Welcome to the staff directory of the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Our college is composed of passionate and highly skilled professionals dedicated to excellence in education, research, and innovation. We boast a distinguished faculty body composed of accomplished researchers and industry professionals. These experts are not only dedicated educators, but also mentors who are committed to nurturing students’ intellectual growth and professional development. With their guidance and mentorship, students receive personalized attention and support throughout their academic journey. Together, we are committed to empowering our students, advancing engineering knowledge, and contributing to the technological progress of our community, state, and beyond.
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- The Dean
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- Development and Foundation
- Micron Student Success Center
- Facilities
- Finance and Budget
- Information Technology
- Marketing and Communications
- Faculty and Staff by Department
The Dean
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Amy Fleischer, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Engineering
Office of the Dean
Our Office of the Dean staff provide the day-to-day operations keeping our faculty, staff, and students on track for a successful year. Our team helps with scheduling leadership meetings, travel requests, policy guidance, and more.
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Janet Deardorff
Assistant to the Dean
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Academic Affairs
Our college’s academic affairs team is committed to shaping the future of engineering education and empowering students to reach their fullest potential. From academic advisors providing personalized guidance to administrative staff ensuring smooth operations, each member plays a crucial role in fostering a vibrant learning environment.
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Tim Andersen, Ph.D.
Professor; Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs – COEN
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Griff Allen
Engineering Innovation Studio Manager
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Sarah Wright
Business Operations Coordinator
Research Affairs
Our college’s research affairs team is committed to advancing engineering research and innovation. We provide essential support to faculty and students, facilitating cutting-edge research projects, securing funding, and fostering industry partnerships.
Contact us to learn more about College of Engineering research and potential partnership opportunities. Please email Dr. Todd Otanicar with the Office of Research Development & Support at coenresearch@tiemles.com.
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Todd Otanicar
Interim Associate Dean for Research Affairs; Associate Professor, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
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Paul Davis
Assistant Dean for Research Affairs; CEBS COBRE FaCT Research Core Director
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Alexander Flink
Electronics Technician, Research Machining and Engineering
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Phil Boysen
Professional Machinist, Research Machining and Engineering
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Sarah Haight
Engineer Support Manager, Research Machining and Engineering
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Natalya Hallstrom
COEN Safety Adviser; Research Scholar & Lab Manager, Micron School of Materials Science & Engineering
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Karen Marker
Research Strategist and Proposal Editor
Contact Karen to grow or restart your research program, connect with collaborators and essential campus resources, and write more compelling and fundable proposals.
Contact Karen to grow or restart your research program, connect with collaborators and essential campus resources, and write more compelling and fundable proposals.
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Pete Miranda
Director-Idaho Microfabrication Lab
Department Chairs
Our college’s Department Chairs bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their respective departments, guiding faculty and students toward academic excellence and innovative research.
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Bhaskar Chittoori, Ph.D.
Chair, Professor
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Anthony Perrenoud, Ph.D.
William H. McMurren Endowed Chair, Associate Professor
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Jerry Alan Fails , Ph.D.
Chair, Professor
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Anthony Marker, Ph.D., LEED AP
Chair, Professor
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Trevor Lujan, Ph.D.
Chair, Professor
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Eric Jankowski , Ph.D.
Director, Associate Professor
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Sin Ming Loo, Ph.D.
Director, Cyber Operations and Resilience Program (CORe)
Development and Foundation
Our college’s foundation team develops opportunities to take donors’ ideas turning them into impact to fuel Boise State’s mission to be a student-success-driven research university that impacts our communities.
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Scott Jurgens
Senior Director of Development
Contact Scott about development and giving opportunities.
Contact Scott about development and giving opportunities.
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Brenda Rodriguez
Advancement Coordinator
Contact Brenda about alumni engagement opportunities, COEN’s Industry Advisory Board, and the Visionary Employer Partnership program.
Contact Brenda about alumni engagement opportunities, COEN’s Industry Advisory Board, and the Visionary Employer Partnership program.
Micron Student Success Center
Our college’s Micron Student Success Center team assists prospective, current, and transfer students through connections to campus and university resources, and career discovery with job opportunities, interview preparation, resume building, and more.
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Leandra Aburusa-Lete
Career Success Coach
Contact Leandra about career information, internships, resume and cover letter help, COEN Career Fairs, Networking Events, and Employer Info Sessions.
Contact Leandra about career information, internships, resume and cover letter help, COEN Career Fairs, Networking Events, and Employer Info Sessions.
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Mornida Chum
Outreach & Transfer Student Coordinator
Contact Mornida for resource navigation, COEN tours, transfer and student support, scholarships, and student organizations.
RUCH 101Contact Mornida for resource navigation, COEN tours, transfer and student support, scholarships, and student organizations.
Facilities
Finance and Budget
Our college’s finance and budget group supports faculty and staff ensuring the accuracy and stability of the college’s financial status. We support research by using grant management best practices to ensure grant funds are spent in compliance with sponsor requirements and providing support from the grant cycle from pre-award to grant closeout.
Please email coenbusiness@tiemles.com for questions about financial or grant management questions.
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Courtney Ronan
Director, Budget and Finance
Contact Courtney about College of Engineering financial reporting and budgeting, research administration management, and business process improvement.
GAA 206Contact Courtney about College of Engineering financial reporting and budgeting, research administration management, and business process improvement.
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Robert Allen
Grants Accountant
Contact Robert about Civil Engineering grant management, Construction Management grant management, salary reports, and Indirect Cost (F&A) allocations.
Contact Robert about Civil Engineering grant management, Construction Management grant management, salary reports, and Indirect Cost (F&A) allocations.
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Cecilia Camacho
Research Administrator
Contact Cecilia about Computer Science grant management, Dean’s Office payment and requisition requests, and correcting entries.
Contact Cecilia about Computer Science grant management, Dean’s Office payment and requisition requests, and correcting entries.
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Corina Cruz
Research Administrator
Contact Corina about Computer Science grant management.
GAA 2nd FloorContact Corina about Computer Science grant management.
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Manuela Estrada Garrido
Research Administrator
Contact Manuela about Biomedical Engineering grant management, grant management process improvement, and College of Engineering research administrator training.
Contact Manuela about Biomedical Engineering grant management, grant management process improvement, and College of Engineering research administrator training.
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Amon Johnson
Research Business Manager
Contact Amon about the Dean’s Office grant management, School of Computing grant management, grant management process improvement, and College of Engineering pre-award support.
GAA 2nd FloorContact Amon about the Dean’s Office grant management, School of Computing grant management, grant management process improvement, and College of Engineering pre-award support.
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Kim Tabarini
Research Administrator
Contact Kim about Electrical and Computer Engineering grant management.
Contact Kim about Electrical and Computer Engineering grant management.
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Taylor Vargas
Research Administrator
Contact Taylor about Mechanical Engineering grant management and College of Engineering check deposits.
GAA 2nd FloorContact Taylor about Mechanical Engineering grant management and College of Engineering check deposits.
Information Technology
Our college’s information technology group enhance support services provided to faculty, staff, and students to resolve technology problems, manage equipment and tech property, and support our modern engineering facilities.
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Maureen Moore
Director of Information Technology
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Francisco Castellon
Senior Systems Administrator
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Marketing and Communications
Our college’s marketing and communications team assist in highlighting faculty innovation and student success by building stories, content, and connections through print, social, and digital media.
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Jamie Fink
Senior Communications Specialist
Contact Jamie about student success stories, research awards, faculty news, and information about the College of Engineering.
Contact Jamie about student success stories, research awards, faculty news, and information about the College of Engineering.
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Michele Armstrong
Graphic Design Specialist
Contact Michele about brand standards, College of Engineering publications, and visual communication troubleshooting.
Contact Michele about brand standards, College of Engineering publications, and visual communication troubleshooting.
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Brandalyn Athons
Software Engineer 1
Contact Brandalyn about web accessibility, troubleshooting, and online projects.
College of EngineeringContact Brandalyn about web accessibility, troubleshooting, and online projects.