Guenakh Mitselmakher

Distinguished Professor · University of Florida

Guenakh Mitselmakher’s research interests include experimental particle physics and LIGO experiment for the search of gravitational waves.

Gravitational Waves LIGO Astrophysics

Sara Seager

Professor of Planetary Science, Physics, and Aerospace Engineering · Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist, and is an expert in theory, computation, and data analysis of exoplanets.

Exoplanet Habitable Zones Exoplanet Atmospheres Exoplanet Interior Composition

Neil Donahue

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Neil Donahue's research examines the behavior of organic compounds in Earth’s atmosphere.

Kinetics Atmospheric Chemistry Energy Sustainability Organic Aerosol

Varun Makhija

Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington

Varun Makhija's research focuses on the interaction of light with matter, and the ensuing motion of molecular atoms and electrons.

Chemical Physics Molecular and Optical Physics Chemistry and Physics Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

Anna Erickson

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Dr. Erickson's research focuses on advanced nuclear reactor design and nuclear security and nonproliferation.

Non-Prolilferation Radiation Detection Nuclear Security

Sivaramakrishnan Balachandar

Distinguished Professor · University of Florida

Balachandar studies data-driven solutions of industrial and environmental multiphase flow processes from volcanic eruptions to fuel spray.

Large-Scale Simulations Shock-Particle Interaction Machine Learning for Multiphase Flow Multiphase Flow Turbulent Flow

Jerome "Jay" Apt

Professor Emeritus · Carnegie Mellon University

Jay Apt is an emeritus professor at the Tepper School of Business and in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy.

Public Policy Physics Energy Risk Analysis Engineering

Eric Perlman, Ph.D.

Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences · Florida Tech

Dr. Perlman is an observational astrophysicist whose research concentrates on the nuclei of galaxies.

James Webb Space Telescope Galactic Activity Galactic Nuclei Astrophysics Black Holes

Imre Bartos

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Imre Bartos’ research interests include extreme cosmic explosions related to the formation and evolution of black holes.

Multimessenger Astronomy Astrophysics LIGO Black Holes Gravitational Waves

Csaba Palotai, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences · Florida Tech

Dr. Palotai's current research focuses on numerical modeling of planetary atmospheres.

Meteor Physics Planetary Physics Numerical Modeling Comparative Planetology Exoplanetary Atmospheric Dynamics

James G. Miller

Professor of the Practice, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Miller has more than 35 years’ experience – primarily in the development, testing, and licensing of nuclear analysis methods.

Engineering Education Reactor Simulation Reactor Theory

Amber Stuver, PhD

Associate Professor of Physics | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Amber Stuver, PhD, is an expert in gravitational waves.

Gravity Astrophysics Gravitational Waves Black Holes

Douglas Kelley

Professor of Mechanical Engineering · University of Rochester

Douglas Kelley studies the performance of liquid metal batteries.

Mixing in Metals Casting Liquid Metal Batteries Grid-Scale Energy Storage Fluid Dynamics of the Brain's Waste Removal System Coherent Structures in Reactive Mixing

Eric Vandernoot, M.S.

Astronomy & Physics Lab Coordinator · Florida Atlantic University

Eric Vandernoot operates FAU's Astronomical Observatory and teaches courses on Planetary Mechanics and Astronomy.

Telescopes Planetary Mechanics Astronomy Light Pollution Physics

Yong Chen

Professor, History · UC Irvine

Yong Chen is Professor of Hist. He also served as the Associate Dean of Curricular and Student Services in the School of Humanities.

Chinese American Experience Immigration History Food Asian-American History Cultural History

Gina Rippon

Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging · Aston University

Professor Rippon has been at the forefront of the study of the brain and gender for many years.

Cognitive Neuroimaging Electroencephalography Magnetoencephalography Psychophysiology Neuroscience

Seyedahmad Rahimi

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Seyedahmad Rahimi specializes in assessing and fostering students’ 21st-century skills and STEM-related knowledge acquisition.

Channa R. De Silva

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Channa De Silva teaches chemistry and carries out research in the areas of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and computational chemistry.

General Chemistry Computational Chemistry Nanotechnology Biotechnology Inorganic Chemistry

Catherine Peters

Assistant Professor of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Philosophy of Disability Aristotle Classical Physics Metaphysics Thomas Aquinas

Brooke Flammang

Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Flammang specializes in functional morphology, biomechanics, and bioinspired technology of fishes, including sharks and remora.

Marine Biology Physiology Biomechanics Biology Biomechanics of Animal Locomotion