global Experts

Andrew Danylchuk

Professor of Fish ConservationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Andrew Danylchuk’s research seeks to understand the factors that influence the life history and ecology of fish and other aquatic organisms.

Ryan McManamay, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorBaylor University

Spatial ecologist that studies human-environmental systems in order to balance ecosystem and societal needs.

Nabil Al-Tikriti

Associate Professor of History & American StudiesUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Al-Tikriti has firsthand experience with Middle Eastern affairs, as a researcher, humanitarian and election monitor.

Tara Trammell

Associate Professor, Urban ForestryUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Trammell studies how biophysical and sociological factors affect urban ecosystem structure and function.

Mahmoud Nourayi, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Accounting, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Salvatore Iaconesi

PresidentAOS

Founder at AOS

Brian LaPointe, Ph.D.

Research Professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic InstituteFlorida Atlantic University

Brian Lapointe’s research interests include algal physiology and biochemistry, marine bioinvasions and marine conservation.

Michael Pagano, PhD

The Robert J. and Mary Ellen Darretta Endowed Chair in Finance, Professor, Finance & Real Estate | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Michael Pagano, PhD, is an expert on financial institutions, financial markets, risk management, investments, and international finance.

Tom Rand

Managing Director at MaRS Cleantech Fund I, L.P.MaRS Cleantech

Experienced, bare-knucked approach to cleantech, finance, policy, climate science and associated global economic opportunities and risks.

Connor Makowski

Research AssociateMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Connor Makowski specializes in algorithms and coding for simulation, optimization, AI, and visualization.