Faculty Listing

Ashraf, Saad – Assistant Professor – Lukenda School of Business

PhD Business Administration, Southern Illinois University
MS Business Research, Temple University
M Human Resources and Industrial Relations, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS Accounting and Finance, Lahore University of Management Sciences

Barbour, Chad – Associate Professor – School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences 

PhD English, University of Kentucky
MA English, University of North Carolina
BA English, University of North Carolina

Barbour, Julie – Associate Professor - School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences

MFA Creative Writing, University of North Carolina
BA English, University of North Carolina

Bartus, Paul – Assistant Professor – School of Computer Science and Mathematics

PhD Computer Science, University of Puerto Rico
PhD Computer Engineering, University of Puerto Rico
MS Mathematics, University of Puerto Rico

Baumann, David – Professor – School of Engineering and Technology

PhD Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Extension
MS Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Extension
MS Statistics, University of Wisconsin-Extension
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Extension

Boston, Robert – Assistant Professor – Lukenda School of Business

MS Finance, University of Arizona

Bowlby, Stephanie – Assistant Professor – School of Kinesiology and Psychology 

 MA School and Community Psychology, Wayne State University
 BS Psychology, Lake Superior State University

Brewer, Dustin – Assistant Professor – School of Natural Resources

PhD Earth and Ecosystem Science, Central Michigan University
MS Biology, Eastern Kentucky University
BS Wildlife, Purdue University

Clegg, Bradley – Instructor – School of Criminal Justice, Fire Science and Emergency Services

MS Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
BS Criminal Justice, Lake Superior State University
A Criminal Justice, Lake Superior State University

Davis, Becky – Assistant Professor – School of Education 

EdD Educational Admin/Supervision, Northern Michigan University
MED General Education, Grand Valley State University
BS Human Services, Lake Superior State University
A Early Childhood Education, Lake Superior State University

Devaprasad, James – Professor – School of Engineering and Technology

MS Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico

Diaz, Marta – Associate Professor – Lukenda School of Business

MS Finance and Economics, University of Michigan-Flint
MBA Business Administration, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
M Accountancy, Auburn University
BS Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Disney, Louann – Associate Professor – School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences

PhD Spanish, Texas Tech University
MA Spanish, Southwest Texas State University
BA History, Southwest Texas State University
BA Spanish, Southwest Texas State University

Donmyer, Andrea – Assistant Professor – School of Nursing

MS Nurse Midwifery, University of Cincinnati
CER Women’s Health, University of Cincinnati
BS Nursing, Lake Superior State University

Doubek, Jonathan – Associate Professor – School of Natural Resources and Environment

PhD Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
MS Environmental Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
MS Natural Resources, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Evans, Barbara – Professor – School of Biological Sciences

PhD Biology, University of Kansas
BS Biology, University of Ottawa

Fritz, Koral – Assistant Professor – Lukenda School of Business

JD Law, Vermont Law School
BA Political Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
BA Spanish, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Fuller, Bryan – Associate Professor – School of Criminal Justice, Fire Science and Emergency Services

BS Paramedic Technology, Siena Heights University

Garvon, Jason – Professor – School of Biological Sciences

PhD Wildlife Science, Texas A&M University
MS Biology, Northern Michigan University
BS Biology, Northern Michigan University
BS Ecology, Northern Michigan University

Gerrie, Jaimee – Associate Professor – School of Nursing

MS Nursing, Walden University
BS Nursing, Lake Superior State University

Gillette, Lynn – Professor – Lukenda School of Business

            PhD Economics, Texas A&M University

Gorman, Jennifer – Assistant Professor – School of Computer Science and Mathematics

PhD Mathematics, Lehigh University
BS Computer Science, Ramapo College
BS Mathematics, Ramapo College

Grossman, Lucia – One Year Term Assistant Professor – School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

PhD Biochemistry, University of Surrey
MS Biochemistry, University of Campinas

Henderson, Herbert – Professor – School of Criminal Justice, Fire Science and Emergency Services

M Public Administration, Northern Michigan University
BS Criminal Justice, Lake Superior State University

Hering, Judith - Assistant Professor - School of Nursing

         MS Nursing Education, Western Michigan University
         BS Nursing, Lake Superior State University

Hildebrand, Robert – Professor – School of Engineering and Technology

PhD Technical Acoustics, Royal Institute of Technology
M Technical Acoustics, Royal Institute of Technology
MS Engineering Mechanics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Hutchens, Martha – Associate Professor – School of Biological Sciences

PhD Immunology, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
BS Medical Technology, Michigan State University

Iretski, Alexei – Professor – School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

PhD Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University

Jones, Andrew – Professor – School of Engineering and Technology

PhD Electrical Engineering, Purdue University-W Layfayette
PhD Computer Engineering, Purdue University-W Layfayette
MS Electrical Engineering, Purdue University-W Layfayette
MS Computer Engineering, Purdue University-W Layfayette

Kalchev, Georgi – Assistant Professor – Lukenda School of Business

PhD Economics, Southern Methodist University
MA Economics, Southern Methodist University

Kandel, Hari – Associate Professor – School of Natural Resources and Environment and School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

PhD Geosciences, Florida International University
MS Geospatial Technology, Bowling Green State University
CER Geospatial Technology, Bowling Green State University

Kapuscinski, Kevin – Assistant Professor – Assistant Director Research CFRE

PhD Ecology, State University of New York

Kelso, Paul – Professor – School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

PhD Geophysics, University of Minnesota
MS Geophysics, University of Minnesota

King, Sandra - Assistant Professor – School of Nursing

DNP Nursing Practice, Regis University
MS Nursing, Regis University
CER Healthcare Education, Regis University
BS Nursing, Lake Superior State University

Kipka, Robert – Associate Professor – School of Computer Science and Mathematics

PhD Mathematics, Western Michigan University
MA Mathematics, Western Michigan University
MS Mathematics, Michigan Technological University
BS Mathematics, Michigan Technological University

Kostelyk, Charlotte – Associate Professor – School of Nursing

MS Nursing Education, Indiana Wesleyan University
BS Nursing, Lake Superior State University

Leach, David – Associate Professor – School of Engineering and Technology

MS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
BS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Li, Jun – Professor – School of Biological Sciences

PhD Biology, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Lindsey, Joni – Associate Professor – School of Computer Science and Mathematics

PhD Mathematics-Secondary Education, Southwest Texas State University
MS Mathematics, Southwest Texas State University

Mauldin, Richard – Professor – School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences

PhD Sociology, Utah State University
MS American Studies, Utah State University
BS Integrated Studies, Weber State University

Mauldin, Shawna-Sue – Assistant Professor – School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences

MS Urban and Regional Planning and Sociology, Eastern Washington University
BA Sociology, Eastern Washington University
ATA Environmental Conservation, Skagit Valley College

McCall, Seth – Assistant Professor – School of Education

Moening, Joseph – Professor – School of Engineering and Technology

PhD Engineering, University of Toledo
MS Electrical Engineering, University of Toledo
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Toledo

Mohar, Kevin – Part Time Instructor – School of Criminal Justice, Fire Science and Emergency Services

BS Fire Science, Lake Superior State University

Mosey, Robert – Professor – School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences 

PhD Chemistry, Michigan State University
BS Chemistry, Northern Michigan University

Nguyen, Thu – Associate Professor – School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

PhD Chemistry, Michigan State University
BS Biochemistry Pre-Professional, College of Saint Benedict

Olson-Pupek, Kristina – Professor – School of Kinesiology and Psychology 

PhD Psychology, University of Washington
MA Psychology, Eastern New Mexico University
BS Psychology, University of Maryland-University College
AA Science, Cosumnes River College
AA Mathematics, Cosumnes River College

Ouimette, Sarah – Assistant Professor – School of Kinesiology and Psychology 

MED Professional Development, University of Wisconsin
BS Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin

Philips, Valerie – Associate Professor – Lukenda School of Business

MBA Marketing/Industrial Relations, McGill University

Ranasinghe, Pradeep (Nalaka) - Assistant Professor - School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

PhD Applied Geology, Kent State University
M. Phil. Geochemistry, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
BS Geology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Ranson Olson, Britton – Professor – School of Biological Sciences

PhD Biomedicine Science: Health and Environmental Chemistry, Oakland University
MS Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University
BS Biology, Lake Superior State University

Russell, Bridgette – Assistant Professor – School of Computer Science and Mathematics

    PhD Mathematics, Central Michigan University
    MS Mathematics, Central Michigan University
    BS Secondary Mathematics Education, Ferris State University

Sarda, Edoardo – Assistant Professor – School of Engineering and Technology

PhD Ocean Engineering, Florida Atlantic University
MS Ocean Engineering, Florida Atlantic University
BS Mechanical Engineering, Lake Superior State University
AS Physical Science, Glen Oaks Community College

Schaefer, James – Professor – School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences

PhD History, University of Toledo
MA History, University of Toledo
BS Fire Science, Lake Superior State University

Schemm, Evan – Professor – School of Computer Science and Mathematics

PhD Computational Sciences, Michigan Technological University
PhD Engineering, Michigan Technological University
MS Mathematics, Michigan Technological University
MS Computer Science, Michigan Technological University
BS Computer Science, Michigan Technological University

Searight, H. Russell – Professor – School of Kinesiology and Psychology

PhD Clinical Psychology, Saint Louis University
MS Clinical Psychology, Saint Louis University
M Public Health, Saint Louis University
BA Psychology, Butler University

Shaffer-O’Connell, Melissa – Associate Professor – School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences

PhD Political Science, Western Michigan University
MA Political Science, Western Michigan University
BA Liberal Studies, Mansfield University
AS Travel/Tourism, Mansfield University
AS Business Administration, Mansfield University

Smith, Christopher – Professor – School of Computer Science and Mathematics

PhD Computer and Information Sciences, University of Minnesota
MS Computer Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
MS Engineering, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
BS Computer Mathematical Sciences, Lake Superior State University

Sommers, Jonathan – Assistant Professor – School of Nursing

DNP Nursing Practice, East Tennessee State University
BS Nursing, Duquesne University

Southwell, Benjamin – Associate Professor – School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

MA Chemistry, Central Michigan University
BS Chemistry, Lake Superior State University
A Chemistry, Lake Superior State University
AS Chemical Technology, Lake Superior State University

Spencer, Matthew – Assistant Professor – School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

PhD Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University
MS Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University
BS Geology, Lake Superior State University

Statt, Eric – Associate Professor – School of Kinesiology and Psychology 

PhD Kinesiology, University of Minnesota
MS Physical Education, University of Nevada
BS Physical Education, University of Nevada
AS Television and Radio, Tompkins-Cortland Community College

St. John, Adam – Assistant Professor – School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences

MFA Acting, Indiana University
BA Acting and Directing, Western Washington University

Susi, Jody – Assistant Professor – School of Kinesiology and Psychology

MS Sports Coaching, United States Sports Academy
BS Exercise Science, Lake Superior State University

Susi, Joseph – Professor – School of Kinesiology and Psychology

PhD Higher Adult and Lifelong Education, Michigan State University
MS Physical Education, Athletic Training, Indiana University
BS Health, Physical Education, Sports Medicine, Ohio Northern University

Swedene, Jason – Professor – School of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences

PhD Philosophy, State University of New York
MA Philosophy, State University of New York
BA Philosophy, Lemoyne College
BA Psychology, Lemoyne College

Van Doren, Alexandra – Assistant Professor/Librarian – Library

MS Library & Information Services, University of Michigan-Flint
BA English, University of Michigan-Flint
BFA General Studies, University of Michigan-Flint

Vaught, Nicholas – Assistant Professor – School of Criminal Justice, Fire Science and Emergency Services

BS Fire Science Generalist, Lake Superior State University

Verdecchia, Kelli – Assistant Professor – School of Nursing

MS Nursing, Regis University
CER Healthcare Education, Regis University
BS Nursing, Lake Superior State University

Voutsadakis, George – Assistant Professor – School of Computer Science and Mathematics

PhD Mathematics, Iowa State University
PhD Computer Science, Iowa State University
MS Mathematics, Iowa State University

Weber, Paul – Professor – School of Engineering and Technology

PhD Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
MS Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
BS Computer Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Westrick, Aaron – Associate Professor – School of Criminal Justice, Fire Science and Emergency Services

PhD Sociology, Wayne State University
MS Criminal Justice Generalist – Wayne State University
BA Criminal Justice Generalist – Michigan State University

Wilhelms, Ralf – Professor – Lukenda School of Business

PhD Business Administration, Alliant International University
MBA International Business, Alliant International University
MBA Business Administration, Alliant International University

Williams, Frederick – Assistant Professor – School of Kinesiology and Psychology

PhD Sport and Fitness Management, University of New Mexico
PhD Physical Education & Communication Management, University of New Mexico
MS Exercise Science, Northern Michigan University
BS Exercise Science, Lake Superior State University
AS Health/Fitness Specialist, Lake Superior State University

Wright, Derek – Professor – School of Natural Resources and Environment

PhD Environmental Science, Rutgers University

Zarepoor, Masoud – Associate Professor – School of Engineering and Technology

PhD Mechanical Engineering, Old Dominion University
MS Mechanical Engineering, Wright State University

Zeng, Yong – Assistant Professor – School of Education

   PhD Literacy, Culture, and Language, Oakland University
   MA Reading and Language Arts, Oakland University
   MA Ideological and Political Education, Guizhou Normal University, China
   BA Chinese Language and Literature, Guizhou Normal University, China

Zierden, Mark – Assistant Professor – School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

PhD Chemistry, Temple University
BS Chemistry, Stockton University

Deans

Berchem, Kathy – Dean – College of Health and Emergency Responders

DNP Systems Leadership, Rush University
MS Nursing, Michigan State University
BS Nursing, Lake Superior State University
BA Sociology, University of Windsor

Johnson, Steven – Dean – College of Arts and Sciences

PhD Chemistry, Michigan Technological University
BS Biochemistry, Northern Michigan University

McCready, Mindy – Interim Dean - College of Business, Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics

MBA Business Administration, Lawrence Tech University
BBA Accountancy, Western Michigan University

Moerke, Ashley – Dean – College of the Great Lakes Ecology and Education

PhD Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame
MS Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame
BS Biology, University of Minnesota-Duluth