Directors of Undergraduate Studies and Directors of Language Programs (2025-2026)

Directors of Undergraduate Studies

Department/ProgramDirectorEmail
African American and African Diaspora Studies

Frank Guridy (Fall 2025)

Kellie Jones (Spring 2026)

fg2368@columbia.edu

kej2110@columbia.edu

American Studies

Robert Amdur

Jeremy Dauber

rla2@columbia.edu

jad213@columbia.edu

Anthropology

Naor Ben-Yehoyada (Fall 2025)

Maria José de Abreu (Spring 2026)

nhb2115@columbia.edu

md3605@columbia.edu

Archaeology

Hannah Chazin

hc2986@columbia.edu

ArchitectureKaren Fairbankskfairbanks@barnard.edu
Art History and ArchaeologyBarry Bergdollbgb1@columbia.edu
AstronomyFrederik Paerelsfbp4@columbia.edu
Biological SciencesAlice Heicklenah2289@columbia.edu
Business ManagementJocelyn McArthurMendelsonCenter@gsb.columbia.edu
ChemistryVesna Gasperovvg2231@columbia.edu
Classics and Ancient StudiesNikolas Kakkoufank2776@columbia.edu
Cognitive ScienceElif Dumanead2145@columbia.edu
Comparative Literature and SocietyMadeleine Dobiemld2027@columbia.edu
Computer ScienceJae Woo Leejwl3@columbia.edu
Creative Writing

Hilary J. Leichter

hg2488@columbia.edu

DanceSeth Williamsssw2131@columbia.edu
Drama and Theatre Arts

Alice Reagan

areagan@barnard.edu

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Terry Plank

Joerg Schaefer

tap3@columbia.edu

jms2003@columbia.edu

East Asian Languages and CulturesLu Koulk2950@columbia.edu
Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental BiologyMatthew Palmermp2434@columbia.edu
EconomicsSusan Elmesse5@columbia.edu
EducationMaria Rivera Mauluccimriveram@barnard.edu
English and Comparative LiteratureErik Grayeg2155@columbia.edu
Ethnicity and Race StudiesBahia Munembmm2194@columbia.edu
Evolutionary Biology of the Human SpeciesJill Shapirojss19@columbia.edu
Film and Media StudiesRobert Kingrk2704@columbia.edu
French and French & Francophone StudiesJoanna Stalnakerjrs2052@columbia.edu
Germanic LanguagesAnnie Pfeiferap750@columbia.edu
Hellenic Studies (Modern Greek Studies)Nikolas Kakkoufank2776@columbia.edu
HistoryStephanie McCurrysm4041@columbia.edu
Human RightsGlenn Mitomagtm2136@columbia.edu
ItalianPier Mattia Tommasinopmt2114@columbia.edu
Jewish StudiesIsabelle Levyicl2001@columbia.edu
Latin American and Caribbean StudiesEduardo Moncada (Barnard)emoncada@barnard.edu
Latin American and Iberian CulturesLee Abrahamlba2133@columbia.edu
LinguisticsMeredith Landmanml4263@columbia.edu
MathematicsJulien Dubedatjd2653@columbia.edu
Medical HumanitiesMadeleine Dobiemld2027@columbia.edu
Medieval and Renaissance StudiesSusan Boyntonslb184@columbia.edu
Middle Eastern, South Asian and African StudiesDebashree Mukherjeedm3154@columbia.edu
MusicAaron Foxaaf19@columbia.edu
Music Performance ProgramMagdalena Stern-Baczewskamb3713@columbia.edu
Neuroscience and Behavior

Christopher Baldassano

Sarah DeMoya

Alfredo Spagna

cab2304@columbia.edu

sed2182@columbia.edu

as5559@columbia.edu

PhilosophyDavid Albertda5@columbia.edu
Physical EducationJeffrey Ryderjr3786@columbia.edu
PhysicsJeremy Doddjrd4@columbia.edu
Political ScienceShigeo Hiranosh145@columbia.edu
Psychology

Christopher Baldassano

Katherine Fox-Glassman

Patricia Lindemann

cab2304@columbia.edu

kjt2111@columbia.edu

pgl2@columbia.edu

Public HealthDana March Palmerdm2025@columbia.edu
Regional StudiesLiza Knapplk2180@columbia.edu
ReligionCourtney Bendercb337@columbia.edu
Slavic LanguagesLiza Knapplk2180@columbia.edu
SociologyTeresa Sharpets2785@columbia.edu
StatisticsDaniel Rabinowitzdr105@columbia.edu
Sustainable Development

Leah Aronowsky

Joerg Schaefer

la2438@columbia.edu

jms2003@columbia.edu

Urban Studies

Aaron Passell (Barnard)

apassell@barnard.edu

Visual ArtsNaeem Mohaiemennm2678@columbia.edu
Women’s and Gender Studies

Elizabeth Povinelli (Fall 2025)

Lila Abu-Lughod (Spring 2026)

ep2122@columbia.edu

la310@columbia.edu

Directors of Language Programs

Language ProgramDirectorEmail
African LanguagesMariame Sysms2168@columbia.edu
Ancient GreekNikolas Kakkoufank2776@columbia.edu
ArabicTaoufik Ben Amortb46@columbia.edu
ArmenianCharry Karamanoukianck2444@columbia.edu
CatalanElsa Úbedaeu2130@columbia.edu
ChineseZhirong Wangzw30@columbia.edu
DutchWijnie de Grootwed23@columbia.edu
FrenchPascale Hubert-Leiblerph2028@columbia.edu
GermanJutta Schmiers-Hellerjs2331@columbia.edu
HebrewNaama Harelnh2508@columbia.edu
Hindi/UrduRakesh Ranjanrr2574@columbia.edu
Italian

Federica Franze (Elementary Italian)

Patrizia Palumbo (Intermediate Italian)

ff2157@columbia.edu
pp4@columbia.edu
JapaneseKyoko Matsui Loetscherkml2168@columbia.edu
KoreanJoowon Suhjs604@columbia.edu
LatinNikolas Kakkoufank2776@columbia.edu
Modern GreekNikolas Kakkoufank2776@columbia.edu
PersianSaeed Honarmandsh3468@columbia.edu
PortugueseJoão Nemi Netojn2395@columbia.edu
RussianMarina Tsylinamt3750@columbia.edu
SanskritJay Rameshjr3203@columbia.edu
Spanish

Francisca Aguiló-Mora

fa2443@columbia.edu

TamilJay Rameshjr3203@columbia.edu
TibetanSonam Tseringst2931@columbia.edu
TurkishZuleyha Colakzc2208@columbia.edu
VietnameseChung Nguyencn2496@columbia.edu
YiddishAgnieszka Legutkoabl2109@columbia.edu