Giorgio Rizzoni
Director, Center for Automotive Research| Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering · The Ohio State University
Professor Rizzoni is Director of the Center for Automotive Research and the Ford Motor Company Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
System dynamics, measurements, control, and fault diagnosis with application to automotive systems. Future ground vehicle propulsion systems, including advanced Diesel engines, electric and hybrid-electric drivetrains, and fuel cell systems. Sustainable mobility
Jack Rochel
President · Epsilon Electronics Inc.
Jack Rochel has been the president of Epsilon Electronics for over a decade. His emphasis on innovation has helped Epsilon stay competitive.
Leadership Success Management Electronics Technology
Lawrence Drzal
University Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science · Michigan State University
Expertise in adhesion, surface modification, composites/nanocomposites, graphene nanoplatelets, and multifunctional materials.
Carbon Fibers Ultraviolet Light Surface Modification Multifunctional Materials Composite Materials Adhesion
Raj Rajkumar
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Raj Rajkumar researches ways to safely bring your vehicle to life with information technology.
Wired/Wireless Networking Cyber-Physical Systems Autonomous Driving Embedded and Real-Time Systems
Scott Ellis
Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Scott Ellis’s research interests center on the study of purchasing and supply management processes and functions
Operations Management Automotive Industry Global Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Management
Reza Mohammadi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor with Tenure, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Mohammadi researches Materials Science and Engineering, Surface Engineering, Wetting Phenomena, Metal Forming, Materials Chemistry
Ultra-incompressible superhard materials Superhydrophobic materials Thin film deposition and characterization Tearing energy of sheet metals Metal forming and shaping
Robert Rauschenberger, PhD
Vice President, Director of Human Factors · J.S. Held LLC
Human Factors Scientist | User Experience Expert | Seasoned Legal Expert Witness | Mixed Reality Product Expert | Product Design Authority
User Experience Usability Human Factors Product Design Medical Devices
Patricia Kio
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Patricia Kio's expertise includes architectural design, circular economy, life cycle analyses, and industrial symbiosis.
Circular Economy Sustainability Architecture
Katie Whitefoot
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Katie Whitefoot’s research advances the theoretical foundations and computational modeling of engineering design and technology change.
Product Design Technical Innovation Environmental Engineering Additive Manufacturing Consumer Behavior
Sriram Narayanan
Eli Broad Professor in Supply Chain Management · Michigan State University
Sriram Narayanan's research has focused on understanding how supply chain ideas can be applied to facilitate inclusion.
Managing Services Diversity & Inclusion Equity
Scott Monty
Global Digital & Multimedia Communications Manager · Ford Motor Company
Communications executive adept at providing strategic counsel and connecting people to address a full range of business issues
Social Media Marketing Integrated Marketing & Communications Strategies Digital Marketing Strategy Mobile Marketing Branding and Reputation Management
Kaitlynn Furse
Director, Corporate Communications · CAA South Central Ontario
Media spokesperson and subject matter expert on winter driving, road trips and travel.
Winter Driving Travel and Tourism Strategic Communications Road Trips
Philip La Duke
Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM
One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find
Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture
Professor Giampiero Favato
Director of the Institute of Leadership and Management in Health · Kingston University
He examines the economics of public health policy - and in particular the economics of inequalities in accessing medical treatments.
Pharmaceutical Industry Access to Medical Treatment Health Economics Vaccine Policy
Tom Flick
President · Tom Flick Communications
Authority on Leadership, Leading Change and Increasing Performance
Leadership Development Change Teams Values Inspiration
George A. Wade
Financial Professional · Centra Financial Group
Financial Professional at Centra Financial Group
Turning Employees Into Productive Winners Using Faith to Eliminate Fear Retail Automotive Operations A to Z
Yongsun Paik, Ph.D.
Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Director, Center for International Business Education and Center for Asian Business
Regional Economic Integration Global Trade International Joint Ventures International Human Resource Management Business Ethics
Valerie Karplus
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Valerie Karplus studies resource and environmental management in organizations operating in diverse national and industry contexts.
Strategy Political Economy Globalization Energy Economic Development
Satish Udpa
University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Satish Udpa's research interests span the broad area of materials characterization and nondestructive evaluation (NDE).
Non-destructive Testing Materials
Nikolas Martelaro
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Nikolas Martelaro's lab focuses on augmenting designer's capabilities through the use of new technology and design methods
Interaction with Autonomous Systems Mechatronics Design Tools Interaction Design