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• Bituminous Materials
• Asphalt Technology
• Recycled Materials in Construction
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Amanda Gibney is an Associate Professor and Head of School in the School of Civil Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD). She holds a 1st Class Honours BE (UCD, 1985), a MSc (City University London, 1990), and a PhD (UCD, 2002) focused on asphaltic materials. Her career spans academic and industry roles, including leadership in teaching and research. She has received prestigious awards, including the National Teaching Excellence Award (2009) and UCD Fellowship in Teaching & Academic Development (2007). Research focuses on bituminous materials, pavement engineering, and innovative teaching methodologies. Key contributions include studies on recycled asphalt, cold-mix materials, and fatigue resistance in pavements. She has secured significant research funding, including grants from CEDR, NRA, and Enterprise Ireland. Teaching leadership includes roles as Vice Principal for Teaching & Learning (2008–2019) and coordination of modules like Highway Engineering and Innovation Leadership. Professional activities include committee roles with the Royal Town Planning Institute and NSAI Roads Standards Committee.

Kamilah B. LegetteView profile

Assistant Professor

• Racial Equity in Education
• Developmental Psychology
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Kamilah B. Legette is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Denver, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She directs the Reducing Inequities in Student Education (R.I.S.E.) Lab, focusing on how racial biases in schools affect academic and social outcomes for racially minoritized youth. Her interdisciplinary research aims to inform interventions, policy changes, and teacher training to address systemic inequities. She holds a BA from Spelman College, an MA from UNC Charlotte, and a Ph.D. from UNC Greensboro in Human Development and Family Studies. Her work emphasizes transformative social-emotional learning (TSEL) to counteract anti-Black racism in education. Key themes include student-teacher relationships, racial literacy in educator training, and dismantling oppressive school policies. Legette’s research highlights how racial discrimination shapes Black students’ experiences, advocating for humanizing educational practices. Her recent publications explore SEL competencies, systemic racism in discipline practices, and culturally attuned interventions. Her professional contributions include NIH-funded postdoctoral work and collaborations on equity-focused education initiatives. The R.I.S.E. Lab serves as a platform for applied research and community engagement to advance equitable schooling environments.

Meredith CarrollView profile

Professor

• Aviation Human Factors
• Human-Autonomy Teaming
• Urban/Advanced Air Mobility (AAM/UAM)
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Dr. Meredith Carroll is a Professor of Aviation Human Factors and Director of the ATLAS Lab at Florida Institute of Technology's College of Aeronautics. She holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia, an M.S. in Aviation Science from Florida Tech, and a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology and Human Factors from the University of Central Florida. Her research focuses on human performance in aviation systems, including decision-making under stress, human-autonomy teaming, advanced air mobility (AAM), and cybersecurity education. Key research initiatives include: Investigating trust dynamics in human-agent teams funded by AFOSR User-centered design of multi-UAV ground control stations for NASA eVTOL battery display design and pilot interface studies Cybersecurity curriculum development for underrepresented high school students Adaptive flight training strategies funded by the Naval Air Warfare Center Her lab facilities include Florida Tech's Center for Aeronautics and Innovation with advanced flight simulators and UAS testing environments. Current projects explore VR training immersion effects, multi-agent team repair strategies, and AAM operational challenges. She advises 12+ graduate and undergraduate researchers and collaborates with industry partners like P17 Solutions and Rockwell Collins. Recent publications emphasize trust calibration in autonomous systems, IoT-based cybersecurity education, and adaptive training efficacy. She has secured grants from NASA, FAA, AFRL, ONR, and NAWC totaling over $5M in external funding.

Luis Javier Miguel GonzálezView profile

Professor

• Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability
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Luis Javier Miguel González is a Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Automation at the University of Valladolid since 1997. He has transitioned from early work on automatic fault diagnosis and predictive maintenance to leading research on energy systems dynamics since 2004. He directs the Energy, Economics, and Systems Dynamics research group and has supervised five doctoral theses. His roles include managing the Department of International Development Cooperation, promoting initiatives like the Interuniversity Master's in International Development Cooperation and the University of Valladolid's Development Cooperation Observatory. Research focuses on energy transition pathways, integrating biophysical and socioeconomic constraints through models like MEDEAS. His work addresses systemic challenges such as the land-energy-food nexus, renewable energy variability, fossil fuel depletion, and decarbonization strategies. He has led projects under EU H2020 and national programs, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. Publications span energy policy analysis, IAM development, and participatory education tools for sustainability. Notable contributions include the WILIAM System Dynamics model and pymedeas open-source software. His research bridges technical modeling with policy implications, addressing global challenges like SDG acceleration and climate mitigation.

• New Product Development
• Knowledge Management
• Collaborative Work Environments
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Angelo Corallo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, specializing in technologies and methodologies for collaborative processes in industrial systems. His research spans Digital Business Ecosystems , Cybersecurity , and Collaborative Product Design , focusing on the interplay between technology and organizational dynamics. He leads interdisciplinary research divisions in Open Networked Business Management , Learning and Innovation , and Collaborative Product Design . Research Interests : Corallo's work integrates Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with Business Management, particularly in Digital Twins for healthcare and manufacturing Knowledge Modeling and Ontology Engineering Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Agri-Food Sustainability through digitalization Scientific Contributions : His recent articles explore trends in Cybersecurity for Industrial IoT Metaverse Applications in business models Traceability Systems in food supply chains Collagen-Based Biomaterials from aquaponics

• Cognitive Psychology
• Memory Research
• Misinformation Studies
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Ullrich Ecker is a Professor at the School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, memory processes, and the impact of misinformation in social contexts. He has supervised 14 PhD students since 2015, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary topics such as misinformation correction, climate change communication, and executive function mechanisms. His research interests span cognitive and behavioral responses to misinformation, memory dynamics, and the intersection of psychology with environmental and public health issues. Key themes include how social media environments shape susceptibility to misinformation, neurocognitive mechanisms underlying memory persistence, and strategies to counter pseudoscientific beliefs. Dr. Ecker has published 132 works, including 2 datasets and 12 grants, and holds an h-index of 44 with 10,274 citations. He actively mentors researchers and is involved in initiatives to address misinformation through evidence-based interventions. His work integrates experimental psychology, computational modeling, and real-world applications, contributing to fields like climate change communication and wildlife conservation through behavioral insights.

Francis E. PutzView profile

Professor

• Conservation Biology
• Tropical Forestry
• Fire Ecology
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Francis E. Putz is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Florida, with affiliations in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation and the Center for Latin American Studies. He holds a Prince Bernhard Professorship at Utrecht University (Netherlands) and is a Senior Research Associate at CIFOR (Indonesia). His work focuses on tropical forest ecology, conservation, and sustainable management, with field projects in Florida, South America, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. Education: B.S. in Education/Biology (University of Wisconsin, 1973), Ph.D. in Botany (Cornell University, 1982), NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship (Oxford University, 1985). Research interests include conservation biology, tropical forestry, fire ecology, and the impacts of logging and climate change. He advocates for sustainable practices such as reduced-impact logging and carbon offset mechanisms. His recent work emphasizes carbon dynamics in tropical forests, liana ecology, and the role of forests in mitigating climate change. Putz has advised numerous graduate students focusing on topics like ecological restoration and plant functional traits. His publications span over 200 articles, addressing topics from liana biology to policy frameworks for forest management. He also teaches courses in introductory botany and plant ecology, emphasizing inquiry-based learning.

• Hydrology
• Groundwater Modeling
• Climate Change Impacts
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Inge de Graaf is an Associate Professor in Earth Systems and Global Change at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in hydrology and groundwater modeling. Her research focuses on global water resource challenges under climate change, with particular expertise in groundwater-surface water interactions, river basin management, and sustainable water use. Her research interests span multiple critical domains of hydrological science: Groundwater modeling at continental-to-global scales Impacts of land use change (irrigation, deforestation) on hydrological systems Climate change effects on water resources and drought dynamics Groundwater sustainability and environmental flow thresholds Integration of machine learning approaches in hydrological modeling Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong emphasis on ensemble modeling frameworks (particularly through the ISIMIP Groundwater Sector), development of global datasets like GROW, and practical applications addressing water scarcity in regions including the Lancang-Mekong Basin and the Netherlands. Her work increasingly integrates biogeochemical processes, such as methane emissions from wetlands, into hydrological frameworks. Dr. de Graaf actively supervises multiple PhD candidates across diverse projects: Sustainable Groundwater use and Crop Production (Willard) Nature-based flood and drought protection (Chotemankongsin) Global Groundwater Sustainability and Quality (Teuling) Early warning systems for agricultural production (van Meer) Environmental limits to global groundwater (Marinelli) She maintains significant engagement with policy and public audiences, evidenced by media contributions discussing Dutch drought conditions and global environmental threats. Her research program demonstrates strong integration across academic, practical, and communicative dimensions of contemporary hydrological science.

• Contemplative Education
• Eco-Justice Pedagogy
• Sustainability and Environmental Education
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Professor Jing Lin is a faculty member in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education at the University of Maryland's College of Education. Her work focuses on transformative education integrating contemplative practices, Daoist philosophy, and ecological awareness. She explores themes of interconnectedness, sustainability, and equity through pedagogical innovation. Research Interests: Prof. Lin's scholarship bridges Eastern philosophies with modern educational challenges. Core areas include eco-justice pedagogy, virtue cultivation through Daoist principles, and reimagining education to address global crises like climate change and social inequity. She emphasizes love-based education, intercultural collaboration, and the integration of science with spiritual inquiry. Publications Trends: Recent work highlights contemplative practices as pathways to planetary healing, critiques anthropocentric educational frameworks, and advocates for decolonizing higher education. Her articles often blend interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., quantum physics, neuroscience) with spiritual traditions to propose holistic educational models. Awards: No specific awards listed, but her contributions are recognized through frequent publication in transformative education fields. Advising/Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided in current materials. Her focus appears centered on research and conceptual frameworks rather than applied grant-funded projects. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Harriet Tubman Department's research initiatives, particularly the Indigenous Futures Lab and D.C. Queer Studies projects. Collaborates internationally on eco-justice and contemplative education networks.

• Geo-information Science
• Socio-ecological Systems
• Agroforestry Management
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Dr. Erika Speelman is an Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Geo-information Science and Remote Sensing within Wageningen University. She holds MSc and PhD degrees from Wageningen University, specializing in tropical agronomy. Her research focuses on developing simulation and gaming tools to enhance stakeholder collaboration in addressing socio-ecological challenges, particularly in the Global South. She leads the INREF SESAM programme (2020-2025), supervising 15 PhD candidates and 2 PostDocs, and coordinates MSc courses in geo-information science and interdisciplinary research methods. Her work spans agroforestry, water governance, and participatory tools for sustainable landscape management. Dr. Speelman has extensive experience collaborating with NGOs, UN agencies, and academic institutions across Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Her research emphasizes boundary objects like serious games to bridge stakeholder perspectives in contested landscapes. Recent projects include exploring water management in Kenya’s Ewaso Ng’iro Basin and land use dynamics in Peru’s Amazon. She teaches courses on spatial modeling, remote sensing integration, and geo-information science in socio-ecological contexts. Her international collaborations reflect a commitment to global sustainability challenges, integrating technical tools with community-driven solutions. Dr. Speelman’s lab is part of the Environmental Sciences group at Wageningen, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to complex environmental problems. She advocates for inclusive landscape governance through participatory tools, aiming to enhance resilience among smallholder farmers and marginalized communities. Her work combines academic rigor with practical impact, addressing issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and equitable resource distribution.

Tafsir Matin JohanssonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ocean Governance
• Techno-regulatory Governance
• Arctic Policy
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Dr. Tafsir Matin Johansson is an Assistant Professor (Research/Ocean Sustainability, Governance & Management) at the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute. He holds a PhD in Maritime Affairs from WMU, an MSc in International Maritime Law from Lund University, and an LL.B. (Honours) from the University of Chittagong. His interdisciplinary research focuses on ocean governance, techno-regulatory frameworks for robotics, Arctic policy, IUU fishing, marine debris, and gender equality in ocean science. Recent work examines climate adaptation in shipping, remote inspection technologies, and sustainable port management. Dr. Johansson has led projects funded by Transport Canada, the European Union, and Swedish/Danish agencies, addressing oil spill response, underwater noise, and autonomous systems. His publications frequently analyze regulatory innovation for emerging technologies and crisis management strategies in maritime operations.

Matthew ReasonView profile

Professor

• Participatory Research in the Arts
• Theatre for Children
• Liveness in Performance
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Matthew Reason is a Professor of Theatre and founding Director of the Institute for Social Justice at York St John University. He leads the AHRC-funded 'I’m Me' project, exploring identity and representation in learning disability arts. His research focuses on participatory methodologies, audience experience, and the intersection of performance with social justice issues. His work spans theatre for children, liveness in performance, and creative approaches to documenting live art. He has published widely on topics including audience research, dance spectatorship, and the ethics of inclusive research practices. Key projects include studies on prison and military audiences, and the role of drawing as a research tool. Matthew actively engages with communities through collaborative projects, emphasizing co-productive research that fosters societal change. His leadership at the Institute for Social Justice drives interdisciplinary initiatives to advance equity across multiple sectors.

Kalena E. CortesView profile

Professor

• Economics of Education
• Educational Equity and Access
• Labor Economics
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Kalena E. Cortes is the Verlin and Howard Kruse '52 Founders Professor in the Department of Public Service and Administration at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service. She serves as the inaugural Director of the Bush School's Program in Education Policy (PEP) and maintains prestigious research affiliations as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). Her academic background includes: Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University Visiting scholar positions at Stanford and Harvard University's Graduate School of Education Dr. Cortes specializes in the economics of education with a strong focus on equity and access issues. Her research identifies educational policies that improve outcomes for disadvantaged students across PreK-12 and postsecondary levels. She has made significant contributions in three key areas: improving academic performance of urban students, increasing access to postsecondary education, and raising educational attainment of immigrant students. More recently, she has pioneered innovative technology-mediated interventions, developing text-based parenting programs like Texts4Teens for middle school parents and Math FUNdations for elementary school children that target social-emotional development and math engagement. Her recent scholarly work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward practical, evidence-based interventions that address educational disparities. Many of her newer publications focus on text message interventions, geographic barriers to education access, disciplinary policies, and the intersection of socioeconomic status with educational outcomes. Her research increasingly applies behavioral economics principles to develop scalable solutions for improving educational equity. Dr. Cortes has received significant recognition for her scholarly contributions: Texas A&M's 2020 Presidential Impact Fellow designation 2021 Chancellor Enhancing Development and Generating Excellence in Scholarship (EDGES) Fellow Richard Musgrave Prize winner (2014) for best article in the National Tax Journal Faculty Fellow at the Greater Texas Foundation (2013-2016) She has secured substantial research funding from major organizations including the Spencer Foundation, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Department of Education. Her service to the academic community includes editorial positions at leading journals and committee work focused on diversity in economics, having served six years (2017-2023) on the American Economic Association's Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession (CSMGEP). Dr. Cortes leads the Texts4Teens research initiative, which develops and evaluates technology-mediated parent engagement strategies to improve educational outcomes for middle school students, with particular attention to social-emotional development and strengthening parent-child educational relationships.

Kathryn Schulte GrahameView profile

Teaching Professor

• Service-Learning in Engineering
• First-Year Engineering Education
• Sustainable Urban Design
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Dr. Kathryn Schulte Grahame is a Teaching Professor and Associate Director of the First-Year Engineering Team at Northeastern University's College of Engineering. She leads initiatives to enhance first-year engineering education through student-centered approaches, focusing on service-learning, sustainable design, and mentorship. Her roles include teaching cornerstone engineering courses and coordinating programs that emphasize professional development and experiential learning. Education: M.Ed. (Higher Education Management, Northeastern University, 2011), Ph.D. (Civil Engineering, Columbia University, 2008), M.S. (Civil Engineering, Columbia University, 2005), B.S. (Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 2004). Research emphasizes first-year engineering success, sustainable urban design, and green technologies. She has published extensively on curriculum design, service-learning partnerships, and student engagement strategies, including collaborations with museums and community organizations. Awards include the 2025 Martin W. Essigmann Outstanding Teaching Award, 2022 Excellence in Mentoring, and 2017 Outstanding Teacher of First-Year Students. She co-authored Essentials of Civil Engineering Materials (2019) and leads the STEAM x S-L initiative connecting engineering with arts and community projects. Her work integrates mindfulness practices into engineering education and evaluates the impact of sustainability education on student attitudes. She advises on pre-college programs and has spearheaded projects like the First-Year Engineering Expo and partnerships with local schools through the COE Learning and Innovation Center.

Christine MadyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Urban Planning
• Public Space Design
• Sustainable Urban Development
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Christine Mady is a Senior University Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University. She previously held positions at Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU), including Associate Professor (2020–2022), Head of the Department of Architecture (2016–2020), and Assistant Professor (2014–2020). She earned a Doctoral degree in Architecture from Cardiff University (2009), a Master's from the University of Stuttgart (2005), and a Bachelor's from the American University of Beirut (1997). Her research focuses on public spaces, urban resilience, and inclusive urban governance, particularly in conflict-affected regions like Beirut. Notable projects include the PS-U-GO Erasmus program (2023–2026) and the QUORUM interdisciplinary module addressing water-related urban challenges. She coordinates the AESOP Thematic Group on Public Spaces and Urban Cultures. Key awards include the Werner von Siemens Award (2007) and Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowship (2014). Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), climate action (SDG 13), and quality education (SDG 4). Educations: PhD Architecture, Cardiff University (2005–2010) MSc, University of Stuttgart (2003–2005) Bachelor's, American University of Beirut (1992–1997) Grants: Co-investigator: £198k GCRF project (canceled post-COVID) Erasmus+ Grant: €400k PS-U-GO (2023–2026) Creative Europe Programme: €2.1M LINA (2021)