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Faculty at Lehigh

Lehigh University’s faculty are renowned scholars, dedicated mentors and innovative leaders. Their expertise and passion inspire students, challenge boundaries, and move the needle of change in a rapidly evolving world.

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By the Numbers

Hannah
Dailey
02M06Ph.D.09

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science

Lehigh has provided an incredibly supportive environment for me to work on engineering applications in medicine with a focus on research that will improve people's lives.

Read more about Dailey’s award-winning research

Student to Faculty Ratio

11:1

student-to-faculty ratio

Professors will know you by name while offering personalized mentorship. They foster meaningful connections and enhance academic growth in and out of class.

Full-Time Faculty

595

full-time faculty

595 full-time faculty means 595 experts at your fingertips who will educate and encourage you to flourish in your area of study.

Sponsored Research Expenditures

$59M

sponsored research expenditure in FY24

With an increase for the third year in a row, Lehigh continues to make strides in research, now as an R1 institution.

Tenured or tenure-track faculty

78%

tenured or tenure-track faculty

Lehigh’s high percentage of tenure or tenure-track faculty underscores our commitment to excellence in teaching and research.

 

Dynamic Educators

Experts Across Colleges

Explore Lehigh’s exceptional faculty across our five colleges, where innovative scholars and dedicated mentors drive academic excellence and inspire student success.

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Featured Faculty Experts

Lehigh University is home to a diverse array of faculty members who can offer expert commentary, opinion writing, and insight on breaking or trending news topics. Contact Lehigh’s media relations team to be connected with one of Lehigh’s knowledgeable faculty members.

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Recognition and Awards

Israel
Wachs
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Pioneering Advances in Catalysis Science

Israel
Wachs
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Faculty, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Pioneering Advances in Catalysis Science

Israel E. Wachs, a Lehigh professor, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his work establishing fundamental rules for designing mixed oxide catalysts and its applications in energy, environment, and industry.

Sara
Kangas
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Advancing Equity in Multilingual Education

Sara
Kangas
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Faculty, Special Education

Advancing Equity in Multilingual Education

Sara Kangas is this year’s recipient of the AERA Second Language Research Special Interest Group (SIG) Mid-Career Award, recognizing her research on equitable learning opportunities for multilingual learners with disabilities.

Muzhe
Yang
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Examining Time Zone Misalignment

Muzhe
Yang
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Faculty, Economics

Time Zone Misalignment Raises Depression Risk

Economist Muzhe Yang studies how daylight saving time and circadian misalignment affect mental health, showing that people living on the eastern side of the time zone experience greater misalignment and a higher prevalence of depression.

Faculty News

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R1 Status Excellence: Meet Research-Focused Faculty, Students and Alumni Driving Lehigh’s Research Momentum Forward

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Juan Zheng

Juan Zheng Researches Hybrid Intelligence System Designed to Help Students Become Strategic AI Users Through Self-Regulated Learning

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Lehigh Faculty in the Media: Spring 2026

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