computational Experts

Derek Riley, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director of Computer ScienceMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Derek Riley is an expert in Large Language Models (LLMs), deep learning, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.

Stephen S. Fong, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Bioengineer who modifies micro-organisms to produce chemicals (e.g. from beer to fuel).

Elan Barenholtz, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

Elan Barenholtz uses behavioral and embedded computational approaches to study the brain and behavior.

Maya Israel

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Maya Israel researches how to support academically diverse learners’ meaningful engagement in computer science education.

Juhwan Lee, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Juhwan Lee’s research focuses on artificial intelligence, medical image analysis, and their applications in cardiovascular medicine.

Weisong Shi

Alumni Distinguished Professor and Chair of Computer and Information SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Shi is an internationally renowned expert in edge computing, autonomous driving, and connected health.

Ravi Hadimani

Professor and Director of Robotics ProgramVirginia Commonwealth University

Professor Hadimani specializes in non-invasive brain stimulation, biomagnetics, magnetocalorics and energy harvesting research.

Walter Schilling, Jr., Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director of Cybersecurity SystemsMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Walter Schilling is an expert in software verification, software reliability, software security and embedded systems software.

Youyou Tao, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

John Bland

ProfessorUniversity of Toronto, Department of Mathematics

Professor Bland researches Differential Geometry