Linda Durnell, PhD
Adjunct Faculty - Media Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Virtual Reality, Media Psychology and Social Change
AR/VR/AI and Robotics Immersive Technology for Social Change Media and Consulting Technology Marketing
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.
Self-Care Virtual Reality Technology Health Autism
Jean Philippe Bouchard
Vice-President, Future of Work and Mobility Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Leads the Future of Work & Mobility research group at IDC Canada
Canadian AR/VR Market Tablets Mobile Phones Wearables Forecasting & Modeling
Vladimer Botsvadze
World's No. 1 Marketing, AI and Management Thought Leader by Thinkers 360 · Botsvadze Marketing Solutions
Award-Winning Entrepreneur | Top 1% Global Social Media Influencer | Fortune 500 Consultant | Professor | Startup Advisor | Keynote Speaker
21st Century Workforce Digital Marketplace Software as A Service Enterprise Architecture Remote Work
Sarah Jones
Head of School, Birmingham School of Media · Birmingham City University
Sarah Jones' research is focused on immersive realities (VR/AR), experiential film within 360 immersive storytelling
Experiential Films Immersive Reporting VR / AR Immersive Realities Investigative Reporting
Dean Krusienski, Ph.D.
Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University · VCU College of Engineering
Focusing on neural signal processing and analysis for the development of brain-computer interfaces and neuroprosthetic devices.
EEG Analysis Brain-Computer Interfaces Signal Processing Machine Learning Neuroprosthetics
Manish Nargas
Research Manager, Consumer and Mobile Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Manish provides a unique lens on the Canadian consumer technology and services markets.
Residential TV Services Connected Consumer Consumer Technology Consumer Services Smart Home Technology
Ben Chang
Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art
Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments
Emily Taylor
Consulting Manager · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Consulting Manager
Project Management Virtual Reality (VR) Consumer Tech Connected Life Wearables
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
Shahd ElAshri
Associate Analyst, Wearables, AR/VR and Consumer Research · International Data Corporation (IDC)
Shahd examines the consumer mobility, wearable device and AR/VR markets in Canada
Augmented Reality (AR) Consumer and B2B Buyer behaviour Wearables Business Intelligence
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 Spirituality in Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Practice Process Scale Development Mental Health (primarily Anxiety and Depression) Mentoring and Professional Development
Dr Hannah Bartlett
Reader, Optometry Optometry & Vision Science Research Group (OVSRG) Aston Research Centre for Healthy Ageing · Aston University
Hannah's research portfolio is broadly based around the role of nutrition in ocular disease.
Clinical Education Ophthalmic Instrumentation Low Vision Ocular Nutrition Macular Pigment
Carrie Heeter
Professor of Media and Information · Michigan State University
Carrie Heeter is an expert in meditation, cybermeditation, user experience design, and serious games.
Self-Regulation Meditation Research Online Learning User Experience Design Serious Games
Stephen J. Andriole, PhD
Thomas G. Labrecque Professor of Business Technology | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Stephen J. Andriole, PhD, is an expert in emerging technologies and business technology strategy
Emerging Technology Trends Technology Adoption Virtual & Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Social Media Analytics
Paul Bradshaw
Course Leader (MA Multiplatform and Mobile Journalism) · Birmingham City University
In addition to teaching and writing, Paul acts as a consultant and trainer to a number of organisations on social media and data journalism.
Surveillance, Security and Privacy Online Data Journalism Journalism Trends Online Journalism Social Media
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
Richard J. Radke
Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Studies computer vision problems related to human-scale, occupant-aware environments
Radiotherapy Smart Lighting Social Signal Processing Video Processing Computer Vision
Jase Bernhardt
Assistant 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.
Virtual Reality to Promote Evacuation Meteorology Environmental History Climate Weather
Nigel Wallis
Research Vice President, IoT & Industries · International Data Corporation (IDC)
IDC Canada's Research Vice President for Internet of Things and Industries
Internet of Things Vertical Markets Software Markets Economic Analysis