Faculty

Faculty is defined as full-time members of the academic staff having the rank of instructor or higher. Click here  to download this list as an Excel file that includes college and department.

• C. Mitchell Adrian, Professor of Management, D.B.A. from Mississippi State University
• Darren Alcock, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Md Al-Emran, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
• Jarrette Allen, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and French, Ph.D. from Tulane University
• Srinivasan Ambatipati, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. from Clarkson University
• Catherine Anderson, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. from University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Rhonda Anderson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science, M.I.S. from University of Phoenix
• 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 and A&M College
• Corliss Badeaux, Instructor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Sarah Baker, Assistant Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana
• Megan Baldwin, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Seyed Baradaran Aghili, Professor of Engineering (Electrical), Ph.D. from Florida Institute of Technology
• Jennifer Barrow, Associate Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from University of Phoenix
• Carl Bartling, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from Kansas State University
• Kenneth Baskin, Professor of Art, M.F.A. from University of South Carolina - Columbia
• Susie Beasley, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Lonnie Beene, Assistant Professor of Library Science, M.L.S. from Ball State University
• Christa Bell, Instructor of Communication, M.A. from Gonzaga University
• Lonny Benoit, Associate Professor of Music, D.M.A. from University of Nevada - Las Vegas
• Lori Benoit, Assistant Professor of Education, M.A. from McNeese State University
• 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 Spanish, Ph.D. from Florida State University
• Derek Blakeley, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis
• Mary Bloomquist, Assistant Professor of Library Science, M.S. from University of North Texas
• Kiran Boggavarapu, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from University of Hyderabad
• Tryfon Boukouvidis, Instructor of Mass Communication, M.M.A. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Greg Bradley, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Geneva Breaux, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Renae Broussard, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.A.T. from Louisiana College
• Johannes Bulhof, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania
• Jennifer Bushnell, Assistant Professor 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, Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. from Duquesne University
• Carol Campbell, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Neil Carnes, Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from Auburn University
• Katrina Carter, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S. from Texas Woman’s University
• Pankaj Chandra, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. from Texas A&M University
• Jiun-Shiu Chen, Associate Professor of Management, Ph.D. from University of Memphis
• Wei Chen, Assistant Professor of Accounting, M.S. from Hofstra University
• HaeJu Choi, Instructor of Music, D.M.A. from Arizona State University
• Patti Christy, Associate Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. from Texas Christian University
• Byungkyun Chung, Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University
• Gregory Clark, Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University
• Benjamin Cold, Assistant Professor of Music, D.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
• Jeanne M. Daboval, Professor of Education, D.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University
• William Dees, Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from Old Dominion University
• Stacy Dellafosse, Instructor of Education, Ed.S. from McNeese State University
• Dimitrios Dermisis, Associate Professor of Engineering (Civil), Ph.D. from University of Iowa
• Tari Dilks, Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. from University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis
• Cassandra Ditt, Assistant Professor of Marketing, D.B.A. from Louisiana Tech University
• 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
• Tara Duck, Instructor of Biological Science, M.S. from University of Nebraska at Kearney
• Christine Duff, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D. from University of Central Florida
• Jacob Dugas, Assistant Professor of Art, M.F.A. from University of South Dakota
• 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, Instructor of Psychology, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Davaron Edwards, Instructor of Music, D.M.A. from University of Georgia
• Jeremi Edwards, Assistant Professor of Music, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Musa Essayyad, Professor of Finance, Ph.D. from University of Alabama
• Meghan Fleming, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. from Indiana University Bloomington
• Walt Fontane, Associate Professor of Library Science, M.A. from University of Missouri - Columbia
• Patrice Fontenot, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from Chamberlain University College of Nursing
• Todd Furman, Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. from University of California at Santa Barbara
• Thomas Galmarini, Assistant Professor of Art, M.F.A. from University of Hartford
• William Galose, Assistant Professor 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 Engineering (Electrical), M.S. from Southern Methodist University
• Philippe Girard, Professor of History, Ph.D. from Ohio University
• Scott Goins, Professor of English, Ph.D. from Florida State University
• Maegan Gonzales, Visiting Instructor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Christine Gorton, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Danielle Guillory, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Qi Guo, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. from University of Dayton
• Elizabeth Hait, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Tennessee - Knoxville
• Amber Hale, Associate Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of Kentucky
• Judy Hand, Associate Professor of Music, D.M.A. from Louisiana State University and A&M College 
• Doreen Hanke, Assistant Professor of Management, Ph.D. from Texas A&M International University
• Muhammad Haque, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. from University of Utah
• Lyle Hardee, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Kevin Hargrave, Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Deanna Harless, Assistant Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. from Southeastern Louisiana University
• Kennedy Hart, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from Grand Canyon University
• Hannah Harvey, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D. from Houston Baptist University
• Courtney H. Hebert, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance, Ed.D. from A.T. Still University
• Janese Hebert, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from Lamar University
• Caroline Hennigan, Assistant Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans
• Daniel Hennigan, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Staci Henry, Instructor of Health and Human Performance, M.Ed. and M.S. from McNeese State University
• Candice Herman, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. from Northern Kentucky University
• David Herman, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D. from Washington State University
• Peggy Hershberger, Associate Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. from Samford University
• Sonya Hidalgo, Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Science, Ed.D. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Sierra Higgins, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Justin Hoffman, Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Michael Horner, Assistant Professor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Martha Hoskins, Instructor of History, M.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University
• Kathy Jackson, Associate Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of New Mexico
• Linda Jaycox, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from Lamar University
• Rosemary Jesionowski, Assistant Professor of Art, M.F.A. from Indiana University Bloomington
• Rhonda Johnson, Associate Professor of Nursing, Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University
• Kathy Jones, Instructor of History, M.A. from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Sara Jones, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Ph.D. from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• 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
• Constance Kersten, Instructor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of Idaho
• Elizabeth Krielow, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from University of West Georgia
• Kevin Kritsch, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Jacquelyn Lankford, Assistant Professor of Music, M.M. from University of North Texas
• Rod Lauderdale, Assistant Professor of Music, M.M. from Southern Methodist University
• Jennifer Lavergne, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Morgan LeBleu, Instructor of Mass Communication, M.B.A. from McNeese State University
• Angela LeBreton, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D. from Northcentral University
• Brian Lee, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D. from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Meesook Lee, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Keagan Lejeune, Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Jeffrey Lemke, Professor of Music, D.M.A. from University of Arizona
• Zhuang Li, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. from Auburn University
• Carol Lines, Assistant Professor of Music, D.M.A. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Qiu Liu, Assistant Professor of Engineering (Electrical), Ph.D. from University of Toledo
• Xiaoyan Liu, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. from University of North Texas
• Kameron Lunon, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication, M.F.A. from University of Central Arkansas
• Eddie Lyons, Professor of Wildlife Management, Ph.D. from Texas A&M University
• Christin Manuel, Instructor of Health and Human Performance, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Jerome Marcantel, Assistant Professor of Library Science, M.L.I.S. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• 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 and A&M College
• David McGraw, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from Louisiana Tech University
• Rebecca McNabb, Instructor of Accounting, M.S. from Lamar University
• Melinda Melton, Instructor of Biological Science, M.A. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• 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
• Kelli Miguez, Instructor of Education, M.Ed. from University of Texas at Arlington
• Banamber Mishra, Professor of Finance, Ph.D. from University of Alabama
• Elizabeth T. Moore, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Sciences, B.S. from McNeese State University
• Mitchell Morgan, Assistant Professor of Engineering (Electrical), M.Eng. from McNeese State University
• Lina Morita, Associate Professor of Music, D.M.A. from Eastman School of Music University of Rochester
• Patricia Morrell, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. from Loyola University New Orleans
• Emily O’Dell, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Ilya A. Okhotnikov, Assistant Professor of Family Science, Ph.D. from University of Kentucky
• Laura Oliver, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.H.A. from Louisiana State University Shreveport
• Gerard Ornas, Jr., Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University
• Mercy Palamuleni, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. from Kansas State University
• Timothy Pardue, Assistant Professor of Music, D.M.A. from University of Oklahoma
• Smita Patil, Instructor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from Kansas State University
• Jeanne-Claire Patin, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Carroll Patin, Jr., Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Kathleen Pender, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Paul Pharris, Instructor of Theatre Arts, M.F.A. from University of Memphis
• Lydia Powers, Instructor of Art, M.A. from University of Florida
• Allison Puente, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, M.S. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Akm Rahman, Professor of Economics and Finance, Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University
• Steven Rainey, Associate Professor of Geography, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Swati Rendon, Visiting Instructor of English, M.A. from Texas State University at San Marcos
• Lynn Reynolds, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. from University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Michael Roach, Assistant Professor of Accounting, J.D. from Memphis State University
• Jan Robichaux, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Bill Rose, Associate Professor of Music, M.M. from Michigan State University
• Firouz Rosti, Assistant Professor of Engineering (Civil), Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• MD Sakib, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Ph.D. from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• Shaikh Samad, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Ph.D. from The University of Iowa
• Troy Sampere, Instructor of Geology, Ph.D. from Tulane University
• Larry Schuh, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. from Indiana University Bloomington
• Phoenix Sconzert-Hall, Instructor of Chemistry, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Kristin C. Scott, Assistant Professor of Management, Ph.D. from University of Texas at Tyler
• Fara Seal, Instructor of Education, M.Ed. from McNeese State University
• Thomas Shields, IV, Associate Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Ph.D. from Mississippi State University
• Terri Simpson, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D. from University of Louisiana at Monroe
• Lauren Smith, Instructor of Biological Science, Pharm.D. from Xavier University
• Michael Smith, Professor of History, Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus
• Michael Soileau, Professor of Health and Human Performance, Ed.D. from Texas A&M University - Commerce
• Micheil Spillane, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance, Ph.D. from Baylor University
• Tracy Standley, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication, Ph.D. from University of Alabama
• Twila Sterling-Guillory, Professor of Nursing, Ph.D. from Southern University at Baton Rouge
• William Storer, Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Jennilee Stowell, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from University of South Alabama
• Chris Struchtemeyer, Associate Professor of Biological Science, Ph.D. from University of Oklahoma
• Grace Su, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana
• Ramalingam Subramaniam, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. from Anna University
• Weiwei Sun, Instructor of Physics, Ph.D. from University of Arkansas at Littman
• Wannee Tangkham, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Mary Teem, Assistant Professor of Psychology, M.S. from Mercer University
• Vidura Thalangamaarachchige, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University
• Candice Thomas, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, M.S. from McNeese State University
• Shane Thomas, Assistant Professor of Music, D.M.A. from University of Cincinnati
• Kevin Thomason, Assistant Professor of English, M.F.A. from McNeese State University
• Joanna Thompson, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from Texas Christian University
• W. Steve Thompson, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. from Capella University
• Pati Threatt, Associate Professor of Library Science, M.L.I.S. from University of Texas at Austin
• Jimmy Trahan, Instructor of English, Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University
• Joseph Tuminello, III, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. from University of North Texas
• Lonnie Turpin, Jr., Associate Professor of Business Administration, D.E. from Lamar University
• Morgan Turpin, Instructor of Business Administration, M.B.A. from McNeese State University
• Michael VanGossen, Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance, Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University
• Kriti Vashisht, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
• Hal Vaughan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. from University of Mississippi
• Kane Vest, Instructor of Psychology, M.A. from McNeese State University
• Amy Veuleman, Assistant Professor of Communication, M.A. from University of Louisiana at Monroe
• Louise Walsh, Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Mississippi
• Kimberly Wanamaker, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from McNeese State University
• Amelia Washington, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S. from Grand Canyon University
• Monica Weber, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, M.S. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Stan Weeber, Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. from University of North Texas
• Wendy Whelan, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Janeal White, Assistant Professor of Family Science, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Earlisha Whitfield, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Christal Williams, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from Lamar University
• Kathleen Williams, Associate Professor of Education, Ed.D. from Lamar University
• Kathlene Williams, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
• Peggy Wolfe, Professor of Nursing, Ph.D. from University of New York at Albany
• Barbara Wyman, Assistant Professor 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 Xie, Assistant Professor of Engineering (Computer), Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Kevin Yaudes, Associate Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Dusty Zaunbrecher, Instructor of Agricultural Sciences, B.S. from McNeese State University
• Kay Zekany, Associate Professor of Accounting, Ph.D. from University of South Carolina - Columbia
• Ning Zhang, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. from Kansas State University

Updated 01/31/2023