Christopher J. Pappas, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Director of Laboratory Safety, Biology · Manhattanville College

An expert in Borrelia burgdorferi, the etiologic agent of Lyme disease.

Lab Safety / OSHA Regulations Lyme Disease Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases Leptospirosis

Anna Errore

Assistant Professor in the Practice of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Experimental Design Six Sigma Business Statistics

Alex de Ruyter

Professor and Director, Centre for Brexit Studies · Birmingham City University

Alex de Ruyter's main research interests are in labour markets, globalisation, Brexit and economic development

Exonomic Development Labour Markets Brexit Globalisation

Luis Ricardo Fraga

Director, Institute for Latino Studies; Acting Chair, Department of Political Science · University of Notre Dame

Luis Ricardo Fraga specializes in race, education, ethnicity, and Latino politics, as well as immigration, urban and voting rights policy.

Latino Politics Politics of Race Politics of Ethnicity Urban Politics Educational Policy

Anand Swaminathan

Roberto C. Goizueta Chair in Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Organizational theory and strategy Industry evolution Small-firm strategies Organizational change and its consequences Strategic choices as a diffusion process

Hanne M. Hoffmann

Assistant Professor, animal science; Expert in neuroendocrinology · Michigan State University

Dr. Hoffmann’s research program is focused on how light changes your well being, motivation, fertility and pregnancy success.

Light Contamination Impact of Light on Physiology Development Molecular Biology Preterm Labor

Sam Lai, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Eshelman School of Pharmacy · UNC-Chapel Hill

Professor Lai’s research focuses on nanoparticle-based delivery of bioactive molecules to mucosal tissues.

PEG (polyethylene glycol) Non-hormonal Contraception Anti-drug Antibodies Mucosal Immunology Mucus

Hans Oh

Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Hans researches the social determinants and health correlates of psychotic experiences.

Psychotic Experiences Psychiatric Epidemiology Korean American Health

Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui

Professor, Sociologist & Researcher, DEI Expert · Sheridan College

DEI, Social Inequality; Immigration; Integration; Refugees; Racism; Islamophobia; Deviance; Radicalization; Terrorism; Hate Crimes.

Sociology Social Activism Politics Global Media and Culture Immigration and Ethnicity Immigration and Citizenship

Thomas J. Ward Jr.

Assistant Dean, School of Arts & Sciences · Farmingdale State College

Dr. Thomas J. Ward Jr. is a historian and Assistant Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and author of two books.

Prisoners of War Health Care History African / Afro - American Studies Civil Rights History Civil War and Reconstruction

Bernard Kippelen

Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE

Bernard Kippelen is an expert in polymer optics and plastic electronics.

Organic Photodetectors and Sensors Optics and Photonics Nanotechnology Printed Electronics

Dr. Katherine McGilton

Senior Scientist · Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

Dr. McGilton's research focus is in care of persons with cognitive impairment

Care of Persons with Cognitive Impairement Intervantions and Models of Care Delivery Re-enablement Dementia Care Long Term Care

Kathleen Martin Ginis

Professor, School of Health and Exercise Sciences · University of British Columbia

Mental health benefits of exercise | Body Image | Exercise behaviour change |Disability | Women | Knowledge Translation

Exercise Psychology Health Behaviour Change Exercise behaviour change Exercise and mental health Body Image

Tiffany Muller Myrdahl

Urbanist and Feminist Geographer · Simon Fraser University

Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.

Geographies of social difference (with an emphasis on gender and sexuality) Municipal Social Inclusion Policy Qualitative and Mixed Method Research Oral history methods for research and policymaking

Barry H. Rosen, Ph.D.

Expert in cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms and blue-green algae · Florida Gulf Coast University

Barry Rosen studies the nature of freshwater harmful algal blooms and their dynamics.

blue-green algae Cyanobacterial genetics Diatoms Limnology Fish kills

Hong Zhao, Ph.D.

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

Specializing in solid-liquid interactions, self-assembly of colloidal nano particles, and development of various printing processes

Additive Manufacturing/3d Printing Printed functional devices Transport and self-assembly of colloidal nanoparticles Surface science and surface engineering

Dr Shehzad Naroo

Reader, Optometry · Aston University

Dr Naroo's research interests include contact lenses, dry eye, corneal biomechanics, laser refractive surgery, cataract and lens surgery.

RE Ophthalmology Cataract Surgery Sports Vision Refractive Surgery‎ Optometry

Greg Duerksen

President · Kincannon & Reed

Thought-provoking and riveting commentator on the global War for Talent and how to win it. Audiences find the stories highly entertaining.

Talent Modern Agriculture Turnarounds Leadership

John Pironti

President · IP Architects, LLC.

Experienced, knowledgable, dynamic, high energy speaker who is an industry thought leader information risk management and security and has a

Information Risk Management and Security Cyber Security It Audit It Compliance It Risk Management

Elena Gaura

Professor of Pervasive Computing · Coventry University

Professor Elena Gaura is Professor of Pervasive Computing at Coventry University.

Advanced Measurement Systems Technology for Displaced Communities Computing Wireless Sensor Networks Energy Access