systems Experts

Stephen J. Taylor, P.E.

Principal Civil EngineerGlobal Water Experts

Heavy Civil Design and Management Including Heap Leach and Tailings Facilities Analysis, Design and Construction

Frits Reidel, CPG

Principal HydrogeologistGlobal Water Experts

Mr. Reidel, CPG, has 23 years of working experience on water & infrastructure related projects in the mining industry in North/South America

Katie Peek

Coastal Research ScientistWestern Carolina University

Katie Peek researches coastal vulnerability, climate change impacts, and natural hazard resilience using GIS.

Li Dai, Ph.D.

Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Debra L. Hydorn

Professor of MathematicsUniversity of Mary Washington

Debra Hydorn is a professor at the University of Mary Washington with interests in math and statistics education and mathematical art.

Brianne Gilbert

Managing Director, Center for the Study of Los Angeles (StudyLA) & Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Political ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Center for the Study of Los Angeles

Puspa Adhikari, Ph.D.

Expert in marine and environmental chemistryFlorida Gulf Coast University

Puspa Adhikari uses the ocean floor and water column to investigate the impact of Florida's red tide, organic pollutants and nutrients.

Joseph G. Dreiss

Professor of ArtUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Dreiss is the founder of the digital media lab.

Elizabeth McRae

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Elizabeth McRae’s teaching and research interests include the intersection of race, gender and politics in America and in the modern South.

Ahmet Karagozoglu

Professor of FinanceHofstra University

C.V. Starr Distinguished Professor in Finance and Investment Banking