excellence Experts

Abram Walton, Ph.D.

Professor | Nathan M. Bisk College of BusinessFlorida Tech

Director of the Center of Innovation Management & Business Analytics, and Professor of Management, specializing in Technology and Innovation

Kory Konsoer

Associate Professor and Associate Director for the LSU Center for River StudiesLouisiana State University

Dr. Konsoer is interested in process fluvial geomorphology, particularly the coevolution of river flows and channel morphology.

Gina Tran, Ph.D.

Expert in marketingFlorida Gulf Coast University

Gina A. Tran explores consumer behavior and the impact of technology on consumption.

Emily Bianchi

Associate Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Martine Hackett

Associate Professor of Population HealthHofstra University

Dr. Hackett's research focuses on public health and health inequities, particularly in the American suburbs and minority communities.

Thomas Strickland, PhD

Assistant Professor of LiteracyAugusta University

Strickland's research is in young adult literature methods and how it is conceptualized in secondary English teacher education.

Amanda Behr, PhD, MA, CCA, CMI, FAMI

Department Chair and Professor in College of Allied Health SciencesAugusta University

Dr. Behr is the program director of AU’s nationally recognized medical illustration program.

Pnina Gershon, PhD

Research Scientist, MIT AgeLabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Gershon's research aims to promote safe driving and effective human-vehicle interaction.

Anna Erickson

Associate Professor, Mechanical EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Dr. Erickson's research focuses on advanced nuclear reactor design and nuclear security and nonproliferation.

Melissa Garno

Professor and Associate ChairGeorgia Southern University

Melissa Garno is an expert in mental health nursing and nursing education.