Andrew Finch
Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Human and Organizational Development; Core Faculty, Human Development Counseling · Vanderbilt University
An expert who specializes in recovery high schools, substance use disorders, teen addiction and school counseling.
Addiction and mental health counseling Alcoholism Substance Abuse and Addiction Teen Addiction Drug Abuse
Elisabeth Barton
Professor/Associate Dean · University of Florida
Elisabeth Barton is a molecular physiologist with a primary interest in skeletal muscle repair.
Space Viral Gene Therapy Optimization of IGF-I for Muscle Therapeutics Mechanical Signal Transduction Skeletal Muscle Repair
David Wei
Associate Professor · University of Florida
David Wei's team works to discover novel electronic and optical properties of metallic and semiconductor nanomaterials.
Solar Energy Conversion Surface Chemistry
Stacey Ivanchuk
Director, Intellectual Property · MaRS Innovation
Experienced and strategy-minded director with extensive experience managing commercially driven programs
Intellectual Property Strategy Access to Essential Medicines Biotechnology Patent Protection Early Stage Commercialization
Bryna Kranzler
Publisher; Author · Crosswalk Press
Approachable, attractive speaker who uses humor to motivate and make her points
The Art of Optimism The Perks of Procrastination
Felicia Wu
John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in food safety, social network analysis, global health, risk assessment, economic models, environmental health risks, public health
Social Network Models of Food Trade Immunotoxicology Social Network Modeling Public Health Environmental Health
Brendan Cantwell
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Brendan Cantwell's research interests include the study of higher education organization, governance, & finance in the US & internationally.
Educational Administration Higher Education Comparative Education
Andrew J. Bobilya
Professor, Program Director of Experiential and Outdoor Education · Western Carolina University
Andrew Bobilya's background includes serving as a field instructor and program manager for various summer outdoor adventure programs.
Outdoor Programming Human-Nature Relationship Wilderness Solitude Autonomous Student Experiences Spirituality
Jun Du
Professor of Economics · Aston University
Professor Du's main research interest is to understand the driving forces and impediments of productivity enhancement and economic growth.
Economics Trade
Shuresh Ghimire, Ph.D.
Associate Cooperative Extension Educator · University of Connecticut
Shuresh Ghimire conducts an extension education and research program in vegetable crop production and practices.
Plastic Mulch Climate Adaptation Horticulture Agricultural Sciences Biodegradable Materials
Barry Elkind
Manager, Technology & Venture Development (Head, Molecular Diagnostics) · MaRS Innovation
Commercializing life science technologies in the areas of molecular diagnostics, medical devices and therapeutics
Molecular Cell Biology Molecular Diagnostics Life Sciences Commercialization Project and Program Management
Mark DeBeliso
Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University
Focuses on sports medicine and athletic performance and the physiological effects of exercise
Sport Science Research Common Injuries in Athletics Stress Reduction for University Students College Sports Medicine Human Performance
Don Thorpe
Customer Experience Expert · Shared Experience Consulting
Business Development Consultant/Customer Experience Expert
The Stripes of Leadership On Purpose Customer Experience
Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
Professor · Georgia Southern University
Dr. Isaac Chun-Hai Fung is a digital health expert and an infectious disease epidemiologist.
Digital Health Outbreak Responses Epidemiology Infectious Disease Epidemiology Emergency Preparedness
J. Andrew Hansen
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
Policy Public Policy Criminology Criminal Justice Police
Dr Katie Chong
Senior Lecturer in CEAC/EBRI · Aston University
Dr Chong has a particular interest in the thermochemical conversion of biomass and wastes, and techno-economic evaluation.
Pyrolysis Techno-Economic Assessment Chemical Technology Bioenergy Life Cycle Assessment
David Carter
Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
David L. Carter is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Director of the Intelligence Program at Michigan State University.
Counterterrorism Policing Homicide Investigations Law Enforcement Criminal Justice
Michael Ehrlich
Associate Professor of Finance and Co-Director of NJ Innovation Acceleration Center · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Professor Ehrlich's research focuses on financial markets and institutions, with an emphasis on market failures
Innovation Commercialization of Innovation Market Failures Financial Crises Financial Markets
Justin Taillon
Assistant Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
Prior to returning joining academia Justin worked for six years in the hotels, two years in F&B, and one year in event management.
Community Branding Market-Based Conservation Socio-Cultural Sustainability Sustainable Tourism Volunteer Tourism
Angela Chao
Chair and CEO · Foremost Group
Angela Chao is an international executive, public speaker, mentor and philanthropist.
Shipping Maritime