Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.
Robert J. Mattauch Endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering
Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.
Structural Bioinformatics Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Protein-ligand(drug) interactions Computer-aided molecular modeling Big Data Analysis
Bruce Compas
Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center · Vanderbilt University
An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.
Neurocognitive Deficits Depression Stress Coping and Resilience Huntington Disease Childhood Cancer Survivorship
Juan Andrade Laborde
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Juan Andrade Laborde develops sustainable strategies and technologies that can be used to deliver nutrition to vulnerable populations.
Food Aid Micronutrients Internatinal Development Human Nutrition Food Science and Technology
Evangelyn Alocilja
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Evangelyn Alocilja is an expert in sensors and nano-biosensor devices for biodefense, health diagnostics and therapeutics.
Bio-inspired Nanostructures Tamper-Evidency Food/Water Safety Biosecurity Healthcare Diagnostics
Aman Yadav
Lappan-Phillips Professor of Computing Education · Michigan State University
An expert in STEM education, with a specific focus on computer science and engineering education
Teacher Professional Development Case-based Instruction Computer Science Education STEM Education Engineering Education
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
Taghi Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D.
Motorola Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Taghi Khoshgoftaar researches computer security and intrusion detection systems.
Computer Security and Intrusion Detection Systems Software Engineering Machine Learning Data Mining Big Data Analytics
Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D.
Professor · Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor Filippas is VCU’s representative to CCAM. Her research focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Modeling.
Electromagnetic Device Modeling Data Analytics Higher Order Statistical Analysis Multimodal Data Analytics Experimental Design
Alex Glosenberg, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Vocational Psychology Workforce and Economic Development Social Entrepreneurship International Entrepreneurship Career Development
Erin Hunt
Program Manager · Mines Action Canada
Humanitarian disarmament expert focusing on indiscriminate weapons, victim assistance, casualties and international disarmament treaties.
Disarmament Landmines Cluster Munitions Nuclear Weapons Civil Society Campaigning
Baratunde A. Cola
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Dr. Cola brings science to energy and thermal management solutions.
Applications of Carbon Nanotubes Thermal Management of Electronics Combustion and Energy Systems Heat Transfer Micro and Nano Engineering
Thomas Pogge
Director, Global Justice Program ; Leitner Professor of Philosophy and International Affairs · Yale University
Examining solutions to issues of global inequality and justice in health care are long-standing concerns for this Yale professor & author
Justice in Health Care Social and Political Philosophy Ethics and Moral Philosophy Globalization and Inequality
Katherine Kortes-Miller
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Palliative Care Division Lead, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH) · Lakehead University
An unconventional death educator and researcher with a passion for palliative care and improving end of life care for all
Gerontology Palliative Care End-Of-Life Care Interprofessional Education and Care LGBTQ
Marie-Line Germain
Professor of Human Resources and Leadership · Western Carolina University
Marie-Line Germain specializes in psychosocial risks, mental health in the workplace and personality disorders of corporate leaders.
Consulting Leadership Human Resource Development Organizational Behavior Psychosocial Risks
Jed McCaleb
CTO and Cofounder · Stellar Develoment Foundation
Recognizing that the world’s financial infrastructure is broken and that too many people are left without resources, I cofounded Stellar.org
Entrepreneur Startup Nonprofit Tech Technology
Marie Coppola, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut
Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences focused on language acquisition, ASL, deaf culture, and cognitive science.
Lange Acquisition Number Cognition Homesign Language Emergence Cognitive Development
Justin Cole
Director of the Center for Pharmacy Innovation · Cedarville University
Dr. Cole is an expert in pediatrics, pharmacy innovation, interprofessional care, and pharmacy practice advancement.
Neurology Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Pediatrics Pharmacy Innovation
Michael Stathis
Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Southern Utah University
Specializing in political science, international relations, and media portrayal of Islamic religion
Theories of International Relations Islamic State Fourth Gulf War International Conflict American Government
Molly Nation, Ph.D.
Expert in environmental education · Florida Gulf Coast University
Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.
Environmental Change Environmental Education Nature-based Solutions Translational Climate Climate Policy
Susan Prentice
Professor · University of Manitoba
Professor Prentice's primary specialization is contemporary and historical childcare policy and advocacy
Social Inequality Social Change Systemic Discrimination Historical Sociology Childcare Policy