Faculty and Staff

Our faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars who bring both expertise and experience to the business classroom. All are recognized as experts in their fields, conducting innovative research into theory and practice that continually transforms the way business is understood. Many are distinguished for their professional careers, sharing direct insights into how products are developed, assets are invested, people are managed, and companies are guided to greater responsibility and prosperity.

But the primary focus of our business faculty is always students. Each is committed to guiding the next generation of business leaders toward the attitudes and aptitudes needed to succeed in today’s competitive, global business environment.

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Faculty Highlights

March 30, 2026
Dr. Yutong Xie Featured on WalletHub
Dr. Yutong Xie, Associate Professor of Finance, was recently featured as an expert source in a WalletHub article. Dr. Xie talks about how budgeting is an important step toward building healthy financial habits. Creating a budget helps people better understand where their money is going, control unnecessary spending, and work toward long-term goals like saving, […]
February 18, 2026
Dr. Tae-Nyun Kim Featured on WalletHub
TCNJ faculty continue to make meaningful contributions to financial discourse on WalletHub. We’re proud to share that Dr. Tae-Nyun Kim, Associate Professor of Finance, was recently featured in a WalletHub article on credit card requirements and credit-building strategies. In the article, Dr. Kim explains why most card issuers require a Social Security number (SSN), noting […]
January 21, 2026
TCNJ Faculty Dr. Susan Hume Shares Tips for Comparing Car Insurance Rates
Dr. Susan Hume, Associate Professor of Finance in the School of Business, shared expert guidance via a helpful WalletHub article on how drivers can make smarter, more informed choices. Dr. Hume recommends starting with a clear understanding of your budget and comparing at least three insurance quotes using the same coverage types to ensure accurate […]
January 15, 2026
TCNJ Faculty Expert Featured on WalletHub
Dr. Yutong Xie, Associate Professor of Finance, was recently featured as an expert source in a WalletHub article discussing how consumers can find the cheapest auto liability insurance and the risks involved in choosing minimum coverage. In the article, Dr. Xie emphasizes the importance of comparing the same coverage across multiple insurers, including regional carriers, […]
December 17, 2025
Dr. Sunita Ahlawat Featured as Budgeting Expert in WalletHub
Dr. Sunita Ahlawat, Interim Dean of the School of Business at The College of New Jersey, was recently featured in a WalletHub article offering expert insight on building effective and sustainable budgets. In the piece, Dr. Ahlawat emphasized the importance of organizing budgets around clear, realistic categories, including fixed needs, food, debt payments, savings, and […]
December 10, 2025
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Mark Tarallo Examines How Remote Workers Can Take More Effective Breaks
School of Business adjunct faculty member Dr. Mark Tarallo is exploring how longtime remote workers successfully structure their days and how their strategies can help newer remote employees avoid burnout. Drawing from more than a decade of his own remote work experience, Dr. Tarallo’s research highlights the challenges of setting boundaries, recognizing break cues, and maintaining balance […]
December 5, 2025
Fall 2025 Faculty Research Forum Highlights Innovative Scholarship at TCNJ School of Business
The School of Business hosted its Fall 2025 Faculty Research Forum on Wednesday, December 3, bringing together faculty, staff, and students for an engaging hour of scholarship and discussion. Organized and introduced by Dr. Jumi Kim and Dr. Fuhe Jin. This semester’s forum spotlighted groundbreaking research from two faculty members whose work examines critical issues in decision-making, corporate behavior, and […]
November 12, 2025
Dr. Thomas Patrick Featured in WalletHub Article on Cheapest Cars to Insure
Dr. Thomas Patrick, Professor of Finance in TCNJ’s School of Business, was featured in a recent WalletHub article analyzing the cheapest cars to insure in 2025. In the article, Dr. Patrick shared expert advice on what makes a car inexpensive to insure, tips for saving on auto insurance, and considerations for choosing a cost-effective vehicle. […]
Headshot of Alan Chernoff.
November 12, 2025
Professor Alan Chernoff Receives Bright Idea Award from Stillman School of Business
Recognizing Excellence in Business Research The College of New Jersey is proud to announce that Professor Alan Chernoff, of the School of Business, has been selected to receive the prestigious Bright Idea Award, presented by the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. His article, “The Role of Bank-FinTech Partnerships in Creating a More Inclusive […]
October 24, 2025
Professor Seung Hee Choi Featured in WalletHub Article, “Best HSBC Credit Cards”
Seung Hee Choi, Professor & Chair of Finance, was recently featured as an expert in an article, “Best HSBC Credit Cards.” Why doesn’t HSBC have a bigger share of the U.S. credit card market? HSBC’s smaller share of the U.S. credit-card market is largely a function of scale and focus. The U.S. card industry is […]