The faculty of the Department reflects a diverse set of backgrounds and interests, each with a long-standing commitment to the practice and discipline of architecture.
Clive Knights, Professor and Chair of Department
M. Phil., University of Cambridge, 1988
Diploma in Arch., Portsmouth Polytechnic, 1984
B. A. in Arch., Portsmouth Polytechnic, 1979
knightsc@pdx.edu
L. Rudolph Barton, Professor
M. Arch., Harvard University, 1981
B. Arch., Tulane University, 1971
bartonl@pdx.edu
Sergio Palleroni, Associate Professor
M.S. in Architectural Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006
B.Arch., University of Oregon, 1983
sergiop@pdx.edu
Andrei Gheorghe, Assistant Professor
M. Arch., Harvard University, 2009
Diploma, Academy of Fine Arts/Vienna, 2005
gheorghe@pdx.edu
Corey Griffin Assistant Professor
M.Arch. University of California, Berkeley, 2005
M.S. (Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials) University of California, Berkeley, 2005
B.S.E. (Architectural Engineering) Stanford University, 2000
cgriffin@pdx.edu
Margarette Leite, Assistant Professor
M. Arch., University of Pennsylvania, 1990
B.S., College of William & Mary, 1985
mleite@pdx.edu
Jeff Schnabel, Assistant Professor
M. Arch., University of Pennsylvania, 1990
B.S./Land. Arch., West Virginia University, 1984
jjsch@pdx.edu
Christy Corl
Administrative Staff
M. B. A., Portland State University
corlc@pdx.edu
Adjunct Faculty 2009-2010
Since Portland State is located in the architectural and artistic capital of Oregon, the region's architectural community is extensively involved as adjunct faculty, guest lecturers, critics and mentors.