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
This is a listing of faculty who engage with the Center on Aging in the classroom and across campus. You can search for faculty on our list by name, college/department or gerontology interest:
- Carl Ade, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kinesiology
Cardiovascular responses across disease interventions - Barbara Anderson, College of Architecture, Planning and Design, Interior Design
Historic building preservation - Amir Bahadori, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Radiation environments, Understanding human reaction to radiation exposure - Sally Bailey, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Music, Theatre, & Dance
Drama therapy for staying young - Joyce Baptist, Health and Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences/CFT
Trauma, depression, EDMR, Relational resilience therapy - Tom Barstow, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Kinesiology
Muscle metabolism, Cardiopulmonary physiology, Exercise testing - Berni Howe Beard, Center for Child Development
- Gina Besenyi, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Kinesiology
Nature-based physical activity in healthcare - Mary Cain, College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology
CNAP- glutamate transmission and hedonic value - Joshua Carr, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Kinesiology
Neuromuscular adaptations and interventions across lifespan - Michelle Davenport, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Music, Theatre, & Dance
- Mohsen Davoudkhani, College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology
Cognitive aging - Judy Delp, College of Veterinary Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology
Vascular aging - Shih-Kang "Scott" Fan, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
EMF electromicrofluidic platform that bridges gaps, Novel microfluidics on a single chip with EWOD and DEP - Jennifer Francois, Health and Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences/Applied Human Sciences
Early language and intervention, personnel preparation - Jane Garcia, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Communication Sciences and Disorders
Dysphasia, Diet modifications - Robert Garcia, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Communication Sciences and Disorders
Hearing science, Clinical audiology, Aural rehabilitation - Amanda "Mandy" Gaulke, College of Arts and Sciences, Economics
Economics of caregiving and health disparities in diabetes care - Erika Geisbrecht, College of Arts and Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
Muscle and heart tissue molecular biology - Eric Giunta, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Prolonged radiation effects on cognitive health - Xiaolong Guo, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
AI and formal methods for hardware security detection - Sherry Haar, Health and Human Sciences, School of Consumer Sciences/Fashion Studies
Ecological and sustainable design with focus on natural dyes - Stephanie Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise in the treatment and prevention of disease (like Alzheimer’s disease), Exercise-induced neuroprotection - Mark Haub, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health
- Kim Hiller, Health and Human Sciences, School of Consumer Sciences/Fashion Studies
Sustainable apparel, textiles, and consumer behavior education - Kathleen Hoss-Cruz, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health
- Shijiao Huang, College of Arts and Sciences, Biochemistry
Mechanisms of aging, Developing clinically relevant drugs to delay aging and enhance human health and longevity - Justine Irving, Health and Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences
Well-being in late life, Intergenerational settings - Jichul Jang, Health and Human Sciences, School of Consumer Sciences/Hospitality Management
HR leadership, Innovation, Data analytics - Jung Sim Jun, College of Arts and Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Improving psychological, social, and physical health among older adults - Sim Jung, College of Arts and Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Health disparities and health literacy for minority older adults - Migette Kaup, College of Architecture, Planning and Design, Interior Design
Environmental gerontology - Kimberly Kirkpatrick, College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology
Role of timing processes in determining impulsive choices in rats - Elizabeth Kiss, Health and Human Sciences, School of Consumer Sciences/Personal Financial Planning
Financial aspects in aging - Meena Kumari, College of Veterinary Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology
Gene expression and alcohol use disorder, Exosomes and intercellular communication in brain, Cannabis use disorder - Cindy Logan, Libraries
Locating of resources/literature, research - Emily Mailey, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Kinesiology
Reducing sedentary time at work, Physicial activity to enhance quality of life - Melinda Markham, Health and Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences
Post-divorce co-parenting, Communication, Mothering - Erin Martinez, Health and Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences
Health and well-being - Megan McCoy, Health and Human Sciences, School of Consumer Sciences/Personal Financial Planning
Financial therapy, Financial well-being, Financial communication - Lauren McDaniel, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences
Exercise and chronic disease, Older adults - Hande Kucuk McGinty, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Computer Science
AI-driven bioinformatics and knowledge representation - Trase McQueen, College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology
Cognitive aging - Omotayo Onanuga, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Kinesiology
Aging, Physical activity promotion - Paola Paez, Health and Human Sciences, School of Consumer Sciences/Hospitality Management
Food safety training and employee motivation - Bethany Plakke, College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology
Aging in neuro developmental disorders - David Poole, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Kinesiology
Cardiovascular disease, Respiration, Microcirculation, Structure and function of the diaphragm - Davood Pourkargar, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
AI-driven modeling and process optimization - Lior Shamir, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Computer Science
Genetics, Alzheimer’s disease, other - Katie Thompson-Laswell, Health and Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences
Early childhood and human development - Michelle Toews, Health and Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences
Teen dating violence, Campus assault, Relationship education - Nick Wallace, Health and Human Sciences
- Mark Weiss, College of Veterinary Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology
Stem cell biotechnology, Cellular therapeutics for regenerative medicine - Bradford Wiles, Health and Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences
Intergenerational interactions - Linda Yarrow, Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences/Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health
Nutrition, Public health nutrition - Eric Ninghao Zhu, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Tissue-engineered aging model