safety Experts

Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Erdem Topsakal received multiple degrees in electronics and communication engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul

Lisa Briggs

Professor, Director of Emergency and Disaster ManagementWestern Carolina University

Lisa Briggs specializes in forensic based criminology with a focus on missing persons, as well as the use of scent detection K9s.

Walter Signorelli

Attorney/Adjunct ProfessorAuthor

Author of four books related to law and police science

Patrick Oliver, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Criminal JusticeCedarville University

Dr. Oliver serves as Director of the Criminal Justice Program.

Kathleen Iacocca, PhD

Professor of Management & Operations | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Kathleen Iacocca, PhD, is an expert on supply chain management, business analytics and optimization, with a focus on healthcare industries.

Mike Byers

Vice Chancellor of Administration and FinanceWestern Carolina University

Dru Riddle

Professor, Nurse AnesthesiaTexas Christian University

Dr. Riddle is an expert in evidence-based practice and applying research in practice.

Cliff Bailey

Emeritus Professor, College of Health and Life SciencesAston University

Professor Bailey's research is mainly directed towards the pathogenesis and treatment of diabetes.

Allison Sekuler

Associate Vice President and Dean, Graduate StudiesMcMaster University

Dr. Sekuler is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with expertise is in vision, aging, higher education, & diversity issues.

Yue Hillon

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Yue Hillon's research interests include strategy, socio-economic performance management and action research.