Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Iowa State University

Yongyeon Cho

Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Assistant Professor in the Department of Interior Design at Iowa State University
Education

Iowa State University

Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Interior Design / December, 2016

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Konkuk University

M.I.A., Interior Architecture / February, 2011

Seoul

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interior architecture Department / February, 2009

Seoul
Experience

Iowa State University

Assistant Professor / August, 2018Present

Department of Interior Design, Human-Computer Interaction Program

Keumkang Enterprises

Design Advisor / August, 2018Present

Responsible for tender bidding projects as a design advisor mainly, workplace design for financial firms, technology firms, and cultural spaces

Keumkang Enterprises

Interior Designer / February, 2018May, 2018

Served as an interior designer, participated in schematic designs, design developments, preparing presentation documents and creating construction administration

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK), Chicago office

Interior Design Professional / January, 2017January, 2018

Iowa State University

Teaching Assistant / January, 2015December, 2016

OPN Architects, Des Moines office

Student Intern / May, 2015August, 2015

Served as a student intern, participated in schematic designs, design developments, preparing presentation documents, and creating material boards

About
Yongyeon Cho is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Interior Design at Iowa State University. He holds a Master of Fine Art degree from Iowa State University, in Ames and a Master of Interior Architecture from Konkuk University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Interior Architecture from Soongsil University, both in Seoul, Korea. Since 2018, he is working as an interior design consultant at Keumkang Enterprises Inc, in Seoul, Korea. In 2017, he was an interior design professional at HOK, Chicago office. He was a member of a student winning team for the Healthcare Environment Award, sponsored by Contract magazine and The Center for Healthcare Design (2016). He is a recipient of Masaaki Yamada Juror’s Award of Merit (2015) & Award of Excellence at American Society of Architectural Illustrators (2019), and the winner of AAHID (American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers) graduate research fellowship (2017).

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Tyler Streeter

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Theoretical Machine Learning / Statistics Researcher: Bayes, Information Theory, Boltzmann Machines
Education

Iowa State University

PhD (ABD), Machine Learning / May, 2024 (anticipated)

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Iowa State University

MS, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Graphics / December, 2005

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Iowa State University

BS, Computer Engineering / May, 2004

Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Experience

Brainpower Labs

Machine Learning Researcher / October, 2008Present

• Pure AI/ML research and software development. • AI research/development contract with SRAM. • Derived math results (currently 6,500 pages of notes), and designed new learning algorithms involving probabilistic graphical models, Bayesian methods, and information theory. • Built internal software tools in C/C++ and Python to aid research, including interactive visualizations of machine learning and Monte Carlo sampling algorithms. • Designed a novel brain-inspired architecture for artificial general intelligence, and implemented it in in C++ and Python with interactive debugger and test environments. • Developed commercial software to fund research agenda, including iBonsai, a meditative interactive 3D tree simulation in C++ for iOS (120k users). • Graphics engineering contract with Avatree (custom generative 3D tree growth algorithm and glTF exporter in C).

VR Applications Center, Iowa State University

AI/ML Graduate Researcher / August, 2006December, 2009

• Performed independent research on topographic maps, maximum entropy learning algorithms, Bayesian networks, reinforcement learning, and systems neuroscience. • Developed open source C++ libraries for unit testing, profiling, and parallel programming.

IBM Research

Computational Neuroscience Research Intern / May, 2006August, 2006

• Implemented a novel computational model of the cerebellum. • Demonstrated motor learning and transfer of complex reaching behaviors with a simulated 6-muscle arm. • Participated in discussions of global brain modeling and information theoretic learning rules.

Iowa State University

Teaching Assistant / January, 2006May, 2006

• Assisted teaching machine perception techniques, computer vision, image processing, and software tools (e.g. OpenCV). • Managed wiki for student code submissions.

VR Applications Center, Iowa State University

AI/ML Graduate Researcher / May, 2003December, 2005

• Performed independent research for MS thesis on reinforcement learning, artificial curiosity, planning, 3D physics simulation, and interactive real-time visualization. • Developed virtual reality software tools and applications for several funded research projects.

Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, Iowa State University

3D Graphics Research Assistant / August, 2002December, 2003

• Assisted design and implementation of 3D software for ultrasonic probe simulations used for testing e.g. jet engine and space shuttle parts. • Integrated STL file importer and octree space partitioning.

Ames National Laboratory

HPC Research Assistant / June, 2002August, 2002

• Developed general message logging software for computational chemistry and other applications on high performance computing clusters.

Research Expertise
artificial intelligence
machine learning
undirected graphical models
Boltzmann machines
Markov random fields
And 39 more
About
I am a researcher and software engineer focused on making machine learning simpler, more general, and more effective. Having spent many years studying a wide range of existing models and algorithms, I now work on deriving new methods from elegant theoretical principles. I enjoy writing clean code and simple APIs, designing data visualizations to gain intuition about new domains, simulating physical processes with unexpected emergent behavior, building tangible objects from humble materials, and capturing big ideas with small math. My ideal project is one that lets me be a scientist, artist, and engineer.

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Dr. Rachel Reimer, PhD

Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Des Moines University
Education

Iowa State University

Ph.D., Psychology / May, 2009

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Iowa State University

M.S., Psychology / December, 2006

Ames

University of Iowa

B.S., Psychology / May, 2003

Iowa City
Experience

Iowa State University

Graduate Research Assistant / August, 2003May, 2009

Des Moines University

Assistant Professor / February, 2009June, 2015

Associate Professor / July, 2016June, 2022

Professor / July, 2022Present

Chair Department of Public Health / July, 2016Present

MPH Program Director / July, 2016Present

MHA Program Director / July, 2017Present

Research Expertise
Social Psychology / Behavioral Science
Health Behavior
Human Subjects Research Design
Quantitative Data Analysis using SPSS or STATA
Health Disparities
About
Experienced academic Department Chair and Program Director in Public Health and Healthcare. I am passionate about training the next generation of health care and public health leaders! I have successfully led diverse teams through both CEPH and CAHME accreditation self-study and site visits, successfully leading to reaccreditation. I have recently joined the Council on Education in Public Health as site-visitor. <br> My diverse research background includes content expertise in Social and Behavioral Sciences, specifically the social, environmental, and cultural factors that affect health behaviors (smoking and other risk behaviors as well as preventive behaviors such as HPV vaccine uptake). I have served as the statistician on diverse research projects including the epigenetic effects of tobacco consumption, podiatric medicine and surgical outcomes, and most recently working on the Central Iowa Basic income research project as the local PI. I have served as a peer-reviewer for multiple scientific journals, including Frontiers of Public Health, Preventive Medicine, Pediatrics, and others. My leadership roles include supervising faculty and staff and supporting students through their graduate health sciences education - it is a joy and a pleasure to support their growth and development. Skilled in Research Design, Program Evaluation, Instructional Design, Public Speaking, and Teaching.

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Dr. Cristobal Salinas Jr.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America
Florida Atlantic University
Education

Iowa State University

Ph.D., Education Leadership & Policy Studies / May, 2015

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Iowa State University

M.Ed., Higher Educaiton & Student Affairs / May, 2012

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

University of Nebraska at Kearney

B.A., Education & ESL / May, 2010

Kearney, Nebraska, United States of America
Experience

Florida Atlantic University

Professor / August, 2024Present

Associate Professor / July, 2024August, 2020

Assistant Professor / August, 2015July, 2020

Iowa State University

Multicultural Liason Office / January, 2011May, 2014

Iowa State University

Graduate Research Associate / May, 2014May, 2015

Elsik High School

Teacher / May, 2009May, 2010

US Senate

Fellow / May, 2009August, 2009

Research Expertise
Latine
Latino
Latinx
Higher Education
Student Affairs
And 2 more
About
Cristóbal Salinas Jr., Ph.D., is a professor of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education, and is the founder and former Editor-in-Chief for the J*ournal Committed to Social Change on Race and Ethnicity* and currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the *Journal of Hispanic Higher Education*. Dr. Salinas has published more than 80 manuscripts in print, including 6 books, and has delivered over 250 lectures. His prolific writing and research have illuminated the importance of understanding and addressing Latino/a/x student identity and development and made Salinas sought after by media outlets such as CNN, NBC News, NPR, Telemundo, National Review, Chemistry World, Good Morning America, and the Chronicle in Higher Education. The New York Times said his research is “futuristic,” and Diverse Issues in Higher Education said, “Salinas’ a rising star in academe, [and] An expert on Latinx students in college,” in their 2023 special issue where he was named one of the top 15 scholars of the year. A distinguished scholar and advocate, Salinas has been awarded over 30 international and national awards for his commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Tej Lamichhane

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Postdoctoral Associate | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Nuclear Science and Engineering
Education

Iowa State University

PhD, Physics and Astronomy / December, 2019

Ames
About
Experience, research and interests include: Additive manufacturing of bonded permanent magnets Additive manufacturing of hybrid Halbach arrays and design Additive manufacturing of brushless permanent magnet motor and magnetic properties simulations using EMworks software package Synthesized several (more than 15) types of inter-metallic single crystalline, poly-crystalline, and nano-materials samples Maintained and used Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) for 5 years to measure low (down to 50 K) and high temperature ( up to 1000 K) magnetic and transport properties Characterized these samples using XRD, SEM, resistivity, TGA, and DSC Published 10 peer-reviewed journals as a lead author and working for 4 more Co-inventor of the two provisional patents An experienced physics teacher, lab mentor for graduate and undergraduate students Interested in public speaking and social service A clean-handed experimentalist maintained lab safety and equipment properly Can design, plan, execute, data analyze, and write a manuscript of a research project independently Good research collaboration experience, adaptable to diverse working conditions Self-motivated, goals oriented researcher Enjoy critical thinking, instrumentation, and outdoor exercises Additive manufacturing of bonded permanent magnets Additive manufacturing of hybrid Halbach arrays and design Additive manufacturing of brushless permanent magnet motor and magnetic properties simulations using EMworks software package Synthesized several (more than 15) types of inter-metallic single crystalline, poly-crystalline, and nano-materials samples Maintained and used Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) for 5 years to measure low (down to 50 K) and high temperature ( up to 1000 K) magnetic and transport properties Characterized these samples using XRD, SEM, resistivity, TGA, and DSC Published 10 peer-reviewed journals as a lead author and working for 4 more Co-inventor of the two provisional patents An experienced physics teacher, lab mentor for graduate and undergraduate students Interested in public speaking and social service A clean-handed experimentalist maintained lab safety and equipment properly Can design, plan, execute, data analyze, and write a manuscript of a research project independently Good research collaboration experience, adaptable to diverse working conditions Self-motivated, goals oriented researcher Enjoy critical thinking, instrumentation, and outdoor exercises <br>

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Mithu Chatterjee, Ph.D.

Innovator in plant biology and controlled environment agriculture
Experience

AeroFarms

Senior Lead Scientist / May, 2023June, 2023

Vertical indoor farming of fruiting crops like Blueberry and Strawberry

USDA-ARS

ORISE Researcher / November, 2019May, 2021

Blueberry and Virus induced gene silencing

Montclair State University

Adjunct Professor / January, 2017August, 2021

Taught and developed syllabus for courses like Evolutionary Biology and Emerging diseases

Rutgers University

Research Faculty / December, 2012September, 2017

Maize, Genetics, Genomics, Crop Nutrition, Generation of Maize mutant collection

University of Florida

Post-Doctoral Research Associate / June, 2007April, 2012

Strawberry genomes and genes

Iowa State University

Post-Doctoral Research Associate / April, 2005May, 2007

Potato tuberization and Mobile RNA

Research Expertise
Genetics
Plant Science
Physiology
Agronomy and Crop Science
Controlled Environment and Urban Agriculture
And 5 more
About
I am an accomplished scientist with plant molecular biology, genetics, genomics, and controlled environment agriculture expertise. Over my career, I have developed enhanced crop lines in Maize, Strawberry, Potato, Mustard, and Maize through innovative genetic and transgenic approaches. As a Senior Lead Scientist at AeroFarms and Researcher in academia, I have led multidisciplinary projects funded by NSF, USDA, and industry partners, resulting in numerous high-impact publications and novel insights. My leadership extends to pioneering new cultivation systems for blueberries and mentoring teams in effective project management and collaboration.

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David J. Lilja

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota
Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Ph.D., Electrical Engineering

Urbana, Illinois, United States of America

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

M.S., Electrical Engineering

Urbana, Illinois, United States of America

Iowa State University

B.S., Computer Engineering

Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Research Expertise
Computer architecture
high-performance parallel processing
computer systems performance analysis
approximate computing
Hardware and Architecture
And 11 more
About
**Research Expertise** Computer architecture, high-performance parallel processing, computer systems performance analysis, approximate computing, computing with emerging technologies, and storage systems. **Biographical summary** David J. Lilja received a Ph.D. and an M.S., both in Electrical Engineering, from the [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,](http://www.uiuc.edu/) and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from [Iowa State University](http://www.iastate.edu/) in Ames. He is Professor Emeritus of [Electrical and Computer Engineering](http://www.ee.umn.edu/) at the [University of Minnesota](http://www.umn.edu/) in Minneapolis. He previously served as a member of the graduate faculties in [Computer Science](http://www.cs.umn.edu/), [Scientific Computation](http://www.scicomp.umn.edu/), and [Data Science](http://datascience.umn.edu//).  He served ten years as the head of the ECE department at the University of Minnesota, worked as a research assistant at the Center for Supercomputing Research and Development at the [University of Illinois,](http://www.uiuc.edu/) and as a development engineer at [Tandem Computers Incorporated](http://www.tandem.com/) in Cupertino, California.  He received a [Fulbright](http://www.fulbright.org/) Senior Scholar Award to visit the University of Western Australia and was a visiting Professor at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has chaired and served on the program committees of numerous conferences.  He was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for contributions to the statistical analysis of computer performance. He also is a registered Professional Engineer.

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Yoke Yoon, Ph.D.

Passionate about leveraging my expertise in the space/satellite technology industry to provide superior technical and management consulting services that foster growth, sustainability and innovation for clients
Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering Sciences / August, 2004

Boulder, Colorado, United States of America

University of Missouri

M.Sci., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / December, 1998

Columbia, Missouri, United States of America

Iowa State University

B.Sci., Aerospace Engineering / December, 1996

Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Research Expertise
Aerospace Engineering
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Geophysics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Oceanography
About
Dr. Yoke Yoon is an accomplished aerospace engineer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she focused on satellite navigation and orbit determination. She also holds a Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Missouri and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University. Dr. Yoon has worked in various roles and organizations throughout her career, including as a Visiting Scientist at NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a GPS Research Scientist at the German Space Operations Center. She has also served as a Senior Engineer and Technical Project Manager at Deimos S.L.U., a Low Earth Orbit Precise Orbit Determination Specialist at Positim U.G. at EUMETSAT, and a Satellite Navigation Consultant at Positim U.G. In addition, Dr. Yoon has held positions at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) as a Project Scientist II, at Hemisphere GNSS as a Precise GNSS R&D Network Manager, and at OneWeb as the Director of Flight Dynamics Engineering. She is currently the Founder and Principal Consultant at GlobaNav Solutions LLC, where she provides consulting services in satellite navigation, orbit determination, and flight dynamics. Dr. Yoon's expertise and contributions to the field of aerospace engineering have been recognized through numerous awards and publications. She was a member of several professional organizations, including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Institute of Navigation (ION). She is also a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Colorado.

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Sandeep Kakade

Materials Scientist with background in Nanotechnology and Microparticle based Drug Delivery Systems
Education

Iowa State University

Master of Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering / May, 2011

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Wayne State University

Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Materials Science / May, 2007

Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

BMS College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical , Chemical Engineering / September, 2001

Bangalore
Research Expertise
Cardiovascular Drug Eluting Stents
Drug Delivery
Microparticles for Immune Modulation
DNA Vaccines
Bioengineering
And 18 more
About
Seasoned Materials Scientist with expertise in Polymer Science, Colloids & Interfacial Science, nanoparticle, and microparticle-based drug delivery systems. Studied and worked in nanomedicine for the past 20 years with more than 14 years of experience carrying out research in drug/gene/protein delivery systems for atherosclerosis, autoimmune diseases, allergy, and inflammation. Dynamic and results driven R&D professional with a proven track record of delivering scientific innovation, quality, and efficiency. Adept with GLP/GMP based documentation and processes. Apply chemical engineering principles to the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry. <br> Published in peer-reviewed journals including Biomaterials, Journal of Immunology, Langmuir, Nanoscale, Frontiers in Oncology, and International Journal of Pharmaceutics.

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Mackenzie Dickson, PhD

North Carolina
Scientist & Statistician | Reproductive Biology, Immunology, Physiology
Education

University of Florida

PhD, Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology / May, 2021

Gainesville, Florida, United States of America

Iowa State University

M.S., Animal Physiology / May, 2017

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Iowa State University

B.S., Dairy Science / May, 2014

Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Research Expertise
reproduction
fertility
immunology
About
Mackenzie Dickson is a highly educated and experienced scientist specializing in animal molecular and cellular biology. She received her PhD from the University of Florida in 2021, where she conducted groundbreaking research on the long-term impact of bacterial infections and disease on female reproduction. Prior to her PhD, she earned a Master's degree in Animal Physiology and a Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science from Iowa State University. After completing her doctoral studies, Mackenzie continued her research as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, where she focused on studying the impact of environmental factors on uterine biology and female fertility. She also gained valuable experience in statistical analysis and data interpretation during her time as a Statistician at Zoetis, a leading animal health company. Mackenzie's expertise in animal molecular and cellular biology has led to numerous publications in top scientific journals and presentations at international conferences. She is dedicated to using her knowledge and skills to contribute to the advancement of animal and human health. In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Ricardo Rodriguez, PhD.

Professor in Physics researching machine learning, stochastic control and quantum computing
Education

Iowa State University

Ph.D, Physics / August, 2007

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Iowa State University

MSc, Mathematics / May, 2005

Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Research Expertise
Machine Learning
Quantum Computing
Stochastic Control
Particles and Fields
Data Science
About
Ricardo Rodriguez's current research combines machine learning and stochastic control to solve problems in quantum computing. He is a highly accomplished physicist with a strong background in mathematics. He earned his MSc in Mathematics from Iowa State University, where he used optimal stochastic control to solve problems in portfolio allocation, later receiving his Ph.D in high energy physics from the same institution. After completing his graduate studies, Rodriguez worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Texas A&M, researching high-energy nuclear physics. His work has been published in numerous prestigious scientific journals and cited by other researchers in the field. In 2011, Rodriguez joined the faculty at Ave Maria University as an Assistant Professor of Physics. He taught several undergraduate physics courses and mentored students in research projects, praised for his engaging teaching style and his ability to make complex concepts understandable to his students. Throughout 2016, McPherson College recruited him to develop the curriculum and recruit top students to the science program. He has continued to teach and mentor since then, with high success rates being proof of his dedication to his students.

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Michelle Burton, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Merchandising at Montclair State University
Education

Iowa State University

PhD , Apparel, Merchandising, and Design

Ames

University of North Texas

Master of Science, Merchandising

Denton, Texas, United States of America
Research Expertise
Consumer Behavior
Sustainability
Supply Chain
Creative Reuse
Marginalized Populations
About
Dr. Michelle Burton is a highly educated professional with a strong background in the field of apparel, merchandising, and the retail supply chain. She holds a PhD in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design from Iowa State University, as well as a Master of Science in Merchandising from the University of North Texas. With over 10 years of experience in academia, Dr. Burton has held positions as an Assistant Professor at both Montclair State University and Kent State University. Her expertise in merchandising and retail operations has also been utilized in the corporate world, where she worked as a Senior Planner for Merch Ops at WalMart. Dr. Burton has also been involved in online education, serving as an Adjunct Faculty and Course Developer at Southern New Hampshire University. She has also worked in the fashion industry as an Ecommerce Merchandise Planner at TOMS. Throughout her career, Dr. Burton has conducted extensive research in the fields of consumer behavior, retailing, and global apparel sourcing. She has published numerous articles in top academic journals and has presented her research at national and international conferences. In addition to her education and professional experience, Dr. Burton is known for her passion and dedication to teaching and mentoring students. She is committed to helping them develop a strong understanding of the fashion industry and preparing them for successful careers in the field.

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Partha Goswami

Farmington Hills, Michigan
Technology strategist & thought leader, experienced in emerging trends such as software defined vehicle and disruptions by CASE (Connectivity, Autonomous, Services, Electrification), product development, and future roadmap development.
Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

MBA, General Management / 2002

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

Iowa State University

Ph.D., Aerospace & Engineering Mechanics (Minor in Computer Science) / September, 1991

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

University of Kentucky

MS, Engineering Mechanics / 1988

Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering / 1983

Kharagpur

University of Houston

Certificate in Foresight / July, 2016

Houston, Texas, United States of America
About
Partha Goswami has 30+ years of experience in the automotive industry in R&D, Planning and technology strategy. In his most recent role in GM as Professional Fellow of technology trends, he was responsible for identifying emerging tech-trends and their evolution. Currently, Dr. Goswami provides consulting and advisory service as Principal at PG Mobility Analysis LLC. He is also a consulting partner at Automobility Advisors and serves as a director at 3IS, Inc. Dr. Goswami regularly speaks at industry forums on technology, including the future and impact of new concepts such as software-defined vehicle development. He is actively engaged as advisor in several industry groups, as a judge for startup in GAMIC, Michigan and is involved with SAE in various capacities. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics from Iowa State University, MBA from University of Michigan and a certification as a foresight professional from University of Houston.

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