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Mr. Dax Campbell received his BS in Mathematical Sciences concentrating in Secondary Education and his MS in Mathematical Sciences from McNeese State University. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at McNeese. He teaches courses such as College Algebra, Contemporary Mathematics, and Elementary Statistics. Dax has also taught Dual Enrollment…
Read Dax Campbell's Full BioRenae Broussard earned a M.S. from McNeese State University and a MAT from Louisiana College. She is currently an EdD candidate at University of Louisiana, Monroe, in Curriculum and Instruction with research interests in mathematics instruction and the transition from high school to college. Renae coordinates the Mathematical Association of America’s AMC10 and AMC12 competitions….
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Ginny Bradley is an instructor of mathematics who earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering and worked along the Gulf Coast in the chemical industry for several years. She returned to college at Oklahoma State University to obtain her Master’s degree in Mathematics. She spent several years at River Parishes Community College until finally coming back…
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Dr. Jennifer Berken received her BS from McNeese State University and her PhD from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Her research interests include applied statistics and biostatistics. She serves as the Math & Statistics Chair for the Louisiana Academy of Sciences.
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Ms. Megan Miller Baldwin earned three Bachelor of Science degrees in math, computer science, and physics simultaneously from McNeese State University in May 2011. While teaching high school algebra, she pursued and completed master’s degrees in the Art of Teaching and Mathematics. She was accepted into the Ed.D. program in Higher Education Administration at the…
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Dr. Andrew Mudd earned his BS from McNeese State University and his DVM from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. His teaching interests include histology, anatomy, and physiology.
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Matthew Ferguson is the Lab Instructor and Coordinator for microbiology labs. He is a graduate from McNeese State University and received a BS in Toxicology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Along with teaching microbiology labs, he is responsible for preparing growth media, maintaining bacterial stock cultures, and preparing chemicals for labs. He also…
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Todd Bollinger received his Ph.D. from Texas Tech University under Dr. Llewellyn Densmore. His research interests include herpetology, wildlife management, conservation biology, and ecology, particularly when studied through population genetic, toxicokinetic, and behavioral tools.”
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Dr. Qiu Liu received her bachelor and master of electrical engineering from Chongqing University. She received her Ph.D. in industrial engineering from The University of Toledo. She has taught engineering technology, electrical engineering, and general engineering courses for 20 years at McNeese. She has industrial experience as a control engineer in process industry. She does…
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Dr. Farid Hosseinpour received his Ph.D. from The University of Memphis. His research interest includes nonlinear modeling of structures, structural retrofitting, and prestressed concrete design. He teaches a variety of courses such as Structural Analysis, Design of Reinforced Concrete, Design of Steel Structures, Prestressed Concrete, Statics, and Dynamics.
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Mr. Mitchell Morgan is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at McNeese State University. He earned his MSEE degree at McNeese after working 29 years in industry as a Project Engineer and Project Manager. His expertise is in automation of industrial processes using PLCs and DCSs systems. He worked in many industries, including chemical, petroleum,…
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Zhuang Li received his PhD degree from Auburn University. His research interests include mechanical vibration, machinery fault diagnostics, architectural acoustics, and advanced signal processing. He has published more than 70 research papers and book chapters. He serves as an Associate Editor of International Journal of Acoustics and Vibration and the treasurer of International Institute of…
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Dr. Dimitrios Dermisis received his MS and PhD from the University of Iowa. His research interests include hydrodynamic and sediment transport processes in upland areas, coastal erosion and protection, flood mitigation, and improving engineering education. He has received various teaching excellence awards, including the ASCE Engineering Professionalism Award. He has taught more than 20 courses…
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Dr. Cunzhi Zhao is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at McNeese State University, where he leads the Power and Microgrid Laboratory. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston. Dr. Zhao’s research focuses on enhancing the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of modern power systems through advanced energy technologies. His expertise…
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Rhonda Anderson is a Visiting Assistant Professor at McNeese State University with fifteen years of experience as an educator. She currently teaches a wide array of computer science courses at the university, including hardware, operating systems, web development, computer ethics, and computer programming courses. Rhonda earned her Masters in Management Information Systems in 2008 and…
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Dr. Srinivasan Ambatipati received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson University, NY. His research interests include Catalysis, Insitu Chemical Production and Sustainable Technologies. He has more than 10 years industrial experience in Oil & Gas R&D and joined McNeese as Associate Professor in Fall 2019. He is currently serving as Department Head of Engineering…
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Dr. Sarah Baker received her MS and PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include herpetology, conservation biology, and wildlife disease. She serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Wildlife Management, and the student competition coordinator for the Louisiana Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting.
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Whitnee Brame is currently a Lab Instructor and Coordinator of microbiology laboratories in the Department of Biology. Whitnee earned her master’s degree in Instructional Technology from McNeese State University in 2020 and her bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from McNeese State University in 2009. Whitnee is responsible for maintaining live stocks of bacterial cultures, preparing media…
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Dr. William Dees received his MS and PhD from Clemson University and Old Dominion University, respectively. His research interests include medical/public health entomology; disease vector and vectorborne/infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control; and global/public health initiatives. He serves on the editorial board of the Proceedings and Bulletin of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences and chairs the Operational…
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Ms. Tara Duck received her MS from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She serves as the faculty advisor for the McNeese Pre-Pharmacy Society and as a senator on the McNeese Faculty Senate
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Dr. Dissanayake received her PhD from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. She is currently a COSEM lab instructor. Her research interests include biopolymers and bioproducts: Developing new techniques to dissolve biopolymers (cellulose, wood, chitin, and chitosan), generating value-added and functionalized bioproducts, such as films, fibers, aerogels, hydrogels, monoliths, and beads. She is a member of…
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Mr. Sconzert attained his MS from McNeese State University in Chemical and Environmental Science in 2019. Research interests include computational modeling of novel chemical bonds and nanoclusters. Courses taught include CHEM 101, CHEM 102, CHEM 120, CHEM 211, CHEM 301L, and CHEM 391L. Mr. Sconzert is a co-advisor for the McNeese State University Student Chapter…
Read Phoenix Sconzert, M.S.'s Full BioDr. McGraw earned his Doctoral Degree at Louisiana Tech University. He has taught Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics classes for 30 Years. His research interests include Cosmology, Particle Physics, and Mathematical Physics, the very early universe in particular. He is excited that the James Webb Telescope is discovering new things about our fascinating Universe.
Read David McGraw, Ph.D.'s Full BioDr. Patil received her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Chemical Technology from the Institute of Chemical Tech- nology, Mumbai, India. Followed by her doctorate in Chemistry from Kansas State University. Her research interests include Organometallic Chemistry, Metal Salen Complexes, and Asymmetric Catalysis. She is an Instructor and General Chemistry Lab Coordinator for the McNeese Chemistry Department….
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Dr. Paudyal received his PhD degree in analytical chemistry from Florida International University and a master’s degree in physical chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Dr. Paudyal’s research involves a) the development of new electrochemical sensors/biosensors for the detection of various analytes of biological, forensics, and environmental significance, with the major focus on neurotransmitters. b)…
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Dr. Thalangamaarachchige received his PhD from Texas Tech University focusing on organometallic and organosilicon chemistry. His research interests include generating novel biomaterials using biopolymers Ionic liquids (ILs), CO2 capture with ILs and designing task specific ILs as emulsifying and demulsifying agents. He is a member of American chemical society (ACS), ACS Cell division and also…
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Dr. Boggavarapu earned his PhD in Computational Chemistry from the University of Hyderabad, specializing in aromaticity and metal-silicon multiple bonding. Currently a Professor of Chemistry and Physics at McNeese State University. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Boggavarapu’s research interests encompass nanocatalysis, hydrogen storage, and the structure of cluster-assembled materials, contributing significant findings published in…
Read Kiran Boggavarapu, Ph.D.'s Full BioDr. Vaughan obtained his B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS and has research interests in one-pot synthetic methodology, synthesis of donor-σ-acceptors, and probing novel organic reaction mechanisms via GC-MS with additional collaborations in the GC-MS quantification of cannabinoids in hemp and commercial cannabinoid products. He is a member of the…
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Dr. Merchant teaches primarily Biochemistry courses (CHEM 610, CHEM 421, CHEM 421L, CHEM 422, CHEM 265, CHEM 275) or courses that contain biochemistry content (CHEM 120). His research interests include mechanisms of immunity of crocodilians, snakes, turtles, and other ectotherms (scorpions). In addition, his lab is also focused on molecular approaches to ectotherm behavior, characterization…
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Ms. Bushnell received her BA in Special Education and BS in Physics both from McNeese and MS in Physics from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. She has taught Special Education in the public school system along with Physics at the high school level and teaches Physics, Astronomy and Physics Labs at McNeese since 2006. She…
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Dr. Robicheaux completed his MS and PhD in Physics from Texas A&M University. He began working as a Physics Instructor at McNeese in 2024. Current research interests include analytic calculations in QCD, extra time dimensions as a means of grand unification, and the axioms of physical theories.
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Candice Thomas is a graduate of McNeese State University earning a Bachelor degree in Computer Science and Mathematics in 2010 and a Master degree in Mathematics in 2013. She taught at Ranger College in Ranger, Texas and Stephenville, Texas for almost two years. She has been an instructor in the Mathematics department since the Fall…
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Research Interest: Quantum Theory, Operator Theory, Quantum Computing, Probability Theory and Stochastic Process. PhD in Mathematics (2015-2021) The University of Iowa, Department of MathematicsMS in Mathematical Science (2013-2015) Florida International University, Department of MathematicsBS in Mathematics (2007-2011) The University of Dhaka, Department of Mathematics
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Mr. Reed earned his M.S. in mathematics from McNeese. He mainly serves as an instructor teaching freshmen College Algebra, along with Precalculus and Statistics. M.S. in Mathematical Science from McNeese State University
Read Michael Reed's Full BioDr. Lenny Ornas earned his bachelor’s degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, his master’s degree from Southwest Texas State University, and his PhD from Texas Tech University. His research interests are in Functions of a Complex Variable, in particular Geometric Function Theory and Special Functions of Mathematical Physics. Dr. Ornas is the advisor…
Read Gerard Lenny Ornas's Full BioJennifer Melancon received her M.S. in Mathematical Sciences from McNeese State University. She teaches Freshman level math courses. She is the director of the Freshman Math tutoring. Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences – McNeese State University
Read Jennifer Melancon's Full BioDr. Lee earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from Louisiana at Lafayette. Her interests are Big Data and Data Analysis, Applied Statistics, Statistical Inference, Multivariate Analysis. She teaches mathematical statistics and probability courses. Ph.D. (Mathematics Statistics): University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA
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Ms. Jenna Hacker earned her M.S. in Mathematics from McNeese State University. She teaches College Algebra, Finite Mathematics, and Precalculus. M.S. in Mathematical Sciences from McNeese State University
Read Jenna Hacker's Full BioHaile Gilroy earned her master’s degree in mathematical sciences from McNeese State University and her mathematics Ph.D. Candidate at Auburn University. Her research interests include undergraduate mathematics education and discrete mathematics. M.S. in Mathematical Sciences from McNeese State UniversityPh.D in Mathematical Sciences from Auburn University
Read Haile Gilroy's Full BioDr. Carnes is a Professor of Mathematics and has been a faculty member at McNeese since 1991. His research interests are in combinatorial design theory, graph theory, and discrete mathematics. He has been a fellow of the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications and has been a reviewer for the AMS Mathematical Reviews in design…
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