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Dr. H. Colleen Sinclair

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
28 Years Experience
Research Professor overseeing multiple applied research grants with experience in wide array of topics (e.g., destructive leadership, interdisciplinary teams, DEIA)
Experience

Louisiana State University

Research Professor / July, 2022 — Present

Research Expertise
Law
Health (social science)
Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Social Psychology
Gender Studies
And 7 more
About
Dr. H. Colleen Sinclair is a highly educated and experienced psychologist with a passion for understanding human behavior and relationships. She received her PhD in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2004, after completing a triple major at the University of Colorado Boulder in 1996. Throughout her career, Dr. Sinclair has held various academic positions, including Research Professor at Louisiana State University and tenured Associate Professor at Mississippi State University. She has also served as a Research Associate at Carnegie Mellon University, where she conducted research on human-computer interaction. Dr. Sinclair's research interests are broad. She applies the scientific method to help make the world a better place. She maintains a successful research portfolio exceeding $160 million in funding including being a part of a team to receive the biggest NSF grant in history to improve collaborations between industry and academia to shape the future of energy. She has published numerous articles and has been invited to present her research around the world. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Sinclair is also a sought-after consultant and speaker, providing expertise on topics such as communication skills, conflict resolution, and relationship building. She is known for her engaging and dynamic presentations (see TED talk), which draw upon her extensive research and personal experiences. Dr. Sinclair is committed to using her knowledge and expertise to help individuals and organizations tacke the problems of today to make for a better tomorrow. With her impressive education and experience, she continues to make significant contributions to the field of psychology and the understanding of human behavior.

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N. S. Vidhyadhiraja

Bengaluru
23 Years Experience
Professor of theoretical and computational condensed matter physics, Theoretical Sciences Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, India
Experience

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA

Visiting professor / October, 2013 — October, 2014

Collaboration with (late) Prof.Mark Jarrell and Prof.Juana Moreno

Adjunct Professor, Physics department / October, 2014 — October, 2017

Collaboration with (late) Prof.Mark Jarrell and Prof.Juana Moreno

Research Expertise
Condensed matter physics
quantum transport
quantum many body theory
strongly correlated electronic systems
Kondo physics
And 3 more
About
N. S. Vidhyadhiraja is a physicist with expertise in theoretical and computational condensed matter physics. He completed his Ph.D. in 2001 from Indian Institute of Science Bangalore and has since held various positions in prestigious institutions such as University of Oxford, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, and Purdue University. He has also been a visiting professor at universities in the USA. He has [published numerous papers in international journals ](https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=udcA51cAAAAJ)and has made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics. His research interests include the study of strongly correlated electronic systems and phenomena using the methods of quantum many body theory. He is currently a [professor at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru, India.](https://www.jncasr.ac.in/faculty/raja)

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Naveen Adusumilli

10 Years Experience
Warner Bruner Endowed Professor, Associate Professor- Extension Economist -Louisiana State University
Experience

Louisiana State university

Extension Economist / May, 2014 — Present

State wide extension specialist on soil and water policy, Conservation, Climate change adaptation and mitigation

Research Expertise
Soil and Water Policy
Production Economics
Agronomy and Crop Science
Earth-Surface Processes
Water Science and Technology
And 25 more
About
Naveen Adusumilli is an accomplished agricultural economist with a strong background in conservation policy-related research and extension work. He completed his PhD in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University in 2012, focusing on the economics of water resource management in agriculture. During his doctoral studies, he conducted extensive research on the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and the role of water markets in mitigating these impacts. After completing his PhD, Naveen joined Louisiana State University as an Extension Economist. In this role, he worked closely with farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to provide economic analysis and recommendations for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. He also conducted outreach programs to educate farmers about the latest research findings and best practices in the field of agricultural economics. Naveen's research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at more than 100 farmer group meetings and national and international conferences. He has also received several awards and grants for his research contributions, including the Emerging Scholars Award in 2017 from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association and, in 2021, the Chair Leadership Award for his contributions to Soil and Water Conservation Society. from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. In addition to his work in academia, Naveen has also collaborated with various government agencies and international organizations on projects related to agricultural development and resource management. His expertise in agricultural economics has been sought after by organizations such as the Foundation for Agricultural Research, the National Institute for Water Resources, Foreign Agricultural Services, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the World Bank. Naveen is a dedicated and passionate economist who is committed to finding solutions for the complex challenges facing the agricultural industry. Through his research and extension work, he continues to make valuable contributions to the field of agricultural economics and drive positive change in the world of farming.

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Robert Markle

12 Years Experience
Program evaluator, researcher, and technical assistance consultant with a background implementation science and educational innovation.
Experience

Louisiana State University

Program Manager, LS-PAC MODELS Center / January, 2020 — February, 2022

• Developed, implemented, and evaluated nationwide mentoring network for historically underrepresented STEM students. • Cultivated partnerships with institutions of higher education to promote diversity in STEM, including the 14 SEC institutions. • Recruited STEM scholars and professionals to grow mentoring network by over 500%. • Oversaw development, beta testing, and dissemination of an innovative mobile app and website designed to match historically underrepresented STEM students with mentors. • Planned and designed professional development for over 300 STEM students and 100 mentors. • Served as lead planner and organizer for annual LS-PAC MODELS Diversity in STEM conference to promote diversity in STEM.

Research Expertise
Broadening Participation in STEM
Implementation Science
Program Evaluation
Best Practices in Professional Development
School
And 12 more
About
As a program evaluator, technical assistance consultant, and researcher, I've spent the last 12 years partnering with K-12 districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and state agencies to build stakeholders’ capacity to implement equitable and sustainable change initiatives.

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Elizabeth Martin

8 Years Experience
A biomedical researcher with 20 years of experience in discovering signaling networks altered in human diseases.
Experience

Louisiana State University

Assistant Professor Biological Engineering / 2016 — 2022

Research Expertise
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Endocrinology
Oncology
Histology
Biomedical Engineering
And 48 more
About
A biomedical researcher with 20 years of experience in discovering signaling networks altered in human diseases. Specializing in vitro, in vivo, and cell-based assays for drug and biomarker discovery. A strong track record of leading research teams in the evaluation of protein targets involved in cancer drug resistance and stem cell function.

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Tim Cavell

21 Years Experience
Professor, Psychology, University of Arkansas
Education

Louisiana State University

PhD, Psychology / December, 1988

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
Research Expertise
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Youth Mentoring
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Education
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
And 15 more

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Mike Young, PhD

15 Years Experience
Over 25 years experience in elite sport as a coach, sport scientist & high performance director across multiple sporting disciplines ranging from Olympic individual sports to professional team sports.
Education

Louisiana State University

PhD / Biomechanics, Motor Behavior

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
About
Dr. Mike Young is the Director of Performance at Athletic Lab Sports Performance Training Center, Head Coach of the Athletic Lab Track Club and the Performance Director for the North Carolina Courage and the North Carolina FC professional football clubs. He has over 20 years working within the private sector, professional team, and collegiate sports environment as both a Track & Field coach and Strength and Conditioning coach. In the sport of track & field he won 6 team NCAA championships while coaching at LSU. With Athletic Lab Track Club, Young has coached 15 athletes across 11 different events to 32 USATF National Championship appearances including 19 finalists; 5 podium finishes and 4 national champions in addition to 3 World Championship or Olympic Games competitors.  In team sports, Young has been the Performance Director for 4 professional soccer clubs that have won a total of and is a regular consultant for some of the top sports teams in the world including 4 World Cup Rugby teams and 3 Premier League Soccer clubs. He has prepared dozens of athletes for NFL combine and Pro-Days and is the private coach for over a dozen NBA players.

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Yashar Atefi

8 Years Experience
Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Denver
Experience

Louisiana State University

Assistant Professor of Marketing / August, 2016 — August, 2019

Research Expertise
Sales Force Management
Marketing Strategy
Quantitative Marketing
Economics and Econometrics
Business and International Management
And 7 more

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Thomas Bitterman, Ph.D.

16 Years Experience
Senior Lecturer, Maastricht University
Education

Louisiana State University

Ph.D., Computer Science / August, 1993

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
Research Expertise
AI
machine learning
Software
Computer Networks and Communications
Computer Science Applications
And 8 more

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Tapasya Babu

8 Years Experience
Agroecosystems. Scientist
Education

Louisiana State University

Ph. D, Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences / December, 2015

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
Research Expertise
Soil fertility and Plant nutrition

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Raden 'Dwi' Susanto

Education

Louisiana State University

About
Physical Oceanography, Marine observation and remote sensing, quantitative data analysis, time series analysis.

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James Rodi

Astronomer in X-ray Binaries and Gamma-ray Bursts at Istituto di Astrofisica e Planetologia Spaziali (IAPS)
Education

Louisiana State University

Ph.D, Physics & Astronomy / May, 2013

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America

Louisiana State University

Master in Science, Physics & Astronomy / August, 2012

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America

Louisiana State University

Bachelor's, Physics & Astronomy / May, 2006

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
Research Expertise
Accreting Compact Objects
Gamma-ray Bursts

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Sonya Good

Education

Louisiana State University

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Sarah Quintanar

Education

Louisiana State University

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Martha Pitts

Education

Louisiana State University

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