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
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