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The UMD experts list highlights faculty and staff who are experts on given topics, and can be available as a resource for journalists as they work on stories. You can find experts by choosing a category below, using the main site search with the query “expertise [the name or category you're looking for],” or by scrolling down to find a specific person (sorted alphabetically by last name).

Expert listings, with links to Duluth-based individuals and their research publications, can also be found on the University of Minnesota's research experts database.

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A portrait of Lars Aalsma

Lars Aalsma

Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics and Astronomy
Expertise
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Jay Austin

Jay Austin

Professor and Department Head
Expertise
Water
Climate
Lake Superior
Portrait of David Beard

David Beard

Professor
Expertise
Diversity and Inclusion
Writing
Environmental Studies
Communication
James "Moe" Benda

James "Moe" Benda

Director, Iron Range/UMD Graduate Engineering Education Program; Instructor
Expertise
Mining
Industry
Business
Portrait of Sara Blaylock

Sara Blaylock

Associate Professor, Art History
Expertise
Art
History
Art History
Aaron Boyson

Aaron Boyson

Associate Professor
Expertise
Social science
Mass media
a portrait of Valerie Brady

Valerie Brady

Sr. Research Associate, Aquatic Ecologist, Water Research Group Leader
Expertise
Water
Lake Superior
a portrait of Jacob Brown

Jacob Brown

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Expertise
Pharmacy
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Samantha Burlingame

Clinical Instructor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expertise
Speech Therapy
Lucas Busta, Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Lucas Busta

Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Expertise
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry
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John Coverstone, AuD

Teaching Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Expertise
Audiology
Hearing
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Devaleena Das

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health, UMN Medical School Duluth Campus
Expertise
Medicine
Kim Dauner Associate Professor of Economics and Co-Director of Health Care Management

Kim Nichols Dauner

Associate Professor of Economics and Co-Director of Health Care Management
Expertise
Healthcare
A portrait of Melody David-Mcknight

Melody David-McKnight

Sea Kayak Coordinator in the Recreational Sports Outdoor Program
Expertise
Outdoor recreation