academic Experts

Erin Baker

Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Faculty Director of the Energy Transition InstituteUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Erin Baker informs policymakers on energy technology in the face of climate change.

Christopher Deeney

Director and Distinguished Scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics | Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Rochester

Deeney is an expert in high-energy-density physics and laser technologies.

Kirsten Martin

Dean of the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public PolicyCarnegie Mellon University

Andrew Dilts

Associate Professor of Political Science & International RelationsLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Ted Kury

DirectorUniversity of Florida

Ted Kury's current research interests include economics, energy, energy policy, energy risk management, energy and the environment.

Ivan Lee

Associate Professor, Manning College of Information and Computer SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Ivan Lee develops mobile and personalized health solutions.

Supriyo Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D.

Commonwealth Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Professor Bandyopadhyay has authored and co-authored over 400 research publications

Anne Arendt, Ed.D

Associate DeanUtah Valley University

Arendt is an expert in technology management, database integration and information systems

Nefertiti Walker

Professor of Sport Management and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Equity for the UMass SystemUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Nefertiti Walker's research centers on sports culture and developing diverse and inclusive cultures in sports and other organizations.

Lewis Nelson, M.D.

Dean and Chief of Health Affairs | Professor of Emergency Medicine / Medical ToxicologyFlorida Atlantic University

Lewis Nelson's research interests span emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine.