science Experts

Lane Carasik, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Dr. Carasik researches computational and experimental thermal hydraulics for fusion & nuclear energy and isotope production.

Theresa Mayer

Vice President for ResearchCarnegie Mellon University

Narayana Kocherlakota

Louis and Henry Epstein Professor of Business Administration at the Simon School of BusinessUniversity of Rochester

Kocherlakota's economics expertise includes the Federal Reserve Bank and monetary policy

Kelly Ylitalo, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Public HealthBaylor University

Epidemiologist with expertise in physical functioning, obesity & the impact of physical activity on healthy aging

Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Erdem Topsakal received multiple degrees in electronics and communication engineering from Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul

Jonas Mureika

Chair and Professor of PhysicsLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Metin Duran, PhD

Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering | College of EngineeringVillanova University

Metin Duran, PhD, is an expert on using beneficial microorganisms to re-mediate pollutants and remove harmful microorganisms from water.

Patrick Noonan

Professor Emeritus in the Practice of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Professor Noonan came to Goizueta in 1993 from the faculty of the Harvard Business School, where he earned his Ph.D. in Decision Sciences.

Bridget Wadzuk, PhD

Edward A. Daylor Chair in Civil and Environmental Engineering | Director of Sustainable Engineering | Director of the Villanova Center for Resilient Water Systems | Director of Strategic Initiatives | College of EngineeringVillanova University

Bridget Wadzuk, PhD, is an expert in water resources engineering, environmental fluid dynamics and stormwater wetlands.

John R. White

Associate Dean of Research and ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. White's research focuses on biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in aquatic systems.