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Brian W. HalpinView profile

Lecturer

• low-wage work and workers
• low-wage labor markets
• reproduction of social and economic inequality
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Brian W. Halpin is a Continuing Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Davis within the College of Letters and Science . He earned his PhD and MA in Sociology from UC Davis in 2016 and 2010, respectively, and a BA in Sociology with high honors from UC Berkeley in 2007. Research Interests: Low-wage work and labor markets Reproduction of social and economic inequality Sociological theory and ethnography Political sociology and capitalism Scientific Awards: 2023 College of Letters and Science Teaching Award 2020 ASUCD Excellence in Education Award 2016 Distinguished Student Paper Award (ASA) 2015 Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award 2015-2016 Provost's Dissertation Year Fellowship 2012 Graduate Student Research Fellowship (UC Davis Center for Poverty Research) 2011 Mayhew Award for Best Qualifying Paper His work on low-wage labor markets has been featured in prominent media outlets and policy briefs, including Theory and Society , Working in America , and the UC Davis Center for Poverty Research. Halpin's publications explore workplace control, flexible employment, and labor policy, with a focus on marginalized workers. Teaching: Halpin instructs courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Qualitative Research Methods, and Social Policy. His teaching emphasizes labor, political sociology, and organizational dynamics.

Elizabeth BrownView profile

Associate Professor

• Law and Society
• Moral Politics
• Public Opinion
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Elizabeth Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has served since 2014 after previously teaching in Niagara University's Criminology and Criminal Justice department. Born in Senegal, Zaire (now DRC), and Bangladesh, she attended high school in Amherst, MA and holds a B.A. in Psychology from Tufts University (2000) and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany (2009). Her educational background includes: B.A. in Psychology, Tufts University, 2000 Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, State University of New York at Albany, 2009 Dr. Brown's research expertise spans law and society, moral politics, and the social determinants of public opinion regarding crime and justice. She investigates punishment mechanisms, societal precarity, and U.S. state-level penal policy evolution, with current work examining how meritocratic beliefs and personal economic insecurity shape public perceptions of social class. Her scholarship reveals deep engagement with the moral and political foundations of punitive attitudes in American society. Analysis of her 15 publications (2009-2025) demonstrates consistent focus on criminological methodology and public opinion dynamics. She employs experimental designs and longitudinal analysis to study collateral consequences, gun ownership metrics, and political rhetoric's impact on crime control policies. Key trends include historical examination of presidential platforms (1968-2020), racial bias in punitive views (1974-2014), and economic influences on incarceration during the Great Recession. Information regarding Dr. Brown's graduate student mentoring, grant funding, laboratory affiliations, or research teams is not documented in the available sources.

Joel JohnsonView profile

Professor

• Gas Hydrate Systems
• Sedimentology
• Geological Oceanography
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Joel Johnson is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of New Hampshire. He teaches courses in Earth History, Structural Geology, Sedimentology, Geotectonics, Geological Oceanography, and research-focused classes. With a Ph.D. in Geological Oceanography from Oregon State University and an M.S. in Structural Geology & Tectonics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, his research spans gas hydrate systems, sedimentology, and methane cycling in marine environments. Ph.D., Geological Oceanography, Oregon State University M.S., Structural Geology & Tectonics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.S., Geology, University of Minnesota Duluth His work examines gas hydrate dynamics in settings like Hydrate Ridge (Cascadia margin) and Svyatogor Ridge (Fram Strait), focusing on crustal processes , fluid flow mechanisms , and authigenic carbonate formation . Studies in the Gulf of Mexico and Indian continental margins analyze hydrate accumulation controls, while Arctic lake research explores methane emission temperature sensitivity and microbial influences . Collaborative projects include 3D seismic analysis , tectonic stress modeling , and monsoon-driven sedimentation in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. Recent publications highlight earthquake-enhanced carbon cycling in deep sediments (2023), primary deposition controls on gas hydrate reservoirs (2022), and crustal-scale methane systems in Arctic regions (2022). His 15 most recent articles span 2023-2014, emphasizing gas hydrate systems , methane seepage , sedimentary diagenesis , and tectonic influences on fluid flow. Subfields include authigenic carbonate formation , 3D seismic imaging , isotopic geochemistry , and late Quaternary climate reconstructions . Contact: Joel.Johnson@unh.edu

Giuseppe GrossiView profile

Professor

• Public Sector Accounting
• Smart Cities
• Hybrid Organizations
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Giuseppe Grossi is Professor of Business Administration at Kristianstad University (Sweden), Research Professor of Accounting at Nord University (Norway), and Visiting Professor at Kozminski University (Poland). He serves as a part-time Associate Professor at the University of Siena (Italy) and has held visiting/researcher positions at Stockholm University, Sydney University, Victoria University of Wellington, and Kozminski University (2015–present). Kristianstad University: Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics Nord University: Research Professor of Accounting Kozminski University: Visiting Professor Research Focus: His work bridges smart cities , hybrid organizations , government accounting , and public sector auditing , emphasizing intersections with sustainability, governance, and digital transformation. He explores how accounting systems shape public value creation and accountability in complex institutional settings. Recent Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2023–2025) analyze topics including: Socio-technical imaginaries in smart city sustainability Performance measurement for social sustainability in municipalities Digital transformation's impact on auditing practices Hybrid organizations' accounting tensions IPSAS implementation across European countries Leadership dynamics at the European Court of Auditors Leadership & Editorial Roles: Grossi chairs the Comparative International Governmental Accounting Research (CIGAR) network since 2023 and serves on editorial boards of 12 journals, including Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal and Pacific Accounting Review . He is Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management (since 2018) and Associate Editor of Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management (since 2021). Grants & Projects: He leads/co-leads research funded by the Swedish Research Council, Polish National Science Centre, Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, and Nordic Council of Ministers. Current projects include 'Measuring vulnerability – Reporting on social sustainability in Swedish municipalities' and 'Reinventing Auditing: A new role of the European Court of Auditors.'

Tatjana ThelenView profile

Professor

• Kinship and State Interactions
• Care and Social Security
• Post-Socialist Transformations
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Tatjana Thelen is a Full Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Vienna and holds fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Paris and the FMSH (Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'homme). She serves as Deputy Director of the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences and co-directs the Research Platform for the Study of Transformations and Eastern Europe. Her work bridges kinship studies , care ethics , and state anthropology , with a focus on post-socialist Europe and interdisciplinary critique of Western epistemologies. Academic Leadership : Deputy Director of Vienna Doctoral School; Co-founder of CAST (Care and State) network; Director of Vienna Ethnography Laboratories Research Themes : Kinship-state interplay, care practices in political belonging, post-socialist transformation, relational theory, social security frameworks Her relational anthropology examines how care responsibilities shape state boundaries and generate inclusion/exclusion dynamics through kinship measurements. She critiques the Western assumption that modernity diminishes political kinship, analyzing its persistence in citizenship, property relations, and welfare systems. Current projects explore political atmospheres and their role in state boundary demarcation. Scientific Recognition : Distinguished Visiting Austrian Chair, Stanford University (2023) Fellow, Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), Paris (2020-21) Fellow, Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), Bielefeld (2016-17) She has supervised PhD projects on topics including: Ukrainian female labor migration and left-behind families Corporate Social Responsibility in Turkey Ecological villages in China Kinship-politics conceptual history State care in socialist Hungary Rural Hungarian state rescaling Serbian local state practices

• International Relations
• Multilateralism
• Peacekeeping Operations
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Chiara Ruffa is a University Professor at the Centre for International Studies (CERI) , Sciences Po, Paris. Previously, she served as a Senior Lecturer at the Swedish Defence University and an Academy Fellow at Uppsala University's Department of Peace and Conflict Research. Her research focuses on multilateralism, peacekeeping operations, military cultures, and civil-military relations, with a micro-level analysis of field dynamics in conflict zones like Lebanon, Mali, and Afghanistan. Current affiliation: CERI, Sciences Po Prior roles: Swedish Defence University, Uppsala University Research themes: Peacekeeping, Multilateralism, Social Science Methodologies Her methodological expertise spans comparative qualitative methods, ethnography, and reflexivity in fieldwork. She has published extensively in journals such as European Journal of International Relations , Security Studies , and International Peacekeeping , co-authoring a critically acclaimed book shortlisted for the Conflict Research Society Best Book Award (2020). Scientific Awards & Grants: Fulbright Commission funding European Commission grants Swedish Research Council support Royal Swedish Academy funding 3rd ERGOMAS Prize (2018) Chiara Ruffa's work bridges empirical field studies with theoretical analyses of international security norms and their implementation in multilateral contexts.

Filipa Matos WunderlichView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Rhythms
• Temporal Urban Design
• Place-temporality
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Filipa Matos Wunderlich is an Associate Professor in Urban Design at University College London's Bartlett School of Planning, where she serves as Director of the cross-faculty MRes Interdisciplinary Urban Design (MRes IdUD) program and Urban Design Strategic Coordinator. She previously co-designed and directed the MSc Urban Design and City Planning program and has held academic positions at UCL since 2008, initially as a Research Associate before becoming a Lecturer in 2010. Her educational background includes a PhD from University College London (2010), a Diploma of Architecture from Universidade do Porto (2000), and a Bachelor of Music from ArtEZ Institute of the Arts (2001). This interdisciplinary foundation informs her unique approach that bridges architecture, urban design, and musical performance. Wunderlich's research centers on temporality in urban places, urban rhythms, and place-rhythmanalysis, with significant contributions to temporal urban design theory and practice. Her work explores sensory and performative urbanisms, affect in the city, and the interface between urban and musical aesthetics. She also investigates gender-neutral urban design and alternative hybrid typologies in contemporary cities, emphasizing the synergy between theoretical innovation and practical application in urban design. Her publication record reveals a clear evolution from foundational theoretical work on urban rhythms and place-temporality toward increasingly sophisticated applications of temporal design principles. The most recent publications demonstrate a maturation of her temporal urban design framework, moving from conceptual explorations to practical implementations across diverse urban contexts, with growing emphasis on wellbeing, health, and sustainability implications. As a respected academic, Wunderlich regularly serves as keynote speaker at international conferences, including recent invitations to Oxford University, AESOP conferences, and the Conscious Cities Festival. She is a guest editor for Planning Theory and Practice and Architecture Open-Access journals, and frequently reviews for leading urban studies publications. In her teaching and advising roles, Wunderlich directs the MRes IdUD program and coordinates the Major Research Projects module across multiple postgraduate programs. Her grant activities include Innovate UK's Smart Walkability Platform project, UCL ChangeMakers initiatives, and the European COST Action Go2CHANGE research project on cultural heritage conservation under climate change. Wunderlich leads several research initiatives including the Post Growth Planning Research Cluster, Temporal Urban Design Research Podcast and Journal, and Collective Zebra - an online journal focused on walking. These platforms foster interdisciplinary dialogue on temporal approaches to urban design and facilitate knowledge exchange between academic research and professional practice.

Amir Ardestani-JaafariView profile

Associate Professor

• Healthcare Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Analytics
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Amir Ardestani-Jaafari is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Management , University of British Columbia Okanagan, with affiliations to the Institute for the Sustainability (IGS) . His office is located at EME 4111, and he can be reached at amir.ardestani@ubc.ca or 250.807.8108. Postdoctoral Fellow in Operations Management, McGill University Ph.D. in Management Science, HEC Montreal M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic Dr. Ardestani-Jaafari’s research focuses on Healthcare Operations , Supply Chain Management , and Business Analytics , with particular emphasis on robust optimization techniques for facility location, demand uncertainty, and network design. His work integrates mathematical modeling with real-world healthcare and logistics challenges. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in Two-stage Robust Optimization for equity-driven facility location, Text Mining in telemedicine appointment systems, and Decision-dependent Uncertainty in network interdiction. He has explored applications in Home Healthcare , Cancer Screening Networks , and Global Sourcing Compliance using advanced optimization frameworks. Dr. Ardestani-Jaafari is affiliated with key research centers including the UBC Optimization Center (COCANA) , Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) , and GERAD Research Center . While student advising information isn't explicitly stated, his technical contributions span algorithm development for inventory problems, network design methodologies, and computational solutions for complex operations management challenges.

Mahdi Tew-FikView profile

Professor

• Hydraulic Engineering
• Hydrological Engineering
• Modeling and Simulation
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Professor Mahdi Tew-Fik is affiliated with Polytechnique Montréal as a Full Professor in the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering . His research focuses on hydraulic engineering , sediment transport , dam safety , and flood modeling , with expertise in numerical simulations and VOF methods . His educational background includes a B. Ing. from Polytechnique d'Alger , M.Sc. from the University of Liège , DESS from UQÀM , and Ph.D. from Polytechnique Montréal . He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and Master's students in projects related to river hydraulics and dam failure analysis . Professor Mahdi has received the Discovery Grant (2021) for his research. His recent publications emphasize free-surface flow modeling , multi-fluid simulations , and flood risk assessment . He is a member of the Experimental and Digital Water Flow Engineering Group (GENIE EAU) .

Eduard KamburjanView profile

Researcher

• Digital Twins
• Formal Methods
• Hybrid Systems Verification
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Eduard Kamburjan is a Researcher at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Reliable Systems (PSY) and Data and Knowledge Systems (DKM) research groups. His work bridges formal methods , digital twin engineering , and knowledge graph applications . Research interests include: Formal verification of hybrid systems using deductive methods Digital twin architecture with compositional correctness guarantees Semantic lifting and ontology-driven modeling for complex systems Concurrency analysis and non-determinism in program verification Interactive visualization as serious games for formal methods His 2024-2023 publications demonstrate expertise in digital twin reconfiguration , semantic interoperability , and knowledge-based runtime enforcement . Key contributions include Crowbar for active object verification and ABS simulator toolchain for model-driven engineering. Collaborations span institutions like Springer , ACM , and IEEE , with work featured in Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) , Software and Systems Modeling (SoSyM) , and Science of Computer Programming . His research integrates RDF data management , behavioral contracts , and modular analysis for distributed systems.

Egor KostylevView profile

Associate Professor

• Foundations of AI
• Symbolic AI
• Description Logics
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Egor Kostylev serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on the theoretical foundations connecting symbolic and sub-symbolic artificial intelligence, particularly examining relationships between formal logic systems and machine learning approaches. His educational background includes an MSc (Specialist, 2005) and PhD (Candidate, 2009) from Lomonosov Moscow State University under Prof. Vladimir A. Zakharov. He subsequently held research positions at the University of Edinburgh (2010-2013) and the University of Oxford (2013-2020) before joining the University of Oslo in 2020. Kostylev's research interests center on bridging symbolic AI formalisms with sub-symbolic approaches. He investigates connections between various logics (Description Logics, Temporal Logics, Datalog), query languages (SPARQL, Regular Path Queries, OTTR), and machine learning formalisms (Graph Neural Networks, Markov Logic Networks). His work addresses critical challenges in Explainable, Trustworthy, and Green AI through theoretical foundations that connect different AI paradigms. His publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions in theoretical computer science and AI, with numerous publications in top venues including AAAI, LICS, Journal of the ACM, and ICLR. His recent work shows a clear trajectory toward unifying logical reasoning with neural network approaches, particularly through graph neural networks and their connections to logical formalisms. The research spans theoretical foundations of knowledge representation, temporal reasoning in knowledge bases, and the logical expressiveness of modern neural architectures. As a research leader, Kostylev supervises multiple PhD students including Shuwen (Aurora) Liu, Maximilian Pflüger, Roxana Pop, Dongzhuoran Zhou, and Erik Snilsberg. He serves as a Research Theme Leader for the Integreat SFF: Norwegian Centre for Knowledge-driven Machine Learning. His teaching responsibilities include IN3020/4020 Database Systems courses. He leads the Data and Knowledge Management (DKM) research group at the University of Oslo, which focuses on foundational aspects of knowledge representation, database theory, and the intersection with modern machine learning techniques. The group actively collaborates with international researchers and contributes to advancing theoretical understanding of how symbolic and neural approaches to AI can complement each other.

• Rock Mechanics
• Fracture Mechanics
• Tunneling
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Mikael Rinne serves as Associate Professor in Rock Mechanics within the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University, Finland. Holding a Doctor of Science in Technology (D.Sc. Tech.), he brings extensive industry experience from Finnish and Swedish consulting firms (1988-2008) where he specialized in rock engineering and project management for tunneling and geological disposal of radioactive waste. His research focuses on rock and fracture mechanics with direct applications to rock engineering, mining, and tunneling. Current investigations center on digital characterization methods including photogrammetry, videogrammetry, and virtual reality systems for both practical engineering solutions and educational advancement. His work addresses critical challenges in fracture hydro-mechanics, rock mass characterization, and sustainable mining practices. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on digital transformation in rock mechanics. Key trends include non-contact surveying techniques for rock mass characterization, scale effects in fracture properties, and virtual learning environments for engineering education. His research bridges theoretical modeling with field applications in tunneling, mining, and radioactive waste disposal, demonstrating consistent innovation in measurement technologies and computational methods. No scientific awards were mentioned in the source materials. While specific advising details and grant information were not provided, his leadership of the Mineral-based materials and mechanics research group indicates active supervision of graduate students and management of research projects. His industry background suggests strong connections with tunneling and mining sectors for applied research collaboration. He directs the Mineral-based materials and mechanics research group at Aalto University, which develops advanced methodologies for rock characterization and engineering applications. Current initiatives integrate digital tools like smartphone LiDAR, 360-degree cameras, and virtual reality systems to enhance both field practices and educational outcomes in rock engineering.

• Particle Astrophysics
• Gamma-ray Astronomy
• Cosmic Ray Physics
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Corbin E. Covault serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), leading experimental research in particle astrophysics and cosmic ray physics through major international collaborations including the Pierre Auger Observatory and Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA). B.A., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1985) Ph.D., Harvard University (1991) Covault's research centers on experimental particle astrophysics with emphasis on ultra-high energy cosmic rays, gamma-ray astronomy, and advanced instrumentation. His group develops photodetection systems, GPS timing solutions, and wireless communications for cosmic ray detectors. Key projects include investigating macroscopic dark matter using Auger fluorescence telescopes, designing a 100+ meter diameter 'flat' telescope for exoplanet detection, and pioneering spectral CT imaging with quantum dot X-ray detectors. His instrumentation work directly impacts next-generation observatories like CTA, where his team deploys silicon photomultiplier camera systems. Analysis of Covault's 15 most recent publications (2016-2019) reveals dominant research trends in cosmic ray mass composition, anisotropy studies, and multi-messenger astrophysics. His work consistently bridges particle physics and astrophysics through ultra-high energy cosmic ray observations, neutrino follow-ups of gravitational wave events, and development of novel detection methodologies. Key thematic areas include hadronic interaction modeling at extreme energies, radio-based cosmic ray detection, and searches for exotic particles like magnetic monopoles. Covault leads the CWRU group in the Pierre Auger Collaboration as a member of its 15-person Technical Board, overseeing instrument performance and data integrity. His group received MRI grant funding for CTA camera development starting August 2018, focusing on GPS timing synchronization and rapid trigger processing. Collaborative projects include spectral CT imaging with Philips and Wayne State University, optical SETI telescope development, and macro dark matter investigations with Glenn Starkman. His laboratory activities center on the Auger and CTA observatories, with instrumentation specialties in photodetection systems, GPS timing networks, and wireless data transfer. The CWRU group maintains active roles in Auger's science analysis teams and CTA's prototype deployment at Mt. Hopkins Observatory, Arizona.

Helen WalkerView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Procurement
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Ethical Issues in Purchasing and Supply
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Helen Walker is a Professor of Operations and Supply Management and Director of Postgraduate Research Studies at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. She leads the Logistics and Operations Management section's research strategy, PhD programme, Awayday programme, seminar series, and journal club. Previously, she served as Deputy Head of Section at both CRiSPS, University of Bath School of Management and the OM Group, Warwick Business School. Professor Walker's research primarily focuses on sustainable procurement, sustainable supply chain management, ethical issues in purchasing and supply, collaborative procurement, and supply strategy. Her work examines how organizations can integrate sustainability considerations into their procurement and supply chain practices across both public and private sectors. She has made significant contributions to understanding modern slavery risks in supply chains, sustainable public procurement, and the theoretical foundations of sustainable supply chain management. Her research often employs mixed methods approaches including case studies, interviews, and surveys to investigate complex sustainability challenges in supply chains. Analysis of Professor Walker's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward examining ethical and sustainability challenges in supply chains, particularly focusing on modern slavery, deforestation, and workers' rights. Her work increasingly integrates theoretical frameworks like institutional theory and doughnut economics to address complex sustainability problems. She has been systematically building knowledge in sustainable procurement across different contexts including public sector, private sector, and global supply chains. Her research demonstrates a progression from foundational work on sustainable procurement concepts to more nuanced examinations of specific sustainability challenges and their interconnections with broader societal issues. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management Best Paper Award (2015) International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management Highly Commended Literati Award (2015) Public Administration Review Louis Brownlow Award (2014) IPSERA Conference Nantes IFPSM Best Paper Relevant to Practice Award (2013) Public Administration Review Louis Brownlow Award (2012) IPSERA Conference Wiesbaden Best Paper Award (2009) Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management Best Paper Award (2008) International Public Procurement Conference Fort Lauderdale Best Manuscript Award (2004) Professor Walker has successfully raised over £1 million in research funding and has advised numerous public sector bodies including the United Nations, NHS, DEFRA, and local government on sustainable procurement issues. She has also conducted research with private firms such as PepsiCo and Boots. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation, making significant contributions to both theoretical development and practical application in sustainable supply chain management. As a Research Affiliate of the Sustainable Places Research Institute at Cardiff University, Professor Walker contributes to interdisciplinary research on sustainable supply chain management. She has served as President of the International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association (2014-17) and has been a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Sustainable/Responsible Procurement Group and the cross-government Sustainable Procurement Task Force.

Vignir Freyr HelgasonView profile

Research Fellow

• Cultural Heritage
• Urban Heritage
• Place Quality
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Vignir Freyr Helgason is a PhD Research Fellow at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), Institute of Urbanism and Landscape Architecture. His research project "Mapping, Managing, and Developing Place Qualities" integrates urbanism and heritage approaches to advance sustainable urban development through place quality enhancement. His educational background includes: Master of Architecture (Cand.Arch.) from the Royal Danish Academy, Copenhagen Executive Master's in Architectural Heritage from AHO Helgason's research centers on Cultural Heritage, Urban Heritage, and Place Quality, with emphasis on industrial heritage transformation, adaptive reuse of buildings, and strategic management of cultural environments. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in urban planning, focusing on how heritage knowledge can be leveraged for sustainable development in diverse social and material contexts. Analysis of his 2023-2024 publications reveals consistent exploration of citizen engagement in heritage knowledge, comparative industrial heritage studies (Copenhagen/Oslo), and methodological innovations in place quality assessment. Key trends include participatory planning approaches, temporal methodologies, and case-specific applications in Norwegian municipalities like Lørenskog. Scientific recognition: No awards documented in source material As an educator, Helgason has supervised bachelor's and master's thesis students at Iceland University of the Arts (architecture) and Agricultural University of Iceland (planning). He regularly serves as guest lecturer and critic at AHO across architecture and urbanism programs, contributing to curriculum development in heritage-integrated design education. Affiliated with AHO's Institute of Urbanism and Landscape Architecture, his research actively shapes discourse on transdisciplinary approaches to urban development, particularly through the integration of cultural heritage perspectives in strategic planning for resilient, high-quality urban places.