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Faculty Research, Scholarly and Creative Work

Fostering Discovery Through Mentorship in Research and Creative Works

At St. Edward’s University, faculty research and creative work are central to the academic mission, inspiring discovery and enriching student learning. Through scholarly innovation and mentorship, faculty contribute to their fields while fostering a dynamic environment where students are encouraged to explore new ideas. This collaborative spirit helps shape a vibrant academic community rooted in intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a shared pursuit of knowledge.

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Explore Faculty Research, Scholarship and Creative Work across our Schools

Discover the wide range of research, scholarly, and creative expertise of our faculty. Organized by school, this list highlights opportunities for students and potential collaborators to explore faculty interests, identify shared areas of inquiry, and engage in research, scholarly, and creative work.

This list is not exhaustive; students and colleagues alike are encouraged to connect with faculty mentors beyond those listed here.

School of Arts and Humanities

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Alex Barron, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of English

Department of English

alexb@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research examines LGBTQ+ literature and film through the lenses of gender studies and cultural analysis.

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Richard Bautch, Ph.D.

Professor of Humanities 

Department of Religious and Theological Studies 

richardb@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on biblical texts from the exilic and postexilic periods, with attention to community identity and covenantal thought.

Website
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Emily Bernate, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Spanish

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

ebernate@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research explores sociolinguistics, gender identity, and bilingualism, as well as how reggaetón and música urbana function as forms of social resistance.
 

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Timothy Braun, M.A., M.F.A.

Associate Professor of Practice in Creative Writing

Department of English

timb@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My work explores storytelling in theater and film, focusing on memory, identity, failure, and cultural meaning.

Website
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Mark J. Cherry, Ph.D.

The Dr. Patricia A. Hayes Professor in Applied Ethics & Professor of Philosophy

Department of Philosophy

markc@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research explores ethics, bioethics, social and political philosophy, including questions concerning philosophy of medicine, free-markets, family, and culture.  

Website
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Kelley Coblentz Bautch, Ph.D.

Professor of Religious & Theological Studies

Department of Religious and Theological Studies

kelleyb@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research includes 1 Maccabees, Enochic literature, angels and demons, and Revelation within ancient Jewish contexts.

Website
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Jena Heath, M.S.

Professor of Journalism and Digital Media

Department of Literature, Writing and Rhetoric

jennah@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research interest is in oral history and digital storytelling. I developed an oral history curriculum with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and serve as managing editor of Sound Historian, the journal of the Texas Oral History Association.

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Stephen A. King, Ph.D.

Chairperson and Professor of Communication

Department of Communication

sking1@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research examines rhetoric, public memory, and cultural tourism, with a social justice lens on how institutions appropriate the histories of marginalized communities.

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Drew M. Loewe, Ph.D.

Professor of English

Department of English

drewml@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My areas of interest include legal writing, generative AI, rhetoric, prose style, and general education writing.

Website
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Stephanie Poole Martinez, Ph.D.

Professor of Communication

Department of Communication

stephanm@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research explores communication as power and advocacy in health organizations and public discourse, focusing on how language shapes institutions, decision-making, and lived experiences.
 

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Britt Moseley, M.F.A.

Adjunct Professor of Visual Studies

Department of Visual Studies

bmosele1@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My multimedia art explores how creative systems shape perception through sculpture, performance, video, and collaborative projects.

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Philippe Seminet, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of French and Department Chair

Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

pseminet@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research spans French Enlightenment literature and philosophy, language pedagogy, OER, and using AI to enhance classroom learning and language acquisition.

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Mary Helen Specht, M.F.A.

Associate Professor of Creative Writing

Department of English

maryhs@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My creative work includes fiction and essays. My novel MUDLARK will be published in July 2026 by Ballantine.

Website
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Susan Branch Towne, M.F.A.

Associate Professor of Practice in Costume Design

Department of Performing Arts

susanbt@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My work focuses on costume design for theater, exploring fresh interpretations of classic works, including The Wizard of Oz at ZACH Theatre in 2025.
 

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Anna Skidis Vargas, M.F.A.

Department of Performing Arts

askidis@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My creative research explores inclusive, ensemble-driven theatre rooted in Mexican-American identity, feminist practice, and community-centered storytelling, blending humor, care, and collaboration.

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School of Behavioral and Social Sciences

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Sarah Agarwal, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Counseling

Department of Counseling

sagarwa1@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on Child-Centered Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, caregiver support, and supervision, shared through national presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
 

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Alexis L. Croffie, Ph.D. LPC - S

Assistant Professor of Counseling

Department of Counseling

acroffie@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My work applies gaming theory to mental health, focusing on international students, immigrants, and individuals with chronic or terminal illness.

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Sharyl Cross, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Affairs

Department of Environmental Science and Policy, International Affairs, and Political Science

sharylcross@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on international security, including U.S.–Russia and Sino-Russian relations, geopolitics, comparative ethno-religious conflict, and political risk/global political economy.

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Michael Disch, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience

mikedi@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on how students use technology in higher education and how it both supports and distracts from learning and future decision-making.
 

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Jessenia García, Ph.D., LPC-S

Associate Professor of Counseling

Department of Counseling

jgarc143@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My work centers on culturally affirming counseling, focusing on Latine mental health, bilingual supervision, identity, and advocacy.
 

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Daniel P. Glenn, Ph.D.

Professor of History

Department of History and Leadership

danielpg@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research examines the economic and social development of early Anglo Texas.

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Katy Goldey, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience

Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience

kgoldey@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research examines factors that support thriving in LGBTQ+ romantic relationships and investigates how hormones such as testosterone and cortisol respond to stress and competition

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Selin Ece Guner, Ph.D.

Professor of International Affairs & Political Science

Department of Environmental Science and Policy, International Affairs and Political Science

seling@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My work explores democratization, Middle East politics, and international political economy.

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Vanessa Gutiérrez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Department of Applied Behavior Analysis, Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology

vgutie17@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research examines how Latina/o/x individuals perceive and experience international criminal justice systems across cultural and institutional contexts.

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Laurie Cook Heffron, Ph.D., LMSW

Associate Professor of Social Work

Department of Applied Behavior Analysis, Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology

lheffron@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on migration, interpersonal violence, exploitation, and the criminalization of migration, informed by both social work practice and critical scholarship.

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Angela Ju, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of International Affairs & Political Science

Department of Environmental Science and Policy, International Affairs and Political Science

aju@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My work uses mixed methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and generative AI, to study international migration and international development in North America, Latin America, Europe, and East Asia.
 

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Joseph Kotinsly, Ph.D.

Assistant Teaching Professor of History

Department of History and Leadership

jkotinsl@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research specializes in the modern Middle East, focusing on Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria, including oil, nuclear weapons, conflict, and Israel-Palestine.

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Jooyoun Lee, Ph.D.

Professor of International Affairs and Political Science

Department of Environmental Science and Policy, International Affairs and Political Science

jooyounl@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research explores collective memory, national identity, security, gender and politics, popular culture, and East Asia–U.S. relations.

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Adam McCormick, Ph.D.

Professor of Social Work

Department of Applied Behavior Analysis, Criminal Justice, Social Work and Sociology

adamm@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on childhood trauma, LGBTQ+ youth, and helping professionals, exploring how adversity shapes identity and how healing fosters resilience and belonging.

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Quinn K. Smelser, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S

Assistant Professor of Counseling

Department of Counseling

qsmelser@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My work focuses on attachment, trauma-informed care, grief and loss, and gender identity in children and adolescents.
 

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Katherine Trevino, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Program Director of the Evidence-Based Addiction Counseling Certification

Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience

ktrevino@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on substance use and mental health in Latinx communities, grounded in harm reduction, social justice, and culturally responsive psychological practice.
 

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Melissa M. Vélez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Department of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience

mvelez@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My work examines discrimination, ethnic-racial identity, and family dynamics and their impact on Latine and underrepresented mental health.

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Christie Sample Wilson, Ph.D.

Professor of History

Department of History and Leadership

christiw@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My scholarly work focuses on transparency, equity, and assessment in critical thinking pedagogy and assignment design.
 

School of Health Sciences

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Alexis Ortiz, PT, Ph.D., FACSM

Founding Director & Professor of Physical Therapy

Department of Physical Therapy

aortiz46@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research examines physical activity in chronic conditions, especially among individuals living with HIV and cancer survivors.

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Yu Zhong, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Department of Nursing

yzhong@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research explores innovative nursing education using VR and AI simulation to strengthen clinical judgment, competency-based learning, and equitable outcomes for nursing students.

School of Natural Sciences

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Jason Callahan, Ph.D.

Professor of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

jasonc@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on the geometry and topology of three-manifolds, particularly the complements of knots and links.

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Claire Edwards, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology

Department of Biological Sciences

medward9@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My lab engineers yeast to produce bioethanol from food waste to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create sustainable fuels.

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Lisa Goering, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology

Department of Biological Sciences

lisago@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research examines the evolution of developmental regulatory networks in Drosophila, focusing on eggshell and anterior-posterior patterning to understand genetic and environmental effects on development.

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Andrea Holgado Ph.D., M.B.A.

Professor of Biology & Director of Undergraduate Research

Department of Biological Sciences

aholgado@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research explores synaptic physiology in health and disease using the model organism C. elegans to advance understanding of nervous system function.

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John E. Knorr, Ed.D.

Professor of Kinesiology

Department of Kinesiology

johnek@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My interests include sport management, including the authorship of a published sport management textbook.

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David Trevino Ledesma, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biology

Department of Biological Sciences

dledesm2@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research examines modern and fossil organisms to understand how environmental change affects biological systems and informs conservation science.
 

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Paul Savala, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

psavala@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on statistical and deep learning models, especially neural networks applied to education, science, and athletics.
 

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Matt Steffenson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology

Department of Biological Sciences

msteffen@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research examines honeybee ecoimmunology and how hive management affects immune function and colony collapse vulnerability.

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Paul Walter, Ph.D.

Professor of Physics

Department of Mathematics

pauljw@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on balloon-borne and remote sensing measurements to study urban air pollution or volcanic plumes during field campaigns.

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The Bill Munday School of Business

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Haydory Akbar Ahmed, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Accounting, Economics & Finance

Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics

hahmed2@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on applied macroeconomics and public policy, especially income inequality, government spending, and macro-financial dynamics.
 

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Tushmit M. Hasan, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Marketing

Department of Marketing, Operations, and Analytics

thasan1@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research focuses on marketing strategy at the marketing-finance interface, especially how firms communicate with investors and shareholders.
 

Website
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Yundong Huang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management

Department of Management

yhuang2@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research explores motivation, uncertainty, and decision-making in organizations, integrating behavioral theory with risk analysis.
 

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Claire Malcomb, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management

Department of Management

cmalcomb@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research studies how individual behavior and organizational decisions shape workplace inclusion and why well-intentioned efforts often fall short.

Website
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Yongshin Park, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Operations Management & Program Director of MS. Business Analytics Program

Department of Marketing, Operations, and Analytics

ypark1@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My work uses benchmarking, life-cycle assessment, and optimization to improve environmental efficiency in supply chains and transportation.
 

Website
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Kathleen Wilburn, Ed.D.

Professor of Management

Department of Management

kathleew@stedwards.edu

Research Interest: My research addresses corporate social responsibility, including AI ethics and sustainability-focused business practices.

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