future Experts

Scott Thorp

Chair and AVP for Interdisciplinary Research, Department of Art and DesignAugusta University

Scott Thorp is an artist, writer, and educator focused on creativity.

Prakash Bhoi

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical EngineeringGeorgia Southern University

Prakash Bhoi is an expert in hydrocarbon, jet fuels, advanced biofuels, and biopower.

Isaac Larsen

Associate Professor of Earth, Geographic, and Climate SciencesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Geoscientist Isaac Larsen has made groundbreaking discoveries about the rate, extent and causes of soil erosion in the American Midwest.

David Levin, MD

Chief Medical Information OfficerCleveland Clinic

Challenging audiences to discover how analysis of “big data” can be used to transform healthcare, from practice redesign to new markets

Bharat Bhushan

Ohio Eminent Scholar and The Howard D. Winbigler Professor | College of EngineeringThe Ohio State University

Dr. Bhushan works in biomimetic interface science, surface engineering, nanotribology and materials research

Stacey Curtis

Clinical Associate Professor | Assistant DeanUniversity of Florida

Stacey Curtis is passionate about student development through teaching and community pharmacy practice.

Linjie Chou Zanadu

Founder of Global Foundation for Culture and PeaceLinjie Chou Zanadu

Linjie is the founder of Global Foundation for Culture and Peace, focuses on the track II diplomacy for promoting peace.

Howard Oliver

Forensic Pathologist

Howard Oliver is an experienced Forensic Pathologist.

Mitchell Hamilton, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Leonardo Vivas

Director - LATAM Initiative, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard Kennedy SchoolFair Observer

A Fair Observer: Latin American politics, culture & human rights are research interests for Harvard University's Director, LATAM Initiative