US Experts

Jackie Blissett

Professor of PsychologyAston University

Professor Blissett is an expert in the development of children's eating behaviour, including obesity, emotional eating, and fussy eating.

Todd Thrift

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Todd Thrift is a beef cattle specialist with expertise in cow/calf management and feedlot management.

David C. Hess, MD

Interim Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation and Dean of the Medical College of GeorgiaAugusta University

Dr. David C. Hess, a stroke specialist, educator, and entrepreneur, is dean of the Medical College of Georgia.

Laura Mauldin, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Laura Mauldin is a sociologist focused on health and illness; caregiving; and disability, Deaf, and science and technology studies.

Ginger Grant

Professor (Marketing and Innovation)Sheridan College

Innovation Management, Leadership Development, Strategy, Corporate Anthropology, Organizational Design, Scenario Planning, Storytelling

Claire Davies

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Mechanical and Materials Engineering Queen's University

My primary research goal focuses on increasing independence of people with disabilities

Dr Maria Chli

Reader, Applied Artificial Intelligence and RoboticsAston University

Dr Chli works on artificial intelligence, machine learning and multi-agent systems, focusing on smart cities and transport optimisation.

Dr Pam Lowe

Senior Lecturer in Sociology and PolicyAston University

Dr Lowe researches women’s reproductive and sexual health, with a particular interest in pregnancy, abortion and reproductive coercion.

Laila Muhammad

Lecturer of JournalismLoyola Marymount University

Daniel Smith-Christopher

Professor of Theological StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts