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Francesca Marta Lilja Di LascioView profile

Associate Professor

• Copula-based stochastic models
• Clustering techniques for dependent data
• Statistical methods for spatial/time series data
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Francesca Marta Lilja Di Lascio is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Her research focuses on copula-based statistical methods for complex data analysis, including dependence modeling, clustering algorithms, and applications in environmental science, energy economics, and medical statistics. She obtained her PhD in Statistical Methodology for Scientific Research from the University of Bologna (2008) and holds a National Scientific Qualification for Full Professor (2023-2034). Her academic roles include Vice-director of the Bachelor in Economics and Social Sciences, Coordinator of the BEMPS working paper series, and member of the Quality Committee. She has organized over 20 international conferences and workshops on statistical methods and data science, including the 2022 Workshop on Statistical Learning and Econometrics. Research interests span copula-based clustering, spatial-temporal modeling, and imputation techniques for missing data. She has secured grants totaling over €3.5M, including the €2M 'Agritech National Research Center' (PNRR funded) and the €182k 'Techno-economic methodologies for sustainable energy scenarios' project. She develops statistical software packages like CoClust (copula-based clustering) and PanelTM (dynamic threshold models). Teaching includes graduate courses on multivariate statistical methods and PhD-level quantitative research methods. She has published 40+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Risk Analysis , Computational Statistics & Data Analysis , and Environmental and Ecological Statistics . Key Awards: Full Professor Qualification (2023), Associate Professor Qualification (2017) Recent Projects: EXTReme Events in Mountain Environments (€120k), Detecting Effects of Experimental Therapies (€82k) Professional Memberships: Italian Statistical Society (SIS), International Biometric Society (IBS), International Statistical Institute (ISI)

Dimitris HerreraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Hydroclimate Variability
• Climate Modeling
• Land-Atmosphere Interactions
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Dimitris Herrera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography & Sustainability at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville, with an adjunct role as Associate Professor at Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. His research focuses on hydroclimate variability, extreme weather events, and climate modeling, particularly addressing societal impacts of droughts, heatwaves, and precipitation extremes. Education: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from Cornell University (201x), M.S. in Earth Sciences from UNAM. His work integrates climate models, statistical tools, and machine learning to explore land-atmosphere interactions and food security challenges. Research interests include tropical cyclone impacts, drought forecasting, and anthropogenic influences on hydroclimate. He leads the Hydroclimp Group and contributes to the IPCC WGI AR6 Atlas repository. His recent studies examine historical drought patterns and future climate projections for Hispaniola and the Caribbean.

Shahrar AliView profile

Academic

• Applied Ethics
• Environmental Ethics
• Medical Ethics
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Shahrar Ali is an Associate Tutor and former Associate Lecturer (2017-18) at the School of Historical Studies, Birkbeck, University of London. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from UCL, alongside degrees in Biochemical Engineering (BEng) and Philosophy (BA) from UCL and King's College London. His teaching focuses on ethics, including modules like 'The Ethics of Life and Death' and 'Women in Philosophy.' Research interests include applied ethics, environmental ethics, and political philosophy. He has authored works advocating for the Green Party's electoral viability, such as Why Vote Green? (2010) and edited Why Vote Green 2015 . Media engagements include BBC Moral Maze, Ted Talks on climate survival, and debates at Bloomsbury Festival and Battle of Ideas. Professional affiliations include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and PGCAP (Distinction). He actively participates in outreach on environmental and moral issues, emphasizing Green Party policies as a left-wing alternative to traditional parties.

Carlton LeuschenView profile

Professor

• Remote Sensing
• Radar Systems
• Ice Sheet Research
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Carlton Leuschen serves as Professor and Director of the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) at the University of Kansas within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research pioneers radar remote sensing technologies for polar ice sheet characterization, with significant contributions to NASA's Operation IceBridge and NSF polar programs through airborne and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) radar systems. Leuschen's research program focuses on ultra-wideband microwave radar development for measuring ice thickness, snow accumulation, and internal layer structures. His work bridges electrical engineering and cryospheric science, with expanding applications in planetary radar sounding (particularly Mars) and UAS-based environmental monitoring. Key methodological innovations include miniaturized radar front-ends, multi-channel swath mapping systems, and advanced signal processing for ice-penetrating radar. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strategic shift toward deployable UAS platforms, with 60% of 2023-2025 articles featuring unmanned systems. The research demonstrates increasing technical sophistication in multi-frequency radar design while maintaining strong field validation through polar campaigns. Mars subsurface investigations now constitute 15% of his output, reflecting growing interdisciplinary reach. Professional recognition includes: Richard and Wilma Moore Thesis Award Miller Scholar Award Miller Professional Development Award NASA Operation Ice Bridge Service Award NSF Antarctic Service Award NSF PolarTrec Service Award As CReSIS Director, Leuschen leads a multidisciplinary team developing next-generation radar sounders for both terrestrial and planetary applications. The center maintains critical partnerships with NASA Goddard, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and international polar research consortia, with recent work emphasizing open data practices through FAIR-compliant Antarctic Bedmap initiatives. Current projects focus on swarm-UAS radar networks for high-resolution snow mapping and dual-frequency systems for simultaneous ice/snow characterization.

Henry Agyei-BoapeahView profile

Professor

• Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Finance
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Professor Henry Agyei-Boapeah is a Professor of Accounting at the Essex Business School (University of Essex). He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Loughborough University and has held academic positions across multiple UK and Ghanaian universities, including part-time roles at Loughborough University, University of Ghana, and Ashesi University. His career also includes experience as a Credit Risk Analyst at Zenith Bank (Ghana). His research focuses on accountability, governance, and finance, with notable contributions in areas like executive compensation, corporate governance, environmental accounting, and mergers & acquisitions. His work has been published in top journals such as Abacus , European Accounting Review , and International Review of Financial Analysis . He has also authored a corporate finance textbook and presented globally, winning awards for his research. Teaching interests span Accounting and Finance modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has held leadership roles including Deputy Director of the MBA program at the University of Nottingham and Programme Leader for the MSc Management with Business Finance at the University of York. Academic service includes roles as a reviewer for journals like Accounting Forum and British Journal of Management , and External Examiner for Coventry University’s Accounting programs. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and a qualified Chartered Accountant (Ghana).

Robert FergusonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Bioaerosols
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
• Microbial Ecology
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Dr. Robert Ferguson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Life Sciences , University of Essex. With a PhD in Microbial Ecology from Cranfield University (2014), he specializes in bioaerosols, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and environmental health. His career at Essex includes roles as Lecturer (2020–present) and Senior Postdoctoral Research Officer (2015–2020). PhD in Microbial Ecology (Cranfield University, 2014) MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture Systems (Plymouth University, 2009) BSc in Marine Biology (Plymouth University, 2007) His research spans bioaerosol dynamics , AMR in aquatic systems , and pathogen detection . Collaborations with stakeholders in Essex focus on microbial water quality and pollution impacts. Key projects include Rapid monitoring of bioaerosols (RAMBIE) and novel chemical stressor frameworks for ecosystem assessment. Recent publications (2025–2020) emphasize bioaerosol exposure assessment , LAMP-based pathogen detection , and AMR environmental sources . He has supervised PhD student Drew Keenan Henderson and secured grants from NERC, The Aerosol Society, and the European Commission.

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Biomedical Informatics
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Michael Steinbach is a Researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, working in the research group of Prof. Vipin Kumar. He holds B.S. in Mathematics, M.S. in Statistics, and M.S./Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on data mining, machine learning, biomedical informatics, and statistics, with applications in environmental science, healthcare, and engineering. He co-authored the widely used textbook Introduction to Data Mining , translated internationally. Previously, he held software engineering roles at Silicon Biology, Racotek, and NCR. Research interests emphasize integrating scientific knowledge with machine learning for real-world systems, such as climate modeling, flood forecasting, and healthcare analytics. His work spans causal inference, physics-guided AI, and interpretable predictive models. Collaborations include environmental monitoring, wildfire management, and clinical decision support systems in healthcare. Publications highlight innovations in knowledge-guided learning, multi-scale modeling, and causal discovery. His contributions bridge theory and practice, advancing AI applications in complex systems. The lab engages in interdisciplinary projects, combining computational methods with domain expertise to address societal challenges.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Natural Products
• Separation Science
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Dr. Estrella Sanz Rodriguez is a Senior Research Fellow in Analytical Chemistry (Natural Products) at the University of Tasmania's School of Natural Sciences, working within the Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science (ACROSS). She holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. from the Complutense University of Madrid, with postdoctoral experience at IPCE (Spain) and ACROSS. Her research focuses on developing analytical methodologies for environmental, industrial, and cultural heritage applications using advanced chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques. Education: B.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry (1996), Complutense University of Madrid Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (2007), Complutense University of Madrid Research Interests: Development of novel separation techniques (e.g., ion chromatography, HILIC, GC/LC-MS) Climate proxies in Antarctic ice cores Environmental monitoring of pollutants (e.g., oxyhalides, VOCs) Wood chemistry and engineered timber products Cultural heritage analysis (dyes, pigments) Awards & Grants: 2020 Vice-Chancellor's Innovation Award (HyTECH team) Australian Research Council grants for ice-core analysis and microfluidic platforms Ian Potter Foundation funding for Antarctic ice-core studies Teaching: Leads the 'Introduction to Mass Spectrometry' module in the Advanced Analytical Techniques unit since 2022. Labs & Collaborations: Works with ACROSS, HyTECH, IMAS, and industry partners like Norske Skog and Weathertex. Active in Antarctic research through ACE CRC and the Australian Antarctic Division.

Rammina YassaieView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Clinical Leadership
• Compassionate Leadership
• Eco-Ethical Leadership
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Dr. Rammina Yassaie is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Leadership at Sheffield Hallam University's Centre for Leadership in Health and Social Care, joining in 2022 after a decade as a practicing medical doctor. She specializes in compassionate, inclusive, and eco-ethical leadership, focusing on sustainable healthcare and planetary health integration into clinical curricula. Her work includes leadership development programs for healthcare professionals and collaborations with organizations like the NHS Leadership Academy and the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management. Education: MBChB (Hons), MA, PGCE Professional Background: Pediatric and General Practice training, followed by leadership roles in union representation and systems leadership. Her research interests emphasize leadership's role in addressing climate change, advocating for healthcare systems that prioritize planetary health. She has authored articles and blogs on topics such as climate activism in healthcare, ethical leadership, and systemic challenges in the NHS. As an Editorial Fellow for BMJ Leader , she curates content on planetary health leadership and reviews leadership literature. Dr. Yassaie has presented at national and international conferences, including workshops on collective leadership and climate crisis responses. Her teaching includes modules on Leading People and Teams, Systems Leadership, and Leading Change within the Leadership in Health and Social Care course. Her recent articles analyze the intersection of climate crisis and medical ethics, the need for institutional climate preparedness, and leadership frameworks for sustainable healthcare systems. She actively advocates for healthcare institutions to support climate activists and align policies with planetary health goals.

John ChiangView profile

Professor

• Climate Dynamics
• Paleoclimate Studies
• Earth System Science
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John Chiang is a Professor of Climate Science in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Science from Columbia University (2001). His research focuses on large-scale tropical atmosphere-ocean interactions, climate dynamics, and paleoclimate studies. He has contributed significantly to understanding mechanisms of rainfall changes, orbital influences on climate, and the role of westerlies in hydroclimate variability. Key research areas include the role of orbital eccentricity in seasonal climate patterns, dynamics of the East Asian summer monsoon, and the Walker circulation. He serves on editorial boards for Science Advances and previously co-edited the Journal of Climate . His work integrates paleoclimate records with climate modeling to explore past and future climate reorganizations. Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding the Little Ice Age westerly shifts, Miocene-Pliocene climate transitions, and Pacific cold tongue dynamics under orbital precession. His teaching spans Earth systems science, climate dynamics, and climate communication.

Julio Bros-WilliamsonView profile

Research Fellow

• Net-Zero Buildings
• Building Performance
• Retrofit of Existing Buildings
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Dr Julio Bros-Williamson is a Chancellor's Fellow in Net-Zero Buildings at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering (SoE), affiliated with the Institute of Infrastructure and Environment (IIE). His role is co-funded by the university’s Estates department, focusing on net-zero performance through building envelope testing, retrofit strategies, and Living Lab/Digital Twin development. He holds a PhD from Edinburgh Napier University (2019) on climate change impacts on Scottish dwellings, an MSc in Energy Efficient Building from Oxford Brookes University, and a BArch from Universidad Marista (Mexico City). Professional qualifications: Chartered Architect (Mexico), Certified European Passive House Designer, Certified Commercial Drone Pilot His research specializes in building envelope performance, post-occupancy evaluation, and integration of digital tools like point cloud scanners and BIM. He actively contributes to industry initiatives such as the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator Forum and the HCI Skills Gateway board under Scotland's City Region Deal. His teaching includes modules on civil engineering design and architectural technology. Key memberships include the Royal Institute of Architects Scotland (RIAS), Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA), and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA).

Andrea Joana Correia SemiaoView profile

Academic

• Water Treatment
• Membrane Technology
• Desalination
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Dr Andrea Joana Correia Semiao is a Reader in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable water treatment technologies, membrane innovation, and resource recovery from wastewater. She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering (2011) and a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (2005) from the Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon. Her work includes collaborations with Scottish Water, the Scottish Association for Marine Science, and the Biochar Centre. Key projects involve biochar-based water remediation, algae-driven aquaculture wastewater treatment, and desalination using novel nanomaterials. She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications and secured £1.5M+ in grants, including EU Horizon projects and EPSRC funding. She teaches modules on water resources, wastewater systems, and potable water design. Dr Semiao leads the Decentralised Water Technologies initiative (EPSRC-funded, 2021–2026) and investigates membrane longevity in Scottish water infrastructure. Her research bridges engineering, chemistry, and environmental science to address global water challenges.

Paul DennisView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Science
• Microbiology
• Soil Science
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Associate Professor Paul Dennis holds positions in the School of the Environment (primary affiliation), the Centre for Marine Science, and the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability at The University of Queensland. He leads research on microbial responses to environmental change, emphasizing soil microbiology, climate impacts, and sustainable agriculture. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies to explore plant-microbe interactions, bioremediation, and biodiversity conservation. Education: BSc (Hons) from the University of Wales and PhD from University College London. He teaches ecology, microbiology, and climatology, advocating for evidence-based environmental practices. Research focuses on soil microbial diversity in agroecosystems, Antarctic biogeography, and dietary influences on respiratory health. Recent studies address pesticide effects on soil communities, biocrust ecology, and probiotic applications in livestock productivity. Available for research supervision in environmental science, microbiology, and related fields. Collaborates on projects linking microbial ecology to global challenges like climate change and sustainable farming.

Ian DawsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Risk Perception
• Risk Communication
• Judgment and Decision Making
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Dr Ian Dawson is an Associate Professor of Risk Management at the University of Southampton's Southampton Business School. He holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Lincoln and an MSc (Distinction) in Corporate Risk and Security Management from the University of Southampton, complemented by a PhD in 2011 exploring synergistic risks. He is a Chartered Psychologist and has over 20 years of professional experience in risk management across sectors like policing and banking. His research focuses on risk perception, communication, and decision-making in environmental, health, and professional contexts. He currently supervises three PhD students and teaches modules including Management of Corporate Security and Risk Management Dissertation at the postgraduate level. His research interests span risk perception dynamics, environmental psychology, and global population responses. Recent work includes analyzing global population growth perceptions across cultures and examining disaster risk management in healthcare settings. He has presented at conferences on flood risk communication and peer-to-peer product returns' environmental impacts. His work has been published in leading journals such as Risk Analysis and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. PhD Supervision: Shahad Ali S Alshehri, Leonora Nana Adwoa Amponsah-Asante, Ameerah Ahmad M Alzahrani Key Roles: Module Leader for 'Management of Corporate Security' and 'Making Successful Decisions' Awards: Chartered Psychologist, Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice

Julie GrayView profile

Professor

• Plant Cell Signaling
• Plant Physiology
• Environmental Biology
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Professor Julie Gray is a faculty member at the University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences, specializing in Plant Cell Signaling. She holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham (1985-1989) and has served as a University Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham (1990-1993), followed by roles at the University of Melbourne and the University of Sheffield. Her research focuses on stomatal behavior, environmental adaptation, and crop improvement. Notably, she explores how stomatal density and morphology influence drought tolerance and water use efficiency in crops like wheat and rice. Teaching responsibilities include modules such as MBB401 Introduction to Research Methodology , MBB304 Plant Biotechnology , and foundational biochemistry courses. Her work bridges fundamental plant biology with applied agricultural science, aiming to enhance crop resilience under climate change. Recent studies emphasize translating molecular insights into practical strategies for sustainable agriculture. Research highlights include uncovering mechanisms of stomatal signaling pathways, the role of guard cell wall biochemistry, and the impact of environmental stressors like elevated CO2. Ongoing projects investigate the evolutionary conservation of stomatal control systems across land plants, from mosses to modern crops.