Faculty

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Melrose Abbasi, MBA
Instructor of Business Analytics and Technology
MBA, Maharishi International University

Naveed Abbasi, MBA
Chair, Department of Business Analytics and Technology
Director, MBA for Professionals in Enterprise Resource Planning and Analytics
Assistant Professor of Business Analytics and Technology
BS Accounting, Oxford Brookes University
BS Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation, University of Karachi
MBA, Maharishi International University

Riaz Ahmed, PhD
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BS Mathematics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
BEd Science Group, Allama Iqbal University, Islamabad, Pakistan
MS Applied Mathematics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
MPhil Applied Mathematics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
PhD Applied Mathematics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Muhyieddin Al-Tarawneh, PhD
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BS, Mutah University, Jordan
MS, Middle East University, Jordan
PhD, University of Jordan

James Bagnola, MA
Adjunct Instructor of Management
BA, University of Santa Monica
MA, Maharishi European Research University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD hon, University of Bucharest

Andrew Bargerstock, PhD, MBA, CPA
Professor Emeritus of Accounting
BA, Muhlenberg College
MBA, University of Pittsburgh
PhD, Maharishi International University

Matthew Beaufort, MA
Associate Professor of Humanities
BA, Yale University, magna cum laude
MA Higher Education Administration
MA Maharishi Vedic Science, Maharishi International University

Julie Beaufort, MA, DWP
Director, Development of Consciousness Program for Online Students
Instructor of Maharishi Vedic Science
MA Maharishi Vedic Science, Maharishi International University
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Charlotte Bech, MD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
MS, Maharishi International University
MD, University of Copenhagen

Ripunjay Bhargava, LLM, MA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law and Government
BA, National Law Institute University
LLB, National Law Institute University
LLM, University of Oregon
MA, Maharishi International University

Joshua Billig, MFA
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
MFA, New York University

Owen Blake, PhD
Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Abraham Bornstein, MD
Adjunct Professor of Physiology and Health
MD, Tufts University School of Medicine

James Brooks, MD
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
MD, Wayne State University Medical Center

Sue Brown, PhD
Associate Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BA, University of Melbourne
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Lijuan Cai, MBA
Instructor of Business
BS, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University

Tim Carr, MD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BA, Sydney University School of Medicine
MD, Sydney University School of Medicine

Alexandre Guimarães Carvalho, MBA, LLM
Assistant Professor of Law and Government
BEE, LLB. Federal University of Minas Gerais
MBA, Getulio Vargas Foundation
LLM, Syracuse University College of Law

Kenneth Cavanaugh, PhD, DWP
Professor Emeritus of Applied Statistics
AB cum laude, Yale University
MPA, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University
MA, Stanford University
PhD, University of Washington
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Igor Chepiga, BA
Instructor of Mathematics
BA Mathematics, Dnerpopetrovsk State University, Ukraine

John Collins, MA
Adjunct Instructor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BSc, Bristol University, England
MA, Maharishi International University

Dylene Cymraes, MA
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BFA, Maharishi International University
MA, East Tennessee State University

Genevra Daley, MA, MFA
Assistant Professor of Art
BFA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
MFA, University of California, Davis

Kenneth Daley, MEd
Chair, Department of Applied Arts and Sciences
Director, Exercise and Sport Science Program
BPE, University of New Brunswick
MEd, University of New Brunswick

Susan Daniels, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BSN, University of Iowa
MFA, Fairfield University
PhD, Bath Spa University

Jesse Dann, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sustainable and Regenerative Living
BA, Dartmouth College
MA, Michigan Tech University
PhD, Washington University

Ashley Deans, PhD
Adjunct Professor of Physics
Adjunct Professor of Consciousness-Based Education
BSc Honors, Imperial College, London University, UK
MSc, The University of Aston
PhD, Centre for Research in Experimental Space Science, York University

Craig Deininger, PhD
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and Literature
BA, Ball State University
MA, Pacifica Graduate Institute
MFA, University of Massachusetts Amherst
PhD, Pacifica Graduate Institute

Rene de Jong, MS
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
MS, Maharishi International University

Susan Levin Dillbeck, PhD, DWP
Research Professor of Education
President, International Foundation of Consciousness-Based Education
BA Fine Arts, University of Illinois
MA Education, University of California at Berkeley
PhD, Education, University of California at Berkeley
DWP, Maharishi University of World Peace

Anne Dow, PhD, DWP
Chair, Department of Mathematics
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BA, first class honors, University of British Columbia, Canada
MA, University of Western Ontario, Canada
PhD, University of Queensland, Australia
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Sean Downey, MFA
Co-Chair, Department of Art
Associate Professor of Art
BFA, Kansas City Art Institute
MFA, Boston University

Steven Drucker, JD
Research Professor of Law and Policy
BA, Drake University
JD, University of California at Berkeley

Natasha Durand, MS
Instructor of Physiology and Health
BS, Psychology, University of Vermont
MS Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine, Maharishi International University

Rod Eason, PhD
Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs
Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
MA Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Mark Edwards, MBA, MD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BA, University of Washington
MBA, University of Connecticut
MD, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Linda Egenes, MA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BS Elementary Education, Illinois State University
MA Higher Education, Maharishi International University
MA Professional Writing, Maharishi International University

Thomas Egenes, PhD
Adjunct Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science and Sanskrit
BA, University of Notre Dame
MA, Maharishi International University
MA, University of Virginia
PhD, University of Virginia

Charles Elder, MD, MPH
Executive Director, Fellowship MS in Integrative Medicine and Ayurveda for Doctors and Advanced Practice Providers
Executive Director, Advanced Graduate Certificate in Integrative Ayurveda for ABOIM Certified Physicians
MD, Boston University School of Medicine
MPH, Boston University School of Medicine

Leslie Elder, MD
Associate Professor of Physiology and Health
MD, University of Nevada at Reno

Burmaa Enkhbat, MS
Instructor of Computer Science
MS, Maharishi International University

Eileen Espinoza, MFA
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BA, Shepherd University
MFA, University of California, Riverside

Jennifer Espinoza, MFA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BA, University of California
MFA Creative Writing, University of California

John Fagan, PhD
Research Professor of Microbiology
BS with Distinction, University of Washington
PhD, Cornell University

James Fairchild, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Literature
BA, Brigham Young University
MA, University of Utah
PhD, University of Iowa

Terry Fairchild, PhD
Professor of Literature
BA, University of Nevada
MA, University of Utah
PhD, University of Iowa

David Fisher, PhD
Associate Professor Emeritus of Botany
BS, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
MS, University of Wisconsin
PhD, University of Wisconsin

Gerald Geer, AB, DWP
Director, Forest Academy Program
Administrator, Institute for Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Instructor of Maharishi Vedic Science
AB magna cum laude, Harvard College
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Aditi Gentsch, BA
Instructor of Physiology and Health
BA Maharishi International University

Leanne Gluck, MBA
Adjunct Instructor of Sustainable Business
BA Communications and Chinese, Baruch College
Certificate in Regenerative Organic Agriculture, Maharishi International University
MBA, The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business

Leslee Goldstein, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Applied Arts and Sciences
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

William Goldstein, JD
Dean of Global Development and General Counsel
Lecturer in Law and Government
BA, Colby College
JD, University of San Diego School of Law

David Goodman, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor of Management
BA, McGill University, Canada
MBA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Rachel Goodman, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor of Management
MA, Maharishi International University
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Catherine A. Gorini, PhD, DWP
Dean of Faculty
Professor of Mathematics
AB, Cornell University
MS, University of Virginia
PhD, University of Virginia
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Saipriya Gowrishankar, MS
Adjunct Instructor of Physiology and Health
MS, Maharishi International University

William Graff, MBA, CPA, CMA
Director, MBA for Professionals in Accounting
Assistant Professor of Accounting
BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
MA, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University

John Greco, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BA, Syracuse University
MA, Syracuse University
PhD, Syracuse University

Nakita Bruno Green, PhD
Associate Director, PhD in Management
Assistant Professor of Management
BA, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Vikram Gulati, PhD
Chair, Department of Management
Assistant Professor of Management
BE, Electrical Engineering, Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Bombay University
MMS, Marketing, Jamaal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Bombay University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Gregory Guthrie, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science
BS, of Computer Science
BS, MS, PhD, Purdue University
MS, of Computer Science
PhD, Purdue University

John Hagelin, PhD, DWP
President, Maharishi International University
Director, Institute of Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Professor of Physics
AB summa cum laude, Dartmouth College
AM, Harvard University
PhD, Harvard University
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Dylan Hanneman, MA
Adjunct Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University

Meredith Hart, MS
Instructor of Maharishi Vedic Science
MS, Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine, Maharishi International University

J.V. Hart, BA
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
BA, Southern Methodist University

Phillip Hawes, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sustainable and Regenerative Living
BA, University of Oklahoma
PhD, San Francisco Institute of Architecture

Chad Hays, JD, MPH, MBA, MD
Adjunct Instructor of Management
MD, University of Illinois Chicago-College of Medicine
JD, University of Illinois-College of Law
MPH, University of Illinois Chicago-School of Public Health
MBA, Maharishi International University

Gary Hearne, MFA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art
MFA, Stephen Austin State University

Ralph Hearn, MScENG, MS
Adjunct Instructor of Sustainable and Regenerative Living
BSEE, Maharishi International University
MScENG, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
MS Maharishi International University

Dennis Heaton, EdD, DWP
Dean, College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Professor of Management
BA, University of Notre Dame
MA, West Georgia College
EdD, Boston University
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Scott Herriott, PhD, DWP
Provost
Chief Academic Officer
Professor of Management
BA summa cum laude, Dartmouth College
MA, Stanford University
PhD, Stanford University
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Victoria Alexander Herriott, JD, LLM
Director, MA in Leadership and Workplace Conflict Resolution
Director, BA in Enlightened Leadership
Professor of Law and Government
BA, Wellesley College
JD, Boston University School of Law
LLM in Taxation, New York University School of Law

Aster Hesse, MA
Associate Director of Admissions
Instructor of Maharishi Vedic Science
MA, Maharishi International University

Manyu Hesse, MA
Instructor of Maharishi Vedic Science
MA, Maharishi International University

Jodi Hill, PhD
Chair, Department of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Assistant Professor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
BSc, Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches
MS, Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches
PhD, Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches

Yick Oi Janet Ho, PhD
Director, Undergraduate Program, Maharishi Invincibility Institute, South Africa
Assistant Professor of Management
MBA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Peter Hodak, MA
Instructor of Maharishi Vedic Science
MA, Maharishi International University

Joseph Holland, MA
Adjunct Instructor of Maharishi Vedic Science
MA, Maharishi International University

Mahmooda Hotak, MS
Co-Director, MS Aromatherapy and Maharishi AyurVeda
Adjunct Instructor of Physiology and Health
MS, Maharishi International University

Malte Hozzel, PhD
Executive Director, MS in Aromatherapy and Maharishi AyurVeda
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
PhD, Heidelberg University

Ayako Huang, PhD
Director, MBA in Sustainable Business
Associate Professor of Management
BA, Eastern Washington University
MPA, Eastern Washington University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Umur Inan, MS
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
MS, Maharishi International University

Lucas Jaicks, MS
MIU Athletic Director
Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
BA, Maharishi University of Management
MS, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Lee Jessup
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting

Zhuo Jiang, MBA, PhD, CPA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Accounting
MBA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Christopher Jones, EdD, DWP
Professor of Education
BA, Oberlin College
MA, Temple University
EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Matthew Kalil, MA
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
MA, Northern Film School, Leeds, United Kingdom

Sanjeev Kalra, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BAMS Ayurvedic Psychiatry, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Karnataka
MS Ayurvedic Psychiatry, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Karnataka

Obinna Kalu, MS
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
MS, Maharishi International University

Gary Kaplan, PhD, MD
Adjunct Associate Professor of Physiology and Health
BS, Cornell University
PhD, Washington University
MD, University of Miami School of Medicine

Dimitrios Karasis, PhD
Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Vernon Katz, PhD
Research Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science and Philosophy
BA, Oxford University, England
PhD, Oxford University, England

Judith Kenny, MPA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Screenwriting
MPA, City University of New York

Emdad Khan, PhD
Professor of Computer Science
BS Electrical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
MS Electrical Engineering, University of New Orleans
MS Engineering Management, Stanford University
PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz

Phyllis Khare
Adjunct Instructor of Cinematic Arts and New Media

Evan Kimball, MFA
Director, On-Campus BA Cinematic Arts and New Media
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts and New Media
MFA, Maharishi International University

Carolyn Gaylord King, PhD, DWP
Research Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science and Education
BA, Southern Arkansas University
MA, University of Michigan
PhD, University of Michigan
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Robert Klauber, PhD
Adjunct Professor of Physics
Research Professor of Physics
BS, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MS, Princeton University
PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Amine Kouider, MFA
Chair, Department of Cinematic Arts and New Media
Director, Online BA Cinematic Arts and New Media
Director, BFA Cinematic Arts and New Media
Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts and New Media
BA, Maharishi International University
MFA, Maharishi International University

Karen Aoki Kouider, PhD
Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BM, Eastman School of Music
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Manish Kumar, PhD
Associate Professor of Physics
BSc, University of Rajasthan
MSc, University of Rajasthan
BEd, University of Jammu
PhD, Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Alex Kustanovich, MFA
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
BFA, New York University
MLIS, CUNY Queens College
MFA, University of California, Los Angeles

Silvia Bibiana Lamprea, MA, MBA
Instructor of Applied Arts and Sciences
BA, Tourism Management, Escuela Columbiana de Hotelier y Turismo
MA, Maharishi international University
MBA, Maharishi international University

Rustin Larson, MFA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BA, Maharishi International University
MFA, Vermont College

Cherisse Leopold, MFA
Adjunct Professor of Cinematic Arts and New Media
MFA, David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts, Maharishi International University

Joseph Lerman, MS
Instructor of Computer Science
BS, Boston University
MS, Maharishi International University

Michael Lerom, MS
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
BS, University of Washington
MS, University of Oregon

Bruce Lester, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science
BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keith Levi, PhD, DWP
Dean, College of Computer Science and Mathematics
Professor of Computer Science
BA summa cum laude, Maharishi International University
MA, University of Michigan
MS, University of Michigan
PhD, University of Michigan
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Debra Levitsky, PhD
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BA, Maharishi International University
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Jonathan Lipman, BA
Director of the Institute of Maharishi Sthapatya Veda
Lecturer in Maharishi Sthapatya Veda
BA, Cornell University

Marie Loiselle, PhD
Director of Evaluation
Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
PhD, Maharishi International University

Debra Louis, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor of Management
BA, University of Texas at Austin
MBA, Southern Illinois University
PhD, Cornell University

Assad Maalouf, PhD
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BS, Lebanese University Faculty of Sciences, Fanar, Lebanon
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, Oakland University

Anil Maheshwari, PhD
Director of Executive Education
Professor of Management
BTech, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
PhD, Case Western Reserve University

Sridevi Malasani, MS
Instructor of Computer Science
MS, Maharishi International University

Diane Malaison, MSc
Director, MS Aromatherapy and Maharishi AyurVeda
Instructor of Physiology and Health
MSc, Laval University

Clint Martin, MFA
Director, MIU Writing Center
Assistant Professor of Composition and Creative Writing
BA, University of Kentucky
MA, Secondary English Education, University of Kentucky
MFA Creative Writing, Spalding University

Dustin Matthews, MA, MEd
Instructor of Applied Arts and Sciences
BA, Plymouth State University
MA, Maharishi International University

Liis Mattik, PhD
Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Chair, Department of Physiology and Health
Director, BA Ayurveda Wellness and Integrative Health
Associate Professor of Physiology and Health
BS, Maharishi Vedic University
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Ben McClendon, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of English
BA, Northern Arizona University
MFA, Northern Arizona University
PhD, University of Tennessee

Anne McCollum, MS
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
BA, Maharishi International University
MS, Maharishi International University

Bruce McCollum, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management
BA, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Melanie McCuin, MFA
Director, BA Creative Writing
Director, BFA Creative Writing
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BA, Arizona State University
MFA, Northern Arizona University

Steven McLaskey, PhD
Assistant Professor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
BA, Maharishi International University
MS, Cornell University
PhD, Cornell University

Roxanna Medeiros, MS
Director, MIU Online and Continuing Education
Instructor of Physiology and Health
MS, Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine, Maharishi International University

Gordon Medlock, PhD
Professor of Transformational Leadership and Coaching
Adjunct Professor of Education
BS, University of Chicago
PhD, Yale University

Susan Metrican, MFA, ME
Assistant Professor of Art
BFA, Kansas City Art Institute
MFA, Massachusetts College oof Art and Design
ME, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture

Anita Misra, MS
Adjunct Instructor of Physiology and Health
BAMS, Gopobandhu AyurVedic Maha Vidyalaya
MS, Maharishi International University

Winston Mohammed, MBA, DBA
Assistant Professor of Management
BS, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
MBA, Maharishi International University
DBA, Liberty University

Renuka Mohanraj, PhD
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BS, Madras University
MCA, Bharathidasan University
MPhil, Paraiyar University
PhD, Mother Teresa Women’s University

Paul Morehead, PhD, DWP
Director, MS in Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine
Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BSCI, Maharishi European Research University, Switzerland
MA, Maharishi International University
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Paul Morehead, Jr., MFA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts and New Media
BA, Maharishi International University
MFA, California College of the Arts

Mrudula Mukadam, MS
Associate Chair, Department of Computer Science
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BE, Shri Ramdeo Baba Kamla Nehru Engineering College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
MSc, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
MS, Computer Science, Maharishi International University

Paras Mukadam, MS
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
Margaret Mullins, MSN
Adjunct Instructor of Physiology and Health
BA, Bard College
MSN, The Catholic University of America

Adrian Mustea, MS
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Tony Nader, PhD
Director, Dr. Tony Nader Institute for Research in Consciousness and Applied Technologies
Professor of Physiology and Health
MS, American University of Beirut
MD, American University of Beirut
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Adam Nadler, MFA
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
BA, Columbia College, Columbia University
MFA, New York University Graduate Film Department

Karim Nahabet, MA
Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics and Physics
BS Electrical Engineering, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
MA, Maharishi International University

Premchand Nair, PhD
Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics
BS, Kerala University
MS, Kerala University
MPhil, Kerala University
PhD, Kerala University
PhD Concordia University

Najeeb Najeeb, PhD
Associate Professor of Computer Science
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, South Dakota State University

Daniel Nearing, MFA
Director, David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts MFA in Screenwriting
Adjunct Professor of Independent Filmmaking and Screenwriting
BA, University of Calgary
MA, University of Toronto
MFA, York University

Amandeep Kaur Negi, MHA
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BAMS, Government College in Punjab
MHA, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore, Karnataka
Post-Graduate Certificate in Panchakarma, Dehradun University, India

Hilary Nelson, MFA
Assistant Professor of Art
BFA, Maharishi International University
MFA, University of Iowa

Jessica Nelson, MS
Adjunct Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
BS, Maharishi International University
MS, University of Aberdeen

Vy Vincent Ngo, MFA
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
BA, University of California at Irvine
MFA, University of California at Los Angeles

Sanford Nidich, EdD, DWP
Director, PhD in Management
Director, Center for Social-Emotional Health and Consciousness
Research Director, Dr. Tony Nader Institute for Research in Consciousness and Applied Technologies
Professor of Physiology and Health
BA summa cum laude, University of Cincinnati
MA, University of Cincinnati
EdD, University of Cincinnati
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Ankhtuya Ochirbat, DCS
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BS, National University of Mongolia
MS, National University of Mongolia
MS Maharishi International University
DCS, National Central University, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Cody Olivas, MFA
Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts and New Media
BA, Maharishi International University
MFA, Maharishi International University

Michael Olmstead, DDS
Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
DDS, University of Southern California

David Orme-Johnson, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
AB, Columbia University
MA, University of Maryland
PhD, University of Maryland

Rhoda Orme-Johnson, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Literature
BA, Vassar College
MA, University of Maryland
PhD, University of Maryland

Manohar Palakurthi, PhD
Clinical Professor of Physiology and Health
BAMS, Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India
PhD, Maharishi International University

Thomas Palladino, MS
Assistant Professor of Management
BS, Cornell University
MS, Creighton University

Carol Paredes, MS
Associate Chair, Department of Physiology and Health
Instructor of Physiology and Health
MS, Maharishi International University

Niyazi Parim, MA
Research Associate of Maharishi Vedic Science
BS, Bogazici University
MA, Maharishi International University

Sasha Parmasad, MFA
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BA, Williams College
MFA, Columbia University

Nynke Passi, MA
Co-Chair, Department of English: Creative Writing and Literature
Director, MFA in Creative Writing
Associate Professor of Creative Writing
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, San Francisco State University

Craig Pearson, PhD, DWP
Research Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BA, Duke University
MSCI, Maharishi European Research University
MA, Maharishi International University
MAW, University of Iowa
PhD, Maharishi International University
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Judith Pentz, MD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BS Biology, John Carroll University
MD, Medical College of Ohio

Arti Prasad, MBBS
Director of the MS Fellowship in Integrative Medicine and AyurVeda
Adjunct Professor of Physiology and Health
BS, M.I.B. Girl’s School, Bhopal, India
MBBS, Gandhi Medical School, Bhopal India
Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona

Sasha Prasad, MFA
Adjunct Professor of Creative Writing
MFA, Columbia University

Talai Qaid, MS
Instructor of Computer Science
MS, Maharishi International University

Philip Rabalais, MFA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts and New Media
BA, Maharishi International University
MFA, University of Iowa

Maxwell Rainforth, PhD
Professor of Statistics
BSc Honors, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
MA, Maharishi International University
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Rodolfo Rincones, MFA
Director, BA Cinematic Arts and New Media On-Campus
Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts and New Media
BFA, University of Texas at El Paso
MFA, Maharishi International University

Clifford Rose, BS
Adjunct Instructor of Business Administration
BS, Southwest Missouri University

Taylor Ross, MA
Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
BA, Carlton College
MA Art, Maharishi International University

Jennie Rothenberg, MJ
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BA, Maharishi International University
BA, Maharishi International University
Master of Journalism, University of California at Berkeley

Clyde Ruby, PhD
Chair, Department of Computer Science
Director, MS Computer Science
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BA, Pepperdine University
MA, Maharishi International University
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, Iowa State University

Susan Runkle, PhD
Director, BA Consciousness and Human Potential
Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BA, Sociology, Queen’s University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Asaad Saad, MS
Director, MS Computer Science
Director, Master of Software Development
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BSc, Aleppo University
MS, Maharishi International University

Naghmeh (Melody) Sabermajidi, PhD
Assistant Professor of Marketing
BEngr, Shiraz State University, Iran
Multimedia University, Malaysia
PhD, Taylor’s University Business School, Malaysia

Payman Salek, MS
Associate Professor of Computer Science
BSc, Tehran Polytechnic, Tehran, Iran
MS, Maharishi International University

John Salerno, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Assistant Director of the Institute for Natural Medicine and Prevention
BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Lisa Sanden, EdD
Associate Professor of Transformational Leadership and Coaching
BS, University of Miami
MA, Wright Graduate University
EdD, Wright Graduate University

William Sands, PhD
Dean, College of Maharishi Vedic Science
Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science and Sanskrit
BS, Georgetown University
BA, Georgetown University
MSCI, Maharishi European Research University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Patricia Saunders, PhD
Director, MA in Consciousness and Human Potential
Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
PhD, Maharishi International University

Sabita Sawhney, PhD
Director, PhD in Management
Associate Professor of Management
BA, Delhi University
BB, Western Illinois University
MBA, Western Illinois University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Jim Schaefer, PhD
Senior Research Scholar and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
PhD, Washington International University

David Scharf, PhD, DWP
Chair, Department of Physics
Professor of Physics
BA, University of Maryland
MA, John Hopkins University
PhD, John Hopkins University
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Eva Schmidt, MS
Instructor of Physiology and Health
MS, Maharishi International University

Martin Schmidt, MBA, MA
Reference Librarian
DipIng, Hochschule der Künste, Berlin
MA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University
MA, University of Iowa

Jane Schmidt-Wilk, MBA, PhD
Dean of Teaching and Learning
Professor of Management
BA, Oberlin College
MBA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Johannes Schweigel, MA
Adjunct Instructor of Maharishi Vedic Science Department
MA, Maharishi International University

Ruchi Sharma, BAMS
Adjunct Instructor of Physiology and Health
BAMS, Kurukshetra University, India

Sangeeta Sharma, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BAMS, Dr. B.R.K.R. Government Ayurvedic College, Hyderabad
MD Panchakarma, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur
PhD Panchakarma, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

Tejasvi Sharma, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sustainable and Regenerative Living
BA, University of Iowa
MBA, University of Iowa
PhD, University of Iowa

Yashaswini (Yashu) Sharma, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Horticulture
BSc, MSc, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka
PhD, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru

Ye (Lin) Shi, MBA, CMA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Accounting
BA, Hebei University of Economics and Business
MBA, Maharishi International University

Edi Shivaji, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Information Systems
BS, Indian Institute of Technology
MBA, Indian Institute of Management
PhD, Maharishi International University

Aalok Shrivastava, MA, MBA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
MA, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University

Gyan Shrosbree, MFA
Associate Professor of Art
BFA, The Kansas City Art Institute
MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art

James Shrosbree, MFA
Co-Chair, Department of Art
Professor of Art
BFA, Boise State University
MFA, University of Montana

Sheri Shulmier, MAOM
Director, Department of Computer Science Career Strategies
Lecturer in Management and Career Strategies
BS, Indiana University
MAOM, University of Phoenix

William Smith, MEd
Chief Online Academic Officer
Chief Technical Officer
BFA Visual Communication, American Intercontinental University
MEd Online Education, American Intercontinental University

Sami Taha Abu Sneineh, MS
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science

Katie Snyder, MA, MS, PE, ENV SP
Associate Dean of Assessment
Instructor of Management
BS, University of Iowa
MS, University of Iowa
MA, Maharishi International University

Haiyan Song, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management
BA, South-Central University for Nationalities, China
MA, Wuhan University, China
MBA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Andrew Stenberg, MA
Instructor of Physiology and Health
MA, Maharishi International University

Neal M. Stevens, MFA
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
BFA, Hampshire College
MFA, New York University Graduate School of Film & TV

Mark Stimson, PhD
Chair, Department of Sustainable and Regenerative Living
Assistant Professor of Sustainable and Regenerative Living
MA, Maharishi Vedic Science, Maharishi International University
MA Sustainable Living, Maharishi International University
PhD, Global Center for Advanced Studies, Dublin, Ireland

Christoph Streicher, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
MS, University of Würzburg
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Liang (Kevin) Sun, PhD
Assistant Professor of Finance
BA magna cum laude, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Jawahar Sundaram, MD, ABFM
Clinical Associate Professor of Integrative Medicine
BA, St. Louis University
MD, St. Louis University School of Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine

Stuart Tanner, MA
Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts and New Media
MA, Balliol College, Oxford
MA, Maharishi International University

Dallas Terry, MFA, MBA
Adjunct Instructor of Management

Karen Terry, EdD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Transformational Leadership and Coaching
BGS, University of Michigan
MA, Northwestern University
MA, Wright Graduate University
EdD, Wright Graduate University

Joel Thompson, MFA
Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting
BS Biology, University of Illinois at Champaign
MFA Dramatic Writing, New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Richard Thompson, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management
MBA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Steven Tolpinrud, MA
Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
BS Environmental Studies, University of Utah
Certificate in Ecological Horticulture, Agroecology, UC Santa Cruz
MA International Affairs, American University
MA Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, University for Peace, Costa Rica

Frederick Travis, PhD, DWP
Dean of the Graduate School
Chair, Department of Maharishi Vedic Science
Director of the Center for Brain, Consciousness, and Cognition
Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BS, Cornell University
MS, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Rouzanna Vardanyan, MBA
Director, MIU Library
LLM, American University of Armenia
MS, Yerevan State Polytechnical Institute
MBA, Maharishi International University

Bright Varghese, PhD
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Peter Vonderheide, MBA
Associate Dean of Faculty for Computer Science
Academic Administrative Director, Computer Science
MBA, Maharishi International University

Venkata Vorunganti, MBA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Accounting
BSc, Andhra University
LLB, Gujarat University
MBA, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

Thao Huy Vu, MS
Instructor of Computer Science
MS, Maharishi International University

Prathmesh Vyas, MD, HPA Ed, MA
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BAMS, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India
MD, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India
HPA Ed, Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, India
MA, Maharishi Dayanand University Ajmer, Rajasthan, Ind

R. Keith Wallace, PhD, DWP
Chair, Department of Physiology and Health
Professor of Physiology
Founding President of MIU
BS, University of California at Los Angeles
PhD, University of California at Los Angeles
DWP, Maharishi European Research University

Leah Waller, MFA
Co-Chair, Department of English: Creative Writing and Literature
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing
BA, Maharishi International University
MFA, Northern Arizona University

Kenneth Walton, PhD
Associate Research Professor
Institute for Natural Medicine and Prevention
BS, University of Georgia
PhD, Vanderbilt University

Keith Wegman, PhD
Director, MA in Consciousness and Human Potential Online
Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Sankari Wegman, PhD
Assistant Director, Fellowship MS in Integrative Medicine and Ayurveda for Doctors and Advanced Practice Providers
Assistant Professor of Physiology and Health
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

David Weisman, MBA
Director, BA in Business and Entrepreneurship
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
BA, Maharishi International University
MA, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University

Richard Weller, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics
BA, Amherst College
PhD, Maharishi International University

Supaya Wenuganen, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Regenerative Agriculture
MS, Bogor Agricultural University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Kenneth West, MBA, MSCI
Lecturer in Photography
MIU Photographer
BA, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University
MSCI, Maharishi European Research University

Tyler Wilfley, MBA
Adjunct Instructor of Sustainable Business
MBA, Maharishi International University

Elinor Wolfe, PhD
Assistant Professor of Maharishi Vedic Science
BFA, Ohio University
MA, Maharishi International University
PhD, Maharishi International University

Rujuan Xing, MS
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BS Automation, Hohai University
MS, Maharishi International University

Mary Ann Zakutney, PhD, MD
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Integrative Medicine
MSN, University of Utah
FNP, University of Utah
PhD, University of Utah
MD, Central America Health Sciences University, Belize Medical College

Fabian S. Zeeb, MBA
Adjunct Instructor of Management
BA, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University

Yunxiang Zhu, MBA, DWP
Vice President of Asia Expansion
Professor of Management
BA, Fuyang Teachers College, China
BS, Maharishi International University
MBA, Maharishi International University
DWP Honoris Causa, Maharishi International University

Michael Zijlstra, MS
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BA, Maharishi International University
MS, Maharishi International University

Michael Zwell, PhD
Director, EdD in Transformational Leadership and Coaching
Professor of Transformational Leadership and Coaching
Adjunct Professor of Education
BA, Northwestern University
MPhil, Yale University
PhD, Yale University