Albert Bleakley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor | Mechanical and Civil Engineering · Florida Tech
Dr. Bleakley's research interests include disaster response, leadership in engineering organizations and construction safety.
Construction Safety Construction Industry Organizations Construction Contracting Infrastructure Public Policy Leadership
Keith Schneider
Professor · University of Florida
Keith Schneider’s research focuses on food safety and understanding foodborne illnesses.
Food Safety Foodborne Illnesses
Paola Marignani PhD, MBA
Professor · Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Paola Marignani is a scientist dedicated to developing personalized precision medicine that will improve human health.
Breast Cancer Research Lung cancer Research Gene Editing CRISPR-Cas9 Transgenic mouse models of cancer
Nicole Bouvier-Brown
Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry; Director of Environmental Science Program; Co-Executive Director of Coastal Research Institute · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Climate Literacy Environmental Justice Biogenic VOCs Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Atmospheric Chemistry
Dr Felipe Campelo
Senior Lecturer, Computer Science · Aston University
Dr Campelo works in data science. He creates solution pipelines integrating data mining, optimisation and multicriteria decision support.
Optimisation Computational Intelligence Data Mining Data Science
Paul Topham
Head of School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering · Aston University
Professor Topham's research is focussed on sustainable polymer science; making new plastics of the future for a wide range of applications.
X-ray Scattering Electrospinning Polymer Science Block Copolymers Biodegradable Polymers
Jyoti Katoch
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Jyoti Katoch investigates the electronic, optical and spin dependent properties of novel quantum systems.
Quantum Materials Quantum Systems Photolithography Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Molecular Beam Epitaxy Growth Method
Melissa Agnes
Crisis Management Strategist · Agnes + Day Inc.
Crisis Management Strategist and Keynote Speaker
Crisis Management Crisis Management Communications Crisis Communications Crisis Communication and Issues Management Crisis Communications Planning
Kenneth J. Wynne, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Wynne has pioneered processing technology for fluoropolymers
Pioneering Processing Technology for Fluoropolymers – Daikin Industries Ltd. Functional Polymer Surfaces – National Science Foundation Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Polymer Surface Science Fluoropolymer Science Silicone Science
James Dahlman
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
James Dahlman uses molecular biology to rationally design the genetic drugs he delivers.
Vascular and Immunoengineering DNA Barcoded Nanoparticles Drug Delivery CRISPR Gene Editing
Jay Whitacre
Trustees Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Jay Whitacre examines the materials science of synthesizing, characterizing, and implementing promising materials for energy storage.
Hybrid Power Systems Electric Vehicles Power Grids Energy Storage Conversion
Saleem Ali
Professor of Energy and the Environment Geography and Spatial Sciences; Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware
Prof. Ali's research examines the causes and consequences of environmental conflicts.
Environmental Health Environmental Policy Environmental Planning Health and Safety
Lynne McLandsborough
Professor of Food Science · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Lynne McLandsborough's research focuses on food safety including biofilm formation of pathogenic and spoilage organisms in food processing.
Food Safety Biofilm Formation and Removal Cleaning and Safety in the Food Industry
Edward Harwood
CEO and Founder · Aero Farm Systems, LLC
Experienced speaker/panelist for farm to food issues especially using protected agriculture.
Aeroponics Led Lighting as It Relates to Plants
Shirley Baker
Professor · University of Florida
Shirley Baker has expertise in molluscan biology and aquaculture.
Shellfish Productivity Provision of Ecosystem Services Provision of Ecosystem Services by Shellfish Effects of Water Quality on Shellfish Productivity Physiological Mechanisms That Underlie the Effects of Water Quality on Shellfish Productivity
Jennifer Zettler
Professor · Georgia Southern University
Dr. Zettler investigates the ecological effects of red imported fire ants on native invertebrates and plants
Invasive Species Entomology Zoology Ecology
Colin Brenan
CEO and Founder · 1CellBiO Inc.
Colin Brenan is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in research, project management, and financing of early-stage life science companies.
Business Development Commercialization of Life Science Technologies Product Development Lifesciences Start-Ups
Rufus Isaacs
Professor of Entomology · Michigan State University
Expert in bees, pollination and bees impact on crops
Pest management Pollination Grape Berry Corps Pollinator Conservation
Jason Kaiser
Department Chair Geosciences/Associate Professor of Geology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in volcanoes and understanding how and why magma accumulates in the Earth’s crust
Structural Geology Chemistry of Minerals Potential Natural Disasters in Southern Utah Potential Geological Hazards in Southern Utah Volcanology