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Chris StokesView profile

Professor

Durham UniversityUnited Kingdom

Professor Chris Stokes is a leading glaciologist at the Department of Geography, Durham University , with expertise in ice sheet dynamics, climate-glacier interactions, and glacial geomorphology. His work spans both Earth and Martian glacial systems, integrating satellite remote sensing with fieldwork and numerical modelling . Education: Ph.D. (University of Sheffield), Lectureship (University of Reading) Research Focus: Ice stream behavior, supraglacial hydrology, East Antarctic sensitivity to warming, and historical deglaciation patterns His recent publications (2022-2025) highlight climate-driven glacier retreat , subglacial bedform genesis , and ice sheet-ocean interactions . Key findings include East Antarctica's vulnerability to 1.5°C warming and the role of alongshore winds in glacier slowdown. Scientific Awards: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2009) Gordon Warwick Medal (2013) Durham Doctoral Supervision Award (2016) Green Gown Award (2021) He has supervised over 20 PhD students and contributed to climate policy at UN COP meetings . His research is supported by £5M+ in grants from NERC and the Leverhulme Trust.

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Frank GeritsView profile

Assistant Professor

Utrecht UniversityNetherlands

Dr. Frank Gerits is Assistant Professor of International History at Utrecht University and Research Fellow at the International Studies Group, University of the Free State, South Africa. He specializes in the international history of Global North-South relations, focusing on climate justice, existential risks (climate change, pandemics, extinction), and ideological dimensions of decolonization. A graduate of the European University Institute (PhD, 2014), he has held academic positions at NYU, the University of Amsterdam, and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, and serves as Senior Editor for History and International Relations at the European Journal of American Studies. Research Interests: Gerits' work interrogates how ideological frameworks shape global responses to existential risks. His first book, The Ideological Scramble for Africa (Cornell, 2023), examines Cold War-era ideological competition over postcolonial Africa. He co-founded UU Decolonisation Group (now part of UU Centre for Global Challenges) and leads two research collectives: The Political Environment (environmental politics) and Network on Anticolonial Thought (Netherlands-wide collaboration). Prominent Research Themes: Climate Justice as ideological construct Historiography of decolonization Postcolonial security frameworks Belgian/Netherlands colonial legacies Cultural Cold War diplomacy Non-Aligned Movement and African unity Scientific Awards: National Research Foundation of South Africa Scarce Skills-Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016-2018) Agnese N. Haury Postdoctoral Scholarship (2015, NYU) Grants: NWO Open Competition Project (2023-2024): 'Moral Empire: Belgium and the Global South, 1830-2020' AHRC Development Grant (2020-2023): 'Regionalism in East Africa' University of Padova Project (2024-2026): 'African Non-Alignment and Environmental Justice' Public Engagement: Gerits contributes to public debates through op-eds in NRC Handelsblad , The Washington Post , and Belgian outlets, appearing on VPRO Radio and AlJazeera. His work has been featured in Aeon , The Conversation , and Africa is a Country .

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Himadri SainiView profile

Research Fellow

University of New South WalesAustralia

Himadri Saini is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne and a member of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the 21st Century Weather . Her research focuses on climate science , paleoclimatology , and ocean biogeochemistry . Education: PhD in Climate Science (2023), University of New South Wales Postdoctoral Research: University of New South Wales (AMOC slowdown impacts on Australian climate) Current Work: Tropical climate variability, weather-climate interactions, and future climate risks Her research combines Earth system models , paleoclimate data , and modern observations to analyze climate dynamics, with a focus on tropical Australia. She has published extensively on topics such as AMOC slowdown , ocean iron fertilisation , and climate-driven hydrological changes . Her recent publications (2020–2025) span paleoclimatology , ocean biogeochemistry , climate modeling , and air quality policy . Key themes include the global carbon cycle , ocean circulation-climate feedbacks , and mitigation strategies for environmental health . Currently, she investigates tropical climate variability and weather-climate interactions in Australia using advanced model simulations and observational datasets.

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Christopher P. ScheitleView profile

Associate Professor

University of ManitobaCanada

Christopher P. Scheitle is an Associate Professor of Sociology at West Virginia University . His research focuses on the social structure and dynamics of religion in the U.S. , particularly intersections between religion and science, religious discrimination, and supernatural belief systems. He has authored two recent books and received funding from the National Science Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Education: PhD in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University (2008). Research interests span four primary domains of supernatural belief (traditional religious beliefs, spiritual forces, witchcraft, and luck-related beliefs), religious expression in workplaces, and graduate student migration patterns. His work highlights how education and income correlate with lower supernatural belief , while racial and gender disparities shape specific belief clusters. Recent articles analyze geographic preferences among STEM graduate students, religious discrimination in workplaces (especially for Black Christians and Muslim workers), and the complex relationship between secular identity and atheism. His studies often employ nationally representative surveys and mixed-method approaches. Key grants: National Science Foundation #2344563 John Templeton Foundation projects

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Graham ColeView profile

Assistant Professor

University of South CarolinaUnited States

Graham Cole serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, specializing in the intersection of partial differential equations and probability theory. He completed his PhD at Stanford University in 2021 under Lenya Ryzhik and previously held a Prager Assistant Professorship and NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship at Brown University from 2021 to 2024. Education: PhD in Mathematics, Stanford University (2021), Advisor: Lenya Ryzhik His research centers on partial differential equations and probability , with concentrated expertise in reaction-diffusion systems, branching processes, stochastic PDEs, and viscous conservation laws. He extends these methodologies to climate change applications , investigating agricultural climate impacts and carbon dioxide removal strategies through rigorous mathematical modeling. This dual focus bridges theoretical analysis with urgent environmental challenges. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveals dominant themes in reaction-diffusion equations and stochastic conservation laws, particularly examining traveling waves, steady states, and stochastic heat equation fluctuations. His work frequently addresses boundary value problems in half-spaces and unbounded domains, with significant contributions to uniqueness/multiplicity theorems and asymptotic behavior. Collaborations with leading mathematicians like Henri Berestycki and Alexander Dunlap appear consistently across high-impact journals including SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis and Journal of the European Mathematical Society . Awards: Prager Assistant Professor NSF Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Cole has not publicly listed graduate students, but his postdoctoral research was supported by National Science Foundation funding. His current work continues to explore climate-mathematics interfaces while advancing fundamental theory in nonlinear PDEs and stochastic processes, with recent submissions indicating active investigation into elliptic problems and stochastic heat equations.

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Katja MatthesView profile

Professor

Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research KielGermany

Katja Matthes serves as Director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and holds a W3 Professorship in Atmospheric Physics at both GEOMAR and Kiel University. Her leadership spans multiple research areas including ocean circulation, climate dynamics, and atmospheric physics, with significant contributions to international climate research initiatives. Director of GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (since October 2020) W3 Professor at GEOMAR and Kiel University (since 2012) Head of Working Group 'Physics of the Atmosphere' Co-author of the 6th IPCC Assessment Report (2019) Member of multiple international scientific committees including POGO, EMB, and IOC-UNESCO Dr. Matthes' research focuses on the complex interactions between the atmosphere, ocean, and climate system. Her work particularly emphasizes stratosphere-troposphere-ocean modeling, climate-chemistry interactions, and the role of solar variability in climate change. She investigates decadal climate variability mechanisms and contributes to international model intercomparison projects that advance our understanding of natural and anthropogenic climate influences. Her expertise in middle atmosphere dynamics and sun-climate interactions has positioned her as a leading voice in climate science. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on ocean-based climate solutions, with particular emphasis on carbon sequestration mechanisms, marine heatwaves, and the role of ocean circulation in climate predictability. Her work increasingly addresses policy-relevant questions about the ocean's contribution to achieving climate targets and developing sustainable ocean management strategies. The integration of physical oceanography with atmospheric science characterizes her interdisciplinary approach to understanding Earth's climate system. Co-author of the 6th IPCC Assessment Report (WG I, Chapter 2) Member of AcademiaNet (2010), recognizing excellence in female scientists Recipient of the Ernst Reuter Prize from Free University of Berlin (2004) Selected participant in Helmholtz Mentoring Program for Women (2009-2010) Prize for young scientists from Foundation for Environment and Damage Prevention (2001) Professor Matthes leads significant research initiatives including the Helmholtz KLIMA Steering Board and serves as Vice President for the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment. Her leadership extends to numerous international collaborations, particularly through the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) and the European Marine Board. As Director of GEOMAR, she oversees Germany's premier marine research institution with a strategic focus on the UN Ocean Decade goals and sustainable ocean management. Her work with the German Alliance for Marine Research shapes national marine science policy while her international committee memberships influence global ocean governance frameworks.

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Evan StewartView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Massachusetts BostonUnited States

Evan Stewart is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His research explores belonging in public life, religious pluralism, and the cultural dimensions of environmental crisis. Education : PhD, MA in Sociology (University of Minnesota), BA in Political Theory and Social Policy (Michigan State University) Research Interests span political sociology, cultural sociology, sociology of religion, climate inequality, and quantitative methods. His work examines how secularized evangelical discourse shapes national belonging and how environmental attitudes intersect with political ideology. Recent Publications focus on religious affiliation and political participation, racial animus during the pandemic, environmental regulation support, and symbolic boundaries in diverse societies. Key outlets include American Sociological Review , Social Forces , and Sociological Theory . Scientific Awards : 2021-2022 Public Religion Research Institute Fellow, Edelstein Fellow, Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellow Editorial Roles : Associate Editor at Sociology of Religion , Editor of Sociological Images blog Advising and Grants include collaborations with scholars like Penny Edgell and Jack Delehanty. His CIVA Lab investigates cultural and social divides in contemporary public life.

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James PringleView profile

Associate Professor

University of New HampshireUnited States

James Pringle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of New Hampshire. His research bridges physical oceanography, population genetics, and marine ecology, focusing on dispersal mechanisms, biogeographic patterns, and climate change impacts on coastal systems. Education: Ph.D. in Oceanography (Chemical & Physical) from MIT-WHOI Joint Program, B.S. in Physics from Dartmouth College. His work spans theoretical and applied studies, including asymmetric dispersal dynamics , genetic diversity in marine species , and coastal fluid mechanics . Recent articles highlight global dispersal climatologies, coral range expansion under climate change, and larval transport sensitivity in advective environments. Grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other institutions fund his research on larval dispersal quantification ( 2020–2025 ), basin-scale ocean forcing ( 2015–2021 ), and biogeographic modeling ( 2010–2015 ).

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John BertenView profile

Lecturer

Bielefeld UniversityGermany

Dr. John Berten is a Lecturer at the University of Bielefeld, specializing in political science and global social policy. His teaching focuses on topics such as Introduction to Political Science , Social Policy in the Global South , and Social Policy in the COVID-19 Crisis , reflecting his expertise in the intersection of governance, welfare systems, and global challenges. His research explores how international organizations shape social policy through quantified frameworks and anticipatory governance. Recent work analyzes the role of institutions like the ILO, OECD, and WHO in constructing knowledge objects (e.g., social protection floors) and adapting to crises such as pandemics and climate change. His publications emphasize data-driven policy-making, ideational continuity, and the epistemic underpinnings of global governance. Key trends in his scholarship include: Quantified governance in international institutions Policy responses to pandemics and climate crises Eco-social intersections in investment recalibration Reflexivity in global policy frameworks Gender equity lenses in policy design Historical analysis of social policy indicators While no formal awards or student advisees are listed in available records, his teaching engagements and publications underscore his active contributions to debates on welfare state reform, global labor governance, and sustainable development.

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Frank LamView profile

Professor

University of British ColumbiaCanada

Professor Frank Lam, Senior Chair Professor of Wood Building Design and Construction at UBC Faculty of Forestry, specializes in timber engineering and applied mechanics. His research focuses on structural wood products, seismic performance analysis, and wood-based composite systems, with applications in sustainable construction and building innovation. Department of Wood Science, Forest Sciences Centre, UBC Active research areas: Timber engineering, Wood composites, Seismic resilience, Computational modeling His work includes projects funded by NSERC, NRCAN, and FII program, advancing knowledge in cross-laminated timber systems, hybrid structures, and environmental aging effects on timber materials. He has supervised graduate researchers like PhD candidate Xing Zhang. L.J. Markwardt Wood Engineering Award (1999) Japan Science and Technology Agency Research Fellowship (2001) Recent publications demonstrate technical leadership in developing fire-retardant wood composites, optimizing long-span timber floors, and improving seismic performance of hybrid systems. His research integrates computational modeling with experimental validation to enhance structural reliability and sustainable building practices.

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Miriam SeguraView profile

Professor

University of North GeorgiaUnited States

Dr. Miriam Segura is a Professor of Biology at the University of North Georgia, holding the Harry B. Forester Eminent Scholars Chair. She is a faculty member in the Biology Department with expertise spanning Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), focusing on critical thinking development in biology education. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2003) A.B. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University (1998) Dr. Segura's research centers on pedagogical interventions that enhance scientific literacy, particularly examining how students read and analyze primary scientific literature. Her work bridges molecular biology content with evidence-based teaching strategies to improve comprehension and critical thinking in undergraduate biology courses. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear evolution: post-2017 works focus exclusively on biology education and scientific literacy interventions, while pre-2013 publications investigate molecular mechanisms of the Barrier-to-autointegration factor (BAF) in nuclear structure and retrovirus integration. This transition highlights her strategic shift toward educational scholarship without abandoning foundational biology expertise. Her teaching excellence has been recognized with prestigious awards: Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award (2017) University System of Georgia Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award (2017) UNG Distinguished Teaching Award (2016) As an advisor for Biology and Pre-Medicine students, Dr. Segura emphasizes inclusive mentorship and cultural competence, welcoming Spanish-speaking students. She actively contributes to national educational initiatives through the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER), where she co-authored antiracism action frameworks, and the SEA-PHAGES program developing phage genomics curricula. Her leadership extends to course transformation projects aimed at improving classroom climate and student engagement.

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Joy KlammerView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of New South WalesAustralia

Dr. Joy Klammer serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, specializing in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. With over 20 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)—first as operational aircrew and later in human resources—she transitioned to academia after a distinguished career as a Defence Scientist with Canada's Department of National Defence, where she culminated as Research Director overseeing three teams focused on CAF recruitment, selection, and retention. Education: PhD in Psychology, Western University (2009) MSc in Psychology, University of Calgary (1997) BA in Psychology (Minor: English), Simon Fraser University (1990) Certificate in Liberal Arts, Simon Fraser University (1990) Leader Character Practitioner, Ivey School of Business (2022) Solution-focused coach, Erickson International (2022) Dr. Klammer's research centers on optimizing organizational personnel systems, with emphases on evidence-based selection, leadership development, and cultural transformation. She has pioneered character-based assessment for executive roles to drive inclusive military culture change and designed high-stakes selection systems—including Canada's astronaut recruitment processes. Her work bridges military and civilian contexts through the Five Eyes Technical Cooperation Programme (TTCP), where she chaired Human Resources Technical Panel 23. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on integrating character assessment into military promotion systems, inclusive behavior frameworks, and validation of selection methodologies. Key Scientific Awards: Deputy Minister / Chief of Defence Staff Organizational Culture Award (2023, team) Chief of Defence Staff Commendation for executive selection systems (2022) Chief of Military Personnel Group Commendation for inclusive behaviors (2022, team) TTCP Letter of Commendation for leadership (2021) Public Service Award of Excellence for Astronaut Recruitment (2017, team) At UNSW, Dr. Klammer contributes to the Public Service Research Group, advising on public sector workforce capability while teaching courses spanning Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Military Ethics. Her applied research approach—forged through decades of operational military experience—ensures practical implementation of evidence-based solutions in real-world defense and public sector contexts.

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Maria Piquer-RodriguezView profile

Assistant Professor

Free University of BerlinGermany

Maria Piquer-Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Geographical Sciences , Free University of Berlin. She leads the Modelling Human-Environmental Interactions research group and coordinates the Global Land Program's Socio-Ecological Land Systems of Latin America working group. Her research focuses on: Socio-ecological land system dynamics Transboundary environmental governance Impact of anthropogenic forces on biocultural regions Land use policy analysis Deforestation and biodiversity trade-offs Telecoupled land use systems Key publications address: Systematic mapping of South American land systems Border effects on ecological divergence Carbon stock underestimation in dry forests Agricultural expansion impacts on forest communities Conservation challenges in dry Chaco ecosystems She applies: Remote sensing and GIS analysis Socio-ecological system modeling Interdisciplinary collaborative frameworks Policy impact assessment Land use archetype analysis

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Piero LIONELLOView profile

Professor

University of SalentoItaly

Piero LIONELLO is a Full Professor in Atmospheric Physics and Oceanography at the University of Salento, where he leads research in regional and global climate dynamics, extreme weather events, and marine climate change impacts. He serves as president of the MedCLIVAR network, director of the Master’s program in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, director of the Environmental Museum (MAUS), and editorial board member of Natural Hazards and Earth System Science . With a career spanning institutions like MIT, MPI für Meteorologie, and ECMWF, he has focused on Mediterranean climate vulnerability since the 1980s. Research Leadership: Specializing in regional climate modeling, synoptic climatology, and coastal oceanography, he has coordinated the Climate Change Science PhD program and contributed to IPCC AR6 and MedECC reports. Projects: Participated in international initiatives (CIRCE, RISES-AM, SOCLIMPACT) and Italian programs, including MedCLIVAR and MEDECC steering group. Publications: Authored over 100 SCOPUS/Web of Science papers, his work spans high-resolution climate modeling, statistical downscaling, and interdisciplinary studies linking climate to agriculture, ecosystems, and coastal management. Notable contributions include analyses of Mediterranean sea level rise, cyclone variability, and operational oceanography applications for Venetian storm surge prediction. Awards: North-South Award (Council of Europe, 2020) Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists (2020) Education & Teaching: Graduated magna cum laude in Physics (1984). Currently teaches Climate Dynamics and Monitoring and Weather Forecasts and Climate Risks to Master’s students, with courses covering climate system components, energy budgets, teleconnections, and climate-impact modeling.

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Lucy FiskeView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of Technology SydneyAustralia

Dr. Lucy Fiske is a Senior Lecturer in Social and Political Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) , where she has been employed since 2018. Previously, she held academic positions at Curtin University (2003–2014) and the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at Sydney University (2011–2015), followed by a Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at UTS (2014–2018). Her research and teaching focus on human rights , refugee and asylum seeker experiences , and gender justice in post-conflict settings , grounded in her prior social work practice with displaced populations. Lucy’s academic work examines how refugees in prolonged transit (particularly Indonesia) accumulate social and cultural capital despite statelessness. She theorizes citizenship as a social practice , explores friendship as resistance to state power, and critiques Australian immigration detention policies. Her co-edited volume Rethinking Transitional Gender Justice (2019) and monograph Human Rights, Refugee Protest and Immigration Detention (2016) are foundational texts in the field. Her 15 most recent articles analyze intersections of disability and race in Australian immigration, Hazara refugee strategies in Indonesia, and transitional justice in post-conflict societies, with fieldwork-based insights from the DRC, Uganda, and Kenya . Lucy serves on the editorial board of Sociological Perspectives on Human Rights and Development , leads the UTS-LBW Trust Refugee Teacher Training program , and is a Research Integrity Advisor for FASS. She supervises PhD and Master’s students on topics including refugee education and post-conflict trauma interventions .

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