Education
Doctorate Degree
DHSC in Health Science
Nova Southeastern University, 2018
Master's Degree
MHA in Health Administration
Webster University, 2007
Bachelor's Degree
BSRC in Respiratory Care
Texas State University, 2004
Featured grants
- Collins, K P (Principal), Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). Comparison of Three High-Flow Oxygen Delivery Devices, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions, $13867. (Funded: 2014). Grant.
- Russian, Christopher J, Marshall, S G, Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). The Relationship Between a Sleep-Disordered Breathing Questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Measurements of Respiratory Muscle Strength, Texas Society for Allied Health Professions, $1500. (Funded: June 10, 2013). Grant.
- Russian, Christopher J (Principal), Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). The Relationship Between a Sleep Disordered Breathing Questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Measurements of Respiratory Muscle Strength, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions, $1495. (Funded: 2012). Grant.
- Russian, Christopher J, Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). Assessment of Ventilator Data Prior to and During Endotracheal Tube Obstruction, Texas Society for Allied Health Professions, $1500. (Funded: July 16, 2012). Grant.
- Henry, Nicholas Richard (Principal), Gonzales, Joshua Fidel (Co-Principal). Determining Suction Catheter Size for Endotracheal Suction: A comparison of Endotracheal Tube Size to Suction Catheter Ratios, $16000. (Funded: 2011). Grant.

Featured scholarly/creative works
- Hudgins, A. M., Russian, C. J., Henry, N. R., Gonzales, J. F., & Henry, C. (2026). Newborn ETT Location: Gum vs Lip Measurement. Neonatal Intensive Care, 39(4), 23–28.
- Russian, C. J., & Gonzales, J. F. (2025). Surfactant Combined With Budesonide: A Review of the Evidence. Neonatal INTENSIVE CARE, 38(1), 8–11.
- Russian, C. J., & Gonzales, J. F. (2023). Comparison of a Peristaltic Suction Pump to Wall Suction Regulator as an Airway Clearance Device. Respiratory Care, 68(Supplement 10). Retrieved from https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/68/Suppl_10/3950950
- Gonzales, J. F., Hudgins, A. M., Myers, D. L., Tufano, V. E., Russian, C. J., & Trad, M. L. (2023). An Examination of a Student’s Academic GRIT and Mental Wellness Throughout the Advancement of a Health Care Based Program. Respiratory Care, 68(10). Retrieved from https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/68/Suppl_10/3951302
- Hudgins, A. M., Gonzales, J. F., Myers, D. L., Tufano, V. E., Russian, C. J., & Trad, M. L. (2023). An Examination of Academic GRIT and Personality Traits of Newly Admitted Respiratory Care Students. Respiratory Care, 68(10). Retrieved from https://rc.rcjournal.com/content/68/Suppl_10/3951376
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Respiratory Therapy: The Jounral of Pulmonary Technique, Editorial Advisory Board Member, RT Magazine. June 2011 - Present
- Award / Honor Recipient: Foundations of Excellence Award Winner. 2013
- Award / Honor Nominee: Best of 2011 in the Profession of Respiratory Care, RT Magazine. 2011
- Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Benchtop Research Award, Department of Respiratory Care, Texas State University-San Marcos. 2010

Featured service activities
- Member
College Review Group
Faculty Search Committee
RRT-to-BSRC Online Degree Completion Program
- Member
RC Faculty Search Committee
- Member
Interprofessional Education Committee
- Chair
CHP Student Scholarship Committee
