university Experts

Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Danith Ly

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Danith Ly's research is focused on the design and development of molecular tools and reagents to regulate gene expression.

Nathan Carpenter

DirectorUniversity of Florida

Nathan Carpenter provides expertise around social media listening data collection and strategy for academic and professional communities.

Jiebo Luo

Albert Arendt Hopeman Professor of Engineering / Professor of Computer ScienceUniversity of Rochester

Luo is an expert in artificial intelligence (AI) foundations in an array of fields

Metin Duran, PhD

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering | College of EngineeringVillanova University

Metin Duran, PhD, is an expert on using beneficial microorganisms to re-mediate pollutants and remove harmful microorganisms from water.

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)

Kirsten Martin

Dean of the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public PolicyCarnegie Mellon University

Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD

Co-Director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment; Professor Emerita | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, is an expert in environmental health, global health, and public health nursing.

Hao Feng, M.D., M.H.S., FAAD

Associate Professor of DermatologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Feng is a board-certified dermatologist with training and expertise in Mohs surgery, laser surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.

Steven Joiner

Co-Founder21st Century Worklife

Surviving in Today's Workplace and Thriving in Tomorrow's Worklife