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Our Faculty

Expert Faculty, Real-World Impact

At New York Tech, our faculty are more than educators—they are industry leaders, researchers, and mentors dedicated to shaping the next generation of innovators.

With a deep commitment to academic excellence and hands-on learning, our professors bring real-world experience into the classroom, ensuring students gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in today’s fast-evolving industries.

Our distinguished faculty includes experts across diverse fields such as engineering, architecture, medicine, business, computer science, anatomy, artificial intelligence, and more. Many are actively engaged in groundbreaking research, collaborating with global organizations, and driving technological advancements that have a lasting impact on society.

Beyond their credentials and accomplishments, our faculty are dedicated mentors, fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and professional growth. They work closely with students—both in and out of the classroom—offering guidance, support, and valuable industry connections that help pave the way for successful careers.

Our faculty plays a pivotal role in ensuring students graduate with the confidence, skills, and experience to lead in their chosen fields.

Areas of Expertise

From biotechnology and AI to computer science and marketing, our faculty experts drive innovation and advance research and industry practices. With strengths in life sciences, architecture, behavioral science, and entrepreneurship, they equip students with the skills to lead and innovate in a rapidly evolving world.

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At a Glance

332

full-time faculty

12:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

507

part-time faculty

Research

Our expert faculty fosters innovation through interdisciplinary research across STEM, business, design, and healthcare. Students collaborate with faculty to develop solutions that enhance medical therapies, bolster cybersecurity, promote sustainability, and stimulate economic growth.

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Faculty News

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Realistic 3-D Colon Model Shifts Paradigm for Drug Development

Assistant Professor Steven Zanganeh, Ph.D., is striving to further improve the model he developed to open the door to drug development for cancer and other conditions.

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Celebrate Black History Month 2026

New York Tech celebrates Black History Month with a series of events.

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Physician Responds to CDC Vaccine Schedule Changes

Family medicine physician Shane Speights, D.O., site dean for NYITCOM-Arkansas, weighs in on the new recommendations.

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Community Building

Working on the Institute for Public Architecture’s Modeling Community Visions for a Future Without the BQE project, Marcus Wilford (B. Arch. ’16) turned to his alma mater for support.

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Winter Weather Safety 101

Shane Speights, D.O., site dean at NYITCOM-Arkansas, shares tips to stay warm, dry, and safe during the cold months.

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Brands Must Balance AI and Authenticity

As consumer behavior expert Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., explains, in 2026, marketers leveraging AI must remember to prioritize genuine connections and transparency.

In the Media

The Conversation

The Emotional Cost of AI-Written Messages

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, consumer behavior expert Colleen Kirk, D.P.S., helps explain why you shouldn’t use AI to create heartfelt notes.

College of Arts & Sciences

Professor Featured in Bookseller Magazine

Supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Associate Professor of Humanities Amanda Golden, Ph.D., co-edited a forthcoming collection of Plath’s poetry.

VeryWell

Haar Explains White Bread’s Effect on Blood Sugar

Why white bread causes a faster and higher spike in blood sugar vs. whole grains.

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