UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2025-2026

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Abdelsayed, Michael

(2024) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S. 2008, California State University, Channel Islands; Ph.D. 2016, University of California, Irvine.

Abolghasem, Sepideh

(2022) Associate Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management. B.S. 2006, Sharif University of Technology; M.S. 2011, Ph.D. 2015, University of Pittsburgh.

Abrego, Bernardo

(2001) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1995, National University of Mexico; Ph.D. 2001, Rutgers University.

Abrishami, Doris

(2014) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 1997, M.A. 2013, California State University, Northridge.

Abrol, Ravinder

(2016) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1994, University of Delhi; M.S. 1995, Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 2003, California Institute of Technology.

Ackerman, David

(1998) Professor of Marketing. B.A. 1983, University of Chicago; M.B.A, 1987, University of Texas; Ph.D. 1999, University of Southern California.

Adhikari, Sanchayeeta

(2014) Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.A. 1999, M.A. 2001, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi; Ph.D. 2011, University of Florida.

Ahmad, Rais

(2012) Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1995, M.S. 1999, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; Ph.D. 2005, University of Arizona.

Ainsworth, Andrew

(2006) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1999, M.A. 2002, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Los Angeles.

Alam, Sahabul

(2021) Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.Sc. 2003, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh; M.Sc. 2010, Ph.D. 2019, University of Quebec.

Alcivar-Estrella, Nery

(2024) Senior Assistant Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 2015, University of California, Los Angeles; M.L.I.S. 2023, San Jose State University.

Alea, Jamie

(2024) Director, Credential Office. Ph.D. 2009, Loyola University Chicago.

Alekseenko, Alexander

(2003) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1993, M.S. 1995, Ph.D. 1999, Novosibirsk State University.

Alexander, Nick C.

(2008) Associate Registrar. B.A. 2007, B.A. 2016, M.A. 2019, California State University, Northridge.

Alford-Keating, Patricia

(2017) Student Services Professional III, University Counseling Services. B.A. 1978, American Christian College; M.S. 1983, Northeastern Oklahoma State University; Ph.D. 1991, Oklahoma State University.

Allison, Brittany

(2022) Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 2009, Pepperdine University; Ph.D. 2018, University of California, Davis.

Allison, Shereen F.

(2023) Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1993, University of Chicago; M.S. 1996, Ph.D. 2000, University of Southern California; M.S. 2019, California State University, Northridge.

Alonzo, Daniel J.

(2018) Student Services Professional II, University Counseling Services. B.S. 1975, University of Texas at El Paso; M.A. 1978, Arizona State University; M.A. 1988, California State University, Northridge; Psy.D. 2008, Phillips Graduate School.

Alpaslan, Can M.

(2004) Professor of Management. B.S. 1992, Middle East Technical University; M.B.A. 1995, Bilkent University; Ph.D. 2004, University of Southern California.

Alroomi, Anwar S.

(2014) Department Chair of Civil Engineering and Construction Management; Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.A. 2003, M.A. 2006, Kuwait University; Ph.D. 2013, Oklahoma State University.

Alvarez, Bianca

(2018) DHR/Title IX Investigator, Office of Equity and Compliance. B.A. 2017, M.B.A. 2024, California State University, Northridge.

Alvarez, Linda

(2014) Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A. 2001, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 2005, California State University, Los Angeles; M.A. 2007, Ph.D. 2014, Claremont Graduate University.

Alviso, J. Ric

(2000) Professor of Music. B.A. 1982, California State University, Long Beach; M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 2002, University of California, Los Angeles.

Alvizo, Xóchitl

(2015) Department Chair of Religious Studies; Associate Professor of Religious Studies. B.A. 2001, University of Southern California; M.Div. 2007, Ph.D. 2015, Boston University.

Alwan, Ahmed

(2015) Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 2009, York University; M.I.S. 2012, University of Toronto; Ed.D. 2021, The University of Western Ontario.

Amarkhil, Qais

(2022) Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 2009, Kabul Polytechnic University; M.S. 2019, Ph.D. 2022, Purdue University.

Amini, Ali

(1985) Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 1974, M.S. 1976, San Jose State University; EEE 1977, M.S. 1978, Ph.D. 1982, University of Southern California.

An, Yountae

(2017) Associate Professor of Religious Studies. B.A. 2004, Presbyterian College; M.Div. 2008, San Francisco Theological Seminary; Ph.D. 2014, Drew University.

Andersen, Mads S.

(2014) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. M.S. 2002, University of Southern Denmark; Ph.D. 2006, University of Copenhagen.

Anderson, Avram

(2023) Senior Assistant Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 2006, Metropolitan State University; M.A. 2015, San Jose State University.

Andrews, Scott D.

(2000) Professor of English. B.A. 1987, University of Oklahoma; M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 2000, University of California, Riverside.

Appelrouth, Scott

(2000) Professor of Sociology. B.S. 1986, Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A. 1994, Ph D. 2000, New York University.

Aramali, Vartenie

(2022) Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 2011, Notre Dame University-Louaize; M.S. 2017, American University of Beirut; Ph.D. 2022, Arizona State University.

Arentoft, Alyssa

(2014) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2005, New York University; M.A. 2009, Ph.D. 2012, Fordham University; Postdoctoral 2014, University of California, Los Angeles.

Arias, Catarino

(2023) Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Outreach, Department of Police Services. B.A. 1999, M.A. 2006, University of Redlands; M.P.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

Asadinia, Marjan

(2023) Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 2008, M.S. 2011, Ph.D. 2016, Sharif University of Technology.

Asef-Vaziri, Ardavan

(2003) Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.S. 1974, Arya Mehr University of Technology; M.S. 1977, University of Southern California; Ph.D. 1997, University of Toronto.

Ash, Jessica T.

(2000) Director, Financial Operations and Support. B.A. 2000, California State University, Northridge.

Ashley, Wendy

(2008) Department Chair of Social Work; Professor of Social Work. B.A. 1993, University of California, Riverside; M.S.W. 1995, University of Southern California; Psy.D. 2006, Ryokan College.

Ashton, Tamarah M.

(1998) Professor of Special Education. B.M. Ed. 1984, Western Michigan University; M.S. 1988, M.A. 1990, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 1997, Claremont Graduate University.

Aston, Christopher J.R.

(2003) Director, Student Development and Transitional Programs. B.A. 2002, M.A. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Attias, Bernardo A.

(1994) Professor of Communication Studies. B.S. 1988, Northwestern University; Ph.D. 1997, University of Iowa.

Auerbach, Jeffrey A.

(2000) Department Chair of History; Professor of History. B.A. 1987, Oberlin College; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 1995, Yale University.

Augustin, Frankline

(2011) Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 1995, M.S. 2005, California State University, Northridge; D.P.P.D. 2010, University of Southern California.

Ayala-Alcantar, Christina

(2001) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A., B.S. 1990, University of Laverne; M.A. 1992, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 1998, Michigan State University.

Azouz, Magda

(2003) Director of Finance and Operations, Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science. B.A. 1984, Concordia University.

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Bagwell, Jack L.

(2017) Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. B.S. 1980, Concordia University; M.A. 1987, 1990, California State University, Los Angeles; Ed.D. 2013, California State University, Northridge.

Bahr, Kaitlin O.

(2013) Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 2007, University of California, Irvine; M.P.H. 2010, Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Los Angeles.

Bai, Shuming

(2025) Associate Dean, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. Ph.D. 2008, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Bailey, Seven D.

(2024) Assistant Professor of Music. B.A. 2015, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.A. 2017, California State University, Northridge.

Baker, Katherine Ramos

(2001) Professor of Music. B.A. 1976, Pacific Christian College; M.M. 1984, California State University, Fullerton; Ed.D. 1992, University of Illinois.

Balbás, Jorge

(2007) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2000, M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2004, University of California, Los Angeles.

Ballard, James D.

(2002) Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.S. 1991, M.A. 1992, Jacksonville State University; Ph.D. 2000, University of Nevada.

Banner, Lisa

(1998) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1984, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 1992, University of Southern California.

Bartenstein, Lillian

(2023) Assistant Professor of Theatre. B.A. 2008, University of Chicago; M.F.A. 2015, University of California, San Diego.

Bartlett, Andrew

(2022) Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S. 1988, B.S. 1997, Utica College of Syracuse University; M.P.A. 1991, State University of New York at Brockport; Ph.D. 2010, Nova Southeastern University.

Basu, Chhandak

(2011) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1996, B.C.K.V.; M.S. 1998, Montana State University; Ph.D. 2003, University of Rhode Island.

Battle, Conchita Y.

(2002) EOP Exploratory Advisement Coordinator. B.A. 1987, Talladega College; M.P.A. 1991, Jacksonville State University; Ed.D. 1999, University of Pennsylvania.

Baugh, Amanda J.

(2012) Director of M.A. in Sustainability Program; Professor of Religious Studies. B.A. 2004, Hendrix College; M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2011, Northwestern University.

Baum, Tracy S.

(2015) Director of Development, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. B.A. 1982, California State University, Northridge.

Bautista, Joseph

(2015) Department Chair of Art and Design; Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 2001, California State University, Northridge; M.F.A. 2001, California State University, Los Angeles.

Baxter, Kent B.

(2004) Interim Dean, College of Humanities; Professor of English. B.A. 1988, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 1998, University of Southern California.

Bayless, Erika

(2022) Director of Charitable Planning. B.A. 2010, Oral Roberts University.

Beck, Erika D.

(2021) President; Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1994, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 1996, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 2001, University of California, San Diego.

Beck, Kristine L.

(2013) Department Chair of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance; Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.S. 1986, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ph.D. 1995, Florida State University.

Becker, Lawrence

(2002) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1991, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 1996, Ph.D. 2001, University of Massachusetts.

Belinga, Rachelle

(2023) Assistant Professor of Management. B.A. 2012, ESCP Business School; M.A. 2015, Université Paris X, Nanterre; M.A. 2015, Université Paris-Sorbonne; Ph.D. 2018, MINES Paris – Paris Sciences et Lettres University.

Bell, Marlesha C.

(2023) Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2013, M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2020, University of South Florida.

Beloborodov, Igor

(2008) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1995, M.S. 1997, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Russia; Ph.D. 2000, Ruhr-University, Germany.

Beltran Silva, Francisco

(2020) Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A. 2011, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México; M.A. 2017, Ph.D. 2020, Georgia State University.

Benavides, José Luis

(2005) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1985, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1997, University of Texas at Austin.

Benavidez, Mark A.

(2002) Deputy Chief, Department of Police Services. B.A. 2016, University of Colorado.

Bendavid, Cecile S.

(1999) Lecturer in Computer Science. B.A. 1960, M.S.B.A. 1973, California State University, Northridge.

Benjamin, Stephanie M.

(2013) Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 1995, University of Pennsylvania; M.P.H. 1996, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine; Ph.D. 1999, Tulane University.

Benton, Megan K.

(2025) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2006, Brigham Young University; M.A. 2012, University of Southern California; M.A. 2019, Psy.D. 2023, Pepperdine University.

Berkeland, Matthew E.

(2002) Assistant Director, Admissions. B.A. 2014, California State University, Northridge.

Bermudes, David

(2010) Department Chair of Biology; Professor of Biology. B.A. 1982, Oberlin College; Ph.D. 1987, Boston University.

Beruchashvili, Mariam

(2007) Professor of Marketing. B.A. 1992, State Institute of Foreign Languages; B.A. 1993, Tbilisi State University; M.B.A. 2002, Clemson University; Ph.D. 2007, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Berzenski, Sara

(2013) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2003, University of Pennsylvania; M.A. 2009, Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Riverside.

Besnilian, Annette

(2015) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 1994, California State University, Northridge; M.P.H. 1996, University of California, Los Angeles; Ed.D. 2013, California State University, Northridge.

Best, Mechelle N.

(2008) Dean, College of Health and Human Development; Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management. B.S. 1995, M.S. 2002, University of West Indies; Ph.D. 2008, University of Florida.

Beyene, Helina

(2018) Associate Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies. B.S. 1996, Truman State University; M.A. 1998, University of Cincinnati; Ph.D. 2014, University of California, Los Angeles.

Bezryadina, Anna

(2018) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2005, San Francisco State University; M.S. 2008, Ph.D. 2012, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Bhakthavatsalam, Sindhuja

(2015) Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Liberal Studies. B.S. 2005, Mount Carmel College; M.S. 2007, Indian Institute of Technology—Guwahati; Ph.D. 2015, University of California, San Diego.

Bhavsar, Grishma P.

(2015) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 2008, University of Maryland; M.P.H. 2010, Ph.D. 2015, University of South Carolina.

Biederman, Larry

(2011) Professor of Theatre. B.A. 1988, M.F.A. 1992, University of California, Irvine.

Biel, Michael E.

(2012) Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.A. 1990, San Francisco State University; M.S. 1993, California State University Northridge; CScD 2010, University of Pittsburgh; BC-ANCDS 2013, Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences.

Bingham, Dayle

(2024) CalNAGPRA/NAGPRA Repatriation Program Coordinator. B.A. 2020, California State University, Northridge.

Bishay, Peter L.H.

(2015) Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 2007, M.S. 2010, Cairo University; Ph.D. 2014, University of California, Irvine.

Black, Timothy A.

(2003) Department Chair of English; Professor of Philosophy. B.A. 1994, Auburn University; Ph.D. 2001, University of Nebraska.

Blackman, Kacie

(2018) Associate Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 2008, Howard University; Ph.D. 2013, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Blakey, Elizabeth

(2012) Professor of Journalism. B.A., University of Notre Dame; J.D., Loyola Law School Los Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.

Bliman, Howard

(1988) Staff Physician, Student Health Center. B.A. 1975, University of California, Los Angeles; M.D. 1980, University of Southern California.

Bluestein, Stephanie A.

(2011) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1988, M.A. 2007, Ed.D. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

Blumenkrantz, David A.

(2004) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1985, M.A. 2003, M.F.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge.

Bocanegra, Melanie C.

(2020) Associate Vice President, Student Success. B.S. 2003, University of California, San Diego; Ph.D. 2009, Stanford University.

Boccio, Erik

(2018) Associate Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 2002, University at Buffalo; M.F.A. 2014, California State University, Los Angeles.

Bolsmann, Christian H.

(2014) Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 1994, B.A. 1995, M.A. 2000, University of Pretoria; Ph.D. 2006, University of Warwick, United Kingdom.

Booth, Jamie

(2019) Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. M.Eng. 2013, University of Glasgow; Ph.D. 2019, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Borah, Joylaxmi

(2024) Vice Provost. B.A. 1985, Delhi University; M.A. 1987, Tata Institute of Social Sciences; M.A. 1992, University of Guelph; Ph.D. 1999, University of Toronto.

Boroushaki, Soheil

(2011) Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.S. 1996, M.S. 2000, Azad University; M.S. 2004, University of Guelph; Ph.D. 2010, University of Western Ontario.

Boulesbaa, Abdelaziz

(2017) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. D.E.A. 2004, Université Sòrbonne Paris Cité (Paris 13); Ph.D. 2013, Temple University.

Bowen, Linda S.

(2000) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1974, California State University, Fresno; M.A. 2005, California State University, Northridge.

Boyajian, David M.

(2015) Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1993, M.S. 1996, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2002, West Virginia University.

Boylen, Katie

(2025) Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.S.B.A. 2016, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S. 2017, University of Notre Dame; Ph.D. 2025, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Boyns, David E.

(2002) Professor of Sociology. B.A. 1990, University of California, Irvine; M.A. 1997, University of California, Riverside.

Bradberry, Leigh A.

(2011) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1996, Birmingham-Southern College; M.A. 2007, Ph.D. 2011, University of California, San Diego.

Bradley, Linda A.

(2011) Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 2003, University of Wisconsin; M.S. 2007, Ph.D. 2011, University of Kentucky.

Brewer, Gina N.

(2024) Head Coach, Women’s Soccer. B.A. 2002, University of Washington; M.Ed. 2005, University of Idaho.

Brie, Raymond J.

(2002) Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 1970, M.A. 1971, Ph.D. 1983, Arizona State University.

Brooks, Tiffani A.

(2008) Assistant Director of Practicum Education, On Campus Programs; Lecturer in Social Work. B.A., Washington State University; M.S.W., University of Southern California.

Broussard, Lauren

(2024) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2014, University of Southern California; M.A. 2017, Psy.D. 2021, Pepperdine University.

Brown, Jodi L.

(2011) Professor of Social Work. B.S.W. 1992, Colorado State University; M.S.W. 1995, University of Illinois-Chicago; Ph.D. 1999, Washington University in St. Louis.

Brown, Kaitlin M.

(2023) Assistant Professor of Anthropology. B.A. 2008, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 2013, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2021, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Brown, Lindsay J. Hansen

(2007) Department Chair of Research, Instruction and Outreach Services; Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1999, Knox College; M.L.I.S. 2006, University of California, Los Angeles.

Bryson, Michael E.

(2004) Professor of English. B.A. 1994, M.A. 1996, Truman State University; Ph.D. 2001 Northwestern University.

Buenavista, Tracy

(2007) Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 2000, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2002, San Francisco State University; M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Los Angeles.

Bulock, Christopher J.

(2014) Department Chair of Collection Access and Management Services; Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 2007, Occidental College; M.L.I.S. 2009, University of California, Los Angeles.

Burke, Sloane C.

(2011) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 1995, California State University, Northridge; M.S. 1998, University of North Texas; Ph.D. 2003, Texas Woman’s University.

Busillo-Aguayo, Joannie L.

(2011) Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1993, M.S. 1996, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2010, Pepperdine University.

Butler, Aja

(2022) Director, Student Life and Leadership. B.S., M.A., University of San Francisco.

Buttitta, Deborah

(2017) Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1991, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1992, Psy.D. 2010, Phillips Graduate University.

Byler, Lauren

(2012) Professor of English. B.A. 2001, Ithaca College; M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2011, Tufts University.

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Cabadas, Andrea

(2022) Supplemental Instruction Coordinator, Learning Resource Center. B.S. 2015, M.S. 2020, California State University, Northridge.

Cadavid, Ana Cristina

(1990) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1983, Stevens Institute of Technology; M.S. 1985, Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.

Cahn, Matthew A.

(1991) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1986, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 1988, Ph.D. 1991, University of Southern California.

Cai, Yi

(2005) Associate Dean, The Tseng College; Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B. Econ. 1994, Nankai University; M.S. 2002, Ph.D. 2005, The University of Georgia.

Camacho, Tissyana C.

(2018) Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 2011, California State University, Northridge; M.S. 2014, Ph.D. 2017, University of Michigan.

Camara, Sakilé K.

(2006) Director of Academic Assessment and Program Review; Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 1990, M.A. 1992, Arkansas State University; Ph.D. 2001, The Ohio State University.

Campbell, Christina J.

(2008) Professor of Anthropology. B.Sc. 1994, University of Canterbury; M.A. 1996, Ph.D. 2000, University of California, Berkeley.

Campbell, Jeffrey A.

(1994) Head Coach, Intercollegiate Athletics. B.A. 1991, California State University, Northridge.

Campbell, Lori A.

(2011) Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A. 1995, Ohio Wesleyan University; M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2007, The Ohio State University.

Campos, Emanuel

(2019) Director, Parking and Transportation Services. B.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge.

Cao, Wei

(2007) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 1995, M.S. 1998, Xi’an Polytechnic University; Ph.D. 2007, Florida State University.

Capous-Desyllas, Moshoula

(2011) Professor of Sociology. B.S. 1999, University of California, San Diego; M.S.W. 2001, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 2010, Portland State University.

Carassai, Mauro

(2015) Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Liberal Studies. B.A. 2005, Universita degli Studi di Macerata; M.A. 2007, University of Leeds; Ph.D. 2014, University of Florida.

Carpenter, Karen D.

(2011) Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.F.A. 2002, Tyler School of Art; M.F.A. 2007, Temple University.

Carpenter, Robert C.

(1988) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1975, University of Michigan; M.S. 1979, University of the Pacific; Ph.D. 1984, University of Georgia.

Carpitella, Silvia

(2022) Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management. B.A. 2010, M.A. 2013, Ph.D. 2019, Università degli Studi di Palermo; Ph.D. 2019, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia.

Carr, Nanci K.

(2018) Associate Professor of Business Law. B.S. 1981, Ball State University; J.D. 1990, Southwestern Law School.

Carranza, Douglas G.

(2001) Professor of Central American and Transborder Studies. B.A. 1993, California State University, Fullerton; M.A. 1996, Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Carrillo Rowe, Aimee M.

(2012) Department Chair of Communication Studies; Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 1992, M.A. 2003, Pepperdine University; Ph.D. 2000, University of Washington.

Carter, Michael J.

(2011) Professor of Sociology. B.A. 1995, Sonoma State University; M.A. 2003, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 2010, University of California, Riverside.

Case, Thomas

(2022) Assistant Director of Landscape and Grounds, Physical Plant Management.

Castaneda, Grace

(2017) Director, Matador Achievement Center. B.S. 2009, California State University, Fresno; M.S. 2011, California State University, Northridge.

Castellón, Daniel

(2011) Assistant Director, Environmental Health and Safety. B.S. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Cathcart, Sarah E.

(2011) Lecturer in Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.A. 1999, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S. 2006, California State University, Northridge.

Cecil, M. Robinson

(2011) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2000, Vanderbilt University; M.S. 2004, Ph.D. 2009, University of Arizona.

Ceja, Miguel A.

(2008) Department Chair of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. B.A. 1996, M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles.

Chai, Zhen

(2016) Professor of Special Education. B.A. 2002, Shandong University; M.Ed. 2003, Boston University; Ph.D. 2012, University of Georgia.

Chairez, Nikki R.

(2022) Director of University Relations and Advancement Operations. B.A. 2006, California State University, Channel Islands.

Chan, Thomas

(2018) Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S. 2005, State University of New York at Oneonta; M.A. 2008, City College of New York; Ph.D. 2016, Claremont Graduate University.

Chandler, Carmen Ramos

(1994) Director of Media Relations. B.A. 1985, University of Southern California.

Chang, Mu-Sheng

(2011) Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.A. 1991, School of Management, Tunghai University; M.B.A. 2001, University of Southern California; Ph.D. 2008, Temple University.

Chang, Tae H.

(2002) Professor of Secondary Education. B.S. 1994, Stephen F. Austin State University; M.Ed. 1995, Ed.D. 2002, Texas A&M University.

Charonnat, Jeffrey A.

(1991) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1977, Stanford University; Ph.D. 1984, Columbia University.

Chase, Manisha

(2023) Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 2016, Bucknell University; M.A. 2017, Institute of Education: University College London; M.A. 2019, Ph.D. 2022, University of California, Los Angeles.

Chatterjee, Ranita

(2000) Department Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies and Liberal Studies; Professor of English. B.A. 1988, University of Calgary; M.A. 1989, McMaster University; Ph.D. 1998, University of Western Ontario.

Chattopadhyay, Somnath

(2006) Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.E. 1981, University of Gorakhpur; M.Tch. 1984, Ph.D. 1989, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University.

Chávez, José M.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Special Education. B.A. 2009, M.A. 2012, Ed.D. 2025, California State University, Northridge.

Chavez, Luis F.

(2018) Associate Director, Talent Acquisition/Compensation. B.A. 2005, California State University, Fresno; M.P.A. 2020, California State University, San Bernardino.

Chavez, Thomas

(2023) Director of Finance and Operations, College of Science and Mathematics. B.S. 2006, California State University, Long Beach.

Chavira, Gabriela

(2004) Professor in Psychology. B.A. 1994, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Cheby, Lisa

(2022) Senior Assistant Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1994, New College of Florida; M.F.A. 2010, Antioch University; M.L.I.S. 2016, San Jose State University.

Chen, Edith W.

(2001) Department Chair of Asian American Studies; Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1989, University of Texas, Austin; M.A. 1992, Ph.D. 1998, University of California, Los Angeles.

Chen, Keji

(2011) Associate Professor of Accounting. B.B.A. 1990, Chinese Culture University; M.B.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2003, The Ohio State University.

Cheng, Ivan

(2003) Professor of Secondary Education. B.A. 1980, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 2000, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2005, University of California, Los Angeles.

Chiu, Hsin-Hui

(2011) Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.A. 1999, National Cheng Chi University; M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2006, Georgia State University.

Cho, Hira

(2010) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.A. 1992, M.S. 1995, Ph.D. 2001, Sookmyoung Women’s University; Ph.D. 2007, Florida State University.

Cho, Myung

(2023) Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 2007, Hanyang University; Ph.D. 2017, University of Iowa.

Choi, Anne Soon

(2024) Assistant Vice President, Faculty Programs and Initiatives. B.A. 1993, Indiana University, Bloomington; M.A. 1999, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Ph.D. 2004, University of Southern California; M.P.H., M.S.W. 2012, University of California, Los Angeles.

Choi, Daeeun

(2022) Assistant Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.E. 2002, M.S. 2005, Sogang University; M.S. 2012, Tufts University; Ph.D. 2022, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Chong, Edward

(2020) Assistant Director, Information Security. B.S. 2008, Binghamton University.

Chong, Sandra B.

(1996) Professor of Elementary Education. B.M. 1982, M.S.Ed. 1990, Ph.D. 1997, University of Southern California.

Choudhary, Debi Prasad

(2005) Department Chair of Physics and Astronomy; Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1981, M.A. 1982, Kurukshetra University; Ph.D. 1989, Gujarat University.

Chow, Joshua

(2024) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2014, University of California, Davis; Psy.D. 2023, The Wright Institute.

Christensen, Carey L.

(2008) Director of Audience Services, The Soraya. B.M. 1997, M.S. 2000, California State University, Northridge.

Christian, Damian J.

(2008) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1985, Pennsylvania State University; M.S. 1987, Ph.D. 1993, University of Maryland.

Chu, Lawrence

(2003) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 1990, University of North Carolina; M.S. 1993, M.P.H. 1996, Ph.D. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles.

Chumney, Wade

(2014) Associate Professor of Business Law. B.A. 1995, Davidson College; J.D. 2000, University of Virginia School of Law; M.Sc. 2004, Dakota State University.

Chung, Kyusuk

(2011) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 1986, Chonnam National University; M.S. 1991, Wayne State University; Ph.D. 1999, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Clark, Dorothy

(2001) Professor of English. B.A. 1969, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 1976, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.

Clark, Irene L.

(2000) Professor of English. B.A. 1963, Hunter College; M.A. 1965, Columbia University; Ph.D. 1979, University of Southern California.

Claveria, Alesha

(2022) Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies. B.S. 2004, M.S. 2007, Montana State University, Billings; M.F.A. 2013, National University; Ph.D. 2022, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Clayden, Jonathan

(2017) Assistant Dean for Programs and Enrollment Management, The Tseng College. M.A. 2008, Middlesex University, London.

Coggins, Jeffery S.

(2018) Manager of Reprographics and Signs. B.S. 2018, University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Cole, Alexandra

(2000) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1989, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 1992, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Irvine.

Coleman, Iisha

(2017) Lecturer in Health Sciences. B.S. 2000, California State University, Northridge.

Coleman, La Shonda

(2024) Assistant Vice President for the Office of Equity and Compliance (OEC) Title IX Coordinator and DHR Administrator. B.A. 2002, California State University, Northridge; M.S.W. 2006, University of Southern California; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of California.

Collins, Alyssa

(2024) Assistant Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies. B.A. 2011, Emory University; Ph.D. 2019, University of Virginia.

Collins, Eric M.

(2004) Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1990, Ph.D. 2000, West Virginia University; M.S. 1992, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Conlogue, Ryan N.

(2013) Associate Vice President, Information Technology. B.S. 2013, University of Maine.

Conn, Kevin

(2022) Executive Director, Student Housing and Residential Life. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale; M.S., Stony Brook University; Ph.D., New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.

Cook, Ryan

(2024) Senior Associate Athletics Director, Chief Revenue Officer. B.A. 2006, University of Southern California; M.S. 2014, American Sports University.

Cooper, Roman

(2022) Chief Inspector and Manager of Construction Services. HCAI Class A Certification.

Coopilton, Matthew

(2025) Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Liberal Studies. B.A. 2005, Brown University; M.A. 2007, University of Notre Dame; M.A. 2013, Seattle Pacific University; Ph.D. 2023, University of Southern California.

Cornejo, Eduardo

(2019) Head Coach,  Baseball. B.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino.

Cotton, Jennifer

(2016) Department Chair of Geological Sciences; Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A., B.S. 2007, Brandeis University; M.S. 2013, Ph.D. 2013, University of Michigan.

Covington, Richard

(2000) Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A. 1980, Harvard College; M.S. 1985, Ph.D. 1989, Rice University.

Covrig, Vicentiu

(2003) Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.S. 1992, Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest; M.A. 1994, Central European University; Ph.D. 1999, Arizona State University.

Cox, Nelson G.

(2023) Emergency Manager. B.A. 2002, California State University, Northridge.

Cox, Patsy

(2000) Professor of Art and Design. B.F.A. 1995, Southwest Missouri State University; M.F.A. 2000, University of Delaware.

Craine, James W.

(2006) Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.G.S. 1975, Ohio University; M.A. 2000, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2006, San Diego State University.

Cribbs, Heather

(2024) Senior Assistant Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.S. 2007, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.L.I.S. 2014, San Jose State University.

Crowhurst, Karin

(2007) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.Sc. 1995, Queen’s University [Kingston]; M.Sc. 1997, Ph.D. 2003, University of Toronto.

Cuaderes, Gabriella

(2022) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2017, M.S.W. 2019, California State University, Northridge.

Cummings, Randal

(2005) Lecturer in Religious Studies. B.A. 1974, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1983, University of California, Los Angeles.

D

d’Alessio, Matthew A.

(2009) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1999, Stanford University; Ph.D. 2004, University of California, Berkeley.

D’Orsogna, Maria R.

(2007) Professor of Mathematics. M.A. 1998, University of Maryland; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles.

Dabbour, Katherine

(2001) Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1983, California State University, Northridge; M.L.S. 1987, University of California, Los Angeles.

Daly, Aaron

(2025) Assistant Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 2016, California State University, Northridge.

Dang, Annie T.

(2008) University Controller/Director, Accounting and Reporting. B.S. 1988, California State University, East Bay.

Dantas, Manuela

(2019) Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.S. 2011, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; M.Sc. 2013, Fundação Getúlio Vargas; Ph.D. 2019, Cornell University.

Darden, Sandra

(1990) Staff Physician, Student Health Center. B.A. 1971, M.D. 1976, University of California, San Diego.

Davidson, Ronald

(2005) Professor in Geography and Environmental Studies. B.A. 1989, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 1996, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles.

Davila, Terry

(1999) Head Coach, Men’s Soccer, Intercollegiate Athletics. B.A. 1994, California State University, Northridge.

Davis, Alexandra

(2024) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A. 2007, B.S. 2012, California State University, Monterey Bay; Ph.D. 2018, Oregon State University.

Davis, Jessica

(2025) Director of College Advising, College of Health and Human Development. B.A. 2010, California State University, San Bernardino; M.A. 2014, University of Redlands; Ed.D. 2023, California State University, San Bernardino.

Dawahare, Anthony

(1994) Professor of English. B.A. 1987, M.A. 1999, Ph.D. 1994, University of California, Irvine.

De Bellard Pecchio, Maria Elena

(2005) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1985, University Simon Bolivar, Caracas Venezuela; Ph.D. 1998, CUNY Hunter College.

de la Loza, Sandra

(2022) Assistant Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1992, University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A. 2004, California State University, Long Beach.

De La Vega, Kristina A.

(2013) Senior Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Equity and Compliance. B.A. 2001, M.B.A. 2005, Loyola Marymount University.

De Maio, Jennifer

(2006) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1997, Georgetown University; M.Sc. 1998, London School of Economics and Political Science; Ph.D. 2005, University of California, Los Angeles.

De Veaux, Marcy

(2007) Department Chair of Journalism; Professor in Journalism. B.A. 1981, Bradford College; M.S. 1985, Lesley College; M.A. 2005; Ph.D. 2011, Pacifica Graduate Institute.

DeBonis, Judith A.

(2011) Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A. 1977, Russel Sage College; M.S.W. 1980, State University of New York at Albany; Ph.D. 1998, University of Southern California.

Decker, Emy

(2025) Dean, University Library. B.A. 2000, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 2001, The University of Chicago; M.L.I.S. 2010, Valdosta State University.

Degravel, Daniel

(2006) Professor of Management. B.A. 1986, M.A. 1987, Ph.D. 1994, University of Grenoble II, France.

Delgado, Jenna M.

(2020) Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2008, California State University, Los Angeles; M.A. 2010, Ph.D. 2015, University of California, Los Angeles.

Deniz, Fatmana

(2022) Assistant Professor of Special Education. B.A. 1998, Selcuk University; M.E. 2012, Arizona State University; Ph.D. 2021, University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Denmark, Natalya

(2024) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 2007, California State University, Northridge; M.Ed. 2010, Arizona State University; Ed.D. 2019, University of Southern California.

Dennis, Traci

(2022) Assistant Professor of Secondary Education. B.A. 1990, Syracuse University; M.A. 1999, American University; Ed.D. 2018, Drexel University.

Dermendjian, Nazaret

(1999) Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.E. 1983, American University of Beirut; M.S. 1992, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2002, University of Southern California.

Devine, Tom

(2000) Professor of History. B.A. 1990, Georgetown; M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 2000, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Dewey, Kyle

(2017) Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 2011, M.S. 2011, Rochester Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 2017, University of California, Santa Barbara.

DiMarco, Paula

(2001) Professor of Art and Design. B.F.A. 1992, M.F.A. 1994, School of Visual Arts; Ph.D. 2002, The Ohio State University.

Ding, Yi

(2017) Associate Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 2014, Wesleyan University; MLIS 2017, University of California, Los Angeles.

Djellouli, Rabia

(2003) Professor of Mathematics. M.A. 1984, University of Paris-Sud; Ph.D. 1988, University Paris XI-Orsay and Ecole Polytechnique.

Do, Sophia

(2013) Director of Budget and Capital Financial Planning. B.S. 2008, M.S. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Doan, Huyen-Tram N.

(2008) Director, HRIS. B.S. 2000, University of Massachusetts.

Dobias, Jan

(1980) Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1974, M.A. 1976, Ph.D. 1987, University of California, Los Angeles.

Dom, Kari A.

(2003) Director, Administrative Services, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 1997, University of Redlands.

Domagni, Kouakou Francois

(2020) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2008, Université de l’Atlantique; M.A. 2012, University of Missouri, St. Louis; Ph.D. 2020, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Donahue, Collin J.

(1996) Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO. B.S. 1987, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.P.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge.

Doonan, Owen

(2003) Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1986, M.A. 1989, Tufts University; Ph.D. 1993, Brown University.

Doron, Michael E.

(2011) Professor of Accounting. B.A. 1993, Miami University; M. Acc. 2000, Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D. 2009, Texas A&M.

Dosanjh-Zucker, Kiren

(2000) Professor of Accounting. B.A. 1986, Syracuse University; J.D. 1989, University of Michigan Law School.

Drake, Luke P.

(2015) Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.S. 2002, University of North Carolina; M.A. 2010, University of Miami; Ph.D. 2015, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Drew, Stefanie

(2012) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2004, Claremont McKenna College; M.A. 2007, Ph.D. 2009, University of California, Irvine.

Dudgeon, Steven R.

(1999) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1985, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 1992, University of Maine.

Dungey, Nicholas W.

(2002) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1998, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Duran, Nelida

(2015) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 1998, M.S. 2000, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2015, University of California, Los Angeles.

Durdella, Nathan R.

(2009) Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. B.A. 1998, M.A. 2000, M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2006, University of California, Los Angeles.

Dye, John M.

(1987) Professor of Mathematics. B.A. 1978, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A. 1981, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 1987, University of Southern California.

E

Ebrahimi, Mahdi

(2019) Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.Sc. 2002, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman; M.Sc. 2005, Amirkabir University of Technology; M.Sc. 2010, Ph.D. 2017, Wayne State University.

Edeburn, Ellen K.

(2017) Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. B.A. 1978, State University of New York; M.A. 2003, Ed.D. 2011, California State University, Northridge.

Edmunds, Peter J.

(1992) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1983, University of Newcastle, England; Ph.D. 1986, Glasgow University.

Efrat, Merav W.

(2011) Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 1992, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.P.H. 1997, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2010, University of Southern California.

Efrat, Rafi

(1999) Bookstein Chair in Taxation, Professor of Accounting. B.S. 1989, California State University, Northridge; J.D. 1992, University of Southern California; J.S.M. 1998, J.S.D. 2002, Stanford University.

Eickman, Jordan

(2003) Professor of Deaf Studies. B.A. 1997, Arizona State University; Ph.D. 2004, University of Bristol.

Eipe, Anne

(2007) Student Services Professional III, University Counseling Services. B.A. 1993, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2004, Kent State University.

Embleton, Kimberly

(2003) Senior Assistant Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 1991, California State University, Northridge; M.L.S. 1993, University of California, Los Angeles.

Emetu, Roberta

(2015) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 2007, Middle Tennessee State University; M.L.S. 2009, University of Wisconsin; M.P.H. 2014, Ph.D. 2014, Indiana University.

Eng-Ziskin, Susanna

(2006) Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1998, La Salle University; M.L.I.S. 2000, University of Pittsburgh.

Eriksson, Austin

(2014) Sustainability Program Manager. B.S. 2013, California State University, Channel Islands.

Escobar, Delia M.

(2016) Senior Director of Advancement Services. B.A. 2005, Pepperdine University; M.P.A. 2023, California State University, Los Angeles.

Escobar, Martha D.

(2011) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 2003, University of California, Riverside; M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2010, University of California, San Diego.

Escorcia, Wilber

(2024) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A. 2006, M.S. 2010, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2016, University of Southern California.

Eslami, Seyed Pouyan

(2019) Associate Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.Sc. 2006, Azad University, Central Tehran Branch; M.B.A. 2013, Amirkabir University of Technology; Ph.D. 2019, McMaster University.

Esparza, Luis

(2024) Assistant Professor of Queer Studies. B.A. 2017, M.A. 2020, California State University, San Bernadino; Ph.D. 2024, University of New Mexico.

Espinoza, Robert E.

(2001) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1990, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 2002, University of Nevada, Reno.

Estrada, Alicia I.

(2006) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1997, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2006, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Evans Taylor, Genevieve

(2021) Chief of Staff. B.S. 1994, M.A. 1995, Ed.D. 2008, University of South Dakota.

Evans, Eileen L.

(2017) Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2007, M.A. 2008, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 2014, Harvard University.

Evans, Kellie M.

(1999) Professor of Mathematics. B.A. 1990, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 1994, Ph.D. 1996, University of Wisconsin.

Evans, Rick D.

(1998) Executive Director, The University Corporation. B.A. 1984, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.P.A. 1986, Arizona State University.

Everhart, Kara

(2024) Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S. 2013, California State University, Northridge; D.P.T. 2015, Mount St. Mary’s University.

F

Fager, Cathleen

(2005) Director of Finance and Operations, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. A.B. 1980, Stanford University; M.B.A. 1983, University of California, Los Angeles.

Farquhar, Mark R.

(2007) Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1989, Michigan State University; M.F.A. 1995, University of Southern California.

Farrokhvar, Leily

(2020) Associate Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.Sc. 2008, Sharif University of Technology; M.Sc. 2011, University of Arkansas; Ph.D. 2016, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Fenn, Elise

(2015) Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2010, California State University, Fullerton; M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2015, Claremont Graduate University.

Fernandez, Alfredo B.

(1998) Chief of Police, Department of Police Services.

Fernandez, Silvia

(2001) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1995, National University of Mexico; Ph.D. 2001, Rutgers University.

Ferreira, Paula Regina

(2016) Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. B.A. 2006, Faculdade Integrada do Recife; M.Sc. 2009, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte; D.Sc. 2013, Loma Linda University.

Feucht-Haviar, Joyce A.

(1996) Dean, The Tseng College. B.A. 1974, Ohio University; M.A. 1978, University of Chicago.

Fields, Samantha M.

(2000) Professor of Art and Design. B.F.A. 1995, Cleveland Institute of Art; M.F.A. 1998, Cranbook Academy of Art.

Fischhaber, Paula

(2005) Department Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1992, University of Colorado at Boulder; Ph.D. 1998, University of Washington.

Fitzgerald, Steven M.

(1994) Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 1986, Lowell University; M.S. 1990, Ph.D. 1995, University of Massachusetts.

Fitzpatrick-Behrens, Susan R.

(2002) Professor of History. B.A. 1992, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D. 2001, University of California, San Diego.

Flanagan, Sean P.

(2004) Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 1990, Pennsylvania State University; M.S. 2000, University of Dayton; Ph.D. 2004, University of Southern California.

Fleischer, Flavia S.

(2011) Department Chair of Deaf Studies; Professor of Deaf Studies. B.A. 1994, Gallaudet University; M.A. 1996, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2011, Gallaudet University.

Flores-Marcial, Xochitl

(2015) Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.S. 2002, M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2015, University of California, Los Angeles.

Flores, Edward

(2024) Assistant Professor of Secondary Education. B.A. 2005, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2021, Ph.D. 2024, Claremont Graduate University.

Flores, Gilberto E.

(2013) Professor of Biology. B.S. 2001, Humboldt State University; M.S. 2006, University of Idaho; Ph.D. 2011, Portland State University.

Flowers, Johnathan

(2022) Assistant Professor of Philosophy. B.A. 2008, B.S. 2008, M.A. 2011, Ph.D. 2018, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Flugge Goyer, Valerie

(2022) Assistant Professor of Business Law. B.S. 1980, University of South Dakota; J.D. 1983, University of Southern California.

Flugum, Deborah

(2011) Director, Purchasing and Contract Administration. B.A. 1982, Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles.

Foldvary, Sherry L.

(2008) Lecturer in Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.S. 1982, Loma Linda University; M.A. 1985, California State University, Northridge; M.B.A. 2006, La Sierra University.

Foley, Brian J.

(2004) Professor of Secondary Education. B.A. 1991, Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Berkeley.

Forster, Myriam

(2017) Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 2006, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.P.H. 2008, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2015, University of Southern California.

Franco, Abel

(2006) Professor of Philosophy. Ph.D. 1999, University of Salamanca; Ph.D. 2006, University of Pittsburgh.

Franklin, Jovitha

(2022) Director of Marketing and Communications, The Tseng College. B.S. 1995, Madurai Kamaraj University; M.B.A. 1998, Anna University.

Franklin, Michael P.

(2006) Lecturer in Biology. B.A. 1987, M.S. 1991, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Franklin, Monica D.

(2023) Manager of Design Services. B.Arch. 2004, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.Arch. 2009, Harvard University.

Franklin, Rane M.

(2023) Director of Development, College of Health and Human Development. B.A. 2008, M.P.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

Friedman-Narr, Rachel A.

(2003) Professor of Special Education. B.A. 1986, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S. 1987, Teachers College, Columbia; Ph.D. 1999, University of Arizona.

Fu, Ning

(2020) Assistant Professor of Marketing. B.A. 2006, Xiamen University; M.A. 2013, University of Texas at Dallas; Ph.D. 2020, Binghamton University.

Fuller, Terry S.

(1998) Professor of Mathematics. B.A. 1985, University of Rochester; M.S. 1987, University of Chicago; Ph.D. 1996, University of Texas.

Furnier, Mallory R.

(2022) Senior Assistant Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 2008, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 2011, California State University, Northridge; M.L.I.S. 2017, San Jose State University.

Furtado, Ovande

(2013) Associate Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 1997, Federal University of Paraná; M.S. 2004, Ph.D. 2009, University of Pittsburgh.

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Gabrelian, Serinah A.

(2016) Director of Finance and Operations, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. B.A. 2009, California State University, Los Angeles.

Gaines, Richard

(2023) DHR/Title IX Investigator, Office of Equity and Compliance. B.S. 1997, M.S. 2001, California State University, Fresno.

Gainsburg, Julie

(2003) Department Chair of Secondary Education; Professor of Secondary Education. A.B. 1982, Brown University; M.Ed. 1988, University of Massachusetts; Ph.D. 2003, Stanford University.

Gallegos, Monica L.

(2018) Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2004, University of Arizona; M.A. 2009, University of New Mexico; Ph.D. 2013, University of Arizona.

Gallo, Diane J.

(2017) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2010, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 2013, Psy.D. 2016, Roosevelt University.

Galvan, Angelica

(2022) Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 2004, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 2007, University of California, Davis; M.A. 2017, Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D. 2020, The Pennsylvania State University.

Galvan, Melisa C.

(2015) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 2005, M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Berkeley.

Gamino, Eric

(2017) Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.S. 2005, M.S. 2009, University of Texas – Pan American; Ph.D. 2015, Texas A&M University.

Gamma, Lorenz A.

(2015) Professor of Music. B.A. 1996, Indiana University, Bloomington; M.M. 1998, University of Washington; D.M.A. 2005, University of California, Los Angeles.

Gammage, Marquita M.

(2011) Director of the Ethnic Studies Center for Research, Activism, and Community Engagement (RACE); Professor of Africana Studies. B.A. 2006, Howard University; M.A. 2007, State University of New York at Albany; Ph.D. 2011, Temple University.

Gandhi, Shereazad Jimmy

(2012) Department Chair of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management; Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management. B.S. 2003, Illinois Institute of Technology; M.S. 2005, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2010, Stevens Institute of Technology.

Ganguli, Priya

(2017) Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1995, Indiana University; M.S. 1998, Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Gao, Li

(2012) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2001, Shandong University; Ph.D. 2007, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Gao, Yumeng

(2025) Assistant Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.A. 2015, Hong Kong Polytechnic University; M.Sc. 2016, University of Reading; Ph.D. 2022, University College Dublin.

Garcia-Acevedo, Maria R.

(2000) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1980, National University; M.A. 1992, University of New Mexico; Ph.D. 1996, University of Arizona.

Garcia-Fernandez, Carla M.

(2017) Associate Professor of Deaf Studies. B.S. 1992, Gallaudet University; M.A. 1998, University of Arizona; Ph.D. 2014, University of Texas.

Garcia-Torres, Rosalia

(2017) Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 2003, M.S. 2004, University of Americas (UDLA); Ph.D. 2010, University of Florida.

Garcia, Eric P.

(2007) Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 2000, Loyola Marymount University; M.A. 2004, Pepperdine University; M.L.I.S. 2006, San Jose State University; Ph.D. 2021, Azusa Pacific University.

Garcia, Monica G.

(2012) Associate Professor of Secondary Education. B.A. 1991, University of California, Berkeley; M.Ed. 1995, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2011, University of Illinois, Chicago.

Garcia, Peter

(2007) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.M.E. 1986, University of New Mexico; M.M. 1989, University of Arizona; M.M. 1996, Ph.D. 2001, University of Texas.

Garcia, Ramon

(1999) Professor Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1991, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 1997, University of California, San Diego.

Garcia, Ramon D.

(2025) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2014, Baruch College, CUNY; Ph.D. 2024, University at Albany, SUNY.

Garcia, Tania

(2021) Director of Development, College of Science and Mathematics. B.A. 1997, University of Denver.

Garrett, Simon J.

(2008) Interim Dean, College of Science and Mathematics. Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.Sc. 1986, University of Sussex; Ph.D. 1991, Imperial College of Science and Technology.

Garrow, William G.

(2012) Professor of Deaf Studies. B.A. 2003, M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2012, Gallaudet University.

Gaspard, Cathy R.

(2014) Professor of Secondary Education. B.S. 1997, Colorado State University; M.A. 2010, Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Gastelum, Julie M.

(2012) Foundation Accounting Manager. B.B.A. 2014, American Intercontinental University.

Gelardi, Laurie

(2015) Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S. 1999, M.S. 1999, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2014, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

Geng, Xiaojun

(2003) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 1993, M.S. 1996, Northwestern Polytechnical University; Ph.D. 1999, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Ph.D. 2003, University of Florida.

Gerson, Daniela

(2016) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 2000, Brown University; M.A. 2009, University of Southern California.

Ghamari, Hessam

(2018) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.Arch. 2008, M.Arch. 2011, Iran University of Science and Technology; M.S. 2013, Ph.D. 2014, Texas Tech University.

Gharehgozli, Amir H.

(2018) Department Chair of Systems and Operations Management; Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.S. 2005, Sharif University of Technology; M.S. 2008, University of Tehran; Ph.D. 2012, Rotterdam School of Management.

Ghodoosi, Farshad

(2020) Associate Professor of Business Law. LL.B. 2005, B.A. 2007, LL.M. 2008, University of Tehran; LL.M. 2012, University of California, Berkeley; J.S.D. 2015, Yale University.

Ghosh, Swapan K.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Management. B.Tech. 1982, Indian Institute of Technology; M.B.A. 1999, Santa Clara University; Ph.D. 2020, Loughborough University.

Gianni, Monica

(2015) Professor of Accounting. B.A. 1976, Seattle University; J.D. 1979, University of Notre Dame; LL.M. 1995, University of Florida.

Giordano, Angie M.

(2002) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.A. 1996, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Ph.D. 2002, The Ohio State University.

Giotta, Gina N.

(2011) Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2002, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2011, University of Iowa.

Giottonini Badilla, Miriam Paloma

(2020) Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning. B.A. 2000, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico; MUEP 2005, Arizona State University; Ph.D. 2018, University of California, Los Angeles.

Giraldo, Mario A.

(2012) Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. Agr Eng. 1996, Agronomist Caldas State University (Colombia); M.Sc. 2003, Ph.D. 2007, University of Georgia.

Giraudo, Rachel F.

(2011) Professor of Anthropology. B.A. 2001, University of California, Berkeley; M. Phil. 2002, University of Cambridge; M.A. 2004, Ph.D. 2011, University of California, Berkeley.

Glidden, Marc

(2019) Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.S. 2010, East Carolina University; M.A. 2013, McKendree University; Ph.D. 2019, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Glocke, Aimee M.

(2012) Professor of Africana Studies. B.A. 1999, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; M.A. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2008, Temple University.

Godard, John E.

(2002) Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A. 1989, M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2005, University of Virginia.

Gold-Brubaker, Laurie

(1999) Associate Director, Benefits Administration and Workers’ Compensation. B.A. 1989, California State University, Northridge.

Golden, Nina

(2000) Professor of Business Law. B.A. 1987, Cornell University; M.A. 1991, California State University, Northridge; J.D. 1994, University of San Diego.

Goldner, Erik H.

(2008) Associate Professor of History. B.A. 1992, Swarthmore College; M.A. 1999, Ph.D. 2007, Columbia University.

Goldschmidt, Pete G.

(2006) Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1985, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 1987, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Los Angeles.

Golshany, Nasrin

(2024) Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.Arch. 2013, Shahrood University of Technology; M.L.Arch. 2016, Shahid Beheshti University; Ph.D. 2023, University of Oregon.

Gonzalez, Jina

(1995) Associate Director, Educational Opportunity Program. B.A. 2007, California State University, Northridge.

Gonzalez, Liliana C.

(2020) Associate Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies. B.A. 2008, University of California, Irvine; M.A. 2011, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D. 2017, University of Arizona.

Gonzalez, Rosemary

(2001) Professor of Child and Adolescent Development and Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1996, Ph.D. 2003, Stanford University.

Goodwin, Vanessa A.

(2011) Associate Professor of Special Education. B.A. 1996, University of California, Riverside; M.A. 2002, Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D. 2011, University of California, Riverside.

Gorman, Philip C.

(1998) Department Chair of Management; Associate Professor of Management. B.S. 1990, University of Vermont; M.B.A. 1992, University of Massachusetts; Ph.D. 1998, University of Illinois.

Goswami, Aman

(2025) Assistant Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.A. 2010, St. Stephen’s College; M.A. 2012, Delhi School of Economics; Ph.D. 2025, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Grasso, Dominic

(2022) Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 2009, M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2016, Florida Atlantic University.

Graves, Steven M.

(2003) Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.A. 1988, B.S. 1991, The Ohio State University; M.A. 1993, Miami University; Ph.D. 1999, University of Illinois.

Gray, David A.

(2001) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1992, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D. 1997, University of New Mexico.

Greathouse, Candice Marie

(2018) Associate Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 2009, University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.F.A. 2012, M.A. 2014, Georgia State University.

Grech, Steven J.

(2008) Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer. B.S. 1995, California State University, Northridge; M.S. 1998, San Diego State University.

Green, Rashawn H.

(1994) Director, Learning Resource Center. B.S. 1994, M.A. 2002, California State University, Northridge.

Greene, Sharon

(2024) Assistant Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.S. 1996, Northwestern University; M.F.A. 2011, University of Southern California.

Greeny, Erik

(2021) Assistant Vice President, Campus Development Programs. B.S. 1995, California State University, Chico.

Gressis, Robert A.

(2008) Professor of Philosophy. B.A. 1998, University of Dayton; M.A./Ph.D. 2007, University of Michigan.

Grewe, David

(2015) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1989, Ohio University; M.A. 2011, Syracuse University.

Grimes, Deanne

(2016) Director of Principal Giving. B.A. 1998, California State University, Northridge.

Grote, Kandice

(2015) Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 2005, University of California, Davis; Ph.D. 2014, University of California, Merced.

Guan, Shu-Sha Angie

(2015) Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 2006, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2011, Ph.D. 2015, University of California, Los Angeles.

Guerette, Lisa

(2024) Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.S. 1993, Colorado State University; M.A. 1994, M.A. 1996, University of Northern Colorado; Au.D. 2008, Salus University; M.H.A. 2020, Colorado State University-Global Campus.

Guerra Amorim, Carlos Eduardo

(2021) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.Sc. 2006, M.Sc. 2009, Universidade de Brasília; Ph.D. 2013, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.

Guillory, Ivan K.

(2014) Associate Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 1993, Morehouse College; M.S. 1996, Ph.D. 2004, Louisiana State University.

Gupta, Akash

(2019) Associate Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.Tech. 2009, Uttar Pradesh Technical University; M.Tech. 2012, Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 2019, Oklahoma State University.

Gutierrez, Gabriel

(2000) Department Chair of Chicana and Chicano Studies; Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1990, M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Guzman, Jaime

(2021) Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2012, M.A. 2014, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2018, University of Denver.

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Hackett, Cedric D.

(2011) Professor of Africana Studies. B.A. 1995, M.S. 2002, California State University, Northridge; Ed. D. 2011, Cal Lutheran University.

Haddadian, Tamar

(2018) Manager of Accounting and Tax. B.S. 2003, California State University, Northridge.

Hadvina, Shellie

(1992) Associate Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations. B.S. 1991, M.P.A. 1998, California State University, Northridge.

Hahn, Sonia

(2023) Deputy Athletic Director, Chief Operating Officer/Senior Woman Administrator. B.A. 1989, University of Kentucky.

Halcoussis, Dennis A.

(1991) Professor of Economics. B.A. 1985, Case Western Reserve University; M.A. 1986, Ph.D. 1992, University of Pennsylvania.

Hale, Jacob C.

(1991) Professor of Philosophy. B.A. 1981, Pitzer College; M.A. 1985, Ph.D. 1988, University of North Carolina.

Hall, Leilani R.

(2002) Professor of English. B.A. 1989, M.A. 1992, Ohio University; Ph.D. 2001, University of Southern Mississippi.

Han, KyungMo

(2022) Associate Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 1988, Seoul National University; M.A. 1991, New York University; Ph.D. 2000, Brigham Young University.

Han, Xiaolong

(2016) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2007, University of Science and Technology of China; Ph.D. 2012, Wayne State University.

Hang, Xiyi

(2004) Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 1992, Zhejiang University; M.S. 2002, Ph.D. 2005, The Ohio State University.

Hanreddy, Amy N.

(2013) Department Chair of Special Education; Professor of Special Education. B.A. 1999, M.A. 2002, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2013, Chapman University.

Hansen, Sid

(2015) Professor of Philosophy. B.A. 2004, Grinnell College; Ph.D. 2010, Vanderbilt University.

Hanzawa, Yoshie

(2017) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 1995, M.S. 1997, Ph.D. 2000, Hokkaido University.

Hao, Tzong-Ying

(2014) Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1992, M.S. 1995, Chung Yuan Christian University; Ph.D. 2002, University of Southern California.

Harbeston, Robert

(2013) Distribution Center Manager, Physical Plant Management. B.A. 2005, M.A. 2017, California State University, Northridge.

Harris, Kandace

(2019) Associate Dean, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication; Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 1997, M.A. 2001, Ph.D. 2005, Howard University.

Harutyunyan, Ani

(2001) Director of College Advising, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. B.A. 2000, M.S. 2002, California State University, Northridge.

Hasan, Rashida

(2023) Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.A. 2011, University of Dhaka; M.A. 2018, Ph.D. 2023, University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Hatfield, Charles W.

(2001) Professor of English. B.A. 1988, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 1991, Ph.D. 2000, University of Connecticut.

Hattori, Tomo

(2011) Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1988, University of Toronto; M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1994, McMaster University.

Hauswirth, Scott C.

(2016) Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2002, Wesleyan University; Ph.D. 2014, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Hayashi, Christine A.

(2006) Interim Dean, Michael D. Eisner College of Education; Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. B.A. 1977, M.A. 1993, M.A. 1996, California State University, Northridge; J.D. 2000, Loyola Law School.

Heermance, Richard

(2009) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1995, Colorado College; M.S. 2002, Utah State University; Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Hegab, Mohamed Y.

(2004) Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1992, M.S. 1998, Cairo University; Ph.D. 2003, North Dakota State.

Heinen, Julia M.

(1995) Professor of Music. B.M. 1982, University of Minnesota; M.M. 1983, University of Michigan; D.M.A. 1988, University of Minnesota.

Heinrich, Helen

(2005) Associate Vice President, Academic Technology. B.A. 1984, St. Petersburg Institute of Culture, Russia; M.S. 2000, University of California, Los Angeles; Ed.D. 2020, California State University, Northridge.

Heinz, Kalani

(2023) Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies. B.A. 2016, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2018, Ph.D. 2023, University of California, Los Angeles.

Heisley, Deborah D.

(2000) Department Chair of Marketing; Professor of Marketing. B.S., B.A. 1982, University of Arizona; Ph.D. 1990, Northwestern University.

Henige, Kimberly

(2008) Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 1990, M.A. 1992, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2005, University of Southern California.

Hennessey, Christina

(2018) Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.S. 1992, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.L.I.S. 2002, University of California, Los Angeles.

Henry Jr., James Lee

(1994) EOP Retention Specialist. B.A. 1991, M.A. 1994, California State University, Northridge.

Henry, Emil P.

(1997) Manager of Technical Services, Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science. B.S. 1997, California State University, Northridge.

Henry, Marcia

(1985) Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1963, Douglass College, Rutgers; M.A. 1966, M.S. 1968, University of Chicago.

Her, Young-Won

(2013) Associate Professor of Accounting. B.B.A. 1993, Pusan National University; M.B.A. 1995, Pusan National University; Ph.D. 2005, The University of South Columbia.

Herman, Dena R.

(2013) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.Sc. 1993, Fredrich-Wilhelms University; M.P.H. 1997, Ph.D. 2002, University of California, Los Angeles.

Hermatz, Lisa P.

(2023) Assistant Professor of Deaf Studies. B.A. 2020, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 2021, Gallaudet University.

Hernandez Rodriguez, Juventino

(2024) Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2011, Arizona State University; M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2018, University of Arkansas.

Hernandez, Jessennya

(2024) Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.S. 2016, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.S. 2019, Ph.D. 2024, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Hernandez, Nidia

(2024) Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A. 2005, California State University, Northridge; B.S.W. 2010, California State University, Los Angeles; M.S.W. 2010, University of Southern California; M.P.A. 2014, California State University, Northridge.

Herr, Norman

(1986) Professor of Secondary Education. B.S. 1977, University of California, Irvine; M.S. 1979, University of California, Davis; Ph.D. 1990, University of California, Los Angeles.

Herrera, Fermin

(1971) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1970, University of California, Los Angeles.

Hertel, Fritz S.

(2000) Professor of Biology. Ph.D. 1994, University of California, Los Angeles.

Heydari, Sina

(2025) Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 2015, Sharif University of Technology; M.S. 2018, Ph.D. 2023, University of Southern California.

Hidalgo, Corey

(2024) Assistant Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 2010, California State University, Northridge.

Higgs, Christopher

(2015) Professor of English. B.A. 2002, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.A. 2006, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.F.A. 2009, The Ohio State University; Ph.D. 2014, Florida State University.

Hile, Joel

(2023) Director of Marketing and Communications, Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. B.A., B.S., University of Washington.

Hillbruner, Zack A.

(2022) Senior Director of Infrastructure Services, Information Technology. B.A. 2005, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Hinkel-Lipsker, Jacob W.

(2017) Associate Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 2008, San Diego State University; M.S. 2013, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Ph.D. 2017, University of Oregon.

Hirata, Keiko

(2003) Department Chair of Political Science; Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1986, Nanzan University; M.A. 1989, University of Oregon; Ph.D. 2000, University of Hawaii.

Hirrel, Laura A.

(2018) Associate Professor of Linguistics/TESL. B.A. 2008, California State University, San Marcos; M.A. 2011, Ph.D. 2018, University of New Mexico.

Histen, Matthew J.

(2022) Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S. 2008, Ph.D. 2017, University of Connecticut.

Ho, Meng-Che

(2021) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2009, National Taiwan University; M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2017, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Ho, Nhut T.

(2004) Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 1996, University of Southern California; M.S. 1998, Ph.D. 2005, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Hoch, Julia

(2012) Associate Professor of Management. B.A. 2001, M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2007, University of Kiel, Germany.

Hogen-Esch, Tom J.

(2002) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1991, Ph.D. 2001, University of Southern California.

Hoggan, Michael B.

(2003) Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1967, M.A. 1969, San Diego State University; M.F.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge.

Hogue, Cheryl C.

(1995) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1980, M.S. 1982, Murray State University; Ph.D. 1988, University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Hollett, Alexandria

(2020) Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 2008, Indiana University; M.A.T. 2012, Dominican University; Ph.D. 2020, Indiana University.

Holmes, Todd

(2017) Associate Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.B.A. 1995, James Madison University; M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2015, University of Florida.

Hong, Ray L.

(2008) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1996, Pomona College; Ph.D. 2002, University of California, San Diego.

Horowitz, Richard S.

(1999) Professor of History. B.A. 1989, Haverford College; M.A. 1991, Ph.D. 1998, Harvard University.

Horvath, Miklos P.

(2015) Assistant Director of Logistical Services, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 2008, California State University, Northridge.

Hosken, Daniel W.

(1999) Dean, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication; Professor of Music. B.S. 1990, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.M. 1992, New England Conservatory; D.M.A. 1998, University of Wisconsin.

Howard, Krystal

(2017) Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Liberal Studies. B.A. 2008, Drake University; M.F.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2017, Western Michigan University.

Howerton Child, Rebekah J.

(2013) Department Chair of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N 2002, University of Southern California; M.S.N. 2005, Mount St. Mary’s College; Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Los Angeles.

Howes, Rachel T.

(2003) Associate Professor of History. B.A. 1991, Amherst College; M.A. 1994, Georgetown University; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Hsu, Wen Chin

(2014) Associate Professor of Computer Science. Ph.D. 2013, University of Florida.

Hu, Tao (Eric)

(2017) Associate Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.S. 1992, Liaocheng University; M.A. 1995, Yangzhou University; M.S. 2002, Ph.D. 2009, University of Memphis.

Huang, Dongling

(2016) Professor of Marketing. B.A. 1998, M.A. 2001, Peking University; Ph.D. 2008, University of Texas at Dallas.

Huang, Junliang

(2015) Associate Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 2001, M.A. 2004, East China Normal University; M.A. 2007, The Ohio State University; Ph.D. 2015, Cornell University.

Huang, Qiuyuan (Enno)

(2025) Associate Professor of Computer Science. M.S. 2013, Ph.D. 2017, University of Florida.

Huell, Jade C.

(2017) Department Chair of Africana Studies; Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2006, Columbia College; M.A. 2008, University of South Carolina; Ph.D. 2012, Louisiana State University.

Huynh, Que-Lam

(2011) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2002, University of San Diego; M.A. 2004, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D. 2009, University of California, Riverside.

Huynh, Virginia W.

(2011) Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 2005, Loyola Marymount University; Ph.D. 2011, University of California, Los Angeles.

Hwang, Seunghoon

(2025) Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 2015, M.S. 2017, Ph.D. 2020, Hanyang University.

Hymel, Kent M.

(2012) Associate Professor of Economics. B.A. 2001, Lewis and Clark College; Ph.D. 2009, University of California, Irvine.

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Icardo Isasa, Ane

(2020) Assistant Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 2013, University of the Basque Country; M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2020, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Im, Taehoon

(2024) Assistant Professor of Marketing. B.A. 2012, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; M.S. 2015, Harvard University; Ph.D. 2022, Rice University.

Ipach, Nichole

(2021) Vice President for University Relations and Advancement and President of the Foundation Board. B.A. 2001, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Irvine, Rosemary S.

(2021) Director of Student Financial Services. B.A. 2004, Mount Saint Mary’s College; M.A. 2016, Mount St. Mary’s University.

Iwabuchi, Mariko C.

(2023) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 2010, M.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2019, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University.

Izzo, Jeffrey S.

(2017) Associate Professor of Music. B.Mus. 1981, Berklee College of Music; M.Mus. 2010, University of Edinburgh; J.D. 1993, Seattle University School of Law.

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Jacchia, Alessandro

(2015) Associate Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. M.A. 1981, London Film School; M.F.A. 1984, University of Southern California.

Jackiewicz, Edward

(2001) Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.S. 1983, Arizona State University; M.A. 1993, Temple University; Ph.D. 1998, Indiana University.

Jackson, Bradley R.

(2017) Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.Sc. 2002, M.Sc. 2005, Ph.D. 2009, Queen’s University.

Jackson, Matthew A.

(2013) Professor of Theatre. B.A. 2005, University of California, Riverside; M.F.A. 2010, University of California, Irvine.

Jain, Dimpal

(2012) Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. B.A. 2001, Western Washington University; M.A. 2004, Ph.D. 2009, University of California, Los Angeles.

Jain, Sanjay

(2017) Associate Professor of Management. B.E. 1988, Bangalore University; Ph.D. 2001, New York University.

Jalalitabar, Maryamsadat

(2020) Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.Sc. 2009, K.N. Toosi University of Technology; M.Sc. 2014, Ph.D. 2018, Georgia State University.

James Briggs, Marlon

(2022) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2015, M.S.W. 2017, California State University, Northridge.

Jaque, Sarah

(2003) Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 1985, Ph.D. 1994, University of Southern California.

Jardin, Sandra M.

(2005) Assistant Director, International Admissions. B.A. 1988, California State University, Hayward; B.A. 2005, California State University, East Bay; M.Ed. 2014, University of Southern California.

Jarmick, Martin

(2022) Assistant Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.F.A. 2013, Ph.D. 2019, University of Washington.

Jarosz, Ellen E.

(2011) Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 2002, M.A. 2005, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Jarvis, Danielle N.

(2015) Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 2005, Ithaca College; M.S. 2009, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2015, University of Southern California.

Jawaharlal, Mariappan

(2024) Associate Vice President, Research and Sponsored Programs. B.S., M.S., Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Jefferson, Sean G.

(2018) Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 2009, M.S. 2012, Kansas State University; Ph.D. 2017, University of North Texas.

Jenrich, Marissa

(2023) Assistant Professor of History. B.A 2012, M.A. 2017, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D. 2023, University of California, Los Angeles.

Jensen, Emily H.

(2012) Director of Operations and Fiscal Officer. B.S. 2009, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; M.B.A. 2015, California Lutheran University.

Jensen, Jacob

(2014) Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 2006, California Lutheran University; M.S. 2009, University of Utah; Ph.D. 2012, University of Tennessee.

Jensen, Vickie

(1997) Department Chair of Criminology and Justice Studies; Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 1988, M.A. 1991, University of Oklahoma; Ph.D. 1997, University of Colorado.

Jia, Ruting

(2014) Interim Associate Dean, Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science; Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.A. 2005, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics; M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2012, The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Jiang, Xunfei

(2020) Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 2004, M.S. 2007, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Ph.D. 2014, Auburn University.

Jimenez, Carlos

(2023) Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement. B.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Jin, Chunying

(2023) Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S. 2007, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 2009, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2013, Western New England University.

Jin, SuHyun

(2015) Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.S. 1991, Ewha Womans University; M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2003, University of Minnesota.

Jin, Yanbo

(2003) Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.S. 1993, Xian Jibotong University; M.A. 1997, Fordham University; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Irvine.

Joaquin, Anna D.

(2011) Department Chair of Linguistics/TESL; Professor of Linguistics/TESL. B.A. 1998, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2011, University of California, Los Angeles.

Johari, Hamid

(2006) Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 1983, California Institute of Technology; M.S. 1984, Ph.D. 1989, University of Washington.

Johnson, Jamie A.

(2018) Associate Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 2007, California State University, Northridge; M.L.I.S. 2012, San Jose State University.

Juarez-Dappe, Patricia I.

(2002) Professor of History. B.A. 1991, University of Buenos Aires; M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 2002, University of California, Los Angeles.

Juarez, Callie

(2013) Senior Director, Academic Resources. B.A. 2002, Sonoma State University; M.P.A. 2008, California State University, Northridge.

Juarez, Shally

(2021) Assistant Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 2017, California State University, Northridge.

Jung, Taeyou

(2003) Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 1998, Seoul National University; M.Ed. 1999, Ph.D. 2003, University of Virginia.

Jung, Yeonhak

(2021) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 2008, M.S. 2013, Korea University; M.Ed., 2020, University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D. 2021, University of Texas at Austin.

K

Kachingwe, Aimie

(2002) Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S. 1989, M.P.T. 1992, University of Iowa; Ed.D. 2000, Northern Illinois University; D.P.T. 2008, University of St. Augustine.

Kaja, Jeffrey D.

(2011) Associate Professor of History. B.A. 2000, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 2011, University of Michigan.

Kalaji, Motasem

(2022) Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.S. 2013, Northwestern University in Qatar; M.S. 2020, Ph.D. 2022, Cornell University.

Kang, Sun-Mee

(2003) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1987, Seoul National University; M.A. 1995, Southern Methodist University; Ph.D. 2001, University of California, Davis.

Kang, Tarry

(2021) Director of Development, Library and Centers. B.A. 2020, University of California, Los Angeles.

Kantner, Justin D.

(2015) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2000, Purdue University; M.A. 2005, Indiana University; Ph.D. 2011, University of Victoria.

Kaplan, Adam B.

(2012) Department Chair of Computer Science; Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 2000, M.S. 2003, Ph.D. 2008, University of California, Los Angeles.

Karels, Timothy J.

(2005) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1993, University of Toronto at Scarborough; M.S. 1996, Ph.D. 2000, University of Toronto.

Katz, Daniel J.

(2012) Professor of Mathematics. A.B. 1997, Princeton University; Ph.D. 2005, California Institute of Technology.

Katz, Gary

(1998) Associate Professor of Psychology. A.B. 1989, Cornell University; M.S. 1992, Ph.D. 1998, University of Pittsburgh.

Kazemi, Ellie

(2006) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1998, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 2004, Ph.D. 2006, University of California, Los Angeles.

Kearney, Gabriel

(2022) Police Commander. B.S. 1993, Occidental College.

Kelber, Jonathan A.

(2012) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1999, M.S. 2003, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ph.D. 2009, University of California, San Diego.

Kelson, Eric P.

(1995) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1988, University of Utah; Ph.D. 1993, California Institute of Technology.

Kennedy, Nola J.

(2013) Department Chair of Environmental and Occupational Health; Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health. B.A. 1984, University of California, Berkeley; M.S. 1997, Ph.D. 2000, University of California, Los Angeles.

Kennedy, Virginia E.

(2000) Associate Professor of Special Education. B.Mus. 1973, State University of New York; M.S. 1975, Ph.D. 1981, University of Southern California.

Keoseyan, Ruben

(2023) Assistant Professor of Journalism. B.S. 1984, Universidad lberoamericana; M.S. 1989, American University; B.S. 2000, Universidad lberoamericana.

Kephart III, John M.

(2007) Professor in Communication Studies. B.A. 2002, M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2008, University of Southern California.

Khachikian, Crist S.

(2013) Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1995, University of California, Los Angeles; M.Eng. 1996, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Los Angeles.

Khadka, Santosh

(2014) Professor of English. I.A. 1998, B.A. 2001, Tribhuvan University; M.A. 2004, Pokhara University; Ph.D. 2014, Syracuse University.

Khandanyan, Siranush

(2024) Assistant Director of Development, Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science. M.A. 1994, Yerevan State University.

Kilmnick, Michelle C.

(2003) Director for Faculty Affairs. B.A. 1999, California State University, Northridge.

Kim, Ah-Jeong

(1994) Professor of Theatre. B.A. 1985, Dong-Duk Women’s University, Seoul; M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1995, University of Illinois.

Kim, Jessica M.

(2013) Professor of History. B.A. 2000, La Sierra University; Ph.D. 2012, University of Southern California.

Kim, Jinah

(2015) Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 1998, Columbia University; M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2006, University of California, San Diego.

Kim, Jongeun

(2007) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 1996, Ewha Womans University; M.S. 1997, Kon-Kuk University; Ph.D. 2004, Oklahoma State University.

Kim, Joo Y.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 1999, University of Southern California; M.A. 2005, Dongguk University; M.A. 2011 California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2021, Grenoble Ecole de Management.

Kim, Stephanie Hyeri

(2014) Professor of Linguistics/TESL. B.A. 2003, Kyung Hee University; M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2011, University of California, Los Angeles.

Kim, Tae-Hyun

(2008) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1998, M.A. 2000, The Ohio State University; Ph.D. 2007, Washington State University.

King, Kristin

(2017) Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.A. 1988, Kent State University; M.F.A. 2015, Claremont Graduate University.

King, Susan

(2014) Assistant Athletics Director for External Relations. B.S. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Kioussis, George

(2015) Associate Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 2008, The Ohio State University; M.A. 2010, Northwestern University; Ph.D. 2015, University of Texas.

Kirner, Kimberly D.

(2011) Professor of Anthropology. B.A. 2001, M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Riverside.

Kleinman, Scott

(1999) Professor of English. M.A. 1992, University of St. Andrews; Ph.D. 1997, University of Cambridge.

Klemm, Peri M.

(2003) Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1993, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 2002, Emory University.

Knotts, Gregory D.

(2006) Department Chair of Elementary Education; Professor of Elementary of Education. B.A. 1991, M.A. 1998, Loyola Marymount University; Ph.D. 2005, University of Southern California.

Kogosov, Yevgeniy

(2022) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2011, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2019, California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University.

Kohanteb, Aida

(2022) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2014, University of California, Berkeley; M.S. 2018, Ph.D. 2021, University of La Verne.

Komarraju, Meera

(2023) Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1976, Nizam College; M.A. 1978, M.Phil. 1980, Ph.D. 1983, Osmania University; Ph.D. 1987, University of Cincinnati.

Korin, Judith A.

(2022) Assistant Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1983, Wesleyan University; M.F.A. 1991, University of Southern California.

Kovalcik, Justin

(2013) Interim Associate Dean, University Library; Director of Library Information Technology. B.S. 2004, University of Houston; M.L.I.S. 2008, University of North Texas.

Krane, Lesley S.

(2002) Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1991, University of California, Los Angeles; M.F.A. 1995, University of New Mexico.

Krantz, Joel W.

(2011) Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1985, Susquehanna University; M.A. 1998, New York University.

Kranz, Jack

(1979) Librarian Emeritus, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1970, M.A. 1975, California State University, Northridge; M.L.S. 1976, University of California, Los Angeles.

Krell, Matthew Reid

(2025) Assistant Professor of Business Law. B.A. 2004, The George Washington University; J.D. 2009, University of Alabama School of Law; Ph.D. 2019, The University of Alabama.

Krishnan, Uma D.

(2012) Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 1998, M.S. 1998, Ph.D. 2004, The Ohio State University.

Krzewinski, Kevin

(2006) Information Security Officer and Senior Director, Information Services. B.S. 1983, M.B.A. 1986, Loyola University of Chicago.

Kung, Edward

(2019) Associate Professor of Economics. B.S. 2006, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D. 2012, Duke University.

Kurtzman, Alexander

(2025) Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 2019, University of Northern Colorado; M.S. 2021, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; Ph.D. 2025, University of New Mexico.

Kutay, Stephen D.

(2011) Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 1991, M.L.I.S. 2010, University of California, Los Angeles.

Kwan, Patchareeya

(2014) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 1998, M.P.H. 2001, Ph.D. 2010, University of Southern California.

Kwon, Minsung

(2017) Associate Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 2000, Daegu National University of Education; M.A. 2005, Korea National University of Education; M.A. 2010, Ph.D. 2015, University of Michigan.

Kyomugisha, Florence G.

(2003) Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies B.A. 1977, Makerere University; M.A. 1986, Ph.D. 2003, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

L

Lai, Clement K.

(2011) Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1991, Pomona College; M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 2006, University of California, Berkeley.

Laija-Rodriguez, Wilda

(2000) Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1988, M.A. 1990, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2000, Texas A&M University.

Lampert, Lynn D.

(2001) Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1994, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., M.L.I.S. 1998, University of California, Los Angeles.

Landeta, Lynne P.

(1996) Interim Director, Klotz Student Health Center. M.N. 1993, University of California, Los Angeles; D.N.P. 2017, Duke University.

Langford, Drake

(2011) Associate Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 1994, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2009, Yale University.

Lanier, Esther

(2024) Associate Director of Employer Relations, The Career Center. B.S. 1998, M.S. 2007, California State University, Northridge.

Lanzas, Gisela

(2014) Associate Professor of Anthropology. B.A. 2001, Universidad de Panama; M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Lau, Jacob

(2022) Director of Queer Studies Program; Associate Professor of Queer Studies. B.A. 2006, University of California, Berkeley; M.T.S. 2009, University of California, Davis; Ph.D. 2016, University of California, Los Angeles.

Lau, Kah Chun

(2016) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2002, University of Malaysia; Ph.D. 2007, Michigan Technological University.

Lazarony, Paul J.

(1997) Associate Vice President, Undergraduate Studies; Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.S. 1990, M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 1999, The Ohio State University.

Lee, Jennifer

(2014) Professor of English. B.A. 2000, M.A. 2004, State University of New York at New Paltz; Ph.D. 2014, University of Rhode Island.

Lee, Joong-Won

(2011) Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management. B.A. 1998, Kwangju University; M.S. 2003, Ph.D. 2008, University of Utah.

Lee, Jun-Yeon

(2011) Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.S. 1990, M.S. 1992, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology; Ph.D. 2004 Purdue University.

Lee, Kenneth

(2006) Professor of Religious Studies. A.B. 1988, Occidental College; M.Div. 1992, Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D. 2001, Columbia University.

Lee, Sung Won

(2025) Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 2014, M.A. 2017, Sogang University; Ph.D. 2025, The Pennsylvania State University.

Lee, Sunyoung

(2024) Assistant Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 2007, Pusan National University; B.F.A. 2015, Hongik University; M.F.A. 2018, Syracuse University; M.S. 2022, University of California, Berkeley.

Lee, Youngsun

(2015) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 2008, Psy. D. 2012, Azusa Pacific University.

Leister, Elizabeth J.

(2018) Associate Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.F.A. 1986, Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia; M.F.A. 1999, Milton Avery Graduate School at Bard College.

Leitch, David G.

(2011) Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A 2000, Oberlin College; M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2008, University of California, San Diego.

Lemuel, Joel

(2017) Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2008, M.A. 2010, Georgia State University; Ph.D. 2016, University of Southern California.

Lemus, Daisy R.

(2005) Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2000, University of Southern California; M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2005, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Lennon, Garry D.

(1999) Professor of Theatre. B.A. 1988, West Chester University; M.F.A. 1991, West Virginia University.

Letkiewicz, Jodi

(2024) Assistant Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.S. 1999, Miami University; M.S. 2010, Ph.D. 2012, The Ohio State University.

Leung, David T.

(2022) Executive Director, Business Operations and Finance, The Tseng College. B.A., B.S. 1985, University of California, Berkeley; M.B.A. 2002, Rutgers University; M.P.P. 2018, The University of Chicago.

Levin, Amy C.

(2004) Assistant Vice President, Graduate Studies; Professor of Social Work. B.A/B.S. 1993, University of California, San Diego; M.S.W. 1995, Columbia University; Ph.D. 2003, University of Southern California.

Li, Bingbing

(2014) Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management. B.S. 2005, M.S. 2008, Hefei University of Technology; Ph.D. 2012, Texas Tech University.

Li, Jing

(2013) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2000, Huazhong Normal University; M.S. 2003, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Ph.D. 2008, University of Western Ontario.

Li, Jinyi

(2000) Research Associate, Michael D. Eisner College of Education. M.A. 1992, Ph.D. 1998, University of Toledo.

Li, Jun

(2025) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2011, Shandong University; Ph.D. 2017, University of Minnesota.

Li, Mingshuang

(2021) Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.S. 2011, Qufu Normal University, China; M.Ed. 2016, Beijing Normal University, China; Ph.D. 2021, University of Texas at Austin.

Lim, Say-Peng

(1994) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1982, Swarthmore College; Ph.D. 1988, University of Wisconsin.

Limas, Brianna

(2022) Senior Assistant Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 2017, Whittier College; M.L.I.S. 2021, San Jose State University.

Lindberg, Aaron D.

(2014) Director of Admissions. B.A. 1996, Lawrence University.

Linden, Andrew D.

(2018) Associate Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 2010, M.A. 2012, The Ohio State University; Ph.D. 2016, Pennsylvania State University.

Link, Marianne M.

(2003) Director of Health Promotion and Administration, Klotz Student Health Center. M.P.H. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Lipscomb, Allen

(2017) Professor of Social Work. B.A. 2005, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S.W. 2007, University of Southern California; Psy.D. 2015, Ryokan College.

Litke, Rebecca

(1990) Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 1985, M.A. 1987, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1990, University of Southern California.

Little, Jennifer

(2010) Associate Director of Academic Assessment and Program Review; Associate Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 2003, California State University, Northridge; M.S.R.S. 2011, Loma Linda University; Ed.D. 2019, California State University, Northridge.

Liu, Chin-Hsin

(2015) Associate Professor of Anthropology. B.A. 2002, National Taiwan University; M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2012, University of Florida.

Liu, Dong

(2020) Associate Professor of Marketing. B.A. 2009, Nanjing Tech University; M.A. 2012, Nanjing University; M.B.A. 2014, University of Missouri, Columbia; Ph.D. 2020, University of South Florida.

Liu, Li

(2015) Professor of Computer Science. B.Eng. 2006, Shandong University; Ph.D. 2010, University of Alabama.

Lizarraga, Kevin L.

(2013) Director of University Marketing. B.A. 2001, M.A. 2004, California State University, Northridge.

Lo, Chieh-Cheng

(2016) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2003, University of Sydney; B.S. 2004, Australian National University; Ph.D. 2010, Stanford University.

Lo, Sheba A.

(2012) Professor of Africana Studies. B.A. 2002, M.A. 2004, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Ph.D. 2009, Howard University.

Lopez, Claudia

(2019) Assistant Director, Government and Community Relations. B.S. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Lopez, Mario

(1997) Director of Student Services Center/EOP, College of Health and Human Development. B.S. 1995, M.P.A. 1997, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2002, University of La Verne.

Lopez, Marta

(1996) Director of International and Exchange Student Center. Ed.D. 2000, University of La Verne.

Lorenz, Katherine P.

(2018) Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.S. 2012, Central Michigan University; M.A. 2013, Ph.D. 2017, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Love, Susan M.

(2007) Professor of Social Work. B.A. 1973, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 1975 John F. Kennedy University; M.S.W. 1986, Ph.D. 1987, University of Washington.

Lowenberg, Anton D.

(1984) Department Chair of Economics; Professor of Economics. B.A. 1979, University of Natal; M.A. 1981, Ph.D. 1984, Simon Fraser University.

Loza Coll, Mariano

(2015) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 1998, Universidad de Buenos Aires; Ph.D. 2005, University of Toronto.

Lozos, Julian C.

(2016) Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2006, Carnegie Mellon University; M.A. 2008, M.S. 2010, Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Riverside.

Lu, Gang

(2004) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1992, Chongqing University; M.S. 1994, Ph.D. 1998, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Lu, Yuan Yuan

(2022) Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.A. 2013, M.A. 2014, University of Georgia; Ph.D. 2022, University of Washington.

Luchko, Tyler A.

(2013) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2000, Ph.D. 2008, University of Alberta.

Lugo, Juan

(2024) Assistant Professor of Chicano and Chicana Studies. B.A. 2013, Hope International University; M.A. 2018, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Ph.D. 2024, University of California, Los Angeles.

Luna, Kenneth V.

(2011) Chief of Operations to the Provost; Professor of Linguistics/TESL. B.A. 2002, M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2010, University of California, Los Angeles.

M

Ma, Debbie

(2011) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2003, University of Colorado, Boulder; M.A. 2004, State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A. 2007, Ph.D. 2011, University of Chicago.

Maalouf, Sami

(2014) Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1990, M.S. 1992, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2014, University of California, Los Angeles.

Maas, Regan M.

(2011) Department Chair of Geography and Environmental Studies; Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.S. 1998, University of Iowa; B.S. 2001, Iowa State University; M.A. 2005, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2010, University of California, Los Angeles.

Macauley, Sylvia

(2015) Professor of History. B.A. 1985, University of Sierra Leone; M.A. 1988, Ph.D. 1997, Howard University.

Macchiarella Biasotti, Gretchen

(2018) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 2001, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 2015, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg.

Machado, Antonio F.

(2001) Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health. B.A. 1993, M.S. 1994, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2000, University of California, Los Angeles.

Mackelprang, Rachel

(2011) Professor of Biology. B.S. 2001, University of Utah; Ph.D. 2006, University of Washington.

Madjzoob, Greta

(2005) Lecturer in Health Sciences. B.S. 1984, M.P.H. 1989, California State University, Northridge.

Mahjoob, Shadi

(2015) Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 1998, M.S. 2000, Amirkabir University of Technology; Ph.D. 2008, University of California, Riverside.

Maiorca, Cathrine

(2024) Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 1997, Austin College; M.A. 2011, Sierra Nevada College; Ph.D. 2016, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Makhijani, Simmy

(2021) Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1994, Pennsylvania State University; M.A. 2004, Ph.D. 2015, California Institute of Integral Studies.

Malhotra, Sheena

(2000) Department Chair of Gender and Women’s Studies; Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies. B.A. 1991, DePauw University; M.A. 1993, Pepperdine University; Ph.D. 1999, University of New Mexico.

Malhotra, Vikas

(2022) Assistant Professor of Religious Studies. B.A. 1999, Hampshire College; M.A. 2004, Columbia University; Ph.D. 2022, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Malmberg, Debra Berry

(2008) Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2000, Davidson College; M.A. 2004, Ph.D. 2007, Claremont Graduate University.

Malone, Cindy S.

(2005) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1991, Illinois State University; Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Los Angeles.

Manzueta, Charlene R.

(2014) Managing Director of Research and Sponsored Programs. B.S. 2013, California State University, Los Angeles; M.A. 2019, California State University, Northridge.

Marcal, Leah

(1996) Professor of Economics. B.A. 1989, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S. 1992, Ph.D. 1996, University of Wisconsin.

Marchetti, Paulo H.

(2017) Professor of Kinesiology. M.Sc. 2005, Ph.D. 2009, Sao Paulo State University.

Marinescu, Liviu

(2002) Professor of Music. B.A. 1994, Bucharest Music Academy; M.M. 1996, Cleveland State University; D.M.A. 2000, University of Maryland.

Maron Sauer, Vinicius

(2019) Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.Sc. 2010, M.Sc. 2012, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Ph.D. 2017, University of California, Irvine.

Marsaglia, Kathleen M.

(2000) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1979, M.S. 1982, University of Illinois; Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.

Marshalik, Jon

(2019) Assistant Director of Systems, Enrollment Services. B.F.A. 2010, M.F.A. 2014, Maryland Institute College of Art.

Marston, Peter J.

(1986) Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 1980, Occidental College; Ph.D. 1987, University of Southern California.

Marti, Deniz

(2025) Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management. B.S. 2014, Bogazici University; Ph.D. 2020, George Washington University.

Martin, Coleen M.

(2008) Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1995, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.L.I.S. 2006, San Jose State University.

Martin, Nathan

(2016) Interim Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Development; Associate Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management. B.S. 1999, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; M.S. 2001, University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D. 2007, University of New Mexico.

Martinez, Felipe

(2011) Assistant Director of Technology, Enrollment Services. B.A. 2010, University of California, Berkeley; M.P.A. 2021, California State University, San Bernardino.

Martinez, Jonathan

(2015) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2002, University of California, Irvine; M.A. 2007, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Los Angeles.

Masequesmay, Gina

(2001) Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1991, Pomona College; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles.

Mathiyakom, Witaya

(2008) Department Chair of Physical Therapy; Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S. 1988, Mahidol University, Thailand; M.S. 1994, Ph.D. 2004, University of Southern California.

Matthews, Timothy A.

(2023) Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health. B.A. 2016, M.S. 2020, Ph.D. 2023, University of California, Los Angeles.

May, Aimee S.

(2021) Senior Investigator, Office of Equity and Compliance. B.A. 1993, Saint John’s University; M.A. 1999, John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

McAuliff, Bradley D.

(2003) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1994, Creighton University; M.S. 1998, Ph.D. 2000, Florida International University; J.D. 2003, University of Nebraska.

McCaffrey, Arthur

(2014) Department Chair of Music; Associate Professor of Music. B.A. 1998, Rice University; M.Mus. 1999, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama; D.M.A. 2013, University of Southern California.

McCollum, Heather

(2015) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 2000, Montana State University; M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2008, University of Minnesota.

McDonald, Lauren

(2008) Department Chair of Sociology; Associate Professor of Sociology. B.S. 1993, St. Joseph’s University; M.A. 1996, University of Massachusetts, Boston; Ph.D. 2008, Graduate Center of City University of New York.

McIlhenny, Robert

(2001) Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 1993, University of California, Irvine; M.S. 1996, Ph.D. 2002, University of California, Los Angeles.

McIntyre, Courtney A.

(2015) Executive Director of Development and External Relations. B.A. 1985, University of California, Los Angeles.

McKibbon, Robyn L.

(2006) Manager, Classification and Compensation. B.A. 2013, California State University, Northridge; M.P.A. 2022, California State University, San Bernardino.

McLaughlin, Douglas W.

(2008) Department Chair of Kinesiology; Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 1996, B.S. 1996, Ph.D. 2008, Pennsylvania State University.

McLeod, Cathy

(2015) Director, National Center on Deafness. B.A. Gallaudet University; M.S. 1998, California State University, Los Angeles.

McNamara, Katherine A.

(2018) Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health. B.S. 1991, University of California, Davis; M.F.A. 2006, San Francisco Art Institute; Ph.D. 2018, University of California, Los Angeles.

Medeiros, David

(2015) Professor of Linguistics/TESL. B.A. 2004, University of Oregon; Ph.D. 2013, University of Michigan.

Medh, Jheem D.

(2001) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1982, M.S. 1984, University of Bombay; Ph.D. 1990, University of Texas.

Medh, Rheem D.

(2001) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1982, M.S. 1984, University of Bombay; Ph.D. 1990, University of Texas.

Medina, Joe

(1995) Associate Director, Academic Personnel and Payroll Operations. B.S. 2006, M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Medina, Lara

(1998) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1977, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 1989, Graduate Theological Union; Ph.D. 1998, Claremont Graduate University.

Medina, Ricardo

(2020) Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 2009, University of California, Davis; M.S. 2013, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2018, University of California, Irvine.

Meister, Rory M.

(2016) Assistant Director, Domestic Undergraduate Admissions. B.S. 2008, The Ohio State University; M.A. 2013, University of Phoenix.

Mejia, Jill R.

(2010) Director, Undergraduate Studies. B.A. 2001, California State University, Long Beach; M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Melikyan, Gagik G.

(1995) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1973, Yerevan State University; Ph.D. 1977, Institute Organoelement Comps; D.Sc. 1990, Institute Organic Chemistry.

Mena, Christina

(2017) Director, Alumni Relations and Engagement. B.A. 1999, LIFE Bible College; M.A. 2001, Asuza Pacific University.

Mencias, Jasmine

(2023) Associate Director of Operations, Financial Aid and Scholarships Department. B.A. 2006, M.S. 2020, University of Southern California.

Mendes, Luiz H.

(2007) Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 1990, California State University, Northridge; M.L.I.S. 2006, San Jose State University.

Mendoza, Breny

(2001) Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies. B.A. 1975, University of Heidelberg; M.A. 1982, Free University of Berlin; Ph.D. 1994, Cornell University.

Mendoza, Marilyn

(2015) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 1993, California State University, Northridge; M.S.W. 1995, University of Southern California.

Menzies, Christine A.

(2008) Professor of Theatre. B.Ed. University of London, Trent Park; M.F.A. 1982, York University.

Meshelski, Kristina K.

(2011) Department Chair of Philosophy; Professor of Philosophy. B.A. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2011, University of Virginia.

Meyer, Rika Marita Leilani

(2018) Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 2005, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2011, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Miao, Maosheng

(2015) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1988, M.S. 1991, Ph.D. 1994, Jilin University.

Michaud, Kristy E.

(2007) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 2001, San Diego State University; M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Miller, Sara

(2024) Director for Equity and Compliance. B.A. 2009, Louisiana State University; M.A. 2012, Florida State University; M.Ed. 2017, The University of Texas.

Milton, Abram

(2019) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2006, Chapman University; Ph.D. 2018, Fielding Graduate University.

Mimura, Yoko

(2012) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.A. 1991, Seikei University; M.S. 1994, Ph.D. 2001, University of Georgia.

Minassians, Henrik P.

(2006) Professor of Urban Studies and Planning. B.A. 1994, M.A. 1996, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2002, University of Albany State of New York.

Minehan, Thomas G.

(2004) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1992, Columbia University; Ph.D. 1998, Harvard University.

Minton, Shyrea J.

(2013) Department Chair of Educational Psychology and Counseling; Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 2001, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 2007, Ed.D. 2011, University of Redlands.

Miodrag, Nancy

(2012) Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 1999, Brock University; M.A. 2004, Concordia University; Ph.D. 2010, McGill University.

Miranda, Elena A.

(2006) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 2000, Southern Methodist University; Ph.D. 2006, University of Wyoming.

Mirzaei, Shahnam

(2013) Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 1991, University of Tehran; M.S. 1999, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2010, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Mishra, Rajan

(2024) Assistant Professor of Marketing. B.Tech. 2012, KIIT University; M.S. 2020, Ph.D. 2024, Purdue University.

Missari, Stacy A.

(2017) Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A. 2005, Pennsylvania State University; M.A. 2007, Ph.D. 2013, University of Connecticut.

Mistry, Shefali

(2022) Associate Vice President, Government and Community Relations. B.F.A. 2008, California State University, Long Beach; M.F.A. 2016, Otis College of Art and Design.

Mitchell, James

(1990) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1975, Vassar College; M.A. 1977, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 1979, Ph.D. 1985, Princeton University.

Mitchell, Richard M.

(1999) Professor of English. B.A. 1981, Manhattanville College; M.A. 1990, Southern Connecticut State University; M.F.A. 1992, Brooklyn College; Ph.D. 1999, University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Mkrtchyan, Katya

(2017) Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 2006, M.S. 2008, Yerevan State University; Ph.D. 2016, University of California, Riverside.

Modarresi, Alex

(2022) Assistant Professor of Computer Science. M.S. 2011, Ryerson University; Ph.D. 2020, University of Kansas.

Moguel, David L.

(2000) Professor of Secondary Education. B.A. 1987, Stanford University; M.P.P. 1990, Harvard University; Ph.D. 2000, University of California, Los Angeles.

Mojirsheibani, Majid

(2012) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1990, M.S. 1991, Ph.D. 1995, University of Toronto.

Montaño, Theresa

(2002) Professor of Chicano and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1997, M.A. 1985, California State University, Los Angeles; Ed.D. 1996, University of California, Los Angeles.

Montepeque, Axel O.

(2016) Associate Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 2001, Occidental College; M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2011, University of California, San Diego.

Montes, Jose F.

(2011) Student Services Professional III, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2005, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2010, California School of Professional Psychology.

Montoya, Verónica V.

(2022) Senior Director of HSI National Initiatives. B.A. 2000, San Diego State University; M.S. 2005, Carnegie Mellon University.

Moon, David Y.

(1992) Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1988, California State University, Northridge; M.F.A. 1997, California State University, Los Angeles.

Moon, Joon Seok

(2019) Associate Professor of Accounting. B.S. 2008, Hanyang University; M.S. 2010, Michigan State University; M.S. 2011, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D. 2019, The George Washington University.

Moore, Christopher

(2025) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S. 2005, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ph.D. 2014, University of Nevada, Reno.

Moran, Nora

(2015) Associate Professor of Marketing. B.A. 2001, Fairfield University; M.B.A. 2009, Villanova University; Ph.D. 2015, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Moreno, Fred

(1995) Director of Finance and Operations, Michael D. Eisner College of Education. B.S. 2016, California State University, Northridge.

Moreno, Renee M.

(2000) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1986, M.A. 1991, University of Colorado; Ph.D. 1998, University of Michigan.

Morgaine, Karen

(2008) Professor of Sociology. B.S. 1987, State University of New York; M.A. 1989, Antioch University; Ph.D. 2007, Portland State University.

Morgan, Charlotte

(2020) Head Softball Coach. B.A. 2010, University of Alabama.

Morin, Jason L.

(2012) Professor of Political Science. B.A. 2002, M.A. 2005, Baylor University; M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2012, University of New Mexico.

Morrison, J’aime

(2003) Professor of Theatre. B.A. 1991, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 1993, University College Dublin; Ph.D. 2003, New York University.

Mortcheva, Aglaia

(2018) Assistant Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1989, National School for Fine Arts (Bulgaria); M.A. 1994, National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts (Bulgaria); M.F.A. 2008, University of California, Los Angeles.

Mortimer, Katie

(2006) Lecturer in Social Work. B.A. 1993, University of California, Irvine; M.S.W. 1995, University of Southern California.

Moruzzi Jr., Ryan

(2025) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2010, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.A. 2012, Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D. 2019, University of California, Riverside.

Moschetti, Roxanne V.

(2011) Associate Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 2000, California State University, Chico; M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2008, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Muhlmeyer, Sabrina A.

(2023) Project Manager, Minor Capital Projects. B.F.A. 2006, Woodbury University.

Mukherjee, Abhijit

(2011) Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.P.P.E. 1993, Jadavpur University; M.M.E. 1998, Villanova University; M.S. 2000, Ph.D. 2004, University of California, Los Angeles.

Muller, Robin

(2015) Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A. 2004, Trinity College; M.A. 2005, University College London; M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2015, The New School for Social Research.

Munoz, Dominique

(2000) Director of Special Events.

Murray, Sean R.

(2007) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1997, Montclair State University; M.S. 1999, M. Phil. 2000, Ph.D. 2003, Yale University.

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Naccashian, Zarmine

(2012) Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N. 1983, American University of Beirut; M.N. 1993, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2009, Azusa Pacific University.

Nagarajan, Anuradha

(2007) Senior Director of Enterprise Application Development, Information Technology. B.S. 1996, SRM University; M.S. 1998, Villanova University.

Nahapetian, Ani

(2011) Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 2002, M.S. 2004, Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Los Angeles.

Naidoo, Loren J.

(2018) Associate Professor of Management. B.S. 1998, McGill University; M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2005, The University of Akron.

Najafabadi, Mahdi M.

(2022) Assistant Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.A. 2004, University of Tehran; M.B.A. 2007, Sharif University of Technology; M.P.A. 2014, Ph.D. 2020, University at Albany.

Nandikolla, Vidya K.

(2014) Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering; Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 1998, Andhra University; M.S. 2001, Ph.D. 2005, Idaho State University.

Narimani, Rasoul

(2022) Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 2008, Razi University of Kermanshah; M.S. 2011, Shiraz University of Technology; Ph.D. 2019, Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Navarro, Jonathan

(2006) Director of Financial Services, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 2005, California State University, Northridge.

Neirick, Miriam B.

(2007) Professor of History. B.A. 1999, Wellesley College; M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Berkeley.

Nelson, Todd R.

(2020) Director of Engineering Services, Physical Plant Management.

Nemlekar, Heramb

(2025) Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.E. 2016, Savitribai Phule Pune University; M.S. 2019, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D. 2023, University of Southern California.

Neubauer, Michael G.

(1995) Professor of Mathematics. Diploma 1984, Universität Erlangen; Ph.D. 1989, University of Southern California.

Newman, Andrew M.

(2023) Head Coach, Men’s Basketball. B.A. 1998, Azusa Pacific University; M.A. 2013, Concordia University.

Newman, Jennifer

(2020) Associate Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 2006, Ohio University; M.S. 2011, California State University, Northridge; D.P.A. 2018, University of La Verne.

Newsome, Felicia S.

(1993) Custodial Manager, Physical Plant Management.

Nguyen-Graff, Dorothy

(2006) Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1997, Santa Clara University; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles.

Nguyen, Huong (Hana)

(2024) Assistant Professor of Business Law. B.S. 2012, Bryant University; M.S. 2017, Boston College; Ph.D. 2024, Georgia State University.

Nickols, Kerry J.

(2017) Associate Professor of Biology. B.A. 2002, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 2012, University of California, Davis.

Nicoll, Justin X.

(2018) Associate Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 2012, M.S. 2014, University of Rhode Island; Ph.D. 2018, University of Kansas.

Nieblas, Judy

(2023) Associate Athletic Director, Finance and Business Operations. B.A. 2001, University of California, Irvine.

Nkulu-N’Sengha, Mutombo

(2003) Professor of Religious Studies. B.A. 1981, Major Seminary St. Paul; M.A. 1989, Institute P. Canisius Kinshasa; M.A. 1991, Gregorian University; M.A. 1996, Ph.D. 2002, Temple University.

Noga, John J.

(2001) Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 1991, Truman State University; M.S. 1992, Ph.D. 1998, University of California, Riverside.

Norris, Sonia

(2019) Associate Professor of Theatre. M.F.A. 2003, York University.

Nuño, John Paul A.

(2011) Associate Professor of History. B.A. 2002, California State University, Fresno; M.A. 2004, Ph.D. 2010, University of Texas El Paso.

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O’Hanlon, Cameron

(2013) General Manager, The Soraya. B.M. 2016, California State University, Northridge.

O’Hara, Gayle M.

(2024) Senior Assistant Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 1991, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S. 1995, Columbia School of Social Work; M.L.I.S. 2018, San Jose State University.

O’Sullivan, Donal B.

(2007) Professor of History. M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1995, University of Bonn [Germany]; Habilitation 2001, Cath. University Eichstaett [Germany].

Obediah, Sunil

(2019) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 1996, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 2002, Pepperdine University; Ph.D. 2011, Oklahoma State University.

Oberholzer Vandergon, Virginia M.

(2000) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1984, St. Mary’s College; M.S. 1993, University of California, Davis; Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Riverside.

Oberson, Todd

(2019) Director of Finance and Operations, College of Health and Human Development. B.A. 1997, California State University, Long Beach; M.A. 2005, San Diego State University; M.B.A. 2016, Colorado State University.

Oesterle, Sarah

(2019) Director of Development, Michael D. Eisner College of Education. B.B.A. 2003, Loyola Marymount University; M.P.A. 2009, University of Southern California.

Oh, Janet

(2005) Senior Director of Institutional Research; Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1998, Pomona College; M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles.

Oh, Taeboem

(1995) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1980, Juniata College; Ph.D. 1985, University of Virginia.

Okoli, Blessing

(2015) Assistant Director of IT Finance and HR. B.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge. M.A. 2021, Pepperdine University.

Oliver, Clementine

(2004) Professor of History. B.A. 1991, M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 2000, University of California, Berkeley.

Olmos, Daniel

(2017) Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A. 2004, M.A. 2011, Ph.D. 2016, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Olwert, Craig T.

(2011) Professor of Urban Studies and Planning. B.S. 1994, M.C.R.P. 2008, Ph.D. 2010, The Ohio State University.

Ontiveros, Mario J.

(2012) Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1989, California State University, Fullerton; M.A. 1994, University of California, Riverside; Ph.D. 2005, University of California, Los Angeles.

Orme, Amalie

(1990) Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.A. 1975, M.A. 1978, Ph.D. 1983, University of California, Los Angeles.

Osburn, Patrick B.

(2017) General Manager, 88.5-FM. B.S. 1985, San Diego State University.

Otaky Ramirez, Zeina

(2009) Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. B.A. 2007, California State University, San Bernardino; M.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

Otten, Mark

(2008) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2001, University of California, Davis; M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Los Angeles.

Ou, Jack

(2015) Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 1999, M.S. 2001, Ph.D. 2005, Rutgers University.

Overman-Tsai, Stefani

(2021) Assistant Professor of Theatre. B.A. 2000, Whittier College; M.A. 2007, California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D. 2015, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Owens, Caleb

(2015) Associate Professor of Art and Design. B.F.A. 1995, M.F.A. 2002, Florida Atlantic University.

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Paez, José M.

(2009) Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A. 1998, 1999, California State University, Northridge; M.S.W. 2001, University of Southern California; Ed.D. 2020, California State University, Northridge.

Paik, Seung-Kuk

(2004) Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.A. 1991, Sogang University; M.B.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2003, The George Washington University.

Pak, Karen F.

(2016) Associate Vice President, Financial Services. B.A. 1998, M.B.A. 2015, University of California, Los Angeles.

Pak, Mira

(2005) Professor of Secondary Education. B.A. 1993, University of California, Los Angeles; M.Ed. 1994, Harvard University; Ph.D. 2005, University of California, Los Angeles.

Pakzad, Ali

(2022) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2006, Bahounar University of Kerman; M.B.A. 2011, Multimedia University; Ph.D. 2018, University of Pittsburgh.

Pandey, Iswari P.

(2013) Professor of English. B.A. 1990, M.A. 1994, Tribhuvan University; M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2006, University of Louisville.

Panferov, Vlasdislav

(2007) Associate Professor of Mathematics. M.S. 1994, St. Petersburg State University; Ph.D. 2000, Chalmers University of Technology.

Papazyan, Natali

(2006) Director of Finance and Operations, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication. B.A. 1993, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey; M.A. 1998, Middlesex University, London.

Papila, Melih

(2022) Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 1990, M.S. 1995, Middle East Technical University; Ph.D. 2001, University of Florida.

Park, Hyun-Sun

(2008) Professor of Social Work. B.A. 1993, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; M.S.W. 1998, Ph.D. 2007, University of Texas at Austin.

Parsa, Shiva

(1989) Senior Director, Educational Opportunity Program. B.A. 1997, M.A. 2002, California State University, Northridge.

Patterson, Robin

(2006) Assistant Director, GAAP and Fund Accounting. B.S. 1983, California State University, Northridge; C.P.A.

Paxton, Haley

(2024) Associate Athletic Director for Administration and Compliance. B.S. 2016, M.S. 2017, University of Northern Colorado.

Payan, Jenna

(2022) Assistant Director, University Cash Services. B.A. 2005, Mount St. Mary’s University; M.A. 2011, California State University, Northridge.

Pearce, Julie L.

(2007) Director, University Counseling Services. B.A. 1987, Whittier College; M.A. 1990, Psy.D. 1993, Biola University.

Pemberton, Jennifer V.

(2017) Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles; MFCC 1992, Ph.D. 1995, University of Southern California.

Pena, Dalton E.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 2019, M.S. 2021, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2025, University of Alabama, Birmingham.

Peng, Yang

(2020) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.Sc. 2012, Peking University; Ph.D. 2017, Free University of Berlin.

Pereira-Prata, Ana M.

(2007) Professor of Sociology. B.A. 1996, New University of Lisbon, Portugal; Ph.D. 2007, University of Minnesota.

Perez-Boluda, Adrian

(2007) Department Chair of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures; Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. M.A. 2001, University of Nevada, Reno; Ph.D. 2006, University of California, Davis.

Perez, Betsy M.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 2010, Trinity College; M.A. 2016, University of San Diego; Ph.D. 2024, Old Dominion University.

Perez, Nancy

(2024) Department Chair of Central American and Transborder Studies;  Associate Professor of Central American and Transborder Studies. B.A. 2007, M.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2019, Arizona State University.

Peric, Miroslav

(1991) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1978, M.S. 1982, Ph.D. 1987, University of Zagreb.

Petschek, Paul

(2016) Assistant Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1974, Harvard College; M.F.A. 2021, Mount Saint Mary’s University.

Philip, Ranjit A.

(1999) Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. B.E. 1997, University of Pune, India.

Phillips, Beth Jo

(1999) Professor of Physical Therapy. B.A. 1985, University of Puget Sound; M.P.T. 1995, University of California, San Francisco; D.P.A. 2005, University of La Verne.

Pichler, Kristen

(1985) Human Resources Officer, University Student Union. B.A. 1989, M.P.A. 1993, California State University, Northridge.

Pih, Kay Kei-Ho

(2007) Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 1997, New York College; M.A. 1999, Ph.D. 2004, University of California, Riverside.

Pirjan, Sevetlana

(2004) Director of College Advising, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication. B.A. 2004, M.A. 2009, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2016, Pepperdine University; M.A. 2024, California State University, Northridge.

Pishvar, Maya

(2021) Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.Sc. 2007, University of Gilan, Iran; M.Sc. 2011, Amirkabir University of Technology; Ph.D. 2019, University of Oklahoma.

Plunkett, Scott

(1998) Professor of Psychology. B.S. 1986, M.Ed. 1992, Northwestern Oklahoma State University; Ph.D. 1997, Oklahoma State University.

Polewczak, Jacek M.

(1994) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1974, Technical University, Warsaw; M.S. 1976, Warsaw University; Ph.D. 1981, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Popoca-Morales, Elva

(2015) Director of Operations and Fiscal Officer, Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub. B.S. 2010, M.P.A. 2018, California State University, Los Angeles.

Posey, Brianne

(2020) Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 2012, University of Northern Colorado; M.S. 2014, Arizona State University; Ph.D. 2020, Washington State University.

Postma, Hendrik W. CH.

(2006) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. M.Sc. 1997, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands; Ph.D. 2001, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands.

Pousson, Martin

(2007) Professor of English. B.A. 1987, Loyola University, New Orleans; M.F.A. 1999, Columbia University.

Powers, Kate A.

(2021) Assistant Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1994, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.F.A. 2007, University of Southern California.

Prado, Alejandro

(2023) Assistant Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 2015, University of California, Riverside; M.A. 2017, Ph.D. 2022, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Prasad, Pavithra

(2015) Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2003, Ohio Wesleyan University; M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2011, Northwestern University.

Prince, Stewart P.

(1991) Professor of Engineering. B.S.M.E. 1986, M.S.M.E. 1987, Ph.D. 1990, University of Texas.

Pullen, Carrie

(2016) Associate Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 1988, Pepperdine University; M.S.A. 1999, Central Michigan University; Ed.D. 2015, Pepperdine University.

Pyo, Jimin

(2020) Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 2010, M.A. 2012, Chungbuk National University; Ph.D. 2020, John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

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Quezada, Fabiola

(2024) Assistant Director of Housing Facility Operations, Student Housing and Residential Life. B.A. 2015, University of California, Los Angeles.

Quezada, Rosie

(2008) Lecturer in Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.A. 1993, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1995, Northwestern University.

Quilici, Jill

(1997) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1992, California State University, Chico; M.A. 1994, Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Quintero Pérez, Marlen

(2023) Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 2016, M.A. 2018, Ph.D. 2022, University of California, Los Angeles.

Quintero, Amanda

(2021) Senior Advisor to the President for Inclusive Excellence and Equity Innovation Officer for the Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub. B.A. 2000, California State University, Monterey Bay; M.A. 2006, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D. 2015, Claremont Graduate University.

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Rachmanov, Dmitry

(2007) Professor of Music. B.M. 1981, M.M. 1982, The Julliard School; D.M.A. 1989, Manhattan School of Music.

Rader, Alana

(2022) Assistant Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.S. 2014, M.S. 2017, University of Victoria; Ph.D. 2022, Rutgers University.

Radmanesh, Matthew M.

(1990) Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 1978, Pahlavi University; M.S. 1980, Ph.D. 1984, University of Michigan.

Raggs, Talicia

(2024) Assistant Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1994, University of Southern California; M.F.A. 2020, California State University, Northridge.

Rainisch, Bethany K.W.

(2012) Department Chair of Health Sciences; Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 2003, University of California, Berkeley; M.P.H. 2008, Emory University; Ph.D. 2012, University of California, Los Angeles.

Rajai, Mark

(2009) Associate Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management. B.S. 1984, M.S. 1987, University of Tennessee; M.S.E.M. 1996, Ph.D. 1996, University of Louisville.

Ramesh, S. K.

(2006) Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.E. 1981, University of Madras; M.S. 1983, Ph.D. 1986, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Ramirez, Jorge

(2014) Manager, Extended Learning Financial Aid Services, The Tseng College. B.S. 2008, B.A. 2010, Azusa Pacific University.

Ramirez, Nayan

(2018) Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 2010, University of Pennsylvania; M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2018, The Pennsylvania State University.

Ramos Jr., Jose A.

(2008) Lecturer in Social Work. B.A. 1996, California State University, Los Angeles; M.S.W., 2001, California State University, Long Beach.

Ranganathan, Radha

(1991) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1975, St. Francis’ College, Osmania University, India; M.Sc. 1983, Bombay University; Ph.D. 1988, University of Utah.

Rao, Harsha

(2024) Assistant Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 2004, University of Illinois; J.D. 2007, Georgetown University Law Center; M.B.A. 2014, University of Pennsylvania.

Rappaport, Jared H.

(2004) Department Chair of Cinema and Television Arts; Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1973, University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus; M.F.A. 1989, American Film Institute.

Raymond, Kristina

(2020) Associate Professor of Music. B.M. 2008, University of Cincinnati; M.F.A. 2010, California Institute of the Arts.

Razani, Jill

(2001) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1991, M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 1998, San Diego State University.

Reeder, Jeffrey

(2022) Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 1990, M.A. 1993, University of Texas at Arlington; Ph.D. 1998, University of Texas at Austin.

Reif-Kohn, Rodica

(2007) Lecturer in Family and Consumer Sciences. B.A. 1981, Central School of Art and Design, England; M.F.A. 1985, M. Arch. 1994, University of California, Los Angeles.

Ren, Deqing

(2006) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1985, M.A. 1988, East China Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 2001, Durham University.

Rengarajan, Sembiam R.

(1980) Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 1971, University of Madras; M. Tech. 1974, Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 1980, University of New Brunswick.

Restori, Alberto F.

(2002) Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1994, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1998, University of California, Riverside.

Reveles, John M.

(2004) Professor of Elementary Education. B.A 1995, Colorado State University; M.A. 1997, Pepperdine University; Ph.D. 2004, University on California, Santa Barbara.

Reyes, Stephanie

(2025) Assistant Professor of Music. B.M. 2014, M.M. 2016, Texas State University; D.M.A. 2023, Texas Tech University.

Ricci, Luca

(2018) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2006, M.S. 2008, Università degli Studi di Milano; Ph.D. 2011, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

Riegos, Elizabeth

(2003) Director of College Advising, College of Science and Mathematics. B.A. 1998, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S. 2018, California State University, Northridge.

Ritson-Williams, Raphael

(2024) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S. 1998, The Evergreen State College; M.S. 2002, University of Guam; Ph.D. 2017, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa.

RiVera Furumoto, Rosa L.

(2002) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1982, M.A. 1991, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles.

Rizk, Magdy

(2006) Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1989, California State University, Northridge; M.F.A. 2006, California State University, Los Angeles.

Robertson, Jeanne M.

(2011) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1993, University of California, Davis; M.S. 2001, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Ph.D. 2008, Cornell University.

Rodriguez, Guillermo

(2023) Assistant Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1999, Princeton University; M.F.A. 2004, M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2017, University of Southern California.

Rodriguez, Nalya

(2024) Assistant Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 2016, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2019, Ph.D. 2023, University of California, Irvine.

Rogan, Suzannah

(2024) Assistant Director for Outreach, Prevention and Education, Office of Equity and Compliance. B.A. 2005, Seattle University; M.Sc. 2016, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Rogers, Christopher

(2022) Assistant Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 2016, M.P.H. 2018, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2022, University of Southern California.

Roller, Margaret L.

(1998) Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S. 1982, University of California, Los Angeles; B.S. 1989, California State University, Northridge; M.S. 1998, D.P.T. 2003, University of the Pacific.

Ronen, Sigalit

(2014) Associate Professor of Management. B.A. 1995, M.B.A. 1998, Ben-Gurion University; Ph.D. 2004, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.

Roscetti, Diane H.

(2004) Professor of Music. B.M. 1978, Oberlin Conservatory of Music; M.M. 1981, Northern Illinois University.

Roscigno, John

(2002) Professor of Music. B.M. 1987, University of Arizona; M.M. 1989, University of Illinois; D.M.A. 1999, University of Arizona.

Rosenblatt, Amy H.

(2013) Student Services Professional III, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2004, Ohio University; M.A. 2006, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology; Psy.D. 2012, Adler School of Professional Psychology.

Rosenthal Dieken, Jane

(2022) Assistant Dean for Program Development, The Tseng College. B.A. 2000, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.Ed. 2003, University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D. 2012, University of Southern California.

Rosenthal, Kenneth

(2005) Associate Vice President, Facilities Development and Operations. B.S. 1995, California State University, Northridge.

Rothstein-Fisch, Carrie

(1997) Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1976, M.A. 1978, Ph.D. 1983, University of California, Los Angeles.

Rougier, Helene A.

(2008) Professor of Anthropology. B.A. 1997, M.A. 1999, Ph.D. 2003, Bordeaux 1 University.

Rozic, Michelle M.

(2011) Professor of Art and Design. B.F.A. 2003, Columbus College of Art and Design; M.F.A. 2007, Indiana University.

Rubin, Noah J.

(2021) Campus Architect, Director of Design and Construction. B.A. 2001, Connecticut College; M.A. 2007, University of California, Los Angeles.

Rubino, Cristina

(2011) Professor of Management. B.A. 1999, University of Texas Austin; M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2010, University of Houston.

Rubino, Louis G.

(1999) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 1976, University of Southern California; M.S.H.C.M. 1979, California State University, Los Angeles; M.P.A. 1985, Ph.D. 1990, University of Southern California.

Rucker, Cecil

(2023) Associate Director of Housing Facilities Operations. B.S. 1987, University of Redlands.

Ruelas-Bischoff, Shelley

(2011) Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Engagement and Well-being. B.A. 1993, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 1996, Ph.D. 2000, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Ruiz Rueda, Cristian

(2015) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1999, M.Phil. 2001, Ph.D. 2005, University of Barcelona, Spain.

Ruiz, Steven M.

(2018) Director, Cloud and Systems Services. B.S. 2018, California State University, Dominguez Hills; M.S. 2023, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Ruiz, Stevie

(2015) Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 2004, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; M.A. 2007, San Diego State University; M.A. 2010, Ph.D. 2015, University of California, San Diego.

Russell, David T.

(2001) Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.A. 1989, Amherst College; M.A. 1992, Ph.D. 1997, University of Pennsylvania.

Russell, Emily E.

(2011) Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 2005, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 2007, Ph.D. 2011, University of California, Los Angeles.

Rutchick, Abraham M.

(2008) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1999, Ph.D. 2005, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Ruvalcaba, Carlos

(2025) Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 2011, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 2022, University of California, Davis.

Ruvalcaba, Omar

(2015) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2006, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S. 2009, Ph.D. 2015, University of California, Santa Cruz.

Ruzgar, Mustafa

(2009) Professor of Religious Studies. B.A. 1997, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey; M.A. 2001, Ph.D. 2008, Claremont Graduate University.

Ryan, Michael C.

(2013) Senior Director of Development, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication. B.A. 1987, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Ryoo, Anna

(2023) Assistant Professor of Art and Design. B.F.A. 2004, B.Ed. 2011, M.A. 2014, Ph.D. 2022, University of British Columbia.

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Saba, Jennifer

(2023) Assistant Director, Occupational Safety. B.S. 2009, M.S. 2010, California State University, Northridge.

Saetermoe, Carrie

(1991) Professor of Psychology. B.S. 1981, Michigan State University; M.A. 1983, California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D. 1988, University of California, Riverside.

Safarzadeh, Pooya

(2024) Assistant Professor of Political Science. B.A. 2003, University of California, Berkeley; J.D. 2007, Chapman University School of Law; M.A. 2020, Ph.D. 2022, University of California, Irvine.

Saito, Ron S.

(1996) Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1982, University of California, Los Angeles; M.F.A. 1984, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D. 2000, Indiana University.

Salcedo Arnaiz, Daniela

(2023) Assistant Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 2002, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2013, The Ohio State University.

Saltzman, Moira

(2022) Assistant Professor of Linguistics/TESL. B.A. 2006, Sarah Lawrence College; M.A. 2014, Wayne State University; Ph.D. 2022, University of Michigan.

Samuel, Danielle A.

(2024) Assistant Professor of Education Psychology and Counseling. B.S. 2016, San Jose State University; M.A. 2018, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2024, Antioch University.

Sanchez-Muñoz, Ana

(2007) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 2000, University of Salamanca; M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2007, University of Southern California.

Sandberg, Erik M.

(2018) Associate Professor of Art and Design. B.F.A. 2002, Art Center College of Design.

Sandoval, Denise M.

(2002) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1993, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 1995, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2003, Claremont Graduate University.

Sands, Tovah

(1999) Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1992, M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 1999, University of Florida.

Sardarmehni, Tohid

(2022) Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 2009, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman; M.S. 2012, University of Tabriz; Ph.D. 2018, Southern Methodist University.

Sare, Geraldine Elegado

(1993) Director, Matador Advising Hub. B.A. 1993, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1996, Pepperdine University.

Sarfaraz, Ahmad

(2001) Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management. B.S. 1977, Allameh University; M.A. 1980, M.S. 1981, Middle Tennessee State University; Ph.D. 1989, West Virginia University.

Sarmiento Panez, Ignacio

(2024) Associate Professor of Central American and Transborder Studies. B.A. 2012, Universidad Diego Portales; Ph.D. 2018, Tulane University.

Saunders, Carmen T.

(2014) Associate Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 2001, California State University, Los Angeles; M.A.O.M. 2004, M.B.A. 2008, University of Phoenix; Ed.D. 2017, Walden University.

Saunders, Kurt M.

(1998) Department Chair of Business Law; Professor of Business Law. B.S. 1982, Carnegie Mellon University; J.D. 1985, University of Pittsburgh.

Saunders, Quinn C.

(2007) Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1997, Rutgers University; M.F.A. 2004, University of Southern California.

Schaal, Christoph

(2016) Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 2009, Ph.D. 2014, University of Stuttgart.

Schaal, Natalie

(2021) Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. B.S. 2011, University of Portland; M.S. 2014, Ph.D. 2018, California Institute of Technology.

Schantz, Paul A.

(2006) Director of Web and Technology Services, Student Affairs. B.A. 1995, University of Santa Barbara; M.A. 2004, University of Redlands.

Scheld, Suzanne

(2004) Department Chair of Anthropology; Professor of Anthropology. B.A. 1987, Yale University; M.A. 1993, Teacher’s College, Columbia University; M.A. 1999, Hunter College, CUNY; Ph.D. 2003, CUNY, Graduate Center.

Schmidt-Levy, Judith

(1989) Counseling Psychologist, Counseling Services. B.A. 1977, Case Western Reserve University; M.S. 1981, Ph.D. 1988, University of Utah; Licensed Psychologist, California.

Schneiderman, Ellen

(1985) Professor of Special Education. B.A. 1976, M.A. 1977, The Ohio State University; Ph.D. 1987, University of California, Los Angeles.

Schwartz, Joshua J.

(2011) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2000, M.S. 2003 Brown University; Ph.D. 2007, University of Wyoming.

Scillitoe, Joanne L.

(2018) Professor of Management. B.S. 1999, The College of New Jersey; M.B.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2004, Rutgers University.

Scott, Whitney

(2003) Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 1998, M.A. 2001, Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Searcy, Yan

(2018) Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Professor of Social Work. B.A. 1990, University of Notre Dame; MSSW 1992, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D. 1999, University of Chicago.

Sedghisigarchi, Kourosh

(2012) Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 1993, M.S. 1997, Sharif University of Technology; Ph.D. 2004, West Virginia University.

Selassie I, W. Gabriel

(2021) Assistant Professor of Africana Studies. B.A. 1988, Prairie View A&M University; M.A. 2009, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 2017, University of Notre Dame; Ph.D. 2005, Claremont Graduate University.

Semnani-Azad, Zhaleh

(2020) Assistant Professor of Management. B.A. 2008, M.A.Sc. 2011, Ph.D. 2015, University of Waterloo.

Seropian, Suren

(2013) Senior Director of Development, Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science. B.A. 1988, California State University, Northridge.

Seymour, Patricia J.

(2006) Department Chair of Communication Disorders and Sciences; Associate Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.A. 1982, M.A. 1985, California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D. 2004, University of Kansas.

Shaikh, Khanum

(2013) Director of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program; Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies. B.A. 1995, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 1999, University of Oregon; Ph.D. 2009, University of California, Los Angeles.

Shao, Hongshan

(2023) Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.S. 2015, Hebei North University; M.Ed. 2019, University of Missouri; Ph.D. 2022, Pennsylvania State University.

Shao, Huiling

(2025) Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2014, University of Richmond; Ph.D. 2019, University of Pittsburgh.

Sharadqah, Ali A.

(2016) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2001, M.Sc. 2004, Jordan University of Science and Technology; Ph.D. 2011, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Sharifiheris, Zahra

(2024) Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N. 2015, Zabol University of Medical Sciences; M.S.N. 2017, Iran University of Medical Sciences; Ph.D. 2023, University of California, Irvine.

Shaw, Victor

(1997) Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.S. 1983, M.A. 1986, Wuhan University; M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 1994, University of Hawaii.

Shelton, Lois

(2006) Professor of Management. B.A. 1979, Radcliffe College; M.B.A. 1983, Harvard Business School; Ph.D. 1985, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Shemmassian, Vahram L.

(2004) Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 1973, Haigazian College; M.A. 1979, Southern Illinois University; Ph.D. 1996, University of California, Los Angeles.

Sheng, Donna

(2000) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1984, Ph.D. 1989, Nanjing University.

Sheng, Qiuhua (Jessica)

(2021) Assistant Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.A. 2010, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, Yanglin; M.A. 2013, University of Science and Technology of China; Ph.D. 2021, University of Utah.

Sheridan, Robert J.

(2015) Executive Director, Career Education and Professional Development, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. B.A. 1973, Fairfield University; M.B.A. 1986, Harvard Business School.

Shi, Enchao

(2002) Professor of English. B.A. 1982, Beijing Language Institute; M.A. 1990, St. Mary’s College; M.A. 1994, Northern Arizona University; Ph.D. 2003, University of Arizona.

Shibata, Nicole L.

(2018) Associate Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 2004, California State University, Fullerton; M.L.I.S. 2010, University of California, Los Angeles.

Shiferaw, Yohannes

(2006) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1995, Franklin and Marshall; Ph.D. 2001, University of Pittsburgh.

Shin, Michael

(2025) Assistant Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.A. 2014, University of California, Riverside; M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2019, University of California, Irvine.

Shrake, Eunai

(2002) Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1977, M.A. 1984, Presbyterian College; Th.M. 1990, Austin Presbyterian Seminary; Ph.D. 1996, University of California, Los Angeles.

Shubin, Carol S.

(1992) Professor of Mathematics. B.A. 1981, M.A. 1985, Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.

Sibul, Christina

(2021) Assistant Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1991, University of California, San Diego; M.F.A. 1994, Yale University.

Sides, Josh A.

(2005) Professor of History. B.A. 1994, University of California, Davis; M.A. 1996, Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Los Angeles.

Silbiger, Nyssa J.

(2017) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 2006, Florida State University; M.S. 2009, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D. 2015, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Silver, Stephen J.

(2018) Student Services Professional II, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2007, Northeastern University; Psy.D. 2015, California School of Psychology at Alliant International University.

Simpson, Kyle

(2022) Assistant Professor of Music. B.M. 2004, Lawrence University; M.M. 2006, University of Montana; D.M. 2018, West Virginia University.

Singletary, Napoleon

(2018) Assistant Director of Custodial Services, Physical Plant Management. B.A., California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Skeggs, Jamie M

(2008) Director of Library Administrative Operations. B.A. 2002, Kent State University.

Sletten, Erick G.

(1991) Staff Physician, Student Health Center. B.S. 1983, M.D. 1987, University of California, San Francisco.

Smith, Colleen L.

(2023) Assistant Professor of Special Education. B.A. 1992, Gallaudet University; M.A. 1996, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 2023, Claremont Graduate University and San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program.

Smith, Thomas

(2024) Assistant Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management. B.A. 1981, College of St. Thomas; M.S. 1988, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ph.D. 1999, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Smithson, Mary Clare

(2017) Capital Programs Manager. B.S., Purdue University.

Snead, James E.

(2011) Professor of Anthropology. B.A. 1984, Beloit College; M.A. 1987, Ph.D. 1995, University of California, Los Angeles.

Soofi, Olivia N.

(2023) Deputy Director, Office of Equity and Compliance. B.A., Boston University; J.D. University of Miami School of Law.

Sosapavon, Ricardo

(2006) Lecturer in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. B.A. 1973, M.A. 1974, California State University, Los Angeles.

Soto, Jenny

(2011) Associate Director, Enrollment Services Strategic Communication. B.S. 2011, California State University, Northridge.

Spayd, Karen

(2004) Lecturer in Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.A. 1994, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A. 1997, Temple University; AuD 2010, Salus University.

Spear, Suzanne E.

(2014) Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 1992, New York University; M.S. 1996, University of New Orleans; Ph.D. 2012, University of California, Los Angeles.

Spratt, Danielle L.

(2011) Director of Community Engagement; Professor of English. B.A. 2002, M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2011, Fordham University.

Sprouse, Chadwick S.

(2000) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1994, University of Tennessee; M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Los Angeles.

St. Pierre, Robert J.

(2013) Professor of Art and Design. B.F.A. 1990, Art Center College of Design.

Stahl, Jonathan

(1998) Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1980, State University of New York, Binghamton; M.F.A. 1996, University of California, Los Angeles.

Stallcup, Jackie E.

(1999) Interim Director of General Education Honors Program; Professor of English. B.A. 1991, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.A. 1994, Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Riverside.

Stanford, Karin

(2003) Professor of Africana Studies. B.A. 1984, California State University, Chico; M.P.H. 1988, University of Southern California; Ph.D. 1993, Howard University.

Stecyk, Shane D.

(2002) Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 1994, Washington State University; M.S. 1996, University of Arizona; Ph.D. 2003, Ohio University.

Steele, Mark A.

(2007) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1989, University of California, San Diego; Ph.D. 1995, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Steinberg, Sheila

(2024) Director for the Institute of Sustainability; Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.A. 1988, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S. 1990, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 1996, Pennsylvania State University.

Steingraber, Thor R.

(2014) Executive and Artistic Director, The Soraya; and Senior Advisor, Cultural Affairs. B.A. 1988, Indiana University; M.P.A. 2009, Harvard University.

Stevens, Mark

(2005) Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1976, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1982, California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego.

Stevenson, Katherine F.

(2002) Department Chair of Mathematics; Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1989, Mount Holyoke College; Ph.D. 1994, University of Pennsylvania.

Stewart, Myra

(2022) Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.F.A. 2007, University of Southern Mississippi; D.P.T. 2016, California State University, Northridge.

Stinner, Jerry N.

(2005) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1972, California Baptist College; Ph.D. 1980, University of California, Riverside.

Stocker, Geoff

(1988) Facilities Coordinator, College of Health and Human Development. B.S. 1982, San Jose State University; B.S. 1987, M.A. 1988, California State University, Northridge.

Stoffel, Lawrence F.

(2004) Professor of Music. B.A. 1986, M.Ed. 1987, University of California, Los Angeles; M.M. 1990, University of Colorado; D. Mus. 1999, Indiana University.

Stone, Dana J.

(2011) Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.A. 1999, Colorado College; M.A. 2004, Alliant International University; Ph.D. 2009, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Stover, Mark

(2011) Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 1983, Biola University; M.A.R. 1986, Westminster Theological Seminary; M.L.S. 1988, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 1997, Nova Southeastern University.

Stranzl, Frank W.

(2005) Associate Director, Employee Development and Communications. B.A. 1986, Temple University. M.A. 2007, California State University, Northridge.

Strauja, Toni

(2012) Director, Employee Relations. M.S., Roosevelt University.

Street, Michelle

(2006) Director of College Advising, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. B.A. 2003, California State University, Chico; M.S. 2007, California State University, Northridge.

Strike-Roussos, Christine A.

(1988) Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.S. 1974, M.A. 1975, Northwestern University; Ph.D. 1988, Indiana University.

Sturgeon, Scott A.

(2012) Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1984, University of Tennessee; MFA. 1991, University of Southern California.

Subramaniam, Chandra

(2018) Dean, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics; Professor of Accounting. B.S. 1978, University of Malaya; B.Acc. 1984, M.B.A. 1984, Ph.D. 1993, University of Minnesota.

Sullivan, Kimberlie

(2025) Senior Assistant Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 2020, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S. 2024, University of Washington.

Sullivan, Michael J.

(2007) Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health. B.S. 1980, University of California, Davis; M.S. 1983, Ph.D. 1986, University of Michigan.

Sun, Chuanbing Shawn

(2021) Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1997, Northeast Dianli University, China; M.S. 2000, Dalian University of Technology, China; Ph.D. 2004, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Sun, Lin

(2020) Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2013, University of Iowa; M.A. 2016, New York University; Ph.D. 2020, University of Iowa.

Sun, Qin

(2017) Associate Professor of Marketing. B.A. 1999, Beijing Normal University; M.B.A. 2005, California State University, Dominguez Hills; Ph.D. 2009, University of North Texas.

Sun, Weimin

(2003) Professor of Philosophy. B.A. 1991, M.A. 1994, Beijing University; Ph.D. 2003, University of Connecticut.

Sun, Yifei

(2000) Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies. B.S. 1991, M.S. 1994, Nanjing University; M.A. 1997, University of Akron; Ph.D. 2000, State University of New York.

Sung, HeeKyung

(2016) Department Chair of Recreation and Tourism Management; Associate Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management. B.A. 1999, M.S. 2002, Seoul National University; Ph.D. 2016, Arizona State University.

Surmani, Andrew L.

(2012) Professor of Music. B.M. 1986, M.B.A. 1992, California State University, Northridge.

Sussman, Elizabeth J.

(2013) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 2006, California State University, Long Beach; M.S. 2010, Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D. 2013, Arizona State University.

Swain, Jolene L.

(2015) Director of Practicum Education, Lecturer in Social Work. B.S.W. 1980, Loyola University of Chicago, M.S.W. 1990, California State University, Long Beach.

Swartwood, Ryan

(2025) Director of Athletics. B.A. San Diego State University; J.D. 2010, Arizona State University; M.Ed. 2012, University of Oklahoma.

Swenson, Adam R.

(2006) Professor of Philosophy. B.A. 1999, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2006, Rutgers University.

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Tabibzadeh, Maryam

(2015) Associate Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management. B.A. 2006, M.A. 2008, Sharif University of Technology; M.A. 2013, Ph.D. 2014, University of Southern California.

Taheri-Araghi, Sattar

(2015) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2003, Sharif University of Technology; M.S. 2006, Ph.D. 2010, University of Waterloo.

Takahashi, Melissa K.

(2018) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 2004, University of California, Davis; M.S. 2005, Stanford University; Ph.D. 2015, Cornell University.

Talbott, Rick F.

(1999) Professor of Religious Studies. B.A. 1971 California State University, Northridge; M.A. 1980, Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D. 1987, University of California, Los Angeles.

Tamae, Daniel

(2016) Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2001, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2011, Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Beckham Research Institute, City of Hope.

Tamashiro, Dustin

(2022) Associate Director of Institutional Research. B.A. 2005, Pitzer College; M.A. 2007, Teachers College, Columbia University; M.A. 2010, Ph.D. 2021, Claremont Graduate University.

Tamayo, Francisco, N.

(2011) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 1997, M.Ed. 1998, Western Washington University; Ph.D. 2010, Washington State University.

Tang, Lee Ann

(2023) Assistant Professor of Deaf Studies. B.A. 2018, California State University, Northridge; M.A. 2021, Gallaudet University.

Tarver-Behring, Shari

(1991) Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling. B.S. 1976, University of South Dakota; M.S. 1981, Marquette University; Ph.D. 1986, University of Wisconsin.

Tasrin, Tasmia

(2025) Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.Sc. 2011, M.S. 2013, Jahangirnagar University; Ph.D. 2025, University of Kentucky.

Taylor, April Z.

(2004) Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 1993, Pomona College; Ph.D. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles.

Taylor, Kristin A.

(2018) Associate Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1997, Mount St. Mary’s University; M.A. 2007, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2018, Pepperdine University.

Tedeschi, Christian R.

(2011) Professor of Art and Design. B.F.A. 1997, University of the Arts; M.F.A. 2001, Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Tekkas-Kerman, Kader

(2022) Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S. 2006, Koc University; M.S. 2010, Istanbul University; Ph.D. 2015, University of Washington.

Telles, Lisa M.

(2016) Risk Manager. B.A. 1989, Mount St. Mary’s College; M.B.A 2002, Pepperdine University; National Alliance – CRM Certified Risk Manager 2009.

Teprovich Jr., Joseph A.

(2017) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2003, DeSales University; Ph.D. 2008, Lehigh University.

terHorst, Casey P.

(2013) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1998, University of Southern California; M.S. 2004, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2010, Florida State University.

Thachuk, Steven

(2002) Professor of Music. B.M. 1993, University of Toronto; M.M. 1995, D.M.A. 1999, Eastman School of Music.

Theodoulou, Stella Z.

(1990) Special Assistant to the Provost; Professor of Political Science. B.A. 1977, City of London Poly; M.A. 1979, University of Essex; Ph.D. 1984, Tulane University.

Theresa, Paulette

(2012) Student Services Professional III, University Counseling Services. B.A. 1977, Cedarville University; M.A. 1994, Phillips Graduate Institute; Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 2010, Phillips Graduate Institute.

Thomas, Nate

(1994) Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1979, St. Edward’s University; M.F.A. 1984, University of Southern California.

Thomas, Travis

(1998) Director of Custodial, Grounds and Events, Physical Plant Management. B.A. 2003, California State University, Northridge.

Thomas, Ward

(2003) Professor of Urban Studies and Planning. B.A. 1985, University of Oregon; M.P.A. 1988, San Francisco State University; Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Los Angeles.

Thompson, Isaiah

(2024) Director of Development, Athletics. B.A. 2017, University of California, Irvine.

Thompson, Jennifer A.

(2012) Director of Jewish Studies Program; Maurice Amado Professor of Applied Jewish Ethics and Civic Engagement. B.A. 1998, Brandeis University; M.T.S. 2000, Harvard Divinity School; Ph.D. 2010, Emory University.

Thomson, Paula S.

(2007) Professor of Kinesiology. B.A. 1973, M.A. 1976, York University; B. Ed. 1974, University of Toronto; Psy.D. 1998 American Behavioral Studies Institute.

Tiemann, Timothy

(2017) Managing Director of Innovation Initiatives. B.S., Valparaiso University; M.S., M.B.A., University of Rochester.

Timmer, Anastasiia

(2020) Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 2012, Lviv National University; M.A. 2014, Minnesota State University; Ph.D. 2020, University of Miami.

Tindage, Melissa F.

(2018) Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. 2011, M.A. 2013, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2016, West Virginia University.

Todd, Teri A.

(2012) Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 1981, Concordia University; M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 2007, McGill University.

Toews, Samantha

(2020) Associate Professor of Special Education. B.A. 2012, M.A. 2016, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2020, University of Kansas.

Toker, Zeynep

(2006) Department Chair of Urban Studies and Planning; Professor of Urban Studies and Planning. B.A. 1998, M.A. 2000, Middle East Technical University, Turkey; Ph.D. 2004, North Carolina State University.

Toledo-Corral, Claudia M.

(2018) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 1999, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S. 2004, California State University, Northridge; M.P.H. 2006, Ph.D. 2010, University of Southern California.

Tonyan, Holli

(2007) Professor of Psychology. B.A. 1995, Carleton College; M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2001, University of California, Los Angeles.

Torabian-Riasati, Setareh

(2005) Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S. 1991, Azad University, Tehran, Iran; M.S. 1999, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ph.D. 2005, Loma Linda University.

Toth, Csaba D.

(2013) Professor of Mathematics. M.S. 1997, Eötvös Loránd University; DEA Math. 1998, Université de la Méditerranée; Ph.D. 2002, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

Toutanji, Houssam A.

(2019) Dean, Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science; Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 1985, M.S. 1987, Northeastern University; Ph.D. 1992, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Tripp, Colleen M.

(2015) Professor of English. B.A. 2005, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; M.A. 2009, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A. 2011, Ph.D. 2015, Brown University.

Troncoso Sawyer, Mirna

(2015) Associate Professor of Health Sciences. B.A. 2000, Stanford University; M.P.H. 2005, Emory University; Ph.D. 2015, University of California, Los Angeles.

Tung, Tsun-Yin (Tracie)

(2018) Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.A. 2004, National Hsinchu Teachers College at National Tsing Hua University; M.S. 2008, Ph.D. 2016, Oregon State University.

Tyutina, Svetlana

(2015) Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 2004, Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia; M.A. 2006, University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D. 2010, Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia; Ph.D. 2014, Florida International University.

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Underwood, Brandy

(2020) Associate Professor of English. B.A. 1998, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 2001, Syracuse University; M.A. 2008, University of California, Riverside; Ph.D. 2017, University of California, Los Angeles.

Unterman, Ira N.

(2014) Associate Vice President for Resource Management, University Relations and Advancement. B.A. 1987, California State University, Fullerton; M.S.W., M.P.A. 1990, University of Southern California; C.P.A.

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Valadez, Adrian

(2023) Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2015, California State University, San Bernardino; M.S. 2018, California State University, Fullerton; M.A. 2021, Ph.D. 2023, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Valdivia, Juana Maria

(2014) Director, Student Outreach and Recruitment. B.A. 1997, M.S. 2003, California State University, Northridge.

Valdovinos, John

(2015) Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. B.S. 2009, University of Southern California; M.S. 2010, Ph.D. 2014, University of California, Los Angeles.

Valencia, Gustavo

(2017) Custodial Manager, Physical Plant Management.

Valenzuela, Celene

(2013) Assistant Director of IT Governance and Engagement. B.A. 2009, University of La Verne; M.P.A. 2018, California State University, San Bernardino.

Valiquette L’Heureux, Anaïs

(2017) Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.Sc. 2009, Université De Montréal; M.Sc. 2013, Ph.D. 2017, Ecole Nationale D’Administration Publique (Université Du Québec).

Van Buskirk, Cheryl L.

(2011) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1993, University of Calgary; Ph.D. 2000, Princeton University.

Vasquez-Salgado, Yolanda

(2018) Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2010, M.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2018, University of California, Los Angeles.

Veatch, John

(2006) Assistant Vice President for Budget Planning and Management. B.S. 1992, Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles.

Vedd, Rishma

(2006) Department Chair of Accounting; Professor of Accounting. B.Com. 1972, Uganda College of Commerce; M.B.A. 1992, City University, Seattle; Ph.D. 1999, University of Dundee, Scotland.

Velazquez Vargas, Yarma

(2008) Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies. B.A. 2000, University of Puerto Rico; M.A. 2001, Michigan State University; Ph.D. 2008, Florida State University.

Venugopal, Shubha

(2007) Associate Professor of Africana Studies. B.A. 1995, Northwestern University; M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2002, University of Michigan; M.F.A. 2007, Bennington College.

Vera, Hugo

(2020) Assistant Professor of Music. B.M. 1995, University of Utah; M.M. 2001, D.M.A. 2009, University of Kansas.

Verma, Abhishek

(2021) Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.Com. 2000, University of Delhi, India; M.S. 2003, Bangalore University, India; M.S. 2006, Ph.D. 2011, New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Vey, Jessica L.

(2011) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2001, Temple University; Ph.D. 2008, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Vigneron, Franck

(2000) Professor of Marketing. B.A. 1992, Zurich University; B.A. 1993, Grenoble University; M.S. 1994, University of Stirling; Ph.D. 1998, University of Sydney.

Villa-Real, Catherine

(2023) Associate Director, Student Outreach and Recruitment. B.A. 2011, M.S. 2014, University of Phoenix.

Villalobos, Bianca Teresa

(2024) Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2010, California State University, Channel Islands; M.A. 2013, Ph.D. 2017, University of Arkansas.

Villalobos, Christina S.

(2003) Manager of Administrative Services, Department of Police Services. B.S. 2002, San Diego State University.

Villanueva, Marvin O.

(2005) Director of College Advising, College of Humanities. B.A. 2005, B.A. 2006, M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

von Mayrhauser, Christina

(2001) Interim Associate Vice President of Faculty Affairs; Professor of Anthropology. A.B. 1990, Harvard University; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2000, University of California, Los Angeles.

Vrongistinos, Konstantinos D.

(2000) Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 1991, University of Athens; M.S. 1995, Ph.D. 2001, Auburn University.

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Wai, Diane

(2019) Director of University Communications. B.A. 1991, University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A., University of Southern California.

Wakefield, W. David

(1999) Department Chair of Child and Adolescent Development; Professor of Child and Adolescent Development. B.A. 1993, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Walee, Louis

(2025) Assistant Professor of Africana Studies. B.A. 2015, M.A. 2018, Cleveland State University; Ph.D. 2023, Temple University.

Walker, Kristen L.

(1993) Professor of Marketing. B.S. 1993, M.P.A. 1995, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles.

Walker, Mary Beth

(2019) Professor of Economics. B.A. 1978, Rhodes College; M.A. 1981, Ph.D. 1986, Rice University.

Wall, Maeve

(2025) Assistant Professor of Elementary Education. B.A. 2013, Northwestern University; M.A. 2015, Fordham University; Ph.D. 2024, University of Utah.

Wall, Melissa A.

(2001) Professor of Journalism. B.A. 1984, University of Virginia; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2001, University of Washington.

Wang, Dongyi

(2019) Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.S. 2012, M.S. 2013, Ph.D. 2019, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Wang, Jason R.

(2002) Senior Director, Physical Plant Management. B.S. 1993, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ph.D. 2000, University of Arizona.

Wang, Meiqin

(2007) Professor of Art and Design. B.A. 1998, Fujan Teachers University; Ph.D. 2007, State University of New York at Binghamton.

Wang, Taehyung

(2003) Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 1985, Seoul National University; M.S. 1994, Western Illinois University; Ph.D. 1998, University of California, Irvine.

Ward, Jazzmyn S.

(2025) Student Services Professional I, University Counseling Services. B.A. 2015, University of California, Irvine; M.A. 2019, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2024, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Ward, Veda

(1990) Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management. B.A. 1972, Bucknell University; M.S. 1978, University of Baltimore; Ph.D. 1984, University of Maryland; M.A. 2011, University of Redlands; Certified Leisure Professional [CLP].

Warren, Joyce Pualani

(2023) Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 2007, M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2017, University of California, Los Angeles.

Warren, Shelline

(2019) Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships Department. B.A. 1993, San Jose State University.

Watkins, William C.

(1974) Vice President, Student Affairs and Dean of Students. B.A. 1974, California State University, Northridge; M.P.A. 1977, University of Southern California; Ed.D. 1999, University of California, Los Angeles.

Watson, Tim

(2017) Associate Professor of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. 1999, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. 2001, Ph.D. 2010, University of California, Riverside.

Weber, Elizabeth

(1993) Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.A. 1966, M.A. 1975, Queens College, City University of New York; M.A. 1988, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.

Weeraratne, Dayanthie S.

(2007) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1998, M.S. 1999, University of Oregon; Ph.D. 2005, Brown University.

Wei, Siqi

(2019) Associate Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.S., Shanxi University of Finance and Economics; M.S. 2014, University of Denver; Ph.D. 2019, Oklahoma State University.

Weichhart, Hans

(2022) Director of Production, Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. B.A. 2002, California State University, Sacramento.

Weiner, Ivor

(2001) Professor of Special Education. B.A. 1986, M.P.A. 1990, University of North Texas; Ph.D. 2001, Texas Woman’s University.

Weingarten, Dan

(2011) Department Chair of Theatre; Professor of Theatre. B.S. 1988, Drexel University; M.F.A. 2004, California Institute of the Arts.

Weininger, Melissa

(2021) Assistant Professor of Jewish Studies. B.A. 1996, Harvard University; Ph.D. 2010, University of Chicago.

Weiss, Andrew P.

(2011) Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 1993, Kenyon College; M.A. 1998, Temple University; M.L.I.Sc. 2008, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Wen, Na

(2018) Associate Professor of Marketing. B.S. 1999, Inner Mongolia University; M.A. 2002, Fudan University; Ph.D. 2010, Georgia Institute of Technology.

Wexler, Steven

(2007) Professor of English. B.A. 1987, Syracuse University; M.A. 2001; Ph.D. 2006, University of Louisville.

Whitaker, Kelly E.

(2011) Associate Director of Technology for Enrollment Services. B.A. 2010, Indiana University Bloomington; M.P.A. 2012, California State University, Northridge.

White, Claire

(2012) Professor of Religious Studies. B.S. 2004, Ph.D. 2009, Queen’s University.

White, Janene

(2018) Director of Finance and Operations, College of Humanities. B.A. 1994, University of California, San Diego; M.S. 2001, University of Southern California.

White, Theresa R.

(2008) Professor of Africana Studies. B.A. 1992, University of Southern California; M.A., 1999, Ph.D. 2008, University of California, Los Angeles.

Whitener, John L.

(2015) Professor of Music. B.A. 1981, University of Washington; M.A. 1993, M.A. 2008, D.M.A. 2007, University of Southern California.

Whitman, Glen

(2000) Professor of Economics. B.A. 1994, The American University; Ph.D. 2000, New York University.

Wiegley, Jeffrey A.

(2002) Professor of Computer Science. B.S. 1991, State University of New York; Ph.D. 1998, University of Southern California.

Wightman, Beth

(2003) Professor of English. B.A. 1987, Barnard College; M.A. 1991, University College Dublin; M.A. 1999, Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles.

Williams León, Teresa

(1996) Director of American Indian Studies Program; Professor of Asian American Studies. B.A. 1986, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa; M.A. 1989, M.A. 1991, Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Los Angeles.

Williams, Delphia D.

(2014) Associate Librarian, Collection Access and Management Services. B.A. 1998, California State University, Northridge; M.L.I.S. 2008, San Jose State University.

Wimberley, Laura H.

(2017) Associate Librarian, Research, Instruction and Outreach Services. B.A. 2000, Oberlin College; M.A. 2007, Ph.D. 2007, University of California, San Diego.

Winn, Mylon

(2016) Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 1971, M.A. 1975, Ph.D. 1981, University of Washington.

Winterhalter, Edith T.

(1998) Associate Vice President for Budget and Strategic Business Operations. B.S. 2003, M.A. 2010, California State University, Northridge.

Wisenbaker, Chelsea E.

(2016) Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship. B.A. 2010, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A. 2019, California State University, Northridge.

Wohldmann, Erica

(2007) Department Chair of Psychology; Professor of Psychology. B.A. 2000, University of Missouri; M.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2006, University of Colorado.

Woldeamanuel, Mintesnot G.

(2011) Professor of Urban Studies and Planning. B.S. 2001, Ethiopian Civil Service College; M.E. 2004, Ph.D. 2007, Hokkaido University.

Wolfe, Jenn

(2017) Associate Professor of Secondary Education. B.A. 1992, M.A. 2001, California State University, Northridge; Ed.D. 2016, University of Southern California.

Wolfe, Todd

(1994) University Registrar. B.A. 1990, M.S. 1995, California State University, Northridge.

Wong, Connie

(2020) Associate Professor of Special Education. B.A. 1997, M.A. 1998, University of California, Riverside; Ph.D. 2006, University of California, Los Angeles.

Woo, Darlene

(2019) Assistant Director of Online/Offsite Practicum Education; Lecturer in Social Work. B.A. 1992, M.S.W. 1998, University of Southern California.

Woo, Sungwook

(2025) Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 2005, M.A. 2007, Pohang University of Science and Technology; Ph.D. 2013, California Institute of Technology.

Wright, Alan N.

(1990) Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management. B.A. 1976, Gordon College; M.Div. 1979, Northern Seminary; M.S. 1979, George Williams; Ph.D. 1982, Pennsylvania State University.

Wu, Bohsiu

(2019) Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 1985, Fu-Jen Catholic University (Taiwan); M.A. 1990, Ph.D. 1993, Bowling Green State University.

Wynter, Dianah E.

(2003) Professor of Cinema and Television Arts. B.A. 1981, Princeton University; M.F.A. 1984, Yale School of Drama, Yale University; M.F.A. 1989, American Film Institute.

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Xie, Hui

(2011) Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management. B.S. 2002, M.S. 2005, Sun Yat-Sen University; Ph.D. 2011, Pennsylvania State University.

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Yaspelkis III, Benedict B.

(1996) Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. 1988, Pepperdine University; M.A. 1990, Ph.D. 1995, University of Texas.

Ye, Li

(2017) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2008, M.S. 2011, Huaqiao University; Ph.D. 2017, University of South Florida.

Yi, Jenny K.

(2012) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 1986, M.P.H. 1987, University of Minnesota; Ph.D. 1992, University of Massachusetts.

Yip, Hilary

(2022) Assistant Professor of Music. B.A. 2011, B.M. 2011, University of the Pacific; M.M. 2019, Ph.D. 2022, University of Miami.

Yoder, Jeremy B.

(2017) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 2004, Eastern Mennonite University; Ph.D. 2011, University of Idaho.

Yomba, Emmanuel

(2011) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1990, M.S. 1992, Ph.D. 1998, University of Yaounde.

Yoo, Julie H.

(2011) Professor of Philosophy. A.B. 1988, Bryn Mawr College; Ph.D. 1998, Rutgers University.

Yoo, Yeawon

(2025) Assistant Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.S. 2016, Pohang University of Science and Technology; Ph.D. 2021, Arizona State University.

Yoon, Hyung-Jo

(2017) Associate Professor of Linguistics/TESL. B.A. 2010, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; M.Ed. 2013, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. 2017, Michigan State University.

Yoon, Sung Wook

(2007) Professor of Accounting. B.A. 1990, M.B.A. 1992, SungKyunKwan University, Seoul Korea; M.S. 1999, Ph.D. 2004, University of Colorado.

Young, Kathleen

(2003) Professor of Health Sciences. B.S. 1986, Central Michigan University; M.S. 1995, San Francisco State University; Ph.D. 2002, University of New Mexico.

Yousuf, Rachelle V

(2019) Manager, Annual Giving. B.A. 2011, M.A. 2015, California State University, Northridge.

Yu, Vickie Y.

(2015) Professor of Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.A. 1997, National Taiwan University; M.A. 1999, Fu-Jen Catholic University; Ph.D. 2008, Wayne State University.

Yukhov, Alex

(2022) Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A. 2005, St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance; Ph.D. 2019, University of Wisconsin‐Milwaukee.

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Zamarripa, Nayib (Rene)

(2024) Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A. 2014, Automonous University of Baja California; M.A. 2016, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte; M.A. 2017, Ph.D. 2022, University of Irvine.

Zambom, Adriano

(2018) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2006, M.S. 2008, State University of Campinas; Ph.D. 2012, The Pennsylvania State University.

Zartoshty, Bahram

(1998) Lecturer in Computer Science. B.A. 1982, Transylvania University; M.S. 1984, University of Kentucky.

Zavala, Maria E.

(1988) Professor of Biology. A.B. 1972, Pomona College; Ph.D. 1978, University of California, Berkeley.

Zell, Deone

(1998) Professor of Management. B.S. 1986, M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1994, University of California, Los Angeles.

Zhan, Jun

(2015) Associate Professor of Accounting. B.A. 2000, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; M.A. 2003, Wuhan University; Ph.D. 2013, Concordia University.

Zhang, Xu

(2017) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2004, Ph.D. 2009, Tsinghua University.

Zhang, Yue

(2001) Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.S. 1982, East China Institute of Technology; M.S. 1985, Zhejiang University; Ph.D. 1995, Oklahoma State University.

Zhang, Ziyang

(2025) Assistant Professor of Systems and Operations Management. B.A. 2016, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law; M.A. 2019, University of Florida; Ph.D. 2025, Florida International University.

Zheng, Suyan

(2020) Assistant Professor of Business Law. B.S. 2003, Wen Zhou University; M.S. 2009, Wright State University; Ph.D. 2017, University of Cincinnati.

Zheng, Yue

(2016) Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A. 2008, Renmin University of China; M.S. 2012, Iowa State University; Ph.D. 2016, University of South Carolina.

Zhou, Zhong-Guo

(1998) Professor of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance. B.S. 1983, Shanghai University; M.B.A. 1988, Ph.D. 1993, University of California, Riverside.

Ziolkowska, Renee M.

(2004) Professor of Elementary Education. B.S. 1990, Saint Joseph’s University; M.A. 1992, Villanova University; Ed.D. 2002, University of Pennsylvania.

Zirakian, Tadeh

(2015) Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management. B.S. 2002, Azad University; M.S. 2005, Urmia University; Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Los Angeles.

Zucker, Bruce

(1997) Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies. B.A. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles; J.D. 1993, Loyola Law School.