Instructor Spotlights
Read more about UPEI's faculty members and instructors and their amazing achievements!

Bethany Vessey is the Professional Practice Coordinator for UPEI's Dietetic Internship program, and a graduate student in the Master of Applied Health Services Research program

Ryan Drew is an artist, researcher, UPEI alumnus, and sessional instructor in the Faculty of Arts.

Meet Dr. Max Schaefer, professor of philosophy in the UPEI Faculty of Arts.

Meet Dr. Magdalena von Eccher, performing artist and assistant professor in UPEI's Music department.

Meet Faye Murphy-Gallant, UPEI graduate and Foods and Nutrition laboratory instructor.

Meet Dr. Xander Wang, climate researcher and professor in UPEI's Applied Climate Change and Adaptation program.

"Sometimes I do get weird and special requests from all sorts of people as we build all sorts of machines and prototypes—that's what makes my job so unique."

An assistant professor in UPEI's Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, Dr. Shaw's research focuses on resource consumption, energy, and emissions.

UPEI’s Teaching and Learning Centre hosted the 33rd Faculty Development Summer Institute (FDSI) from June 6–9, 2023, signalling the return of the successful academic conference after a five-year break.

Dr. Antadze is an associate professor with UPEI's Bachelor of Environmental Studies program.