Vivian Loftness
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Vivian Loftness is an internationally renowned researcher, author and educator with 30+ years in environmental design and sustainability.
Changing Nature of Work Environmental Quality Environmental Design Sustainability Energy
Radenka Maric, Ph.D.
University President · University of Connecticut
Dr. Maric researches novel materials for fuel cell & battery manufacturing, nanomaterials, sensors, hydrogen generation & biofuels.
Sustainable Energy Technologies Nanomaterials Engineering Sensors Sustainable Energy Manufacturing
Eric Perlman, Ph.D.
Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Perlman is an observational astrophysicist whose research concentrates on the nuclei of galaxies.
James Webb Space Telescope Galactic Activity Galactic Nuclei Astrophysics Black Holes
Imre Bartos
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Imre Bartos’ research interests include extreme cosmic explosions related to the formation and evolution of black holes.
Multimessenger Astronomy Astrophysics LIGO Black Holes Gravitational Waves
Pamela Grothe
Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Grothe's research focuses on climate change, specializing in past climates.
Oceanography Global Warming Climate Change Science Atmospheric Science Geology
Edward Rubin
Professor Emeritus · Carnegie Mellon University
Throughout his career, Edward Rubin has accumulated outstanding achievements in engineering research, education, and public service.
Integrated Assessments Cimate Change Mitigation Technologies Carbon Capture Clean Power Systems Environmental Engineering
Cliff Schecter
Principal & President · Libertas, LLC
Enter Stage Left: Liberate your perspective with Libertas's progressive PR guy, columnist, We Act Radio co-founder, and bestselling author
Progressive Journalism Public Relations & Earned Media Strategy New Media Strategy & Execution Polling & Message Development Media Training
Mark Baskinger
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Mark Baskinger's research interests include new paradigms for interactive objects, durational design, and methodologies for visual thinking.
Product Design Methodologies for Visual Thinking Paradigms for Interactive Objects Durational Design Space
Sheng Dai
Assistant Professor, Geosystems Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Sheng Dai develops innovative testing techniques to study properties and processes in soils and rocks at elevated pressure and temperatures.
Reservoir Geomechanics Geomaterials Characteriztion Energy Geotechnics Flow in Porous and Fractured Media
Rhiannon Mayne
Oscar and Juanita Monnig Endowed Chair of Meteoritics and Planetary Science · Texas Christian University
Museum curator and researcher specializing in the study of meteorites and planetary science, as well as education and public outreach.
Planets Meteors Astroids
Carlos Castano, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Castano specializes in tailoring surface properties of materials for applications in energy, transportation, and manufacturing.
Surface Engineering Functional Coatings Nanomaterials Engineering Corrosion Engineering Thin film deposition and characterization
Bryan E. Penprase, PhD
Dean · Soka University
Professor Penprase is Dean of Faculty and Professor of Science.
Quasar Absorption Line Spectroscopy Archaeoastronomy Observational Astrophysics Astrophysics Astronomy
Brian Gunter
Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Brian Gunter's research activities involve various aspects of spacecraft missions and their applications.
Flight Mechanics and Control Systems Design and Optimization
Karen Hamberg
Vice President, Strategy · Westport Fuel Systems
Clean-technology and clean transportation executive
Clean Tech Alternative Fuels for Transportation Clean Fuels Policy Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector Heavy-Duty Transportation
Jennifer Kaiser
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Jennifer Kaiser examines the formation of air pollutants, with a focus on the emissions and chemistry of volatile organic compounds.
Development of Air Quality Monitoring Strategies Interactions of Biogenic and Anthropogenic Emissions Emissions and Chemistry of Air Pollutants Global Chemistry-Transport Modeling
Kartik Ariyur
Assistant Professor · Purdue University
Assistant Professor at Purdue University
Matlab Algorithms Simulations Controller Design Health Monitoring
Ravi Hadimani
Associate Professor and Director of Biomagnetics Laboratory · Virginia Commonwealth University
Professor Hadimani specializes in non-invasive brain stimulation, biomagnetics, magnetocalorics and energy harvesting research.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Tms) Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Magnetic Nanoparticles Magnetocaloric Effect Rare-Earth Magnetic Materials
Steven W. McLaughlin
Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Dr. McLaughlin's research interests are in the general area of communications and information theory
Telecommunications Student Entrepreneurship Student Mental Health
Keivan Stassun
Stevenson Professor of Physics · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the search for Earth-like planets across the galaxy and an advocate for diversity, including neurodiversity, in the academy.
Astronomical Phenomena
Yushan Yan
Henry Belin Du Pont Chair of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Yan is an expert in electrochemical engineering for sustainability.
Electrochemical Energy Engineering Energy Conversion and Storage Fuel Cells Electrolyzers Flow Batteries