pandemic Experts

Elizabeth VanDeusen, PhD

Director, Augusta University Literacy CenterAugusta University

Dr. VanDeusen centers her teaching on evidence-based literacy and community-engaged teacher education.

Sheryl F. Kline

Professor, HospitalityUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Kline's research focuses on organizational behavior and training in the hospitality, meeting and event industry.

Marta Vicarelli

Assistant Professor of Economics and Public PolicyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Marta Vicarelli's research focuses on the risks and the socioeconomic impacts of climate variability and climate change.

Ana Santos Rutschman, SJD, LLM

Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Health Innovation LabVillanova University

Professor Rutschman, SJD, LLM, researches topics in health law, biotech, innovation policy, patent law and law and technology.

Steven Carnovale, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

Steven Carnovale is a supply chain strategist specializing in interfirm networks, risk management and global sourcing/production networks.

Jaisy A. Joseph, PhD

Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Jaisy A. Joseph, PhD, is an expert in the study of unity and difference in the global Church, synodality and the Eastern Catholic Churches.

Aidin Namin, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political ScienceAugusta University

Dr. Lance Hunter studies the connection between terrorism and political stability in democracies.

Johnny Nhan

Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and ProfessorTexas Christian University

Nhan's research focuses primarily on technology and policing - cyber security, police culture and collaborative security networks.

John R. Pollard, M.D.

Director, ChristianaCare Epilepsy CenterChristianaCare

Dr. Pollard is an expert in treatment of drug resistant epilepsy in adults.