Erin Baker
Distinguished Professor of Industrial Engineering & Operations Research · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Erin Baker informs policymakers on energy technology in the face of climate change.
Wind Turbines Environmental Decision-Making Wind Energy Industrial Engineering Energy Economics and Policy
Neal Driscoll
Professor of Geosciences · UC San Diego
Neal Driscoll co-leads the ALERTWildfire network, and also researches tectonic deformation and the evolution of landscapes and seascapes.
Tsunami Wildfire Landscape and Seascape Evolution Tectonics and Structural Geology Marine Geology and Geophysics
Harvey Seim, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
Seim is an expert on physical oceanography, coastal meteorology and exploring the potential of offshore wind energy.
Offshore wind power Ocean meteorology Physical oceanography Renewable Energy
Joshua Voss, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Joshua Voss' areas of interest include coral reef ecology, coral health and disease, molecular ecology, marine conservation and management.
Coral Health and Disease Coral Reef Ecosystems Marine Conservation Molecular Ecology Coral Reef Ecology
James H. Johnson Jr., Ph.D.
William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School · UNC-Chapel Hill
Professor Johnson explores community and economic development and the effects of demographic changes on the U.S. workplace.
Diversity & Inclusion Entrepeneurship Urban Issues Political Economy Offshoring
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
Stephen Bullas
Managing Partner · eCODE - European Centre for Offshore Development Ltd.
Internationally acclaimed Outsourcing Advisor and Implementation Manager
Offshore Outsourcing Shared Services ITO BPO
Nishtha Langer
Associate Professor of Business Analytics · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Authority in the field of business and societal value of IT and IT human capital
Social Media Analytics Human Capital Women in IT Business Analytics Information Technology and Business Analytics
Christine Angelini
Associate Professor/Director · Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Christine Angelini is the founder and director of the Center for Coastal Solutions and is an expert in coastal ecosystems and restoration.
Water Quality Nature-based Solutions Coastal Engineering Coastal Ecology Coastal Resilience
Lindsay Tedds
Associate Professor · University of Victoria
Associate Professor of economics with expertise in the design and implementation of tax policy.
Underground Economy Tax Avoidance Tax and Budget Policy Tax Second-hand Economy
Darren Rumbold, Ph.D.
Expert in landscape-scale ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Darren Rumbold is an expert in environmental toxicology and mercury in estuarine and coastal systems.
Marine Ecology Ecological Risk Assessment Mercury Biogeochemistry and Biomagnification Environmental Toxicology Water Quality
Philip La Duke
Safety Iconoclast & Culture Transformation Architect · ERM
One of the most informative, entertaining, and engaging speakers you're likely to ever find
Talent & Gamification Talent Management Cross generational training and management Planning Corporate Culture
Pierre Conner
Executive Director of the Tulane Energy Institute · Tulane University
With more than 40 years experience in the energy industry, Pierre Conner is an expert in energy markets, renewable energy and oil and gas.
Energy Energy - Power and Utilities Renewable Energy Industry Sustainable Energy Oil and Gas
Robert Bryce
Senior Fellow · The Manhattan Institute
One of America’s most prominent energy journalists, a dynamic public speaker, and a regular commentator on national television.
Energy Green Energy Technology Oil and Gas
Dr. Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein
President & CEO · MaRS Innovation
Turning academic ideas into commercial realities
Corporate & Business Strategy Early-Stage Investing Life Sciences and Healthcare Technology Transfer Commercialization of Innovation
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
Jeffrey Rosensweig
Associate Professor of Finance; Director, The Robson Program for Business, Public Policy, and Government · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Business Strategy in a Global Economy Global Economic Trends and Linkages International Finance
Kim Brooks
Professor of Law · Dalhousie University
Kim Brooks' work has focused on corporate and international income taxation and aspects of tax administration
Tax Policy International Taxation Income Taxation Corporate Taxation Tax Treaties
Eric Freedman
Professor of Law · Hofstra University
Professor Freedman focuses on constitutional law and history, as well as the death penalty and habeas corpus
Constitutional Law First Amendment Law Death Penalty
James Douglass, Ph.D.
Expert in coastal marine ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
James Douglass studies the interactions among living organisms and the environment in coastal waters, including algae blooms.
Reefs Algae Oysters Water Pollution Marine Biology