Jehangir Bhadha
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jehangir Bhadha is advancing integrated soil, water, and nutrient management to promote sustainable agriculture.
Sustainable Agriculture Water Quality Soil Nutrient Management
Mary Lusk
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Mary Lusk focuses her research on well water and septic system.
Urban Water Quality, Stormwater, and Low Impact Development for Urban Areas Onsite Wastewater Treatment (Septic Systems) Urban Fertilizer Ordinances Pathogens in Water Bodies Urban Agriculture
Bruno Basso
John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Bruno Basso's research deals mainly with water, carbon, nitrogen cycling & modeling in agro-ecosystems.
Sustainabile Intensification Nitrogren Water Carbon Agro-Ecosystems
Cholani Weebadde
Assistant Professor - Plant Breeder for International Programs · Michigan State University
Cholani Weebadde is dedicated to training the next generation of plant breeders as hunger fighters.
Global Food Security Hunger Plant Breeding Climate Adaptation
Nora Egan Demers, Ph.D.
Expert in health and pollution · Florida Gulf Coast University
Nora Demers researches the effects of stressors on biological systems.
Human Health Effects of Stressors on Biological Systems Community Engagement Immunology Environmental Pollutants
James Douglass, Ph.D.
Expert in coastal marine ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
James Douglass studies the interactions among living organisms and the environment in coastal waters, including algae blooms.
Reefs Algae Oysters Water Pollution Marine Biology
Robert Richardson
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
An expert in ecological economics, ecosystem services, food security, and sustainability.
Natural Resource Management Writing and Editing Sustainability Food Security Rural Development
Michael L. Parsons, Ph.D.
Expert in coastal water health · Florida Gulf Coast University
Michael Parsons studies the causes of harmful algal blooms and how their toxins can impact marine and human lives.
Phytoplankton Ecology Coral Reef Ecology Ciguatera Outbreaks Coastal Water Health Plankton Ecosystems
Rattan Lal
Associate Professor, Soil Science | Environment and Natural Resources · The Ohio State University
Rattan Lal is a Professor of Soil Physics in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University .
Soil Science Environment Natural Resources
Toufiq Reza, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Reza's research interests involve converting wastes to biofuels.
Biomass Conversion Waste Valorization Waste to Energy Biomaterials Biofuels
Paulina Jaramillo
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Paulina Jaramillo is currently involved in research to understand the social, economic and environmental implications of energy consumption.
Sustainable Engineering Engineering and Public Policy Electric Power Systems Green Design Energy
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
William Louda, Ph.D.
Research Professor · Florida Atlantic University
WIlliam Louda studies algal blooms, water quality, and how that affects microalgal communities (phytoplankton, periphyton, epiphytes etc.).
Algal Blooms Organic Geochemistry Phosphorus Pollution Photosynthetic and Accessory Pigments Microalgal Communities
Yuncong Li
Professor · University of Florida
Yuncong Li is an expert on environmental soil chemistry, focusing on ecosystem restoration, fertilizer technology, and plant nutrition.
Ecosystem Restoration Fertilizer Technology Plant Nutrition Fertilizer Soil
Colin Polsky, Ph.D.
Director of the Florida Center for Environmental Studies · Florida Atlantic University
Colin Polsky is trained as a geographer, specializing in the human dimensions of global environmental change.
U.S. Climate Vulnerabilities Geography Humanities Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Mathematics
Ai-Ping Hu
Senior Research Engineer, Mechanical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Ai-Ping Hu is an expert in the areas of robots, farming and autonomy.
Farming Autonomy Robotics
Charles Yarish, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.
Biofuel Cosmeceuticals Applied Genomics Ecology Marine Macroalgae
Greg Duerksen
President · Kincannon & Reed
Thought-provoking and riveting commentator on the global War for Talent and how to win it. Audiences find the stories highly entertaining.
Talent Modern Agriculture Turnarounds Leadership
Robert Wakulat
Mentor | CBASE · Wakulat Dhirani LLP
Robert Wakulat is a business lawyer whose practice focuses on working with social innovators and entrepreneurs
Business Law Renewable Energy Law & Policy Co-Operative Law Social Enterprises Corporate Leadership
Surupa Gupta
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Gupta is an expert on Indian politics and economics, international political economy, gender and development, and South Asian politics.
Indian Politics and Economics International Political Economy Politics of Economic Development South Asian Politics Global Economic Governance