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Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health; Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences

Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization

Weight DiscriminationWeight StigmaWeight-based bullying
Fumiko Hoeft

Fumiko Hoeft

Professor and Campus Director, UConn Waterbury

Dr. Hoeft is a neurophysiologist, as well as a systems and developmental cognitive neuroscientist.

NeuroimagingScientific WritingNeuroscienceScienceLife Sciences
Radenka Maric, Ph.D.

Radenka Maric, Ph.D.

University President

Dr. Maric researches novel materials for fuel cell & battery manufacturing, nanomaterials, sensors, hydrogen generation & biofuels.

Sustainable Energy Technologies Nanomaterials EngineeringSensorsSustainable EnergyManufacturing
David Banach

David Banach

Associate Professor of Medicine Head of Infection Prevention Hospital Epidemiologist

Dr. David Banach is an expert in the field of infectious diseases and epidemiology.

CoronavirusMedicineHealth Care Associated InfectionsInfectious DiseasesInfections in Immunocompromised Patients
James C. Kaufman, Ph.D.

James C. Kaufman, Ph.D.

Professor

Dr. Kaufman's research focuses on creativity and educational psychology.

Creativity and PersonalityCreativity and EquityCreativity and MeaningCreativity and Positive Psychology
Douglas J. Casa, Ph.D.

Douglas J. Casa, Ph.D.

CEO-Korey Stringer Institute, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of Kinesiology

Focused on prevention of sudden death in sport, exertional heat stroke, wearable technologies, hydration, and performance in the heat

Elite AtheletesHydration/DehydrationFluid-Electrolyte BalanceExertional Heat IllnessesWearable Technologies
Douglas M. Brugge, Ph.D., M.S.

Douglas M. Brugge, Ph.D., M.S.

Professor and Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences

Professor Brugge is an expert in occupational and environmental health.

Health CommunicationAsthmaWildfiresAir QualityEnvironmental Health
Steven M. Lepowsky, D.D.S.

Steven M. Lepowsky, D.D.S.

Dean, School of Dental Medicine

Steven M. Lepowsky currently serves as the Dean of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

DentistryOral Surgery
Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.

Cato Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer, Connecticut Convergence Institute

Dr. Laurencin is a world renowned engineer, physician and scientist who is known for pioneering the field of Regenerative Engineering.

Stem Cell Science and TechnologyNanotechnologyPolymeric Materials ScienceTissue EngineeringRegenerative Engineering
David Wagner, Ph.D.

David Wagner, Ph.D.

Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Behavior

Professor Wagner is an expert in caterpillars, butterflies, moths, insect conservation, global insect decline

Butterflies and MothsCaterpillarsEntomologyInvasive Species ImpactsInsects
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