Faculty

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Office Phone: 630-844-7840
Email: mbelbis@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Skeletal muscle microcirculation, cardiovascular and skeletal muscle physiology, exercise physiology, ergogenic aids Education: PhD, Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University
MSEd, Exercise Physiology, Northern Illinois University
BS, Kinesiology, Northern Illinois University Favorite thing about AU: "The opportunity to make a meaningful positive impact on our student population." View LinkedIn Profile

Assistant Professor of Health Science, Pre-Medical Professionals Advisor Office Phone: 630-844-7560
Email: cchen@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Anatomy and physiology, cellular biology, molecular biology, health professions Education: PhD, Molecular Genetics, The University of Illinois at Chicago
MS, Biochemistry, National Yangming University in Taiwan
BS, Human Nutrition, Fujen Catholic University in Taiwan

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Chair of Exercise Science Department Office Phone: 630-844-4625
Email: cestrada@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Transcranial direct current stimulation, neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training, exercise testing and prescription, biomechanical principles of sport and exercise Education: PhD, Health and Human Performance, Oklahoma State University
MS, Wellness Management-Exercise Science, The University of Central Oklahoma
BS, Exercise Science, Southwestern Oklahoma State University Favorite thing about AU: "The diversity and willingness to learn among our student population."

Chair of Health Science and Pre-Professional Medical Programs, Assistant Professor of Health Science Office Phone: 630-844-5136
Email: rkaur@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Anatomy, physiology, and biology Education: EdD, Adult Learning, Aurora University, Aurora, IL
MPT, Physical Therapy, Governors State University, University Park, IL
MS, Biology and Physiology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Pb, India
BA, Education, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India
BS, Biology and Chemistry, Government Ranbir College, Sangrur, Pb, India Favorite thing about AU: "The collaborative and mentoring environment created by the top administration and individual departments to welcome and apply innovative ideas for student success. Other factors include a friendly and caring atmosphere where everyone seems to be eager to help and support in a timely manner. It is amazing to see the enthusiastic and motivated colleagues all around who foster a sense of serious responsibility towards the institution, and most importantly, to the student body."