design Experts

Stephen Zhang, Ph.D.

Terry L. Maness Chair of Entrepreneurship | Associate ProfessorBaylor University

Research investigates how entrepreneurs and top executives make strategic decisions under uncertainty.

Dong Chen, Ph.D.

Professor of International Business, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Tyrha Lindsey-Warren, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of MarketingBaylor University

Top consumer behavior and attitudes expert specializing in multicultural media & advertising, empowered storytelling & experiential learning

David Feldman

Professor of Urban Planning & Public Policy and Political Science, Director of Water UCIUC Irvine

David Feldman specializes in water resources management and policy, global climate change policy, ethics and environmental decisions.

Jingsi Christina Wu

Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public RelationsHofstra University

Media studies scholar Jingsi Wu focuses her research on the crossroads of entertainment media, politics, civic engagement, and culture.

Hans van Oostrom

DirectorUniversity of Florida

Hans van Oostrom's work is to oversee the AI² Center activities, the goal of which is primarily to expand AI education.

Isaac L. Moss, M.D., C.M., M.A.Sc., FRCSC

Chair, Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Moss’ clinical focus is on the treatment of all disorders of the neck and back.

Gerald H. Thomas, Ph.D.

Adjunct ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Gerald H. Thomas' research interests lie in the field theory of games.

Thomas Powers

Associate Professor, PhilosophyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Powers specializes in ethics in information technology (including AI), ethics in science and engineering and research ethics.

David Skok

General PartnerMatrix Partners

Serial technology entrepreneur (five startups, three IPOs), turned Venture Capitalist. Speaks on lessons learned, and other topics that are