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Kan Haidong is a Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean at the School of Public Health, Fudan University (Shanghai, China). He holds the Chang-Jiang Scholar Professorship from the Ministry of Education and serves as an Associate Editor for Environmental Health Perspectives and International Journal of Epidemiology . His research focuses on environmental epidemiology, air pollution impacts, and climate change health effects. He has authored over 114 h-index papers and been recognized as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher and Stanford Top 2% Scientist. Education: PhD in Environmental Epidemiology, Fudan University (2003) MS in Environmental Health Sciences, Fudan University (2000) MD in Preventive Medicine, Shanghai Medical University (1997) Research Interests: Kan’s work bridges environmental exposures (air pollution, climate change) with human health outcomes. Key areas include particulate matter toxicity, heatwave mortality, and policy-driven health interventions. His studies often involve large-scale epidemiological analyses and global health collaborations. Key Awards: Wu-Jieping Paul Janssen Medical-Pharmaceutical Award (2018) US EPA Scientific Achievement Award (2015) Elsevier Top Influential Chinese Scholar (2014–2023) Grants/Editorial Roles: He leads WHO air quality guideline projects and chairs editorial boards for top journals. His grants focus on climate health adaptation and pollution mitigation strategies in China and globally. Labs/Teams: Directs Fudan’s Environmental Health Department and collaborates with global networks like the China Kadoorie Biobank and Lancet Planetary Health initiatives.

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Air Pollution and Human Health
• Global Climate Change
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Thomas Reinthaler is a researcher at the Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, specializing in microbial oceanography and biogeochemical processes. His work investigates the role of prokaryotic organisms in marine carbon cycling, the influence of environmental factors like temperature and UV irradiation on microbial activity, and metabolic adaptations in deep-sea environments under in situ pressure conditions. Research Interests Reinthaler's research spans microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, and oceanography. Key areas include dark ocean carbon cycling, anaplerotic carbon fixation, hydrostatic pressure effects on microbial communities, and the interplay between prokaryotic gene expression and environmental stressors like UV radiation. His work also addresses microbial contributions to the biological pump and nutrient recycling in mesopelagic zones. Publication Trends Recent publications highlight metaproteomic analyses of dark ocean trophic interactions, sulfur cycling dynamics, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in coastal systems. He has advanced methodologies for in situ pressure experiments and contributed to resolving paradoxes in carbon budget calculations through studies on heterotrophic autotrophy and microbial substrate utilization patterns. Projects and Activities BASS Project : Biochemical processes and air-sea exchange in the sea surface microlayer (active 2022–2025). Prokaryoten Project : Funded research on prokaryotic activity in the North Atlantic (2011–2016). Organized the 2024 Symposium on Microbial Oceanography and presented at the ECOTIP Photoexhibit (2024).

• Microbial Ecology
• Prokaryotic Respiration
• Carbon Cycling
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Dr. Tatiana Konrad is a researcher at the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Vienna and affiliated with the Environment and Climate Research Hub. Her work spans environmental humanities, cultural studies, and critical analysis of media representations of war, gender, and disability. Principal Investigator for the FWF-funded project "Air and Environmental Health in the (Post-)COVID-19 World" Focus on climate change, war narratives, and identity politics Active in analyzing intersections of culture, environment, and health Her recent publications address plastic pollution, eco-critical frameworks, and sociopolitical dimensions of media artifacts, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise in cultural and environmental discourse. Tatiana Konrad’s research integrates literary analysis with broader societal concerns, particularly through the lens of postcolonial studies, gender theory, and disability frameworks.

• Environmental Humanities
• Cultural Studies
• Climate Change
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Johann Zaller is an Associate Professor at the Department of Zoology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU Wien). His research focuses on agroecology, biodiversity conservation, ecotoxicology, and the impacts of agricultural practices on ecosystems. He leads the AG Zaller working group, which investigates pesticide contamination, soil health, and light pollution effects on organisms like earthworms and pollinators. Zaller's work emphasizes sustainable farming practices and citizen science initiatives, such as the AmphiBiom project for amphibian conservation. He has authored over 100 publications, including the influential book Daily Poison: Pesticides – an Underestimated Danger . His research has been featured in international media, and he advises on EU policy regarding pesticide reduction and biodiversity protection. Key achievements include: Identification of widespread pesticide contamination in Alpine ecosystems and urban areas Development of soil biodiversity monitoring frameworks (e.g., MINOTAUR project) Advocacy for reduced pesticide use through evidence-based policy recommendations He collaborates with global institutions and has received awards such as the Otto Greither Sonderpreis (2022) for the Pestizidatlas 2022 .

• Agroecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecotoxicology
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Professor Annette Menzel is an Ordinary Member of the Academy of Europe (elected 2023) in the Section of Ecology and Evolution, affiliated with the Technical University of Munich (TUM). She has held the Professorship of Ecoclimatology (W2) at TUM since 2007, preceded by her role as Assistant Professor (A14) in the Department of Ecology from 2003 to 2007. Her career spans interdisciplinary research on climate-ecosystem interactions, with a focus on extreme events and climate change impacts on terrestrial systems and human health. Education: Diploma in Forestry (1989, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich) Ph.D. in Biometeorology (1997, LMU Munich) Habilitation in Biometeorology (2002) Her research integrates atmospheric, biospheric, and hydrospheric dynamics, addressing critical themes like forest fires, drought resilience, phenology shifts, and aerobiological impacts of air pollution . She has pioneered work on urban ecosystems as models for climate change adaptation studies. Scientific Awards and Honours: Nobel Peace Prize (2007) - Shared as IPCC lead author ERC Starting Grant (2012-2016) Carl von Linde Senior Fellow (2013-2016) German Forestry Award for outstanding research (2002) Long-term recognition by the German National Merit Foundation (1987-present) Bavarian scholarship for high-achieving students (1985-1989) Prof. Menzel combines academic leadership with applied forestry expertise, having worked in the Bavarian State Forestry Commission from 1989 to 2007 while maintaining her TUM affiliation. Her ORCID (0000-0002-7175-2512) reflects extensive interdisciplinary contributions.

• Forest fires and fog water harvesting
• Drought & mortality
• Phenology
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Philipp Spörl is a researcher at the Institute of Soil Bioengineering and Landscape Construction, part of the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He completed his doctoral dissertation in 2024 after doctoral studies from 2020-2024. Prior to this, he worked as a Junior Scientist at the same institute starting in 2019. His research focuses on green infrastructure, vegetation technology, and nature-based solutions for urban environments. His educational background includes: Doctoral Dissertation at BOKU (2024) Master's Program in Landscape Planning and Landscape Architecture (2016-2019) Bachelor's studies in Landscape Architecture at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, Germany (2011-2014) Spörl's research interests center around green infrastructure and vegetation technology with emphasis on urban applications. His work explores how building-integrated vegetation can address urban challenges including air pollution, stormwater management, and climate change adaptation. He investigates the technical aspects of vertical greening systems, green facades, and edible urban landscapes, focusing on their environmental benefits and practical implementation in existing urban structures. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, environmental science, and urban planning fields. His publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on practical applications of green infrastructure, with recent work examining measurable benefits of building greening, retrofit solutions for existing structures, and the role of vegetation in mitigating urban air pollution. His research increasingly addresses the intersection of nature-based solutions with urban resource management and climate resilience. His scientific recognition includes: Paving Design Award 2017 Spörl is actively involved in multiple research projects related to green infrastructure, including "Klimaquartier Melk" (2024-2027), "resilientRAIN" (2024-2027), and "MossDule" (2023-2026). His work often receives funding from the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and involves collaboration with various institutes within BOKU. While not currently listed as a primary supervisor, his research contributes to the academic training of students working on related theses in landscape architecture and green infrastructure. His work is closely associated with the Institute of Soil Bioengineering and Landscape Construction, which serves as a hub for research on vegetation technology and nature-based solutions for urban environments. The institute's work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, often in collaboration with municipal authorities and industry partners to implement green infrastructure solutions in real-world settings.

• Landscape Architecture
• Green Infrastructure
• Vegetation Technology
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Mag. Dr. Franz Jirsa, a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry (University of Vienna), specializes in environmental chemistry , ecotoxicology , and metal extraction with a focus on ionic liquids, bioaccumulation, and trace elements. He teaches courses like Environmental Chemistry , Ecotoxicology , and Radiochemistry , with recent research on metal nanoparticles, mercury pathways in saline lakes, and bioindication via aquatic organisms. Current research trends include metal extraction using ionic liquids, nitrate removal in saline systems, and trace element bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms Key subfields: Environmental chemistry , Ecotoxicology , Task-specific ionic liquids , Saline lake biogeochemistry , Radiochemistry , Heavy metal pollution He has published extensively on topics ranging from mercury cycling in extreme environments to bioindication using parasites in fish populations.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Ecotoxicology
• Metal Extraction
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Olga Saukh is an Associate Professor at TU Graz's Institute of Computer Engineering, leading the Embedded Learning and Sensing Systems (ELSS) group. Her research focuses on resource-efficient AI, on-device learning, and robust sensing systems for IoT and environmental monitoring applications. She holds a Dr.rer.nat. and MSc in Computer Science, with expertise in embedded systems and wireless sensor networks. Her work integrates machine learning with hardware constraints, addressing challenges in energy efficiency, real-time adaptation, and adversarial robustness. Notable projects include PCDCNet for air quality forecasting and SensorFormer for sensor calibration. She has contributed to OpenSense Zurich's air pollution monitoring and automated pollen sensing systems. Her research spans over 50 publications since 2006, emphasizing practical deployments in structural health monitoring, smart agriculture, and urban environmental sensing. She leads interdisciplinary projects combining AI, embedded hardware, and data-driven decision-making.

• Resource-efficient machine learning
• Data-efficient machine learning
• On-device learning
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Torsten Winfried Berger is a Professor at the Institute of Forest Ecology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His research focuses on forest ecosystem responses to environmental stressors, including acid rain recovery, climate change impacts, and biogeochemical cycling. He has led numerous projects funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and international bodies, examining soil chemistry, nutrient dynamics, and carbon sequestration in European forests. Research Interests: Berger's work spans biogeochemistry, dendrochemistry, and forest soil ecology. Key areas include: Long-term soil recovery from acid deposition Impacts of tree species on litter decomposition and carbon storage Climate adaptation strategies for forest management Heavy metal deposition trends and ecosystem resilience Publication Trends: His recent articles (2016-2023) emphasize: Biogeochemical modeling of sulfur and nutrient cycles Dendrochemical reconstruction of pollution history Comparative studies of native vs. non-native tree species Greenhouse gas emissions from forest soils Awards: Erskine Fellowship, University of Canterbury (2020) Klaus Fischer Innovation Prize (2000) BOKU 120th Anniversary Prize (1998) Advising & Funding: Berger has supervised 14+ doctoral/master's students and secured significant grants from the FWF, EU, and Austrian Academy of Sciences. His projects include investigations into disturbance impacts on decomposition, soil carbon dynamics, and climate adaptation in Alpine forests.

• Forest Ecology
• Biogeochemistry
• Soil Recovery
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Bernadette Rosati serves as Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of the Institute of Meteorology and Climatology at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), with her office located at Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33/II in Vienna. Her institutional affiliation falls under the Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment though the specific faculty name is not explicitly stated in source materials. Dr. Rosati's research centers on atmospheric particle dynamics with particular expertise in bioaerosols and ice-nucleating particles. She investigates microbial aerosolization mechanisms (especially Pseudomonas syringae and freshwater microalgae), sea ice-derived particle impacts on Arctic clouds, and health consequences of indoor ultrafine particles from combustion sources. Her methodology integrates laboratory measurements of hygroscopicity using TDMA systems, controlled human exposure trials, and field studies of marine and freshwater aerosol emissions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) atmospheric behavior of biological ice nucleators including gene expression during dispersal and water uptake dynamics; (2) partitioning processes of sea ice-associated particles affecting polar cloud formation; and (3) health impacts of indoor ultrafine particles through rigorous randomized controlled trials. Her work consistently bridges microbial ecology, aerosol physics, and public health with strong emphasis on climate-relevant particle properties. No scientific awards were documented in the provided source materials. Information regarding research advising, grant funding, laboratory facilities, or collaborative teams was not specified in available texts.

• Atmospheric Science
• Aerosol Physics
• Cloud Microphysics
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Regina Hitzenberger is a Professor at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Physics, Department of Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics. Her research focuses on atmospheric aerosols, including their physical properties, climate effects, and health implications. She has led projects such as the VACES system development for CCN analysis (2013–2014) and studies on ice nucleation of carbonaceous particles (2014–2018). Her research interests include cloud condensation nuclei (CCN), diesel/biomass soot, and radiative properties of aerosols. She has published extensively (over 140 papers) on topics like aerosol measurement techniques, climate impacts, and historical exposure assessments. Notable collaborations include work on brown carbon and elemental carbon (EC) in household emissions and legacy pollution. Dr. Hitzenberger has presented invited talks on aerosols and climate change, and her work bridges environmental monitoring, analytical chemistry, and climate science. Her CV and publications are available for download from her profile page.

• Physical properties of atmospheric aerosols
• Cloud condensation nuclei (CCN)
• Diesel soot and biomass soot
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Maria da Graça Carvalho is a Full Professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico, Faculty of Engineering of the University of Lisbon, where she has maintained an academic position since 1987. Her distinguished career uniquely bridges academic research and high-level policy-making, having served as Minister of Science and Higher Education of Portugal, Member of the European Parliament (2009-2014), and in multiple advisory roles at the European Commission including her current position in the Scientific Advice Mechanism. Her research expertise spans: Energy systems and renewable energy technologies Climate change policy and mitigation strategies Computational fluid dynamics and combustion processes Air quality assessment and health impacts Evidence-based science and innovation policy Dr. Carvalho's scholarly work demonstrates a clear evolution from technical engineering research toward policy-oriented scholarship. Her early publications focused on combustion modeling and energy systems, while her more recent work addresses European energy policy frameworks, climate change strategies, and air quality management. Many of her publications bridge technical understanding with policy implications, reflecting her unique position at the intersection of science and governance. Her research has significantly contributed to understanding urban air pollution, sustainable energy systems, and the policy frameworks needed for effective climate action. Her scientific achievements have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards: 2016 Recipient of the first Prize Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo for outstanding women scientists 2016 IUMRS Global Leadership and Service Award 2011 Prize for the best Member of the European Parliament in Research and Innovation Multiple fellowships including AAAS, AIAA, and the World Academy of Art and Science 2002 Awarded title of 'Great Official of the Order of Public Instruction' by the President of Portugal Throughout her career, Dr. Carvalho has demonstrated exceptional leadership in both research and policy arenas. She founded a research group of 50 people at Instituto Superior Técnico and has coordinated more than 20 European research consortia. In her European Commission roles, she played a crucial part in launching FP7, establishing the European Research Council, and designing the European Strategy for Energy and Climate Change. As rapporteur for Horizon 2020 implementation, she significantly shaped European research funding frameworks. Dr. Carvalho maintains active involvement in numerous scientific associations and academies, serving as founder of the Portuguese Academy of Engineers (Member number 2) and holding fellowships in multiple prestigious organizations. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, environmental science, and policy-making, making substantial contributions to both academic knowledge and practical applications in energy and environmental fields across Europe.

• Energy Policy
• Climate Change
• Science and Innovation Policy
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Assoc. Prof. Roman Kern is affiliated with the Institute of Machine Learning and Neural Computation at Graz University of Technology and serves as Chief Scientific Officer at Know-Center Research GmbH , a competence center for Big Data analytics. His research bridges natural language processing, data science, and machine learning with a focus on causal inference and discovery, applied to scientific publication mining, intelligent transportation systems, and smart production. Research Interests : Causal inference, NLP, data science, trustworthy AI, knowledge discovery, and interdisciplinary applications. Projects : VanillaFlow (sustainable electrolytes for batteries), REWAI (causal discovery in textile manufacturing), and EPN-2024-RI (planetary science infrastructure). Teaching : Courses include Knowledge Discovery, Natural Language Processing, and Introduction to Scientific Working at TU Graz. His recent publications analyze causal relationships in semiconductor manufacturing, differential privacy, and LLM applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring. Roman Kern actively mentors students through thesis topics on causality, LLMs, and data privacy frameworks, while leading applied research projects with industry partners.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
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Zhang Yang is a Professor and Distinguished Fellow at Northeastern University's College of Engineering in Boston, USA, serving as Associate Chair for Research. He has held prior professorships at North Carolina State University (2009-2020) and research roles at institutions like NOAA and PNNL. His expertise spans air quality modeling, atmospheric chemistry, and climate interactions. Educated at the University of Iowa (PhD, 1994) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (1988-1990), he has received global recognitions including being a Top 2% Scientist (2021) and Fellowships in France and China. His research focuses on integrating atmospheric, chemical, and climate models to address environmental and health challenges. Education: PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, University of Iowa (1994); Research Fellow, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1988-1990) Research Interests: Air pollution-climate linkages, aerosol physics, multiscale modeling, and health impact assessments Awards: NSF Career Award (2004), Chang Jiang Chair Professorship (2010-2013), and multiple visiting scholar honors His work bridges Earth system science with societal impacts, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions for environmental sustainability.

• Air pollution and air quality
• Atmospheric chemistry, physics, and transport
• Aerosol chemistry and microphysics
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Thilo Hofmann is a full Professor at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Department of Environmental Geosciences and Department of Analytical Chemistry. He leads multiple research initiatives including the Research Platform Plastics in the Environment and Society and the Environment and Climate Research Hub. Academic Leadership: Head roles in plastics research and environmental climate hubs Teaching: Offers courses in biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, and geosciences Labs: Focus on nanoparticle interactions, contaminant transport, and microplastics His research spans environmental geochemistry, nanoparticle dynamics, and pollutant behavior in ecosystems. He investigates microplastic impacts on food safety, tire-wear contaminants, and nanoparticle interactions in soils and aquatic systems. Recent publications analyze nanoplastics' role in contaminant transport, chemical leaching from plastics, and metal-pollutant interactions in marine and terrestrial environments.

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Nanoparticle Interactions
• Microplastics in the Environment
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