global Experts

Brian Byrd

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Brian Byrd's research focuses on domestic mosquito‐borne diseases, specifically La Crosse encephalitis.

Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Ramzi Salloum

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Ramzi Salloum’s research focuses on the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based practices, especially in cancer prevention.

Jian Zhang

Associate Professor, BiostatisticsGeorgia Southern University

Jian Zhang's research focuses on chronic disease from both public health and preventative medicine perspectives.

Ana Maria Porras

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Ana Maria Porras studies how the gut microbiome and tropical parasites regulate human health.

Vittal Anantatmula

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Vittal Anantatmula’s current research is focused on project management teams, integrating knowledge management and project management.

Reshma Shah

Professor in the Practice of MarketingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political ScienceAugusta University

Dr. Lance Hunter studies the connection between terrorism and political stability in democracies.

Robert Rabil, Ph.D.

ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

Robert Rabil is an expert in political Islam, terrorism, U.S. foreign policy, and U.S.-Arab relations.

Cynthia Barnett

Journalist in Residence | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Cynthia Barnett is an environmental journalist who writes about water and climate issues.