r Experts

Karla Saldaña Ochoa

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Karla Saldaña Ochoa investigates the interplay of artificial and human intelligence to empower creativity and social good.

Chenliang Xu

Associate Professor of Computer ScienceUniversity of Rochester

Xu is an expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and computer vision, and augmented and virtual reality

Kirsten Kallies, CCP, LP

Clinical Associate Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Kirsten Kallies is a clinical associate professor and clinical program director for the M.S. in Perfusion program at MSOE.

Di Yang

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Di Yang is an expert in remote sensing and geospatial AI, integrating citizen science and Earth observation for environmental monitoring.

Johanna Engstrom

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Johanna Engström’s research focuses on hydroclimatology, water resources, drought and renewable energies, with a focus on the southeast U.S.

Jay Shanken

Professor Emeritus in FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

J. Marshall Shepherd

Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor and Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program | Associate DeanUGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

A leading International expert on weather and climate frequently called upon by the White House, Congress, and national media.

Jianjun Sun, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Physiology and NeurobiologyUniversity of Connecticut

Jianjun Sun, Ph.D. is an expert in reproduction biology and contraceptives.

Qin Wang, PhD

Professor of Neuroscience & Regenerative MedicineAugusta University

Qin Wang researches the neuropharmacology and signaling mechanisms underlying neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Nasser Najibi

Assistant Professor | Extension SpecialistUniversity of Florida

Nasser Najibi's research focuses on enhancing climate risk assessments and disaster resilience in built and environmental systems.