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Dr. Arif Akgul received his Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Washington State University, a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Ankara University (Turkey), and a Bachelor of Arts in Security Science from the College of Security Sciences (Turkey). He was previously the Chief Research Officer for Academic Affairs at Indiana State University.
Dr. Raid Al-Aomar received his Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research as well as a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Systems from Wayne State University. He also received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from The University of Jordan. He was previously a Visiting Professor of Industrial Engineering at Quinnipiac University.
Dr. Al-Haik received his Ph.D. and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University, as well as a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Jordan. Previously, he was a Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kennesaw State University.
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Dr. Allen received a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Computer Science from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.E. in Computer Engineering from 98ÌÃ, an M.B.A. from The University of Manchester (United Kingdom), and a B.S. in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Previously, She was a Senior Leader for the Autonomous Systems Capability Leadership Team at NASA.
Ms. Kathryn Amtower received a Master of Library and Information Science with a concentration in Archival Studies and Imaging Technology from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Science in History from Gettysburg College. Previously, she was the Academic Department Coordinator for the East Asian Studies Department at Dickinson College.
Mr. Agyare Asante received a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering from Suzhou University of Science and Technology (China) and a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana). He is expected to receive his Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Environmental Engineering from 98ÌÃ in 2026. He is currently a Graduate Assistant Instructor in the Department of Engineering Technology at 98ÌÃ.
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Dr. Adam Atwell received his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University. He was previously a Senior Research Analyst at Jobs for the Future.
Dr. Ian Azarov received his Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences and Physiology from Russia. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Technology at Czech Technical University(Czech Republic), a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology at the Medical Institute of Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University (Russia), and a Chief Researcher in the Department of Cardiac Physiology at the Institute of Physiology of Komi Science Center of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Barnett received a Ph.D. in American History from The University of Georgia, an M.A. in American History from The University of Southern Mississippi, and a B.A. in History from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. She was previously an Assistant Teaching Professor of History at Loyola University Maryland.
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Dr. Lauren Bowers received her Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction from 98ÌÃ, a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership from Liberty University, a Master of Science in Elementary Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education from 98ÌÃ. Currently, she is the MonarchTeach Program Coordinator and Adjunct Professor at 98ÌÃ.
Dr. Brooks received an Ed.D. in Kinesiology from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, an M.Ed. in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Sport Management from The University of Georgia, and a B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Previoiusly, she was an Associate Professor and the Graduate Program Director in Kinesiology at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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Mr. Buntin received an M.S. in Geology from The University of Kansas and a B.A. in Geosciences from Eckerd College. Previously, he was a Paleontologist for the Dinosaur Track ID Team at Dinosaur Ridge.
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Dr. Chaoui received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, a D.E.S.S. in Project Management, an M.S. in Computer Science, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Quebec (Canada), as well as a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Institut Supérieur du Génie Appliqué (Morocco). Previously, he was an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics at Carleton University (Canada).
Ms. Yener Cagla Cimendereli received a Master of Arts in Philosophy, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Bogazici University (Turkey). She is expected to receive her Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy from Syracuse University in 2025. She was previously a Primary Instructor at Syracuse University.
Ms. Kate Clemons received a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Regent University.
Dr. Collins received an Ed.D. in Higher Education and an M.Pac. from The University of Miami, an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from St. John’s University, and a B.B.A. with a concentration in Public Accounting from Iona University. Previously, she served as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Finance at 98ÌÃ.
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Dr. Cumbie received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from 98ÌÃ and a B.S. in Biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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Ms. Dang received an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from The University of Arizona and a B.A. in English Emphasis Linguistics from Boise State University. Previously, she was a Research Assistant at The University of Arizona.
Dr. Donovan received a Ph.D. in Film, Television, and Media from The University of Michigan, as well as an M.A. and a B.A. in Literature from American University Washington, D.C. Preiously, he was a Marsh Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Communication and Media at The University of Michigan.
Dr. El-Shahat received a Ph.D. and an M.Sc. in Electrical Power and Machines Engineering, as well as a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Zagazig University (Egypt). Previously, he was an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University.
Mr. Espinosa received an M.S. in Experimental Social Psychology from Texas Christian University and a B.A. in Psychology from Boston University. Previously, he was a Graduate Researcher and Lab Manager at Texas Christian University.
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Dr. Yuan Fang received her Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences and a Master of Arts in Mathematics from Binghamton University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Physics from the University of Waterloo (Canada). She was previously an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Binghamton University.
Ms. Jessica Gaffney holds a Master of Fine Arts in Costume and Scenic Design from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and Costume Design from the University at Albany-State University of New York.
Ms. Gaillard received an M.S.N. from Chamberlain University-Chicago, a B.S.N. from The College of New Rochelle, and a B.A. in Biology from Pace University. She was previously a Hospice Nurse Practitioner for Sentara.
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Dr. GhasemiGol received a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (Iran), as well as a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Payame Noor University (Iran).
Dr. Arash Ghorbannia is a Research Assistant Professor of Medical Modeling and Simulation at the Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences (VHS) and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC) at 98ÌÃ. His multidisciplinary training spans Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc., K.N. Toosi University of Technology, 2012), Aerospace Engineering (M.Sc., Sharif University of Technology, 2015), and Biomedical Engineering (Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin & Marquette University, 2022) followed by postdoctoral fellowships at Herma Heart Institute, Children’s Wisconsin (2023) and Duke University (2025).
Mr. Giltz received an M.S. in Contemporary Human Anatomy from Eastern Virginia Medical School and a B.S. in Health Sciences from James Madison University. He was previously an Instructor of Biology at ECPI University.
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Dr. Gordon-Phan received an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of New England in Portland, an M.A. in Special Education with a concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling from Norfolk State University, and a B.S. in Human Services from 98ÌÃ. Previously, he served as an Adjunct Professor and Student Development and Education Support Specialist at Tidewater Community College, an Adjunct Professor in the STEM Spartan Seminar at Norfolk State University, and an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of English at 98ÌÃ.
Dr. Grieneisen received a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Notre Dame, an M.S. in Biology from Bucknell University, and a B.S. in Biology from The College of William and Mary. She was previously an Assistant Professor of Biology at The University of British Columbia-Okanagan (Canada).
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Dr. Gudger received a DNP as well as an M.S.N. and a B.S.N. with a concentration in Pediatrics from 98ÌÃ.
Ms. Cearra Harris received a Master of Library and Information Science from The University of North Carolina Greensboro and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Walden University. She was previously a Course Developer and Instructor of Information Science at the University of South Carolina.
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Dr. Michael Hott received her Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany). He was previously a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Dr. Temitope Idowu received his Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Kenya), and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Technology (Nigeria). He was previously a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Center for Applied Coastal Research at the University of Delaware.
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Dr. Hyun Dong Kim received his Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering from Osaka University (Japan), a Master of Civil Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Delaware, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Keuntae Kim received her Doctor of Philosophy in Metropolitan Planning, Policy, and Design from The University of Utah, a Master of City and Regional Planning from Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Urban Planning from Seoul National University (South Korea), and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Ajou University (South Korea). Prior to joining 98ÌÃ she was a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Institute for Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis.
Ms. Jasmine Kirby earned a Master of Science in Library and Information Science and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She was previously an Assistant Librarian at The University of Utah.
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Ms. Kimberly Krutka received a Master of Library Science from the Texas Woman’s University and a Bachelor of Science in Education from The University of Oklahoma. Prior to joining 98ÌÃ, she was a School Librarian at Guyer High School.
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Dr. Amit Kulkarni received his Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 98ÌÃ and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Shivaji University (India).
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Dr. Li received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Arkansas, as well as an M.Sc. in Electronic Physics and a B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering from the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. Prior to joining 98ÌÃ, he was the Program Managing Associate of The SCENE and an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Norfolk State University.
Dr. Giseung Lee received his Doctor of Philosophy in Composition and Applied Linguistics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Arts in Japanese Pedagogy from Portland State University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Canada). Prior to joining 98ÌÃ, he was a Lecturer for Korean Studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Lee received a Ph.D. in Mathematics from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a B.A. in Applied Mathematics from The University of California, Berkeley. Previously, he was a Research Collaborator in the Department of Mathematics at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Chemical Engineer in the Division of Quantitative Methods and Modeling at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Dr. Linford received a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Purdue University, an M.A. in Philosophy from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Rochester.
Dr. Renee Love received her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from The University of Arizona, a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Valdosta State University. She previously served as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for Graduate Clinical Education and as a Clinical Professor at the University of Florida.
Dr. Kun Ma received his Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Sciences from the University of Georgia, a Master of Science in Biology from Shippensburg University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The State University of New York. He was previously a Postdoctoral Investigator at Wood Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Dr. Maddox received a Ph.D. in Human Movement Sciences from 98ÌÃ, an M.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from San Fransico State University, and a B.S. in Biology from Austin Peay State University.
Mr. Mahanama received a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka) and an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (United Kingdom).
Dr. Al Mamun received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Mississippi State University, an M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a B.Sc. in Textile Technology from the University of Dhaka (Bangladesh). He was previously an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Industrial Professions at the University of North Alabama.
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Dr. Donald Mills received his Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Bob Jones University. He was previously an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and the Data Science Program Coordinator at Shepherd University.
Dr. Mirisis received a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics from The University of Minnesota, as well as a B.A. in Spanish from The College of New Jersey. She was previously a Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish at Lakeland University.
Dr. Moore holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in History from The College of William and Mary, as well as a B.A. in History from North Carolina State University.
Mr. Mahmoud Nazzal received a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Eastern Mediterranean University (Cyprus) and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Birzeit University (West Bank).
Dr. Ozelkan received a Ph.D. in Systems and Industrial Engineering and an M.S. in Systems Engineering from The University of Arizona, as well as a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Boğaziçi University (Turkey). Previously, he was a Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Ms. Patrick received an M.S. in Accountancy and a B.S. in Accounting and Information Systems from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She is currently the Vice President of Real Estate Controller at Harbor Group Management Company.
Ms. Penn-Greenaway received an M.S.N. in Women’s Health from 98ÌÃ, a B.S.N. from Norfolk State University, and a B.S.N. from ECPI University. She is currently a Clinical Lecturer of Nursing at ECPI University and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the Ellmer School of Nursing at 98ÌÃ.
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Ms. Kelly Perriello received a Master of Arts in English from 98ÌÃ and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Christopher Newport University.
Mr. Qiu received an M.Sc. in Theoretical Physics from the Institute of High Energy Physics (China) and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (China). He is currently a Ph.D. student at the Institute of High Energy Physics (China).
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Dr. Ramlatchan holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from 98ÌÃ, an M.B.A. in Strategic Management from Averett University, and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from 98ÌÃ. He is currently the Division Chief of the AI Integration Lab at the U.S. Department of Defense.
Dr. Sina Razzaghi Asl received his Doctor of Philosophy in Geography and Urban Studies from Temple University, a Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Landscape and Urban Design, a Master of Arts in Urban Planning and Design, and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology. He was previously a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment at Princeton University.
Dr. Reifsnider received a Ph.D. in Community Health and Parent-Child Nursing from the University of Texas, an M.S. in Maternity Nursing and Education from the University of Oklahoma, and a B.S.N. from Avila College. She joins the university as a Professor with the award of tenure in the Department of Advanced Practice Nursing in the Ellmer School of Nursing.
Mr. Richard Risueño received a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders from Utah State University.
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Dr. Andrew Root received his Doctor of Philosophy in Finance and International Business from 98ÌÃ, a Master of Business Administration from Regent University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from McMaster University (Canada). Previously, he was an Assistant Professor of Finance at Regent University.
Dr. Roy received a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Jadavpur University (India), an M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, and a B.Tech. in Information Technology from Netaji Subhash Engineering College (India).
Dr. Samandair received a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran (Iran), as well as a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tabriz (Iran). He was previously a Research Instructor and Co-Director of the Laboratory for Innovative Microtechnologies and Biomechanics at The University of Connecticut Health Center.
Dr. Sarrafzadeh received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Wollongong (Australia), an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University (Turkey), and a B.S. in Computer Science from Oklahoma State University. Previously, he was recognized as a University Distinguished Professor and the Director of the Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education, and Outreach at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Dr. Scarneo-Miller received a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Exercise Science from The University of Connecticut, as well as a B.S. in Kinesiology and Athletic Training from the University of New Hampshire. She was previously an Assistant Professor in the Division of Athletic Training and the Program Director for the Athletic Training Program at West Virginia University.
Dr. Bridgette Schram received her Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health from Georgia State University, a Master of Science in Kinesiology from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Nebraska Omaha. She was previously the Project Manager for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes and Research.
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Dr. Shames received a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from 98ÌÃ, an M.A. in Counseling from East Tennessee State University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Washington and Jefferson College. Previously, he was a Social Sciences Middle School Teacher at Southside STEM Academy at Campostella and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at 98ÌÃ.
Dr. Smith received a Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation, an M.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from 98ÌÃ. She was previously a Research Assistant Professor at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center at 98ÌÃ.
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Ms. Su received an M.Phys. and a B.E. in Physics from Tsinghua University (China). She is currently a Ph.D. student at The University of California, Los Angeles.
Ms. Brittany Suh received a Master of Arts in Media, Culture, and Communications from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Korean Law from Handong Global University (South Korea).
Dr. Yi Tang received his Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Statistics from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering from Tsinghua University (China). He was previously an Assistant Professor of Health Administration at The University of New Mexico.
Dr. Thomas received an Ed.D. in Literacy and an M.L.S. from Sam Houston State University, as well as a B.S. in Mass Communication from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Ms. Wang received an M.A. in Language Education from The Ohio State University and B.A. in English Linguistics from Northeast Normal University (China). She is currently a Graduate Research Assistant at the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University and the University of Northern Colorado.
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Dr. Weaks received a DNP from 98ÌÃ, an M.Ed. in Adult Education from The Pennsylvania State University, a B.S.N. from 98ÌÃ, and a B.A. in Psychology from North Carolina State University. Prior to joining the university, she was a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Advanced Heart Failure Unit and Cardiac ICU Unit at Sentara Heart Hospital.
Ms. Williams received an M.F.A. in Poetry from Cornell University and a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She was previously a Graduate Instructor of Record in the English Department at The University of Florida.
Dr. Charmaine Willis received her Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Albany, a Master of Arts in International Affairs from American University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Southern Maine. She is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science at Skidmore College.
Mr. Wilson received an M.S. in Applied Mathematics, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and a B.S. in General and Applied Mathematics from The University of Arizona. Previously, he was a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at The University of Arizona.
Dr. Witherow received a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from 98ÌÃ. She is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Old Dominion Research Foundation.
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Dr. Xiros received a D.Eng. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (Greece), an M.S. in Applied Physics and Mathematics from The University of New Orleans, and a Diploma of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (Greece). He was previously a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at The University of New Orleans.
Dr. Yadav received a Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics from the University of Liverpool (United Kingdom), an M.Sc. in Applied Physics from Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur (India), a B.Ed. from Indira Gandhi University (India), and a B.Sc. in Physics from Miranda House–Delhi University (India). She is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Wei Zhou received his Doctor of Philosophy in Finance from the University of Maryland, a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Science and Technology of China. He is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance at Tulane University.
Dr. Zhu received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the City University of Hong Kong, an M.Eng. in Computer Science from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (China), and a B.Eng. in Computer Science from Guangxi University (China). Previously, he was an Assistant Professor and Interim Associate Head in the Department of Computer Science at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Ms. Tiffany Zhu received a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles.