Heidi Jo Newberg
Professor, Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Studies the formation and structure of the Milky Way and other galaxies
Physics Color Selection of QSOs Supernova Phenomenology Astronomy Galaxy Photometry
Zeyun Wu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · College of Engineering
Reactor physics, computational methods, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, advanced data analytics, machine learning
Reactor Physics Reactor core design and analysis Computational method for neutron transport Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis Advanced data analytics
Varun Makhija
Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington
Varun Makhija's research focuses on the interaction of light with matter, and the ensuing motion of molecular atoms and electrons.
Chemical Physics Molecular and Optical Physics Chemistry and Physics Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Eric Vandernoot, M.S.
Astronomy & Physics Lab Coordinator · Florida Atlantic University
Eric Vandernoot operates FAU's Astronomical Observatory and teaches courses on Planetary Mechanics and Astronomy.
Telescopes Astronomy Planetary Mechanics Light Pollution Physics
Guenakh Mitselmakher
Distinguished Professor · University of Florida
Guenakh Mitselmakher’s research interests include experimental particle physics and LIGO experiment for the search of gravitational waves.
Gravitational Waves LIGO Astrophysics
Andrew Christlieb
Chair, Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering · Michigan State University
Expert in Multi-scale modeling and high-order numerical methods
Fast Convolution Methods Multi-scale Modeling High Order Numerical Methods Weighted Essentially Non-oscillatory Methods Defect Correction Methods
Sara Seager
Professor of Planetary Science, Physics, and Aerospace Engineering · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sara Seager is an astrophysicist and planetary scientist, and is an expert in theory, computation, and data analysis of exoplanets.
Exoplanet Habitable Zones Exoplanet Atmospheres Exoplanet Interior Composition
Anna Erickson
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Dr. Erickson's research focuses on advanced nuclear reactor design and nuclear security and nonproliferation.
Non-Prolilferation Radiation Detection Nuclear Security
Imre Bartos
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Imre Bartos’ research interests include extreme cosmic explosions related to the formation and evolution of black holes.
Multimessenger Astronomy Astrophysics LIGO Black Holes Gravitational Waves
Eric Perlman, Ph.D.
Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Perlman is an observational astrophysicist whose research concentrates on the nuclei of galaxies.
James Webb Space Telescope Galactic Activity Galactic Nuclei Astrophysics Black Holes
Neil Donahue
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Neil Donahue's research examines the behavior of organic compounds in Earth’s atmosphere.
Kinetics Atmospheric Chemistry Energy Sustainability Organic Aerosol
Sivaramakrishnan Balachandar
Distinguished Professor · University of Florida
Balachandar studies data-driven solutions of industrial and environmental multiphase flow processes from volcanic eruptions to fuel spray.
Petascale and Exascale Computing High-Speed Multiphase Flows Environmental Flows Turbulent Flow Multiphase Flow
Csaba Palotai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Palotai's current research focuses on numerical modeling of planetary atmospheres.
Meteor Physics Planetary Physics Numerical Modeling Comparative Planetology Exoplanetary Atmospheric Dynamics
Douglas Kelley
Professor of Mechanical Engineering · University of Rochester
Douglas Kelley studies the performance of liquid metal batteries.
Mixing in Metals Casting Liquid Metal Batteries Grid-Scale Energy Storage Fluid Dynamics of the Brain's Waste Removal System Coherent Structures in Reactive Mixing
Yong Chen
Professor, History · UC Irvine
Yong Chen is Professor of Hist. He also served as the Associate Dean of Curricular and Student Services in the School of Humanities.
Chinese American Experience Immigration History Food Asian-American History Cultural History
Jerome "Jay" Apt
Professor Emeritus · Carnegie Mellon University
Jay Apt is an emeritus professor at the Tepper School of Business and in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy.
Public Policy Physics Energy Risk Analysis Engineering
Gina Rippon
Professor of Cognitive Neuroimaging · Aston University
Professor Rippon has been at the forefront of the study of the brain and gender for many years.
Cognitive Neuroimaging Electroencephalography Magnetoencephalography Psychophysiology Neuroscience
Seyedahmad Rahimi
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Seyedahmad Rahimi specializes in assessing and fostering students’ 21st-century skills and STEM-related knowledge acquisition.
Channa R. De Silva
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
Channa De Silva teaches chemistry and carries out research in the areas of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and computational chemistry.
General Chemistry Computational Chemistry Nanotechnology Biotechnology Inorganic Chemistry
Jason Kaiser
Department Chair Geosciences/Associate Professor of Geology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in volcanoes and understanding how and why magma accumulates in the Earth’s crust
Structural Geology Chemistry of Minerals Potential Natural Disasters in Southern Utah Potential Geological Hazards in Southern Utah Volcanology