Find a Colorado State University Expert

As a 21st-century land-grant research institution, Colorado State University supports the work of scientists and scholars in disciplines from anthropology to zoonotic diseases. Our faculty experts are available to discuss their research with journalists from local, state, national and international media outlets.

Find exactly the right person to contact – or explore the depth and breadth of knowledge of those working at CSU – with this searchable database of experts. Each entry offers contact information and a short synopsis of their major research and areas of expertise, as well as links to lab websites and other sources of information about current projects.

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CSU Experts A-Z

Hamed Qahri-Saremi - social media, online and AI user behavior

Hamed Qahri-Saremi

Computer Information Systems | Business
Artificial Intelligence, Social Media
Jason Quinn: sustainability, system optimization and life cycle assessment.

Jason Quinn

Mechanical Engineering, Energy Institute | Office of the Vice President for Research, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Energy, Sustainability
Eric Rapley, CPA; accounting expertise: financial statement auditing and financial reporting discretion.

Eric Rapley

Accounting | Business
Auditing
Sara Rathburn studies rivers and how they shape the landscape, especially after fires, floods and mass movements, and how vegetation influences river processes.

Sara Rathburn

Geosciences | Warner College of Natural Resources
Water
A.R. "Ravi" Ravishankara researches the chemistry of the Earth’s atmosphere as it relates to stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change and regional air quality.

A.R. “Ravi” Ravishankara

Chemistry, Atmospheric Science | Natural Sciences, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Climate Change
Indrajit Ray has expertise in building systems that are more secure and robust against the cyberattacks.

Indrajit Ray

Computer Science | Natural Sciences
Cybersecurity
Indrakshi Ray is a cybersecurity expert focused on attack prevention, detection and the resiliency of our critical infrastructure.

Indrakshi Ray

Computer Science | Natural Sciences
Cybersecurity
Ken Reardon's current research involves the analysis and engineering of bacteria and algae for the production of biofuels and other chemicals

Ken Reardon

School of Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, Chemical & Biological Engineering | Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Energy
Brad Reisfeld's research interests include biological, biomedical and environmental science related to human health.

Brad Reisfeld

Chemical & Biological Engineering | Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Biology, Public health
Phyllis Resnick - economic forecasting and analysis

Phyllis Resnick

Colorado Futures Center | CSU System
Economics
Melissa Reynolds focuses on the molecular design and fabrication of biomaterials for use in medical device applications.

Melissa Reynolds

Chemistry | Natural Sciences
Cannabis
Chad Reznicek: behavioral health state specialist

Chad Reznicek

Office of Engagement and Extension
Mental Health
Collin Rice analyzes the philosophical assumptions behind how scientific communities make discoveries.

Collin Rice

Philosophy | Liberal Arts
Philosophy
Nathaniel Riggs focuses on translating basic research in developmental neuroscience to school-based and family-focused interventions.

Nathaniel Riggs

Human Development and Family Studies | Health and Human Sciences
Children and Families, Child Development
John Ritten works at the intersection of agricultural production and natural resource management.

John Ritten

Agricultural and Resource Economics, AgNext | Agricultural Sciences
Economics, Agriculture
Bill Ritter, Jr. provides technical assistance to policymakers in creating policies and practices that will facilitate America’s transition to a clean energy economy.

Bill Ritter, Jr.

Center for the New Energy Economy | Center for the New Energy Economy
Energy, Sustainability
Jorge Rocca researches the physics and development of compact soft-ray lasers and their applications, the development of high-power lasers and the study of high intensity laser-matter interactions.

Jorge Rocca

Electrical & Computer Engineering | Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
Lasers
Zac Rogers studies global supply networks, returns and reverse logistics, supply chain sustainability, supply chain cyber security and emerging logistics technologies.

Zac Rogers

Management | Business
Supply Chain, Economics
Dr. David Rojas-Rueda is at the forefront of merging environmental health, justice and equity into a cohesive research agenda

David Rojas-Rueda

Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences | Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Public health
Marla Roll's academic focus is on optimizing participation through assistive and mainstream technology and universal design as it relates to technology.

Marla Roll

Occupational Therapy | Health and Human Sciences
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Noa Román-Muñiz focuses her research efforts on the intersection between animal and human wellbeing and productivity on dairy operations.

Noa Roman-Muniz

Animal Sciences | Agricultural Sciences
Livestock
Matt Ross uses data science techniques to understand how human activities impact our water resources. 

Matt Ross

Ecosystem Science and Sustainability | Warner College of Natural Resources
Water, Wildfires
Kristen Ruegg uses genomic tools to track migratory birds across space and time and to understand how these animals may fare with environmental change.

Kristen Ruegg

Biology | Natural Sciences
Wildlife, Biology
Kyle Saunders’ primary interests are in American politics: political parties, political behavior, public opinion, national and Colorado elections, and public policy.

Kyle Saunders

Political Science | Liberal Arts
Politics
portrait of Karen Schlatter

Karen Schlatter

Colorado Water Center | Office of Engagement and Extension
Water