research Experts

Ramnath K Chellappa

Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management; Academic Director, MS in Business AnalyticsEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Richard Franza, PhD

Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Hull College of BusinessAugusta University

Dr. Franza focuses on process improvement, supply chain management, and technology transfer.

Peter G. Klein, Ph.D.

Professor of EntrepreneurshipBaylor University

Expert economist specializing in managerial & organizational issues, with a particular focus on entrepreneurship & innovation

Bree Akesson

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social WorkWilfrid Laurier University

Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University who conducts research with children and families affected by war and global social work

Kelly Herd, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Herd focuses on creativity and product design as they relate to social cognition, identity, and emotions

Pnina Gershon, PhD

Research Scientist, MIT AgeLabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Gershon's research aims to promote safe driving and effective human-vehicle interaction.

John Leonard, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus (retired)VCU College of Engineering

Professor Leonard taught databases, user interfaces and video game design.

Tamer Nadeem, Ph.D.

Professor and Vice Chair; Associate Director, VCU Cybersecurity CenterVCU College of Engineering

Wireless networks, edge/cloud systems, generative AI, cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, AI-enabled health, cyber-physical systems, and cobots.

Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor

Assistant Professor in faith and peaceful relationsCoventry University

Dr Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor specialises in how people engage with religion and with religious beliefs.

Rima Taher

Senior University LecturerNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Taher focuses on structural technology, stability of structures, architectural cognizance and engineering standards