university Experts

Jennifer I. Manuel, Ph.D.

Professor and Associate Dean for ResearchUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Manuel's research addresses health disparities and transitions in youth care for substance use, mental health, and other critical needs.

Jenni Parrish

Emerita Professor of LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contact: parrishj@uchastings.edu

Feryal Cherif

Associate Professor of Political Science and International RelationsLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Leo Hong

Assistant Professor of Mechanical EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Bryan Calungcagin

Lecturer of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Electrical and computer engineering lecturer specializing in systems engineering, cybersecurity and aerospace testing.

Evgeniya Pyatovskaya

Assistant Professor of Communication StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Claire Zhang, M.D.

GastroenterologistChristianaCare

Dr. Claire Zhang is a gastroenterologist at ChristianaCare.

Talyn Rahman-Figueroa

CEOGrassroot Diplomat

International diplomat making diplomacy accessible to everyone.

Brian Leung

Professor EmeritusLoyola Marymount University

Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology

Laura Vandenberg

Associate Vice Chancellor and Vice Provost for Research and Engagement and Professor of Environmental Health SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Laura Vandenberg looks at how exposures to plastics, and other chemicals especially early in life, can predispose individuals to diseases.