Researchers

Radha Jagannathan

Radha Jagannathan

Email: radha@rutgers.edu

Radha Jagannathan is a Professor of Statistics in the Urban Planning & Policy Development Program at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Collaborating with faculty from the School of Environment & Biological Sciences at Rutgers and funded by Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Jagannathan has also developed and implemented a nature/science exploration program called Nurture thru Nature (NtN) for New Brunswick elementary school students (ntn.rutgers.edu). The program is designed as a classical experiment and has shown promise in increasing the science, math, and language arts grades of NtN participants relative to non-participating peers.

Shino John

Shino John

Email: shino@docs.rutgers.edu

Shino John is the Associate VP, Strategic Growth at the Division of Continuing Studies. He provides leadership for the development programs, new continuing education partnerships, and the cultivation of gifts.

Bahman Kalantari

Bahman Kalantari

Email: kalantari@cs.rutgers.edu
School / Department: School of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Kalantari's research interests have ranged in optimization: linear programming, convex programming, interior-point methods, non-convex optimization, discrete and combinatorial optimization. His research interests in computational geometry, machine learning and game theory are mainly on the type of problems that have a flavor of optimization.

He became interested in polynomial root-finding and years later his research led to introducing the term polynomiography, standing algorithmic visualization in solving polynomial equations. In 2005, through Rutgers University, he received a U.S. patent for a corresponding software technology. Since its introduction around 2000, polynomiography and sample images have featured in national and international media (see www.polynomiography.com).

Mubbasir Kapadia

Mubbasir Kapadia

Email: mubbasir.kapadia@rutgers.edu

Mubbasir Kapadia is the Director of the Intelligent Visual Interfaces Lab and an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Rutgers University. Previously, he was an Associate Research Scientist at Disney Research Zurich. Kapadia’s research lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, visual computing, and human-computer interaction, with a mission to develop intelligent visual interfaces to empower content creation for human-aware architectural design, digital storytelling, and serious games. Kapadia’s research is funded by DARPA and NSF, and through generous support from industrial partners including Disney Research, and Unity Labs. He received his PhD in Computer Science at University of California, Los Angeles.

Lab website:https://ivi.cs.rutgers.edu/

Chuck Keeton

Chuck Keeton

Email: keeton@physics.rutgers.edu

Charles Keeton, Faculty Director,is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. After earning a B.A. from Cornell University and Ph.D. from Harvard University, Professor Keeton did research at the University of Arizona and the University of Chicago before joining the faculty of Rutgers University in 2004.He studies how gravity bends light to investigate dark matter and black holes, using the Hubble Space Telescope as well as observatories around the world. ChuckKeeton's research has been featured on National Public Radio, MSNBC.com, and in New Scientist magazine. In 2010 he received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers from President Obama for his innovative work in the integration of research and education.

Brielle Kociolek

Email: bkk34@docs.rutgers.edu

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Marycarmen Kunicki

Marycarmen Kunicki

Email: kunicki@njaes.rutgers.edu

Marycarmen Kunicki is a 4-H Agent, County Extension Dept. Head

Adam Lekwa

Adam Lekwa

Email: adam.lekwa@rutgers.edu

Dr. Adam Lekwa is an Assistant Research Professor in the Graduate School for Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his graduate training in school psychology at the University of Minnesota, where he received a Ph.D. in 2012. Prior to joining Rutgers Dr. Lekwa held positions as a School Psychologist and as an Instructional Services Coordinator for two special education cooperatives in Minnesota. His responsibilities ranged from evaluation and consultation for individual students to provision of professional development sessions on assessment and intervention. He also engaged in consultation with teams of administrators on district level achievement data, and implementation of multi-tiered systems of service delivery. At GSAPP, Dr. Lekwa works on multiple research projects focused on the enhancement of class-wide, or “Tier 1” instructional and behavior management practices. He also supports graduate training through involvement in student dissertation committees, teaching, guest lecturing, and other student mentoring or assistance.

Carrie Lobman

Carrie Lobman

Email: carrie.lobman@gse.rutgers.edu
School / Department: Graduate School of Education

Dr. Lobman is an educational researcher, trainer, and teacher educator whose research explores the value of improvisation and play for learning and development. She is a nationally recognized advocate for play and creativity for the education of people of all ages.

Rachel Lyons

Rachel Lyons

Email: lyons@njaes.rutgers.edu
School / Department: School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Rachel Lyon is the Chair, Dept. of 4-H Youth Development and Associate Director/Program Leader Cooperative Extension. 4‑H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. The New Jersey 4‑H Youth Development Program offers everyone in grades K–13, the opportunity to explore countless opportunities in science, arts, foods, outdoor adventure, and more. 4‑H is where there's fun in learning and learning is fun! Learn more about the 4-H program.