Suhas A. Sridharan

Associate Professor of Accounting · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Sridharan studies the role of information in assessing and mitigating firm risks arising from an increasingly polarized political system.

Risk Uncertainty Political Economy Financial Statement Analysis Information and Price Discovery in Financial Markets

Andrew Palmer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech

Dr. Palmer's research interests include eavesdropping on bacterial 'conversations', Martian farming, and cell wall fragment-based signaling.

Astrobiology Ocean Engineering Biomedical Molecular Biology Biochemistry

Eric Durant, Ph.D., MBA, P.E.

Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Eric Durant's research focuses on real-time audio processing with a focus on hearing aids and artificial intelligence/deep learning.

Deep Learning Audio Processing Beamforming Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering

Ron Dizy

Managing Director, Advanced Energy Centre · MaRS Cleantech

Leading the Advanced Energy Centre in its mission to deliver higher levels of energy innovation in Ontario

Energy Innovation Energy Technology Evolution of Modern Power Systems

Pamela Usukumah

Corporate Associate · Covington & Burling LLP

Business Professional in Boston, Massachusetts with interests in pro bono work, world travel, and international business.

Politics Editing Leadership Management Nonprofits

Adrian Gostick

Owner · The Culture Works

Intent on improving your organization, there is no one better than this global thought leader on workplace strategy and employee engagement

Leadership Employee Engagement & Retention Motivation Corporate Culture Human Resources

Janine D. Liburd, PhD CAPM

Research and Commercialization Manager · VieLight

Dr. Liburd supports clinical and preclinical studies with proven success leading projects and establishing key collaborations.

Alzheimer's Disease Global Health Medical Devices Diagnostics Commercialization

Shayla Sawyer

Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Focused on engineering processes and potential applications of hybrid inorganic/organic materials for optoelectronic devices and sensors

Hybrid Nanomaterials Nano-Bio Optoelectronics Sensor Development Ultraviolet Photodetectors

Bree Akesson

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work · Wilfrid Laurier University

Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University who conducts research with children and families affected by war and global social work

Refugee and Human Rights Issues War and Violence Children and Families Social Work Social Work Education

Peter Christensen

Arthur Satz Professor of the Humanities and Professor of Art History · University of Rochester

Peter Christensen's specialization is modern architectural and environmental history of Germany, Central Europe and the Middle East.

Architectural design theory and history Critical Digital Humanities Historicism 19th Century Architectural History 20th Century Architectural History

Eric Simanek

Robert A. Welch Chair of Chemistry · Texas Christian University

Dr. Simanek’s interests include whiskey, science education and basic scientific research aimed at the design of new medicines.

Medicinal Chemistry Whiskey Intellectual Property & Patent Management Expert Witness Interdisciplinary Education

Karen Musalo

Professor of Law, International Law Professorship Chair and Director of the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: musalok@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4720 / Office 403-100

Refugee Law and Policy Gender Asylum Women's Rights Child Migrant's Rights Gender Justice / Central America

Ken Prouty

Associate Professor of Musicology and Jazz Studies · Michigan State University

Expert in jazz history, American music and popular music, and the nature of jazz community

Ethnomusicology Contemporary Music American Music Jazz Popular Music

Jared Tippets

Vice President for Student Affairs · Southern Utah University

Vice President for Student Affairs | Higher Education Consultant & Speaker | Author | Co-host of the ASCEND Podcast

Retention of First Year College Students Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education Student Involvement in Higher Education Organizational Change in Higher Education Management Systems

Hanne M. Hoffmann

Assistant Professor of Animal Science; Expert in Neuroendocrinology · Michigan State University

Dr. Hoffmann’s research program is focused on how light changes your well being, motivation, fertility and pregnancy success.

Light Contamination Impact of Light on Physiology Development Molecular Biology Preterm Labor

Charlie Kemp

Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Charlie Kemp is an expert on robots for intelligent physical assistance and is passionate about enabling robots to help people.

Intelligent Systems Mobile Manipulation Healthcare Robotics Assistive Robotics Human-Robot Interaction

Alessandro Acquisti

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Alessandro Acquisti’s research investigates the economics and behavioral economics of privacy, and privacy in online social networks.

AI Ethics Transition Economics Human-Agent Interaction Economics of Privacy Information Security

Andrew Goss, PhD

Professor of History · Department of History, Anthropology and Philosophy

An expert in Southeast Asian history and politics, including Myanmar and Burma.

History of science and technology Asian History History of the Islamic World

Dr Ahmad Beltagui

Senior Lecturer · Aston University

Dr Beltagui is an experienced researcher with expertise in Advanced Services, Innovation & Design Management and 3D Printing.

Manufacturing Management Innovation 3d Printing Services

Ryan Roach

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Ryan Roach specializes and has published many different forms of media for hip, knee, and shoulder surgery.

Shoulder Surgery Hip Surgery Knee Surgery