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Nicholas D. BoltinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Healthcare Decision Support Systems
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
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Nicholas D. Boltin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina. He has held this position since 2018, following the completion of his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the same institution. His educational background includes a B.S. in Engineering from Appalachian State University (2005). Research Focus: Dr. Boltin specializes in healthcare decision support systems using interdisciplinary approaches from data science. His work spans: Advanced data analytics (machine learning, statistical modeling, dimension reduction) Translational informatics tool development (software engineering, human-computer interaction) Applications in emergency triage, biomaterial outcomes, and spectroscopic analysis Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2014-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on machine learning applications in clinical settings, with recurring themes in: Predictive modeling for surgical outcomes and biomaterial interactions Emergency department triage optimization during mass casualties Infrared spectroscopy for biomedical and forensic applications Teaching: Currently instructs undergraduate and graduate courses including BMEN 211 (Modeling & Simulation), BMEN 361 (Instrumentation), BMEN 391 (Kinetics), and BMEN 589 (Data Analytics).

Jacopo BaggioView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Hazards
• Disaster Risk Management
• Property Risk Assessment
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Jacopo Baggio serves as Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator at the University of Central Florida, specializing in natural hazard risk assessment with emphasis on coastal regions in the Southeast United States. His work bridges environmental science and practical risk mitigation for homeowners. His research portfolio centers on: Natural Hazards and Climate Vulnerability Disaster Economics and Property Risk Modeling Coastal Resilience Strategies Environmental Decision-Making Frameworks Baggio leads a UCF Coastal research initiative that developed a groundbreaking tool quantifying disaster costs for homeowners, featured in regional housing market analyses. He secured a $3.4 million UCF grant to operationalize property risk evaluation systems, addressing hurricane threats in Florida's booming real estate sector. As Graduate Coordinator, he oversees academic programming while maintaining Tuesday/Wednesday office hours (11:00 AM-12:30 PM) in HPH 305D. His applied research directly impacts homeowner education through UCF Coastal outreach programs, translating complex hazard data into actionable risk-reduction strategies for vulnerable communities.

Tom AinsworthView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Design
• Social Innovation
• Design Justice
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Tom Ainsworth is a Principal Lecturer and Subject Lead for Architecture and Design at the University of Brighton's School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering. He holds affiliations with the Centre for Arts and Wellbeing and the Radical Methodologies (RaM) Research Excellence Group. His academic career includes roles as an External Examiner for multiple prestigious institutions, including the Royal College of Art and University College London. Ainsworth earned his PhD in Design from the University of Brighton (2013), focusing on persuasive design theory for healthcare engagement. Research interests center on sustainable design, social innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Notable projects include the British Academy-funded 'ANTICIPATE' initiative addressing climate hazards in India, and the EU TEMPUS-funded 'IDEA' project enhancing engineering-design-business collaboration. He has supervised over 10 doctoral students, with recent focuses on equity in design, sustainable food systems, and public breastfeeding advocacy. Teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering students through critical decision-making frameworks, leading courses in sustainable design since 2014. External roles include peer review for the Design Research Society and Systemic Design Association, alongside validation work for the Maltese Further and Higher Education Authority. Awards include Fellowship of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA). Recent research outputs explore hydro feminism in sustainability (2023), healthcare waste reduction (2022), and radical uncertainty in design (2021). His work bridges artistic, scientific, and ethical dimensions through films, conferences, and pedagogical innovations. Current projects include AHRC-funded research on sustainable housing design and systemic design education.

Daniel FringsView profile

Professor

• Social Identity
• Addiction
• Mental Health
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Professor Daniel Frings is an academic and practicing psychotherapist affiliated with London South Bank University , where he serves as Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise in the School of Applied Sciences . He earned his PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Kent in 2008, followed by a visiting researcher role at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Education : PhD in Social Psychology (2008), University of Kent. Frings’ research spans social identity processes, addiction, mental health, psychophysiology, and AI-driven healthcare solutions . His work often intersects with commercial mental health product development, including apps and online platforms, and has been funded by entities such as the Economic and Social Research Council and Cancer Research UK . Recent studies focus on AI applications in cardiac care, identity dynamics in addiction recovery, and the psychological impact of dietary identities like veganism. His academic contributions include over 98 research outputs, with recent emphasis on AI-driven appointment systems, problematic social media use, and alcohol/vaping cessation . He also maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Faversham, UK, integrating person-centered therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.

• Financial Economics
• Production Economics
• Banking Efficiency
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Dr. Yong Tan is an Associate Professor in Economics and Finance at the University of Bradford's School of Management, part of the Faculty of Management, Law & Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Portsmouth, alongside postgraduate qualifications in Higher Education and professional fellowships (FHEA). His research focuses on financial economics, production economics, and banking efficiency, with publications in high-impact journals such as the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money and European Journal of Operational Research. Yong’s work emphasizes multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), supply chain resilience, and sustainability. Notable achievements include a top 2% global ranking by Stanford University and top 0.5% recognition by ScholarsGPS. He teaches courses in Microeconomics, International Economics, and Financial Markets. His research has addressed topics like green credit impacts on bank efficiency, blockchain in supply chain management, and pandemic-era healthcare system performance. Awards include featured status for his paper on Chinese banking profitability in the Journal of International Financial Markets.

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Change Policy
• Sustainable Development
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Professor Phoebe Koundouri is a leading academic in environmental and resource economics, currently serving as Professor at the School of Economics at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and as a part-time Research Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) . She directs the Research Laboratory on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability (ReSEES) and leads the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) at ATHENA Research Center . As founder of the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aeiphoria (AE4RIA) , she coordinates over 200 researchers across 120 countries. Her research spans climate change , sustainable development , water-energy-food nexus , and AI applications in policy design. She has authored over 400 scientific papers and 19 monographs, with recent work focusing on post-wildfire flood mitigation , blue economy transitions , and nexus modeling for climate neutrality. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges, integrating econometrics , behavioral economics , and socio-environmental systems . Member of the Nominating Committee for the Nobel Prize in Economics ERC Synergy Grantee and Academy of Athens Best Scientist Award recipient Fellow of Academia Europaea , World Academy of Art and Science , and other institutions She supervises over 30 PhD students and advises United Nations , G20 , World Bank , and European Commission on sustainability strategies.

Yvonne SuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Forced Migration
• Climate Change-Induced Displacement
• Queer Migration
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Dr. Yvonne Su is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University and Director of the Centre for Refugee Studies. She holds a PhD in Political Science and International Development from the University of Guelph and an MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on forced migration, queer migration, climate change adaptation, and climate-induced displacement, with a particular emphasis on marginalized communities in the Global South. Dr. Su has secured over $10.9 million in research funding, including a $3.17 million Canadian New Frontiers in Research Fund grant (co-PI) examining climate adaptation in Bangladesh, Ghana, the Philippines, and other regions. Her work bridges academic scholarship with policy impact, influencing UNHCR, IPCC, and national governments. She is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford and Fellow at the University of Amsterdam. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates participatory methodologies with decolonial frameworks, collaborating closely with local communities, NGOs, and policymakers. Key research areas include: South-South queer forced migration; socio-ecological impacts of climate change in ASEAN nations; and the intersectional precarity faced by Venezuelan LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Brazil and Colombia. Dr. Su has published 26 peer-reviewed articles and over 40 opinion pieces, including widely-read articles in The Washington Post and The Conversation. Her policy contributions include co-authoring recommendations for Venezuelan asylum policies that have influenced regional governments and international organizations. Current projects include analyzing climate adaptation maladaptation in the Global South and investigating the impacts of critical mineral supply chains on Indigenous communities. She leads the Global South Migration Lab at York University to amplify underrepresented scholars' voices in transnational migration research.

Christopher BurtonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Natural hazards risk and vulnerability
• Multivariate statistical analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) applied to hazard impact and recovery research problems
• Composite index construction and validation
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Christopher Burton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies Education at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on natural hazards risk, vulnerability, and disaster resilience using geospatial and artificial intelligence methods. Education: Ph.D., University of South Carolina (2014) Research Interests: Dr. Burton develops metrics and tools for evaluating interactions in natural, social, and engineered systems that affect disaster losses and recovery. His work integrates spatial analytics, AI, and data mining to address problems in earthquake vulnerability, flood social vulnerability, and community resilience to hurricanes. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2015-2022) emphasize the validation of composite indices for measuring vulnerability (e.g., to earthquakes) and the development of resilience scorecards for urban areas. A key theme is the socio-economic perspective in vulnerability assessment and the spatial distribution of recovery processes. Teaching: He teaches courses including GEOG 2300E (Intro to Physical Geography), GEOG 3530 (Intro to GeoComputing), GEOG 4240/5240 (Disaster Risk, Vulnerability, and Resilience), and GEOG 4519/5519 (Spatial Big Data Analytics).

Tim ChapinView profile

Professor

• Comprehensive Planning
• Growth Management
• Urban Redevelopment
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Tim Chapin is the current Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) and Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida State University (FSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Design and Planning from the University of Washington (1999), an M.C.P. from Georgia Tech (1994), and a B.A. in Sociology/Psychology from Emory University (1992). Prior roles include Department Chair (2003–2009), Associate Dean for Development (2009–2013), and Interim Dean (2013–2016). Chapin’s work focuses on growth management, land-use policy, and community resiliency, particularly in Florida. His research examines demographic trends’ impact on urban patterns and transportation systems, and he has secured over $3 million in grants. Notable projects include studies on hurricane mitigation, sports facilities’ economic impacts, and Florida’s growth management laws. He serves as Senior Associate Editor and Review Editor for the Journal of the American Planning Association . His publications span books like Growth Management in Florida: Planning for Paradise and over 40 peer-reviewed articles on topics including TDR programs, smart growth policies, and disaster preparedness. Key grants include the Florida Department of Transportation’s automated vehicle mobility study (2014) and FEMA’s hazard mitigation integration project (2008). Chapin’s contributions bridge academic research and public policy, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to urban challenges. His interdisciplinary work links planning, governance, and environmental sustainability, shaping Florida’s urban development landscape for over two decades.

Jörn BirkmannView profile

Professor

• Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Disaster Risk Reduction
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Jörn Birkmann is a Professor for Spatial Development and Environmental Planning and Director of the Institute of Spatial and Regional Planning (IREUS) at the University of Stuttgart. Previously, he served as Head of the Section 'Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Management and Adaptive Planning' at the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) from 2007-2014, and as Assistant Professor at the University of Bonn from 2010-2014. He received his PhD in Engineering from the University of Dortmund in 2003 with distinction and completed his habilitation in Geography at the University of Bonn in 2009. His research focuses on vulnerability and risk assessment, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and adaptive urban governance. He has developed conceptual frameworks for examining vulnerability and risk profiles in the context of natural hazards and climate change, with particular interest in coupled social-ecological systems under climate change conditions. His work spans both quantitative and qualitative assessment methods for measuring vulnerability, resilience, and adaptive capacities of societal groups, critical infrastructures, and regions. His publication record shows a strong focus on empirical studies of vulnerability dynamics, particularly regarding rural-urban linkages in flood-prone areas, heat stress vulnerability in urban settings, and transboundary vulnerability clusters requiring regional cooperation. His research often employs interdisciplinary approaches combining spatial analysis with social science methods to understand complex vulnerability patterns. IPCC Lead Author for Special Report on Managing Extreme Events Member of IRDR Science Committee since 2013 Full member of the Academy of Spatial Research and Planning Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction Recipient of University of Dortmund Dissertation Prize in 2004 Professor Birkmann leads a research team at IREUS that includes several academic staff members who frequently collaborate on publications, particularly focusing on vulnerability assessment in different geographical contexts. His work demonstrates strong international collaboration, with research projects spanning Germany, Pakistan, Greece, Indonesia, and other countries affected by climate-related hazards.

Monica MilesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Justice Education
• Critical Race Theory
• Social Justice in STEM
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Monica Miles, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on environmental justice education, critical race theory, and equity in STEM education. She holds a PhD in Science Education (2016) and MA in Geological Sciences (2010), both from the University at Buffalo. Dr. Miles' research examines barriers faced by marginalized groups in STEM through critical lenses, including environmental racism, identity development, and culturally responsive pedagogies. Her work bridges community engagement with academic curricula, particularly in urban and historically marginalized contexts. Education: PhD in Science Education, University at Buffalo, 2016 MA in Geological and Earth Sciences, University at Buffalo, 2010 Her recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize systemic inequities in STEM education and career pathways, with a focus on Black and Latiné students, faculty diversity initiatives, and environmental justice mapping tools. She critiques institutional whiteness and advocates for anti-racist curricula through frameworks like Black liberatory pedagogy. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her work demonstrates sustained commitment to equity-focused scholarship. Dr. Miles' advising focus remains unspecified in the provided materials.

• Disaster Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Social Impact Analysis
• +4 more

David King is an Adjunct Professor of Geography in the Discipline of Earth and Environmental Sciences at James Cook University, directing the Centre for Disaster Studies and the Centre for Tropical Urban and Regional Planning. With 32 years at JCU, his career spans over 120 academic publications and 42 consultancy reports, focusing on disaster resilience, climate change adaptation, and mining social impacts. Education includes a BA (Hons) and PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies, London University, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from Cambridge University. His research bridges applied policy and community needs, emphasizing disaster recovery, social vulnerability, and urban planning. Research themes include natural hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, and mining’s social consequences. Notable work spans 25+ disaster rapid-response studies in Australia and internationally, contributing to policy frameworks. He has supervised 30 PhD and 10 Master’s students, advancing education in disaster management and planning through innovative programs like the postgraduate certificate in Disaster Management. Awarded Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, his contributions to disaster resilience and climate policy are recognized globally. Key labs/centres include JCU’s disaster-focused institutes and planning units.

Ki-Young JeongView profile

Professor

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Design & Optimization
• Humanitarian Logistics
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Dr. Ki-Young Jeong is a Professor of Engineering Management in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. With over 10 years of industrial experience as a project lead, systems engineer, and consultant, he transitioned to academia to focus on research and teaching. Education: M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University MBA, University of Massachusetts His research focuses on supply chain design & optimization , humanitarian logistics network design , discrete event simulation , and data envelopment analysis . He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing applications in disaster relief logistics, emergency supply chains, and operational efficiency. His work combines advanced analytics with real-world challenges in manufacturing, project management, and crisis response. Awards: UHCL Distinguished Professorship in Computer Science and Engineering (2021-2022) Minnie Stevens Piper Teaching Award nominee (2010-2011) Dr. Jeong’s research has explored trade-offs in emergency logistics networks, integrating multi-objective programming and data envelopment analysis to improve decision-making. His recent work addresses disaster recovery center location-allocation, supply chain resilience, and financial ratio analysis in the oil and gas industry. He also investigates simulation-based training for project management and lean Six Sigma implementation. His research has been supported by institutions like NASA, focusing on practical solutions for complex systems. He advises students on topics combining technical skills with humanitarian and industrial applications.

Guangqing ChiView profile

Professor

• Environmental Demography
• Socio-Environmental Systems
• Climate Change Impacts
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Dr. Guangqing Chi is a Professor of Rural Sociology and Demography at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in environmental demography and socio-environmental systems. His research focuses on human-environment interactions, climate change adaptation, and spatial/big data analytics. He leads initiatives like the POLARIS project and the Environmental Demography Network (EDeN), advancing resilience strategies for vulnerable populations and Arctic communities. Education: PhD in Environmental Demography (University of Wisconsin-Madison), MS in Environmental Policy (Michigan Tech), BS in Environmental Science (East China Normal University). Research emphasizes climate-driven migration, food security, and infrastructure resilience. Methodological expertise includes social media data analysis, spatial regression models, and big data integration. Current projects address Arctic community resilience, global food systems, and pandemic responses. Key contributions include the textbook Spatial Regression Models for the Social Sciences (SAGE 2019) and development of tools like the strm R package for spatial analysis. Advised students include Dr. Shuai Zhou (now at University of South Carolina). Labs/Teams: EDeN Network, POLARIS Project, Indigenous Peoples Observatory Network (IPON).

Amanda StasiewiczView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Dimensions of Wildfire
• Fire-Adapted Communities
• Cooperative Wildfire Management
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Dr. Amanda Stasiewicz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at San José State University and a member of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center. Her research focuses on the human dimensions of wildfire, including wildfire policy, fire-adapted communities, and evacuation planning behaviors. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Society from the University of Idaho, an M.S. in Conservation Social Science, and a B.S. in Environmental Science from Siena College. Her research explores how communities and organizations adapt to wildfire risks through policy and program development. Key interests include evacuation preparedness, cooperative wildfire management, and social vulnerability analysis. Dr. Stasiewicz uses mixed-methods approaches, blending qualitative and quantitative social science with spatial data and simulations to address wildfire challenges. Recent publications highlight her work on wildfire evacuation behavior influences, regulatory approaches to land management, and social fragmentation in wildfire adaptation strategies. She teaches ENVS/POLS 124: Introduction to Environmental Law and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance wildfire resilience initiatives.