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Neil Aschliman, PhD
Teaches Biology courses in human anatomy and physiology, vertebrate biology, and biological literature.
Chris Barnum
Professional interests include racial disparity in police traffic stops, social identity theory, statistics, and others.
Amy Blair, PhD
Teaches topics ranging from plant and animal anatomy and physiology to population and community ecology.
Amanda Bohnert
Bohnert has a broad background in several areas including biology, genetics, animal behavior, anatomy, ecology, and environmental science. She teaches introductory Biology courses as well as electives such as forensics.
Elizabeth Byram
Teaches in the Master of Social Work program.
Justina Crawford
Manager of Special Events
Lisa Fortner
Lisa is the Online Program Coordinator for the School of Social Work and has been at St. Ambrose University since 2018.
Ritu Gurung
Teaches general chemistry and biochemistry courses.
William Hixon, PhD
Professor Emeritus who taught introductory biology as well as cell and molecular biology.
Kirk Kelley, PhD
Teaches courses in human anatomy and physiology as well as a course on the biology and culture of the French Alps. He also directs the department’s program in cadaver dissection.
Maria Kouti, PhD
Teaches linguistics and Spanish courses.
Pamela Long, ACSW, LISW, LCSW
Teaches generalist practice, field seminar, social work with substance using disorders, and spirituality and social work.
Chris Martin
Director of the Master of Social Work program.
Sergiy Markutsya, PhD
Teaches engineering economics, control theory, fluid mechanics, engineering design, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics.
Elaine Quinn
Elaine provides administrative support for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Emily Rettler
Emily is the Coordinator for Annual Giving & Data Analytics for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Justin Rice, PhD
Dr. Rice is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department, specializing in anatomy and physiology.
Dennis Tarasi, PhD
Dr. Tarasi teaches introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors, environmental science, and upper level biology courses. His specialty is community ecology and invasive species biology
Brittany Tullis, PhD
Teaches courses on Latin/x American literature, culture, comics, and gender studies in Spanish and Latinx Studies; Justice, Diversity, and Gender Studies; and International Studies.
Kristen Veto
Kristen is the Assistant Director of Alumni and Community Enagement & Special Events for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Johny Augustine, MSW, M.Phil, PhD
Teaches social policy history and analysis as well as conducts research to improve social work services for individuals, families, and communities affected by a disaster.
Kyle Bennett
Kyle is an Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work
Matthew Blair
Matthew is Director of Campaigns and Leadership Giving for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Alec Brown, PhD
Dr. Brown teaches introductory and advanced courses in chemistry, specializing in teaching organic chemistry and using active-learning in both the lecture and laboratory classroom.
Fritz Dieudonné
Coordinator of Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Mohamad El-Zein, PhD
Dr. El-Zein is a professor in the Engineering Department teaching core engineering classes as well as upper-level mechanical engineering courses.
Kelly Giddens
Chair and Associate Professor in Chemistry
Matthew Halfhill, PhD
Dr. Halfhill is continuing his interest in the expression of transgene marker technologies, and is currently involved in the development of transgenic systems for educational purposes.
Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes is the Athletic Director for St. Ambrose University.
Lindsey Kennedy
CAssistant Director of Research and Prospect Management in the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Milissa Lamantia
Milissa is Gift Lead for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Andrew Lutz, PhD
Dr. Lutz teaches core engineering and mechanical engineering classes, specializing in Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Statics and Strength of Materials, and Engineering Dynamics.
Arturo Meijide Lapido
Areas of interest include 20th and 21st Spanish and Galician literature, film and media studies, theater and performance, transatlantic studies, comics and graphic novels, and representation of violence in popular culture.
Michael Opar, PhD
Teaches quality control, reliability, engineering economics, ergonomics, industrial engineering methods, senior design, simulation.
Mohammad Rahdar, PhD
Dr. Rahdar teaches core IE courses including Operations Research, Planning and Controlling of Operations, Systems Engineering, and Engineering Economics. His specialty is in operations research and optimization techniques.
Jason Richter
Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Engagement
Ray Shovlain
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Megan Tarasi
Megan is the Director of Annual Giving and Grants for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Michele Sapp
Megan is the Donor Acknowledgement Lead for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Andrew Axup
Dr. Axup's professional interests include inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical education.
Terri Beutel
Terri is Assistant Director of Advancement Information Resources for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Jennifer Boedeker
Directs the field education program in the School of Social Work by coordinating placement and supervision of students in social service agencies.
Kris Burt
Kris is Director of Administrative Services for the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Joseph Dies
Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry Department
Samantha Faulkner
Samantha is an Athletic Trainer in the Athletics Department.
Jennifer Green
Administrative Assistant for the School of Social Work
Dan Haverkamp
Dan is the Senior Director of Development the Advancement & Alumni Office.
Diamond Jelani
Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Kristina Kistler
Kris is the Senior Woman Administrator and Director of Compliance for Athletics.
Kristi Lohmeier, PhD
Dr. Lohmeier is Director of the BSW program and the School of Social Work.
Golden Lund
Coordinator of Events and Performances for Athletic Bands
Robert Mitchell, PhD
Teaches Astronomy and advanced physics.
Brenda Peters, PhD
Dr. Peters teaches several classes in Anatomy and Physiology, a non-majors course focusing on humans and disease, and a major course focusing on animal and plant structure and function.
Andrew Repp
Dr. Repp teaches core social work courses for the Master of Social Work program.
Rebecca Romatoski, PhD
Dr. Romatoski specializes in Thermal Fluids, Nuclear Reactor Design and Analysis, Energy Systems, and Climate Change.
Susa Stonedahl, PhD
Dr. Stonedahl teaches physics courses and has a professional interest in hyporheic exchange (water flowing through sediments in natural streams).
Brian Thiessen
Director of Sports Information for SAU Athletics
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Dr. Steffens teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.

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