Dr. PANKAJ DHUSSA Ph.D. & Sc.D.
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION · NASA
Research Scientist & iNaturalist
Astronomy iNaturalist Futuristic Thinking Research & Development Technology & Innovation
Alan Mackelprang
Associate Professor · Georgia Southern University
Alan Mackelprang's research interests include examining interdependencies among supply chain partners
Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Integration Supply Chain Contagion Manufacturing Flexibility
Alexandros Tsamis
Assistant Professor, School of Architecture; Graduate Program Director; Associate Director, Center for Architecture, Science, and Ecology (CASE) · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Architect focused on composite materials, building energy systems and advanced manufacturing technologies for the built environment.
Manufacturing Technologies for the Built Environment Tectonics Composite Materials Ecology Material and Energy-based Computational Design
Charles Cartin, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Director of Makerspaces & Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University
Additive Manufacturing Advanced Engineering Mathematics Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Design Engineering
Andrew Samrick
Principal · Simplicity Partners
High energy industry veteran educates, motivates, and informs audiences from the C-Suite to the production floor!
Sales Management Marketing Economics Planning Manufacturing
Rajesh Narula
Chief Value Creator · Micro-Marketers
Experienced dynamic speaker on business strategy, marketing, and CSR
B2b Sales and Marketing 2.0 Brand & Identity Development and Execution Marketing Strategy Building Technology Brands Digital Leverage for Marketers
Don Duval
Chief Executive Officer · NORCAT
Experienced, dynamic, and engaging speaker on an array of topics related to innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship
Turnaround Strategies Entrepreneurship Academic Research Commercialization
C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP
Head and Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice · University of Connecticut
Dr. White’s research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and illicit drug safety, quality, and cost
Diet CBD Drug Costs Dietary Supplements Cardiovascular Drugs
Fred Carstensen, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Fred Carstensen is an expert in the areas of public policy, economic history and economics.
Finance Public Policy Economic History Economics
Anson W. K. Ma, Ph.D.
Associate Professor; Site Director, NSF SHAP3D Center for 3D Printing · University of Connecticut
Dr. Ma's research specializes in 3D Printing, Nanotechnology, and Rheology
Blood Flow Additive Manufacturing 3d Printing Nanotechnology Rheology
Simon Anderson
Applied Foresight Keynote Speaker · Venture Foresight LLC
Keynote Speaker | Applied Foresight Consultant | Award-Winning Author
Keynote Speaking Future of Work Emerging Technology Future Trends Transportation
Sina Shahbazmohamadi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering · University of Connecticut
Hardware security expert
Hardware Security Reliability and failure of micro/nanoscale systems X-ray tomography and applications
Lorenzo Valdevit
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering and Director, Institute for Design and Manufacturing Innovation · UC Irvine
Lorenzo Valdevit’s research is in the general area of mechanics of materials and structures and additive manufacturing
3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Architected Materials Advanced Manufacturing Materials Science Metamaterials
Sheng Lu
Professor, Fashion and Apparel Studies · University of Delaware
Prof. Lu's research focuses on the economic and business aspects of the global textile and apparel industry.
Textile and Apparel Industries International Trade Sustainability Issues Trade Policy Fashion and Apparel
Nikolay Osadchiy
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Risk and Resilience Supply Chain Management Operations-Finance Interface Revenue Management Empirical Methods in Operations Management
Jason Miller
Interim Chairperson · Michigan State University
Jason Miller's primary research stream examines issues in the truck transportation industry including safety, productivity and employment.
Logistics Motor Carrier Safety
Valerie Karplus
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Valerie Karplus studies resource and environmental management in organizations operating in diverse national and industry contexts.
Strategy Political Economy Globalization Energy Economic Development
Carlos Castano, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering
Professor Castano specializes in tailoring surface properties of materials for applications in energy, transportation, and manufacturing.
Surface Engineering Functional Coatings Nanomaterials Engineering Corrosion Engineering Thin film deposition and characterization
Asoo Vakharia
Professor · University of Florida
Asoo Vakharia's research and areas of expertise include sustainability, channel selection, green product design and supply chains.
Information Systems and Operations Management Supply Chain Management Environmental Operations Green Product Design Sustainability