Faculty, Staff and Students at ASU

Name Expertise areas Short Bio Updated date
Hasan Ozer Ozer develops computational mechanics methods for structural performance modeling of pavements and uses life-cycle assessment tools for advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure.
Robert Yowell
Yang Jiao Mechanics of Composite Materials, Computational Physics, Soft Matter Physics Jiao has developed analytical and computational models for complex materials which can deepen fundamental understanding of the nature of such materials.
Megan Romack
Ciara O'Reilly
Michael Hool Michael Hool is an accomplished venture lawyer, active technology investor and pioneer in wide variety of capital formation and entrepreneurship efforts. He has helped launch, grow and exit more than 100 technology ventures.
Mojdeh Hedman Artificial Intelligence, Energy and Sustainability, Energy Markets, Nonlinear Dynamical Systems, Renewable Energy, Science and Engineering Education Khorsand's research expertise includes power systems operations and planning, power systems restoration and cascading events, cybersecurity for electric power systems, renewable energy, and electric energy markets.
Stephanie Deitrick Geography, Computational Spatial Science, Spatial Analysis Deitrick is the program director for the Masters of Advanced Study in GIS (MASGIS) Program. Her research focuses on GIS, decision-making and uncertainty and the use of GIS in public policy decisions.
Timothy Lamb
Colleen Sheehan American Political Thought
Caio Pagano Performance Studies Pagano, a Steinway Artist, combines a profound knowledge of the arts, literature and music, which characterizes his interpretations as authoritative and unique.
Susan Beiner Ceramics Beiner has taught ceramics in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University since 2006.
Tomoko Katayama Japanese, Japan Katayama teaches different levels of elementary Japanese.
Sultan Al-Suleiman Theoretical Mathematics Al-Suleiman has taught different classes at ASU, including: Calculus 1 and 2, Brief Calculus, College Algebra, and Math for Business Analysis.
Kristin Hunt Theatre Hunt's research interests include the adaptation of ancient and classical performance modes in contemporary contexts, performance as activism, food in/as performance, and performance-based pedagogy.
Yuli Deng
Hava Samuelson History, Religious Studies Tirosh-Samuelson writes on Jewish intellectual history with a focus on philosophy and mysticism in premodern Judaism, feminism and Jewish philosophy, religion and ecology, and religion, science, and technology.
Daniel Nez
Miki Garcia Museum, Art History and Museum Studies, Humanities and Arts Garcia joined ASU in 2017. Prior, she was the executive director at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara.
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Joshua Rubio
Daniel Brom
Vincent Lay
Michael McBeath Cognitive Science, Motion Capture, Psychology McBeath's research interests include perception, baseball, audition and navigation.
Ram Pendyala Forecasting Transportation Demand, Transportation, Transportation Planning, Urban Infrastructure, Modeling and Simulation, Civil Engineering Pendyala's research expertise ranges from travel demand modeling and forecasting and activity-travel behavior analysis to multimodal transportation planning and policy analysis.
Wylie Bearup City Building and Urban Structure, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management Bearup is a Faculty Associate in Del E. Webb School of Construction with bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering and a doctorate in construction engineering and management.
Jean Brown Jean Brown's research interests range from classroom-based preschool communication programming and family-centered early intervention services to multi-cultural concerns and issues.
Joya Scott (she/her) Arts Administration, Arts Entrepreneurship, Contemporary Performance, Drama, Media and Performance, Performance, Theatre, Translation Joya Scott is a producer, dramaturg, director, and educator with expertise in devising, adaptation, new work, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Michelle Chin Movement, Music Theatre, Voice, Theatre, Arts in Education, Music, Arts Administration, Acting Michelle Chin is a Faculty Associate for the School of Music, Dance and Theatre and a member of the music theatre performance faculty. She is a professional educator, actress, musician, director, music director, choreographer, and collaborator.
Jessica Rosado Visual Arts and Media, Photography, Computation and Digital Media, Interactive Media, Digital Media, Data Visualization, Branding, Digital Marketing, Design Thinking, Marketing Challenges, Arts Entrepreneurship, Creative Enterprise, Creativity, Nonprofit Organizations, Art, Design, Marketing, Digital Storytelling, Creative Services, Creative Process, Arts Administration, Brand Management, Creative Services, Illustration, Database Design, Print Design, Web Design, Editing, Fundraising, Management, Project Management - general, User Experience I am attending ASU online with a Forensic Science program track. I intend to then move onto University of New Haven after my degree. My goal is to become a Forensic Genetic Genealogist.
Azadeh Alavi French, Literature Alavi started her career at ASU in 2009. She currently teaches various courses, such as Fre 101, Fre 102, Fre 201, Fre 202, and Fre 311 at ASU.
Gustavo Fischman Educational Policy and Politics, Higher and Postsecondary Education, Social Justice in Education, International Education and Development, Gender and Education Gustavo Fischman works to promote more engaging, responsive and usable educational research oriented to the elimination of educational and social inequalities.
Nicholas Steph… Biochemistry, Fundamental Molecular Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience, Organic Chemistry Stephanopoulos' interests include the synthesis of novel protein- and peptide-DNA nanomaterials and their application to biology, medicine, energy, and fundamental self-assembly.
Jason Watkins
Erin Lanphier
Chandler Lee
Jason Watkins
Nicholas Romero
Emel Topal
Sau Kwan Social Psychology, Psychology Kwan is the area head of Social Psychology at ASU.
Deanna Larson
Lela Rankin Parenting, Prevention and Intervention Science, Child and Adolescent Development Rankin's scholarship focuses on preventive interventions for children and families, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Joanne Cacciatore
Elizabeth Athens
Alan Goldman Professor Goldman serves as Faculty Director for W. P. Carey's West Campus. Goldman is widely published with expertise in toxic corporate leadership, recipient of research awards, with international consulting experience..
Dragana Graovac
Francesca Ferrara
Oliver Beckstein Soft Matter Physics, Modeling and Simulation, Molecular Biology Beckstein's research group studies the molecular mechanisms of biological processes with advanced computer simulations. His group also develops new computational tools and algorithms.
Gro Amdam Evolution, Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Basis of Health, Physiology, Social Insects, Sociality Amdam is a Norwegian biologist who is internationally known for her research on behavior and aging in honey bees.
Jacob Ericson