Physical & Life Sciences

Scholars dedicating their careers to the study of living organisms and non-living systems

Yael Daihes

Yael Daihes

Yael is a distinguished AI leader with a specialization in cybersecurity, shaped by her 8-year tenure in the Israeli defense forces. Her foundational experience equipped her with invaluable skills that led to her spearheading various R&D AI initiatives. Her leadership left a significant mark in both the defense forces and the private sector, notably contributing to the growth and success of a company that was later acquired for $600 million.
An accomplished strategist, Yael brings a unique blend of hands-on experience, strategic insight, and a proven track record of steering organizations towards data-driven excellence. With a wealth of experience spanning various industries, Yael serves as a trusted advisor and leader, guiding businesses across sectors to establish and manage highly successful AI ventures.

Yael is a distinguished AI leader with a specialization in cybersecurity, shaped by her 8-year tenure in the Israeli defense forces. Her foundational experience equipped her with invaluable skills that led to her spearheading various R&D AI initiativ... Show more

Gareth Thomas

Gareth Thomas

Gareth Thomas is an electrical engineer (control), community builder, and technology enthusiast with a passion for turning emerging ideas into practical, scalable solutions. Known for his strong coding skills and ability to bring people together, Gareth sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and vibrant tech communities.

He is a driving force behind PyData Eindhoven and played a key role in bringing JuliaCon to Eindhoven, helping position the city as a hub for scientific computing and modern data tooling. As a regular meetup organizer, Gareth has built and nurtured spaces where developers, researchers, and industry practitioners connect, learn, and collaborate.

Professionally, Gareth previously worked at MathWorks, gaining deep experience in technical computing and developer-facing tooling. He later founded his own company, focused on embracing new technologies, modernizing Python ecosystems, Python version migrations, and building robust testing strategies—helping teams move fast without breaking things. Currently he is working at ProRail through CGI, after helping ASML change the world one nanometer at a time.

Beyond code and consulting, Gareth is also the host of his own podcast, where he explores software engineering, open source, community leadership, and the real-world challenges of adopting new technologies.

Whether he’s shipping code, organizing events, or sparking conversations, Gareth is driven by one core belief: great software is built by strong communities, curious minds, and a willingness to evolve.

Gareth Thomas is an electrical engineer (control), community builder, and technology enthusiast with a passion for turning emerging ideas into practical, scalable solutions. Known for his strong coding skills and ability to bring people together, Gar... Show more

Daan van Berkel

Daan van Berkel

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner.

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner. Show more

Marcin Kopec

Marcin Kopec

I am a hands-on cybersecurity architect and technical leader operating at the forefront of AI and Cloud Security. With a 21-year track record of defending globally recognized organizations, my mission is to solve tomorrow's security challenges today by building security into the fabric of technology.

I am passionate about pioneering security in emerging domains and leading teams to secure complex, next-generation systems. My core focus includes:
- AI & LLM Security: Architecting novel security frameworks for Generative AI. Specializing in prompt injection defense, threat modeling for model integrity, and mitigating data poisoning risks.
- Cloud Security: Engineering resilient, multi-cloud security architectures. Implementing zero-trust principles, and managing advanced threat detection (IDS/IPS).
- Proactive Defense: Leading "purple team" initiatives that combine offensive penetration testing with proactive threat hunting to continuously harden defenses against sophisticated adversaries.

I hold elite cybersecurity certifications and provide expert-level consulting to teams worldwide, turning cutting-edge technology into secure, enterprise-ready solutions.

I am a hands-on cybersecurity architect and technical leader operating at the forefront of AI and Cloud Security. With a 21-year track record of defending globally recognized organizations, my mission is to solve tomorrow's security challenges today ... Show more

Andres Morey

Andres Morey

Andres is currently the lead developer of Kubetail. Previously he co-founded Octopart Inc. (YC W07) which grew out of frustrations he had building electronic hardware as a physics graduate student at UC Berkeley. He is a father of three, raising his family in his wife's native country of Turkey.

Andres is currently the lead developer of Kubetail. Previously he co-founded Octopart Inc. (YC W07) which grew out of frustrations he had building electronic hardware as a physics graduate student at UC Berkeley. He is a father of three, raising his ... Show more

Zakiya Davidson

Zakiya Davidson

Zakiya Davidson is a graduate researcher at North Carolina A&T State University whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, federated learning, blockchain systems, and equity-centered technology design.

Currently working with Dr. Patooghy and collaborating faculty, Zakiya is contributing to research initiatives focused on blockchain-enabled federated learning (BCFL) for two critical domains: improving maternal health equity in underserved communities and strengthening defenses against data poisoning attacks in Agricultural IoT systems. Her work investigates how privacy-preserving, fairness-aware AI systems can be designed to protect data sovereignty while improving model reliability and equitable outcomes.

Zakiya brings over 20 years of experience in data engineering and enterprise analytics across industries including media, logistics, and marketing. She is currently pursuing advanced graduate studies in data analytics and machine learning, with a long-term research agenda centered on ethical AI, distributed systems, and the development of resilient AI infrastructures for marginalized communities.

Her work reflects a commitment to positioning NC A&T as a leader in AI fairness, privacy-preserving computation, and applied research that advances both technological innovation and social impact.

Zakiya Davidson is a graduate researcher at North Carolina A&T State University whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, federated learning, blockchain systems, and equity-centered technology design. Currently working with D... Show more

Payal Godhani

Payal Godhani

Payal Godhani is a Principal Member and Architect of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Deployment Service, specializing in Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. She is also a founding member of Women in Tech Network. Her focus is on architecting efficient DevOps deployment services for distributed systems, optimizing Kubernetes environments, and ensuring reliable CI/CD automation. She leads teams in designing scalable, innovative solutions that enhance the deployment and management of cloud-native applications.
She is speaker of KCD Events Texas , KCD Washington, Conf42, and upcoming STARWest 2025, Kubecon NorthAmerica 2025 .

Payal Godhani is a Principal Member and Architect of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Deployment Service, specializing in Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. She is also a founding member of Women in Tech Network. Her fo... Show more

Amey Holden

Amey Holden

Making magic happen with the Power Platform. Customer Insights - Journeys is my specialist subject. Power Automate is my secret weapon. Dataverse is my trusty sidekick.

Doing all the things @ Amey Holden Pty Ltd
Proud Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
Dedicated ABC (Anything But Code) enthusiast

Top 5 obsessions: my dog, swimming, running, broccoli and good coffee.

Making magic happen with the Power Platform. Customer Insights - Journeys is my specialist subject. Power Automate is my secret weapon. Dataverse is my trusty sidekick. Doing all the things @ Amey Holden Pty Ltd Proud Microsoft Most Valuable Prof... Show more

Sai Surya Raja Amogha Tenneti

Sai Surya Raja Amogha Tenneti

Sai Surya Raja Amogha Tenneti is a Scientist with over five years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, protein large molecule bioprocessing, and automated bioreactor platforms. She has worked extensively in GMP-aligned environments and is recognized as an AMBR Super User with deep expertise in Sartorius ambr 15 and ambr 250 systems. Her work centers on upstream process development supporting monoclonal antibody and AAV production.
In her current role at Eurofins PSS at Janssen, Amogha independently designs, executes, and analyzes AMBR-based studies to optimize media performance, feeding strategies, and process parameters. She has led qualification and validation activities for AMBR systems and cell culture analyzers, authored and executed protocols, and contributed to automation initiatives that improved operational efficiency and data reliability. She also trains and mentors other scientists, strengthening team capability and technical expertise.
Amogha has a strong foundation in analytical and molecular techniques, including HPLC, LC-MS, ELISA, Western blotting, qPCR, and gas chromatography. Her background includes scale-down modeling, data analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration across upstream, analytical, and process development teams. She holds a Master of Science in Bioinnovation and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Temple University.

Sai Surya Raja Amogha Tenneti is a Scientist with over five years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, protein large molecule bioprocessing, and automated bioreactor platforms. She has worked extensively in GMP-aligned environments and i... Show more

Fer Berdugo

Fer Berdugo

Fer Berdugo has been a Copilot ROI Advisor and Copilot Champ at Microsoft for the past two years, where he advises corporate accounts across Europe on maximizing the impact, adoption, and return on investment of generative AI through incubation projects.
Before Microsoft, he spent several years as a Senior Customer Success Manager at LinkedIn, driving talent development and digital strategy for enterprise accounts in Italy and Iberia, where he was also an early adopter and internal trainer for Copilot.
His career includes Customer Success roles at Dynatrace—accelerating the adoption of cloud and observability solutions powered by AI across Iberia and Italy—as well as several years at SaaS tech startups in the hospitality and tourism sector across London, Rome, Barcelona, and Madrid.
Without a technical background, Fer has managed to build a career at top tech companies, proving that you don't need to be technical to thrive in this industry.
That's why, in parallel, Fer works as a mentor, public speaker, trainer, and advocate for the practical and sustainable use of artificial intelligence for professionals in Italy and Spain through his Human-OS methodology.

Fer Berdugo has been a Copilot ROI Advisor and Copilot Champ at Microsoft for the past two years, where he advises corporate accounts across Europe on maximizing the impact, adoption, and return on investment of generative AI through incubation proje... Show more

Vlad Iliushin

Vlad Iliushin

Vlad is the co-founder of ELLIO, a research lab turning mass exploitation and network reconnaissance data into actionable threat intelligence and real-world defense techniques. A lifelong cybersecurity enthusiast, he's especially passionate about network security, IoT, and cyber deception.
Before starting ELLIO, Vlad founded and led the Avast IoT Lab (now part of Gen Digital), where he worked on security tools and explored new IoT threats.
He has spoken at many community events like BSides and HackTheBay, as well as large conferences like Web Summit and SXSW where he showed how smart homes and connected devices can be vulnerable, even to non-cybersec audiences.

Vlad is the co-founder of ELLIO, a research lab turning mass exploitation and network reconnaissance data into actionable threat intelligence and real-world defense techniques. A lifelong cybersecurity enthusiast, he's especially passionate about net... Show more

Dr. Parag Ravikant Kaveri

Dr. Parag Ravikant Kaveri

Dr. Parag Ravikant Kaveri is a visionary academic leader, strategic administrator, and prolific researcher with over 15 years of experience in higher education, currently serving as Deputy Director at the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR), a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune. He is also a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Lincoln University College, Malaysia, where his work focuses on advanced cloud computing paradigms and AI-driven optimization.

Dr. Kaveri holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, with a specialization in cloud computing and security. His research contributions span over 60 publications in Scopus, SCI, and IEEE-indexed journals, including high-impact Q1 and Q2 articles on reinforcement learning, bio-inspired algorithms, and privacy-preserving AI in cloud environments. He has authored a book chapter on Industry 4.0 and AI transformation and submitted two patents under SIU.

As a research supervisor, he has mentored both national and international Ph.D. scholars in domains such as cloud security, policy frameworks, and the integration of large language models (LLMs) with cybersecurity. His citation metrics (h-index: 8, i10-index: 5) reflect his growing influence in the field of intelligent cloud systems.

Dr. Kaveri is a Senior Member of IEEE and holds memberships in ACM, IAENG, ISAC, and CSTA. He serves on editorial and review boards for prestigious journals including IEEE Access, Elsevier’s Ad Hoc Networks, and Expert Systems with Applications. He has reviewed for Springer conferences and contributed to the academic community through keynote addresses, guest lectures, and panel discussions across India.

His technical expertise includes simulation tools such as CloudSim, CloudReports, CloudMIGXpress, and MATLAB, with certifications from Amazon Web Services and Microsoft. He has delivered lectures on cloud computing, ICT in education, and digital transformation at institutions including Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, JDIT Engineering College, and Sree Vidyanikethan Institute of Management.

Dr. Kaveri’s institutional contributions are equally noteworthy. He has led strategic initiatives in curriculum design, quality assurance, and academic compliance. He has served on over a dozen institutional committees, including the Research Committee, IPR Cell, Innovation Cell, and International Student Cell. His leadership has been recognized with the Excellence in Teaching Award (2025) from SIU and multiple Best Paper Awards at national and international conferences.

Beyond academia, Dr. Kaveri has contributed to national initiatives as a reviewer and expert for NIELIT (Govt. of India) and CSTT. His interests span cloud security, AI ethics, academic governance, and digital policy frameworks. He is also an avid collector of currencies and a passionate reader of technical literature.

With a rare blend of scholarly depth, administrative acumen, and technological foresight, Dr. Parag Kaveri continues to shape the future of higher education and intelligent cloud ecosystems—mentoring minds, modeling systems, and driving institutional excellence.

Dr. Parag Ravikant Kaveri is a visionary academic leader, strategic administrator, and prolific researcher with over 15 years of experience in higher education, currently serving as Deputy Director at the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and R... Show more

Gregory Serdahl

Gregory Serdahl

Gregory Serdahl’s working life has unfolded through consistent effort, practical responsibility, and long-term engagement with people and organizations. His career reflects a measured progression across creative study, nonprofit leadership, and therapeutic wellness, rather than a narrow or accelerated path. By combining leadership roles with hands-on practice, he developed an approach rooted in experience, accountability, and sustained service.

Across multiple decades, Gregory has operated in environments that required both structure and personal involvement. His professional background includes managing nonprofit arts organizations and later founding and operating a national wellness company. These roles placed him in collaboration with professional athletes, institutional clients, and public figures. In each setting, he focused on reliability, ethical conduct, and systems designed to function effectively over time.

Gregory’s academic journey began at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater between 1983 and 1986. His studies emphasized collaboration, performance theory, and disciplined preparation. These academic foundations later supported his professional work by strengthening communication skills, observation, and awareness of physical presence. During this period, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, reflecting his commitment to academic engagement and structured learning.

A formative experience during Gregory’s early development was a year spent abroad at the University of Bergen in Oslo, Norway (1983-84). Living and studying in an international environment exposed him to different cultural perspectives and daily practices. This period encouraged adaptability and independence, qualities that later influenced his leadership style and approach to professional relationships.

After completing his education, Gregory entered the nonprofit arts sector and became artistic director of the Alisal Center for the Fine Arts. The organization served a primarily Hispanic migrant farmworker community by providing access to cultural programs and educational opportunities. From January 1986 to January 1989, he was responsible for daily operations, budgeting, fundraising, and community engagement. This role strengthened his ability to lead mission-driven organizations while remaining responsive to the needs of underserved populations.

Gregory’s transition into wellness followed his participation in massage programs at Michael O'Shea's Sport Training Institute. In 1991, he founded Serdahl Associates, which later became Massage America, Ltd. His goal was to build a massage and wellness organization capable of operating within large institutional environments. Under his leadership, the company managed massage programs for Crunch Fitness, several New York Sports Club locations, and the New York Football Giants during the Dan Reeves era.

Massage America later partnered with Mount Sinai and NYU hospitals, the Printing House Athletic Club, and the Manhattan Athletic Club. Gregory oversaw staffing, operations, and service consistency across these settings. These responsibilities reinforced his understanding of how therapeutic services can be integrated into athletic, medical, and corporate systems while maintaining professional standards.

Alongside his role as a business owner, Gregory continued to work directly with clients. His practice included individuals from politics, professional sports, media, and the arts. On one notable day, his schedule included Ed Koch, Lawrence Taylor, Edgar Bronfman, Katharine Hepburn, and Arthur Ashe. These experiences reflected trust developed through discretion, technical skill, and steady practice.

Gregory’s therapeutic background includes deep tissue massage, Swedish techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy. He also incorporates yoga, Pilates, Yogic Neuromuscular Therapy, as taught by the late Dyal Singh Khalsa, Gyrotonics training, and certification as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. Having employed more than 500 massage therapists throughout his career, he remains actively engaged in his profession today, continuing his work with a focus on responsibility, long-term service, and honoring the teachings of the late Canadian Poet and Philosopher Kenneth George Mills through his role as President of the Kenneth G. Mills Foundation.

Gregory Serdahl’s working life has unfolded through consistent effort, practical responsibility, and long-term engagement with people and organizations. His career reflects a measured progression across creative study, nonprofit leadership, and thera... Show more

Ankil Patel

Ankil Patel

Previously at inkspell.tv, debugging.sucks, Salesforce, Electronic Arts and Ensnif working on security, AI inference infra and real-time processing. Writes about systems architecture at ankilp.github.io.

Previously at inkspell.tv, debugging.sucks, Salesforce, Electronic Arts and Ensnif working on security, AI inference infra and real-time processing. Writes about systems architecture at ankilp.github.io. Show more

Gianfranco Di Pietro

Gianfranco Di Pietro

Geospatial expert, data scientist - PhD student.

Geospatial expert, data scientist - PhD student. Show more

Arjun Malhotra

Arjun Malhotra

Arjun builds what the future demands before it announces itself. He leads AI-first transformations that challenge inertia, align ambition with execution, and turn strategy into systems that scale. Equal parts builder and strategist, he creates momentum where others stall – translating complexity into clarity and vision into velocity. His teams thrive in high-ambiguity, high-stakes environments, delivering outcomes that are as measurable as they are meaningful. Known for “show, don’t tell” leadership, Arjun turns urgency into discipline and ambition into tangible results and believes that building is as much about inspiration as invention – about sparking belief in what’s possible and proving it through action. His edge lies in his refusal to wait – he helps grow organizations and products that don’t simply adapt to change – they set the tempo for it.

Arjun builds what the future demands before it announces itself. He leads AI-first transformations that challenge inertia, align ambition with execution, and turn strategy into systems that scale. Equal parts builder and strategist, he creates moment... Show more

Janet Robb Robb

Janet Robb Robb

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort it requires to be successful.

Janet is one of the founding members of the power platform community & known for mentoring & supporting up & coming talent. Janet is passionate about ensuring a safe & equal opportunities for women within the IT industry.
She is known for being straight talking – you have be warned.

Janet has been working within the Microsoft Dynamics ego system for over 24 years. Both within Microsoft , Partner networks & Consultancy. She is one of the leading change practitioners in Dynamics & Power Platform, she knows what works & the effort... Show more

Steve Upton

Steve Upton

Steve is a Quality Analyst who works to build empowered teams, capable of delivering and taking ownership of quality. He has worked on a wide variety of products, from mainframes to microservices and has a particular interest in complex socio-technical systems and how we work with them.

He is passionate about complexity theory, building quality into culture and testing as part of continuous delivery in modern, distributed architectures. Outside of work, Steve enjoys travel and mountains.

Steve is a Quality Analyst who works to build empowered teams, capable of delivering and taking ownership of quality. He has worked on a wide variety of products, from mainframes to microservices and has a particular interest in complex socio-technic... Show more

Karthik Govardhanan

Karthik Govardhanan

Karthik Govardhanan is affiliated with Boston University and has spent over 14 years building and scaling AI-powered search and discovery systems across large-scale retail and e-commerce platforms. His work spans search relevance, personalization, SEO, and conversational commerce, with a strong focus on applying large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and semantic search in production environments.

Karthik Govardhanan is affiliated with Boston University and has spent over 14 years building and scaling AI-powered search and discovery systems across large-scale retail and e-commerce platforms. His work spans search relevance, personalization, SE... Show more

Bin Fan

Bin Fan

Bin Fan is the founding engineer and VP of Technology at Alluxio, Inc. Prior to Alluxio, he worked for Google to build the next-generation storage infrastructure. Bin received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University on the design and implementation of distributed systems.

Bin Fan is the founding engineer and VP of Technology at Alluxio, Inc. Prior to Alluxio, he worked for Google to build the next-generation storage infrastructure. Bin received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University on the desig... Show more

Steve Pousty

Steve Pousty

Steve is a Dad, Partner, Son, and Principal Community Architect focused on AI. He can teach you about Data Analysis, Computer Vision, AI, Kubernetes, Java, Python, and PostgreSQL. He has deep subject area expertise in GIS/Spatial, Statistics, and Ecology. Before Red Hat, Steve was a developer Advocate for Crunchy Data, DigitalGlobe, VMWare, LinkedIn, deCarta, and ESRI. Steve has a Ph.D. in Ecology and can easily be bribed with offers of bird watching or fly fishing.

Steve is a Dad, Partner, Son, and Principal Community Architect focused on AI. He can teach you about Data Analysis, Computer Vision, AI, Kubernetes, Java, Python, and PostgreSQL. He has deep subject area expertise in GIS/Spatial, Statistics, and Eco... Show more

Laura Berman Fortgang

Laura Berman Fortgang

Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, including NASA, the World Bank, and Fortune 500 companies, unlock purpose-driven growth. She is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker (2.1M+ views), and sought-after expert featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, and other top media outlets.

Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizatio... Show more

Muhammad Rashid

Muhammad Rashid

Muhammad Rashid is an Industrial PhD researcher at the University of Turin and RuleX Labs, focusing on Explainable AI and trustworthy computer vision. His research integrates interpretability and reliability in deep models for anomaly detection and human–robot interaction. With multiple publications in AAAI and XAI-World, he contributes to the EU project DistriMuSe, designing interpretable AI systems for industrial safety and transparent decision-making.

Muhammad Rashid is an Industrial PhD researcher at the University of Turin and RuleX Labs, focusing on Explainable AI and trustworthy computer vision. His research integrates interpretability and reliability in deep models for anomaly detection and h... Show more

Manuel Martins

Manuel Martins

Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specializing in computational algebra and software architecture. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019, contributing to the development of the Francy framework, which enhances interactive capabilities within the GAP system. His research focuses on discrete mathematics and building computational tools for advanced mathematical computation and visualization.

With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Industrial Informatics) completed in 2008, Manuel brings over 15 years of experience across public and private sectors. He currently serves as a Senior Web Analyst at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), where he works on the Platform Engineering team within the Computing Department, specializing in software design and architecture.

Manuel Martins is a Portuguese computer scientist specializing in computational algebra and software architecture. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019, contributing to the development of the Francy framework, which enhances interactive capabilities within th... Show more

Alexis Roig

Alexis Roig

Alexis Roig is the CEO of SciTech DiploHub, the world-leading think-and-do tank working at the intersection of science, technology, and foreign affairs, where he leads an international team of over 20 members committed to empowering science and technology to face global challenges.

He also serves in the pioneering role of Barcelona’s Chief Science and Tech Envoy, bringing the voice of evidence-based urban policies and innovations before the UN’s ECOSOC, UNESCO, UNFCCC, the United Nations Sustainable Solutions Network, the International Science Council, the Union for the Mediterranean, and the European Committee of the Regions, among other international organizations. He has over 15 years of experience as a Senior Advisor on Science Diplomacy and City Diplomacy for ministries of Foreign Affairs, Science, Research, and Education across Asia, Latin America, and Europe.

His academic roles include being a Professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST), Associate Researcher at the Barcelona Centre for International Relations (CIDOB), Associate Professor at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), and the Barcelona Institute for International Studies (IBEI) and Associate Research Fellow at United Nations University (UNU-CRIS), where he works as part of the Regions and Cities Governance Lab in the fields of Science and Technology Diplomacy. Professor Roig is a founder and board member of numerous non-profits and think tanks on Public Diplomacy, Science Advice, and Innovation Policy.

Among other roles, he has served as an advisor to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation of the Government of Spain, and to the European Commission and the United States’ Department of State on their respective Science, Technology, and City Diplomacy strategies, and as Commissioner for International Affairs of the Barcelona Metropolitan Region strategic plan.

Alexis Roig has developed numerous policy reports, strategic plans, and training programs in Science Diplomacy for regional and national governments of the United States, Mexico, Chile, Spain, France, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Turkey, China, Korea, and Japan. He has taught in institutions such as Harvard University, Georgetown University, Sciences Po, CEIBS, Fudan University, Tsinghua University, and Johns Hopkins University, and in the last decade trained over 1,000 government officials from over 50 different nationalities.

He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, an MBA from EM Normandie Business School, a Postgraduate degree in Diplomacy from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, an Executive Diploma in Nonprofit Foundation Management, and has completed Executive Education programs in Leadership and Public Administration at ESADE and IESE. He is fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Catalan, and is continuously improving his proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

Alexis Roig is the CEO of SciTech DiploHub, the world-leading think-and-do tank working at the intersection of science, technology, and foreign affairs, where he leads an international team of over 20 members committed to empowering science and techn... Show more

Leonardo Dipilato

Leonardo Dipilato

Computational Fluid Dynamics engineer, Data Analyst, and BIG nerd.

Leonardo has been doing freelance data analysis for years, doing trend analysis for market prediction, sentiment analysis on event feedback, and explainable AI for high-stakes applications. In recent years, he's also been applying Machine Learning models to physics applications, such as modal decomposition, sparse dynamics, and physics-informed reduced-order modeling.

Leonardo's Pokédex entry says: if he's not solving supercavitating flows around hydrofoils, wondering whether there's any bias in a dataset, or doing random Leetcode/Project Euler questions, you'll find him organizing community tech events or attending them. Approach with some food and you'll be best friends!

Computational Fluid Dynamics engineer, Data Analyst, and BIG nerd. Leonardo has been doing freelance data analysis for years, doing trend analysis for market prediction, sentiment analysis on event feedback, and explainable AI for high-stakes appl... Show more

Scott Burke

Scott Burke

Burke Scott is an academic writer at Native Assignment Help Australia from the last many years. Known for precision-driven solutions, he empowers students with reliable, high-impact academic support, including Help With Physics Assignments, that simplifies complex formulas and theories. His approach blends clarity, accuracy, and deadline-focused delivery to boost academic confidence fast. If you’re struggling with tough numerical problems or theoretical concepts, now is the time to act. Connect today and turn academic stress into academic success.

Burke Scott is an academic writer at Native Assignment Help Australia from the last many years. Known for precision-driven solutions, he empowers students with reliable, high-impact academic support, including Help With Physics Assignments, that simp... Show more

Anamika Raman

Anamika Raman

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age

Growth Coach for professionals and Businesses | Startup Mentor | Scaling Impact-Driven Leadership Without Burnout | International Keynote Speaker | Peak Performance for Leaders in AI age Show more

Nicholas Lavery

Nicholas Lavery

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a series of curriculums on leadership, resilience, and goal achievement. As one of the most sought-after speakers and mentors in the country, Nick and his team of assets share valuable insights on discipline, work ethic, and teamwork, in turn empowering others to unlock capacity and increase capability. 

Nick has a long and distinguished list of military awards, but to name a few, he has been awarded the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with Valor, three Bronze Stars for service, the Bruce Price Leadership award, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur award. 

Nick is the best selling author of Objective Secure- the battle-tested guide to goal achievement, and most significantly, he is a proud husband and father of two boys. 

Nick Lavery (pronounced Nick Lay-Very) is an active-duty Green Beret in the United States Army Special Forces and the founder & CEO of Precision Components LLC.  After a life-altering injury sustained in combat, he transformed his challenges into a s... Show more

Junior Moreira

Junior Moreira

I'm Junior (Juss). I'm a dancer, mechanical engineer, yoga passionate and Frontend Developer. I was years looking for something that makes me feel I can do great things and share with others until I learn how to code and I fall in love with.

I'm Junior (Juss). I'm a dancer, mechanical engineer, yoga passionate and Frontend Developer. I was years looking for something that makes me feel I can do great things and share with others until I learn how to code and I fall in love with. Show more

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