Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
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    224 faculty · 20 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Biology40 faculty avg h-index 25.7 #32 of 68 in Biology
    Emily C. Lemmon, Faculty Member h-index 58
    Notable: “A comprehensive phylogeny of birds (Aves) using targeted next-generation DNA sequencing” (2015) · 1,704 citations
    Jian Feng, Faculty Member h-index 53
    Notable: “Dnmt1 and Dnmt3a maintain DNA methylation and regulate synaptic function in adult forebrain neurons” (2010) · 1,021 citations
    Gregory M. Erickson, Faculty Member h-index 51
    Notable: “Definitive fossil evidence for the extant avian radiation in the Cretaceous” (2005) · 348 citations
    Sarah Lester, Faculty Member h-index 44
    Notable: “Capacity shortfalls hinder the performance of marine protected areas globally” (2017) · 917 citations
    Psychology40 faculty avg h-index 29.1 #25 of 89 in Psychology
    Thomas Joiner, Distinguished Professor, Director of FSU Psychology Clinic h-index 126
    The Laboratory for the Study and Prevention of Suicide-Related Conditions and Behaviors at Florida State University focuses primarily on the study of the nature, causes, and management of suicidal behavior and related disorders (e
    Notable: “The interpersonal theory of suicide.” (2010) · 5,142 citations
    Pamela Keel, Distinguished Professor, Distinguished Research Professor h-index 80
    Notable: “Revisiting the affect regulation model of binge eating: A meta-analysis of studies using ecological momentary assessment.” (2011) · 803 citations
    Christopher Lonigan, Distinguished Professor, Distinguished Research Professor h-index 74
    Christopher Lonigan's research interests include developmental psychopathology, with the principal focus on emotional and motivational influences on the development of psychopathology, and early intervention (language/literacy) and its effe
    Notable: “Child Development and Emergent Literacy” (1998) · 2,493 citations
    Jon Maner, Distinguished Research Professor, Director of Graduate Studies h-index 64
    Jon Maner's research focuses on the interplay between motivation, emotion, and social cognition. His work draws on a blend of theories and methods from evolutionary and social psychology. Specific research areas include: close relationships
    Notable: “Self-control relies on glucose as a limited energy source: Willpower is more than a metaphor.” (2007) · 1,303 citations
    Criminal Justice28 faculty avg h-index 21.1
    Kevin M. Beaver, Judith Rich Harris Professor of Criminology h-index 63
    Biosocial Criminology Genetic/Biological Correlates of Offending Life-Course/Developmental Criminology Stability of Violent Behaviors Education Ph.D. 2006, University of Cincinnati; Criminal Justice M.S. 2001, University of Cincinnati
    Notable: “DO PARENTS MATTER IN CREATING SELF‐CONTROL IN THEIR CHILDREN? A GENETICALLY INFORMED TEST OF GOTTFREDSON AND HIRSCHI'S THEORY OF LOW SELF‐CONTROL*” (2005) · 358 citations
    Daniel P. Mears, Distinguished Research Professor h-index 57
    Juvenile and Criminal Justice Policy Crime Theory Public Opinion Supermax Prisons Mental Health Religion Sentencing Re-entry Education Ph.D. 1998, University of Texas at Austin; Sociology M.A. 1995, University of Texas at Aust
    Notable: “Explaining the Gender Gap in Delinquency: Peer Influence and Moral Evaluations of Behavior” (1998) · 494 citations
    Gary Kleck, Professor Emeritus h-index 40
    Gun Control Deterrence Crime Control Violence Education Ph.D. 1979, University of Illinois at Urbana; Sociology M.A. 1975, University of Illinois at Urbana; Sociology B.A. 1973, University of Illinois, with High Honors and with Distin
    Notable: “Racial Discrimination in Criminal Sentencing: A Critical Evaluation of the Evidence with Additional Evidence on the Death Penalty” (1981) · 383 citations
    Marc Gertz, Professor Emeritus h-index 39
    Public Opinion and the Criminal Justice System Organization Politics and the Courts Comparative Courts Interest Groups Voting Behavior Education Ph.D. 1976, The University of Connecticut, Storrs; Political Science M.P.A. 1971, Baruc
    Notable: “The Construct Validity and Refinement of Process-Based Policing Measures” (2007) · 574 citations
    Finance22 faculty avg h-index 12.2 #21 of 40 in Finance
    James Ang, Bank of America Eminent Scholar in Finance h-index 43
    Theory and Empirics Dr. James Ang is a Bank of America Eminent Scholar in the Department of Finance at Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business. His current research interests include various new applications in corpo
    Notable: “Agency Costs and Ownership Structure” (2000) · 2,492 citations
    Lu Yang, Assistant Lecturer h-index 17
    Investment Derivatives Lu Yang is an assistant lecturer in the Department of Finance at Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business. She teaches finance courses with a focus on financial systems and decision-making. Befo
    Notable: “Chromatographic analysis of Fritillaria isosteroidal alkaloids, the active ingredients of Beimu, the antitussive traditional Chinese medicinal herb” (2001) · 108 citations
    Don Autore, Department Chair and Dean L. Cash Professor of Finance h-index 16
    Seasoned equity offerings Short sales Analyst recommendations Dr. Don M. Autore is the Department Chair and Dean L. Cash Professor of Finance in the Department of Finance at Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Busine
    Notable: “The effect of securities litigation on external financing” (2014) · 97 citations
    Irena Hutton, Gene Taylor/Bank of America Professor of Finance, Truist Free Enterprise Center Director and Doctoral Coordinator h-index 13
    Behavioral Finance Corporate Governance Law and Finance Dr. Irena Hutton is the Gene Taylor/Bank of America Professor in the Department of Finance at Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business. She also serves as the do
    Business Administration21 faculty avg h-index 25.6 #36 of 59 in Business Administration
    Bruce Lamont, Jim Moran Eminent Scholar in Business Administration h-index 27
    Mergers and Acquisitions International Business Entrepreneurship Bruce T. Lamont is the Jim Moran Eminent Scholar in Business Administration in the Department of Management in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State Univer
    Notable: “The double-edged sword of cultural distance in international acquisitions” (2009) · 446 citations
    David R. King, Higdon Professor of Management h-index 25
    Merger and acquisition (M&A) integration and performance, innovation, complementary resources, corporate entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and government policy. Dr. David R. King is the Higdon Professor in the Department of
    Notable: “Meta‐analyses of post‐acquisition performance: indications of unidentified moderators” (2003) · 1,367 citations
    Hermann Ndofor, Visiting Assistant Professor h-index 19
    Notable: “Firm resources, competitive actions and performance: investigating a mediated model with evidence from the in‐vitro diagnostics industry” (2010) · 425 citations
    Michael Paik, Adjunct Lecturer h-index 9
    Leadership Hybrid/Remote Work Extra-role Behaviors Michael Paik is an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Management in Florida State University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Business. Paik’s expertise is in leadership, hybrid/remote work
    Notable: “Hermes” (2010) · 42 citations
    Marketing21 faculty avg h-index 16.7 #4 of 22 in Marketing
    Michael Brady, Assistant Provost, Bob Sasser Professor of Marketing and Faculty Athletics Representative h-index 37
    Frontline service transactions Customer satisfaction Service employees Michael (“Mike”) Brady is Assistant Provost at Florida State University and the Bob Sasser Professor of Marketing in the Dr. Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing at FS
    Notable: “Assessing the effects of quality, value, and customer satisfaction on consumer behavioral intentions in service environments” (2000) · 6,352 citations
    Daekwan Kim, Spencer-Feheley MBA Professor h-index 35
    Information Technology and its Impact on a Firm's Marketing Strategies Information Technology for Global Supply Chain Management Information Technology and Firm Internationalization International Buyer-Seller Relationships Dr. Daekwan Kim i
    Notable: “The impact of information technology on supply chain capabilities and firm performance: A resource-based view” (2005) · 936 citations
    J. Joseph Cronin, John R. Kerr Eminent Scholar in Marketing & Service Innovation h-index 34
    Quality, Value, Satisfaction, and Outcomes conceptualization, measurement, and strategies and Sports Marketing Dr. J. Joseph “Joe” Cronin is the John R. Kerr Eminent Scholar in Marketing and Service Innovation in the Dr. Persis E. Rockwood
    Notable: “Measuring Service Quality: A Reexamination and Extension” (1992) · 8,894 citations
    Charles Hofacker, Dr. Persis E. Rockwood Professor of Marketing h-index 34
    Digital Marketing Interactive Advertising Customer Relationship Management E-Service Dr. Charles Hofacker is the Dr. Persis E. Rockwood Professor of Market
    Notable: “Measuring consumer innovativeness” (1991) · 1,108 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Florida State University. Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL reports an overall acceptance rate of 25.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1290–1400, a class size of 5,855, and a yield of 31.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Florida flagship rising rapidly in rankings. EA available only for Florida residents. Strong business, film, and music programs.