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