Graduate College Faculty

The Graduate College comprises outstanding faculty engaged in mentoring students in the creation of new knowledge and development of professional competencies.

The Graduate Faculty of the University of Vermont are expected to make significant contributions to research, scholarship, and professional practice in their fields. They teach, mentor, and support the holistic wellbeing of the next generation of scholars, researchers, and professionals as they prepare to pursue their goals after graduation. In short, our Graduate Faculty provide an engaging and supportive environment for creative and innovative thinkers who will foster a thriving future for people and planet.

For more information, see the full list of our well over 600 current Graduate Faculty.

New Graduate College faculty

The following faculty have been given Graduate College appointment since the 2024-2025 Catalogue was published:

  • Aflitto, Nicholas; Research Assistant Professor, Department of Natural Resources; Ph.D. Entomology, Cornell University
  • Alger, Samantha; Research Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment; Ph.D. Biology (Ecology and Evolution), University of Vermont
  • Barsky, Christina; Associate Professor, Department of Community Development & Applied Economics; Ph.D. in Political Science (with distinction), Northern Arizona University
  • Bishop, Estelle; Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences; Ph.D. Neuroscience, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont
  • Boyd, James; Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences; MD Memorial University of Newfoundland
  • Brasino, Danielle; Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, The University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Brasino, Michael; Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering; Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, The University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Brooks, Christopher; Senior Lecturer, Department of Natural Resources; J.D., Masters of Environmental Law and Policy, Vermont Law School
  • Clayton, Alexander; Assistant Professor, Department of History; Ph.D., University of Michigan
  • Coleman, Kimberly; Associate Professor, Department of Natural Resources; Ph.D. Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • Dai, Boyi; Professor, Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Elliott, Anna; Associate Professor, Department of Counseling and Human Development; Ph.D. Counselor Education and Counseling, Idaho State University
  • Hamshaw, Kelly; Senior Lecturer, Department of Community Development & Applied Economics; Doctor of Philosophy Natural Resources, University of Vermont
  • Hannaford, Matthew; Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics; Ph.D., University of Dundee
  • Hinkelman, Kathryn; Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Ph.D. Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
  • Kaminsky, David; Professor, Department of Medicine-Pulmonary; M.D., University of Massachusetts Medical Center
  • Klug, Nicholas; Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology; Ph.D. Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology, University of California, Davis
  • Knox, Peter; Assistant Professor, Department of Education; Ph.D. Community & Public Affairs, Binghamton University - State University of New York
  • Konefal, Jason; Professor, Department of Community Development and Applied Economics; Ph.D., Michigan State University
  • Maynard, Margaret; Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science; O.T.D., Boston University
  • Morris, Erin; Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences; MD, University of Utah School of Medicine
  • Putney, Jennifer; Associate Professor, Department of Social Work; Ph.D., Simmons College School of Social Work
  • Sienkowicz, Jean; Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Work; MSW, University of Vermont
  • Stevens, Martha (Molly); Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine; MD Pediatrics, University of North Carolina SOM
  • Symeonides, Menelaos; Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics; Ph.D. Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Vermont
  • Tang, Leo; Assistant Professor, Department of Biology; Ph.D. Biochemistry, School of Medical and Veterinary science, University of Bristol, UK
  • Treers, Laura; Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Ph.D., University of California
  • VanLeuven, Andrew; Assistant Professor, Department of Community Development and Applied Economics; Ph.D., Ohio State University
  • Walker, Pamela; Assistant Professor, Department of History; Ph.D. History, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
  • Wengrovius, Carissa; Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science; Ph.D., University of Michigan
  • Wolfson, Daniel; Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine; MD, University of Vermont
  • Zent, Eglee; Associate Professor, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources; Ph.D., University of Georgia