research Experts

Paulo Verardi, Ph.D.

Department Head and Associate Professor of Virology and VaccinologyUniversity of Connecticut

Expert on vaccine development & virology (Smallpox, Rinderpest, Zika, coronaviruses, Rift Valley, Powassan, SFTSV, Heartland, & more)

Rigoberto A. Lopez, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Lopez is an expert in food systems, marketing, and industrial organization.

Dorothea Herreiner

Associate Professor of EconomicsLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Boleslaw Szymanski

Claire and Roland Schmitt Distinguished Professor of Computer Science; Professor of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy; Director, Network Science and Technology CenterRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Specializes in network science with a current focus on social and computer networks

Richard Berlin

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Preston Green, J.D., Ed.D.

John and Maria Neag Professor of Urban EducationUniversity of Connecticut

Professor focused on charter school regulation and industry oversight.

Gabriel McIntyre

Game Design Instructor / Gamification ConsultantThe Game Beyond

Learn award winning game design from a master. Professor, Artist, Game Designer and Dudeist Priest.

Taqi Raza

Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Taqi Raza is an expert in developing secure and reliable solutions for emerging digital ecosystems.

Nan Walker

James P. Morgan Distinguished ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Walker has more than 30 years of experience in satellite remote sensing of coastal and oceanic processes.

Changliu Liu

Associate ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Changliu Liu's work focuses on assured autonomy, specifically trustworthy robotics systems that work with people.