Faculty
Whether they’re using computational biophysics in the fight against harmful bacteria, studying how the economic status of women impacts their response to climate-related disasters, working with communities to identify and address health needs or helping parents support child language development, Lehigh faculty work within and across a variety of disciplines to tackle some of society’s greatest challenges through their research and teaching.
Faculty in the News
Lehigh’s world-class faculty, 93 percent of whom hold terminal degrees in their respective fields, offer expertise and valuable insights on a variety of topics. For inquiries and interview requests, please contact Media Relations.
Lehigh Chemist Xiaoji Xu Selected as Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar
Xu is one of only 16 teacher-scholars selected this year for this highly competitive grant from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation.
In Memoriam: Vincent G. Grassi, Professor of Practice in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
A beloved instructor, Grassi taught courses in all four years of chemical engineering education.
Lehigh Team Led by Nelson Tansu Collaborates with St. Luke’s on Device to Ensure Sterile Masks
The ‘Bug Zapper’ uses UV-C light to damage the DNA of pathogens, including the coronavirus, to enable the sterilization and reuse of N95 masks when new ones are unavailable.
By the Numbers
9:1
student-to-faculty ratio
548
full-time faculty
117
new awards awarded to Lehigh faculty by external funding agencies in 2016-17
784
students were employed in faculty projects (undergraduate and graduate)
