Policy Experts

Sudip Bhattacharjee, Ph.D.

Professor, University of Connecticut; Senior Research Fellow, US Census BureauUniversity of Connecticut

Extensive research consulting experience with Fortune 100 and US govt on “Big Data” driven decision making in IT and operations.

Michael Dennin

Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning; Dean of Undergraduate Education; Professor of PhysicsUC Irvine

Prof. Dennin is leading the evolution of teaching and learning on the college campus, and he is a top communicator of all issues of physics.

John Koch

Senior Lecturer and Director of DebateVanderbilt University

Expert in debate, including argumentation analysis, persuasive techniques and rhetorical theory.

Professor Viren Swami

Professor of Social PsychologyAnglia Ruskin University

His research focuses on the psychology of body image, human appearance, and attraction in relationships.

Stacy Lee Burns

Professor of SociologyLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Patricia Thornley

Professor and Chief Scientific AdviserAston University

Patricia works in sustainable fuels - improving the environmental impact of transport and energy systems.

Gustavo S. Cortes

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Gustavo S. Cortes researches macro-finance, financial intermediation, international finance and financial history.

Youyou Tao, Ph.D.

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

Herman Berliner

Provost Emeritus and Distinguished Service Professor of EconomicsHofstra University

Dr. Berliner is focused on increasing and promoting global business programs, student entrepreneurship, and other experiential learning.

Aidin Namin, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University