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Eric Pape is an Adjunct Professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism , specializing in Digital Media , Politics , and Global Affairs . With a career spanning five continents, he has contributed to The New York Times , Rolling Stone , Foreign Policy , and The Guardian . Journalism Fellowships: John S. Knight Fellowship , McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship International Experience: Worked in France , Spain , Cambodia , and Mexico Pape’s research and writing focus on Investigative Journalism , Human Rights , and Popular Culture , often examining marginalized communities. His 15 most recent articles (2018-2023) explore topics like avocado cartels , urban housing inequality , and trauma in post-war Cambodia , blending Social Justice with Political Analysis . Scientific Awards Charles M. Rappleye Investigative Journalism Award John S. Knight Fellowship (Stanford University, 2007-2008) McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship Pape also co-authored the journalistic graphic novel Shake Girl and serves as a Media Consultant for nonprofits like Capital & Main , focusing on audience expansion and editorial strategy. Fluent in French and Spanish , he has worked extensively in Latin America , SE Asia , and Europe .

• Digital Media
• Entertainment
• Global Affairs
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Claude Chapuis serves as an Expert Professor in the Wine & Spirits Department at the School of Wine & Spirits, Burgundy School of Business (BSB). His academic work focuses on the intersection of wine business, viticulture, and Burgundy's rich wine heritage. With numerous publications spanning over 15 years, Professor Chapuis has established himself as a significant contributor to wine scholarship. His research interests center on Burgundy wine history, terroir studies, wine culture, and wine marketing. Professor Chapuis examines both the historical and contemporary aspects of viticulture, with particular attention to Burgundy's unique position in the global wine landscape. His work often blends academic rigor with cultural insights, exploring how wine shapes and is shaped by regional identity, historical events, and social traditions. His publications reveal a deep engagement with both the practical aspects of winemaking and the philosophical dimensions of wine culture. Analysis of his 115+ publications shows a consistent focus on Burgundy's wine heritage, with particular attention to historical narratives, cultural traditions, and business aspects of wine. His recent work has expanded to include contemporary issues like wine tourism, international wine relations, and the evolving landscape of wine consumption. Professor Chapuis demonstrates a remarkable ability to connect historical wine practices with modern industry challenges, making his work relevant to both academic researchers and industry professionals. Professor Chapuis has advised numerous students in wine business programs at BSB and has been instrumental in developing the curriculum for wine-related courses. His extensive publication record suggests significant grant activity supporting his research into Burgundy's wine heritage and contemporary wine business practices. He has likely contributed to collaborative research projects with other wine scholars at BSB, particularly with colleagues like Bernard Lecat with whom he has co-authored multiple publications. As part of the Wine & Spirit Business disciplinary team at BSB, Professor Chapuis contributes to the school's mission of advancing wine business education and research. His work supports BSB's position as a leading institution for wine business studies, particularly in the context of Burgundy's prestigious wine region.

• Wine Business
• Viticulture
• Burgundy Wine History
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Robert N. Stavins is the A.J. Meyer Professor of Energy & Economic Development at Harvard Kennedy School, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies for the Doctoral Programs in Public Policy and in Political Economy and Government, Cochair of the MPP/MBA and MPA/ID/MBA Joint Degree Programs, Director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program, and Director of the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements. He is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a University Fellow of Resources for the Future. Stavins holds a BA in philosophy from Northwestern University, an MS in agricultural economics from Cornell, and a PhD in economics from Harvard. His educational background reflects the interdisciplinary nature of his work at the intersection of economics, policy, and environmental science. His research spans diverse areas of environmental economics and policy, with particular expertise in market-based environmental policy instruments, climate change policy, energy economics, and the economics of wine. Stavins has examined the theoretical foundations and practical applications of cap-and-trade systems, carbon taxation, and other market-based approaches to environmental problems. His work has appeared in numerous economics, law, and policy journals, as well as several books. Stavins' recent publications reveal a strong focus on methane emissions reduction, international climate policy cooperation (particularly between the U.S. and China), electric vehicle market dynamics, and the implications of U.S. climate policy shifts under changing administrations. His research employs both theoretical economic modeling and empirical analysis of policy outcomes. Among his notable professional activities, Stavins directed Project 88, a bipartisan effort co-chaired by former Senator Timothy Wirth and the late Senator John Heinz to develop innovative approaches to environmental problems. He has served as former Chair of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Economics Advisory Board and is a member of editorial councils of scholarly periodicals. Stavins has been extensively engaged in policy outreach, serving as a consultant to government agencies, international organizations, corporations, and advocacy groups. He leads the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements, which conducts research on international climate policy architecture and facilitates dialogue among policymakers, academics, and stakeholders.

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Change Policy
• Energy Economics
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Suzanne Mettler serves as the John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions in the Government Department at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds affiliations with the American Studies Program and the Center for the Study of Inequality, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to American political development. Her research focuses on critical intersections of democracy, inequality, and public policy, with recent work examining the rural-urban political divide. Her scholarship centers on policy feedback effects and democratic vulnerability. Key contributions include analyzing how invisible government programs (the "submerged state") shape citizen perceptions, and documenting how higher education policy exacerbates inequality. Current research investigates geographic polarization through books like Rural Versus Urban: The Growing Divide that Threatens Democracy (2025) and Four Threats: The Recurring Crises of American Democracy (2020). Her 15 most recent articles reveal a consistent focus on democratic resilience, with increasing emphasis on spatial political divides since 2021. Keywords cluster around American politics, public policy, and democracy studies, while sub-fields highlight geographic polarization, policy feedback mechanisms, and institutional vulnerability assessment. Award highlights include: Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Guggenheim and Radcliffe Fellowships Kluge Chair at the Library of Congress Multiple book awards including the Kammerer Prize (twice) Mettler directs the Scholars Strategy Network and co-founded the American Democracy Collaborative. Her public engagement includes frequent New York Times and Washington Post contributions, NPR interviews, and PBS appearances. She has held leadership roles in the American Political Science Association and serves as Academic Director for major scholarly initiatives addressing democratic challenges.

• American Political Development
• Democracy Studies
• Public Policy
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Kristin Lee Hoganson is the Stanley S. Stroup Professor of History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with additional appointments in the Gender and Women's Studies department. Her scholarly work bridges American history with global and transnational perspectives, challenging conventional narratives about U.S. exceptionalism and isolation. Education: Ph.D. from Yale University (1995) B.A. from Yale University (1987) Hoganson's research focuses on U.S. foreign relations history and the history of U.S. empire in the long nineteenth century through World War I. Her work explores masculinity and policymaking around 1898, trade and global consumption patterns, border brokering, human mobility, geographic consciousness, imperial piggybacking, and alliance politics. She has also examined histories of militarism and war, colonialism and globalization, agriculture and the environment, and gender and sexuality across imperial contexts. Her publications reveal a consistent interest in transnational and global approaches to American history, particularly in examining how seemingly local or domestic phenomena connect to broader imperial and global processes. Her work demonstrates how globalization happened at home through imports, immigrants, geographical knowledge, and consumer preferences, challenging narratives that position the U.S. as merely an exporter of culture and power. Hoganson teaches courses on historical methods and writing, the United States in world context, U.S. foreign relations, the United States in an age of empire, local history in global context, food history, and U.S. nation building through 1877. Her influential books include The Heartland: An American History (2019), which rethinks the American Midwest as globally connected rather than isolated, and Consumers' Imperium: The Global Production of American Domesticity, 1865-1920 (2007), which examines how global connections shaped American domestic life during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.

• U.S. foreign relations history
• History of U.S. empire
• Nineteenth century history
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Dr. Jonathan Davies is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry, with dual affiliations in the Department of Botany and Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences. His research focuses on phylogenetic ecology, integrating evolutionary biology with ecological systems to address biodiversity conservation and climate change challenges. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Departments: Botany; Forest and Conservation Sciences Research Center: Biodiversity Research Center Email: j.davies@ubc.ca Research Interests : At the intersection of ecology and evolution, Davies' work explores phylogenetic approaches to conservation science, climate change biology, and disease ecology. His lab investigates: Climate change impacts on biodiversity and disease emergence Phylogenetic dilution effects in forest pest dynamics Evolutionary patterns in plant-herbivore interactions Statistical methods for phylogenetic analysis Global biodiversity patterns and diversification rates Eco-phylogenetics of protected area effectiveness

• Phylogenetic Ecology
• Applied Conservation Science
• Ecosystems and Climate Change
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Andrii Portnov (born May 17, 1979) is Director of PRISMA UKRAЇNA Research Network Eastern Europe and Professor at the Ukrainian Free University in Munich, Germany. In 2018, he was appointed Professor of Entangled History of Ukraine at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt/Oder, and in 2023 became Director of the Viadrina Centre of Polish and Ukrainian Studies. Portnov completed his academic training with M.A. degrees in History from Dnipro University and Cultural Studies from Warsaw University, followed by a PhD dissertation in 2005 on Ukrainian emigration in inter-war Poland at the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences in Lviv. His academic career includes serving as Editor-in-chief of 'Ukraїna Moderna' journal (2006-2010), Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in Berlin (2012), and Alexander-von-Humboldt Fellowship at Humboldt University and Centre for Contemporary History in Potsdam (2014-2015). His research focuses on intellectual history, historiography, and memory studies in Central and Eastern Europe, with particular attention to Ukrainian history and its entanglements with neighboring nations. Portnov's scholarly approach combines historical analysis with contemporary relevance, especially regarding Ukraine's position in Europe and its complex historical relationships with Russia and Poland. His work demonstrates how historical narratives are constructed, contested, and instrumentalized in contemporary political contexts, particularly during times of conflict. Portnov's publications reveal a consistent engagement with urban history (particularly Dnipro), historical memory, and the politics of history-writing in Eastern Europe. His scholarship spans multiple languages and demonstrates a commitment to transcending national historiographical traditions to create more interconnected historical narratives that reflect the complex realities of Eastern European history. Baron Velge Prize (2015) DIALOG Prize of the German-Polish Society (2022) for commitment to dissemination of knowledge about Ukraine Ab Imperio Book Prize for 'Dnipro. An Entangled History of a European City' (2022) Portnov has established himself as a significant academic voice on Ukrainian affairs in European academia, founding the PRISMA UKRAЇNA Research Network Eastern Europe in 2016. He has conducted research and lectured at numerous prestigious institutions including Universities of Basel, Cambridge, Geneva, Potsdam, Free University Berlin, SciencesPo Paris, SciencesPo Lyon, Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna, and Historisches Kolleg in Munich.

• Intellectual History
• Historiography
• Genocide Studies
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Martin Dackling is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of History, Lund University, with a focus on interdisciplinary research intersecting social, political, legal, and economic history. He serves as Director of Third Cycle Studies for the National Graduate School of History and coordinates the Nordic Heritage Network (DNA). Current research explores inheritance, property distribution, and family dynamics within the Swedish nobility and economic elite (1850–1950). Previously analyzed agrarian history, family farms (1845–1945), and sibling households (1870–present) in Sweden. Selected Research Outputs examine themes like: Legal frameworks of Swedish fideikommiss institutions Economic inequality and inheritance taxation debates Agrarian development in Blekinge and Western Sweden Scientific Awards : Qualified Teaching Practitioner (2025) Working Member of Faculty Board (2024) Wallmar Scholarship (2023) Prizes from Gösta Bergs Memorial Fund (2014) and Pris för förtjänt vetenskapligt arbete (2014) As co-leader of the Genealogies of Old Wealth project (2025–2027), funded by the Swedish Research Council, Dackling investigates wealth persistence in Sweden’s elite. He also supervises PhD students and contributes to public discourse on historical inequality.

• Social History
• Political History
• Legal History
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Sonja Kivinen is a University Lecturer in Geoinformatics at the Department of Geographical and Historical Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. Her research focuses on the intersection of climate change impacts, remote sensing applications, and sustainable resource management in Arctic environments. University Lecturer in Geoinformatics Department of Geographical and Historical Studies Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies University of Eastern Finland Research Interests Climate change effects on Arctic ecosystems Remote sensing for biodiversity mapping Environmental justice in natural resource management Post-mining land use strategies Integration of practitioner knowledge with scientific data Geospatial analysis of environmental patterns Key Publication Trends Her recent publications (2017-2024) demonstrate expertise in combining remote sensing with ecological monitoring to address issues like biodiversity conservation in boreal forests, reindeer husbandry adaptation to changing climatic conditions, and mining conflict resolution . She frequently collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Finland and Europe. Projects Kivinen contributes to research groups including CEMMS (Research Center for Mining, Minerals and Society) and Digital Geosciences , both active since 2020. Her work often addresses policy implications through reports for the University of Eastern Finland and Finnish Environment Institute.

• Climate change impacts on Arctic ecosystems
• Remote sensing applications in biodiversity mapping
• Geoinformatics and environmental data analysis
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Valbona Muzaka is a Professor at the Department of Economic History, Uppsala University, and affiliated with the Center for the History of Entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on the intersection of intellectual property rights (IPR), international trade, development studies, and global health governance. Current Faculty: Professor, Department of Economic History, Uppsala University Key Affiliation: Center for the History of Entrepreneurship Her work explores the political economy of IPR, particularly in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and technology transfer. She analyzes global governance mechanisms like the WTO TRIPS Agreement, WIPO Development Agenda, and patent systems in India and Brazil, emphasizing equity and access challenges in developing countries. Recent publications highlight IPR conflicts in global trade, AI applications in drug patent searches, and the role of trademarks as innovation indicators. Her research spans 2009–2024, with a focus on Brazil's healthcare system, India's patent reforms, and global South-North power dynamics. Collaboration Highlights: Co-authored work with James Scott (2024) and Omar Ramon Serrano (2020) Key Themes: Regime conflicts, benefit-sharing, neoliberalism, and financialization

• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• International Trade
• Development Studies
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Tami Brown-Brandl is Professor and holder of the Dr. William E. and Eleanor L. Splinter Chair in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she conducts pioneering research at the intersection of agricultural engineering and animal science. Her research program focuses on: Computer vision systems for animal behavior monitoring Vibration-based vital signs detection in livestock Digital twin development for agricultural buildings RFID and sensor fusion for precision livestock farming Swine and beef cattle production optimization Individual animal identification using deep learning Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward real-time, non-invasive monitoring systems using multi-modal sensor fusion. Her work integrates computer vision with ambient vibration analysis for piglet nursing behavior assessment, develops depth-image-based posture classifiers for sows, and creates digital twin frameworks that harness real-time data for precision livestock management. These innovations address critical challenges in animal welfare assessment and production efficiency through advanced engineering solutions. Dr. Brown-Brandl's leadership in precision livestock farming is evidenced by her extensive publication record on sensor systems development, with particular emphasis on practical applications for swine production systems including shoulder lesion detection, feeding behavior monitoring, and farrowing pen optimization.

• Precision Livestock Farming
• Animal Behavior Monitoring
• Computer Vision in Agriculture
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Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Hannes Fellner is University Professor at the University of Vienna, Deputy Head of the Department of European and Comparative Literature and Language Studies, and affiliated with the Research Network Data Science @ Uni Vienna. His expertise lies in historical-comparative linguistics, digital philology, and language ecology, with deep specialization in ancient Indo-European languages such as Tocharian, Sanskrit, and Khotanese, as well as Central Asian and Silk Road studies. Research Interests: Historical-comparative linguistics and nominal morphology Digital philology and digital humanities methodologies Ancient Indo-European languages (Tocharian, Sanskrit, Khotanese) Silk Road history, Central Asian studies, and Buddhist studies Language ecology, linguistic diversity, and the Capitalocene Dialectical philosophy and the works of Hans Heinz Holz China studies and contemporary Chinese ecological discourse His recent scholarly output spans from intricate philological studies of Tocharian morphology to philosophical treatises on dialectical materialism and analyses of China’s ecological civilization discourse. This reflects a unique integration of rigorous linguistic reconstruction with broader humanistic and socio-ecological reflection. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided material. Teaching & Supervision: Fellner regularly teaches introductory and advanced courses in Digital Humanities, Indo-European Studies, Tocharian historical grammar, Vedic language and literature, and digital text analysis. He supervises master’s theses and leads specialized seminars on digital methods in literature and linguistics. Labs & Teams: He is embedded in the Research Network Data Science @ Uni Vienna and actively collaborates within transdisciplinary initiatives linking digital philology, ecological humanities, and Silk Road studies.

• Historical-comparative linguistics
• Digital philology
• Nominal morphology
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Prof. Dr. Kiran Patel serves as a Professor in the Department of History at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and holds a Board Member position with ProEnviron, an interdisciplinary initiative focused on environment and society. Patel's research centers on two primary domains: Environmental History: Examining environmental movements and policies across national, transnational, and international scales, with specialized focus on spatial concepts in history, rural spaces, and agricultural history. History of Science and Knowledge: Investigating historical trajectories of research policies and knowledge production systems. Regional expertise spans Western Europe and the United States of America, informing comparative analyses of environmental governance and scientific institutional development.

• Environmental History
• History of Science and Knowledge
• Environmental Policy
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Gerald M Schneeweiss is an Associate Professor at the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research within the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna, Austria. He has held this position since 2015, following an Assistant Professor (tenure track) role at the same institution from 2010-2015. His academic career includes significant research positions at the Institute of Systematic Botany and Mycology in Munich and the Institute of Plant Molecular Biology in the Czech Republic. His research focuses on plant systematics, evolutionary biology, and alpine plant biogeography, with particular expertise in phylogeography, polyploidy and cytotype differentiation, endemism in mountain regions, parasitic plants (especially Orobanchaceae), and Campanulaceae systematics. His work often centers on high mountain ecosystems across Europe and Southwest Asia, particularly in the Alps and the Irano-Anatolian biodiversity hotspot. Analysis of his most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on species delimitation in alpine plants, molecular phylogenetics in parasitic plant groups, conservation priorities in biodiversity hotspots, and the evolutionary consequences of polyploidy. His work frequently combines morphological, cytological, and molecular approaches to address fundamental questions in plant evolution and biogeography. Dr. Schneeweiss serves as Associate Editor for Alpine Botany and for the Plant Systematics and Evolution section of Frontiers in Plant Sciences, and as Chief Editor for Neilreichia. He also reviews for over 30 scientific journals and international grant agencies. His research has been supported by multiple grants including an ongoing FWF project on Evolution in high mountain systems (Phyteuma, Campanulaceae; €347K), Areas of endemism in the high-mountain flora of Iran (FWF; €170K), and several previous projects totaling over €1 million in research funding. He has supervised numerous students and collaborators, with research spanning Europe, Iran, and other mountain regions worldwide. His laboratory and research group focus on evolutionary processes in high mountain plants, with particular attention to speciation mechanisms, adaptation to extreme environments, and the impacts of climate change on alpine biodiversity.

• Plant Systematics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Alpine Plant Biogeography
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Justin Richardson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia conducting cutting-edge research in soil biogeochemistry. His work focuses on trace metal and nutrient cycling dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems, employing advanced analytical techniques including x-ray fluorescence, mass spectrometry, and isotopic analysis to investigate natural and anthropogenically disturbed environments across the eastern United States. Richardson's research aims to ensure sustainable element cycling in forests and agricultural systems while protecting ecosystem and human health from toxic element exposure. His primary research interests encompass soil biogeochemistry, trace metal cycling, environmental pollution, and soil chemistry. Richardson investigates the movement of elements between geological materials, soils, water, and biological systems, with particular emphasis on urban-forest interfaces, watershed-scale processes, and legacy pollution impacts. His methodology integrates field studies with laboratory analyses to address critical challenges in soil health assessment and contaminant management. Analysis of Richardson's 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong thematic focus on urban soil contamination, nutrient dynamics in temperate forests, and anthropogenic impacts on biogeochemical cycles. His work spans diverse spatial scales from microcosm experiments to watershed-level assessments, frequently examining trace elements (Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn, As) in urban forests, riparian zones, and agricultural lands. Key methodological approaches include portable XRF soil analysis, spectral reflectance techniques, and multi-element mass spectrometry. Richardson maintains an active research laboratory applying advanced instrumentation for solid and aqueous phase analysis. His team investigates sustainable soil management practices, pollution mitigation strategies, and the fundamental processes governing element cycling in terrestrial ecosystems, with field sites spanning from New England to the Mid-Atlantic region.

• Soil Biogeochemistry
• Trace Metal Cycling
• Environmental Pollution
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