Dr Lola Canamero
Reader in Adaptive Systems and Head of the Embodied Emotion Cognition and (inter-) action Lab · University of Hertfordshire
Lola’s work explores the emotions between humans and robots, particularly when robots are used to provide therapy or learning opportunities.
Human-Robot Interaction Artificial Intelligence Robots Robots as Therapy
Allison Sekuler
Associate Vice President and Dean, Graduate Studies · McMaster University
Dr. Sekuler is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with expertise is in vision, aging, higher education, & diversity issues.
Aging Face and Object Recognition Perceptual Organization Pattern Vision Motion Perception
Erica Frantz
Assistant professor of political science · Michigan State University
Expert in dictatorships, autocratic rule, authoritarian politics, world conflict
Development Democratization Authoritarian Politics Conflict
Umesh Ketkar
Clinical Assistant Professor in Systems Engineering · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Lean Management & Enterprise Electro-Optical Imaging Spacecraft Design Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering
Dr. PANKAJ DHUSSA Ph.D. & Sc.D.
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION · NASA
Research Scientist & iNaturalist
Astronomy iNaturalist Futuristic Thinking Research & Development Technology & Innovation
John E. Speich, Ph.D.
Interim Chair and Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Engineering and program development expert with research focused on bladder biomechanics and robotics
Cooperative Education Engineering Education Mechanical Engineering Robotics Medical Devices
Jean-Pierre Isbouts, D.Litt.
Faculty Emerit - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Humanities scholar, award-winning filmmaker and best-selling National Geographic author
Music Theory Comparative Religious Studies Disruptive Technology Organizational Innovation Academic Writing
Nils Vesk
Innovation Architect · Future Thread
Innovation Architecture: Nils Vesk
Innovation Creativity Stress Marketing Ideation
Sue Metzger
Professor of the Practice, Information Systems; Faculty Director, VU Women in Tech | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Sue Metzger, MS, is an expert in advancing women in technology, mobile app development and entrepreneurship, and enterprise computing.
Business Advancing Women in Technology Mobile Application Development and Entrepreneurship Enterprise Computing Including the Cloud Collaborative Media
Mark A. Boyer, Ph.D.
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Executive Director · University of Connecticut
Mark A. Boyer studies environmental policy and global-local linkages. His research focuses on climate adaptation from global to local.
Simulation and Experimental Methods Climate Change Global-Local Linkages Globalization Environmental Policy
Michael Prietula
Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Human decision making Theatre, Performance & Leadership Public Health & Technology Computational Modeling of Individuals and Groups UX Design
Avi Savar
Founding Partner · Big Fuel
Founder and Chairman of Big Fuel. Inaugural Cannes Lions Branded Content Jury President. Sought-after industry spokesperson and author.
Branded Content Original Programming for Broadcast & Web Brand Strategy Marketing and Content Creation Social Media & Branding
Robert Lindeman
Sleep Consultant · Robert Lindeman Sleep Consultant
Robert Lindeman is a Lay Leader at his Synagogue, Congregation Kehillath Israel.
Community Religion Volunteering Sailing Acapella
Alicia Walf
Senior Lecturer, Cognitive Science · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Neuroscientist with extensive research into body, brain, and mind relationships related to brain health, social cognition and emotions.
Brain Health Emotion Memory Neuroplasticity Well-Being
Bob Hoell
Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Bob Hoell is an expert in labor relations and human capital management.
Labor Relations Human Capital Management Human Resource Information Systems
Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.
Director, Human Rights Institute and Associate Professor, Social Work & Human Rights · University of Connecticut
Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.
U.S. Resettlement of Refugees Asylum Seekers Women's Rights Children's Rights Migrant Children
Hans M. Hirschi
Founder & Partner · Yāree AB
Exceptional personality with a passion for communication, leadership, learning & development across cultures
Common Sense Communication Cross-Cultural Learning Development
Douglas Schmidt
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Computer Science · Vanderbilt University
Expert in mobile cloud computing, cyber-physical systems, information technology and data privacy.
Computer Science Risk and Reliability Big Data Digital Learning Cyber-Physical Systems
Mitra Fakhrashrafi
Curator and Librarian · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Mitra Fakhrashrafi (she/her) is an independent curator and librarian interested in sanctuary and indebted to border abolition organizing.
Libraries and Information Science Museum Studies Mixed Media Digital Media Curation