John Aerni-Flessner
Assistant Professor of African History · Michigan State University
John Aerni-Flessner is a historian of 20th century Africa, specializing in the history of Lesotho and the history of the Lansing area.
Urban Renewal in Lansing Decolonization Development History Lesotho Southern African History
Daniel Silke
Director · Political Futures Consultancy
Acclaimed presenter of outstanding keynotes on Global Future Trends for corporates, conferences & conventions around the world.
Global Future Trends Consumer of the Future Emerging Brics Economies Africa South Africa
Stephanie Bangarth
Associate Professor, Department of History · King's University College, University of Western Ontario
Activist Academic. Dedicated Volunteer. Avid Outdoorswoman.
Human Rights Immigration Asian Immigration Immigration Policy Social Movements
David J. Hardy
Professor of Psychology | Psychological Science · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Cognitive Neuropsychology Information Processing Hiv/Aids Aging
Mark Thompson, PhD
Dean of Hull College of Business, Professor of Economics · Augusta University
Mark Thompson, PhD, dean of the Hull College of Business, is an economist in business conditions, risk analysis, energy and health care.
Economics Energy Healthcare Industry Risk Analysis
Amir AghaKouchak
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering · UC Irvine
Amir AghaKouchak studies how climate change and variability influence extreme events (flood/drought/heatwaves) and compound hazards.
Climate Extremes Climatology Climate Change Flood Drought
Chad Post
Publisher, Open Letter Books · University of Rochester
Chad Post is publisher of the University's nonprofit, literary translation press, Open Letter Books, and an expert on literary translation
Literary Translation Academic Publishing World Literature
Marcus Crews, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Microfoundations Entrepreneurial Cognition Strategic Cognition
Jinhong Xie
Professor/Chair · University of Florida
Jinhong Xie’s current research interests are emerging technology and service strategy.
Independent Product Information and Marketing Strategy National Culture Effect on New Product Management Innovation Management and Strategies Network Effects Service Pricing
Vinny Lingham
Co-founder & CEO · gyft
Silicon Valley based Technology Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship Small Business Startups Freemium Mobile
Jed McCaleb
CTO and Cofounder · Stellar Develoment Foundation
Recognizing that the world’s financial infrastructure is broken and that too many people are left without resources, I cofounded Stellar.org
Entrepreneur Startup Nonprofit Tech Technology
Jeffrey Baumgartner
Founder/Managing Director · Jpb.com
Hyperactive, thought provoking speaker on creative thinking
Creative Thinking Business Innovation
Peter G. Klein, Ph.D.
Professor of Entrepreneurship · Baylor University
Peter G. Klein is an economist who studies managerial and organizational issues, with a special interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
Entrepreneurship Innovation Diversification Vertical Coordination Public Policy
Jon Smith
Professor of Communication · Southern Utah University
Specializing in public land issues, television news, and documentary film production
Communication Professional Communication in Mass Media Digital Photojournalism Documentary Film Making Television News
Kurt Dewhurst
Director, Curator, and Professor · Michigan State University
Expert on: Museum Studies, Folklore, Folk Art, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Cultural Policy, International Cultural Engagement
Cultural Heritage Practice International Engagement Cultural Policy Folklore and Folklife Museum Studies
Jaehee Jung
Professor, Fashion and Apparel Studies · University of Delaware
Prof. Jung examines the psychology of clothing and consumer behavior across cultures.
Consumer Behavior Beauty Standards Fashion Studies Fashion Luxury Brands
Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.
Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.
Human Rights Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Anthropology Human rights trials International Human Rights
Dr Timothy Whitehead
Senior Lecturer in Product Design · Aston University
Dr Whitehead's interest is in developing approaches to improve the design of products distributed in low income countries.
User Centred Design Circular Economy Design for International Development Industrial Design 3D Printing
Janine Certo
Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy · Michigan State University
Janine Certo is a poet and associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University.
Italian American Studies Poetry Arts-Based Educational Research
Sheku Kamara
Dean of Applied Research · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Sheku Kamara's is an expert in additive manufacturing (3D printing) systems, materials and processes; and design for additive manufacturing.
Technical Advisory Product Design Manufacturing Rapid Prototyping Product Development