Marty Ralph
Research Meteorologist, Director of the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) · UC San Diego
F. Martin Ralph is a research meteorologist focused on understanding the processes that create extremes in precipitation.
Atmospheric Rivers Observations Atmospheric Chemistry Precipitation Hydrometeorology
Jonathan M. Lees, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences (EMES), College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
Professor Lees is an expert in fault zones, volcano imaging, explosive volcanism and geothermal imaging.
Geological Sciences Siesmology Volcanology Tomography of Fault Zones Regional Tomographic Inversion
David Boutt
Professor of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
David Boutt's research focuses on how water becomes groundwater and the sub-surface processes that impact it along its journey.
Drought Hydrogeology Groundwater Recharge Processes Groundwater Water
Angie Lindsey
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Angie Lindsey studies disaster preparation and recovery at the community level, with a focus on what makes communities resilient.
Natural Resource Dependent Communities Collaboration Efforts After a Disaster Community Resource Organizations Community Resilience Issues Management
Andrea Grottoli
Professor | School of Earth Sciences · The Ohio State University
Climate change expert, specializing in coral responses to climate change and reconstructing oceanographic conditions
Coral Reefs Paleoceanography Biogeochemistry
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
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 Sustainability Effects of Stressors on Biological Systems Community Engagement Immunology
Iris Chi
Chinese-American Golden Age Association/Dr. Frances Wu Chair for Chinese Elderly Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Expert in elderly health and gerontology, and currently directs the China Program
Aging Gerontology China Caregiving Behavioral Health
Margo Crawford
President & CEO · Business Sherpa
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Human Resources and Management Corporate Transactions Contracts Management Corporate Governance Corporate Communications
Richard Aronson, Ph.D.
Department Head | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Aronson's research combines paleontology and ecology to reconstruct the response of marine communities to environmental changes.
Marine Biology Coral-Reef Ecology Ecology Paleobiology Antarctica
Jennifer Hurley
Richard Baruch M.D. Career Development Chair · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Investigating fundamental mechanisms underlying the circadian clock and health implications of a disrupted clock.
Ecology Protein Structure / Function Relationships Macrophages Circadian Rhythms Neurospora
Kim Prather
Professor · UC San Diego
Kimberly Prather’s research focuses on understanding the impact of atmospheric aerosols and their impacts on clouds and climate.
Marine Life Energy and the Environment California Environment Earth and Planetary Chemistry Global Change
Michael A. Posner, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics · College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Villanova University
Michael Posner, PhD, PStat®, is an expert on statistical analysis for medical and health care data, including Medicare overpayment.
Data Science Statistics Education Methods Observational Studies Biostatistics Statistics
Jeff Cohen, Ph.D.
Professor of Real Estate and Finance · University of Connecticut
Jeffrey Cohen is an expert on how airport noise, transit and highway infrastructure improvements impact real estate.
Residential Real Estate Applied Spatial Econometrics Real Estate Economics and Finance Transportation and Real Estate
Charles Yarish, Ph.D.
Professor, 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, cosmetics and biofuels.
Marine Phycology Commercial uses of seaweed Marine Algae “Captain Seaweed” Aquaculture
Jill Perry-Smith
Professor of Organization & Management; Senior Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Creativity and Innovation Informal Social Networks Work-Life Initiatives
Ryan Klein
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Ryan Klein studies how trees in urban areas are affected by hurricanes and the risks these damaged trees pose to property and residents.
Tree Physiology Biomechanics Arboriculture Tree Health Tree Care
Jeffrey Lindsey
Program Director/ Instructional Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Jeffrey Lindsey, a retired fire chief, is a 45+ year veteran who has experience with hurricanes, wildland fires and common emergencies.
EMS Emergency Medical Instances Building collapses Fires Disaster-Related Events
Suzanne Bernier, CEM, CBCP, MBCI
Author, Crisis Management Consultant, Instructor, and Speaker · SB Crisis Consulting
Former news anchor & one of the world’s leading emergency management authorities, author of the critically-acclaimed book 'Disaster Heroes'.
Emergency Management Crisis & Emergency Management Crisis and Issues Management Disaster Planning and Recovery Crisis Communications