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• Geovisualisations
• Historical Geographies
• Mobilities and Migration
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Sofia Gavrilova is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL) in Leipzig, Germany, since August 2020. Her academic background includes a DPhil from the University of Oxford (2019) and a PhD in GIS and Cartography from Moscow State University (2013). Her research focuses on Geovisualisations, Soviet atlases, and spatial knowledge, with particular attention to historical geographies, mobilities, and memory studies. She has contributed to projects like the Mapping the Gulag (ERC-funded) and the National Atlas of Russia analysis. Her work explores how spatial representation shapes national and regional identities, particularly in post-Soviet contexts. Key research areas include the role of museums in representing Soviet history, the use of GIS in disaster prediction, and the geopolitical implications of mapping. She has published widely in journals like Problems of Post-Communism and Eurasian Geography and Economics . Gavrilova also coordinates interdisciplinary initiatives, such as the 'Terraforming' workshop series and the ScienceCampus EEGA. She teaches at the University of Leipzig and the Higher School of Economics, Moscow, focusing on GIS methods, digital humanities, and spatial analysis. Her recent publications address contemporary issues like Russian-Georgian civil society tensions and spatial representations of the Russo-Ukrainian war. She actively engages in knowledge transfer through blogs (e.g., ifl.blog) and public lectures. Her current projects include 'Occupied and Erased: Stories of Ukraine’s Lost Homes' and exploring non-territorial spatial formats through cartographic analysis.

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.

Laharish GuntukaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Climate Risk Management
• Resilient Supply Chains
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Laharish Guntuka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). His research focuses on supply chain resilience, climate risk management, and the application of generative AI in supply network design. He holds a leadership role in advancing climate-neutral supply chain strategies and has contributed to high-impact studies on supply chain plasticity and disruption recovery. Dr. Guntuka teaches courses including Operations Management (DECS-310), Supply Chain Analysis (DECS-750), and Seminar in Decision Sciences (DECS-758). His work integrates competitive dynamics perspectives with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges, addressing topics like ESG rivalry and climate exposure assessment. He has been recognized in RIT's 2023-24 academic year for contributions to supply chain research. In public discourse, he co-authored an essay with RIT's Saunders College Dean Jacqueline Mozrall on nearshoring strategies for North American supply chains, published in the Rochester Business Journal. His research insights frequently address real-world challenges such as vulnerability to climate change and the strategic timing of recall campaigns. Dr. Guntuka's recent scholarship emphasizes actionable solutions for resilient supply chain design, leveraging AI tools and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. His work bridges academic research with industry relevance, offering frameworks for measuring and mitigating climate risks across global supply networks.

• Power Electronics
• DC Microgrid Technology
• Grid Resilience
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Dr. Zhengyu Lin is a Reader in Power Electronics at Loughborough University's Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, affiliated with the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST). Previously, he held a Lecturer position at Aston University for over five years and worked in UK industry for six years, including roles at Sharp Laboratories of Europe and Nidec Control Techniques. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Heriot-Watt University (2004), an MSc from Zhejiang University (2001), and a BSc from Zhejiang University (1998). Lin's research focuses on advancing power electronics and renewable energy systems, particularly in DC microgrid control, grid resilience, and energy storage. His work addresses challenges in power sharing accuracy, fault detection, and infrastructure robustness under severe weather or disasters. He has contributed to policy analysis for EV adoption in South Asia and innovative solutions for wireless power/data transfer in EV charging. Key achievements include the EPSRC UKRI Innovation Fellowship (2018-2021) and over 80 peer-reviewed publications. His research bridges academic theory with industrial applications, emphasizing sustainable energy transitions and smart grid technologies. Education: Ph.D. (Heriot-Watt), MSc/BSc (Zhejiang University) Awards: EPSRC UKRI Innovation Fellowship Research Themes: DC Microgrids, Grid Resilience, Renewable Energy Integration Labs: Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)

José Garcia MontalvoView profile

Professor

• Economics
• Housing Policy
• Macroeconomics
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Prof. José Garcia Montalvo is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona. He holds a PhD from Harvard University. His research focuses on housing policy, macroeconomics, political economy, and public policy, with recent emphasis on urban housing crises, inequality measurement, and fiscal responses to inflation. He has published widely in journals like the Review of Economic and Statistics and the Journal of Comparative Economics. Education: PhD in Economics, Harvard University. Key research areas include housing economics, public-private partnerships, and the socioeconomic impact of disasters. He has authored a handbook on housing economics and co-authored studies on rent controls and university competitiveness. Recent activities include organizing workshops on economic research using bank transactions data (June 2025), publishing in CEPR Discussion Papers (March 2025), and contributing to policy debates via op-eds in La Vanguardia and El Periódico. He frequently engages with media and policymakers on housing, inflation, and labor market dynamics. His work spans academic contributions, public policy analysis, and media commentary, emphasizing data-driven solutions to socioeconomic challenges.

Jonatan LassaView profile

Lecturer

• Disaster Governance
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Political Will in Policy Reform
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Dr Jonatan Lassa is a researcher and lecturer specializing in disaster governance and climate resilience at the University of Sydney. His work focuses on political will for disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation, and systemic risk management in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. He developed the concept of 'utopiability' to explore societal visions of resilience and has conducted global assessments of DRR policy reforms. Dr Lassa emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including object-oriented ontology in critical disaster studies. Research interests include crisis leadership, environmental migration, and community-based disaster management. He has pioneered studies on multi-hazard interactions in volcanic island communities and evaluates policy frameworks for food security and agrarian reform. His recent work addresses the impact of cascading crises (e.g., pandemics, climate disasters) on vulnerable populations. Publications analyze DRR integration in education curricula, emergency animal management in Indigenous communities, and pandemic responses in Indonesia. He advocates for child-centric disaster education and participatory approaches to resilience measurement. Dr Lassa supervises students interested in topics like humanitarian ecosystems, fire governance in Indonesia, and long-term climate adaptation practices. His research bridges academic inquiry with practical policy recommendations for governments and NGOs.

SangWoo ParkView profile

Assistant Professor

• Power Systems
• Supply Chain Resilience
• Optimization Algorithms
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SangWoo Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (2016), and M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley (2017 and 2022, respectively). His research focuses on power systems optimization, supply chain resilience, and AI-driven engineering solutions. He is a recipient of the 2020 American Control Conference Best Student Paper Award. Education Background: Ph.D., Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, UC Berkeley (2022) M.S., Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, UC Berkeley (2017) B.S., Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2016) Research interests include: Power grid operations and resiliency Circular supply chain modeling Advanced optimization algorithms Machine learning applications in energy systems His work bridges theoretical optimization with practical engineering challenges, such as anomaly detection in smart grids and post-disaster supply chain recovery. Awards: Best Student Paper Award, 2020 American Control Conference Professional Activities: Office Hours: Monday 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Website: https://sangwoopark-njit.github.io/

Sheldon Howard JacobsonView profile

Professor

• Operations Research
• Aviation Security
• Optimization
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Sheldon Howard Jacobson is a Founder Professor at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds cross-appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics. His research focuses on operations research, optimization, and security systems, with notable contributions to aviation security, pediatric vaccines, and homeland security. Jacobson has been recognized with prestigious awards including the AAAS Fellowship (2019), George E. Kimball Medal (2020), and Guggenheim Fellowship (2003). His work bridges theoretical and applied domains, addressing real-world challenges in public health, policy, and technology. He has contributed to media discussions on topics like pandemic impacts and coronavirus safety measures. In research, Jacobson emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining mathematical modeling with policy analysis. His recent work includes optimizing political redistricting and analyzing viral transmission risks in aviation. Collaborations span multiple disciplines, reflecting his role as a bridge between academia and practical problem-solving.

Paul StricklandView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Ethnic restaurants
• Bhutanese studies
• Gastronomy
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Dr. Paul Strickland is a Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead for Tourism, Hospitality, and Events at La Trobe University, with affiliations in both Bundoora (Australia) and Singapore. He holds a PhD in wine event stakeholders' research and has extensive industry experience across pubs, hotels, and international events. His academic roles include Editorial Board positions for journals like Cultural Heritage and Authenticity in Tourism and International Journal of Smart Business and Technology . Education: PhD (La Trobe University, 2012–2022), MA (La Trobe, 2010–2012), BBus in Hospitality Management (La Trobe, 1993–1995). He also completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (2023). Research focuses on ethnic restaurants , Bhutanese cultural studies , wine tourism marketing , and space tourism . Notable projects include Bhutan’s stray dog tourism impact analysis and OLT-funded simulation-based pedagogy initiatives. His work bridges industry practice and academia, emphasizing experiential learning and sustainable development. Teaching spans Tourism Simulation , Hospitality Management , and Wine Tourism Marketing . He has advised institutions like Melbourne Polytechnic and Box Hill Institute. Grants include the 2022 OLT grant for enhancing learning outcomes through simulations. Professional activities include editorial roles, media collaborations (e.g., Asia Rising Podcast on Bhutan tourism), and advisory positions for the Australian Consortium for Indonesian Studies. His research outputs span over 80 articles/books, with recent trends focusing on crisis management in events, smart technology adoption in hospitality, and Bhutanese student motivations.

Maria BattarraView profile

Professor

• Operational Research
• Vehicle Routing Problems
• Scheduling Algorithms
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Prof. Maria Battarra is a Professor in the School of Management at the University of Bath, leading the MSc in Management suite as Director of Studies. She holds affiliations with the Made Smarter Innovation Centre for People-Led Digitalisation, IAAPS Climate Adaptation Research, and The Foundry’s Digital Manufacturing initiative. Her research focuses on developing exact and metaheuristic algorithms for real-world applications such as vehicle routing, scheduling, disaster relief, and maritime logistics. She holds a Doctor of Engineering (Università di Bologna, 2010) and Master of Engineering (Università di Bologna, 2005). Research Interests: Innovative optimization algorithms for logistics and operations Vehicle routing problems (VRP) and variants Scheduling and resource allocation under uncertainty Disaster relief management and emergency response systems Maritime and industrial logistics optimization Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable infrastructure and responsible consumption. Notable awards include election to the Verlog Board (2025). She has led/co-led projects like People-Led Net Zero (UKRI, 2025) and Made Smarter Innovation (EPSRC, 2021). Advising: Supervises doctoral researchers in Operational Research, requiring quantitative and programming skills. Active in editorial roles for journals like European Journal of Operational Research and as a conference organizer for Verolog (2024–2027). Labs/Teams: Core member of the Made Smarter Innovation Centre, focusing on digitalization and Industry 4.0 applications across manufacturing and service sectors.

Giorgia ConaView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Prospective Memory
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Giorgia Cona is an Associate Professor at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padova. Her research focuses on cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroimaging, with particular emphasis on prospective memory, aging-related cognitive changes, and neural mechanisms underlying temporal and spatial cognition. She investigates the effects of neurodegenerative diseases, sensory modalities, and environmental factors on cognitive processes. Her work integrates behavioral experiments with advanced neuroimaging techniques like MEG and EEG. Her research interests include the architecture of cognitive dimensions using network analysis, the impact of indirect trauma and media exposure, and the application of virtual reality in cognitive rehabilitation. She has explored the effects of transcranial stimulation (tACS/tRNS) on neural activity and cognitive performance. Her studies often address gender differences in decision-making and the interplay between emotion and cognition. Key research themes include: prospective memory mechanisms, neural correlates of temporal and spatial processing, cognitive changes in aging/Parkinson’s disease, and the role of cortical gradients in cognitive functions. She has also contributed to methodological advancements like the PECANS statement for cognitive/neuropsychological research quality. Giorgia Cona collaborates on interdisciplinary projects including Brainhack initiatives promoting open neuroscience practices. Her work frequently examines pandemic-related cognitive impacts and mental health vulnerability factors, as seen in studies on 2020 lockdown effects and 2023 Turkey earthquake trauma exposure.

Anisa JafarView profile

Academic

• Emergency Medicine
• Global Health
• Public Health
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Anisa Jafar is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. She is a Houghton Dunn Fellow at Manchester Foundation Trust and specializes in global health and emergency care, particularly in resource-limited settings (ARC-H). Her clinical training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medicine is set to conclude in 2025. Education includes a PhD in Medical Documentation in Sudden Onset Disasters (Manchester, 2019), an MPH in Emergency Humanitarian Assistance (Manchester, 2014), and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, 2010). She holds professional certifications such as FRCEM (2022) and MRCEM (2012). Research focuses on qualitative and quantitative methodologies in emergency care, including data gaps in humanitarian contexts and cross-cultural adaptation. She co-founded the Global Emergency Care Collaborative (GECCo) and chairs RCEM’s Research & Publications committee, managing grants for Low/Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Collaborations include the World Health Organization and NGOs like UK-Med. Key achievements include the NIHR Young Researcher of the Year (2022) and over 46 peer-reviewed publications. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing health equity and emergency care systems. She actively engages in policy impacts, such as optimizing emergency medical team deployments worldwide. Labs/Teams: GECCo, RCEM committees, and interdisciplinary groups addressing global emergency care challenges.

• Environmental Economics
• Environmental Regulation
• Corporate Social Behavior
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Jay Shimshack is Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, holding a Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley and B.S. from Cornell University. Prior to UVA, he held faculty positions at Tulane University, Tufts University, and was a visiting fellow at the University of Michigan. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics from University of California, Berkeley B.S. from Cornell University Shimshack's research focuses on environmental regulation, environmental economics, corporate social behavior, and applied microeconomics for public policy. He extensively examines environmental inequality, regulatory compliance mechanisms, and pollution enforcement effectiveness. His work bridges academic research with policy applications through advisory roles with federal agencies, with particular emphasis on citizen complaint systems, environmental justice, and Clean Water Act policy analysis. His recent publications (2019-2024) demonstrate empirical analysis of environmental regulations across domestic and international contexts, revealing consistent themes in compliance assistance effectiveness, transboundary pollution challenges, and socioeconomic disparities in environmental quality. The research combines rigorous economic methodology with real-world policy evaluation, particularly in U.S. regulatory settings and international case studies including Mexico and China. Shimshack has been acknowledged by the University of Virginia for excellence in research contributions, receiving institutional recognition for impactful scholarship that informs environmental policy debates. He has provided advisory services to the EPA, FDA, USDA, and other federal agencies; consulted for private organizations; and testified before the U.S. House of Representatives. His policy engagement includes publishing numerous book chapters and reports, most notably the 2023 analysis finding the Trump administration's Clean Water Act rollback relied on dubious methodology. At UVA, he teaches economics for public policy and benefit-cost analysis.

Ryan K. BaggettView profile

Professor

• Critical infrastructure security & resilience
• Homeland security technology
• Risk analysis & management
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Ryan K. Baggett serves as Dean of Graduate Education and Research Administration and Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, affiliated with the College of Justice and Safety. His educational credentials include: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Eastern Kentucky University M.S. in Criminal Justice, Eastern Kentucky University B.S. in Criminal Justice, Murray State University Dr. Baggett's research focuses on critical infrastructure security & resilience, homeland security technology, risk analysis & management, and scholarship of teaching & learning, addressing national security challenges through policy-technology integration. His publications demonstrate consistent expertise in homeland security frameworks, emphasizing practical applications for critical infrastructure protection and emerging security technologies. Notable recognitions include: High Impact Teaching Award - EKU (2019) Outstanding Mentor Award - College of Justice and Safety (2016) Faculty Advocate for Student Success Award - EKU eCampus (2015) Dr. Baggett actively contributes to graduate education administration and student mentorship across EKU's academic programs.

Cláudia ReisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Coastal Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Natural Hazards Engineering
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Cláudia Reis is an Assistant Professor at Lehigh University with a joint appointment in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the Institute for Cyber-Physical Infrastructure and Energy (I-CPIE) within the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. She teaches courses in Coastal and Offshore Infrastructure Engineering, Structural Analysis I, and Finite Element Method in Structural Engineering. Her research focuses on fluids-solids interaction in coastal and offshore engineering, multi-risk management, and multi-scale/multi-physics modeling of critical infrastructure in multi-hazard regions. Dr. Reis leads the NHERI Lehigh Experimental Facility as a Co-Principal Investigator and chairs the Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems (ATLSS) Engineering Research Center. She has secured grants including a PITA Grant ('Resiliency of Coastal Infrastructure') and a PEER Transportation Systems Research Program project ('Cascading Seismic and Tsunami Loads for the Design of Open Wharves'). Her work integrates computational methods like smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) and finite volume techniques to address tsunami and earthquake impacts. She contributes to national/international committees such as NHERI and FIB, and serves on editorial boards and grant review panels. Dr. Reis' research emphasizes infrastructure resilience, cascading hazards, and exascale computing applications for natural hazard mitigation.