Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University

1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, 30458, GA, US

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Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With 142 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/Research university and serves more than 27,000 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 102 nations. With three vibrant campuses — the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Statesboro Campus and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville — Georgia Southern offers an attractive campus environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. Georgia Southern’s nationally accredited academic programs prepare diverse scholars for leadership and service as world citizens. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 200-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics, and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success. Central to the University’s mission is the faculty’s dedication to excellence in teaching and the development of a fertile learning environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual responsibility for academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and students embrace core values expressed through integrity, civility, kindness, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, and social responsibility.

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Karelle Aiken

Karelle Aiken

Associate Professor

Professor Aiken specializes in organic chemistry

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry

Allen C. Amason

Allen C. Amason

Dean of the Parker College of Business

Dr. Amason’s research focuses on strategic decision-making and the role of top management in the strategy process.

Strategic Decision Making Strategic Management

Omid Ardakani

Omid Ardakani

Assistant Professor

Professor Ardakani researches econometrics, financial and monetary economics

Computational Statistics Financial Economics Econometrics Monetary Economics

Asli Aslan

Asli Aslan

Assistant Professor

Dr. Asli Aslan specializes in Environmental Health Sciences

Watershed Management Wastewater Treatment Global Environmental Health Environmental Molecular Microbiology Environmental Health Sciences Water Quality

Yoris Au

Yoris Au

Chair and Associate Professor

Yoris Au has a unique blend of technical, managerial and academic experiences in industry, consulting and academia

Cyber Security Operating Systems Security Telecommunication Systems Big Data & Analytics Information Systems Economics Wide Area Networks

Barry Balleck

Barry Balleck

Professor and Chair, Political Science and International Studies

Barry Balleck's research interests include human rights issues and the rhetoric of international relations.

Model United Nations Political Psychology International Studies American Foreign Policy International Organizations International Terrorism Human Rights Global Issues Rhetoric of International Relations Experiential Learning

Lorenza Beati

Lorenza Beati

Curator of the U.S. National Tick Collection, Associate Professor

Lorenza Beati's research focuses on the study of the taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, and population genetics of arthropods.

Hard-Ticks Ecology of the Swiss Alps Systematic Biology Arthropod Diversity Population Genetics of Arthropods

Don Berecz

Don Berecz

Center for Forensic Studies in Accounting and Business

Don Berecz has participated in undercover operations, foreign counterintelligence matters, and recruiting for the FBI

Forensic Interviews and Interrogation Forensic Accounting White Collar Crime Criminal Investigations Fraud Examination Polygraph

Prakash Bhoi

Prakash Bhoi

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Prakash Bhoi is an expert in hydrocarbon, jet fuels, advanced biofuels, and biopower.

Hydrocarbon & Jet Fuels Advanced Biofuels & Biopower

Kwabena  Boakye

Kwabena Boakye

Assistant Professor

Professor Boakye's research interest includes quality improvement, service innovation, and applied statistics

IT Post-Adoption Quality Management Service Operations