Elan Barenholtz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University

Elan Barenholtz uses behavioral and embedded computational approaches to study the brain and behavior.

Embedded Computational Neural Models Perception and Learning Deep Learning

Ben Chang

Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art

Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments

Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work · Baylor University

Oxhandler studies how to ethically & effectively assess and discuss clients’ religion/spirituality within health and mental health treatment

Religion and Social Work Religion and Spirituality in Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Practice Process Scale Development Mental Health (primarily Anxiety and Depression)

Professor Nashwan Dawood

Professor of Digital Construction · Teesside University

His expertise is sustainable infrastructure & in modelling ways to ensure carbon reduction in construction, housing & engineering projects.

Energy Efficient Buildings Infrastructure Design Carbon Reduction Sustainable Construction Engineering

Steven Weisberg

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Steven Weisberg studies the cognitive neuroscience of human spatial navigation, why people differ, and how to improve spatial behavior.

Memory Aging Cognitive Neuroscience Virtual Reality Spatial Navigation

Ameet Talwalkar

Associate Professor, Machine Learning · Carnegie Mellon University

Ameet Talwalkar's work is motivated by the goal of democratizing machine learning.

Machine Learning Algorithms Computational Biology Bioinformatics Data Mining

Arash Tavakoli, PhD

Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering · Villanova University

Prof. Arash Tavakoli, Ph.D., leads the Human Centered Cities Lab, focusing on human factors, human-centered design, and transport safety.

Human Factors in Transportation Engineering Transportation Safety Human Centered Design Human Sensing Naturalistic Driving

Robert (B.J.) Johnson

Clinical Associate Professor of Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Computer Systems Organization Software Engineering Computer Science Database Systems Agile Development

Jesse Fox

Assistant Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University

Communication expert, focusing on the impact of new media on human sociality

Social media use Representations of sex, gender, and sexuality in media Representations in virtual environments Prosocial communication

Beth Vallen, PhD

Professor of Marketing and Business Law | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University

Beth Vallen, PhD, is an expert on consumer behavior, with a focus on health-related decision making

Food Marketing Consumer Goals/Motivation Consumer Behavior Health-related Decision Making Business

Angela Washko

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Angela Washko is committed to telling complex and unconventional stories about the media we consume from unusual perspectives.

Documentary Film Performance Art Digital Works Mainstream Media Video Games

Dean Krusienski, Ph.D.

Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University · VCU College of Engineering

Focusing on neural signal processing and analysis for the development of brain-computer interfaces and neuroprosthetic devices.

EEG Analysis Brain-Computer Interfaces Signal Processing Machine Learning Neuroprosthetics

Crystal Marull

Lecturer · University of Florida

Crystal Marull's research is in bilingualism and second language acquisition.

Distance/Online Learning Pedagogy Second Language Pedagogy Heritage Language Acquisition Education Second Language Processing

Sandi Gilbert

Founder & CEO · SeedUps Canada

Sandi has been active in the startup ecosystem for over a decade

Kyla McMullen

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Kyla McMullen studies the application and development of 3D audio technologies for use in virtual and augmented reality contexts.

Human-Computer Interaction Psychoacoustic Augmented Reality Spatial Audio 3D Audio

Sara Smith

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Sara Smith is an expert on emerging technologies for language learning, including digital environments and immersive virtual environments.

Virtual Reality (VR) Augmented Reality Learning Differences Language EMI

Golan Levin

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Golan Levin is an artist, engineer, researcher and educator interested in intersections of machine code, visual culture and critical making.

Digital Technologies Visual Culture Human-Machine Interaction Human Action Critical Inquiry

Kenneth Jackson

Assistant Professor | Psychological Science · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Human Centered Design Human Factors Engineering Usability Augmented Reality Virtual Reality

Ashley Ireland

Affiliate Faculty and Instructional Director, Simulated Learning · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Mixed Reality Simulation Immersive Learning K-12 Education Technology Social Foundations of Education Teacher Professional Development