Francois Byrne
CEO · Hybrid Power Solutions
Hybrid Power Solutions was founded in 2015 in response to a pressing need for safer, cleaner and more effective portable electric systems
Battery Systems Engineering portable power battery banks generators off grid batteries
Amir AghaKouchak
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering · UC Irvine
Amir AghaKouchak studies how climate change and variability influence extreme events (flood/drought/heatwaves) and compound hazards.
Climate Extremes Climatology Climate Change Flood Drought
Don Duke, Ph.D., P.E.
Expert in water resources and pollution control · Florida Gulf Coast University
Don Duke applies science and engineering analysis to policy and management decisions.
Municipal stormwater pollution reduction Industrial stormwater pollution reduction Flood mitigation policy Water Resources Policy Water quality assessment
Aparna Gupta
Professor, Lally School of Management; Director, Center for Financial Studies · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Leading quantitative finance and risk management expert advancing cutting-edge solutions to address risk challenges of the 21st century.
Networked Systems Analytical Methods Financial Engineering Risk Management Quantitative Finance
Claire Wheeler
Instructor · Portland State University
Experienced, energetic speaker who builds organizational success through the well-being of its members
Stress Management Optimal Performance Weight Management
Mark Brand, Ph.D.
Professor of Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Nursery Extension Specialist · University of Connecticut
Professor Brand is a horticulturist who focuses on ornamental plant breeding, sustainable cultivars, and industrial hemp.
Woody Landscape Plants Nursery Crops Ornamental Plant Breeding Aroniaberry Fruit Production Plant Breeding
Steven Lazarus, Ph.D.
Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Lazarus' research interests include data assimilation, electrical phenomena such as gigantic jets, and wind/wave interactions.
Climate Change Hurricanes Wind and Waves Data Assimilation Gigantic Jets
Monica Escaleras, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director of the Business and Economics Polling Initiative · Florida Atlantic University
Monica Escaleras is an expert in natural disasters and political economy.
Decentralization Business Administration Business and Economics Polling Natural Disasters Political Economy
Kara Santokie
Director · Toronto Women's City Alliance
Kara Santokie, PhD, does policy analysis and works to increase civic engagement among women in Toronto.
International Relations Human Rights International Development Project Management Policy Analysis
Cynthia Barnett
Journalist in Residence/Director · University of Florida
Cynthia Barnett is an environmental journalist who writes about water and climate issues.
Florida Ecology Climate Change Environmental Journalism Sustainability
Joseph E. Trainor
Interim Dean and Professor, Biden School of Public Policy & Administration · University of Delaware
Can discuss behavioral responses to disasters, including household risk management and decision making about warnings and evacuation orders.
Public and organizational behavior in disasters Disaster Mitigation Smart Warning Systems Mobile Warning Systems Disaster Warning Systems
Tricia Wachtendorf
Director / Professor, Disaster Research Center / Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice · University of Delaware
Prof. Wachtendorf expertise lies in the social, organizational, and decision-making aspects of disasters.
evacuations Multi-organizational coordination and responses in disasters Transnational crises Improvisation and adaptation Community-based approaches to preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
Joanne Muller, Ph.D.
Expert in hurricanes and climate change · Florida Gulf Coast University
Joanne Muller is an expert in the impact of climate change in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
Paleoclimatology Climate Change Hurricanes Sea Level Rise Women in STEM
Allan Zarembski
Professor of Practice Civil and Environmental Engineering; Director, Railway Engineering and Safety Program · University of Delaware
Prof. Zarembski has expertise in railroad track engineering and railroad safety.
Railroad Track Engineering Railroad Safety Derailment Analysis Wheel-Rail Interaction Rail Inspection
Rima Taher
Senior University Lecturer · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Professor Taher focuses on structural technology, stability of structures, architectural cognizance and engineering standards
Hurricanes Structural Engineering Engineering & Technical Design Structural Design Engineering
Andrew Koeser
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Andrew Koeser is a research professor who investigates how to best grow trees in cities and urban areas.
Arboriculture Arbor Day Trees Trees and Construction Trees and Development
David Bader
Distinguished Professor, Data Science · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Interests lie at the intersection of data science & high-performance computing, with applications in cybersecurity
Graph Analytics Massive-Scale Analytics High-Performance Computing Data Science Applications in Cybersecurity
Warren Faidley
Severe weather survival expert, media & corporate consultant / spokesperson, Tactical EMT · Self-employed
Storm and disaster survival expert - media / corporate consultant & spokesperson - storm chasing personality
On Air Personality Automotive Testing Media Consultant Storm Chaser Meteorology
Jack Brouwer
Professor: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering; Director: National Fuel Cell Research Center, Advanced Power and Energy Program · UC Irvine
Jack Brouwer's research focuses on high-temperature electrochemical dynamics and integrated renewable energy systems.
High-Temperature Electrochemical Dynamics Renewable Hydrogen Renewable Power Dynamics Integrated Renewable Power Systems Hybrid Power and Energy Storage Systems
Jonathan Gilligan
Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences · Vanderbilt University
Expert on the impact of human behavior and public policy on climate, with a focus on how small changes add up to make big differences.
Atmospheric Science Environmental Policy Climate Change Water Conservation Risk Management