University Experts

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

David O. Prevatt researches the performance of residential structures in high wind events such as tornadoes and hurricanes.

Hurricane and Tornado Damage MitigationHurricane DamageStructural Load PathsStructural EngineeringWind Engineering

Assistant Professor of HistoryCedarville University

Historian specializing in U.S. history, Civil War memory, military history and Gilded Age politics.

United States HistoryMilitary HistoryPolitical HistoryAmerican intellectual historyHistorical research methods

Distinguished Professor of Visual ArtWestern Carolina University

For more than 30 years, Tom Ashcraft has navigated his inquiry based practice, combining object making and community engagement.

Collaborative, Community and Socially Engaged ArtContemporary ArtSculpturePublic Art

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Prof. Ruffin’s work focuses on contemporary Southern fiction, speculative storytelling, and explorations of race, identity, and inequality.

Creative WritingAmerican Literature

Professor of Psychology and NeuroscienceBaylor University

Nationally recognized sleep expert exploring the connections between sleep physiology, memory, education, health & aging

Sleep HealthCognitionHealthy AgingAlzheimer's DiseaseEducation

Associate Professor of LawVillanova University

Peter Ormerod researches how the law governs digital information, including information privacy law, competition law, and torts.

Data GovernanceInformation Privacy LawLaw & TechnologyAntitrust & Competition LawConsumer Protection Law

Professor, Department ChairMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Ruth Barratt's areas of expertise include online learning and development, building high performance teams and business ethics.

Online Learning and DevelopmentHigh Performance Team ManagementHuman CapitalOrganizational CultureEthical Leadership

Associate Professor of American StudiesUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Devlin focuses on race, public memory, and social justice

American StudiesSocial JusticeRacePublic MemoryAmerican History

Associate Professor, Film and TV ProductionLoyola Marymount University

Sharon A. Mooney, MFA, Associate Professor in the School of Film and Television teaches post-production at LMU

New MediaShort Film ProductionPost-ProductionVideo ArtMutilmedia/Web TV

ChancellorWestern Carolina University

Kelli R. Brown is the chancellor of Western Carolina University, serving more than 11,000 students with a wide range of bachelor’s degrees.

Institutional PlanningCommunity EngagementLeadershipHigher EducationManagement

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