bi Experts

Ken Catania

Stevenson Professor of Biological SciencesVanderbilt University

Expert on sensory systems' impact on animal behavior, particularly naked mole rats, star-nosed moles, cockroaches and eels.

David Winchester

Professor | MDUniversity of Florida

Dr. David Winchester practices general cardiology with a focus on noninvasive imaging.

Benjamin Johnson

Associate Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Benjamin Johnson’s research focuses on the social psychology of media use including how people construct their media routines and habits.

Samsun "Sem" Lampotang

Professor | Director | M.D.University of Florida

Dr. Samsun Lampotang's research helps improve patient safety by designing training with physical extended reality and virtual stimulators.

William Strickland

Assistant Extension Agent-ANR, NW RegionLouisiana State University

William Strickland blends engineering and poultry science to improve performance, house management, and energy conservation.

Shayna Sura

Instructor of Environmental ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Reem Waziry

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Reem Waziry studies biological aging, vascular and brain health using advanced causal inference methods and AI.

Ryan McManamay, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorBaylor University

Spatial ecologist that studies human-environmental systems in order to balance ecosystem and societal needs.

Carrie L. Peterson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor; Director of Undergraduate Programs, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., University of Michigan | MSE and Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin | Postdoctoral Training, Northwestern UniversityVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Peterson's expertise is in neuromusculoskeletal biomechanics of human movement and rehabilitation design.

Ira Bedzow

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School