I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering. I am a Mechanical Engineer, which is a decision I took after working with my father in his car shop. All my life I have been trying to figure out how things work and how to make them better. I enjoy teaching a variety of classes, mainly Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and Numerical Methods. My projects involve conservation of water and energy. I always search for solution of everyday problems.

I am an Associate Professor in the Computer Electronics & Graphics Technology Department.  I am an Electrical Engineer. I began learning about computers in middle school and wanted to understand how they work on a fundamental level.    I then became interested in using computers to control things around us.  I have many interests including unmanned ground vehicles, robotics, and machine learning.  If I’m not teaching, you’ll likely find me in a canoe or on a bicycle.

I am a Professor in the Technology & Engineering Education Department. As an engineer drawn to education, I’m committed to finding effective ways to excite young minds about science, technology, engineering and math. As a teacher educator, I also have the privilege of instructing and mentoring the next generation of students who share my passion for exciting students of all ages about technology and engineering, and exposing them to the numerous career pathways available in STEM fields. I also like to seek out opportunities for my students and I to use our STEM skills to solve problems in our community.

I am a Professor at the Department of Computer Science. As a software engineer, I am fascinated by the ways how every single aspect of our everyday lives has been changed by software. Most of my research and teaching revolves around creating better software, as well as working with non-profits and community organizations helping them with their software needs. When not teaching or wrestling with alligators, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and woodworking.

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. I have always been fascinated by the “magic” of turning mathematical equations into phenomena observed in physics, chemistry, or biology. As an applied mathematician I have been working on mathematical problems arising in geophysics and material science. Recently I started several projects on mathematical modeling of biological processes. I like incorporating applications in my teaching of mathematics. When I do not teach or work on a research paper, I like hiking and exploring new places

I am an Associate Professor in the Biomolecular Sciences (BMS) department. While many people cringe when they hear about “bacteria”, students in my lab are researching friendly bacteria that are helpful to the environment. Our research focuses on microbes that were present on early Earth before the generation of oxygen. We are trying to understand how some microorganisms can breathe metals, which is relevant to not only understanding early life but also can be used for practical applications including development of electronics and biosensors. I teach courses at CCSU involving introductory biomolecular science, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, and vaccine development.

I am a Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences. I started my working career as a meteorologist, specifically a weather forecaster, and then shortly transitioned into science education as an earth science teacher. Teaching both middle and high school, I quickly learned of my love of teaching as a creative and rewarding profession. As I continued my formal education, I then shifted to higher education as a science teacher educator, which is my primary role at CCSU. My passion to improve science teaching continues, working with college-aged students, pre- and in-service science teachers as well as younger students. Outside of work, I travel extensively to enjoy the natural beauty of our planet. Camping and hiking in our National and State parks have been the highlights of my travels!