Faculty

The faculty of the University is defined as full-time members of the academic staff having the rank of instructor or higher.

• Ahmed Abdel-Mohti, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Ph.D. from University of Nevada - Reno
• Mitchell Adrian, Professor of Management, D.B.A. from Mississippi State University
• Md Al-Emran, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
• Alexis Albarado, Instructor of Orientation, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Darren Alcock, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Janet Allured, Professor of History, Ph.D. from University of Arkansas
• Sabina Amanbayeva, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Delaware
• Catherine Anderson, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, M.S. from University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Rhonda Anderson, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, M.I.S. from University of Pheonix
• Christine Anthony, Professor of Education, Ph.D. from University of New Orleans
• David Armstrong, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University
• Karen Aucoin, Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Shonell Bacon, Instructor of Mass Communication, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Corliss Badeaux, Instructor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Seyed Baradaran Aghili, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. from Florida Institute of Technology
• Thomas Baril, Instructor of Philosophy, Ph.D. from University of Texas at Austin
• Jennifer Barrow, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from University of Phoenix
• Carl Bartling, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from Kansas State University
• Kenneth Baskin, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. from University of South Carolina - Columbia
• Ginger Basone, Associate Professor of Nursing, Ed.D. from Walden University
• Susie Beasley, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Martin Bee, Professor of Art, M.F.A. from Syracuse University
• Christa Bell, Instructor of Communication, M.A. from Gonzaga University
• Lonny Benoit, Assistant Professor of Music, D.M.A. from University of Nevada - Las Vegas
• Jennifer Berken, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans
• Dwight Bertrand, Instructor of Agricultural Sciences, M.B.A. from Gonzaga University
• Nancy Blain, Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Ph.D. from Florida State University
• Derek Blakeley, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis
• Kiran Boggavarapu, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from University of Hyderabad
• Jacob Borden, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. from Northwestern University
• Kim Bowman, Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Ph.D. from University of Arkansas
• Misty Dawn Bowman, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• Greg Bradley, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Whitnee Brame, Instructor of Biology / Lab Coordinator, B.S. from McNeese State University
• Linda Brannon, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from University of Texas at Austin
• David Brokaw, Visiting Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Jan Broussard Robichaux, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Justin Browning, Instructor of Agricultural Sciences, M.Ed. from Tarleton State University
• Michael Buckles, Professor of Music, D.M.A. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• David Bueller, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from West Virginia University
• Amy Bufford, Associate Professor of Health Systems Management, Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University
• Johannes Bulhof, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania
• Daryl Burckel, Professor of Accounting, D.B.A. from Mississippi State University
• Angee Burd, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education, M.N.S. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Jennifer Bushnell, Instructor of Medical Laboratory Science, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Suzanne Bushnell, Instructor of Physics, M.S. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Matthew Butkus, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. from Duquesne University
• Sherronda Butler, Instructor of Orientation, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Carol Campbell, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Cynthia Cano, Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing, Ph.D. from University of South Florida
• Stephen Caples, Professor of Finance, Ph.D. from University of Texas at Arlington
• Neil Carnes, Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from Auburn University
• Katrina Carter, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S. from Texas Woman’s University
• Chad Chaisson, Instructor of Health and Human Performance, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Pankaj Chandra, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. from Texas A&M University
• Tara Chaumont, Instructor of Education, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Jiun-Shiu Chen, Associate Professor of Management, Ph.D. from University of Memphis
• Carrie Chrisco, Associate Professor of Mass Communication, Ph.D. from University of Southern Mississippi
• Patti Christy, Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing, D.N.P. from Texas Christian University
• Byungkyun Chung, Associate Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University
• Gregory Clark, Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University
• Genia Coleman-Lee, Instructor of Paralegal Studies, J.D. from Southern University Law Center
• Michael Connella, III, Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology, Ph.D. from Tulane University
• Kimberly Conway-Pennick, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Nancy Cook, Assistant Professor of Spanish, M.A. from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
• Richard Cooley, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Rita Costello, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Michael Crawford, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. from University of Arizona
• Baerbel Czennia, Associate Professor of Literature, Ph.D. from Georg-August-Universitat Gottingen
• William Dees, Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from Old Dominion University
• James Dennison, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. from University of Colorado
• Dimitrios Dermisis, Assistant Professor of Engineering, Ph.D. from University of Iowa
• Sattaria Dilks, Professor of Graduate Nursing, D.N.P. from University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis
• Weijin Dong, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Ph.D. from Tulane University
• Robert Doucette, Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from University of Iowa
• Lori Dougherty, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Chris Douvris, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Chicago
• Mary Dubriel, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Tara Duck, Instructor of Biological Science, M.S. from University of Nebraska at Kearney
• Jacob Dugas, Assistant Professor of Art, M.F.A. from University of South Dakota
• Gwendolyn Duhon, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D. from Union Institute and University
• Melonie Duhon, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Angela Durio, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Christine Eastman, Visiting Instructor of Mathematics, Ph.D. from Grand Canyon University
• Musa Essayyad, Professor of Finance, Ph.D. from University of Alabama
• Edward Ferguson, Associate Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Wayne Fetter, Professor of Education, Ed.D. from Ball State University
• Meghan Fleming, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. from Indiana University Bloomington
• Amy Fleury, Professor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Laura Fontenot, Instructor of Education, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Nazie Fontenot, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Jennifer Foreman, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Todd Furman, Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. from University of California at Santa Barbara
• William Galose, Instructor of Economics, Ph.D. from University of Oregon
• Devin Gandy, Instructor of Agricultural Sciences, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Brent Garner, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, M.S. from Southern Methodist University
• Yvette Garner, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D. from Lamar University - Beaumont
• John Garst, Instructor of Voice, D.M.A. from University of North Texas
• Philippe Girard, Professor of History, Ph.D. from Ohio University
• Scott Goins, Professor of English-Classics, Ph.D. from Florida State University
• Christine Gorton, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Patricia Graham, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S. from Texas Woman’s University
• Anita Granger, Assistant Professor of Special Education, Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University
• John Griffith, Jr., Professor of Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. from University of South Florida
• Becky Griffith, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from McNeese State University
• John Griswold, Assistant Professor of English, M.F.A. from University of Miami
• Marshal Guidry, Instructor of Orientation, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Elizabeth Hait, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Tennessee - Knoxville
• Amber Hale, Assistant Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of Kentucky
• Judy Hand, Associate Professor of Music, D.M.A. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Muhammad Haque, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. from University of Utah
• Lyle Hardee, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Kevin Hargrave, Instructor of Health and Human Performance, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Deanna Harless, Assistant Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. from Southeastern Louisiana University
• Janese Hebert, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from Lamar University - Beaumont
• Jarvis Hebert, Instructor of Communication, M.S. from West Virginia University
• Caroline Hennigan, Instructor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans
• Staci Henry, Instructor of Health and Human Performance, M.Ed., M.S. from McNeese State University
• Peggy Hershberger, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Sonya Hidalgo, Instructor of Medical Laboratory Science, M.A.T. from McNeese State University
• Juliana Hinton, Associate Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Justin Hoffman, Associate Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Debra Hollingsworth, Professor of Nutrition and Family Studies, Ph.D. from Texas Woman’s University
• Michael Horner, Instructor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Martha Hoskins, Instructor of History, M.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University
• Courtney Huck Hebert, Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Rathnam Indurthy, Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. from University of Kansas
• Kathy Jackson, Assistant Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of New Mexico
• Jay Jacobs, Associate Professor of Music, Ph.D. from University of Florida
• Linda Jaycox, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from Lamar University - Beaumont
• William Jens, Associate Professor of Accounting, Ph.D. from University of Central Florida
• Sarah Jessup, Instructor of Radiologic Sciences, M.S. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Rhonda Johnson, Associate Professor of Nursing, Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University
• Debbie Johnson-Houston, Associate Professor of Library Science, M.A. from University of South Florida
• Kathy Jones, Instructor of History, M.A. from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Darryl Jones, Assistant Professor of Music, Ph.D. from Florida State University
• Hillary Joubert, Instructor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• David Kay, Instructor of Communication, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• John Keeling, III, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D. from University of Georgia
• Heather Kelley, Professor of Art, M.A. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• MD Kaisar Khan, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. from University of Central Florida
• Deborah King, Professor of Education, Ph.D. from University of New Orleans
• Nikos Kiritsis, Professor of Engineering, Ph.D. from University of Texas at Austin
• Kevin Kritsch, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Latricia Kyle, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. from Walden University
• Shawri Landry, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Rod Lauderdale, Assistant Professor of Music, M.M. from Southern Methodist University
• Melissa Lebrun, Assistant Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. from Chatham University
• Meesook Lee, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Keagan Lejeune, Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Frederick “Chip” Lemieux, Professor of Agricultural Sciences-Animal Science, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Jeffrey Lemke, Professor of Music, D.M.A. from University of Arizona
• Tracy Lepper, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from Texas Christian University
• Zhuang Li, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. from Auburn University
• Carol Lines, Assistant Professor of Music, D.M.A. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Qiu Liu, Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology, Ph.D. from University of Toledo
• Ulysses Loken, Instructor of Music, M.Mus. from University of Oregon
• Christopher Lowe, Assistant Professor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Eddie Lyons, Associate Professor of Wildlife Management, Ph.D. from Texas A&M University
• Son Mai, Instructor of History, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University
• Jerome Marcantel, Assistant Professor of Library Science, M.L.I.S. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Robert Markstrom, Instructor of Communication, M.A. from North Dakota State University
• Dena Matzenbacher, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from Texas Christian University
• Danielle Maxwell, Instructor of Biological Science, M.S. from Texas State University at San Marcos
• Lee McBride, Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Andria McCann, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Bridget McDaniel, Assistant Professor of Art, M.A. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Charles McNeely, III, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, M.F.A. from University of New Orleans
• George Mead, Jr., Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from University of South Florida
• Melinda Melton, Instructor of Biological Science, M.A. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Cameron Melville, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from Washington State University
• Vipin Menon, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. from Tulane University
• Mark Merchant, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from Texas A&M University
• Harry Meyer, Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of South Florida
• Ray Miles, Professor of History, Ph.D. from University of Oklahoma
• Banamber Mishra, Professor of Finance, Ph.D. from University of Alabama
• Scott Mooty, Assistant Professor of Management, Ph.D. from The University of Memphis
• Lina Morita, Associate Professor of Music, D.M.A. from Eastman School of Music University of Rochester
• Kevin Murphy, Assistant Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from Boston University
• Nidal Najjar, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from City University of New York
• Trung Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University
• Angelique Ogea, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D. from Lamar University - Beaumont
• Gerard Ornas, Jr., Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University
• Mercy Palamuleni, Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. from Kansas State University
• Sujeewa Palayangoda, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University
• Carroll Patin, Jr., Instructor of Health and Human Performance, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Lonnie Phelps, Professor of Management, D.B.A. from Louisiana Tech University
• Allison Puente, Instructor of Radiologic Sciences, M.S. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Shanmugan Puvanendran, Instructor of Chemistry, M.S. from Western Michigan University
• Eljeana Quebedeaux, Instructor of Nutrition and Family Studies, M.S. from Ohio State University
• Akm Rahman, Professor of Economics and Finance, Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University
• Steven Rainey, Assistant Professor of Geography, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Lisa Reinauer, Professor of Art, M.F.A. from University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Lynn Reynolds, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. from University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Rebecca Riley, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S. from Texas Woman’s University
• Michael Roach, Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting, J.D. from Memphis State University
• Bill Rose, Associate Professor of Music, M.M. from Michigan State University
• Troy Sampere, Instructor of Environmental Science-Geology, Ph.D. from Tulane University
• Larry Schuh, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. from Indiana University Bloomington
• Julian Sconyers, Instructor of Music, D.M.A. from University of South Carolina
• Dave Scott, Associate Professor of Music, M.M. from University of Louisville
• Jan Scott, Assistant Professor of Music, M.M. from University of Louisville
• Tracy Scott-Mclemore, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D. from University of New Orleans
• Kamal SeSalem, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Betty Shamblin, Associate Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. from Samford University
• Valerie Sharon, Instructor of Mathematics, Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University
• Tom Shields, IV, Associate Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Ph.D. from Mississippi State University
• Henry Sirgo, Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. from Florida State University
• Michael Smith, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus
• Joseph Sneddon, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from University of Strathclyde
• Michael Soileau, Professor of Health and Human Performance, Ed.D. from Texas A&M University at Commerce
• Loretta Spruel, Instructor of Computer Studies, M.S. from Nova Southeastern University
• Tracy Standley, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication, Ph.D. from University of Alabama
• Twila Sterling-Guillory, Associate Professor of Graduate Nursing, Ph.D. from Southern University at Baton Rouge
• Jeffery Stevens, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Ph.D. from Texas A&M University
• Steven Stinnett, Assistant Professor of Physics, Ph.D. from University of Alabama
• William Storer, Associate Professor of Agricultural Sciences-Research, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Greg Stratton, Instructor of Communication and Theatre, M.F.A. from University of New Orleans
• Chris Struchtemeyer, Assistant Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of Oklahoma
• Jonathan Sullivan, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. from University of Alabama
• Wannee Tangkham, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Lewis Temple, Associate Professor of Art, M.A. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Candice Thomas, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Troy Thompson, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Stewart Thompson, Assistant Professor of Family and Child Studies, Ph.D. from University of Kentucky
• W. Steve Thompson, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. from Capella University
• Jeff Totten, Associate Professor of Marketing, D.B.A. from Louisiana Tech University
• Jimmy Trahan, Instructor of English, M.A. from McNeese State University
• Billy Turner, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Lonnie Turpin, Jr., Assistant Professor of Business Administration, D.E. from Lamar University - Beaumont
• Jay Uppot, Professor of Civil Engineering, Ph.D. from University of Missouri - Rolla
• Samantha VanDeman, Assistant Professor of Art, M.F.A. from Lesley University
• Michael VanGossen, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance, Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University
• Amy Veuleman, Instructor of Communication, M.A. from University of Louisiana at Monroe
• Robert Voight, Professor of Health and Human Performance, Ph.D. from University of Maryland College Park
• Mary Ann Wallace, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D. from New Mexico State University
• Louise Walsh, Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Mississippi
• Xiaoguang Wang, Instructor of Engineering, M.Eng. from McNeese State University
• Ann Warner, Professor of Graduate Nursing, Ph.D. from Texas Woman’s University
• Olga Watts, Instructor of Accounting, M.B.A. from McNeese State University
• Stan Weeber, Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. from University of North Texas
• Karen Westfall, Instructor of Orientation, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Jamie Whelan, Professor of Geography, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Wendy Whelan, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Faye White, Professor of Education, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Jeanne-Claire White, Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting, M.S. from Louisiana State University-A&M
• Rachel Wilburn, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Anna Williams, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Christal Williams, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from Lamar University - Beaumont
• Kathleen Williams, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D. from Lamar University - Beaumont
• Kathlene Williams, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
• Jodi Willis, Instructor of Orientation, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Peggy Wolfe, Professor of Graduate Nursing, Ph.D. from University of New York at Albany
• Veronica Woodard, Associate Professor of Nursing, Ph.D. from Duplichain University
• Mark Wygoda, Professor of Biological Science-Zoology, Ph.D. from University of Florida
• Barbara Wyman, Instructor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Bruce Wyman, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Ph.D. from University of Texas at Dallas
• Bei Xei, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering, Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Kevin Yaudes, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Kay Zekany, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Ph.D. from University of South Carolina - Columbia
• Ning Zhang, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. from Kansas State University
• Teng Zhang, Assistant Professor of Management, Ph.D. from The University of Utah
• Yixin Zhang, Professor of Education, Ed.D. from Texas A&M University at Commerce