Yushan Yan

Henry Belin Du Pont Chair of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering · University of Delaware

Prof. Yan is an expert in electrochemical engineering for sustainability.

Electrochemical Energy Engineering Energy Conversion and Storage Fuel Cells Electrolyzers Flow Batteries

Dr Alan Goddard

Senior Lecturer, School of Biosciences · Aston University

Dr Goddard's research interests focus around membrane proteins and the lipid membranes in which they reside.

Biological Membranes Biochemistry Lipid Membranes Membrane Protein Systems Antimicrobials

Swati Agrawal

Assistant Professor · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Agrawal's research focuses on protozoan pathogens that cause serious diseases like African sleeping sickness and Toxoplasmosis.

Molecular Biology (CRISPR-cas9 gene editing) Microscopy (Fluorescence, Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy) Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biomolecular Visualization (PyMOL, MolStar, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality)

Irene Fonseca

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Irene Fonseca's research focus is on training in applied mathematics at the broad interface between the physical sciences and engineering.

Ferroelectric Engineering Business and Economics Applied Mathematics Shape Memory Alloys

Dr Matthew Derry

Lecturer in Chemistry · Aston University

Dr Derry conducts research on block copolymer self-assembly using small-angle X-ray scattering.

Polymer Science Materials Science Block Copolymer Self-Assembly X-ray Scattering

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

Elisabeth Barton

Professor/Associate Dean · University of Florida

Elisabeth Barton is a molecular physiologist with a primary interest in skeletal muscle repair.

Space Viral Gene Therapy Optimization of IGF-I for Muscle Therapeutics Mechanical Signal Transduction Skeletal Muscle Repair

Christina Tang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Sciences Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Prof. Tang specializes in polymer nanomaterial synthesis/characterization with interest in hybrids with inorganic nanoparticles/biomolecules

Smart Polymer Materials Polymer Processing Hybrid Materials Catalysis/Biocatalysis Nanotechnology

Gary M. Atkinson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Atkinson specializes in microelectromechanical systems

Microelectromechanical Systems Biochip Smart materials Micro and Nanofabrication Energy Conversion Devices

Alexei Khalizov

Associate Professor, Chemistry and Environmental Science · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Alexei Khalizov's research focuses on the chemical and physical processes that govern the transformations of atmospheric pollutants.

Air Quality Atmospheric Chemistry Atmospheric Pollutants Aerosol Nanoparticles Mercury

Kenneth J. Wynne, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Wynne has pioneered processing technology for fluoropolymers

Pioneering Processing Technology for Fluoropolymers – Daikin Industries Ltd. Functional Polymer Surfaces – National Science Foundation Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Polymer Surface Science Fluoropolymer Science Silicone Science

Kevin Noonan

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Kevin Noonan's research is on the synthesis of new compounds possessing main group elements to impact polymer chemistry and catalysis.

Polymer Chemistry Organophosphorus Chemistry Homogeneous Catalysis Organometallics

Baratunde A. Cola

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Dr. Cola brings science to energy and thermal management solutions.

Applications of Carbon Nanotubes Thermal Management of Electronics Combustion and Energy Systems Heat Transfer Micro and Nano Engineering

Paul Topham

Head of School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering · Aston University

Professor Topham's research is focussed on sustainable polymer science; making new plastics of the future for a wide range of applications.

X-ray Scattering Electrospinning Polymer Science Block Copolymers Biodegradable Polymers

Peter Gulick, DO FACP, FIDSA, FACOI

Professor of Medicine · Michigan State University

Take care of HIV/AIDS patients as well as Hepatitis C, B patients at 3 sites in Michigan

Hepatitis C Hiv/Aids Hepatitis B

Barry Elkind

Manager, Technology & Venture Development (Head, Molecular Diagnostics) · MaRS Innovation

Commercializing life science technologies in the areas of molecular diagnostics, medical devices and therapeutics

Molecular Cell Biology Molecular Diagnostics Life Sciences Commercialization Project and Program Management

Gregg Fields, Ph.D.

Executive Director · Florida Atlantic University

Gregg Fields uses chemistry to answer biological questions, many of which assist in the diagnosis and treatment of major diseases.

Extracellular Matrix Biochemistry Matrix Metalloproteinase Collagen Drug Discovery Protein Biochemistry

Brian LaPointe, Ph.D.

Research Professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute · Florida Atlantic University

Brian Lapointe’s research interests include algal physiology and biochemistry, marine bioinvasions and marine conservation.

Marine Bioinvasions Coral Reef Ecology Algal Physiology Biochemistry Seagrass Ecology

Serge Thomas, Ph.D.

Expert in the ecology of aquatic environments · Florida Gulf Coast University

Serge Thomas specializes in the consequences of natural and human stresses in aquatic ecosystems.

Ecological Engineering Hydrosystems Technologies to Clean Water Microplastics Algal Blooms

Emily Day

Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering · University of Delaware

Prof. Day engineers drug & biomolecule nanocarriers for targeted treatment of cancers, blood disorders, and reproductive health conditions.

Precision Medicine Drug Delivery Translational Research Gene Regulation Phototherapy