Physical Therapy Faculty

Rania Almajid, PT, MS, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Ph.D., Temple University
(609) 626-3166 | C-150
Areas of expertise: neuromotor science, balance and postural control, anatomy, pathophysiology
William J. Buchala, PT, DPT, OCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, DPT, University of Pittsburgh, Assistant
Director of Clinical Education
(609) 626-6191 | H233
ABPTS Board Certified in OrthopedicsAreas of expertise: orthopedic and sports physical therapy, kinesiology, health care management

Grayson Stephen Chao, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, DPT, New York University
(609) 626-3104 | H-241
ABPTS Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical TherapyAreas of expertise: oncology rehabilitation, kinesiology, anatomy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, clinical decision-making

Lauren DelRossi, PT, DPT, PCS
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, DPT, Stockton University
(609) 652-4694 | G-119
ABPTS Board Certified in PediatricsAreas of expertise: pediatric physical therapy, neuromuscular physical therapy, cardiopulmonary, interprofessional education

Mary Lou Galantino, PT, MS, PhD, MSCE, FNAP, FAPTA
Distinguished Professor of Physical Therapy, Integrative Health Minor Coordinator,
Ph.D., Temple University
(609) 652-4408 | G-233
Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association; Fellow of the National Academies
of PracticeAreas of expertise: evidence based practice, chronic pain, HIV and cancer rehabilitation, systemic diseases, long-term care rehabilitation, integrative medicine

Robert Marsico, PT, EdD, OCS
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Ed.D., Teachers College-Columbia University
(609) 626-6863 | WQ-215
ABPTS Board Certified in OrthopedicsAreas of expertise: cardiopulmonary and vascular physical therapy, exercise physiology, orthopedic physical therapy

Patricia Q. McGinnis, PT, MS, PhD, FNAP
Professor of Physical Therapy, Program Chair Ph.D., Temple University
(609) 652-4704 | WQ-208L
Fellow of the National Academies of PracticeAreas of expertise: neuromuscular physical therapy, balance disorders, interprofessional education, issues in health care, professional development

Adam C. Popowitz, PT, DPT, GCS
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, DPT, Stockton University
(609) 626-3854 | H-239
ABPTS Board Certified in Geriatrics
Areas of expertise: neuromuscular, orthopedic, and geriatric physical therapy
Matthew Romen, PT, DPT, EdD
Director of Clinical Education, DPT, Stockton University
(609) 652-4210 | K-159
Areas of Expertise: clinical reasoning, acute care for orthopedic, neurologic and
cardiopulmonary conditions, health care management and quality improvement, student
development and leadership developmentElaine Bukowski, PT, DPT, MS
Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy, DPT, Drexel University, Retired 2016

Bess P. Kathrins, PT, MS, PhD
Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy, Ph.D., Touro University International, Retired
2017

Lee Ann Guenther, PT, DPT, MS
Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy, DPT, Temple University, Retired 2022

Alysia Mastrangelo, PT, PhD, MS, FACSM
Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy, Ph.D., Temple University, Retired 2025

Thomas P. Nolan, PT, DPT, OCS
Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy, Ph.D., Temple University, Retired 2025