Research Experts

Interim Executive Director & Associate Research ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Upton's research interests are at the intersection of energy and environmental economics.

Energy EconomicsEnvironmental EconomicsLabor Economics

Expert in cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms and blue-green algaeFlorida Gulf Coast University

Barry Rosen studies the nature of freshwater harmful algal blooms and their dynamics.

blue-green algaeCyanobacterial geneticsDiatomsLimnologyFish kills

Chair and AVP for Interdisciplinary Research, Department of Art and DesignAugusta University

Scott Thorp is an artist, writer, and educator focused on creativity.

Design ThinkingInterdisciplinary ResearchCreativityPaintingArt

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PracticeCedarville University

Pharmacy educator and clinical researcher specializing in pediatric medication care, epilepsy and asthma management.

Pharmacy PracticePharmacy EducationClinical ResearchPediatric health careMedication Safety

LSU Vice President of Research and Economic DevelopmentLouisiana State University

Dr. Twilley is an internationally renowned researcher in wetland ecology.

Ecosystem ModelingWetland EcologyCoastal and Wetland Ecosystem RestorationCoastal OceanographyGlobal Climate Change

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Boyajian is active in the fields of stellar interferometry/spectroscopy, exoplanet research, and high angular resolution astronomy.

Stellar CharacterizationTime‑Domain AstrophysicsExoplanet Host StarsAstrophysicsAstronomy

Professor and Director LiiNK ProjectTexas Christian University

Deborah J. Rhea, Ph.D. is a full professor in Kinesiology and associate dean of Research and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University.

Teacher BurnoutMuscular Strength and Neuromuscular ControlSport Specialization and ReadinessBody Image Issues‎Chronic Stress in Children

Professor of International BusinessAston University

Professor Chris Jones is an expert in multinationals, tax havens, profit shifting, sanctions, and the public finances of the UK.

Multinational FirmsTax HavensProfit ShiftingUK Public FinancesInternational Sanctions

Associate ProfessorUniversity of British Columbia

I am a passionate, energetic person who recognizes that life is short, but wide

Science of HappinessHappiness and HealthChildren and Happiness

Assistant ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Richard Cleveland's research is focused in school counseling outcome research, quantitative research methods and factor analysis.

Stress ResponseStudent/Client SpiritualityAssessmentSchool Counseling Outcome ResearchMindfulness

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