Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA
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    160 faculty · 590 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science30 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 21.8 #45 of 88 in Computer Science
    Lichao Sun, Assistant Professor h-index 45
    In Artificial Intelligence (AI) security and privacy with emphasis on addressing the security and privacy problems related to AI technology. He has published his research papers in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, including CCS
    Notable: “SplitFed: When Federated Learning Meets Split Learning” (2022) · 622 citations
    Lifang He, Associate Professor h-index 45
    Machine learning/deep learning, data mining, tensor analysis and biomedical informatics. Related News Novel machine learning model can predict material failure before it happens Tue, Apr 15, 2025 CSE's He, Chuah to host symposi
    Notable: “A Survey on Text Classification: From Traditional to Deep Learning” (2022) · 466 citations
    Brian D. Davison, Daniel E. '39 and Patricia M. Smith Professor and Department Chair h-index 43
    Notable: “Empirical study of topic modeling in Twitter” (2010) · 1,138 citations
    Henry (Hank) Korth, Professor h-index 33
    Notable: “Semantics and implementation of schema evolution in object-oriented databases” (1987) · 668 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Programming, Part A · Introduction to Programming, Part B · Introduction to Programming · Introduction to Programming with Python · Programming and Data Structures · Game Design +33 more
    Mechanical Engineering30 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 17.8 #49 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Carlos E. Romero, Research Full Professor and Director, Energy Research Center h-index 37
    Notable: “High performance aqueous supercapacitor based on nitrogen-doped coal-based activated carbon electrode materials” (2020) · 186 citations
    Alparslan Oztekin, Professor h-index 33
    Notable: “Rheological and geometric scaling of purely elastic flow instabilities” (1996) · 315 citations
    Subhrajit Bhattacharya, Associate Professor h-index 29
    Centered around motion planning and control of autonomous, intelligent systems. More specifically, he is interested in applications of topological and geometric methods (algebraic/differential topology, differential/discrete geometry) t
    Notable: “Planning Dynamically Feasible Trajectories for Quadrotors Using Safe Flight Corridors in 3-D Complex Environments” (2017) · 540 citations
    Arindam Banerjee, Paul B. Reinhold Professor and Department Chair h-index 27
    Of his research group lies in: Fluid dynamics in extreme environments: understanding hydrodynamics of inertial confinement fusion, Renewable energy applications: River/Tidal and Wave energy harvesting, and, Computational Pulmonary Therapeut
    Notable: “Performance characterization and placement of a marine hydrokinetic turbine in a tidal channel under boundary proximity and blockage effects” (2015) · 185 citations
    Courses: Graphics for Engineering Design · Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I · Thermodynamics I · Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II · General Aviation Technology and Operations +34 more
    Government21 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 9.1 #66 of 100 in Political Science
    Laura K. Olson, Distinguished Professor h-index 21
    American Politics Public Policy Additional Interests Health Care Politics and Policies Financialization and Private Equity Research Statement Private equity (PE) firms are steadily acquiring businesses and agencies providing autism, eating
    Breena Holland, Associate Professor h-index 11
    Environmental Policy Law Political Theory Additional Interests Environmental Political Theory Environmental Ethics Animal Ethics Air Pollution Community-Engaged Research Research Statement Professor Holland’s primary research is in the area
    Richard K. Matthews, NEH Distinguished University Professor h-index 9
    Political Theory Additional Interests Early American Political Thought Aesthetics Possible and more alternative, beautiful futures The end of history Research Statement I have published extensively on James Madison ( If Men Were Angels)&nbs
    Anthony DiMaggio, Professor h-index 8
    American Politics Additional Interests Mass media Social movements Public opinion Interest groups Inequality Biography Anthony DiMaggio is Professor of Political Science at Lehigh University. He has dedicated his life to education, having t
    Courses: American Political System · Comparative Politics · Democracy's Rise and Fall · Introduction to Political Thought · Ancient Political Heritage · Modern Political Heritage +34 more
    Finance19 faculty · 22 courses avg h-index 15.7 #14 of 40 in Finance
    Paul A. Brockman, Professor h-index 38
    Es primarily on corporate decision making. He is interested in examining the context (e.g., social, psychological, historical, institutional) in which business decisions are made, implemented and interpreted by capital markets. Brockman's p
    Notable: “Executive Compensation and the Maturity Structure of Corporate Debt” (2010) · 470 citations
    George A. Nation III, Professor h-index 33
    Health Care Billing (Balance billing; Chargemaster rates; Determining the fair value of healthcare) Constitutional Law (Bill of Rights; Direct Democracy) Commercial Lending (Promissory Notes; Guaranty & Suretyship; Loan Agreements) Prod
    Notable: “Reintroduction of macropods (Marsupialia: Macropodoidea) in Australia—A review” (1992) · 373 citations
    Kathleen Weiss Hanley, Professor h-index 29
    Es on capital formation, regulation and market pricing. It has been published in leading finance journals such as the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , The Review of Financial Studies , Journal of Accounting and Ec
    Notable: “The underpricing of initial public offerings and the partial adjustment phenomenon” (1993) · 1,029 citations
    Xuemin (Sterling) Yan, Professor h-index 28
    Asset pricing, institutional investors, mutual funds, hedge funds, short selling, and liquidity. Dr. Yan has published extensively in top academic journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Revi
    Notable: “Institutional Investors and Equity Returns: Are Short-term Institutions Better Informed?” (2007) · 937 citations
    Courses: Finance Guest Speaker Seminar Series · Introduction to Finance · Finance Internship I · Apprentice Teaching · Investments · Security Analysis and Portfolio Management +16 more
    Biomedical Engineering18 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 25.8 #16 of 20 in Biomedical Engineering
    Stephen P. DeWeerth, Professor and Dean of P.C. Rossin College h-index 31
    . He co-directed the development of the first GT shared-services staffing model and its implementation in the new research-focused Engineered Biosciences Building. -- Dr. Stephen P. DeWeerth serves as the Lew and Sherry Hay Dean of the P.C
    Notable: “Biologically Inspired Joint Stiffness Control” (2006) · 291 citations
    Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez, Assistant Professor h-index 19
    And expertise: Stem cell engineering Non-viral gene delivery and editing Extracellular matrix biology Biomaterials engineering and characterization 3D printing and bioink development Courses and teaching: BIOE 210: Introduction to Engineeri
    Notable: “Nano-particle mediated M2 macrophage polarization enhances bone formation and MSC osteogenesis in an IL-10 dependent manner” (2020) · 407 citations
    H. Daniel Ou-Yang, Professor and Director Emulsion Polymers Institute h-index 17
    Notable: “Extension-Induced Nucleation under Near-Equilibrium Conditions: The Mechanism on the Transition from Point Nucleus to Shish” (2014) · 94 citations
    Amirtaha Taebi, Assistant Professor h-index 16
    Notable: “Recent Advances in Seismocardiography” (2019) · 269 citations
    Courses: Bioengineering Sophomore Research Seminar · Computer-aided Design for Bioengineers · Elements of Bioengineering · Introduction to Engineering Physiology · Capstone Design Project I · Capstone Design Project II +34 more
    Chemical Engineering17 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 42.7 #4 of 10 in Chemical Engineering
    Jonas Baltrusaitis, Associate Professor h-index 66
    Notable: “Status and perspectives of CO2 conversion into fuels and chemicals by catalytic, photocatalytic and electrocatalytic processes” (2013) · 1,787 citations
    William L. Luyben, Professor h-index 63
    Design and control of coupled reactor-column processes and plant recycle stream management. Reactive distillation is becoming more commonly employed in industry as a way to increase yields and reduce energy and capital costs. One po
    Notable: “Simple method for tuning SISO controllers in multivariable systems” (1986) · 511 citations
    Elsa Reichmanis, Professor and Carl Robert Anderson Chair h-index 54
    The chemistry, properties, and application of materials technologies for photonic and electronic applications. She has had impact in the design of new imaging chemistries for advanced lithographic applications, and designed one of t
    Notable: “Molecular-channel driven actuator with considerations for multiple configurations and color switching” (2018) · 1,436 citations
    Steven McIntosh, Professor and Department Chair; Zisman Family Professor h-index 35
    That are interdisciplinary in nature and encompass the fields of catalysis, electrochemistry, materials chemistry and reaction engineering. These fields come together in research projects centered on the development of novel materials and e
    Notable: “Direct Hydrocarbon Solid Oxide Fuel Cells” (2004) · 876 citations
    Courses: Coffee and Cosmetics · Material and Energy Balances of Chemical Processes · Fluid Mechanics · Heat and Mass Transfer · Fundamentals of Environmental Technology · Methods of Analysis in Chemical Engineering +34 more

    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 Lehigh University. Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA reports an overall acceptance rate of 29.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 47.4%, an SAT middle 50% of 1380–1480, a class size of 1,511, and a yield of 27.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Private university in Bethlehem, PA known for strong engineering and business programs. 26% acceptance rate with growing selectivity. Integrated business and engineering (IBE) program is distinctive.