The Ph.D. in Engineering Education offers a robust learning and research environment. Our world class faculty members are pioneers in the engineering community and are very passionate about developing the next generation of scholars, leaders, students and professionals.
Engineering Education Faculty – Core Members
Daniel Burkey, Associate Professor
E-Mail: daniel.burkey@uconn.edu
Research: Game-based learning, Engineering Ethics, Process Safety Education
Davis Chacon-Hurtado, Assistant Professor
E-Mail: davis.chacon-hurtado@uconn.edu
Research: Engineering and Human Rights, Transportation Equity, Infrastructure Resilience
Alexandra Hain P.E., Assistant Professor
E-Mail: alexandra.hain@uconn.edu
Research: National defense workforce development, naval science and technology pipeline
Desen Ozkan, Assistant Professor
E-Mail: desen.ozkan@uconn.edu
Research: Sociotechnical Systems, Energy Transitions, Offshore Wind and Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Stephany Santos, Ph.D. Assistant Professor in Residence
E-Mail: stephany.santos@uconn.edu
Research: STEM Identity, Intersectionality, Engineering Thriving, Student Leadership, Learning Communities, Programmatic Impact, and Systems Change
Arash Esmaili Zaghi, P.E., S.E. Professor
E-Mail: arash.esmaili_zaghi@uconn.edu
Research: AI and Personalized Learning, Neurodiversity, Cognitive Strengths