Faculty & Staff

College of Engineering

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Phil van Haaster, DBA

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Dean, Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 552-8248
E-mail: pvanhaaster@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 356 A

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
DBA Business Administration California Baptist University 2020
MS Engineering - Mechanical University of California, Los Angeles 2012
BS Mechanical Engineering University of Southern California 1991

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Mark Anklam, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
Associate Dean, Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering
Office Phone: 951-552-8731
E-mail: manklam@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 356 B

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Princeton University 1997
M.A. Chemical Engineering Princeton University 1993
B.S. Chemical Engineering Stanford University 1991

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Jong-Wha Bai, Ph.D.

Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Chair, Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Office Phone: (951) 343-4935
E-mail: jbai@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 353

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Civil Engineering Texas A&M University 2011
M.S. Civil Engineering Texas A&M University 2004
B.S. Civil Engineering Yonsei University 2000

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Seunghyun Chun, Ph.D.

Professor (with Tenure) of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 552-8641
E-mail: schun@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 319

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Electrical & Computer Engineering - Energy Systems University of Texas - Austin 2011
M.S. Electrical Engineering - Systems University of Southern California 2004
B.S. Electrical Engineering Yonsei University 2002

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Larry Clement, M.A.

Assistant Professor of Computing, Software and Data Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4471
E-mail: lclement@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 336

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.A. Theology Fuller Theological Seminary 1997
M.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Oklahoma 1984
B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Oklahoma 1982

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John Marselus, D.Min.

Professor of Aviation Science
Chair, Department of Aviation Science
Colonel, USAF (ret)
Office Phone: 951-552-8188
E-mail: jmarselus@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 202

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
D.Min. Ministry Liberty Theological Seminary 2015
M.Div. Divinity Liberty University 2007
M.S. Strategic Studies Air University 2004
M.A. Religion Liberty Theological Seminary 1996
B.S. Aeronautical Engineering United States Air Force Academy 1985

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Xueyan Zhao, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
Faculty Advisor of AIChE Student Chapter
Office Phone: (951) 552-8855
E-mail: xzhao@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 351

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering University of Minnesota 2010
M.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Akron 2006
B.S. Chemical Engineering Tianjin University 1999

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Amanie Abdelmessih, Ph.D.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Fellow ASME
Office Phone: 951-552-8781
E-mail: aabdelmessih@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 342

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Emphasis: Heat Transfer Oklahoma State University 1987
M.Sc Thesis: An Investigation on the Utilization of Fibers in the Design of Petroleum Vessels Alexandria University
B.Sc. Senior Project: Heat Transfer in Mixing Vessels Alexandria University

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Richard Baumer, PhD

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Chair of the Department of Aerospace, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
Office Phone: 951-552-8252
E-mail: rbaumer@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 338

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
PhD Materials Science and Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2013
BSE Materials Joining Engineering LeTourneau University 2008

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John Butler, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Chair, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 552-8363
E-mail: jbutler@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 318

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering University of California, Riverside 2014
M.S. Electrical Engineering University of California, Riverside 2011
B.S. Electrical Engineering University of California, Riverside 2009

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Anthony Corso, Ph.D.

Professor of Computing, Software and Data Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 343-4794
E-mail: acorso@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 330

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Information Systems and Technology Claremont Graduate University 2015
M.B.A. Technology Management University of Phoenix 2001
B.A. Cogswell Polytechnical College Cogswell Polytechnical College 1996
A.A. Architecture and Computer Aided Drafting Mt. San Antonio College 1994

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Anthony Donaldson, Ph.D.

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 343-4841
E-mail: adonaldson@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 334

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering Texas Tech University 1990
M.A. Missions and Evangelism Asbury Theological Seminary 1994
M.S. Electrical Engineering Texas Tech University 1982
B.S. Electrical Engineering Texas Tech University 1979

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Humberto Gallegos

Professor of Civil Engineering
E-mail: hgallegos@calbaptist.edu

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Creighton Goodman, DPA

Assistant Professor of Aviation Flight
Office Phone: (951) 552-8802
E-mail: cgoodman@calbaptist.edu

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
DPA Public Administration California Baptist University 2018
M.A. Aviation Education Trident University 2010
B.S. Psychology Loyola University Chicago 2001

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Mark Gordon, Ph.D.

Professor
Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering Department
Aerospace, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Department
Office Phone: (951) 552-8730
E-mail: mgordon@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 359

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan 2012
M.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan 2008
B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering/Physics Calvin College 2003

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Dan Grissom, PhD

Professor of Computer Science
Department Chair for Computing, Software, and Data Sciences
Office Phone: 951-552-8852
E-mail: dgrissom@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: TEGR 331

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
PhD Computer Science University of California, Riverside 06/2014
M.S. Computer Science University of California, Riverside 06/2011
B.S. Computer Engineering University of Cincinnati 06/2008

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Keith Hekman, Ph.D.

Professor of Aerospace, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Senate Member
Office Phone: (951) 343-4974
E-mail: khekman@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 344

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology 1997
M.S. Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology 1994
B.S. Engineering Calvin College 1992

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Helen Jung, Ph.D.

Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Professor of Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 343-4510
E-mail: hjung@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 350

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Civil Engineering - Hydrology and Water Resources University of California at Los Angeles 2009
M.S. Civil Engineering - Hydrology and Water Resources University of California at Los Angeles 2005
B.S. Civil Engineering - Structural University of California at Los Angeles 2002

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Seung-Jae Kim, Ph.D.

Professor of Bioengineering
Office Phone: 951-552-8635
E-mail: sjkim@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 360

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Bioengineering University of Utah 2006
M.S. Bioengineering University of Utah 2002
M.S. Mechanical Engineering Pohang University of Science & Technology (in Korea) 1995

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Yeesock Kim, Ph.D.

Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Office Phone: 951-552-8785
E-mail: yekim@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 346

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Civil Engineering/Control and Monitoring Texas A&M University 2007
M.S. Architectural Engineering/Structural Mechanics Yonsei University 2002
B.S. Architectural Engineering/Structural Engineering Catholic Kwandong University 2000

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Mark Kim, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Computing, Software and Data Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 552-8786
E-mail: mkim@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 332

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Information Systems and Technology Claremont Graduate University 2021
M.S. Information Systems and Technology Claremont Graduate University 2018
B.S Computer Science United States Naval Academy 1995

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Benjamin Knisley, M.S.

Lecturer of Computing, Software, and Data Sciences
Senior Software Engineer and Data Scientist
Office Phone: (951)-552-8252
E-mail: bknisley@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 347

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.S. Applied Mathematics California Baptist University 2017
B.S. Applied Statistical Analysis California Baptist University 2015

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Seong Kong, Ph.D.

Professor of Bioengineering
Office Phone: (951) 552-8854
E-mail: skong@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 361

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering University of California, San Diego 2010
M.S. Chemistry Yonsei University 2002
B.S. Chemistry Kyunghee University 2000

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Gregg Landolt

Director of Flight Operations
Office Phone: (951) 552-8803
E-mail: glandolt@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Airport A111

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Jay Lee, Ph.D.

Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Director of Construction Management
Office Phone: (951) 552-8189
E-mail: jaylee@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 352

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Civil Engineering Purdue University 2004
M.S. Civil Engineering Inha University 1996
B.S. Civil Engineering Inha University 1994

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Jiliang Li, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Office Phone: (951) 552-8998 (O)
E-mail: jli@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: TEGR 347

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Civil Engineering The University of Alabama
D.Eng Mining Engineering University of Science and Technology Beijing
B.Eng Mining Engineering University of Science and Technology Beijing

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Elisabeth Murillo, Ed. D.

Associate Professor of Aviation Science
Office Phone: (951) 552-8810
E-mail: emurillo@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 133

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ed. D. Higher Education Concordia University -Texas 2020
M.C.A Commercial Aviation Delta State University 2015
B.S. Aviation -Flight Operations Westminster College 2006

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Michael Nalbandian, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Office Phone: (951) 552-8841
E-mail: mnalbandian@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 348

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Chemical and Environmental Engineering University of California, Riverside 2014
B.S. Environmental Engineering University of California, Riverside 2010

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Mario Oyanader, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
Office Phone: 951-552-8493
E-mail: moyanader@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 349

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Environmental Engineering Florida State University 2004
M.Sc. Information Systems Hawaii Pacific University 1994
B.Sc. Civil and Chemical Engineering Northern Catholic University 1989

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Jounsup Park

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 552-8690
E-mail: joupark@calbaptist.edu

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C. Daniel Prather, Ph.D.

Professor of Aviation Science
Office Phone: (951) 343-4924
E-mail: dprather@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 127

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Educational Leadership University of Nebraska - Lincoln 2007
D.B.A. California Southern University 2020
M.B.A. International Business University of North Alabama 2016
M.P.A. Aviation Administration Southern Illinois University 1997
B.C.A. Aviation Management Delta State University 1994

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Matthew Rickard, Ph.D.

Professor of Bioengineering
Office Phone: (951) 343-4951
E-mail: mrickard@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 364

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of California at Irvine 2005
M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of California at Irvine 2002
B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of California at Irvine 2000

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Benjamin Sanders, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Computing, Software and Data Sciences
Office Phone: (951) 552-8251
E-mail: bsanders@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 335

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction Liberty University 2022
M.S. Computer Science UC Riverside 2013
B.S. Information Systems UC Riverside 2008

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April Xiuhua Si, Ph.D.

Professor of Aerospace, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 552-8479
E-mail: asi@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 341

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering Texas A&M University
M.S. Chemical Engineering Dalian University of Technology
B.S. Environmental Engineering Dalian University of Technology

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David Wang, Ph.D.

Research Professor of Bioengineering and Environmental Science
Office Phone: 951.552.8755
E-mail: dgwang@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, 200B

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Microbiology University of California, Davis 2000
M.S. Microbiology University of California, Davis 1998
B.S. Agronomy Henan Agricultural University 1983

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Jun Zhang, Ph.D.

Professor of Aerospace, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
Office Phone: (951)-552-8478
E-mail: jzhang@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 339

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering Purdue University 2006
M.S. Mechanical Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology 1997
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology 1994

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Julia Qing Zheng, Ph.D.

Professor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8960
E-mail: jzheng@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 320

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering Cleveland State University 2009
M.E. Electrical and Computer Engineering National University of Singapore 2003
B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering North China University of Technology 1996

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Ziliang Zhou, Ph.D.

Professor of Aerospace, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 343-4681
E-mail: zzhou@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 340

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Engineering Mechanics University of Kentucky 1988
M.B.A. Business Administration University of Michigan 2003
M.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Manitoba 1985
B.S. Naval Architecture Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1982

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Kiana Bjur

Administrative Assistant, College of Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 343-4972
E-mail: kbjur@calbaptist.edu

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Laura Bonne

Director of Academic Operations
Office Phone: (951) 552-8616
E-mail: lbonne@calbaptist.edu

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Ashley Burrowes

Department Secretary - Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 552-8646
E-mail: aburrowes@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: TEGR 357

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Rhonda Clement

Director of Strategic Initiatives for the College of Engineering
Office Phone: (951) 552-8787
E-mail: rclement@calbaptist.edu

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Jennifer Endeman

Flight Instructor
Chief Commercial Program
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: jendeman@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 114

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William Graham

Flight Instructor II
Office Phone: (951) 552-8800
E-mail: wgraham@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Airport Flight OPS

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Orlando Martinez

Director of Aircraft Maintenance
Office Phone: (951) 552-8462
E-mail: omartinez@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, D208

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Rene Nemecio

Assistant Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Office Phone: (951) 552-8462
E-mail: rnemecio@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, D207

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Kihan Park

Flight Instructor
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: kpark@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, D202

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Ron Raghoo

Technical Coordinator of Information and Technology
E-mail: rraghoo@calbaptist.edu

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Corrine Russell

Purchasing Specialist
Office Phone: 951-552-8755
E-mail: corussell@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Engineering Building, TEGR327

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James Schrader

Electronic Technician
E-mail: jschrader@calbaptist.edu

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Aaron Varela

Flight Instructor
Chief of Safety
Office Phone: (951) 552-8804
E-mail: avarela@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 119

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Rosemary Welsh

Department Secretary for Aviation Science
Office Phone: (951) 552-8800
E-mail: rwelsh@calbaptist.edu

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Annaka Widjanarko

Flight Instructor II
Office Phone: (951) 552-8800
E-mail: awidjanarko@calbaptist.edu

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