Leslie Davis Burns, Professor and Department Chair

PhD Purdue University.

Research Interests: Consumer behavior, topics related to the domestic and international textile and apparel industries, the effect of appearance in social interaction, fashion theory.

Hsiou-Lien Chen, Associate Professor

PhD Ohio State University

Research Interests: Functional textiles, naturally colored cotton and poplar fibers, environmentally friendly techniques for textile disinfestations.

Brigitte Cluver, Instructor

PhD Oregon State University

Research Interests: I have been involved in various research projects which utilize the thermal manikin, such as the evaluation of thermal properties of various military helmets. I have also been involved in various research projects related to sustainable textiles.

Sandy Dawson, Instructor & Coordinator, Internship Program

MS Oregon State University

Research Interests: Research interests include consumer behavior in e-tailing setting, specifically impulse purchase behavior online.

Marianne Egan, Instructor

MS Oregon State University

 Research Interests: -Footwear Design -Pattern Drafting -Historical and modern techniques used to create understructures in couture garments. -Historical and modern corset building. -Computer Design

Minjeong Kim, Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, Merchandising Management

PhD Ohio State University.

Research Interests: Consumer behaviors in electronic commerce and service quality in both the online and offline shopping environments; social responsibility.

Kathy K. Mullet, Associate Professor & Program Coordinator, Apparel Design

PhD Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Research Interests: Apparel design and production with emphasis on functional clothing and sportswear; apparel sizing and pattern grading.

Elaine L. Pedersen, Associate Professor

PhD University of Minnesota.

Research Interests: Historic and cultural aspects of the designed near environment, and approaches.

Marilyn A. Read, Associate Professor & Program Coordinator, Interior Design

PhD Oregon State University.

Research Interests: Impact of the design of childrens environments on childrens social development. Investigation of color, light and spatial definition.

German Rodriguez, Office Coordinator

Carmen Steggell, Associate Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator & Program Coordinator, Housing Studies

PhD Oregon State University.

Research Interests: Technologies for aging in place, housing theory, affordable housing, home buyer education.