Arni Rao

Professor · Augusta University

A respected leader in mathematical modeling for tracing the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

Complex Dynamics, Mathematical Analyses Infectious Disease Mathematical Modeling and Simulation

Valerie Karplus

Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Energy

Erin Calipari

Assistant Professor of Pharmacology · Vanderbilt University

Expert in the neuroscience of mental illness and addiction, including gender differences.

maladaptive processes neural signals Pharmacology associative learning Addictive Behavior

Joseph Muenzer, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Pediatrics · UNC at Chapel Hill

Dr. Muenzer's research has focused on the development of gene therapy as a treatment for neurological disease in the mucopolysaccharidoses

Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) Hunter Syndrome Organic Acidurias Urea Cycle Disorders

David Blackburn

Curator/Associate Chair · University of Florida

David Blackburn is an evolutionary biologist specializing in amphibians at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

New Species Anatomy Evolution Amphibians Frogs

James Friend

Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Surgery · UC San Diego

Designing, engineering and testing ventilator prototypes to address ventilator shortages.

Medical Devices and Instrumentation Microfluidics and Microfabrication Coronavirus COVID-19 Surface Acoustic Waves

David Yaron

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Future of Education

Matthew Masapollo

Director · University of Florida

Matthew Masapollo studies the nature and development of human speech production and perception.

Child Language Infant Speech Development Speech Motor Control Speech perception Child Language Development

Howard Mielke

Research Professor · Tulane University

Professor Mielke focuses on the urban environment and its chemical impact on human health and disease.

Lead Poisoning Environmental Signaling Human Health Urban Environments Disease

Luigi Vanfretti

Associate Professor, Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Focuses on synchrophasor technology applications and cyber-physical system modeling, simulation, stability, and control

Electrical Engineering System Identification Synchophasors Stability and Control Cyber-Physical Systems

Denny Ryman

Dean, School of Health Sciences · Farmingdale State College

Dr. Denny G.Ryman is Dean of the Theresa Patnode Santmann School of Health Sciences at Farmingdale State College

Infectious Disease, Including Hepatitis and Legionella Bioterrorism Distance Education Handicapped Students in the Health Science Fields Cancer Tumor Markers (Blood Tests That Can Detect Various Forms of Cancer)

Paul Michael

Manager of Tribology Research · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Paul Michael's area of expertise is in tribology: the science of friction, lubrication and wear.

Condition Monitoring Engine Oils Machine Failure Analysis Lubricant Formulation and Testing Tribology

Benn R. Konsynski

George S. Craft Professor in Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Electronic data interchange (EDI) Channel systems Electronic integration Information partnerships Digital Commerce

Michelle Lum

Associate Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Microbiology Plant Biology Biology Plant Research Molecular Biology

Zeyun Wu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering · VCU College of Engineering

Professor Wu’s research focuses on nuclear reactor physics, reactor core design, and computational methods for reactor analysis.

Computational method for neutron transport Reactor Physics Reactor core design and analysis Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis

Jens O.M. Karlsson, PhD

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University

Jens Karlsson, PhD, specializes in biothermal sciences, including cryobiology (cooling) and hyperthermic processes (heating).

Hyperthermic Processes Intracellular Ice Formation Cryopreservation Biophysical Mechanisms Cryosurgery

Dr Jude Onwudili

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering · Aston University

Dr Onwudili is an experienced researcher, having worked on a number of projects on catalytic and non-catalytic thermochemic processing.

Advanced Renewable (Bioenergy) Technologies Renewable Energy Technologies‎ Chemical Product Design Chemical Process Design Advanced Process Design

Ryan Sullivan

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Sustainability

Seungik Baek

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering · Michigan State University

Dr. Baek is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University.

Computational and Statistical Interventions for Vascular Disease Vascular Growth and Remodeling Cardiovascular Mechanics Mechanobiology and Tissue Engineering

Maria Christina Vasquez

Assistant Professor of Biology · Loyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Biology Animal Sciences marine physiology