School of Computer Science and Mathematics Faculty

At the core of the educational experience at Marist is our distinguished faculty.  Offering both sterling educational credentials and deep professional experience, these talented men and women are deeply dedicated to the education and development of our students.  The members of Marist’s faculty share their knowledge with our students, mentor and encourage them, challenge them to think in new ways, collaborate with them on high-level research, and help them become career-ready.  We hear from countless alumni who reflect back on the significant impact their professors had and continue to have on their lives.  Each and every day, Marist’s faculty prove not only that outstanding teaching and outstanding research can go hand-in-hand, but that great teachers have a lasting impact on their students.

Interim Dean, School of Computer Science and Mathematics

Carolyn Matheus
PhD in Organizational Studies, State University of New York at Albany
MA in Psychology, Marist College
BA Psychology, Marist College

Assistant Dean

Cynthia K. Worrad
MST, Teaching, Mathematics, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
BS, Accounting, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
AAS, Accounting, Dutchess Community College (DCC), Poughkeepsie, NY

Mathematics Department

Chair, James Helmreich
Associate Professor of Mathematics
PhD in Mathematical Logic, University of Maryland
MA in Mathematical Logic, University of Maryland
MS in Statistics, State University of New York at Albany
BA in Mathematics and Economics, Bowdoin College

Scott Frank
Professor of Mathematics
PhD in Mathematics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
MS in Applied Mathematics, University of Maryland Baltimore County
BS in Mathematics, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Matthew Glomski
Associate Professor of Mathematics
PhD, University at Buffalo
BA, Columbia University

Carla Hill
Lecturer in Mathematics
EdD in Educational Leadership, University of Phoenix
MS in Computer Science, Union College
BS in Computer Science, Clemson University

Joseph Kirtland
Professor of Mathematics
PhD, University of New Hampshire
MS, University of New Hampshire
BS, Syracuse University

Peter Krog
Associate Professor of Mathematics
PhD, University of Connecticut
MS, University of Connecticut
BS, Worcester State College

Tracey McGrail
Associate Professor of Mathematics
PhD, Wesleyan University
BA, Saint Joseph’s College

Malik Ndiaye
Assistant Professor of  Mathematics
PhD, University François Rabelais
MS, SUNY New Paltz

Duy Nguyen
Associate Professor of Mathematics
PhD, University of Georgia
MSc, Ohio University

Elizabeth Reid
Associate Professor of Mathematics
PhD, Mathematics, State University of New York at Buffalo
MA, Mathematics, State University of New York at Buffalo
BA, Mathematics, Hamilton College

Computing Technology Department

Chair, Donald Schwartz
Associate Professor of Computer Science
PhD in Computer Science, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
MS in Computer Science, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
BS in Computer Science, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

Chris Algozzine
Senior Professional Lecturer of Computer Science
MS in Information Systems, Marist College
BS in Computer Science, Marist College

Sandhya Aneja
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
PhD Computer Science, University of Delhi, India
MTech Computer Applications, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India

Juan Arias
Senior Professional Lecturer of Computing
PhD in Computer Engineering, Penn State University
MBA in Finance/Management, Stern School of Business, New York University
MSc in Computer Engineering, Universidad Simón Bolívar
BS in Computer Engineering, Universidad Simón Bolívar

Gissella Bejarano
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
PhD in Computer Science, State University of New York at Binghamton
MS in Computer Science, State University of New York at Binghamton
BS in Informatics Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Robert Cannistra
Distinguished Professional Lecturer of Computer Science, Information Technology & Systems
MS in Computer Science/Information Systems, Marist College
BS in Computer Science, State University of New York at Brockport

Melissa Chodziutko
Professional Lecturer of Computer Science MS, Cybersecurity, Syracuse University
BS, Cybersecurity, Marist
BS, Computer Science, Marist
BS, Games & Emerging Media, Marist

Ron Coleman
Professor of Computer Science
BS in Computer Science, School of Engineering, The City College of New York
PhD in Computer Science, Polytechnic School of Engineering, New York University

Casimer DeCusatis
Associate Professor of Information technology and Systems and Director of Cybersecurity Education
PhD in Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
MS in Electrical, Computer & Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
BS in Engineering Science & Mechanics, Pennsylvania State University

Dominick Foti
Professional Lecturer of Computing Technology
MS, Information Security and Digital Forensics, SUNY, The University at Albany
MBA, SUNY, The University at Albany
BA, Business Administration with a concentration in Information Technology Management, SUNY, The University at Albany
BS, Accounting, SUNY, The University at Albany

Brian Gormanly
Senior Professional Lecturer of Computer Science
MS in Computer Science, Marist College
BS in Computer Science, Mount Saint Mary College

Matthew Johnson
Senior Professional Lecturer of Computer Science
MS in Computer Science, State University of New York at New Paltz
BS in Mathematics, State University of New York at New Paltz
AA in Mathematics, Simon’s Rock College of Bard

Marilyn Kienzle
Senior Professional Lecturer of Computing Technology and Data Science; Director of Enterprise Computing Education
MS in Computer Science/Information Systems, Marist College
MS in Biotechnology/Bioinformatics, Johns Hopkins University
BS in Mathematics, Marymount College

Alan Labouseur
Professor of Computer Science
PhD in Computer Science, State University of New York at Albany
MS in Computer Science, Pace University
BS in Computer Science, Marist College
Distinguished Teaching Award

Eitel J.M. Lauria
Professor of Data Science & Information Systems, Director of Graduate Programs
Electrical Engineering 6-year degree, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
MBA, Universidad del Salvador, Argentina / Universidad de Deusto, Spain
PhD in Information Science, State University of New York at Albany

Cathy Martensen
Professional Lecturer of Computer Science
MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering Concentration, Marist College
BS in Computer Science, Marist College
Advanced Teaching Certificate in Secondary Mathematics Education, Pace University

Reza Sadeghi
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
PhD, Computer Science, Wright State University
MS, Computer Engineering, Software, Imam Reza International University
BS, Computer Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology

Andrew P. Tokash
Professional Lecturer of Computer Science
MS in Information Systems, Marist College
BA, Empire State College, Saratoga Springs

Bowu Zhang
Associate Professor of Computer Science
PhD in Computer Science, the George Washington University
BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China