Work with thought leaders and academic experts from University of Delaware

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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*.

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.

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.

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

Child development, play, early mathematics, developmental psychology

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

Mathematics