excellence Experts

Casey Cobb, Ph.D.

Neag Professor of Educational PolicyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Cobb's current research interests include policies on school choice, accountability, and school reform.

Tiziana Di Matteo

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Tiziana Di Matteo's research focuses on the study of black holes, encompassing a wide range of topics in high energy astrophysics.

Lorriane Odhiambo, PhD

Assistant ProfessorAugusta University

Dr. Odhiambo's research interests are in applying epidemiological methods to chronic disease prevention and management.

Alan Furness, DMD

Associate Dean & Associate ProfessorAugusta University

Radhika Barua, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Barua specializes in developing multifunctional magnetic materials systems for diverse applications in the power & energy sector.

Sue Metzger

Professor of the Practice, Information Systems; Faculty Director, VU Women in Tech | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Sue Metzger, MS, is an expert in advancing women in technology, mobile app development and entrepreneurship, and enterprise computing.

Julie Pirsch, PhD

Senior Associate Dean for Teaching and Programs; Associate Faculty Director, Center for Marketing & Consumer Insights; Teaching Professor, Marketing & Business Law | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Julie Pirsch, PhD, is an expert in product marketing, new product development, and innovating teaching and learning.

Kim Brooks

Professor of LawDalhousie University

Kim Brooks' work has focused on corporate and international income taxation and aspects of tax administration

Erin Boyleston, MS

Associate ProfessorAugusta University

Dr. Boyleston's clinical focus is preclinical dental hygiene education.

Mohammad Mahinfalah, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director MS EngineeringMilwaukee School of Engineering

Mohammad Mahinfalah is an expert in impact testing and vibrations.