Growth Experts

Michael Savarese, Ph.D.

Expert in sea-level rise and environmental changeFlorida Gulf Coast University

Michael Savarese studies the history of environmental change in coastal areas and how this can inform the future.

Derek Riley, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director of Computer ScienceMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Derek Riley is an expert in Large Language Models (LLMs), deep learning, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.

Nancy Rabalais

Professor and Shell Endowed Chair in Oceanography and Wetland StudiesLouisiana State University

Dr Rabalais researches dead zones in the marine environment and is an expert in eutrophication and nutrient pollution

T. Clifton Green

John W. McIntyre Professor of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Ruth Panofsky

Professor of English / Graduate Program in Communication & CultureRyerson University

Dr. Panofsky specializes in Canadian women in publishing and Canadian Jewish women writers

Maryam “Shabnam” FakhrHosseini, PhD

Research Scientist, MIT AgeLabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. FakhrHosseini's research focuses on technology adoption models, social robots for aging and smart home.

Mary Ann Sevier

Associate Professor Emerita in the Practice of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Brian Nam, M.D.

Director of Robotic Thoracic SurgeryChristianaCare

Dr. Brian Nam is the director of Robotic Thoracic Surgery at ChristianaCare.

Emily Lund

Associate Professor of Speech-Langauge Pathology | Associate Dean for Research, Harris College of Nursing & Health SciencesTexas Christian University

Dr. Lund's research focuses on language and literacy in children with hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Selene Silvestri, PhD

Research ScientistMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Silvestri's research leverages optimization and data-driven analytics to enhance supply chain network design and warehouse operations.