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Alexis Dudden, Ph.D.

Alexis Dudden, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of History

Professor of History specializing in modern Japan and Korea, and international history.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
History/Memory Modern Korea Modern Japan Territorial Disputes Japan-Korea Relations
Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.

Valerie Duffy, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Allied Health Sciences

Professor focused on how variation in taste affects food flavor and food preference, translated to healthier eating to reduce obesity risk.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Community-based Interventions Flavor Smell Nutrition Food Preference Taste Health Promotion Obesity
Alyssa Hadley Dunn, Ph.D.

Alyssa Hadley Dunn, Ph.D.

Director of Teacher Education, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction

Dr. Dunn focuses her teaching, research, and service on urban education for social and racial justice.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Teacher Education Sociocultural and Political Contexts of Education Teacher Preparation Racial and Social Justice Educational Equity Urban Education
Stephen Dyson, Ph.D.

Stephen Dyson, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science

Stephen Dyson's research is focused upon the psychology of elite decision making in foreign policy.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Elite Decision Making Foreign Policy World Leaders International Relations
Caitlin Elsaesser, Ph.D.

Caitlin Elsaesser, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Dr. Elsaesser partners with communities to create health promotion efforts that are empowering, with a focus on youth violence prevention.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Technology and Interpersonal Violence Youth Violence Gun Violence Prevention Research Methodology Child and Adolescent Development Social Work Practice and Trauma Mindfulness
Robert T. Fahey, Ph.D.

Robert T. Fahey, Ph.D.

George F. Cloutier Professor in Forestry

Robert Fahey is interested in understanding linkages between the composition, structure, and functioning of forest ecosystems.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Forestry Natural Resources Forest Ecology Forest Ecosystems
Deborah Fein, Ph.D.

Deborah Fein, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences

Distinguished Professor focused on autism spectrum disorders and behavioral therapy for autism.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Clinical Research Neuropsychological Assessment Autism Autism Spectrum Disorders Parent Training
Hao Feng, M.D., M.H.S., FAAD

Hao Feng, M.D., M.H.S., FAAD

Associate Professor of Dermatology

Dr. Feng is a board-certified dermatologist with training and expertise in Mohs surgery, laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.

  • Farmington CT UNITED STATES
Mohs Surgery Laser Surgery Cosmetic Dermatology Dermatological Surgery Dermatology
Frances Fleming-Milici, PhD

Frances Fleming-Milici, PhD

Director of Marketing Initiatives, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health

Dr. Fleming-Milici's work focuses on analyzing the impact of marketing practices on exposure and consumption of unhealthy food and beverages

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Food marketing and childhood obesity Food Marketing and Policy Social Media Marketing Social Media Marketing Strategy Unhealthy Food and Beverages Youth Food Consumption
Timothy B. Folta, Ph.D.

Timothy B. Folta, Ph.D.

Professor of Management; Thomas John and Bette Wolff Family Chair in Strategic Entrepreneurship; Academic Director, Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Prof Folta is an expert in entrepreneurship and corporate strategy, analyzing decisions around entry, exit, and diversification.

  • Storrs CT UNITED STATES
Strategic Management Market Entry and Exit Corporate Strategy and Diversification Innovation Policy Managing Uncertainty Venture Capital and Angel Capital Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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