Nature Experts

Sarah Wolfe

Professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability University of Waterloo

Assistant Professor

GeographyWater Decision Making and GovernanceWater ResearchEnvironmental and Social PsychologySociology

Richard Dale

Managing DirectorBig Data Boston Ventures

Experienced entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, specializing in understanding the dynamics in very early stage ventures.

Venture CapitalMentorshipEntrepreneurshipBusiness ModelsFinance

Gerald H. Thomas, Ph.D.

Adjunct ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Gerald H. Thomas' research interests lie in the field theory of games.

Theoretical High Energy PhysicsComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringElectrical EngineeringDecisions Processes

Nancy Rose Hunt

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Nancy Rose Hunt’s work focuses on the history and anthropology of medicine in Africa.

Medical HistoryVernacular ArchivesArchivesChildbirthHistory and Anthropology of Central Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Bridge Zhao

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Develops human-centered AI for safer, more sustainable mobility—from human behavior to intelligent vehicles and transportation networks.

Digital Twins for TransportationTrustworthy and Explainable AIIntelligent transportation systemsAdvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)Connected and Automated Vehicles

Nikhil Koratkar

Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

World Renowned, Highly Cited Expert in Battery Energy Storage

Nano-CoatingsNanostructured MaterialsEnergy StorageBatteriesNano-Composites

Pankaj Patel, PhD

Frank J. and Jane E. Ryan Endowed Chair in Strategy and Innovation; Professor of Management & Operations | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Pankaj Patel, PhD, is a leading expert on innovation and entrepreneurship.

AutomationInnovation & CreativityNew Ventures TechnologyManagement