Hong Zhao, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Specializing in solid-liquid interactions, self-assembly of colloidal nano particles, and development of various printing processes

Additive Manufacturing/3d Printing Printed functional devices Transport and self-assembly of colloidal nanoparticles Surface science and surface engineering

Krzysztof Matyjaszewski

University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Krzysztof Matyjaszewski is is one of the leading educators of polymer chemistry.

Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) Polymer Chemistry Polymer Synthesis Macromolecules Responsive Polymeric Material Development

Michael Prietula

Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Human decision making AI-Human Collaboration UX Design‎ AI Ethics Computational Modeling of Individuals and Groups

J.D. Swerzenski

Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Swerzenski's research focuses on the effects of digital media production technology on cultural values and understanding,

Digital Media Film Studies Critical Pedagogy‎ Cultural Production Critical Media Literacy

Victoria Miller

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Victoria Miller's expertise is focused on the manufacturing of metals and alloys.

On-Orbit Manufacturing Manufacturing Metals Gas Turbine Engine Materials

Christopher Garcia

Associate Professor of Business · University of Mary Washington

Christopher Garcia is an expert in optimization, quantitative modeling and business analytics.

Applied Statistics Data Mining Predictive Analysis Optimization Experimental Design

Thomas D. Roper, Ph.D.

Director, Pharmaceutical Engineering| Engineering Foundation Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Roper specializes in efforts to bring engineering and science closer to patients who utilize medicines via novel technologies.

Metabolic Engineering and Biocatalysis 3D Printing of Dose Forms Long Acting Therapy Development Nanomaterials and Particle Sciences Continuous Chemical Reaction Engineering

Bernadeen McLeod

Owner & Principle · Mentor Works Ltd.

Expert in matching Canadian government funding opportunities to solve business challenges related to hiring, R&D, business expansion, & more

Canadian Government Funding for Businesses Organizational Development Sme Resources Strategic Planning Project Management

Sarah Applebaum

Director of Pangaea Spark · Pangaea Ventures

Investing in early stage materials, chemistry, and biology technology companies.

Seed-stage investing Startups Cleantech Hard-tech Investing Venture Capital

Jerry Burke

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Jerry Burke researches manufacturing and service operations management

Supply chain coordination Purchasing and Negotiation Manufacturing and service operations management Sourcing strategies Business Analytics

Rafiqul Noorani

Professor of Mechanical Engineering · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Rapid Prototyping Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Nanotechnology

Michael J. Cabral, Ph.D.

Professor; Undergraduate Program Director | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Cabral specializes in engineering education and nanofabrication techniques

Engineering Education Nanofabrication Techniques Molecular Electronics

Mark Walsh

Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP · Deloitte Services LLP

Need a connector? Deloitte LLP's IT industry mergers & acquisitions specialist will plug you in to all things related to the M&A life cycle

Program Management Information Technology Order Management and Fulfillment It Integration and Divestiture Mergers & Acquisitions

Irving Rappaport

Corporate Advisory Board · InventionShare

Entrepreneur, patent attorney, licensing executive and inventor. Irving headed Intellectual Property (IP) for 5 Fortune 500 companies.

Entrepreneur Patent Attorney Internet Telephony Plasma and LCD TVs Software

Sang-Hoon Lee, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Workaholism and Overwork Employment Relations Dark Side of Prosocial Behavior

John A Delves

CEO.Owner · Southeastern Training and Development

Turning Ordinary People into Extraordinary Performers.

Getting and Keeping Customers Leadership for Todays Workforce. Change the Only Constant Effective Leadership for Today Inspirational and Uplifting

Don Holbrook

The Next America: Moving Beyond a Fragile Economy · Author and Keynote Speaker

Author/Keynote Speaker/Public Policy Business Incentives-Site Location Consultant

Public Speaking Site Location Public Incentive Negotiations

John Baumann

National Speakers Association Inspirational Speaker · JK Success Enterprises, LLC

Embrace Adversity & Reclaim Positive Perspective Inspirational Speaker

Reclaiming Posi-Spective (Positive Perspective)

Carlos Keener

Managing Partner · Beyond the Deal

Helping businesses around the world improve acquisition value and performance through merger & acquisition integration

M&A Integration Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard Franza, PhD

Faculty, James M. Hull College of Business · Augusta University

Dr. Richard M. Franza is a professor and former dean of the James M. Hull College of Business.

Management Operations Research Entreprenuership Intentional Leadership Higher Education Leadership