Joao S. Soares, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Engineered Tissue Multiscale Mechanics & Modeling Laboratory (ETM3)

Functional tissue engineering Thrombogenicity of cardiovascular medical devices Drug delivery devices Polymer degradation and erosion Continuum mechanics and its application to non-linear materials

Daniel Cranston, Ph.D

Associate Professor · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Cranston teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses and conducts research.

Samantha Chapman, PhD

Professor of Biology | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Samantha Chapman, PhD is an Associate Professor with expertise in global change in coastal ecosystems and invasive plant species.

Coastal Ecosystems Wetlands Biodiversity Loss Climate change effects on coastal wetlands Invasive Species

Metin Duran, PhD

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University

Metin Duran, PhD, is an expert on using beneficial microorganisms to re-mediate pollutants and remove harmful microorganisms from water.

Microbial Water Quality Renewable Energy from Waste Wastewater Treatment Water Pollution

Zach Suchin

CEO · Brand Knew

CEO of Brand Knew, Investor @ Intercast, TroupeFit, FitCause, Youngest CEO of a Publicly-Traded Company @ 22

Paul Steege, PhD

Associate Professor of History | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Paul Steege, PhD, is a go-to expert on twentieth-century Germany and researches the history of violence in everyday life.

World Cup Cold War History of Violence History of Soccer Nazi Germany

Glenn Bracey, PhD

Assistant Professor of Sociology | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Glenn Bracey, PhD, is an expert on race and social movements, race and the law and religion in contemporary society.

Religion in Contemporary Society Activism and Social Justice in Sports Race and Religion Race and Politics Race and Law

David Barrett, PhD

Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

David Barrett, PhD, is a presidential historian and leading expert on the CIA's relationship with presidents and Congress.

National Security & Intelligence Issues Politics The Vietnam War United States Congress United States Presidents

Mark Plunkett

MD · OSF

Professor at The Hospital of Illinois and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. MD at OSF specializing in Thoracic Procedures.

Pulmonary Diseases Thoracic Procedures Vascular Disease

Aldo Martinez

Founder · AJM Advisory Services (NYSE - VP retired)

Been described as a captivating and motivating speaker explaining and influencing in the field of Market Surveillance detecting proving trad

Market Regulation and Investor Confidence Leadership Management and How to Motivate A Workforce Adjunct Professor of Market Derivatives; Investment Analysis and Corporate Finance Life Coaching - the Role of Education and Perseverence in Making Life's Decisions

Lawrence Husick

Sr. Fellow · Foreign Policy Research Institute

Experience, dynamic, humorous and knowledgable on a stunningly wide range of topics.

Cyberwar Cyberterrorism Cybercrime. Innovation History and Practice.

Ashraf Badir, Ph.D., P.E.

Expert in concrete and steel structures · Florida Gulf Coast University

Ashraf Badir's research focuses on structural engineering as well as engineering education.

Engineering Education Structural Analysis Steel Structures Concrete Structures Bridges

Jessica Winter

Professor of Biomedical, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | College of Engineering · The Ohio State University

Biomedical expert, revolutionizing our knowledge of the relationship between nanoparticles and biology

Neural Engineering Nanotechnology Biomolecular Engineering Biomedical Engineering Nanoscale neural prosthetic devices

Hezekiah L. Lewis III, MFA

Assistant Professor of Communication | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Hezekiah Lewis, MFA, is an expert on film, from both thematic and technical standpoints, and has directed and produced short films.

Communication Screenwriting Documentary Film Making Film Direction Film Studies

Lowell Gustafson, PhD

Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Lowell Gustafson, PhD, is an expert in the politics, political structure and cultural heritage of Latin America.

Political Science International Political Economy Latin American Politics International Relations Theories Politics

Rigoberto A. Lopez, Ph.D.

Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Lopez is an expert in food systems, marketing, and industrial organization.

Food Systems Marketing Industrial Organization Public Policy

Dave Van de Walle

CEO · Area 224

Objective-Oriented Marketing, Holistic Social Media, and How To Use Both for Business Success

Holistic Social Media Objective-Oriented Marketing Startup Marketing and Startup Survival

Joseph T. Liu, Ph.D.

Expert in human resources, management and organizational behavior · Florida Gulf Coast University

Joseph Liu studies the people-related issues in modern industry.

Minorities in the Workplace Leadership Global Human Resources Compensation Staffing

Mark Schrad, PhD

Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Mark Schrad, PhD, is an expert on Russian/Ukrainian relations, the Cold War and prohibition history.

International Organizations Communism International Law Ukraine Russia

Saeed Ahmad, Ph.D.

Director of Process Economics and Tech Transfer · Medicines for All Institute

Dr. Ahmad specializes in the development of using small molecules, peptides and proteins

Research and development using small molecules peptides and proteins Process development of new and existing active pharmaceutical ingredients Development of efficient and cost effective processes using continuous synthesis and flow chemistry.