Experts

Dr. Matthew Call combines his industry and theoretical background to understand the link between individual and organizational performance, and how organizations can appropriate value from an increasingly mobile workforce. His research focuses on how high-performing employees behave within a workplace.

Dr. Kateryna Shynkaruk is an expert in Eastern European politics, European security and international relations theory. Her current research is dedicated to the conflict in Ukraine and the resulting fallout. Operating at the Bush School-DC campus, Shynkaruk is at the forefront of the international relations conversation.

Dr. Benjamin Montemayor is a health behavior social scientist with a background in alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) research. His research focuses primarily on the prevention and intervention of substance use among young adults on college campuses and at-risk populations.

Dr. Rebecca Fischer’s research centers on developing evidence-based strategies to reduce and mitigate emerging infectious diseases and their impact on health globally. She investigates risk factors, diagnosis and surveillance during epidemiological surges.

Dr. Tyler Prochnow’s research focuses on the social dynamics that drive health behavior, with an emphasis on understanding the social impacts of physical activity among children and families, as well as mental health challenges, through a health equity lens.

Dr. Thomas Overbye is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University and director of the TEES Smart Grid Center. He has a wealth of industry experience and was one of the principal Department of Energy investigators following the Aug. 14, 2003, U.S. blackout.

Dr. Mohammad Naraghi is an expert in the application of microelectromechanical system devices to characterize nanoscale materials. He serves as the principal investigator for the NanostructuredMaterials Lab to investigate how structure and properties emerge in nanostructured materials.

Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus explores innovative polymer materials that enable durable and sustainable energy storage. Her research is paving the way for a brighter, safer future through biodegradable battery technology.

Dr. Michael Golding studies the developmental defects associated with paternal alcohol exposures and their impact on the growth and development of the offspring. He serves as the principal investigator for the Golding Lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Dr. Jay Maddock’s research explores the intersection of psychology, nature and health, focusing on social-ecological approaches to increasing physical activity. By studying the health benefits of time spent in nature, his work seeks to improve public health outcomes and elevate quality of life.