environment Experts

Costa Samaras

Trustee Professor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringCarnegie Mellon University

Costa Samaras's research focuses on the pathways to clean, climate-safe, equitable, and secure energy and infrastructure systems.

Jennie Noll

Professor of Psychology and Executive Director of Mt. Hope Family CenterUniversity of Rochester

Noll is an expert in child maltreatment prevention and child psychology.

Taqi Raza

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Taqi Raza is an expert in developing secure and reliable solutions for emerging digital ecosystems.

Sheng Lu

Professor, Fashion and Apparel StudiesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Lu's research focuses on the economic and business aspects of the global textile and apparel industry.

Barry Joyner

Dean and Professor of Exercise ScienceGeorgia Southern University

Barry Joyner is an expert in physical activity, exercise science, teaching/learning, and outcome assessment.

Cristina Wilson, Ph.D.

Professor and Interim Co-Director, PhD Program, School of Social WorkUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Wilson is a recognized Latina scholar and expert in health disparities and cultural humility working with Latino families.

Johanna Engstrom

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Johanna Engström’s research focuses on hydroclimatology, water resources, drought and renewable energies, with a focus on the southeast U.S.

Kevin Brinson

Assistant Research Professor and Delaware State ClimatologistUniversity of Delaware

Applied climatologist specializing in hydroclimatology, weather observation systems, and climate services.

Kristy Towry

Professor Emerita of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Surupa Gupta

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Gupta is an expert on Indian politics and economics, international political economy, gender and development, and South Asian politics.