tedx Experts

Gregory Heyworth

Associate Professor of English and Computer Science; Director, Lazarus ProjectUniversity of Rochester

Gregory Heyworth is a textual scientist who works on new ways to read ancient manuscripts and maps using spectral imaging technology.

Erika V. Hall

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Faculty Advisor, Business & Society InstituteEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Hall's research focuses on the influence of race, gender, and class-based stereotypes and implicit biases on workplace interactions.

Tara Alvarez

Professor and Director, Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering ProgramNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Alvarez conducts neuroscience research for helping patients recover their vision and for diagnosing other visual diseases.

Jake Jo

Assistant Professor in the Practice of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Georgeen Theodore

Director, Master of Infrastructure Planning ProgramNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Theodore focuses on the relationship between strategic planning and local development

John R. Gerdy

Founder and President of Music For EveryoneArchway Publishing

Founder and Executive Director of Music For Everyone

Jeff Hoffman

Partner & Co-FounderColorJar, LLC

Internationally recognized public speaker on the topics of innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more.

C. Nataraj, PhD

Moritz Endowed Professor of Engineered Systems; Director, VCADS Research Center | College of EngineeringVillanova University

C. Nataraj, PhD, is an expert in unmanned vehicles, robotics, and diagnostic healthcare systems.

Andrea Grottoli

Professor | School of Earth SciencesThe Ohio State University

Climate change expert, specializing in coral responses to climate change and reconstructing oceanographic conditions