Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Wake Forest University

Robert Gmeiner

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States of America
Professor with Ph.D. in economics with expertise in time series statistics
Education

Florida State University

Ph.D., Economics / May, 2018

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Florida State University

M.S., Economics / May, 2016

Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America

Wake Forest University

B.A., Economics and Russian / December, 2012

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America
Research Expertise
Economics
Statistics
Time series statistics
Time Series
Macroeconomics
And 19 more
About
Robert Gmeiner is an accomplished economist with a strong background in both academic research and teaching. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Economics from Florida State University and a B.A. in Economics and Russian, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Wake Forest University. Currently, Dr. Gmeiner is on the faculty at Methodist University, where he teaches courses in economics and statistics. His areas of expertise include time series statistics, econometrics, macroeconomic policy, inflation, economic policy (fiscal and monetary), international trade, antitrust/competition, and economic forecasting. He has published several articles in top academic journals and has presented his research at numerous conferences and workshops. Prior to working at Methodist University, he worked for the Sunwater Institute, where he researched the economics of intellectual property rights. Gmeiner is known for his dedication to his students, rigorous and timely work, always meeting deadlines. He takes pride in distilling top-level research into actionable insights, easily understood by a non-technical audience, and his ability to make complex economic concepts accessible and engaging. Outside of his work in economics, Gmeiner enjoys gardening, long-distance running, and spending time with his family. He is also an active member of several professional organizations, including Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the Philadelphia Society.

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Dr. Christian Waugh, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology with expertise in resilience, positive emotions, stress
Experience

Wake Forest University

2010 — Present

Research Expertise
Emotion
stress
fMRI
psychophysiology
Sociology and Political Science
And 33 more
About
Christian Waugh, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University, NC, is an expert in the study of stress resilience, emotions, and effective coping habits. His research features resilience as the result of stress, trauma, and the ability to experience positive emotions in times of stress. Dr. Waugh has been twice honored for teaching excellence at Wake Forest, is a professional speaker, and has published several dozen scientific articles.

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Devin Gilbert

Orem, Utah, United States of America
I specialize in terminology and content value chain management and strategy. If your organization regularly translates or localizes content, then we need to talk!
Education

Wake Forest University

About
Dr. Devin Gilbert is a translation/interpreting practitioner, educator, and researcher. He teaches Spanish Translation and Interpreting as an Assistant Professor at Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Department of Languages & Cultures, having undertaken his training at Wake Forest University’s Master’s in Interpreting and Translation Studies program and Kent State University’s PhD in Translation Studies program. Devin is also a board member of the Utah Translators and Interpreters Association. His research interests include translation/interpreting pedagogy, translation process research, and translation/interpreting technology. Devin enjoys developing software for the web and is constantly trying to expand his developer skillset when he is not fulfilling his professorly duties at UVU. In 2022, he started developing Terp, a web-based interpreting training platform that seeks to make quality, authentic interpreting practice dialogues more accessible and interactive.

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Hamna Iqbal

Ph.D. in Physics with research background in semiconductor materials and electronic devices.
Education

Wake Forest University

Ph.D., Physics / May, 2021

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America

University of Toledo

MSc, Physics / December, 2014

Toledo, Ohio, United States of America

University of Peradeniya

B.Sc., Physics / September, 2011

Kandy
Experience

Wake Forest University

Graduate Research Assistant / August, 2017 — May, 2021

• Fabricated and electrically characterized thin film and single-crystal organic field-effect transistors • Developed a quick and reliable diagnostic tool to screen for potential degradation pathways in organic field-effect transistors by accessing the trap density of states • Fabricated operationally and environmentally stable small molecule and polymer field-effect transistors with remarkable threshold voltage stability in ambient air • Mentored undergraduate and graduate students

Wake Forest University

Graduate Teaching Assistnat / August, 2016 — May, 2017

• Instructed introductory physics laboratory course (PHY 110L), Fall 2016 • Conducted tutorial sessions for undergraduate physics majors, Fall 2016 • Graded tutorials, Electronics lab (PHY 230L), Spring 2017

North Carolina State University

Postdoctoral Research Scholar / August, 2021 — July, 2023

• Fabricated and characterized organic light-emitting diodes and organic photodiodes • Developed a novel method of fabricating transparent privacy organic light-emitting diodes • Mentored graduate and undergraduate students

Part-time Lecturer / August, 2022 — December, 2022

• Instructed Microelectronic materials course (MSE 460), Fall 2022 • Instructed Microelectronic materials science and technology course (MSE 560), Fall 2022

University of Toledo

Graduate Research Assistant / August, 2012 — July, 2014

• Used spectroscopic ellipsometry to study the optical properties of various materials and solar cell devices over a wide spectral range (0.035 – 6.5 eV: 33 µm – 190 nm) • Fabricated and characterized amorphous silicon single junction solar cells in the n-i-p/p-i-n configurations • Mentored undergraduate and graduate students

Ford Motor Company

Intern / August, 2014 — December, 2014

• Evaluated the manufacturing viability of scratch and UV-resistant coatings for automotive body parts • Used Infrared spectroscopic ellipsometry to detect changes in the optical properties of polycarbonate samples infused with UV-absorbing molecules • Developed a new time-saving and cost-effective ellipsometry data analysis technique to determine the penetration depth of infused molecules into polycarbonate samples

Research Expertise
Organic electronics
Materials Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
And 11 more
About
Hamna Iqbal is a highly educated and experienced physicist with a passion for research and teaching. She completed her Ph.D. in Physics from Wake Forest University in 2021, where she focused on the study of organic semiconductor materials and electronic devices. Prior to that, she obtained her MSc in Physics from the University of Toledo in 2014 and her B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Peradeniya in 2011. Throughout her academic career, Hamna has gained valuable research experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at Wake Forest University and the University of Toledo. She has also taught undergraduate and graduate students as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Wake Forest University and a Part-time Lecturer at North Carolina State University. After completing her Ph.D., Hamna continued to expand her research portfolio as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at North Carolina State University. She has also gained practical industry experience through an internship at Ford Motor Company. With her strong academic background and diverse research experience, Hamna is a dedicated and knowledgeable physicist who is driven to make meaningful contributions to the field. She is excited to continue her research and teaching career in the years to come.

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Shaina Yates-Alston

Multidisciplinary science professional with experience in writing, editing, and education technology.
Education

Wake Forest University

Ph.D., Molecular Medicine and Translational Science. / May, 2021

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America

Winston-Salem State University

Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science / May, 2016

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America
Research Expertise
Microbiology & Cell Biology
Novel Infection Therapeutics
Science Education
Ed-Tech
Programming
And 7 more

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David McCann

David McCann is the nation’s leading expert on Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and led the development of the American Sport Development Model.
Education

Wake Forest University

About
Sport Development and OrganizationProject ManagementCoaches EducationSport Parent EducationAthlete DevelopmentHigh Performance PlanningSport Tourism DevelopmentRecreation and Park PlanningStudent-Athlete PreparationSport Organization Member Recruitment and RetainmentCourse DevelopmentWeb-site DevelopmentConference Creation and ImplementationEvent Management

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Nouf Alharbi

Riyadh
PhD in Physics with expertise in Electrospinning and nanofibers for biomedical applications
Education

Wake Forest University

PhD, Physics / August, 2023

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Master, Physics / May, 2016

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Experience

Wake Forest University

Graduate Teaching Assistant / January, 2022 — May, 2022

Graduate Research Assistant / August, 2022 — December, 2022

Graduate Teaching Assistant / January, 2023 — July, 2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Graduate Teaching Assistance / August, 2015 — May, 2016

Research Expertise
Biophysics

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C. Douglas Johnson, Ph.D.

Teaching Professor (Leadership and Management), Wake Forest University
Experience

Georgia Gwinnett College

Professor of Leadership and Management / August, 2007 — July, 2023

Wake Forest University

Teaching Professor / July, 2023 — Present

Georgia Southern University

Assistant Professor of Management / January, 2005 — July, 2007

Research Expertise
careers
diversity
business education
Applied Mathematics
Applied Psychology
And 9 more

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Jacob Martin, Ph.D.

Public company HR leader with a background in industrial-organizational psychology
Education

Wake Forest University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Sociology / May, 2010

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America

University of Georgia

Masters of Science, Industrial-Organizational Psychology / December, 2013

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

University of Georgia

Doctorate of Philosophy, Industrial-Organizational Psychology / May, 2015

Athens, Georgia, United States of America
About
Jacob Martin is an industrial-organizational psychologist specializing in talent advisory at the senior executive level. Throughout his career, he has partnered closely with clients of high-performing organizations in executive assessment, leadership development, executive coaching, team effectiveness, and engagements related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Jacob has advised on numerous executive talent management projects across a variety of industries including healthcare, utilities, leisure & hospitality, manufacturing, telecommunications, and professional services. He also brings a depth of experience assessing C-suite and other senior executives among distinguished Fortune 500 clients. Jacob graduated from Wake Forest University, majoring in Psychology and Sociology with Honors. He received his Masters and PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Georgia and serves as an adjunct professor at UGA's Terry College of Business and the University of Illinois at Chicago's MBA program. Jacob serves as a mentor in the Diversifying I-O Psychology program. Based in Atlanta, GA, he is a graduate of the LEAD Atlanta Class of 2022 and volunteers his time toward ongoing LEAD Atlanta programming, Hands on Atlanta, and Citizen Advocacy of Atlanta and Dekalb.

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Mark West

Education

University of California, Irvine

Wake Forest School of Medicine

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