People

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Faculty and Staff at SSE

At the Tulane School of Science and Engineering, our faculty and staff are the heart of everything we do — advancing discovery, educating future leaders, and strengthening our community through excellence in research, teaching, and service. Whether you’re navigating resources, connecting with colleagues, or exploring leadership structures, this hub brings essential people-focused information together in one place. From faculty directories and departmental leadership to awards, recognition, and professional support, this page helps you find what you need to thrive at SSE.

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Dean's Office

Hridesh Rajan
Dean, School of Science and Engineering
Professor, Department of Computer Science
Lev Kaplan
Professor
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Ilianna Kwaske
Associate Dean for MS and Professional Education
Michelle Hewlett Sanchez
Senior Professor of Practice
Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Academic Partnerships; Director of the Tulane Center for K-12 STEM Education
Daniel F. Shantz
Associate Dean for Research and PhD Programs, Professor
The Entergy Chair in Clean Energy Engineering
Laurie O’Brien
Professor
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, School of Science and Engineering
Anne Fuselier
Managing Director, Advancement-Undergraduate Schools
Sarah Berry
Director of Master's Degrees and Certificate Programs
Rosanna Chavez
Director of Graduate Programs
Jake Madison
Director of Development, Advancement - Major Gifts
Victoria Miles
Director of Finance and Budget
Aaron Richoux
Director of Facilities, Instrumentation, and Safety
Jim Mahjoubian
Director of Communications, Marketing, and Events
John Sullivan
Director of Information Technology, SSE
Daniel Kuncicky
Assistant Director of Facilities, Instrumentation, and Safety
Keitris Bourgeois
Assistant Director of Facilities, Instrumentation, and Safety
Mark Brown
Assistant Director of Information Technology, SSE
Paul Tran
Assistant Director of Information Technology, SSE
Alexis Blanco
Assistant Director of Research, Instrumentation, and Lab Safety
Department Safety Representative and Instrument Manager
Matthew Deinhardt
Marketing and Communications Manager
Michael Rodriguez
Manager of People Operations
Danielle Scanlon
Program Manager for K-12 STEM Outreach
Monique Baptiste
Program Coordinator for K-12 STEM Outreach
Kathleen Milligan
Senior Research Administrator
Marie Piccione
Program Coordinator for K-12 STEM Outreach
David Robinson
Executive Director, Makers Space
LaShanda Robinson
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Gaynell Robinson-Watkins
Senior Executive Secretary
Aidan Feulner
Communications Specialist

Chairs

Hank Ashbaugh
Professor
Chair of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Esther Calzada
Professor
Incoming Chair of Psychology
Matthew Dalva
Director of the Tulane Brain Institute and Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology
Phyllis M Taylor Presidential Chair of Neuroscience
Bruce Gibb
Professor
Chair, Department of Chemistry
Ryan T. Glasser
Professor
Chair of Physics and Engineering Physics
Michelle Lacey
Professor
Chair of Mathematics
Ehab Meselhe
Professor
Chair of River-Coastal Science and Engineering
Michael J. Moore
Professor
Chair of Biomedical Engineering
Lu Peng
Yahoo! Founder and Professor
Interim Chair of Computer Science
Janet B. Ruscher
Professor
Chair of Psychology
Laura Schrader
Professor
Chair of Cell and Molecular Biology and Professor
Kyle M. Straub
Professor
Chair of Earth and Environmental Science
Sunshine A. Van Bael
Professor
Chair of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

All Faculty

Professor
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Assistant Professor
Adjunct Professor
Professor
Assistant Professor
Director of Master's Degrees and Certificate Programs
Adjunct Professor

Staff

Rebecca Derbes
Lab Supervisor II
Gustavo Didier
Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
John Drwiega
Department Administrator II
Aidan Feulner
Communications Specialist
Katherine Fogg
Project Manager
Jennifer French
Operations Manager - Graduate Affairs
Anne Fuselier
Managing Director, Advancement-Undergraduate Schools
Yang Ge
Post-doctoral Researcher

Internal SSE Resources

A compilation of policy statements, forms, and general business specific to the Tulane School of Science and Engineering. Access to this information is only available on campus.

Executive Committee Meetings

Every other Thursday at 10 AM

Past Meeting Minutes

 

Faculty Meetings

September 30, 2024 at 2:30pm; November 15, 2024 at 12:00pm; February 14, 2025; April 28, 2025 at 12:00pm in Paul Hall.

Past Meeting Minutes

 

Staff Meetings

February 14, 2025; April 28, 2025; July 21, 2025 in Paul Hall.

Past Agenda

 

2025 Marketing Presentation Jan-June

 

Curriculum Committee Meetings

September 18, 2024; October 18, 2024; November 6, 2024, January 22, 2025, March 12, 2025, March 26, 2025, April 14, 2025

Past Meeting Minutes

SSE Graduate Studies Committee Meetings

TBD

Past Meeting Minutes

 

Major Advising Committee Meetings

November 20, 2024 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, March 18

Past Meeting Minutes

Tulane University Resources

A compilation of all links on the Tulane University web site that provide information on resources available to Tulane University faculty and staff members.