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• Sustainability
• Green space in urban environments
• Health and safety in construction
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Aeli Roberts is a Professorial Teaching Fellow at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London, specializing in sustainability, health and safety, and sustainable construction practices. She is a member of BSSC's Centre for Sustainable Governance and Law in the Built Environment, a partnership between UCL and Gatehouse Chambers. Her educational background includes a diverse range of qualifications: PhD from Open University (2004), Bar Vocational Course from BPP Law School (2005), BSc in Construction Management from University College London (2003), MSc from Royal Holloway (1988), BSc from Royal Holloway (1986), and Higher National Diploma from Camberwell College of Art (1990). Initially trained as a chemist, she worked in industry and taught material science to conservation students before transitioning to construction management. Roberts' research focuses on integrating green space within urban environments for environmental and social benefits, health and safety in construction, and sustainable building practices. Her work examines sustainability in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which employ 85% of UK construction workers, and explores architect-client interactions for sustainable domestic construction. She has conducted comparative studies of health, safety, and well-being in UK and Hong Kong construction industries. Her publication record shows a strong focus on operational failure mitigation, knowledge transfer for safety culture, and the role of building control in sustainable construction. Recent work emphasizes climate change impacts on construction, wellbeing in the industry, and sustainable design integration. Her research bridges academic theory with practical application in the construction sector. Scientific Awards: Significant contributions serving the Design Futures Council's London and Cambridge Think Tank (2012) Roberts has held teaching positions across multiple subject areas including materials science, law, and sustainability. She has developed a third-year module on built asset management, emphasizing the importance of post-occupancy building performance. Her teaching philosophy connects historical building conservation with contemporary sustainability challenges, particularly in the context of upgrading existing housing stock to meet carbon reduction targets. She has been involved in collaborative research projects with organizations including the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), focusing on eco-design training for the construction supply chain. Her work with the CIC 2050 Group demonstrates engagement with industry-wide sustainability initiatives.

• Chemical Ecology
• Pheromone Research
• Semiochemicals
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Professor John Pickett serves as Chair of the School of Chemistry at Cardiff University, where he holds the position of Professor of Biological Chemistry. His research program has established him as a leading figure in chemical ecology with significant contributions to understanding chemically mediated interactions between organisms. Professor Pickett's research focuses on chemical ecology involving chemically mediated interactions between various organisms, particularly pests attacking plants and animals. His work encompasses the chemical characterisation of pheromones and other semiochemicals across plants and animals, including insect pests and beneficial organisms. He investigates stress-related chemical signalling by plants and vertebrates (including humans and farm animals), elucidates biosynthetic pathways to pheromones and other semiochemicals, and explores how these compounds can be exploited in pest management through ecological approaches and genetic modification. Analysis of Professor Pickett's recent publications reveals a sustained and impactful research trajectory spanning chemical ecology, agricultural science, and sustainable development. His work demonstrates remarkable continuity in investigating semiochemicals and pheromones while expanding into interdisciplinary areas including AI applications for sustainable futures and the economic impacts of agricultural innovations. A consistent theme throughout his career is the practical application of chemical ecology principles to develop sustainable pest management solutions, particularly through the development and refinement of push-pull farming systems that have transformed agricultural practices in Africa.

Vincent KaufmannView profile

Associate Professor

• Mobility Studies
• Urban Sociology
• Transport Planning
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Vincent Kaufmann is an Associate Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) , leading the Urban Sociology Laboratory (LaSUR) . Since 2010, he serves as Scientific Director of the Mobile Lives Forum in Paris. His career spans teaching at institutions like Lancaster University , Ecole des Ponts ParisTech , and Tongji University , with research focusing on mobility sociology , urban dynamics , and public policy evaluation . Master's in Sociology from University of Geneva PhD at EPFL on transport modal practices His work explores mobility-capital interactions , motility , and rhythmanalysis in contemporary societies. Key themes include urban lifestyle transformations , cross-border regions , and mobility-sustainability nexus , with recent emphasis on new proximities and slow cities . Teaching roles span EPFL departments like Teaching (EDAR) , Architecture and Urban Sciences (SGC) , and Human and Social Sciences (CDH) . He has directed numerous PhD and master's theses on urban mobility topics.

• Behavioral Ecology
• Social Behavior
• Dominance Hierarchies
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Dr. Eli Strauss is a behavioral ecologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at Michigan State University , where he is establishing a lab focused on the evolution and ecology of social behavior. He co-directs the Mara Hyena Project , a long-term study of hyena behavior and ecology in Kenya. His research spans dominance hierarchies, longitudinal studies of animal societies, and computational methods for analyzing social dynamics. He has developed tools like the DynaRankR R package for inferring longitudinal dominance hierarchies and DomArchive for compiling dominance data. His work addresses challenges such as mismatched timescales in behavioral studies and demographic drivers of hierarchy dynamics, often using spotted hyenas as a model species. Dr. Strauss is currently recruiting lab members for graduate student, postdoc, and technical roles, with lab establishment planned for late 2025–Fall 2026. His publications reflect interdisciplinary interests in behavioral ecology, animal societies, and data-driven approaches to understanding dominance and social networks.

Jan G. VoelkelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Political Change
• Behavioral Change
• Metascience (Research on Research Methods)
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Jan G. Voelkel is an Assistant Professor at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and the Department of Sociology at Cornell University. His research explores how micro-level preferences for equality and unity translate into macro-level political decisions, focusing on democratic attitudes, partisan dynamics, and moral framing. Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology, Stanford University M.S. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University B.S. in Social Sciences, University of Cologne Voelkel’s work spans political psychology, metascience, and social policy, with a focus on interventions to reduce anti-democratic attitudes, partisan animosity, and gender bias in political leadership. His recent articles emphasize large-scale collaborations, reproducibility, and cross-partisan empathy. Scientific awards include: New Investigator Award (Behavioral Science & Policy Association) Public Sociology Award (American Sociological Association) Open Science Innovator Award (Stanford) Centennial Teaching Assistant Award (Stanford)

Susan J. SimkinsView profile

Professor

• Teamwork and Team Performance
• Leadership
• Decision Making
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Susan J. Simkins is a Professor of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University, where she serves as Lead of the CTSI-Team Science Core and is based in Moore Building at University Park. Her contact details include email sxm40@psu.edu and phone (814) 863-7387. Education Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1996 Research Interests Dr. Simkins' research centers on effective teamwork and performance through three interconnected streams: team composition/diversity (examining demographic, cognitive, and personality-based diversity within contingency frameworks), team cognition/mental models (focusing on shared understanding of tasks and teamwork dynamics), and temporal integration in teams (investigating time-based diversity, temporal leadership, and pacing styles). Her work emphasizes individual differences, cognitive processes, and temporal dynamics as critical determinants of team effectiveness in organizational contexts. Publication Trends Her 2013-2017 publications reveal a strong focus on temporal dimensions of teamwork, including polychronicity diversity, temporal conflict in specialized teams (e.g., culinary environments), and time-sensitive mental models. Key methodological approaches involve multilevel analysis and contingency frameworks, with applications spanning leadership theory, decision-making diversity, and climate interactions. Work appears consistently in top organizational psychology journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were documented in the provided text. Advising and Grants While the text confirms her faculty role and research leadership, specific details about graduate student advising, grant funding, or sponsored projects were not included in the source material. Labs and Teams Dr. Simkins leads the CTSI-Team Science Core, an initiative dedicated to advancing methodologies for studying team-based research structures and improving collaborative effectiveness in scientific and organizational settings.

Greg KeoleianView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Life Cycle Assessment
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Greg Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. He co-founded and directs the Center for Sustainable Systems and co-leads the MI Hydrogen initiative. His research focuses on advancing life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to evaluate the sustainability of technologies, products, and systems. Key areas include renewable energy systems (e.g., wind, solar, bioenergy), transportation decarbonization, circular economy frameworks, and food/agricultural systems. He teaches interdisciplinary graduate courses on Sustainable Energy Systems and Industrial Ecology, and co-directs the Engineering Sustainable Systems Dual Degree Program and the Rackham Graduate Certificate Program in Industry Ecology. Research interests emphasize integrating environmental, economic, and social metrics into sustainability assessments. Notable contributions include pioneering LCA models for hydrogen energy systems, vehicle lifecycle optimization, and circular economy pathways for automotive materials. His work spans global and regional scales, addressing challenges such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable urban infrastructure. Keoleian’s recent work highlights synergies between emerging technologies (e.g., wireless charging, autonomous vehicles) and sustainability goals. He collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to translate research into actionable strategies for deep decarbonization and circular economy adoption. Initiatives like the State of Michigan Hydrogen Roadmap exemplify his focus on bridging academic research with practical implementation. His interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive analysis of energy systems, industrial processes, and consumer behaviors. Keoleian’s teaching and mentorship emphasize systems thinking and cross-sector collaboration. He has shaped curricula that prepare students for leadership roles in sustainable systems design, policy development, and corporate sustainability management. Ongoing projects include optimizing reusable packaging systems, evaluating food waste impacts, and modeling urban energy justice in electric vehicle deployment.

Jiaqi GongView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Smart and Connected Health
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Dr. Jiaqi Gong serves as Associate Professor in Computer Science and Adjunct Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama's College of Engineering, while directing the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. His academic foundation includes: B.S. in Engineering, China University of Geoscience (2004) Ph.D. in Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2010) Dr. Gong's research pioneers human-AI convergence through cyber-physical systems and smart health technologies, developing mobile/wearable platforms to enhance human perceptual, cognitive, and physical capabilities. His work spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and IoT with applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and education. The Sensor-Accelerated Intelligent Learning (SAIL) laboratory he founded drives innovation in behavior change interventions, human movement modeling, and educational data mining. Recent publications reveal strong interdisciplinary trends: healthcare AI dominates with medication adherence prediction and surgical classification systems, while environmental applications feature flood-risk communication and drought analysis. His work increasingly integrates generative AI and LLMs across domains, demonstrating methodological innovation in federated learning, knowledge graphs, and explainable storytelling frameworks. Notable recognitions include: Best Student Paper Award, IEEE/ACM Connected Health Conference (2022) Best Student Paper Award, Body Sensor Networks Conference (2019) Data Challenge Win, IEEE Biomedical Health Informatics (2018) Best Paper Award, Body Area Networks Conference (2014) Best Demonstration Award, IEEE Wireless Health Conference (2014) Dr. Gong leads significant funded projects including a $2M CDC/NIOSH grant for first responder safety and $3M NSF funding for hydrologic research. As SAIL laboratory director, he mentors students in developing clinically deployed technologies for multiple sclerosis, dementia, and mental health. Future work focuses on scaling AI applications in chronic disease management and climate resilience through the Alabama AI Center. The SAIL laboratory (founded 2017) operates as a multidisciplinary hub developing wearable/mobile systems for health applications, with active collaborations across medical clinics and engineering departments for real-world deployment of behavior change interventions and movement analysis tools.

Mary K. FirestoneView profile

Professor

• Soil Microbial Ecology
• Carbon Cycling
• Nitrogen Cycling
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Mary K. Firestone is Professor of the Graduate School in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at UC Berkeley. Her research revolutionized understanding of soil microbial processes, particularly oak regeneration techniques and microbial mediation of carbon/nitrogen cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Firestone's work examines microbial responses to environmental change, including drought, rewetting, and warming scenarios. Her lab develops innovative methods like quantitative stable isotope probing (qSIP) to trace microbial activity in complex soil environments. Research spans grassland, rangeland, and agricultural ecosystems. Honors include election to the National Academy of Sciences (2017), Soil Ecology Society Career Achievement Award (2017), and American Geophysical Union Fellowship (2016). She holds the Betty and Isaac Barshad Chair in Soil Sciences. Current PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in the Firestone Lab investigate viral-bacterial interactions in soil, mycorrhizal carbon transfer, and drought impacts on soil carbon persistence. Field studies at California's Hopland Research Center examine grassland responses to climate variability.

Daria FrankView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Fluid Mechanics
• Computational Mathematics
• Environmental Fluid Dynamics
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Daria Frank is a Senior Teaching Associate in Computational Mathematics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, a position held since 2023. Previously, she served as Sultan Qaboos Early-Career Research Fellow and College Lecturer in Mathematics at Corpus Christi College (2020-2023), Director of Studies in Mathematics at Selwyn College (2019-2020), and Research Associate in Fluid Mechanics at DAMTP (2015-2019). Her academic foundation includes a PhD from DAMTP, University of Cambridge (2012-2015), Part III Mathematical Tripos at Cambridge (2009-2010), Diploma in Mathematics from Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2010-2011), and undergraduate studies in Mathematics and Physics at the same institution (2006-2009). Dr. Frank's research centers on complex fluid phenomena with emphasis on buoyancy-driven environmental flows , rotating plume dynamics , and practical engineering applications . Her work investigates pollution dispersal mechanisms, tornado formation processes, and energy-efficient building systems through rigorous theoretical and experimental frameworks. Key contributions address multiphase interactions in stratified environments and vortex behavior under rotational forces, bridging fundamental fluid dynamics with real-world environmental challenges. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on geophysical and environmental fluid mechanics, with recurring themes of density stratification effects, multiphase plume behavior, and rotational influences across atmospheric, oceanic, and built environments. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between theoretical modeling and practical engineering solutions. Dr. Frank held the prestigious Sultan Qaboos Early-Career Research Fellowship, supporting her investigations into fluid mechanics phenomena. Her academic service includes significant teaching responsibilities as Director of Studies in Mathematics at Corpus Christi College. As Director of Studies, she oversees undergraduate mathematics education while conducting research within DAMTP's fluid dynamics community. Her Sultan Qaboos Fellowship provided dedicated research time for fluid mechanics investigations, complementing her teaching role through integration of cutting-edge research into pedagogy. Current work continues to explore environmental fluid dynamics with potential applications in climate modeling and sustainable engineering.

• Applied Statistics
• Big Data
• Economic Models and Forecasting
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Prof Terry O'Neill serves as Executive Dean at the Bond Business School , Bond University, while also holding the title of Professor and Director at the Centre for Data Analytics. His research spans applied statistics , big data analytics , and financial modeling , with over 80 publications (20% in A* journals). Grants: Lead investigator on five ARC Discovery/Linkage grants totaling $2.99M, including studies on retirement savings, climate change modeling, and financial crisis resilience. Research Trends: Focus on financial literacy , retirement economics , and myelopoiesis , bridging finance with computational biology through collaborations with his spouse Helen O'Neill. Academic Leadership: Established Bond University's University Centre in Actuarial and Financial Big Data Analytics to elevate institutional research prominence in data science.

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Banking Regulation
• Climate Finance
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Professor Duc Duy (Louis) Nguyen is Professor in Finance at Durham University Business School. Previously, he was Associate Professor at King's College London and Assistant Professor at University of St Andrews. His research has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and BBC. He holds a BSc in Computing from National University of Singapore, MSc in Accounting, Finance, and Management from University of Bristol, and PhD in Finance from University of Edinburgh. Research foci include: Climate risk integration in mortgage markets and corporate finance Impact of social policies (e.g., marriage equality) on credit access Corporate governance and misconduct prevention in banking Local information environments and fraud detection Cross-cultural dimensions of executive decision-making His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent examination of how institutional frameworks (regulation, culture, governance) shape financial behaviors and market outcomes, with recent emphasis on climate finance and social equity impacts. Awards include: David Hume Publication Prize (2015) Semi-finalist, FMA Europe Best Paper Award (2018) Finalist, FMA Asia/Pacific Best Paper Award (2019) Best Registered Report on "Politics and Corporate Power" Vietnam Symposium in Climate Transition Best Paper Award (2024) He currently supervises PhD candidates Bingzhi Zhang and Jing Wei. His externally funded research includes grants from British Academy/Leverhulme Trust and Carnegie UK Trust. He serves as Associate Editor for European Journal of Finance and British Accounting Review. As frequent speaker at central banks and policy forums (Federal Reserve Banks of New York & St. Louis), he translates research insights into regulatory practice and policy development.

William PowrieView profile

Professor

• Railway Geotechnics
• Infrastructure Engineering
• Landfill Management
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William Powrie is Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Southampton and former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment (2010-2018). He authored the seminal textbook 'Soil Mechanics: Concepts and Applications' and chairs HS2's Independent Geotechnical Expert Panel. Research focuses on geotechnical challenges in transportation infrastructure including railway track behavior, earthworks, tunneling, and groundwater control. His work applies soil mechanics principles to complex materials like landfilled waste and railway ballast. As Convenor of the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC) and leader of UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), he coordinates national infrastructure research initiatives. Recent publications emphasize experimental and numerical investigations of infrastructure performance, particularly railway geotechnics and sustainable construction practices. Awards and honors include Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering (2009), British Geotechnical Association Medal (2017, 2021), and invited lectureships worldwide. Current research projects receive support from EPSRC, Network Rail, and HS2. Advises multiple PhD students including Akeem Faniran, Benjamin Robert Lee, and Tracey Anne Najafpour Navaei. Leads the iPACT network developing infrastructure solutions for coastal communities.

Michael R. DoveView profile

Professor

• Environmental Anthropology
• Climate Change Anthropology
• Human Ecology
• +7 more

Michael R. Dove is the Margaret K. Musser Professor of Social Ecology and Professor of Anthropology at Yale University, where he also serves as Curator of Anthropology at the Peabody Museum and Co-Coordinator of the Combined YSE/Anthropology Doctoral Program. With over forty years of research experience, his work focuses on environmental anthropology, particularly the environmental relations of local communities in South and Southeast Asia. Dove earned his B.A. from Northwestern University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Stanford University. His academic journey has spanned decades of field research in Asia, including more than a dozen years conducting long-term studies on human ecology in Borneo and Java, developing government research capacity in Indonesia, and advising the Pakistan Forest Service on social forestry policies. Professor Dove's research interests encompass the anthropology of climate change, cultural and political aspects of natural hazards and disasters, indigenous environmental knowledge and practice, environmental institutions and movements, history of environment-related sciences, and multispecies ethnography. His work often examines how local environmental systems interact with national and global markets, politics, and ideologies, with a focus on problematizing orthodox approaches to conservation and development. He has made significant contributions to understanding human-environment relations through both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Dove's recent scholarly output demonstrates a progression toward more integrated approaches to environmental challenges, blending historical perspectives with contemporary issues. His publications increasingly focus on the intersections of climate change, social justice, and indigenous knowledge systems, while maintaining his longstanding interest in Southeast Asian environmental relations. The work shows a growing emphasis on post-humanist approaches and multispecies ethnography, reflecting broader trends in environmental anthropology while maintaining his distinctive focus on political ecology and institutional analysis. As an educator, Professor Dove has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students, many of whom have gone on to win research awards and secure prestigious positions. He organizes separate research labs for doctoral students from Yale School of the Environment and other departments, as well as for joint YSE/Anthropology doctoral students. His advisees typically conduct international research and have excellent records of obtaining research support both within and beyond Yale. The Dove Lab at Yale School of the Environment serves as a hub for environmental anthropology research, focusing on topics including natural resource management, property rights, power struggles, household energy transitions, and human-wildlife interactions. The lab fosters a collaborative environment with 30-50 students working on related issues each year, characterized by supportive peer dynamics rather than competition. It also contributes to policy and social change through its research and the work of its alumni.

Trent K. BollingerView profile

Professor

• Wildlife Disease Pathology
• Epidemiology
• Chronic Wasting Disease
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Trent K. Bollinger is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), and serves as Regional Director for the Western/Northern Region of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC). His academic credentials include a BSc (Honours) from the University of Saskatchewan (1984), a DVM (Distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan (1988), and a DVSc in Pathology from the Ontario Veterinary College (1992). Dr. Bollinger's research focuses on the pathology and epidemiology of diseases in wildlife and fish, with particular emphasis on chronic wasting disease in deer/elk and white-nose syndrome in bats. He has conducted extensive studies on disease transmission dynamics, wildlife population health, and the ecological impacts of emerging pathogens. His work bridges veterinary science, ecology, and conservation biology. His publications demonstrate expertise in viral and bacterial zoonoses, fungal pathogens affecting bats, and spatial epidemiology of wildlife diseases. Recent research highlights include investigating sylvatic plague in prairie dogs, coronavirus persistence in hibernating bats, and landscape connectivity's role in chronic wasting disease spread. His studies often combine molecular diagnostics, field observations, and ecological modeling. Dr. Bollinger collaborates with national and international wildlife agencies, contributing to disease surveillance and management strategies for endangered species. His work emphasizes the interconnectedness of wildlife health, ecosystem health, and public health concerns.