SMU faculty combine rigorous research with a commitment to shape world changers. Many of our faculty members, including the selected experts below, contribute to the growth of interdisciplinary research with a global impact at SMU.
Faculty research
Alejandro Aceves
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Department of Mathematics
Stephen Arrowsmith
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Department of Earth Sciences
Eric G. Bing
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Department of Anthropology
Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management
LaChelle Cunningham
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College Access Programs
Klaus Desmet
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Department of Economics
Minjun Kim
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Elfi Kraka
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Department of Chemistry
David Meltzer
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Department of Anthropology
Alicia E. Meuret
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Department of Psychology
Anthony Petrosino
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Department of Teaching and Learning
Ryszard Stroynowski
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Department of Physics
Mitchell Thornton
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Annie Wright
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Center on Research and Evaluation