College Leadership
Dean's Office

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Robert Freeman, Ph.D.
- Interim Dean
- 956-665-5257
- robert.freeman@utrgv.edu

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Constantine Tarawneh, Ph.D.
- Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs
- 956-665-2607
- constantine.tarawneh@utrgv.edu

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Laura Benitez, Ph.D.
- Associate Dean for Diversity, Outreach, and Student Engagement
- 956-665-2582
- laura.benitez@utrgv.edu

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Nazmul Islam, Ph.D.
- Associate Dean for Academics and Undergraduate Programs
- 956-665-7228
- nazmul.islam@utrgv.edu

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Lisa Gonzales, MBA
- College Administrator
- 956-665-3696
- lisa.gonzales@utrgv.edu
Department Chairs/Program Directors

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Jungseok Ho, Ph.D.
- Chair, Civil Engineering
- 956-665-3104
- jungseok.ho@utrgv.edu

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Emmett Tomai, Ph.D.
- Chair, Computer Science
- 956-665-7229
- emmett.tomai@utrgv.edu

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Hasina Huq, Ph.D.
- Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- 956-665-5017
- hasina.huq@utrgv.edu

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Robert Jones, Ph.D.
- Chair, Informatics and Engineering Systems
- (956) 665-5019
- robert.jones@utrgv.edu

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Anil Srivastava, Ph.D.
- Chair, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
- 956-665-7056
- anil.srivastava@utrgv.edu

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Arturo Fuentes, Ph.D.
- Chair, Mechanical Engineering
- (956) 665-7099
- arturo.fuentes@utrgv.edu
Support Staff

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Erika Benitez
- Financial Analyst
- 956-665-3573
- erika.benitez@utrgv.edu

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Diana Chairez
- Administrative Coordinator
- 956-882-6704
- diana.chairez@utrgv.edu

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Meghan Davila
- Administrative Associate
- 956-665-2182
- Meghan.davila01@utrgv.edu

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Alan Torres
- Sponsored Program Accountant
- 956-882-6704
- alan.a.torres01@utrgv.edu
Technical Staff

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Omar Castelan
- Engineering Tech III
- 956-665-7018
- omar.castelan@utrgv.edu

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Hector Arteaga
- Sr Engineering Tech
- 956-665-2693
- hector.arteaga@utrgv.edu

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Antonio Suarez
- Engineering Tech II
- 956-882-8328
- antonio.suarez02@utrgv.edu

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Eddie Guzman
- Systems Analyst II
- 956-665-2913
- eddie.guzman@utrgv.edu

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Agapito Cruz
- Systems Analyst III
- agapito.cruz@utrgv.edu

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Manuela Cantu
- Center for Railway Safety
- manuela.cantu@utrgv.edu
Fundraising Efforts

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Luis Leal
- Senior Director of Development
- (956) 665-3270
- luis.b.leal@utrgv.edu