Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Anthropology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.
Cognition and Culture Sports Ritual Cooperation
Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D.
Professor · Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor Filippas is VCU’s representative to CCAM. Her research focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Modeling.
Electromagnetic Device Modeling Data Analytics Higher Order Statistical Analysis Multimodal Data Analytics Experimental Design
Carly Alyssa Thorne
CEO - Collaborative Empowerment Implementer & Muse · Linked Local Network
Multi-Sensory, Multi-Media Conscious Business Transformations - Link Locally - Connect Globally
We Leadership Social We Media Paying It Forward the Ripple Effect Conscious Business Collaborations Compassionate Passionate Communications
Bryan E. Penprase, PhD
Dean · Soka University
Professor Penprase is Dean of Faculty and Professor of Science.
Quasar Absorption Line Spectroscopy Archaeoastronomy Observational Astrophysics Astrophysics Astronomy
Dr. Nigel Wilson
Director · Australis Chambers
Keynote & Invited Speaker at National & International Conferences - Award-winning Author - Australian Lawyer - Teaching Professional
Strategic Management Teaching Professionals Teaching & Learning Technologies Legal Ethical and Professional Practice
Brillian SK
Talent Engagement · AIL
A passionate HR & Training Professional.
Public Speaking Human Resources Soft Skills Behavioural Skills Communication
Thara Pillai
Director - Alumni Programs and Engagement · Harvard Innovation Labs
Thara Pillai is a marketing and business development professional who mentors and advises companies and entrepreneurs.
Brand Management Start-Ups Entrepreneurship Strategy Social Media
Carolyn Snider
Emergency Physician at Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre & Medical Director · Emergency Department Violence Intervention Program
An academic emergency medicine physician dedicated to advocating for people affected by violence
Trauma Care Youth Violence Intimate Partner Violence Emergency Medicine
Gloria Mark
Chancellor's Professor Informatics · UC Irvine
Gloria Mark's research area is human-computer interaction (HCI) studying how technology has impacted individuals, groups, and society.
Information Technology Email Interruptions Human-Computer Interaction Multi-Tasking
Stephen Farnsworth
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Farnsworth has spent decades researching how media and politics intersect. Check out his website at stephenfarnsworth.net.
American Elections American Government The American Presidency Internet Politics Mass Media and Politics
Gail Wronsky
Professor Emeritus of English · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Poetry Creative Writing 20th Century Women's Writing Play Writing Poetry of Witness
Lawrence A. Tritle
Professor Emeritus of History · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Comparative War and Violence Vietnam War Impact of Violence On Culture and Society Greek and Roman History Study of War and Violence
G Philip (Phil) Robertson
University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Agriculture and climate change (particularly mitigation strategies), bioenergy sustainability, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Soil Carbon Dynamics Climate Change Mitigation Greenhouse Gas Fluxes from Agriculture Climate change and agriculture Bioenergy Sustainability
Weisong Shi
Alumni Distinguished Professor and Chair of Computer and Information Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Shi is an internationally renowned expert in edge computing, autonomous driving, and connected health.
Edge Computing Vehicle Computing Autonomous Driving Mobile and Connected Health
Kathy Newman
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Kathy Newman is a popular and mass culture expert primarily interested in the relationship between media and political formations.
Consumer Behavior Literary and Cultural Studies Film and Visual Media Humanities Analytics History of Technology
Anil Jain
University Distinguished Professor, Department of Computer Science · Michigan State University
Expert in biometrics (pattern recognition, computer vision and biometric recognition)
Pattern Recognition Computer Vision Biometrics Markov Random Fields Clustering Data
Don Holbrook
The Next America: Moving Beyond a Fragile Economy · Author and Keynote Speaker
Author/Keynote Speaker/Public Policy Business Incentives-Site Location Consultant
Public Speaking Site Location Public Incentive Negotiations
Gustavo Vejarano
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Multimedia Communications
Ram B. Gupta, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research | Professor of Chemical & Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Research interest: batteries, electrochemistry, sustainable energy, biofuel, biomaterials, supercritical extraction, and nanomedicine.
Batteries Electrochemical engineering Bio-carbon Supercritical carbon dioxide technology Nanotechnology
Daniel Cornfield
Professor of Sociology · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the American labor movement, the creative class, and work and occupation issues generally.
labor & employment Creative Class Unionization Labor Unions Musicians