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.

Nicholas Mangee

Associate Professor of FinanceGeorgia Southern University

Nicholas Mangee is an associate professor of finance in the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University.

Kai Prins

Assistant Professor of Communication StudiesLoyola Marymount University

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

Jessica Kramer

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jessica Kramer researches theoretical concepts and methodologies of occupational therapy, disability studies, education and rehabilitation.

Connie Mulligan

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Connie Mulligan is interested in understanding patterns of human genetic variation with implications for human health and evolution.

Peter Roberts

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

Jennifer Trivedi

Assistant Professor, Anthropology; Core Faculty Member, Disaster Research CenterUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Trivedi's research explores disaster vulnerability, response, recovery, resilience and decision-making.

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