Andrew Devitt

Professor, School of Biosciences · Aston University

Professor Devitt's research over 20 years has focused on the innate immune system and its role in protection and tissue repair.

Extracellular Vesicles Intercellular Adhesion Molecules Macrophages Apoptosis Phagocytes

Krishnan Pillaipakkamnatt

Professor of Computer Science · Hofstra University

Krishnan Pillaipakkamnatt specializes in data mining, machine learning, and computational learning theory.

Algorithms Data Structures Discrete Mathematics Operating Systems Programming

Benjamin Johnson

Associate Professor | Director · University of Florida

Benjamin Johnson’s research focuses on the social psychology of media use including how people construct their media routines and habits.

Entertainment Confirmation Bias Storytelling Sponsorship Influencers

Nancy Jordan

Dean Family Endowed Chair of Education and Professor · University of Delaware

Prof. Jordan's work focused on how children learn to math and why so many struggle.

Child Development Mathematics Learning Difficulties Math Disabilities Number Sense Interventions

Tara Cataldo

Librarian · University of Florida

Tara Tobin Cataldo is a STEM collections and research metrics librarian at the University of Florida

Discovery of Research Metrics Information Seeking Behavior Research Metrics Open Access Publishing

John McCulloch

Founder & Managing Director · Burloch Group Inc.

Engaging and knowledgeable speaker with deep expertise in biotechnology investment.

Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Innovation Investment

Tanya Wright

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Curriculum and instruction in language and literacy during the early childhood and elementary years

Instruction Early Language and Literacy Oral Language Vocabulary Literacy in Young Children

Nibir K. Dhar, Ph.D.

Professor and CCI Eminent Scholar, SPIE Fellow, OPTICA (OSA) Fellow · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Dhar researches semiconductor heterostructures, devices and systems applications in Electro-Optic and Infrared (EOIR)

Michael Golden, DMA

Professor of Music Composition and Theory, and Director, Creative Arts Program · Soka University

Michael Golden’s teaching and creative interests include composition and jazz improvisation, music and ecology, and music and peacebuilding

Music and Ecology World Music Composition (including computer music) Music Theory Jazz and Improvisation

Suresh Patel

Director · BATNA MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING

A global senior executive with a focus on the International markets

Market Analysis Business Plan Execution Sales Leadership Training Deal Structuring and Syndication Legal Term Sheet and Private Placement Agreements

Robert J. Sawyer

Science Fiction Writer · SFWRITER.COM Inc.

"Canada's foremost futurist" -- CBC Radio

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Elizabeth Dorrance Hall has applied and extended interpersonal and family communication theories to explore difficult conversations.

Interpersonal Communication Family Communication Organizational Communication

Bryan E. Penprase, PhD

Dean · Soka University

Professor Penprase is Dean of Faculty and Professor of Science.

Quasar Absorption Line Spectroscopy Archaeoastronomy Observational Astrophysics Astrophysics Astronomy

Dr Mirjam Röder

Associate Professorial Research Fellow, Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) · Aston University

Dr Röder's research interests focus on bioenergy and related sustainability implications.

Sustainability Negative Emissions Bioenergy and Bioeconomy Climate Change Bioenergy and Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)

Bernadette Wright

Director of Research & Evaluation · Meaningful Evidence, LLC

Consulting, writing, and speaking to help non-profits to use program evaluation to increase their success

Data Analysis and Interpretation Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Program Evaluation Logic Models Evaluation of Change Programs in Private and Non-Profit Organizations

Frank M. LaFerla

Chancellor’s Professor and Dean · UC Irvine

Frank M. LaFerla,Ph.D.,is the dean of the UCI School of Biological Sciences.His research focuses on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Learning and Memory Alzheimer's Disease Molecular Biology Neurodegenerative disorders

Sylvia Wong

Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for MSc Computer Science · Aston University

Sylvia Wong is a Computer Scientist with strong interest in promoting student learning through Technology Enhanced Learning and Assessment.

Data Modelling Technology Enhanced Learning and Assessment Computer Science Education Knowledge Representation

Glenn Daehn

Fontana Professor, Materials Science Engineering | College of Engineering · The Ohio State University

Materials science engineering expert, revolutionizing impulse-based manufacturing

Metallurgical Engineering Impulse-based manufacturing Materials Science Intersection of Academia and Industry

Jodie Hayob

Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences · University of Mary Washington

Professor Hayob has expertise in petrology, minerology and geochemistry.

Geology Petrology Mineralogy Geochemistry

Rodrigo Vargas

Professor, Ecosystem Ecology and Environmental Change · University of Delaware

Prof. Vargas’ work focuses on global environmental change, nature-based solutions, and environmental data science.

Climate Change Environmental Data Science Blue Carbon Nature-based Solutions Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere