Meet Our Faculty

Education

B.F.A., 1996, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.F.A., 1998, Purchase College, SUNY
A.A.S., 2001, New York College of Technology for Digital Media Arts

Darlene Farris-LaBar is the Department Chair for Art + Design and oversees the 3D Printing Lab. She uses 3D printing and other emerging technologies to focus her art on a variety of plant species.

Darlene Farris-LaBar, a Professor of Art + Design at East Stroudsburg University, has an MFA in Sculpture from SUNY, Purchase College, a BFA in Sculpture from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and an AAS in Digital Media Arts from College of Technology of NYC. She oversees the 3D Printing Program and the G3D 3D Printing lab located in the Art + Design Department.

Darlene Farris-LaBar uses 3D printing and other emerging technologies to focus her art on a variety of plant species. Her art requires research through environmental interaction and the study of a variety of eco-systems. It focuses on preserving plant and flower species through digitally designing and 3D printing. As one of the top 30 most influential women in 3D printing, she has been represented by Women in 3D, The Additivist Cookbook, Whitney Museum, New York Hall of Science, Athens Onassis Cultural Center, 3D Pioneers, 3D PrintShow. Her work has been exhibited around the world such as Assam State Art Museum in India, “Tomorrows” at Les Uniques in Nantes, France and EcoVisionaries at Matadero Madrid, Spain where she represented endangered species on the red-list through 3D printed work called “Ancient Mediterranean Flowers.” Most recently, her work of 3D printed representation of rain formed from flowers, titled Atmospheric Chords, was shown in Vancouver, Houston, and Brasilia.

She also presented Also, she was recently honored by Stratasys, a business leader in 3D technology, for her work with students at ESU and her professional work with 3D printing. She was awarded the Stratasys eCab Award for Most Innovative in Additive Manufacturing. Since the onset of COVID, Farris-LaBar has volunteered and dedicated her time towards creating and collaborating in the design process of PPE.

www.darlenefarris.com

Education

B.A., 1995, Manhattanville College
M.A., 1998, Pennsylvania State University Ph.D., 2005, Pennsylvania State University

Education

B.F.A., 1998, Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
M.F.A., 2009, East Tennessee State University

David Mazure combines creative digital media with an analog foundation in two-dimensional graphic design and fine art classes. Currently, his creative activity is focused on Design for Good: art and design projects that involve the whole community.

Teaching Interest

Digital and traditional drawing, illustration, infographics, logo design, pattern design, typography, branding, comic books, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research Interest

Design for Good, semiotics, abstraction vs representation, and seamlessly merging analog and digital creative technologies.

Service

Faculty mentor in the student-run design agency, New Mind Design
Co-Chair University Strategic Planning Committee 2017-2020
ESU Entrepreneurial Faculty Group

Student Group Advising

Faculty mentor in the student-run design agency, New Mind Design
Student Art Association advisor 2010-2015

www.davidmazure.com

Education

B.E., 2013, Tongji University
M.I.D., 2016, Auburn University

Prof. Dong obtained her MS Degree in Industrial design field in Auburn University. As the full-time faculty in Art+Design department, her teaching responsibility include 3D Design and Product Design field.

Before joining the ESU, she has a wide ranging professional experience. As an engineer, she focused on tooling and injection molding field in toolCare-us International ranging from automotive, housewares and medical devices. Her customers include Tesla, Nissan, Kohler, Briggs and Stratton. Her research interest involves aesthetic consciousness, aesthetic recognition improvement, design for manufacturing

Teachinig Interest

Product design, 3D design, design evaluation, computer-aided industrial design, design for manufacturing, design thinking, material and processes, human factors

Research interest

My research interest involves aesthetic consciousness, aesthetic recognition improvement, as well as design for manufacturing.

Service

Art+Design Department Evaluation Committee
Theater Department Search Committee

Publications & Presentatrions

Xue, D., Li-jian, Q., Zheng-yu, Z., & Dui-xiong, S. (2019). Spectral Characteristics and Application of Synthetic Hydrothermal Red Beryl. SPECTROSCOPY AND SPECTRAL ANALYSIS, 39(2), 517-521.

Franco, D., Mariangela, G., Xue, D., Michelle, F.,Danielle, K.,Na, Y. (accepted).Tactile beauty is in the hand, but also in the eye of the beholder. Interaction between tactile and visual experiences in aesthetic judgement..Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity and the Arts.

Patents:

Xue, D.,Dui-xiong, S. (2018). China Patent: ZL 201821380202.3. Anti-fall Infusion Support.

Xue, D.,Dui-xiong, S. (2018). China Patent: ZL 201821380203.8.Funny Child’s Shower System.

Peer-reviewed conference presentations:

Xue, D., Franco, D. (2019). Tactile Beauty is in the Hand, but also in the Eye of the Beholder. Presented at Boundless: Arts and Intellect Conference in Millersville University. Millersville, PA

Xue, D. (2019). Aesthetic Evaluation of Physical Joints in Product Design. Presented at Boundless: Arts and Intellect Conference in Millersville University. Millersville, PA

Portoflio Curriculum Vitae

Education

B.A., 1995, University of Arizona
M.A., 2001, Marywood University
Ph.D., 2007, University of Memphis

Education

B.A., 1994, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
M.A., 1996, The University of Iowa
M.F.A., 1997, The University of Iowa
Ph.D., 2008, The Ohio State University

Yi-hui Huang creates and writes about photographs. She teaches various levels of photography courses.

Teaching Interest

Digital Photography, Digital Composites, Studio Lighting

Research Interest

Aesthetics and Theories of Photography
Philosophical and Cultural Theories in Photography
Artist Practices in Digital Composite Photography

Publications & Presentations

Recent book: Theories in digital composite photographs: 12 artists and their work. New York & London: Routledge.

Education

B.A., 2010, DeSales University
M.A., 2014, Ohio University
M.F.A., 2014 Ohio University

Patsie Varkados teaches DMET 210: Television Studio Production I, DMET 310: Television Studio Production II & DMET 410: Advanced Production. Her teachings focus on Television Studio Production, Editing in Final Cut Pro X, Editing Theory & Techniques, Camera and Lighting Techniques, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Character Animator and Advanced Production Techniques. She has worked professionally in the field for HBO, Epix, Showtime, ESPN and many more. She is proud to be part of Digital Media Technologies here at ESU.

Education

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Ahmed Yousof is an assistant professor of digital media technologies at East Stroudsburg University. His area of research is game-based learning in educational, business and cross-cultural communication contexts.

Born and raised in Belgium, lived in the Middle East, and studied in the U.S., Yousof is interested in intercultural communication and the effective use of digital games in enhancing the intercultural competency of people from different cultural backgrounds. Yousof’s research focuses on the examination and production of effective computer-mediated and mixed-reality instructional approaches to solve challenging learning problems related to intercultural communication. Through considering the necessary factors in the instructional design of video games and virtual reality, Yousof tackles how dynamic learning environments made possible by 3D games and virtual reality can contribute to better development and acquisition of business, educational, and cultural knowledge. Accordingly, he has developed a video game, HERO 1, as a training tool for enhancing intercultural competency. The game concept and the research behind it received an international award for New Media and Mobile Learning in 2013 from Education Without Borders Conference in Dubai."

Teaching Interest

I am teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that are related to graphics, gamification, Multimedia design and production, animation, and digital publishing.

Research Interest

Linking games to business training and education is a necessity to create prolific experiences and achieve valuable outcomes for the individual and business. Thus, I am interested in the design and development of serious games in non-digital, digital, AR/VR formats. The games cover cross-disciplinary fields such as communication, business, science, and art.

Service

Dr. Yousof is a member of departmental and university-wide committees such as The Department of Digital Media Technologies (DMET) Evaluation Committee and ESU Campus Author Recognition Committee. Also, Dr, Yousof has given workshops and speeches in the Middle East, the U.S., and Canada.

Publications & Presentations

Yousof, A. (2019). Benefits and Disadvantages of Utilizing Gamified Learning in Higher Education In Mabel C. P., Okojie, Tinukwa C. Boulder (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education (pp. TBD). Hershey, PA: IGI Publishing

Co-investigator of the Digital Fluency Grant from Adobe: Research title: The Effectiveness of using Adobe Applications in the Development of the faculty digital fluency across Pennsylvania State University in Erie, PA.

Yousof, A. Nahla, A. (2019). The Future of Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) in Shaping Intercultural Communication Competency In Heather Lum (Ed.), Critical Issues Impacting Science, Technology, Society (STS) and Our Future (pp. 120-141). Hershey, PA: IGI Publishing

“Media in Transition: Journalism and Mass Media in the Arab World after the Arab Spring and its Influence to Access and Use of Media by Arab Immigrants in the United States” (2016); Research Paper presented at AEJMC, Canada

“Do console games encourage racial and cultural discrimination: The Portrayal of Race and Culture in Commercial 3D games” (2016); Research Paper presented at LHCC conference, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

“The Portrayal of Super Heroes in LEGO® Videogames” (2015); Paper presented at Popular Culture of America (PCA) Conference, New Orleans

“Egypt Vs. Indonesian Politics: Role of International Media in Reporting Egyptian Revolution Vs. Indonesian Reform” (2015) Paper presented at Indonesia Focus Conference, Ohio

“HERO I: A Simulation Game that Promotes Cultural Understanding among Cultures” (2013); Education Without Borders Conference, Dubai

“When Lara Croft Teaches a Second Language” Paper presented at Laurel Highlands Communications Conference

“Designing a Study Skills Website for Egyptian Students in Higher Education” Case-study co-presented at Egypt TESOL Conference, Egypt

Curriculum Vitae

Education

B.A., Montclair State University
M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
Ed.D., East Stroudsburg University

Nicholas D'Angelo brings 11 years of Digital Advertising experience to ESU. He has worked for several prestigious digital advertising agencies, including Organic, J. Walter Thompson, and Digitas. He has worked on the marketing and design of such brands as Ford, Cadillac, Duracell, Kraft Foods, and Dodge. His current focus is on web design and production, social media, and brand development. He also is a fine artist producing work in mixed media and painting; he has exhibited in numerous galleries and shows over the past 25 years.

Education

B.A., 2013, University of Central Florida
M.F.A., 2022, University of Central Florida

Damian Thorn-Hauswirth has worked professionally in various capacities in the animation industry for over a decade. Damian moved from Florida to the Poconos in 2024 to serve as assistant professor of animation at ESU. He seeks to teach future creatives about the variety of potentials of animation, inspiring both artistic expression and technical expertise.

DTH

Education

B.A., 1980, Temple University
M.A., 2012, Marywood University

Cathy Donnelly teaches Sound Recording, a course that teaches DMT students the importance of sound in television and film, as well as editing, recording, and processing sound across many different platforms.

Education

A.A., City College of San Francisco
B.F.A., California College of the Arts
M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute

Josephine Coniglio teaches foundation courses designed to build skills that evolve towards creative and socially aware expression through art. She uses digitally manipulated photographs and traditional painting and drawing media in her work. As a partner in Cree Studios, Furniture and Fine Art Restoration, she specializes in painting restoration. Josephine paintings and drawings have been exhibited nationally in galleries and museums.