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• Administrative Law
• Cultural Heritage Law
• Circular Economy
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Silia Gardini is a Researcher in Administrative Law at the Department of Law, Economics and Sociology (DiGES) at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro. Her research focuses on administrative procedures, judicial review, and cultural heritage law, particularly in the context of circular economy integration and gender equality policies. Key research areas: Administrative Law, Cultural Heritage Law, Circular Economy, Public Procurement, Gender Equality in Governance Teaching: Administrative Law, Cultural Heritage and Landscape Law Contact: silia.gardini@unicz.it Her recent publications address judicial motivation in administrative proceedings, antimafia administrative measures, and sustainable cultural asset regeneration. She has also contributed to discussions on gender balance in local electoral offices and industrial archaeological reuse strategies.

Xue GaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Energy Policy
• Renewable Energy Innovation
• Energy Justice
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Xue Gao is an Assistant Professor at the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University. Her research focuses on the interplay between policy, politics, technology, and society in the energy transition process. She examines how policies influence energy innovation, equity, and governance, with a focus on renewable energy adoption, energy justice, and regulatory frameworks. Education: Ph.D. in Public Policy (LBJ School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin) M.S. in Statistics and Data Science (The University of Texas at Austin) M.A. in Public Administration (Tsinghua University, China) B.A. in Economics (Southeast University, China) Research Interests: Dr. Gao’s work spans energy policy evaluation, renewable energy innovation ecosystems, energy equity, and the socio-technical dynamics of energy transitions. She analyzes how policies shape firm behavior, technology diffusion, and community resilience, with a focus on marginalized populations. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates quantitative methods and policy analysis to address real-world challenges. Funding & Grants: Her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Energy, funding studies on energy equity, renewable energy deployment, and policy design. Advising: While specific advisee names are not listed, Dr. Gao mentors graduate students in public policy, energy studies, and interdisciplinary sustainability research. Policy Contributions: She collaborates with policymakers and institutions to inform energy transition strategies, emphasizing equitable and efficient pathways. Her work bridges academic insights with actionable policy solutions.

• Public Law
• Administrative Law
• Constitutional History
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Barbara Remmert is a Professor of Public Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Tübingen. She focuses on fundamental questions of State and Administrative Law, with expertise in Fundamental Rights, Special Administrative Law (Public Procurement, Municipal Law, Public Construction Law), and Constitutional History. Doctorate (1985–2000) and Habilitation (2000–2002) at University of Münster and Freie Universität Berlin Her research emphasizes the interplay between public governance and legal frameworks, including municipal self-administration, administrative procedures, and European Law. She has contributed extensively to legal commentaries and textbooks, particularly on Verwaltungsrecht and Grundgesetz. Her 15 most recent publications span topics like administrative procedures, municipal governance, and legal remedies under German and European law, with a focus on constitutional and procedural guarantees. Notable works include commentaries on the German Basic Law and analyses of public procurement and construction law. Fellow of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) in 1994 Remmert has advised numerous doctoral students, including Karolin Sophie Dirscherl (2022), Birgit Werner (2020), and Leonard von Rummel (2018). She serves on the board of the European Center for Research on Federalism and the Equal Opportunities Commission at Tübingen University.

Anna ChristiernssonView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Law
• Marine Biodiversity Protection
• Fisheries Law
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Anna Christiernsson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. Her research focuses on legal frameworks for marine biodiversity protection, fisheries regulation, and ecosystem-based management, often involving cross-border and interdisciplinary challenges. PhD in Law (2011), Luleå University of Technology Researcher at Uppsala University (2013–2016) and Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment Associate Professor at Uppsala University (2016) and Stockholm University (2017–present) Her research spans marine spatial planning , adaptive management , environmental quality standards , and conflicts between climate transition and cultural heritage . Recent projects include FORCE (marine recovery in climate change) and REKO (energy use and heritage preservation). Anna supervises PhD students Edith Lalander Malmsten, Rebecka Thurfjell, and Emma Flevaud Dufau. She teaches Swedish, EU, and international environmental law, and has developed courses on civil law, transboundary environmental law, and legal methods. She serves on the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's Scientific Council for Biodiversity (2016–present) and contributes to legislative processes and public seminars, including presentations on herring law and net-zero buildings .

Brian SwenyView profile

Professor

• Interior Design
• Architecture
• Historic Preservation
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Brian Sweny is a Professor of Interior Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Atlanta, where he has taught since 2008. He holds three degrees from SCAD: M.Arch. in Architecture, and B.F.A. in Interior Design and Historic Preservation. His professional career spans over three decades in architecture and interior design, including leadership roles at firms like TVS Design and Davis Brody Bond, and his own firm Sweny Design since 2010. Education: SCAD M.Arch. (Architecture), SCAD B.F.A. (Interior Design), SCAD B.F.A. (Historic Preservation) Professional Certifications: NCIDQ Certified Sweny’s research interests focus on the intersection of commercial design, historic preservation, and sustainable practices. He has led projects ranging from restaurants and salons to public infrastructure, emphasizing functional aesthetics and client collaboration. His work often integrates innovative materials and adaptive reuse strategies, as seen in his award-winning Emory Parking Deck (2002) and FCCJ (2000) projects. In academia, he has mentored students through SCAD’s Interior Design program, emphasizing real-world applications through design projects showcased at industry events like Coverings exhibition (2013). His speaking engagements include the Decatur Tiny House Festival (2016), exploring minimalist living solutions. Awards: IIDA GA Service Award (2010–12), GAIDP Trendsetters Award (2010), Gold ASID Award (2000) Sweny’s professional affiliations include leadership roles in IIDA Georgia, serving as VP for Professional Development and Government Affairs. He actively contributes to design education through the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). His design firm, Sweny Design, specializes in restaurant and commercial spaces, with recent projects including Cuts restaurant (2022) and Rock’s Chicken and Fries (2022). He balances academic and professional roles to bridge theory and practice in interior design.

John Aerni-FlessnerView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• African History
• Colonial and Postcolonial Studies
• Border Studies
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John Aerni-Flessner is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Michigan State University's Department of History, housed within the College of Social Science. He specializes in African history with a focus on Lesotho, examining themes of youth, nationalism, development, borders, and decolonization. His work emphasizes transnational connections and the impact of colonial legacies on contemporary issues. Education: Bachelor’s in History with secondary education certification from Grinnell College (Iowa) MA and PhD in African History from Washington University in St. Louis Research Interests: Lesotho’s postcolonial development challenges Transnational border dynamics and migration Decolonization processes in Southern Africa Impact of foreign aid and international organizations Publications: Recent work includes a book manuscript on Lesotho’s nation-building through foreign assistance (1952-1975), multiple journal articles on border disputes, and contributions to the Historical Dictionary of Lesotho . His 2015 study on refugee smuggling in Lesotho highlights gendered aspects of resistance networks. Media Engagement: Regular contributor to international media including The Guardian , Foreign Policy , and Radio France International , with analysis featured across four continents. Active on Twitter @LesothoJohn for Southern African political commentary. Teaching: While primarily affiliated with the Residential College in Arts and Humanities (RCAH), he collaborates with the History Department. Courses taught include Global Slavery, Decolonization, and Malcolm X in Lansing. Oral History Projects: Conducted extensive interviews with Basotho and American Peace Corps Volunteers in Lesotho, enriching transnational narratives of resistance and development.

• urban logistics
• Smart Cities
• telematics
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Dariusz Masłowski serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Logistics, Opole University of Technology, based in room ME-309c. His contact details include phone number 72 697 6199 and email d.maslowski@po.edu.pl, with a professional website at http://maslowski.opole.pl. His academic profile centers on practical logistics applications within urban environments and transport systems. His research spans urban logistics, Smart Cities, telematics, transport optimization, and management. With over 60 publications in national and international journals plus two books on urban logistics, his work emphasizes real-world implementation of logistics solutions. Key interests include forensic logistics applications, telematics integration, and sustainable urban mobility frameworks. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals strong focus on urban freight systems, safety in logistics operations, and Industry 4.0 applications. Recurring themes include risk management in oversized transport, bioterrorism prevention through forensic logistics, and telematics solutions for traffic optimization. His work consistently bridges theoretical models with practical urban challenges. Dr. Masłowski actively supervises the student scientific circle SKN LogPoint, providing mentorship for logistics-focused student research initiatives and fostering academic development in the field.

Melina MalafryView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Law
• Energy Law
• Biodiversity Protection
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Melina Malafry is an Associate Professor of Environmental Law at Uppsala University's Department of Law, where she also holds a Senior Lecturer position. She teaches environmental law at the Department of Law, Ångströms, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), serving as course director for the Environmental Law course (7.5 credits) at the Land Surveying Program. Her research focuses on critical legal intersections between environmental sustainability, energy transitions, and cultural heritage preservation. Key areas include: Legal frameworks for balancing renewable energy development with biodiversity protection Cultural heritage conservation in energy efficiency retrofits and solar infrastructure projects Public participation rights of environmental organizations in planning processes Legal trade-offs in landscape planning for climate change adaptation Her 12 most recent publications (2016-2025) reveal consistent thematic evolution toward resolving conflicts between sustainability mandates—particularly analyzing solar energy integration in agricultural landscapes, cultural heritage conflicts in building retrofits, and biodiversity impacts of renewable projects. Geographical focus centers on Swedish and EU regulatory contexts with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Malafry actively secures major research funding through two interdisciplinary projects: APEEL: "Legal Perspectives on Landscape Planning for a Sustainable Climate Change Transition" (Formas-funded, 2021-2026) REKO: "The right, sustainable energy use and the preservation of cultural values" (Swedish Energy Agency-funded, 2019-2023) She maintains robust collaborative networks with researchers including Anna Christiernsson, Mia Geijer, and Tor Broström across law, environmental science, and urban planning disciplines to address complex sustainability challenges through integrated legal analysis.

• Digital Landscape Architecture
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Sustainable Urban Planning
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Ilona Brückner is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences . She specializes in digital planning tools, particularly Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D Visualization , with a focus on integrating landscape architecture into BIM workflows. Her work addresses challenges in sustainable urban planning, environmental design, and digital infrastructure projects. University: Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences School: Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture Role: Lecturer (Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben) Research Focus: BIM Applications, Digital Landscape Modeling, Sustainable Urban Development Dr. Brückner leads research projects on BIM integration in landscape planning, including collaborations with Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, Vonovia SE, and BERDING BETON GmbH. Her recent work explores BIM workflows for climate resilience , drainage planning , and urban green space management . She contributes to standardization efforts in the buildingSMART Fachgruppe Landschaftsarchitektur and FLL Arbeitskreis BIM . Key scientific contributions include developing BIM object catalogs for landscape elements, creating digital workflows for construction permits , and modeling ecological processes within BIM frameworks. Her work bridges landscape architecture , infrastructure planning , and digital transformation in the built environment. Dr. Brückner supervises students in BIM applications for landscape architecture and teaches courses on CAD , Geoinformation , and digital representation techniques . Her students explore topics like parametric modeling , 3D scanning , and virtual reality in landscape design. She contributes to workshops and seminars on BIM adoption across Germany, collaborating with institutions like Architektenkammer Berlin and Science to Business Hochschule Osnabrück . Her outreach emphasizes interdisciplinary planning and digital skills development in the green sector.

Kathleen ClarkeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Higher Education
• Student Affairs and Services
• Graduate Education
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Kathleen Clarke is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in graduate student mental health, disability inclusion, and postsecondary education equity. Her work addresses systemic barriers faced by marginalized populations, including international graduate students and disabled learners. Focus areas: Mental health disparities, accessibility policies, and inclusive pedagogical frameworks. Key methodologies: Duoethnography, ecological modeling, and institutional data analysis. Her recent research examines disability justice in Ontario's sexuality education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation, and comparative mental health trends between international and domestic graduate students using National College Health Assessment (NCHA) data. She advocates for tailored support systems for non-homogeneous graduate populations amid federal study permit restrictions. Dr. Clarke’s publications span topics like HyFlex course design, hidden curriculum dynamics, and provincial postsecondary policy innovation (1990–2015). While scientific awards are unlisted, her work emphasizes data-driven recommendations for institutional reform in student services and disability accommodations.

Harald UrbanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• openBIM Standards
• Augmented Reality in Construction
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Harald Urban is an Assistant Professor at TU Wien's Faculty of Architecture and Planning, affiliated with the Research Area Digital Construction Process. His work focuses on advancing digital transformation in construction through BIM standardization, augmented reality applications, and regulatory process optimization. He co-leads the BRISE-Vienna initiative, aiming to digitize building permit processes using openBIM frameworks. Key research areas include automated compliance checking via BIM models, AR-driven construction inspection tools, and digitalization of administrative procedures. His contributions span academic publications, training manuals like the BIMcert series, and collaborative projects with public authorities to implement cutting-edge digital workflows. Urban's recent projects emphasize sustainability through digital methods, including carbon footprint reduction strategies and lifecycle analysis integration. He actively participates in international standardization efforts for openBIM and AR applications, ensuring alignment between technological innovation and regulatory requirements. Notable achievements include developing AR-based inspection systems for technical equipment validation and pioneering model-based procedures for building approvals. His work bridges academic research with practical industry needs, fostering efficiency and transparency in construction processes.

• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Development
• Urban Development
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Antero Hirvensalo is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Information and Knowledge Management Research Centre for Managing Circular Economy (ManCE), University of Tampere. His research focuses on circular economy transitions, regulatory frameworks, and cross-sector collaboration, particularly in Europe. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities. His work includes comparative analyses of building permit processes, typologies of circular economy agency, and municipal roles in sustainability. Key research outputs include a 2025 article on European building permit processes, a 2023 commissioned report on the KARHU project, and a 2023 chapter on circular economy agency typologies. He has also presented at academic conferences and delivered invited lectures on topics like biodiversity value in B2B sectors and innovation ecosystems. Hirvensalo collaborates internationally, evidenced by his multi-country research networks and contributions to the Routledge Handbook of Catalysts for a Sustainable Circular Economy. His activities include conference presentations and media contributions, such as an article in Säikeitä and a media feature in Satakunnan Sanomat .

Maria Knecht-TarczewskaView profile

Lecturer

• Marketing Management
• Retail Economics
• Real Estate Development
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Dr. Maria Knecht-Tarczewska is affiliated with the Department of Marketing Management at Wrocław University of Economics. She holds a position in the Accreditation and International Relations Section, emphasizing her role in institutional governance and cross-border academic collaborations. Her primary office location is at ul. Komandorska 118/120 in Wrocław, Poland, with consultations available on Mondays 13:15-14:45 in room 8 of building B (prior arrangement via Teams required). Her research focuses on retail economics, legal frameworks for commercial real estate projects, and pandemic impacts on shopping centers. Key themes include stakeholder management in crisis scenarios, international vs. domestic drivers of retail development in Poland, and adaptation of service-quality metrics to evaluate marketing strategies in mall environments. Her publications span from legal analyses of construction project management to cross-cultural studies of retail development in the UK and pandemic-driven operational challenges. No scientific awards are listed, though her work demonstrates sustained engagement with practical industry challenges. Advising and grants information is not provided in the source material. She contributes to academic infrastructure through her role in accreditation processes and maintains an office presence indicating active involvement in teaching and administrative duties.

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation
• Logistics
• +7 more

Eduardo Guillén Solórzano is a Professor in the Department of Business Organisation at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universidade da Coruña (UDC). He is actively engaged in teaching and research, with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, logistics, and family business. His work spans across multiple academic programs, including Industrial Design Engineering, Business Management, and Tourism. His research interests include: Entrepreneurship and New Business Models Innovation and Project Management (especially DIP and IPM methodologies) Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management Logistics and Industrial Organisation Family Business and Quality Management His recent publications and supervised theses reflect a consistent application of project management frameworks to diverse sectors such as tourism, construction, renewable energy, and digital transformation. Themes across his work include sustainability, digital innovation, and strategic planning in both public and private organisations. Eduardo has supervised numerous master’s dissertations and final year projects, contributing significantly to student research in business and tourism. He has participated in multiple R&D projects funded by national and regional agencies, including the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science. He is affiliated with the Research Group in Tourist Experience and has contributed to various research outputs, including journal articles, book chapters, patents, and conference papers. His work often emphasizes practical applications of theoretical models in real-world business and public sector projects.

Stefan AsparuhovView profile

Associate Professor

• Territorial Planning
• Regional Planning
• Industrial Architecture
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arch. Stefan Asparuhov is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Department of Industrial Buildings, at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) since 2015. He holds additional roles as Acting Chief Architect of Sofia Municipality (2025–present) and Director of Territorial Planning at NAG-Sofia Municipality (2025–present), alongside previous governmental positions including Deputy Minister of Regional Development (2022). PhD in Architecture of Buildings, Constructions, Structures and Details (UACEG, 2014) Master of Economics in International Project Management (UNWE, 2010) Master of Architecture in Industrial and Agricultural Buildings (UACEG, 2009) Level 1 Building Energy Efficiency Consultant (Technical University of Sofia) His research focuses on industrial architecture, territorial planning, and sustainable design practices with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and microclimate optimization in residential and industrial spaces. His academic work intersects with practical applications through over 300 urban development plans and 800 building permits issued during his tenure as Chief Architect of Elin Pelin Municipality (2016–2020). Recent publications highlight his expertise in: Industrial heritage preservation Biofuel production facility design Building information modeling (BIM) integration Post-socialist urban space reconfiguration Architectural responses to climate challenges Public space optimization in prefabricated housing blocks Scientific achievements include: 2012: 2nd Place - Best Presentation by Young Scientist, International Scientific Conference VSU 2022 & 2024: Winner - Teacher of the Year, UACEG Faculty of Architecture 2010: Top Graduate - International Project Management, UNWE 2006: Co-Organizer - National Prize 'Student of the Year' Professional experience spans academic leadership, governmental advisory roles, and practical implementation of territorial development plans. Currently conducting office hours by appointment in Cabinet 719, Building A, Sofia.