Arthur Trembanis
Professor, Marine Science and Policy · University of Delaware
Prof. Trembanis research focuses on understanding beaches for resilience and mapping the seafloor using robots to develop the Blue Economy.
Seafloor Mapping Coastal Erosion and Morphodynamics Hurricanes and Nor'easters Underwater Robots Shipwrecks
Charles Venator-Santiago, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Venator-Santiago is an expert in US territorial law and policy with a focus on the history of citizenship
Nation-State building in the Americas Political Theory Latino Politics Puerto Rico/US Law Territorial Legal History Public Law
Shaowen Xu
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Southern University
Shaowen Xu is an expert in Friction Stir Welding Processing, Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanofracture and Nanofailure.
Stress Analysis Material Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials and Bio-materials Friction Stir Welding Processing Advanced Nanomaterials, Nanofracture and Nanofailure Transient Dynamics of Extreme Loads
Christa Court
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Christa Court is director of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, which focuses on disaster impacts to the state of Florida.
Hurricane Effects on Florida Agriculture Economic Modeling Supply Chain Aquaculture Forestry
Bruno Takahashi
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Bruno Takahashi's research interests include media coverage of environmental affairs and the links between media and policy.
Risk Communication Environment Journalism Environmental Communication Science Communication Environmental Behaviors
Alicia Partnoy
Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages and Literatures - Spanish · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Writing and Political Repression Testimonio Women Writers Social Semiotics Contemporary Latin American Literature
Don Duke, Ph.D., P.E.
Expert in water resources and pollution control · Florida Gulf Coast University
Don Duke applies science and engineering analysis to policy and management decisions.
Municipal stormwater pollution reduction Industrial stormwater pollution reduction Flood mitigation policy Water Resources Policy Water quality assessment
Charles Yarish, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management and commercial uses for seaweed for food, cosmetics and biofuels.
Marine Phycology Commercial uses of seaweed Marine Algae “Captain Seaweed” Aquaculture
Henry Juszkiewicz
Chairman and CEO · Gibson Guitar Corp.
Hittin' The Best Note! Gibson's CEO plucks just the right strings as an experienced & energetic speaker on consumer branding, marketing
Fan Based Marketing How to Grow A Company How to Deal With A Government Investigation Marketing Your Brand Strategies for Leadership
Jonathan Crane
Professor · University of Florida
Jonathan Crane studies how hurricanes affect Florida agriculture.
Hurricane Effects on Florida Agriculture Biodiversity and the Environment
John Jaeger
Associate Professor · University of Florida
John Jaeger researches the ways in which hurricanes have impacted Florida’s coastline.
Coastal Erosion Biodiversity and the Environment Sea Level Rise
Corene Matyas
Professor · University of Florida
Corene Matyas researches the spatial analysis of rainfall from tropical cyclones.
Rainfall Severe Weather Tropical Cyclones
Carrie Stevenson
Coastal Sustainability Agent · University of Florida
Carrie Stevenson has expertise in a variety of subjects pertaining to hurricane preparation, mitigation and recovery.
Hurricane-Resilient Trees Hurricane Preparation Coastal Ecosystems Tropical Storms Flooding
Eva Buckner
Assistant Professor/State Extension Specialist · University of Florida
Eva Buckner researches mosquitoes and mosquito control efforts.
Mosquito Control Programs Mosquito-Borne Viruses Human Health Mosquitos Pesticides
Maria Watson
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Maria Watson is an urban planner with expertise in disaster recovery.
Disaster Assistance Disaster Recovery Small Business Recovery
Xilei Zhao
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Xilei Zhao focuses on developing and applying data and computational science methods to tackle problems in transportation and resilience.
Machine Learning Public Transit Hurricane Evacuation Community Resilience Artificial Intelligence
Michel Boufadel
Distinguished Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Michel Boufadel focuses on water, water technology and energy, offering insights into oil spills and other environmental disasters.
Oil Spills Global Warming Sustainability Water Technology Environmental Disasters
Robert Weaver, Ph.D.
Associate Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Weaver's areas of expertise include coastal flooding, coastal transport, water quality and littoral processes.
Coastal Flooding Coastal Eco-engineering 2D and 3D Circulation Modeling Coastal Transport Water Quality
Maurya Glaude
Professor of Practice · Tulane University
Maurya Glaude is an expert in adolescent mental health, disaster mental health and innovative social work teaching methods.
Disaster Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Adolescent Mental Health
Jennifer Horney
Professor and Director, Epidemiology · University of Delaware
Jennifer Horney's research focuses on the health impacts of disasters and public health emergencies including climate change.
Epidemiology epidemic COVID-19 Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response Rapid Assessment