John A. Christian

Assistant Professor, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Focuses on spacecraft navigation, computer vision, sensor testing, and space systems

Astrodynamics Space Imaging Spacecraft Navigation Computer Vision Sensor Testing

David Winchester

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Dr. David Winchester practices general cardiology with a focus on noninvasive imaging.

Health Policy and Advocacy Overuse of Tests Cardiac CT scans Cardiac Stress Tests Echocardiogaphy

Suvranu De

Department Head, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE); Director, Center for Modeling, Simulation and Imaging for Medicine (CeMSIM); & J. Erik Jonsson ‘22 Distinguished Professor of Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Researches novel computational technology to solve challenging and high-impact problems in engineering, medicine, and biology

Haptics Computer Modeling and Simulation Virtual Surgery Health Care Technology

Akshaya Jha

Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Energy

Brett Benson

Associate Professor of Political Science · Vanderbilt University

Expert in Chinese and East Asian politics and international relations, as well as economic and military alliances.

Religious Bias among U.S. Voters East Asian Relations International Relations Chinese Politics Military Alliances

Kristen Mills

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Biomechanics of tumor growth, tumor cell-matrix interactions

Cell and tissue biomechanics Experimental mechanics of materials Development of in vitro models

Nikhil Koratkar

Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

World Renowned, Highly Cited Expert in Battery Energy Storage

Energy Storage Batteries Nanostructured Materials Nano-Composites Nano-Coatings

Michael Baker

Instructor · Baker and Associates

Presents dry fire codes and standards with the unique ability to retain audience participation

Nfpa 72 Nfpa 70 Fire Alarm Systems

Kathleen Carley

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Carley’s research combines cognitive science, social networks, and computer science to address complex social and organizational problems.

Cybersecurity/Privacy

Grant D. Lawless, MD, RPh, FACP

Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics · USC School of Pharmacy

Grant Lawless focuses on the intersection of health economics, applied health policy, insurance design, and competitive business.

Competitive Business Intelligence and Pricing Insurance Design Health Economics Applied Health Policy

Vivek Ghosal

Department Head, Economics & Virginia and Lloyd W. Rittenhouse Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Researches firm strategy related to innovation, decision-making under uncertainty, and regulatory reform, among other areas

Mergers & Acquisitions Innovation Economic Policy and Regulations Firm Strategy Antitrust Law and Economics

Farhan Gandhi

Director, Center for Mobility with Vertical Lift (MOVE) & Rosalind and John J. Redfern Jr. '33 Endowed Chair, Aerospace Engineering · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

One of the world’s foremost experts on reconfigurable vertical lift with extensive work on rotor span, chord, twist and airfoil morphing

High-speed VTOL aircraft Reconfigurable vertical lift Exploitation of control redundancy on VTOL aircraft Smart material and structures, morphing aero-structures Multi-rotor VTOL and electric VTOL aircraft

Michael Thomashow

University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University

Is an expert on the regulation of abiotic & biotic stress tolerance pathways in plants with an emphasis on plant freezing tolerance

Biochemistry Soil and Microbial Sciences Plant Biology Molecular Biology Plants

Wendy Taylor

Professor of Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy · York University

I search for exotic particles with the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider.

Particle Physics Physics Magnetic monopoles Stable massive particles Antimatter

Professor David Edwards

Professor of Plant and Machinery Management, School of Engineering and Built Environment · Birmingham City University

Professor David Edwards is an expert in the fields of construction management, plant and machinery management, and digital technologies.

Business Management Health and Safety Plant and Machinery Management Construction Management Digital Technologies

Ozzie Zehner

Visiting Scholar · UC Berkeley

Author of Green Illusions | Visiting Scholar, UC Berkeley

Alternative Energy Environmentalism Wind Power Consumer Society Walking and Biking Neighborhoods

Timothy Meyer

Professor of Law · Vanderbilt University

Expert in international trade, energy policy and investment law

Trans Pacific Partnership International Trade Agreements International Energy Governance International Lawmaking International Investment Law