Design Experts

Trisha L. Andrew

Professor of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Trisha L. Andrew is a materials scientist whose work focuses on wearable devices, smart garments and textile dyeing/finishing.

Mary-Kate Lizotte, PhD

Professor of Political ScienceAugusta University

Lizotte is an expert in public opinion and is an expert in gender in politics and voting.

Lawrence Kalbers, Ph.D., CPA

Emeritus Professor of Accounting, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

John Emberger, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, CPHQ

Director of Respiratory CareChristianaCare

John Emberger is the respiratory therapist and the critical care coordinator for ChristianaCare’s Respiratory Department.

Anna Erickson

Associate Professor, Mechanical EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Dr. Erickson's research focuses on advanced nuclear reactor design and nuclear security and nonproliferation.

Kelly Ylitalo, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Public HealthBaylor University

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

Fatimah Tuggar

Artist & Assistant Professor of Contemporary Issues of RepresentationOCAD University

artist working with technology as both medium and subject to address issues of social and environmental justice

Irving Rappaport

Corporate Advisory BoardInventionShare

Entrepreneur, patent attorney, licensing executive and inventor. Irving headed Intellectual Property (IP) for 5 Fortune 500 companies.

Casey Call

Associate Director of the KPICD and Associate Professor of Professional PracticeTexas Christian University

Dr. Casey Call is the Assistant Director at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development

Ross Collins, PhD

Director of Corporate EngagementMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Collins has 10+ years of experience as a senior operations and transformation leader across global supply chains and logistics networks.