bi Experts

Christopher C. Austin

Professor, Curator of HerpetologyLouisiana State University

Dr. Austin’s research focuses on evolutionary systematics, biogeography, and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.

James Douglass, Ph.D.

Expert in coastal marine ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

James Douglass studies the interactions among living organisms and the environment in coastal waters, including algae blooms.

Sina Rabbany

Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Professor of EngineeringHofstra University

Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science, The Jean Nerken Distinguished Professor in Engineering and Professor of Engineering

Andrew Yeudall, PhD

Department Chair & ProfessorAugusta University

Susan Thomas

Associate Professor, Associate Director for Integrated Research Center, Mechanical EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Susan Thomas is an expert on the role of biological transport phenomena in physiological and pathophysiological processes.

Michael Hamblin, PhD

Principal Investigator, Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General HospitalAssociate Professor, Dermatology, Harvard Medical School

Dr. Hamblin's research interests are now broadly in the area of phototherapy for multiple diseases

Don Thushara Galbadage

Associate ProfessorTexas Christian University

Dr. Galbadage investigates innovative therapeutic methods to target multidrug resistant pathogens.

Charles "Billy" Gunnels, Ph.D.

Expert in animal behavior and urban ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Billy Gunnels examines the interaction between humans and animals.

Mark Namchuk

Executive Director Therapeutics TranslationHarvard Medical School

Mark Namchuk works with scientists to identify and insights into clinical therapies, advancing scientific discoveries.

Serdar Ozturk, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Ozturk’s interests include biotechnology, chemical engineering, surface and interfacial chemistry, microfluidics, and material science.