pandemic Experts

Jennifer Polack

Professor of Computer ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Computer science educator striving to inspire students and equip them with skills and perspectives to navigate today's interconnected world.

Rebecca Spencer

Professor of Psychological and Brain SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Rebecca Spencer is one of the nation's leading researchers exploring the relationship between sleep and brain function.

Sheryl F. Kline

Professor, HospitalityUniversity of Delaware

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

Maria Jesús Saénz, PhD

Director, MIT Digital Supply Chain Transformation Lab | Executive Director, MIT SCM Masters ProgramsMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Saénz focuses on how fast-evolving technologies and AI reshape E2E value chains and Human-AI collaboration.

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.

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.

John R. Pollard, M.D.

Director, ChristianaCare Epilepsy CenterChristianaCare

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

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.