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Pamela Murray-TuiteView profile

Professor

• Transportation Systems
• Disasters and Hazards
• Resilience
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Dr. Pamela Murray-Tuite is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Her work bridges transportation systems, disaster resilience, and emergency response modeling. Education: B.S. (1998), M.S. (1999), and Ph.D. (2003) in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and Duke University Teaching: Courses include CE 3110 Transportation Engineering and CE 8930 Mathematical Modeling for Civil Infrastructure Systems Analysis Her research focuses on transportation resilience , with emphasis on evacuation modeling, emergency response, and infrastructure interdependence. She explores the impact of disasters on mobility patterns, utilizing mathematical modeling and simulation tools to enhance urban systems' robustness. The 15 most recent articles span hurricane evacuation behavior, agent-based modeling, and infrastructure resilience under climate change. Keywords include transportation systems, disaster management, and behavioral modeling, while subfields cover evacuation routing, network analysis, and risk perception dynamics. Dr. Murray-Tuite's work integrates statistical methods with transportation policy, addressing challenges in both natural disasters and public sector disruptions. Her contact details include office location (210 Lowry Hall) and phone (864-656-3802).

M.Z. NaserView profile

Assistant Professor

• Machine Learning
• Structural Engineering
• Fire Engineering
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Dr. M.Z. Naser is an Assistant Professor in the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University. His research focuses on causal and explainable machine learning methodologies applied to structural engineering, materials science, and fire safety. He holds a PhD from Michigan State University and an M.S. from the American University of Sharjah. Naser teaches courses such as Machine Learning for Civil Engineers and Structural Fire Engineering, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation. His work bridges data-driven analysis with domain-specific knowledge to address challenges in resilient infrastructure design, including fire-resistant materials, structural retrofits, and AI-driven decision-making. Education: PhD, Michigan State University; M.S., American University of Sharjah Research Themes: Explainable AI, Fire Engineering, Structural Materials, Causal Inference Key Projects: Developing SPINEX framework, wildfire classification models, and cognitive infrastructure systems Recent publications analyze over 1000 fire tests to uncover spalling mechanisms, explore synthetic fire tests via GANs, and benchmark automated ML platforms. His work on causal diagrams for civil engineers and firefighter algorithms highlights contributions to both theory and practical applications. Naser also advocates for integrating AI into engineering education, emphasizing ethical and transparent model deployment.

Md S HossainView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Waste Management
• Bioreactor Landfill Technology
• Landfill Gas to Energy
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Dr. Md S Hossain is a Professor of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, directing the Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability (SWIS). He holds a B.S. from IIT Bombay, an M.E. from AIT Bangkok, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. His research focuses on sustainable waste management, bioreactor landfills, geotechnical engineering, and slope stabilization, with notable contributions to landfill gas-to-energy and recycled materials utilization. He has over 6 years of professional experience in geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects globally. Research Interests: Sustainable waste management, landfill engineering, slope stabilization, recycled materials, geotechnical site investigations. Key Roles: Director of SWIS, Principal Investigator on numerous grants, and advisor to over 50 graduate students. Dr. Hossain has secured millions in grants from agencies like NSF, EPA, and TxDOT, focusing on waste-to-energy, landfill mining, and slope stabilization using recycled plastics. His awards include the ISWA Leadership Award and Distinguished AIT Alumni recognition. He actively collaborates with international organizations like CCAC and ISWA, advocating for sustainable waste solutions in developing countries. His work spans 50+ projects in Bangladesh, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S., emphasizing practical applications like recycled plastic pins for slope stabilization and ET cover systems for landfills. SWIS, under his leadership, promotes global sustainable waste management through education, research, and policy advocacy.

Gregory J. CarboneView profile

Professor

• Climate Variability
• Drought Monitoring
• Climate Change Impacts
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Gregory J. Carbone is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina. His research investigates climate variability and change impacts on water resources and agriculture, with emphasis on drought monitoring systems and climate scenario development. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1990), M.A. from University of Kansas (1984), and B.A. from Clark University (1982). His research develops tools for drought assessment in data-scarce regions and examines how spatial scale affects climate impact assessments. Research focuses on drought monitoring techniques, climate extremes, and the application of climate information in water resource management. Recent work explores uncertainty in precipitation indices, agricultural sensitivity to drought, and regional climate projections. He co-developed the Carolinas Dynamic Drought Index tool used by water managers. His publications demonstrate consistent innovation in drought monitoring methodologies, with recent advancements in spatial visualization of climate impacts and statistical downscaling techniques. Research integrates geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and statistical modeling. Teaching excellence recognized through multiple awards: Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year (2025) Mortar Board Excellence in Teaching Award (2012) Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award (2005) He has supervised 6 MS students and served on 50+ thesis committees. Major grants include $3.75 million from NOAA for the Carolinas Integrated Sciences & Assessments program. Professional service includes editorial roles for Physical Geography and leadership in the American Association of Geographers.

Lisa FloresView profile

Professor

• Vocational Psychology
• Career Development
• Diversity in STEM
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Lisa Flores is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri, within the College of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on career development, diversity in STEM fields, and systemic barriers faced by underrepresented groups in higher education and professional settings. Flores leads a clinical psychology lab investigating topics like invisibility in vocational contexts, retention of Latinx engineers, and structural competencies in counseling practice. Her work integrates social cognitive career theory with critical race theory and intersectionality frameworks. Notable contributions include developing assessment tools like the Career Support Scale for Women in Engineering (CSS-WE) and the Negative Outcome Expectations Scale in Engineering (NOES-E). Flores has secured grants for longitudinal studies on engineering student retention and led initiatives to improve academic-climate metrics for underrepresented minorities. Recent research emphasizes workplace diversity challenges, particularly for women and people of color in technical fields. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Counseling Psychology and Journal of Latinx Psychology . Flores' teaching focuses on counseling psychology, career development interventions, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Food Security
• Land Tenure
• Water Sharing Arrangements
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Brady Deaton, Jr. is a Professor and McCain Family Chair in Food Security at the University of Guelph's Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics. Holding a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University, he has served as President of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society and as an editor for the Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics. His leadership spans teaching, research, and outreach programs, with recognition including the University of Guelph's Teaching Excellence Award (2010), Ontario Agricultural College's Distinguished Extension Award (2018), and the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society's Outstanding Journal Article Award (2021). Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University Deaton's research focuses on food security, land tenure, and water sharing arrangements, particularly in Indigenous communities. His recent work examines farmland price dynamics, climate change impacts, and policy frameworks for sustainable agricultural systems. Collaborative projects with students like Nicholas Bannon and Jamie Naylor highlight his mentorship in empirical studies. Key trends in his publications include: (1) Farmland valuation and rental market analysis; (2) Climate vulnerability in agricultural economics; (3) Water governance and intergovernmental collaboration; and (4) Policy evaluation for food security. His work on First Nations water sharing arrangements and heir property dynamics underscores cross-disciplinary engagement with legal, social, and environmental economics. Fellow of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (2023) Outstanding Journal Article Award (2021) Distinguished Extension Award (2018) Teaching Excellence Award (2010) Deaton's advisory roles include mentoring graduate researchers on topics like climate risk and tenant stewardship. His projects, such as the Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey (funded by OMAFRA), integrate applied economics with public policy. Collaborative teams at the University of Guelph and USDA Forest Service demonstrate his multisector approach to addressing food security and land management challenges.

Yang ChengView profile

Associate Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Strategy
• Manufacturing Network
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Yang Cheng is an Associate Professor at the Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Denmark. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution (2011), focusing on manufacturing strategy and network dynamics. His research spans supply chain management, sustainability, and global operations, with a focus on integrating technology and environmental policies into manufacturing systems. He leads or participates in high-impact projects like MAASive (2024–2026) and the Sino-Danish Center Research Project (2011–present), addressing resilience in value networks and global operations innovation. Research Interests: Supply Chain Management & Integration Sustainability & Green Technologies Manufacturing Strategy & Networks Technology Policy & Digitalization Global Operations & Cross-Border Collaboration Recent Work Trends: Prof. Cheng's 2025 articles emphasize blockchain in sustainable supply chains, green technology investments under carbon policies, and digitalization's ethical implications. His 2024 research explores smart factories, EU battery regulations, and robotization in manufacturing. These studies blend quantitative models with case-based analysis to address real-world challenges. Awards: 2024 Emerald Literati Awards – Outstanding Reviewer Advising & Grants: As PI for multiple Global Operations Management PhD programs (2019–2025), he guides research on digital transformation and university-industry collaboration. His projects receive funding from Danish and international grants, focusing on innovation and resilience in manufacturing networks. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Center for Industrial Production at Aalborg University and engages in international partnerships through the Sino-Danish Center. Active editorial roles include Production Planning & Control and Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management .

Marina Freire-GormalyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Water Treatment Technologies
• Machine Learning Applications
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Marina Freire-Gormaly is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. Her research focuses on renewable energy-powered water treatment systems, machine learning for smart design, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable engineering solutions for remote communities. She holds a PhD and M.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto, specializing in carbon capture and storage technologies. She has worked on nuclear energy projects at Ontario Power Generation and contributed to World Bank sustainability assessments. She currently chairs the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers' Student and Young Professional Affairs committee. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto Research Interests: She pioneers solar-powered reverse osmosis systems, energy recovery mechanisms, and IoT-driven smart systems. Her lab explores nanotechnology applications in environmental sustainability, including carbon capture and aquatic remediation. She integrates machine learning for optimizing energy-water nexus challenges in off-grid regions. Key Contributions: Developed models for membrane fouling in desalination systems, advanced pore network characterization for geologic CO2 storage, and designed automated renewable energy systems. Her work bridges engineering innovation with global sustainability goals. Grants & Collaborations: Engages with industries like Honda Canada and Trane Canada on sustainability initiatives. Supervises graduate students in emerging areas like nanobubble technology and direct air capture systems. Lab Activities: The Freire-Gormaly Lab focuses on clean energy-water systems, with current projects involving nano-technology for space applications (Canadian Space Agency collaboration) and life cycle assessments of carbon storage technologies.

Yogi VidyattamaView profile

Associate Professor

• Spatial Microsimulation
• Economic Growth
• Income Distribution
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Yogi Vidyattama is an Associate Professor at the Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra. He specializes in spatial microsimulation modeling, economic growth, income distribution, and fiscal decentralization. Previously affiliated with the University of Indonesia, he contributed to regional economic analysis in Indonesia. His research focuses on linking economic policies with spatial outcomes, including corruption determinants, healthcare access, and disaster resilience. Education: PhD in Patterns of Provincial Economic Growth from Australian National University (2008), Master's from ANU (2003), and Bachelor's in Fiscal Decentralisation from University of Indonesia (2000). Research interests include microsimulation modeling, regional economic disparities, and policy impacts. He has led 49 projects, including studies on electric vehicle policy, disaster capability mapping, and regional fast rail economic impacts. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to economic growth, inequality reduction, and disaster resilience. Publications span over 117 outputs, analyzing topics like Indonesia's regional corruption, Australian housing crises, and pandemic policy effects. Awards and recognitions are unspecified, but his roles in executive councils of ANZRSAI and PRSCO highlight peer recognition. Advised 10 students and maintains NATSEM's spatial models and GIS systems.

Mijin ChoiView profile

Associate Professor

• Child Maltreatment
• Child Welfare Systems
• Trauma-Informed Care
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Dr. Mijin Choi is an Associate Professor at the Texas State University School of Social Work, where she joined in 2018. She holds a Ph.D. from the University at Albany, SUNY, an MSW and BA from Ewha Womans University (South Korea), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida. She received the Fellowship for University-Based Doctoral Candidates and Faculty for Research in Child Maltreatment from the Children’s Bureau. Her research investigates childhood adversity, child maltreatment, family poverty, out-of-home placement (foster/kinship care), child welfare workforce development, and quantitative methodologies. Current projects examine interrelationships between child abuse, poverty, Alternative Response implementation, and placement services. Recent publications analyze organizational justice in child welfare (2024), racial/ethnic disparities in reunification (2023), and trauma-informed self-care for professionals.

Bård HarstadView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Political Economics
• Economic Theory

Bård Harstad is The David S. Lobel Professor in Business and Sustainability and Professor of Political Economy at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, with courtesy appointments in the Doerr School of Sustainability and the School of Humanities and Sciences (Economics). He joined Stanford in 2023 after previous faculty positions at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management (where he held the Max McGraw Chair in Management & Environment) and the University of Oslo. He has also taught at Harvard, MIT, and Toulouse School of Economics. His research centers on three interconnected domains: Environmental Economics : Climate policy design, conservation incentives, deforestation, and energy transitions. Political Economics : Treaty bargaining, international agreements, legislative gridlock, and policy enforcement. Economic Theory : Contract design, time inconsistency, and strategic behavior in regulatory frameworks. His work frequently examines how institutions and incentives shape global environmental outcomes. Harstad’s publications focus on climate governance, with recurring themes of self-enforcing agreements, supply-side policy interventions, and the political economy of conservation. Recent articles analyze trade-offs in energy transitions (e.g., natural gas vs. renewables), mechanisms for credible international commitments, and deforestation incentives linked to trade. His research combines theoretical rigor with policy-relevant applications, often using game-theoretic frameworks. He has received significant recognition, including: European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant (2022) and Consolidator Grant (2016–21) Elected fellowships in the Econometric Society (2021) and Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (2021) Multiple Erik Kempe Awards for environmental economics research Prizes from the Norwegian Academy of Sciences and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Harstad serves as Editor of the Review of Economic Studies and teaches courses on Strategy Beyond Markets, Political Economy, and Environmental Economics. He leads Stanford GSB’s executive program on Managing Risk and Reputation in a Complex World .

Li LiuView profile

Professor

• archaeology of early China (Neolithic and Bronze Age)
• ritual practice in ancient China
• cultural interaction between China and the Old World
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Li Liu is the Sir Robert Ho Tung Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Stanford University. She joined the Stanford faculty in 2010, following 14 years at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, where she taught archaeology and was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Humanities in Australia. Her research focuses on early China's archaeology, encompassing the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, ritual practices, cultural interactions with the Old World, domestication processes, state formation, and urban development. She holds a B.A. in Archaeology from Northwestern University (Xi'an), an M.A. in Anthropology from Temple University (Philadelphia), and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University (1994). Dr. Liu's educational background includes degrees from prestigious institutions across multiple countries, reflecting her global academic engagement. Her work bridges archaeological methods with interdisciplinary approaches to understand societal complexity and environmental adaptation in ancient China. Notably, her contributions to understanding cultural exchanges between China and neighboring regions have been influential in East Asian Studies. Her research interests emphasize material culture analysis, settlement patterns, and the socio-political dynamics underlying early state formations. This includes investigations into ritual landscapes, agricultural practices, and urbanization processes in ancient China. Her studies often involve collaborative projects that integrate archaeological data with historical and anthropological perspectives. Dr. Liu has been recognized for her scholarly contributions, including her Fellowship in the Australian Academy of Humanities. Though her primary role is in archaeology, her Google Scholar publications reflect interdisciplinary collaborations in medical research, audio engineering, and environmental science, suggesting diverse academic engagements. In advising, she mentors students in archaeological and anthropological studies, though specific advisee names are not listed here. Her grants and funding history, while not detailed in the text, would likely support her archaeological fieldwork and interdisciplinary projects. She has contributed to the Stanford Center for East Asian Studies and affiliated programs, fostering cross-cultural research initiatives.

• Household Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Financial Frictions
• +7 more

Alex Michaelides is a Professor of Finance at Imperial College Business School since 2013 and a Research Fellow at CEPR (International Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Programmes). He holds affiliations with Imperial's Energy Futures Lab and Language and Communication Intelligence initiatives. Previously, he served at the London School of Economics (LSE) as Lecturer (2001-2006) and Associate Professor (2006-2010), and at the University of Cyprus as Professor of Finance (2010-2014). He earned his PhD in Economics from Princeton University (1997) and BA in Economics from Harvard (1993). His research focuses on household finance (e.g., life-cycle portfolio choice), asset pricing with heterogeneous agents, housing markets, and macro-finance intersections. Notable work includes analyses of pension systems, sovereign debt crises (e.g., Cyprus), and banking system dynamics. He has held visiting roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, ECB, and served on the Central Bank of Cyprus' board (2013-2014). Leadership roles include Head of Finance at Imperial (2014-2021) and Director of Postgraduate Studies (since 2023). His work bridges theoretical models with policy-relevant insights, addressing fiscal procyclicality, central bank independence, and climate regulatory impacts.

Shideh DashtiView profile

Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Geomechanics
• Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction
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Shideh Dashti is a Professor and Associate Chair for Administration in Geotechnical Engineering & Geomechanics at the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She holds a PhD (2009) and MS (2005) from UC Berkeley and a BS (2004) from Cornell University where she graduated Magna cum Laude. Dr. Dashti's research focuses on the intersection of geotechnical engineering, infrastructure resilience, and environmental sustainability. Her work spans physical modeling (particularly centrifuge testing), seismic soil-structure interaction, liquefaction mechanisms in urban environments, and the impact of compound hydrologic-seismic hazards on infrastructure. She has pioneered research on the seismic response of underground structures in dense urban settings and performance-based design of liquefaction remediation techniques. Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on liquefaction mitigation techniques, particularly using dense granular columns and ground densification. Her work increasingly incorporates machine learning approaches and examines the intersection of infrastructure resilience with social equity, as evidenced by her research on environmental vulnerability in incarceration facilities. Her publications predominantly appear in top-tier journals like the ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and GeoEnvironmental Engineering. 2025 Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Distinguished Lecture Award 2024 Campus Sustainability Award, CU Boulder 2021 Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Price, ASCE 2015 National Science Foundation Early CAREER Award 2018 Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award, ASCE Dr. Dashti has received significant research funding including the prestigious NSF CAREER award. She serves as Co-leader and Steering Committee member of GeoEngineering Extreme Event Reconnaissance (GEER), having participated in 8 reconnaissance efforts since 2011 (leading 3). She is also an ISSMGE TC104 committee member and one of two U.S. representatives. Her professional service includes editorial roles, notably as Associate Editor of the Year for the ASCE Journal of Geotechnical Engineering and Geomechanics (2020). As a leader in the field, Dr. Dashti directs research focused on resilient infrastructure with sustainability and equity. She leads the GAANN fellowships in Integrative Reengineering of Infrastructure and is affiliated with the Center for Infrastructure, Energy, and Space Testing. Her work bridges traditional geotechnical engineering with contemporary concerns about social justice and environmental sustainability in infrastructure systems.

• Wildlife Disease Ecology
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Infectious Disease Ecology
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Dr Alison Peel is a Sydney Horizon Fellow and wildlife disease ecologist at the University of Sydney, specializing in bat virome dynamics and zoonotic disease spillover. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has expertise in Hendra virus transmission, bat ecology, and climate impacts on disease. Her research bridges veterinary science, ecology, and public health through a One Health framework. Education: BSc(Vet) and BVSc, University of Sydney MSc and PhD (University of Cambridge), focusing on African bat virology Research Interests: Dr Peel investigates how habitat destruction, climate change, and ecological shifts increase zoonotic spillover risks. Her work emphasizes bats as reservoirs for viruses like Hendra and Nipah, and the role of environmental stressors in viral shedding patterns. Grants & Awards: Sydney Horizon Fellowship (2018–present) NIH-funded C-CHANGE Center (2024) ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellowship (Griffith University) Labs & Collaborations: Member of Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute Principal Investigator for Bat One Health (BOH) initiative