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NAME	POSITION	EDUCATION
Abdelhafeez, Laila M. (2025) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., Cairo University, 2017; M.S., University of California, Riverside, 2023; Ph.D., 2025.
Abercromby, Kira J. (2008) Aerospace Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of California, Los Angeles, 1994; M.S., University of Colorado, Boulder, 1998; Ph.D., 2000.
Abo Ismail, Mohammed (2019) Animal Science	Associate Professor	B.S., Alexandria University Damanhour, 2000; M.S., Alexandria University; Ph.D., University of Guelph, 2012
Adams, Nikki L. (2002) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1988; M.S., University of Maine, 1995; Ph.D., 2000.
Adams, Aubrie S. (2017) Communication Studies	Associate Professor	B.A., Sonoma State University, 2005; M.A., Sacramento State University, 2013; Ph.D. Univeristy of California at Santa Barbara, 2017.
Adams, Elizabeth (2023) Construction Management	Assistant Professor	B.S., Boise State University, 2001; M.S., University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2006; Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2013.
Adan, Elizabeth (2007) Women's, Gender and Queer Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts	Professor and WGQS Department Chair	B.A., University of California, Davis, 1993; M.F.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1997; M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2000; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2006.
Aditya, Chivate (2024) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.E., University of Pune, India, 2018; M.S., University at Buffalo SUNY, 2020; Ph.D., University at Buffalo SUNY, 2024.
Agarwal, Puneet (2021) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 2016; M.S., University of Buffalo, New York,2019; Ph.D., University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York.
Aggarwal, Anu (2025) Electrical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.Eng.University of Manchester, UK, 2012; Ph.D. University of Maryland, College Park, 2015.
Ahamed, Aakash (2024) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S. Franklin Marshall College, 2012; M.S. Boston College, 20214; Ph.D. Stanford 2022.
Ahlgren, William L. (1999) Electrical Engineering	Associate Professor	S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1975; M.S., University of Arizona, 1977; Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1981.
Al-Nakib, Farah (2018) History	Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair	B.A., George Washington University, 2001; M.A., University of London, 2006; Ph.D., 2011.
Alaniz, Ryan C. (2011) Social Sciences	Professor	B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2000; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2004; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2012.
Alber, Julia M. (2017) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 2010; MPH, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 2012; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2015.
Alduenda, Leann (2023) Theatre and Dance	Assistant Professor	B.A. University of California, Riverside, 1998; M.F.A. University of California, Irvine, 2015.
Alexander, Benjamin (2015) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Associate Professor	B.S., Tufts University, 2005; M.A., George Mason University, 2009; Ph.D., Tulane University.
Ali, Duha (2023) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology, 2015; M.S., Auburn University, 2021; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2023
Allen, Regulus L. (2006) English	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1994; M.A., 2000; Ph.D., 2006.
Almeida, Daniel J. (2016) School of Education	Associate Professor	B.A., Dartmouth College, 2002; M.A., Boston College, 2005; Ph.D., University of Southern California, 2016.
Alzraiee, Hani (2018) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Birla Institute of Technology, 2001; M.S., Islamic University of Gaza, 2007; Ph.D., Concordia University, 2013.
Amin, Samir (2015) Food Science and Nutrition	Professor	A.O.S. in Occupational Sciences Culinary Institute of America, 1988; B.S. University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1992; M.S. Michigan State University, 1999; Ph.D. Michigan State University, 2008.
Amos, Dave (2020) City and Regional Planning	Assistant Professor	B.S., Urban and Regional Studies, Cornell University; M.Arch, University of Oregon; MCRP, University of Oregon; Ph.D. City and Regional Planning, University of California, Berkeley
Anderson, Bing (2004) Finance	Associate Professor	B.Engr., University of Science and Technology of China, 1993; M.A., University of Chicago, 1996; M.S., Stanford University, 2000; Ph.D., 2002.
Anderson, Bradford P. (2006) Accounting	Associate Professor	B.A., Purdue University, 1984; J.D., State University of New York, 1987.
Anderson, Christian (2012) World Languages and Cultures	Associate Professor	B.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 1995; M.A., University of California, Davis, 2005; Ph.D., 2010.
Anderson, Paul E. (2019) Computer Science	Professor	B.S., Wright State University, 2004; M.S., 2006; Ph.D. 2010.
Anderson, Lisa (2021) Accounting	Assistant Professor	B.S. of Science in Accounting, Clemson University 2010; M.S. of Science in Accounting, Southern Methodist University 2012; Ph.D., University of Arkansas 2021.
Anderson, Brendon (2024) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S. University of California, 2018; M.S. University of California, Berkeley, 2020; M.A. University of California, Berkeley, 2023; Ph.D. University of California, 2024.
Antony, James W (2022) Psychology and Child Development	Assistant Professor	B.A., Lawrence University, 2009; Ph.D., Northwestern University 2015.
Appel, Chip S. (2002) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1995; M.S., 1998; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2001.
Arakaki, Dean Y. (2001) Electrical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1984; M.B.A., California State University, Long Beach, 1989; M.S., 1992; Ph.D., Penn State University, 2000.
Arani, Alexia (2022) Women's, Gender and Queer Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., Guilford College, 2013; M.A., University of California, San Diego, 2016; Ph.D., 2022.
Arceneaux, Craig (2001) Political Science	Professor	B.A., California State University, Fullerton, 1989; M.A., Ohio State University, 1991; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1997.
Archer, Graham C. (2002) Architectural Engineering	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.A.Sc., University of Waterloo, Canada, 1985; M.A.Sc., 1986; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1996. Professional Engineer, Ontario.
Arens, Robert M. (2005) Architecture	Professor and Associate Department Head	B.S., University of Michigan, 1981; M.Arch., 1984. Registered Architect, Michigan.
Arrington, Nancy (2018) Political Science	Associate Professor	B.A.,University of Texas, Austin, 2010; MIP Univerity of Georgia, 2012; Ph.D. Emory University, Georgia, 2018.
Arrivee, David A. (2004) Music	Professor	B.A., Princeton University, 1993; M.Mu., Boston University, 1995; D.M.A., Northwestern University, 2004.
Askay, David A. (2013) Communication Studies	Professor	B.S., University of California at San Diego, 2004; M.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2011; Ph.D. 2013.
Awwad, Mohamed (2019) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Cairo University, Egypt,2009, M.S. Cairo University, Egypt, 2013, M.S. University of Central Florida, 2014, Ph.D. University of Central Florida, 2015
Ayash, Brian (2014) Finance	Associate Professor	B.S., Clarkson University; MBA, University of Rochester; M.S. University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley.
Babin, Nicholas (2018) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.A., UC Santa Cruz, 2004; M.A., UC Santa Cruz, 2008; Ph.D., UC Santa Cruz, 2012.
Bachkar, Khalid (2010) Accounting	Professor	B.A., Business Administration, Hassan II University, Morocco, 1999; M.A., Information Systems, Shippensburg University, PA, 2005; Ph.D., Transportation and Logistics, North Dakota State University, 2010.
Backus, Laura (2023) Animal Science	Assistant Professor	B.S. Colorado State University, 2008; DVM Colorado State University, 2013; Ph.D. University of California, Davis 2022
Bagheri, Nader (1990) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Fresno, 1981; M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1984; Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Davis, 1989; Professional Engineer, California.
Baltimore, Craig V. (2001) Architectural Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1986; M.S., Duke University, 1996; Ph.D., 1998. Registered Structural Engineer and Professional Engineer, California.
Baptiste, Jamaal (2024) Music	Assistant Professor	B.M., Indiana University, 2014; M.M. Indiana University, 2016; M.A., Indiana University, 2018, Ph.D. Indiana University, 2025.
Barlow, Philip L. (2006) Construction Management	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1987; M.B.A., Golden Gate University, 1993; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2015; Licensed General Contractor, Licensed Broker, Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), Certified Cost Consultant (CCC), Designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
Bass, Beverly J. (2008) Landscape Architecture	Professor and Department Head	B.F.A., East Carolina University, 1982; M.L.A., University of Arizona, 2003. LEED Accredited Professional. Certified Arborist, Registered Landscape Architecture, California.
Bates, G.W. (2018) BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2003; M.S. University of Washington, Seattle, 2011; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, 2017. Registered Civil Engineer, CA.
Battle, Martin (2015) Political Science	Associate Professor	B.A., University of Sheffield, 1997; M.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2000; Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis, 2006.
Baylam Toker, Isinsu (2023) Physics	Assistant Professor	B.S., Bilkent University, Turkey, 2010; M.S., Koc University, Turkey, 2012; Ph.D., 2017.
Bean, Tim W. (2019) Biological Sciences	Associate Professor	B.A., Columbia University, 2004; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2012.
Beard, Stephen (2021) Computer Science, Computer Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2010 ; M.S., Princeton, 2011; Ph.D., 2019.
Beatty-Wright, Jennifer (2025) Psychology and Child Development	Assistant Professor	B.A., Psychology, Theater, George Washington University, 2013; M.S., Education, University of Pennsylvania, 2015; M.A., Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 2018; M.A., Psychological and Brain Science, Washington University in St. Louis,2022; Ph.D., Psychological and Brain Sciences, Washington Univeristy in St. Louis, 2025.
Bednarek, Ziemowit K. (2012) Finance	Professor	Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2010.
Beekman, Matthew (2016) Physics	Associate Professor	B.S., University of South Florida, 2003; M.S., 2006; Ph.D., 2009.
Behrouzi, Anahid (2016) Architectural Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 2011; M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2013; Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2016.
Belanger, Jacques (2017) Mechanical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Laval University, Quebec City, Canada, 1985; M.S., Laval University, 1987; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 1993.
Bellardo, John M. (2006) Computer Science, Computer Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1999; M.S., University of California, San Diego, 2001; Ph.D., 2006.
Bencharit, Lucy (2019) Psychology and Child Development	Assistant Professor	B.A., New York College, College of Arts and Sciences, 2007. M.A., New York College, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 2010. Ph.D., Stanford University, 2018.
Bennert, Vardha N. (2011) Physics	Professor	B.S., Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany, 1999; M.S., 2002; Ph.D., 2005.
Bennett, Darin C. (2014) Animal Science	Associate Professor	B.Sc., University of Guelph, 1986; M.Sc., University of British Columbia, 1993; Ph.D., University of British Columbia, 2002.
Bennett, B. Kevin (2025) Construction Management	Assistant Professor	B.S. Building Construction - University of Florida, Gainesville; M.S. Construction Management - University of Florida, Gainesville; Ph.D. Design, Construction and Planning - University of Florida, Gainesville.
Bennett, Nolan (2024) Political Science	Assistant Professor	B.A. University of California, Los Angeles, 2008; Ph.D. Cornell University, Ithaca, 2015.
Bennion, Kelly Ann (2016) Psychology and Child Development	Associate Professor	B.A., Middlebury College, 2010; Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2011; Ph.D., Boston College, 2016.
Bensky, Thomas J. (2001) Physics	Professor	B.S., California State University, Northridge, 1992; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1998.
Benson, Bridget G. (2011) College of Engineering, Computer Engineering	Associate Dean Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2005; M.S., University of California Santa Barbara, 2007; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 2010
Bercovici, Daniel (2015) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Assistant Professor	B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2004; Ph.D., Univeristy of Vermont, 2013.
Berg-Johansen, Britta (2023) Biomedical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2012; Ph.D., University of California Berkeley and University of California San Francisco (joint program), 2017.
Bergman, Sky (1995) Art and Design	Professor (FERP)	B.S., University of South Florida, 1987; M.F.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1991.
Bernard, Thomas J. (2008) Theatre and Dance	Professor	B.A., University of Minnesota, 1991; M.F.A., Northern Illinois University, 1995.
Bettergarcia, Julie A. (2007) College of Liberal Arts, Psychology and Child Development	Associate Dean and Professor	B.A., California State University, San Bernardino, 1996; Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2005.
Bettergarcia, Jay (2017) Psychology and Child Development	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2009; M.A., San Francisco State University, 2011; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2016.
Beyramali Kivy, Mohsen (2019) Materials Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Tehran, 2009; Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2017
Bingaman, James (2023) Agricultural Education and Communication	Assistant Professor	B.S., San Jose State University, 2015; M.S., Texas Tech University, 2018; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 2023
Birdsong, Charlene B. (2003) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1991; M.S., Michigan State University, 1996; Ph.D., 1999.
Bisberg, Alex J. (2025) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., Rice University, 2015; M.S., University of Utah, 2020; Ph.D., University of Southern California, 2025.
Bisheff, Kim (2023) Journalism	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1995; M.J., University of California, Berkeley, 1999.
Black, Michael W. (2001) Biological Sciences	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., Southwest Missouri State, 1993; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1999.
Blank, Jason M. (2009) Biological Sciences	Professor and Curriculum Chair	B.S., Duke University, 1996; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2006.
Blau, Jnan A. (2008) Communication Studies	Associate Professor	B.S., Arizona State University West, 1999; M.S., Southern Illinois University, 2002; Ph.D., 2007.
Bockmon, Emily (2017) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.A., Pomona College, 2008; Ph.D., Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, 2014.
Bodwin, Kelly N. (2017) Statistics	Associate Professor	B.A., Harvard University, 2011; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 2017.
Bohr, Gregory S. (2005) Social Sciences	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1993; M.A., San Diego State University, 1997; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2004.
Bonini, Vincent (2008) Mathematics	Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2000; M.A., 2001; Ph.D., 2006.
Bordeman, Adam (2015) Accounting	Associate Professor	B.S., Marquette University, 2006; M.S., Marquette University, 2007; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder, 2015.
Borzellino, Joseph E. (2001) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., University of California, Irvine, 1987; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1989; Ph.D., 1992.
Boswell, Michael R. (1998) City and Regional Planning	Professor	B.A., University of Central Florida, 1989; M.S.P., Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1991; Ph.D., 2000.
Bracco, Angela (2023) Architecture	Assistant Professor	B.Arch., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2007; M.FA, Royal College of Art, London, United Kingdom, 2012.
Brammeier, Meredith (2001) Music	Professor	B.A., Princeton University, 1992; M.M., Eastman School of Music, 1995; D.M.A., University of Southern California, 2000.
Bridger, Sarah (2011) History	Associate Professor	B.A., Brown University, 2000; M.A., Columbia University, 2005; M.Phil, 2006; Ph.D., 2011.
Brieda, Lubos (2025) Aerospace Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Aerospace Engineering; M.S.,Aerospace Engineering, Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, George Washington University.
Brito, Efrain (2022) School of Education	Assistant Professor	B.A., George Washington University, 1997; M.A., Stanford University, 1998; Ph.D., 2021.
Brown, D. Kenneth (2007) Philosophy	Associate Professor and Department Chair	B.A., University of California, Irvine, 1992; M.A., Claremont Graduate University, 1998; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 2006.
Browne, Steven (2004) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Professor	B.A., Computer Studies, Northwestern University, 1989; M.E.M., Engineering Management, Northwestern University, 1997; Master Mariner, Unlimited, Any Ocean
Brussel, Eric S. (2012) Mathematics	Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz 1982; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1993.
Burd, Matthew A. (2003) Animal Science	Professor	B.S., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1987; M.S., San Jose State University, 1991; D.V.M., University of California, Davis, 1996.
Burke, Ellen (2014) Landscape Architecture	Associate Professor	B.A., Vassar College, 1997; M.L.A., Harvard University Graduate School of Design, 2005.
Burleson, James (2014) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Associate Professor	B.B.A., Baylor University; M.B.A., Auburn University.
Bush, Seth (2005) Chemistry and Liberal Studies	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., Reed College, 1994; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1999.
Buyco, Ryan (2021) Ethnic Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., George Washington University, 2010; M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2013; Ph.D, Cornell University, 2019.
Byrne, Andrew M. (2017) School of Education	Associate Professor	B.A., Grove City College, 1996; M.S., East Carolina University, 2005; Ph.D., 2013.
Cabrinha, Mark (2003) Architecture	Professor and Department Head	B.Arch., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1995; M.Arch., University of Illinois, 2001; Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2010. Registered Architect, Illinois.
Cacciamani, Laura (2016) Psychology and Child Development	Associate Professor	B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 2009; M.A., The University of Arizona, 2010; Ph.D., 2014.
Cai, Xiaowei (2008) Agribusiness	Professor	B.S., M.S., Nanjing Agricultural University, 2001; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2009.
Calnan, Kevin (2018) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S., Marine Transportation, State University of New York Maritime College, 2016. Chief Mate, Unlimited Tonnage (Oceans).
Camp, Charles D. (2007) Mathematics	Professor	B.A., University of California, San Diego; 1989; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 2004.
Campbell, Brad (2007) English	Associate Professor	B.A., St. Mary’s College of California, 1997; M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999; Ph.D., 2007.
Campbell, Tammy (2015) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.S. University of California, Los Angeles 2001; M.S. San Francisco State University, 2004; Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, 2010
Campos Chillon, Fernando (2011) Animal Science	Professor	B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1997; M.S., 2000; DVM, Colorado State University, 2004; Ph.D., 2009; Diplomate American College of Theriogenologists, 2009.
Canaan, Rodrigo (2021) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, 2011; Ph.D., New York University, 2021.
Cao, Yu (2025) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S., Shanghai International Studies University, 2014; M.A., Kent State University, 2014; M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 2018; Ph.D., Northern Arizona University, 2023.
Caplan, Lana Z (2016) Art and Design	Associate Professor	B.A., Boston University, 1994; M.F.A., Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 2006.
Cardinal, Kristen O'Halloran (2007) Biomedical Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2003; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2007.
Cardinal, Trevor (2007) Biomedical Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2003; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2007.
Carlton, Matthew A. (1999) Statistics	Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1994; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1996; Ph.D., 1999.
Carney, Daniel (2025) Architectural Engineering	Department Head and Professor	B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1990; M.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , 1993; M.B.A., Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, 2009; Registered Structural Engineer and Professional Engineer, California.
Carr, Chris A. (1998) Accounting	Professor	B.A., University of Nebraska, 1987; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1998; J.D., Santa Clara University, 1990.
Carrasco, Rene (2023) World Languages and Cultures	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2008; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 2010; Ph.D., 2015.
Carroll, Jennifer (2006) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., Sonoma State University, 1996; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2001.
Carroll, Darrian R. (2022) Communication Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of North Texas, Denton, 2016; M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2018; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2022.
Carter, Amy (2007) Orfalea College of Business	Assistant Dean	B.A., Chico State University, 2000. M.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2007.
Casassa, Luis Federico (2015) Wine and Viticulture	Professor	B.S., Cuyo National University, Mendoza, Argentina, 2004; M.S., 2007; Ph.D. Washington State University, 2013.
Castilow, Dan C., II (2021) Ethnic Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., Morehouse, 2004; M.A., Tulane University, 2014; Ph.D., 2020.
Castro, Luis (2015) Food Science and Nutrition	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Costa Rica, 2004; Licentiate, University of Costa Rica, 2006; M.S., Washington State University, 2009; Ph.D., Washington State University, 2013.
Chai, Hua (2025) Architecture	Assistant Professor	B.Eng., Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai, CHN, 2012; M.Arch., Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, 2016; M.S. Advanced Architectural Design, Columbia University, New York, NY, 2018; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 2025.
Chakraborty, Nishith Nirjhar (2024) Electrical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2016; M.S., University of California, Riverside, 2019; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2024.
Chamberlain, David (2017) Accounting	Associate Professor	J.D., University of Columbia, 1992, LL.M University of New York, 1993
Champney, Danielle (2013) Mathematics	Associate Professor	B.S., Bowling Green State University, 2007; M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2010; Ph.D., 2013.
Chan, Lauren M. (2023) Biological Sciences	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1999; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2007.
Chance, Beth L. (1999) Statistics	Professor	B.S., Harvey Mudd College, 1990; M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University, 1994.
Chen, Sophia (2010) World Languages and Cultures	Professor	Ph.D., Florida State University, 2007.
Chen, John (2008) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of Virginia, 1984; M.S., Stanford University, 1987; Ph.D., 1991.
Chen, Leida (2014) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Professor	M.B.A.,University of Central Arkansas, 1996; Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2000.
Cheuk, Tina (2019) School of Education	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Chicago, 1999; M.A., Stanford University, 2007; Ph.D., 2019.
Cheung, Alison Y. (2022) Communication Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., Westmont College, 2013; M.A., San Diego State University, 2016; Ph.D., University of Utah, 2021.
Chiego, Christopher (2021) International Strategy and Security	Assistant Professor	B.A. International Affairs, University of Georgia, 2009; B.A. History, 2010, University of Georgia, 2010; M.A. Political Science, University of California, San Diego, 2012; PhD., Political Science, University of Pennsylvania, 2020.
Chik, Jennifer (2024) Chemistry	Assistant Professor	B.S. Biochemistry, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2013; Ph.D. Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Michigan, 2019.
Chiu, Yi-wen (2014) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Professor	B.S., National Taiwan University, 1996; M.S., University of Minnesota, 2006; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2010.
Choboter, Paul F. (2005) Mathematics	Professor	B.Sc., Simon Fraser University, 1995; M.Sc., McGill University, 1997; Ph.D., University of Alberta, 2002.
Christian, Austin (2024) Mathematics	Assistant Professor	B.S., Harding University, 2013; M.S., University of Texas at Tyler, 2015; Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles, 2021.
Christiansen, Jodi (2006) Physics	Professor	B.A., Harvey Mudd College, 1985; M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1988; Ph.D., 1993.
Clague, David (2007) Biomedical Engineering	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1987; M.S., University of California, Davis, 1993; Ph.D., 1997.
Clark, Robert D. (1998) Kinesiology and Public Health	Professor (FERP)	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1992; M.S., Louisiana State University, 1996; Ph.D., 1998.
Cleary, Joseph (2018) Construction Management	Associate Professor	B.S. Illinois State University, 1999; M.S. Illinois State University, 2010
Clement, Sandi L. (2011) Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, Biological Sciences	College Curriculum Chair and Associate Professor	B.S., Doane College, 1995; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2004.
Clements, John (2005) Computer Science, Computer Engineering	Professor	B.A., Princeton University, 1996; M.S., Rice University, 2001; Ph.D., Northeastern University, 2005.
Clemons, Ashley D. (2022) English	Assistant Professor	B.A., Wayne State University, 2010; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2021.
Clifford, Dale T. (2014) Architecture	Professor	B.Arch., Pratt Institute, 1993; M.S. Architectural Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999. Registered Architect, Arizona.
Cobb, Richard (2017) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Northern Arizona University, 1996; M.S., University of Maine, 2000; Ph.D., University of California Davis, 2010.
Cohn, Anna (2022) Food Science and Nutrition	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2012; M.S. and Dietetic Internship CSU Long Beach, 2015, Ph.D. University of Oregon, 2021.
Cole, Matthew (2015) Economics	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Northern Iowa, 2001; M.S., University of Northern Iowa, 2003; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2009.
Colette, Tamara (2015) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Marine Transportation, California Maritime Academy, 2007; M.S., Environmental Policy and Management, American Public University, Charles Town, WV, 2018; Master Mariner, Unlimited, Any Ocean.
Conway-Silva, Bethany A. (2015) Communication Studies	Professor	B.A., University of New Mexico, 2007; M.A., University of Arizona, 2011; Ph.D., 2015.
Costanzo, Philip (2007) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 2001; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2005.
Costello, Michael J. (1999) Wine and Viticulture	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1981; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1992. Pest Control Advisor. Pest Control Advisor.
Cristobal Olave, Diana (2023) Architecture	Assistant Professor	B.Arch -M.Arch, Polytechnical University of Catalonia. Escola Tecnica Superior d’ Arquitectura de Barcelona. Barcelona, Spain, 2010; M. Sc. Advanced Architectural Design and Applied Research Practices in Architecture. Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, New York, 2013; Ph.D., History Theory of Architecture; joint doctoral degree with Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in the Humanities. School of Architecture, Princeton University, New Jersey, 2023.
Crockett, Robert S. (2000) College of Engineering, Biomedial Engineering	Interim Dean	B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1989; M.B.A., Pepperdine University, 1992; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1997.
Crutchfield, Stephen A. (2015) School of Education	Associate Professor	B.S., Missouri State University; 2005; M. Ed., The University of Kansas, 2010; Ph.D., 2014.
Cruz, Daniel (2025) Mathematics	Assistant Professor	B.A. University of South Florida, 2012; Ph.D. University of South Florida, 2019.
Dang, Li (2007) Accounting	Professor	Ph.D., Drexel University, 2004.
Daniels, Denise H. (2003) Psychology and Child Development	Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1982; M.A., Pacific Oaks College, 1983; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1992.
Danowitz, Andrew R. (2014) Computer Engineering	Professor	B.S., Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, 2008; M.S., Stanford University, 2010; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2014.
Dao, Linh (2020) Art and Design	Assistant Professor	B.F.A., Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, 2013; M.F.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 2017.
Davidson, Jean M. (2018) Biological Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 2005; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2012.
Davis, Steven C. (1987) Kinesiology and Public Health	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1979; M.S., San Diego State University, 1983; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1986.
Davis, Brennan (2014) Marketing	Professor	B.S. University of California, Los Angeles, 1992; M.B.A. University of Pennsylvania, 2003; Ph.D. University of California, Irvine, 2008.
Davol, Andrew I. (1999) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1987; M.S., University of California, San Diego, 1993; Ph.D., 1998. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Day, Miran (2015) Landscape Architecture	Associate Professor	B.S.L.A., Chonnam National University, South Korea, 1994; M.L.A., University of Illinois, 2011. Registered Landscape Architect, Florida and South Korea.
De Francesco, Giovanni (2023) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S. M.S., University of Catania, Italy, 2009; Ph.D., 2013; Registered Professional Engineer, Italy; Chartered Professional Engineer, New Zealand.
de la Fuente, Javier (2013) Industrial Technology and Packaging	Associate Professor and Area Chair	B.S., University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1998; M.S., Michigan State University, 2006; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2013.
De Lay, Ann M. (2008) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Professor and Associate Dean	B.S., California State University, Fresno, 1997; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2002; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2008.
Deb, Nikhil (2022) Social Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S.S., Shahjalal University, Bangladesh, 2007; M.S.S., Shahjalal University, Bangladesh, 2008; M.A. Ohio University, 2015; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2019.
DeBruhl, Bruce E. (2015) Computer Science and Software Engineering, Computer Engineering	Curriculum Chair and Professor	B.S. Kettering University, 2009; M.S. Carnegie Mellon University, 2013; Ph.D. 2015.
Decock, Charlotte L.M. (2017) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences, Horticulture and Crop Science	Associate Professor	B.S., UGENT, 2005; M.S., Ghent University, 2007; Ph.D., University of California Davis, 2012.
Deif, Ahmed (2014) Industrial Technology and Packaging	Professor	B.S., American University, Cairo, 1999; M.A.Sc, University of Windsor, Canada, 2003; Ph.D., University of Windsor, Canada, 2006.
Deigert, Michael (2017) Architectural Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1992; M.S., San Jose State University, 1995. Registered Civil Structural Engineer, California, Arizona. Registered Civil Engineer, Colorado.
Dekhtyar, Alexander (2007) Computer Science	Professor	Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park, 2000.
Den Hartog, Christopher (2006) Political Science	Professor	B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1996; Ph.D., 2004.
Den Otter, Ronald (2005) Political Science	Professor	B.A., University of California, Davis, 1989; J.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1992; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 2003.
Denbow, Jennifer (2015) Political Science	Professor	B.S., University of Michigan, 2003; J.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2007; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2010.
Derickson, Dennis (2005) Electrical Engineering	Professor	B.S., South Dakota State University, 1981; M.S., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1988; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1992.
DeTurris, Dianne J. (1998) Aerospace Engineering	Professor	B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1984; M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1986; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992.
Dewey, Colin D. (2013) English	Professor	B.A., English, University of California, Berkeley, 2003; M.A., English, Cornell University, 2008; Ph.D., English, Cornell University, 2011; 200-Ton Master, Near Coastal; 1600-Ton Mate, Near Coastal; Able Bodied Seaman, Unlimited.
Dhillon, Anuraj (2018) Communication Studies	Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair	B.C.A., GND University, 2004; M.B.A., ICFAI University, 2006; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2018.
Diaz Alvarenga, Carlos (2024) Computer Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of California, Merced, 2017; Ph.D., University of California, Merced, 2024.
Dimitrova, Elena (2019) Mathematics	Professor	B.A., American University in Bulgaria, 2001; Ph.D. Virginia Tech, 2006.
Ding, Shunping (2018) Wine and Viticulture, Plant Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Henan University, China, 2010; M.S. The University of Hong Kong, 2013; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2018.
Disanto, Thomas L. (2003) Architecture	Professor	M.Arch., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1989; B.Arch, 1997; Ecole D'Architecture De Paris, La Defense, 1999. Registered Architect, California.
Djassemi, Manocher (2003) Industrial Technology and Packaging	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., University of Science and Technology, Tehran, 1977; M.S., University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, 1990; Ph.D., 1994.
Doi, Jimmy A. (2003) Statistics	Professor	B.A., California State University, Northridge, 1995; M.S., North Carolina State University, 1998; Ph.D., 2003.
Dolan, Dale S. L. (2009) Electrical Engineering	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2003; M.S., 2005; Ph.D., 2008.
Donegan, Lorraine D. (2002) Graphic Communication	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1997; M.A., 2001.
Donell, Dallas (2024) Ethnic Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies, University of Chicago; Ph.D. American Studies.
Dong, Kevin J. (2001) Architectural Engineering	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1986; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1988. Registered Structural Engineer and Professional Engineer, California.
Doremus, Jaqueline (2015) Economics	Associate Professor	B.S., Stanford University, 2004; M.A., University of Michigan, 2010; Ph.D., University of Michigan 2015.
Doyle, Alicia M. (2022) Music	Professor and Department Chair	B.M., University of Southern California, 1991; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1997; Ph.D., 2000.
Drake, Aaron (2014) Aerospace Engineering	Professor	B.S., San Jose State; M.S., Stanford; Ph.D., Washington State University.
Du, Tingyu (2024) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., UCLA; B.A., Washington University in St. Louis.
Duell, Natasha (2023) Psychology and Child Development	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of California, Irvine, 2011; Ph.D., Temple University, 2018.
Eagon, Scott C. (2014) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.A., Whitman College, 2005; Ph.D., University of California Santa Cruz, 2010.
Easton, Robert W. (2011) Mathematics	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Michigan, 2002; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2007.
Echols, Robert (1999) Physics	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1992; M.S., 1994; M.S., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1996; Ph.D., 1999.
Eckhardt, Christian (2017) Computer Science	Associate Professor	Ph. D., Vienna University of Technology, Austria, 2011.
Edwards, Mark S. (2007) Animal Science	Professor	B.A., Miami University, 1987; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1995.
Edwards, Louise O.V. (2016) Physics	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Victoria, Canada, 2001; M.S., Saint Mary's University, Canada, 2003; Ph.D., Université Laval, Canada, 2007.
El Badawy, Amro (2018) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Mansoura University, 2001; M.S., 2005; Ph.D., University of Cincinnatti, 2011.
Elghandour, Elthary (2000) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Helwan University,Cairo, Egypt 1983; M.S. 1989; Ph.D., 1995.
Ellis, Allison M. (2016) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, Irvine, 2009; M.S., Portland State University, 2012; Ph.D., Portland State University, 2015.
Emberley, Richard (2017) Mechanical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2011; M.S., 2013; Ph.D., University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 2017.
Emberley, Amanda (2023) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S. University Of California, Davis, 2013 M.A., University of Davis, 2015 PhD. Purdue University
Emyan, Mariam (2007) College of Architecture and Environmental Design	Assistant Dean	B.S., Armenian Agrarian University, Armenia, 1997; M.A., Public Administration Academy, Armenia, 1999; M.B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2006.
Ertan, Günes (2024) Political Science	Assistant Professor	B.S. Middle East Technical University, Turkey, 2003; M.A. Bowling Green State University, Ohio, 2005; Ph.D. University of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, 2013.
Espinoza-Wade, Eric (2019) Mechanical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004; PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007
Esquivel, Ramon (2020) Theatre and Dance	Assistant Professor	B.A. Yale University 1999; M.A. Educational Theatre, New York University 2006; M.F.A. Creative Writing, University of British Columbia 2017.
Estes, Allen C. (2007) Architectural Engineering	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., United States Military Academy, 1978; M.S., Stanford University, 1987; M.B.A., Long Island University, 1989; Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1997. Registered Civil Engineer, Virginia.
Estrada, Aaron R. (2012) Psychology and Child Development	Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2001; M.S., San Francisco State University, 2006; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2008; Ph.D., 2011.
Fairbanks, Matthew (2011) Bailey College of Science and Mathematics	Professor	B.A., Physics, Oberlin College, 2003; M.S., Physics, University of Oregon, 2007; Ph.D., Physics, University of Oregon, 2010
Fang, Dongfeng (2019) Computer Science, Computer Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Harbin Institute of Technology, China, 2009; M.S., Shanghai University, China, 2014; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 2019.
Farzan, Siavash (2023) Electrical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, 2010; M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2013; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021.
Fernando, Raymond (2002) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka; Ph.D., North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1986.
Fernflores, Francisco (2000) Philosophy	Professor	B.Sc., University of Toronto, 1992; M.A., University of Western Ontario, 1993; Ph.D., 1998.
Fernflores, Rachel (2006) Philosophy	Professor	B.A., University of Regina, 1993; M.A., University of Saskatchewan, 1995; Ph.D., Queens University, 2006.
Fernsler, Jonathan (2006) Physics	Professor	B.S., College of William and Mary, 1996; M.S., University of Colorado, Boulder, 1999; Ph.D., 2004.
Fidopiastis, Pat M. (2006) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.A., California State University, Fullerton, 1992; M.A., 1995; Ph.D., University of Hawaii, Manoa, 2001.
Fiegel, Gregg L. (1995) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1990; M.S., University of California, Davis, 1992; Ph.D., 1995. Registered Professional Engineer and Geotechnical Engineer, California.
Fiorenza, Giancarlo (2008) Art and Design	Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1991; M.A., Johns Hopkins University, 1993; Ph.D., 2001.
Firpo, Christina E. (2006) History	Professor	B.A., The George Washington University, 2000; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2002; Ph.D., 2007.
Fischer, Jonathan (2006) College of Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Biomechanics Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, PA, 2002; B.A., History of Science, University of Pittsburgh, PA, 2002; M.S. Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley, 2004
Fisher, Eric (2007) Economics	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	M.A., John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, 1979; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1985.
Fitzhenry, William (1997) English	Professor	B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1984; M.A., University of Colorado, 1991; Ph.D., Duke University, 1997.
Flores, Carlos A. (2013) Economics	Professor	B.A., Monterey Institute of Technology, Mexico, 1998; M.A., UC Berkeley, 2003; Ph.D., UC Berkeley, 2005.
Flushman, Tanya R. (2012) School of Education	Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1998; M.S., State University of New York, College at Buffalo, 2006; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 2012.
Fogle, Emily (2007) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.A., Sonoma State University, 2000; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2005.
Folk, Elizabeth (2017) Art and Design	Associate Professor	B.F.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, 2007; M.F.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2009.
Forster, Sophia (2008) English	Professor and Associate Chair	B.A., York University, 1998; M.A., University of Victoria, 2001; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2008.
Fowler, Thomas , IV, FAIA (1995) Architecture	Professor	B.Arch., New York Institute of Technology/Old Westbury, 1984; M.Arch., Cornell University, 1994. Registered Architect, New York.
Foxen, Anya P. (2018) Philosophy	Associate Professor	B.A., Rutgers, 2008; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2011; Ph.D., 2015.
Frame, Samuel (2007) Statistics	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2001; M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2004; Ph.D., 2007.
Francis, Clinton D. (2013) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., Pacific University, 2002; M.A., University of Colorado 2007; Ph.D., 2010.
Frantz, Sara J. (2014) Art and Design	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2003; M.F.A., University of Texas, 2007.
Frantz, Derik K. (2014) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S. 2005 Juniata College, 2005; M.Sc. University of Zurich, Switzerland, 2008; Dr. sc. nat. University of Zurich, Switzerland, 2012.
Freberg, Laura A. (1987) Psychology and Child Development	Professor	B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1974; M.A., 1975; Ph.D., 1979.
Freed, Tali (2001) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Professor	B.Sc., Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Israel, 1983; M.Sc., 1988; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1995. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Fricker, Geoffrey Andrew (2018) Social Sciences	Associate Professor	BS (Physical Geography, UCSB -2005), MA (Geography UCLA - 2009), PhD (Geography UCLA -2015)
Frishberg, Daniel P. S. (2023) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.A., Oberlin College, 2007; M.S., University of California, Irvine, 2020; Ph.D., 2023
Fronczek, Lane (2024) Marketing	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., M.S., B.S., Florida State University.
Frye, Amanda (2020) Liberal Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., Harvard University, 1991; Ed.M, Harvard University, 1994 2012; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2018.
Funston-Timms, Benjamin F. (2007) Social Sciences	Professor	B.A., University of New Mexico, 1997; M.A., Indiana University, 1999; Ph.D., 2007.
Gallagher, George (2023) Animal Science	Department Head	B.S. New Mexico State University; M.S. New Mexico State University; Ph.D. Washington State University
Galos, Joel (2022) Materials Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Aerospace Engineering Mathematics, University of South Wales, Australia, 2012; M.A. Composite Materials, Imperial College, UK, 2013; Ph.D., Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK, 2017
Galvan-Mandujano, Martha Carolina (2018) World Languages and Cultures	Associate Professor	B.A., Texas A M University, 2000; M.A., Texas A M University, 2007; Ph.D, University of Oklahoma, 2015.
Garcia, Antonio F. (2001) Physics	Professor	B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1988; B.S., San Jose State University, 1994; M.S., The University of New Mexico, 1996; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2001.
Garner, Lauren C. (2005) Plant Sciences	Professor	B.S., The College of William and Mary, 1992; M.S., Cornell University, 1996; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 2004.
Gasiorek, Sean (2022) Mathematics	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2009; M.S., 2011; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2019.
Gearhart, Richard O. (2006) Journalism	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1991; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2009.
Gerami, Saba (2024) Mathematics	Assistant Professor	B.S. University of California, Los Angeles, 2013; M.S. California Polytechnic State University, SLO, 2015; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2024
Gerveni, Maria (2025) Agribusiness	Assistant Professor	B.S., Panteion University, Greece, 2016; M.S., U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2019; U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2025.
Ghalamchi, Behnam (2022) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.Sc., IUST, Iran 2009, M.Sc., ZNU, Iran, 2011, PhD., LUT, Finland 2014
Ghamari, Mohammad (2024) Electrical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.Eng., University of Leeds, 2006; M.S., Newcastle University, 2007; Ph.D., Lancaster University, 2012.
Ghoddusi, Hamed (2020) Finance	Associate Professor	Ph.D., Vienna Graduate School of Finance 2011, Post Doc, MIT, 2013
Ghosh, Ani (2024) Economics	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University; MSc., London School of Economics and Political Science; B.A., Delhi University.
Gill, Samantha J. (1997) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences, BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Professor	B.S., Humboldt State University, 1991; M.S., 1993; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1997. Registered Professional Forester, California.
Gillen, Glen D. (2006) Physics	Professor	B.S., Denison University, 1994; M.S., Miami University, 1996; M.A.T., 1997; M.S., The Ohio State University, 2001; Ph.D., 2002.
Gillen, Katharina (2006) Physics, Computer Engineering	Professor	Vordiplom, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität Bonn, 1998; M.S., The Ohio State University, 2000; Ph.D., 2005.
Gillette, David (2001) English, Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies	Professor and LAES Co-Director	B.A., University of Iowa, 1985; M.A., University of New Mexico, 1992; Ph.D., 1995.
Glanz, Hunter S. (2014) Statistics	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2009; M.A., Boston University, 2012; Ph.D., 2013.
Glick, Mary M. (2012) Journalism	Associate Professor (FERP)	B.A., State University of New York at Oswego, 1972; M.A., California State University, Fullerton, 1982.
Glysson, Scott (2017) Music	Associate Professor	B.M., George Mason University, 2007; M.M., University of Arizona, Tucson, 2012; D.M.A., University of Arizona, Tucson, 2014.
Goldenberg, Marni (2003) Experience Industry Management	Professor	B.S., California State University, Sacramento, 1995; M.S., Purdue University, 1997; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2002.
Gonzalez-Sanchez, Javier (2022) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Guadalajara, 1997; M.S., National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico, 2000; Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2016.
Goodard, Tara (2025) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2002; M.S., B.S., University of California, Davis, 2005; Ph.D., Portland State University, 2017.
Goodell, Ann (2025) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Washington, 2016; M.S., University of Washington, 2022; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic and State University, 2025. Registered Professional Engineer, OR.
Goodman, Anya (2005) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., Florida Atlanta University, 1996; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003.
Goodman, Jackson (2024) Mathematics	Assistant Professor	B.A., Swathmore College, 2013; Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania, 2020.
Gorter, Erin (2015) Agricultural Education and Communication	Assistant Professor	B.S., Texas Tech University, 2004; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2011; Ed.D., Texas Tech and Texas AM Universities, 2018
Granger, Brian E. (2008) Physics	Professor	B.S., Westmont College, 1994; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder, 2001.
Gravem, Sarah A. (2025) Biological Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2005; M.S., Biology, Cal Poly SLO, 2009; Ph.D., Marine Ecology, University of California, Davis, 2015.
Greenbaum, Bruce (2015) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Programs Learning	B.S., University of Virginia, 1991; M.B.A., University of Michigan, 1996; Ph.D., University of Texas, 2015.
Greenlee-Wacker, Mallary (2022) Biological Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., University of California, Irvine, 2006; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, IN., 2011.
Greenwood, Jerusha B. (2006) Experience Industry Management	Professor	B.S., University of Utah, 1998; M.S., 2002; Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 2006.
Greenwood, P. Brian (2006) Experience Industry Management	Professor	B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1996. M.S., North Carolina State University, 2001; Ph.D., 2007.
Greever, Cory J. (2016) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2010; M.S., James Madison University, 2012; Ph.D. University of Massachusettes, Amherst, 2016.
Greve, Adrienne I. (2006) City and Regional Planning	Professor	B.S., Cornell University, 1996; M.S., Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, 1999; Ph.D., University of Washington, Seattle, 2007.
Griffin, Lanny (1997) Biomedical Engineering	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1992; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1996.
Grossenbacher, Dena L. (2017) Biological Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Washington, 1999; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2013.
Grow, April (2021) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2011; M.S., 2014; Ph.D., 2019.
Grundmeier, Todd A. (2004) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., University of New Hampshire, 1997; M.S., 2000; Ph.D., 2003.
Grupenhoff, Ashley Rose (2024) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University, Ph.D., University of California Davis, 2023.
Gu, Caixing (1998) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., Zhejiang University, 1982; M.S., China Textile University, 1986; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1994.
Guerra Silva, Rafeal A. (2022) Industrial Technology and Packaging	Assistant Professor	B.S., Central University of Venezuela, Venezuela, 2001; M.S., 2004; Ph.D., Technische Universität Dresden, Germany, 2013.
Guise, Megan (2009) School of Education	Professor Director	B.S., Millersville University, 2002; M.Ed., 2004; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2009.
Gutierrez, Thomas D. (2006) Physics	Professor	B.S., San José State University, 1991; M.S., 1994; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2000.
Haberland, Matthew D. (2018) BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Cornell University, 2007; M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 2007; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014.
Habib, Kenneth (2006) Music	Professor	B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1983; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1995; Ph.D., 2005.
Hackman, Christine L. (2015) Kinesiology and Public Health	Professsor	B.S., Rowan University, 2010; M.A., University of Alabama, 2012; Ph.D., University of Alabam, 2015.
Hagen, John (2001) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1992; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1996.
Hagobian, Todd A. (2009) Kinesiology and Public Health	Professor and Department Chair	B.A., University of Southern California, 1991; M.A., San Francisco State University, 2002; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 2007.
Hajrasouliha, Amir (2015) City and Regional Planning	Professor and Department Head	B.Arch., Shahid Beheshti University, 2004; M.Urbanism, University of Tehran, 2007; M. Urban Design, University of Michigan, 2011; Ph.D. Metropolitan Planning, Policy, and Design, University of Utah, 2015
Hall, Garrett J. (2002) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1992; M.S., University of Washington, 1993; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2001. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Hall, Bonnie (2025) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Provessor	B.S. Eastern Washingon University, 1990; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1994.
Hamachi, Leslie (2020) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., Columbia University, 2018.
Hamilton, Lynn (1996) Agribusiness	Professor	B.S., Ohio State University, 1988; M.S., University of Minnesota, 1995; Ph.D., 1996.
Hamilton, Margaret E. (2012) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., University of Chicago, 1989; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1991; Ph.D., 1995.
Hamilton, Stephen (2004) Economics	Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1991; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1994; Ph.D., 1996.
Hampsey, John C. (1992) English	Professor	B.A., Holy Cross College, 1976; Ph.D., Boston College, 1982.
Hanson, James L. (2005) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1990; M.S., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1992; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1996. Registered Professional Engineer, California and Wisconsin.
Harding, Trevor S. (2006) Materials Engineering	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., University of Michigan, 1995; M.S., 1997; Ph.D., 2000.
Hardy, Kristin (2011) Biological Sciences	Professor and Curriculum Chair	B.S., Tulane University, 2003; Ph.D., University of North Carolina Wilmington, 2009.
Harsh, Matthew (2018) Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts	Professor	B.S., Northwestern University; M.S., University of Edinburgh; Ph.D, University of Edinburgh
Hasan, Mohammad (2022) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S, Jordan University 2015, M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2018, PhD. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2020.
Hasson-Snell, Antony (2001) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University College, London, 1983; M.S., Marine Mechanical Engineering, University College, London, 1984; Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1991
Hatch, Ryan (2014) English	Associate Professor	B.A., Kalamazoo College, 2004; M.A., State University of New York, 2008; Ph.D., State University of New York, 2013.
Haungs, Michael L. (2003) Computer Science; Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies	Professor and LAES Co-Director	B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1992; M.S., Clemson University, 1998; Ph.D., University of Davis, 2002.
Haverlah, Alexa (2025) Journalism	Assistant Professor	B.A., Tulane University, 2017; M.A. University of Texas at Austin, 2022.
HAWK, Susan (2024) Food Science and Nutrition	Professor	B.A., Reed College, PhD, University of California, Davis
Hawkins, Benjamin George (2012) Biomedical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., California State University, Fresno, 2005; Ph.D., Cornell University, Ithaca, 2010.
Hayes, Peter J. (2001) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Professor	B.S., Marine Transportation, Texas AM University at Galveston, 1988; M.A., Public and Private Management, University of Houston, Clear Lake, 1999; M.A., Public and Private Management, University of Houston, Clear Lake, 1999; Master Mariner, Unlimited, Any Ocean.
Haynes, M. Taylor (2015) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.S. University of Michigan; Ph.D. University of Michigan.
Hazelwood, Scott (2007) Biomedical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Harvey Mudd College, 1985; M.E., 1986; M.S., University of California, Davis, 1992; Ph.D., 1998.
Healy, Brian P. (2017) Theatre and Dance	Associate Professor and Department Chair	B.A., Truman State University, 1996; M.F.A., University of Washington, 2007.
Heberling, Lydia (2021) Ethnic Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University, 2006; M.A., San Diego State University, 2014; Ph.D., University of Washington, 2021.
Helmbrecht, Brenda (2004) English	Professor	B.A., Truman State University, 1997; M.A., Miami University, 1999; Ph.D., 2004.
Helms, Eleanor D. (2011) Philosophy	Professor	B.A., Wheaton College, 2002; M.A., Fordham University, 2007; Ph.D., 2011.
Hendricks-Bolen, Karin A. (2018) Theatre and Dance	Associate Professor	B.A. University of Arizona, 2004; M.F.A., University of California, Irvine, 2009.
Herndon, Julie (2022) Music	Assistant Professor	B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland, 2008; M.A., Mills College, 2015; D.M.A., Stanford University, 2022.
Hess, Jeffrey (2007) Marketing	Associate Professor and Area Chair	B.A., Biola University, 1986; M.B.A., Pepperdine, 1988; Ph.D., University of Colorado-Boulder, 1998.
Hewavitharana, Shashika (2019) Plant Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2009; M.S., Washington State University, 2013; Ph.D., Washington State University, 2017.
Heying, Michael D. (2009) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.S. Alma College, Michigan 1999; M.S. Purdue University, 2002; Ph.D., Purdue University, 2005
Heylman, Christopher M. (2017) Biomedical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2007; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 2013.
Hickman, Emily (2019) Accounting	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Idaho, 2011; M.S., Gonzaga University, 2013;Ph.D., Washington State University, 2017.
Higuera, Kimberly B. (2023) Social Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.A., Duke University, 2014; M.P.P., Stanford University, 2023; Ph.D., 2023.
Hill, Alessandro (2025) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., M.S., University of Augsburg, Germany, 2006; Ph.D., University of Hamburg Business School, Germany, 2016.
Hillers, Kenneth J. (2004) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., Western Washington University, 1990; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1998.
Himelblau, Edward T. (2005) Biological Sciences	Professor (FERP)	B.S., University of California San Diego, 1992; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2000.
Hingle, Ashish (2025) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Assistant Professor	B.S., California State Polytechnic University - Pomona; M.B.A.; Ph.D., George Mason University, 2025.
Hiremath, Nandeesh (2021) Aerospace Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S Mechanical Engineer from India, M.S. 2015 and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineeering Georgia Institute of Technology 2018
Hislop, Maya S. (2023) English	Assistant Professor	B.A., Williams College, 2011; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2018.
Hoellwarth, Chance (1997) School of Education and Physics	Professor and Assistant Director	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1991; M.S., University of California, Davis, 1994; Ph.D., 1997.
Holden, Michael (2007) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, English Minor, University of California, Davis, 1992; M.S., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 1994; Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 1999
Holladay, Bret (2020) Statistics	Assistant Professor	B.S., California State University, Northridge, 2011; M.S., 2014; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2019.
Holtzapple, Robert (2008) Physics	Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1988; M.S., Stanford University, 1991; Ph.D., 1996.
Hoover, Benjamin K. (2013) Plant Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Temple University, 2005; M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 2007; Ph.D., 2012
Hopper, Matthew S. (2006) History	Professor	B.A., Pepperdine University, 1996; M.A., Temple University, 1998; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2000; Ph.D., 2006.
Horgan, Brian (2025) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Dean	B.S., Michigan State University, 1995; M.S., North Carolina State University, 1997; Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2001.
Horney, Marc R. (2009) Animal Science	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1990; M.S., Oregon State University, 1992; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1999.
Howe, Patrick C. (2011) Journalism	Professor	B.A., University of Minnesota, 1993; M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2011.
Howes, Daniel J. (2011) BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1997; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2001; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 2010. Registered Professional Engineer, California..
Hristov, Borislov (2024) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., Brown University, 2010; M.S., Princeton University, 2014; Ph.D., 2019.
Hsu, Silas (2024) Computer Science	Assisant Professor	B.S., Washington University in St. Louis, 2016; M.S., 2017; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2024.
Hua, Kun (2023) Electrical Engineering	Assistant Professor
Humer, Irene (2024) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	M.S., University of Vienna, 2009; Ph.D., Vienna University of Technology, Electrical Engineering, and Information, 2012.
Hurley, Sean P. (2002) Agribusiness	Professor	B.A., University of San Francisco, 1994; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2000.
Hurt, Shelley L. (2008) Political Science	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1995; M.A., New School for Social Research, New York, 2001; Ph.D., 2010.
Huzzey, Juliana M. (2014) Animal Science	Professor	B.S., University of British Columbia, 2003; M.S., University of British Columbia, 2007; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2012.
Ibarra, Jonathan Manuel (2025) Social Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2016; M.A. Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2020; PhD. Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2025.
Immoos, Chad E. (2004) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	A.B., Occidental College, 1996; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 2002.
Inoue, Taiyo (2009) Mathematics	Professor	B.S. University of California, Davis, 2000; Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, 2007.
Isaacson, Kristofer P. (2025) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015; M.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2019; Ph.D. Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2024.
Iscold, Paulo (2018) Aerospace Engineering	Professor	B.S., Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 1999; M.S., Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 2001; Ph.D., Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 2004
Jacks, Hilary C. (2023) Physics	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Miami, Florida, 2011; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 2014; Ph.D., 2018.
Jackson, Douglas (2008) Architecture	Professor	B.Arch., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993; M.Arch, Princeton University, 2000. Registered Architect, California.
Jackson, Lorraine D. (1992) Communication Studies	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.A., University of Western Ontario, 1987; M.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1989; Ph.D., 1992.
Jackson, Thanayi (2019) History	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2000; M.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 2002; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2016.
Jaggia, Sanjiv (2007) Economics	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.A., Panjab University, India, 1981; Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington, 1990.
James, Jonathan (2013) Economics	Professor	B.A., UCLA, 2003; M.A., Duke University, 2007; Ph.D., Duke University, 2011.
James, Jeremy (2020) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Professor and Department Head	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1998; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2004.
Jankovitz, Kristine Z. (1996) Kinesiology and Public Health	Professor (FERP)	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1984; M.S., 1989; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1995.
Jansen, Daniel (2003) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of California, San Diego, 1988; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1996. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Jasbinsek, John J. (2008) Physics	Professor	B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1992; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1994; Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 2008.
Jeffery, Elizabeth (2017) Physics	Associate Professor	B.S., Brigham Young University, 2003; M.S. University of Texas at Austin, 2005; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2009.
Jenkins, Ryan (2015) Philosophy	Professor	B.A., Florida State University, 2009; Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2014.
Jensen, Jessica L. (2017) School of Education	Associate Professor	B.A., University of Iowa, 2008; M.A., Viterbo University, La Crosse, 2010; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2017.
Jin, Xiaomin (2004) Electrical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 1992; M.S., 1996; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001.
Jipson, Jennifer (2005) Psychology and Child Development	Professor	B.A., Smith College, 1993; M.S., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1996; Ph.D., 2000.
Jiun-Yao, Cheng (2025) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., National Central University, Taiwan, 2017; M.S., National Central University, Taiwan, 2019; Ph.D. University of Florida 2025.
Johnson-Glauch, Nicole E. (2025) Materials Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S. Colorado School of Mines, 2013; Ph.D. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2018.
Johnston, Scott C. (2008) Physics	Professor	B.S., Stanford University, 1999; M.S., 2000; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2006.
Johnston, Liz B. (2010) Social Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Winthrop College, SC, 1978; M.S.W., Smith College, 1984; Ph.D., Smith College, 2013.
Jones, Dane R. (1976) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.A., University of Utah, 1969; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1974.
Jones, Seamus (2023) Materials Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2017; PhD Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2022.
José López Garrido, Gonzalo (2023) Architecture	Assistant Professor	M.Arch, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, School of Architecture, Barcelona, Spain, 2009; Ph.D. in Sustainability and Urban Regeneration, Urban Planning and Design Department, Polytechnic University of Madrid, School of Architecture, Madrid, Spain, 2023.
Jovanovic, Jasna (2005) Psychology and Child Development	Professor and Director of University Honors Program	B.S., University of Illinois, 1985; M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1987; Ph.D. 1991.
Jung, Stephanie (2014) Food Science and Nutrition	Professor	B.S., University of Sciences, Metz, France, 1995; M.S., National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine, Nancy, France, 1996; Ph.D., National School for Engineers in Agricultural and Food Science, Nantes,France, 2000.
Juárez, Sergio F. (2024) Communication Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., California State University Channel Islands, 2010; M.A., New Mexico State University, 2012; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 2017.
Juárez Cruz, Marco Polo (2025) Art and Design	Assistant Professor	B.A., Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, 2009; M.A., Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, 2018; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2025.
Kaarakka, Lilli (2021) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Helsinki, 2011; M.Sc. University of Helsinki and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences-dual degree 2012-13, D.Sc., University of Helsinki, 2018.
Kachlakev, Damian I. (2000) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1986 and 1988; M.S., 1988; Ph.D., Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1997. Registered Professional Engineer, Bulgaria.
Kaczorowski, Jessica (2017) Psychology and Child Development	Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair	B.A., University of California, San Diego, 2005; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2008; Ph.D., 2012.
Kalathas, Paris (2024) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., Technological and Educational Institute of Crete, Greece, 2008; M.S., Oregon State University, 2019; Ph.D., 2024.
Kamdar, Nipoli (2010) Economics	Professor	B.A., Economics and Statistics, St. Xavier’s College, Bombay University, India, 1985; M.A., Economics, Syracuse University, 1992; Ph.D., Economics, Syracuse University, 1993.
Kang, Iksoon (2016) Animal Science	Professor	B.S., Kon-Kuk University, Seoul, Korea, 1988; M.S., California State University, Fresno, 1991; Ph.D., Texas A M University, 1996.
Kanjilal, Ria (2024) Computer Engineering	Professor	B.T. West Bengal University of Technology, India, 2009; M.T., West Bengal University of Technology, India, 2014; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2022.
Kantorowski, Eric J. (2004) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., California State University, Fullerton, 1993; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1998.
Kaprielian, Gabriel (2023) Architecture	Assistant Professor	B.Arch., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2007; MCRP, University of California, Berkeley, CA; M.Arch, University of California, Berkeley, CA.
Kar, Suraj (2024) Wine and Viticulture	Assistant Professor	B.S., Visva Bharati University, India, 2013; M.S., National Dairy Research Institute, 2015, India; Ph.D., Hokkaido University, Japan, 2019.
Kasper, Eric P. (1997) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1991; M.S., University of California, Davis, 1992; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1997. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Kathuria, Ajay (2014) Industrial Technology and Packaging	Professor	B.S., GJUST, India, 2002; M.S., Michigan State University, 2007; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2013.
Katona, Thomas M. (2014) Biomedical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Westmont College, 1996; M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2000; Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara, 2003; M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 2007.
Kauffmann, Krista J. (2012) English	Associate Professor	B.A., Goshen College, 1999; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2001; Ph.D., 2009.
Kaul, Anton (2003) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1994; M.S., Oregon State University, 1996; Ph.D., 2000.
Kazek, Michael (2008) College of Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Marine Engineering, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 1984; M.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 1986; M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1986
Kazerouni, Ayaan M. (2020) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of West Georgia, USA, 2015; Ph. D., Virgina Tech, 2020
Keadle, Sarah K. (2016) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	B.S., Lake Forest University, 2006; M.S., University of Massachusettes, Amherst, 2008; Ph.D., University of Massachusettes, Amherst, 2012; MPH, Harvard School of Public Health, 2013.
Kean, Andrew J. (2004) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.E., The Cooper Union, 1997; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1999; Ph.D., 2003.
Keeling, Elena L. (1997) Biological Sciences	Professor (FERP)	B.S., Yale University, 1989; Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco, 1996.
Keen, Aaron W. (2002) Computer Science	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1997; M.S., 2000; Ph.D., 2002.
Keese, James R. (2003) Social Sciences	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1987; M.A., American Graduate School of International Management, 1989; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1996.
Keif, Malcolm G. (1989) Graphic Communication	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1986; M.A., California State University, Long Beach, 1989; Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1995.
Kelting, Scott D. (2007) Construction Management	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2000; M.S., 2003; Ed.D., University of California Santa Barbara, 2011. Certified Green Professional (CGP), Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
Kennelly, Brian (2006) World Languages and Cultures	Professor	B.A., University of California, Davis, 1986; M.A., University of Virginia, 1989; Ph.D., New York University, 1996.
Keskin, Bekir (2025) Graphic Communication	Assistant Professor	Bachelor of Arts in Education in Printing Teacher Education, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering.
Khan, Fahim (2024) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, 2009; M.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2015; M.S., University of Calgary, 2018; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2024.
Khosmood, Foaad (2011) Computer Science, Computer Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1999; M.S., 2005; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2011.
Kim, Byeongmok (2025) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Hongik University, Seoul, Korea, 2013; M.S. Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Korea, 2015; Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, US, 2025.
Kim, Hyun Jin (2025) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.A. Visual Arts, Rice University, 2011; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, 2011; M.S. Mechanical Engineering; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2014; Ph.D. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2019; Postdoc. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 2019-2020.
Kim, Hyoung Sung (2025) Philosophy	Assistant Professor	BA in Philosophy, Princeton University, 2011; MA in Philosophy, Georgia State University, 2014; PhD in Philosophy, Stanford University, 2023.
Kim, Min S. (2025) Finance	Assistant Professor	B.S., Seoul National University, 2000; M.B.A., University of Rochester, 2005; Ph.D., University of Southern California, 2010.
Kingsbury, Kevin B. (1996) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., College of William and Mary, 1986; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1993.
Kirby, David A. (2019) Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts	Professor and Department Chair	B.S.,University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana; Ph.D, University of Maryland-College Park
Kirk, Colleen M. (2001) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., Stanford University, 1994; M.S., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1995; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1999.
Kiste, Alan L. (2011) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., Calvin College, 1993; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2009.
Klay, Jennifer L. (2006) Physics	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., University of California, Los Angeles, 1994; M.S., University of California, Davis, 1998; Ph.D., 2001.
Klein, Corinna (2025) Psychology and Child Development	Assistant Professor	B.A., English Literature, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2012; M.S.W., Social Work, University of California, Los Angeles, 2017; M.A., Counseling Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2021; Ph.D., Counseling, Clinical, School Psychology (Clinical Emphasis), 2023.
Kline, Andrew (2017) Construction Management	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2011; M.B.A., Sam Houston State University, 2017; LEED Green Associate.
Klisch, Stephen M. (2001) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of Virginia, 1991; M.S., 1994; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1999.
Kloosterman, Jenna Lynn (2024) Electrical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.A., Physics, University of California-Berkeley, 2004; M.S., University of Arizona, Tucson, 2010; Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson, 2014.
Knight, Charles A. (2003) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., Western Washington University, 1996; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2002.
Kolegraff, Stacy (2009) Construction Management	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2002; M.A. Management, University of Redlands School of Business 2008.
Kolluru, Gita R. (2008) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.Sc., Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada, 1991; M.A., University of California, Riverside, 1994; Ph.D., 1999.
Kolodziejski, Lauren R. (2014) College of Liberal Arts, Communications Development	Faculty Associate, Associate Professor	B.A.,B.S., Winthrop University, 2004; M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, 2010; Ph.D., University of Washington, 2014.
Kouhirostami, Maryam (2023) Construction Management	Assistant Professor	BArchE., Art University of Isfahan, Iran 2011; M.S., Texas Tech University, 2018; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2023.
Krifka, Laura (2018) Art and Design	Associate Professor	B.F.A., California Polytechnic State Univeristy, San Luis Obispo, 2008; M.F.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2010.
Kuehn, Joseph (2022) Economics	Associate Professor	B.S., UCLA, 2009; M.A., 2011; Ph.D., 2015.
Kuhn-Choi, Don H. (2003) Architecture	Professor	A.B., Princeton University, 1988; M.Arch., Rice University, 1993; Ph.D., U.C. Berkeley, 2003.
Kumar, Shantanu (2024) Construction Management	Assistant Professor	B.S. Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India 2015; M.S. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 2018; Ph.D. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 2023.
Kundu, Souvik (2025) Electrical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B-Tech, West Bengal University of Technology, India, 2011; M-Tech, Jadavpur University, India, 2014; M.S. Iowa State University, Ames, 2019; Ph.D. Iowa State University, Ames, 2023.
Kurfess, Franz J. (2000) Computer Science	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	M.S., Technical University of Munich, 1984; Ph.D., 1990.
Kuriabova, Tatiana (2014) Physics	Professor	Honors Diploma in Physics, Ivanovo State University, Ivanovo, Russia, 1996; M.S., University of California, Los Angeles, 2001; Ph.D., 2008.
Kuwahara, Sara S. (2022) BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Cornell, 2000; M.S. University of Arizona, Tucson 2002; Ph.D. University of Arizona, Tucson, 2009.
Kwok-Choon, Stephen (2024) Aerospace Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Florida Institute of Technology; M.S., Florida Institute of Technology; Ph.D. Florida Institute of Technology.
Laiho, Lily (2007) College of Engineering, Biomedial Engineering	Associate Dean and Professor	B.S., Stanford University, 1995; M.S., 1996; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004.
Lambertz-Berndt, Megan M. (2015) Communication Studies	Associate Professor	B.A., Delaware State University, 2009; M.A., University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2011; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2016.
Lammert, Amy (2008) Food Science and Nutrition	Professor	B.S., Michigan State University, 1991; M.S., University of Illinois, 1993; Ph.D., 1997.
Langner, Carrie A. (2008) Psychology and Child Development	Professor and Department Chair	B.A., University of Michigan, 1997; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2005.
Lappé, Martine Danielle (2018) Social Sciences	Associate Professor	BA, University of California-San Diego; PhD, University of California-San Francisco.
Latner, Michael (2008) Political Science	Professor	B.A., California State University, Chico, 1995; M.A., University of California, Irvine, 2006; Ph.D., 2008.
Laursen, Peter T. (2007) Architectural Engineering	Professor	M.S., University of California, San Diego; Ph.D., University of Auckland, New Zealand, 2003. Registered Civil Engineer, California.
Laver, Gary D. (1998) Psychology and Child Development	Professor Emeritus	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1983; M.A., Claremont Graduate University, 1987; Ph.D., 1992.
Lawson, John W. (2009) Architectural Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1983; M.S., Stanford University, 1986. Registered Structural Engineer and Civil Engineer, California, Arizona.
Lease, Terry (2019) Wine and Viticulture	Professor	B.S., Wake Forrest University, 1983; M.Tax Baylor University, 1985, PhD. University of Southern California 1996
Lecat, Benoit (2015) Wine and Viticulture	Professor and Department Head	M.S., Graduate School of Business Students, KULeuven, Belgium, 2000; Ph.D., FUCAM, branch of LOUVAIN School of Management, UCL Campus of Mons, Belgium, 2006. Level 4 DipWSET
Lee, Linda (2009) Psychology and Child Development	Professor	B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1999; M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2000; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 2007.
Lee, Jean L. (2014) Materials Engineering	Associate Professor	S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988; Ph.D. Cornell University, 1996.
Lee, Jess (2020) Social Sciences	Associate Professor	B.A. in Gender Studies/2010/Mount Holyoke College;M.A. in Liberal Studies/2014/City University of New York Graduate Center;M.A. in Sociology/2017/University of California, Irvine;Ph.D. in Sociology/2020/University of California, Irvine
Lee, Daeun (Philip) (2023) Accounting	Assistant Professor	B.S. Duke University, 2011; M.S. Baruch College, 2014; Ph.D. Baruch College, 2021
Lee, Christine (2024) Graphic Communication	Assistant Professor	B.S. Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, B.S. Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, M.Des. Design Strategies, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Lehr, Corinne (2006) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.Sc., University of Calgary, 1994; Ph.D., University of British Columbia, 2003.
Lehr, Jane L. (2007) College of Liberal Arts, Ethnic Studies, Women's, Gender and Queer Studies	Professor	B.A., University of Rochester, 1997; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2002; Ph.D., 2006.
Leithner, Anika (2006) Political Science	Professor and Department Chair	Vordiplom, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, 1999; M.A., University of Colorado, 2002; Ph.D., 2006.
Lema, Sean C. (2011) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1999; M.S., 2001; Ph.D., 2004.
Lemieux, Patrick (2007) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.Sc.Eng., University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada, 1991; M.Sc., Cranfield Institute of Technology, Bedford, England, 1992; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 1999.
Lent, Adrienne (2022) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	BS., University of California Santa Cruz, 2010; MPH and MBA, Claremont Graduate University, 2014; DrPH, University of Arizona, 2020.
Lepore, Jason (2007) Economics	Professor and Area Chair	B.A., University of California, Irvine, 2002; M.A., University of California, Davis, 2003; Ph.D., 2007.
Lertwachara, Kevin (2004) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Professor	B.S., King Monkut’s Institute of Technology, Thonburi, Bangkik, Thailand, 1994; M.B.A., Westminster College, 1996; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2004.
Lewis, Tony C. (2013) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Associate Professor	B.A., Political Science, University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2003; M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2007; Ph.D., Management, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2013.
Liao, Bessy (2024) Economics	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., University of California, Irvine; M.A. Economics, UCLA; BS, New York University.
Liddicoat, Albert (2002) Electrical Engineering	Professor	B.S. EL, Cal Poly, SLO, 1989; M.S. EE, Stanford University, 1997; M.S. IE Engineering Management, Stanford University 1999, Ph.D. EE, Sanford University, 2002.
Liese, Jeffrey E. (2008) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2000; M.A., University of California, San Diego, 2004; Ph.D., 2008.
Liggett, Aaron C. (2024) Landscape Architecture	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2006. M.L.A., Univeristy of Arizona, 2013. Registered Landscape Architect, California.
Lin, Patrick (2007) Philosophy	Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1990; M.A.,University of California, Santa Barbara, 1995; Ph.D. 1997.
Lin, Joyce T. (2013) Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, Mathematics	Associate Dean and Professor	B.A., University of Virginia, 2004; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2009.
Lin, Kevin (2014) Experience Industry Management	Professor and Interim Department Head	B.A., Bejing International Studies University, 2008; M.A., Califorinia State University, Chico; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2014.
Liu, Bo (2014) BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Professor	B.S., Northeastern University, China, 2009; M.S., Colorodo State University, Pueblo, 2011; M.S., University of Missouri, Columbia, 2013; Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia, 2014.
Livingston, Peter A. (2016) BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Professor and Department Head	B.S., University of Arizona, 1981; MS, Colorado State University, 1982; PhD, University of Arizona 2013. Registered Agricultural Engineer, AZ.
Liwanag, Heather (2015) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., University of California, San Diego, 2001; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2008.
Lloyd-Moffett, Stephen (2005) Philosophy	Professor	B.A., Claremont McKenna College, 1994; M.Th., St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary, 2004; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2001; Ph.D., 2005.
Loberg, Molly J. (2007) History	Professor	B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1998; M.A., Princeton University, 2002; Ph.D., 2006.
Lohmar, Bryan (2022) Agribusiness	Professor and Department Head	B.A., University of Minnesota, 1987; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2000.
Long, Todd (2004) Philosophy	Professor	B.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 1986; M.A., 1995; M.A., University of Wales, 2000; M.A., University of Rochester, 2002; Ph.D., 2003.
Lopez, Susana A (2022) Psychology and Child Development	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2004; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,2006; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2014.
Lopus, Sara E. (2017) Social Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 2005; M.S., University of California, Davis, 2009; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2015.
Lovaglio, Enrica (2002) Art and Design	Professor	M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2001; M.F.A. equivalent, University of Studies of Genova, Italy, 1996.
Lucas, Michael Austin (1998) Architecture	Professor Emeritus	B.Arch., University of Cincinnati, 1979; M.Arch, Morgan State University, 1995. Registered Architect, Maryland.
Lund, Ulric J. (2001) Statistics	Professor	B.S., University of California, San Diego, 1990; M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1993; Ph.D., 1998.
Lundquist, Tryg J. (2006) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1989; M.S., 1992; Ph.D., 2006. Registered Civil Engineer, California.
Lupo, Christopher (2008) Computer Science	Professor and Noyce School of Applied Computing Director	B.S., California State University, Fresno, 1997; M.S., University of California, Davis, 2007; Ph.D., 2008.
Lutz, Benjamin (2018) Mechanical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Virginia Tech, 2011; M.Eng., Virginia Tech, 2016; Ph.D., Virginia Tech, 2017
Lynch, Joseph (2001) Philosophy	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University, 1982; M.A., Claremont Graduate School, 1985; Ph.D., 1989.
Lynem, Julie (2016) Journalism	Assistant Professor	B.J., University of Missouri, Columbia 1994; M.A., Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 2020.
Lyons, Rachael (2022) Animal Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2011; D.V.M., UC Davis, 2015.
Ma, Ruoxi (2018) Graphic Communication	Associate Professor	B.S., Qingdao University of Science of Technology, 2010; M.S., Xi'an University of Technology, 2012; Ph.D., Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, 2018.
Mackin, Thomas J. (2005) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 1980; M.S., 1987; Ph.D., 1991.
Macro, Kenneth L. (2000) Graphic Communication	Professor	B.A., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1993; M.A., The University of Akron, 2000; Ph.D., Walden University, 2011.
Maerz, Addison (2022) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of Calgary, 2015; M.S., Queen's University (Canada), 2016; Ph.D., 2021.
Main, Kelly D. (2007) City and Regional Planning	Associate Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.A., University of California, Davis, 1982; M.A., Brown University, 1983; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 2007.
Maj, Magdalena A. (2024) Biological Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S. M.S. in Biotechnology, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Poland, 2007; Ph.D, Cell Biology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria, 2012.
Majidi, Leily (2023) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.Sc. University of Mazandaran, 2008, M.Sc. Northeastern University, 2014, PhD. University of Illinois at Chicago, 2021
Malama, Bwalya (2014) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Professor	B.S., University of Arizona, 1999; M.S., University of Arizona, 2001; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2006.
Manck, Lauren (2025) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Assistant Professor	B.S. Chemistry, Calvin College, 2012; Ph.D. Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, 2020.
Mandernack, Kevin (2018) Bailey College of Science and Mathematics	Professor	B.S. Zoology and Geology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, 1983; PhD., Marine Biology/Biogeochemistry, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 1992
Mang, Maggie (2024) Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts	Assistant Professor	B.A./B.S. Emory University, 2017; M.A. Vanderbilty University, 2019; Ph.D. Rensselaer Polytechnic University, 2024.
Manheim, Derek C. (2023) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2012; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2012; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 2019.
Manjarin, Rodrigo (2015) Animal Science	Associate Professor	D.V.M., University of Leon, Spain, 2004; M.S., Michigan State University, 2008; Ph.D., 2011; Ph.D., University of Leon Veterinary School, 2013.
Mann, Charlotte Z. (2024) Statistics	Assistant Professor	B.A., Carleton College; M.A., 2017, Univeristy of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2021; Ph.D. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2024.
Manzanares, Melissa (2024) Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts	Assistant Professor	B.A. Whttier College, 2014; M.A. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 2020; Ph.D. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 2024.
Marchbanks, Paul (2007) English	Professor	B.S., Centre College of Kentucky, 1993; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000; Ph.D., 2006.
Marijuan, Silvia (2015) World Languages and Cultures	Professor	Licenciatura en Letras, University of Buenos Aires, 2009; M.S., Georgetown University, 2012; Ph.D., 2015.
Marlow (Buchanan), Colleen A. (2014) Physics	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1999; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2005.
Marocchino, Kathryn (1990) English	Profressor	B.A., Languages and Business Administration, Santorre di Santarosa Technical Institute, Turin, Italy, 1972; Ph.D., Modern Foreign Languages and Literature, University of Turin, 1979; Fellow in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement, 2005
Marshall, David D. (2004) Aerospace Engineering	Professor	B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1994; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995; Ph.D., 2003.
Martinez, Andres W. (2010) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., Stanford University, 2003; Ph.D., Harvard University, 2009.
Martinez, Charmaine (2006) Art and Design	Associate Professor	B.F.A., University of Notre Dame, 1993; M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2003.
Martinez, Nathaniel W. (2013) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz, 2002; Ph.D. Cornell University, 2010; M.D., 2012.
Martinez, Shanae A. (2020) English	Assistant Professor	B.A. University of California, Davis, 2008; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2012; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2019.
Mase, Tom (2007) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S.M.E., Michigan State University, 1980; M.S.M.E., University of California, Berkeley, 1982; Ph.D., 1987.
Mastoridis, Themistoklis (2013) Physics	Professor	B.S., Brandeis in Physics, 2003; M.S., Stanford University in Electrical Engineering, 2005; Ph.D. Stanford University in Electrical Engineering, 2010.
Mastumoto, Satchiko (2025) Computer Engineering	Professor	B.A. Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley; 2018; B.A. Physics, University of California, Berkeley, 2018; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego; 2025.
Maurice, Stefanee (2019) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, Riverside, 2010; M.A., California State University, Northridge, 2013; M.A., West Virginia University, 2016; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2019
Mayer, Hans (2019) Mechanical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2003; M.S., Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, 2005; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2016.
McClorry, Shannon (2023) Food Science and Nutrition	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., University of California, Davis
McCool, Weston Craig (2025) Social Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Utah, 2009; M.A. Anthropology, University of Utah, 2013; M.A. Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2015; Ph.D. Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2020.
McCormick, Kathryn E. (2003) Art and Design	Professor	B.S., University of Cincinnati, 1996; M.S., 2001.
McCullough, Michael P. (2008) Agribusiness	Professor	B.S., Boise State University, 2003; M.S., Washington State University, 2007; Ph.D., 2008.
McDaniel, Cole C. (2005) Architectural Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of California, San Diego, 1996; M.S., 1997; Ph.D., 2002. Registered Civil Engineer, California.
McDevitt, Anthony (2023) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S., Marine Transportation, California Maritime Academy, 1995; Master Mariner, Unlimited, Any Oceans.
McDonald, Ashley (2013) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., Mississippi College, 2004; Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009
McDonald, Margot K. (1992) Architecture	Professor	B.A., B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1980; M.Arch., University of Oregon, 1987. AIA, Registered Architect, Oregon. NCARB Certificate.
McDonald, Casey (2020) Journalism	Assistant Professor	B.S., Brigham Young University, Idaho, 2007; M.A., Brigham Young University, Utah, 2016; Ph.D, University of Florida, Gainesville, 2020.
McFarlane, Zach (2018) Animal Science	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Arizona, 2013; M.S., University of Arizona, 2015; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2018.
McGaughey, Karen J. (2003) Statistics	Professor	B.A., Kansas State University, 1991; M.S., 1999; Ph.D., 2003.
McGowan, Lucy (2023) Agribusiness	Assistant Professor	B.S. Food Science, U. of Missouri, 2012. M.S. Agriculture and Applied Economics, U. of Missouri, 2016. Ph.D. Agriculture and Applied Economics, U. of Missouri, 2022.
McHale, Timothy (2024) Social Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.S. Biology; B.A. Philosophy, University of Central Florida 2007; M.Sc. Evolutionary Anthropology Durham University (United Kingdom) 2011 ;Ph.D. Biological Anthropology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2017.
McLamore, Alyson (1991) Music	Professor	B.A., University of California at Los Angeles, 1982; M.A., 1985; Ph.D., 1991.
McNie, Elizabeth C. (2017) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Marine Transportation, CSU Maritime Academy, 1994; M.A., Psychology, Sonoma State University, 2001; Ph.D., Environmental Studies, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2008; Second Mate, Unlimited, Any Ocean; 1600-Ton Master, Any Ocean.
Mealy, Bryan J. (2003) Computer Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1990; M.S., 1993; M.S., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1999; Ph.D., 2002.
Medina, Elsa (2000) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1994; M.S., 1996; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado, 2000.
Mehiel, Eric A. (2004) Aerospace Engineering	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1998; M.S., University of Colorado, 2001; Ph.D., 2003.
Mello, Joseph D. (1998) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, 1983; M.S., 1989; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1996.
Mendes, Anthony A. (2004) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., University of California, Irvine, 2000; M.A., University of California, San Diego, 2001; Ph.D., 2004.
Mercado, Crystal (2025) Liberal Studies/Physics	Professor	B.S., George Washington University (1998); M.A., University of California, San Diego (2001); Ph.D., University of California, San Diego (2004).
Meyers, Joan (2017) Social Sciences	Associate Professor and Department Chair	B.A., Cornell University, 1988; M.A., California State University, San Francisco, 1999; M.A., University of California, Davis, 2001; Ph.D., 2009.
Meza, Erika (2025) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	B.S., Loyola Marymount University; MPH, Columbia University; PhD, University of California San Francisco.
Middlebrook, Blair (2025) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Assistant Professor	B.B.A., Texas Christian University, 2017; Ph.D., University of Washington, 2025.
Migler, Theresa (2018) Computer Science	Associate Professor	B.S., Math, Cal Poly, 2004; M.S., Math, Cal Poly, 2007; M.S. CS, Oregon State, 2013; Ph.D. CS, Oregon State, 2014.
Mike, Moses (2021) Agricultural Education and Communication	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, 2008; M.S., 2013; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2020
Miller, Jason (2025) Construction Management	Assistant Professor	B.S. Construction Management - California State University, Sacramento; MBA - California Baptist University; DBA - California Baptist University.
Minor, Elizabeth (2024) Social Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.A. Wellesley College 2003; M.A. University of California, Berkeley 2006; Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley 2012.
Mitchell, David (2004) Physics, Liberal Studies	Professor	B.S., George Washington University, 1998; M.A., University of California, San Diego, 2001; Ph.D., 2004.
Mock, Rodney (2008) Accounting	Professor and Area Chair	J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 2002; L.L.M., University of Washington School of Law, 2004.
Moelter, Matthew J. (1998) Physics	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., University of California, Irvine, 1981; Sc.M., Brown University, 1983; Ph.D., 1989.
Mohammadpour, Maryam (2023) Bailey College of Science and Mathematics	Assistant Professor	B.S. Naval Architecture Engineering, Persian Gulf University, Booshehr, Iran, 2015; M.S. Mechanical / Marine Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, (SUT), Tehran, Iran, 2017; PhD., Ocean Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, 2023
Moorhead, Keir (2015) College of Engineering	Maritime Vocational Instructor III	B.S., Mechanical Engineering, California Maritime Academy, 2004; Third Assistant Engineer, Steam, Motor, and Gas Turbine Vessels, Unlimited Horsepower
Moraga, Jorge (2022) Ethnic Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., California State University, Northridge, 2012; M.A., 2012; Washington State University, Ph.D., 2017.
Moreno, J. Kelly (1991) Psychology and Child Development	Professor Emeritus	B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1980; M.S., University of Utah, 1985; Ph.D., 1988. Licensed Psychologist, California.
Morris, Andrew D. (2000) History	Professor	B.S., Harvey Mudd College, 1991; M.A., University of California, San Diego, 1996; Ph.D., 1998.
Moss, Robb E. S. (2006) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., North Carolina State University, 1995; M.S., Utah State University, 1997; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2003. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Mott, Jennifer (2014) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, 2005; M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012.
Mukherjee, Joydeep (2021) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.E., National Institute of Technology, India, 2006; M.S., University of Calgary, 2012; Ph.D., 2018.
Mukhopadhyay, Sumona (2022) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.Tech., West Bengal University of Technology, 2006; M. Tech., 2008; Ph.D., University of Calgary, 2018.
Muleta, Misgana (2008) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., Arba Minch University, 1996; M.S., National University of Ireland, Galway, 1999; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2003. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Munoz-Christian, Karen (2007) World Languages and Cultures	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., Iowa State University, 1981; M.A., Wichita State University 1985; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1994.
Murphy, Kate (2007) College of Liberal Arts, History	Dean and Professor	B.A., University of Virginia, 2001; M.A. Johns Hopkins University, 2003; Ph.D., 2007.
Murray, William R. (1999) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of Texas, Austin, 1975; M.S., 1976; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988.
Mwangi, James (2003) Architectural Engineering	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.Sc., University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1984; MSc., University of Lagos, Nigeria; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2001. Registered Structural Engineer and Professional Engineer, California.
Myers, Allison (2020) Art and Design	Assistant Professor	B.A., Webster University, Saint Louis, Missouri, 2007; M.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 2009; Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 2018.
Nation, Jasmine (2020) Liberal Studies	Associate Professor	B.S. B.A., University of Arizona, 2009; M.A., Univeristy of California, Santa Barbara, 2017; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2019.
Navarro, Jenell R. (2012) Ethnic Studies	Professor	B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, 2001; M.A., Claremont Graduate University, 2007; Ph.D., 2011.
Navarro, Jose (2012) Ethnic Studies	Professor and Department Chair	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2002; M.A., University of Southern California, 2008; Ph.D., 2012.
Nayeri, Payam (2022) Electrical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.Sc., Shahid Beheshti University, 2004; M.Sc., Iran University of Science and Technology, 2007; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2012.
Nazmi, Aydin (2009) Food Science and Nutrition	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1998; M.S., University of London, U.K.; 2004; Ph.D., Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil, 2007.
Neel, Travis (2024) Art and Design	Assistant Professor	B.F.A., Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 2014; M.F.A. Portland State University, 2014.
Neff, Grace Ann (1995) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., New Mexico State University, 1989; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1998.
Neill, Dawn (2008) Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts	Professor	B.A., Louisiana State University, 1996; M.A., 1999; M.A., University of Washington, 2004; Ph.D., 2007.
Neill, Stern (2008) Marketing	Professor	B.A., Louisiana State University, 1992; M.B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University, 1994; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2000.
Nelson, Yarrow M. (1999) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1979; M.S., Cornell University, 1992; Ph.D., 1997.
Nelson, Leslie R. (2018) Communication Studies	Associate Professor	B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2012; M.A., University of Missouri, 2014; Ph.D., 2018.
Neumann, Natasha (2019) School of Education	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1997; M.A., Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, 2008; Ed.D., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 2017.
Ngoh, Cheryl-lyn (2023) Marketing	Assistant Professor	B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2015; M.B.A., Kansas State University, 2017; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2023
Nico, Phillip L. (2000) Computer Science	Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1991; M.S., University of California, Davis, 1994; Ph.D., 2000.
Noland, Jayme (1999) Animal Science	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S. Colorado State University, 1981; DVM Colorado State University 1987
Nordenholz, Thomas R. (1998) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Mechanical Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1990; M.S., Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley, 1995; Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley, 1998.
Nosker, Zachary (2023) College of Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Electrical Engineering, San Francisco State University, 2005; Ph.D., Electronics and Informatics, Kiryu, Gunma Japan, 2014
Nuttall, Brent (2003) Architectural Engineering	Professor Emeritus (FERP), Curriculum Committee Chair	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1986; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1987. Registered Structural and Civil Engineer, California.
Nuworsoo, Cornelius K. (2005) City and Regional Planning	Professor	B.S., University of Science and Technology, Ghana, 1981; M.S., Morgan State University, 1986; MCP, University of California, Berkeley, 2002; Ph.D., 2004. American Institute of Certified Planners. Institute of Transportation Engineers.
O'Hara, Christine E. (2008) Landscape Architecture	Professor	B.A., Stanford University, 1987; M.L.A. University of Washington, 2002. Certificate in Preservation Planning.
Obeso, Olivia (2024) School of Education	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Arizona, 2013; M.A., Seattle Pacific University, 2017; Ph.D, UC Los Angeles, 2024.
Ocegueda, Eric (2023) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S. University of California, Berkeley 2017, M.S, California Institute of Technology, 2019, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology 2023
Ojeda, Rosie (2024) Liberal Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., BYU-Idaho, 2011; M.A. University of San Francisco, 2016; Ph.D. University of Utah, 2024.
Oliver, John Y. (2007) Computer Engineering	Professor	B.S., Boston University, 1998; M.S., University of California, Davis, 2006; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2007
Olsen, Eric (2004) Industrial Technology and Packaging	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., University of Maine at Orono, 1979; M.B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1987; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2004.
Olsen, Clare (2011) Architecture	Professor and Associate Department Head	B.A., Brown University, 1997; M.Arch., University of California, Los Angeles, 2003. Registered Architect, New Jersey.
Oppenheim, Tomas (2014) Mechanical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Loyola Marymount University, 2007; Ph.D., BioNano/Engineering, University of Cambridge, 2011.
Orson, Patrick (2022) Mathematics	Assitant Professor	B.A., University of Cambridge, 2008; M.A., 2012; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, 2015.
Orth, Joel J. (2003) History	Associate Professor and Department Chair	B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1996; M.A., Iowa State University, 1998; Ph.D., 2004.
Osborn, Brian (2016) Architecture	Associate Professor	B.L.A. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2001; M.Arch, Pratt Institute, School of Architecture, Brooklyn, New York, 2008. Licensed Landscape Architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia, NCARB.
Oulton, Rebekah L. (2013) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., Harvey Mudd College, 1993; M.S., 1994; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2013. Registered Professional Engineer, California. Leed Accredited Professional.
Oyima-antseleve, Ndackyssa (2024) Finance	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas; BBA, Texas Tech University.
Oza, Javin P. (2016) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D., Univeristy of California, Santa Barbara
Oñate-Madrazo, Andrea (2016) History	Associate Professor	B.A., New York University, 2003; M.A., Princeton University, 2011: Ph.D., 2016
Pal, Nirupam (1995) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B. Tech, Calcutta University, India, 1984; M. Tech, 1986; Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1993.
Palandoken, H.H. (2009) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., California State University, Chico, 1993; M.S., University of California, Davis, 1997; Ph.D., 2006.
Pan, Jianbiao J. (2003) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Professor	B.E., Xidian University, Xian, China, 1990; M.S., Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 1996; Ph.D., Lehigh University, 2000. Certified Quality Engineer. Certified Reliability Engineer.
Pande, Anurag (2008) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, 2002; M.S., University of Central Florida, 2003; Ph.D., 2005.
Paniagua, John P. (2023) History	Assistant Professor	B.A., Whittier College, 2014; Ph.D., Princeton University, 2022.
Pantoja, Maria (2016) Computer Science	Professor	B.S., University of Valencia, Spain, 1992; M.S., California State University, East Bay, 2004; Ph.D. Santa Clara University, 2009.
Paquin, Dana (2008) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., Davidson College, 2002; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2007.
Parker, Hannah C. (2024) Agricultural Education and Communication	Assistant Professor	B.S., New Mexico State University, 2016; M.S.University of Arizona, 2018; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2024.
Parker, Alexander E. (2013) Bailey College of Science and Mathematics	Professor	B.A., Biology, University of Colorado, 1995; Ph.D., Oceanography, University of Delaware, 2004
Parrotta, Kylie Lynn (2019) Social Sciences	Associate Professor	BA Psychology - NC State 2002, MS Sociology - NC State 2006 , PhD Sociology - NC State 2015
Parsons, Amy C. (2013) English (Cal Poly Maritime)	Professor, Cal Poly Maritime	B.A., California State University, Sonoma, 1995; M.A., University of California, Irvine, 1999; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 2007.
Pascual, Christopher C. (2000) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Cornell University, 1985; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1996; Ph.D., 1999. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Pasulka, Alexis L. (2017) Biological Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Arizona State University, 2005; M.S., University of California, San Diego, 2009. Ph.D., 2013.
Patel, Pratish A. (2013) Finance	Professor	B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002; M.S., UC Berkeley, 2005; Ph.D., UC Berkeley, 2013.
Pearse, Erin P.J. (2012) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., University of California, Riverside, 1998; M.S., 2001; Ph.D., 2006.
Pearson, Samuel B., III (2018) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Nautical Science, Maine Maritime Academy, 1991; M.S., Maritime Management, Maine Maritime Academy, 1993; Chief Mate Unlimited, Any Ocean; Master 1600 Tons, Any Ocean; Master, Towing Vessel
Pechkis, Hyewon Kim (2024) Physics	Associate Professor	B.S., Catholic University of Korea, 1999; M.S., University of Connecticut, 2004; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2010.
Pechkis, Joseph A. (2024) Physics	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Connecticut, 2003; M.S., University of Connecticut, 2007; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2010.
Pecota, Samuel R. (2001) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Professor	B.S., Nautical Science, US Merchant Marine Academy, 1980; M.A., Transportation Management, American Military university, 2005; Master Mariner, Unlimited, Any Ocean
Pedroza, Miguel A. (2023) Wine and Viticulture	Associate Professor	B.S., Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico; M.S. Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain,; Ph.D. University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Perreault, Luke R. (2025) Biomedical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., M.Eng., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2015, 2016; Ph.D., Tufts University, 2021.
Perrine, John D. (2008) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., Vanderbilt University, 1991; M.S., Miami University, Ohio, 1995; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2005.
Perry, Ryan K. (2025) Plant Sciences	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., University of California, Riverside; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; B.S., California Polytechnic State University.
Peters, Jason (2015) English	Associate Professor	B.A., Rhode Island College, 1999; M.F.A., Emerson College, 2010; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 2015.
Peterson, Daniel G. (2003) Animal Science	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1999; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2003.
Peterson, Zachary (2013) Computer Science	Professor	B.S., Univ of CA, Santa Cruz, 2000; M.S., 2002; M.S., The Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute, 2005; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University, 2006.
Peuker, Steffen (2014) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, Mannheim, Germany; M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006; Ph.D., 2010.
Phelan, Suzanne (2008) Kinesiology and Public Health	Professor	B.A./B.S., University of Colorado at Boulder, 1989; M.A., MCP Hahnemann University, 1999; Ph.D., 2001.
Phillips, Stephen J. (2005) Architecture	Professor	B.A.Arch., Yale, 1991; M.Arch., University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Architecture, 1994; M.A., Princeton, 2003; Ph.D., 2008. Registered Architect., California.
Piburn, Patti (2006) Journalism	Associate Professor	B.S., Arizona State University, Tempe, 1995; B.A., Arizona State University, Tempe, 1995; M.S., South Dakota State University, Brookings, 2013; Ph.D. ABD, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism Mass Communication, 2019.
Pierce, Todd J. (2005) English	Professor	B.A., Southern California College, 1988; M.A., Oregon State University, 1992; M.F.A., University of California, Irvine, 1995; Ph.D., Florida State University, 2003.
Pilkington, Wayne (2005) Electrical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Lafayette College, 1981; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, 1989; M.S., University of Rochester, 1999; Ph.D., 2005.
Pilolla, Kari (2014) Food Science and Nutrition	Associate Professor and Interim Department Head	B.S., California State University, Fresno, 1998; M.S., San Diego State University, 2002; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 2013; Registered Dietitian.
Pokharel, Siroj (2018) Animal Science	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Arizona, 2013; M.S., University of Arizona, 2015; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2018.
Ponitz, Jeffrey A. (2011) Architecture	Professor	B.S., University of Michigan, 2002; M.Arch., 2004; M.Arch., University of Virginia, 2008. Registered Architect, Illinois.
Poon, Jason (2022) Electrical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Olin College, 2012; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 2015; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2019.
Porumamila, Hemanth (2008) Mechanical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.E., BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, India, 2000; M.S., Iowa State University, 2003; Ph.D., 2007.
Poshtan, Majid (2015) Electrical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Tehran University-Tehran 1988; M.Sc., University of New Brunswick,-Fredericton 1992; Ph.D. , Tulane University, New Orleans 2000
Potterton, Kristin (2025) Architectural Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2008; M.S. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 2008; M.A. University of York, United Kingdom, 2016. Professional Engineer, Virginia.
Pressler, Yamina (2020) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2013; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 2019.
Prodanov, Vladimir (2009) Electrical Engineering	Professor Department Chair	M.S., State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1995; Ph.D., 1997.
Pulitano, Elvira (2006) Ethnic Studies	Professor	Laurea (B.A.), Universitá di Messina, Italy, 1993; University of New Mexico, 1997; Ph.D., 2002.
Qenani-Petrela, Eivis (2002) Agribusiness	Professor	B.S., University of Tirana, Albania, 1987; M.A., Washington State University, 1998; Ph.D., 2002.
Qu, Bing (2008) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., Tongji University (China), 2001; M.S., 2004; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2008. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Ragsdale, Joseph J. (2002) Landscape Architecture	Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1991; M.L.A., University of Virginia, 2000. Registered Landscape Architect, California.
Rahim, Ashraf (2003) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of Mansoura, Egypt, 1986; M.S., 1991; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, Oxford, 2001. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Rahman, Shikha (2007) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), 1995; M.S., 1998; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002. Registered Professional Engineer, Mississippi.
Rahman, Sakif (2024) Finance	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., M.S., B.A., B.S., University of Rochester.
Rajakaruna, Nishi (2017) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., College of the Atlantic, 1994; M.S., University of British Columbia, 1998; Ph.D., 2003.
Ramabathrian, Amuthan (2024) Aerospace Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.
Ramezani, Cyrus A. (1999) Finance	Professor and Area Chair	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1984; M.S., 1988; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1991; Ph.D., 1992.
Ramirez, Gabriel A. (2024) History	Assistant Professor	B.A. Stanford, 2019; M.A. Yale, 2022, Ph.D., 2024.
Ramirez Rodrigues, Milena (2024) Food Science and Nutrition	Associate Professor	B.S., Universidad de las Americas, Mexico; M.S , University of Florida, Ph.D., University of Florida
Ramrakhiani, Sonia H. (2017) School of Education	Associate Professor	B.A., Psychology, St. Xavier’s College in India, 2010; M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Syracuse Univeristy, 2013; Ph.D., Old Dominion Univiersity, 2017.
Rastad, Mahdi (2012) Finance	Professor	M.S., University of Illinois Urbana Campus 2009; Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana Campus, 2012.
Ray, Nicole (2023) Agricultural Education and Communication	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2005; M.S., 2009; Ed.D., Texas Tech and Texas AM Universities, 2018
Reaves, Scott (2003) Food Science and Nutrition	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1991; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1995.
Rees, Gordon L. (2015) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Brigham Young University, 2009; M.S., Univerisity of California, Davis, 2015; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2015.
Rehnberg, Zoe L. (2022) Statistics	Assistant Professor	B.A., Washington University, 2016; M.A., University of Michigan, 2019; Ph.D., Universtiy of Michigan, 2022.
Reich, Jonathan (2001) Architecture	Professor Emeritus	B.A., University of Washington, Seattle, 1979; B.A.E.D., 1979; M.Arch., University of California, Berkeley, 1983. AIA, Registered Architect, California and Washington.
Rein, Steven (1998) Statistics	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1987; M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1989; Ph.D., 1993.
Retsek, Dylan Q. (2003) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1996; M.A., Washington University, 1997; Ph.D., 2001.
Reynoso, Enrique (Ricky) (2025) English	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of Texas - Pan American; M.A., Purdue University, 2011, Ph.D., Purdue University, 2016.
Ribeiro, Bruno (2012) Graphic Communications	Associate Professor	B.S., Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, 2002; M.B.A, Fundação Getúlio Vargas, 2007; M.F.A., Ohio State University, 2012.
Richert, Benjamin P. (2003) Mathematics	Department Chair	B.S., Wheaton College, 1995; Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2000.
Ridgely, John R. (2001) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1986; M.S., 1988; Ph.D., 2001.
Riley, Kate J. (2003) Mathematics	Professor (FERP)	B.S., South Dakota State University, 1980; M.S., Montana State University, 1992; Ph.D., 2003.
Rios, Laura (2019) Physics	Associate Professor	B.S., Oberlin College, 2012; Ph.D. UC Irvine, 2017
Ritter, Matt K. (2003) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1996; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 2002.
Roberts, Joni (2019) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	B.A. Washington Adventist University, 2005; MAT, American University, 2009; DrPH, Loma Linda University, 2015
Robinson, Emily A. (2022) Statistics	Assistant Professor	B.S., Winona State University, 2017; M.S., University of Nebraska, 2019; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 2022.
Rolon, Laura (2024) Food Science and Nutrition	Assistant Professor	B.S., Universidad de Buenos Aires 2011; M.S., Penn State University 2016; Ph.D. Penn State University 2023.
Ronan, Briana M. (2014) School of Education	Professor	B.A., University of Texas, Austin, 2005; M.A. ,Universidad de Alcala, Spain, 2008; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University, 2010; Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University, 2014.
Rong, Xiaoying (2005) Graphic Communication	Professor	B.E., Beijing Institute of Printing, 1992; M.B.A., Beijing Institute of Technology, 1999; M.S., Western Michigan University, 2003; Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 2007.
Rosenthal, Mira (2016) English	Professor	B.A., Reed College, 1996; M.F.A., University of Houston, Texas, 2005; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2011.
Ross, Kevin James (2012) Statistics	Professor	B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1997; M.S., 2005; Ph.D., 2006.
Roy, Soma (2008) Statistics	Professor	B.Sc., Delhi University, 2000; M.Sc., 2002; M.S., The Ohio State University, 2005; Ph.D., 2008.
Rucas, Stacey L. (2005) Social Sciences	Professor	B.A., University of Texas, Arlington, 1998; M.A., 2000; Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2004.
Ruiz, Trevor D. (2023) Statistics	Assistant Professor	B.A., Reed College, 2011; M.S., Oregon State University, 2017; Ph.D., 2020.
Runyon, Steven T. (2010) Chemistry	Associate Professor	B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, 1993; Ph.D., Chemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2001
Ruszczycky, Steven (2017) English	Associate Professor and Interim Associate Chair	B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003; M.A., University of Auckland, 2007; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 2014.
Ruttenberg, Ben I. (2013) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.A., Tufts University, 1994; M.S., Yale University, 1999; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2006.
Rwebangira, Mugizi (2021) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., Howard University, 2002; M.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 2006; Ph.D., 2008.
Ryalls, Emily D. (2017) Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts	Professor	B.A., James Madison University, 1997; M.A., The University of Alabama, 1999; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2011.
Sabbag, Anelise G. (2016) Statistics	Associate Professor	B.S., Universidade de Sao Paulo, 2009; M.A., University of Minnesota, 2013; Ph.D., 2016.
Sadek, Mohammad (2018) BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh, 2005; M.S., Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 2008; Ph.D., University of Manitoba, Canada, 2013. Registered Professional Engineer, Canada.
Saha, Koushik (2010) Industrial Technology and Packaging	Professor	B.S., G.B. Pant University, India, 1998; M.S., University of Florida, 2001; M.S., Michigan State University, 2005; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2010
Saliklis, Edmond P. (2005) Architectural Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of Illinois, Chicago, 1984; M.S., Syracuse University, 1988; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1992. Registered Civil Engineer, California.
Sanchez, Fernando Fabio (2011) World Languages and Cultures	Professor	B.A., Universidad La Salle, Mexico, 1995; M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, 2000; Ph.D., 2006.
Sanders, Sasha J. (2024) Communication Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., California State University Long Beach, 2015; M.A., California State University Long Beach, 2017; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2021.
Sandwick, Ryan M. (2023) City and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture	Assistant Professor	B.S.L.A., University of California, Davis, 2011; M.Sc., University of Glasgow, 2013.
Sant'Anna, Vinicios P. (2025) Finance	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Sao Paulo, 2012; M.S., 2015; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2022.
Sapper, Erik D. (2016) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2007; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, 2007; Ph.D, North Dakota State University, 2013.
Sarraf, Krista J. Speicher (2022) English	Assistant Professor	B.A., Randolph-Macon College, 2009; M.A., James Madison University, 2014; Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Satterwhite, David (2019) College of Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S. Marine Engineering Technology, California State University Maritime Academy, 2003; M.S. Engineering Management, California State University Northridge, 2021
Sattler, Meredith J. (2014) Architecture	Assistant Professor	B.A. Studio Art, Vassar, 1995; M.Arch., M.Environmental Management, Yale, 2010.
Saunders, Karl F. (2004) Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, Physics	Associate Dean and Professor	B.S., Dublin City University, 1996; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2001.
Schaffner, Andrew (1997) Statistics	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1992; M.S., University of Washington, 1994; Ph.D., 1997.
Schedler, Julia C. (2024) Statistics	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2014; M.A., Rice Univeristy, 2018; Ph.D., Rice Univeristy, 2020.
Scheitrum, Daniel (2023) Agribusiness	Assistant Professor	B.A. Economics-Mathematics, U.C. Santa Barbara, 2007. Ph.D., Agricultural and Resource Economics, U.C. Davis, 2017.
Schinck-Mikel, Amelie (2009) Mathematics	Professor	B.Sc., Concordia University, 1999; M.Sc., 2001; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2009.
Schmitt, Paul (2025) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of St. Thomas, 2009; M.S., 2011; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2017.
Schroeter, Christiane (2007) Agribusiness	Professor	B.S., Justus-Liebig University, 1997; M.S., 2001; M.S., Kansas State University, 2000; Ph.D., Purdue University, 2005.
Schuman, Andrea (2025) Computer Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S. University of Oklahoma, 2019; M.S. Virginia Tech, 2022; Ph.D., 2025.
Schuster, Peter J. (2003) Mechanical Engineering	Professor and Department Chair	B.A., Cornell University, 1991; M.S., Stanford University, 1992; Ph.D., Michigan Technological University, 2000.
Schwab, Keri (2013) Experience Industry Management	Professor	B.A., James Madison University, 2000; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Utah, 2011.
Schwartz, Debora (1996) English	Associate Professor	A.B., Bryn Mawr College, 1982; M.A., Princeton University, 1986; Ph.D., 1994.
Schwartz, Peter V. (2000) Physics	Professor	B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986; M.S., Princeton University, 1993; Ph.D., 1998.
Schwartz, Gregory (2013) BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Professor	B.S., Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, 1995; M.S., Clemson University, 1998; Ph.D., Clemson University, 2004.
Scott, Gregory E. (2011) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., Davidson College, 2004; Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2011.
Seal, Adam (2025) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	M.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2015; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2019.
Self, Brian P. (2006) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988; M.S., 1991; Ph.D., University of Utah, 1996.
Seng, John S. (2003) Computer Science, Computer Engineering	Professor	B.S., Northwestern University, 1997; M.S., University of California, San Diego, 1999; Ph.D., 2003.
Senk-Auton, Sarah (2016) English (Cal Poly Maritime)	Professor, Cal Poly Maritime	B.A., Yale University, 2003; M.A., University of Oxford, 2004; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2011.
Setniker, Ariel (2019) Mathematics	Associate Professor	B.S. Western Oregon University, 2013; Ph.D. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2019.
Settle, Allen K. (1970) Political Science	Professor Emeritus	B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1966; M.A., 1967; Ph.D., 1970.
Shackman, Joshua (2017) Orfalea College of Business	Associate Professor	B.A., Economics, University of Michigan, 1992; M.A., Economics, University of California, Los Angeles, 1993; Ph.D., Economics, University of California, Los Angeles, 2001
Shadkam, Anahita (2025) City and Regional Planning	Assistant Professor	BSARCE Art University of Isfahan, MARCH Art University of Isfahan, MARCH Pennsylvania State University, PhD Planning, University of Waterloo.
Shafran, Aric (2007) Economics	Professor	B.S., Cornell University, 1999; M.A., University of Colorado, 2003; Ph.D., 2007.
Shan, Yan (2016) Journalism	Associate Professor	B.A., Nanjing University of Science and Technology, 2009; M.A., University of Central Florida, 2011; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2014.
Shani, Abraham (Rami) B. (1983) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.A., University of Tel Aviv, 1972; M.A., 1978; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1981.
Shapiro, Jonathan (1998) Mathematics	Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1988; Ph.D., 1995.
Sharp, Makia (2023) Art and Design	Assistant Professor	B.F.A., Brigham Young University, 2014; M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design, 2017.
Sharpe, John P. (1995) Physics	Professor	B.Sc., Edinburgh University, 1985; Ph.D., 1989.
Shen, Sandy (2021) Experience Industry Management	Assistant Professior	B.Mgmt., Southeast Univ, China, 2010, M.Sc., Peking University, China, 2013, Ph.D. Univ. of Guelph, Canada, 2020
Sherman, Morgan P. (2008) Mathematics	Professor	B.A., Knox College, 1999; M.A., Columbia University, 2000; M.Phil., 2004; Ph.D., 2005.
Sheth, Anan (2024) Industrial Technology & Packaging	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., Purdue University; M.S., Civil Engineering, Purdue University; Bachelor of Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology.
Shields, Jennifer (2015) Architecture	Associate Professor	B.S. Arch, University of Virginia, 2000; M. Arch, University of Virginia, 2004. Registered Architect, North Carolina, NCARB Certificate.
Shin, Joongmin (2017) Industrial Technology and Packaging	Professor	B.S., Food Science Technologies, Woosuk University South Korea 1997, M.S., School of Packaging, Michigan State University 2003, Ph.D., School of Packaging Michigan State University 2007.
Shlaer, Benjamin (2024) Physics	Assistant Professor	B.A., Colorado College, 2000; M.S., Cornell University, 2005; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2006.
Shollenberger, Kim A. (2002) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Cornell University, 1989; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1991; Ph.D., 1994.
Sikalidis, Angelos (2018) Food Science and Nutrition	Professor	BSc/MEng., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, 2003; MS, University of California, Berkeley, 2004; MSc, University of California, Berkeley, 2006; PhD, Cornell University, 2010; Post-Doctorate, Harvard Medical School, 2013
Simonian, Lonny G. (2003) Construction Management	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1978; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1992. Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Project Management Professional.
Singh, Jagjit (Jay) (2003) Industrial Technology and Packaging	Professor	B.S., Poona University, Pune, India, 1992; M.S., Michigan State University, 1998; Ph.D., 2002.
Sinha, Aparna (2016) English (Cal Poly Maritime)	Associate Professor, Cal Poly Maritime	B.A., University of Delhi and Pittsburg State University, KS, 2004; M.A., Pittsburgh State University, KS, 2007, M.A., California State University, Sacramento, 2009; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2014.
Sisodia, Devkishen (2022) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 2015; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2022.
Sistla, Seeta (2019) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.A., Swarthmore College, 2004; M.A., Brown University, 2007; Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara, 2012.
Sklar, Jeffrey C. (2005) Statistics	Professor	B.A.S., University of California, Davis, 1995; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1998; Ph.D., 2003.
Skoll, Amy (2021) International Strategy and Security	Assistant Professor	BA in Political Science, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2012 MBA in Business Administration, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2013 PhD in Political Science, University of California Davis, 2021.
Slivovsky, Lynne A. (2003) Computer Engineering	Professor, Department Chair of Computer Engineering	B.S., Purdue University, 1992; M.S., 1993; Ph.D., 2001.
Smith, Hugh M. (2000) Computer Engineering	Professor	B.S., Xavier University, 1985; M.S., Michigan State University, 1994; Ph.D., 1999.
Smith, Taylor F. (2014) Psychology and Child Development	Professor	B.A., SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, 2006; M.S. UNC at Greensboro, 2009; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2012; Professional Degree, Brown University/Alpert Med School/RIH, 2014.
Smith, Thale (2023) Materials Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, UC Davis, 2013; Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, UC Davis, 2018.
Soldatenko, Gabriel (2022) Ethnic Studies	Associate Professor	B.A., Arizona State University, 1999; M.A., Binghamton University, SUNY, 2002; Ph.D., 2010.
Somoza-Norton, Andrea Fabiana (2015) School of Education	Associate Professor	B.A., University of Nevada, Reno, 1999; M.S., University of Nevada, Reno, 2004; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts, Lowell, 2012.
Song, Hyeonik (2023) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.Sc. Georgia Institute of Technology, 2016, M.Sc.Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018 Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology 2021
Sparks, Jacob (2020) Philosophy	Associate Professor	B.S. Tufts Univeristy, 2005; M.A, Bowling Green State University, 2009; Ph.D, Bowling Green State University, 2018.
Speece, Jill (2022) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2004; M.S., University of Southern California, 2007; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 2021.
Sprayberry, Kim A. (2013) Animal Science	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1983; DVM, University of California, Davis, 1988; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis, 1998.
Sritharan, Ramanan (2023) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.E. Anna University, 2008, M.S., Wichita State University, 2017, PhD. Wichita State University, 2022
Stanchev, Lubomir (2015) Computer Science	Professor	B.S., University of Sofia, 1998; M.S., 1998; Ph.D., University of Waterloo, 2005.
Stanko, Taryn (2014) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Professor and Area Chair	B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.B.A., New York University; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine.
Stankus, Mark (1998) Mathematics	Professor	B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1987; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1993.
Stannard, Sandra (2001) Architecture	Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1987; M.Arch., University of Washington, 1992. AIA, Registered Architect, California and Idaho.
Stanton, Diana L. (2000) Theatre and Dance	Professor	B.A., University of California, Irvine, 1994; M.F.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, 1997.
Stegner, Paul Dustin (2007) English	Professor; Department Chair, Curriculum Chair	B.A., University of San Francisco, 2000; M.A., The Pennsylvania State University, 2002; Ph.D., 2007.
Steinmaus, Scott J. (1998) Plant Sciences	Professor and Department Head	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1984; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1995; Post-doctorate, University of California, Riverside, 1998. Pest Control Advisor, California.
Story, Daniel (2023) Philosophy	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of Kentucky, 2013; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2017; Ph.D., 2020.
Strand, Christy (2007) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.A., Concordia University 1992; Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2007.
Strange, Michael (2008) College of Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University, 1984; M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1986
Street, Ciera (2023) Mathematics	Assistant Professor	B.S., College of William and Mary, 2017; M.S., University of Northern Colorado, 2020; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 2023.
Styles, Stuart W. (1984) BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1984; M.B.A., 1988; D.Engr., University of California, Davis, 2001. Registered Civil Engineer, California.
Sun, Tessa (2025) Psychology and Child Development	Assistant Professor	M.S., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, 2013; Ph.D., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, 2018.
Surfleet, Christopher Graham (2012) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1993; M.S. Oregon State University 1997; Ph.D. 2008. Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control.
Swackhamer, Marc (2025) College of Architecture and Environmental Design	Dean	BArch, Architecture, University of Cincinnati, 1995; March, Architecture, Rice University, 1997.
Swan, Benjamin G. (2010) Agricultural Education and Communication	Professor and Department Head	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1997; M.S., 2001; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2005.
Sweatt, Lisa I. (2000) Psychology and Child Development	Associate Professor	B.S., University of California, Irvine, 1989; M.A., Ohio State University, 1992; Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago, 1999. Licensed Psychologist, California.
Sze, Lawrence (1998) Mathematics	Associate Professor	B.S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1986; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1989; Ph.D., Penn State University, 1998.
Szlavik, Robert (2006) Biomedical Engineering	Professor	B.Eng., McMaster University, 1991; M.Eng., 1994; Ph.D., 1999.
Tabatabai, A. Pasha (2023) Physics	Assistant Professor	B.S., Gonzaga University, 2011; M.S., Georgetown University, 2014; Ph.D., 2017.
Talke, Stefan A. (2019) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1996; M.S., 2001; Ph.D., 2005.
Taufik, (1999) Electrical Engineering	Professor	B.S., Northern Arizona University, 1993; M.S. University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995; Dr. Eng., Cleveland State University, 1999.
Taylor, J. Kevin (1999) Kinesiology and Public Health	Professor (FERP)	B.A., Newcastle and Sunderland Polytechnic, Newcastle, England, 1986; M.S., Central Washington University, 1990; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1994.
Tejani, James (2009) History	Associate Professor	B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1998; M.A., Columbia University, 2003; Ph.D., 2009.
Telesetsky, Anastasia (2020) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Professor	B.A., Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, 1993; M.A., Univeristy of California, Santa Barbara, 1997; J.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2000; LLM, University of British Columbia, 2009
Templeton, Donna C (2006) Graphic Communication	Assistant Professor	B.S California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2004, M.A 2019, Ph.D., Liberty University 2024.
Teo, Ka Yaw (2023) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Texas at Arlington; M.S., 2009; M.S., Purdue University, 2012; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2018; Ph.D. 2023
Teufel, Brady (2006) Journalism	Professor and Department Chair	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1997; M.A., University of Missouri, 2003.
Thatcher, Tracy (2005) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1984; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 1991; Ph.D., 1996. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Theobold, Allison (2020) Statistics	Assistant Professor	B.B.A., B.S. Colorado Mesa University, 2014; M.S., Montana State University, 2016; PhD., 2020.
Thomas, Jafra (2019) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	B.A., University of the Pacific, 2012, M.A., University of the Pacific, 2014, M.P.H., Oregon State University, 2017, Ph.D., Oregon State University, 2019
Thompson, John Jay (1998) World Languages and Cultures	Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1986; M.A., Yale University, 1987; M.Phil., 1989; Ph.D., 1993.
Thorncroft, Glen E. (1998) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	BSE, University of Central Florida, 1988; MSME, 1991; Ph.D., University of Florida, 1997.
Tobin, Selene (2025) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Montana, 2019; M.S, University of Utah, 2021; Ph. D., University of Utah, 2024.
Toker, Umut (2015) Architecture	Professor	B. Arch., Middle East Technical Univ., Ankara, Turkey, 1996; MCP Urban Design, Middle East Technical University, Anarka Turkey, 1999; Ph.D., School of Architecture, College of Design, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC., 2003. Registered Architect in Turkey, International Union of Architects (UIA).
Tomanek, Lars (2005) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., University of Konstanz, Germany, 1995; M.S., 1995; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1999.
Torres-Bustamente, Cesar (2010) Landscape Architecture	Professor	B.Arch., Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, 2000; M.L.A., RMIT University, 2005; Ph.D., 2009.
Townsend, William A. (2025) Agribusiness	Assistant Professor	B.A. Truman State University, 2017; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2025.
Trevisan, Cynthia S. (2008) Physics	Professor	B.S., Physics, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1994; Ph.D., Physics, University of London, University College London, United Kingdom, 2002
Trice, Tom R. (2002) History	Associate Professor	B.A., Louisiana College, 1981; M.A., Louisiana State University, 1987; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1998.
Trudell, Carmen Gayle (2005) Architecture	Professor	B.Arch., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2001; M.S., Columbia University, 2006. M.S. Advanced Architectural Design, Columbia University, New York, NY, 2006. Registered Architect, California, New York, NCARB.
Tsai, William (2013) Mechanical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 2003; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 2006; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2009.
Tseng, Marilyn (2017) Kinesiology and Public Health	Associate Professor	A.B., Stanford University, 1991; M.A., Stanford University, 1991; Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1998.
Tubeileh, Ashraf (2015) Plant Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., An-Najah National Univ., Nablus, Palestine, 1995; M.S., Université de Lorrain, Nancy, France, 1997; Ph.D., Université de Lorrain, Nancy, France, 2000.
Tully-Doyle, Ryan (2020) Mathematics	Assistant Professor	B.S. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2001; Ph.D. University of California, San Diego, 2015
Twomey, Colleen Larkin (2011) Graphic Communication	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology 1989; M.B.A., University of Delaware, 1997.
Vagnoni, David (2015) Animal Science	Associate Professor	B.S., Tulane University, 1986; M.S., Louisiana State University, 1989; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1995.
Vaisarova, Julie (2025) Psychology and Child Development	Assistant Professor	B.A., Psychology, Scripps College, 2014; M.A., Child Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2019; Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2022.
Vallarta, MT (2023) Ethnic Studies	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2013; M.A., University of California, Riverside, 2016; Ph.D., 2022.
Van Ramshorst, Jared (2024) Political Science	Assistant Professor	B.A., California State University, Fullerton, 2012; M.A., Ohio State University, 1991; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1997.
Vasilaky, Kathryn N. (2017) Economics	Associate Professor	B.A., Mathematics and Economics, Columbia Univeristy 2003, Cert. of Demography, Maryland Population Research Center 2010, Ph.D. University of Maryland 2011.
Vees, Dina (2016) Graphic Communication	Associate Professor	B.S., Carroll University, 2002; M.F.A., Full Sail University, 2013.
Vega Leon, Ricardo (2025) Political Science	Assistant Professor	B.A. Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, 2017; M.A. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2022; Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2024.
Ventura, Alison K. (2014) Kinesiology and Public Health	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 2003; M.S. Pennsylvania State University, 2005; Ph.D. Pennnsylvania State University, 2008.
Ventura, Jonathan (2018) Computer Science	Associate Professor	B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2005; M.S., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2010; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2012.
Verma, Priya O. (2011) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Massachusetts, Boston, 2000; M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2004; Ph.D. 2011.
Vijayakumar, Madusudan (2024) Aerospace Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Mechanical Engineer India, M.S. 2015; Ph.D. Aerospace Engineeering Georgia Institute of Technology 2018.
Villablanca, Francis X. (1999) Biological Sciences	Professor Emeritus (FERP)	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1987; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1993.
Villafaña, Lizvette (2024) Physics	Assistant Professor	B.S. in Astrophysics, University of California, Los Angeles, 2018; M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Southern California, 2020; M.S. in Astronomy/Astrophysics, University of California, Los Angeles, 2022; Ph.D. in Astronomy/Astrophysics, 2024.
Vokos, Stamatis (2016) Physics	Professor	B.Sc., University of Kent at Canterbury, 1984; M.A., UC Berkeley, 1985; Ph.D., 1990.
Volpe, Richard (2014) Agribusiness	Professor	B.S., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2003; M.S., 2005; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2010.
Vredevoe, Larisa K. (1999) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., University of California, Davis, 1992; Ph.D., 1998.
Wade, Ryan (2006) International Strategy and Security	Associate Professor	B.S., Political Science, Santa Clara University, 1997; Ph.D., Political Science, University of California, Davis, 2009.
Waitinas, Catherine (2006) English	Professor	B.A./M.A., St. Bonaventure University, 1996; M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999; Ph.D., 2006.
Waldorf, Daniel (1998) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Professor and Department Chair	B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989; M.S., 1991; Ph.D., 1996. Registered Professional Engineer, California.
Waldron, Nicholas P. (2019) Music	Assistant Professor	B.M.E., Indiana University, 2011; M.M., Indiana University, 2016; D.M.A., University of Kansas, 2019.
Walker, John L. (2001) Statistics	Professor	B.S., University of Chicago, 1988; M.S., Cornell University, 1993; Ph.D., 1995.
Wallace, Robert (2020) Philosophy	Associate Professor	B.A., Kenyon College, 2012; M.A., University of Arizona, 2016; PhD. University of Arizona, 2020.
Walter, Ryan K. (2014) Physics	Professor	B.S., Cornell University, 2009; M.S., Stanford University, 2010; Ph.D., 2014.
Wang, Xuan (2014) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Professor	B.S., Tsinghua University, Beijing, 1997; M.S., Tsinghua University, Beijing, 2000; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 2006.
Wang, Cindy (2019) Marketing	Associate Professor	B.A., Qingdao University, China, 2008; M.B.A, Oklahoma State University, 2010; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2017.
Wang, Long (2020) Civil and Environmental Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Dalian University of Technology, China 2014; M.S. University of California, Davis, 2015, M.S., 2016; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 2019.
Ward, Sandra M. (2016) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.S., University of Waterloo, 2007; Ph.D., University of Calgary, 2012.
Ward, Margaret S. (2019) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences	Assistant Professor	B.A., Philosophy w/Minor Economics, Northeastern University, 2011; M.S., International Transportation Management, SUNY Maritime College, 2015; 2nd Mate, Unlimited, Any Ocean
Waterland, Nicole L. (2025) Plant Sciences	Associate Professor	Ph. D., Ohio State University, M.S. , Iowa State University; B.S., Iowa State University.
Watts, David J. (2007) Landscape Architecture	Professor	B.S.L.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1980; M.S.L.A., 2006. Registered Landscape Architect, Wisconsin.
Watts, Katharine R. (2014) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., University of Texas, El Paso, 2006; Ph.D. University of California, Santa Cruz, 2011.
Weber, Paul A. (1999) Construction Management	Associate Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1981; B.Arch., 1983; M.B.A., 1992; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 2000. Registered Architect, California. Licensed Building Contractor (B), California.
Weber, TJ (2017) Marketing	Associate Professor	B.S., Nothern Michigan University 2011, M.B.A., Marquette University 2013, Ph.D., Washington State University 2017
Wendt, Dean E. (2002) Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, Biological Sciences	Dean and Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1993; M.A., 1995; Ph.D., Harvard University, 1999.
Werner, James (2014) Art and Design	Professor	B.A., San Diego State University, 1995; M.F.A., Kent Institute of Art and Design, UK, 2003; Ed.D.C.T., Columbia University Teachers College, 2007.
Westermann, Kimberly (2015) Accounting	Professor	B.S., Cal Poly University, 2000; Ph.D., Bentley University, 2011.
White, Crow (2013) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.A., University of Oregon, 1997; M.S., University of Montana, 2002; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2008.
White, Emily (2015) Architecture	Associate Professor	B.A. Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, NY, 1999; M.Arch, Southern California Institute of Architecture, 2006. Registered Architect, Washington.
Whitt, Michael D. (2017) Biomedical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Purdue University, 1987; M.S., Rutgers University/UMDNJ, 1994; Ph.D. 1999; M.B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2006.
Wilkinson, Steven P. (2014) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.S., The College of William and Mary, 1995; Ph.D., Louisana State University, 2005.
Williams, Jean M. (2000) Political Science	Professor	B.A., Pomona College, 1988; M.A., The Johns Hopkins University, 1996; Ph.D., 1998.
Williams, Nicholas (2022) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences, Horticulture and Crop Science	Assistant Professor	B.A. UC Santa Barbara 2006; M.A. Unversity of California Santa Barbara 2010; Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara, 2015.
Williams, Maddie M. (2025) Theatre and Dance	Assistant Professor	BA, Interdisciplinary Concentration in Musical Theatre, Poetry, and African Studies, Hampshire College; PhD, Theatre and Drama, UC San Diego.
Williams, Immanuel James (2025) Statistics	Assistant Professor	B.S., University of Maryland, 2011; M.S. Rutgers University, 2013; Ph.D., 2017.
Wilson, Stewart (2020) Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences	Associate Professor	B.S., Humboldt State University, 2010; M.S., University of California, Davis, 2015; M.A., University of California, Davis, 2019; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2019.
Winstead, Candace R. (2005) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.A., Augustana College, 1991; Ph.D., Loyola University, 1999.
Wolf, Marianne McGarry (1994) Wine and Viticulture	Professor Emeritus Lecturer	B S., The Johns Hopkins University, 1976; M.A.,The Johns Hopkins University, 1977; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University, 1980
Wong, Jeffrey C. (2002) Plant Sciences	Professor	B.S., Saint Mary’s College of California, 1994; M.S., University of Illinois at Champaign, 1999; Ph.D., 2002. The J. G. Boswell Foundation of Pasadena Endowed Chair.
Woo, Jeong (2019) Construction Management	Professor and Department Head	B.E., Kyung Won University, South Korea, 1996; M.S. Texas AM University, College Station, 2000; Ph.D., Texas AM University, College Station, 2005
Woo, Jaehun (2024) Architecture	Assistant Professor	B.Arch, Yonsei University, Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering, Seoul, Korea, 2017; M.Arch, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, Cambridge, MA, 2021.
Wood, Zoe J. (2003) College of Engineering, Computer Science	Associate Dean and Professor	B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1992; B.S., 1997; M.S., California Institute of Technology, 2000; Ph.D., 2003.
Wood, Leah (2014) School of Education	Professor	B.S., Davidson College, 2003; M.A.T., University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 2009; Ph.D., 2014.
Woodruff, Christopher J. (2018) Music	Associate Professor	B.M.E., Louisiana State University, 1991; M.M., Northwestern University, 1996.
Wright, Ava (2020) Philosophy	Associate Professor	B.A., Rice University, 1995; J.D., Georgia State University, 2000; M.A., Georgia State University, 2010; M.S., University of Georgia, 2018; Ph.D. University of Georgia, 2019.
Wright, Austin P. (2025) Computer Science	Assistant Professor	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2018; M.S., Imperial College London, 2019; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2025.
Wroldsen, Jack (2019) Accounting	Associate Professor	B.A., The University of Arizona, 1999; M.A., The University of Arizona, 2001; J.D., Duke University School of Law, 2006.
Wu, Xi (2005) Mechanical Engineering	Professor	M.S., Chong Qing University, 1991; Dr. Eng., Cleveland State University, 2005.
Wu, Nicole (2024) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S., Texas AM International University; M.S., University of Colorado Denver.
Xing, Siyuan (2019) Mechanical Engineering	Associate Professor	B.S., Sichuan University, 2013; M.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2016; Ph.D., Southern Illionis University Carbondale, 2019.
Yang, Hocheol (2020) Graphic Communication	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., Media and Communication, Temple University; M.A., Applied Communication Theory and Methodology, Cleveland State University; M.A., Journalism and Communication Studies, Kwangwoon University; B.A., Digital Media, Kwangwoon University
Yeh, Grace I. (2007) College of Liberal Arts, Ethnic Studies	Interim Associate Dean	B.A., Duke University, 1995; M.A., Georgetown University, 2000; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2003; Ph.D., 2007.
Yekanifard, Masoud (2024) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.Sc. Amir Kabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 1994; M.Sc. Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 1997; Ph.D. Arizona State University, 2011.
Yen, Jayme (2024) Art and Design	Assistant Professor	B.A., Yale University, 1999; M.F.A., Yale University 2006.
Yenigun, Deniz (2024) Statistics	Professor	B.Sc., Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Türkiye, 1999; M.Sc., Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Türkiye, 2022; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2007.
Yep, Alejandra (2014) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S./M.S., University of Buenos Aires, 1999; Ph.D., 2004.
Yeung, Marie (2006) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.Sc., The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995; M.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2001; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2004.
Yeung, Vincent (2013) Animal Science	Professor	B.Sc. (Hon)., The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1996; M.Sc., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1999; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2003.
Yin, Bingqing (Miranda) (2021) Marketing	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., University of Kansas 2019, M.S. Business Administration Washburn University 2011, B.S. Wuhan University of Science and Technology 2009
Yip, Chak Lam (2024) English	Assistant Professor	B.A., Washington State University, 2005; M.A. (Linguistics), University of Washington, 2009; M.A. (TESOL), University of Washington, 2013; Ph.D., University of Washington, 2018.
Yip, Frank (2012) Bailey College of Science and Mathematics	Professor	A.B., Chemistry, Princeton University, 2002; M.S., Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 2004; Ph.D., Theoretical Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 2008
Yost, Jennifer M. (2014) Biological Sciences	Professor	B.S., California Polytechnic State University, 2005; M.S., 2007; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz.
Yu, Xiao-Hua (Helen) (2000) Electrical Engineering	Professor	B.S., TianJin University, People’s Republic of China, 1988; M.S., Temple University, 1992; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1998.
Zambrano, Eduardo (2007) Economics	Professor	B.A., Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Venezuela, 1993; M.A., Cornell University, 1998; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1999.
Zare Bezgabadi, Marjan (2025) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	BS in Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran, 2007; MS in Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Iran, 2012; PhD in in Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada, 2018.
Zeitler, Sarah (2024) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Assistant Professor	B.S. Biochemistry, Biophysics Whitworth University 2018; PhD Chemistry, University of Washington 2024.
Zhan, Yongcheng (2019) Management, HR, and Information Systems	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., University of Arizona 2019
Zhang, Ning (2007) Political Science	Professor and Interim Department Chair	B.A., Peking University, Beijing, China, 1999; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2007.
Zhang, Shanju (2011) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Professor	B.S., Jilin University, People's Republic of China, 1993; Ph.D., 1998.
Zhang, Xiaozheng (Jane) (2003) Electrical Engineering	Professor Curriculum Chair	Diplom, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, 1997; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002.
Zhang, Chuancai (2021) Accounting	Assistant Professor	Ph.D., University of Kentucky 2021, Ph.D., Xiamen University 2016, M.A. Dongbei University of Finance and Economics 2012, B.A. Shandong Agricultural University 2009
Zhang, Pei (2022) Experience Industry Management	Assistant Professor	B.S., Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 2009; M.S., University of South Carolina, 2013; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2017.
Zhang, Alan (2022) Mechanical Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S. University of California, Berkeley, 2016; M.S., University of California, Berkeley, 2018; PhD., University of California, Berkeley, 2022
Zhiyuan, Wei (2024) Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering	Assistant Professor	B.S., Ludong University, China, 2014; M.A., Univ. of Int'l Business and Economics, China, 2016; M.S., University at Buffalo SUNY, 2019; Ph.D., University at Buffalo SUNY, 2024.
Zigler, David F. (2016) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.S., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., Virginia Tech.
Zoerb, Matthew C. (2015) Chemistry and Biochemistry	Associate Professor	B.S., UT Chattanooga, 2006; Ph.D., Univeristy of California, Berkeley, 2012.
Zoller, David J. (2015) Philosophy	Associate Professor	B.A. Xavier University, 2003; M.A., Fordham University, 2006; Ph.D., 2008.

Faculty and Staff Emeriti

The faculty and staff, who have served at least ten years of full-time meritorious service at Cal Poly, are awarded emeritus status. A complete list of faculty emeriti is available at Academic Personnel. Contact Human Resources for information regarding staff emeriti. The University appreciates its emeriti members’ contributions to the Cal Poly community.