project Experts

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.

Jon Christensen

CEOBidmii International

As CEO and co-founder of Bidmii International, Jon Christensen is helping lead the proptech revolution in the home improvement industry.

Dennis Whyte

Hitachi America Professor of Engineering, Head, Nuclear Science and Engineering, and Director, Plasma Science and Fusion CenterMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Dennis Whyte is an expert in fusion research using the magnetic confinement of plasmas for energy production.

Heath Einstein

Vice Provost for EnrollmentTexas Christian University

Heath Einstein is an empathetic leader skilled in shared governance, staff development, crisis management, and cultural humility.

Hezekiah L. Lewis III, MFA

Assistant Professor of Communication | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Hezekiah Lewis, MFA, is an expert on film, from both thematic and technical standpoints, and has directed and produced short films.

Swati Agrawal

Associate Professor of BiologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Agrawal's research focuses on protozoan pathogens that cause serious diseases like African sleeping sickness and Toxoplasmosis.

Richard Franza, PhD

Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Hull College of BusinessAugusta University

Dr. Franza focuses on process improvement, supply chain management, and technology transfer.

Debra Duke

Professor of the Practice, Department of Computer ScienceVCU College of Engineering

Computer Science Education is the research area of interest for Professor Duke

Landon Frim, Ph.D.

Expert in politics, philosophy, ethics, and religionFlorida Gulf Coast University

Kari Sampsel

Medical Director, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program, Attending Staff Emergency PhysicianThe Ottawa Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine & University of Ottawa

Emergency Medicine, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Clinician, Educator and Advocate