MEET THE EXPERT

MEET THE EXPERT

At MEET THE EXPERT, you have the unique opportunity to meet our experts in person and exchange ideas with them. We cordially invite you to network with our experts and gain valuable insights.

Aron Byrne-Carter

Managing Director NGP Trends

Through his company, NGP Trends, Aron provides businesses with valuable technical insights on the latest developments across vape, heat-not-burn and oral nicotine products. These insights, which support and enable the portfolio development of consumer centric products in this space, are shared through monthly reports, consulting and workshops. His solution for this fast-moving and tech driven category is to unlock consumer value from technology benefits.




Dr. Jessica Zdinak

Owner + Chief Research Officer (CRO)

ARAC Science

Meet Dr. Zdinak, Chief Research Officer, of leading global behavioral science research firm applying psychological principles and research methods to consumer behavior, product development, innovation, and successful market launch.


Dr. Jessica Zdinak, a native of Eastern Shore Virginia, holds a B.S. in Psychology from Christopher Newport University and an M.S. & Ph.D. in Quantitative Experimental Psychology from Oklahoma State University. She has extensive experience as a Social Scientist at the National Institutes of Health and as Director of Applied Research and Evaluation at a consulting firm. Notably, she designed a unique U.S. e-learning curriculum on Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence Prevention and Response, training over 7,000 healthcare professionals. With a 5-year tenure in the Federal Government sector focusing on CDC, NIH, NSF, FDA grants, she then spent 6 years at Altria, leading research teams in Perception & Behavior Program development. Dr. Zdinak is recognized for her expertise in research evaluation and tobacco harm reduction, notably developing the Intentions to Use Scale. She founded Applied Research and Analysis Company LLC in 2015, offering tailored services in psychology, statistics, and behavioral science with a commitment to unbiased integrity for various industries. Dr. Zdinak is also an award-winning publisher and sought-after keynote speaker at international conferences and forums.




Dr. Sung Min Pyo

Pharmacy PhD holder

Dr. Sung Min Pyo, a distinguished Pharmacy PhD holder, is fervently advancing global health by spearheading innovative nano-based formulation techniques at Pyo Science GmbH. Her efforts significantly boosts the performance of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and dermatological treatments, facilitating quicker and more potent effects in our bodies.




Mary Carmen Ordóñez

Founder & CEO of Sed Nove Consulting 

Sed Nove Consulting is a firm dedicated to supporting emerging companies in controversial consumer product categories internationally to articulate their Compliance programs, identifying and minimizing legal and reputational risks and documenting their principles and processes to manage potential liability. 



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