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.

• Mitchell Adrian, Professor of Management, DBA from Mississippi State University
• Md Al-Emran, Associate Professor of Marketing, PhD from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
• Jarrette Allen, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and French, PhD from Tulane University
• Srinivasan Ambatipati, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, PhD from Clarkson University
• Rhonda Anderson, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, MIS from University of Phoenix
• Casey Ange, Instructor of Accounting, MTax from Villanova University
• Cassidy Ardoin-Barnett, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, OTD from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
• Joshua Aucoin, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from McNeese State University
• Lindsay Ayling, Assistant Professor of History, PhD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Corliss Badeaux, Instructor of English, MFA from McNeese State University
• Sarah Baker, Assistant Professor of Biological Science, PhD from University of Illinois at Urbana
• Megan Baldwin, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from McNeese State University
• Seyed Baradaran Aghili, Professor of Engineering (Electrical), PhD from Florida Institute of Technology
• Jennifer Barrow, Associate Professor of Nursing, MSN from University of Phoenix
• Kenneth Baskin, Professor of Art, MFA from University of South Carolina - Columbia
• Susie Beasley, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, MEd from McNeese State University
• Christa Bell, Instructor of Communication, MA from Gonzaga University
• Lonny Benoit, Associate Professor of Music, DMA from University of Nevada - Las Vegas
• Lori Benoit, Assistant Professor of Education, EdD from University of Louisiana at Monroe
• Jessica Bergen, Assistant Professor of History, PhD from University of Texas at El Paso
• Jennifer Berken, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, PhD from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans
• Dwight Bertrand, Instructor of Agricultural Sciences, MBA from Gonzaga University
• Helena Besovic, Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish, PhD from University of Missouri-Columbia
• Kiran Boggavarapu, Professor of Chemistry, PhD from University of Hyderabad
• Tryfon Boukouvidis, Instructor of Mass Communication, MMC from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Ginny Bradley, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from Oklahoma State University
• Greg Bradley, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, MEd from McNeese State University
• Whitnee Brame, Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Science, MS from McNeese State University
• Spencer Brand, Assistant Professor of Music, DMA from Arizona State University
• Renae Broussard, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MAT from Louisiana College
• Johannes Bulhof, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, PhD from University of Pennsylvania
• Daryl Burckel, Professor of Accounting, DBA from Mississippi State University
• Suzanne Bushnell, Instructor of Physics, MS from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Matthew Butkus, Professor of Philosophy, PhD from Duquesne University
• Carol Campbell, Associate Professor of Sociology, PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Dax Campbell, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from McNeese State University
• Neil Carnes, Professor of Mathematical Sciences, PhD from Auburn University
• Michael Caverly, Assistant Professor of Counseling, PhD from Northern Illinois University
• William Chandler, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, DMA from University of Kentucky
• Jiun-Shiu Chen, Professor of Management, PhD from University of Memphis
• Wei Chen, Assistant Professor of Accounting, MS from Hofstra University
• HaeJu Choi, Instructor of Music, DMA from Arizona State University
• Byungkyun Chung, Professor of Agricultural Sciences, PhD from Oklahoma State University
• Gregory Clark, Professor of Criminal Justice, PhD from Sam Houston State University
• Richard Cooley, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Rita Costello, Associate Professor of English, PhD from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Michael Crawford, Associate Professor of History, PhD from University of Arizona
• Jeanne Daboval, Professor of Education, DBA from Nova Southeastern University
• William Dees, Professor of Biological Science, PhD from Old Dominion University
• Weijin Dong, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, PhD from Tulane University
• Lori Dougherty, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Tara Duck, Instructor of Biological Science, MS from University of Nebraska at Kearney
• Jacob Dugas, Associate Professor of Art, MFA from University of South Dakota
• Melonie Duhon, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Angela Durio, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Christine Eastman, Instructor of Psychology, MEd from McNeese State University
• Garrett Eckl, Assistant Professor of Music, MM from Johns Hopkins University
• Davaron Edwards, Instructor of Music, DMA from University of Georgia
• Jeremi Edwards, Assistant Professor of Music, PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Musa Essayyad, Professor of Finance, PhD from University of Alabama
• Linda Fairchild, Assistant Professor of Education, EdD from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Meghan Fleming, Professor of Art, MFA from Indiana University Bloomington
• William Fleming, Assistant Professor of Psychology, PhD from University of Nevada, Reno
• Jacie Folse, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Walt Fontane, Associate Professor of Library Science, MA from University of Missouri - Columbia
• Patrice Fontenot, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MS from Chamberlain University College of Nursing
• Todd Furman, Professor of Philosophy, PhD from University of California at Santa Barbara
• Thomas Galmarini, Assistant Professor of Art, MFA from University of Hartford
• William Galose, Associate Professor of Economics, PhD from University of Oregon
• Brent Garner, Associate Professor of Engineering (Electrical), MS from Southern Methodist University
• Haile Gilroy, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, PhD from Auburn University
• Geneva Girard, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, MS from McNeese State University
• Philippe Girard, Professor of History, PhD from Ohio University
• Scott Goins, Professor of English, PhD from Florida State University
• Maegan Gonzales, Instructor of English, MFA from McNeese State University
• Christine Gorton, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, PhD from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Danielle Guillory, Assistant Professor of Nursing, DNP from Regis College
• Erika Guillory, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from Walden University
• Qi Guo, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, PhD from University of Dayton
• Jenna Hacker, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from McNeese State University
• Amber Hale, Associate Professor of Biological Science, PhD from University of Kentucky
• Doreen Hanke, Assistant Professor of Management, PhD from Texas A&M International University
• Muhammad Haque, Associate Professor of Sociology, PhD from University of Utah
• Lyle Hardee, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from McNeese State University
• Kevin Hargrave, Visiting Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, MS from McNeese State University
• Deanna Harless, Associate Professor of Nursing, DNP from Southeastern Louisiana University
• Kennedy Hart, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from Grand Canyon University
• Hannah Harvey, Assistant Professor of Education, EdD from Houston Baptist University
• Courtney H. Hebert, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, EdD from A.T. Still University
• Janese Hebert, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from Lamar University
• Caroline Hennigan, Assistant Professor of Biological Science, PhD from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans
• Daniel Hennigan, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, PhD from Liberty University
• Staci Henry, Instructor of Kinesiology, EdD from American College of Education
• Peggy Hershberger, Associate Professor of Nursing, DNP from Samford University
• Sonya Hidalgo, Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Science, EdD from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Sierra Higgins, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Justin Hoffman, Professor of Biological Science, PhD from University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Katrina Holland Burks, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, MS from Capella University
• Michael Horner, Assistant Professor of English, MFA from McNeese State University
• Farid Hosseinpour, Assistant Professor of Engineering (Civil), PhD from The University of Memphis
• Kathy Jackson, Professor of Biological Science, PhD from University of New Mexico
• Linda Jaycox, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from Lamar University
• Victoria Jeansonne, Assistant Professor of Political Science, MA from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Kathy Jones, Instructor of History, MA from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Sara Jones, Associate Professor of Nursing, PhD from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Hillary Joubert, Instructor of English, MFA from McNeese State University
• Jasmine Jowers, Assistant Professor of Education, EdD from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• David Kay, Instructor of Communication, MEd from McNeese State University
• John Keeling, III, Assistant Professor of History, PhD from University of Georgia
• Constance Kersten, Instructor of Biological Science, PhD from University of Idaho
• Melissa Kramer, Associate Professor of Nursing, DNP from Loyola University New Orleans
• Elizabeth Krielow, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from University of West Georgia
• Kevin Kritsch, Assistant Professor of English, PhD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Jennifer Lavergne, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, PhD from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Morgan LeBleu, Instructor of Mass Communication, MBA from McNeese State University
• Angela LeBreton, Assistant Professor of Education, EdD from Northcentral University
• Brian Lee, Assistant Professor of History, PhD from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Meesook Lee, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, PhD from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Jeffrey Lemke, Professor of Music, DMA from University of Arizona
• Zhuang Li, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, PhD from Auburn University
• Qiu Liu, Assistant Professor of Engineering (Electrical), PhD from University of Toledo
• Xiaoyan Liu, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, PhD from University of North Texas
• Kameron Lunon, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication, MFA from University of Central Arkansas
• Ahmet Manisali, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, PhD from University of South Florida
• Christin Manuel, Instructor of Kinesiology, MS from McNeese State University
• Jerome Marcantel, Assistant Professor of Library Science, MLIS from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Robert Markstrom, Instructor of Communication, MA from North Dakota State University
• Dena Matzenbacher, Professor of Psychology, PhD from Texas Christian University
• Danielle Maxwell, Instructor of Biological Science, MS from Texas State University at San Marcos
• Maggie McBride, Instructor of Kinesiology, MS from McNeese State University
• Andria McCann, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Bridget McDaniel, Assistant Professor of Art, MA from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• David McGraw, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, PhD from Louisiana Tech University
• Jennifer Melancon, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from McNeese State University
• Melinda Melton, Instructor of Biological Science, MS from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Vipin Menon, Associate Professor of Computer Science, PhD from Tulane University
• Mark Merchant, Professor of Chemistry, PhD from Texas A&M University
• Harry Meyer, Professor of Biological Science, PhD from University of South Florida
• Kelli Miguez, Instructor of Education, MEd from University of Texas at Arlington
• Banamber Mishra, Professor of Finance, PhD from University of Alabama
• Elizabeth T. Moore, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Lina Morita, Professor of Music, DMA from Eastman School of Music University of Rochester
• Andrew Mudd, Instructor of Biological Science, DVM from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• James Nuse, Assistant Professor of Psychology, PhD from University of Northern Colorado
• Emily O’Dell, Assistant Professor of English, PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Ilya A. Okhotnikov, Assistant Professor of Family Science, PhD from University of Kentucky
• Gerard Ornas, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, PhD from Texas Tech University
• Laura Overmyer, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MHA from Louisiana State University Shreveport
• Mercy Palamuleni, Associate Professor of Economics, PhD from Kansas State University
• Timothy Pardue, Assistant Professor of Music, DMA from University of Oklahoma
• Smita Patil, Instructor of Chemistry, PhD from Kansas State University
• Carroll Patin, Visiting Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, MS from McNeese State University
• Jeanne-Claire Patin, Associate Professor of Accounting, PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Janak Paudyal, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, PhD from Florida International University
• Kathleen Pender, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Lydia Powers, Instructor of Art, MA from University of Florida
• Allison Puente, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, MS from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Akm Rahman, Professor of Economics and Finance, PhD from Southern Methodist University
• Steven Rainey, Associate Professor of Geography, PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Charon Randel, Assistant Professor of Nursing, DNP from Walden University
• Tamia Randolph-Alvarez, Assistant Professor of Counseling, PhD from University of New Orleans
• Michael Reed, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from McNeese State University
• Lynn Reynolds, Professor of Art, MFA from University of Nebraska at Lincoln
• Michael Roach, Assistant Professor of Accounting, JD from Memphis State University
• Jan Robichaux, Professor of Education, PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Stephen Robicheaux, Instructor of Physics, PhD from Texas A&M University
• Michael Robins, Assistant Professor of English, MFA from University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Bill Rose, Associate Professor of Music, MM from Michigan State University
• Firouz Rosti, Assistant Professor of Engineering (Civil), PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Alexander Rozas, Visiting Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, MS from McNeese State University
• MD Sakib, Assistant Professor of Marketing, PhD from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• Shaikh Samad, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, PhD from The University of Iowa
• Troy Sampere, Instructor of Geology, PhD from Tulane University
• Larry Schuh, Professor of Art, MFA from Indiana University Bloomington
• Phoenix Sconzert-Hall, Instructor of Chemistry, MS from McNeese State University
• Kristin C. Scott, Assistant Professor of Management, PhD from University of Texas at Tyler
• Fara Seal, Instructor of Education, MEd from McNeese State University
• Terri Simpson, Assistant Professor of Education, EdD from University of Louisiana at Monroe
• Prithvi Singh, Visiting Instructor of Computer Science, MS from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Michael Smith, Professor of History, PhD from Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus
• Michael Soileau, Professor of Kinesiology, EdD from Texas A&M University - Commerce
• Joshua Stenvick, Assistant Professor of Theatre, MFA from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Twila Sterling-Guillory, Professor of Nursing, PhD from Southern University at Baton Rouge
• William Storer, Professor of Agricultural Sciences, PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Jennilee Stowell, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from University of South Alabama
• Chris Struchtemeyer, Professor of Biological Science, PhD from University of Oklahoma
• Grace Su, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, PhD from University of Illinois at Urbana
• Ramalingam Subramaniam, Professor of Chemical Engineering, PhD from Anna University
• MD Farid Talukder, Assistant Professor of Management, PhD from Texas A&M International University
• Wannee Tangkham, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Food Science, PhD from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Vidura Thalangamaarachchige, Associate Professor of Chemistry, PhD from Texas Tech University
• Julie Theriot, Visiting Assistant Professor of Animal Science, MS from McNeese State University
• Candice Thomas, Instructor of Mathematical Sciences, MS from McNeese State University
• Kevin Thomason, Assistant Professor of English, PhD from The University of Southern Mississippi
• Joanna Thompson, Assistant Professor of Psychology, PhD from Texas Christian University
• W. Steve Thompson, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, PhD from Capella University
• Pati Threatt, Associate Professor of Library Science, MLIS from University of Texas at Austin
• Jimmy Trahan, Instructor of English, EdD from Vanderbilt University
• Joseph Tuminello, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, PhD from University of North Texas
• Lonnie Turpin, Professor of Business Administration, DE  from Lamar University
• Jack Vanchiere, Associate Professor of English, MFA from McNeese State University
• Michael VanGossen, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, EdD from Nova Southeastern University
• Hal Vaughan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, PhD from University of Mississippi
• Kane Vest, Instructor of Psychology, MA from McNeese State University
• Amy Veuleman, Assistant Professor of Communication, MA from University of Louisiana at Monroe
• Dana Vincent, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Louise Walsh, Professor of English, PhD from University of Mississippi
• Kimberly Wanamaker, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN from McNeese State University
• Amelia Washington, Assistant Professor of Nursing, DNP from Grand Canyon University
• Vallie Watson, Assistant Professor of English, PhD from The University of Southern Mississippi
• Monica Weber, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences, MS from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Stan Weeber, Professor of Sociology, PhD from University of North Texas
• Virginia Whatley, Assistant Professor of Animal Science, DVM from Louisiana State University and A&M College
• Wendy Whelan, Associate Professor of English, PhD from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Christal Williams, Associate Professor of Health Systems Management, DNP from Samford University
• Paul Wolf, Assistant Professor of Music, DMA from University of Colorado Boulder
• Barbara Wyman, Assistant Professor of English, MFA from McNeese State University
• Bruce Wyman, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, PhD from University of Texas at Dallas
• Bei Xie, Associate Professor of Engineering (Computer), PhD from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Kevin Yaudes, Associate Professor of Psychology, PhD from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Ning Zhang, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, PhD from Kansas State University
• Cunzhi Zhao, Assistant Professor of Engineering (Electrical), PhD from The University of Southern Mississippi

Updated 06/13/2025