the environment Experts

Melissa Bemiller, PhD

Associate Professor of Social SciencesAugusta University

Dr. Bemiller's research focuses on violent victimization: homicide, sex crimes, and portrayals of violence in mass media.

Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D.

ProfessorElectrical and Computer Engineering

Professor Filippas is VCU’s representative to CCAM. Her research focuses on Smart Manufacturing, Data Analytics, and Modeling.

Audrey Bowden

Associate Professor of Biomedical EngineeringVanderbilt University

Expert in light-based tools for applications to medicine and biology, including early detection, diagnosis and therapy.

Jingsi Christina Wu

Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public RelationsHofstra University

Media studies scholar Jingsi Wu focuses her research on the crossroads of entertainment media, politics, civic engagement, and culture.

Lorynn Divita, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Apparel Design and MerchandisingBaylor University

Leading fashion researcher who focuses on fashion forecasting, trend contagion & textile, apparel & retail industry topics

Zeynep Temel

Associate ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Anoop Rai

Professor of FinanceHofstra University

Professor of Finance

Kevin James Saunders

Global Learning & SupportOculus Training

Global Learning & Development Partner

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor & Chair of Communication StudiesTexas Christian University

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Steven Charlier

Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

An expert in project management & virtual teams on project-based work & how technology influences how we work & lead within organizations