Faculty of Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice program at North American University is designed for students who are passionate about public safety, social justice, and legal excellence. Our faculty members bring a powerful blend of academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom, ensuring that our graduates are prepared for the complexities of the modern legal system.
From law enforcement and forensic investigation to court administration and community advocacy, our department is committed to fostering the next generation of ethical leaders. Based in the heart of Stafford, Texas, we pride ourselves on a student-centered approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice.
Heather Melass, MS
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health, Le Tourneau University
M.S. in English, Texas Tech University
Forensic Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, Counselling
M.S. in English, Texas Tech University
Forensic Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Clinical Mental Health, Counselling
Hope Smith, JD
Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Comparative Law, Louisiana State University
B.A. in Political Science, Louisiana State University
Criminal and Constitutional Law, Trial and Courts
B.A. in Political Science, Louisiana State University
Criminal and Constitutional Law, Trial and Courts
Dr. Irfan Demir, Ph.D
Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University
M.S. in Criminal Justice, University of North Texas at Denton
B.S. in Security Sciences and Policing, National Police University in Ankara, TR
Criminal Justice, Security Services and Policing, Research Methods
M.S. in Criminal Justice, University of North Texas at Denton
B.S. in Security Sciences and Policing, National Police University in Ankara, TR
Criminal Justice, Security Services and Policing, Research Methods
Jack Ashton, MSCJ-LM
M.S., Criminal Justice Leadership & Management, Sam Houston State University
B.A.Sc., Criminal Justice, University of Houston-Downtown
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) instructor
Criminal Justice Leadership & Management, Law Enforcement,
B.A.Sc., Criminal Justice, University of Houston-Downtown
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) instructor
Criminal Justice Leadership & Management, Law Enforcement,
Mike Fulton, MSCJ-FST, CSCSA
M.S. in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Technology, Saint Leo University
B.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Houston – Downtown
Certified Senior Crime Scene Investigator (CSCSI)
Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Technology
B.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Houston – Downtown
Certified Senior Crime Scene Investigator (CSCSI)
Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)
Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Technology
Mustafa Donmez, Ph.D.
PhD in Public Affairs, University of Central Florida, Florida
MS in Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
BS in Security Sciences, National Police Academy, Ankara, Turkey
Associate Degree in Theology, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey
Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, Policing, Criminal Justice
MS in Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
BS in Security Sciences, National Police Academy, Ankara, Turkey
Associate Degree in Theology, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey
Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, Policing, Criminal Justice
Ozgur Nikbay, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Baltimore
MA in Forensic Science, Istanbul University
B.S. in Security Sciences and Policing, National Police University in Ankara, Turkey
Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Counter-terrorism, Research Methods
M.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Baltimore
MA in Forensic Science, Istanbul University
B.S. in Security Sciences and Policing, National Police University in Ankara, Turkey
Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Counter-terrorism, Research Methods
Peter E. Alvarado, MSCJ-LM
M.S., Criminal Justice Leadership & Management, Sam Houston State University
B.S., Criminal Justice Administration, Mountain State University
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
B.S., Criminal Justice Administration, Mountain State University
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
Richard Brasuell, MSCJ-LM
M.S., Criminal Justice Leadership & Management, Sam Houston State University
B.A.Sc., Criminal Justice, University of Houston-Downtown
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, TCOLE
B.A.Sc., Criminal Justice, University of Houston-Downtown
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, TCOLE
