Expert Directory
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The Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is home to numerous top-of-their-field researchers, clinicians, and teachers with expertise in a vast range of subjects.
Browse the Expert Directory to learn more about the Robbins College faculty and their areas of expertise.
AGING & GERIATRIC HEALTH
Susan Blair, OTD, OTR/L
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Content knowledge of aging process for cognitive, physical, psychosocial, and societal impact; specific content knowledge of impact of frailty in older adults
Cory Dungan, PhD
Research
- Examining the mechanisms that regulate skeletal muscle atrophy and anabolic resistance with advanced age
APPAREL DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Sheri L. Dragoo, PhD
Research, Teaching
- Functional apparel design, adaptive apparel, wearable technology
- Apparel production advances, including 3D design, printing and laser cutting, and production efficiency
- Waste savings in patternmaking and apparel production, including upcycling and post consumer use of apparel product
Jaynie Fader
Research, Teaching
- Apparel-related technology and software, specifically Gerber PDS, grading, and marking, Adobe Suite, DPI Innovations, PLM software applications, Optitex 2D and 3D, and Size Stream Body Scanning
- Apparel-related printing and cutting, specifically digital textile printing, Guardian dye sublimation calendar, 3D printing, and laser cutting
- Outerwear and sportswear design and product development
AUTISM
Beth A. Lanning, PhD
Research
- Evaluating the benefits of equine-assisted interventions for children and adults with autism
Diane Loeb, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research
- Eye-tracking and assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Kristle Soto
Clinical, Teaching
- Identification, assessment, and treatment, specifically of preschool and school age children
BODY IMAGE
Jay Yoo, PhD
Research
- Role of body weight and weight preoccupation on quality of living
- Risky appearance behaviors, including risk-perception of beauty product use, extreme weight loss, plastic surgery
CANCER
Maria Boccia, PhD
Research
- Impact of diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors on marital relationships, sexual function, and quality of life of patients and their families
Cory Dungan, PhD
Research
- Identifying novel mechanisms by which chemotherapeutic agents induce a loss of muscle mass and function
Leigh Greathouse, PhD, RD
Research
- Relationship between colon cancer and the microbiome
- Oncology nutrition and dietary patterns
Michelle Law, PhD, RD
Research
- Metabolic contributors to muscle and adipose wasting and cardiac dysfunction in cancer
Jay Yoo, PhD
Research
- Cancer-related physical change and body image distress
CHRONIC DISEASES
Kyle Adams, DPT
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Treatment of individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain
Anne Boddy, DPT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Neurologic diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease
- Examining factors and behaviors associated with neurologic diagnoses and how to develop a plan of care for individuals with neurologic diagnoses
Rodney G. Bowden, PhD
Research
- Understanding the roles inflammation, lipids, and nutritional status play in the development of chronic kidney disease, including kidney failure and dialysis
- Metabolic syndrome and the clustering of risk factors associated with chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease
Ruthie Davis
Clinical, Teaching
- Helping children and families cope with medical experiences
- Meeting psychosocial and developmental needs of children in the hospital setting
Barbara Doucet, PhD, OTR
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Parkinson's disease, investigating therapeutic interventions to improve motor control and performance of functional tasks
- Exploring interventions and motor recovery process of the upper extremity in chronic stroke
Cory Dungan, PhD
Research
- Identifying novel mechanisms by which chemotherapeutic agents induce a loss of muscle mass and function
Megan Flores, PT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Physical therapy assessment and interventions for adults with neuromuscular conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke, brain injury)
Yunsuk Koh, PhD
Research
- Role of obesity, nutrition, and exercise in inflammation and cardiovascular disease
Shane Koppenhaver, PT, PhD
Research
- Effectiveness of dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions
- Physiologic effect of dry needling in patients with musculoskeletal conditions
Michelle Law, PhD, RD
Research, Teaching
- Cellular and molecular mechanisms of calcium mishandling and functional deficits in various cardiomyopathies (Research)
- Macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism, energy balance regulation, contribution of nutritional intake to chronic disease risk (Teaching)
Brian C. Leutholtz, PhD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Exercise prescription for chronic diseases, particularly special, unique, and challenging diagnoses
April J. Stull, PhD, RDN
Research
- Evaluating polyphenol-rich foods and other functional foods and their effects on the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome (i.e, pre-diabetes, obesity, and hypertension)
Emilio "Louie" Puentedura, DPT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Teaching people with chronic pain how pain actually works as a means to helping them actively cope with pain
- Musculoskeletal disorders associated with work-from-home strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic
Liang Wang, MD, DrPH
Research
- Developmental origins of obesity and chronic diseases
Michael Wiggs, PhD
Research
- The role of mitochondrial dyusfunction in causing muscle wasting diseases
DISABILITIES
Elizabeth Ardolino, PT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Assessment and treatment of children with developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy and spina bifida
Susan Blair, OTD, OTR/L
Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Clinical practice for all physical dysfunction populations throughout the lifespan but with emphasis on adults—all practice areas from NICU to pallative care
Megan Flores, PT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Physical therapy assessment and interventions for children with neuromotor conditions and developmental disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida)
Alison Prahl, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Optimizing language and literacy outcomes for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
DOWN SYNDROME
Megan Flores, PT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Physical therapy assessment and interventions for children with neuromotor conditions and developmental disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida)
Alison Prahl, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Optimizing language and literacy outcomes (e.g., phonological awareness, narratives, reading) for children and young adults with Down syndrome
EXERCISE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Cory Dungan, PhD
Research
- Examining the mechanisms that regulate skeletal muscle atrophy and anabolic resistance with advanced age
- Focusing on how senescent cells contribute to muscle loss and negatively impact muscle metabolism
LesLee Funderburk, PhD, RD
Research
- Use of nutritional supplements to improve body composition and enhance effects of physical training programs in adults of all ages
Yunsuk Koh, PhD
Research
- Role of obesity, nutrition, and exercise in inflammation and cardiovascular disease
Brian C. Leutholtz, PhD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Exercise prescription for chronic diseases, particularly special, unique, and challenging diagnoses
Renée Umstattd Meyer, PhD
Research
- Increasing physical activity across the lifespan and providing access to safe places to be active so that all people can experience the physical and mental health benefits of physical activity
- Implementation and impact of evidence-based programs, environmental approaches, and policies on physical activity support at community and organizational levels and individuals’ physical activity behavior, specifically within rural and under-resourced communities
Matthea S. Williams, EdD
Teaching
- Creation and implementation of therapeutic exercise for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions
Michael Wiggs, PhD
Research
- Adaptations to skeletal muscle following running or weightlifting
- Mechanisms of muscle loss in disuse and disease
- The role of mitochondrial dyusfunction in causing muscle wasting diseases
Jay Yoo, PhD
Research
- Interrelationships between physical fitness, exercise, and irrational shopping
FAMILY LIFE & RELATIONSHIPS
Susan Blair, OTD, OTR/L
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Application of generational learning strategies and content knowledge of how different generations communicate and work together successfully.
Maria Boccia, PhD
Research
- Exploring the neurobiology underlying social relationships and how these function in the context of stressors and life challenges
- Impact of diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors on marital relationships, sexual function, and quality of life of patients and their families
- Impact of experiencing parental divorce on neurobiology and attachment styles
Brian Cambra, EdD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Theoretical approaches to parenting across the lifespan (Teaching)
- Crisis intervention with children, adolescents, and families impacted by forced migration (Practical, Research)
- Helping families cope with stress, transitions, and trauma (Teaching)
Ruthie Davis
Clinical, Teaching
- Helping children and families cope with medical experiences
- Integrating interpersonal and intra-family relationships across the family life course
- Play theory, guidance, interaction, and integrated learning experiences for young children
Nick Frye, PhD
Research
- Stress in families, specifically military families and stepfamilies
Nicole McAninch, PHD, CFLE
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Family life education related to family and relationship development, resource management, and parenting
- Family resource management, specifically time and financial management and career and professional development
Karen K. Melton, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Design and evaluation of out-of-school time settings such as afterschool, camp, ministry, sports, etc. for children and adolescents; and how youth organizations can effectively partner with families
- Understanding how families manage their resources to create a specific family culture; specific focus on the use of family time to enhance a sense of belonging, connection, faith formation, and other developmental outcomes
- Designing and optimizing activities, programs, and events for enhanced satisfaction, well-being, and developmental outcomes; specific focus on the behavioral and environmental mechanisms of shared experiences
FOOD INSECURITY/ACCESS
Kathryn Janda, PhD
Research
- Examining factors and behaviors associated with food insecurity and limited healthy food access and how to develop programs and policies to address these issues
- Evaluating food insecurity, healthy food access, and community health promotion and policies
GLOBAL HEALTH
Beth A. Lanning, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Building collaborative relationships and understanding cultural humility as it relates to global research and engagement
HEALTH DISPARITIES
Emmanuel A. Akowuah, DrPH
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Rural health disparities
- Improving health care access and utilization
Kathryn Janda, PhD
Research
- Examining racial/ethnic, urbanicity-, and income-related disparities
- Working with underserved and primarily Spanish-speaking communities
April J. Stull, PhD, RDN
Research
- Evaluating dietary intake via different dietary assessment tools to help underserved populations improve their dietary intake
Renée Umstattd Meyer, PhD
Research
- Implementation and impact of evidence-based programs, environmental approaches, and policies on physical activity support at community and organizational levels and individuals’ physical activity behavior, focused on the reduction of health disparities and the advancement of health equity
Brian Young, PT, DSc
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Examining the educational delivery and clinical practice of physical therapist medical screening to enhance provision of services and access to health care
HEALTH LITERACY
Liang Wang, MD, DrPH
Research
- Global health literacy measurement development
HEALTH POLICIES & SYSTEMS
Emmanuel A. Akowuah, DrPH
Research
- Quality improvement, healthcare planning, and financial and systems performance assessment
Renée Umstattd Meyer, PhD
Research
- Implementation and impact of evidence-based programs, environmental approaches, and policies on physical activity support at community and organizational levels and individuals’ physical activity behavior, focused on the reduction of health disparities and the advancement of health equity
HEARING LOSS
Carrie Drew, AuD, CCC-A
Clinical, Teaching
- Hearing evaluation, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation
- Counseling, language deprivation, auditory access related to pediatric hearing loss
Yang-Soo Yoon, PhD
Research
- Speech enhancement, hearing aid, and cochlear implants
- Development of tinnitus treatment
- Aural rehabilitation and the development of auditory training software
INTERIOR & BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
LesLee Funderburk, PhD, RD
Research
- Identification of best practices to promote good nutrition and physical activity habits in the built environment
Debra Harris, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Built environment on building occupants and organizational impacts, health, wellness, sustainability, and transmission of pathogenic and chemical contaminants in the built environment
- Design and planning of healthcare and commercial design, focused on sustainability, health and wellness, indoor environmental quality, and life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA)
Elise King
Research
- American and European architectural and design history (19th and 20th century)
- Digital humanities and spatial analytics
- Residential architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
Karen K. Melton, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Designing and optimizing activities, programs, and events for enhanced satisfaction, well-being, and developmental outcomes; specific focus on the behavioral and environmental mechanisms of shared experiences
Ann Theriot
Teaching
- European architectural and decorative arts history (17th and 18th century)
- Hospitality Design (Practical)
Renée Umstattd Meyer, PhD
Research
- Implementation and impact of evidence-based programs, environmental approaches, and policies on physical activity support at community and organizational levels and individuals’ physical activity behavior, focused on the reduction of health disparities and the advancement of health equity
LANGUAGE & LITERACY
Kristen Davis, CCC-SLP
Clinical
- Written language and speech sound disorders
- Multicultural considerations in treatment of language and literacy disorders
Diane Loeb, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Language disorders in children, particularly neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm children
- Play therapy and language techniques related to language disorders and challenging behavior in youth
Jana Parker, CCC-SLP
Clinical
- Language-based literacy disorders, with specific emphasis on spelling and morphosyntax
Alison Prahl, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Increasing the field of speech pathology’s understanding of language and literacy profiles and improving outcomes in these areas
Deborah Rainer, CCC-SLP
Clinical, Teaching
- Apraxia as it pertains to children
- Speech sound disorders in children and adults
Janet Sanker, CCC-SLP
Clinical
- Assessment and treatment of developmental language disorders that impact an individual's social interactions and peer relationships
MENTAL HEALTH
Maria Boccia, PhD
Research
- Attachment to God and how faith impacts mental health and the experience of stress
Ruthie Davis
Clinical, Teaching
- Helping children and families cope with medical experiences
- Helping children cope with grief, change, and loss
- Meeting psychosocial and developmental needs of children in the hospital setting
Nick Frye, PhD
Research
- Emotional competence, emotion, regulation
- Stress in families, specifically military families and stepfamilies
Elizabeth Kwon, PhD
Research
- Psychological mechanism, specifically impulsivity, emotion regulation, self-control, resilience
Beth A. Lanning, PhD
Research
- Animal-human interventions, specifically investigating how equine-assisted services affect mental health for veterans and individuals who experienced trauma
- Inclusion of dogs as support for those affected by trauma
Jay Yoo, PhD
Research
- (Body Image) Role of body weight and weight preoccupation on quality of living; Risky appearance behaviors, including risk-perception of beauty product use, extreme weight loss, plastic surgery
- (Retail Therapy) Effect of comfort shopping on perceived weight and life satisfaction
MERCHANDISING, BUYING & DIGITAL RETAILING
Rochelle R. Brunson, PhD
Teaching, Clinical
- Merchandising and buying
NUTRITION
Amber Arnold, RD
Clinical, Teaching
- Using evidenced-based approaches in the treatment of nutrition-related disease
- Impact of cultural beliefs and practices on nutrition and health
LesLee Funderburk, PhD, RD
Research
- Use of nutritional supplements to improve body composition and enhance effects of physical training programs in adults of all ages
Leigh Greathouse, PhD, RD
Research
- Relationship between colon cancer and the microbiome
- Oncology nutrition and dietary patterns
Yunsuk Koh, PhD
Research
- Role of obesity, nutrition, and exercise in inflammation and cardiovascular disease
Michelle Law, PhD, RD
Research
- Macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism, energy balance regulation, contribution of nutritional intake to chronic disease risk
Brian C. Leutholtz, PhD
Research, Teaching
- Sport nutrition, specifically ergogenic aids
April J. Stull, PhD, RDN
Research
- Evaluating polyphenol-rich foods and other functional foods and their effects on the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome (i.e, pre-diabetes, obesity, and hypertension)
- Evaluating dietary intake via different dietary assessment tools to help underserved populations improve their dietary intake
Liang Wang, MD, DrPH
Research
- Dietary and lifestyle factors and risk of obesity, diabetes, and CVD
Stan Wilfong, RD
Teaching
- General nutrition, including nutrient requirements, healthy eating, food safety, nutrition recommendations
- Clinical nutrition, including pathophysiology and nutrition therapy to resolve and/or mitigate related signs/symptoms
PEDAGOGY
Justin Adeyemi, EdD
Practical, Teaching
- Curriculum development of the flipped classroom
Rochelle R. Brunson, PhD
Teaching, Clinical
- Professional development, networking through internship coordination
Megan Flores, PT, PhD
Research, Teaching
- Improving healthcare education
Venessa Grandjean, CCC-SLP
Research, Practical Teaching
- What admissions criteria produces positive student outcomes
- Are video interviews effective as part of admissions criteria, specifically focusing on the CASper interview program
Glenn A. Miller, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Effective teaching and coaching
- Issues and trends in sport pedagogy, particularly related to field experiences
Alison Prahl, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Increasing the field of speech pathology’s understanding of language and literacy profiles and improving outcomes in these areas
Kimberly M. Smith, EdD
Clinical, Teaching
- Preparing future healthcare leaders through androgogy with career path, clinical experiences, and professional school requirement guidance and mentorship
- Planning, preparation, and execution of undergraduate and graduate clinical experiences
Brian Young, PT, DSc
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Examining the educational delivery and clinical practice of physical therapist medical screening to enhance provision of services and access to health care
PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
Elizabeth Ardolino, PT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Assessment and treatment of children with developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy and spina bifida
- Development of outcome measures to assess functional changes in children with neuromotor disorders
- Assessment and treatment of children with traumatic spinal cord injury
Brian Cambra, EdD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Theoretical approaches to parenting across the lifespan (Teaching)
- Crisis intervention with children, adolescents, and families impacted by forced migration (Practical, Research)
Ruthie Davis
Clinical, Teaching
- Helping children and families cope with medical experiences
- Meeting psychosocial and developmental needs of children in the hospital setting
Carrie Drew, AuD, CCC-A
Clinical, Teaching
- Counseling, language deprivation, auditory access related to pediatric hearing loss
Teresa Fair-Field, OTD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Early intervention and identification of infant motor delay
- Executive functioning, daily living skills, adaptive skills, and motor development of children and youth
Megan Flores, PT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Physical therapy assessment and interventions for children with neuromotor conditions and developmental disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida)
Elizabeth Kwon, PhD
Research
- Adolescent and young adult substance use, specifically youth risky behaviors and mental health challenges
- Developmental intersection of adverse childhood experiences and young adult/adult reactions to stress
Beth A. Lanning, PhD
Research
- Evaluating the benefits of equine-assisted interventions for children with autism
Diane Loeb, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Language disorders in children, particularly neurodevelopmental outcomes of preterm children
- Play therapy and language techniques related to language disorders and challenging behavior in youth
Karen K. Melton, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Design and evaluation of out-of-school time settings such as afterschool, camp, ministry, sports, etc. for children and adolescents; and how youth organizations can effectively partner with families
Alison Prahl, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Optimizing language and literacy outcomes for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Optimizing language and literacy outcomes (e.g., phonological awareness, narratives, reading) for children and young adults with Down syndrome
Deborah Rainer, CCC-SLP
Clinical, Teaching
- Apraxia as it pertains to children
- Speech sound disorders in children
Kristle Soto
Clinical, Teaching
- Identification, assessment, and treatment, specifically of preschool and school age children
RECREATION
W. Dale Connally, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Application of recreation and sport programming in faith based settings
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation and leisure programs
David Copeland
Practical
- Developing outdoor education programs with the focus of developing emotional intelligence in college age students
Kelli McMahan, PhD
Research, Teaching, Clinical, Practical
- Outdoor leadership skills that transfer to any profession
- Social, emotional responses and risk decision making related to risk response in outdoor programming
- Serious leisure and leisure theory
Karen K. Melton, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Design and evaluation of out-of-school time settings such as afterschool, camp, ministry, sports, etc. for children and adolescents; and how youth organizations can effectively partner with families
- Understanding how families manage their resources to create a specific family culture; specific focus on the use of family time to enhance a sense of belonging, connection, faith formation, and other developmental outcomes
- Designing and optimizing activities, programs, and events for enhanced satisfaction, well-being, and developmental outcomes; specific focus on the behavioral and environmental mechanisms of shared experiences
REHABILITATION
Kyle Adams, DPT
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Examination and treatment of individuals (focus on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education) with musculoskeletal conditions
Emmanuel A. Akowuah, DrPH
Practical
- Rehabilitation related to strokes
Elizabeth Ardolino, PT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Assessment and treatment of children with developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy and spina bifida
- Development of outcome measures to assess functional changes in children and adults with neuromotor disorders
- Assessment and treatment of children and adults with traumatic spinal cord injury
Anne Boddy, DPT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Using clinical outcome measures to assess and develop interventions to address gait and balance impairments
Barbara Doucet, PhD, OTR
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Rehabilitation related to stroke and Parkinson's Disease
- Investigating therapeutic interventions to improve motor control and performance of functional tasks
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, motor control, motor behavior in chronic neurological conditions
Brent Dragoo, PhD
Clinical
- Strength and conditioning related exercise rehabilitation
Carrie Drew, AuD, CCC-A
Clinical, Teaching
- Hearing evaluation, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation
Shane Koppenhaver, PT, PhD
Research
- Quantification of muscle function using imaging technologies
- Effectiveness of dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions
- Physiologic effect of dry needling in patients with musculoskeletal conditions
Emilio "Louie" Puentedura, DPT, PhD
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Safety, effectiveness, and utilization of thrust joint manipulation to the spine by therapists worldwide
- Teaching people with chronic pain how pain actually works as a means to helping them actively cope with pain
Casey Unverzagt, DPT, DSc
Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Return to sport testing related to anterior cruciate ligament and upper extremity injuries
Yang-Soo Yoon, PhD
Research
- Aural rehabilitation and the development of auditory training software
Brian Young, PT, DSc
Research, Clinical
- Evaluation, management, and prevention of neck pain in high-performance military aircrew
RELIGION & FAITH
W. Dale Connally, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation and leisure programs
Karen K. Melton, PhD
Research, Teaching
- Understanding how families manage their resources to create a specific family culture; specific focus on the use of family time to enhance a sense of belonging, connection, faith formation, and other developmental outcomes
Andrew R. Meyer, PhD
Research, Teaching
- Historical religious sport ideals in contemporary sport (Research)
- Christian/secular character traits found in contemporary sport culture (Teaching)
- Hero-athletes, sport and religion, and the value of sport in contemporary culture (Research, Teaching)
RURAL HEALTH
Renée Umstattd Meyer, PhD
Research
- Advancing health equity and promoting active living, specifically in partnership with rural and under-resourced communities, acknowledging and addressing unique challenges and strengths that rural Americans experience
- Implementation and impact of evidence-based programs, environmental approaches, and policies on physical activity support at community and organizational levels and individuals’ physical activity behavior, specifically within rural and under-resourced communities
STROKES
Emmanuel A. Akowuah, DrPH
Practical
- Assessment
- Exercise program implementation
- Rehabilitation
Barbara Doucet, PhD, OTR
Research, Clinical, Practical, Teaching
- Exploring interventions and motor recovery process of the upper extremity in chronic stroke
STUTTERING
Paul Blanchet, PhD, CCC-SLP
Research, Clinical, Teaching
- Characteristics, assessment, and treatment of stuttering
SUBSTANCE USE
Elizabeth Kwon, PhD
Research
- Adolescent and young adult substance use, specifically youth risky behaviors and mental health challenges
SUSTAINABILITY
Sheri L. Dragoo, PhD
Research
- Waste savings in patternmaking and apparel production, including upcycling and post consumer use of apparel product
Debra Harris, PhD
Research, Practical, Teaching
- Design and planning of healthcare and commercial design, focused on sustainability, health and wellness, indoor environmental quality, and life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA)
TRAUMA & TRAUMA CARE
Brian Cambra, EdD
Teaching
- Helping families cope with stress, transitions, and trauma
Ruthie Davis
Clinical, Teaching
- Helping children and families cope with medical experiences
- Helping children cope with grief, change, and loss
- Meeting psychosocial and developmental needs of children in the hospital setting
Elizabeth Kwon, PhD
Research
- Developmental intersection of adverse childhood experiences and young adult/adult reactions to stress