Adam Diehl

Lecturer of English · Augusta University

Professor Diehl is an expert in hip-hop culture, lyrical analysis, Rap as a form of literature and specifically the works of Kendrick Lamar.

Kendrik Lamar Hip-Hop Culture Rap as Literature

Michael Weiner, PhD

Professor and Assistant Dean of Faculty · Soka University

Professor of East Asian History and International Studies, Associate Dean of Faculty and Director of Faculty Research and Development.

Race, Ethnicity and Migration in Modern and Imperial Japan Japan's Minorities Economic and Social History of Modern Japan

Lauren Wilson

Visiting Assistant Professor · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Poetry Film Screenwriting Creative Writing

Abhilash Nair

Senior Lecturer in Internet Law · Aston University

Abhilash Nair's principal area of research is in internet law, specifically the regulation of illegal content and internet pornography.

Platform Liability Online Child Safety Intenet Law and Regulation Internet Pornorgraphy Social Media

Lawrence H. Levy

Lecturer and Writer · Loyola Marymount University

Lawrence H. Levy is a novelist, an award-winning film and TV writer, a Writers Guild Award winner for Seinfeld, and a two-time Emmy nominee.

Historical Fiction Film Television Television Writing Creative Writing

Richard Hadley

Associate Professor of Film Studies, School of Film and Television · Loyola Marymount University

Associate Professor of Film Studies at Loyola Marymount University

Communication Film Production Screenwriting

Brian Winn

Professor · Michigan State University

Brian Winn is an expert in game design, digital game-based learning and interactive health communication.

Interactive Health Communication Game Design Digital Game-Based Learning

Deborah Mayer, Ph.D., R.N., A.O.C.N., F.A.A.N.

Professor, Department of Nursing · UNC-Chapel Hill

Professor Mayer's program of research focuses on the issues facing cancer survivors and improving cancer care.

Cancer Cancer Survivorship eHealth Applications Information Seeking Behavior Oncology

Dexter Gabriel, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of History · University of Connecticut

Dexter Gabriel's research interests include the history of slavery, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic.

Black Atlantic Slavery Slavery in Popular Culture Abolition and Emancipation

Kristal Brent Zook

Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University

Prof. Zook is an award-winning journalist and author who covers social justice, race, and gender issues in media and politics.

Journalism Media Analysis Social Justice Issues Politics Race and Gender Relations

Edward M. Feasel, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer, Professor of Economics · Soka University

Professor Feasel is responsible for academic affairs at Soka University.

Foreign Aid Economic Growth Economic outcomes and societal values Foreign aid, international trade and foreign direct investment Orange County Economy

Shane Barter, PhD

Associate Professor of Comparative Politics · Soka University

Professor Barter focuses on Southeast Asian politics, Civilians in war, as well as autonomous areas and conflict resolution

Minorities Separatism Indonesia Conflict Resolution Southeast Asia

Leanna Giancarlo

Associate Professor · University of Mary Washington

Leanna Giancarlo is a Professor of Chemistry and commentator on the portrayal of science in media and popular culture.

STEM Education Science Education Science and Popular Culture Chemistry

Robert Darden, M.A.

Professor, Journalism, Public Relations and New Media · Baylor University

Darden is a professor in the department of journalism, PR & new media. He directs Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project.

Journalism Music Public Relations New Media African-American Gospel Music

Hsinyu Lin

Lecturer of Studio Arts, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Lecturer of Studio Arts

Prof. Nigel Harris

Director · Designability

Joining expertise and knowledge to enhance people’s lives

Rehabilitation Research Technology for people living with Dementia Physiological Measurement Ambulatory Monitoring Technology Transfer

Dmitry Kemell

Professor of Multimedia Arts, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Professor of Multimedia Arts (Studio Arts Program)

Media Arts Art Direction Creative Direction Installation Design Projection Design

Adam Frank

Professor of Physics and Astronomy · University of Rochester

Frank is a leading expert on how stars form and how they die, as well as civilizations before humans

Science and Religion Civilizations and climate change Theoretical Astrophysics Physics and Astronomy Evolution of Stars and Planets

Jud Cremata

Lecturer, Film and TV Production · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Directing for Film Screenwriting Film and Television Production Planning

Mag. phil. Mikael Kreuzriegler

Chair and Professor of Film and TV Production · Loyola Marymount University

School of Film and Television

Cinematography Film Production History of Cinema (Especially Silent Cinema & 1930s Cinema)