traditional Experts

John Covach

Professor of Music and Director of the Institute for Popular Music; Professor of Theory at Eastman School of MusicUniversity of Rochester

John Covach is an expert on the history of popular and rock music, 12-tone music, and the philosophy and aesthetics of music.

Faisal Shaikh, Ph.D.

Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Faisal Shaikh's areas of expertise include chemical engineering, biotechnology and microfluidics (lab on a chip).

Alice Armitage

Associate Professor of Practice | Director, Startup Legal GarageUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: armitagea@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4827 / Office 112-200

Alexandra Noël

Associate Professor and Director of Inhalation LaboratoryLouisiana State University

Dr. Noël's research focuses on the production and characterization of aerosols, as well as inhalation and developmental toxicology.

Polina Durneva, Ph.D.

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

William Luther, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

William Luther, Ph.D., is an expert in monetary economics and macroeconomics.

Ray Toal

Professor of Computer ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Elliott Silverstein

Director, Government Relations, InsuranceCAA Club Group

Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.

Yossi Sheffi, PhD

Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics | Director, MIT Supply Chain Management Program | Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems, MITMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Sheffi is an expert in systems optimization, risk analysis, and supply chain management.

Stephen Ujlaki

Professor of ScreenwritingLoyola Marymount University

Professor of Film and Television of Loyola Marymount University