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Michael Perfit
Distinguished Professor
Michael Perfit’s research focuses on the petrogenesis of mid-ocean ridge basalts, island arc lavas and oceanic spreading centers.
Volcanology Marine Geology Geochemistry Mid-Ocean Ridge Spreading Centers and Seamounts
Amanda Phalin
Instructional Associate Professor
Amanda Phalin is an expert in global economics and politics, as well as educational technology.
Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights Educational Technology and Pedagogy Environmental Economics Development Economics International Economics International Business International Trade Global Economy European Union Gender Issues Business France Tariffs
Philip Podsakoff
Chair/Clinical Professor
Philip Podsakoff is an expert in leadership and organizational behavior.
Antecedents and Consequences of Organizational Citizenship Behavior Relationships between Employee Attitudes and Behaviors Leadership Behavior and Effectiveness Social Power and Influence Processes Organizational Research Methods Substitutes for Leadership Business
F.E. "Jack" Putz
Distinguished Professor
Frances "Jack" Putz applies science to real-world problems related to ecosystem management and conservation.
Plant Ecology Indonesian Consevation Issue Economic Botany Applied Ecology Florida Natural History Latin American Studies Tropical Ecology
Liangfei Qiu
Associate Professor
Liangfei Qiu is an expert in social technology, including social media and social networks, as well as artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence Gig Economy Prediction Markets Healthcare Analytics Telecommunications Networks
Don Rainey
Regional Specialized Water Agent
Don Rainey focuses his expertise on stormwater, drainage and nutrients that flow downstream from homes to stormwater ponds.
Water Conservation Stormwater Ponds Water Quality Horticultural Science Landscape and Grounds Management
Kate Ratliff
Associate Professor
Kate Ratliff’s research investigates implicit biases and other barriers to diversity and inclusion.
Race Attitudes Implicit Bias Diversity & Inclusion Gender Attitudes Prejudice & Stereotyping
Jennifer Rea
Associate Professor
Jennifer A. Rea’s research explores the intersections between ancient Rome and modern science fiction and fantasy.
Reception Studies: Science Fiction and Fantasy Augustan Age Rome Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Daniel Reboussin
Curator
Daniel Reboussin’s primary resource acquisitions have created a cluster of manuscripts on 20th century African wildlife conservation.
Rare Cultural Heritage Materials Relating to the African Continent Manuscripts Centered on 20th Century African Wildlife Conservation Curating Smathers Libraries’ Circulating Research Original Artwork of Papa Mfumu’eto
Christopher Redding
Associate Professor
Christopher Redding conducts research using survey and administrative data that focuses on the policies and educator labor market.
School Turnaround Educational Policy Teacher Quality