Green; M.A., M.B.A., Findlay
Richardson, Jennifer, 2015, Associate Professor of Intercultural and Anthropological Studies
B.A., Quincy; M.A., DePaul; Ph.D., Loyola (Chicago)
Richter, David, 2004, Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., St. Cloud; Ph.D., Minnesota
Riggs, Diane, 2014, Master Faculty Specialist, World Religions and Cultures
M.A., Ph.D., California (Los Angeles)
Rigley, Katherine, 2020, Faculty Specialist II, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
B.S., M.A., Central Michigan
Rimal, Gaurab, 2023, Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., Truman State; Ph.D., Wyoming
Rincon, Gerardo, 2024, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Marketing
B.S., M.S, Western Michigan
Rinna, Geraldine, 2017, Associate Professor, University Libraries
B.S., Phoenix (Tempe); M.L.I.S., Wisconsin (Milwaukee)
Ro, Kapseong, 2003, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.S., M.S., Drexel; Ph.D., Maryland
Roberts, LaSonja, 2018, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., Loyola Marymount; M.A., UCLA; Ph.D., South Florida
Rodriguez, Jorge, 1996, Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems
B.S., Tecnologico de Monterrey-ITESM (Monterrey, Mexico); M.B.A., Rutgers; Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Rojhani, Arezoo, 1996, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.A., Maine (Presque Isle); M.Sc., Ph.D., Nebraska (Lincoln)
Ross, Matthew, 2014, Associate Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.S.E., Michigan; M.B.A., Drexel; Ph.D., Wayne State
Rossbach, Silvia, 1995, Chair and Professor of Biological Sciences
M.S., Münster (Germany); Ph.D., Cologne and Max-Planck Institute for Plant Breeding (Germany)
Rourke, Karin, 2025, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., M.S., Wheelock College
Rouscher, Gail Y., 2008, Associate Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.A.; M.A., Spring Arbor; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Rowe, Jill, 2014, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.S., Georgia State; M.P.H., Tulane; M.A., Wayne State; Ph.D., Michigan State
Rowe, Nicholas, 2022, Faculty Specialist II-Aviation Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., United States Air Force Academy; M.B.A., Webster
Roy, Shrabanti, 2023, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
B.Sc., Military Institute of Science and Technology (Bangladesh); M.Sc., Prairie View A & M; Ph.D., Mississippi State
Rubin, Eli, 2004, Professor of History
B.A., Swarthmore; M.A., Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Rudge, David W., 1999, Professor of Biological Sciences and Mallinson Institute for Science Education
B.S., Duke; M.S., M.A., Ph.D., Pittsburgh
Ruellot, Viviane, 2005, Associate Professor of World Languages and Literatures (French)
M.A., SUNY (Albany); Ph.D., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
Ryan, Michael J., 2000, Chair and Professor of Economics
B.A., St. Norbert; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana
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Sachs, Dianna, 2006, Professor, University Libraries
B.A., Hamilton; M.L.S., Rhode Island
Saillant, John, 1997, Professor of English and History
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Brown
Saini, Jagjit, S., 2009, Professor of Accountancy
B.S., MLS University (India); M.S., Devi Ahilya University (India); M.S., Mississippi; Ph.D., Oklahoma State
Saito, Rika, 2007, Professor of Japanese and Gender and Women’s Studies
B.A., M.A., Sezkei University; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania
Santos, Alessander, 2018, Associate Dean; College of Health and Human Services and Professor of Physical Therapy
P.T., State University of Londrina; M.Sc., Paulista State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
Sauer, Eric M., 2001, Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.S., Michigan State; M.A., Ball State; Ph.D., Michigan State
Sawalha, Lina, 2014, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
B.S. Jordan University of Science and Technology; B.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma
Scannell, Thomas, 1998, Professor of Marketing
B.S.E.E., M.B.A., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Michigan State
Scherger, Jonathan, 2018, Associate Professor, University Libraries
M.L.I.S., Wayne State
Scheu, Tim F., 1983, Associate Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.A., Notre Dame; M.S., Ph.D., Illinois
Schoffers, Elke, 1998, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Mainz; M.S., SUNY (Stony Brook); Ph.D., Wayne State
Schreiner, Amy, 2021, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Blindness and Low Vision Studies
B.A., M.A., M.A., Western Michigan
Schriever, Tiffany, 2019, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.Sc., Winona State; M.Sc., Southeastern Louisiana; Ph.D., Toronto
Schroeter, Daniela C., 2015, Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Administration
M.A., Friedrich Schiller; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Schulman, Jana, 2002, Professor of English
B.A., Barnard; B.lsl.Phil., University of Iceland; M.A., Columbia; M.A., Ph.D., Minnesota
Schultz, Thomas, 2012, Associate Professor of Accountancy
B.B.A., Loyola (Chicago); M.A.S., Northern Illinois; Ph.D., Arizona State
Seiler, Ryan, 1999, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., M.B.A., Western Michigan
Sen, Sahana, 2025, Faculty Specialist I-Clinical Specialist, Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
M.A., Central Florida
Shanks, John, 2025 Associate Professor of Music
B.M., Youngstown State; M.M., Indiana; D.M.A., Alabama
Shao, Xiaoyun, 2008, Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering
B.Sc., M.S., Tongji (China); Ph.D., SUNY (Buffalo)
Sharma, Priyanka, 2022, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.Sc., M.Sc., University Rajasthan (India); Ph.D., SCIR-National Chemical Laboratory (India)
Shattuck, Cybelle, 2016, Associate Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability and World Religions and Cultures
B.A., California (Santa Barbara); M.S., Ph.D., Michigan
Shen, Jianping, 1996, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., Shanghai Institute of Education; M.A., East China Normal (Shanghai); Ph.D., Washington
Shen, Wuwei, 2002, Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Beijing Computer Institute; M.E., Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Science; M.S., Ph.D., Michigan
Sherwood, Dee Ann, 2012, Professor, Social Work
M.S.W., M.P.A., Grand Valley State; Ph.D., Michigan State
Shrestha, Bade, 2003, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
M.Sc., Ph.D., Calgary (Canada); P.Eng.
Shrivastava, Utkarsh, 2018, Associate Professor of Business Information Systems
B.Tech., M.B.A., Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management; Ph.D., South Florida
Simon, Larry J., 1993, Associate Professor of History
B.S., Southern Colorado; B.A., Loyola Marymount (Los Angeles); M.A., Ph.D., California (Los Angeles)
Simpson, C. Dennis, 1978, Director, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program and Professor of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Louisville; Ed.D., Indiana
Simpson, Mary, 2016, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., M.S., Iowa State; Ed.D., Baylor
Sims, Lori, 1997, Professor of Music
B.M., Peabody Conservatory; M.M., Yale; Artist Diploma, Hochschule fur Musik und Theater (Hanover, Germany)
Singh, Chitra, 2019, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., GNDU (India); M.A., NIFT (India); Ph.D., Oklahoma State
Singleterry, Lisa, 2015, Director and Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D., Michigan State
Sinn, Ekkehard, 2007, Professor of Chemistry
B.A., M.A., Sydney (Australia); Ph.D., New South Wales (Australia)
Slawinski, Scott, 2005, Professor of English
B.A., SUNY (Buffalo); M.A., Alabama; Ph.D., South Carolina
Slayter, Megan, 2010, Interim Associate Dean, College of Fine Arts (ending June 30, 2026); Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., Western Michigan; M.F.A., Ohio State
Slupek, Agatha, 2023, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Chicago
Smith, Andrea, 1994, Professor of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies and Family and Consumer Sciences
M.S.W., Wayne State; B.S., Ph.D., Michigan State
Smith, Christopher, 2022, Faculty Specialist I-Professional Specialist, Social Work
B.A., Michigan State; M.S.W., M.P.A., Wayne State
Smith, Dawn M., 2018, Master Faculty Specialist, Nursing
B.S., M.S.N., Western Michigan
Smith, Jesse, 2013, Professor of Sociology
B.S., Utah Valley; M.A., Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado (Boulder)
Smith, Kenneth H., 2005, Associate Professor of Music
B.A., B.S., King’s College; M.A., Eastman; Ph.D., Illinois
Smith, Lillian, 2024, Dean, College of Health and Human Services
B.A., East Carolina; M.P.H., Emory; Ph.D., South Carolina
Smith-Ayers, Suzan F., 2004, Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., Winthrop; M.S., Florida; Ph.D., South Carolina
Snyder, Zoann K., 1992, Associate Professor of Sociology
B.S., Wayne State; M.A., Nebraska (Lincoln); Ph.D., Arizona State
Solomon, Paul R., 1995, Professor of Art
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design; M.F.A., Ohio State
Song, Jiahe C., 2017, Associate Professor Business Information Systems
B.A., University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; M.S., Ph.D., Auburn
Souther, Eric, 2023, Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute; M.F.A., Alfred University
Sparks, Steven, 2023, Assistant Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.A., Bethany; M.B.A., Robert Morris; Ed.D., Oklahoma State
Speer, Sunday, 2017, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Accountancy
B.B.A., M.S.A., Western Michigan
Spitsbergen, John M., 1996, Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State
Springstead, James, 2012, Associate Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.S., Pennsylvania; M.S., Ph.D., California (Los Angeles)
Srivastava, Smriti, 2024, Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems
B.S., Cummins College of Engineering (India); M.S., Texas (Dallas); Ph.D., North Texas (Denton)
St. Martin, Mark, 2007, Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.A., Alma College; M.A., West Virginia; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Stachofsky, Julia, 2024, Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems
B.S., Idaho; M.S.B.A., Ph.D., Washington State
Stamper, Christina, 2001, Professor of Management
B.B.A., Miami; M.B.A., Ph.D., Michigan State
Steuer, Susan M.B., 2006, Professor, University Libraries
B.A., Missouri (Columbia); M.L.S., Indiana (Bloomington); Ph.D., Minnesota
Stitt, Wayne, 2022 Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.S., Indiana; M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Straight, Bilinda, 2000, Professor of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability and Professor of Anthropology
B.A., Lake Erie; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan
Strom, Jeffrey, 2002, Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Pennsylvania State; Ph.D., Wisconsin
Strong, Anise K., 2011, Associate Professor of History
B.A., Yale; M.A., M. Phil; Ph.D., Columbia
Stull, Frederick, 2019, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., South Florida; Ph.D., Michigan
Suarez, Michelle A., 2011, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.O.T., Eastern; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Suender, Katherine, 2023, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
B.S., Eastern Michigan; M.A., Ed.S., Oakland
Sultan, Mohamed I., 2004, Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
B.S., Aon Shams; M.S. Cairo; Ph.D., Washington (St. Louis)
Summy, Sarah, 1999, Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.S., Iowa; M.A., Ed.D., Northern Colorado
Sun, Yuanliang, 2009, Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., Eastern Michigan; M.F.A., Michigan State
Swartz, Thomas E., 2000, Master Faculty Specialist, Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.A., Western Michigan; M.A., Kansas State (Pittsburg)
Swierenga, Marianne, 2018, Associate Professor of University Libraries
B.A., Hope; M.F.A., Western Michigan; M.L.I.S., Wayne State
Szabla, David, 2018, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.F.A., Wayne State; Ed.M., Boston; Ed.D., George Washington
Tabor, Nathan, 2017, Associate Professor of History
B.A., Redlands; M.M., Ph.D., Texas (Austin)
Talbot, Donna M., 1992, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., Amherst; M.Ed., Lesley; Ed.S., Florida; Ph.D., Maryland
Tang, Junqi, 2024, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Renmin University of China; M.M., Southern California; D.M.A., Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Tarn, Mike, 1999, Associate Dean for International Programs in Asia; Professor of Business Information Systems
B.S., National Taiwan Ocean; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth
Tasende, Mercedes, 1991, Professor of Spanish
B.A., Santiago de Compostela (Spain); M.A., Nebraska; Ph.D. Colorado (Boulder)
Teall, Emily, 2025, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Aviation Sciences
B.S., Grand Valley State
Teichert, Laura, 2019, Associate Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.A., M.Ed., University of Western Ontario; Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Terpstra, Jeff, 2008, Chair and Professor of Statistics
B.S., Grand Valley State; M.S.; Ph.D., Western Michigan
Terrel, Elizabeth, 2010, Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., San Diego State; M.F.A., Northern Illinois
Thaviphoke, Ying, 2023, Assistant Professor of Industrial & Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.Eng. Chiang Mai University; M.E.M., Ph.D., Old Dominion University
The, Yu-Lien, 2017, Associate Professor of Music
Artist Diploma, Hochschule fur Musik Detmold (Germany); M.M., Western Michigan; D.M.A., Michigan State
Thomas, Karen, 1996, Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.A., Michigan; M.A., SUNY; Ph.D., Pittsburgh
Thompson, Andrew, 2022, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Clarion; Ph.D., George Washington
Thompson, Raymond, 2009, Dean, Aviation and Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Purdue
Thomsen, Kathryn, 2018, Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., Western Michigan; M.F.A., California (Irvine)
Thornburg, Scott W., 1989, Professor of Music
B.M., Miami (Florida); M.M., Juilliard
Tierney, Katherine, 2020, Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., Wellesley College; M.A., Ph.D., North Carolina (Chapel Hill)
Tiffany, Grace, 1995, Professor of English
B.A., Duke; M.A., Ph.D., Notre Dame
Torres, Benjamín, 1990, Professor of Spanish
B.A., Washington; M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania
Totton, Mary-Louise, 2004, Professor of Art
B.F.A., Wayne State; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan
Treiman, Jay, S., 1985, Professor of Mathematics
B.S., California (Davis); M.S., Ph.D., Washington
Triplett, Kyle, 2019, Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., Southeast Missouri State; M.F.A., Ohio
Tripp, Brian, 2001, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Colorado School of Mines; Ph.D., Utah
Tripplett, Marian, 2015, Faculty Specialist II, Social Work
B.A., M.S.W., Western Michigan
Tuttle, Robert, 2021, Associate Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems
B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., Missouri University of Science and Technology
Uchimura, Bruce J., 1987, Professor of Music
B.M., Juilliard School of Music; M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music
Urdarevik, Slobodan, 2004, Master Faculty Specialist, Engineering Design, Manufacturing, and Management Systems
B.S., M.S., Skopje (Macedonia)
Van Deusen, Karen, 1999, Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Western Michigan; M.S.W., Grand Valley State; M.A., Psy.D., Central Michigan
Van Houten, Ron, 2005, Professor of Psychology
B.A., SUNY (Stony Book); M.A., Ph.D., Dalhousie (Canada)
Van Zoest, Laura R., 1994, Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Calvin; M.S., Wisconsin (Milwaukee); Ph.D., Illinois State
Van Zoeren, Lori, 2024, Faculty Specialist II-Clinical Specialist, Bronson School of Nursing
B.S., Clayton College of Natural Health; B.S.N-M.S.M., Ferris State
VanDerwall, Rena, 2023, Assistant Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Western Michigan
Vann, Robert, 1996, Professor of Spanish
B.A., M.A., Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); Ph.D., Texas (Austin)
Veeck, Ann, 1998, Professor of Marketing
B.M.E., Denison; M.M.R., Georgia; Ph.D., Louisiana State
Venter, Andre, 2008, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Pretoria (South Africa)
Vidic, Zeljka, 2012, Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Idaho
Villalobos, Patricia E., 2010, Professor of Art
B.F.A., Louisiana State; M.F.A., West Virginia
Visscher, Cynthia, 2014, Master Faculty Specialist, World Religions and Cultures
B.A., M.B.A., Grand Valley State; M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Vliem, Sally, 1998, Master Faculty Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., Michigan
Vogt, Leeann, 2025, Faculty Specialist II-Clinical Specialist, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Ferris State
Voice, Peter, 2020, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Geological and Environmental Sciences
B.S., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Vonhof, Maarten, 2004, Professor of Biological Sciences and Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.Sc., M.Sc., Calgary (Canada); Ph.D., York (Canada)
Wadsworth, Pamela J., 2016, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Wayne State; M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State
Wagner, Bret, 2001, Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S., Michigan State; M.E.A., George Washington; Ph.D., Michigan State
Wagner, Kathryn, 2009, Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.F.A, DePaul; M.F.A., Rutgers
Wall Emerson, Robert, 2001, Professor of Blindness and Low Vision Studies
B.Ed., Manitoba (Canada); M.S., North Dakota; Ph.D., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt
Wallace, Luchara, 2010, Dean, Merze Tate College; Associate Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.A., North Carolina (Chapel Hill); M.A., M.Ed., Loyola; Ph.D., Kansas
Walsh, Meagan, 2022, Assistant Professor of Special Education and Literacy Studies
B.A., Iowa; M.Ed., Nevada (Las Vegas); Ph.D., Vanderbilt
Wang, Chen, 2020, Associate Professor of Management
B.B.A., Qingdao University; B.A., IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems; M.I.B., Ph.D., Florida International University
Wang, Xiaodan, 2011, Associate Professor of Management
B.A., International Business and Economics (Beijing, China); M.B.A., Ohio; Ph.D., Texas Tech
Wang, Xiaojun, 1997, Professor of World Languages and Literatures (Chinese)
B.A., M.A., Northeast Normal (China); M.A., Ph.D., Arizona
Wang, Xiaoman, 2024, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.A., Beijing International Studies University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Florida
Wang, Yuan-Kang, 2008, Professor of Political Science
B.A. National Chengchi University; M.A., Johns Hopkins; Ph.D., Chicago
Wanner, Kevin J., 2004, Chair and Professor of World Religions and Cultures
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Chicago
Ward, Yanyu, 2020, Faculty Specialist II, World Languages and Literatures
B.A., Sichuan Normal University; M.A., Wayne State
Warren, Wilson J., 2002, Professor of History
B.A., St. Ambrose; M.A., Iowa; Ph.D. Pittsburgh
Watson, David, 2024, Assistant Professor of Accountancy
B.S., Brigham Young; M.S.A., Michigan State; Ph.D., University of South Florida
Weathers, Kelly S., 2011, Faculty Specialist II, Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., M.A., Western Michigan
Webb, Allen, 1992, Professor of English
B.A., Swarthmore; M.A.T., Lewis and Clark; M.A., Ph.D., Oregon
Webb, Daren, 2017, Faculty Specialist II-Clinical Specialist I, Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Health Sciences (Chicago Med); M.A., Western Michigan; D.P.T., Oakland
Weideman, Carol A., 2003, Master Faculty Specialist, Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., Grand Valley State; M.Ed., Ph.D., Toledo
Weir, Rodney, 2018, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Michigan; M.P.T., Northwestern; D.P.T., Alabama State; D.H.S., Midwestern
Wells, Lee, 2015, Associate Professor of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.S., M.S., Michigan Technological; Ph.D., Virginia Tech
West, Rebecca, 2025 Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Bethel; M.M., Michigan State; Ph.D., Minnesota
White, Bob E., 1973, Professor of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management
B.S., M.S., Western Michigan; Ph.D., Iowa State; P.E.
White, Robert, 2014, Professor of Music
B.M., Western Michigan; M.M., D.M.A., Indiana
Whitehurst, Geoffrey, 2008, Professor of Aviation Sciences
B.Sc., Queen Mary College (U.K.); M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan
Whittles, Jim, 2001, Master Faculty Specialist, Aviation Specialist, Aviation Sciences
B.S., Indiana State; M.A., Western Michigan
Wiebold, Jennipher L., 1999, Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology
B.S., M.S., Minnesota (Mankato); Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Wielhouwer, Peter W., 2005, Associate Professor of Political Science
B.S., Heidelberg College; M.A., Ph.D., Georgia
Wilkinson, Megan, 2025, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Drexel
Wilkinson, Meghan, 2024, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, Family and Consumer Sciences
M.S., Buffalo
Williams, Zachary, 2018, Professor of Marketing
B.S.B.A., Central Michigan; M.B.A., Michigan; Ph.D., Mississippi State
Wilson, Brian C., 1996, Professor of World Religions and Cultures
B.S., Stanford; M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies; M.A., Ph.D., California (Santa Barbara)
Wilson, Patrick, 2018, Associate Professor of Art
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus; M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute
Wirtz, Kristina, 2005, Professor of Spanish
B.A., M.S., Cornell; Ph.D., Pennsylvania
Witschi, Nicolas S., 2000, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of English
B.F.A., Tisch School of the Arts, NYU; M.A., Colorado; Ph.D., Oregon
Wittenberg, Kelly, 2014, Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., Nevada (Reno); M.F.A., Syracuse
Woodside, Jefferey, 2025, Faculty Specialist I-LecturerAviation Sciences
B.S., Western Michigan University
Wu, Qingliu, 2017, Associate Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
Ph.D., Kentucky
Xiang, Li, 2018, Faculty Specialist II-Lecturer, World Languages and Literatures
B.A., Yangzhou University (China); M.A., Suzhou University (China); Ed.D., Portland State
Xie, Hu, 2017, Associate Professor of Marketing
B.A., Shanghai Jio Tong University; M.B.A., Wisconsin (Madison); M.S., Ph.D., Oregon
Xiong, Victor C., 1989, Professor of History
B.A., M.A., Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Ph.D., Australian National
Yaman, Devrim, 2000, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Haworth College of Business; Professor of Finance and Commercial Law
B.S., Middle East Technical (Turkey); M.S., Lancaster (U.K.); M.A., Ph.D., New Orleans
Yang, Li, 2000, Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Shandong; M.S., Ph.D., University of Science and Technology of China (Hefei)
Yang, Li, 2007, Associate Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.S., M.S., Yunnan (China); Ph.D. Waterloo (Canada)
Yang, Shu, 2017, Associate Professor of World Languages and Literatures (Chinese)
B.A., M.A., Beijing Normal University; Ph.D., Oregon
Yelick, Anna, 2021, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., Michigan; M.S.W., Wayne State; Ph.D., Florida State
Yoshida, Takashi, 2002, Professor of History
B.A., Aoyama Gakuin (Tokyo); B.A., Illinois (Chicago); M.I.A., M. Phil., Ph.D., Columbia
Young, Brian, 2009, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Paper Engineering
B.S., California (Davis); Ph.D., Wisconsin (Madison)
Yun, Zee-Sun, 2008, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., Pusan National (South Korea); M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State
Zakharov, David, 2022, Assistant Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
B.S. Russian State Geological Prospecting University; Ph.D., Oregon
Zárate-Sández, German, 2015, Professor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad Nacional de San Juan; M.S., Scranton; M.S., Ph.D., Georgetown
Zhang, Jiabei, 1997, Professor of Human Performance and Health Education
B.S., M.Ed., Wuhen Institute of PE (China); M.S., Wisconsin (La Crosse); Ed.D., Georgia
Zhang, Ping, 1996, Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Wuhan; M.S., Jordan; Ph.D., Michigan State
Zhang, Ya, 2017, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
B.S., M.A., East China Normal University; M.A., Ph.D., Pittsburgh
Zhang, Yingying, 2022, Assistant Professor of Statistics
B.S., Nanchang University; M.S., Stonybrook; Ph.D., Alabama
Zhu, Laiyin, 2015, Associate Professor of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
B.S., Nanjing Forestry University (China); M.S., Beijing Normal University (China); Ph.D., Texas A&M
Zhu, Qiji, 1994, Professor of Mathematics
B.E., Jilin University of Technology (China); M.S., Zhejiang University (China); Ph.D., Northeastern
Zolp, Andrew, 2018, Chair and Associate Professor of Physician Assistant
M.S.M., PA-C, Western Michigan
Zondag, Marcellis M., 2012, Associate Professor of Marketing
J.D., Erasmus University Rotterdam; M.A., Ph.D., Tennessee
Zufelt, Amy, 2023, Faculty Specialist I-Lecturer, Business Information Systems
B.A., Wisconsin (Madison); M.A., Westminster College; M.S., Concordia
Zwanka, Russell J., 2020, Associate Professor of Marketing
B.S., South Carolina; M.S., Southern Wesleyan; D.B.A., International School of Management-Paris
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