Research Experts

Lisa Chasan-Taber

Professor and Chair, Department of Biostatistics and EpidemiologyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Lisa Chasan-Taber is an internationally recognized expert on physical activity during pregnancy.

Physical Activity and PregnancyReproductive and Perinatal EpidemiologyGestational Diabetes MellitusPhysical Activity EpidemiologyHealth Equity

Michael Savarese, Ph.D.

Expert in sea-level rise and environmental changeFlorida Gulf Coast University

Michael Savarese studies the history of environmental change in coastal areas and how this can inform the future.

Geologic History of Southwest FloridaClimate ChangeCoastal GeologySea Level RiseCoastal Resilience

Channa R. De Silva

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Channa De Silva teaches chemistry and carries out research in the areas of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and computational chemistry.

General ChemistryComputational ChemistryNanotechnologyBiotechnologyInorganic Chemistry

Director, Climate Change Science & Policy Hub | Core Faculty, Disaster Research Center | Associate Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration & Department of Geography & Spatial SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Siders' research focuses on climate change adaptation policies with an emphasis on relocation and fairness in adaptation.

Decision ModelingEnvironmental Video GamesClimate ChangeClimate Change Adaptation PoliciesClimate-related Hazards

Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor, Environmental Science and Public Health; Director of Environmental Health ScienceBaylor University

Leading interdisciplinary expert water quality, environmental contaminants & sustainability issues in rapidly urbanizing areas

Environmental Health, Risk & ContaminantsUrbanization & SustainabilityWater Quality and Water Reuse

Erin Baker

Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Faculty Director of the Energy Transition InstituteUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Erin Baker informs policymakers on energy technology in the face of climate change.

Sustainability equityEnergy equityEnvironmental equityEnergy Economics and PolicyWind Energy

Peter O'Blenis

COOFlick Software Inc

Enterprise Mobile Apps and IT in Health Care Research

Mobile Business Solutions: Extending Business Applications Beyond the DesktopUse of Software in Systematic Reviews to Produce High Quality Results Much More Faster.Starting and Growing A Software Business in Canada