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Tracey GallowayView profile

Associate Professor

University of TorontoCanada

Tracey Galloway is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), where she conducts critical research on Indigenous health disparities and policy interventions in northern Canada. Her work bridges medical anthropology, public health, and community-based participatory research to address systemic inequities affecting circumpolar populations. Education: PhD, McMaster University, 2008 MA (institution unspecified) BA (institution unspecified) BScN (institution unspecified) Dr. Galloway's research program centers on chronic disease risk assessment and health system improvement in Indigenous communities, with specific expertise in nutrition transition, food security, child growth patterns, and public health policy evaluation. She examines the impact of federal programs like Nutrition North Canada while developing community-led solutions for health equity. Her methodological approach combines quantitative analysis of health outcomes with qualitative community engagement, emphasizing Indigenous research sovereignty and decolonizing methodologies. Her publication record reveals consistent thematic focus across 15 recent articles, demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration between anthropology, epidemiology, and health economics. Key trends include rigorous evaluation of colonial impacts on Indigenous food systems, innovative analysis of subsidy program effectiveness, and centering Indigenous patient experiences in healthcare design. Her work consistently prioritizes community-defined research questions and actionable policy recommendations. Dr. Galloway actively mentors graduate students including Darci Belmore, Carly Checholik, Neda Maki, and Hiliary Monteith, guiding research on Indigenous health determinants and policy interventions. While specific grant details aren't publicly enumerated, her collaborative projects involve partnerships with Indigenous communities across Northern Canada and interdisciplinary teams addressing complex health system challenges. She maintains strong community partnerships for her applied research, particularly in Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario, working directly with Anishinabeck and Inuit communities to translate findings into culturally safe health initiatives and policy reforms that address the root causes of health inequities.

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Ben HalpernView profile

Professor

University of California , Santa Barbara (UCSB)United States

Ben Halpern is a Professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and Director of the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) at UC Santa Barbara. He holds a PhD in Ecology from UCSB and a BA in Biology from Carleton College. His research focuses on marine ecology and conservation planning, with expertise in cumulative impact assessments, marine reserves, and the Ocean Health Index. He has led global projects on ocean health, biodiversity threats, and sustainable aquaculture, collaborating with institutions worldwide. Notable roles include co-founding the Conservation Aquaculture Research Team (CART) and serving as a part-time Chair in Marine Conservation at Imperial College London (2013–2018). Research interests span marine biodiversity conservation, climate change impacts on ecosystems, and the integration of ecological and social data into policy. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental challenges, such as mapping wastewater impacts, evaluating aquaculture sustainability, and developing tools for marine spatial planning. Awards include the Smith Fellowship Program (sponsored by The Nature Conservancy) during his postdoctoral work. He teaches Bren School courses, mentors graduate students, and leads collaborative research teams. Current projects include analyzing climate change effects on aquaculture and advancing the Ocean Health Index framework to support global conservation efforts.

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Maria NavarroView profile

Teaching Professor

University of GeorgiaUnited States

Maria Navarro is a Teaching Professor at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, specifically within the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University (2004) and a BS/MS equivalent in Agricultural Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain (1992). Ph.D., Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University (2004) BS/MS, Agricultural Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (1992) Her research focuses on High-Impact Practices (HIPs), interdisciplinary education, and integrating STEM with social sciences to create globally conscious curricula. She has led transformative projects in curriculum operations, faculty development, and student equity, with recent work emphasizing sustainable food systems and biocultural diversity. 2018 Fellow, Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education 2017 D.W. Brooks Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching 2016 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award 2014 UGA Richard B. Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Dr. Navarro has secured competitive grants totaling over $1.1 million from USDA-NIFA-HEP for projects like 'Interdisciplinary graduate research and education in sustainable food systems' and 'Integrating humanistic studies into engineering education.' Her teaching includes international study-abroad programs, graduate seminars, and first-year courses, with a focus on experiential learning and curriculum innovation.

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Tobias PlieningerView profile

Professor

Graz University of TechnologyAustria

Prof. Tobias Plieninger holds dual appointments as Professor of Social-Ecological Interactions at the Universities of Kassel and Göttingen, Germany, and currently serves as Dean of Research at Kassel’s Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences. He specializes in sustainability science focusing on rural landscape dynamics, ecosystem services, and transformative change processes. His work examines intersections between agriculture, forestry, nature conservation, and natural resource management. Education: PhD in Forest and Environmental Sciences (2004, University of Freiburg), Habilitation in Landscape Ecology (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin). Prior roles include Associate Professorships at the University of Copenhagen and leadership at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences. Research focuses on biocultural landscapes, agroforestry systems, and participatory methods. Notable projects include coordination of the EU’s HERCULES initiative and leadership in IPBES’ Transformative Change Assessment. Recognitions include Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researcher (2019–2022) and the Henriette Herz Fellowship (2022). Editorial roles: Lead Author for IPBES, Associate Editor at Landscape and Urban Planning and People and Nature . Over 200 publications span topics like ecosystem service synergies, high nature value farming, and rewilding strategies. Active in policy engagement through Germany’s Leopoldina Academy and the Joint Programming Initiative on Cultural Heritage. Research Themes: Landscape sustainability, participatory governance, biodiversity in agricultural systems Key Projects: SINCERE (forest ecosystem services), AGFORWARD (agroforestry innovation) Awards: Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researcher, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship Current initiatives emphasize transdisciplinary approaches, integrating local knowledge with scientific frameworks to address global sustainability challenges.

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Sabine Glasl-TazreiterView profile

Lecturer

University of ViennaAustria

Sabine Glasl-Tazreiter is a Lecturer at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Life Sciences , specifically within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and its Division of Pharmacognosy . Her office is located in room 2E 412 on the 4th floor at Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, Vienna, Austria (1090). Contact details include telephone number +43-1-4277-55207 and email sabine.glasl@univie.ac.at . Principal research focus: Phytochemistry & Biodiscovery Specialization: Secondary metabolites from ethnomedicinally used plants across Europe, Mongolia, and Latin America Key techniques: Isolation of bioactive compounds, structural elucidation, pharmacological evaluation Quality control expertise: Macroscopic/microscopic identification, chemical analytics Recent publications highlight her work in: 2024 - Development of the VOLKSMED Database for Austrian folk medicine wound healing plants 2025 - Advanced mucociliary clearance research in respiratory systems 2023 - Innovations in optoacoustic imaging technology 2019 - Structure-function analysis of phycobiliproteins for medical imaging 2017 - Phytochemical characterization of Latin American antidiabetic plants

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Catherine Panter-BrickView profile

Professor

Yale UniversityUnited States

Catherine Panter-Brick is the Bruce A. and Davi-Ellen Chabner Professor of Anthropology, Health, and Global Affairs at Yale University, with appointments at the Jackson School of Global Affairs and Department of Anthropology. She directs the Global Health Studies Multidisciplinary Academic Program and the Program on Conflict, Resilience, and Health, focusing on biocultural analyses of adversity, resilience, and peacebuilding. Key affiliations: Yale Institute for Global Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, African Studies, South Asian Studies Her research examines: Health impacts of poverty, armed conflict, and social marginalization Intergenerational trauma and epigenetic signatures Refugee mental health and psychosocial interventions Gender roles in post-conflict recovery Systems-level approaches to peacebuilding Publications since 2022 demonstrate sustained focus on: Conflict-related stress biomarkers (cortisol, telomere length) Community-based mental health programs for refugees Cultural dimensions of resilience and wellbeing Humanitarian policy innovation and science diplomacy Scientific Recognition: Lucy Mair Medal (2011) for anthropological applications to poverty alleviation Keynote speaker at UN, WHO, and World Bank As Senior Editor of Social Science & Medicine 's Medical Anthropology section, she bridges academic research with policy implementation through fieldwork in Afghanistan, Syria, Jordan, and Brazil.

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Jane AndersonView profile

Associate Professor

New York UniversityUnited States

Dr. Jane Anderson is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Museum Studies at New York University (NYU), with a Global Fellowship at the Engelberg Center for Innovation Law and Policy. She holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of New South Wales (2004). Her research focuses on Indigenous knowledge sovereignty, intellectual property law, and decolonizing cultural heritage frameworks. She co-founded Local Contexts (2010), a non-profit advancing Indigenous governance of cultural heritage through TK/BC Labels, and co-directs ENRICH, an initiative promoting Indigenous data sovereignty. Anderson’s work includes digital repatriation projects with the Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe, emphasizing Indigenous protocols for cultural materials. Key achievements include a $2.5M Mellon Foundation grant (2023) and the Guardians of Culture and Lifeways Award (2023). Education: Ph.D. (Law, UNSW 2004); BA Honors (Sydney 1998); BA (Cultural Studies/Philosophy, Sydney 1997) Research interests span colonial governance, Indigenous data ethics, museum decolonization, and biocultural labeling. Notable projects include the Local Contexts Hub, TK Labels integration into institutional systems, and the IEEE P2890 Working Group on Indigenous data provenance. Anderson advises the Wabanaki Advisory Board on cultural heritage initiatives at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Grants: Mellon Foundation (2023, 2021); Luce Foundation (2022); NSF (2021); Minderoo Foundation (2020); NEH/NEA grants (2020-2011). Awards include the Merit Award (2013) and multiple fellowships (Rockefeller, Duke University, etc.). Labs/Teams: Co-Director of Local Contexts; ENRICH Co-Director; Board Member of the Abbe Museum (Maine).

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Robin Wall KimmererView profile

Teaching Professor

SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestryUnited States

Robin Wall Kimmerer is a Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology and Founding Director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry . Of European and Anishinaabe ancestry, she is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her work bridges scientific ecology and indigenous environmental philosophy , with a focus on mosses and culturally significant plant restoration . BS in Botany, SUNY ESF MS and PhD in Botany, University of Wisconsin Her research integrates traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) with conservation science, examining: Moss community dynamics in northern forests and harvested habitats Cultural plant recovery for Native American communities Epiphytic ecosystem resilience after logging activities Indigenous land stewardship principles Scientific publications span disturbance ecology , TEK applications , and indigenous sovereignty across journals like The Bryologist , Restoration Ecology , and Ecological Applications . Literary works appear in Orion , Minding Nature , and anthologies exploring the grammar of animacy and ecological reciprocity . Scientific honors include: John Burroughs Medal for Gathering Moss (2005) Sigurd Olson Nature Writing Award for Braiding Sweetgrass (2013) SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor title Current graduate advisees include: Kaya DeerInWater (MS in Conservation Biology) Dineh Judd (MS in Coupled Natural and Human Systems) Tusha Yakovleva (MS in Environmental Science)

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Mélanie RoustanView profile

Assistant Professor

University of QuebecCanada

Mélanie Roustan is an anthropologist and Assistant Professor at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France. She teaches visitor studies in the Museum's Master in Museology program and conducts research in the PALOC laboratory (UMR Paloc), which focuses on heritage and territories. Her academic work bridges material culture studies with contemporary museum anthropology, examining how museums function as social spaces for working, visiting, and thinking about heritage, memory, and cosmology. Dr. Roustan's research interests include: Material Culture Studies Museum Anthropology Visitor Studies Anthropology of Smoking Heritage Studies Indigenous Paradigms in French Museums Zoological Gardens as Heritage Sites Her scholarly approach combines ethnographic fieldwork with theoretical analysis of museum practices and heritage politics. She has published extensively on museum anthropology, with notable works including 'Sous l'emprise des objets? Culture matérielle et autonomie' (2007), 'Voyage au Musée du quai Branly' (2012, with Octave Debary), and 'El museo y sus públicos. El visitante tiene la palabra' (2013, with Jacqueline Eidelman and Bernadette Goldstein). Dr. Roustan's recent publications (2019-2023) demonstrate a significant evolution in her research toward contemporary issues in museum anthropology, particularly focusing on digital transformations in museum practices, indigenous perspectives in French museums, and the heritagization of living animals in zoological gardens. Her work on French ambivalence toward indigenous concepts and the administration of digital collections in zoological parks represents cutting-edge research at the intersection of anthropology, heritage studies, and digital humanities. Her contributions to academic discourse include: Critical analysis of French museums' engagement with indigenous peoples Innovative research on living collections and biodiversity heritage Exploration of digital transformations in museum practices Examination of material culture in everyday life and museum contexts Comparative studies of heritage practices across national contexts Dr. Roustan actively participates in international academic conferences, including presenting on Maori exhibitions in Paris and Québec City, reflecting her commitment to cross-cultural dialogue and understanding in museum contexts. Her work consistently demonstrates methodological rigor and theoretical sophistication, making significant contributions to multiple fields within anthropology and museum studies.

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Christophe BonneuilView profile

Researcher

School for Advanced Studies in the Social SciencesFrance

Christophe Bonneuil is a CNRS Researcher affiliated with the Centre de Recherches Historiques (CRH) at École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) in Paris. His work bridges the history of science, environmental history, and sociology of knowledge production. Research themes focus on science-environment-society intersections Active in doctoral training and academic events Key publications explore the Anthropocene, biotechnology politics, and colonial science His recent articles analyze - genetic diversity in agriculture - governance of the biosphere - technoscientific regimes - methodological approaches in environmental history Contact: christophe.bonneuil@cnrs.fr

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Andrea PieroniView profile

Professor

University of Gastronomic SciencesItaly

Andrea Pieroni is a Full Professor of Ethnobotany at the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG) in Italy. He holds a doctorate from the University of Bonn and has held academic positions at the University of London and the University of Bradford. His research focuses on cultural adaptation processes, traditional foraging practices, and biocultural diversity, with particular emphasis on the Mediterranean, Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the Greater Middle East. Professor Pieroni serves as Vice-President and former President of the International Society of Ethnobiology and is founder/Chief Editor of the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. He has led research projects addressing food security, wild plant usage, and ecological sustainability, such as UNISG’s DiGe and SASS initiatives. His work bridges ethnobotanical field studies with policy advocacy, emphasizing community-centered approaches to ecological transition. Educations: Ph.D., University of Bonn; Medical Botany training, University of Pisa Research Projects: BIOESSaNS, GLN, ETHCSTWIN Grants & Awards: Leadership roles in global ethnobiology organizations, editorial roles in peer-reviewed journals His recent articles (2024-2025) explore topics such as Romani knowledge systems, desert truffle ethnoecology, and the impact of overtourism on foraging traditions. Pieroni advocates integrating traditional ecological knowledge into modern sustainability frameworks, particularly in food systems.

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Elisa PalazzoView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of New South WalesAustralia

Dr. Elisa Palazzo is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. With a PhD in urban design, regional and environmental planning, she has extensive international teaching experience at universities in Italy, China, and Australia. Her professional background includes over 20 years as a registered landscape architect, architect, and urbanist, with significant project experience across Europe, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Her research focuses on adaptive and regenerative urban design, particularly water-sensitive cities and flood adaptation strategies in urban and rural systems. She explores biocultural diversity, landscape ecology, and transdisciplinary approaches to address environmental change. Her work bridges landscape architecture with urban design to create more resilient and environmentally sound cities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of urban resilience, with particular attention to flood adaptation strategies, biocultural landscape assessment, and the implementation of water-sensitive urban design principles globally. Her research shows an increasing focus on transdisciplinary approaches that integrate community engagement with technical solutions. Banksia Sustainability Award 2020 (Academia and Research category) Place Leadership Award 2019 Learning & Teaching Award 2020 Executive Dean's award for excellence in teaching 2017 Peter Joseph Lenné Preis (1999) Multiple EUROPAN first prizes (1996, 1999) Dr. Palazzo has successfully supervised three PhD students and one Post-Doc to completion since 2015/2016 and currently supervises research in adaptive urban design, water resilience, and post-mining site regeneration. She has secured significant research funding including a $0.94 million MYER Foundation grant (2018-2020) and multiple Category 2 and 3 grants totaling $196,000 (2015-2024). She actively contributes to cultural landscape heritage work, serving as co-convenor of the Australia ICOMOS National Scientific Committee on Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes, and as co-author of the Burra Charter Practice Note on Cultural Landscapes. Her professional practice includes 38 built projects that have received 29 awards, including 11 first prizes.

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Ove Daniel JakobsenView profile

Professor

Nord UniversityNorway

Ove Daniel Jakobsen is a distinguished academic at Nord University's School of Business specializing in ecological economics and sustainability. He serves as a board member at the Center for Sami and Indigenous Studies and holds leadership positions including Deputy Chairman of NaKUHel Academy. His scholarly work bridges economics, environmental science, and social philosophy, challenging conventional growth paradigms with transformative frameworks for sustainable development. Dr. Jakobsen's educational background includes: Dr. Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) in 1989 Cand. Philol. from the University of Bergen (UiB) with a philosophy major in 1991 Master of Science in Economics and Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics in 1987 His research focuses on ecological economics as a paradigm shift from traditional economic thinking. He explores circular economy models, ecopreneurship, and dialogue-based approaches to social change, emphasizing the interconnectedness of nature, culture, and health. His scholarship challenges the growth imperative of mainstream economics, advocating for systems that prioritize ecological integrity and social wellbeing. Dr. Jakobsen's recent work examines utopian thinking as a practical methodology for community development and investigates the spiritual dimensions of sustainable business practices. His publications reveal a consistent focus on transforming economic systems through ecological principles, with growing emphasis on community-based solutions and the integration of indigenous knowledge systems. His research demonstrates a progression from theoretical foundations toward practical implementation, with increasing attention to participatory methods and alternative economic indicators that measure wellbeing rather than mere output. The nature-culture-health interplay represents a central theme in his scholarship, recognizing these as interconnected systems rather than separate domains. Dr. Jakobsen actively contributes to public discourse through his board memberships with organizations including Cultura Bank, Public Health Alliance Nordland, and the Norwegian Non-Fiction Writers and Translators Association. His work with the Utopia Workshop methodology provides communities with practical tools for envisioning sustainable futures through collaborative processes. His educational initiatives include developing ecological economics curriculum for Bodø Upper Secondary School and leading the ERASMUS+ 'Applied Ecopreneurship Methodologies' project (2017-2019), demonstrating his commitment to translating academic research into practical applications that benefit communities and students.

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Karl-Johan LindholmView profile

Professor

Uppsala UniversitySweden

Professor Karl-Johan Lindholm is a prominent archaeologist at Uppsala University's Department of Archaeology, Ancient History and Cultural Preservation, specializing in Scandinavian prehistory and historical ecology. His research bridges archaeological theory with environmental science through extensive fieldwork across Northern Europe and Southern Africa. His research focuses on hunter-gatherer societies , biocultural heritage , and human-environment interactions across deep time. Key contributions include developing niche construction theory applications in boreal forest colonization, pioneering zooarchaeological studies of bear symbolism during the Viking Age transition, and establishing frameworks for biocultural heritage management. His work integrates pollen analysis, GIS, and ethnoarchaeological approaches to reconstruct past landscapes and societal responses to ecological uncertainty. Recent publications reveal strong trends in paleoclimatology-archaeology integration (notably volcanism impacts on Scandinavian societies), zooarchaeological studies of human-animal relationships , and theoretical advances in historical ecology . His research consistently addresses contemporary challenges like sustainable landscape management through deep-time perspectives, particularly evident in the TERRANOVA project policy frameworks. Research leadership includes directing long-term projects on Scandinavian boreal forest colonization and Viking Age transitions, with significant funding from European research councils supporting his interdisciplinary team's work on climate-human interactions and biocultural heritage conservation. His collaborations span archaeology, ecology, and social sciences across multiple continents. Professor Lindholm maintains active field research in Scandinavian river basins and boreal forests, with emerging work connecting historical resource management to modern sustainability challenges through his involvement in EU-funded landscape transformation initiatives.

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Catherine OliverView profile

Lecturer

Lancaster UniversityUnited Kingdom

Catherine Oliver is a Lecturer in Sociology (Climate Change) at Lancaster University, specializing in animal geographies, more-than-human ecologies, and climate change sociology. Her research explores human-animal-environment interconnections in Morecambe Bay and urban chicken governance. PhD in Geography from University of Birmingham (2020) Postdoctoral researcher at University of Cambridge (2020-2022) Chair of Royal Geographical Society's Animal Geography Working Group Current projects include Blue Avian Ecologies (2022-2025) examining seabirds in Morecambe Bay and Alternative Communities (2022-) analyzing non-capitalist social formations. Her work bridges environmental sociology, animal ethics, and urban studies, with notable contributions to vegan geographies. Recent publications address avian landscapes, interspecies ethics, and urban animal governance. She has received competitive fellowships from Royal Geographical Society and Global Urban History Project. Oliver supervises PhD students and teaches courses on climate change, environment-culture relationships, and STS research methods. 2021: Royal Geographical Society/Wiley Digital Archives Fellowship 2021-2022: Global Urban History Project Dream Conversations Fellow 2016-2017: British Library Archiving Activism placement

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