Faculty & Staff Profile
Education: M.S. Physics with emphasis in Astrophysics; Arizona State UniversityB.S. Theoretical Physics; University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus Teaching:2004-2011 Arizona State UniversityCourses: Introduction to Solar System Astronomy (AST111) and Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology (AST112)2011-2015 University of Advancing TechnologyCourses: Astronomy, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Green Technologies, and Physics2015-2024 Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeCourses: Survey of Astronomy (AST101), Life in the Universe (AST106), Introduction to Solar System Astronomy (AST111), and Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology (AST112)2024-present Ohlone CollegeCourses: General Astronomy Beyond the Solar System (ASTR101B) and General Astronomy Lab (ASTR102) Leadership:2020-2021 Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeRole: Associate Dean of Workforce Programs2021-2023 Laney CollegeRole: Dean of Academic and Student Affairs – Math, Sciences, and Engineering Division2023-present Evergreen Valley CollegeRole: Division Dean of Business, Workforce Development, Adult Education, Distance Education, and Dual Enrollment Dean Ángel Gabriel Fuentes was born in San Juan and raised in the little town of Naranjito, Puerto Rico. His professional journey spans over two decades, and includes teaching undergraduate Math and Science courses at Arizona State University, University of Advancing Technology, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and Ohlone College. After Hurricane Georges destroyed the power system in Puerto Rico in 1998, Dean Fuentes became mesmerized by the beautiful, light pollution free views of stars, planets, and the Milky Way. Due to his contributions to astronomy education and outreach, the International Astronomical Union honored Dean Fuentes with the naming of asteroid 1998TL34 as asteroid (28148) Fuentes. Beyond the classroom, Dean Fuentes can be found playing video games with his nephews, cooking, traveling, and strength and mass training. A self-proclaimed “old school gamer”, his favorite games include Legend of Zelda, the Civilization game series, League of Legends, and Call of Duty.