pandemic Experts

Stephen Zhang, Ph.D.

Terry L. Maness Chair of Entrepreneurship | Associate ProfessorBaylor University

Research investigates how entrepreneurs and top executives make strategic decisions under uncertainty.

Dr Neha Prashar

Research FellowAston University

Dr Prashar has worked in the areas of development, entrepreneurship, SMEs and productivity since joining the ERC in 2017.

Andrew Lover

Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Deputy Director, New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne DiseaseUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Andrew Lover is an infectious disease epidemiologist whose work focuses on malaria and other vector-borne diseases.

Peter Roberts

Professor of Organization & Management; Executive Academic Director, Business & Society InstituteEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Kai Prins

Assistant Professor of Communication StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Economic rhetoric sun. Feminist Media Studies rising. Queer Performance Studies moon.

Jay Heslen, PhD

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Cyber Institute facultyAugusta University

Dr. John “Jay” Heslen is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and serves on faculty at Augusta University’s Cyber Institute

Byron Johnson, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of Social Sciences | Founding Director, Institute for Global Human FlourishingBaylor University

Leading authority on the scientific study of religion and how it impacts key behaviors like volunteerism, generosity, and purpose

Daniel A. Smith

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Daniel A. Smith examines how political institutions affect political behavior across and within the American states.

Kevin J. Campbell

M.D. | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Kevin Campbell is a urologist specializing in male reproductive medicine and surgery.

Matt Hitchings

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Matt Hitchings researches the effectiveness of interventions against infectious disease, including COVID-19, influenza and dengue virus.