Department of Consumer and Design Sciences

Under Armour Professor & Department Head

(334) 844-6458 | yalee@auburn.edu | 364 Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2005, Human Enviroment: Design & Management
• M.A., Michigan State University, 2001, Apparel and Textiles

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Admin Support Associate

csl0057@auburn.edu | 308 Spidle Hall

Senior Lecturer & Apparel Merchandising Internship Coordinator

(334) 844-4673 | kab0150@auburn.edu | 372B Spidle Hall

• Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2009, Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies
• M.S., University of Georgia, 2001, Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors
• B.S., University of Georgia, 1996, Furnishings and Interiors

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Human Sciences Professor

(334) 844-3258 | vzc0001@auburn.edu | 301 Spidle Hall

• Ph.D. Ohio State University, 2007, Consumer Sciences
• M.Des. University of Cincinnati, Design

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Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist

(334) 844-1325 | plj0009@auburn.edu | 308G Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2021, Housing Management and Policy
• M.B.A., W.P. Carey School of Business, 2012, Business Administration

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Human Sciences Professor of Retailing, CADS Graduate Program Officer, & Director of the Innovation in Retail and Consumer Experiences Initiative

(334) 844-4011 | kwonwis@auburn.edu | 372C Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2005, Consumer Sciences
• M.S., Iowa State University, 2001, Textiles and Clothing
• B.S., Seoul National University, 1993, Clothing and Textiles

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Assistant Professor

(334) 844-4084 | kdmm0029@auburn.edu | 372E Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., Auburn University, 2019, Consumer and Design Sciences
• M.A., Auburn University, 2015, Consumer and Design Sciences

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Assistant Professor

(334) 844-4020 | alee@auburn.edu | 332C Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2023, Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management

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Associate Professor

(334) 844-4084 | jlee@auburn.edu | 308C Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2013, Fashion and Retail Studies (Minor: Quantitative Psychology)
• M.S., Hanyang University, 2008, Fiber and Polymer Engineering
• B.S., Hanyang University, 2006, Clothing and Textiles (Minor: Business Administration)

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Associate Professor

(334) 844-1347 | preslab@auburn.edu | 308B Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1992

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Associate Professor & Apparel Merchandising Coordinator

(334) 844-1316 | amrut@auburn.edu | 372A Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2014, Apparel Merchandising and Design
• M.S., University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth, 2009, Textile Technology

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Wrangler Associate Professor & Apparel Design Coordinator

(334) 844-1345 | kteel@auburn.edu | 363 Spidle Hall

• Ph.D. North Carolina State University, 2002, Textile Technology Management
• M.S. Auburn University, 1996, Apparel Production Management
• B.S. Auburn University, 1992, Textile Management and Technology

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Assistant Professor

(334) 844-4012 | albert@auburn.edu | 163 Spidle Hall

• M.F.A. The Florida State University, 2010, Interior Design 
• B.A., Dillard University, 2005, International Business/Spanish Language with Finance minor

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Associate Professor & Interior Design Coordinator

(334) 844-4006 | alemama@auburn.edu | 164 Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., Clemson University, 2014, Planning, Design, and the Built Environment
• M.C.P., Auburn University, 2009, Urban Design
• B.S., Auburn University, 2007, Interior Design

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Assistant Professor

(334) 844-4058 | fares@auburn.edu | 162 Spidle Hall

• M.S., Interior Design, University of Texas at Austin, 2019
• B.A., Interior Design, American University of Science and Technology, Beirut, Lebanon, 2008

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Assistant Professor & INDS Internship Coordinator

(334) 844-4073 | annaruth@auburn.edu | 163 Spidle Hall

• Ph.D., Auburn University, 2018, Consumer & Design Sciences
• M.S., Auburn University, 2012, Consumer & Design Sciences
• B.S., Auburn University, 2009, Interior Design

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Lecturer

(334) 844-4107 | dianne.kim@auburn.edu | 173C Spidle Hall

• MNR, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2020, Natural Resources
• B.S. Building Science, Auburn University, 1994
• B.S. Management and Economics, Judson College, 1989

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Senior Lecturer

(334) 844-3252 | roperkl@auburn.edu | 173A Spidle Hall

• Doctoral Candidate (ABD), Consumer and Design Sciences, Auburn University
• M.S., Consumer & Design Sciences Auburn University

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