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Elizabeth BaldwinView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Policy
• Energy Policy
• Institutional Analysis
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Elizabeth Baldwin is an Associate Professor and Director of the MPA & MPP Programs at the School of Government & Public Policy, University of Arizona. Her research focuses on environmental, energy, and water policy, particularly examining non-state actors' roles in policy implementation and stakeholder influence on outcomes. She investigates U.S. state energy policies and decentralized energy systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Baldwin holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs, a J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and a B.S. in Environmental Policy from Unity College. Her work has been published in journals such as Policy Studies Journal and Annual Review of Environment and Resources . Her research spans institutional analysis, polycentric governance, and policy diffusion. Notable projects include evaluating stakeholder involvement in renewable energy policies and analyzing the governance of irrigation systems in Kenya. Baldwin’s recent studies address wildfire policy responses, groundwater governance experiments, and invasive species management. Baldwin’s contributions include frameworks for assessing environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and synthesizing biodiversity data. She actively explores how legal and institutional structures shape policy outcomes, with a focus on equity and sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges law, public policy, and environmental science, addressing challenges in both developed and developing regions.

Daniel E. KelleyView profile

Professor

• Physical Oceanography
• Climate Science
• Marine Biology
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Prof. Daniel E. Kelley is a Professor in the Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He serves as Graduate Coordinator and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses. His research focuses on physical oceanography, particularly ocean mixing caused by internal waves and double-diffusive convection. He holds academic affiliations including roles as university Senator and former executive member of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. Education: BSc from Mount Allison University PhD from Dalhousie University Research Interests: His work addresses small-scale mixing processes in ocean dynamics, parameterization of convection, internal waves, and frontal instabilities. He collaborates on topics ranging from under-ice algal blooms to whale-ship collision mechanics. His methodologies emphasize open-source tools like R and the 'oce' package, as highlighted in his book Oceanographic Analysis with R . Notable Contributions: Developed the 'oce' R package for oceanographic data analysis Recipient of Rosemary Gill Award and NSERC fellowships Author of over 50 peer-reviewed publications Awards & Honors: Rosemary Gill Award for outstanding service to students NSERC University Research Fellowship Outstanding PhD Thesis (CMOS) Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on oceanographic software development and environmental data analysis initiatives.

Alan MurrayView profile

Professor

• Geographic Information Science
• Spatial Optimization
• Emergency Response Planning
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Alan Murray is a **Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Personnel** in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where he also holds the Yardi Chair in Geography. He previously held professorial roles at Ohio State University, Arizona State University, and Drexel University before returning to UCSB in 2015. Murray earned his BS in Mathematics, Master’s in Statistics and Applied Probability, and PhD in Geography, all from UCSB. His research focuses on **geographic information science (GIScience)**, **spatial optimization**, **emergency response**, **health informatics**, **urban development**, and **infrastructure systems**. He has pioneered methodologies for integrating multi-objective spatial optimization with GIS to address urban planning challenges, such as smart mobility and wildfire risk mitigation. His work emphasizes practical applications in disaster response, public health, and sustainable land use planning. Murray has advised numerous graduate students and contributed to cross-disciplinary initiatives in GIScience education and technology integration. His research has been disseminated through high-impact publications in journals like *Geographical Analysis* and *International Journal of Geographical Information Science*. He has also directed centers such as the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis. Key areas of current research include: GIScience education reform Spatial optimization for emergency response systems Wildfire risk assessment and community resilience Equitable urban planning frameworks His work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world applications, addressing pressing issues like climate adaptation, infrastructure resilience, and smart city design.

Greg WahlertView profile

Lecturer

• Plant Systematics
• Taxonomy
• Floristic Inventory
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Greg Wahlert is a Lecturer and Shirley Tucker Curator of Biodiversity Collections at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He manages the UCSB Natural History Collections housed at the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Resilience (CCBER). As a plant systematist, his research focuses on floristic inventory in Colombia's Western Cordillera, taxonomy of Lupinus in California, and studies of Violaceae and Malvaceae families, particularly in Madagascar. He teaches botany and curation courses in the Ecological, Evolutionary, and Marine Biology (EEMB) and Environmental Studies (ENVS) departments. Wahlert holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Plant Biology from Ohio University. His work combines genomic and morphological evidence to address taxonomic challenges, such as clarifying species complexes in Lupinus and Rinorea. Collaborations include projects on African and Malagasy flora, resulting in numerous species descriptions and phylogenetic analyses. His courses include Flora and Vegetation of California and Ethnobotany and Economic Botany . He mentors students in natural history collections curation, emphasizing hands-on training with specimens. His research spans biodiversity conservation, phylogeography, and the integration of digital tools for phenological studies. Wahlert’s contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed articles on plant systematics, with a focus on understudied taxa in the Americas and Madagascar. He actively engages in fieldwork, herbarium curation, and international collaborations to advance botanical knowledge.

Bent Ole Gram MortensenView profile

Professor

• Public Law
• Energy Law
• Supply Law
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Bent Ole Gram Mortensen is a Professor of Public Law in the Department of Law at the University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Social Sciences. He is an active academic with extensive research, teaching, and public engagement, particularly in energy, environmental, and marketing law. His work bridges legal scholarship with policy and public discourse. His research interests include: Energy and supply law (district heating, electricity, renewables) Greenlandic resource and environmental law Environmental law related to energy use Marketing law, including greenwashing and climate labeling Data protection and cybersecurity in the energy sector Standardization and public procurement His recent articles reflect a strong focus on climate law, energy regulation, data protection, and consumer rights in the energy market. Themes include legal responses to greenwashing, cybersecurity in energy systems, utility bankruptcies, and climate legislation. His work combines public law with environmental and economic regulation, emphasizing accountability, sustainability, and consumer protection. Scientific awards received: Det Samfundsvidenskabelige Fakultets undervisningspris, Syddansk (2003) Årets forskerpris 2001 (2001) Årets juridiske underviser 2000 (2000) Mortensen has supervised students and led significant research projects such as the 4DH Strategic Research Centre. He teaches courses including Digital Governance, Market Regulation (including a part-time offering), Environmental Law, and Public Procurement Law. His public engagement is extensive, with over 600 media appearances, where he provides expert commentary on legal and policy issues in energy and environmental law.

Haizhong WangView profile

Professor

• Transportation Engineering
• Disaster Resilience and Emergency Management
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
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Haizhong Wang is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2010), an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the same institution (2010), and earlier degrees from Beijing University of Technology and Hebei University of Technology in China. His research focuses on transportation systems, disaster resilience, and intelligent infrastructure solutions. Education: Ph.D., Civil Engineering, UMass Amherst, 2010 M.S., Applied Mathematics, UMass Amherst, 2010 M.S., Civil Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, 2006 B.S., Civil Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, 2003 Dr. Wang's research integrates traffic flow modeling, agent-based systems, and interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in emergency evacuation logistics, autonomous vehicle impacts, and climate-resilient infrastructure. He explores topics such as tsunami preparedness, wildfire evacuation behavior, and optimization of electric vehicle networks. His work emphasizes data-driven methodologies for enhancing transportation safety, efficiency, and disaster response capabilities. Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding evacuation decision-making under time-critical scenarios, optimizing multi-modal transportation networks, and assessing infrastructure vulnerability to cascading disasters. Collaborative projects include developing frameworks for cooperative logistics systems and interdisciplinary models linking natural, built, and social systems for community resilience. His grants and collaborations focus on disaster preparedness, smart work zones, and connected vehicle technologies. He advises on transportation safety and serves on research initiatives addressing climate adaptation and emergency management. Current efforts include refining agent-based models for vertical evacuation strategies and evaluating the societal impacts of automated vehicles on urban mobility.

Qian HeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban Planning
• Community Resilience
• Disaster Risk Management
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Qian He, PhD, AICP is an Assistant Professor at Rowan University's Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability, and Director of the CARE Lab. Her research focuses on urban resilience, disaster risk management, and the intersection of public policy with community well-being in vulnerable populations. She holds a PhD in Urban Planning from the University of Texas at Arlington and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering. Her work integrates quantitative methods (econometrics, spatial analysis) with qualitative approaches like community engagement. Research interests include crime modeling, climate change impacts (sea-level rise, flooding), pandemic mobility, and urban informatics. She has secured grants from EPA, NASA, and NJ State Office of Planning Advocacy. Collaborations with nonprofits focus on equitable urban development and participatory policymaking. Recent publications analyze crime-mobility relationships, transit accessibility barriers, and disaster-induced housing instability. CARE Lab emphasizes applied research addressing community resilience challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.

Sangmi Lee PallickaraView profile

Professor

• Big Data
• Data Science
• Data Engineering
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Sangmi Lee Pallickara is a Professor of Computer Science and the Clare Booth Luce Professor at Colorado State University. She is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science in the College of Natural Sciences. Her research is supported by major agencies including the National Science Foundation, Department of Homeland Security, ARPA-E, and NIFA, with ongoing projects in AI Institutes, Cyberinfrastructure, and CyberPhysical Systems. Research Interests: Her work focuses on Big Data systems for scientific applications, including scalable storage, retrieval, metadata management, predictive analytics, and interactive visualization. She applies these to domains such as agriculture, atmospheric science, environmental monitoring, and epidemiology. Her research integrates data science, distributed systems, and deep learning to enable scalable knowledge extraction from high-velocity, voluminous datasets. Publication Trends: Her recent publications emphasize scalable solutions for geospatial and spatiotemporal data, including efficient storage (e.g., ATLAS), visualization (e.g., Glance, Iris), and deep learning (e.g., Argus, CloudNet). There is a strong focus on real-world applications such as wildfire prediction, satellite data imputation, and precision agriculture, leveraging generative models, embeddings, and ensemble methods. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award IEEE TCSC Award for Excellence in Scalable Computing Best Paper Award at IEEE/ACM UCC 2019 Best Paper Award at IEEE CLUSTER 2019 Best Paper Award at IEEE/ACM UCC 2014 Finalist for Best Paper Award at IEEE BDCloud 2018 Advising and Grants: She advises numerous Ph.D. and Master’s students, many of whom have gone on to careers in industry and academia. Her research is funded by the NSF (AI Institutes, CPS), DHS, ARPA-E, NIFA, and the Environmental Defense Fund. She also leads the SWiFT outreach program for K–12 STEM education. Labs and Teams: She leads a vibrant research group focused on Big Data systems, with students working on distributed storage, deep learning for satellite imagery, spatiotemporal analytics, and interactive visualization. The team collaborates with domain scientists in agriculture, climate, and public health.

Jenna PurhonenView profile

Researcher

• Fungal Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Community Ecology
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Jenna Purhonen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Biological and Environmental Science , part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science at the University of Jyväskylä . Her work focuses on fungal ecology, conservation biology, and forest ecosystem dynamics. Fields of Interest: Fungal community ecology, conservation biology, dead wood organisms, forest management impacts Research Trends across her publications reveal expertise in fungal dispersal mechanisms, DNA-based monitoring, lichen responses to forestry practices, and interdisciplinary frameworks for planetary well-being. Key methodologies include metabarcoding, spatial analysis, and standardized biodiversity datasets. Research Group: Collaborates with the Predictive Community Ecology Group , co-led by Nerea Abrego and Otso Ovaskainen, focusing on fungal dynamics and conservation strategies.

Nodir DjanibekovView profile

Researcher

• Land reform and agricultural restructuring
• Agricultural and water management institutions
• Sustainability and resilience
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Dr. Nodir Djanibekov is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) , serving as Deputy Head of the Agricultural Policy Department since 2012. He leads the CARe research group on rural community resilience and acts as IAMO's contact for Central Asia international collaboration . Doctorate from University of Bonn's Center for Development Research (ZEF) Specializes in Central Asian agriculture , focusing on: Land and water governance Behavioral economics in farming Institutional analysis of agricultural reforms Climate change adaptation strategies His recent publications focus on water governance challenges (2025), economic integration impacts (2025), and adoption of sustainable practices (2024-2025). Research employs experimental economics and bio-economic modeling across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Key projects include: UzFarmBarometer - Understanding sustainable practice adoption AGRIWANET - Climate change and water scarcity CAWAMNET - Water conflicts and migration SUSADICA - Doctoral program on sustainable agriculture

Christina GrozingerView profile

Professor

• Entomology
• Genomics of Social Behavior
• Chemical Communication in Insects
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Christina Grozinger is a Professor in the Department of Entomology at Pennsylvania State University and serves as the Director of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. Her research integrates genomics, molecular biology, and ecology to understand social behavior, chemical communication, and health in honey bees and other pollinators. She leads a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research program focused on improving pollinator conservation and management. Her research interests include: Genomic and molecular basis of social behavior in insects Chemical communication and pheromone signaling in honey bees Host-parasite interactions and immune responses in pollinators Landscape genomics and environmental stress responses Pollinator conservation and sustainable beekeeping practices The recent articles (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on applying cutting-edge molecular tools—such as transcriptomics, DNA metabarcoding, and machine learning—to address urgent conservation challenges. Themes include climate change impacts on bee fertility, viral infections in insect hosts, landscape-level pathogen dynamics, and the use of citizen science for monitoring firefly populations. Her work bridges fundamental biology with applied solutions for pollinator decline. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Distinguished Professor at Pennsylvania State University Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology Appointment to the National Academies Committee on Insect Declines Dr. Grozinger leads major research initiatives, including Scialog grants on environmental impacts on animal behavior, and advises numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. She has secured significant funding for interdisciplinary projects, such as those combining ecological modeling with decision support systems for land managers. Her leadership extends to directing the Huck Institutes, where she fosters innovation across life sciences. She is actively involved in science communication and education, including courses on pollinator conservation that assess cognitive impacts on students. She leads research teams focusing on: The Grozinger Lab at Penn State, which studies molecular mechanisms of social behavior Interdisciplinary collaborations in landscape ecology, genomics, and conservation Citizen science and machine learning applications in pollinator monitoring Development of spatial decision support tools for ecological management

James M McMahonView profile

Associate Professor

• HIV Prevention
• Implementation Science
• Dissemination Science
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James M McMahon is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and holds a secondary faculty appointment in the Department of Public Health Science at the School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is the Endowed Chair for Innovation in Health Care and co-director of the Equity-Focused Implementation and Dissemination Science function within the Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSI). He co-founded the Interdisciplinary Sexual Health and HIV Research (INSHHR) group and is actively involved in mentoring and leading large-scale public health research initiatives. PhD in Biological Anthropology, City University of New York, 1999 BA in Anthropology, University of Winnipeg, 1987 McMahon's research focuses on HIV and Hepatitis C prevention among marginalized populations, particularly minority women, heterosexual couples, and substance users. His work integrates behavioral, social, and epidemiological sciences with a strong emphasis on implementation science and biomedical interventions like PrEP. He employs mixed-methods approaches, mathematical modeling, and community-based participatory research to understand syndemics, relationship dynamics, and barriers to prevention. His recent publications highlight a consistent focus on PrEP implementation, sexual health communication, structural and psychosocial barriers to care, and global health disparities. Themes include trust in healthcare, autonomy, violence, and the social determinants of HIV risk. His work spans from the U.S. to Ghana and Malawi, reflecting a global public health perspective. R01 Grant Award, NIH, 2015 NIMH Support, 2014 Josephine Craytor Nursing Faculty Award, 2011 Outstanding Faculty Colleague, UR School of Nursing, 2008 McMahon mentors early-career scientists and serves as a mentor or co-mentor in several KL2 and career development programs. He has advised on studies related to HIV screening, pediatric decision support, and stigma reduction interventions. His collaborative work includes extensive contributions to studies on intimate partner violence, syndemics, and healthcare access. He leads or co-directs core functions in translational science infrastructure, emphasizing equity and rapid response to public health emergencies.

Oliver QuittmannView profile

Lecturer

• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Science
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Oliver Quittmann is a Lecturer and Research Scientist at the Institute of Movement and Neurosciences, German Sport University Cologne. Specializing in biomechanics and exercise physiology, his work focuses on sports performance analysis, adaptive sports, and physiological demands in elite athletes. PhD in Exercise Science (summa cum laude), German Sport University Cologne (2019) M.Sc. in Exercise Science and Coaching (2016) B.Sc. in Sport and Performance (2014) His research explores biomechanical and physiological aspects of handcycling, cheerleading, and triathlon, emphasizing kinetics, kinematics, and metabolic profiles. Recent work includes analyzing power demands in elite cycling and heart rate dynamics in cheerleaders. Notable awards include the August-Bier-Plakette for top graduate in 2014, multiple Deutschlandstipendium scholarships, and first place in DSHS-Forschungsbild des Jahres (2018). He actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like Push-Pull HC and MC-Perform, focusing on menstrual cycle impacts and movement analysis. Quittmann contributes to public science through events like Science Slam Meets Breaking and Climate Slam Bonn, advocating for accessible sports science communication.

Milica TodorovicView profile

Visiting Professor

• Machine Learning
• Materials Science
• Quantum Mechanics
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Milica Todorovic is a Visiting Professor at Aalto University's Department of Applied Physics , leading machine learning research within the Computational Electronic Structure Theory (CEST) group. Her work bridges quantum mechanical simulations and machine learning algorithms to optimize material functionality, particularly for solar cell components and organic-inorganic interfaces . Research Interests include: Data-driven materials science Active learning for molecular datasets Bayesian optimization in atomic structure prediction Quantum simulations of surfaces and adsorbates Thermodynamic property modeling for atmospheric molecules Article Trends (2017-2025) show focus on machine learning applied to materials science , with subfields spanning bayesian optimization , conformational analysis , and density functional theory . Key collaborations include Patrick Rinke and Hanna Vehkamäki . Activities include organizing workshops like the Young Researcher’s Workshop on Machine Learning for Materials Science (2019) and International Workshop on Machine Learning for Materials Science (2018).

Andrea A. CortinoisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Global migration and health
• Climate change and displacement
• Social costs of migration in countries of origin
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Andrea A. Cortinois is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Canada. Their work focuses on global migration and health, climate change impacts on displacement, social costs of migration in origin countries, and health equity in multicultural societies. PhD in Health Policy, Management & Evaluation (2008) from University of Toronto MPH in International Public Health (1995) from University of Wales College of Medicine Honours BSc in Human Biology (Immunology) (1990) from Universita’ degli Studi di Milano Research interests span technology's role in health equity, immigrant health services, and environmental determinants of public health. Their publications highlight critical perspectives on ICT applications in Latin America, urban health disparities in Canada, and globalization's effects on healthcare systems. Co-developed Toronto’s 2-1-1 healthcare services for immigrants Investigated digital health interventions in underserved Latin American populations Explored critical debates on technological determinism in global health Teaching responsibilities include graduate/undergraduate cross-listed courses on global migration and health, climate change impacts, and introductory global health classes.