The faculty and administrative positions are current as of Spring, 2003. Figures in parentheses indicate date of first appointment at the University and date of appointment to present positions, respectively. An asterisk indicates a graduate teaching appointment. Two astericks indicates a pending teaching appointment.

Alvarado-Bremer, Jaime, Assistant Professor of Marine Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Marine Sciences*(1999). B.S., Universidad, Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico, 1985; M.S., University of Toronto, 1988; Ph.D., University of Toronto, 1994.

Amon, Rainer, Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences** and Oceanography (2003). B.S., University of Vienna, Austria, 1986; M.S., University of Vienna, Austria, 1990; Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin, 1995.

Anis, Ayal, Assistant Professor of Oceanography* and Marine Sciences* (2000). B.S., Tel-Aviv University, 1982; M.S., Hebrew University, 1984; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1993.

Atkinson, Christi L., Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (2000). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1997.

 

Baker, Robert K., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1983) (2002). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1977; MBA, University of Houston, 1983.

Balaban, Alexandru, Professor of Marine Sciences* (2000). Diploma, Radiochemist, Ph.D., Polytecnic University, Bucharest, Romania, 1953, 1957, 1959.

Baldwin, Janetta, Senior Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (1980, 1994). B.S., University of Texas, 1969; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1980.

Barousse, Candice U., Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (2003). B.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 2000.

Bateman, Craig A., Lecturer in Maritime Systems Engineering (2000). B.S., University of Michigan, 1979; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School, 1993.

Bell, Janice S., Lecturer in General Academics (Spanish) (2002). B.A., University of Houston, 1970; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1995.

Bourgeois, Peter J., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (1991). B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 1956.

Brown, Philip R., Assistant Professor of General Academics, (Mathematics) (2001). B.S., University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1991; M.S., University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

Brumbaugh, Fred R., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2002). B.S., Shippensburg University, 1972; M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1978.

Burke, Jane A., Lecturer in General Academics, (Mathematics) (2001). B.S., University of Texas, Edinburg, 1972; M.B.A., University of Texas, Edinburg, 1987; M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 2000.

 

Carhart, John W ., Senior Lecturer in General Academics (Political Science) and Assistant Department Head (1988) (2002). B.A., Southwest Texas State University, 1981; M.A., Southwest Texas State University, 1988.

Carlson, Janet F ., Department Head and Professor of General Academics** (Psychology) (2002). B.S., Union College, 1979; M.A., Fordham University, 1982; Ph.D., Fordham University, 1987.

Casner, Elizabeth M., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (2002). B.S., Villanova University, 1970; M.A., Villanova University, 1973.

Cazes, Denise N., Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (2000). M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 2000.

Chang, Tyne-hsien (Ted), Associate Professor of Maritime Systems Engineering (1981). B.S., National Chen-kung University, 1974; M.S., University of Florida, 1978; Ph.D., University of Florida, 1981.

Ciminello Jr., Vito J., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1994). B.A., Brown University, 1977; M.S., Northwestern University, 1979.

Clarady, Robert A., Lecturer in Department of Naval Sciences (2002). B.S., University of Notre Dame, 1998.

Clayton, William H., President Emeritus (1971) (1987). B.S., Bucknell University, 1949; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1965.

Cole, Collier M., Lecturer in General Academics (Psychology) (1983). B.A., University of California at Los Angeles, 1971; M.A., University of Houston, 1973; Ph.D., University of Houston, 1976.

Coleman Jr., Charles H., Lecturer in Marine Sciences and Director of the Geology Laboratory (1981, 1992). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1975; M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1986.

Coleman, Cheryl L., Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (1997). B.S., United States Naval Academy, 1984; J.D., Northwestern University, 1993.

Coleman, Gerard T., Senior Lecturer in Marine Engineering Technology (1996). B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1980; M.S., George Washington University, 1996.

Cotten, Carol K., Assistant Professor of General Academics (English) (2001). B.S., University of Texas, 1972; M.Ed., University of Houston at Victoria,1982; Ed.D., University of Houston, 2000.

Coyle, Robert A., Lecturer in General Academics (History) (2000). B.A., Schreiner College, 1990; M.A., Marquette University, 1992.

Curley, Stephen J., Professor of General Academics (English) (1973, 1996). B.A., Fordham University, 1968; Ph.D., Rice University, 1974.

 

Davis, Randall W., Professor of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* (1990, 1994). B.S., University of California, Riverside, 1974; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1980.

Davison, Don F., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2002). B.S., Southern Methodist University, 1975; M.A., University of Texas. 1977; M.B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1989.

Dellapenna, Timothy M., Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (Geology) (1999). B.S., Michigan State University, 1986; M.S. Western Michigan University, 1993; Ph.D., College of William and Mary, 1999.

Dimitric, Radoslav M., Assistant Professor of General Academics (Mathematics) (2002). B.S., University of Belgrade, 1978; M.S., University of Belgrade, 1980; Ph.D., Tulane University, 1983.

 

Estes III Ernest L., Professor of Marine Sciences* (1976, 1987). B.S., Lawrence University, 1965; M.A., Duke University, 1967; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1971.

Evans, William E., Professor Emeritus of Marine Sciences*, Oceanography*, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Marine Biology (1989, 1989, 1999). B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1953; M.A., Ohio State University, 1954; Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles, 1975.

 

Fanning, Karl P., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2001). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1967; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1977.

Fieglein, J. Michael, Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1999). B.S.M.E., University of Houston, 1970; J.D., Villanova School of Law, 1974.

Fieglein, Susan A., Lecturer in General Academics (Mathematics) (1999). B.A., College of William and Mary, 1964.

Fitzhugh III, Thomas C., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1996). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1971; J.D., University of Texas, 1976.

Fleming, Kevin S., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (2002). B.A., Southwest Texas State University, 1976; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1984; Ph.D., University of Houston, 1999.

Folden, Charles A., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (1980). B.S., California State University, Long Beach, 1975; M.A., Governors State University, 1979.

 

George, Gina, Lecturer and Technical Services Librarian (1999). B.A., University of North Texas, 1993; B.S., University of North Texas, 1993; M.S.L.S., University of North Texas, 1997.

Gill, Gary A., Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1992, 2003). B.S., University of Washington, 1976; M.S., University of Connecticut, 1980; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 1986.

Glenn Jr., William P., Lecturer in Maritime Administration and Marine Transportation (1997). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981; J.D., Franklin Pierce Law Center, 1992.

Gracia, Pete A., Lecturer in General Academics (Mathematics) (1993). B.S., Lamar University, 1959; M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1991.

Griffin, Lawrence L., Associate Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1976, 1984). B.A., University of Texas, 1962; M.S., University of Texas, 1965; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1972.

 

Hark, John F., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2002). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1989.

Harper Jr., Donald E., Professor of Marine Biology and Biology* (1975, 1997). B.S., University of Miami, 1963; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1966; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1970.

Haupt, Karl H., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (1995). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981.

Haymes, William E., Lecturer in Marine Sciences and Director of the Physics Laboratory (1989, 1992). B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1964; M.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1971; Ph.D., University of Manchester, England, 1976.

Herman, Danford B., Lecturer in Maritime Systems Engineering (2003). B.S., Texas A&M University, 2000; M.S., University of Michigan, 2001.

Hite, Gerald E., Professor of Marine Sciences* (1980, 1998). B.S., Case Western Reserve, 1962; M.S., University of Illinois, 1965; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1967; Habilitation, Universitat Kaiserslautern, 1974.

Horning, Markus, Associate Research Scientist, Department of Marine Biology and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* (1996) Dip., University of Freiburg, 1988; Doct., University of Bielefeld, 1992.

 

Ilies, Marc A., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2002) (2003). B.S., University of Bucharest, 1995; M.S., University of Bucharest, 1996; Ph.D., University Politchnica, Bucharest, Romania, 2001.

Iliffe, Thomas M., Associate Professor of Marine Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Oceanography* (1989, 1997). B.S., Penn State University, 1970; M.S., Florida State University, 1973; Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, 1977.

 

Jackson Jr., Elias B., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2003). B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio, 1998.

James, Arthur P., Associate Professor of Maritime Administration (1995, 2001). B.A., Birmingham-Southern College, 1971; M.A., University of Alabama, 1974; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1989.

Johnson, Thomas S., Associate Professor of General Academics (English) (1974, 1981). B.A., Loyola University of Los Angeles, 1966; M.A., University of California at Los Angeles, 1968; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1973.

Jones, Glenn A., Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1996). B.A., University of Rhode Island, 1977; M.S., Columbia University, 1979; Ph.D., Columbia University, 1983.

Jones, Victoria L., Lecturer in Maritime Systems Engineering, (1993). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1991; M.S., University of Florida, 1993.

Jun, Jin, Assistant Professor of Maritime Systems Engineering (2003). B.S., Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, 1991; M.S., Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, 1994; Ph.D., University of Central Florida, 2002.

 

Kanz, James E., Associate Professor of Marine Biology and Biology* (1978, 1985). B.A., University of Washington, 1966; Ph.D., Tufts University, 1973.

Kellum, Eric S., Lecturer in Department of Naval Sciences (2002). B.S., United States Naval Academy, 1996.

Kemp, Walter M., Professor of Biology* (1975), Vice President and C.E.O. (1997). B.S.E. Abilene Christian University, 1966; Ph.D., Tulane University, 1970.

Kenyon, Lisa O., Lecturer in Marine Biology (2001). B.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1992; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1997; Ph.D., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 2003.

Klein, Douglas J., Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1979, 1987). B.S., Oregon State University, 1965; M.A., University of Texas, 1967; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1969.

Knock, Susan L., Senior Lecturer in Marine Sciences* and Director of Chemistry Laboratories (1996, 2003). B.A., Colorado State College, 1975; Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, 1988.

Knox, Kris J., C.P.A., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1984). B.B.A, University of Houston, 1979; M.B.A., University of Houston, 1984; Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1992.

Kuhlman, Deborah J., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (1986). B.A., Texas Christian University, 1970; M.A., University of Arkansas, 1980; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 1985.

Kumana, Rayomand J., Lecturer in Department of Naval Sciences (2003). B.A., Rice University, 1998.

 

Landry Jr., André M. , Professor of Marine Biology,* Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Marine Sciences (1977, 1991). B.S., Tulane University, 1968; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1971; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1977.

Lane, John M., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2002). B.S., State University of New York Maritime College, 1965; M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1978.

Lang, Donna C., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1996). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1988; M.A. University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1992; Ed.D., University of Houston, 2000.

Lang Jr., Victor J., Lecturer in General Academics (Speech) (1997). B.A., University of Texas, 1960.

Lesko, Melanie J., Senior Lecturer in Marine Sciences* and Associate Department Head (Chemistry) (1983, 1996). Associate Department Head (1996). B.S., Lamar University, 1972; Ph.D., University of Houston, 1977.

Li, Dongcheng, Lecturer in General Academics (Mathematics) (2003). B.S., Central South University, Changsha, China, 1995; M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2002; M.S., University of Maine, 2002.

Linton, Thomas L., Senior Lecturer in Marine Sciences* and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences*. (1981, 1989) B.S., Lamar University, 1959; M.S., University of Oklahoma, 1961; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1965.

Loffredo, Vincent J., Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (2000). B.S., Syracuse University, 1991; M.Ed., University of Houston, 1993; Ed.D., University of Houston, 2001.

Lukens, Richard W., Department Head, Marine Engineering Technology (1997). Department Head, Marine Transportation (1998), Superintendent, Texas State Maritime Program (1999). B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1976; M.S., Naval Post Graduate School, 1983.

 

Maceo, Debra A., Senior Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (1994, 2003). B.S., Lamar University, 1975; M.A., University of Houston, 1995.

Mark, Samuel E., Assistant Professor of General Academics (Anthropology/Archeology) (2001). B.S., Ball State University, 1980; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

Marshall, Christopher D., Assistant Professor of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Science* (2001). B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990; M.S., Nova Southeast University Oceanographic Center, 1992; Ph.D., University of Florida, 1997.

McCauley, Anne, Lecturer in General Academics (English) (2000). B.A., University of Dallas, 1987; M.A., University of Dallas, 1989.

McCloy, James M., Professor of Marine Sciences* and Associate Vice President for Research and Academic Affairs (1971, 1984, 1999). B.A., State College at Los Angeles, 1961; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1969.

McGonagle, W. Brad, Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2001). B.B.A. Texas A&M University, 1990; B.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1992; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996.

McMullen, William T., Professor of Maritime Administration and Interim Department Head, (1995, 2000). B.S., State University of New York Maritime College, 1964; M.B.A., University of Houston, 1973; Ph.D., University of Wales, 1993.

Merrill, Dean G., Lecturer in Marine Biology (2001). B.S., Florida Atlantic University, 1996; M.S., Florida Atlantic University, 1998.

Merrell, William J., Professor of Marine Sciences,* (1987, 1992), B.S., Sam Houston State University, 1965; M.A., Sam Houston State University, 1967; Ph.D. Texas A&M University, 1971.

Mignerey, Linda L., Lecturer in General Academics (Mathematics) (2001). B.S., Georgia State University, 1971.

Miller, Michael B., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2001). B.S. Texas A&M University, 1981.

Mohler, Robert, Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2001). B.S., University of Toledo, 1975; M.A., University of Toledo, 1977; M.S. University of Nevada at Reno, 1979; M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1981; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994.

 

Oertling, Thomas J., Lecturer in General Academics (Nautical Archaeology) (2000). B.S., Tulane University, 1977; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1984.

 

Panchang, Vijay G., Professor of Maritime Systems Engineering and Department Head (2002). B.S., University of Poona, India, 1980; M.S., University of Maine, 1982; Ph.D., University of Maine, 1985.

Pascali, Raresh, Senior Lecturer in Marine Engineering Technology (1999). B.S., Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1990; M.S., Polytechnic University, Farmingdale, N.Y., 1993.

Pearl, Frederic B., Assistant Professor of General Academics (Anthropology) (2000). B.A., San Diego State University, 1991; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1997; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2001.

Penuel, Victor B., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (1994). B.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1989; M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1994.

Perrigo Jr., James B., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (1983, 1997). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981.

 

Ravens, Thomas M., Assistant Professor of Maritime Systems Engineering and Civil Engineering* (1999). B.E., B.A., M.B., Dartmouth College, 1983; M.A., University of Massachusetts, 1990; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997.

Ray, Sammy M., Professor Emeritus of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* (1959)(1990). B.S., Louisiana State University, 1942; M.S., Rice University, 1952; Ph.D., Rice University, 1954.

Rooker, Jay R., Assistant Professor of Marine Biology,* Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Marine Sciences (1998). B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College, 1985; M.S., University of Puerto Rico, 1991; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1997.

Roth, Augusta D., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2000). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1996.

Rowe, Gilbert T., Professor of Marine Biology and Department Head (2003). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1964; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1966; Ph.D., Duke University, 1968.

Ryan, James G., Associate Professor of General Academics (History) (1990, 1996). B.A., University of Deleware, 1970; M.A., University of Delaware, 1973; M.A., University of Notre Dame, 1975; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 1981.

 

Santschi, Peter H., Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography*(1988). B.S., Gymnasium Berne, Switzerland, Matura, 1963; M.S., University of Berne, 1971; Ph.D., University of Berne, 1975; Privatdozent, Switzerland Federal Institute of Technology, 1984.

Schlemmer II, Frederick C., Associate Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1978, 1985). B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1965; M.A., University of South Florida, 1971; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1978.

Schmalz, Thomas G., Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1981, 1996). B.S., Montana State University, 1970; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1975.

Schroeder, Bradley, Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2002). B.A., Texas A&M University, 1995.

Schwarz, John R., Professor of Marine Biology and Oceanography* (1976, 1986). B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1967; Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1972.

Seitz, William A., Professor and Department Head of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1977, 2002). B.A., Rice University, 1970; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1973.

Stafford, David C., Instructor (2001). Department of Naval Science. A.A., Columbia, 1995. Certified U.S. Naval Instructor, 2000.

Suen, Ching Y., Professor of General Academics (Mathematics) (1984, 1998). M.S., Tsing Hua University, 1978; Ph.D., University of Houston, 1983.

Sweetman, John A., Assistant Professor of Maritime Systems Engineering (2003). B.S., University of Michigan, 1986; M.E., Texas A&M University, 1987; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2001.

Szucs, Joseph M., Professor of General Academics (Mathematics) (1980, 1991). M.S., Szeged University, 1965; Ph.D., Szeged University, 1967.

 

Thornton, Trenton R., Lecturer in Marine Engineering Technology (2002). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1986.

Townsend, Grace L., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2001). B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981; M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1983.

Treglia, Vincent A., Lecturer in Marine Engineering Technology (2001). B.S., State University of New York Maritime College, 1966. Traber, Daniel S., Assistant Professor of General Academics, (English) (2001). B.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1991; M.A., University of Texas, El Paso, 1995, Ph.D., University of Houston, 2000.

 

Von Zharen, Wyndylyn M., Professor of Maritime Administration and Marine Sciences*, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Oceanography* (1990, 2000). B.A., University of Florida, 1970; M.Ed., University of Florida, 1971; Ed.D., University of Florida, 1976; J.D., University of South Carolina Law School, 1987; L.L.M., University of Texas, 1998.

 

Waddell Jr., Mathis T., Lecturer in General Academics (Political Science) (1995). B.A., University of Texas, 1962; M.A., University of Texas, 1963.

Walsh, Beth W., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (1999). B.A., University of Texas, 1984; M.P.A.,University of Texas, 1986; M.L.A., University of St. Thomas, 1997.

Webb, James W., Associate Professor of Marine Biology and Rangeland Ecology and Management* (1978, 1988). B.S., University of South Carolina, 1966; M.S., University of Georgia, 1973; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1977.

Wiest, Natalie H., Lecturer and Library Director (1982). B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1971; M.S., Drexel University, 1973; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1980.

Willett, Donald E., Associate Professor of General Academics (History) (1985, 1993). B.A., St. Edward's University, 1972; M.A., Stephen F. Austin University, 1976; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1985.

Wursig, Bernd G., Professor of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* (1989). B.A., College of New Rochelle, 1969; B.S., Ohio State University, 1971; Ph.D., State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1978.

* Graduate Faculty Appointment

** Pending Graduate Faculty Appointment