Homecoming Thought Leadership Series

On Chen, MD

On Chen, MD, is an associate professor of medicine and interventional cardiologist at Stony Brook Medicine, where he serves as director of Cardiology Clinical Services. He focuses on advancing multidisciplinary cardiovascular programs, fostering innovation in clinical care, and integrating research, education, emerging technologies and novel therapies to improve patient outcomes.

Cindy Lee, MD

Cindy Lee, MD, is chief of breast imaging at Stony Brook University Hospital. Her research interests include breast cancer screening and reducing disparities in breast cancer outcomes through AI. She has led multiple research initiatives focused on the application of artificial intelligence to improve breast cancer detection, enhance screening effectiveness and promote equitable access to high-quality breast imaging services.

Andrew C. Singer, PhD

Andrew C. Singer, PhD, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, is a nationally recognized scholar, educational innovator and technology entrepreneur. His research focuses on signal processing and communication systems, and audio and undersea acoustics. He authored more than 270 peer-reviewed journal articles and has 12 U.S. patents.

Rose Tirotta-Esposito, EdD

Rose Tirotta-Esposito, EdD, is the assistant provost of educational transformation and the director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at SBU. With more than 30 years of higher education experience, she leads strategic initiatives at the intersection of instructional design, pedagogy and emerging academic technologies, driving innovation in teaching and learning across the SBU community.