research Experts

Victor V. Claar, Ph.D.

Expert in economics and ethicsFlorida Gulf Coast University

Victor Claar is a serious economist who thinks about the individual human beings behind market transactions.

Amy Gravino

Relationship CoachRutgers Center for Adult Autism Services

Professional Speaker, Autism Sexuality Advocate, Author, and President, A.S.C.O.T Consulting

Vincent Olivieri

Professor of Sound DesignUC Irvine

Vincent Olivieri has designed sound and composed music for theatrical productions around the world.

Irene Kan, PhD

Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Irene Kan, PhD, investigates the neural bases of human memory and executive functions—as well as the effects of healthy aging on memory.

Elliott Silverstein

Director, Government Relations, InsuranceCAA Club Group

Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.

Susan Schneider, Ph.D.

William F. Dietrich Distinguished Professor of PhilosophyFlorida Atlantic University

Susan Schneider studies the nature of the mind, with an interest in emerging technologies and how that will shape the future of humanity.

Dominique Braxton, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Marketing, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Barry Elkind

Manager, Technology & Venture Development (Head, Molecular Diagnostics)MaRS Innovation

Commercializing life science technologies in the areas of molecular diagnostics, medical devices and therapeutics

Matthew Hiatt

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Hiatt’s research investigates hydrology and hydrodynamics in coastal systems using numerical modeling and field measurements.

Mette Gaarde

Les and Dot Broussard Alumni Professor of PhysicsLouisiana State University

Dr Gaarde's research focuses on the theory of ultrafast laser-matter interactions in atomic, molecular, and solid systems