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Melissa WartmanView profile

Research Fellow

• Nature-Based Climate Solutions
• Coastal Wetland Restoration
• Blue Carbon Science
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Dr. Melissa Wartman is a Senior Research Fellow at RMIT University’s School of Science, leading interdisciplinary research at the Centre for Nature Positive Solutions . Her work focuses on advancing nature-based climate solutions, particularly in coastal wetland restoration, to enhance biodiversity, ecosystem services, and climate resilience. She designs restoration strategies, evaluates blue carbon ecosystems, and develops policy-relevant tools for decision-making. Her research integrates field data, innovative monitoring techniques, and multi-sector partnerships to bridge science and practice. Key areas include blue carbon science, ecosystem service valuation, and spatial prioritization for restoration projects. She is actively involved in the UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 15 (Life on Land). Recent publications emphasize quantifying coastal wetlands’ protective benefits, landholder engagement in restoration, and modeling blue carbon dynamics. Her work aims to empower communities and governments through evidence-based solutions that balance ecological, economic, and social outcomes. Advising: Open to supervising Masters/PhD students in restoration ecology, blue carbon economics, and policy integration. Labs/Teams: Centre for Nature Positive Solutions.

Masih FadakiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Supply Chain Analytics
• Approximate Dynamic Programming
• Applied Operations Research
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Dr. Masih Fadaki is a Senior Lecturer in the Accounting, Info Sys & Supply Chain Department at RMIT University's City Campus, Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (First-Class Honours), an MBA in Operations Management, and a PhD in Supply Chain Management. With nearly 20 years of industry experience in analytics, supply chain, and procurement roles, Dr. Fadaki has published in top-tier journals such as Decision Sciences and International Journal of Production Economics . His research focuses on Approximate Dynamic Programming, Supply Chain Analytics, and Stochastic Programming. He has received multiple teaching awards from RMIT and the University of Melbourne, as well as the School Research Award. Education: Bachelor of Engineering with First-Class Honours MBA in Operations Management PhD in Supply Chain Management Research Interests: Approximate Dynamic Programming Supply Chain Analytics Reinforced Learning Stochastic Programming Equitable Allocation Policies Disruption Risk Management Teaching Interests: Covers Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Big Data Analytics, and Strategic Procurement. He supervises research on humanitarian supply chains, data breach behaviors, and stochastic optimization models. Awards: RMIT University Teaching Awards University of Melbourne Teaching Awards School Research Award Committee Involvement: Served on the School Research Committee at RMIT University since July 2021.

• Climate Change Policy
• Energy Policy
• Economic Analysis of Environmental Policy
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Ian Sue Wing is a Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment at Boston University, specializing in the economic analysis of energy and environmental policy with a focus on climate change and computational general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. He earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2001 and has conducted extensive research on climate change impacts, energy systems, natural hazards, and policy implications. His work bridges CGE models with econometric and process-based simulations to assess economic consequences of environmental shocks and policy interventions. His research emphasizes the broader economic impacts of climate change, including agriculture, energy systems, and human health, supported by grants from agencies like the NSF, DOE, and EPA. He has contributed to the IPCC AR5 and the U.S. National Climate Assessment. Key areas of study include wildfire risk, power outage economics, and heat-related health disparities. Wing has advised federal panels and integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address complex environmental challenges.

Enrica PapaView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Mobility
• Transport Geography
• Land Use and Transport Interaction
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Enrica Papa is a Professor of Transport Planning at the University of Westminster. Her research lies at the intersection of urban, mobility, and economic geography, focusing on sustainable accessibility planning to enhance inclusive mobility and reduce urban carbon emissions. PhD in Transport Network and City Planning Fellow of the Higher Education Academy She leads the MSc Transport Planning and Management program and supervises active PhD students. Her 15-year international experience spans Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, with over £1.5 million in managed projects since 2015. Key Research Areas: Sustainable mobility, 15-minute cities, transit-oriented development, geofencing strategies, urban decarbonization Recent projects include: COMMON_ACCESS (2024-2027): Coordinating accessibility solutions in urban outskirts with €1.5M funding. JUST STREETS (2024-2027): Leading a €11M global collaboration for street transformation. Scientific Awards Fellow of the Higher Education Academy PhD Students Fred Raphael, Katherine Bartlett, Marzena Piotrowska Alain Chiaradia (completed), Jeffrey Howard (completed) Her 15 most recent publications show a focus on: 15-minute city methodologies (2024) Street space experiments for post-car cities (2023) Automated vehicle sustainability challenges (2020) Accessibility metrics for integrated planning (2017)

ManMohan S SodhiView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Risk
• Sustainability
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Professor ManMohan S Sodhi is a distinguished academic and researcher in Operations and Supply Chain Management at Bayes Business School, part of the University of London. His career includes roles at leading institutions such as UCLA, University of Michigan, and Indian School of Business. He holds PhD (1994) and MS (1987) degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Sodhi specializes in supply chain risk, sustainability, and social enterprise, with notable contributions to journals like Operations Research and Production and Operations Management . He has been a visiting professor at institutions including London Business School and Kühne Logistics University. A Fellow of the OR Society and Institute of Mathematics, Sodhi is also recognized for top-cited research in operations and SSRN downloads. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing global challenges like pandemic preparedness and supply chain resilience. Education: PhD in Management Science, UCLA Anderson School of Management (1994) MS in Industrial Engineering and Management, North Dakota State University (1987) B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (1984) Research Interests: Sodhi’s work focuses on supply chain risk management, sustainability, healthcare logistics, and social enterprise. His recent research explores 'sustenance'—balancing supply chain resilience with environmental and societal goals. Key themes include: Supply chain partnerships and transparency Risk mitigation and resilience in global networks Quantitative methods for decision-making Applications in healthcare and emerging markets Publications & Awards: Sodhi has authored influential books like Managing Supply Chain Risk and over 100 peer-reviewed articles. His honors include being a top-cited author (Stanford/Elsevier), top 1% SSRN author, and Fellowships from leading OR societies. His work frequently addresses real-world challenges, such as pandemic supply chain preparedness and blockchain adoption. Grants & Collaborations: He led projects funded by the European Commission and Carrier, exploring cold chain logistics in India and sustainable supply chains. His industry collaborations span sectors like healthcare, automotive, and electronics. Labs/Teams: Sodhi’s research often involves interdisciplinary teams, including work on humanitarian logistics and sustainable development goals. His doctoral advisees focus on topics like social enterprise and sustainability reporting.

Nitin BakshiView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Research
• Risk Management
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Nitin Bakshi is the Chair and Professor in the Department of Operations and Information Systems at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah. His research focuses on supply chain resilience, disruption management, counterterrorism logistics, and operational risk mitigation. He holds the David Eccles Faculty Fellow title, indicating institutional recognition for scholarly contributions. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications in areas like network analysis, social learning dynamics, and strategic contract design. Notably, his research addresses critical challenges in infrastructure resilience, supply chain optimization, and security operations. Key themes across his publications include: Designing strategies to mitigate cascading failures in complex systems Optimizing public and private investments in security and inspection processes Modeling adversarial interactions in counterterrorism contexts Developing contracts and mechanisms to enhance supply chain reliability His recent studies emphasize data-driven approaches for service operations and justice systems, reflecting an expanding focus on societal applications of operations research.

Beth RosenbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Occupational and Environmental Health
• Safety Systems
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Beth Rosenberg is an Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine in the Public Health and Community Medicine department. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in occupational and environmental health. Doctor of Science, University of Massachusetts Lowell (1995) Master of Public Health, Boston University (1983) Bachelor of Arts, Wellesley College (1979) Rosenberg's research focuses on creating safe production systems that protect workers and the environment, exploring corporate drivers for safety adoption and public health as a tool for social change . She has led: Health and safety curriculum development for the United Steelworkers of America Environmental health studies at former nuclear weapons production sites Safety innovation projects in the offshore wind industry Her publications span hazardous waste management, chemical safety board policies, and sociotechnical approaches to industrial safety. Grants include DOE/NIEHS funding for hazardous waste worker training. DOE Hazardous Waste Workers Training Grant (multiple terms) Faculty Fellow, Tisch College Social Emotional Learning (2017-2018) Professional roles include serving on the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (2013-2014), editorial board member for New Solutions (2018-present), and regular facilitation of United Steelworkers health and safety summits.

Xavier VivesView profile

Professor

• Banking and financial economics
• Games of strategic complementarities
• Industrial organization and regulation
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Xavier Vives is a Professor of Economics and Finance at IESE Business School (University of Navarra) since 2006. He serves as Academic Director of the Banking Initiative and Public-Private Sector Research Center , and Director of the Abertis Chair of Regulation, Competition and Public Policy . His research focuses on banking economics , industrial organization , market microstructure , and competition policy . 2023: President of European Finance Association 2020: Premio Nacional de Investigación 'Pascual Madoz' 2006-2009: Vice President of Spanish Energy Economics Association His recent work examines financial technology , market opacity , and strategic complementarities through game-theoretic models. He emphasizes the need for coordinated regulation and competition policy in banking, with a focus on liquidity dynamics and stability . Current publications analyze AI applications in finance , post-crisis banking models , and market fragility through high-frequency trading. Scientific accolades include: 2023: Fellow of Finance Theory Group 2020: Luohan Academy Fellow 2018-2023: European Research Council Advanced Grant 2002: Narcís Monturiol Medal 1992: Fellow of Econometric Society He contributes to policy through memberships in the European Systemic Risk Board (2023-), Technical Scientific Committee (Spanish Government, 2023-), and advisory roles for CNMA (2024-). His Public-Private Sector Research Center work addresses regional policy challenges in Barcelona's metropolitan area.

Jennifer ColeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Health Risks and Resilience
• Human Health and Behaviour
• Evolutionary Biology
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Dr. Jennifer Cole is a Senior Lecturer in Global and Planetary Health at Royal Holloway, University of London. She serves as Director of Research for the Department of Health Studies and Course Director for the MA Global Health: Culture, Society and Behaviour and MSc Global Health: Human Health and the Environment. Her research focuses on health risks, resilience, evolutionary biology, and health information systems, with an emphasis on climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and global health security. Education: PhD in Health Information from Online Discussion Forums (Royal Holloway, 2017); BA in Archaeology and Anthropology (University of Cambridge, 1992). External roles include Associate Fellow at RUSI, Co-chair of the Planetary Health Alliance European Hub Education Working Group, and WHO Infodemic Manager. She has led projects on climate-AMR linkages, antibiotic resistance in India, and pandemic mutual aid groups. Current projects include CLIMAR (BBSRC-funded), Kenya-UK-LMIC fish genomics, and heat stress in Cambodian construction. Past contributions include work on antibiotic use in Indian livestock and pandemic response frameworks. Awards include the 2021 Best Oral Presentation Award.

Kristin TaylorView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Policy Process
• Hazards and Disasters
• Policy and Governance Failure
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Kristin Taylor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on disaster politics, policy learning after crises, and resilience governance. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from North Carolina State University, an M.C.P. from the University of Cincinnati, and a B.A. from Ohio University. Her work examines how governments adapt policies to protect vulnerable populations post-disaster, including studies of Hurricane Harvey recovery, water infrastructure failures, and pandemic response. She leads stakeholder engagement in the NSF-funded NICHE program ($12.8M), a national initiative to enhance community resilience against climate-driven hazards. Taylor has been awarded the Theodore Lowi Award for best article in Policy Studies Journal and is a recipient of multiple National Science Foundation grants. Research Focus: Policy learning dynamics, disaster mitigation, crisis communication, federalism in disaster governance Key Projects: NICHE program (wind/surge resilience testing), WHIRL project (water system resilience) Her recent publications analyze pandemic policy responses, visual narrative messaging for vaccine uptake, and the role of policy entrepreneurs. Taylor teaches courses on environmental policy, policy formation, and public policy fundamentals.

Melanie GallView profile

Assistant Professor

• Natural Hazards
• Disaster Risk Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Melanie Gall is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University's School of Public Affairs (SPA), co-directing the Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CEMHS). She also serves as a Senior Global Futures Scientist and manages the Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database for the United States (SHELDUS). Her expertise spans natural hazards geography, risk metrics, climate adaptation, and emergency management policy. Educated at the University of South Carolina (PhD Geography), University of Salzburg (M.S. Geography/GIS), and University of Heidelberg (B.S. Geography), she is a certified floodplain manager. Her research focuses on disaster losses, vulnerability indices, and mitigation strategies, with fieldwork in Mozambique, Haiti, and the U.S. Her publications appear in Nature Climate Change , Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society , and Natural Hazards Review . She teaches courses like GIS for Hazards Analysis and Hazard Mitigation Planning, emphasizing applied research collaboration with emergency management agencies at all government levels. Professional roles include Associate Editor of Natural Hazards Review and leadership in organizations like the North American Alliance of Hazards and Disaster Research Institutes. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy solutions for disaster resilience.

Nurefşan Sertbaş BülbülView profile

Researcher

• Time Sensitive Networks (TSN)
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network Security
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Dr. Nurefşan Sertbaş Bülbül is a Research Associate/Postdoc at the University of Hamburg's Department of Informatics, part of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences. She completed her PhD at the University of Hamburg in 2023 under Prof. Mathias Fischer, following two Bachelor's degrees (Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering) from Istanbul Technical University and a Master's from Boğaziçi University. Her research focuses on programmable networks, TSN (Time Sensitive Networks), and network security. Key areas include SDN (Software Defined Networking), attack detection, and reinforcement learning applications in networking. Her work addresses critical challenges like DoS attack mitigation in TSN, dynamic path reconfiguration, and P4-based solutions for network security. She has contributed to publications at IEEE GLOBECOM, IFIP Networking, and other conferences. Her research emphasizes practical implementations and resilient network designs, particularly for mission-critical systems. She is part of the Computer Networks research group, previously known as the IT-Security and Security Management group. Dr. Bülbül's recent projects include developing TSN Gatekeeper mechanisms and Transparent TSN solutions for agnostic end-hosts, leveraging SDN and reinforcement learning. Her work bridges theoretical advancements and real-world network challenges, ensuring robust and adaptable network infrastructures.

Christine YehView profile

Professor

• Asian American and Pacific Islander youth
• Qualitative and indigenous research methods
• Multicultural school counseling
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Christine Yeh is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of San Francisco School of Education , with a focus on culturally responsive programs for historically marginalized communities. She served as Co-Director of the USF Center for Research, Artistic, and Scholarly Excellence (CRASE) for 5 years and has held academic roles at Teachers College, Columbia University. Education: PhD in Counseling Psychology, Stanford University EdM in Human Development, Harvard University BA in Psychology, Swarthmore College Her research spans Asian American/Pacific Islander youth , racial identity , indigenous healing , and social justice in education . She integrates qualitative methods and ecological frameworks to explore acculturative stress , identity development , and community resilience . Her recent publications (2016-2020) highlight trends in social justice interventions , immigrant youth adaptation , and equity in school counseling . Themes include racial discrimination , intergenerational trauma , and asset-based pedagogies . Scientific Awards & Distinctions: Distinguished Scientific Contributions in Psychology Award, California Psychological Association (2017) Raoul Wallenberg Medal of Honor (2015) Fulbright Senior Research Scholar (2012-2013) Multiple teaching and mentoring awards at Teachers College and USF Yeh's work emphasizes community partnerships , decolonizing research , and policy advocacy to address systemic inequities in education and mental health.

• Econometrics
• Regional Development
• European Cohesion Policy
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Dr. Dorota Jegorow is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Econometrics and Statistics , Institute of Economics and Finance , within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Poland. Specializes in Econometrics , Regional Development , and European Cohesion Policy Active in Entrepreneurship , Public Finance , and Digital Technology Applications in socio-economic contexts Recipient of 2022 National Award for research on cryptocurrency volatility

• Postoperative Care
• Pain Management
• Surgical Anxiety
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Sacide Yıldızeli Topçu is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Trakya University. She previously served as a Lecturer at the same institution from 2009 to 2017. Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s (2002), Master’s (2008), and Doctoral degree (2015) in Nursing. Her research focuses on postoperative care, pain management, surgical anxiety, and patient safety. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, including studies on gum chewing’s effects on postoperative ileus and relaxation techniques for pain control. Topçu has presented at international conferences such as the European Operating Room Nurses Association (EORNA) and the International Nursing Research Conference. Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices in surgical nursing and patient well-being. Research Interests: Postoperative ileus and recovery Non-pharmacological pain management Surgical patient anxiety and coping strategies Patient safety culture in healthcare settings Role of complementary therapies in surgical outcomes Publications highlight trends in surgical nursing interventions, patient-reported outcomes, and stress-coping mechanisms. Her contributions include validating tools like the Surgical Anxiety Questionnaire and exploring the impact of pandemic-related caregiving roles. Topçu’s collaborative work extends to book chapters on neurosurgical nursing, stoma care, and disaster management ethics. Grants and advising: No specific grants or student advisees are listed. She actively participates in academic committees and editorial boards.