Honors College Faculty Fellows
Akshaya Bhagavathula
Professor of Epidemiology
Dr. Bhagavathula is a fellow of the American College of Epidemiology, conducts AI-driven public health research that has produced more than 300 peer-reviewed publications and placed him among Stanford's Top 2% of Scientists globally for five consecutive years. His innovative approach to teaching epidemiology and health informatics earned him NDSU's Innovation in Teaching Award.
Danielle Condry
Associate Professor of Practice in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology
Dr. Condry is a nationally recognized educator and discipline-based education research scholar. Her work on inquiry-based learning, alternative grading, and science communication has secured more than $3.6 million in grant funding and appeared in leading STEM education journals. Her passion for authentic, student-centered teaching has earned her some of NDSU's highest teaching honors.
Svetlana Kilina
James A. Meier Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Dr. Kilina is a computational chemist and nanoscale systems scientist whose research explores the quantum behavior of light, energy, and matter — with implications for clean energy and advanced materials. Her teaching in physical and computational chemistry has been recognized with university teaching honors and fellowships.
Mark Nawrot
Professor of Psychology
Dr. Nawrot is a visual neuroscientist whose research on visuospatial perception and eye movements has been funded by the NIH for three decades. His teaching in neuroscience and research methods has garnered college and university honors for teaching and mentorship.
Todd Pringle
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
Dr. Pringle is an engineering leader and venture investor with doctoral degrees in psychology and in materials and nanotechnology. His research spans plasma synthesis of semiconductor nanocrystals, ultraviolet reflective coatings, and integrative work across evolutionary psychology, collective intelligence, personality, agent-based modeling, and artificial intelligence. He has also played leadership roles in statewide initiatives focused on AI adoption, computing education, and workforce development.
Ahmed Harb Rabia
Research Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Dr. Rabia works at the intersection of precision agriculture, AI, and geospatial sensing — reshaping how we understand land, food, and sustainability. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses across three countries and multiple institutions.
Matthew Smith
Professor of Practice in Biological Sciences
Dr. Smith is a herpetologist and wildlife ecologist whose research on reptiles, amphibians, phenotypic plasticity, and climate-driven environmental change has earned support from federal, state, and private funders. His innovative, student-centered approach to biology education and undergraduate research mentorship has been recognized with NDSU's Peltier Award for Innovation in Teaching.
Amy Werremeyer
Chair and Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Werremeyer is a board-certified psychiatric pharmacist whose research on opioid harm prevention, mental health stigma, psychotropic medication experiences, and patient-centered methodologies has advanced pharmacy education and public health practice. Her leadership and commitment to student learning have been recognized with Teacher of the Year and Faculty Preceptor of the Year honors.