Alen Docef, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Docef's research interests lie in medical image processing
Medical Image Processing Signal Processor Architectures Document Compression for Archiving Efficient Error-Resilient Network-Optimized Image and Video Coding
Michael Haynes
Director · 2Excell Consulting
Experienced, enthusiastic speaker advising audiences about the importance of understanding and creating customer value in business markets
Customer Value Management in B2b B2b Business and Market Strategies Customer Loyalty and Retention in B2b
Natalia Rivera-Torres, Ph.D
Research Scientist · ChristianaCare
Natalia Rivera-Torres is a research scientist who is credited with elucidating the mechanism of homology directed repair in human cells.
Homology Directed Repair in Human Cells EXcision And Corrective Therapy (ExACT) Single-Strand Template Repair (SSTR) Predicting Gene Editing Outcomes Gene Repair
Ben Foster
Adjunct Faculty - College of Communication · Ketchum, DePaul University
SVP Digital Strategy at Ketchum and Adjunct Faculty at DePaul University
Social Media Integrated Marketing and Social Media Online Reputation and Crisis Management Content and Media - the Future of Personalization
Paola Moscarelli
Senior Instructor of Modern Languages and Literatures - Italian · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Italian Language Instruction Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature Cinema and Renaissance Italian Literature and Theatre
Preetam Ghosh, Ph.D.
Interim Chair, Department of Computer Science · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Ghosh researches systems biology, specifically stochastic modeling and discrete event simulation
Systems Biology Stochastic modeling and discrete event simulation Reverse engineering analysis and visualization of gene regulatory networks (GRNs) Static/Dynamic modeling and control of network robustness Graph theoretic analysis of protein interaction networks to identify functionally significant modules
Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work · Baylor University
Oxhandler studies how to ethically & effectively assess and discuss clients’ religion/spirituality within health and mental health treatment
Religion and Social Work Religion and Spirituality in Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Practice Process Scale Development Mental Health (primarily Anxiety and Depression)
Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD
University Provost; Professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship · Villanova University
Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, is a recognized scholar in the areas of entrepreneurship and strategic management.
Higher Education Market and Non-market Based Competition Decision Making Entrepreneurship Innovation
LaShanda Korley
Distinguished Professor of Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Korley's research is focused on the plastics value chain, from synthetic design and manufacturing processes to life cycle management.
Bio-Inspired Systems Sustainable Materials Polymer Recycling and Upcycling Strategies New Fiber and Composite Manufacturing Strategies
Brian L. Vlcek
Department Chair and Professor, Department of Engineering · Georgia Southern University
Brian L. Vleck is an expert in Tribology and Life & Failure of Jet Engine Turbine Hubs and Blades.
Monte Carlo Simulations of Fatigue Life Impact of Surface Coatings on Fatigue Failure Tribology - Fatigue Testing, Probabilistic Modeling and Weibull Analysis Life & Failure of Jet Engine Turbine Hubs and Blades Aluminum Fatigue Lifting
Tricia Wachtendorf
Director / Professor, Disaster Research Center / Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice · University of Delaware
Prof. Wachtendorf expertise lies in the social, organizational, and decision-making aspects of disasters.
evacuations Multi-organizational coordination and responses in disasters Transnational crises Improvisation and adaptation Community-based approaches to preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
Penelope Simons
Professor, Faculty of Law · University of Ottawa
Penelope Simons has been engaged in research on corporate human rights accountability for over a decade.
Business and Human Rights Corporate Social Responsibility International Human Rights Law Transnational Corporations Human Rights and International Economic Law
Cristina Wilson, Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Co-Director, PhD Program, School of Social Work · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is a recognized Latina scholar and expert in health disparities and cultural humility working with Latino families.
Intervention and Prevention Programs for Substance Use Family Mechanisms and Factors that Play a Role in At Risk Behaviors Latino Families and Parenting in at Risk Environments Teen Pregnancy Prevention Fathers in the Latino Community
Cindy Lubitz
Managing Director · inTalent Consulting Group
Fortune 20 HR Strategist
The Roi of Human Capital Management Reality-Based Talent Planning and Succession Lessons Learned in Succession & Talent Planning From the Home Depot Building & Leading A Talent Acquisition Function 1099: the Wave of the Future
Nastassja A. Lewinski, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Dr. Lewinski's research topics include nanomaterial toxicity, nanomedicine, and nanoinformatics.
Nanomaterial toxicity Nanoinformatics Nanomedicine Advanced in vitro exposure systems Comparative in vitro – in vivo analyses
Joan B. Rose
Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife · Michigan State University
International expert in water and public health microbiology, studies viruses, source tracking and protozoa in water with new tools.
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Microbial Source Tracking Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Public Health Microbiology Environmental Virology
Christopher Philips
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Christopher Phillips' research focuses on the history of science, particularly statistics and mathematics.
Historical Studies Research, Science and Technology Policy Applied Statistics Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum and Pedagogy History and Philosophy of Specific Fields
Mike Anaszewicz
Lecturer · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Mike Anaszewicz specializes in municipal drainage design & teaches in the Civil & Architectural Engineering & Construction Management Dept.
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling and Analysis Drainage and Utility Design Floodplain Permitting and Analysis Bridge Scour Analysis
Eric Jackson, Ph.D.
Executive Director, CTI and Director CTSRC · University of Connecticut
Autonomous Vehicles Safety data integration and analysis Transportation Data Systems Web-based data collection, distributuon, and analysis Remote sensing and geographic information systems
Leigh Kennicott
Lecturer · Loyola Marymount University
Lecturer of Theatre Arts
Director of more than 30 plays, both academic and professional Better Lemons Stagehappenings.com Research fields: Dissertation- “Cinematic Influences on Broadway -- 1900 to 1918” Twelve years in production for film and television