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Ahmet Sonmez, Ph.D.

Ahmet Sonmez, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Computer Science teaching faculty member.

Rachita Sowle, Ph.D.

Rachita Sowle, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Research interests include theoretical computer science, algorithms, graph theory, and computational geometry.

Algorithm Design and AnalysisProblem SolvingAlgorithm Design & Analysis: complexity analysis approximation algorithm design and analysisGraph TheoryComputational Geometry
Leah Spangler, Ph.D.

Leah Spangler, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Chemical and Life Science Engineering

Dr. Spangler's research interests include protein engineering, developing sustainable biomaterials, and renewable energy.

Claire Sparks, M.S.

Claire Sparks, M.S.

Instructor

Provide high quality instruction for undergraduate students.

John E. Speich, Ph.D.

John E. Speich, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering

Engineering and program development expert with research focused on bladder biomechanics and robotics

Cooperative EducationEngineering EducationMechanical EngineeringRoboticsMedical Devices
Rodrigo Spínola, Ph.D.

Rodrigo Spínola, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Dr. Spínola conducts research in the areas of SE4AI, AI4SE, empirical soft. engineering, and technical debt in software projects.

Software EngineeringSoftware EvolutionTechnical DebtSoftware QualityEmpirical Software Engineering
Christina Tang, Ph.D.

Christina Tang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Sciences Engineering

Prof. Tang specializes in polymer nanomaterial synthesis/characterization with interest in hybrids with inorganic nanoparticles/biomolecules

Smart Polymer MaterialsPolymer ProcessingHybrid MaterialsCatalysis/BiocatalysisNanotechnology
Nakul Telang, Ph.D.

Nakul Telang, Ph.D.

Research Scientist

Dr. Nakul Telang's research is focused on Medicinal Chemistry and Synthetic Organic Chemistry.

Gary C. Tepper, Ph.D.

Gary C. Tepper, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs

Professor Tepper's research focuses on advanced functional materials

Perovskite Solar CellsAerosols and air filtrationNanoscale materialsElectrospinningSupercritical Fluids
Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D.

Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Enrollment Management, College of Engineering

Erdem Topsakal received multiple degrees in electronics and communication engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul

Microwave Early Cancer Detection and MonitoringMicrowave Hyperthermia and AblationWireless Medical Telemetry (Implantable and Body-centric) and E-HealthMedical Applications of Microfluidics (Microfluidic Antennas and Sensors)Novel Microwave Antennas and Arrays