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
Amy Jo Coffey
Associate Professor/Program Coordinator · University of Florida
Amy Jo Coffey's research interests include audience economics and language, as well as market segmentation.
Audience Analytics Audience Research Media Competition Media Entrepreneurship Media Management and Economics
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
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
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
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
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
Patrick Bordnick
Dean, Tulane University School of Social Work · Tulane University
Bordnick is a pioneer in the use of virtual reality for substance abuse assessment and intervention.
Social Work Behavioral Health Addiction & Recovery Mental Health Self-Care
David Henry Peterzell, Ph.D.
Associate Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Cognitive Neuroscience; Perceptual, Cognitive, Behavioral, and Developmental Psychology; Clinical Psychology; and Clinical Social Science
Research Designs and Methods Individual Differences and Factor Analytic Modeling Data Visualization and Statistics Multivariate Statistics Quantitative Data Analysis