Speakers

 

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Shankar Subramaniam

University of California - San Diego

Dr. Shankar Subramaniam is a professor of bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, known for his research in systems biology and bioinformatics, focusing on the integration of biological data to understand complex biological systems. He also serves as an adjunct professor in the departments of chemistry, biochemistry, and computer science.


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Markus Buehler

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Dr. Markus Buehler is a professor of engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), recognized for his work in materials science, particularly in developing new materials inspired by natural biological substances such as spider silk. He is also a member of the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology.


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Steve Jones

University of Illinois - Chicago

Steve Jones is a professor of communication at the University of Illinois Chicago, specializing in the study of communication technologies and their impact on society. He is also the co-founder of the Association of Internet Researchers, which focuses on the study of the social and cultural aspects of the internet.


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Claudia González-Vallejo

National Science Foundation / Ohio University

Claudia González-Vallejo is a professor of psychology at Ohio University, specializing in decision-making processes and judgment, with a focus on understanding how people make choices under uncertainty and risk. She is also the director of the Decision Research Lab at Ohio University. Additionally, she serves as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences.