Faculty Network

The Center on Aging's impact extends far beyond our core team, thanks to an exceptional network of affiliated faculty who champion our mission across campus. These dedicated scholars from diverse disciplines volunteer their expertise, time, and passion to advance aging research and education at K-State.

These faculty friends of the center embody the collaborative spirit that makes interdisciplinary aging research possible. Their service and commitment help us break down academic silos, foster innovative partnerships, and ensure our work reflects the full spectrum of aging experiences and challenges. Meet the remarkable scholars who extend our reach and amplify our impact across the university community.

Faculty

Listing of faculty who engage with the Center on Aging in the classroom and across campus.

Gerontology Faculty

Name Department / Title Email
Bailey, Heather Psychological Sciences;
Assistant Professor		 hbailey@k-state.edu
Bailey, Sally Music, Theatre and Dance;
Professor		 sdbailey@k-state.edu
Chang, Shing Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering;
Associate Professor
changs@k-state.edu
Cornelison, Laci Human Sciences;
Interim Director, Center on Aging; Gerontology Program Chair		 ljh8484@k-state.edu
Doll, Gayle Human Sciences;
Associate Professor Emeritus		 gdoll@k-state.edu
Garcia, Jane Mertz Human Sciences;
Professor;
Asha Fellow		 jgarcia@k-state.edu
Glymour, Bruce Philosophy;
Professor/Dept Head		 glymour@k-state.edu
Haub, Mark D. Health Sciences;
Professor		 haub@k-state.edu
Hua, Duy Chemistry;
University Distinguished Professor		 duy@k-state.edu
Huang, Shijiao Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics;
Assistant Professor		 shijiaoh@k-state.edu
Irving, Justine Human Sciences
Associate Teaching Professor		 jirving@k-state.edu
Jun, Sim Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work;
Assistant Professor		 simj@k-state.edu
Kaup, Migette Interior Architecture & Industrial Design;
Professor;
Center on Aging Research Director		 kaup@k-state.edu
Martinez, Erin Human Sciences;
Associate Professor		 erinmartinez@k-state.edu
McDaniel, Lauren Health Sciences;
Instructor;
Internship Coordinator;
Coordinator, Exercise is Medicine® on Campus		 lmcdan@k-state.edu
Norris-Baker, Lyn Architecture;
Professor Emeritus		 lyn@k-state.edu
Rys, Margaret Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering;
Associate Professor		 malrys@k-state.edu
Smith, Jeffrey Geography;
Associate Professor		 jssmith7@k-state.edu
Thiele, Ryan Health Sciences;
Teaching Associate Professor		 rthiele@k-state.edu
Warren, Steve Electrical and Computer Engineering;
Associate Professor		 swarren@k-state.edu
Wesch, Michael Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work;
Associate Professor		 mwesch@k-state.edu
Yu, Han English;
Professor		 hyu1@k-state.edu
Zhu, Ninghao "Eric" Electrical and Computer Engineering;
Assistant Professor		 nzhu@k-state.edu