research Experts

Lawrence Wenner

Professor of Communication Studies, College of Communication and Fine ArtsLoyola Marymount University

Professor of Communication Studies

Staja Booker

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Staja Booker conducts community-engaged research and passionately studies ways to understand and reduce chronic pain in older adults.

Varun Suresh Makhija

Associate Professor of PhysicsUniversity of Mary Washington

Varun Makhija's research focuses on the interaction of light with matter, and the ensuing motion of molecular atoms and electrons.

Shaunté Duggins

Associate DirectorUniversity of Florida

Shaunté Duggins focuses on early literacy, teacher education, and professional development, particularly in high-poverty schools.

Rebecca Spencer

Professor of Psychological and Brain SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Rebecca Spencer is one of the nation's leading researchers exploring the relationship between sleep and brain function.

Kara Bentley, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Marketing, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Ronald Shapiro

Speaker & ConsultantRonald G. Shapiro, Ph. D.

Improve job or school performance, educate, and entertain at the same time!!! Learning which is applicable and a ton of fun!!!

Andrew Koeser

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Andrew Koeser is a research professor who investigates how to best grow trees in cities and urban areas.

Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd

Reader in Consumer PsychologyAnglia Ruskin University

Cathrine has media experience commentating on issues such as buyer behaviour, encouraging less consumption, & making sustainable purchases.

Alexander Simopoulos

Cosmetic SurgeonFPA Women's Health

Dr. Alexander Simopoulos is a cosmetic surgeon in West Hollywood, California