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Julie Klinger

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
Assistant Professor of Geography at University of Delaware
Experience

University of Delaware

Assistant Professor of Geography / January, 2020 — Present

Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

Assistant Professor of International Relations / June, 2015 — December, 2019

UC Berkeley

PhD Candidate / 2012 — 2015

PhD Student / 2009 — 2012

Fundación AVINA

Consultant / — 2011

University of California-Berkeley Department of Geography

Graduate Student Instructor / 2009 — 2011

JMK International

Consultant / 2006 — 2010

The Guerrera Book Project

Co-Director / 2008 — 2010

Action 2030

International Projects Coordinator / 2008 — 2009

The Himalayan Environmental Policy Project

China Projects Coordinator / 2006 — 2009

The Future of Food Curriculum Development Project

Research Assistant / 2005 — 2007

Research Expertise
Political Science and International Relations
Geography, Planning and Development
Sociology and Political Science
About
I'm an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences at the University of Delaware, and faculty in the Minerals, Materials, and Society Program. My recently released book, "Rare Earth Frontiers: From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes" with Cornell University Press, is based on five years' research in the capitals and borderlands of China, Brazil, and the USA. It recently received the Meridian Book Award from the American Association of Geographers for its "unusually important contribution to the art and science of geography." Full professional fluency in Mandarin and Portuguese. Worldwide research, consulting, and negotiation experience.

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Adrienne Lucas

Professsor and Department Chair of Economics, University of Delaware | Research Associate, NBER
Experience

University of Delaware

Professor of Economics / 2011 — Present

Wellesley College

Assistant Professor of Economics / 2006 — 2013

(reappointed 2009, leave of absence 2011 – 2013)

Research Expertise
Development/Education/Health Economist
Public Administration
Sociology and Political Science
Economics and Econometrics
Development
And 10 more
About
Adrienne Lucas is a professor of economics in the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware, a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a faculty affiliate of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), non-resident fellow at the Center for Global Development (CGD) and a research network member of Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA). She is a development economist specializing in the economics of education and disease. Her current research focuses on the importance of information in school choice decisions, using existing school system personnel and resources to increase student learning, and external validity across contexts. Lucas has published research on malaria, free primary education, HIV/AIDS, secondary school choice, the return to school quality, teacher incentives and improving early primary school literacy. Prior to joining the University of Delaware, she was an assistant professor of economics at Wellesley College. She received her Ph.D. and A.M. in economics from Brown University and her B.A. in economics from Wesleyan University. Watch Professor Lucas explain her work on the [intergenerational effects of HIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBN9zwltOYQ), [improving student learning in existing schooling systems](https://vimeo.com/444330814) and the importance of [school leaders](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSZNzRoS-Ms).

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Dr. Jo Huxster, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Eckerd College with publications in climate change, science, and environmental communication
Education

University of Delaware

Ph.D., Marine Studies, School of Marine Policy / May, 2013

Newark, Delaware, United States of America

University of Delaware

B.A. , Geography, Environmental Science

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
Research Expertise
public understanding of climate change
public understanding of science
environmental communication
science communication
Atmospheric Science
And 10 more
About
I study public understanding of science and communication for environmental issues and climate change. I have expertise in environmental and science communication, environmental policy, sustainability, climate mitigation and adaptation, and environmental justice. I have publications in top-tier journals and am particularly adept at public speaking and engagement.

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Baidurya Bhattacharya

Computational mechanics, probabilistic risk analysis, statistical inference, Monte Carlo simulations
Experience

University of Delaware

Visiting Professor / September, 2022 — Present

Assistant Professor / August, 2001 — February, 2006

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Professor / February, 2006 — Present

Research Expertise
computational materials science
probabilistic mechanics
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
And 39 more
About
Baidurya Bhattacharya is a highly accomplished and respected civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in the field. He was born in Kolkata, India and completed his B.Tech (hons.) in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 1991. He then went on to pursue his PhD in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, which he completed in 1997. After completing his PhD, Bhattacharya started his academic career as a Visiting Professor at the University of Delaware. He then moved on to become an Assistant Professor at the same university, where he taught for several years and mentored numerous students. In 2005, he returned to his alma mater, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. He has been a valuable member of the faculty and has made significant contributions to the department through his research and teaching. Bhattacharya's research interests lie in the areas of structural engineering, earthquake engineering, and soil dynamics. He has published numerous papers in reputable journals and has also presented his work at various international conferences. His research has been recognized and funded by prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Aside from his academic career, Bhattacharya is also actively involved in consulting and has worked on various projects in collaboration with government agencies and private firms. He is known for his expertise and has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the field of civil engineering. Bhattacharya is a dedicated educator and mentor, and he continues to inspire and guide young engineers through his teaching and research. His passion for the field and his dedication to his students make him a highly respected figure in the academic community.

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Dr. Osamudiamhen Elvis Ebikade

Chemical Engineering PhD (Biomass Valorization to Low Carbon Products) from the University of Delaware
Education

University of Delaware

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering/PhD, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
Experience

University of Delaware

PhD Candidate / August, 2017 — June, 2021

Research Expertise
Food Waste Valorization
Catalysis
Process Optimization
Sustainability
Environmental Chemistry
And 13 more
About
Elvis Ebikade is a Senior Sustainable Fuel Consultant at Southwest Airlines where he leads Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offtake opportunities, engages on SAF policy, and collaborates with downstream stakeholders on SAF distribution, blending and logistics. He is an accomplished SAF expert with 10+ years’ experience in low carbon fuels, circularity, and biomass valorization and experienced in building relationships with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers, policy lobbyists, midstream pipeline leaders and airport fuel farm operators. He holds 2 patents on lignin valorization and his > 10 research publications on biomass valorization and low carbon products have a total citation count \~300. His exceptional ability in his area of technical expertise afforded him US permanent residence. He is an active member of ASTM Committee D02 (petroleum products, liquid Fuels, & lubricants), Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT), and Aviation climate taskforce (ACT). Prior to his current role, Elvis worked at the Boston Consulting Group, performing market analysis, and evaluating competitive landscape for new sustainable fuels business development opportunities across agriculture and energy industries. Elvis has a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, an M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. His PhD thesis was on catalysis and process engineering for unconventional biomass conversion

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Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero, Ph.D.

PhD level social science researcher and writer
Education

University of Delaware

M.A. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy / May, 2006

Newark, Delaware, United States of America

Fordham University

Ph.D., Social Policy/Social Work / May, 2021

New York, New York, United States of America

Vassar College

BA, Political Science/Urban Affairs / May, 1999

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
child welfare
mental health
spirituality
About
Dr. Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero holds a PhD in Social Work from Fordham University, an M.A. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the Biden School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware, and a B.A. in Political Science from Vassar College. Dr. Bosco-Ruggiero has taught social policy at Fordham University GSSS, Adelphi University SSW, and Wurzweiler SSW at Yeshiva University. From 2007 to 2017 she worked with Fordham GSS faculty on federally funded grant projects including the National Center for Social Work Trauma Education and Workforce Development, and the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. Previously, she worked in government and for Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City. Currently Dr. Bosco-Ruggiero has a freelance and consulting business focused on her main interests which include social policy, human trafficking, substance use disorders, child welfare, spirituality in social work, and child and adolescent mental health. Past and current clients include Mosaic Community Planning, 2M Research, American Academy of Pediatrics, Tuskegee University Department of Social Work, and Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety. Dr. Bosco-Ruggiero is the co-author/author of ten peer reviewed journal articles and a book, *Adopting older children: A practical guide to adopting and parenting children over age four*.

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David Kane

Providing science based solutions for business and technical questions.
Experience

Rocket Science Consulting

Principal / 2019 — Present

Altria Client Services LLC

Principal Scientist / 2002 — 2019

University of Delaware

Postdoctoral Researcher / 1998 — 2002

Research Expertise
Physics
About
I work to make you and your company successful by providing science-based answers to business and technical questions.  David brings an in-depth knowledge of physics and chemistry, over fifteen years of industrial research and development experience with a Fortune 500 consumer products company, expertise in aerosol technology, and significant experience in modeling and simulation to help address your research needs. Rocket Science Consulting works with cross-functional teams and can leverage external partnerships to deliver innovative solutions by translating business questions to scientific problems and science-based results back into answers for the business. **Expertise** <br> ·  Aerosol formation and characterization. ·  Aerosol dynamics, heat and mass transfer and physical chemistry modeling. ·  Packaged product shelf-life prediction. ·  Tobacco product design and formulation. ·  Sensory science. ·  Neural networks, Genetic Algorithms. ·  Multivariate analysis. ·  Mathematical modeling. ·  Programming (Python, R, Fortran). ·  Project management.

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Tom McKenna

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
University of Delaware
Experience

University of Delaware

Hydrogeologist / June, 1997 — Present

Associate Professor / August, 2006 — Present

Research Expertise
hydrogeology
Hydrology
Geology
Earth-Surface Processes
Aquatic Science
And 28 more

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Jason Gulbinski

PhD in biofuel production with emphasis on catalyst technology
Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

PhD, Chemical Engineering / June, 2022

Amherst

University of Delaware

Bachelor's, Chemical Engineering / May, 2016

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
About
I am a published researcher in the field of biofuels, where I studied the interface of organic chemical reactions and the material science of the catalyst surface. I researched nanoscale materials, including zeolites, silicas, carbons, and metal oxides, all with doped surfaces. I am currently freelancing with startups involved in green energy, such as carbon-negative concrete, energy policy advocacy agencies dealing with agricultural waste, and STEM-related artificial intelligence models.

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Dr. Adam W. Stivers, Ph.D.

Gonzaga University Social and Personality Psychology specializing in human cooperation.
Education

University of Delaware

Ph.D., Social Psychology / August, 2016

Newark, Delaware, United States of America

Michigan State University

B.A., Psychology / May, 2010

East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America

Michigan State University

B.A., Political Science / May, 2003

East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America

Michigan State University

Ph.D., Social Psychology / May, 2003

East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America
Research Expertise
social psychology
personality psychology
social dilemmas
Strategy and Management
Business and International Management
And 7 more

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Raden 'Dwi' Susanto

Education

University of Delaware

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Louisiana State University

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

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Brenna Hassinger-Das

Education

University of Delaware

About
Child development, play, early mathematics, developmental psychology

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Ying Lin

Education

University of Delaware

About
big data analytics and visualization, data mining, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning algorithms, deep learning, predictive analytics, business intelligence and analytics, statistical modeling, Python, Spark, statistical programming (R/SAS), pharmaceutical marketing analytics, primary and secondary market research, clinical trial, biomarker discovery, bioinformatics, promotional mix modeling, ROI, market access, segmentation and targeting, sales force incentive compensation

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Colleen Pike

PhD Scientist with 9+ years experience in cell and molecular biology
Education

University of Delaware

PhD, Molecular Biology / December, 2019

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
Research Expertise
Microbiology (medical)
Immunology
Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
Cell Biology
And 6 more

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Matt Zumbrum

Education

University of Delaware

About
Mathematics

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Robin Aronow

Education

University of Delaware

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Roza Kalabekova

Experience

University of Delaware

Graduate Research Assistant / 2019 — Present

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Victoria Ambrose

Education

University of Delaware

Bachlors, Sports Health / May, 2023

Newark, Delaware, United States of America

Merrimack College

Masters, Exercise Science / May, 2024 (anticipated)

North Andover, Massachusetts, United States of America

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David

Education

University of Delaware

Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Science / May, 2006

Newark, Delaware, United States of America

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