academic Experts

Ken Ryalls

PresidentIDEA

Ken Ryalls is dedicated to the improvement of learning in higher education through research, assessment, and professional development

Leandro de Castro Silva, Ph.D.

Expert in artificial intelligence and natural computingFlorida Gulf Coast University

Leandro de Castro Silva's main lines of research are artificial intelligence, natural computing and machine learning,

Andrew Schwarz

ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Schwarz is an expert in issues related to IT strategy, change management and IT implementation.

Nikolay Osadchiy

Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Molly Nation, Ph.D.

Expert in environmental educationFlorida Gulf Coast University

Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.

Lorynn Divita, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Apparel Design and MerchandisingBaylor University

Leading fashion researcher who focuses on fashion forecasting, trend contagion & textile, apparel & retail industry topics

Chun Lee, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Finance, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Charles "Billy" Gunnels, Ph.D.

Expert in animal behavior and urban ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Billy Gunnels examines the interaction between humans and animals.

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.

James Waller, Ph.D.

Christopher J. Dodd Chair in Human Rights PracticeUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Waller is an expert in Holocaust and genocide studies, perpetrator behavior, and genocide awareness and prevention