research Experts

Michael Yassa

Professor and Chancellor’s FellowUC Irvine

Michael Yassa is interested in how learning and memory mechanisms are altered in aging and neuropsychiatric disease.

Kurt Schwenk, Ph.D.

Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary BehaviorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Schwenk studies the functional morphology and evolution of lizards and snakes.

Martine Hackett

Associate Professor of Population HealthHofstra University

Dr. Hackett's research focuses on public health and health inequities, particularly in the American suburbs and minority communities.

Tara Trammell

Associate Professor, Urban ForestryUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Trammell studies how biophysical and sociological factors affect urban ecosystem structure and function.

Annette von Jouanne, Ph.D.

ProfessorBaylor University

Specializes in power electronics and power systems.

Ali Kazemian

Assistant Professor & J.W. “Billy” and Janice Maxey Guitreau ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Kazemian specializes in construction automation and robotic construction-scale 3D printing.

Lisa A. Costello

Professor, Writing and Linguistics & Director, Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies ProgramGeorgia Southern University

Lisa Costello researches writing, gender and the Holocaust.

Elaine Power

Associate Professor School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University

Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.

Yangyang Zhang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Michael Nowatkowski, PhD

Professor; Director, AU Cyber InstituteAugusta University

A leading cybersecurity expert available to discuss online security, ransomware, and device security topics.