WHERE ACADEMIA MEETS INDUSTRY
A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT JENS FREDERIKSEN
At the University of New Haven, we are committed to preparing our students for meaningful careers by investing in faculty whose research drives innovation and empowers our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to lead in their fields. This brochure offers a glimpse into the powerful ideas and ingenuity shaping our academic enterprise. Our faculty are gifted scholars and thought leaders in their disciplines, and they are dedicated partners in solving the most complex challenges facing today’s most competitive industries. We are proud to share this expertise as a catalyst for collaboration, discovery, and impact.
A MESSAGE FROM PAUL LAVOIE, VICE PRESIDENT OF INNOVATION AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
The University’s new Center for Innovation and Applied Technology is a bold step in bridging academic innovation with industry application. By showcasing the diverse expertise of our faculty, this brochure underscores the potential for collaborative partnerships that fuel business growth, technological advancement, and workforce development. Whether you’re in manufacturing, biotech, data science, or national security, the R&D Park serves as a hub for industry collaboration that drives innovation and fuels economic growth across the region.
A MESSAGE FROM NANCY ORTINS SAVAGE
PROVOST
AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
The University of New Haven excels at creating real-world opportunities for our students to apply what they are learning in the classroom. Our faculty are extraordinary educators and accomplished scholars and researchers, and they are regularly sought after as experts in their field.
Ultimately, what is differentiating the University in an ultracompetitive and discerning marketplace is our commitment to creating connections between academia and industry. We are at the forefront of developing collaborations and partnerships that lead to transformative internship and career opportunities. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with forward-looking companies in educating the workforce of the future.
We are redefining Industry and Academia collaboration with our industry-centric approach. We are leaning into industry and working together to produce an elite global workforce that will drive positive change and innovation.
CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
130,000-square-foot, 12-acre commercial space directly adjacent to campus, minutes from New Haven
BERGAMI CENTER FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION
45,500-square-feet of learning and collaborative space
WEST HAVEN BEACHES
2 1/2 miles from campus
MAIN CAMPUS
KAGYA AMOAKO, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
MSE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.S., Physics and Mathematics, Delaware State University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Stopping the spread of infections associated with implanted medical devices and biomaterials for targeted drug delivery
RESEARCH:
• Biomaterials for drug delivery for controlled release of small and macromolecule drugs , such as peptides, polymer nanoparticles, etc.
• Development of biomaterials (or coatings) that are optimized for long-term use in wearable devices or implants for monitoring or treating HLB disorders without inflicting an adverse immune response or inflammation
NOTEWORTHY:
• AI-mediated design and integration of nanotechnology for targeted drug delivery to treat heart, lung, and blood (HLB) diseases
• Design of materials that prevent blood clotting, which can be used in various medical devices, such as catheters or stents
Innovation of a ventilator splitter device for addressing the potential shortage of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic
GANESH BALASUBRAMANIAN, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Tech
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Predictive manufacturing, computational materials, and process engineering
RESEARCH:
• Machine learning-enabled manufacturing optimization for metals and composites
• Additive manufacturing of advanced alloys, including steels, high-entropy, and refractory alloys
• Thermal engineering for solar and optoelectronic materials
• Solidification and mechanical property predictions for structural materials
NOTEWORTHY:
• Recipient of the National Science Foundation CAREER award
• Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
VAHID BEHZADAN, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Computer Science, Kansas State University
M.S., Computer Science, University of Nevada, Reno
B.Eng. Computer and Communication Systems, University of Birmingham
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Trustworthy AI, adversarial machine learning, multi-agent systems and collective intelligence multimodal and multilingual foundation models, reinforcement learning, and natural language processing AI for cybersecurity and resilience
RESEARCH:
• Safety and security of AI and complex adaptive systems, including foundation models, autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, and smart cities
• Extensive portfolio of industry collaborations applying AI in finance, health care, robotics, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and national security
• Pioneering research on the security of deep reinforcement learning; recognized as a seminal contribution to the field
NOTEWORTHY:
• Director, Secure and Assured Intelligent Learning (SAIL) Lab
• Founding Director, Connecticut AI Alliance (CAIA)
• Appointed Member, CT AI Task Force
BYUNGIK CHANG, PH.D., P.E.
EDUCATION:
MBA, West Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Iowa State University
M.S., Civil Engineering, Iowa State University
B.S., Civil Engineering, Iowa State University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Computer-aided structural analysis and finite element modeling, wind engineering and structural dynamics, bridge design/engineering, infrastructure inspection, inspection of highway structures, renewable energy/systems, economic analysis of renewable energy and systems, small wind turbine testing, and structural health monitoring
RESEARCH:
• Development of block shear for angled connection
• Risk management of private and public sectors during a pandemic
NOTEWORTHY:
• Structural life estimation of ancillary structures due to corrosion
Educator of the Year, Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers, 2020
PIER F. CIRILLO, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Chemistry, Boston University
B.S., Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Synthetic organic chemistry
• Medicinal chemistry
• Carbohydrate and poly-oxygenated natural products
RESEARCH:
• Methods for the synthesis of compounds containing 7- to 9-membered rings
• Synthesis using inductively heated sealed vessel reactors
NADIYE O. ERDIL, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Binghamton University, Industrial and Systems Engineering
M.Sc., Binghamton University, Industrial Engineering
B.S., Bogazici University, Computer Engineering
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Process optimization and quality improvement in manufacturing, service, and health care
RESEARCH:
• Operations management through Lean Six Sigma and Quality 4.0
• Information management for operational effectiveness
• Quality control and management systems
NOTEWORTHY:
• Coauthor of a chapter on Lean Six Sigma in the American Society for Engineering Management Handbook
• Technical vice president, technical operations board, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (2023-2025)
• Graduate of the State of CT Office of Manufacturing Faculty Fellowship program, powered by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)
NAGASREE GARAPATI, PH.D., P.E.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University
M.S., Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University,
B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, Osmania University, India
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Numerical modeling across the scales and technoeconomic analysis
RESEARCH:
• Technoeconomic analysis of geothermal district heating systems
• Numerical simulations of gas hydrate reservoirs on the Alaska North Slope for reservoir characterization and performance prediction
• Influence of polymeric contaminants in recycled polypropylene thermoforming and in technoeconomic analysis of captured CO2 conversion to useful products
TIRTHANKAR GHOSH, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Florida International University
M.S., Computer Engineering, Florida International University
B.E., Electrical Engineering, Jadavpur University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Cyber threat intelligence, incident and anomaly detection, security in industrial control systems, security of autonomous vehicles, and adversary behavior analysis
RESEARCH:
• Anomaly detection in industrial controls systems by analyzing Modbus TCP network traffic
• Next-generation autonomous vehicle security academy to create digital twin platform of autonomous vehicles to study attacks and countermeasures and generate datasets for research
• Generative AI-aided cyber operations aimed at improving incident analysis, threat intelligence, and vulnerability assessment
NOTEWORTHY:
• Leading a multi-institutional coalition across the country on immersive cybersecurity workforce development program offering pathways on cyberthreat intelligence for finance, AI, and cyber
• Director of the Connecticut Institute of Technology (CIT), a University of New Haven hub created to advance technology-related initiatives and broaden participation with our external stakeholders
MURAT GUNESTAS, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Information Technology, George Mason University
M.S., Computer Engineering, Atilim University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Digital forensics, incident response, and vulnerability research
RESEARCH:
• Design and evaluation of trace-resilient digital forensic and incident response techniques and tools informed by extensive casework and real-world digital investigations
• Offensive security and vulnerability discovery grounded in extensive practical experience reporting hundreds of validated vulnerabilities through leading crowdsourced cybersecurity platforms
HUAN GU, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University
M.S., Applied Chemistry, China University of Mining & Technology
B.S., Applied Chemistry, China University of Mining & Technology
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Biomaterials, biofilm formation, materials science and engineering, surface engineering, and bioreactor design for biodegradation
RESEARCH:
• Polymer design and synthesis for biofilm control
• Surface engineering for understanding biofilm formation and biofilm prevention and removal
• Design and synthesis of new antimicrobial compounds
• Development of next-generation smart strategies for biofilm prevention and removal
NOTEWORTHY:
• Awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Microbiology of the Built Environment (MoBE) Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Awarded an NSF Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences research grant
KRISTINE HORVAT, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, Stony Brook University
M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, Stony Brook University
B.Eng., Chemical & Molecular Engineering, Stony Brook University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Low-carbon energy and carbon sequestration
RESEARCH:
• Methods to extract oil and ethanol from microalgae and seaweed to produce liquid biofuels
• Formation of carbon dioxide gas hydrates for their carbon sequestration potential
• Production of green hydrogen from algae
NOTEWORTHY:
Student advisees awarded prestigious university and national awards
MUHAMMAD AMINUL ISLAM, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: AI, computer vision, and information fusion
RESEARCH:
• Semantic image segmentation with application to welding and autonomous driving
• Information fusion of multimodal data under uncertainty
• Explainable AI via saliency mapping for computer vision tasks
SHIVANJALI KHARE, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
M.S., Computer Science, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B.Tech., Computer Science, SRM University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Computer science, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity
RESEARCH:
• Designing games, educational tools, and community workshops to improve cybersecurity awareness and digital literacy for diverse learners
• Application of AI and data-analysis methods for energy management, automation, and transportation systems
• Designing secure, intelligent IoT architectures and applications, including smart environments and wireless sensing
SUK BUM KWON, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Micro/nano machining and modeling
RESEARCH:
• Advancing machining strategies for microscale feature fabrication in brittle anisotropic materials— such as single-crystalline ceramics—through physics-based and AI-driven models
• Improving the sustainability and energy efficiency of machining processes by optimizing conditions and maintenance timing through AI-enabled monitoring
CHERYL QING LI, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore
B.Eng., Precision Instrument, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Robotics, mechatronics, and psychometrics
RESEARCH:
• Integrated design and control for mechatronics and robotics systems
• Applications of generative AI in advanced robotics
ELMAHEDI MAHALAL, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Computer Science, Tennessee Technological University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Artificial intelligence for wireless network security
RESEARCH:
• Generative adversarial network-based against eavesdropping in wireless secret key generation
• Concept drift-aware wireless key generation using ensemble models
• SCADA system vulnerabilities in smart agriculture
• Unmanned aerial vehicle system security
• AI-driven attack detection in IIoT/IoT systems
• LLM-driven honeypots for intelligent cyber deception
MEHDI MEKNI, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Software engineering, Laval University
M.S., Computer Science, Laval University
B.S., Computer Engineering, University of Tunis
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Extended reality, computer simulation, and geosimulation
RESEARCH:
• Applied software engineering
• Immersive gaming
FAZEL MOHAMMADI, PH.D., P.E.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Electrical Power Engineering, University of Windsor
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Power and energy systems, power electronics and drives, high-voltage engineering, and smart grid
RESEARCH:
• Cyber-physical security of power and energy systems
• Operational flexibility of active distribution networks
• Load forecasting in large-scale power systems
• Predictive maintenance for underground cables
NOTEWORTHY:
• Founder of the Power and Energy Systems Research Laboratory, a licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, Canada; and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Recognized as one of the World’s Top 2% of Scientists, as ranked by Stanford University and Elsevier (Scopus) in 2023 and 2024
SHAYOK MUKHOPADHYAY, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Utah State University
B.E., Electrical Engineering, University of Pune
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Systems and control, robotics, autonomy, nonlinear systems, energy systems (Li-ion battery modeling, and failure prediction), and fractional order control
RESEARCH:
• Robot-assisted search and rescue operations in a post-disaster scenario
• Battery modeling and parameter identification
NOTEWORTHY:
• Secured funding from NSF for procuring Boston Dynamics’ SPOT legged-robotic platform with mobile manipulator
• Advised team of students that competed at the 2024 and 2025 international University Rover Challenge finals at the Mars Desert Research Station in Hanksville, Utah
MOHAMAD NASSAR, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., University of Lorraine
M.S., Computer Science, University of Lorraine
B.Eng., Computer and Communication Engineering, Lebanese University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Computer science, data science and AI, and cybersecurity
RESEARCH:
• Leveraging explainable AI and generative AI for building pedagogical and analytical tools for programming and cybersecurity
• Fine-tuning AI for lateral thinking
• Security and privacy implications of adversarial AI
GOLI NOSSONI, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Michigan State University
M.S., Civil Engineering, Michigan State University
B.S., Civil Engineering, Zanjan University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Corrosion of steel in concrete
• Concrete materials and innovative additives
• Green building practices and life cycle assessment
RESEARCH:
• 3D printing of concrete
• Self-healing concrete
• Application of AI to predict performance of sustainable concrete mixes
• Assessment of structural performance following corrosion in reinforced and prestressed concrete
NOTEWORTHY:
PI on NSF REU grant on sustainable construction
CAMERON P. ODEN, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
M.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Oregon State University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Environmental engineering, and environmental chemistry
RESEARCH:
• Investigating the source of pollutants of concern as well as their removal and disposal
• Improving the efficiency and sustainability of waste treatment
• Life cycle assessment for the comparison of conventional and novel processes
HAFIZ OYEDIRAN, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Engineering (major in construction engineering and management, minor in computer science), University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S., Construction Management, University of Lagos
B.Sc., Building, University of Lagos
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Construction robotics; human-robot interaction; building information modeling (BIM); and virtual, augmented and mixed reality application in construction and construction safety
RESEARCH:
• Integration of BIM and robotics for construction task planning and operations
• Human-aware safe robot control and monitoring system for operations in construction environments
• Decision-based system for identifying safety hazards in construction robot operations
• Nudging for safety: development of an LLM-integrated BIM plugin for fall and hazard detection and design intervention
ADRIAN RUSU, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo, SUNY
M.S., Computer Science and Engineering, University at Buffalo, SUNY
M.S., Computer Science, University of Craiova
B.S., Computer Science, University of Craiova
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, and visual computing
RESEARCH:
• Computational strategies for welding advances
• Visualization of air quality and probabilistic forecasts
• Modeling and simulation of air traffic management
• Integration of agile and RTCA DO-178C software development processes
• Visualization and software engineering strategies for tactical decisions advances
NOTEWORTHY:
Worked at the interconnection between academia and industry throughout academic career, establishing sustainable academia-industry collaborations
REIHANEH SAMSAMI, PH.D., P.E., CAPM
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University
M.S., Civil Engineering, Syracuse University
Mini-Masters, MBA, University of Tehran
B.S., Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Construction engineering and management and AI and automation in construction
RESEARCH:
• Automated construction inspection using uncrewed aerial systems (UASs)
• Building information modeling (BIM) and digital project delivery
• AI in construction
NOTEWORTHY:
A licensed P.E., with 6+ years of experience in working with departments of transportation (DOTs); communication coordinator for Transportation Research Board (TRB), construction management committee, information systems subcommittee (AKC10-1)
KHALED SAYED, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Biomedical Engineering and Systems, Cairo University
B.S., Biomedical Engineering and Systems, Cairo University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Multi-omics and microbiome data analysis, medical image processing, computer vision, and natural language processing
RESEARCH:
• Developing deep learning models for microbiome and multi-omics data analysis
• Developing AI-based navigation and guidance systems for people with visual impairment
• Developing predictive models for the 3-month mortality of patients with acute respiratory failure
NATHAN SEIFERT, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, University of Virginia
B.A., Chemistry, Amherst College
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: High-resolution molecular spectroscopy, spectroscopic instrument development, and scientific computing
RESEARCH:
• Instrument development in broadband and cavity-enhanced Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy, RF/MW signals and detection, and high-vacuum technology
• Gas-phase chemical structure and dynamics in weakly bound and reactive molecular systems
• Scientific computing, quantum chemistry, and machine learning and their application to high-resolution spectroscopy at all wavelengths
NANDAN SHETTY, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University
M.Phil., Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University
M.S., Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University
B.E., Environmental Engineering, Dartmouth College
B.A., Engineering Science, Dartmouth College
B.A., Religion, Dartmouth College
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Green stormwater infrastructure, hydrology, and urban water management
RESEARCH:
Major types of green infrastructure, including rain gardens, green roofs, street trees, and rainwater harvesting systems
NOTEWORTHY:
PI on grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation to optimize bioswale placement, sizing, and soil moisture management for improved stormwater retention
MARZIEH SOLTANOLKOTTABI, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Kansas State University
M.S., Socio-Economic Systems Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology
B.S., Industrial Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Operations research, data analytics, simulation, supply chain optimization, health care systems, and behavioral modeling
RESEARCH:
• Applied data analytics and simulation modeling to optimize operations in health care and supply chains
• Development of decision support tools using reinforcement learning and optimization to improve resource allocation and public policy
• Projects include equitable vaccine distribution, genomic testing strategies, emergency facility placement, and hurricane response logistics
SAION K. SINHA, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. University of Kentucky
B.S. + M.S. (Integrated Program) , Indian Institute of Technology
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Nanotechnology, material science (nanomaterials, and biomaterials), sensors (bio, nano, chemical and environmental), bioinstrumentation, electromagnetic theory, and optics
RESEARCH:
• Synthesis and characterization of specialized carbon nanotube and graphene
• Silicon nanomaterials for electrochemical charge storage and rechargeable projects
• Gunshot residue study for prediction of gun caliber
• Toxic effects of nanomaterials in agriculture
NOTEWORTHY:
• Rapid and accurate detection of infectious agents, toxic chemicals, and chronic disease progression with novel nanobiosensor
• Enhanced efficacy of cancer drugs using electromagnetic waves
• Synthesis of nanoparticles using biological path (bacteria, viruses, and fungi)
• Two patents on Li-ion battery licensed by SONY Technologies for “VIAO Laptop”
• Founder of an investor-funded biotechnology start-up currently commercializing and marketing point-of-need precision sensors in the areas of environmental, agricultural, veterinary, and medical testing
HAO SUN, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Polymer Chemistry, University of Florida
M.S., Polymer Science, Sun Yat-Sen University
B.S., Applied Chemistry, Wuhan University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Polymer materials and engineering, drug-delivery systems, and polymer science
RESEARCH:
• Chemically recyclable polyolefin materials via ring-opening metathesis polymerization of low-strain cyclic olefin monomers
• Degradable polymer materials from biomass-derived monomers
• Polysaccharide-based drug delivery systems for cancer therapy
NOTEWORTHY:
• Recipient of NSF CAREER award (2024) and NSF LEAPS-MPS Award (2023)
• Collaborating with Genentech company on research on drug delivery systems
DEQUAN XIAO, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Postdoc, Chemistry, Yale University
Ph.D., Chemistry, Duke University
M.S., Chemistry, University of Central Florida
M.S., Polymer, Sichuan University
B.S., Chemistry, Sichuan University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: AI-driven catalyst design, biomass conversion, H2 generation by dehydrogenation, electron transfer theory
RESEARCH:
• Developing a new liquid organic hydrogen carrier technology for hydrogen storage in sustainable aviation fuels and lignin jet fuel
• Data-driven chemo-selective lignin valorization process to biochemicals and aviation fuel
NOTEWORTHY:
Research awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Energy
SHUE WANG, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Shenyang Institute of Automation
B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Liaoning Technical University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Tissue engineering, biomaterials, 3D bioprinting, stem cell-based therapy, and cancer research, wound healing, cell migration, and nanomedicine, nanobiosensors, and bone nanoparticles
RESEARCH:
• Develop injectable novel biomaterial-based system for bone (i.e., dental, craniofacial) repair and regeneration
• Develop 2D/3D culture system for stem cells
NOTEWORTHY:
• Develop novel adhesive/glue for effective wound healing and repair
• Develop molecular nanobiosensors for disease diagnosis and imaging
Recipient of NSF CAREER Award (2022) and NSF RUI grant
SUMITH YESUDSAN, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University
M.Tech., Manufacturing Technology, National Institute of Technology Calicut
B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kerala
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Molecular dynamics, nanoscale heat transfer, computational biophysics, coarse-grained modeling, blood clot simulation
RESEARCH:
• Computational modeling of fibrin clot formation, growth, and mechanics at multiscale levels
• Predictive modeling of thrombosis in diabetic patients through reactive CGMD and machine learning integration
• Force field development of water molecular models for evaporation studies combined with machine learning algorithms
• Design and analysis of nanopore-enhanced heat pipes for efficient evaporation and thermal control
NOTEWORTHY:
Developer of the first molecular-based model of fibrin polymerization using reactive dissipative particle dynamics
BRUNO BARRETO DE GÓES, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Strategic Management and International Business, Fox School of Business, Temple University
M.S., Business Administration, Marketing and International Business, COPPEAD Graduate School of Business, UFRJ
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Strategic management and international business
RESEARCH:
• How stakeholder exposure asymmetry influences reputational risk management and strategic decision-making
• The role of social and environmental sustainability constraints in redefining corporate performance and reshaping strategy formulation
NOTEWORTHY:
• Pedagogical innovation in strategic management education, focusing on the transformation and increased relevance of experiential learning in the age of AI
• Winner of the William L. Bucknall Excellence in Teaching Award and the University’s Excellence in Teaching Award for Tenure and Tenure-Track Faculty
• Coordinator of the PCoB Graduate Shared Live Client Experience Program (SLiCE)
GAZI MURAT DUMAN, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Technology Management, University of Bridgeport
M.S., Information Technology , Southern New Hampshire University MBA, Sakarya University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Data analytics and decision-making
RESEARCH:
• Investigating fuzzy and gray system applications in operations research and decision-making to address complex business problems with incomplete information
• Developing robust forecasting methodologies that deliver reliable predictions from sparse or incomplete datasets
• Researching decision-making under uncertainty and sustainable supply chain optimization using advanced analytics and machine learning approaches
NOTEWORTHY:
Dr. Duman is the recipient of the Lawrence and Stephanie Flanagan Professorship
GEORGE HEUDORFER, MBA
EDUCATION:
MBA, University of New Haven
B.S., Business Administration, University of New Haven
Executive Leadership, Cornell University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Business to business (B2B) sales and go-to-market (GTM) strategy
RESEARCH:
Led the development of the University’s new Center for Professional Sales, which aims to prepare students for in-demand careers with hands-on training, industry mentorship, and national competition experience
NOTEWORTHY:
Played a crucial role as the chief digital officer at Logicbroker, spearheading the company’s global growth strategy; under his leadership, Logicbroker transitioned from a tech start-up to securing $135 million in private equity investment, positioning the company as an eCommerce industry leader
ELIF KONGAR, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University
M.S., Industrial Engineering, Yildiz Technical University
B.S., Industrial Engineering, Yildiz Technical University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Reverse supply chain management, reverse logistics systems, economically and environmentally sustainable waste recovery systems and operations, sustainable operations, disassembly sequencing and planning, electronic waste, performance evaluation, big data and data analytics, Society 5.0, social sustainability, engineering education programs, female participation and efficiency in engineering disciplines, and K-12 STEM education
RESEARCH:
• E-Waste Management and Fraud Detection
• Grey System Forecasting for E-Waste
• FDI Forecasting Using Advanced Grey Models
NOTEWORTHY:
• Augmented Analytics and BI 4.0 Implementation
• Business Intelligence Implementation Failures
• ESG and E-Waste Prediction Uncertainty
• Department Editor, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management
• Associate Editor, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management
BRIAN A. MARKS, J.D., PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Economics, Washington University
J.D., Washington University
B.A., Economics, Union College
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Corporate law and governance, entrepreneurship, innovation and design thinking, venture capital finance and management, intellectual property and licensing, information technology, cybersecurity, and privacy
RESEARCH:
General:
• Behavioral economics and game theory
• Corporate governance and intellectual property
• Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
NOTEWORTHY:
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, American Institute of Parliamentarians
• U.S. Government Security Clearance (Inactive)
• Currently serves as an adviser to the CEO of a cryptography company; holds a patent (co-
• Public policy matters; frequent contributor in the media on economic, legal, and regulatory issues
inventor) pertaining to secure device onboarding, ownership transfer, proof of ownership, and mutual authentication (U.S. Patent #11,368,315). Member of the board of directors of a Canadian digital freight brokerage technology start-up company as well as its corporate secretary
JESTINE PHILIP, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Organizational Behavior and Human Resources
G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas
MBA, G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Behavioral management and Business leadership
RESEARCH:
• Impact of robotics on managers and employees
• Business leadership and digital transformation
NOTEWORTHY:
• Two Outstanding Paper Awards in the 2024 Emerald Literati Awards at Leadership & Organization Development Journal and Journal of Managerial Psychology
• Associate Editor, Organization Management Journal, 2022-2028
A.E. RODRIGUEZ, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Economics, University of Texas at Austin
B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Forensic economics, competition policy, and text analytics
RESEARCH:
• Machine learning, Bayesian belief nets, and small language model applications in financial, accounting, and economic forensic analytics
• Algorithm performance evaluation and applicability in forensic analytics
JOHN D. ROSEN, MBA
EDUCATION:
MBA, Northwestern University
B.S., Washington & Lee University, School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Marketing, market research, consumer behavior, economics, public policy
RESEARCH:
• Technology adoption in consumer, retail, and industrial markets
• Customer satisfaction and unmet needs, both stated and latent
• Channel and supply chain economics and their impact on final demand for manufactured products
• Demand generation and diffusion of innovations and new products
• Technology solutions for long-standing issues of public policy, such as gambling in organized sports, both professional and collegiate
NOTEWORTHY:
• Coauthor of “Stopwatch Marketing: Take Charge of the Time When Your Customer Decides to Buy,” which takes a close look at the ways businesses can capture “a consumer’s attention at precisely the right time and hold it through the purchase decision”
• Treasurer and a board member of The Drake Group Education Fund, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is “…to defend academic integrity in college athletics”
DAVID SACCO, MBA
EDUCATION:
MBA, Finance, New York University
B.S., Finance, New York University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: financial markets, corporate finance, and small business and start-up consulting
RESEARCH:
• Started the Gaia Fund in the Unviersity’s Pompea College of Business, a student-driven investment fund
• Work with students on paid consulting for start-ups and small businesses
• Work with students on economic research for think tanks
NOTEWORTHY:
Spent 25 years in the financial markets and was a member of the UBS Investment Bank Board
WAI-LUN LAM, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.S., Mathematics, New York University
B.S., Chemistry and Mathematics, minor in Philosophy, St. Francis College
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Applied probability, stochastic processes, statistics, financial mathematics, and machine learning
RESEARCH:
• Generalization of optimal stopping problems for applications in decision-making
• Concept learning and reasoning models to enhance machine learning capability
• Stochastic Optimization
ERIC C. MARCUS, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Social/Organizational Psychology, Columbia University
M.Phil., Social/Organizational Psychology, Columbia University
M.A., Social/Organizational Psychology, Columbia University
B.A., Binghamton University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Organization development and change, leadership and team development, intragroup and intergroup mediation, and conflict resolution
RESEARCH:
• Working with resistance to change
• Peer mentorship as facilitator of makerspace engagement
• Paradoxes of 360-degree feedback
SAAD MOUTI, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science, Université Pierre et Marie Curie
M.S., Statistics, Paris-Dauphine University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Applied mathematics, applied statistics and machine learning, financial mathematics, actuarial science, and causal inference
RESEARCH:
• Least cost renewable energy portfolio construction
• Generative modeling for renewable energy generation
• Hypothesis testing for asset pricing models
• Machine learning in asset pricing
• Volatility estimation and modeling
• Causal inference application in health and finance
NOTEWORTHY:
• Worked as a quantitative analyst for AXA
• Served as chair for the Berkeley Postdoctoral Entrepreneurship Program
• Consulted for a tech and an insurtech company
SAUMYA RAMANATHAN, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona
M.S., Zoology and Immunology, University of Madras, India
B.S., Zoology, University of Madras, India
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Biochemistry, cancer biology, cell biology and research development
RESEARCH:
• Study of the role of cancer-testis antigens in tumor development
• Discovery of potential anticancer vaccines
• Determining the effect of the environment on cancer-testis antigen expression and tumor development
• Barries and motivators for research and development at teaching-focused institutions
• Use of co-ops in universities as a means for driving the nation’s STEM workforce
EVA SAPI PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Genetics, Eotvos Lorand University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Lyme disease, biofilm development and antimicrobial sensitivity, and infectious origin of breast cancer
RESEARCH:
• Antimicrobial sensitivity of Borrelia burgdorferi biofilm
• Effect of Borrelia burgdorferi in normal and neoplastic mammary epithelial cells
• Global transcriptomic analysis of breast cancer and normal mammary epithelial cells infected with Borrelia burgdorferi
NOTEWORTHY:
• Presence of Borrelia burgdorferi in invasive breast cancer tissues
• Presence of Borrelia burgdorferi biofilm in infected mouse heart tissues
• Role of Borrelia burgdorferi Infection in normal breast cell metabolic reprogramming and Warburg phenotype development
• Research group identified and characterized Borrelia burgdorferi biofilm form and identified effective antibiotics for its elimination
• Research group characterized the effect of Borrelia burgdorferi on normal mammary and breast cancer cells
ALIREZA SENEJANI, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Genetics, University of Connecticut
M.S., Biotechnology, Mannheim University of Applied Science
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: DNA damage and cancer; DNA damage; DNA repair and neurodegeneration; Lyme disease, inflammation , and human diseases; and antioxidants
RESEARCH:
Research examines DNA damage and repair mechanisms in relation to human diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders; studying how environmental factors, treatments, and genetic variants impact DNA repair as well as cellular processes such as mutagenesis and apoptosis; investigating how antioxidants may protect patients from oxidative stress during radiation or chemotherapy
JOSEP DE ALCARAZ-FOSSOUL, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Tropical Medicine, Molecular Biology, University of Liverpool
M.S., Criminalistics, Autonomous, University of Barcelona
B.S., Biology, University of Girona; B.S., Microbiology, University of Wales
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Fingerprints, latent fingerprint aging process
RESEARCH:
• Manager and director of an international research project on latent fingerprint aging processes at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Catalonia
• Postdoctoral fellow, Biomedical Research Institute of Barcelona (IRBB), Parc Científic de Barcelona, BCN, Catalonia
NOTEWORTHY:
One of the world’s leading authorities on fingerprint degradation, a discipline that will revolutionize the use of fingerprints in solving crime
CLAIRE L. GLYNN, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Cancer Research/Surgery, School of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway
B.S., Pharmaceutical and Forensic Science, Technological University of the Shannon (formerly named Limerick Institute of Technology), Department of Applied Sciences
B.A., Psychology, Sociology, and Politics, National University of Ireland Galway
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG), forensic biology, forensic DNA analysis, and cancer research
RESEARCH:
• Potential applications of microRNA profiling to forensic investigations
• Investigating the extraction and amplification of microRNAs for the identification of forensically relevant body fluids
• Employing mesenchymal stem cells to support tumor-targeted delivery of extracellular vesicle (EV)-encapsulated microRNA-379
NOTEWORTHY:
Work with FIGG has been involved in solving several cold cases as well as in identifying remains found in the wreck of the Whydah, a pirate vessel that sank in 1717
BROOKE WEINGER KAMMRATH, PH.D., ABC-GKE
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., The Graduate Center/CUNY
M.Phil., The Graduate Center/CUNY
M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY
M.S., John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY
M.A., New York University
B.A., Northwestern University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Uniting of microscopy with spectroscopy; the identification and characterization of microscopic samples of forensic interest; the statistical analysis of trace, pattern and impression evidence; portable instrumentation; and investigations into the significance and impact of physical evidence
RESEARCH:
• Portable Raman spectrometers
• A more efficient method for synthetic textile fiber analysis using polarized light microscopy
• Optimized explosives analysis using gas chromatography mass spectrometry for battlefield forensics
NOTEWORTHY:
Work with portable spectroscopy is revolutionizing the analysis of evidence in real time
JING LI, PH.D., P.E.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of California
B.S., Safety Science Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Material flammability, fire dynamics in buildings, biodegradable materials, pyrolysis and smoldering, fire modeling, flame spread, and microgravity combustion
RESEARCH:
• Flame retarding
• Pyrolysis model parameterization and validation
• Measurement of kinetics and thermodynamics of the thermal degradation for charring polymers
• Experimental study on diffusive solid combustion behavior during transition from normal to reduced gravity
CHRISTY SMITH, PH.D., MPA
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Public Financial Management, Florida State University
MPA, Public Administration, Florida State University
B.A., International Relations, University of West Florida
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Public administration and budget analysis
RESEARCH:
• Procurement as a form of sustainability
NOTEWORTHY:
Worked for the State of Florida, first as a policy and budget analyst in the Executive Office of the Governor under Governor Jeb Bush, then in the Florida House of Representatives under Speakers Rubio and Cretul
MARIAMA YAKUBU, PH.D.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Emergency Management, North Dakota State University
M.A. International and Development Economics, University of San Francisco
B.A. Sociology and Information Studies, University of Ghana
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Business continuity and crisis management, supply chain uncertainties, individual and household disaster recovery, and emergency management higher education curriculum development
RESEARCH:
• Pharmaceutical supply chain management practices and organizational performance
• Developing higher education programs in emergency management
• Financial hedging and sustainability modeling considering uncertainties
NOTEWORTHY:
Published work examines business continuity and crisis management from an international perspective
AREA OF
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Eva Sapi 29
Antioxidants Alireza Senejani 30
Applied Mathematics Saad Mouti 28
Wai-Lun Lam ........................... 27
Applied Probability Wai-Lun Lam 27
Applied Statistics Saad Mouti 28
Artificial Intelligence Adrian Rusu 17
DeQuan Xiao 21
Elmahedi Mahalal 13
Goli Nossoni 16
Mohamad Nassar .................... 15
Muhammad Aminul Islam 11
Reihaneh Samsami 18
Shivanjali Khare 12
Vahid Behzadan 7
Automation in Construction Reihaneh Samsami 18
Autonomous Systems Shayok Mukhopadhyay 15
Behavioral Management .............. Jestine Philip ............................ 25
Big Data Elif Kongar 24
Bio Materials Shue Wang 22
Bioinstrumentation Saion Sinha 20
Biochemistry Saumya Ramanathan 29
Biodegradable Materials Jing Li 32
Biofilm Development Eva Sapi 29
Biomass Conversion ...................... DeQuan Xiao ............................ 21
Kristine Horvat 11
Biomaterials Huan Gu 10
Biomedical Engineering Huan
Microbiome and Multi-omics Data Analysis Khaled Sayed 18
Molecular and Cellular Biology Saumya Ramanathan 29
Molecular Biology Josep Alcaraz-Fossoul 30
Molecular Dynamics Sumith Yesudsan 22
Molecular Spectroscopy Nathan Seifert 19
Nanoscale Heat Transfer .............. Sumith Yesudsan .................... 22
Nanotechnology Saion Sinha 20
Natural Language Processing Khaled Sayed 18
Operations Research Marzieh Soltanolkottabi 20
Organizational Behavior Jestine Philip 25
Organizational Development Eric Marcus 28
Pattern and Impression Analysis Brooke Weinger Kammrath 31
Performance Evaluation Elif Kongar 24
Physical Chemistry Nathan Seifert 19
Physical Evidence ........................... Brooke Weinger Kammrath ... 31
Polymer Chemistry Hao Sun 21
Polymer Materials and Engineering .............................. Hao Sun ..................................... 21
Polymer Science Hao Sun 21
Portable Instrumentation Brooke Weinger Kammrath 31
Power and Energy Systems Fazel Mohammadi 14
Power Electronics and Drives Fazel Mohammadi 14
Predictive Manufacturing Ganesh Balasubramanian 6
Privacy Brian Marks 25
Process Engineering ...................... Ganesh Balasubramanian .... 6
Process Optimization
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