Professor Sarah Whatley
Professor of Dance and Director of the Centre for Dance Research · Coventry University
She has expertise across a range of contemporary dance theory & practice, such as with artists, dance companies & cultural organisations.
Digital Dance Performing Arts Dance Dance and Cultural Heritage Dance and Disability
Susan Birkhoff, Ph.D, RN
Program Director of Technology Research & Education · ChristianaCare
Susan Birkhoff is a nurse scientist with experience conducting clinical research using various forms of digital health technology.
Technology Innovation Research Nursing Robotics
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)
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
Nigel Newbutt
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Nigel Newbutt is a leading expert in the use of technologies with autistic groups, specifically virtual reality and immersive technologies.
Ethical AI Research Social Robotics Head-mounted Display Immersive Technology Autism
Richard J. Radke
Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Studies computer vision problems related to human-scale, occupant-aware environments
Radiotherapy Smart Lighting Social Signal Processing Video Processing Computer Vision
Beth Mineo
Associate Professor, Education; Director, Center for Disabilities Studies · University of Delaware
Prof. Mineo's Research focuses on autism and other communication disorders, particularly language disorders.
Assistive Technology Development Accessible Instructional Materials Speech and Language Pathology Communication Difficulties
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
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
Simon Anderson
Applied Foresight Keynote Speaker · Venture Foresight LLC
Keynote Speaker | Applied Foresight Consultant | Award-Winning Author
Keynote Speaking Future of Work Emerging Technology Future Trends Transportation
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
Francis Ortiz Ocaña
Ceo & Founder · Crea Solutions
A Smart Citizen in an Augmented World. Geolocated, Virtualized and ready to share knowledge about Disruptive Tech and Smart Everything.
Governance Internet of Things (IoT) Destination Marketing Virtual Reality (VR) Geolocation
Eakta Jain
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Eakta Jain's studies modeling users to improve user-technology interaction, specifically visual attention modeling and eye tracking.
Eye Tracking Computer Graphics Virtual Reality (VR)
Luigi Vanfretti
Associate Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Modeling and Simulation for Cyber-Physical Power and Energy Systems and Electrified Systems
System Identification Synchrophasor Measurements, PMU, Synchrophasor Technologies Power Systems, Power Grid Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Systems Electric Power Engineering