Dr. Seamus Phan was among the founding faculty members at Akamai Univerity, when the institution took shape in 2002.  His most memorable contributions encircled the importance that the new University uphold the highest ideals, vision and meaningfulness.  Dr. Phan has exhibited a high quality of interpersonal and teaching skills and excellence working with students and faculty members from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. His colleagues have commented that he is unusual in his balance of capabilities, teaching, counseling, and leadership.