Ariel Garten
Founder and Chief Evangelist Officer · Muse
Global speaker, female tech founder, and expert in brain, neuroscience, psychotherapy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and women in business.
Neuroscience of Meditation Brain Computer Interface Start Up Mindfulness Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Pankaj Karande
Associate Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focuses on engineering peptides as novel drugs, drug carriers, affinity agents, and biomaterials for medical applications
Diagnostics Vaccine Design Drug Delivery Drug Discovery Peptide Engineering
Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D.
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing Professor · Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor Filippas is VCU’s representative to CCAM. Her research focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Modeling.
Smart Manufacturing Multimodal Data Analytics Data Analytics Electromagnetic Device Modeling Higher Order Statistical Analysis
Shayla Sawyer
Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Focused on engineering processes and potential applications of hybrid inorganic/organic materials for optoelectronic devices and sensors
Hybrid Nanomaterials Nano-Bio Optoelectronics Sensor Development Ultraviolet Photodetectors
Nastassja A. Lewinski, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Lewinski's research topics include nanomaterial toxicity, nanomedicine, and nanoinformatics.
Nanomaterial toxicity Nanoinformatics Nanomedicine Advanced in vitro exposure systems Comparative in vitro – in vivo analyses
Randy Weinstein, PhD
Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning; Professor of Chemical Engineering · Villanova University
Randy Weinstein, PhD, is an authority on chemical engineering and an expert on teaching and learning methods in higher ed.
Teaching and Learning Methods Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Flipped Learning Chemical Engineering Problems Surface Science
Sam Divine Jr
CEO · Cross Atlantic Business Advisors, LLC
Consultant, Engaging Speaker, and Author
International Marketing: Traps to Avoid International Money-Saving Tips Finance Transformation for Innovation Finance for Non-Financial Executives Personal Branding: 5 Steps to Building A Door-Opening Brand
Robert J. Sawyer
Science Fiction Writer · SFWRITER.COM Inc.
"Canada's foremost futurist" -- CBC Radio
Sudhakar Satti, M.D.
Neurointerventional Surgeon · ChristianaCare
Dr. Satti is a neurointerventional surgeon with expertise in acute stroke treatment, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous and radiosurgery.
Interventional Neuroradiology Neuroradiology Diagnostic Radiology Neurointerventional Radiology Diagnostic Neuroradiology
Jean Roy
Principal Consultant · Cleartelligence, Inc.
Jean Roy is an expert across multiple industries including, medical device, retail, aerospace and business intelligence, project management.
Logistics and Engineering Business Intelligence Supply Chain Aerospace and Steel Textile
Angelos Keromytis
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Angelos Keromytis is an expert in systems and network security, and applied cryptography.
Computer and Network Security Privacy Software Security Network Security Cryptography Software
Nikhil Koratkar
Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
World Renowned, Highly Cited Expert in Battery Energy Storage
Nano-Coatings Nanostructured Materials Energy Storage Batteries Nano-Composites
Zahra Keshavarz Motamed
Assistant Professor · McMaster University, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University
Translational & basic cardiovascular mechanics Biomechanics Fluid Mechanics Solid Mechanics Medical Imaging
Xuejun Wen, M.D., Ph.D.
William H. Goodwin Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU School of Engineering
Dr. Wen researches biomaterials as well as cell and tissue engineering
Biomaterials Cell and Tissue Engineering Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Biology and Engineering Drug Delivery
Krzysztof Przybylski
Council Member | Sales Manager · Canon, Inc. | GLG|
Council Member |Sales Manager | Medical Devices | High-tech | Canon | GLG | 15+ years of expertise
Medical Devices Sales Operations Market Development Optical Diagnostics and Imaging Brand & Identity Development and Execution
Saeed Sokhanvar
R&D Director, ElectroMechanical · Siemens Healthineers
Saeed Sokhanvar is an expert in the development of innovative medical devices, specifically, robotics and electromechanical products.
Design For Manufacturing Biomedical Engineering Medical Devices R&D Validation
Stefanie Ferreri, Pharm.D.
Professor, Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education, Eshelman School of Pharmacy · UNC-Chapel Hill
Through her research, Stefanie Ferreri hopes to change the way community practice is portrayed and delivered in the United States.
Older Adults Community Pharmacy Nonprescription Medications Health Care Policy University Teaching
Ugochukwu 'Ugo' Etudo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Operations and Information Management · University of Connecticut
Ugochukwu Etudo is an expert on using software to learn about the online activities of fringe groups.
Terrorist Propaganda Advanced Database Systems Data Analytics Online Activity of Terrorists Internet Dissemination of Ideologies
Gerry Brunk
Managing Director · Lumira Ventures
Gerry Brunk is a venture capital investor with expertise in biotechnology, medical devices, start-ups and corporate strategy.
Business Strategy Medical Devices Pharmaceutical Industry Drug Development Commercialization