David Bader

Distinguished Professor, Data Science · New Jersey Institute of Technology

Interests lie at the intersection of data science & high-performance computing, with applications in cybersecurity

Graph Analytics Massive-Scale Analytics High-Performance Computing Data Science Applications in Cybersecurity

Derek Riley, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Derek Riley is an expert in machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, simulation, and high-performance computing.

Large Language Models, Generative AI Machine Learning Deep Learning Computational Science Computer Science

Rodrigo Vargas

Professor, Ecosystem Ecology and Environmental Change · University of Delaware

Prof. Vargas’ work focuses on global environmental change, nature-based solutions, and environmental data science.

Climate Change Environmental Data Science Blue Carbon Nature-based Solutions Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere

Walter Schilling, Jr., Ph.D.

Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Walter Schilling is an expert in software verification, software reliability, software security and embedded systems software.

Static Analysis Embedded Systems Software Engineering Software Reliability Cybersecurity

Nicholas Reich

Professor of Biostatistics / Director of Influenza Forecasting Center of Excellence · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Nicholas Reich's research focuses on infectious disease modeling and optimizing design and analysis for cluster-randomized studies.

Infectious Disease Modelling Flu forecasting COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Biostatistics Influenza Pandemics

Robert Pennock

University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University

Robert Pennock studies organism intelligence by combining evolutionary biology with computer science.

Philosophy of Science Evolutionary Biology Computer Science

Meera Sitharam

Professor · University of Florida

Meera Sitharam's expertise is in computational geometry with research in algorithms, bioinformatics and machine learning.

Artificial Intelligence Combinatorial and Geometric Rigidity Discrete Geometry Softmatter and Microstructure Mathematical and Computational Modeling

Leo Lee

Associate Professor, Mathematics · University of Mary Washington

Leo Lee is an associate professor of mathematics at the University of Mary Washington.

Mathematics Stochastic Processes Computer Science Student Mentorship International Studies

Steve Holden

President · The Open Bastion

Experienced technology speaker with the ability to relate technology to the wider world

The Internet Open Source Community Information Security

Ronan Gruenbaum

Associate Professor · Hult International Business School

Experienced conference speaker and professor that connects Social Media to the needs of today's business for internal and external uses

Social Media Digital Strategy

Richard Cozzens

Director of CAD & Professor of Engineering & Technology · Southern Utah University

Specializing in CATIA, civil engineering design, and aerospace manufacturing research and technology

Concurrent Enrollment Residential Building Design Aerospace Technology Curriculum Design, Delivery & Assessment 3D Solid Modeling

Scott Munro

Department Chair, Professor of Engineering · Southern Utah University

Specializing in aerocoustics flow sound interaction and induced vibrations, propagation, and aerospace technologies

Thermocouples Hot-wire Anemometers Compressible Flow Viscous Flow Vibration Measurements and Instrumentation

Michael Mower

Executive Director of SUU Aviation / Chief Flight Instructor / FAA Designated Pilot Examiner · Southern Utah University

Specializes in pilot training, FAA regulations, advanced/aerobatic helicopter flight, aviation safety, search and rescue, and lobbying

Aviation Education Helicopter Flight Helicopter Aerobatic Flight FAA Regulations Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC)

Scott Hansen

Professor of Engineering Technology · Southern Utah University

Specializing in 3D drafting, engineering technology, CAD software, ​and vocational education

Mastercam Unigraphix Nx CNC Programming Engineering and Technology Design SolidWorks

Shalini Kesar

Professor of Information Systems · Southern Utah University

Specializing in management of electronic commerce, gender equality in computing, and disaster recovery

Women in Computing & IT Technology Disaster Recovery Gender gap in STEM Fields Electronic Governance Network Administration

Xilei Zhao

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Xilei Zhao focuses on developing and applying data and computational science methods to tackle problems in transportation and resilience.

Machine Learning Public Transit Hurricane Evacuation Community Resilience Artificial Intelligence

Stephen Davies

Associate Professor of Computer Science · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Davies specializes in computer modeling and simulation.

Computer Science Modeling and Simulation

Paul Sutter

Professor of Astrophysics | Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics · The Ohio State University

Astrophysics expert, specializing in the emptiest regions of the universe

Astrophysics Big Bang Theory Space Exploration Intersections of Science and Art

John Walz

President · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. John Y. Walz is president of Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE).

Colloid and Interface Science Chemical Engineering Research