Dr. Kevin Jay Jablonski, PhD, MPH, MBE
Ocellus Solutions, Principal
USDA – Agriculture Research Service, Data Scientist
Clinical, Forensic & Research Psychologist
role: Principal Investigator, Project Lead
Our Dedicated Team!
Understanding the complexity of Apis mellifera communication requires a truly diverse team of specialists working in harmony—much like the colonies we study. Our dedicated group brings together expert apiarists, acoustical engineers, designers, entomologists, researchers, and statisticians who share a common passion: decoding the complex dialogue of Honey Bees. What makes our team exceptional is not just their world-class expertise, but their commitment to this mission—scientists volunteering their time and knowledge without compensation. This labor of love reflects our collective belief that unlocking the secrets of bee communication will benefit beekeepers and these Honey Bees for generations to come.
Dr. Mohamed Alburaki, PhD
Research Entomologist
USDA - Agriculture Research Service
Bee Research Laboratory
role: program design, implementation, subject recruitment, monitoring, data analysis
Keith Roberts
Master Apiarist
The Valley Hive
role: beekeeping practices, inspection standards, subject recruitment, health protocols, App UI
John (“Jack”) Case, PhD Cand.
Karma Bell, PhD Cand.
Laura G. Brownstead, PhD Cand.
Jay Cliftmann, PhD Cand.
Kyle Dalton, PhD Cand.
Paula Sedlacek, PhD Cand.
Grace Wood, PhD Cand.
Acoustical Society of America, Penn State
role: acoustical data analysis, microphone optimization, algorithm development, dialogue mapping
Jorge Vismara
Senior Prototype Designer
Vismara Design
role: product design, user interface, app design
Robert McConnell, JD
Patent attorney, McConnell Law Firm
role: intellectual property protections
Dr. Tim Colonius, PhD
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Medical Engineering
Caltech
Division of Engineering and Applied Science
role: research design, acoustics research oversight, sound data interpretation, quality control, validation, acoustical analysis
Prof. Dr. Javier Alba-Tercedor, PhD
Emeritus Professor,
Departamento de Zoologia
Facultad de Ciencias
Universidad de Granada
role: Apis m. anatomy and sound generation, zoological research best practices
Nathan Lam, MS
Statistician
role: data analysis, advanced statistical analysis, visualization and reporting,
Chris Sakuma
Software engineer / electronics technician
role: electronic and PCB design, microprocessor programming and debug, software infrastructure
Giovanni Salinas, MA
Senior Product Development Engineer
Supplyframe, Siemens Corporation
role: product design, production engineering, upscaling
Dr. L. Phillipe Tosi, PhD
Group Lead, Robotics Technologist
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
role : electronics system design