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Salwa Atwan [Email]
Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, teaches didactic and clinical courses in Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of numerous national and international professional organizations and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Atwan is a consultant at the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and an attending staff memberat the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Her special interest lies in the medicament of the pulp and prevention. Dr. Atwan received her D.D.S. from the University of Detroit Mercy, her M.S. and a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and a Certificate of Dentistry for the Disabled from the University of Washington/Seattle. Dr. Atwan joined the University in 1996.

Nizar Al-Holou [Email]
Professor and Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, teaches courses in the areas of digital logic, computer networks, microprocessors, computer architecture and electrical circuits. His area of expertise is in digital systems, microprocessors, real-time systems, computer-based instruction, and computer architecture. He is a senior IEEE member. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Damascus University, a master of science from Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Dayton, all in Electrical Engineering. He joined the University in 1992.

Steven Abell [Email]
Professor and Chair of Psychology, teaches general psychology, abnormal psychology, intellectual assessment, and psychotherapy. His areas of special interest include child and adolescent treatment and contemporary psychodynamic theory. His most recent research publications have been studies of intellectual assessment and the correlates of body image. Abell holds a B.A. degree from Columbia University and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Loyola University Chicago. He joined the University in 1994.

R. Gerard Albright, SJ [Email]
Professor of Biologyhas taught a variety of courses and has served in various administrative capacities, including chair of the Premedical and Predental Committee. He spent a semester as visiting professor of Biology and an academic consultant at the University of San Francisco. His professional specialties include comparative vertebrate anatomy and histology, as well as other aspects of animal structure and function. Albright holds bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees from Loyola University of Chicago. He joined the University in 1960.

Mert N Aksu [Email]
Dean, School of Dentistry, Professor, Department of Patient Management, earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Psychology from the University of Michigan Dearborn, a Masters in Health Services Administration and a D.D.S. from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and a J.D. from Wayne State University. He is a former attending staff of Henry Ford health Systems, a member of the State Bar of Michigan, and is a Fellow with the American College of Legal Medicine. Dr. Aksu joined the University in 1993.

Armand R Ash-Rafzadeh [Email]
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, teaches DSP, computer applications and instrumentation, digital control, circuits and systems. Ash’s publications and presentations deal with bio-medical engineering and electrical engineering issues, including Doppler Ultrasound Blood Flow Analysis, ultrasound imaging, and non-linear filtering. He consults with the automotive industry on CAE applications in mechatronics, and has been involved in developing the methodology and processes for Total Vehicle EDS-CAE Modeling, CAE System Element Identification, CAE Standard and Library Committees, and CAE Analysis Methods. Ash holds a B.S. from the College of Science and Technology, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Oklahoma. He joined the University in 1987.

Lawrence J Abbott [Email]
Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, teaches comprehensive care clinical dentistry, dental anatomy and morphology and dental occlusion. His research has focused on oral anti-microbials, dental materials, and dexterity tests for dental candidates. He authored chapters on ethics and jurisprudence for the text Contemporary Dental Practice for Allied Dental Personnel. Dr. Abbott has given presentations on dental clinic management and operating systems, oral anti-microbials, and the relationship of dexterity tests and success in dental school on a national level. He has received several Outstanding Faculty Awards. He earned a B.S., D.D.S. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Abbott joined the University in 1992.

Margaret E Auer [Email]
Dean, University Libraries, provides leadership and direction for all libraries and the instructional design operations. She works to assure compliance with accreditation requirements and with national standards for academic libraries and instructional design. Her recent presentations have been on Organizational Politics and Corporate Culture, Good Public Service Techniques for Library Personnel and Making Meetings Work For You. Auer received the Michigan Library Association Librarian of the Year award and the Wayne State University Library Science Program Distinguished Alumna award. Auer holds a B.A. degree from the University of Detroit and a M.S.L.S. degree from Wayne State University. She joined the University in 1961.

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