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LSU is the flagship institution of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. Since 1860, LSU has served its region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The university brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy.
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Jill C. Trepanier
Professor and Department Chair
Dr. Trepanier is a hurricane climatologist and geographer focusing on the statistical estimation of extreme weather risk.
Climatology Hurricanes Geography Environmental Science
Paul Miller
Associate Professor
Dr. Miller has research and teaching interests in coastal meteorology and hydroclimatology.
Saharan Dust Land-atmosphere Interactions Mesoscale Climate Science Coastal Meteorology Hydroclimatology Weakly Forced Thunderstorms Hazardous Weather Impacts
Aaron Ashbrook
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ashbrook's research focus primarily on cockroach and bed bug management.
Urban Pest Management Pest Control Biocontrol Insect Biology Insecticide Resistance Insect Physiology Insect Behavior
Carol Friedland
Director of LaHouse Research & Education Center and Professor
Dr. Friedland bridges research and real-world solutions for Louisiana homes.
Construction Management Hazard-Resistant Construction Hurricane, Wind and Flood Interactions Natural Hazards Data Collection
Aly Mousaad Aly
Associate Professor
Dr. Aly is revolutionizing resilient infrastructure via pioneering AI-enhanced large-scale wind engineering and control for extreme weather.
Wind Engineering Structural Dynamics Resilient Infrastructure Computational Fluid Dynamics Machine Learning Fluid-Structure Interaction Smart Structures Disaster Mitigation
Eric Burns
Associate Professor
Dr. Burns uses multidisciplinary research to understand how the universe works.
Astrophysics Nuclear Science Gravitational Waves Cosmic Explosions Supernova Gamma-ray Bursts Neutron Star Mergers Magnetar Giant Flares
Xavier Thompson
Assistant Professor of Sports Science
Dr. Thompson’s research focuses on the identification of risk factors for athletic injuries and improving athletic performance.
Athletic Injuries Athletic Performance Athletic Training Biomechanics
Naohiro Kato
Associate Professor
Dr. Kato studies how cells respond to their environments using microalgae and plants.
Biodegradable Materials Sustainability Biochemical Analysis Biotechnologies Cell Biology
Ibrahim "Abe" Baggili
Division Chair & Roger Richardson Professor
Dr. Baggili is a proven visionary higher education leader and builder with expertise in computing and cybersecurity research and education.
XR Deception Cybersecurity Cyber Forensics Cyber Psychology
Jon Doering
Assistant Professor
Dr. Doering has more than 15 years of experience in the aquatic toxicology of anthropogenic chemicals.
Environmental Toxicology Aquatic Ecology Environmental Science Endangered Species Risk Assessment
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