Adjunct Faculty

Hasan is a Professor of Practice in Finance and maintains strong interest in Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Valuation and Theories, Private Equity and Venture Finance, Managerial Economics and Financial Accounting.

Coco is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Administration, Policy, and Informatics.

Bhargava Lakshmi Cherukuri is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Administration, Policy, and Informatics.

Dr. Connor Mikula is an active performer and teacher in the Washington D.C. area and currently serves as a saxophonist with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. He joined the organization in 2019 and has performed regularly at the White House as well as in concerts around the D.C. area and throughout the United States.

Dr. Patrick LeStrange is an Adjunct Applied Faculty in Viola at George Mason University's Dewberry School of Music, Fairfax VA.

His goal was to create “lasting and sustainable solutions for the world’s poorest countries,” but Michael R. Curtis needed the knowledge that would come with a Schar School PhD to make that happen. And it did.

Tim McAliley leverages his extensive IT experience to teach a graduate capstone course in data analytics engineering at George Mason University, connecting students with real-world challenges and fostering their professional development. 

From degrees in engineering and geoinformation science to her current role as a director in AI and machine learning, Adjunct Professor Aisha Behr brings a wealth of industry experience to the classroom, inspiring students with real-world knowledge and innovative teaching methods. 

Brian Burke’s career path, from fighter pilot to ESPN data analyst, demonstrates that whether it’s a 4th-and-inches decision or a career pivot into analytics, calculated risks can pay off.

Ken Nidiffer, a seasoned engineer and former Air Force colonel, has dedicated over 30 years to teaching at George Mason University, where he mentors aspiring software and system engineers.