us Experts

Emily Bianchi

Associate Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Timothy Matovina

Chair, Department of TheologyUniversity of Notre Dame

Timothy Matovina works in the area of theology and culture, with specialization in U.S. Catholic and U.S. Latino theology and religion.

William Sterrett, Ph.D.

Fred & Edith Hale Endowed Chair for School LeadershipBaylor University

Research focuses on school improvement, including sustainable green schools and districts; digital principals and collaborative leadership.

Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.

Professor, AnthropologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Xygalatas' research focuses on ritual, sports, bonding, and the things that make us human.

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political ScienceAugusta University

Dr. Lance Hunter studies the connection between terrorism and political stability in democracies.

Phillip Coule, MD

Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, AU Health System & Associate Dean for Clinical AffairsAugusta University

Phillip Coule is an expert in COVID-19 testing, hospital quality & safety, emergency medicine, disaster preparedness, and GRAChIE.

Zach Whalen

Associate Professor of Digital StudiesUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Whalen's research focuses on computer-generated literature, video games, and graphic narrative.

Alexander Theodoridis

Associate Professor of Political Science / Co-director of UMass PollUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Alex Theodoridis looks at the ways in which citizens interact with the political world in an era of hyper-polarization.

Kimberly Martin Tecklenberg

Assistant ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Dr. Kimberly Martin Tecklenberg teaches courses in American politics, research methods, leadership, and public policy.

Jula Hughes

DeanLakehead University

Professor Hughes researches in the areas of criminal law, comparative constitutional law and judicial ethics