2024-25

Dr. Liu’s research and teaching interests are in control theory and its intersection with other areas.

Dr. Dusanowski’s research interests span across multiple fields, including solid-state physics, quantum physics, material science, nano-photonics, and quantum optics. Recently, Dr. Dusanowski has focused on exploring the optical properties of solid-state quantum memories and single-photon sources, aiming to uncover their potential applications in quantum technologies.

Dr. Sharma’s research interests include infrastructure and community resilience, risk mitigation and post-disaster recovery.

Dr. Slauch’s research interests include thermodynamics, separations, mass and energy balances, chemical process design.

Dr. Mysona’s research interests involve computer simulation of soft materials including plastics, soaps, and biological materials.

Amy S. Thompson, Ph.D. (Ph.D. Michigan State University) is the Mack and Effie Campbell Distinguished Professor and Director of the School of Teacher Education in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University. Her teaching experience includes a range of theoretical and methodological courses in Applied Linguistics.

Dr. LaPoint’s research interest centers on community-partnered research exploring the experiences of autistic transition-age youth and adults.

Dr. Tawfiq’s teaching interests focus on fostering critical thinking and encouraging active learning through interactive and collaborative classroom experiences, incorporating technology to enhance learning.

Dr. Peluso’s research focuses on a multi-year study of the quality of the therapeutic relationship using observational coding of verbal and non-verbal behavior and using dynamical systems mathematics to model the relationship quality. In addition, Dr. Peluso runs an international study on the effectiveness of couples therapy for the treatment of couples dealing with infidelity.