Fiona DYER is Professor of Water Science at the University of Canberra's Centre for Applied Water Science and Institute for Applied Ecology. She specializes in freshwater ecosystem responses to hydrological changes and climate impacts. Key research areas: Environmental flow management Riverine ecosystem assessment Climate adaptation strategies Publications analyze river productivity drivers, biodiversity in dryland systems, and socio-ecological values of waterways. Recent work advances vegetation response modeling in managed water systems. Leads the Lower Lachlan River monitoring program for the Commonwealth Environmental Water Office. Sits on the Snowy Advisory Committee and Lachlan Environmental Water Advisory Group. No scientific awards or student information reported.
Katie McShane is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Colorado State University. Her research focuses on the intersection of ethical theory and environmental ethics, particularly exploring the moral significance of emotional attitudes toward the natural world. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and a B.A. from Northwestern University. Her work examines concepts like awe, respect, and valuing attitudes in environmental contexts, challenging anthropocentric perspectives and advocating for holistic ecological ethics. She has published extensively in journals such as Philosophical Studies and Environmental Ethics , and her recent research analyzes assumptions about value in environmentalist frameworks. McShane's scholarship bridges philosophy with practical issues like climate justice, animal welfare, and indigenous environmental knowledge. She previously taught at North Carolina State University and was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University’s Center for Ethics and the Professions. Her articles reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry, addressing topics from food ethics to climate ethics and the role of emotions in moral reasoning.
Professor Ali Z. Bigdeli is an academic at Aston University , serving as Associate Dean Research and Professor of Industrial Service Innovation at Aston Business School . He co-directs the Advanced Services Group , a center focused on servitization and advanced services. His work bridges academia and industry, with partnerships spanning multinational corporations like Goodyear, Thales, and BAXI, and he has facilitated over 30 seminars for senior executives. PhD in Management and Information Systems (2012), Brunel University London MSc in Management and Information Systems (2009), University of Manchester MBA (2008), Iran University of Science and Technology BSc in Electronic Engineering (2006), Azad University His research centers on servitization , organisational change , and business model innovation , particularly in manufacturing firms transitioning to service-based capabilities. Recent article trends highlight intersections between digitalization , sustainability , and value networks , with a focus on IoT, AI, and collaborative ecosystems. Scientific Awards include Senior Fellow of Advance HE . His grants include £255,200 from ESRC and £2.02 million from Innovate UK for projects on servitization and advanced services. He supervises 11 PhD/DBA students and has examined external candidates at Brunel, Warwick, and Manchester Universities.
Stephen Wolgast is the Knight Chair in Audience and Community Engagement for News and Professor of the Practice at the A. Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas. With three decades of experience in journalism and academia, he previously served as director of Collegian Media Group at Kansas State University and taught reporting classes. His career spans roles at major publications including The New York Times , The Times-Picayune , and The Baltic Independent . Education: B.A. in Political Science (Kansas State University), M.S. in Journalism (Columbia University) His research focuses on audience engagement , media law , and journalism education . Notably, he explores the historical dimensions of First Amendment rights and labor journalism , as well as modern challenges like news deserts . Recent publications analyze journalism curriculum gaps , academic dress traditions , and community media dynamics . Scientific awards include contributing to a Pulitzer Prize-winning special section post-9/11 and mentoring students who won national honors. He has presented internationally on topics ranging from academic traditions to government press overreach .
Haidee Wasson serves as Distinguished University Research Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Inclusion in Concordia University's Faculty of Fine Arts, where she previously held leadership roles including Associate Dean of Research and Area Head of the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. Her internationally recognized scholarship focuses on material and cultural dimensions of film technologies, particularly portable formats like 16mm. Her educational foundation includes a PhD from McGill University, complemented by prior teaching positions at Harvard University's Visual and Environmental Studies Program and the University of Minnesota's Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature Department. Dr. Wasson's research interrogates intersections of feminism , film historiography , and media technologies through lenses of museology, cultural institutions, and emergent media. She pioneers studies on portable film projectors' societal impact across domestic, industrial, and military contexts, while advancing critical curatorial frameworks for understanding cinema's evolution. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent innovation in media archaeology, with recurring examinations of 16mm film's cultural permeation from 1920s domestic spaces to contemporary digital transitions. This body of work bridges historical analysis with theoretical rigor across film studies, design history, and cultural anthropology. Major recognitions include: Katherine Singer Kovacs Best Book Award for 'Everyday Movies' Multiple Krasna-Krausz Book Award nominations American Library Association Outstanding Academic Title designation Currently directing a 5-year SSHRC-funded project on small-format film technologies' creative impact, she has secured significant research funding while mentoring graduate students and shaping institutional policy through Senate and Board of Governors service. Her administrative leadership spans faculty development, inclusion initiatives, and research strategy across Concordia's arts ecosystem.
Paul Devadoss is a Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics and Information Systems at Aston Business School (Aston University, UK). He specializes in strategic use of information systems in organizations, enterprise systems deployment, and social media user behavior analysis. His teaching spans digital transformation, IT strategy, and cloud computing for business. Education: PhD in Information Systems (National University of Singapore, 2006) PG Cert in Academic Practice (Lancaster University, 2008) MSc in Statistics (Madras University, 1996) Research focuses on enterprise systems, organizational transformation through IT, and SME IT strategies. Recent work explores next-gen ES applications and improvisational IT planning in SMEs. His research employs social theory to understand user behaviors in tech adoption. Publications span 15 years, emphasizing enterprise systems innovation and SME IT challenges. No awards explicitly listed in profile, but active in academic conferences globally. Advising and grant details not disclosed in text. No lab affiliations mentioned, though collaborates with Accenture on cloud computing modules.
Melania Teresa Milecka-Forrest is a Senior Lecturer at the Aston Business School, part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University. She holds the academic rank of Senior Teaching Fellow in Operations and Service Management. Previously, she served as Principal Lecturer in Strategy and Operations Management at Coventry University London (2016–2018) and Head of Engineering at Coventry University College (2014–2016). Her professional roles include academic consulting, such as reviewing Business programs at the University of Lincoln (2018–2019). Education and Credentials: Master’s in Education, Learning & Teaching (ongoing, targeting completion in Summer 2024) – Aston University Principal Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) – awarded November 2024 Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) – awarded May 2016 MSc in Business and Technology (with French) – awarded September 2011 MSc in Engineering Project Management – awarded September 2010 Research Interests: Her work focuses on higher education management, business process optimization, and the integration of digital technologies in academic settings. She explores topics like student onboarding diversity, Chinese innovation ecosystems, and energy industry quality management. Recent projects include a study on flexible onboarding programs for part-time/distance learners and analysis of digital transformation challenges in UK higher education. Recent Research Trends: Her publications highlight a blend of educational strategy and industry analysis, addressing issues like inclusivity in education, cross-cultural innovation dynamics, and sustainable energy systems. Collaborations with researchers like X. Zhou reflect her interdisciplinary approach. Awards and Recognition: Principal Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Quality Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Advising & Grants: While no specific student advisees are listed, her administrative roles include Project Manager for the Degree Apprenticeship Programme. Professional development includes the Advance HE Teaching and Learning Conference 2022 and a course for External Examiners (2022). Labs/Teams: Active in research collaborations, notably with X. Zhou on digital education and innovation topics. Engaged in editorial work for Pearson Education, reviewing textbooks on organizational behavior and performance.
Dr. Kenneth Petersen is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Utah's School of Environment, Society & Sustainability since 2009. His academic journey includes a BA in Anthropology from the Unversity of Utah (1970), MA (1975) and PhD (1981) in Anthropology from Washington State University and Washington State Unverstiy. Specializing in palynology and archaeology, his research bridges climate science, environmental geoscience, and archaeology. Key areas include reconstructing Holocene climates, understanding prehistoric human-environment interactions, and applying paleoclimatic data to modern challenges like nuclear waste disposal. His work spans the American Southwest, Egypt, and the Rocky Mountains. Research highlights include studies on the Little Ice Age, Anasazi migrations, and climate impacts on ancient maize agriculture. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as the Hanford Site Protective Barrier Development Program, focusing on long-term environmental sustainability. His publications span over four decades, emphasizing paleoenvironmental reconstruction, climate change effects, and cultural adaptation strategies. Notable contributions include climate reconstructions from pollen records in the La Plata Mountains and Dolores River region, as well as environmental assessments for low-level waste management. Petersen's work underscores the interplay between past climates, human societies, and modern environmental policy.
Sanjay Mishra serves as Professor in the Department of Marketing and Business Law at the University of Kansas School of Business, where he integrates quantitative methodologies with consumer behavior research. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. and MBA from Washington State University, an M.S. from Ohio State University, and a B.S. from the Indian Institute of Technology, establishing technical rigor across his career spanning four decades. Ph.D., Washington State University MBA, Washington State University M.S., Ohio State University B.S., Indian Institute of Technology Professor Mishra's research centers on consumer preference modeling, choice inconsistencies, advertising processing, and conjoint analysis applications, with significant contributions to new product development and innovation management. His work bridges theoretical marketing frameworks with practical business strategy, particularly examining cognitive processes in consumer decision-making and methodological validation in survey research. Recent expansions demonstrate interdisciplinary reach while maintaining core marketing science principles. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals strategic diversification into medical research (ophthalmology, immunology), environmental science (sustainable materials, biomimicry), and sociopolitical studies, yet consistently applies his expertise in choice architecture and quantitative modeling. Key trends include repulsion/attraction effect investigations, cross-cultural consumer behavior, and translational applications of marketing science to health and sustainability challenges. His scholarly impact is evidenced through publications in premier outlets including the Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Business Research, and Marketing Letters, though specific awards remain unlisted in source materials. Professor Mishra's teaching portfolio spans Business in India, Marketing Management, New Product Development, Categorical Data Analysis, and multiple entrepreneurship courses, reflecting his commitment to bridging academic theory with real-world business applications. While student names and grant details are unspecified, his extensive publication record across marketing, engineering, and medical journals suggests active research mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Current work indicates growing engagement with health sciences and environmental sustainability through methodological innovations in consumer behavior analysis.
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Mohamed Shehab is a Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), affiliated with the College of Computing and Informatics. His research focuses on Information Privacy and Security, Access Control, Usable Security, and Application Security. He has published extensively on topics such as IoT security, user perceptions of privacy technologies, and mitigation strategies for digital threats. His work bridges technical and human factors, examining how end-users interact with security tools like smart locks, two-factor authentication systems, and email confidentiality features. Key themes include user behavior analysis, policy design for social networks, and ethical implications of emerging technologies such as thermal imaging and biometric authentication. Recent studies highlight his exploration of cross-cultural smartphone security practices, privacy policies in Middle Eastern financial institutions, and bio-inspired frameworks for countering insider threats. His research often employs mixed-methods approaches, combining surveys, eye-tracking experiments, and system design evaluations to address real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Prof. Carolina Castaldi is a Professor of Economic Geography at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, where she holds the Chair in Geography of Innovation. She co-leads the Economic Geography section and specializes in innovation processes, intellectual property rights, and sustainable regional development. Her work bridges economics, management, and geography, with a focus on novel indicators like patent and trademark data. Research & Teaching: Her research examines innovation's temporal and spatial dynamics, including both technological and non-technological forms. She teaches at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels and chairs the Geosciences University Teaching Qualification commission. Professional Roles: Editor of Industrial and Corporate Change , Board member of EPIP (European Policy for Intellectual Property), and member of Utrecht University's Institutions for Open Societies program team. Previously held roles at the University of Groningen, Eindhoven University of Technology, and as a Robert Solow Postdoctoral Fellow. Key Contributions: Developed frameworks for measuring innovation using trademark data, studied servitization strategies, and explored circular economy challenges. Active in policy advising on innovation and sustainability at regional and EU levels.
Colin Belby serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Science & Health at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse . With expertise in Geomorphology, River Systems, Water Resources, Environmental Contamination, Geospatial Field Mapping, and GIS , he leads the Geography and Environmental Science department while maintaining active research programs. Education: B.A. in Geography & Mathematics (2002) - Augustana College M.S. in Geography - Fluvial Geomorphology (2005) - University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. in Geography - Fluvial Geomorphology (2009) - University of Wisconsin-Madison His research emphasizes river systems and environmental contamination , particularly in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Recent projects focus on sediment dynamics , channel migration , and fire history reconstruction using lake sediment cores. He frequently collaborates with students on UAV photogrammetry and geospatial analysis applications. Colin actively mentors students in field methods and geospatial technologies, with recent work spanning from the Mississippi River to the Himalayas . He has contributed to institutional development through the River Studies Center and maintains partnerships with organizations like the J.F. Brennan Company for hands-on hydrographic surveying experiences.
Rheyna Laney is an Interim Chair of the Department of Geography, Environment, and Planning (GEP), a Professor, and the Global Studies Coordinator at Sonoma State University. She holds a PhD in Geography from Clark University (1999), an MA from Clark University (1995), and a BA in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley (1986). Her research focuses on agricultural-environment interactions, land-use dynamics in Africa and California, and remote sensing applications. Her work in Madagascar explores how farmers balance subsistence needs with environmental conservation in protected areas, while her California-based research examines rice growers' engagement with habitat conservation programs. She employs remote sensing to analyze land-cover changes and assess conservation outcomes. Laney’s publications span topics like PES schemes, agricultural intensification, and agroecological systems. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, blending economic, cultural, and technical analyses. Key themes include sustainable farming practices, biodiversity conservation in agricultural landscapes, and the socio-economic drivers of land-use decisions. Her grants and collaborations involve environmental agencies like California Fish and Wildlife and federal conservation programs. Laney’s academic contributions are further reflected in technical reports analyzing gravel mining impacts, habitat preferences of endangered species, and long-term conservation project evaluations. She actively participates in academic conferences, presenting on topics ranging from agri-environmental policy to remote sensing methodologies.
Dr. Paul D. Curtis is a Professor of Wildlife Science at Cornell University's Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He specializes in resolving human-wildlife conflicts in urban, forested, and agricultural settings, with a focus on fertility control and community-driven solutions. He is retiring June 30, 2025, and is based at Fernow Hall, Ithaca, NY. Education: Ph.D. Zoology, North Carolina State University (1990) M.S. Wildlife Biology, Colorado State University (1981) B.S. Natural Resources, West Virginia University (1978) Certified Wildlife Biologist®, The Wildlife Society (1992) Research Interests: Dr. Curtis explores human-wildlife interactions in diverse landscapes, including urban coyote management, deer damage prevention, and geese control. He emphasizes practical solutions for communities, such as repellents (e.g., Trico), light-based predator deterrence, and collaborative policy frameworks. His work bridges ecology, sociology, and policy to address modern wildlife challenges. Awards: 2023 Distinguished Service Award, Wildlife Damage Management Work Group 2012 Educator of the Year, National Wildlife Control Operator’s Association 2008 Northeast Extension Directors’ Award of Excellence Grants & Outreach: Secured funding for acoustic pest control studies (2020) and engaged in national extension programs, including the National Wildlife Control Training Program. His outreach includes publications, videos, and fact sheets for wildlife management. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Cornell Cooperative Extension and interdisciplinary groups like the Lab of Ornithology. Active in programs such as the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management and the Locavore Movement initiative.
Kai M. A. Chan is a Full Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Re-Wilding and Social-Ecological Transformation at the University of British Columbia (UBC), leading the CHANS Lab. He holds dual appointments in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability and the Institute for Oceans and Fisheries. His research focuses on interdisciplinary sustainability science, integrating ecology, policy, and ethics to address global environmental challenges. Education: PhD (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology) from Princeton University, MSc from Stanford University, and postdoctoral training at Stanford’s Center for Conservation Biology. He has held visiting roles at UC Santa Barbara and is a Fellow of the Leopold Leadership Program and Royal Society of Canada. Research interests center on social-ecological systems transformation, rewilding, and relational values. He co-leads CoSphere, a global initiative fostering sustainability advocacy. His work bridges natural and social sciences, emphasizing equitable outcomes and ecological restoration. Key contributions include foundational ecosystem services frameworks, transformative change research, and leadership in the IPBES Global Assessment. His lab supports 15+ graduate students and postdocs, focusing on topics like urban biodiversity, climate policy, and conservation messaging. Awards: UBC Killam Fellowship, Clean50 Sustainability Leader, and multiple grants from NSERC/SSHRC. He edits People and Nature and advises governments globally on ecosystems and climate resilience.
