environment Experts

Bridge Zhao

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Develops human-centered AI for safer, more sustainable mobility—from human behavior to intelligent vehicles and transportation networks.

Kali Kniel

Professor, Microbial Food SafetyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Kniel’s laboratory explores issues of food safety and public health that involve transmission of viruses and pathogenic bacteria.

Heath Einstein

Vice Provost for EnrollmentTexas Christian University

Heath Einstein is an empathetic leader skilled in shared governance, staff development, crisis management, and cultural humility.

Michelle Brownlee

Director, PolicySmart Prosperity Institute/University of Ottawa

Michelle works at the intersection of public policy, economics and the environment

Kelli Hunsucker, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine SciencesFlorida Tech

Dr. Hunsucker investigates biofouling prevention methods for marine growth and eco-engineering techniques for ecosystem enhancement.

Rachel Adams

Professor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Tim Slack

ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Slack's is an expert on social, economic, and demographic change with a special focus on rural people and places.

Eric Gato

Assistant ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Professor Gato focuses on diabetes, environmental chemistry and toxicology to examine exposure to environmental contaminants

Laurel Collins

Instructor in Political Sociology, Social Justice Studies, and the Sociology and GenderUniversity of Victoria

Publishes/presents on social movements, violence against women, civil liberties and anti-terrorism, electoral reform, and education.

Melissa Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University