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James K. Russell is a Full Professor in Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at The University of British Columbia, where he has been faculty since 1999. He directs the Volcanology and Petrology Laboratory and maintains an active research program in volcanology and petrology with significant international collaborations including appointments at LMU Munich, University of Torino, and Monash University. His educational background includes a Ph.D. (1984) and M.Sc. (1980) from the University of Calgary, and a B.Sc.(H) (1976) from the University of Manitoba. He previously worked at Cominco Exploration Ltd in Vernon, British Columbia before joining UBC. Russell's research focuses on understanding magmatic processes through multiple approaches. His primary interests include glaciovolcanism as a tool for paleoclimate reconstruction, predictive modeling of magma transport properties, and high-temperature rock mechanics experiments. His work bridges theoretical modeling with field observations, particularly in the Canadian Cordillera. He has developed influential models for magma viscosity that are widely cited in the volcanology community. His publication record shows consistent high-impact research over several decades, with recent work focusing on ultramafic melt viscosity, kimberlite transport mechanisms, and glaciovolcanic interactions. The research demonstrates a strong emphasis on quantitative approaches combining thermodynamics, rheology, and field-based observations to solve fundamental problems in volcanology. Scientific Awards: 2024 Research Award of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, LMU, Munich, Germany 2022 DAAD Research Stay for Visiting Academics Scholarship (3 months) 2019 Visiting Professorship, University Roma Tre 2019 Visiting Fellow at Centre for Advanced Studies, University of Munich 2016 Fellow of Mineralogical Society of America 2013 NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement Award 2010 Career Achievement Medal, Volcanology Division, Geological Association of Canada 2008 Peacock Medal, Mineralogical Association of Canada Russell has served in numerous editorial and professional capacities, including as Co-Editor-in-Chief for Journal of Volcanology & Geothermal Research (2016-2022), Associate Editor for multiple prominent journals, and as evaluator for research grants including ERC Consolidator grants and NSERC competitions. He has provided media consultation for National Geographic and Nova/Pioneer Productions. He maintains active laboratory facilities for volcanology and petrology research at UBC, with equipment for high-temperature experiments and magma rheology studies. His research group collaborates internationally with institutions in Germany, Italy, and Australia, reflecting his extensive network built through sabbatical visits and visiting professorships.

• Volcanology
• Petrology
• Glaciovolcanism
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Claus Lamm is a Full Professor of Biological Psychology at the University of Vienna , where he leads the Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Unit (SCAN-Unit) . He serves as Vice Dean for Research and Advancement of Early Career Researchers at the Faculty of Psychology and holds affiliations with the Vienna Cognitive Science Hub , Environment & Climate Change Hub , and Austrian Academy of Sciences . His academic career spans international collaborations and formative research experience abroad. Scientific Focus: Lamm investigates the neural underpinnings of empathy and prosocial behavior , employing multi-modal approaches combining neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, and psychoneuroendocrinology . His work extends to comparative studies with ravens and dogs, and explores environmental social neuroscience through climate change decision-making research. Recent publications show trends in cross-cultural psychology , machine learning applications , and neurobiological pathways related to social behavior. Awards & Grants: Recipient of the APS Mentor Award for his support of early career researchers. Funded by European Research Council , Austrian Science Fund , Vienna Science and Technology Fund , and intramural grants exceeding €10 million. Key projects include "Unravelling the opioid system in empathy" and "Comparative dog-human fMRI" . Media Engagement: A prominent public science communicator, Lamm has appeared in Nature , Science Magazine , and Austrian media outlets like Ö1 Mittagsjournal and ORF2 , discussing topics from pandemic psychology to social media effects . He maintains active outreach through Science TV and educational programs .

• Empathy
• Prosocial Behavior
• Social Neuroscience
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Tobias Bolch is a full Professor at the Institute of Geodesy, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austria, specializing in cryospheric research with a focus on High Mountain Asia and the Tibetan Plateau. His work integrates advanced geodetic and remote sensing methodologies to address critical climate change impacts on glaciers and related systems. His research spans: Glacier dynamics and mass balance monitoring using InSAR and optical satellite data Rock glacier kinematics and permafrost interactions Glacial lake evolution and outburst flood hazards Climate-glacier-hydrology linkages in Central Asian river basins Long-term cryosphere reconstruction using historical satellite archives Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in quantifying ice loss acceleration, particularly from lake-terminating glaciers, and the application of multi-sensor approaches (Sentinel, ASTER, UAV) for decadal-scale change detection. His work consistently emphasizes the hydrological consequences of glacier retreat for downstream water security across High Mountain Asia. No scientific awards or specific grant programs were documented in the provided materials. While student supervision details are absent, his position at TU Graz's Institute of Geodesy indicates active mentorship within geospatial and cryospheric research programs. His homepage (https://ifg.tugraz.at) serves as the primary hub for research dissemination through the university's PURE portal.

• Glaciology
• Remote Sensing
• Geodesy
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Univ.-Prof. Torsten Möller, PhD is a Professor at the University of Vienna and serves as Head of the Research Group Visualization and Data Analysis and Head of the Research Network Data Science. His work spans data visualization, visual analytics, and human-computer interaction, with a focus on biomedical, environmental, and societal data applications. Academic rank: Professor Research group: Visualization and Data Analysis Network: Data Science Email: torsten.moeller@univie.ac.at Research interests include: Visual data analysis for complex systems Interdisciplinary applications in climate science and medicine Human-computer interaction in data exploration Image processing and computer graphics Recent publication trends show expertise in: Visualizing climate change and pandemic data Multi-volumetric and network analysis Algorithmic transparency and user-centered design Interdisciplinary collaborations (e.g., astrophysics, medical imaging) Statistical and uncertainty visualization Design frameworks for visualization recommendation Teaching includes courses in: Computer graphics and visualization Image processing and analysis Human-computer interaction Data analysis projects Doctoral research seminars

• Data Visualization
• Visual Data Analysis
• Data Science
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Atakan Aral serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, University of Vienna, where he leads research in edge computing, distributed systems, and environmental monitoring applications. His work focuses on developing efficient and resilient computing systems for environmental applications, with particular emphasis on neuromorphic edge AI and the cloud-edge continuum. He maintains an active teaching schedule offering courses in Distributed Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, and Practical Software Courses with Bachelor's Thesis work across multiple semesters through 2025. Dr. Aral's research interests span several critical areas in modern computing including edge computing architectures, federated learning approaches, neuromorphic computing for environmental monitoring, and resilient systems design. His work addresses fundamental challenges in resource-constrained environments, particularly focusing on latency-sensitive applications and energy-efficient computation. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges theoretical computer science with practical environmental applications, developing systems that can operate effectively in remote or resource-limited settings. Analysis of his recent publication trajectory reveals a clear evolution from foundational cloud computing research toward increasingly specialized edge intelligence systems. Early work focused on resource allocation and scheduling in cloud environments, while his current research emphasizes neuromorphic approaches for sustainable environmental monitoring. His publications demonstrate growing interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with environmental scientists, and increasing focus on practical implementations of theoretical concepts in real-world monitoring systems. Dr. Aral leads significant research projects including TROCI (Towards Resilient Operation of Critical Infrastructure), an ongoing initiative, and SWAIN (Sustainable Watershed Management Through IoT-Driven AI), which ran from February 2021 to February 2024. His work spans multiple dimensions of computing systems, from hardware-aware algorithms to application-level implementations, with consistent contributions to major conferences and journals in distributed systems and edge computing. He is an active member of the Scientific Computing research group at the University of Vienna, working from Room 6.49 at Währinger Straße 29. His research environment includes collaboration with the Environment and Climate Research Hub, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work that bridges computer science with environmental applications. His publications indicate strong international collaboration across European institutions and research groups.

• Edge Computing
• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
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Kan Haidong is a Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean at the School of Public Health, Fudan University (Shanghai, China). He holds the Chang-Jiang Scholar Professorship from the Ministry of Education and serves as an Associate Editor for Environmental Health Perspectives and International Journal of Epidemiology . His research focuses on environmental epidemiology, air pollution impacts, and climate change health effects. He has authored over 114 h-index papers and been recognized as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher and Stanford Top 2% Scientist. Education: PhD in Environmental Epidemiology, Fudan University (2003) MS in Environmental Health Sciences, Fudan University (2000) MD in Preventive Medicine, Shanghai Medical University (1997) Research Interests: Kan’s work bridges environmental exposures (air pollution, climate change) with human health outcomes. Key areas include particulate matter toxicity, heatwave mortality, and policy-driven health interventions. His studies often involve large-scale epidemiological analyses and global health collaborations. Key Awards: Wu-Jieping Paul Janssen Medical-Pharmaceutical Award (2018) US EPA Scientific Achievement Award (2015) Elsevier Top Influential Chinese Scholar (2014–2023) Grants/Editorial Roles: He leads WHO air quality guideline projects and chairs editorial boards for top journals. His grants focus on climate health adaptation and pollution mitigation strategies in China and globally. Labs/Teams: Directs Fudan’s Environmental Health Department and collaborates with global networks like the China Kadoorie Biobank and Lancet Planetary Health initiatives.

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Air Pollution and Human Health
• Global Climate Change
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Professor John Eu-Li Wong serves as Senior Vice President (Health Innovation & Translation) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Senior Advisor to the National University Health System (NUHS). Previously, he held pivotal roles including Dean of NUS's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (2003-2011), Senior Vice President (Health Affairs), and Director of the National University Cancer Institute. His leadership has been instrumental in developing Singapore's Health and Biomedical Sciences initiative through strategic international partnerships. His educational background includes an MBBS from NUS, residency and fellowship at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center (where he served as Chief Resident in Medicine), and specialized training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He maintains active clinical expertise as a medical oncologist-haematologist. Professor Wong's research spans comprehensive cancer centers , healthy longevity initiatives , and value-based healthcare systems . His work focuses on translating biomedical research into national health strategies, with particular emphasis on global health security , academic health system integration , and cancer clinical trials infrastructure . He champions multinational collaborations to address transnational health challenges through frameworks like the Cancer Therapeutics Research Group. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent leadership in global health policy and translational medicine , with recent publications addressing pandemic response systems (2020), genomic medicine implementation (2015), and sustainable healthcare models (2021-2022). The work reveals a strategic shift toward healthy longevity roadmaps and value-based healthcare ecosystems while maintaining foundational focus on cancer therapeutics. International Member, US National Academy of Medicine (2019) Doctor Philosophiae Honoris Causa, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2019) President’s Science & Technology Medal, Singapore (2014) Public Administration Medal (Gold), Singapore National Day Awards (2016) Fellow of Royal Colleges of Physicians (London, Edinburgh) and American College of Physicians Professor Wong co-founded the multinational Cancer Therapeutics Research Group (nine institutions) and serves on editorial boards for JAMA and American Journal of Medicine. His grant leadership includes directing Singapore's National University Cancer Institute and spearheading the Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative. Current initiatives focus on the National Academy of Medicine's Healthy Longevity Roadmap and Qatar's Academic Medicine Advisory Board. He established the Cancer Therapeutics Research Group and maintains strategic partnerships with Karolinska Institute, University of Cambridge, Harvard, and Stanford. His leadership extends to the M8 Alliance of Academic Health Centers (past World Health Summit President) and Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative Steering Committee, driving transnational research infrastructure.

• Comprehensive cancer centres
• Healthy longevity
• National health and biomedical sciences research strategy
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Syukuro Manabe is a renowned climate scientist affiliated with Princeton University's Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program as a Professor . He has held various prestigious roles, including Director of the Global Warming Research Program at the Frontier Research System for Global Change (1997–2001) and Senior Scientist at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) of NOAA (1995–1997). Education: BS, Tokyo University (1953) MS, Tokyo University (1955) PhD, Tokyo University (1958) Research Interests: Manabe pioneered the development of radiative-convective models of the atmosphere in the early 1960s, focusing on greenhouse gases' role in climate change. His work with Kirk Bryan in the late 1960s on coupled atmosphere-ocean-land general circulation models revolutionized climate simulation, enabling studies of global warming and natural climate variability across time scales. He also explores past climate changes using models of varying complexity. Scientific Awards and Honors: Nobel Prize in Physics (2021) for physical modeling of Earth's climate and predicting global warming Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal (1992) Blue Planet Prize (1992) Volvo Environmental Prize (1997) William Bowie Medal (2010) Franklin Institute Awards (2015) Professional Memberships: Member, National Academy of Sciences (1990–) Foreign Member, Academia Europaea (1994–) Fellow, American Meteorological Society (1997–) Fellow, American Geophysical Union (since 1967)

• Global Warming
• Climate Modeling
• Atmospheric Sciences
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Univ.-Prof. Aiko Voigt is a Professor and Head of the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics at the University of Vienna. Her research focuses on climate dynamics, cloud physics, and atmospheric processes. She leads the Environment and Climate Research Hub and teaches advanced courses like 'Climate Modelling Lab' and 'Cloud Physics.' Her work explores cloud-radiative interactions, climate change impacts, and extreme weather dynamics. Recent studies analyze energy imbalances, high-cloud feedbacks, and tropical precipitation patterns. Voigt's contributions bridge climate modeling with observational data, emphasizing high-resolution simulations and interdisciplinary approaches. Teaching includes courses such as 'Climate System of the Earth,' 'Scientific Communication,' and 'Introduction to Computational Meteorology.' Her research spans from present-day climate to Snowball Earth scenarios, addressing both modern and paleoclimatic challenges. Publications highlight advancements in radiative transfer algorithms, cyclone dynamics under warming, and uncertainties in climate model predictions. Her work underscores the critical role of clouds in amplifying climate sensitivity and reshaping atmospheric circulation patterns.

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Dynamics
• Meteorology
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Jean-Pierre Gattuso is a CNRS Research Professor at the Laboratoire d'Océanographie de Villefranche (Sorbonne University) and Associate Scientist at the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI-SciencesPo, Paris). His research focuses on the impacts of ocean acidification and warming on marine ecosystems, as well as ocean-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Current Roles : CNRS Research Professor, Associate Scientist at IDDRI-SciencesPo Past Positions : Research Professor at Shantou University (2006–2009), Visiting Scientist at Rutgers University and NCAR (2004–2005), Group Leader at Laboratoire d'Océanographie de Villefranche (1998–2004), and others. His research interests span ocean acidification , carbon and carbonate cycling , climate change impacts on marine ecosystems , and ocean-based mitigation strategies . He co-edited the first book on ocean acidification and contributed to IPCC AR5 and AR6 reports. Recent publications highlight his work on ocean alkalinity enhancement , CO2 sequestration , and climate policy integration . He has developed tools like FOCE systems for in situ ocean acidification experiments and standardized ocean carbonate chemistry analysis. Scientific Awards : Ruth Patrick Award (2020), Blaise Pascal Medal (2014), Vladimir Vernadsky Medal (2012), and others. Academic Memberships : Foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, elected member of the European Academy of Sciences, Academia Europaea, and founder of the European Geosciences Union. Gattuso has led the Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre at the International Atomic Energy Agency and will co-chair the 2025 One Ocean Science Congress.

• Ocean Acidification
• Marine Ecosystems
• Climate Change Mitigation
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Gabriel Felbermayr is a Professor of Economics at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) and Director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) since 2021. He holds a PhD in Economics and has held academic positions at the University of Munich (ifo Center for International Economics), Kiel University (Chair in Economics), and the University of Tübingen. University Professor: WU Vienna (2021–) Director: WIFO Vienna (2021–) President: Kiel Institute (2019–2021) Research Interests include international trade theory, labor markets in open economies, European integration, migration economics, and climate-trade intersections. His work combines theoretical models with empirical policy analysis, focusing on globalization challenges, supply chain disruptions, and economic sanctions. Current Projects Trump 2.0 Transatlantic Tariff Scenarios Scientific Awards include recognition for his research contributions, though specific award names are not detailed in the text. He has led major projects for institutions like the Austrian Economic Chamber and the Foundation for Family Businesses. Education includes studies at the University of Linz and University of Florence (PhD). His publications span journals like Journal of International Economics , Review of World Economics , and World Development .

• International Trade Theory and Policy
• Climate Economics
• Labor Markets in Open Economies
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Elisa Riedo is a tenured Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at New York University (NYU) Tandon School of Engineering, with joint appointments as Professor of Physics in NYU’s College of Arts and Science and as affiliated Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tandon. She serves as Director of Faculty Development at NYU Tandon and has held prior tenured positions at Georgia Tech (2003–2015) and CUNY ASRC (2015–2018). Her academic career spans over two decades, with a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Milano (2000) and postdoctoral work at EPFL. Her research focuses on nanotechnology , graphene and 2D materials , and thermal scanning probe lithography (tSPL) , with applications in biomedical diagnostics quantum electronics electromagnetic interference shielding mechanical reinforcement of materials She pioneered tSPL for sustainable nanofabrication and discovered diamene—a single-layer diamond structure from graphene under pressure. Her recent work involves transparent infrared electrodes using silver nanowires (2025) and self-organized graphene stacking domains for quantum technologies (2024). She has secured major grants from National Science Foundation , Department of Defense , and Army Research Office . Scientific honors include: 2023 NYU Tandon Excellence in Research Award 2013 American Physical Society Fellow 2005 CREA Innovation Award Membership in the Academy of Europe (2023) She contributes to editorial boards for journals like 2D Materials and Applications and advises companies such as Mirimus Inc. and SwissLitho AG .

• Experimental nanoscience
• Graphene
• Diamene and 2D materials
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David Newbery serves as Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Economics since 1988 and Research Director of the Electricity Policy Research Group (EPRG). His career spans prestigious appointments including Visiting Professorships at Stanford, Princeton, UC Berkeley, and Imperial College London, alongside significant policy roles at the World Bank and IMF. His research focuses on electricity market design , climate policy economics , and transport pricing , addressing critical challenges in energy transition and regulatory frameworks. Key contributions include foundational work on supply function equilibria, market power assessment in liberalized utilities, and optimal climate policy instruments. Analysis of his publications reveals consistent leadership in energy market restructuring (1990s-2000s) renewables integration economics (2000s-2010s) climate policy-market power interactions (2000s-present) with methodological strengths in game theory and empirical industrial organization. Major recognitions include: CBE (2012 Birthday Honours) Frisch Medal (1990) Fellowships of Econometric Society and British Academy IAEE Outstanding Contributions Award (2003) Honorary Degree from University of Antwerp (2004) Newbery's policy impact extends through World Bank advisory roles (1981-83 as Division Chief of Public Economics), IMF consultations (1987), and sustained engagement with European energy regulators via EPRG. His work informs critical infrastructure pricing frameworks globally, particularly in electricity and transport sectors. He leads the Electricity Policy Research Group at Cambridge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between economists, engineers, and policy experts to address energy transition challenges through rigorous market design analysis.

• Electricity Policy Research
• Market Design and Behaviour
• Transmission Access Pricing
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Prof. Viktoria HSE Robertson is a Professor of Corporate Law, Antitrust Law, and Digitalization at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna), where she also serves as Head of the Department of Antitrust Law and Digitalization. Her research focuses on European and international antitrust law, digitalization's impact on competition, and comparative legal frameworks. She teaches courses such as *Corporate Law*, *Competition, Antitrust and Intellectual Property Law*, and *Competition Law in the Digital Economy*, emphasizing digital markets and regulatory challenges. Her work bridges antitrust law with digital innovation, addressing topics like algorithmic pricing, data governance, and the role of competition law in safeguarding democracy. Robertson is affiliated with organizations such as the Academic Society for Competition Law and the Women in Competition Law Network Austria. Her recent research includes studies on DMA implementation, computational antitrust, and green transition policies within EU competition frameworks. Robertson holds degrees including Mag. (Austria), MJur (Oxford), and has authored books like *Competition Law’s Innovation Factor: The Relevant Market in Dynamic Contexts in the EU and the US*. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates legal analysis with technological and economic considerations, shaping modern competition law discourse globally.

• Antitrust Law
• Digitalization
• EU Competition Law
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Fabienne Lind is a researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies , focusing on communication studies, media framing, and political discourse. Her work spans migration, climate change, and social media analysis. Research interests include Comparative communication research Computational text analysis Media framing of climate justice and migration Digital political communication Multilingual text analysis Recent publications analyze social media dynamics , climate change coverage , and migration discourse across Brazil, India, and South Africa. Her 2025 work on longitudinal disparities in communication research highlights global trends. Scientific awards include PhD Award (2023) ICA Journalism Studies Division Top Student Paper Award (2019) Article of the Year by 'Communication Methods and Measures' (2018) She contributes to collaborative projects like CIDAPE (2024–2027) on climate, inequality, and democratic action, and engages in computational text analysis tools development for communication studies.

• Communication Studies
• Journalism
• Media Framing
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