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Rong DengView profile

Lecturer

• Photovoltaics
• Circular Economy
• Techno-economic Assessment
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Dr. Rong Deng is a Lecturer at the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering , University of New South Wales (UNSW) , Australia. She completed her PhD in 2021 on 'End-of-life Recycling of Silicon Photovoltaic Modules: Towards A Circular Economy' and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours Class I) in 2018, both from UNSW. Her research focuses on sustainable end-of-life management of silicon photovoltaic modules, integrating technological innovation with economic analysis. Research Interests: End-of-life management of photovoltaic panels End-markets for recycled module materials PV sustainability and circular economy Techno-economic assessment of recycling processes Large-scale PV modules and their lifecycle impacts Her work has been recognized as a 'PV Recycling textbook' by industry experts, particularly her 2019 paper 'A techno-economic review of silicon photovoltaic module recycling'. Scientific Awards: 2022 : Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List – Healthcare & Science 2023 : UNSW Women in Engineering Excellence Awards 2020 : Australia Global Talent, Department of Home Affairs 2021 : 1st Runner-up, SPREE Three Minute Thesis Competition 2019 : Best Oral Presentation Award, GPVC 2019, Gwangju, Korea 2019 : Best Poster Presentation Award, 36th EUPVSEC, Marseille, France 2019 : Best Poster Award, UNSW Engineering PG Symposium Grants & Funding: ACAP-Neoen Collaboration : Scoping study on solar panel end-of-life management in Australia – AUD 160,000 ACAP-Solarcycle Collaboration : Techno-economic assessment of CdTe panel recycling – AUD 40,000 NSW EPA : Scipher Advanced Solar Panel Recycling – AUD 1,790,000 EUCD Climate Dialogue : PV Circularity in Australia – €145,000 Teaching & Academic Service: Dr. Deng is the course convenor for SOLA5051 Life Cycle Assessment , contributing to the education of future renewable energy engineers.

• Sound Composition
• Multimedia Performance
• Environmental Sound Studies
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Associate Professor Damien Ricketson is a composer and academic at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney. His research explores vibration, non-cochlear listening, and the intersection of sound with environmental and interdisciplinary studies. He holds affiliations with the Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney Nano Institute, and Charles Perkins Centre. Ricketson co-founded Ensemble Offspring (1995–2015), a Sydney-based new music ensemble, and has created works performed globally by ensembles like Sydney Symphony Fellows and MusikFabrik (Germany). His projects include Sound Touch (2022), an immersive work on vibration and the body, and The Howling Girls (2018), an opera addressing trauma through sound. Education : PhD in Composition, Sydney Conservatorium of Music (2007) Masters/Composition studies at Royal Conservatory of The Hague (with Louis Andriessen) IRCAM computer music course (Paris) Research Interests : His work focuses on multisensory music experiences, environmental soundscapes, and technology-driven sensory interfaces. Collaborations with Diana Chester (sound studies scholar) explore human-environment connections through sound, resulting in installations exhibited internationally. Article Trends : Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary projects merging sound with environmental science (e.g., Sound Touch ), while earlier works focus on percussive innovation ( Chinese Whisper ) and chamber opera ( The Howling Girls ). Awards : International Music Theatre Now Prize (2018) Art Music Awards: Vocal/Choral Work (2019) NSW Composition Award (2008) Advising & Grants : Current students research topics like climate change temporality and virtual heritage representation. Grants include Sydney Environment Institute funding for Listening to the Earth (2022) and Australia Council support for Sound Touch development (2019). Labs/Teams : Co-directs Listening to Earth project with Diana Chester, and collaborates with Ensemble Offspring on archival and performance initiatives.

Cyril GAGNAISONView profile

Associate Professor

• Paleontology
• Stratigraphy
• Geoarchaeology
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Cyril GAGNAISON is an Associate Professor in Geosciences at UniLaSalle since 2007, affiliated with the B2R (Geology/Geosciences) research unit (U2R 7511). He holds a PhD from Sorbonne University (2006), a DEA in Paleontology from the University of Montpellier II (2003), and a Geological Engineering diploma from the Albert-de-Lapparent Institute (2002). His teaching includes courses on paleontology, sedimentology, and geology field modules. Research focuses on Paris Basin geology, Miocene vertebrate fossils, and geoarchaeology. Collaborates with institutions like the National Museum of Natural History (MNHN), BRGM, and regional geological heritage commissions. Leads field missions in France and internationally (e.g., Emirates, Oman, Morocco). His research interests span paleontology, stratigraphy, and geological heritage preservation. Key projects include studies on decapod crustaceans in the Miocene 'Faluns' of Anjou-Touraine and Paleocene marine incursions in Amazonia. His work integrates field geology, biostratigraphy, and geochemical analyses to address paleoenvironmental and biogeographic questions. Publications emphasize decapod systematics, vertebrate paleontology, and sedimentological interpretations. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2000, focusing on Miocene and Paleocene strata.

Judith MUELLERView profile

Professor

• Epidemiology
• Vaccination Strategies
• Infectious Disease Surveillance
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Judith MUELLER is a Professor at EHESP School of Public Health and Deputy Director of the Doctoral Network in Public Health. She holds degrees in Medicine (MD, Germany), Public Health (MPH, USA), and a PhD (France). Her primary affiliation is the Department of Quantitative Methods in Public Health (METIS), with ties to the Pasteur Institute's Emerging Diseases Epidemiology Unit. She has held roles at the Preventive Medicine Agency (Paris) and institutions in Germany. Her research focuses on vaccination strategies, infectious disease surveillance, and meningitis epidemiology. Her research spans three core areas: vaccination program effectiveness (e.g., HPV and meningococcal vaccines), surveillance strategies for infectious diseases (e.g., real-time monitoring of meningitis epidemics), and environmental drivers of meningitis outbreaks in Africa. Notable projects include the PrevHPV study on school-based HPV interventions and contributions to WHO guidelines for meningitis control. MUELLER collaborates with global health organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and GAVI. She advises on vaccine procurement, meningitis environmental risk strategies, and measles elimination in France. Her teaching includes MPH modules on epidemiology, vaccination, and global health at EHESP, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration and public health policy. Current projects include the GERES survey on pandemic control preferences and studies on HPV vaccine acceptance in France and Uganda. She mentors PhD students researching vaccination hesitancy and meningitis epidemiology. Her work bridges academic research, policy, and public health practice, addressing global health challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Rural Development
• Agricultural Extension
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Professor James Kinsella is a faculty member at the School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin (UCD), holding the academic rank of Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. He joined UCD in 1995 after completing his PhD there on farm household decision-making. His roles include Subject Head and Head of Section for Agribusiness and Rural Development, with a sabbatical at Irish Aid in Zambia (2001-2003). His research focuses on rural livelihoods, agricultural extension effectiveness, climate change adaptation, and social farming. He supervises PhD/MSc students in knowledge transfer and on-farm innovation. Education: PhD (UCD), MAgrSc (UCD), BAgrSc (UCD). Research interests span sustainable agriculture, rural poverty reduction, and institutional roles in rural development. His work emphasizes policy impact analysis and social capital measurement. Recent grants include a 2023 Australian Research Council project on next-generation farming careers. Teaching: Coordinates modules like Sustainable Agriculture, Food Poverty and Policy, and Rural Development Strategies. Over 25 courses taught since 2015. Professional activities include board memberships (e.g., Misean Cara, Kimmage Development Studies Centre) and consulting for Irish Aid, OECD, and EU initiatives. He is actively involved in policy evaluations and international development projects. Lives on a drystock farm in south Kilkenny, contributing to local community through sports coaching and NGOs.

David MaddisonView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
• Applied Econometrics
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David Maddison is a Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at the University of Birmingham's Birmingham Business School. He serves as Director of the Energy Institute and the Birmingham Centre for Environmental and Energy Economics and Management (BCEEEM), reflecting his leadership in energy and environmental research. He is also co-editor of the journal Climate Change Economics . PhD in Economics, University of Strathclyde David Maddison's research focuses on environmental and natural resource economics, with significant contributions to applied econometrics, development economics, and agricultural and transport economics. His work often explores the economic valuation of environmental impacts, including climate change, flooding, solar farms, and landfills. He employs empirical methods such as hedonic pricing and repeat-sales models to assess how environmental factors influence property values and individual well-being. His recent publications reveal a consistent trend in analyzing sustainability challenges through rigorous econometric frameworks. Key themes include eco-innovation and green employment, climate impacts on life satisfaction, and the economic dimensions of climate policy and carbon emissions. His involvement in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Birmingham Plastics Network—comprising chemists, environmental scientists, economists, and legal experts—demonstrates his commitment to holistic solutions for global environmental problems. David Maddison has not been publicly recognized with scientific awards in the provided texts. He contributes to academic training as a module leader for Environmental Economics (LI and LM levels) and as a contributor to the Global Issues module. He is actively involved in research groups focused on Environment, Trade, and Energy, and leads a significant research center dedicated to environmental and energy economics. There is no indication of grant funding, student advising, or part-time status in the available information.

• Female reproductive physiology
• Ovarian follicle biology
• Ovarian toxicology
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Zelieann R. Craig is a researcher at the School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona, where she has been actively contributing since 2013. Her work bridges reproductive physiology and toxicology, focusing on how environmental chemicals affect female fertility. Education: Ph.D. in Physiological Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona B.S. in Industrial Microbiology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Dr. Craig's research is centered on female reproductive physiology , particularly ovarian follicle biology and ovarian toxicology . She investigates how environmental chemicals —especially phthalates, bisphenol A, and other endocrine disruptors—affect steroidogenesis , folliculogenesis , and DNA repair in the ovary, with implications for infertility and ovarian reserve . Her methodological approach includes in vitro follicle culture, gene expression analysis, proteomics, and in vivo mouse models. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing low-dose, environmentally relevant exposures to plasticizers and personal care product chemicals. She has extensively studied phthalates (DBP, DEHP, BBP), their metabolites (e.g., MBP), and substitutes (e.g., ATBC), uncovering mechanisms involving oxidative stress , cell cycle disruption , apoptosis , and insulin-like growth factor signaling . She also explores epigenetic impacts, such as DNA methyltransferase activity . Scientific Awards: Graduate Mentor of the Year, UA College of Pharmacy (2024) Janice Bahr Junior Scientist Travel Award, Society for the Study of Reproduction (2018) Burroughs Wellcome Travel Fellowship, Society for the Study of Reproduction (2017) Society for the Study of Reproduction Travel Fellowship (2014) Dr. Craig advises students through honors theses, independent studies, and dissertation committees, particularly in toxicology and reproductive sciences. She has secured research funding and led projects investigating ovarian toxicity mechanisms. She teaches courses such as General+Systems Tox , Animal Toxicology , and Honors Thesis across departments including Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Physiology. She has contributed to the field through book chapters in Encyclopedia of Reproduction and Comprehensive Toxicology , and her collaborative work spans institutions including the University of Illinois and University of Arizona. Her research continues to inform regulatory science and public health understanding of reproductive toxicants.

John BreslinView profile

Professor

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Social Semantics
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John Breslin is a Personal Professor in Electronic Engineering at the University of Galway, leading the TechInnovate/AgInnovate programs. His roles include Director of the Insight (Data Analytics) and VistaMilk (AgTech) research centers. He has authored 350+ publications and co-created the SIOC framework, widely used in web applications. His research spans Data Science, AI, Semantic Web, IoT, and Entrepreneurship. He has won multiple awards, including the Best Irish-Published Book and IIA Net Visionary Awards. His teaching spans 25 years, covering topics like Digital Control Systems and Innovation. He co-founded boards.ie, StreamGlider, and leads initiatives in Galway's innovation ecosystem. Research Interests: Data Science, AI, Social Semantics, IoT, Agricultural Technology, and Innovation. He is ranked top in Engineering and Computer Science citations at the University of Galway. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. Education: Details not explicitly provided in text. Collaborations include Bosch, Cisco, IBM, and Harvard Medical School. Active in industry partnerships and startups, including the PorterShed Innovation District. Awards: Best Paper Awards, Entrepreneurship Recognition, and Academic Excellence. Supervised nearly 30,000 ECTS across modules, with a focus on graduate and postgraduate tech innovation programs.

• Compressible Flows
• Numerical Modeling
• Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics
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Stefan Adami is an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Technical University of Munich (TUM), where he leads the 'Nanoshock' research group. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from TUM and was awarded habilitation in 2022, followed by appointment as Privatdozent in 2023. His academic career at TUM includes roles as research associate, Akademischer Rat, and group leader. Research Interests: Compressible and multiphase flows Numerical modeling and simulation Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) High-speed aerodynamics and shock wave dynamics Applications in additive manufacturing and biomedical fluid mechanics His recent research employs advanced solvers like ALPACA for high-resolution simulations of bubble dynamics, shock interactions, and interfacial flows. He has contributed to modeling in laser-based 3D printing and cavitation-based drug delivery systems. Recent Publication Trends: His 2023–2025 publications emphasize compressible multiphase flows, high-order numerical schemes (WENO-THINC), and applications in materials processing and biomedical engineering. He frequently collaborates on solver development and benchmarking, including large-scale datasets for Riemann problems. Teaching: Lecturer for 'Numerical Methods for Conservation Laws' (Winter Semester) Lecturer for 'Turbulent Flows' (Summer Semester) Previously served as Teaching Assistant for Continuum Mechanics and Computational Solid and Fluid Dynamics Research Leadership: Leader of the 'Nanoshock' research group since 2015 Key contributor to the development of the ALPACA solver for compressible multiphase flows Active in interdisciplinary projects involving fluid-structure interaction and industrial applications

Fredrik EkView profile

Researcher

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• +5 more

Fredrik Ek is a Researcher at Lund University, affiliated with multiple research centers including Chemical Biology and Therapeutics , MultiPark (Parkinson's disease focus), NanoLund (nanoscience), and the Lund University Cancer Centre (LUCC) . His work bridges pharmaceutical sciences, neurosciences, and advanced materials development. SDG Contributions : Health, Climate Action, and Sustainable Cities. His research focuses on: Nanotechnology for bioelectronic applications Colorectal cancer prognosis and metastasis Cardiac stimulator development Photopolymerization techniques Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) Recent publications highlight trends in biomedical nanomaterials, cancer biomarkers, and implantable electronic devices. Research outputs include 41 articles, 2 conference abstracts, and a doctoral thesis. Infrastructure involvement: Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden – Lund (contact)

• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Work Psychology
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Dr. Alvin Hadiono is a Lecturer at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, specializing in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, and Work Psychology. With extensive industry experience including serving as Head of HR for a major Indonesian energy company, he bridges academic theory and practical application in HR management. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Psychology (cum laude), MBA (summa cum laude), and PhD in HRM and Organizational Behavior from the University of Glasgow. He has lectured at multiple institutions including University of Glasgow, University of Exeter, and universities in Indonesia, teaching over 27 different modules to hundreds of students from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Hadiono's research centers on Learning Agility and innovative organizational culture , with particular focus on talent management, leadership development, and employee engagement. His work examines how organizations can build agile learning cultures, especially during crises like the pandemic, and how individual differences affect learning agility in the workplace. His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on learning agility across organizational contexts, with increasing attention to crisis management and agile methodologies in recent years. The research spans theoretical frameworks like Trait Activation Theory while maintaining practical applications for HR professionals. Adam Smith Business School Excellence Awards in Research and Teaching (three consecutive years) Over 30 professional and academic awards in the last 20 years As both an academic and industry practitioner (CEO of AHa!gility consulting firm), Dr. Hadiono has extensive experience mentoring professionals from staff level to Vice Presidents across Southeast Asia. His industry background with Manulife and Citibank's global faculty teams informs his practical approach to developing leadership capabilities and organizational culture. Through his company AHa!gility, he leads a team providing human resources advisory, skill building, and assessment services, applying his research on learning agility to real-world organizational challenges. His work integrates psychological assessment tools (DiSC, MBTI, etc.) with organizational development practices to enhance leadership effectiveness and employee potential.

• Plant Science
• Soil Ecology
• Agricultural Sustainability
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Dr. Michael Bitterlich is a scientific collaborator at the Albrecht Daniel Thaer Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, part of the Faculty of Life Sciences at Humboldt University. His work focuses on plant-soil interactions mediated by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Location: Lentzeallee 55-57, Room 17 Contact: Phone 030 2093-46433 Research Interests Dr. Bitterlich investigates how arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant nutrition and drought tolerance through hyphal networks , soil hydraulic modifications , and nutrient-water coupling . His studies explore: Soil texture-dependent mycorrhizal effects Brassinosteroid-sucrose transporter interactions Hyphal water transport under drought Root-hyphal redundancy in resource uptake Publication Trends His 15 most recent publications highlight mycorrhizal fungi's role in: Modulating soil hydraulic properties Enhancing phosphorus/nitrogen uptake Improving drought resilience Engineering sustainable soil-crop systems Interpreting symbiotic biomarkers like blumenols Modeling root-hyphal water dynamics Contact Email: michael.bitterlich@hu-berlin.de

Tom RutterView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Renaissance Literature
• Drama Studies
• Shakespearean Theatre
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Dr. Tom Rutter is a Senior Lecturer in Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama at the School of English, University of Sheffield , where he has been affiliated since 2012. Previously, he taught at Sheffield Hallam University, University College London, and London South Bank University. His academic focus is on Renaissance literature, particularly drama, with a repertory-based approach linking theatrical production to broader societal forces. BA, St John’s College, Oxford PhD, University College London Rutter’s research spans Shakespeare , Christopher Marlowe , repertory studies , and early modern science in drama. He co-directs the Sheffield Centre for Early Modern Studies and edits the journal Shakespeare . His publications include monographs on the Admiral’s Men and Shakespeare and Science, alongside co-edited essay collections. Recent research trends include analyzing the intersection of drama and science , institutional contexts of early modern theatre, and theatrical communities in Jacobean London. His teaching modules cover Shakespeare , Marlowe , Early Modern Books , and Research Methods , with a focus on narrative, performance, and Renaissance transformations.

Dimitar EpihovView profile

Research Fellow

• Microbial Ecology
• Bioinformatics
• Biogeochemistry
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Dr. Dimitar Epihov is an Early Career Fellow in Nature-Based Climate Solutions at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield . His work bridges microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, and climate change mitigation through innovative soil-based technologies. Research focuses on enhanced rock weathering (ERW), iron/sulfur cycling, and microbiome-driven carbon capture. Key contributions include the MagPI methodology for soil weathering analysis and synthetic chelator formulations to modulate soil microbiomes. Active in tropical and temperate forest systems, he investigates legume-microbiome interactions for accelerated weathering and nutrient cycling. Scientific Awards : £12,000 Early Career Fellowship (University of Sheffield) £580,000 CTRF-funded project (Co-Investigator) £136,000 Cascade Climate Grant for enhanced weathering research Research Trends : Recent publications emphasize ERW scalability, microbial mechanisms for carbon sequestration, and crop-type dependencies in CO2 removal. His work spans environmental biotechnology, soil microbiology, and climate-resilient agriculture, with applications in the US Midwest and tropical reforestation. PhD Students : Derek Bell: Microbial enzyme activators for carbon capture Issi Steeley: ERW in cocoa farming sustainability

Lavinia RognoneView profile

Assistant Professor

• Green/climate finance
• Asset pricing
• FinTech
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Lavinia Rognone is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Sustainable Finance at the University of Edinburgh Business School (UEBS), where she is part of the Centre for Business, Climate Change, and Sustainability (B-CCaS). She also serves as a visiting Research Fellow at the Qatar Centre for Global Banking & Finance (QCGBF) at King's College London and as an Associate Editor of the Research in International Business and Finance (RIBAF) journal. Her educational background includes a PhD in Finance from Alliance Manchester Business School (2021), an M.Sc. in Finance from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden (2017), an M.Sc. in Finance & Banking from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (2017), and a B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Rome III, Italy (2015). Lavinia's research focuses on green/climate finance, asset pricing, FinTech, and text-analysis applications to finance. Her work explores the intersection of climate risks and financial markets, with particular attention to how climate-related information affects investment decisions and market dynamics. She has designed and constructed two daily text-based climate risk indicators - the Physical Risk Index (PRI) and Transition Risk Index (TRI) - which have applications in risk and portfolio management. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating climate risk metrics into traditional financial analysis, with increasing sophistication in text-based approaches to measuring climate risks. The research shows growing attention to ESG integration in investment decisions and the development of practical tools for measuring climate-related financial risks. Best Doctoral Paper, 1st runner-up, from AMBS, University of Manchester Best Ph.D. Paper Award at the Cryptocurrency Research Conference 2019 Teaching Assistant Award 2019 Teaching Excellence for the BMAN31792 Financial Market Microstructure module Lavinia has been actively involved in research activities including presenting at conferences such as the Annual Conference 2023 and the 1st Conference on Sustainable Banking & Finance. She has also served as an academic advisor and delivered invited talks, including a Research Seminar at the National Bank of Slovakia. Her work at the European Central Bank as an Economist and Climate Change Expert has directly informed her academic research on practical applications of climate finance indicators. She continues to bridge academic research with practical financial applications through her ongoing collaborations, editorial work, and research on text-based climate risk indicators that serve researchers, practitioners, and policymakers alike.