Faculty & Staff Accomplishments
We are excited to share recent accomplishments from faculty and staff members at our campuses around the world.
Accomplishments are listed by date of achievement in reverse chronological order, with the most recent first.
Amanda Golden
College of Arts and SciencesAmanda Golden, Ph.D., associate professor of English in the Department of Humanities, was a guest on Naomi Mercer's Booked and Banned podcast on April 16, 2026. Golden discussed Sylvia Plath's novel, The Bell Jar, published in 1963.
Anthony Dimatteo
College of Arts and SciencesAnthony DiMatteo, Ph.D., adjunct professor of English, has published a memoir, Home Boys, with Apprentice House on April 14, 2026. The book draws loosely upon his ten-year residence in a group home for boys where he was the live-in supervisor, focusing on the life stories of six boys, spanning all of New York City and, at times, creating the semblance of a loving family.
Michael Izady
College of Arts and SciencesMichael Izady, Ph.D., teaching assistant professor, Department of Humanities, was interviewed on April 13, 2026, on The Manny Munoz Show radio program. Izady spoke about the current situation in the Straits of Hormuz and Iran-American interaction.
Colleen Kirk
School of ManagementOn April 13, 2026, Colleen P. Kirk, D.P.S., professor of marketing, was interviewed on the National Public Radio show MarketPlace, on a nationally broadcast segment, “Is ‘made by humans’ the new premium label?” Kirk discussed her research on how consumers react to marketing and products perceived as designed with AI. The segment, on a program reaching roughly 7 million listeners, was also featured on multiple regional public radio stations across the country, including major markets such as Los Angeles, Boston, and Seattle.
Wei Zeng
College of Engineering and Computing SciencesWei Zeng, Ph.D., assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and his students have published "Advancements in soft robotics: materials, actuation, modeling, and applications" in Materials Research Express on April 9, 2026. The paper presents a systematic review of soft robotics developments over the past 25 years, covering material classes, actuation mechanisms, computational modeling approaches, and application domains.
Tiffani Hinds
Office of Student Engagement and DevelopmentTiffani L. Hinds, Ed.D., associate provost for the Office of Student Engagement and Development, received the Trailblazer Award at the 2026 "And Still I Rise" Empowering Women of Color in Higher Education High Tea and Conference at Stony Brook University on April 9, 2026. The award recognizes a senior-level leader whose career has paved the way for other women of color and who has broken barriers in higher education.
Jeunelle Hoffman
Office of Student LifeJeunelle Hoffman, M.S., associate dean of students, was recognized at the 2026 "And Still I Rise" Empowering Women of Color in Higher Education High Tea and Conference at Stony Brook University on April 9, 2026. Her award recognizes a mid-career professional who has demonstrated exceptional promise, leadership, and vision in higher education.
Eugene Kelly
College of Arts and SciencesEugene Kelly, Ph.D., adjunct professor in the Department of Humanities, published a paper, A Stormy Ride through the 20th Century, in the Between Philosophy and Phenomenology of Value. The Historical Roots of Contemporary Debate, Brill, on April 8, 2026.
Lynn Rogoff
College of Arts and SciencesLynn Rogoff, M.F.A., adjunct associate professor of English, Department of Humanities, was interviewed on Australian streaming news network Ticker on March 29, 2026. Rogoff spoke about Bird Woman, Sacajawea, a film she created partly with AI tools.
Bernadette Riley
College of Osteopathic MedicineBernadette Riley, D.O., associate professor of family medicine and director of the New York Tech Ehlers Danlos Center, was elected assistant secretary of the Medical Society of the State of New York on April 7, 2025. She was re-elected to the position on March 28, 2026. The Medical Society of the State of New York is the state’s primary professional organization for physicians.