Professor Aukes studies the nexus between design, manufacturing, robotics, and dynamic systems. His robots focus on affordable design techniques, compliance, flexibility, and mechanism design techniques inspired by origami.

Dr. Sottara got his degrees in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Bologna, Italy. He currently collaborates with Mayo Clinic on the development of Cognitive Support Applications for clinicians and patients.

Dr. Dina Ziganshina Lienhard received her PhD in Biology (Biology & Society) from ASU in 2023 and currently works as the Senior Program Manager at the School of Complex Adaptive Systems at ASU.

Janet Duke is the Assistant Director of Graduate Support in ASU's Graduate College. The Graduate Support team assists graduate staff in academic units regarding graduate policies, iPOS, reports, training, and more.

Michael Guggemos is a Professor of Practice with the W.P. Carey School of Business, a U.S. Army veteran, and experienced business executive.