Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine | B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Rice University · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Boyan specializes in cell and tissue engineering

Cell and Tissue Engineering Response of Cells to Biomaterials Mechanisms of Action of Hormones and Growth Factors in Cartilage and Bone Normal and Pathological Calcification Stem Cell Delivery Technologies

Amy Gorin, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut

Professor focused on long-term weight loss.

Weight Loss Maintenance Behavioral Weight Management Obesity Social Support

George Mias

Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · Michigan State University

Expert on personalized medicine, big data.

Physics Astronomy Pediatrics Human Development Quantitative Genetics

Lisa Rodrigues, PhD

Professor of Geography and the Environment; Director of the MS in Environmental Science Graduate Program | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Lisa Rodrigues, PhD, researches the environmental change impacting tropical ocean ecosystems and conservation and management strategies.

Plastic Pollution in Oceans Ocean Environments Marine Invertebrates Coral Reefs Ecosystems

Preetam Ghosh, Ph.D.

Interim Chair and Professor, Department of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Ghosh researches complex networks and systems biology, using modeling and simulation, applied-AI and network science.

AI Wireless Networking and Mobile Computing Systems Biology Stochastic modeling and discrete event simulation Mobile ubiquitous and grid computing

Marina Cooley

Assistant Professor in the Practice of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Brand Management Social Media Content Marketing Virality TikTok

Sascha Usenko B.S., Ph.D.

Professor of Environmental Science. Director, Environmental Science Graduate Program · Baylor University

Environmental chemist focused on transport, transformation & forensic fingerprinting of anthropogenic contaminants in aquatic ecosystems

Anthropogenic Contaminants Spatial and Temporal Scales The Transformation and Bioavailability of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals in the Environment Environmental Forensic Chemistry Identifying Unique Chemical Fingerprints

Connie Mulligan

Professor · University of Florida

Connie Mulligan is interested in understanding patterns of human genetic variation with implications for human health and evolution.

Syrian Refugees Impact of Stress Complex Phenotypes Influence of Genetics on Response to Trauma and Stress Epigenetic Analysis

Nicholas Muller

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Nicholas Muller works at the intersection of environmental policy and economics.

Economics Air Pollution Environmental Policy Freight Transportation Market Inequality

Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD

University Provost; Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship · Villanova University

Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, is a recognized scholar in the areas of entrepreneurship and strategic management.

Higher Education Market and Non-market Based Competition Decision Making Entrepreneurship Innovation

John Peiserich, Esq.

Executive Vice President | Environmental, Health & Safety Practice Lead · J.S. Held LLC

Environmental Risk & Compliance Expert | Independent Monitor - EPA Suspension & Debarment Program | Public Policy Advisor

Environmental Risk & Compliance Oil & Gas Products Liability & Mass Torts Toxic Torts Natural Resources

Tristan Tayag

Professor · Texas Christian University

Professor Tayag focuses on biotechnology optical metrology, digital signal and image processing, and computed tomography

Fluorescene Microscopy Digital Signal and Image Processing Biotechnology Optical Metrology Computed Tomography

Kate McInturff

Director · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Kate McInturff is director of the CCPA's initiative on gender equality and public policy, Making Women Count.

Gender Equality Policy Analysis Family policy Labour Economics Budget and Tax Policy

Mike Reed

Technical Evangelist · MobileIron

Technology Evangelist at MobileIron

Mobility Mobile Security Byod

Sam Curry

Chief Product and Security Officer · Cybereason

Sam Curry is an expert in cyber conflict and security, information security management and enabling a safe, reliable and connected world.

Computer Security Identity Management Information Serucity Management Network Security Product Marketing

Kevin James Saunders

Global Learning & Support · Oculus Training

Global Learning & Development Partner

Hotel and Resort Training Sensitivity Training Bullying and Harassment Training & Development Human and Organizational Development

Marsha Lovett

Teaching Professor and Vice Provost · Carnegie Mellon University

Marsha Lovett's research considers how learning works (mostly in college-level courses) and ways to improve it.

Higher Education Classroom Studies Computational Modeling Machine Learning Protocol Analysis

M. Eric Benbow

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Insect - Microbe interactions in aquatic ecology, forensics, and human health.

Forensic Sciences Infectious Disease Ecology Aquatic Entomology Aquatic Ecology Microbial Ecology

Robert Wyllie, MD

Chief Medical Operations Officer · Cleveland Clinic

Inspires leaders to use business intelligence and continuous improvement tools to boost operational efficiencies and drive down costs

Continuous Improvement Cost Reduction Service Line Performance Management Length of Stay Initiatives Operating Room Management

Neil Jasani, M.D., MBA, FACEP

Chief Clinical Officer · ChristianaCare

Dr. Jasani provides oversight for iLEAD (Institute for Learning, Leadership and Development) and Human Resources

Human Resources Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education Learning Organizational Development