American Experts

Luca Cottini, PhD

Professor of Italian Studies | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Luca Cottini, PhD, is a scholar of 20th-century Italian design and literature and the creator of the YouTube channel "Italian Innovators."

Nabil S. Al-Tikriti

Professor of HistoryUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Al-Tikriti has firsthand experience with Middle Eastern affairs, as a researcher, humanitarian and election monitor.

Larisa DeSantis

Associate Professor of Biological SciencesVanderbilt University

Studies mammal teeth and bones to determine how they responded to ancient climate change and reasons why they went extinct.

Heather Walsh-Haney, Ph.D.

Expert in forensic studies and human rightsFlorida Gulf Coast University

Heather Walsh-Haney teaches forensic science and regularly assists law enforcement finding and studying remains in Florida

Yoris Au

Chair and Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Yoris Au has a unique blend of technical, managerial and academic experiences in industry, consulting and academia

Michael Prietula

Professor Emeritus in Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Mark Smith

Visiting Assistant ProfessorLoyola Marymount University

Jeffrey Kopstein

Dean's Professor of Political ScienceUC Irvine

Jeffrey S. Kopstein has experience in ethnic conflict, antisemitism, political behavior, European politics, and Jewish studies.

Kelly Sullivan

Assistant Professor, EpidemiologyGeorgia Southern University

Kelly Sullivan is an expert in epidemiology and neurological diseases

Debra J. Schleef

Professor of SociologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Schleef is an expert on Latino migration.