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Harry NelsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Ecosystems and Climate Change
• Sustainable Forest Management
• Natural Resource Policy
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Harry Nelson is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) within the Faculty of Forestry , specifically the Department of Forest Resources Management . His work focuses on natural resource policy, climate change adaptation, and sustainable forest management in Canada. Research Themes : Ecosystems and Climate Change, Sustainable Forest Management, Indigenous Governance Key Interests : Climate change impacts on forestry, ecosystem services, policy development Nelson’s research explores the structural transformation of the forest sector under changing markets and public expectations. He investigates ecosystem services as a business model for Indigenous forest management in BC and analyzes global climate adaptation strategies. Recent publications highlight cross-border forestry challenges, wildfire risks, and socio-economic dynamics in forest enterprises. His 15 most recent articles (2019–2025) span interdisciplinary topics such as climate change adaptation, Indigenous governance, bioeconomy, and global forest policy. These works emphasize the integration of ecological and economic frameworks to address sustainability. Scientific awards and recognitions: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Nelson’s email address ( harry.nelson@ubc.ca ) and research areas are publicly available. No student advisement details or grant information is provided in the scraped data.

Gregory ParadisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Forest Management
• Operations Research
• Forest Economics
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Gregory Paradis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Forestry. His research focuses on sustainable forest management, integrating operations research, mathematical optimization, and systems modeling to address complex interactions between ecosystems, industries, and society. He works with the FRESH Lab and collaborates with the Integrated Remote Sensing Studio, emphasizing ecological and economic integration in forest planning. Sustainable Forest Management Operations Research Forest Economics Data Science Risk Assessment GIS-based Methods His research spans forest inventory optimization, climate change adaptation strategies, wildfire risk modeling, and decision support systems for invasive species. He develops computational frameworks to enhance wood supply planning, carbon management, and ecological resilience. Recent work includes machine learning applications for fire safety in timber structures and automated road planning tools for wildlife conservation. Paradis’s publications highlight trends in applying optimization methods to sustainable forestry, with a focus on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and value chain innovation. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches that bridge silviculture, industrial engineering, and data science to tackle emerging challenges in forest ecosystems. As an educator, he seeks motivated students with quantitative and creative problem-solving skills. His lab collaborates on remote sensing integration, risk assessment models, and policy-relevant forest management strategies, ensuring plans account for uncertainties like insect infestations or windthrow events.

Johannes SauerView profile

Professor

• Production Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
• Applied Econometrics
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Prof. Dr. Johannes Sauer is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), holding dual affiliations with the TUM School of Management and the TUM School of Life Sciences . His academic focus is on production and resource economics, with expertise in agricultural sustainability, policy evaluation, and circular economy strategies in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Agricultural Economics from Universities of Tübingen, Hamburg, and Imperial College London. Doctorate (summa cum laude) in Agricultural Economics from the University of Bonn (2004). Research Interests: Prof. Sauer’s work spans productivity and resilience in agricultural systems, adoption of sustainable technologies, water resource valuation, and bioeconomic trends. He emphasizes smart technologies and circular economy applications in developing regions. His research employs econometric methods to analyze policy impacts and environmental-economic trade-offs. Key Trends in Publications: Recent articles highlight climate-smart agriculture, ICT adoption in rural China, and agroforestry’s role in reducing ecological-economic trade-offs. He explores behavioral drivers of policy participation and innovative tools like the IoFarm decision support system. Awards: 2021 Honorary Professorship at ANU OECD Fellow Awards (2010, 2016) Best Paper Awards (2008–2015) Consulting & Roles: OECD and Asian Development Bank consultant, ESRC Peer Review College member, and liaison lecturer for the German National Academic Foundation. He advises on agri-environmental policies and international development. Labs/Teams: Active in collaborative projects such as PONDERFUL Framework and IPM Popilia , focusing on nexus research and pest management strategies.

Sarah GreenView profile

Professor

• Anthropology of Borders
• Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Mediterranean Studies
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Sarah Green is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology. Her research focuses on the anthropology of borders, livestock and microbial movements, and Mediterranean and Balkan regional dynamics. She has led projects such as "Crosslocations in the Mediterranean" and "Opening Pandora’s Box: Assessing The Risks of Permafrost Thaw" , exploring environmental and health intersections. As Editor-in-Chief of Social Anthropology , she has shaped academic discourse. Her recent work examines zoonotic disease control and nonhuman animal migration. She advises doctoral theses on topics ranging from Roma policy to digital intimacy in Egypt. Affiliated with Helsinki One Health, she bridges social and medical sciences. Education: Not explicitly detailed in texts, but her academic roles imply advanced anthropological training. Research Projects: Includes "InterEarth RESET" (climate change), "Trade, Transit and Travel in the Mediterranean" , and "EastBordNet" . Grants: Recipient of University profiling funding and Research Council of Finland grants. Her theoretical contributions include "Crosslocations" theory, analyzing spatial entanglements. She frequently participates in conferences like the American Anthropological Association meetings and contributes to editorial boards. Recent publications address border entanglements, postmodern gender theory, and Mediterranean geopolitics.

Bruno CarvalhoView profile

Professor

• Urban Studies
• Literature
• Film
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Bruno Carvalho is a Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures and African and African American Studies at Harvard University, affiliated with the Graduate School of Design. He holds roles as Co-Director of the Harvard Mellon Urban Initiative and Co-Chair of the Art, Film, & Culture Committee at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. His research focuses on urban studies, literature, and film, with a particular emphasis on Brazil's cultural and urban history. Carvalho earned his Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard in 2009. He specializes in interdisciplinary approaches linking history, literature, and social sciences to explore urbanization, race, and futurism. His award-winning book Porous City: A Cultural History of Rio de Janeiro analyzes structural inequalities and cultural dynamics in urban spaces. Current projects include a cultural history of futures and collaborations on environmental justice in the Amazon. Carvalho serves on numerous committees, including the Brazil Studies Program and the Weatherhead Initiative on Global History. He co-edits the Lateral Exchanges book series on design and the built environment. His recent op-eds address deforestation, urban inequality, and political extremism in Brazil and beyond.

• Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
• Land Use Modeling
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Thomas Berger is a Professor at the University of Hohenheim , affiliated with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and leading the Department of Economics of Land Use . He also contributes to the Computational Science Hub and Hohenheim Tropics initiatives. Focus Areas: Climate change adaptation, land-use modeling, biodiversity-productivity trade-offs, agent-based simulation, and machine learning in agricultural systems. Key Projects: Simulation frameworks for smallholder resilience in Ethiopia, bioeconomic modeling in the Amazon, and hybrid intelligence applications in European agricultural policy. Recent Publications: 2025 study on climate change effects on insecticide reduction in Germany, 2024 work on reconciling biodiversity with productivity via hybrid models, and 2023 methodological contributions to surrogate modeling and seasonal forecast integration. Research Trends: Interdisciplinary integration of climate science, agricultural economics, and computational modeling, with increasing emphasis on AI-assisted decision support systems and sustainability policy validation. Teaching & Outreach: Offers Agricultural Economics seminars and Hohenheim Tropics discussions, requiring advance email registration for office hours.

David JustView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Public Health Nutrition
• Agricultural Economics
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David R. Just is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. He holds a Ph.D. (2001) and MS (1999) from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA (1998) from Brigham Young University. His research focuses on behavioral economics, examining how environmental and psychological factors influence economic decisions, particularly in food choices and agricultural contexts. His work on school lunch programs and low-cost behavioral nudges has been widely recognized. He co-directs the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs. Key research interests include the application of behavioral insights to public health, consumer decision-making, and agricultural policy. His studies often combine field experiments with econometric analysis to address real-world challenges, such as improving food accessibility and sustainability. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets and has influenced policy initiatives in food systems and nutrition. Roles: Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, Co-Director of Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs. Education: Ph.D. and MS in Agricultural and Resource Economics (UC Berkeley), BA in Economics (BYU). Research: Behavioral economics, food policy, agricultural decision-making, and sustainable practices. Affiliations: Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

• Risk Management
• Resilience in Agri-Food Systems
• Agricultural Insurance
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Prof. Miranda Meuwissen is a Professor of Risk Management and Resilience in Agri-Food Systems at Wageningen University, Netherlands. She specializes in financial management, agricultural insurance, and resilience frameworks for farming systems. Her work focuses on sustainable transitions, climate resilience, and policy design for agricultural systems across Europe and beyond. Education: PhD in 'Insurance as a risk management tool for European Agriculture' (1995-2000). Previous roles include Associate/Assistant Professor positions at Wageningen (2005-2017), and senior researcher roles in agricultural risk management. She coordinates major initiatives such as the EU-funded SURE-Farm project (2017-2021), exploring sustainable and resilient farming systems, and the 4TU-Redesign initiative designing future food systems. Research Interests: Development of resilience assessment frameworks, risk management strategies in agriculture, financing sustainable transitions, and exploring synergies between production efficiency, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic resilience. Notable contributions include frameworks for resilience measurement in farming systems and analysis of pandemic impacts on agricultural resilience. Grants & Leadership: Coordinator of H2020 SURE-Farm (€6.5M+), 4TU-Redesign (2023-2028), and WUR-SSG system transition team (2022-2024). Organizes international seminars on sustainable transitions and annually coordinates the PhD Summer School on Risk Management in Agriculture. Key Projects: Participatory impact assessments of farming systems resilience, analysis of soil quality economic value, and innovative financing models for aquaculture. Her work bridges academic research with policy through collaborations with institutions like IAMO and 4TU Alliance.

Marko LovricView profile

Assistant Professor

• Forest Policy
• Ecosystem Services
• Bioeconomy
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Marko Lovric is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research's Department of Forest and Nature Conservation Policy. He holds a PhD in forest policy from the University of Freiburg, Germany. His expertise spans forest policy, environmental governance, data analysis, and AI applications in forestry. He has 17 years of research experience, focusing on European ecosystem services, bioeconomy transitions, forest certification, and international forest policy formulation. Education: PhD in Forest Policy (University of Freiburg), prior roles include senior researcher at the European Forest Institute and assistant at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Forestry. Research Interests: Marko’s work addresses forest policy implementation, ecosystem service valuation, bioeconomy modeling, and international trade dynamics. He employs quantitative methods, big data, and network analysis to explore governance innovations and sustainable forest management strategies. Projects: He coordinated the H2020 SINCERE project on forest ecosystem services and the Horizon Europe project on forest research ecosystems. Current projects include INTERCEDE, focusing on future forest incomes and ecosystem services. Teaching: Involves MSc courses in forest policy, including internships and thesis supervision in forest conservation policy. Labs/Teams: Active in Wageningen’s Forest and Nature Conservation Policy group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on governance and bioeconomy transitions.

Archishman BoseView profile

Lecturer

• Biochemical Engineering
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Process Design and Simulation
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Dr. Archishman Bose is an Eli Lilly Lecturer in Process and Chemical Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He serves as a Principal Investigator (PI) in the Circular Economy, Energy, and Environmental Systems (CEEES) Research Group, part of MaREI, the SFI research centre for energy, climate, and marine. He is currently leading three nationally funded research projects on microalgal biogas upgrading, biochar applications, and sustainable processing of end-of-life tyres, with total grants exceeding €1 million. As a programme director, he oversees the Part-Time MEngSc Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering and the Full-Time MEngSc Engineering in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Systems. Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) from Jadavpur University, 2014 Double Masters in Sustainable Energy Engineering (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 2018) and Energy and Nuclear Engineering (Politecnico di Torino, 2018) PhD in Energy Engineering (University College Cork, 2022) focused on Photosynthetic Biogas Upgrading, co-funded by SFI and Gas Networks Ireland Research interests span biochemical engineering, biopharmaceuticals, carbon capture and utilization, circular bioeconomy systems, and techno-economic analysis. His work emphasizes decarbonization of industrial processes, microalgae biorefineries, and sustainable waste-to-resource systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in anaerobic digestion, photobioreactor design, and metabolic pathway engineering for environmental applications. His funded projects include CABBBIE (SEAI/DAFM, €616k), EMERGE (SFI, €206k), and EPA-funded tyre processing research. Advising and grants: He has supervised 26 MSc students and co-supervised 5 PhD candidates (including one primary role) since joining UCC. Additional supervisions are planned from July 2025. Teaching includes modules on process design, pharmaceutical validation, and separation technologies, with current roles as year tutor and module coordinator. Labs/teams: Leading research in CEEES at MaREI, collaborating with Prof. Jerry D. Murphy, Dr. David Wall, and others in interdisciplinary circular economy and energy systems.

Jennifer DunnView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Chemical Engineering
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Jennifer Dunn is a Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University, with a courtesy appointment in Mechanical Engineering. She serves as Director of the Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience and Associate Director of the Northwestern-Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainability, energy systems, and environmental impacts of emerging technologies such as hydrogen, biofuels, and nutrient recovery. Dunn leads the Systems Analysis Research Group, applying techno-economic, life-cycle, and materials flow analyses to evaluate low-carbon technologies and circular economy strategies. Education includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, an M.S.E. in Sustainable Chemical Engineering Systems from the University of Michigan, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. Her research interests span sustainable mineral supply chains, water treatment innovations, and decarbonization pathways. Recent work emphasizes methane reduction strategies, critical mineral policy, and circular nitrogen economies. Dunn has contributed to National Academies committees and serves as an Associate Editor for the SAE International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. Labs/Teams: Dunn Lab, Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience, and the Northwestern-Argonne Institute of Science and Engineering.

Iain FraserView profile

Professor

• Agri-Environmental Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
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Professor Iain Fraser is a faculty member at the University of Kent's School of Economics, holding the position of Professor of Agri-Environmental Economics. He obtained his PhD from the University of Manchester in 1992 and has held roles at institutions including the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, Imperial College, and La Trobe University in Australia. His research focuses on agri-environmental economics, biodiversity conservation, and applied econometrics. Current research projects include UKRI-funded initiatives on sustainable food systems and healthy diets. Fraser’s academic contributions span over 100 publications, with recent work addressing topics like wildlife trade dynamics, consumer preferences for food labeling, and pollinator deficit impacts. He leads the Professional Economics Degree Apprenticeship and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Q Open . His affiliations include the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) and DEFRA's Economic Advisory Panel. Notable projects include BEESPOKE (pollination management) and studies on country-of-origin labeling. Fraser supervises PhD students researching topics such as elephant-human conflict and wine waste valuation. He has advised on DEFRA and FSA projects and contributed to policy analysis in environmental economics and agricultural policy. Fraser’s work integrates econometric methods with conservation challenges, emphasizing practical applications in policy and market design. His lab affiliations and editorial roles highlight his leadership in advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of economics and environmental science.

• Circular Food Systems
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Environmental Sustainability
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Hannah van Zanten is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University and an Associate Professor at Wageningen University’s Farming Systems Ecology group. She leads the circular food systems project, focusing on sustainable food production within planetary boundaries. Her research emphasizes integrating livestock systems into circular economies to reduce environmental impacts while ensuring food security. Dr. van Zanten holds a Master’s (2009) and PhD (cum laude) in Animal Sciences from Wageningen University. She developed the CiFoS model for co-designing circular food systems and has received prestigious grants including the NWO VENI and Global FoodShot Prize. Her work bridges environmental science, agricultural policy, and stakeholder collaboration to advance global food system sustainability. Key research areas include protein cycles, livestock system optimization, and circular bioeconomy principles. Her studies explore innovative feed sources (e.g., black soldier fly larvae) and policy frameworks for transitioning to sustainable diets and reducing agricultural dependencies on soy and other resource-intensive inputs. Scientific awards include the NWO Talent Scheme grant (VENI) for assessing animal roles in circular systems and the 2021 Global FoodShot Prize for food system innovation. She advises on EU food policies and collaborates internationally to align food systems with Sustainable Development Goals.

Didier RaboissonView profile

Professor

• Animal Health Economics
• Ruminant Population Medicine
• Bioeconomic Modeling
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Didier Raboisson is a Full Professor in Ruminant Population Medicine and Animal Health Economics at the National Veterinary School of Toulouse (ENVT), France. Holding a DVM, MSc, PhD, and Diplomate status in the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM), his career spans from clinical practice (2004-2006) to academic leadership at ENVT since 2006, progressing from contractual assistant to full professor in 2019. His educational credentials include a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (2003), ruminant clinical internship (2005), MSc in Agricultural Socio-economics (2007), PhD in Institutional Economics (2011), and HDR accreditation (2017). His research pioneered the DairyHealthSimulator® (DHS®), a stochastic dynamic bioeconomic model optimizing dairy herd management under constraints like antimicrobial use. Key contributions address veterinary workforce shortages, disease cost analytics, and veterinary business models through innovative frameworks like the DODforD herd health approach. Raboisson's publication portfolio exceeds 75 international peer-reviewed papers, with recent work focusing on antimicrobial reduction strategies, lameness economics, and dairy cooperative development. His research demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary integration of veterinary science, economics, and stochastic modeling, particularly evident in the shift from descriptive disease cost analysis to utility-optimized decision frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: ECBHM Diplomate status (2011) HDR accreditation (2017) DHS® and App Qost® patents Academic editor roles at PlosOne and Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences As supervisor of 8 PhD students and 6 post-doctorates, Raboisson leads the VetEconomics research group while directing France's continuous training program in bovine population medicine. His grant portfolio exceeds €1.4 million from INRAE, Ministry for Agricultural Sovereignty, ANR, and EU programs. International collaborations span Cornell, Liverpool, and Indian institutions through CEFIPRA and Prezode initiatives, with policy impact evidenced by DGAL working group contributions on veterinary shortages and biosecurity.

• Fisheries Socioeconomics
• Coastal Management
• Marine Conservation
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Dr. Anthony (Tony) Charles is an Adjunct Professor in Dalhousie University's Marine Affairs Program and School for Resource and Environmental Studies within the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Management. He holds a joint appointment at Saint Mary's University in the School of the Environment and Sobey School of Business. His research focuses on fisheries socioeconomics, coastal governance, and community-based conservation. Charles is a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation and leads the Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN). Education: BSc and PhD from University of British Columbia (UBC). Research emphasizes integrated ocean management, social-ecological systems, and sustainable fisheries. Recent work explores ecosystem-based management principles, coastal community resilience, and the impacts of ocean acidification. His publications bridge academic and applied perspectives in marine policy. Awards include Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation. Professional roles include past presidency of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade and founding director of Canada's Ocean Management Research Network. Leadership includes directing CCRN, advising fisheries organizations in Atlantic Canada, and collaborating internationally on marine management in Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Active in FAO and OECD initiatives. Expertise spans fisheries economics, marine protected areas, and indicator frameworks for sustainability. Engaged in global marine policy development and community-driven conservation strategies.