Rachita Sowle, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor · VCU College of Engineering
Research interests include theoretical computer science, algorithms, graph theory, and computational geometry.
Algorithm Design and Analysis Problem Solving Algorithm Design & Analysis: complexity analysis approximation algorithm design and analysis Graph Theory Computational Geometry
Arash Tavakoli, PhD
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering · Villanova University
Prof. Arash Tavakoli, Ph.D., leads the Human Centered Cities Lab, focusing on human factors, human-centered design, and transport safety.
Human Factors in Transportation Engineering Transportation Safety Human Centered Design Human Sensing Naturalistic Driving
Dr Lucy Bastin
Reader, Computer Science · Aston University
Dr. Bastin specializes in spatio-temporal environmental analysis and semantic interoperability for data, models & metadata
Data Analytics Software Engineering Engineering Applied Sciences
Christopher M. Curtis
Professor of History · Georgia Southern University
Dr. Curtis's research focuses on 19th-century law and property rights. He is currently studying the history of church property rights.
Consolodations and Mergers The American South/British Colonialism Age of Revolution History of Common Law/Property Rights Academic Affairs
Laura Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Wilson focuses on post-trauma functioning, particularly in survivors of sexual violence and among minoritized communities.
LGBTQ+ Minority Stress Trauma Sexual Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Jan McInnis
CEO · The Work Lady
unique keynotes on using humor in business
Master of Ceremonies Humor in the Workplace Keynotes Humor writing
Damion Brown
Principal Consultant · Data Runs Deep
Digital Analytics Consultant & Trainer | Econsultancy, Data Runs Deep & More
Digital Marketing Web Analytics
Dan Pontefract
Senior Director, Learning & Collaboration · TELUS
Change Agent: Enterprise 2.0, Learning, Collaboration and Leadership
Social Learning Enterprise 2.0 Collaboration Leadership Culture
Tarun Chordia
R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Chaired Professor of Finance · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Chordia's research interests include empirical asset pricing and market microstructure.
Empirical Asset Pricing Market Microstructure Liquidity High Frequency Trading
Mark Reale
Director of Interface Development · INTERSECT
Mark focuses on the Interface Engineering and Performance Optimization for products using web technologies.
Project Management Mobile Applications Web Design Web Development User Experience
David Owens
Extension Specialist - Entomology · University of Delaware
Dr. Owens works with agricultural insect pest management
Entomology
Douglas Kelley
Professor of Mechanical Engineering · University of Rochester
Douglas Kelley studies the performance of liquid metal batteries.
Mixing in Metals Casting Liquid Metal Batteries Grid-Scale Energy Storage Fluid Dynamics of the Brain's Waste Removal System Coherent Structures in Reactive Mixing
Karla Saldaña Ochoa
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Karla Saldaña Ochoa investigates the interplay of artificial and human intelligence to empower creativity and social good.
AI Architectural Design Data Analysis Disaster Response Human-Centered AI
Erica Cochran Hameen
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Erica Cochran Hameen's architectural experience includes over 50 educational, media and broadcast, community, and transportation facilities.
Building Performance & Diagnostics Sustainability Energy Ethics Sustainable Design
John Petrie
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Urban Stream Restoration Engineering Education River Hydrodynamics Enviromental Fluid Dynamics Sediment Transport
Devin Hughes
Chief Inspiration Officer · Devin C. Hughes Enterprises, LLC
The Chief Inspiration Officer provides real-world strategies for real world challenges
Team Building & Leadership Overcoming Adversity Race & Ethnicity in the Workplace Bullying
Matthew Robinson
Professor, Sport Management · University of Delaware
Prof. Robinson is an expert on international sport development.
Coaching Sports as a Diplomatic Tool International Sports Governance U.S. Sports Model Olympics
Ashok Iyer, Ph.D., PE
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Iyer's research interests include GPS applications and neural networks
GPS Applications Neural Networks Linear and Nonlinear Control Theory Robotics for Nuclear Waste Handling
Ann Mirabito, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Marketing · Baylor University
Dr. Ann Mirabito's research focuses on stigma, healthcare service experience, consumer health and workplace wellness.
Stigmas of Mental Illness Stigma Economics Workplace Wellness Health Policy
Jodi Caldwell
Executive Director, Counseling Center · Georgia Southern University
Jodi K. Caldwell is the Executive Director Sexual Assault Response Team Chair and Regent's Advisor Council of the Counseling Center.
Professional Development Women's Health Issues Psychology Counseling Multiculturalism