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Jinze CUIView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Architectural Heritage Conservation
• Building Archaeology
• Cultural Heritage
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Jinze CUI is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania (Italy), specializing in Chinese Philology. With a PhD candidacy at KU Leuven (Belgium) in Architectural Heritage Conservation and a Master's in Cultural Relic Architecture from Peking University, he bridges architectural history, cultural preservation, and public engagement. His career spans roles as a lecturer, exhibition curator, and advocate for heritage conservation in China. PhD Candidate: KU Leuven (2014–2020) Master's: Peking University (2009–2012) Bachelor's: North China University of Technology (2002–2007) His research focuses on architectural heritage conservation , analyzing wooden structures, adaptive reuse of religious buildings, and controversies in restoration practices. Articles like 'The Totem of Ideal Human Habitat' and 'Inspirations on the Adaptive Reuse of Religious Architecture' highlight his interdisciplinary approach. He actively campaigns for civil-led heritage protection, exemplified by his 2013–2014 campaign to save Chen Baochen’s residence in Beijing. Recent works explore global heritage debates , including Notre Dame de Paris restoration and Dresden’s cultural memory. His articles span journals such as ThePaper.cn and edited volumes like Chinese Heritage in the Making (Amsterdam University Press, 2018). Member: ICOMOS China Member: Beijing Cultural Relic Protection Association CUI leads international cultural relic rescue campaigns and lectures on Beijing’s architectural history, including at the 2012 Walmart China Women in Leadership Forum. He also participated in EU-funded projects like Asia Urbs Chn5-08 in Beijing (2004–2005).

• Sociology of Environment and Territory
• Architectural Anthropology
• Digital Architecture
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Albena Kostadinova Yaneva is a Full Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. Her academic work bridges Political and Social Sciences with Architecture , focusing on the Sociology of Environment and Territory . She teaches courses such as Academic Writing: 5 Exercises in Style , Innovation Studies , and Architecture, Society and Territory A . Research Areas : Sociological analysis of architectural practices, digital technologies in design, actor-network theory applications, and material culture. Teaching Roles : Course Instructor for PhD and Master's programs, emphasizing critical design, environmental sustainability, and urban sociology. Her recent publications explore themes like the impact of Zoom technologies on architectural collaboration, performative school buildings, and the role of models in design processes. Collaborative works include studies on graphene research labs and the interplay between science and urban development. She supervises PhD student Rayna Elena Razmilic Triantafilo, whose research focuses on architectural discourse platforms. Though no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her work engages with interdisciplinary methodologies, blending architectural anthropology and digital humanities to analyze contemporary design challenges.

• River Ecology
• Wetland Conservation
• Conservation Biology
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Professor Richard Kingsford is a distinguished river ecologist and conservation biologist at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), serving as Director of the Centre for Ecosystem Science within the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences. With a career spanning over three decades since earning his PhD from the University of Sydney in 1986, he has established himself as a leading expert on Australian river systems. His research focuses on river ecology and conservation biology, particularly in the wetlands and rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin and Lake Eyre Basin. Kingsford's work integrates field ecology with policy development, having previously worked for the NSW Government Environment agency from 1986-2004 before transitioning to academia. He has made significant contributions to understanding how river regulation impacts ecosystems and biodiversity. Kingsford's recent publications demonstrate his expertise in freshwater ecosystem science, adaptive management approaches, and conservation interventions. His research spans from fundamental ecological studies of river systems to applied conservation projects including the Wild Deserts rewilding initiative in Sturt National Park and the Platypus Conservation Initiative. He has developed expertise in using emerging technologies like drone imagery and remote sensing for ecosystem monitoring. As an influential researcher, Kingsford has served on numerous state and federal advisory committees, helping translate scientific findings into river policy and management practices across Australia. His work bridges the gap between academic research and practical conservation outcomes through community engagement and strategic adaptive management approaches. Director of the Centre for Ecosystem Science, UNSW Leader of Wild Deserts rewilding project Expert in Murray-Darling Basin and Lake Eyre Basin ecosystems Specialist in freshwater conservation and adaptive management

• Digital circuits and systems
• Electronic systems
• Modeling
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Alberto Macii is a Full Professor in the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) at Polytechnic University of Turin. He is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center IAM@PoliTo - Integrated Additive Manufacturing and serves on two colleges: College of Computer, Film and Mechatronics Engineering and College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. His research interests include: Digital circuits and systems Electronic systems, modeling, and simulation Energy-efficient circuits and systems Energy management and battery systems Embedded systems and cyber-physical systems Low energy building technologies His work aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals including affordable and clean energy (Goal 7), industry innovation and infrastructure (Goal 9), and sustainable cities and communities (Goal 11). His publication record shows a consistent focus on energy efficiency in electronic systems spanning over two decades, with particular emphasis on battery modeling and power management. Recent work has expanded into environmental applications with transformer neural networks for flood forecasting, demonstrating the evolution of his research into new application domains while maintaining core expertise in energy optimization. His scientific awards include: Best paper award ACM/IEEE Great Lakes Symposium on VLSI (2008) IEEE Fellow (2007-) Senior Member IEEE He has served as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Embedded Computing (2005) and as Program Chair for EUC2005: Embedded & Ubiquitous Computing. Professor Macii has advised PhD students including Alberto Bocca (2019-2023) whose thesis focused on compact modeling techniques for energy analysis and optimization of complex systems. He has led numerous research projects including CANP (2018-2020), R3-PowerUP (2017-2021), SERENA (2017-2020), AMable (2017-2021), and STAMP (2016-2019), demonstrating sustained research leadership across multiple funding mechanisms. He is active in the EDA - Electronic Design Automation research group and LAB 4 research laboratory at DAUIN, with research spanning VLSI-CAD, Smart City technologies, and Industry 4.0 applications. His work bridges theoretical computer engineering with practical applications in energy conservation across multiple domains.

• Participatory Action Research
• Social Justice
• Sustainability
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György Málovics serves as a Professor at the Institute of Ecological Economics within the Faculty of Economics at the University of Szeged, Hungary. His academic foundation includes a Graduate Economist degree (2002), PhD in Economics (2010), and Habilitation in Economics (2015), all from Hungarian institutions. His educational credentials: Graduate Economist, University of Szeged (2002) PhD in Economics, University of Pécs (2010) Habilitation in Economics, University of Szeged (2015) Professor Málovics specializes in participatory action research with emphases on social justice and sustainability transformations . His work centers on collaborative methodologies that empower marginalized communities through practical interventions in urban desegregation, local economic development, and ecological economics. He bridges academic theory with real-world social impact through community-engaged scholarship. His 13 publications from 2015-2020 reveal consistent focus on Hungarian urban contexts, particularly Roma community integration and socio-environmental justice. Key trends include transformative approaches to responsible research and innovation, place-based sustainability solutions, and critical examinations of policy implementation through participatory frameworks that challenge systemic inequalities. As an active grant recipient, Professor Málovics has led major international projects: SASMob (2018-2021): Senior researcher/task leader for sustainable mobility alliance FoTRRIS (2015-2018): Coordinated Hungarian participatory action researchers in EU innovation systems project PERARES (2010-2014): Research task leader for public engagement in science OTKA K-109425 (2013-2017): Senior researcher on capability approach for local development He maintains active roles in the European Society for Ecological Economics (since 2008), Living Knowledge Network (since 2013), and Hungarian Academy of Sciences' Regional Science Committee (since 2008), fostering international research collaborations on sustainability transformations.

Daniel C. MillerView profile

Associate Professor

• International Environmental Politics
• Environmental Policy
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Daniel C. Miller is Associate Professor of Environmental Policy in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. He serves as Coordinator of the Forests and Livelihoods: Assessment, Research and Engagement (FLARE) network and is a Core Affiliate Faculty Member of the Pulte Institute for Global Development. Miller is also a faculty fellow of the Pulte Institute for Global Development and a faculty affiliate of the Environmental Change Initiative at the University of Notre Dame. He previously served as Senior Forestry Specialist at the World Bank's Program on Forests and as Program Associate for Conservation and Sustainable Development at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Miller's research focuses on international environmental politics and policy, with special emphasis on understanding the socioeconomic and ecological impacts of conservation funding in tropical countries and the political factors shaping those impacts. His work also explores how forests and trees contribute to human well-being in rural areas globally. He has conducted fieldwork in more than ten countries, particularly in Africa, examining national parks and protected areas. His research spans conservation finance flows and impacts, long-term effects of forest conservation, socioeconomic contributions of forests and trees on farms, and conservation-human well-being linkages. Miller's publication record demonstrates a clear trend toward increasingly interdisciplinary research that bridges environmental science, political economy, and development studies. His recent work shows growing emphasis on capacity development in conservation, qualitative evaluation methods, and the integration of social science perspectives into biodiversity conservation. The publications reveal a strong focus on translating research into policy-relevant insights, particularly through systematic reviews and global assessments that synthesize evidence for decision-makers. Kellogg Institute faculty fellow (since 2022) Faculty fellow of the Pulte Institute for Global Development Faculty affiliate of the Environmental Change Initiative Chair of the Global Expert Panel on Forests and Poverty for IUFRO Serves on Editorial Boards for Conservation Letters and PLOS Sustainability and Transformation Miller actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students, with current advisees including MGA students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. His research group has secured significant funding from diverse sources including the Ford Foundation, 3ie – International Initiative for Impact Evaluation, International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), Program on Forests (PROFOR), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and AidData. The Miller Research Group examines the links between environmental conservation and human development with a focus on political factors shaping policy implementation and impacts, particularly in forest landscapes across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Anna-Maria HubertView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public international law
• Law of the sea
• International environmental law
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Anna-Maria Hubert is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Calgary, specializing in public international law with a focus on the law of the sea, international environmental law, and the legal implications of emerging technologies. She is also an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Science, Innovation and Society (InSIS) at the University of Oxford and serves as Principal Investigator for the Geoengineering Research Governance Project, a collaborative initiative between the University of Calgary, IASS-Potsdam, and the University of Oxford. Her educational background includes an LLB from the University of Calgary (2005) and a BSc in Physiology from the same institution (2000). She is currently completing her doctorate at the University of Bremen, Faculty of Law, where she previously held a research associate position through the Bremen International Graduate School for Marine Sciences (GLOMAR) and MARUM Centre for Marine Environmental Sciences from 2010 to 2013. Professor Hubert's research examines progressive developments in marine scientific research under the law of the sea, with particular attention to legal and practical implications for marine environmental protection. Her work on geoengineering governance has established her as a leading expert in this emerging field, where she analyzes the complex legal frameworks necessary to regulate climate intervention technologies. She has advised governments, treaty bodies, intergovernmental organizations, and scientific institutions on geoengineering regulation since 2013. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of environmental law, marine science, and emerging technologies. Her work increasingly addresses geoengineering governance frameworks, with particular attention to ocean-based interventions and solar radiation management techniques. The publications demonstrate a progression from foundational legal analysis of marine scientific research toward more complex governance challenges posed by deliberate climate interventions. Diploma from Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy (2010) Diploma from International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) Summer Academy (2012) Research associate position through Bremen International Graduate School for Marine Sciences (GLOMAR) and MARUM Centre (2010-2013) As Principal Investigator for the Geoengineering Research Governance Project, Professor Hubert leads an international research team examining governance frameworks for climate intervention technologies. She has secured funding for this collaborative initiative involving the University of Calgary, IASS-Potsdam, and the University of Oxford. Her advisory work includes service to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and representation at meetings of the London Convention and Protocol on marine pollution. Professor Hubert is actively involved in interdisciplinary research networks focused on climate engineering governance, including collaborations with scientific institutions studying the environmental implications of proposed geoengineering techniques. Her work bridges legal scholarship with practical policy development, contributing to international discussions on how to govern emerging climate intervention technologies within existing legal frameworks.

Sung-Wook KwonView profile

Professor

• Urban Management
• Local Sustainability
• Intergovernmental Relations
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Sung-Wook Kwon is a Professor and Director of the Center for Public Service at the Department of Political Science , Texas Tech University . He earned his Ph.D. in Public Administration from the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University and has been a faculty member at TTU since 2008. Education: Ph.D. in Public Administration (Florida State University) His research focuses on urban management , local sustainability , intergovernmental relations , and collaborative networks , with a particular emphasis on interorganizational dynamics and policy implementation. His work spans topics like market-based environmental instruments , fiscal preemptions , and police privatization , reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to governance challenges. Recent publications highlight trends in local sustainability practices , interlocal collaboration , and policy punctuation theories . His scholarship has appeared in leading journals such as Public Administration Review , American Review of Public Administration , and Journal of Urban Affairs . Scientific Awards: 2011 Marshall E. Dimock Award for best lead article in Public Administration Review He serves on editorial boards of four journals, including Public Administration Review , and has contributed to advancing performance-based governance and collaborative policy frameworks . As director of the Center for Public Service, he bridges academic research with practical applications in governance.

• Climate Change Biology
• Conservation Science
• Ecological Modeling
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Professor Stephen Willis is a faculty member at Durham University , serving as Director of Research in the Department of Biosciences. His work bridges climate change ecology, conservation biology, and species distribution modeling, with extensive collaborations across academic (Universities of York, Leeds, Copenhagen) and non-academic institutions (RSPB, BirdLife International, NERC). He employs spatially explicit models, GIS, and remote-sensed data to analyze environmental change impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and range shifts in native/invasive species. Continental-scale protected area networks Trans-Saharan migratory birds Alpine ungulate population dynamics Deer-biodiversity interactions His recent research (2025-2023) focuses on wildlife hunting practices in Southeast Asia, acoustic monitoring innovations for waders, bias mitigation in ecoacoustic studies, protected area expansion for migratory birds, and systematic conservation status mapping. Earlier projects (2022-2010) examined carbon stock modeling, vulture foraging ranges, malaria risk projections, and climate-phenology mismatches. Supervision : He currently mentors PhD students in biodiversity monitoring, climate adaptation, and wildlife ecology, while past advisees completed research on topics like vulture land-use patterns, Rift Valley bird distributions, and butterfly range shifts. Collaborative networks span 15+ institutions globally.

Steven L. YaffeeView profile

Professor

• Environmental Policy
• Sustainability
• Collaborative Governance
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Steven L. Yaffee serves as Professor of Environmental Policy and Planning at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), where his work centers on collaborative decision-making for complex environmental challenges and ecosystem-scale conservation strategies. His academic journey includes a PhD in Environmental Policy and Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, complemented by an MS in Natural Resource Policy and BS in Resource Planning and Conservation from the University of Michigan. Professor Yaffee's research pioneers collaborative governance frameworks for: Landscape-scale conservation and sustainable natural resource management Marine and coastal ecosystem protection through ecosystem-based approaches Biodiversity policy implementation on public lands Energy transition governance and stakeholder negotiation His on-the-ground work with nonprofits and foundations has shaped practical dispute resolution methodologies and adaptive management systems for conservation initiatives worldwide. His publication trajectory reveals a three-decade evolution from foundational works on collaborative natural resource management toward contemporary marine ecosystem governance, consistently emphasizing stakeholder engagement, institutional innovation, and practical implementation pathways across diverse ecological contexts. Yaffee directs the Ecosystem Management Initiative at SEAS, leading externally funded research projects including the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative (Resources Legacy Fund Foundation, 2013-2017), Kinship Fellows Program evaluation (Kinship Foundation, 2014-2016), and Packard Foundation-supported marine ecosystem management case studies (2008-2013), demonstrating sustained impact on conservation practice. As an educator, he develops skill-based curricula in political analysis, negotiation, and mediation through courses like NRE 562: Environmental Policy, preparing next-generation practitioners for complex sustainability challenges while maintaining active engagement with conservation media and policy discourse through outlets like MIT Technology Review.

Huan LeiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Mathematics
• Numerical Analysis
• Scientific Machine Learning
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Huan Lei is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering and the Department of Statistics and Probability. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Brown University in 2012 under George Karniadakis and a B.S. in Special Class for the Gifted Young from the University of Science & Technology of China in 2005. His research integrates scientific machine learning with numerical analysis to develop structure-preserving algorithms for partial and stochastic differential equations arising in multi-scale systems. His work spans multi-scale modeling , non-Markovian dynamics , coarse-grained molecular simulations , and data-driven parameterization . Recent publications focus on learning generalized Langevin equations with state-dependent memory, consensus-based free energy surfaces, and non-equilibrium coarse-grained models. His team applies these methods to fluid dynamics, biomolecular solvation, and climate systems. NSF CAREER Award (2021) Brown University Dissertation Fellowship (2012) He advises graduate and undergraduate researchers and seeks Ph.D. candidates with expertise in numerical analysis or scientific computing. His group receives funding from NSF, DOE, Ford, and MSU Foundation.

Margaret GarciaView profile

Associate Professor

• Water Resource Management
• Urban Infrastructure
• Watershed Hydrology
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Margaret Garcia is an Associate Professor at the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment , Arizona State University (ASU). She is affiliated with multiple research centers, including the Center for Behavior, Institutions and the Environment (CBIE) , Central Arizona-Phoenix Long Term Ecological Research , Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene , Water Institute , and Global Futures Scientists and Scholars . Education: Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tufts University (2017) M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California-Los Angeles B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering and B.A., International Studies, Lafayette College (2004) Her research focuses on the sustainability and resilience of urban water systems , using systems analysis to study feedbacks in coupled human-hydrological systems . Key themes include reservoir operations , adaptive infrastructure , water policy , and real-time flood monitoring . Recent work explores equity in water management , institutional dynamics , and green infrastructure optimization . Her 15 most recent publications span topics in socio-hydrology , water policy analysis , climate change adaptation , and urban flood modeling , with applications to the Western Water Network , Colorado River Basin , and transboundary regions like Ambos Nogales. Collaborative projects include NSF-funded initiatives on adaptive reservoir operations , cross-scale interactions , and community-based flood awareness . Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Grant 1942370 (2020) She mentors students in Ph.D. programs (e.g., Ashish Shrestha , Behshad Mohajer ) and Master’s programs (e.g., Dillon Nys , Krista Lawless ). Her teaching includes graduate courses on research, reading, and thesis advising, alongside undergraduate hydrology classes.

Walter JetzView profile

Professor

• Ecology
• Biodiversity Science
• Conservation
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Walter Jetz is a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the School of the Environment at Yale University, where he directs the Center for Biodiversity and Global Change. He chairs the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation and co-chairs the GEO BON Species Population Working Group. His work focuses on biodiversity science, conservation, and global change ecology. Education: D.Phil. in Zoology (University of Oxford, 2002), M.Sc. in Integrative Bioscience (Oxford, 1997) Research interests include macroecology, species distribution modeling, and conservation science across spatial scales. His group develops tools like Map of Life , Wildlife Insights , and Half-Earth Project to address biodiversity monitoring and area-based conservation. Current projects explore climate change impacts on tropical ecosystems, movement ecology, and machine learning applications in biodiversity science. Recent publications focus on niche scaling, climate change vulnerability, deep learning for species distribution, and mountain biodiversity monitoring. Awards include being an ISI Highly Cited Researcher since 2014. Over 30 former students hold faculty positions globally. The lab promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and collaborates with NASA, Microsoft, and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Eric FirleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Design
• Urban Planning
• Sustainability
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Eric Firley is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami School of Architecture , specializing in urban design and planning. His work interrogates the evolution of design practices under climate change, market pressures, and urbanization trends. Current focus on climate resilience in heritage cities like Miami and Venice Editor of Wiley's Urban Handbook series Key themes: postwar urbanism critiques, professional mutations, and evidence-based planning His publications explore Miami's climatic vulnerabilities, Olympic legacy planning, and theoretical frameworks for adaptive urbanism. Collaborative projects with Victor Deupi emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to coastal city challenges. Scientific awards: No specific honors mentioned in the provided texts.

• Entrepreneurship
• Sustainable Business
• International Business
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Paulo Borges de Brito is a Lecturer in the Department of Management at Colorado State University's College of Business. He specializes in teaching courses on Entrepreneurship, Social and Sustainable Venturing, and International Business. Brito holds a B.S. in Economics from Presbyterian Mackenzie University (Brazil), an M.S. in Environmental Science from Universidade de São Paulo, and an M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from Colorado State University. Prior to joining CSU, he founded the Brazilian chapter of a global conservation non-profit and contributed to award-winning books on sustainable development synergies. His research explores the intersection of business and sustainability, with emphasis on: Bioeconomy-driven business opportunities Agroecology and climate adaptation in smallholder farming Sustainable international trade frameworks Inclusive pedagogical approaches in business education Brito's recent publications (2018–2024) cluster around three themes: sustainable bioeconomy transitions, climate-resilient agriculture in developing regions, and innovative business education methods. Earlier work (2006–2014) focused on Brazilian organic farming certification, community-based environmental action, and water-efficient agriculture. He has received significant recognition including the 2023 CSU Best Teacher Award and designation as an Inclusive Excellence Fellow . Brito actively serves on university committees including the CSU Todos Santos Strategic Advisory Committee, Faculty Institute for Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee, and as College of Business representative for UCC and Scholastic Standards.