theory Experts

William Hatcher, PhD, MPA

Chair and Professor in the Department of Social SciencesAugusta University

Dr. William Hatcher focuses on public administration and social, economic and political institutions in local communities.

Rupert Croft

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Rupert Croft's research includes the structure of the universe, galaxy formation, and the measurement of cosmological parameters.

Rachel Mandelbaum

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Rachel Mandelbaum's research interests are predominantly in the areas of observational cosmology and astrophysics.

Tian Heong Chan

Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Chan's research focuses on the decisions and dynamics of how teams go from ideas to products.

Saby Mitra

John H. Harland DeanEmory University, Goizueta Business School

James Waller, Ph.D.

Christopher J. Dodd Chair in Human Rights PracticeUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Waller is an expert in Holocaust and genocide studies, perpetrator behavior, and genocide awareness and prevention

Angi Acocella, PhD

Research ScientistMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Acocella's research focuses on freight transportation and the relationships between shippers and motor carriers.

Bradley Nichols, Ph.D

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Expertise include engineering education, engineering design and analysis, rotordynamics, turbomachinery, vibrations, and dynamic systems.

Ralph Carter

Piper Professor, Political ScienceTexas Christian University

Professor Carter focuses on Middle East conflicts, U.S. foreign trade and defense policy, with an emphasis on the roles played by Congress.

Jo-Ann Tsang, Ph.D.

Professor of PsychologyBaylor University

Researcher in the area of social psychology, moral rationalization and emotion, the psychology of religion, forgiveness, and gratitude