Faculty

Radford University strives to provide a tight-knit community, supporting open collaboration and experimentation among students and faculty. We learn a lot by doing, and our faculty encourage students to think broadly and apply themselves both in class and on their own.

Dr. Jeff Pittges

Dr. Jeff Pittges

DAIM Graduate Coordinator and Director, Applied Research Center
Dr. Pittges has more than 25 years of experience with data warehousing and business intelligence, including 20 years as a software developer, software architect and business executive at Oracle, Nortel, Red Brick Systems and four Silicon Valley startups. A recipient of the College of Science and Technology Outstanding Teaching Award, Dr. Pittges has been instrumental to the IT department’s growth into a regional educational leader in data management and analytics.

Dr. Robert Phillips

Dr. Robert Phillips

Professor of Information Technology
Dr. Phillips specializes in accounting information systems, computer network and database management systems, and bringing new technologies to the classroom to excite students about technology. His expertise in database management systems and new technologies are a valuable asset to the new Master’s program in Data and Information Management.

Dr. Prem Uppuluri

Dr. Prem Uppuluri

Professor of Information Technology 
Dr. Uppuluri is a recipient of the RU College of Science and Technology Outstanding Teaching Award and the Artis Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Service. Dr. Uppuluri led the development of RU’s NSA-certified undergraduate computer security certificate. He currently leads a team of faculty who are stimulating awareness, interest and passion among prospective high school students in cyber-security, with funding from the NSA. Uppuluri is also primary investigator on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for a scholarship, retention and career development program called “RU-NextGen: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders in Science, Technology and Mathematics.”