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Jamie VanucchiView profile

Associate Professor

• Landscape Architecture
• Climate Change
• Urban Forestry
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Jamie Vanucchi is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Her work focuses on designing landscapes shaped by dynamic environmental processes like floods and climate change. She leads research initiatives on floodplain restoration, urban forestry in informal settlements, and climate mitigation through designed forests. Education: Master of Landscape Architecture (Cornell University), Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Virginia Tech) Her research interests include 'strong sites'—landscapes driven by powerful constructive/destructive forces—and how design can proactively engage these processes. She emphasizes design as a mode of knowledge production critical to addressing climate uncertainty. Key projects include floodplain buyout strategies and urban forest management in Nairobi’s informal settlements. Her grants include funding from NIFA, Cornell’s Atkinson Center, and the Landscape Architecture Foundation. Awards include the 2021 CSI Research Fellowship and 2019 Atkinson Faculty Fellowship. Awards: CELA Design Studio Teaching Excellence (2018), Kendall Carpenter Advising Award (2019), CALS Teaching Excellence (2019) Jamie collaborates with the Great Lakes Design Labs and LoDo Lab at CU Denver. Her design-build practice integrates academic research with applied projects.

Lael ParrottView profile

Professor

• Ecosystem Services
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Complex Systems Modelling
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Dr. Lael Parrott is a Professor in Sustainability and Dean pro tem of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. She leads research in complex human-environment systems, focusing on landscape management, ecological resilience, and sustainable land-use planning. Her work integrates multi-disciplinary approaches to address 'wicked' environmental problems, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration and policy-relevant outcomes. Dr. Parrott holds a PhD in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from McGill University (2000). Her academic experience includes roles as Director of the BRAES Institute (2013–2023), Associate Dean positions, and prior faculty roles at Université de Montréal. She has secured over $24M in research funding and published 150+ peer-reviewed works. Her research spans ecosystem services valuation, wildlife corridor design (e.g., Okanagan Valley), and innovative solutions for marine mammal conservation (e.g., St. Lawrence Estuary whale management). She is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (2019) and has been recognized as a 'Mover and Shaker' in Quebec (2009). Teaching includes courses on complex adaptive systems, environmental sustainability, and dynamic modelling. Current projects focus on Indigenous climate resilience, functional connectivity of ecosystems, and cumulative effects assessments. She advises on conservation initiatives through roles with the Alpine Club of Canada and the Okanagan Basin Water Board. Dr. Parrott’s lab, the Complex Environmental Systems Lab, emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world impact. Key outputs include the State of the Mountains Report and decision-support systems for sustainable land-use planning.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Regenerative Design
• Bio-inspired Architecture
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Dr. Aysu Kuru is a Lecturer in Architecture and Construction at the University of Sydney, serving as Pillar Lead for Buildings and Climate Change at the Net Zero Institute. She holds a PhD in Built Environment, an MSc in Sustainable Building Engineering, and a BA in Architecture. Her research focuses on sustainable and regenerative architecture, building performance assessment for energy and climate impacts, and low-carbon construction technologies. Education: PhD in Built Environment MSc in Sustainable Building Engineering BA in Architecture Research interests include: Sustainable and regenerative design Bio-inspired architecture Climate impact mitigation Net zero carbon strategies Recent publications emphasize climate risk assessment, circular economy frameworks, and policy pathways for net zero carbon buildings. She advises research students on topics such as building envelope resilience and agri-facades. Notable grants include projects on biodiversity lifecycle impact assessment and timber active envelopes. She is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute and collaborates on industry partnerships through the Net Zero Institute.

Josias Láng-RitterView profile

Researcher

• Flood Risk Management
• Water Resources Management
• Environmental Engineering
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Josias Láng-Ritter is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Built Environment and Water and Environmental Engineering. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and focuses on hydrometeorological extremes, water resources management, and socio-economic interactions in a changing climate. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing flood risk, rural population dynamics, and sustainable food systems. Research Interests: His primary areas include flood early warning systems, global streamflow alterations, and community-centric disaster risk reduction. He explores interdisciplinary solutions for climate adaptation and resource management, emphasizing the intersection of technology and socio-economic resilience. Publications: Recent work highlights include studies on rural population underrepresentation in global datasets, flood impact forecasting systems, and sustainable food pathways. His research often integrates mixed methods and geospatial tools to enhance disaster preparedness and policy-making. Awards: He received the Allianz Climate Risk Research Award (2018) for innovative climate risk analysis. He collaborates internationally, contributing to projects in Nepal and Europe. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at Aalto University, focusing on environmental engineering and disaster resilience. His work leverages open-source tools like ReAFFINE for real-time flood impact modeling.

• Mountain areas
• Territorial policies
• Local development
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Federica Corrado is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST). She is a member of the Interdepartmental Centre R3C - Responsible Risk Resilience Centre. Her work focuses on mountain areas, territorial policies, and local development, with expertise in urban planning, sustainability, and climate action. She holds leadership roles in projects such as 'Beyondthesnow' and 'Forcora Attiva', addressing climate resilience and territorial transition in alpine regions. Education: Curriculum details are available in her downloadable file (487KB). Teaching: Leads courses in Urban Planning at the Master's and Bachelor's levels, including 'City, territory, landscape' and 'Architecture, society and territory B'. Research: Explores metropolitan-mountain interactions, climate change impacts on alpine tourism, and sustainable development policies. Collaborates with institutions like CIPRA Italy and the Italian Alpine Club. Grants/Projects: Manages projects on territorial analysis (Alcotra A-MOT), socio-economic studies (Monesi district), and sustainable development conventions. Awards: Recognized as a Fellow by CIPRA Italy, the Italian Alpine Club, and the Dislivelli Association for contributions to alpine research and policy. Labs/Teams: Active in the R3C Centre for risk resilience and collaborates with the Esino-Frasassi Mountain Union on transboundary initiatives. Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address urban-rural dynamics, climate adaptation, and cultural practices in mountain regions.

Scott ArthurView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
• Urban Water Management
• Flood Risk Management
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Scott Arthur is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, and affiliated with the Institute for Infrastructure & Environment. His career spans over three decades, beginning with a PhD on sewer sediment transport (1992–1996) at the University of Abertay, followed by postdoctoral research on siphonic roof drainage systems at Heriot-Watt. Since 2000, he has held academic roles in Civil Engineering, focusing on urban water systems. He leads research in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), flood risk mitigation, and sewerage asset management, supported by EPSRC grants and industry partnerships. Arthur’s research interests include optimizing urban water cycles, debris-induced flood risks, and hydraulic performance of drainage infrastructure. His work has influenced international standards (UK/USA) for roof drainage and contributed to academic literature, including peer-reviewed articles on sediment dynamics, blue-green infrastructure, and water distribution networks. He has supervised datasets on ecosystem services and infrastructure resilience, such as the Blue-green options survey (2021). Key contributions include pioneering models for siphonic drainage systems and methodologies for sewer blockage profiling. His research aligns with UN SDGs 6 (Clean Water), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 13 (Climate Action). Recent studies (2021–2025) address water storage tanks, pandemic impacts on water demand, and carbon footprint reduction in urban systems. Arthur’s grants include EPSRC funding for FRMRC II and collaborations with institutions like SNIFFER. He has authored/co-authored over 114 publications, with notable works on SUDS pond ecosystems, flood resilience, and infrastructure carbon footprints.

Claire LindsayView profile

Associate Professor

• Healthcare Supply Chains
• Operational Improvement
• Sustainable Procurement
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Claire Lindsay is an Associate Professor in Supply Chain at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences and Edinburgh Business School. She serves as Head of Research for the Marketing and Operations Department (on sabbatical 2024-25), focusing on Research Strategy, Governance, and Staff Development. Her expertise spans healthcare supply chains, operational improvement, and sustainable procurement, particularly analyzing how legal/policy initiatives translate into procurement practices. She teaches Global Procurement and Operations Management at post-graduate levels. Education: PhD in healthcare improvement (2016), prior to which she worked in FMCG and retail supply chain roles. Professional activities include roles with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and former leadership in the British Academy of Management’s Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain Management SIG (2018–2022). Research interests emphasize public sector improvement, sustainability in procurement, and resilient supply chains. Current projects explore diversity integration in procurement. Her work bridges academic research with practitioner engagement, collaborating with NHS Scotland/England, National Services Scotland, and Scottish Courts. Awards include Best Developmental Paper (2018, 2012), Best Development Paper 2020, and Highly Commended Development Paper (2019). She actively participates in workshops/webinars on sustainability, academic-practitioner relations, and editorial activities. Advising: Open to PhD students in public sector improvement, sustainable procurement, and resilient supply chains. Grants and funding details not explicitly listed but implied through research collaboration engagements. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research teams addressing healthcare operations, sustainable logistics, and policy-implementation gaps in supply chain management.

• Religious Studies
• Political Science
• Criminology
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Professor Greg Barton is a prominent academic at Deakin University, holding the Chair in Global Islamic Politics within the Faculty of Arts and Education and the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation. With expertise in Religious Studies, Political Science, and Criminology, his research focuses on countering violent extremism, religious populism, and the intersection of technology with Islamic education. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University Bachelor of Arts, Monash University Research Interests: Professor Barton's work spans multiple domains including Violent Extremism , Religious Populism , Counter-terrorism Policy , Gender Dynamics in CVE , Southeast Asian Security , and Technology in Islamic Education . He explores how digital media influences radicalization, the role of civil society in countering extremism, and the sociopolitical implications of religious diversity. Grants and Contracts: His career is funded by numerous grants from the Australian Research Council, Department of Home Affairs, and international bodies like Plan International. Key projects include SEAN-CSO initiatives, Religious Populism and Emotions , and Development Interventions to Violent Extremism . Supervision: He actively supervises doctoral students in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, focusing on topics like gender in radicalization, Australian CVE policy, and community-based extremism prevention. Key Publications: Recent work includes analyses of Salafi jihadi terrorism, LGBTQIA+ youth perspectives in Indonesia, and systematic reviews of CVE programming. His research is frequently cited in policy documents and academic discourse.

Tim ForsythView profile

Professor

• Environmental Policy
• Climate Change
• Political Ecology
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Professor Tim Forsyth is a leading scholar in environment and development at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), serving as Head of the Department of International Development. His research focuses on the politics of environmental science and governance, particularly in Southeast Asia. He holds a BA from Oxford and a PhD from the University of London, with fellowships at Harvard, Stanford, and other institutions. His work addresses contested environmental debates, multi-actor governance, and the interplay between science and policy. He has advised the UK Parliament on climate change and aid policies and contributed to IPBES and IPCC reports. His expertise spans climate change, environmental policy, and social studies of science. He edits major journals like Global Environmental Politics and the Routledge Encyclopedia of International Development . Educations: BA (Oxford), PhD (London) Roles: Professor at LSE, IPBES Lead Author, UK Parliament Adviser His research explores how environmental science interacts with politics, emphasizing deliberative governance and community-based adaptation. He has conducted fieldwork in Thailand, Nepal, and Myanmar, examining issues like forest policies, climate resilience, and transboundary haze. His recent work critiques maladaptation in climate policies and advocates equitable resilience strategies. Awards and Recognition: Fellowship at Chatham House, Harvard Kennedy School (2000), and multiple editorial roles in environmental journals. His contributions to global climate assessments have shaped policy frameworks. Grants and Collaborations: Funded by WLE (CGIAR), Rockefeller Foundation, and UK government initiatives. His projects include landscape governance in Myanmar and vulnerability studies in Nepal.

Edward PageView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Theory
• Normative Ethics
• Environmental Politics
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Edward Page is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick. He holds roles including Module Director of PO301: Issues in Political Theory and Co-Director of the MA in Legal and Political Theory. His academic journey includes doctoral research at Warwick University (1998) and prior roles at Southampton, Keele, Lund, and Birmingham universities. He is also a Guest Researcher at Uppsala University’s Department of Government and the Institute for Future Studies (Stockholm). Education: BA in Politics and Philosophy at Sheffield and Essex universities, followed by a PhD in Political Theory at Warwick University. Research focuses on political theory, normative ethics, and environmental politics, with emphasis on climate change justice, intergenerational equity, and global justice frameworks. His work advocates prioritizing victims of unjust harm and addressing secondary climatic injustices. Publications span over two decades, including peer-reviewed articles in Political Studies , Environmental Politics , and Journal of Global Ethics . Recent themes include correcting unjust enrichment in climate policy, equity in emissions trading, and distributive justice in climate adaptation. He co-edited special issues on intergenerational justice and authored Climate Change, Justice, and Future Generations . Administrative roles include Co-ordinator of the PAIS Political Theory Cluster and membership in research ethics committees. He serves on the editorial board of Intergenerational Justice Review and evaluates grants for the ESRC, ERC, and Hong Kong Research Council. Research affiliations include the Centre for Ethics, Law and Public Affairs (CELPA) and the Climate Ethics and Future Generations group at IFFS, Stockholm.

• Climate Change
• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Sustainability Science
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Francesca Larosa is a Research Fellow at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Division of History of Science, Technology and Environment. She holds a Marie Curie MSCA Postdoc Individual fellowship (2024) focusing on AI-driven methods to assess sustainability benefits and environmental costs of AI investments. Her research bridges climate change, digitalization, and policy, with a particular emphasis on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) synergies and policy informatics. Education includes a PhD in Climate Change Sciences (Ca' Foscari University of Venice), MSc in Economics (Bocconi University), and BA in Economics (University of Pisa). She is affiliated with the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) and previously conducted postdoctoral research at University College London's Institute for Sustainable Resources. Key research areas include climate finance, AI ethics, climate adaptation, and computational sustainability. Her work emphasizes policy-relevant solutions for climate action, integrating interdisciplinary methods like agent-based modeling and complexity science. Recent projects analyze AI's dual role in accelerating climate solutions while mitigating its own environmental impacts. Publications (2023-2025) highlight themes like AI's sustainability trade-offs, fossil fuel finance challenges, and equitable climate policy frameworks. Awards include recognition as a 'Rising Star in ESG' and roles as a TEDx speaker and EU ClimatePact ambassador. Funding comes from Digital Futures (KTH) and Marie Curie Actions, collaborating with Prof. Ricardo Vinuesa and Prof. Fuso-Nerini. She advocates for inclusive AI governance and communicates climate science through public platforms and educational outreach.

Zahra KalantariView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Change Impact on Water Resources
• Hydrology and Water Resources Management
• AI and Machine Learning in Environmental Science
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Zahra Kalantari is an Associate Professor in Environmental and Engineering Geosciences at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Director of WaterCentre@KTH. She is a Docent in Physical Geography and holds leadership roles in Digital Futures, a cross-disciplinary research center at KTH. Her research focuses on climate change impacts on water resources, integrating AI and machine learning with geospatial data to address global sustainability challenges. She leads projects such as DeepAqua, CASCADE, and RESOLVE, funded by organizations like C3.ai DTI, Formas, and the EU. Key areas include hydrological extremes, nature-based solutions, and carbon neutrality. She advises over 20 PhD and postdoc researchers, and serves as an associate editor for journals like Nature Scientific Reports and Water Resources Research. Her work combines frontier technologies with participatory approaches to tackle water-related disasters, urban resilience, and climate adaptation. Notable contributions include quantifying soil carbon sequestration via deep reinforcement learning, and developing frameworks for flood risk reduction in vulnerable regions. She collaborates across disciplines at the Stockholm Trio University Alliance and engages in policy-oriented research through initiatives like SATORI Lab.

• Supply Chain Resilience
• Digital Transformation
• Sustainable Operations
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Sobhan (Sean) Arisian is Associate Professor of Supply Chain and Logistics at La Trobe Business School. He leads the Sustainable Operations Management discipline and serves as Associate Investigator at the ARC Training Centre in Optimisation Technologies (OPTIMA). Research focuses on supply chain resilience, digitalization, and sustainability—particularly decarbonization of maritime transport and disaster relief logistics. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on quantitative optimization models, with recurring themes in: Robust optimization for disruption management Sustainable logistics decarbonization Humanitarian supply chain coordination Quantum computing applications in operations Awarded the Inaugural Collaborative Research Award by BAM/ANZAM and Outstanding Reviewer recognition. Secured $382,742 from Australian Government for Quantum Enhanced Optimisation project and $234,400 DFAT National Focused Grant. Collaborates with University of Cambridge scholars and industry partners on digital transformation strategies. Editorial roles include Associate Editor for Transportation Research Part E and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

Michael G. KayView profile

Associate Professor

• Logistics Network Design
• Metaheuristics
• Freight Transportation
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Michael G. Kay is an Associate Professor in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University's College of Engineering. Since joining in 1992, he has served as Director of the Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering graduate program and as Co-Director of the Operations Research Program. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from NC State University (1992), an MS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida (1984), and a BA in Economics from the University of Florida (1981). Kay's research focuses on logistics engineering, particularly the design of public logistics networks using driverless delivery vehicles. His work explores innovative solutions for freight transportation, warehousing, and production system design, with applications ranging from military logistics to sustainable supply chains. Key research areas include metaheuristic optimization, material handling systems, and multimodal transportation networks. Analysis of Kay's recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning operations research, logistics engineering, and supply chain innovation. His work increasingly incorporates emerging technologies like blockchain and additive manufacturing to solve complex industrial problems. Research trends demonstrate consistent application of stochastic optimization methods to real-world challenges in transportation, manufacturing, and military logistics. Throughout his career, Kay has developed significant software tools including: Logjam (Julia package for logistics engineering) Matlog (Logistics Engineering Matlab Toolbox) Lgpy (Logistics Engineering Python Package) GAOT (Genetic Algorithm Optimization Toolbox)

Nerkez OpacinView profile

Research Fellow

• Nature-based solutions
• Post-conflict societies
• Humanitarian disasters and peacebuilding
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Nerkez Opacin is a Research Fellow at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) in Melbourne, Australia. He holds concurrent roles as a Teaching Associate at RMIT and the University of Melbourne. Previously, he served as a Lecturer at the International University of Sarajevo and a Study Course Coordinator at Long Island University. His academic journey includes roles as a Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne and a non-academic stint as a program evaluator and consultant at Westport Consulting in Sarajevo. Opacin's research focuses on community-engaged methodologies addressing post-conflict societies, nature-based solutions for well-being, and peacebuilding. He employs mixed-methods approaches including participatory action research, photo-elicitation, and multi-sited ethnography. His work emphasizes actionable insights for policy and program design, particularly in areas like reconciliation processes, historical legacy management, and civic transformation. Key interests include nature-based social prescribing, post-disaster recovery, and interventions for at-risk communities. Teaching spans three continents across disciplines such as Community-Based Research, Peacebuilding, Global Environmental Politics, and Conflict Analysis. He supervises research projects including studies on Roma refugees in Poland and nature-dose impacts. His work aligns with UN SDGs 3 (Health), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 15 (Life on Land), and 16 (Peace and Justice). Recent publications explore peacebuilding education, nature-based loneliness interventions, and intergroup reconciliation. He collaborates globally on initiatives like the EU-funded RECETAS project. Opacin is open to supervising Master's and PhD students, collaborative projects, and advisory roles.