Thomas A Hamade [Email]
Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, teaches plant design and is a licensed environmental engineer. He has conducted research in the design of air filters under the influence of electrostatics. He holds patents on air filtration processes and electret polymers. To reduce pollution from paint manufacturing processes, he developed a model of the volatile organic compound emissions from paint manufacturing processes. Hamade received an A.B. in Chemistry from the University of Detroit and a M.S. in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University. Hamade joined the University in 1986.
Heather L Hill-Vasquez [Email]
Assistant Professor of English, Heather Hill-Vásquez received a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Seattle. Her research focuses on issues of performance, spirituality, and gender in medieval texts. Dr. Hill-Vásquez has also designed courses focused on images of femininity and masculinity in twentieth-century literature. Her current book project explores how the early English drama as a developing lay genre offered its participants a more tangible devotional experience than that produced within the confines of traditional Church and liturgy. She joined the University in 2003.
Petra D Hurt [Email]
Assistant Director and Affiliate Clinical Coordinator of the Nurse Anesthesiology Program, she teaches Introductory Principles of Nurse Anesthesiology, as well as selected topics in advanced principles of nurse anesthesiology, and pathophysiology. Her current research interests include postoperative nausea and vomiting and universal precautions as they apply to anesthesia equipment and personnel. She received her B.S.N. from Oakland University and M.S. in Anesthesia from Wayne State University. She has been a faculty member since 1990.
Robert J Homant [Email]
Professor and Chair of Criminal Justice Studies and Director of Human Services, teaches deviant behavior and corrections courses, statistics and research methods, and ethics in the human services. Homant has published over 60 professional articles regarding police behavior and offender rehabilitation. He currently does research on the validity of criminal profiling. Homant holds an A.B. from the University of Detroit and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University. He joined the University in 1978.
Arthur C Haman [Email]
Associate Dean of Engineering and Science and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, teaches prototype design, professional world of work, and internal combustion engines. After graduation with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit, Haman accepted a position as a structural engineer at Northrup Aircraft, Los Angeles. After a year, he returned to the University. While moving through the academic ranks, he completed a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a M.B.A. at the University of Detroit. Off-term industrial employment periods were spent at the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command and Ford Motor Company. Haman joined the University in 1956.
Mary Ann Hazen [Email]
Associate Professor, Management, teaches management development in the MBA program. She has published journal articles about organizational change and dialogue and has presented at international and national conferences. She is on the Editorial Board of The Journal of Organizational Change Management. In 1996, she received the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence in the College of Business Administration. Hazen holds the A.B. from Ursuline College for Women, the M.S.W. from the University of Michigan, and the Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management. She joined the University in 1989.
Mary Elizabeth Hannah [Email]
Professor of Psychology and director of the School Psychology Specialist program, teaches consultation, social processes, and psychological testing. Her research deals with attitudes towards persons with disabilities and with sibling relationships. She has co-authored a scale on helping within families. Hannah served as secretary and delegate of the National Association of School Psychologists. A recipient of the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence, Hannah also received a NASP Presidential Award for service to school psychology. She holds a B.A. from Sweet Briar College, a M.A. from Alfred University, and a Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. She joined the University in 1977.
Barbara E Harrison [Email]
Assistant Professor in the Graduate Program, McAuley School of Nursing and Project Director of McAuley Nurse Managed Center, teaches research and primary care courses in the College of Health Professions. Harrison is also responsible for adminstrative oversight at the McAuley Nurse Managed Center, which provides primary health care for underserved residents of Detroit. Prior to coming to UDM, Harrison was a nurse practitioner for 20 years where her practice focused on gerontology and mental health. Harrison received NIH funding and the CURN Award in 2002 for her study of Alzheimer's dementia behaviors while at the University of Michigan. She holds a RN diploma from the University of Pennsylvania, B.S.N. from Stockton University, N.J., M.S.N./F.N.P. from University of Texas, and a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Michigan. Harrison joined the University in 2004.
Rose-Marie Higgins [Email]
Clinical Coordinator Physician Assistant ProgramRose-Marie Higgins has 15 years experience in a hospital setting in clinical, educational and managerial positions in Respiratory Therapy, Holter Technology, Sleep Disorders Medicine, Endoscopy and Cardiac Catheterization. She has also been an ACLS/BCLS instructor for 15 years and has practiced as a physician assistant for the last 6 years in emergency medicine and family practice. She has an A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy from Macomb Community College, a BA in English from Hope College and a MS from the Physician Assistant Program of the University of Detroit Mercy.
Alan S Hoback [Email]
Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, teaches structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete. Hoback’s publications have dealt with structural optimization. He is currently doing research in the areas of prestressed concrete, pile foundations, optimization and computer aided design. Hoback holds a B.A. degree from Hastings College and B.S., M.S., and Sc.D. degrees from Washington University. He joined the University in 1994.
Clinton Hirst [Email]
Professor of English, teaches Romantic and Victorian literature, the novel, fiction, composition, and poetry. He teaches in the Honors and Women’s Studies programs. His greatest interests lie in Jane Austen, George Eliot, Keats, and Browning. He holds B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Notre Dame and a M.A. from the University of Michigan. Hirst joined the University in 1972.
Leo E Hanifin [Email]
Dean, College of Engineering and Science and Chrysler Professor of Engineering, has focused his teaching and research in the area of manufacturing efficiencies, processes, and modeling. Hanifin has also held engineering and management positions in the automotive, aerospace and computer industries. He has received the LEAD and Outstanding Young Engineer Awards from SME and the Engineering Alumnus of the Year award from UDM. He holds B.M.E., M.E., and D.E. degrees from the University of Detroit. He joined the University as dean in 1991.
Elizabeth M Hill [Email]
Associate Professor of Psychology, teaches physiological psychology, statistics, and research methods. Her research has focused on the developmental psychopathology of alcoholism, particularly the interaction between biological vulnerability and specific environmental factors that facilitate or impede its development. She has served as an assistant research scientist and methodologist on various project teams. Other research has focused on genetic markers associated with alcoholism, parental investment and factors related to successful aging. She holds a B.A. degree from the University of Michigan, M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Tulane University, and a M.S. degree from Louisiana State University. She joined the University in 1997.
Susan J Homant [Email]
Associate Librarian, Head of Reference, McNichols Campus Library, manages and directs the Reference Department operations and provides reference service and research skills instruction. She is responsible for collection development in African American studies and all subject areas for the McNichols Campus Reference Department. She received her B.A. in Social Work from Michigan State University and her M.S.L.S. from Wayne State University. She joined the University in 1985.
Kenneth L Henold [Email]
Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Science and Professor of Chemistry, teaches introductory chemistry for science and engineering students as well as non-science students and has taught graduate level inorganic chemistry courses. He has published texts and study guides for general chemistry and has been active in the local and national chapters of the American Chemical Society. He has also spent several years as vice president of Student Affairs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Toledo and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University. He joined the University in 1969.
Mary A Higby [Email]
Associate Professor of Marketing, teaches marketing management, marketing strategy, retailing and consumer behavior. She has published articles in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, The Journal of Marketing Management, Management Review. Her research interests include consumer behavior, marketing strategy, and marketing information systems. Her current research involves teen’s and generation X’s buying behavior. She received the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence in 1995. Higby worked at Amway Corporation, Sears Roebuck & Company, and AT & T before coming to UDM. She holds a Ph.D., M.B.A., M.A. and B.S. from Michigan State University. She joined the University in 1989.
Barbara A Hollar [Email]
Professor of Biology, teaches genetics, embryology and general biology. Specializing in human genetics, her research uses recombinant DNA methodology to study human disease. She holds a B.A. from Bucknell University and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. She joined the University in 1979.
Sarah A Halter [Email]
Assistant Professor of Nursing, teaches women’s health, obstetrics and gynecology. She has been a certified nurse-midwife since 1987, by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Halter was in full-scope midwifery practice from 1987 through 1996 in Metro Detroit. She maintains a women’s health practice at the Student Health Center and at a clinic for the uninsured. She has recently completed a post-master’s certificate program through SUNY Stonybrook for Family Nurse Practitioner. She possesses a B.A. degree in Art from Ursuline College, and a B.S.N. from Kent State University. Her M.S. degree with emphasis in nurse-midwifery was earned at the University of Utah. She joined the University in 1996.
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