Michael Jackson
International Keynote Speaker · theothermichaeljackson.com
A leading global speaker on the subject of business change
The Challenge of Change Better Business Rules Socialocity - the Power of Business Social Media
Vivian Loftness
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Vivian Loftness is an internationally renowned researcher, author and educator with 30+ years in environmental design and sustainability.
Changing Nature of Work Environmental Quality Environmental Design Sustainability Energy
Karen Hamberg
Vice President, Strategy · Westport Fuel Systems
Clean-technology and clean transportation executive
Clean Tech Alternative Fuels for Transportation Clean Fuels Policy Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector Heavy-Duty Transportation
J. Aaron Johnson, PhD
Associate Dean of Research, School of Public Health; Director, Institute of Public and Preventive Health · Augusta University
J. Aaron Johnson, PhD's research focuses on evidence-based practices, primarily in substance use prevention.
Health literacy Alcohol Screening Brief Interventions Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Opioid Epidemic
Robin Feldman
Harry & Lillian Hastings Distinguished Professor of Law ; Director of the Institute for Innovation Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: feldmanr@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4661 / Office 372-200
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Intellectual Property Startup & Innovation Law Privacy and Property Law Law & Science
Samar Ali
Research Professor of Political Science and Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.
Human Rights National Security Polarization Cybersecurity Law and Government
Erin Baker
Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Faculty Director of the Energy Transition Institute · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Erin Baker informs policymakers on energy technology in the face of climate change.
Sustainability equity Energy equity Environmental equity Energy Economics and Policy Wind Energy
Annabelle Singer
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Annabelle Singer researches to understand how neural activity produces memories and spurs the brain’s immune system.
Alzheimer's Disease Virtual Reality Optogenetics Learning & Memory Neural Coding & Decoding
Brendan D Saltaformaggio
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Dr. Brendan Saltaformaggio's lab investigates advanced cyber crimes and the analysis and prevention of next-generation malware attacks.
Mobile/IoT Security Binary Analysis and Instrumentation Cyber Forensics Computer Systems Security Memory Forensics
Dr. Bob Drost
Assistant Professor · Michigan State University
Robert Drost's research and teaching focus specifically emphasizes Science Communication and Natural Hazard warning.
Tornado Warning Systems Tornados
William B. (Trey) Cade III, Ph. D.
Director, Institute for Aviation Sciences · Baylor University
Nationally recognized expert in meteorology & space weather, specializing in geomagnetic storms & their impact on Earth
Space Weather Weather Forecasting Space Physics
Dannagal Young
Professor, Communication · University of Delaware
Prof. Young's research interests include political media effects, media psychology, public opinion and the psychology of misinformation.
Psychology of Political Beliefs Public Opinion Political Media Effects Media Psychology Intersection of Entertainment and Information
Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
Chair on Truth and Reconciliation · Lakehead University
Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux's research addresses unresolved intergenerational trauma and grief primarily within the Canadian Indigenous community.
Community Development Government Community Outreach Leadership Teaching
Jeffrey Lefstin
Associate Academic Dean and Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: lefstinj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4682 / Office 355-200
Patent Law Patent Litigation Biotechnology Contract Law Intellectual Property Law
Saad Bhamla
Assistant Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
The Bhamla Lab explores fundamental and applied research questions through the development of new experimental tools and techniques.
Materials and Nanotechnology Biotechnology Organismic Physics Global Health Complex Systems
Brett T. Wilmot, PhD
Associate Director, Ethics Program | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Brett T. Wilmot, PhD, is an expert in religion and politics, philosophical ethics, and theological ethics.
Ethics Religion and Politics Theological Ethics Philosophical Ethics
Jon Rogers
Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Jon Rogers has developed groundbreaking new technologies in the areas of rotorcraft, smart weapons and stochastic optimal control.
Robotics Flight Mechanics Systems Design and Optimization Flight Control
Nigel Raab
Professor of History · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Theories of Civil Society Habermas 19th Century Russia Urban History Global Encounters
Dorit Rubinstein Reiss
Professor of Law, James Edgar Hervey '50 Chair of Litigation · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: reissd@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4844 / Office 324-200
Public Law Public Administration Accountability Law and Politics Tort Law
T. (Ravi) Ravichandran
Irene and Robert Bozzone '55 Distinguished Chair, Professor of Information Systems, Associate Dean for Research · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Leading expert in digitization and transformation, digital platforms, supply chain management, and innovation in business.
Strategic Alliances Outsourcing Software Development Innovation Supply Chain Management