Faculty

Chih-Chiun (C.J.) Chen, PhD
Chih-Chiun (C.J.) Chen, PhD

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

Mariem Hathout, MD, MPH
Mariem Hathout, MD, MPH

Senior Lecturer of Health Science Office Phone: 630-844-5432
Email: mhathout@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Medicine, public health, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, nutrition and health Education: MD, University Mohamed V at Rabat, Morocco
MPH, Benedictine University, Illinois Favorite thing about AU: "Student-centered learning and high-quality academics."

Ruby Kaur, EdD, MPT
Ruby Kaur, EdD, MPT

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."