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Samir Dani is a Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Keele University’s Keele Business School. He holds Chartered Manager status and is a Fellow of multiple professional bodies, including the Higher Education Academy and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Prior to academia, he worked in India’s automotive industry. His research focuses on supply chain resilience, sustainability, food logistics, and Industry 4.0 technologies like AI and Blockchain. Affiliations: Keele University (current), University of Huddersfield (2014–2019), Loughborough University (2005–2008) Leadership: Former Head of Logistics, Marketing, Hospitality, and Analytics Department at University of Huddersfield Industry Engagement: £5M Leeds City Region LEP Supply Chain Program, UK-India trade advisory roles Research Interests: Supply chain risk and resilience Food supply chain sustainability AI, IoT, and Blockchain applications Industry 4.0 transformations Recent Article Trends: Focus on climate action impacts, blockchain trust mechanisms, and SME net-zero strategies. His work bridges academic theory with industry challenges, emphasizing technology adoption and sustainability. Awards: Prix des Associations (2015), UK Top 100 Logistics Professional (2017/18) Grants: £800K+ from EPSRC, IMCRC, and KTP Advisory Roles: Editorial Board member of Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Academic Review Board member of International Journal of Operations and Production Management.

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Risk and Resilience in Supply Chains
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John McDonagh is an Associate Professor in Global Development and the Environment at the School of Global Development, University of East Anglia. His academic journey began with a BSc in Botany (University of Bristol, 1987), followed by an MSc in Tropical Soil Fertility Management (Imperial College, 1988) and a PhD in Tropical Agronomy (University of London, 1993). He joined UEA in 1997 and is a member of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. His research focuses on tropical soil management, sustainable farming systems, and land degradation assessment across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Notable projects include GEF-funded ecosystem carbon assessment tools and DFID-supported biochar studies in Ghana and China. He has also contributed to FAO’s LADA project on dryland degradation. McDonagh has extensive field experience in Thailand, Madagascar, Tanzania, and Namibia, blending scientific research with community-based approaches. His interdisciplinary work addresses the nexus of agriculture, environment, and livelihoods, aligning with UN SDGs related to climate action and zero hunger.

• Tropical Agriculture
• Sustainable Farming Systems
• Soil Fertility Management
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Tim Ibell is a Professor in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research (CAER). He has held leadership roles including Head of Department, Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), and Associate Dean (Research). His career includes a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award (2002) and a stint as Sir Kirby Laing Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and has received six best journal-paper awards. Education: Postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge following industry experience. Joined Bath in 1997. Research focuses on sustainable construction materials, FRP reinforcement, and embodied carbon reduction in concrete structures. His work aligns with UN SDGs on climate action and sustainable cities. Key innovations include fabric-formed concrete structures and low-carbon pile foundations. Recent projects include EPSRC-funded studies on pile optimization, creative design teaching, and resource efficiency in industrial strategy. Collaborations span UK and international institutions. Awards include the Institution of Structural Engineers' recognition and Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship. Advising and grants: Supervises PhD students in sustainable construction. Leads multi-million-pound research projects addressing embodied carbon and material efficiency. Labs/Teams: Directs CAER and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like ACORN (Automating Concrete Construction) and MEICON (Minimising Energy in Construction).

• Structural Engineering
• FRP Reinforcement of Concrete
• Sustainable Construction Materials
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Anil Madhavapeddy serves as Professor of Planetary Computing at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology and directs the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits (4C). A Fellow of Pembroke College, he integrates systems research with environmental conservation through the Computer Laboratory's Environment and Energy Group. His career spans industry leadership (NetApp, Citrix, Intel), academic appointments (Cambridge, Imperial, UCLA), and entrepreneurial ventures (XenSource, Unikernel Systems, Docker). Madhavapeddy earned his PhD at Cambridge's Computer Laboratory in 2006. His research bridges computational systems and planetary-scale environmental challenges, with deep expertise in open-source development (OCaml, Xen, Docker, OpenBSD) and technology strategy advising for organizations including Zededa, Tezos Foundation, and Tarides. His work centers on environmental computing and climate informatics, leveraging distributed systems and functional programming to develop sensing infrastructure for conservation. Recent projects focus on carbon credit systems, AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, and sustainable computing architectures that minimize ecological footprints while maximizing analytical capability. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals a concentrated effort on AI-integrated conservation tools, privacy-preserving carbon accounting, and energy-efficient computing. Key themes include spatial networking for ecological data, LLM-enhanced evidence retrieval in conservation science, and novel metrics for extinction risk assessment—demonstrating computational innovation applied to urgent planetary boundaries. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Madhavapeddy advises multiple technology firms on strategic development while leading the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits, though specific grant funding details remain unreported. He actively contributes to the Environment and Energy Group at Cambridge's Computer Laboratory and directs the interdisciplinary Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits (4C). His open-source leadership spans critical infrastructure projects including OCaml, Xen, and Docker, fostering collaborative development communities that underpin modern cloud and container technologies.

• Environmental Computing
• Climate Change Informatics
• Distributed Systems
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Dr. Muhammad Imran is a Reader and Lecturer in Mechanical, Biomedical & Design Engineering at Aston University, UK. He is affiliated with the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on energy efficiency, waste heat recovery, and low-temperature power cycles such as Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) and Supercritical CO₂ systems. He has contributed to the commercialization of ORC systems and collaborates internationally on hybrid energy systems, solar-thermal integration, and district heating networks. Dr. Imran holds a PhD in Energy System Engineering (2016), MSc in Thermal Power Engineering (2012), and BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2009). He has held academic roles at institutions in Pakistan, South Korea, and Denmark, including a Marie Curie Fellowship at the Technical University of Denmark. His awards include the Marie Curie Fellowship (EU), Innovation Award (South Asia Triple Helix), and multiple Research Excellence Awards from South Korea. He leads funded projects on hybrid energy systems for agriculture, waste heat recovery in industries, and sustainable energy solutions in developing countries. His editorial roles include associate editorships in Frontiers in Thermal Engineering and Resources, Environment and Sustainability . He supervises PhD students in renewable energy and low-temperature thermodynamic systems, with ongoing projects on solid-state heat pumps and advanced ORC control strategies. Dr. Imran’s work bridges engineering, data science, and environmental science to address energy challenges. Notable collaborations include projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Sudan, focusing on off-grid cold storage, smart irrigation, and biomass energy systems. His research outputs include over 130 peer-reviewed articles, patents, and contributions to international conferences.

• Energy Efficiency
• Waste Heat Recovery
• Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)
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Dr. Zhifu Mi is a Professor of Climate Change Economics at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction , University College London. His research focuses on carbon footprint analysis, climate change economics, air pollution and health, sharing economy sustainability, and input-output modeling. He has published extensively in top journals like Nature Sustainability , Lancet , and Science Advances . Co-Editor-in-Chief, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics (2020–present) Executive Editor, Journal of Cleaner Production (2019–present) President, Chinese Economic Association (UK/Europe) Council Member, International Input-Output Association Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society His research explores: Carbon Footprints: Economic development and emission convergence in Chinese households Climate-Health Linkages: Air pollution impacts, ultra-low emission policies Sharing Economy: Sustainable societies through shared micro-mobility Policy Analysis: Synergies between environmental regulations Recent publications analyze decarbonization employment gaps, polycentric urban structures, and health-environment policy intersections. Awards include the World Sustainability Award (2018), multiple Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher honors, and UCL's Outstanding Research Supervision Award (2022). He teaches modules on construction economics and input-output analysis.

• Climate Change Economics
• Carbon Footprints
• Air Pollution and Health
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Tara Garnett serves as Director of TABLE, a global knowledge platform for food systems analysis hosted by the Environmental Change Institute within the School of Geography and the Environment at the University of Oxford. TABLE operates as a collaboration between the University of Oxford, Wageningen University & Research, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, facilitating evidence-based dialogue on sustainable food futures. Her research interrogates the complex intersections between food systems, climate change, public health, and sustainability, with particular focus on livestock as a critical nexus point. Garnett investigates how scientific knowledge is translated across policy, civil society, and industry contexts, emphasizing the diverse values stakeholders bring to food system challenges. Her work consistently advocates for systems-thinking approaches that recognize the interconnected nature of food-related problems. As a fellow of the Oxford Martin School and co-investigator on the Wellcome Trust-funded Livestock, Environment and People (LEAP) project, she contributes to high-impact research at the food-environment-health interface. Her publication portfolio reveals evolving research trajectories from early climate-food connections toward contemporary explorations of alternative proteins, regenerative agriculture, and the political economy of food system transformation. Recognition Oxford Martin School Fellowship Garnett's leadership through TABLE exemplifies her commitment to creating spaces for inclusive, evidence-informed dialogue about building food systems that are sustainable, resilient, and just. Her work consistently bridges academic research and practical application, emphasizing that context-specific solutions and multi-stakeholder engagement are essential for meaningful food system transformation.

• Food Systems
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
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Dr. Vishal Sharma is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Queen's University Belfast. His research focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), 5G/6G Security, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Blockchain, and Digital Twins. He has held roles at institutions like Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Soonchunhyang University, South Korea. Notable achievements include Best Paper Awards at ICCMIT 2017, IEEE SITE 2024, and HUCAPP/VISIGRAPP 2025. He leads the Innovation-by-Design Lab and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Research Interests: Cyber Defence, UAV Security, Secure Computing, Network Security, and Sustainable Edge Computing. He has collaborated on projects like RapidRANDefender (QRICSec) and Traceable Procurement for Net-Zero Processes. Awards include the Royal Society International Exchanges Committee appointment (2025) and QUB's Individual Performance Award (2024). Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator for projects such as Exploring Operational Capabilities of Arm Morello for UAV Security (2023) and TUDOR: Ubiquitous 3D Open Resilient Network (2023). Active in editorial roles for IEEE Communications Magazine and IET Networks. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate action and innovation. Publications span 150+ articles in top journals/conferences, with a focus on secure communication, edge computing, and UAV networks. Supervises PhD students in cyber defence, AI security, and distributed ledger technologies.

• Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
• 5G and Beyond Security
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Venancio Tauringana serves as Professor of Accounting and Sustainability at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, where he held the Department of Accounting Head position from April 2018 to September 2023. Previously Acting Head of Department (2016) and Acting Director of Research for the Business School (2017), he also directs the Centre for Research in Accounting, Accountability and Governance (CRAAG) and serves as Editor of Advances in Environmental Accounting and Management alongside Associate Editor roles for two leading journals. His academic credentials include a Masters’ Degree (M.Acc) in International Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Glasgow and a PhD in Accounting from Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland. Professor Tauringana’s research centers on sustainability reporting and corporate governance, examining how organizations—particularly in emerging economies and SMEs—measure and disclose environmental and social performance. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications, influencing corporate reporting standards and policy frameworks globally. He has published in premier outlets including Review of Accounting Studies (ABS 4*) and British Journal of Management (ABS 4*), establishing himself as a key voice in sustainability accounting. His recent publications (2024-2025) reveal expanding research horizons across sustainability reporting drivers, governance in sustainable manufacturing, African frontier market finance, and healthcare governance impacts. These studies demonstrate methodological diversity—from systematic reviews to multinational case analyses—while maintaining geographic breadth spanning Africa, the Caribbean, and the UK through extensive international collaborations. His scientific recognition includes: Emerald Literati Award for outstanding contribution as a reviewer (2011) Emerald Literati Award for outstanding research paper (2019) Professor Tauringana has examined over 25 PhD students and supervised 15 to completion, currently guiding multiple doctoral candidates in sustainability accounting. His £150,000+ research funding supports impactful projects like the SME Sustainable Growth initiative where students collaborate with UK and Chinese small businesses to produce first-time sustainability reports. He also serves as external examiner for accounting programs at Aston, Kent, and Bedfordshire universities. He actively contributes to the Centre for Research in Accounting, Accountability and Governance (CRAAG), Centre for Accounting Education (CAE), and co-leads CESAR (Centre of Excellence in Sustainability Accounting and Reporting), driving interdisciplinary research that connects academic scholarship with industry sustainability challenges through regular workshops and practitioner engagements.

• Sustainability Reporting
• Corporate Governance
• Environmental Accounting
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Yuxi Cheng is an Assistant Professor in International Business at the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS). His research focuses on global business strategies, particularly how firms adapt to geopolitical challenges, labor mobility shifts, and sustainability demands. Prior to ULMS, he earned a Ph.D. in International Business from George Washington University's School of Business. Research interests include cross-border labor mobility, global supply chain dynamics, and organizational resilience. Notable contributions address firm responses to geopolitical tensions and pandemic-driven disruptions. He is affiliated with the Liverpool Advanced Methods for Big Data Analytics (LAMBDA) Research Centre and the Supply Chain Research Centre. Teaching includes coordinating the 'Business Analytics and Digital Tools' module. Professional activities include committee roles at ULMS and memberships in the Academy of International Business (AIB) and Academy of Management (AOM).

• International Business
• Strategy
• Global Sourcing Strategies
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Professor Phil Purnell is a Professor of Materials and Structures at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds. His expertise spans materials science, infrastructure systems, circular economy, and interdisciplinary research. He leads projects addressing decarbonization, waste-to-resource systems, and sustainable construction materials. His roles include Deputy Head of School and advisor to UKRI, DEFRA, and the UK Government’s Circular Economy Taskforce. He holds visiting positions at the Royal College of Art and University of Cambridge. Education: PhD, BEng (Civil), and teaching qualifications (PCPCE, ACTLHE). His research focuses on circular economy applications in textiles, offshore wind, and foundational industries. Notable projects include the Textiles Circularity Centre, Yorkshire Circular Economy Living Lab, and Complex Value Optimisation for Resource Recovery (C-VORR). He advocates for systemic approaches to sustainability, integrating economic, technical, and environmental values. Research outputs emphasize decarbonization pathways, material lifecycle assessments, and robotics in infrastructure management. Collaborations with industry and policy bodies drive practical solutions for resource efficiency. His work bridges engineering, economics, and environmental science to address global challenges like waste management and climate change.

• Circular Economy
• Materials Science
• Infrastructure Systems
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Dr. June Cao is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton . Her research focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Accounting , Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) , and Sustainability Reporting , with a particular emphasis on Greenwashing , Carbon Emission Trading , and Accounting Education . Key research areas include ESG, CSR, and sustainability frameworks. Prominent publications analyze environmental regulation, green revenues, and digital transformation in sustainability. Her recent work explores greenwashing behaviors, peer benchmarking, and labor investment dynamics. Scientific Awards : None explicitly mentioned in the data. Notable collaborations include co-authoring papers with scholars from Curtin University , Satya Wacana Christian University , and Xiamen University . Her contributions to Systematic Literature Reviews and Bibliometric Analysis highlight her methodological expertise.

• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Accounting
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Sustainability Reporting
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Professor Bruce Jefferson is a Professor of Water Engineering at Cranfield University's Water Science Institute. He holds visiting positions at RMIT and the University of New South Wales in Australia. With a BEng and PhD from Loughborough University, he joined Cranfield in 1997, progressing through roles including Senior Research Fellow (2003) and Senior Lecturer (2006). His research focuses on optimizing water and wastewater treatment technologies, particularly resource recovery, anaerobic processes, and advanced oxidation. Key interests include low-energy nutrient removal, control of NOM and algae, and sustainable water production techniques like slow sand filter skimming. Education: BEng (Chemical Engineering) and PhD from Loughborough University. Research spans innovative treatment methods, such as microbubble applications in ozonation and coagulation strategies for PFAS removal. He collaborates with major water utilities (e.g., Anglian Water, Thames Water) and agencies like the EPA. Current projects include NextGen circular water solutions, pollution resilience in rivers, and phosphorus removal via wetlands. Advises six doctoral students and oversees research teams at Cranfield's Water Institute. Labs/Teams: Cranfield Water Science Institute, leading research groups in wastewater treatment, resource recovery, and environmental engineering.

• Water Science and Engineering
• Wastewater Treatment
• Resource Recovery
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Peg Rawes is Professor of Architecture and Philosophy at University College London's Bartlett School of Architecture , where she directs research and leads the MA Architectural History program. Her work bridges architectural theory with philosophy, focusing on relational architectural ecologies through three intersecting areas: human/nonhuman life practices, planetary poetics, and housing ecologies. Director of Research, UCL Bartlett School of Architecture (2023-present) REF2029 Lead for Bartlett School EDICPI for EU TACK project (2020) BAUHOW5 PI for European architecture schools partnership (2016-20) Research explores biophilic design , decolonial architecture , and feminist spatial practices across three streams: Architectural ecologies : Human/nonhuman relations in 'Bioprotopia' (2023), vulnerability visualization (2021) Planetary poetics : Climate emergency dialogues (2021), Irigarayan aesthetics (2020) Housing biopolitics : Care frameworks (2017), Spinozist ethical ratios (2015) Key funded collaborations include EU TACK's Communities of Tacit Knowledge (2020) and AHRC's Equal by Design (2016). She contributes to architectural peer review for journals and international research councils while maintaining global partnerships with institutions like Cornell , ETH Zurich , and University of Minnesota .

• Relational Architectural Ecologies
• Bioprotopia
• Planetary Poetics
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Jonathan Cullen is Professor of Sustainable Engineering at the University of Cambridge and President of Fitzwilliam College, specializing in resource efficiency and decarbonization through top-down analysis of industrial material and energy systems. His work bridges academic research with industry applications across energy-intensive sectors. Education: Bachelor's in Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development, University of Cambridge PhD in Engineering Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency, University of Cambridge His research develops metrics for quantifying energy and material consequences of production systems, focusing on circular economy implementation, minimum energy requirements, and zero-carbon transition pathways. Key applications target cement, steel, plastics, and petrochemicals where he pioneers methods like exergetic analysis and material flow accounting to expose carbon lock-ins and circularity opportunities. Recent publications reveal three dominant trends: (1) Frameworks for theoretical minimum energy requirements across industrial processes, (2) Geopolitical analysis of critical mineral flows and ownership structures, and (3) Circular economy metrics for plastics and construction materials. These consistently employ system-scale modeling validated through industry partnerships. Research Funding: Lead: C-THRU ($4M, VKRF) - carbon clarity in petrochemical supply chains Co-I: UK FIRES (£5.2M, EPSRC) - industrial decarbonization program Co-I: CirPlas (£1.25M, UKRI) - plastic waste elimination 7+ projects (EPSRC, Innovate UK, Horizon 2020) Academic Leadership: Teaching: Energy Systems and Policy (MPhil in Energy Technologies) Undergraduate supervision in Materials/Mathematics Graduate Tutor at Fitzwilliam College IPCC AR6 Lead Author (Industry Chapter) He directs the Resource Efficiency Collective, which develops open-source tools like Mat-dp for material demand projections and Starter Data Kits for energy planning. Current work focuses on scaling circular business models for construction retrofitting and quantifying geopolitical risks in critical mineral supply chains.

• Resource Efficiency
• Circular Economy
• Decarbonization
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