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Juliane TomannView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public History
• Contemporary History
• Historical Reenactment
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Juliane Tomann is a Junior Professor for Public History at the University of Regensburg, where she is affiliated with the Institute of History within the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, History and Social Sciences. Since December 2021, she has held this position while also taking on significant leadership roles including membership in the management team of the Center for Remembrance Culture (since February 2022), serving as Principal Investigator of the Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies (since August 2022), and assuming the role of Equal Opportunities Officer for the Graduate School (since July 2023). In 2024, she successfully completed both the interim evaluation of her junior professorship and her habilitation in public history and contemporary history. Dr. Tomann's research focuses on performative practices in historical culture, historical reenactment across multiple national contexts (USA, Germany, and Poland), digital public history, gender in public history, post-industrial spaces and landscapes, and the contemporary history of Poland alongside cultural history of the GDR. Her work bridges academic history with public engagement, emphasizing how history is experienced, performed, and embodied in contemporary society. Her scholarly output reveals a consistent trajectory examining how historical narratives are constructed and experienced through performative practices. The articles demonstrate a growing interest in gender dimensions of historical reenactment, digital approaches to historical representation, and the political dimensions of memory practices in post-socialist contexts. Her work increasingly intersects with digital humanities through explorations of virtual reality applications in historical culture. 2015 Polish Ambassador's Academic Award for doctoral thesis on historical culture in Katowice Dr. Tomann has been instrumental in developing networks for public history scholarship, having coordinated the international Jean Monnet Network 'Applied European Contemporary History' and served as managing editor for the Cultures of History Forum. She has organized numerous conferences and workshops that bridge academic research with public engagement, including the Memory Studies Association Conference 'Beyond Crisis' (Prague, June 2025) and various workshops on historical reenactment, gender in historical practices, and nuclear heritage. Her academic leadership extends to directing teacher training programs on historical remembrance and developing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding historical culture beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.

• Applied Mathematics
• Partial Differential Equations
• Model Order Reduction
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Elise Grosjean is a Lecturer-Researcher at the Applied Mathematics Unit (UMA) of ENSTA Paris. Her work focuses on solving partial differential equations (PDEs) for complex physical simulations, including offshore wind turbines and meniscus tissue regeneration, alongside developing model order reduction algorithms and numerical analysis techniques. Education and Career: PhD in Applied Mathematics from Sorbonne University (Jacques-Louis Lions Laboratory) Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Kaiserslautern (Germany) Postdoctoral Fellow at INRIA-Saclay (M3DISIM team) Joined ENSTA Paris's IDEFIX team in June 2024 Research Areas: Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) Model Order Reduction Direct and Inverse Physical Simulations Numerical Analysis of PDEs

Lauri MalmiView profile

Professor

• Computing Education Research
• Programming Education
• Software Visualization
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Lauri Malmi is a Professor of Computer Science at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science, School of Science, leading the Learning+Technology research group (LeTech) since 2001. His primary research focus is Computing Education Research with emphasis on programming education tools, automatic assessment systems, and learning analytics. His research interests center on developing and evaluating advanced learning environments for programming education. Key areas include automatic assessment and feedback systems, program simulation and visualization tools, and gamified learning approaches. His empirical work spans qualitative interview studies to educational data mining techniques. He has made significant contributions to theoretical frameworks in computing education and meta-studies of the field. Malmi has chaired major international conferences including Koli Calling (2004, 2008) and ICER (2017-2018). He served as a regular columnist for ACM Inroads (2013-2020) and editorial board member for ACM Transactions on Computing Education and IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science education, learning sciences, and human-computer interaction. ACM SIGCSE award for Outstanding Contribution to Computer Science Education (2020) 2016 Learning Contribution Achievement Award (2017) Excellent Education in Electronics (2000) Teacher of the year 1999, Helsinki University of Technology Malmi has led significant educational initiatives including the national Center of Excellence in Education at Helsinki University of Technology (2001-2006) and the Aalto Online Learning digitalization project. His research group has secured numerous grants for developing innovative educational technologies and studying their impact. The LeTech group maintains active collaborations across Europe and globally in computing education research. His work extends into healthcare education through virtual reality childbirth training applications, demonstrating the transferability of educational technology approaches across domains. Malmi has contributed extensively to establishing methodological standards in computing education research through conference workshops and special journal issues.

Sawsan Abdul-MajidView profile

Professor

• Silicon Photonics
• Optical Communication Systems
• Women in STEM
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Dr. Sawsan Abdul-Majid is a part-time Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa, where she has contributed since 2008. Holding a PhD in Optical Communication Systems and over 25 years of academic experience, she is licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) by Professional Engineers of Ontario and serves as faculty advisor for the IEEE student chapter. Her educational background includes: PhD in Engineering, Optical Communications, Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria (1992) M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Digital Design, Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria (1984) Dr. Abdul-Majid's research spans photonics and women in STEM. Her early work focused on silicon photonics and optical communication systems, yielding over 45 publications. Since 2016, she has pioneered professional skills development through the Advancing New Canadian Women in Technology (ANCWT) program, which bridges immigrant and refugee women with STEM backgrounds into Canada's engineering workforce. Her publication record demonstrates deep expertise in silicon photonics, optical amplifiers, and integrated photonic circuits, with a strategic pivot toward empowering women in engineering through structured professional development. Her accolades include: 2018 Advancing Immigrant Women in STEM award (Impact AI) 2019 Diversity Initiative of the Year (Women in IT) 2023 Women in Leadership (WIL) award 2024 Champion of Diversity award (Ontario) PEO Certificate of Recognition for volunteer service SOPI awards (2020, 2021) She has supervised graduate students in photonics at the Photonics Technology Lab and secured significant grants for professional development initiatives. As President of ANCWT, she oversees a program with 70% employment placement and 30% licensure rates among participants. Her current teaching includes mandatory Professional Skills courses for 600+ Master of Engineering students annually. Dr. Abdul-Majid previously managed the Photonics Technology Lab (2008-2015), directing a $1.25M infrastructure budget and collaborating with CMC and CPFC on silicon photonics prototyping.

Angelo ValliView profile

Researcher

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanotechnology
• Quantum Physics
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Angelo Valli is a Senior PostDoc Researcher at the Department of Theoretical Physics , Budapest University of Technology and Economics. His research spans condensed matter physics, nanotechnology , and quantum physics , focusing on many-body phenomena, quantum interference, and molecular electronics. 2025/S: Instructor for Modern Physics BMETE15AP59 2024/W: Instructor for Physics Problem Solving Tutorial BMETE15AP58 His work combines quantum field theoretical methods with numerical simulations of low-dimensional systems. Key research areas include: Quantum interference in electron transport Spintronics applications in graphene nanoflakes Molecular electronics with ab-initio and many-body approaches Electronic correlations from bulk to nanoscale Quantum dynamics and coherence effects Valli's theoretical frameworks have direct implications for quantum sensor design , spintronic devices , and chemical detection technologies . He has developed efficient local orbital (LO) basis methods for simulating realistic molecular systems while maintaining numerical accuracy.

• Terrestrial Biogeochemistry
• Carbon Cycle
• Climate Modeling
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Prof. Dr. Sönke Zaehle is a leading biogeochemical researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry , directing the Department of Biogeochemical Signals . He also holds an Honorary Professorship at the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Friedrich Schiller University Jena . His work spans terrestrial biosphere modeling, nutrient cycling, and climate system interactions. Education MSc in Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (2000-2001) Doctoral studies, University of Potsdam / Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (2001-2005) Geoecology, Technical University of Braunschweig (1997-2000) Research Focus Zaehle integrates terrestrial biosphere models (e.g., QUINCY) with observational data to study carbon-nitrogen-phosphorus coupling, climate feedbacks, and land-atmosphere exchange. His work addresses global change impacts on ecosystems, model-data synthesis, and uncertainty quantification in biogeochemical cycles. Article Trends Recent publications emphasize climate extremes, nutrient cycling in Earth System Models (CMIP6, MAGICC), and Amazon carbon dynamics. Themes include model development, remote sensing integration, and climate-carbon-nitrogen interactions under anthropogenic forcing. Scientific Leadership Zaehle contributes to international initiatives as a Lead Author for the IPCC 6th Assessment Report and Associate Editor of Biogeosciences . He also advises New Phytologist and participates in councils like the Minerva-Weitzmann Committee . Teaching & Community Engagement He teaches Klimatologie und Klimawandel and Globale Umweltmodellierung at Friedrich Schiller University. He mentors through the IMPRS for Global Biogeochemical Cycles and collaborates with institutions like the Michael Stifel Centre Jena for data-driven science.

• Animation
• Animation Short Film Creation
• Health Communication
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Liao Shasha serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Animation at Tongji University's School of Art and Media, where she has taught since 2007 while holding administrative roles as Secretary of the Animation Department and Director of the College Library. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's in Computer Science from North China University of Technology (2002) and a Master's in Software Engineering from Peking University (2007). Her research centers on animation short film creation and health communication , with significant contributions to experimental animation pedagogy, 3D animation production, and the integration of traditional Chinese crafts like Diancui (kingfisher feather art) into contemporary art education. She has developed specialized courses including Animation Storyboarding, 3D Animation, and Traditional Art Design that emphasize hands-on learning and interdisciplinary approaches. Analysis of her 11 publications (2006-2022) reveals a clear trajectory toward educational applications of animation, particularly in health communication initiatives and digital preservation of intangible cultural heritage. Her work consistently bridges technical animation skills with social impact through projects like medical科普 (science popularization) and traditional craft revitalization. Liao Shasha's scholarly impact is reflected in numerous awards: 2005-2007: Multiple awards for animations 'Plant' and 'Injustice' including China Academy Award wins and DigiCon6+3 Gold 2018: 1st Prize at 'Guoqing Cup' for 'Kingfisher Phoenix Headwear' 2020: Tongji University Xincheng Award and dual 'Excellent Mentor' titles 2020-2022: Nine national teaching awards including NCDA 'Excellent Guidance Teacher' honors As an educator, she has secured eight principal-investigator teaching grants totaling over 500,000 RMB, including the 'Virtual Simulation Software for Digital Shadow Play Animation' project (2020). Her mentorship has guided students to 32 competition awards including the National Network Culture Festival Animation First Prize (2019). She actively contributes to Tongji's Media Experiment and Practice Teaching Center and Omnimedia Research Institute, developing innovative animation pedagogy that merges traditional craftsmanship with digital media.

• Mechanics of a deformable solid body
• Methodology of teaching mathematics in higher education
• Electromagnetic processes simulation
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Iryna Mykhailivna Kilymnyk is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University. With a distinguished career spanning nearly five decades since joining the university in 1976, she has established herself as a respected academic in both mathematical education and applied mechanics, maintaining active research and teaching activities through 2024. Education: Diploma with honors from Dnipropetrovsk State University, Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics (1976), specialty: Applied Mathematics Candidate of Technical Sciences (equivalent to PhD) with thesis 'Object-oriented modeling of the thermal stress-strain state of the "casting - metal mold" system' (1997) Research Interests: Dr. Kilymnyk specializes in the mechanics of deformable solid bodies and the methodology of teaching mathematics in higher education. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications, particularly in electromagnetic processes simulation and power transformer modeling. She has developed innovative approaches to mathematical modeling of complex physical systems, with a focus on industrial applications. Her research has contributed significantly to understanding thermal stress-strain states in casting processes and electromagnetic field behavior in industrial equipment, with publications spanning mathematical theory, engineering applications, and interdisciplinary medical research. Publication Trends: Over her extensive career, Dr. Kilymnyk has published more than 50 scientific papers, with 9 indexed in Scopus. Her recent work (2023-2024) shows continued productivity with publications spanning mathematical education textbooks, electromagnetic modeling, and interdisciplinary medical applications. Her research demonstrates a consistent focus on applying mathematical principles to solve practical engineering problems while maintaining strong contributions to mathematics education methodology. The breadth of her work reflects both deep expertise in core mathematical disciplines and the ability to apply these principles across diverse fields including electrical engineering, materials science, and medical applications. Awards and Honors: Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2000, 2004) Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University Badge 'For Impeccable Work' (3rd degree, 2008) Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University Badge 'For Impeccable Work' (2nd degree, 2015) Badge of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine 'Distinguished Educator of Ukraine' (2020) Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University Badge 'For Impeccable Work' (1st degree, 2024) Academic Service: Dr. Kilymnyk serves as responsible for the educational and methodological direction of the Department of Mathematics and is a member of the university staff conference. She has maintained an active research profile while contributing significantly to curriculum development and mathematical education at the university. Her scientific contributions include 1 patent, 3 textbooks, and over 50 scientific papers, with consistent publication activity well into her later career years, demonstrating remarkable scholarly dedication and productivity.

Miroslav BjekićView profile

Professor

• Electrical Power Engineering
• Electric Machines
• Electromechanical Systems Simulation
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Miroslav Bjekić is a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac (Čačak, Serbia). His academic journey includes a PhD (2006) and Master's (1995) from Serbian institutions, with undergraduate studies completed at the Technical Faculty in Čačak (1991). He received academic excellence awards during his studies. His research spans electrical machines, energy efficiency, electromechanical simulation, and renewable energy systems . Key focus areas include: Design and optimization of electric motors/drives Energy-efficient industrial systems Educational technology for engineering Smart grid and distributed generation His publications emphasize experimental validation, simulation tools (GeoGebra, MATLAB), and applied solutions for energy challenges , with consistent themes in motor control efficiency, educational innovation, and sustainable energy integration. Awards/Honors: University of Kragujevac & Technical Faculty Čačak Study Excellence Awards Second Prize, International PhD Seminar (Ohrid, 2005) Leadership & Projects: He modernized laboratories for Electrical Machines/Drives and led national projects like TR33016 on energy efficiency in motor drives. International collaborations include TEMPUS initiatives and DAAD-funded programs. He chaired the Rotating Electrical Machines Standards Committee (Serbian Institute of Standardization, 2012–2017). Educational Development: Created original educational software for electrical engineering and accredited teacher training programs. Supervised laboratory development for remote experiments and industrial collaborations.

Jean-Rodolphe RocheView profile

Professor

• Numerical Analysis
• Domain Decomposition
• Nonlinear Equations
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Professor Jean-Rodolphe Roche is a Full Professor at Université de Lorraine , affiliated with the engineering college Polytech Nancy and the Institute Élie Cartan de Lorraine (IECL). His research focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations, domain decomposition, nonlinear optimization, and scientific computing. Research Fields : Numerical Analysis, Domain Decomposition, Nonlinear Equations, Scientific Computing, Shape Optimization His recent publications emphasize adaptive numerical techniques for nonlinear boundary value problems, domain decomposition in electromagnetic casting, and radiative-conductive heat transfer systems. Collaborations span institutions in Brazil, France, and international conferences.

Matthias HermesView profile

Professor

• Manufacturing technology
• Forming technology
• Metal processing
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Hermes is a Professor of Manufacturing and Forming Technology at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in Meschede, Germany. He leads the Laboratory for Forming and Joining Technology and serves as managing director of the Research Center for Industrial Metal Processing (ReCIMP). His work focuses on developing innovative manufacturing processes for lightweight structures, particularly in tube, profile, and sheet metal forming. Hermes' educational background includes: 1997-2000: Toolmaking apprenticeship 2000-2005: Mechanical Engineering studies at FH Soest and TU Dortmund, graduating with a Diplomingenieur degree His research interests center on flexible manufacturing technologies for lightweight components, with particular expertise in incremental forming processes, 3D bending of tubes and profiles, and hydroforming techniques. Hermes has pioneered several innovative processes including incremental profile forming and torque superposed spatial bending, which enable the production of complex geometries from high-strength materials that were previously unattainable. His work bridges the gap between academic research and industrial application, with numerous patents and technology transfers to manufacturing companies. Hermes' scientific contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on solving practical manufacturing challenges through innovative process development. His recent work has emphasized quality standards for profile bending, high-speed hydroforming technologies, and computational approaches to springback compensation. The research spans fundamental process understanding to industrial implementation, with strong connections to automotive and metal processing industries. His significant scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: Stahl-Innovationspreis 3. Preis (2015) for "Incremental Profile Forming" Best Innovative Paper at IEEE EDUCON 2013 Stahl-Innovationspreis 2. Preis (2012) for "3D Profile Bending with Inductive Heating" Best Paper Award at International Tube Association conference (2012) Best Poster Award at International Conference on Plasticity (2011) Manus-Award 1. Platz (2009) for innovative use of polymer bearings NoAE-Award (2009) for "Incremental Tube Forming" Hochschulpreis NRW 3. Preis "Patente Erfinder" (2009) VDW-Preis (2003) for diploma thesis Hermes has been actively involved in technology transfer through his leadership of the ReCIMP research center, collaborating with numerous industrial partners including Transfluid Maschinenbau, Vossloh Fastening Systems, FWB Bröckelmann, Welser Profile, and Almecon Technology. His laboratory provides services ranging from feasibility studies and prototype development to process simulation and specialized training programs in tube and profile forming, sheet metal forming, and thermal and forming-based joining techniques. The Laboratory for Forming and Joining Technology under Hermes' direction features comprehensive equipment for bending technology (CNC tube and profile bending machines, 3-roll bending machine), profile forming technology (CNC orbital tube forming machine, 4000 bar internal high-pressure forming test stand), measurement and simulation (tactile and laser-based measurement arm, Abaqus FEM software), sheet metal forming (1000 kN press), and all relevant joining processes (MIG, MAG, TIG, Plasma, UP, Laser, Spot, Clinching, etc.). This facility enables end-to-end research from process development through to production-ready implementation.

Georgios PetropoulosView profile

Assistant Professor

• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems
• Digital Cartography
• +7 more

Georgios Petropoulos is an Assistant Professor of Geoinformatics at the Department of Geography, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece, where he has been teaching since 2020. His expertise spans Earth Observation technology, Geographic Information Systems, and remote sensing applications for environmental monitoring and geohazard assessment. He has previously held academic positions at Aberystwyth University in the UK and has been involved in numerous research projects related to land surface process modeling and remote sensing. His educational background includes: PhD in Earth Observation Modelling from King's College London, University of London (2008) MSc in Remote Sensing from the intercollegiate program between University College London, King's College London, and Imperial College (2002) BSc in Natural Resources Development & Agricultural Engineering from the Agricultural University of Athens (1999) Dr. Petropoulos specializes in the application of Earth Observation technology for understanding land surface interactions and feedback processes. His research focuses on utilizing remote sensing synergistically with land surface process models to derive key state variables of the Earth's energy balance and water budget. He has extensive experience in using advanced remote sensing technology for land use/cover mapping, vegetation properties retrieval, and geohazard assessment including floods, wildfires, and frost events. His work also involves developing open-source software tools for Earth Observation and implementing comprehensive benchmarking approaches for remote sensing algorithms. Dr. Petropoulos has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships throughout his career, including: Marie Curie Individual Fellowship (2017) Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (2015) Marie Curie Reintegration Grant (2013) European Space Agency fellowship (2010) Excellent Associate Editor Award for journal Environmental Modelling & Software (2021) Best conference poster award at the Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (2018) As an educator, Dr. Petropoulos has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in cartography, geoinformatics, remote sensing, and GIS at multiple institutions including Harokopio University, Aberystwyth University, and the Agricultural University of Athens. He has secured competitive research funding from various sources including the European Commission, ESA, and national research councils. His editorial work includes serving as an editor for Elsevier's Book series in "Earth Observation" and as an editorial board member for several international journals. Dr. Petropoulos is actively involved in international research collaborations and has contributed to numerous scientific committees and working groups related to Earth Observation standards and validation approaches. His current research continues to advance methodologies for soil moisture retrieval, land surface temperature estimation, and environmental monitoring using multi-sensor remote sensing approaches.

Frédéric GibouView profile

Professor

• Computational Science and Engineering
• Solid Mechanics, Materials & Structures
• Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Sciences & Fluid Mechanics
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Frédéric Gibou is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Computer Science, and Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is also a core faculty member in the Computational Science and Engineering program. His academic journey began with a PhD in Applied Mathematics from UCLA, followed by post-doctoral research in the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science at Stanford University. PhD in Applied Mathematics, UCLA Post-doctoral research, Stanford University (Mathematics and Computer Science) Professor Gibou's research sits at the interface between Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering Sciences, focusing on the design of high resolution computational methods for large scale computations. His work spans Computational Materials Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Computational Image Analysis. The common thread across these applications is that they involve complex/free boundaries and similar classes of nonlinear partial differential equations. His group develops computational strategies on spatially adaptive grids for massively parallel environments, increasingly incorporating Machine Learning algorithms to solve forward and inverse problems. His research output shows a clear trend toward integrating traditional numerical methods with machine learning approaches, particularly for solving partial differential equations with complex interfaces. The publications reveal a strong focus on developing sharp interface methods, adaptive grid techniques, and novel computational paradigms that can handle multiscale phenomena across various scientific domains. Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship in Mathematics Regent's Junior Faculty Fellowship NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship Robert Sorgenfrey Distinguished Teaching award Professor Gibou leads a multidisciplinary research group called Computational Applied Science Laboratory (CASL), which has strong collaborations with experimentalists at UCSB and worldwide. His group has received substantial funding from various agencies, enabling them to tackle challenging problems in computational science. CASL focuses on designing computational methods on Quad-/Oc-trees grids in the level-set formalism for solving previously intractable problems in science and engineering. The group's work spans Computational Materials Science (including nanostructured polymeric materials and high temperature multicomponent alloys), Computational Fluid Dynamics (including flow over superhydrophobic surfaces, flow in reactive porous media, and multiphase flows), and Computational Image Analysis (including image guided surgery and image segmentation).

Katsafados PetrosView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy Sources
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Katsafados Petros is a Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Geography , Harokopio University , Athens. His academic journey began with a Mathematics degree from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1993), followed by a Master's in Environmental Physics (1996), and a PhD in Meteorology and Environmental Physics (2003). He leads undergraduate programs in Meteorology, Climate Change, and Environmental Risk Management, while directing research in atmospheric dynamics, climate modeling, and natural disaster prediction. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: BSc Mathematics (1993), MSc Environmental Physics (1996), PhD Meteorology & Environmental Physics (2003) Research interests span multiple interconnected domains: Atmospheric Dynamics : Regional and mesoscale simulations, meteorological data assimilation, atmosphere-ocean-land interactions Climate Science : Climate change impacts, extreme weather events, seasonal predictability Applied Geoinformatics : Modeling natural disasters, risk assessment, renewable energy applications Environmental Hazards : Air pollution analysis, dust transport, hydrometeorological disasters Marine Meteorology : Tropical-like cyclones, sea-state feedback mechanisms, ocean-atmosphere coupling Recent publications demonstrate a focus on integrating geospatial tools with climate modeling to address environmental challenges. Key trends include: Advancing data assimilation techniques using satellite observations Investigating dust transport and mineralogy impacts on climate Developing coupled atmosphere-ocean-wave models Urban climate resilience strategies like green roofs Hydrological impacts of climate change and extreme events Improving numerical weather prediction accuracy Scientific contributions include developing innovative geoinformation tools and leading interdisciplinary research projects. He serves on program committees for postgraduate programs in Applied Geoinformatics and Climate Crisis Risk Management, demonstrating leadership in academic governance and education.

Erica KuligowskiView profile

Research Fellow

• Environmental sociology
• Fire safety engineering
• Modelling and simulation
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Dr. Erica Kuligowski is an ARC Future Fellow and Principal Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, where she studies evacuation and emergency communications in fire, flood, and other hazards. She holds a Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow position and previously served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park from 2011-2014. Dr. Kuligowski earned her PhD in Sociology along with MS and BS degrees in Fire Engineering, creating a unique interdisciplinary foundation for her work. Her educational background bridges social science and engineering disciplines, enabling her to approach disaster response from multiple perspectives. Her research focuses on applying social science theory and methods to disaster-related engineering problems, with particular emphasis on evacuation behavior during disasters including bushfire, flood, tsunami, and building fires. She specializes in people movement and behavioral data collection and analysis from emergencies, emergency communication systems, evacuation simulation modeling at both building and community scales, and community resilience and disaster recovery. Her work integrates traditional data collection methods with innovative approaches like social media analysis, GPS-based mobile phone signals, and virtual reality experiments. This interdisciplinary approach spans environmental sociology, fire safety engineering, modeling and simulation, community planning, and environmental communication. Dr. Kuligowski's scholarly output demonstrates consistent growth in both fire safety and emergency management domains, with recent publications focusing on wildfire evacuation decision-making, social vulnerabilities during disasters, and the effectiveness of emergency warning messages. Her research increasingly incorporates advanced technologies including machine learning, virtual reality, and social media analysis to understand human behavior in emergencies. Her exceptional contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: 2025 NFPA's Foundation Medal for the WUI-NITY 4 project 2025 Natural Hazards Research Australia's Research Team Award Shortlisted for 2024 Resilient Australia National Research for Impact Award Co-editor of a Special Issue that won the Applied Communication Division Distinguished Journal Special Issue Award (2024) 2023 Fire Technology's Editor's Choice Award ARC Future Fellowship (2023-2027) Elsevier's Top 2% of scientists in the world for career-long impact (2021-2023) Dr. Kuligowski actively mentors the next generation of researchers and is open to supervising Masters and PhD students. Current supervision projects include Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Wildfire Evacuation Simulations, Using Virtual and Augmented Reality to Better Understand Bushfire Evacuation Behaviour, and Augmented Training and Assistive Systems for Fire Evacuation. She has secured significant research funding, including an ARC Future Fellowship, and collaborates extensively with international partners including Imperial College London, Lund University, National Research Council Canada, CSIRO, and Fire Protection Research Foundation. She plays leadership roles in several key research initiatives including as Co-convenor of RMIT's Disaster Research Network (2023-present), Co-lead of RMIT's Centre for Urban Research Climate Change Transformations Research Program (2021-2024), and Co-Chair of the International Association for Fire Safety Science Working Group on Human Behaviour in Fires (2021-present). She is also part of an international team developing the WUI-NITY simulation platform to model evacuation from bushfire-prone communities.