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Information Technology Faculty

Our faculty are a unique blend of researchers, educators and professionals who are proven experts in their fields.

Anas AlSobeh, Assistant Professor

Information Technology

Anas AlSobeh received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Utah State University (2015). His research interests include Software Design & Modeling, Data Analysis, Web Technology, Security Analysis, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing.

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Earl Bisel, Lecturer

Information Technology

Earl F. Bisel is a resourceful, solution-driven IT engineering professional with over 20 years progressive experience contributing to the design, deployment and management of high-availability voice and data communication networks and systems.

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Steven Bushong, Assistant Lecturer

Information Technology

Steven M. Bushong is a full-time Professor at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), located at the Sam Wolf Granite City Campus. He specializes in data network security and Cybersecurity. He has also taught CCNA, CCNA Security, Network Security, Data Assurance, CCNP, CCSP, Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity.

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Leslie Fife, Assistant Professor of Practice

Information Technology

Dr. Leslie Fife is interested in networking and security. Specifically, Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks, Computer and Network Security, Information Assurance, Digital Forensics, Cloud Security and Social Networking.

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Bradley Hagy, Senior Lecturer

Information Technology

Bradley C. Hagy earned his B.S. in A.T.S. at Southern Illinois University (1994). He was awarded ISAT Term Teacher of the Year four times (2014–2015, 2013–2014, 2010–2011, and 2007–2008.



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SIU Bradley C. Hagy Office: ASA 117
Phone: 618-453-8887
bradh@siu.edu

Terrell Hebert, Lecturer

Information Technology

Terrell Hebert earned his M.Ed. in Instructional Technology (2005), M.S. in Information Technology (2004), and B.S. in Information Technology (2003) from American InterContinental University.

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Thomas Imboden, Associate Professor

Information Technology

Thomas R. Imboden, who holds several certificates such as CISSP, CompTIA Storage+, Security+, etc., is committed and passionate in researching information security; finding innovative ways to teach cyber security concepts & skills.

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Thomas Imboden Office: ASA 109
Phone: 618-453-7296
timboden@siu.edu

Frank Marsaglia, Assistant Lecturer

Information Technology

Frank Marsaglia holds a Master’s in Computer Networking and certificates in A+, Novell Administrator, Cisco Teaching IT Essentials, CCNA R&S, and CCNA Security. Frank has over 22 years of teaching experience at the college level and 35 years of work experience within the Computer Networking and Security field, consulting with local K-12 schools in designing and implementing district-wide networking/security solutions. 



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Nancy Martin, Associate Professor

Information Technology

Nancy L. Martin holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration/Management Information Systems and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Martin spent 14 years in management and IT project management positions. Her research interests include IT education, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and accreditation.



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Thomas Imboden Office: ASA 101 B
Phone: 618-453-7253
nlmartin@siu.edu

Ron McFarland, Assistant Professor of Practice

Information Technology

Dr. Ron McFarland (consultant, researcher, educator, published author) has 30 years of professional practice and leadership in the IT and IS fields. He holds numerous certifications including Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and others. Ron has successfully led large database and security development projects for the financial services, nuclear power, and defense manufacturing industry sectors.



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Jeff Miller, Assistant Lecturer

Information Technology

Jeff Miller is a 24 year veteran of the information technology profession. He earned his Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Northern Kentucky University in 2024 and also holds a B.S. in Information Technology (2019) and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity (2021), both from SIU. Jeff holds multiple industry certifications in cybersecurity, including Comptia Security+, ISC2 CC, and Cisco Certified Threat Management. A published author in the realm of Data Privacy, Jeff enjoys cybersecurity and web development, including e-commerce and database driven applications.



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SIU Jeff Miller Office: ASA 106
Phone: 618-453-8155
jmiller@siu.edu

Matthew Nicklin, Assistant Lecturer

Information Technology

Matthew Nicklin is a cyber security specialist with twenty years of experience in information technology and operational technology. He is currently employed by Southern Illinois Power Cooperative in Marion Illinois where his duties include SCADA system cyber security and NERC CIP compliance.

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Steven Prevette, Lecturer

Information Technology

Steve Prevette is an advocate of Dr. Deming’s management methods and applies Statistical Process Control to performance metrics. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Quality, and also an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer. Steve retired from Fluor corporation where he supported statistical analysis at nuclear sites in Ontario, Ohio, South Carolina, and Idaho.



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Stephen Shih, Professor

Information Technology

Dr. Stephen Shih holds a Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University and earned his master’s degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia. On top of his academic experience, he was employed by the United Technologies Research Center, Lucent Technologies, and SAMPO Electronic Cooperation. His research areas include intelligent systems design, data analytics, e-supply chain management, and health informatics.



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Stephen Shih Office: ASA 103A
Phone: 618-453-7266
shihcs@siu.edu

James Sissom, Associate Professor

Information Technology

Jim Sissom’s research interest includes Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE), Modeling (Data, Process, Quality), IT Education and Assessment, IT Project Management, Data Analytics, Interaction Design, and Applied Sustainability. Early in his career, Jim was an IT consultant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers working as an analyst on a successful online transaction processing and data warehousing system, OMBIL. In addition, Jim worked with the US Maritime Administration and Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center on a foreign trade data warehouse analysis and design. In addition, Jim enjoys assisting students find IT student work jobs and internships along with assisting with resume critiques.



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SIU James Sissom Office: ASA 102
Phone: 618-453-6261
jsissom@siu.edu

Travis Smith, Assistant Lecturer

Information Technology

Travis Smith is a security professional and educator with a passion for equipping students with practical industry skills. He earned his master’s degree in Cyber Forensics and Security and a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Professionally, Travis specializes in platform security, software engineering, and open-source technologies. Travis is a published author and is currently engaged in research at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

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Gregory West, Visiting Assistant Professor

Information Technology

Gregory West currently works full time as the Dean for the School of Protective and Human Services at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, WI.

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Belle Woodward, Associate Professor

Information Technology

Belle S. Woodward’s research interests include ethics education and assessment in IT, designing student-centered learning environments using collaborative learning strategies, and integrating distance-learning, curriculum design for IT.



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SIU Belle Woodward Office: ASA 101A
Phone: 618-453-7208
bellew@siu.edu

Ning Yang, Assistant Professor

Information Technology

Ning Yang, Ph.D. is committed in researching network security, Internet of Things, future network architectures, and neural networks.



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SIU Ning Yang

Office: ASA 209 A
Phone: 618-453-8807
nyang@siu.edu

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