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Parichehr SalimifardView profile

Assistant Professor

• Building Science
• Indoor Air Quality
• Aerosol Science
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Dr. Parichehr Salimifard is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University's School of Civil and Construction Engineering, holding the Culbertson Faculty Scholar position. She serves as Faculty Advisor for the OSU ASHRAE Student Branch and leads the Sustainable, Healthy, and Resilient Building Lab, focusing on the intersection of building science, environmental health, and climate resilience. Her educational background includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University's School of Public Health, a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering (Mechanical Option) from Penn State with a Computational Science minor, and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Persian Gulf University. Dr. Salimifard's research centers on indoor environmental quality and its connections to public health, with emphasis on: Aerosol dynamics (transport, deposition, resuspension) for wildfire smoke and pandemic exposure mitigation Health and climate co-benefits of building energy efficiency through the CoBE project Wildfire smoke preparedness in schools/daycares for vulnerable populations Building electrification impacts on air quality and emissions Her recent publications reveal a trend toward spatially and temporally explicit modeling of emissions reductions, using tools like CoBE to quantify health co-benefits of building energy conservation across US states and EU countries, with growing focus on water-energy nexus and grid integration. Her scientific recognition includes: Culbertson Faculty Scholar award Dr. Salimifard secures research funding from the EPA, NIEHS's OSU ASPIRE Center, ASHRAE, industry partners, and foundations. She mentors the OSU ASHRAE Student Branch and collaborates with Harvard/Boston University on the CoBE project, which develops modules for climate policy analysis and water savings optimization. Her Sustainable, Healthy, and Resilient Building Lab drives projects including Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Buildings, Indoor Aerosol Resuspension Dynamics, and Building-to-Grid Integration, directly addressing climate resilience challenges through building science innovation.

• Architectural Preservation
• Historic Building Transformation
• Concrete Architecture
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Erik Fenstad Langdalen is a Professor of Architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), where he teaches and conducts research focused on architectural preservation, concrete architecture, and building systems. As both an active practitioner and academic, he runs the award-winning Erik Langdalen Arkitektkontor, which specializes in the preservation and transformation of historic buildings including the former US Embassy in Oslo (2023), the Dombås Church (2023), and the PoMO Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Trondheim. Langdalen's research centers on the recent past with particular emphasis on concrete architecture and building systems. Since 2021, he has explored the concept of provenance in master studios and seminars. He leads the Re-Store course portfolio, which investigates how architectural education can respond to the climate crisis through reuse, preservation, and transformation of existing structures. His scholarly work spans architectural preservation theory, modern architecture, and the relationship between architecture and cultural heritage. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Sverre Fehn's work, concrete architecture in Oslo, and the intersection of architecture with climate adaptation. The articles reveal consistent themes in modern architecture studies, preservation theory, and architectural history, with increasing attention to climate-responsive approaches in recent years. Langdalen is the owner of the cultural center Budsjord Historic Farm at Dovre and has contributed significantly to architectural discourse through his books including Hamsun, Holl, Hamarøy (2010), Experimental Preservation (2016), Concrete Oslo (2018), and Sverre Fehn, Nordic Pavilion, Venice. Voices from the Archive (2021). He holds a Diploma of Architecture from AHO and a M.ARCH AAD from Columbia University GSAPP, bringing both Norwegian and international perspectives to his teaching and practice.

• Tomography
• Computational Imaging
• Computer Science
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Joost Batenburg is a Professor at Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) , with a chair in Imaging and Visualization . He is affiliated with the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) and serves as Program Director for the interdisciplinary Society, Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences (SAILS) initiative. His research focuses on tomographic image processing and reconstruction , where he has published over 80 journal articles and 60 conference papers. Current projects include Universal Three-dimensiOnal Passport for process Individualization in Agriculture (UTOPIA) and Center for Optimal, Real-Time Machine Studies of the Explosive Universe (CORTEX) , both funded by NWO grants. He leads the FleX-Ray Lab , a custom CT system integrated with advanced data processing algorithms. His research spans discrete tomography , real-time imaging pipelines , and AI-enhanced reconstruction methods , with applications in industrial inspection, agricultural analysis, and cultural heritage conservation. Recent articles demonstrate novel approaches to: Single-shot dynamic object tomography using level-set methods and motion modeling X-ray scattering quantification for defect detection in real-time systems Cross-modal image registration between CT scans and physical photographs Auto-differentiation in CT workflows combining classical and machine learning algorithms Scientific Awards: Dutch Award for ICT Research (2018) C.J. Kok Prize (2007) Philips Mathematics Prize (2006) He has supervised numerous PhD candidates including Mary Go, Eani Lachmansingh, and Zhichao Zhong, while maintaining editorial roles at IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging and Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision . His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in agriculture, industry, and art conservation.

Brennan PhillipsView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Oceanographic Instrumentation
• Sensing & Observation
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Brennan Phillips is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering at the University of Rhode Island . His work focuses on robotics , oceanographic instrumentation , and deep-sea biological exploration , with particular emphasis on bioluminescence , chemosynthetic environments , and soft robotics for marine research. Education : PhD in Oceanography (University of Rhode Island, 2016), MS in Oceanography (University of Connecticut, 2007), BS in Ocean Engineering (University of Rhode Island, 2004) Phillips leads the Undersea Robotics & Imaging Laboratory , which develops hardware-centric solutions for deep-sea exploration. The lab specializes in soft robotics , additive manufacturing , and imaging systems for studying delicate marine organisms. His recent publications span deep-sea coral propagation , 3D printing of pressure vessels , and soft robotic sampling tools , reflecting his focus on innovative marine technology and ecosystem observation . Collaborative work explores hydrothermal vent genomics and twilight zone shark ecology .

• Development Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Economics
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Sébastien MARCHAND is an Associate Professor in Economics (HDR) at the CERDI, Université Clermont Auvergne. He serves as Co-Director of the Master's in Economics and Territorial Transitions within the School of Economics. His research focuses on agricultural, environmental, and climate economics in emerging economies like China, Vietnam, and Brazil. Key themes include development economics, applied microeconomics, and institutional frameworks. He teaches Economic History, Macroeconomics, and Environmental Economics. His work has been published in journals such as Ecological Economics and Environment and Development Economics . He actively engages in policy-related research, addressing sustainability challenges and adaptation strategies in resource management. Recent publications highlight topics like log export bans' impact on employment, water pollution adaptation in China, and climate vulnerability assessments. His interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science, policy analysis, and economic theory to address global sustainability challenges.

Sezgin YILDIZView profile

Lecturer

• Tourism Development
• Geography Education
• Geotourism
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Sezgin YILDIZ is a Lecturer at the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Education, Adıyaman University since 2011. He holds a PhD in Geography from Atatürk University's Institute of Social Sciences (2025) and a B.Ed. from Erzurum Atatürk University's Department of Geography Education (2008). Before joining academia, he worked as a Geography Teacher in the Turkish Ministry of National Education (2008-2011). His research focuses on tourism development, geography education, and geotourism potential assessment. Notable projects include analyzing Adıyaman Province's canyon systems for geopark designation and examining the impact of recent earthquakes on tourism activities. He has contributed to studies on rural development through botanical tourism (e.g., Nargis flower in Gerger district) and cave-based geotourism opportunities. Teaching responsibilities include courses like 'Economy and Entrepreneurship,' 'Disaster Management,' and 'Political Geography.' He maintains active engagement with community service practices and educational innovation initiatives.

Rose PritchardView profile

Research Fellow

• Environmental Sciences
• Forest Restoration
• Forest Livelihoods
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Rose Pritchard is a Presidential Fellow in Socio-Env Systems at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester. Her research focuses on environmental sciences, forest restoration, and data-driven development. She holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (2018), focusing on woodland transitions and rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing equity in conservation and digital transformation for development. Key research areas include forest governance, socio-ecological systems, and the ethical application of remote sensing in conservation. She collaborates internationally on projects like the AfriCultuReS initiative, exploring Earth Observation data's role in food security. Recent studies highlight sustainable forest transitions, digital development illusions, and rights-based restoration approaches. Her work has been cited widely, particularly in conservation biology and policy circles. Publications span interdisciplinary journals such as One Earth , Biological Conservation , and Conservation Biology . She actively participates in global debates on data justice, climate resilience, and equitable conservation strategies.

Mehebub SahanaView profile

Researcher

• Transboundary River Basin Management
• Socio-Ecological Resilience
• Land-Use Change
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Mehebub Sahana is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in Geography at The University of Manchester. He leads a three-year research project on political partition, ecological degradation, and environmental sustainability in the Bengal Delta. His work focuses on transboundary river basins, socio-ecological resilience, and land-use dynamics in the Global South. He has been PI on projects funded by the International Science Partnerships Fund and SEED Impact Fund, addressing flood hazards, heat vulnerability, and environmental governance. Teaching roles include courses on GIS, environmental policy, and dissertation support at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has organized interdisciplinary workshops on transboundary river basins and serves as an editor for Taylor & Francis and Elsevier. Sahana’s research integrates remote sensing, GIS, and socio-economic analysis, contributing to UN SDGs related to climate action, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption. Scientific awards include the Best Paper Presentation Award (2015) and recognition for his work on lockdown effects during the pandemic (2022). His consultancy projects span high conservation value assessments, climate policy, and biodiversity reporting in India and Southeast Asia. He collaborates internationally, addressing challenges in South Asia’s transboundary ecosystems and climate vulnerability.

Deborah GoberdhanView profile

Associate Professor

• Cancer Biology
• Cell Growth Regulation
• mTORC1 Signaling
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Dr. Deborah Goberdhan is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford , affiliated with the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG) . She leads an independent research group investigating amino acid sensing , mTORC1 signaling , and exosome-mediated communication in cancer progression using both human cancer cells and Drosophila models . She serves on the Cancer Research UK Oxford Centre Research Committee , teaches Medical and Biomedical Sciences undergraduates , and acts as Academic Public Engagement Lead for her department. Her research focuses on cell growth regulation through Proton-assisted Amino acid Transporters (PATs) , which function as 'transceptors' modulating mTORC1 activity . This work has expanded to examine exosome heterogeneity and therapeutic delivery mechanisms with support from BBSRC and Cancer Research UK . She co-founded Oxosome , the Oxford extracellular vesicle interest group , to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Key research areas include Cancer cell communication via exosomes Amino acid signaling in tumor progression Drosophila as cancer model system Clinical collaborations with Prof Adrian L Harris , Prof Freddie C Hamdy , and Prof Clare Verrill Recent publications highlight her group's contributions to exosome biogenesis (2023), brain-targeted siRNA delivery (2021), and nutrient stress responses in cancer (2020). She actively promotes scientific communication through ISEV social media initiatives.

Seok-Won LeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Intellectual History
• Cultural History
• East Asian History
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Seok-Won Lee is an Associate Professor of History at Rhodes College, specializing in East Asian intellectual and cultural history with emphases on Chinese and Japanese history. He teaches courses on traditional and modern China while incorporating transnational perspectives that highlight underrepresented voices, borderlands, minorities, and outlaws through critical thinking frameworks developed during his training at Cornell University. Dr. Lee's academic background includes: Ph.D. in History, Cornell University (2010) M.Phil. in History, Cornell University (2007) M.A. in Interdisciplinary Program in Area Studies, Yonsei University (2003) B.A. in History, Yonsei University (2001) His research centers on intellectual history during East Asia's wartime period (1931-1945), examining how imperial intellectuals redefined concepts of nation, space, and community to justify colonial aggression while challenging Western social sciences' universality. Current projects include revising his dissertation into a book manuscript and conducting archival research on Japanese intellectuals' writings about Chinese and Korean history from the 1920s-1940s, with particular focus on Pan-Asianism and China studies in wartime Japan. Analysis of his twelve publications (2008-2021) reveals consistent engagement with wartime intellectual history, racial discourse, and empire-colony dynamics. Key thematic clusters include: Pan-Asianism's evolution across wartime/postwar contexts; intersections of race, empire, and social sciences; and critical examinations of colonial knowledge production. His work bridges history, Asian studies, and postcolonial theory through transnational methodologies. No scientific awards are documented in available materials. While active in teaching and research, no student advisement details or grant information are provided. Dr. Lee maintains affiliations with Rhodes College's Asian and Asian American Studies program and Chinese studies initiatives, though no dedicated labs or research teams are mentioned.

Floris van den BergView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Ethics
• Sustainability
• Applied Ethics
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Dr. Floris van den Berg is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development within the Department of Environmental Sciences. He specializes in environmental ethics, applied ethics, and philosophy of science, focusing on topics like sustainability, democracy, animal rights, and freedom of speech. His research explores societal challenges through interdisciplinary lenses, including the 'Institutions for Open Societies' initiative and 'Sustainability Education and Engagement.' Van den Berg's media presence reflects his engagement with contentious issues: he critiques woke culture's rigidity, defends academic freedom regarding controversial topics, and debates veganism's ethical foundations. Notable works include his manifesto 'Green Liberalism' advocating market-driven environmental solutions and critiques of corporate sustainability practices. Though currently holds no listed awards, his media contributions emphasize public philosophy's role in societal discourse. His teaching involves courses like 'Environmental Ethics and Sustainable Development' and 'Philosophy of Science and Ethics.' No student advisees or grants are explicitly mentioned, but his research teams engage with themes like bottom-up societal initiatives and future food systems. He advocates for open academic debate while addressing modern ethical dilemmas in education, environment, and culture.

Sarah NewmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Archaeology
• Ethnohistory
• Zooarchaeology
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Sarah Newman is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago's College and serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. She holds a PhD from Brown University (2015). Her research integrates archaeological, historical, and art historical methods to examine themes such as waste, human-animal relationships, and long-term landscape transformations in Mesoamerica and beyond. Key projects include the Invisible Landscapes initiative, co-directed with Felipe Rojas and Eduardo Góes Neves, which explores anthropogenic landscapes through multidisciplinary collaboration. Newman’s fieldwork in Jordan investigates water management systems near Petra, while her Maya-focused studies address zooarchaeology, sensory experiences, and knowledge systems. Her monograph Unmaking Waste: New Histories of Old Things (2023) redefines waste as a culturally contingent concept, challenging Eurocentric narratives through cross-cultural comparisons. A current book project, Animal Archaeology , extends archaeological methodologies to non-human histories. Newman’s affiliations include the Committee on Environment, Geography, and Urbanization, the Institute for the Formation of Knowledge, and the Center for Latin American Studies. Publications span topics from Classic Maya animal categories to Neolithic sites in Jordan. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including remote sensing and 3D imaging technologies. Recent research explores sensory archaeology, particularly olfactory practices in Mesoamerica, and critiques traditional archaeological frameworks through comparative global perspectives.

• Computational Genomics
• Gene Regulation
• RNA Biology
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Susanne Bornelöv is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on computational genomics and gene regulation, particularly exploring posttranscriptional mechanisms such as codon optimality-mediated mRNA decay and transposon silencing. She uses computational methods, ribosome profiling, and Drosophila models to study how codon usage, tRNA availability, and RNA modifications influence gene regulation and genome evolution. Her work integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and comparative genomics to model gene regulatory processes and design novel regulatory elements. Key research areas include piRNA clusters' roles in suppressing retroviruses, codon usage bias in pluripotent stem cells, and the interplay between mRNA methylation and protein synthesis. The Bornelöv Group collaborates widely, including with institutions like Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, to advance understanding of fundamental gene expression principles. Publications highlight contributions to topics like deep learning in genomics, evolutionary conserved piRNA mechanisms, and transcriptional regulation. She leads a group open to interns, students, and researchers, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to address complex biological questions.

Sanchayan BanerjeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Experimental Economics
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Sanchayan Banerjee is an Associate Professor of Economics & Public Policy at King’s College London’s Policy Institute, with a dual appointment as Visiting Professor at Grenoble-IAE (Université Grenoble Alpes). He previously held a tenured position as Assistant Professor of Environmental and Behavioral Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2022-2024). His research focuses on citizen-oriented, participatory behavioral public policies, tested through experiments in food, energy, health, and charitable policy domains. He co-developed the NUDGE+ framework emphasizing citizen agency in policy design. Affiliations: Visiting Fellow, London School of Economics Affiliate, Amsterdam Sustainability Institute & Institute for Environmental Studies Academic Lead for Professional Education, Policy Institute Research Interests: Behavioral economics, environmental economics, experimental methods, and policy effectiveness. His work bridges behavioral insights with real-world policy challenges, emphasizing participatory approaches and ethical considerations. Recent Article Trends: Recent work analyzes public support for pandemic policies, vaccine uptake drivers across G7 nations, and the ethical implications of behavioral nudges. He explores how experimental methods (field, lab, online) validate policy impacts while addressing equity concerns. Awards: Three consecutive LSE Teaching Awards Teaching Innovation Grants (VU Amsterdam) FHEA (UK Higher Education Academy Fellow) Grants & Leadership: Co-leads NWO ALIGN4energy (€5.7M), a Netherlands-based energy sustainability project. Serves on editorial boards for Scientific Reports , PLOS One , and Humanities & Social Sciences Communications . Previously co-edited Behavioral Public Policy ’s New Voices section. Labs/Teams: Leads King’s Policy Institute’s behavioral policy research group and collaborates across institutions on interdisciplinary projects like the NUDGE+ toolkit development.

Sven WürtzView profile

Researcher

• Aquaculture
• Reproductive biology
• Stress physiology
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Sven Würtz is a Research Group Leader in the Department of Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Berlin. He leads the Molecular Fish Physiology research group, focusing on sustainable aquaculture, reproductive biology, stress, and nutritional physiology in fish. His research interests include Aquaculture Reproductive biology Stress physiology Nutritional physiology Molecular fish physiology Animal welfare in aquaculture Conservation of endangered fish species His recent publications reflect a strong trend in molecular and physiological research applied to aquaculture species such as sturgeon, pikeperch, tilapia, and turbot. Key themes include genomics of sex determination, stress responses, nutritional interventions (probiotics, creatine, carotenoids), animal welfare in RAS and crustacean farming, and responses to environmental stressors like algal toxins and nitrate. His work combines laboratory experimentation with field applications and policy-relevant outputs. Scientific contributions and projects include: Lead author on studies on shrimp and fish welfare Co-leader of the STURGEoNOMICS and CrustaWohl projects Contributor to IGB fact sheets on the Oder River environmental disaster Extensive collaboration with national and international researchers He mentors junior researchers and collaborates on projects involving grants and interdisciplinary teams. His work is often applied, aiming to improve aquaculture practices and conservation efforts. He is actively involved in research groups focusing on molecular mechanisms in fish and ecosystem resilience.