Faculty

Dec. 20, 2021

Clarissa Durie

Cells must interface with and adapt to the outside world, and one critical way they achieve this is through the dynamic and specific action of secretion systems that transport molecules in and out of cells. Over the last several decades, scientists have identified numerous cellular secretion systems from bacteria to human. However, there are still many unanswered questions about precisely how and when they function. The goal of my research program is to integrate biochemical, biophysical, and genetic approaches to understand the structure, regulation, and function of bacterial secretion systems in their physiological contexts. Bacterial pathogens represent a significant threat…

Nov. 29, 2021

Juan Cabrera-Garcia

Juan Cabrera’s appointment is split between MU and UMKC. At MU, his appointment includes extension and research responsibilities focused on horticulture crops. He developed extension programs focused on consumer horticulture, commercial horticulture, and increasing awareness of MU Extension among Hispanics in Missouri. He plans to conduct applied research projects that will result in practical recommendations that will improve the horticulture farming industry in Missouri. He is part of the Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy at UMKC. His appointment includes research responsibilities focused on urban horticulture. He plans to conduct research that will result in new technologies and recommendations to…

Sep. 17, 2021

Michael Sunde

Sunde’s research focuses on using quantitative modeling, geospatial and remote sensing approaches to evaluate the impacts of stressors such as urbanization, deforestation and climatic pressures on the environment and to map ecosystems at large scales, with an emphasis on watershed hydrology. His work uses an array of geographic, climatic and remotely sensed data, along with machine learning and physically based models to produce information that can be of utility to planners and decision makers. Educational background Ph.D. Natural Resources, University of Missouri…

Aug. 27, 2021

Jacob Westhoff

The research conducted by Jacob Westhoff primarily focuses on the applied needs of state and federal cooperators as part of the Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. These needs often include study of life history, distribution, habitat use, environmental tolerances, and general ecology of aquatic organisms. Educational background Ph.D., Fisheries and Wildlife, University of Missouri M.S., Biology, Tennessee Technological University…

Aug. 16, 2021

Kantha Channaiah

Educational background Ph.D., Kansas State University…

Aug. 12, 2021

Daniel Credeur

Educational background Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2011 Courses taught NEP 1340 – Introduction to Exercise and Fitness…

July 26, 2021

Starla Ivey

Starla Ivey has more than 25 years of experience in college teaching at the University of Missouri, Spalding University, the University of Kentucky, and Oklahoma State University. She has taught courses in insurance, investments, taxes, personal finance, computer applications, management and leadership along with handling academic and career advising to college students. Her industry experience is within the areas of employee benefit management, banking and insurance. Educational background Ph.D., Education, University of Missouri M.S., Consumer and Family Economics, University of Missouri B.S., Consumer and Family Economics, University of Missouri Courses Taught FINPLN 1000: IGen Money FINPLN 2183: Personal and Family…

July 14, 2021

Abed G. Rabbani

Rabbani is an associate professor and CFP Board-Registered Program Director in the Personal Financial Planning program at the University of Missouri. He received a BS degree from Khulna University, Bangladesh, and an MS from James Cook University, Australia. He also earned an MS from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a PhD in Financial Planning at the University of Georgia. He is a Certified Financial PlannerTM. Educational background Ph.D., Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics, University of Georgia M.S., University of Arkansas B.S., Khulna University, Bangladesh Courses taught FINPLN 3282 – Financial Counseling FINPLN 4386/7386 – Financial Planning:…

July 14, 2021

Rui Yao

Rui Yao’s research focuses on consumer and family financial decision-making and well-being. Specific topics include financial resilience, debt management, saving and investment behavior and motives, risk tolerance, financial capability, consumption patterns, employment-leisure decisions, as well as mental and physical health outcomes of financial events. Her interdisciplinary work targets at providing implications to stakeholders of consumer and family well-being and impacted millions of consumers and families through her publications, presentations, and media interviews. She received the best paper award from the CFP Board, AARP, American Council on Consumer Interests, and American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. She is the editor…

June 30, 2021

Sarah Buckallew

Educational background Master’s of Science in Clinical Dietetics, University of Kansas Courses taught Nutrition Assessment Community Nutrition Teaching and Counseling Profession of Dietetics Community Nutrition Supervised Practice Foodservice I Lab Foodservice II Supervised Practice…