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• Seabird Biology
• Ecology
• Physiology
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Dr Jonathan Green is a seabird biologist and currently serves as Programme Director for the BSc Environmental Science at the University of Liverpool. He has held roles such as Head of Discipline in Ecology & Marine Biology and Deputy Assessment Officer within the School/Institute. His professional activities include chairing conferences, convening sessions, and serving on editorial boards for journals like Emu - Austral Ornithology (since 2008) and Endangered Species Research (2009–2013). Education: Zoology, University of Cambridge (1995) PhD in Zoology, University of Birmingham (2001) Postdoctoral Research, University of Birmingham Fellowship at La Trobe University, Australia (2005–2008) Research Interests: Jonathan Green's research explores the intersection of ecology, physiology, and behavior in seabirds. He investigates how seabirds adapt to contrasting marine and terrestrial environments, particularly regarding foraging strategies, energy expenditure, and moult ecology. His work addresses anthropogenic threats such as overfishing, climate change, and offshore wind farm developments. He also leads conservation projects in the Caribbean UK Overseas Territories, collaborating with local organizations and government bodies to protect seabird populations. Advising and Grants: Jonathan Green supervises PhD student Elayna Daniels through the CASE studentship grant. His research is supported by grants from NERC, Defra's Darwin+ programme, and UKRI, focusing on topics like marine bird energetics, wind farm impacts, and Caribbean conservation. These projects often involve collaboration with government agencies and industry partners to ensure applied outcomes. Labs/Teams: Jonathan Green collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and institutions, including the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), RSPB, BTO, and renewable energy developers. His fieldwork is conducted at sites such as Puffin Island, North Wales, and various locations in the Caribbean UK Overseas Territories.

Samuel ChengView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Theory
• Signal and Image Processing
• Remote Sensing
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Dr. Samuel Cheng is an Associate Professor at the Gallogly College of Engineering , University of Oklahoma , specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering . He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University (2004), preceded by M.S. and M.Phil. degrees from the University of Hawaii and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Education: B.S. (University of Hong Kong, 1995), M.Phil. (HKUST, 1997), M.S. (University of Hawaii, 2000), Ph.D. (Texas A&M, 2004) Professional Experience: Senior Research Engineer at Advanced Digital Imaging Research (2004-2005), prior internships at Microsoft Asia and Panasonic Technologies His research focuses on Information Theory , Signal and Image Processing , and Pattern Recognition , with applications in remote sensing, urbanization analysis, and disaster monitoring. His publications span topics including urban impervious surface mapping , nighttime light analysis , and machine learning for environmental data . His work often integrates multi-source datasets (e.g., Landsat, LiDAR, social media) for spatiotemporal modeling. Technical Expertise: Spectral unmixing, machine learning, thermal remote sensing, GIS integration Key Applications: Power outage detection, vegetation-crime correlation, PM2.5 estimation, smart meter data fusion Dr. Cheng holds three US patents in digital watermarking and is affiliated with IEEE, Sigma Xi, and AAAS. His recent articles demonstrate a trend toward leveraging AI for remote sensing challenges and analyzing urbanization impacts on ecosystems.

• Thermodynamics
• Energy Systems
• Cryogenics
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Andrew Rowe is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic), with affiliations to the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic) and the Advanced Mechanical Research Laboratory (AMRLab). He holds a BEng from the Royal Military College of Canada, MASc and PhD from UVic, and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng). His research focuses on thermodynamics, energy systems, cryogenics, and heat transfer, with particular expertise in caloric cycles, hydrogen systems, and energy systems analysis. His research emphasizes decarbonization strategies, including hydrogen integration into natural gas networks, grid flexibility under electrification scenarios, and the optimization of magnetocaloric materials for energy-efficient cooling. AMRLab, led by Rowe, develops technologies for energy conversion, storage, and system optimization, addressing challenges in low-temperature thermal systems and integrated energy networks. Recent work explores the systemic impacts of electrification in transportation and buildings, leveraging open-source tools like the NExus Solutions Tool (NEST) for multi-scale energy-water-land system modeling. His projects often address regional energy challenges, such as British Columbia’s transition to renewable energy and grid infrastructure resilience. Key contributions include studies on gas system decarbonization via hydrogen blending, thermal-hydraulic modeling of energy systems, and experimental validation of magnetocaloric materials. Rowe’s publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to climate mitigation, emphasizing the interplay between technological innovation and systemic policy frameworks.

Bryan BrownView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Integrated weed management
• Culturally appropriate extension
• Weed seedbank dynamics
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Bryan Brown is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Integrative Plant Science , Horticulture Section , and an Integrated Weed Management Specialist with Cornell Integrated Pest Management . His work focuses on minimizing agricultural and environmental risks through innovative weed control strategies. Ph.D., University of Maine, 2017 B.A., Colby College, 2009 Dr. Brown’s research emphasizes integrated weed management informed by weed species biology, including weed seedbank dynamics and culturally appropriate extension . His projects explore ecologically-based solutions like stacked cultivation, electrical weed control, and cover cropping to address herbicide resistance and labor shortages. He also investigates the interplay between weed management and soil health or economic viability in organic and conventional systems. Dr. Brown’s extension efforts prioritize farmer collaboration through on-farm demonstrations , educational media , and slow-motion analysis of cultivation tools. His outreach includes addressing glyphosate-resistant waterhemp in New York State and clarifying public health risks through the Into the Weeds podcast.

• Climate Change Attribution
• Extreme Weather Events
• Agricultural Impacts of Climate Change
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Mariam Zachariah serves as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Environmental Policy within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College London. She is a core contributor to World Weather Attribution (WWA), an international scientific collaboration conducting rapid climate change attribution analyses for extreme weather events globally. Her work bridges climate science, vulnerability assessment, and policy-relevant research. Her educational foundation includes a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), where she investigated climate impacts on Indian agriculture. This research focused on drought and extreme temperature effects on crop yields in major agrarian regions, recognizing agriculture's critical role in India's climate-vulnerable economy. Zachariah's research centers on near-real-time attribution of extreme events to quantify human-induced climate change influences. Her expertise spans climate modeling, statistical analysis of extreme weather, and integrating vulnerability frameworks to assess compound impacts on communities. She examines how climate change interacts with socioeconomic factors to exacerbate disasters, particularly in agricultural systems and flood-prone regions worldwide. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a dominant focus on rapid attribution of droughts, floods, and heatwaves across diverse global contexts - from the Horn of Africa to Central Europe and South America. These studies consistently demonstrate climate change as a significant amplifier of event severity, while emphasizing how pre-existing vulnerabilities determine actual impacts. Her work increasingly addresses compound hazards and the intersection of climate change with infrastructure failures and land management. As a key member of the World Weather Attribution initiative, Zachariah collaborates with climate scientists, social scientists, and vulnerability experts in a unique operational framework that delivers scientific assessments within days of extreme events. This work directly informs policymakers, media, and affected communities about climate change's role in contemporary disasters.

• Estuarine and Coastal Biogeochemistry
• Oceanography
• Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling
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Professor Bradley D Eyre is a leading academic at Southern Cross University, serving as a Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering and as the Foundation Director of the Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry (CCB). His work spans the land-ocean continuum, with a focus on carbon and nitrogen biogeochemistry in coastal and estuarine systems under global change pressures. Education: BAppSc(Hons), University of Adelaide PhD, Queensland University of Technology His research centers on ecosystem-scale biogeochemical processes, particularly the impacts of climate change, ocean acidification, and eutrophication on greenhouse gas emissions and carbonate dynamics. He employs multi-scale approaches, from field measurements to global modeling. His recent work highlights how methane and nitrous oxide fluxes alter the climate benefit of blue carbon ecosystems and how ocean acidification drives net dissolution of coral reef sediments. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on quantifying greenhouse gas fluxes in aquatic systems, with an emphasis on upscaling methods, geomorphic controls, and climate feedbacks. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Nature , Science , and Nature Climate Change , reflecting broad disciplinary influence in environmental science, biogeochemistry, and climate research. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fellow, Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), since 2018 Member, ARC College of Experts, since 2022 Deputy Chair, 2024 MPCE DECRA Panel Professor Eyre has supervised 32 PhD students to completion and currently mentors 13 more, in addition to 22 early- and mid-career researchers. His research has attracted over $20 million in funding, including 32 ARC grants (>$10 million), 11 ARC Linkage projects (> $7.5 million), and over $3 million in contract research. His collaborations span federal and state agencies, local governments, private sector partners, and multiple universities across Australia and internationally, demonstrating extensive impact on policy and practice. He leads the Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry, which played a key role in securing SCU’s ERA Rank 5 (well above world standard) in Geochemistry. His team conducts interdisciplinary research on coastal carbon cycling, sediment dynamics, and climate change impacts, contributing significantly to national and global environmental assessments.

• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Time Series Analysis
• Statistical Physics
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Prof. Dr. Holger Kantz serves as Head of the research unit "Nonlinear Dynamics and Time Series analysis" at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems in Dresden, Germany. He also holds an Adjunct Professorship (Honorprofessor) in Statistical Physics at the Institute of Theoretical Physics within the Department of Physics at the Technical University Dresden. Dr. Kantz's research spans multiple disciplines within nonlinear dynamics and statistical physics. His work focuses on time series analysis, nonlinear dynamics, stochastic processes, and complex systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding anomalous diffusion, extreme events prediction, and the statistical properties of chaotic systems. His research has applications in atmospheric science, climate modeling, power grid dynamics, and biological systems. Analysis of Dr. Kantz's recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach connecting statistical physics with climate science, energy systems, and scientometrics. His work demonstrates sophisticated applications of stochastic modeling to real-world complex systems, with particular attention to anomalous diffusion processes, extreme events, and predictability limits in chaotic systems. The publications show increasing methodological sophistication in handling nonstationary time series and developing predictive models for rare events. Dr. Kantz leads a research group focused on nonlinear dynamics and time series analysis at the Max Planck Institute. His work has significant implications for understanding and predicting complex phenomena across multiple scientific domains, from climate dynamics to power grid stability, with practical applications in risk assessment and system reliability.

Alastair KeyView profile

Research Fellow

• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Stone Tool Technology
• Hominin Behavior
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Dr. Alastair Key serves as Director of Studies in Archaeology and Official Fellow in Archaeology at Queens' College, University of Cambridge. His research bridges Paleolithic archaeology, stone tool technology, and hominin behavioral evolution through experimental and computational approaches. Director of Studies and Official Fellow at Queens' College, Cambridge Specializes in Paleolithic stone tool analysis, Acheulean technology, and hominin adaptation Conducts experimental archaeology and computational modelling to assess tool functionality Key's research focuses on Acheulean handaxe production , lithic microwear patterns , and ergonomic constraints in prehistoric tool use . He has extensively published on topics including glacial-stage hominin occupations , Oldowan toolmakers , and machine learning applications to archaeological analysis . His recent publications (2025-2023) span diverse subfields: Acheulean chronology , hominin tool use biomechanics , experimental projectile testing , and computational morphometric methods . The work often integrates multidisciplinary datasets and open-source analytical tools to address fundamental questions about human technological evolution. Current research directions include stone tool sharpness quantification , handaxe social signaling potential , and cross-species tool use comparisons through primate studies.

Andrew ThompsonView profile

Professor

• Physical Oceanography
• Southern Ocean Dynamics
• Climate Science
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Andrew Thompson is the John S. and Sherry Chen Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at the California Institute of Technology. He serves as Director of the Ronald and Maxine Linde Center for Global Environmental Science and Executive Officer for Environmental Science at Caltech. With a Ph.D. from Scripps Institute of Oceanography (2006), his career at Caltech spans from Assistant Professor (2011-17) to his current Professor role since 2017. Education: B.S. in Physics from Dartmouth College (2000), C.A.S. (2001) and M.Phil. (2002) at University of Cambridge Leadership: Director of Linde Center (2023-), Academic Officer (2019-22) His research focuses on ocean circulation dynamics and physical processes governing climate systems . Key areas include: Ocean Turbulence and Submesoscale Dynamics Antarctic Circumpolar Current and Drake Passage Dynamics Climate Change Impacts on Ice Shelf Melt Rates Current projects involve ChinStrAP (Changes in Stratification at the Antarctic Peninsula), using autonomous ocean gliders to study eddy formation and air-sea exchange. His group employs idealized numerical models , remote sensing , and climate simulations to explore topics like: Warm water pathways onto Antarctic continental shelves Role of mesoscale/submesoscale eddies in ocean mixing Global overturning circulation responses to climate change Scientific achievements include the Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering . He mentors graduate students Xiaozhou Ruan , Giuliana Viglione , and Andrew Delman , fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with institutions like Scripps Institution of Oceanography and CSIR . His group emphasizes inclusive training for early-career scientists in climate-relevant STEM careers .

Ralph EvinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Building Energy Simulation
• Energy System Optimization
• Machine Learning Applications in Energy
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Dr. Ralph Evins is an Associate Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Victoria. He holds affiliations with the Urban Energy Systems laboratory at Empa and ETH Zurich in Switzerland. His expertise spans building energy simulation, energy system optimization, and machine intelligence applications in sustainable design. Evins holds an MEng from Imperial College London and an EngD from the University of Bristol. His research focuses on computational problem-solving in energy systems, including surrogate modeling, optimization algorithms, and machine learning. He develops tools like the Holistic Urban Energy Simulation (HUES) platform and BESOS software framework to bridge building, district, and city-scale energy analysis. His work emphasizes holistic systems thinking, integrating energy hubs, thermal modeling, and digital twin technologies. Recent articles explore surrogate model refinement, inverse modeling for building characterization, and decarbonization strategies. He collaborates with industry to translate academic innovations into practical solutions. Evins advises students in energy systems and leads projects on net-zero building design, retrofit prioritization, and smart grid integration. His research addresses challenges in climate adaptation, energy efficiency, and sustainable urban development through interdisciplinary approaches.

Hyuck Jin ParkView profile

Professor

• Landslide Hazard Assessment
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Machine Learning Applications
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Hyuck Jin Park is a Full Professor in the Department of Energy Resources and Geosystems Engineering at Sejong University, South Korea, where he has been teaching and conducting research since 2003. With a Ph.D. in Engineering Geology from Purdue University, his expertise spans geotechnical engineering, landslide analysis, and geospatial technologies. Professor Park has built a distinguished career in landslide hazard assessment, combining traditional geotechnical approaches with modern machine learning techniques to improve prediction accuracy and risk management. His educational background includes: B.S. in Geology from Yonsei University (1990) M.S. in Geophysics from Yonsei University (1993) Ph.D. in Engineering Geology from Purdue University (2011) Professor Park's research focuses on the spatial and temporal probability of landslide occurrence, utilizing fuzzy logic, probabilistic analysis, GIS, Monte Carlo simulation, and machine learning for landslide hazard assessment. His work integrates physically based models with statistical approaches to better understand landslide mechanisms and improve prediction capabilities. He has made significant contributions to the development of methodologies that account for geological uncertainties in hazard assessment, with applications ranging from rock slope stability to rainfall-induced shallow landslides. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward integrating explainable artificial intelligence with traditional geotechnical approaches for natural hazard assessment. Professor Park's work increasingly focuses on making machine learning models transparent and interpretable while maintaining high predictive accuracy. The research spans multiple hazard types including landslides, earthquakes, and floods, with a growing emphasis on climate change impacts and data-scarce environments. With an h-index of 28 and over 3,421 citations, Professor Park has established himself as a leading researcher in his field. His work has been published in high-impact journals including Engineering Geology, Landslides, and Catena, reflecting the significance and quality of his contributions to geotechnical engineering and natural hazard assessment. Professor Park has mentored numerous researchers through collaborative projects and has secured funding for his innovative work in landslide prediction and hazard assessment. His research has involved significant international collaboration, particularly with researchers from Malaysia, Australia, and Yemen, addressing landslide and flood risks in diverse geographical contexts. He leads research activities within the Department of Geoinformation Engineering at Sejong University and has contributed to the development of specialized tools like DEWS (Distance, Elevation, Watershed, and Slope unit) for landslide early warning systems.

Paul WithersView profile

Professor

• Martian upper atmosphere
• Martian ionosphere
• Venus ionosphere
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Paul Withers is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Astronomy at Boston University. He leads research on planetary atmospheres and ionospheres, with a focus on Mars and Venus, and serves as Principal Investigator on multiple NASA-funded research projects. Education: B.A. in Physics, 1998, Queens' College, Cambridge University M.S. in Physics, 1998, Queens' College, Cambridge University M.A., 2001, Queens' College, Cambridge University Ph.D. in Planetary Science, 2003, University of Arizona Professor Withers' research focuses on the upper atmospheres and ionospheres of terrestrial planets, particularly Mars and Venus. His work involves analyzing spacecraft data and developing theoretical models to understand how solar flux, neutral atmospheres, magnetic fields, and ionospheres interact under unique planetary conditions. He has made significant contributions to understanding the response of the Martian ionosphere to solar flares, the structure of the Venus ionosphere, and meteoric plasma layers in planetary ionospheres. His research often involves multi-instrument campaigns and coordinated observations across different spacecraft missions including Mars Express, MAVEN, and Venus Express. Analysis of Professor Withers' recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on Martian ionospheric dynamics, particularly its response to solar activity and its variability under different conditions. His work frequently combines data from multiple missions to create comprehensive models of planetary upper atmospheres. He has developed important methods for analyzing radio occultation data and reconstructing atmospheric properties from entry, descent, and landing measurements. Major Funded Projects: "Characterizing the topside bulge in the ionosphere of Mars" (NASA Mars Data Analysis Program, 2014, $144K) "Integration of MAVEN neutral and plasma observations" (NASA MAVEN Participating Scientist Program, 2013, $284K) "Radio occultation studies at Mars" (NASA Early Career Fellowship Program, 2013, $99K) "EDL reconstruction for MSL" (NASA, JPL contract, 2012, $199K) "Meteoric plasma layers on Venus and Mars" (NASA Planetary Atmospheres Program, 2012, $232K) Professor Withers has been actively involved in mentoring students and collaborating with international researchers. He serves as a key member of the Mars Upper Atmosphere Network (MUAN) and has contributed to community white papers for planetary science decadal surveys. His work supports future Mars landers through atmospheric modeling and surface pressure prediction, with direct applications to mission planning and execution. He has presented his research at numerous international conferences including the American Geophysical Union meetings, Division for Planetary Sciences meetings, and European Planetary Science Congress. His work has important implications for understanding planetary climate evolution, space weather effects on technological systems, and the search for habitable environments beyond Earth.

Sophie DoveView profile

Associate Professor

• Marine Biology
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Climate Change Impact on Marine Ecosystems
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Sophie Dove is an Honorary Associate Professor at the School of Biological Sciences , University of Queensland, and an Affiliate Associate Professor at the Global Change Institute . Her research focuses on coral reef photobiology, climate change impacts, and symbiotic relationships in marine ecosystems. PhD in Biological Sciences, University of Sydney MA in Philosophy, University of Southern California MA (Hons) in Mathematics and Philosophy, University of Edinburgh Her work examines coral-dinoflagellate symbiosis , particularly how host and symbiont interactions maintain reef productivity under climate stress. Key questions include the role of symbiont parasitism, coral heterotrophy, and reef accretion-erosion balance under ocean acidification and warming. She collaborates with institutions like the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and CSIRO Publishing. Recent publications span coral bleaching mechanisms , ocean acidification effects , and biochemical adaptations in symbiotic organisms. Her studies integrate molecular biology, biogeochemistry, and ecophysiology to predict reef futures under climate stress. She has contributed to scientific consensus reports on the Great Barrier Reef and developed methodologies for analyzing coral and sponge physiology. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges marine ecology, protein biochemistry, and climate science.

Seth BlumsackView profile

Professor

• Electricity and Natural Gas Industries
• Energy Infrastructure Resilience
• Network Science
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Seth Blumsack is a Professor at the Pennsylvania State University in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering and serves as Director of the Center for Energy Law and Policy . He holds an Adjunct Research Professor position at the Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center and is affiliated with the Santa Fe Institute as an External Faculty member. His research spans energy economics , power grid reliability , and complex infrastructure networks . Key projects include: Interdependent natural gas and electricity systems analysis Governance of regional transmission organizations Smart grid consumer behavior studies Power grid reliability tools development He has secured funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation , Department of Energy , Environmental Protection Agency , and private industry. His Best paper award at Hawai’i International Conference on System Sciences (2011) and John T. Ryan, Jr. Fellowship (2011-17) highlight his scientific recognition. Publications emphasize electricity market deregulation , energy infrastructure resilience , and consumer response to smart grid technologies . His work has been cited in major media outlets like The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times , and he has consulted for National Renewable Energy Laboratory , U.S. Department of Energy , and other industry stakeholders.

Eric MorganView profile

Professor

• Parasitology
• Epidemiology
• Climate Change Impact on Disease Dynamics
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Professor Eric Morgan at Queen's University Belfast leads parasitology research in the School of Biological Sciences , focusing on climate-driven epidemiology of parasitic infections in animals. His work integrates predictive modeling, parasite transmission dynamics at the wild-domestic interface, and sustainable livestock health solutions. Veterinary parasitology and climate change impact Anthelmintic resistance mitigation strategies AI-enhanced diagnostic systems for animal health Current research students include Anthony George, who investigates Combining alternative approaches for helminth control in grazing livestock . Public engagement initiatives like the BUG Consortium and Poo Patrol translate findings into practical parasite management. His recent publications in 2025 address topics like flood reactors, zoonotic toxocariasis, and precision agriculture tools for parasite risk assessment.