Dean Olsen College of Engineering and Science
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics

Contact Information

Office Location: Florham: Mansion – Olsen Dean’s Office, 2nd floor
Metro: Becton Hall, room 300

Courses

  • Introduction to Data Mining
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Introduction to Computer Programming
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Discrete Structures
  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence

Research

  • Data Mining
  • Machine Learning
  • Improving the representation of minority students in STEM with a focus on computer science
  • Approaches for developing STEM courses, with a focus on computer science courses, pedagogies, curricula, practices, and strategies for change.

Education

  • PhD, The City University of New York
  • MSc, The City University of New York
  • MSc, Columbia University, New York

Academic Profile

Dr. Laila Khreisat is a seasoned academic leader and educator with over 20 years of experience in computer science, engineering, and interdisciplinary STEM education. She currently serves as the Dean of Olsen College of Engineering and Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), where she oversees strategic planning, faculty development, program accreditation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple campuses.

Dr. Khreisat holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and an M.Sc. in Computer Science. She has successfully secured over $2.3 million in external funding to support student success initiatives, diversity in STEM, and K to 12 teacher training. A champion for equity and student-centered learning, she has led multiple institutional efforts to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students and women in STEM.

Known for her collaborative leadership style and data-informed decision-making, Dr. Khreisat plays a key role in faculty governance and academic innovation. She has contributed to national networks such as the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and The National Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI), and has presented at regional and national conferences on topics ranging from AI in education to inclusive STEM practices.

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