Host institution

Georgia Institute of Technology, located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, is a premier public research university with reputation for commitment to excellence in education, research, and innovation. Consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States, Georgia Tech offers world-class programs in engineering, computing, business, and more. The campus provides a vibrant and diverse environment that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research. With strong industry connections and a focus on entrepreneurship, Georgia Tech prepares its students to be leaders in their fields. 

Conference Organizers

Ameet Pinto.  Conference Chair
Georgia Institute of Technology

Jeseth Delgado Vela. Conference Co-Chair
Duke University

Stetson Rowles. Conference Co-Chair
Georgia Southern University

Lauren Stadler. Conference Co-Chair
Rice University
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Mia Mattioli. Conference Co-Chair
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Local Organizing committee and institutions

Kostas Konstantinidis.
Georgia Institute of Technology

Katherine Graham.
Georgia Institute of Technology

Christine Moe.
Emory University

Francis de los Reyes III.
North Carolina State University

Douglas Call.
North Carolina State University

Pedro Alvarez.
Rice University

Kristan VandanHeuvel.
The Water Tower Institute

Joe Brown.
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Sudeep Popat.
Clemson University

Andrew Jones.
Duke University

Claudia Gunsch.
Duke University

Frank Löffler.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Qiang He.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Francisco Suazo.
Georgia Southern University

Lola Olabode.
The Water Research Foundation