| Rudolfo Agustin |
Dr. Rudolfo Agustin holds a DNP, an MSN, and a BSN, as well as a Certificate in Nurse Education, all earned from Old Dominion University. He was previously a restricted-hire Clinical Assistant Professor in the Ellmer School of Nursing at Old Dominion University. |
| Hamilton Audrey |
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| Philip Austin |
Mr. Philip Austin received an M.A. and a B.A. in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. He was previously an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University. |
| Carey L. Averill |
Dr. Cary Averill holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from George Washington University, an MEd in School Counseling from Campbell University, and a B.A. in Elementary Education from Purdue University. She was previously an Adjunct Professor at the College of Education at Regent University. |
| Ian Azarov |
Dr. Ian Azarov holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the Higher Attestation Board of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. He was previously an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Technology at the Czech Technical University (Czech Republic), a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology at the Medical Institute of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University (Russia), and a Chief Researcher in the Department of Cardiac Physiology at the Institute of Physiology of Komi Science Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. |
| Genming Bai |
Dr. Genming Bai received a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, an M.Sc. in Computational Science and Engineering from ETH Zürich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich), and a B.Sc. in Physics from Peking University (China). He was previously an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. |
| Reshmi Banerjee |
Dr. Reshmi Banerjee holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Florida International University and an M.S. in Bioengineering from San Diego State University. He was previously a Research Assistant at the Florida International University Electronics Packaging Lab. |
| Celeste Bell |
Ms. Celeste Bell received an M.S. in Human Resources Management and Development from New York University and a B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She was previously an instructor at the Business College of Michigan State University. |
| Prajna Bhandary |
Ms. Prajna Bhandary holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and a B.S. in Computer Science from JSS Academy of Technical Education (India). She was previously a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland. |
| Ananda Bhattacharjee |
Dr. Ananda Bhattacharjee holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Utah, an MPhil in Zoology and an M.Sc. in Environmental Studies from the University of Delhi (India), and a B.Sc. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry from Osmania University (India). He was previously an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida. |
| Ameanthea Blanco-Knezovich |
Dr. Ameanthea Blanco-Knezovich holds a DNP and MSN from Old Dominion University and a BSN from Virginia Commonwealth University. She was previously a Cognition and Psychotropic Medication Management Family Nurse Practitioner at Alpha Psychiatric Services and MidAtlantic Long-Term Care. |
| Abdullah Braik |
Dr. Abdullah Braik holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University, an M.Sc. in Data Analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Jordan. He was previously a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University. |
| Mary Brinkmeyer |
Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of Florida and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Chicago. She previously served as a Psychologist at Bryant West Psychology. |
| Terainer Brown |
Dr. Terainer Brown holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from the University of Colorado and a B.F.A. in K-12 Dance Education from Wayne State University. She was previously a Lecturer in the Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies and serves as the Assistant Dean of the Graduate School at Old Dominion University. |
| Thomas Bryer |
Dr. Thomas Bryer received a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, an M.P.A. in Public Administration from George Washington University, and a B.A. in Political Science from American University. He was previously a Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida. |
| Erin Burke |
Ms. Erin Burke holds an M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia and a BA/BS in Religious Studies and Anthropology from the College of Charleston. She was previously the copy editor for the Journal of Tibetan Literature. |
| Matthew Carpenter |
Dr. Matthew Carpenter received an O.T.D. in Occupational Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.A. in Sociology from The College of William & Mary. He was previously a restricted-hire Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Old Dominion University. |
| Mengliu Cheng |
Ms. Mengliu Cheng received an M.A. in History from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Graduate Liberal Studies from Duke University, and a B.A. in English from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (China). She was previously a Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. |
| Olivia Cheskey |
Ms. Olivia Cheskey received a B.S. in Health Science and Recreational Therapy from Old Dominion University and is expected to receive her M.S. in Recreational Therapy from Temple University in spring 2026. She was previously a Clinical Recreation Therapist at Sheltering Arms Institute. |
| Wonjun Choi |
Dr. Wonjun Choi holds a Ph.D. in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has an M.A. in Sport Management from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a B.S. in Community Sport from the Korea National Sport University (South Korea). He was previously a Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire. |
| Christopher Connaboy |
Dr. Christopher Connaboy holds a Ph.D. in Motor Control and Biomechanics and an MSc in Research Education from the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) and a BSC in Sport and Exercise Science from Lancaster University (United Kingdom). He was previously an Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. |
| Erika Counts |
Dr. Erika Counts received an O.T.D. in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Howard University. She was previously a restricted-hire Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Old Dominion University. |
| Karam Daoud |
Mr. Karam Daoud holds an M.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Jordan University of Science and Technology. He was previously a Teaching Assistant at Texas Tech University. |
| Hsin Fang |
Ms. Hsin Fang holds an M.F.A. from National Taiwan Normal University, as well as a B.A. in Art and Design and a BE in Psychology and Counseling from National Taipei University of Education. She was previously a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. |
| Wance Firdaus |
Dr. Wance Firdaus holds a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Genetics from Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 (France). He was previously a Research Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. |
| Melissa Foster |
Dr. Melissa Foster holds a DNP from the University of Alabama, an MSN from Jacksonville State University, and a BSN from Auburn University. She was previously a Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama. |
| Catherine Gaspar |
Dr. Catherine Gaspar received a Ph.D. in Special Education with a focus on Intellectual Disability and Autism and an M.A. in Developmental Disabilities from Columbia University, as well as a B.S. in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Maryland. She was previously an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. |
| Maryam Golbazi |
Dr. Maryam Golbazi holds a Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering from the University of Delaware, an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of New Haven, and a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Tabriz (Iran). She was previously a restricted-hire Research Assistant Professor at the Joint Institute for Advanced Computing for Environmental Studies at Old Dominion University. |
| Lancelot Gooden |
Dr. Lancelot Gooden received an Ed.D. in Adult and Community Education from North Carolina State University at Raleigh, an M.Ed. in Mathematics from Campbell University, and a B.S. in Industrial Mathematics and Computer Science from St. Augustine’s University. He was previously a restricted-hire Lecturer in the Department of Educational Leadership and Workforce Development at Old Dominion University. |
| Sherron Gordon-Phan |
Dr. Sherron Gordon-Phan received an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of New England, an M.S. in Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling from Norfolk State University, and a B.S. in Human Services Counseling from Old Dominion University. He was previously a restricted-hire Lecturer in the Interdisciplinary Studies program at Old Dominion University. |
| Destini Harrell |
Ms. Destini Harrell received an MBA in Business Administration and a B.S. in Finance from Old Dominion University. She was previously the Founder and Chief Strategist of The Blessed Rogue. |
| Brian Wesley Harrington |
Mr. Brian Harrington received an M.Ed. in School Counseling from Mississippi College and a B.A. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Tougaloo College. He was previously a Graduate Teaching Fellow at the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Mississippi. |
| Corey Haynes |
Dr. Corey Haynes received an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from George Washington University, an M.Ed. in Social Foundations of Education from the University of Virginia, and a B.S. in English Education from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She was previously a restricted-hire Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Old Dominion University. |
| Md Shamim Hasan |
Dr. Md Shamim Hasan holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Bangladesh). He was previously a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Power System Resilience Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. |
| Kellan Head |
Mr. Kellan Head received an M.A. in Philosophy from Brandeis University and a B.A. in Linguistics as well as a B.A. in English and Creative Writing from the University of Rochester. He previously served as an Instructor of Philosophy at Syracuse University. |
| Blair Heinz |
Ms. Blair Heinz received an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Essex and a B.A. in Performance Theatre from Old Dominion University. She was previously an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts at Old Dominion University. |
| Robert Hill |
Dr. Robert A. Hill holds a Ph.D. in Educational Management and Higher Education Administration from Hampton University, as well as an M.A. in Urban Education, PreK-12 School Counseling, and a B.S. in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Norfolk State University. She was previously an Adjunct Faculty Member at Buena Vista University and a School Counselor at the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. |
| Farahnaz Hosseini |
Ms. Farahnaz Hosseini holds an M.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Kashan (Iran) and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Kerman Higher Institute (Iran). She was previously a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Texas. |
| Israt Jahan |
Ms. Israt Jahan holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Memphis and a B.Sc. in Information and Communication Technology from Comilla University (Bangladesh). She was previously an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Mount Wachusett Community College. |
| Julia Johnson |
Ms. Julia Johnson received an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Virginia and a B.A. in English from Hollins College. She was previously a Professor of English at the University of Kentucky. |
| Deama Khader |
Dr. Deama Khader holds a Ph.D. and a B.S. in Information Science from the University of North Texas. She was previously an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Information Science at the University of North Texas. |
| Jieun Kim |
Ms. Jieun Kim received an M.S. in Regional Planning from Cornell University and a B.F.A. and a B.S. in Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design. She was previously an Affiliate at the Center on Technology, Data and Society at Arizona State University. |
| Sayop Kim |
Dr. Sayop Kim holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Hanyang University (South Korea). He was previously a Research Associate in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). |
| Jude Klena |
Mr. Jude Klena received a Juris Doctor from The College of William & Mary and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh. He currently serves as Counsel for the Naval Information Forces in the U.S. Navy Office of the General Counsel. |
| Carolyn LaRoche |
Ms. Carolyn LaRoche holds an M.S. in Forensic Chemistry from the University of New Haven and a B.A. in Biological Science and Forensic Chemistry from the State University of New York. She was previously an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Biology at Tidewater Community College and an Adjunct Instructor at Chesapeake Public Schools Virtual High School. |
| Daniel Linford |
Dr. Daniel Linford received a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Purdue University, an M.A. in Philosophy from Virginia Tech, and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Rochester. He was previously a restricted-hire Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. |
| Junyi Lee |
Dr. Junyi Lee holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University and a B.A. in Physics from the University of Chicago. He previously served as the Senior Scientist at the Quantum Innovation Center at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (Singapore). |
| Natalie MacCall |
Ms. Natalie MacCall received an MBA in Business Administration and a B.S. in Accounting from Old Dominion University. She was previously a restricted-hire Lecturer in the School of Accountancy at Old Dominion University. |
| Winnie Maina |
Ms. Winnie Maina holds an M.S. in Accounting and a B.S. in Finance from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (Kenya). She was previously an adjunct faculty member in the School of Accountancy at Old Dominion University and an Accounting Lead at iWorks Corporation. |
| Elizabeth “Liz” Marsh |
Ms. Elizabeth “Liz” Marsh holds an MSN from Old Dominion University and a BSN from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She was previously a Palliative Care Specialist Nurse Practitioner at Sentara Leigh and Sentara Princess Anne Hospitals. |
| Christine McNichols |
Dr. Christine McNichols holds a Ph.D. in Health-Related Sciences and an M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University and a B.A. in Theatre from the University of Mary Washington. She was previously a Postdoctoral Fellow in the College of Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University. |
| Amanda Mohammad Mirzaei |
Dr. Amanda Mohammad Mirzaei received a Ph.D. in Education and Mathematics and an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Delaware, as well as a B.S. in Mathematics from La Salle University. She was previously an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Manhattanville University. |
| Navid Mohammad Mirzaei |
Dr. Navid Mohammad Mirzaei holds a Ph.D. and an M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Delaware, an M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics from the Sharif University of Technology (Iran), and a B.Sc. in Pure Mathematics from Amirkabir University of Technology (Iran). He was previously an Instructor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. |
| Derek Munn |
Mr. Derek Munn received an M.F.A. in Design from the School of Visual Arts and a B.F.A. from Old Dominion University. He was previously a restricted-hire Lecturer in the Department of Art at Old Dominion University. |
| Audrey Myers |
Dr. Audrey Myers holds a DNP from James Madison University, an MSN in Pediatrics and a BSN from the University of Virginia, and a B.S. in Biology from Eastern Mennonite University. She was previously a Professor in the Nursing Program at Sentara College of Health Sciences. |
| Zach NewCheever |
Dr. Zach NewCheever received a DMA in Wind Conducting and Literature from the University of Colorado Boulder, an M.Mus. in Instrumental Conducting from Austin Peay State University, and a B.Mus. in Theory and Composition from Trevecca Nazarene University. He was previously the Director of the Symphonic Band at Nebraska Wesleyan University. |
| Kelsey O’Connor |
Ms. Kelsey O’Connor holds an MSN in Nursing Education from Western Governors University and a BSN from George Mason University. She was previously a Professor in the College of Nursing and Public Health at South University. |
| Emily Owens-Pickle |
Dr. Emily Owens-Pickle holds a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of South Carolina, an MPH from Rollins College, and a B.S. in Telecommunications from the University of Florida. She was previously a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Laboratory for Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases at the University of South Carolina. |
| Linda Pan |
Dr. Linda Pan holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Earth and Planetary Science from Harvard University and a B.Sc. in Planetary Science from McGill University (Canada). She was previously a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Cooperative Institute for Modeling the Earth System at Princeton University. |
| Rebeca Peacock |
Dr. Rebeca Peacock holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Instructional Design, and Technology from Idaho State University, an M.S.Ed. in Instructional Technology from Wayne State University, an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University, and a B.A. in Secondary Education and Biology from St. Thomas University. She was previously a Clinical Assistant Professor and a COE Instructional Designer in the Department of Educational Technology and Foundations at the University of West Georgia. |
| Danielle Preston |
Ms. Danielle Preston holds an M.F.A. in Costume Design from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and a B.A. in Theater Production from Meredith College. She was previously a Professional Costume Designer for multiple theater productions across the country. |
| Mohammad Saidur Rahman |
Dr. Mohammad Saidur Rahman holds a Ph.D. in Computing and Information Sciences and an M.S. in Computing Security from Rochester Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of Dhaka (Bangladesh). He was previously an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at El Paso. |
| Olivia Ryan |
Ms. Olivia Ryan holds an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a B.S. in Engineering from Roger Williams University. She was previously a Graduate Teaching Assistant and a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. |
| Pierto Sasso |
Dr. Pierto Sasso holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Old Dominion University, an M.S. in Higher Education and Counseling from the University of Rochester, and a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from Christopher Newport University. He was previously an Assistant Professor in the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Delaware State University. |
| Sangita Seaburg |
Dr. Sangita Seaburg received a DNP in Nursing from Chamberlain University, an M.S. in Nursing from Western Governors University, a B.S. in Nursing from Sentara College of Health Sciences, and a B.S. in Business Administration from Old Dominion University. She was previously a restricted-hire Lecturer in the Department of Professional Nursing at Old Dominion University. |
| Danyel Smith |
Dr. Danyel Smith received a Ph.D. in Health Psychology, an M.S. and a B.S. in Psychology, and a B.A. in African American Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University. She was previously a Postdoctoral Associate in the Office of Health Disparities at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and an Oral Health Scholar at the George E. Richmond Foundation. |
| Kimberly Smith |
Dr. Kimberly Smith received a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Carolina and an M.S. and B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Old Dominion University. She was previously an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at the University of South Alabama. |
| Sonnee Stanley |
Ms. Sonnee Stanley holds an MEd in Counseling Services and a B.A. in Sociology from Western Kentucky University, as well as a B.A. in Sociology from Texas State University. She also earned a B.S. in Pre-Medical Chemistry from both Temple College and the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor. She was previously a restricted-hire Instructor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University. |
| Ashlee Steeley |
Ms. Ashlee Steeley holds an MPH from Eastern Virginia Medical School and a B.S. in Biology from East Carolina University. She was previously a restricted-hire Lecturer in the Department of Health Behavior, Policy, and Management at Old Dominion University. |
| Holly Szumila-Vance |
Dr. Holly Szumila-Vance received a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Physics from Old Dominion University, and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and a B.S. in Space Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Florida International University. |
| Kouhyar Tavakolian |
Dr. Kouhyar Tavakolian holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Science from Simon Fraser University (Canada), an MBA from the University of North Dakota, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Northern British Columbia (Canada), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tehran (Iran), and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Tehran Polytechnic (Iran). He was previously a Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of North Dakota. |
| Pantea Tavakolian |
Dr. Pantea Tavakolian holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto (Canada), an M.Sc. in Medical BioPhysics from the University of Western Ontario (Canada), and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Shariaty University (Iran). She was previously an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Dakota. |
| Carrol Warren |
Dr. Carrol Warren received an Ed.D. in Adult and Community College Education from North Carolina State University, an M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.A. in Psychology from Meredith College. She was previously a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of the Ed.D. program in Organizational Leadership and Learning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
| David Williams-Tortolini |
Mr. David Williams-Tortolini holds an M.A. in Humanities and a B.A. in English from Old Dominion University. He was previously a Teaching Assistant in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Purdue University. |
| Tammy Woodward |
Ms. Tammy Woodward received an M.S. in Library and Information Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a B.A. in History from the University of Maryland. She was previously the Director/Supervising Archivist III at the Outer Banks History Center, part of the State Archives of North Carolina. |
