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Graduate Program Directors & Chairs

Last updated: 09/29/2026

This webpage contains lists of all current graduate program directors and chairs, as well as coordinators for applicable programs. If any information on this page is out of date or incorrect, please use the form below to update said information.

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College of Arts and Sciences
ProgramDirector/Chair(s)Email Address(es)
Political ScienceJay Ryu, Takaaki Suzukiryu@ohio.edu, suzuki@ohio.edu
Online M.S. in Earth and Environmental GeosciencesCharlene Estradacestrada@ohio.edu
SociologyRachel Termanterman@ohio.edu
MathematicsQiliang Wuwuq@ohio.edu
EnglishTom Scanlanscanlant@ohio.edu
Environmental and Plant BiologyRebecca Snellsnell@ohio.edu
Geological SciencesGregory Springerspringeg@ohio.edu
HistoryPaul Milazzomilazzo@ohio.edu
Physics and AstronomyAlexander Neiman, Daniel Phillipsneimana@ohio.edu, phillid1@ohio.edu
Molecular and Cellular BiologyCraig Nunemakernunemake@ohio.edu
LinguisticsHiroyuki Oshitaoshita@ohio.edu
GeographyTim Anderson, Harold Perkinsanderst1@ohio.edu, perkinsh@ohio.edu
War and Peace StudiesJonathan Agenskyagensky@ohio.edu
Biological SciencesMaryam Ahmed, Tomohiko Sugiyamaahmedm@ohio.edu, sugiyama@ohio.edu
Modern LanguagesEsther Hernández Esteban, Bärbel Suchhernandezesteban@ohio.edu, such@ohio.edu
Law, Justice and CultureNicole Kaufmankaufmann@ohio.edu
Master of Social SciencesPatrick Barr-Melejbarr-mel@ohio.edu
PhilosophyScott Carson, Jeremy Morriscarsond@ohio.edu, morrisj6@ohio.edu
ChemistryKatherine Cimatu, Eric Massoncimatu@ohio.edu, masson@ohio.edu
EconomicsRoberto Duncanduncanr1@ohio.edu
PsychologyJean Forney, Peggy Zoccolaforney@ohio.edu, zoccola@ohio.edu
Latin American StudiesJoanna Mitchellmitchej2@ohio.edu
Women's, Gender and Sexuality StudiesRisa Whitsonwhitson@ohio.edu
Asian StudiesTakaaki Suzukisuzuki@ohio.edu
African StudiesThomas Smuckersmucker@ohio.edu
International Development StudiesBrandon Kendhammerkendhamm@ohio.edu

College of Business
ProgramDirector/Chair(s)Email Address(es)
MarketingMick Andzulisdrmick@ohio.edu
Master of AccountancyJennifer Stevensstevenj1@ohio.edu
Master of ManagementAmy Taylor Biancotaylor-b@ohio.edu
Sports AdministrationLamar Reamslreams@ohio.edu
Online Master of Science in Sports AdministrationKelley Waltonwaltonk@ohio.edu
Master of Science in Sports AdministrationGary Bernsteinbernstein@ohio.edu
Master of Athletic AdministrationAaron Wrightwilsona5@ohio.edu
Master of Business Analytics and AIEhsan Ardjmandardjmand@ohio.edu
Analytics and Information SystemsGaurav Bansalbansal@ohio.edu
One-Year MBARobert Föehlfoehl@ohio.edu
Professional MBATom Marchesemarchest@ohio.edu
ManagementAna L. Rosado Fegerrosadof@ohio.edu
Residential Admissions for Master of Accountancy and Analytics, Full Time MBA, Dual MBA/MS Sports AdministrationChristine Paintercgpainter@ohio.edu

Scripps College of Communication
ProgramDirector/Chair(s)Email Address(es)
Visual CommunicationVictor Blue, Timothy Goheenbluev@ohio.edu, goheen@ohio.edu
Communication StudiesBen Batesbatesb@ohio.edu
School of Emerging TechnologiesJulio Arauzarauz@ohio.edu
Media Arts and StudiesLaeeq Khankhanm1@ohio.edu
Communication and Development StudiesSaumya Pantpant@ohio.edu
JournalismJatin Srivastavasrivastj@ohio.edu

Patton College of Education
ProgramDirector/Chair/Coordinator(s)Email Address(es)
Teacher EducationMichael Kopish, Mathew Felton-Koestlerkopish@ohio.edu, felton@ohio.edu
Mathematics EducationGregory Foleyfoleyg@ohio.edu
Counseling and Higher EducationLaura Harrisonharrisol@ohio.edu
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer SciencesAndrew Szolosi, Bruce Martinszolosi@ohio.edu, martinc2@ohio.edu
Educational Research and EvaluationKrisanna Machtmesmachtmes@ohio.edu
Educational LeadershipDwan Robinson, Marci Shepardrobinsd3@ohio.edu, shepardm@ohio.edu
Higher Education and Student AffairsNicholas Stroupnstroup@ohio.edu
Educational StudiesJesse Stryckerstrycker@ohio.edu

Graduate College
ProgramDirector/Chair(s)Email Address(es)
Individual Interdisciplinary ProgramAndy Ray, Ruth Luraya@ohio.edu, ruthlu@ohio.edu
Translational Biomedical SciencesKevin Lee, Craig Nunemakerleek2@ohio.edu, nunemake@ohio.edu

College of Health Sciences and Professions
ProgramDirector/Chair/Coordinator(s)Email Address(es)
Hearing, Speech and Language SciencesJoann Benigo, James Montgomerybenigno@ohio.edu, montgoj1@ohio.edu
Physician AssistantMelissa Bowlbybowlby@ohio.edu
Food and Nutrition SciencesKim Orben, Robert Brannan, Vatsala Maitinorben@ohio.edu, brannan@ohio.edu, maitin@ohio.edu
Social and Public HealthCory Cronincroninc@ohio.edu
Master of Public Health ProgramKelly Nottinghamnottingk@ohio.edu
Social WorkStacey Saunders-Adamssaundes3@ohio.edu
Online Master of Social WorkKelly Vaccavaccak@ohio.edu
Physical TherapyBrooke Vaughanvaughanb@ohio.edu
Rehabilitation & Communication SciencesLi Xuxul@ohio.edu
Exercise PhysiologySharon Perry, Josh Christen, Angela Hillmanperrys1@ohio.edu, christej@ohio.edu, hillman@ohio.edu
Athletic TrainingJeff Russell, Laura HarrisJeff.Russell@ohio.edu, harrisl2@ohio.edu
Nursing (Graduate)Char Miller, Chad Kopenskimillerc3@ohio.edu, kopenski@ohio.edu
Child and Family StudiesJanelle Mitchellmitchej9@ohio.edu
Master of Health AdministrationCristina Popescucristinap@ohio.edu
Hybrid Social WorkMingun Lee (on sabbatical, interim for Fall 2026 is Chris Goodall)leem3@ohio.edu, goodall@ohio.edu

Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts
ProgramDirector/Chair/Coordinator(s)Email Address(es)
CeramicsTom Bartelbartelt@ohio.edu
Master of Applied Arts in Health (Online)Sharon Boyleboyles2@ohio.edu
Photography + Integrated MediaCassidy Braunerbraunerc@ohio.edu
Arts AdministrationChristi Camper Moorecampermo@ohio.edu
FilmJustin Daering, Lindsey Martin, Julie Wilesjdaering@ohio.edu, lindseymartin@ohio.edu, wilesj@ohio.edu
MusicRob McCluremcclurer@ohio.edu
Painting + DrawingJulie Dummermuthdummermu@ohio.edu
Community DanceSarah Rameysarahramey@ohio.edu
Graphic DesignMark Franzfranzm@ohio.edu
Interdisciplinary ArtsAndrea Frohnefrohne@ohio.edu
Entire School of Art + DesignDuane McDiarmid, Angela Sprungermcdiarmi@ohio.edu, sprunger@ohio.edu
Sculpture + Expanded PracticeKate Hampelkhampel@ohio.edu
TheaterDavid Haugenhaugend@ohio.edu
PrintmakingMelissa Havilandhaviland@ohio.edu

Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service
ProgramDirectorEmail Address(es)
Environmental StudiesNatalie Kruse Danielskrusen@ohio.edu

Russ College of Engineering and Technology
ProgramDirector/Chair(s)Email Address(es)
Mechanical & Systems Engineering(Doctoral)Felipe Aros-Vera, Muhammed Aliaros@ohio.edu, alim1@ohio.edu
Industrial and Systems EngineeringFelipe Aros-Veraaros@ohio.edu
Engineering ManagementRon Lewislewisr3@ohio.edu
Chemical EngineeringTingyue Gu, Douglas Goetzgu@ohio.edu, goetzd@ohio.edu
Project ManagementYuqiu Yuyouy@ohio.edu
Civil Engineering (Online)Ken Walshwalshk@ohio.edu
Civil EngineeringShad Sargand, Guy Rieflersargand@ohio.edu, riefler@ohio.edu
Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceWojciech Jadwisienczakjadwisie@ohio.edu