Our people
Meet our people in Idaho Falls
At U of I Idaho Falls, you’ll learn from faculty, researchers and staff who are leaders in their fields, bringing strong industry connections, research partnerships and real-world expertise into the classroom. With their mentorship and guidance, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to achieve your academic and professional goals.
U of I Idaho Falls faculty
Robert Borrelli
Associate professor, nuclear engineering
rborrelli@uidaho.edu
208-533-8122
Indrajit Charit
Chair of Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management (NEIM)
icharit@uidaho.edu
208-757-5409
Ming Hsun Cheng
Assistant professor, environmental science
mcheng@uidaho.edu
208-533-8102
Robert Hiromoto
Professor, computer science
hiromoto@uidaho.edu
Constantinos (Costas) Kolias
Associate professor, computer science
kolias@uidaho.edu
208-757-5408
Donald McEligot
Adjunct faculty, mechanical engineering
donaldm@uidaho.edu
208-757-5423
Amin Mirkouei
Associate professor, engineering technology
amirkouei@uidaho.edu
208-757-5420
Krishnan Raja
Professor, nuclear engineering
ksraja@uidaho.edu
208-757-5406
John Russell
Associate research professor
jtrussell@uidaho.edu
208-533-8164
Alex Vakanski
Associate professor, engineering technology
vakanski@uidaho.edu
208-757-5422
Min Xian
Associate professor, computer science
mxian@uidaho.edu
208-757-5425
Haiyan Zhao
Associate professor, chemical and materials engineering
haiyanz@uidaho.edu
208-533-8123
Administrative team
Marc Skinner
Executive officer
marcs@uidaho.edu
208-757-5414
Erendira Valdez
Executive assistant
evaldez@uidaho.edu
208-757-5410
Student Services
Alice Allen
Director, recruitment and student engagement
alicew@uidaho.edu
208-757-5452
Sarah Coombs
Program coordinator I
scoombs@uidaho.edu
208-757-5455
Denise Engebrecht
Academic program and student services manager (Boise)
denisee@uidaho.edu
208-364-6123
Ryan Haworth
Instructional design/media design
rhaworth@uidaho.edu
208-757-5412
Lidiia Ostrom
Student services assistant
lidiiao@uidaho.edu
208-757-5450
Technology Support (OIT)
Brandon Gardner
Technology solutions partner III
bgardner@uidaho.edu
208-757-5418
Joseph Leister
System administrator, RCDS
jleister@uidaho.edu
Alicia McKerigan
Technology solutions partner I
amckerigan@uidaho.edu
208-757-5415
Kevin Merino
Technology solutions partner I
kmerino@uidaho.edu
208-757-5416
Financial Services
Meladi Lanier
Business manager II
meladi@uidaho.edu
208-757-5405
Madeline Sticht
Administrative specialist III
sticht@uidaho.edu
208-757-5402
Tyler Thompson
Business specialist III
tylert@uidaho.edu
208-885-5389
Research and Extension
Melissa Bertram
Field technician, Eastern District Cooperative Extension
melissab@uidaho.edu
208-757-5478
Kasia Duellman
Extension seed potato specialist, Department of Plant, Entomological, and Soil Sciences
kduellman@uidaho.edu
208-529-8376 (Ext. 16)
Melinda Lent
Extension support scientist
melindab@uidaho.edu
208-757-5477
Juliet M. Marshall
Extension plant pathologist
jmarshall@uidaho.edu
208-757-5482
Marnie Spencer
Eastern District Extension director
marniers@uidaho.edu
208-757-5473
Meet Executive Officer Marc Skinner
It is an exciting time to serve as executive officer of University of Idaho in Idaho Falls. We have a rich 70-year history of offering outstanding educational programs in southeastern Idaho. The Idaho Falls Center plays a significant role in meeting the educational needs of this economically vibrant region. Our long-standing relationship with the Idaho National Laboratory and our sustained affiliation with businesses, non-profits and other educational institutions in southeastern Idaho provide incredible momentum for the future.
University of Idaho offers educational programs that are esteemed throughout the state, nation and world. In Idaho Falls, our focus on delivering innovative interdisciplinary education and research programs in a student-focused environment benefits hundreds of students currently seeking advanced degrees. We are fortunate to be situated in a unique hub for researchers who work to support the nation’s energy future and homeland security needs.
As a graduate of University of Idaho, I am convinced of the importance of the statewide mission of our great university.
I would like to personally invite you to visit us. Our advisors are always willing to discuss the next steps and educational opportunities for you as you consider joining the Vandal family.
Warm regards and Go Vandals!
Marc Skinner