academic Experts

Gustavo Vejarano

Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Benjamin Johnson

Associate Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Benjamin Johnson’s research focuses on the social psychology of media use including how people construct their media routines and habits.

Phil Poekert

Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research and development.

B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D.

Floyd D. Gottwald, Jr. Chair in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Professor Gupton's research is focused on the development of new technologies that will streamline organic synthesis

Dennis Shelden

Director, Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE)Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Co-Director of the Institute for Energy, the Built Environment, and Smart Systems (EBESS) and leading expert on dynamic building systems.

Simon Medcalfe, PhD

ProfessorAugusta University

Dr. Simon Medcalfe is an economist with an emphasis on sports economics, social determinants of health, and the local economy.

Dr. Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein

President & CEOMaRS Innovation

Turning academic ideas into commercial realities

Tim O'Donnell

Associate Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Success University of Mary Washington

Dr. O'Donnell specializes in communication and debate.

Judith Blumstock

Senior Director, Corporate DevelopmentMaRS Innovation

Senior Director, Mars Innovation

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School