research Experts

Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).

Ravi Hadimani

Professor and Director of Robotics ProgramVirginia Commonwealth University

Professor Hadimani specializes in non-invasive brain stimulation, biomagnetics, magnetocalorics and energy harvesting research.

Samar Ali

Research Professor of Political Science and LawVanderbilt University

Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.

Melissa Melby

ProfessorUniversity of Delaware

Melby's research examines the ways in which environmental factors interact with human development to result in health outcomes.

Kristel Manes

Mentor | CBASEInnovation Guelph

A master networker, Kristel connects IG's dots to the people, programs and events that help us and our clients grow.

Mingzhang Yin

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Mingzhang Yin studies probabilistic machine learning, Bayesian methods and causal inference.

Vilma Todri

Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Trisha Barefield, PhD

Assistant Professor in the College of Education and Human DevelopmentAugusta University

Barefield's research interests include collaborative learning environments and rethinking learning through a posthuman lens.

Dennis Shelden

Director, Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE)Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Co-Director of the Institute for Energy, the Built Environment, and Smart Systems (EBESS) and leading expert on dynamic building systems.

Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary BiologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.