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Shinsuke TanakaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Health Economics
• Development Economics
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Shinsuke Tanaka is an Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Connecticut (2023–present). Previously, he held positions at Tufts University’s Fletcher School (2011–2023) and Department of Economics (2022–2023). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Boston University (2011), M.A. in International and Development Economics from Yale (2006), and B.A. in Liberal Arts from Soka University of America (2005). His research focuses on environmental economics, health economics, and development economics, with emphasis on interactions between environmental policies, public health, and economic activities in low-income countries. Key areas include pollution’s health impacts, environmental policy evaluations, and early childhood health policies. Recent publications analyze sunlight’s effect on suicide rates, long-term air pollution mortality links, daylight saving time’s cardiovascular impacts, and EV adoption challenges. His work combines econometric rigor with policy relevance, often covered in media like UConn Today, The Economist, and VoxEU. Teaching includes courses on environmental valuation, climate economics, and applied research methods for PhD students. He directs the Zwick Center for Food and Resource Policy and maintains active research collaborations through institutions like NBER and CEEPR.

• Biotechnology
• Microbial Ecology
• Synthetic Biology
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Hans Christopher Bernstein is a Professor at the Norwegian Fisheries College, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, and affiliated with the Arctic Centre for Sustainable Energy (ARC). His research focuses on biotechnology, microbial ecology, synthetic biology, and microalgal carbon capture and utilization. University: UiT The Arctic University of Norway School: Norwegian Fisheries College Research Group: Microalgae & Microbiomes Research Centers: Arctic Centre for Sustainable Energy (ARC) Bernstein’s work explores the intersection of biotechnology and microbial ecology, particularly in synthetic biology applications for carbon capture. His research includes modeling microbial processes, studying lipidome plasticity in Arctic diatoms, and developing engineered genetic circuits for microbial consortia. Key trends in his publications involve marine microbiome dynamics, cold seep ecosystems, and daylight-driven carbon exchange in structured microbial communities. Recent articles highlight advancements in microalgal biotechnology for industrial carbon capture, synthetic genetic circuits, and spatiotemporal metabolic network models. His work spans both theoretical modeling (e.g., neighbor-dependent interaction inference) and applied biotechnological solutions (e.g., EcoFABS fabricated ecosystems).

• Electrical Engineering
• Lighting Technology
• Energy Efficiency
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Associate Professor Eilif Hugo Hansen works at the Department of Electrical Energy, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His primary research areas are electrical installations and lighting technology, with a focus on energy efficiency, daylight utilization, and applications in aquaculture. He has contributed to standardization committees like NEK/NK64 and IEC TC64, and co-developed the LYSSTYR lighting control software. Department: Electrical Energy School: Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics, and Electrical Engineering University: Norwegian University of Science and Technology Education includes a Civil Engineering degree (1985) and Doctorate in Engineering (1990) from NTH (now NTNU). He is a certified electrical contractor with expertise in low-voltage systems. Research Highlights : Over 30 years of publications in lighting technology, electrical safety, and energy systems. Key themes include ground fault detection , non-radial electrical networks , and daylight integration in buildings. His work with Lysforsk center and SINTEF collaborations underscores his industry impact. Teaching involves courses like TET4165 Light and Lighting and TET4170 Electrical Installations . He has supervised over 40 master's theses, including topics on smart lighting , power distribution , and energy-saving technologies . Professional Engagement : Member of NEK/NK64 Low-Voltage Installations committee Contributor to IEC TC64 MT12 standards Former head of the Energy Transformation and Electrical Installations program (1997-2000) Co-developer of the LYSSTYR software for simulating daylight rhythms

Ahmad TakiView profile

Professor

• Building Performance and Sustainability
• Low Impact Built Environment
• Energy and Indoor Climate
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Professor Ahmad Taki is a Professor of Building Performance and Sustainability at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester School of Architecture and the Institute for Sustainable Futures. He previously served as Director of the Architecture Research Institute (2018–2024) and has played a key role in national research assessment exercises (REF). University: De Montfort University School: Leicester School of Architecture Research Group: Architecture Research Institute, Institute for Sustainable Futures His research focuses on sustainable built environments, human thermal interaction, energy efficiency, and climate-responsive design, particularly in developing countries. He has extensive expertise in passive design, building physics, and socio-cultural integration in sustainable housing. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward sustainable materials (e.g., rice husk ash, cardboard), retrofit strategies, thermal comfort in hot climates, and culturally sensitive design frameworks. His work bridges technical performance with social relevance, emphasizing affordability, well-being, and resilience. Energy Champion, COP28 Sustainability Climate Award (DMU, 2023) PVC Dean Award for Best Contribution to Research Environment (2018) Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Chartered Fellow, Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Professor Taki has successfully supervised 27 PhD students and is currently supervising 10, demonstrating strong mentorship. He has secured numerous research grants from EPSRC, DMU, and GCRF, supporting projects on Schlieren imaging, evaporative cooling, and sustainable housing. He founded the BSc Architectural Technology and MSc Architecture and Sustainability programmes, highlighting his educational leadership. He leads research on indoor environmental quality, using advanced optical systems, and collaborates internationally on low-energy building solutions.

Michael J. OrlichView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Cancer Epidemiology
• Vegetarian Diets
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Michael J. Orlich, MD, PhD serves as Assistant Professor in both the School of Medicine (Department of Preventive Medicine) and School of Public Health at Loma Linda University, where he also directs the PhD Program in Epidemiology. His academic appointments reflect a dual commitment to clinical preventive medicine and public health research. His research focuses on nutritional epidemiology within the Adventist Health Study-2 cohort, with particular expertise in vegetarian/vegan diets, cancer epidemiology, and microbiome research. Key investigations include examining relationships between plant-based diets and chronic disease outcomes, dairy consumption and cancer risk, and sunlight exposure effects on mortality. His work consistently leverages the unique dietary patterns of Seventh-day Adventist populations to isolate dietary effects on health outcomes. Analysis of his 32 publications (2013-2025) reveals dominant themes in cancer epidemiology (particularly prostate and breast cancer), nutritional biochemistry of plant-based diets, and methodological innovations in dietary assessment. Recent work increasingly incorporates metabolomics and epigenetic analyses to understand biological mechanisms linking diet to health outcomes. His clinical work focuses on obesity treatment and chronic disease prevention at Loma Linda University Health's Center for Health Promotion. He maintains active community engagement through Street Medicine programs serving homeless populations and participates in professional organizations including The Obesity Society and American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

• Optical Communications
• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Key Distribution
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Professor Dominic O'Brien is a Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and Senior Research Fellow at Balliol College. He serves as Director of the UK National Hub in Quantum Computing and Simulation. His research focuses on optoelectronics, optical wireless communications, and quantum key distribution. He leads the optical communications group and has authored over 200 publications in these areas. His work emphasizes high-speed free-space optical systems, UV-based secure communication, and beam-steering technologies. Education: MA and PhD from the University of Cambridge, followed by a DPhil from the University of Oxford. His research interests include quantum networks, photonics, and energy-efficient optical systems. Notable projects include handheld low-cost quantum key distribution systems and terabit-per-second fiber-wireless links. He collaborates on initiatives like the WORTECS project for virtual reality applications using optical wireless. Publications span topics from UV solar-blind OWC to liquid crystal beam steering. His work bridges academic and industrial applications, addressing challenges in both classical and quantum communication systems. He contributes to standards for visible light communications and next-generation wireless infrastructure.

Sreenath Chalil MadathilView profile

Assistant Professor

• Operations Research
• Data Science
• Healthcare Systems
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Sreenath Chalil Madathil is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at Binghamton University. His academic journey includes previous roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at El Paso (2019–2021) and Research Scientist at the Watson Institute of Systems Excellence (WISE) at Binghamton University's Research Foundation (2017–2019). He holds a PhD and MS in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University, an MS in Data Science from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Dr. Madathil's research focuses on applying operations research, simulation modeling, and data science to address healthcare challenges such as patient-centered care and healthcare disparities. His work bridges theoretical methodologies with practical applications, including maternal healthcare equity, healthcare facility design, and supply chain resilience. He has secured funding from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Prior to academia, he gained industry experience as a software consultant and client-side analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions (2006–2011), alongside collaborations with Los Alamos National Lab and BMW Manufacturing. His research has been published in high-impact journals like Healthcare Management Science and Computers and Industrial Engineering . His professional expertise spans interdisciplinary projects, including optimizing healthcare workflows, analyzing social media data for public health interventions, and developing resilient microgrid systems. Current research trends include leveraging AI/ML techniques for healthcare analytics and improving operational efficiency in healthcare systems.

• Advanced Building Envelopes
• Building Energy Performance
• Experimental Facilities
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Valentina Serra is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG), Polytechnic University of Turin, and a member of the Future Urban Legacy Lab (FULL Center). She specializes in advanced building envelopes , energy performance , and indoor environmental quality , with a focus on experimental facilities and sustainable materials. Research Interests: Adaptive façades, PCM integration, thermochromic coatings, and acoustic absorption using natural waste materials. Projects: Scientific Director for EU-funded Wall-ACE (2016–2019), PRIN (2019–2021), and regional research initiatives like GRE_EN_S (2010–2012). Awards: Member of the Energy and Buildings editorial board since 2019, Program Chair for SEB-16, and organizer for IBPC 2015. Teaching: Course Lecturer for Eco-Friendly Architectural Design B at Politecnico di Torino since 2021. Students: Supervises PhD candidates like Ramona Russo and Giorgia Autretto, focusing on occupant-centric design and PCM-based systems. Patents: Co-inventor of the national patent NBT - Not Bed Technology .

• Building Performance Evaluation
• Sustainable Architecture
• Indoor Environmental Quality
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Magdalena Baborska-Narożny serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Visual Arts at the Faculty of Architecture, Wrocław University of Science and Technology. Her work bridges architectural design, building physics, and social science to address critical challenges in residential performance and sustainability. Her research focuses on: Building performance evaluation through in-situ measurements Thermal comfort and ventilation in low-energy and historical housing Social dimensions of balcony use and heritage conservation Energy efficiency transitions in Polish residential contexts Occupant behavior impacts on building performance Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on real-world building performance gaps, particularly examining ventilation strategies, overheating risks, and heritage adaptation challenges. Her methodology combines field measurements in Polish housing with occupant surveys and computational modeling, often comparing international approaches to heritage conservation and energy transitions. Key contributions include quantifying bedroom ventilation effectiveness, analyzing balcony integration in historical tenements, and evaluating solid fuel heating transitions. No scientific awards were documented in the provided sources. Information regarding academic advising relationships and research grant acquisitions was not present in the available materials. No specific laboratory affiliations or research team structures were identified in the source documentation.

• Ecology in Architecture
• Sustainability and Energy Efficient Design
• Physical Environmental Control in Architecture
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Professor Gülten Manioğlu is a distinguished faculty member at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Architecture, where she has maintained a continuous appointment since 1993. With over three decades of academic service, she has established herself as a leading researcher in sustainable architectural design and building physics, focusing on energy-efficient solutions for the built environment. Her educational background includes: Doctorate in Building Science from Istanbul Technical University (1998-2002) Master's degree in Building Information (with thesis) from Istanbul Technical University (1991-1995) Licence in Architecture from Istanbul Technical University (1987-1991) Professor Manioğlu's research program centers on creating climate-responsive architectural solutions that optimize energy performance while maintaining occupant comfort. Her work bridges building physics, environmental control systems, and architectural design, with particular emphasis on adapting building technologies to Turkey's diverse climatic conditions. She investigates how building envelopes, urban forms, and advanced materials like phase change materials can be strategically implemented to reduce energy consumption in buildings. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of innovation in building science, with recent work focusing on urban heat island mitigation, advanced shading systems, and integrated water-energy approaches to sustainable settlement design. Her research methodology typically combines sophisticated simulation techniques with practical applications, creating solutions that are both theoretically sound and implementable in real-world contexts. Professor Manioğlu has secured significant research funding through multiple projects: Bina ve Yerleşme Tasarımında İklim Değişikliği ile Uyumlu Enerji Etkin Bir Yaklaşımın Geliştirilmesi (BAP, 2021-2024) Developing an Approach to Energy and Water Efficient Building and Settlement Design (TUBITAK, 2021-2023) Investigation of the Effect of Phase Change Materials on Heating and Cooling Energy Consumption in Residential Buildings (BAP, 2018-2019) Utilizing Solar Energy with Passive Systems in Single-Story Primary School Buildings (BAP, 2012-2022) She maintains active professional engagement as demonstrated by her leadership roles in the Building Physics Association (Board Member, 2022-2023) and membership in the International Association of Building Physics (2018-2022). Currently supervising 17 theses, Professor Manioğlu continues to shape the next generation of architectural researchers while maintaining a vigorous publication record that extends to 2025.

Jun-Ki ChoiView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Manufacturing
• Energy Efficiency
• Design for Environment
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Jun-Ki Choi is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton’s School of Engineering. He holds the O. Jack and Opal Anderson Faculty Fellowship in Engineering Innovation and serves as Director of the University of Dayton Industrial Training and Assessment Center (UD-ITAC), a U.S. Department of Energy-funded program providing energy efficiency assessments to small and mid-sized manufacturers. His research interests include: Sustainable Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Design for Environment Life Cycle Assessment Circular Economy Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Economic Systems Modeling Energy and Environmental Policy His recent publications focus on industrial energy efficiency, life cycle assessment, sustainable manufacturing, and the application of machine learning in energy systems. The research spans topics such as photovoltaic integration, desalination, refrigeration, compressed air systems, and building energy modeling, often combining techno-economic and environmental evaluations. Dr. Choi has received multiple awards for his work, including the U.S. Department of Energy Excellence in Applied Energy Engineering Research Award (2022), the ASHRAE Technical Paper Award (2017), and multiple recognitions as a Center of Excellence from the U.S. Department of Energy (2003, 2015). He has secured over $8 million in research funding as PI or Co-PI and has mentored numerous students through the UD-ITAC program, which has conducted over 1,000 energy assessments. He teaches courses such as Manufacturing Process, Heat Transfer, and Design for Environment at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Choi leads the UD-ITAC, a key research and outreach center focused on improving manufacturing competitiveness through energy savings, productivity improvements, and waste reduction. The center has received national acclaim for its impact and professionalism.

Kemal CelikView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Construction Materials
• Building Energy Efficiency
• Low-Carbon Cement Technologies
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Kemal Celik is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and holds a Global Network Assistant Professor appointment at New York University Tandon School of Engineering. He directs the AMBER Lab , focusing on sustainable construction materials and building energy efficiency. PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from University of California, Berkeley (2015) MS and BS in Civil Engineering from Istanbul University His research spans multi-scale material characterization, 3D printing of cementitious composites, carbonation processes for CO2 sequestration, and hybrid simulation methods for daylighting optimization. Current trends include lunar regolith simulants for space construction and low-carbon cement technologies. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award, UC Berkeley (2013-14) Outstanding Paper Award, SCMT3 Conference, Kyoto (2013) UC Berkeley Conference Grant Ministry of National Education of Turkey Scholarship TUBITAK Fellowship

Michael BuckinghamView profile

Professor

• Ocean Acoustics
• Shallow-Water Acoustic Propagation
• Ambient Noise Inversion
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Michael Buckingham is a Professor at the Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL), part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. His work focuses on applied ocean science and ocean acoustics, with extensive research in shallow-water propagation, sediment geoacoustics, and ambient noise utilization for imaging and inversion. His research interests include: Shallow-water and 3-D acoustic propagation in range-dependent environments Ambient noise inversions for sediment properties and acoustic daylight imaging Volcano and bubble acoustics, including collective oscillations and dynamics Wave propagation in porous and dispersive media, with emphasis on causality and transient solutions Statistical characterization of sand grains and particle packing Deep-ocean ambient noise profiling and detection of sonic booms and high-energy neutrinos His work bridges theoretical acoustics, geophysics, and ocean engineering, contributing to both fundamental understanding and practical applications in underwater sensing and monitoring. Michael Buckingham holds a B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Reading, England. He has made significant contributions to the field of underwater acoustics through theoretical modeling and experimental analysis. While no specific awards or students are listed, his long-standing affiliation with the Marine Physical Laboratory highlights his role in a leading center for oceanographic research. His work supports advancements in environmental monitoring, seabed characterization, and novel detection techniques in extreme ocean environments.

Sermin OnaygilView profile

Professor

• Energy Efficiency
• Road Lighting
• Smart Lighting Systems
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Sermin Onaygil is a Professor at Istanbul Technical University's Energy Institute, specializing in energy efficiency and lighting technology. Her research spans road lighting, smart lighting systems, and energy policy frameworks. Key affiliations: Istanbul Technical University Energy Institute Academic focus: Energy efficiency obligation schemes, lighting design optimization Her research explores human-centered lighting systems and energy performance metrics for urban infrastructure. Recent projects include adaptive road lighting strategies and smart office illumination studies. 2024 publications highlight her work in hybrid lighting strategies and energy poverty mitigation . She leads major projects like the 2024-2025 Residential Sector Energy Efficiency Obligation System and the 2023-2024 Smart Road Lighting Development .

Gregor RadingerView profile

Researcher

• Sustainable Architecture
• Energy Efficiency
• Building Design
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Gregor Radinger is the Head of the Center for Environmental Sensitivity at the University for Continuing Education Krems. His work focuses on sustainable architecture, energy efficiency, and the intersection of education and environmental conservation. He leads projects such as Reboot BUILD UP Skills Austria (2022–2024), exploring educational programs for zero-emission buildings, and has contributed to initiatives like NIILS (2022–2024), addressing inclusive learning spaces. Key research interests include daylight planning in buildings, the role of cultural heritage in sustainable construction, and the impact of learning environments on student well-being. He has authored over 15 publications since 2017, with recent work emphasizing climate-resilient building practices and policy frameworks for energy transition. Radinger’s projects are funded by EU grants, FFG (Austrian Research Promotion Agency), and private enterprises. He frequently lectures on topics like vernacular architecture and urban sustainability, blending academic rigor with practical applications in building design and education.