Patrick Bordnick
Dean, Tulane University School of Social Work · Tulane University
Bordnick is a pioneer in the use of virtual reality for substance abuse assessment and intervention.
Social Work Behavioral Health Addiction & Recovery Mental Health Self-Care
Gianluca De Leo, PhD
Chair of the Department of Health Management, Economics and Policy · Augusta University
Dr. Gianluca De Leo is a leading expert on using technology, such as virtual reality and e-health, in public health and health care.
Telemedicine Augmented Reality Health Technology Biotechnology Public Health
Nigel Newbutt
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Nigel Newbutt is a leading expert in the use of technologies with autistic groups, specifically virtual reality and immersive technologies.
Ethical AI Research Social Robotics Head-mounted Display Immersive Technology Autism
Susan Birkhoff, Ph.D, RN
Program Director of Technology Research & Education · ChristianaCare
Susan Birkhoff is a nurse scientist with experience conducting clinical research using various forms of digital health technology.
Technology Innovation Research Nursing Robotics
Francis Ortiz Ocaña
Ceo & Founder · Crea Solutions
A Smart Citizen in an Augmented World. Geolocated, Virtualized and ready to share knowledge about Disruptive Tech and Smart Everything.
Governance Internet of Things (IoT) Destination Marketing Virtual Reality (VR) Geolocation
Kyla McMullen
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Kyla McMullen studies the application and development of 3D audio technologies for use in virtual and augmented reality contexts.
Human-Computer Interaction Psychoacoustic Augmented Reality Spatial Audio 3D Audio
Kelly Rossler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · Baylor University
Dissertation: Exploring Interprofessional Education through a High-Fidelity Human Patient Simulation Scenario: A Mixed Methods Study.
Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Experiential Learning Healthcare Nursing Nursing Education Critical Care
Mitchell Schare
Professor of Psychology · Hofstra University
Professor of Psychology and Director of the Phobia & Trauma Clinic
Emotional Aftermath of Traumatic Events Anxiety Disorders Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Psychology Substance Abuse Disorders
Jase Bernhardt
Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability · Hofstra University
Dr. Bernhardt has had a lifelong passion for studying weather and climate. His current research focuses hurricane preparedness.
Rip Tide safety Hurricanes Climatology Climate Change Weather
Professor Sarah Whatley
Professor of Dance and Director of the Centre for Dance Research · Coventry University
She has expertise across a range of contemporary dance theory & practice, such as with artists, dance companies & cultural organisations.
Digital Dance Performing Arts Dance Dance and Cultural Heritage Dance and Disability
Farha Abbasi
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry · Michigan State University
Farha Abbasi's areas of interest are cultural psychiatry and teaching how to provide culturally appropriate care to Muslim patients.
Muslim Mental Health Muslim American Community
Lynsey Steinberg
Director of Innovation at the Georgia Cyber Center · Augusta University
Lynsey Steinberg is one of the 300 board-certified medical illustrators and also an expert on virtual reality.
Community and Economic Virtual Reality Medical Illustration Gamification Innovation
Johannes DeYoung
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Johannes DeYoung is an internationally recognized artist and filmmaker who works at the intersection of computational & material processes.
Animation Art Future of Work Design Cinema
Ahmed Sayed, Ph.D
Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Ahmed Sayed is an assistant professor in the biomedical engineering department at Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Biomechanics Biomedical Instrumentation Forensics Biomedical Engineering Medical Image Processing and Segmentation Ultrasound Elastography
Kristina R. Llewellyn
Associate Professor, Department of Social Development Studies · Renison University College, University of Waterloo
Professor Llewellyn studies the Education, History, and Equity.
Women's History Citizenship Education Oral History History Education History of Education
Azadeh Sawyer
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Azadeh Omidfar Sawyer's interdisciplinary research focuses on quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate building envelopes.
Green Design Building Envelope Design Quality Virtual Reality Immersive Visualization Systems
Kimberley Pickett
Principal and Creative Director · KIMBO Design
Creative Principal of award-winning design firm, KIMBO Design Inc., based in Vancouver, B.C.
Design Graphic Design Marketing & Advertising Marketing & Branding Online Advertising
Professor Nashwan Dawood
Professor of Digital Construction · Teesside University
His expertise is sustainable infrastructure & in modelling ways to ensure carbon reduction in construction, housing & engineering projects.
Energy Efficient Buildings Infrastructure Design Carbon Reduction Sustainable Construction Engineering
Tara Alvarez
Professor and Director, Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Program · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Professor Alvarez conducts neuroscience research for helping patients recover their vision and for diagnosing other visual diseases.
Vision Therapy Virtual Reality Vision Neuroscience Biomedical Engineering
Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work · Baylor University
Oxhandler studies how to ethically & effectively assess and discuss clients’ religion/spirituality within health and mental health treatment
Religion and Social Work Religion and Spirituality in Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Practice Process Scale Development Mental Health (primarily Anxiety and Depression)