Lance Laking

Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Advisory Services · MaRS Cleantech

Entrepreneur, Advisor, Angel Investor, Board Director in technology-based businesses

M. Ehsan Hoque

Asaro Biggar Family Fellow in Data Science, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Interim Director, Goergen Institute for Data Science · University of Rochester

M. Ehsan Hoque is designing and implementing new algorithms to sense subtle human nonverbal behavior

Data Science Human Nonverbal Behavior Interactive Machine Learning Human-Computer Interaction Computer Vision

Matthew Bandelt

Assistant Professor and Associate Chair · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Bandelt focuses on cement-based composites to improve the behavior, durability and environmental impact of concrete structures.

Computational Modeling Polymeric Fibers Construction Reinforced Concrete

Kevin Brinson

Assistant Research Professor and Delaware State Climatologist · University of Delaware

Applied climatologist specializing in hydroclimatology, weather observation systems, and climate services.

Climate Data Analysis Environmental Data Systems Management Environmental Data Analysis Operations Applied Research

Cang Ye, Ph.D.

Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Ye's research interests include Simultaneous Localization and Mapping, 3D Computer Vision, Robotics, and Intelligent Systems.

Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor · University of Connecticut

Mary Anne Amalaradjou is a microbiologist with laboratory work focused on food safety and gut health

Inflammation Microbiome Gut Health Probiotics Food Safety

Pascal Perry

University Lecturer // Java Programming · University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis

Head, Online Findability / Enterprise Search Optimization (ESO) / Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Enterprise Search Natural Language Processing NlP Machine Learning Digital Marketing

Eyuphan Bulut, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Bulut's research interests include wireless networks and mobile computing, cyber-physical systems, and social networks

Applied Machine Learning with Sensor Data and Wireless Signals Mobile Computing: Wireless Networks Cyber-physical Systems Mobile Social Networks Wireless Charging Security: Cyber Security Network Security Privacy and Trust Mobile (3G/4G) Systems: Mobile Packet Core Cloud Mobile Data Offloading Internet of Things (IoT), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Wireless Sensing

Gustavo Vejarano

Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Multimedia Communications

Erica Cochran Hameen

Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Erica Cochran Hameen's architectural experience includes over 50 educational, media and broadcast, community, and transportation facilities.

Building Performance & Diagnostics Sustainability Energy Ethics Sustainable Design

Michael Goldberg

Professor and Dean Emeritus · Sauder School of Business, The University of British Columbia

Mike Goldberg is expert in urban and regional issues, including economics, housing and transportation and an experienced corporate director

The Economic Crisis: Its Origins and Meaning The Inefficiency of Being Efficient Housing Affordabiilty The Housing Crisis and the Way Forward The Rise of Asia

Sridhar Tayur

University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Sridhar Tayur's research interests involve quantum computing, health care operations and supply chain management

Quantum Computing Healthcare Operations Supply Chain Management

Nikolas Badminton

Futurist · Futurist

World-respected futurist speaker, author, and researcher.

Eakta Jain

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Eakta Jain's studies modeling users to improve user-technology interaction, specifically visual attention modeling and eye tracking.

Human-Robot Interaction Virtual Reality (VR) Computer Graphics Eye Tracking

David Kaber

Professor · University of Florida

David Kaber uses empirical methods to describe human performance and applies heuristic and mathematical methods to model responses.

System Safety Analysis Methods Measuring and Modeling Situation Awareness and Cognitive Workload Aviation Human Factors and Cockpit Display Design Adaptive Automation Human-in-the-loop Systems

Xiajun Pan

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Xiajun Pan researches supply chain and retail operations management, business analytics and operations-marketing/information interface.

Business Analytics Operations-Marketing/Information Interface Retail Operations Management Supply Chain Management

Bintong Chen

Professor, Business Administration; Director, Institute for Financial Services Analytics · University of Delaware

Prof. Chen's cross-disciplinary expertise includes knowledge of both business management practices, data science, and systems engineering.

Optimization Machine Learning Game Theory Business Logistics Customer Service Management

Leigh Potvin

Assistant Professor, Community Studies · Cape Breton University

Educator, activist, academic. Interests: straight privilege, urban farming, backyard chickens, fat activism & active transportation.

gender studies (feminism) Queer Theory Privilege in Society White Privilege straight privilege

Carlos Castano, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Castano specializes in tailoring surface properties of materials for applications in energy, transportation, and manufacturing.

Surface Engineering Functional Coatings Nanomaterials Engineering Corrosion Engineering Thin film deposition and characterization

Mike Rodriguez

Senior Managing Consultant · IBM

Mitigating Risk, Ensuring Compliance and Championing Data Security.

Security Compliance Privacy