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UTC Consulting Experts


As part of the commitment to the Chattanooga area, professors at the University of Tennessee of Chattanooga offer their expertise on a consulting basis to the local business community. The UTC College of Business provides a comprehensive listing of the available areas of business expertise along with the appropriate contact information.


 

UTC College of Business



Foreign Languages

Vicki Steinburg
Area of Expertise: Francophone cultures and the empowerment
of women in business
Telephone: 425-2309
Email:
Victoria-Steinburg@utc.edu

Geology Department:

Habte G. Churnet, UC Foundation Professor & Head
Area of expertise: geology
Telephone: 425-4404 or 425-4546
Email:
churneth@comcast.net

Ann Holmes, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise: stratigraphy, sedimentology, paleontology science education
Telephone: 425-1704
Email:
ann-holmes@utc.edu

Tracy S. Jones, Assistant Professor
Area of expertise: environmental geology
Telephone: 425-4409
Email:
tracy-jones@utc.edu

Jonathan W. Mies, Wilson Distinguished Teaching Associate Professor
Area of expertise: structural geology, rock mechanics, hydrology, mineralogy, x-ray diffraction
Telephone: 425-4606
Email:
jonathan-mies@utc.edu

Wayne K. Williams, Lab Coordinator
Area of expertise: sedimentary petrology/oil and gas development
Telephone: 425-4427
Email:
wayne-williams@utc.edu

Philosophy and Religion
Dennis Plaisted, Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise: various areas of applied ethics, including medical ethics, business ethics and
environmental ethics; philosophy of religion; the history of early modern philosophy.
Telephone: (423) 425-4472
Email:
dennis-plaisted@utc.edu

Political Science

Jean Howard-Hill, Adjunct Professor
Areas of Expertise: Created and designed many innovative educational, skills development, management and training programs; develops, evaluates and assesses programs that service schools, government, consumers, businesses and the general public, to enhance the learning and work environment; integrates the use of cutting edge technology into educational curriculum development, business development, and training; and works with disadvantaged organizations to develop programs, funding strategies, and program monitoring, evaluation and assessment. Worked with HBCU (historically black colleges and universities), as well as Hispanic and American Indian serving institutions of higher learning to bridge the digital divide, and to enhance the academic achievements of African-Americans students through the Higher Education and Higher goals Project.
Telephone: 425-5702
Email:
Jean-Howard-Hill@utc.edu

Psychology

D. Lisa Cothran, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Social and Personality Psychology; Multicultural Psychology
Telephone: 425-2320
Email:
Lisa-Cothran@utc.edu

Brian J. O’Leary, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Diversity in Organizations, Organizational Justice Training and Development, Organizational Development, Groups and Teams in Organizations
Telephone: 425-4283
Email:
Boleary@utc.edu

Bart L. Weathington, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Employee Selection, Job Analysis, Performance Management and Appraisal Employment, Interviews Assessment Centers, Test Validation Training and Employee Development, Succession Planning Compensation, and Benefits Sports Psychology
Telephone: 425-4289
Email:
Bart-Weathington@utc.edu

Sociology/Anthropology

Barbara Medley, Associate Professor and Director CSAS
Area of Expertise: Conducts applied social research, including telephone/mail surveys,
interviews, focus groups, program evaluation, attitude/behavioral polling, etc.
Telephone: 423-425-2342
Email:
Barbara-Medley@utc.edu

Nicholas Honerkamp, Professor and Director Archeology Insititute Area of Expertise: Archaeological research, including Cultural Resource Management surveys, testing, and mitigation; historical documentary research.
Telephone: 423-425-4411
Email:
mailto:Nick-Honerkamp@utc.edu  

Dr. H. Lyn Miles, UC Foundation Professor of Anthropology
Area of Expertise: Marketing and consumer behavior, organizational culture of workplaces and institutions International business - intercultural communication, Focus groups, in-depth marketing research with firsthand participation, policy assessment, Workplace gender issues, Disability issues and ADA compliance, Special events
Telephone: 423-425-4440; Home: 770-842-7010
Email:
Lyn-miles@utc.edu

Shela R. Van Ness, Associate Professor
Area of Expertise: Juvenile Delinquency; Community Corrections; Crime Prevention; Urban Planning and Community Problem-Solving
Telephone: 425-4598
Email:
Shela-VanNess@utc.edu

Theatre and Speech

Katie Schwartz, Adjunct Instructor
Area of Expertise: Consultant in public speaking, accent modification and executive communication skills.
Telephone: 425-4374
Email:
info@BusinessSpeechImprovement.com  

Chris Clark, Adjunct Instructor
Area of Expertise: Filming/Movies
Telephone: 425-4374
Email:
cncclark@hotmail.com

John Fulmer
Associate Dean and First Tennessee Professor
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Telephone: (423) 425-4101
e-mail:
John-Fulmer@utc.edu


 College of Engineering and Computer Science
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Introduction

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee is an organization of students, faculty and staff members committed to engagement with our community.  In addition to offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, and Computer Science, the College has well equipped laboratories and special facilities for conducting research.



Name

Discipline

e-mail

PhoneNumber

Dr. David Whitfield

Computational Engineering

David-Whitfield@utc.edu

425-5510

Dr. Henry McDonald

Computational Engineering

Henry-McDonald@utc.edu  

425-5493

Dr. Roger Briley

Computational Engineering

Roger-Briley@utc.edu 

425-5487

Dr. Steve Karman

Computational Engineering

Steve-Karmin@utc.edu

425-5492

Dr. Tim Swafford

Computational Engineering

Tim-Swafford@utc.edu

425-5507

Dr. Ronald Cox

Engineering Management

Ron-Cox@utc.eud

425-5206

Dr. Prem Chopra

Engineering Management

Prem-Chopra@utc.edu

425-5328

Dr. Ahmed Eltom

Electrical Engineering

Ahmed-Eltom@utc.edu

425-4381

Dr. Phil Kazemersky

Industrial Engineering

Phil-Kazemersky@utc.edu

425-4718

Dr. Claire McCullough

Electrical Engineering

Claire-McCullough@utc.edu

425-4352

Dr. Virgil Thomason

Electrical Engineering

Virgil-Thomason@utc.edu

425-4373

Dr. Cliff Parten

Electrical Engineering

Cliff-Parten@utc.edu

425-4386

Dr. CeceliaWigal

Industrial Engineering

Cecelia-Wigal@utc.edu

423-4015

Dr. Michel Holder

Electrical Engineering

Michel-Holder@utc.edu

425-4358

Dr. Neslihan Alp

Engineering Management

Nesli-Alp@utc.edu

425-4032

Dr. Ed McMahon

Engineering Management

Ed-McMahon@utc.edu

425-4771

Dr. James Cunningham

Chemical Engineering

Jim-Cunningham@utc.edu

425-4361

Dr. Mike Jones

Mechanical Engineering

Mike-Jones@utc.edu

425-4369

Dr. Gary McDonald

Mechanical Engineering

Gary-McDonald@utc.edu

425-4483

Dr. Prakash Dhamshala

Mechanical Engineering

Prakash-Dhamshala@utc.edu

425-4390

Dr. Ed Foster

Civil Engineering

Ed-Fodter@utc.edu

425-4483

Dr. Ignatius Fomunung

Civil Engineering

Ingatius_Fomunung@utc.edu

425-

Dr. Jim Henry

Chemical Engineering

Jim-Henry@utc.edu

425-4398

Dr. Jim Hiestand

Mechanical Engineering

Jim-Hiestand@utc.edu

425-4355

Dr. Charles Knight

Mechanical Engineering

Charles-knight@utc.edu

425-2312

Dr. Ronald Goulet

Mechanical Engineering

Ron-Goulet@utc.edu

425-4339

Dr. Frank Jones

Environmental Engineering

Frank-Jones@utc.edu

425-4366

Dr. Joseph Owino

Civil Engineering

Joe-Owino@utc.edu

425-4216

Dr. Mina Sartipi

Electrical Engineering

Mina-Sartipi@utc.edu

 

Dr. Joseph Kizza

Computer Science

Kizza@utc.edu

425-4043

Dr. Stephanie Smullen

Computer Science

Stephanie-Smullen@utc.edu

425-4395

Dr. Jack Thompson

Computer Science

Jack-Thompson@utc.edu

425-4329

Dr. Joe Dumas

Computer Engineering

Joe-Dumas@utc.edu

425-4084

Dr. Li Yang

Computer Science

Li-Lang@utc.edu

425-

Dr. Billy Harris

Computer Science

Billy-Harris@utc.edu

425-4351

Dr. Andy Novobilski

Computer Science

Andy-Novobilski@utc.edu

425-4202



 

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