Sorry I don't really understand what brings you here. You are studying in US now and you have an advisor who is supposed to know your area and other big name professors well enough. Since he would give you a strong recommendation, why not ask him for school choices? Also, you can contact those professors yourself first to introduce yourself and your research and impress them. This does not cost you a penny and sometimes you will attract more their attentions. So go invest your time and passion in your hunting. Good luck.