Learn about our new faculty

To help the Marquette community get to know new faculty, each was asked to respond to three statements.

1. During my first year on campus, I'd like to _____________________.

2. I'd like to connect with colleagues interested in ________________.

3. I'd like to learn more about _________________________________.



SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

Shivam MehtaShivam Mehta
Developmental Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to actively participate in learning the values at Marquette University, engage in the events at Marquette University, and build valuable connections with colleagues and students from various departments.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in research on orthodontic tooth movement, cone beam computed tomography, osteogenesis imperfecta, and interested in collaboration for patients requiring interdisciplinary treatment. 
  • I’d like to learn more about the services that Marquette University extends for patients with special needs and similar initiatives and collaborations with other institutes.



Jamie MandigoJamie Mandigo
General Dental Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor/CPMG Leader

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to make meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in bridging the access to care group. 
  • I’d like to learn more about becoming an effective educator and leader within the dental school.



Vivia SequeiraVivia Sequeira
Dental Dental Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to connect with fellow colleagues.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in multidisciplinary collaboration. 
  • I’d like to learn more about courses and seminars for faculty.​



Mohammadhossein TajikMohammadhossein Tajik
General Dental Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to build professional relationships within the School of Dentistry, learn from the experiences of my colleagues, and engage in the Marquette community.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in current concepts in cariology and minimally invasive dentistry. 
  • I’d like to learn more about the available resources and opportunities to engage and collaborate with our health-care provider colleagues in other disciplines.


Marina ProtopopovaMarina Protopopova
Dental Surgical Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to unfold all my talents that I can implement in my work to make it more fun and efficient for my students, and subsequently for the University as a whole unit.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in chemistry, physics, and genetic biology. 
  • I’d like to learn more about regeneration of autogenous bone in situ.


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