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Find a CSU Pueblo Expert

Release Date: November 02, 2026

Gena Alfonso

Director of Communications/PIO

Colorado State University Pueblo

(719) 671-0929

Find a CSU Pueblo Expert

Colorado State University Pueblo faculty study the issues that shape Pueblo and southern Colorado. On Election Day, our experts are available to speak with reporters from local, state, and national outlets.

Each entry lists the expert's department or school and a summary of their work. For help reaching an expert, contact the Office of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations.

Faculty experts

  • Headshot of Rick Kreminski, PhD

    Rick Kreminski, PhD

    Department of Mathematics

    Machine learning and artificial intelligence.

    Topics: Machine learning, Artificial intelligence, Mathematics

  • Headshot of Trung Duong, PhD

    Trung Duong, PhD

    School of Engineering

    Uses AI systems in engineering applications.

    Topics: Artificial intelligence, Engineering

  • Headshot of Neb Jaksic, PhD

    Neb Jaksic, PhD

    School of Engineering

    Works on artificial intelligence and robotics.

    Topics: Artificial intelligence, Robotics

  • Headshot of Bahaa Ansaaf, PhD

    Bahaa Ansaaf, PhD

    School of Engineering

    Applies AI to engineering design.

    Topics: Artificial intelligence, Engineering design

  • Headshot of Samiul Islam, PhD

    Samiul Islam, PhD

    School of Engineering

    Studies AI in agriculture and hydrologic engineering.

    Topics: Artificial intelligence, Agriculture, Hydrology, Water

  • Headshot of Himadri Gupta, PhD

    Himadri Gupta, PhD

    School of Engineering

    Applies AI to risk assessment and disaster mitigation.

    Topics: Artificial intelligence, Risk analysis, Disaster recovery

  • Headshot of Zhidong Su, PhD

    Zhidong Su, PhD

    School of Engineering

    Researches AI and companion care robots for older adults.

    Topics: Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Aging

  • Headshot of Matt Harris, PhD

    Matt Harris, PhD

    Department of History

    Examines national elections with a historical perspective.

    Topics: National elections, Politics, American history

  • Headshot of Joel Johnson, PhD

    Joel Johnson, PhD

    Political Science

    Expert on American elections.

    Topics: American elections, Politics

  • Headshot of Eddie Lucero, PhD

    Eddie Lucero, PhD

    Political Science

    Expert on American elections.

    Topics: American elections, Politics

  • Headshot of Ryan Strickler, PhD

    Ryan Strickler, PhD

    Political Science

    Expert on American elections.

    Topics: American elections, Politics

  • Headshot of Rose Atuah, PhD

    Rose Atuah, PhD

    Hasan School of Business

    Cybersecurity, Internet of Things and AI in personalized medicine.

    Topics: Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, AI in personalized medicine

  • Headshot of Aun Hassan, PhD

    Aun Hassan, PhD

    Hasan School of Business

    Cost of living, inflation, and gas and diesel prices.

    Topics: Cost of living, Inflation, Gas and diesel prices

  • Headshot of Justin Holman, PhD

    Justin Holman, PhD

    Hasan School of Business

    Consumer trends, market predictions and statistical analysis.

    Topics: Consumer trends, Market predictions, Statistics

  • Headshot of Alexis Frazier, MSN, RN

    Alexis Frazier, MSN, RN

    Assistant Professor

    Medical issues related to cardiac procedures.

    Topics: Cardiac procedures

  • Headshot of Marion McNabb, DrPH, MPH

    Marion McNabb, DrPH, MPH

    Director, Institute of Cannabis Research

    Topics: Cannabis education, Economics

  • Headshot of Yaneth Correa Martinez, PhD

    Yaneth Correa Martinez, PhD

    Hasan School of Business

    Supply chain expertise.

    Topics: Supply chain

Media contact

To request an interview with a faculty expert, contact the Office of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations.

Gena Alfonso
PIO/Director, Marketing, Communications and Community Relations
Colorado State University Pueblo

719.549.2576 (cell)
719.671.0929
gena.alfonso@csupueblo.edu

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