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Amanda LynchView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Modeling
• Environmental Policy
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Amanda Lynch is the Sloan Lindeman and George Lindeman Jr. Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. She also serves as Chair of the Research Board at the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Her primary affiliations include the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society , which she founded in 2014, and the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences. Dr. Lynch holds a B.Sc. (Honors) in Applied Mathematics from Monash University and a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Melbourne (1993). Her research focuses on the intersection of atmospheric science and environmental governance, particularly in Arctic and Antarctic regions. Key areas include climate modeling, polar system dynamics, indigenous knowledge integration, and policy analysis related to climate change adaptation. She develops models to understand Arctic marine accessibility and extreme weather events, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to address climate challenges. Dr. Lynch has received numerous accolades, including the Priestley Medal (2008) , Priestley Medal of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (2007) , and fellowships from the American Meteorological Society, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, and Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research. In 2022, she was awarded the Myres S. McDougal Prize in International Law . In addition to her academic roles, Lynch leads international initiatives such as the UN WMO Research Board and contributed to the World Climate Research Programme. Her work bridges science and policy, advocating for global cooperation in addressing climate impacts. As founder and leader of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, Lynch fosters interdisciplinary research on environmental challenges, integrating natural and social sciences to promote sustainable solutions.

Nibedita S Ray-BennettView profile

Professor

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• International Development
• Public Health
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Nibedita S Ray-Bennett is a Professor of Risk Management at the University of Leicester's School of Business. She specializes in disaster risk reduction (DRR), international development, and public health intersections. As Founding President of the Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) and Governing Board Member of the Institute for Environmental Futures (IEF), she co-leads climate risk research. She directs the MSc in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management since 2018. Her work emphasizes systemic failures in disaster governance, reproductive health in crises, and climate resilience. Her research spans case studies in India, Bangladesh, and global policy frameworks like the Sendai Framework. Educational background not explicitly detailed here, but she holds qualifications relevant to her field. Her research interests include health security practices, inter-agency collaboration, and gender dynamics in disaster contexts. She has pioneered initiatives like the International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths (12 March) and advocates for reflective practices in disaster management education. Publications focus on avoidable deaths, climate risk, reproductive health in disasters, and policy evaluations. She emphasizes practical interventions to reduce vulnerabilities, such as microcredit systems in India and partnerships to address snakebite mortality. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with actionable solutions for systemic risks in a hyper-connected world.

• Decision-Making Under Risk/Uncertainty
• Strategic Foresight Methods
• Bayesian Networks
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Dr. Ian Belton is a Lecturer in Management Science at the University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Business School. His research focuses on decision-making under risk and uncertainty in organizational contexts such as legal systems, defense, and security sectors. He specializes in strategic foresight techniques including the Delphi method and Bayesian network modeling, with particular emphasis on applications in Arctic search and rescue operations and criminal sentencing analysis. Key projects include the BARD initiative (Bayesian ARgumentation via Delphi), funded by IARPA, which developed graphical tools for causal Bayesian network analysis. He co-led the Nunavut-Nunavik Search and Rescue (NSAR) project, applying Inuit-driven risk modeling to enhance Arctic SAR operations. His work bridges qualitative foresight methods with quantitative risk models, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between psychology, operations research, and computational science. Belton has organized major conferences such as StrathWide 2023/2024 and contributed to initiatives like the Human Digital Twin roadmap for occupational safety. His research outputs include over 18 peer-reviewed articles, with recent emphasis on urgent Arctic challenges and veracity judgment in structured groups. He has held collaborative roles in multi-university projects involving UCL, Monash University, and Canadian partners.

Stefan KaufmanView profile

Academic

• Sustainability Transitions
• Environmental Behavior Change
• Circular Economy
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Stefan Kaufman is a Senior Research Fellow at Monash University’s Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI), specifically within the BehaviourWorks Australia (BWA) group. He holds a PhD and B.Sc./B.A. (Hons 1) in Human Ecology from the Australian National University (2009). He joined BWA in 2019 after leading the social science function at the Victorian EPA (2007–2018), focusing on regulatory performance, risk communication, and voluntary behavior change programs. His research emphasizes sustainability transitions, environmental behavior change, and integrating voluntary/compliance drivers for systemic change. He has led multiple projects on circular economy, climate adaptation, and natural capital, collaborating internationally (e.g., Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Germany, 2019). Key roles include Primary Chief Investigator for initiatives like the Sustainable Food for Victorian Patients project (2025–2026) and the Environmental Markets Leadership Program (2021–2025). He has co-authored over 38 peer-reviewed publications, including works on socio-technical systems, conservation frameworks, and circular economy behaviors. His 2023 award recognized contributions to industry transformation via behavioral science education. Teaching and training span Monash, RMIT, and the University of Melbourne, alongside designing programs like ANZOG’s GreenSteps. He actively participates in global forums (e.g., Lund University Planet 2050 Symposium) and is a member of AELERT, Society for Human Ecology, and the Australasian Evaluation Society.

B.L.M. KothuisView profile

Researcher

• Flood Risk Management
• Civil Engineering
• Geosciences
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B.L.M. Kothuis is a researcher affiliated with Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, specializing in Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk. Their work focuses on flood vulnerability assessment, nature-based solutions for flood risk management, and transdisciplinary educational methodologies. Kothuis has contributed to international collaborations between the Netherlands and the U.S. Upper Texas Coast, addressing coastal flood risk reduction and multifunctional infrastructure design. Research interests include disaster resilience, stakeholder engagement in infrastructure projects, and the socio-cultural dimensions of flood management. They have led or co-authored over 50 publications since 2012, emphasizing comparative case studies across regions such as The Netherlands, Puerto Rico, and Texas. Kothuis also engages in editorial roles and public outreach, such as the Journal of Delta Urbanism , and has presented at conferences on topics like contested issues in flood defense design and historical flood management practices. Notable outputs include co-design frameworks for inclusive flood risk management and analyses of residential flood vulnerability across diverse geographies. Their work bridges engineering, environmental science, and social science to develop adaptive strategies for climate change impacts.

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Logistics
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Ala Arvidsson is a Senior Lecturer at the Supply and Operations Management Department within the Technology Economics and Organization school at Chalmers University of Technology. Their work focuses on supply chain innovation, procurement strategies, and logistics resilience. Key affiliations include projects funded by VINNOVA and collaborations with industry partners such as the automotive and humanitarian sectors. Research Interests : Arvidsson’s research spans supply chain management, sustainable procurement, blockchain applications in logistics, disaster relief coordination, and Industry 5.0 adoption in SMEs. Recent work emphasizes multi-tier supply chain resilience, right-to-repair policies, and circular economy frameworks. Projects : Active projects include Hållbar cirkulär tillförsel av teknologi till bilindustrin (SusTeq) (2024–2028) and COLLECT: Horizontal Cooperation in Urban Logistics (2022–2023). Past initiatives involved developing procurement big data software and frameworks for disaster relief resource sharing. Grants & Collaborations : Funded by VINNOVA and industry partners, Arvidsson collaborates with researchers across disciplines, including transportation engineering and humanitarian logistics. Their work bridges academic theory with practical applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and disaster management.

• Freight Transportation
• Distribution Planning
• Supply Chain Networks
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Professor Tolga Bektas is a faculty member at the University of Liverpool Management School, holding the rank of Professor. Previously, he served as Professor of Logistics Management and Head of the Decision Analytics & Risk Department at Southampton Business School for 11 years. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University (2005) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at CIRRELT, University of Montreal. His research focuses on applying mathematical modeling and optimization to freight transportation, distribution planning, and supply chain networks, emphasizing environmental sustainability. Key projects include railway timetable optimization, maintenance planning for sea vessels, and last-mile urban logistics. He has secured funding from InnovateUK, EPSRC, and others for initiatives like SCALE, Freight Traffic Control 2050, and FTC2050. Professor Bektas actively contributes to academic leadership, serving as Editor for Computers & Operations Research , Transportation Science , and Networks . He has organized conferences such as ICCL 2017 and presented keynote addresses on topics like green vehicle routing and urban last-mile logistics. His professional roles include Associate Dean International at Liverpool and past Treasurer of the Southern OR Group. His teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules on Business Analytics (EBUS205/EBUS305) and teaching Operations Modelling and Simulation (EBUS504). His work bridges academia and industry, collaborating with SMEs to enhance operational efficiency through analytical approaches.

• Industrial Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Lean Manufacturing
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M. Affan Badar is a tenured Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering & Technology Management at the Bailey College of Engineering & Technology, Indiana State University (ISU). He has held key leadership roles including Director of the PhD in Technology Management (since 2022), Interim Associate Dean (2014–2015), and Department Chair (2010–2014). He also served as Professor and Chair at the University of Sharjah (UAE) from 2016 to 2018. His research spans critical domains such as Lean Six Sigma, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Quality Engineering, Cost of Quality, Industry 4.0, and Data Analytics in higher education and healthcare. His work integrates industrial engineering principles with real-world applications in public policy, education finance, and health systems optimization. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining machine learning with quality assurance, blockchain in healthcare, and policy analysis of energy and education systems. His scholarly output includes numerous journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings, with a focus on practical problem-solving and systemic improvement. IEOM Fellow Award (2022) Theodore Dreiser Distinguished Research/Creativity Award (2023) National Award for Excellence in Education 2024 (AMP, India) Multiple Best Paper and Leadership Awards from IEOM Society Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement and multiple listings Dr. Badar has secured significant research funding from NSF, Lilly Foundation, SBA, and internal grants, supporting projects in technology education, healthcare modeling, and innovation. He actively mentors students and serves as faculty advisor for the IEOM student chapter. His service extends to ABET accreditation as a commissioner and leadership in professional societies. He leads and contributes to major collaborative research initiatives, especially in data-driven decision-making for public institutions and sustainable operations. His lab and team activities are strongly oriented toward experiential learning and community engagement, particularly through NSF-funded educational projects like CULMINATE and STARS.

John VoglerView profile

Researcher

• Geography
• Urbanization
• Landscape Fragmentation
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John Vogler is a Researcher at the Center for Geospatial Analytics, North Carolina State University. His work focuses on geospatial analysis of land change patterns, particularly urbanization, landscape fragmentation, and per capita land consumption. He combines geospatial data, modeling, and cartographic design to inform sustainable development strategies. Vogler also supports research administration, project management, and event coordination, including the Geospatial Forum series. His research interests emphasize spatial modeling of land-use dynamics, floodplain management, and the application of LiDAR and remote sensing technologies. Key areas include FUTURES land-change simulation model development, spatial interaction modeling for urban growth, and integrating citizen science into ecological risk assessment. Vogler's publications analyze topics like regulatory floodplain paradoxes, spatially interactive land-change adaptations, and human footprint trends in the U.S. His work bridges technical geospatial methods with policy-relevant outcomes, aiming to enhance environmental resilience through evidence-based approaches.

C. Brock WoodsonView profile

Professor

• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Coastal Engineering
• Marine Ecosystems
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C. Brock Woodson is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering, with a focus on environmental fluid mechanics and sustainable marine ecosystems. He holds roles such as Review Editor for the ICES Journal of Marine Science and has earned the UGA Creative Teaching Award. His research integrates coastal engineering, climate resilience, and ecological processes, addressing challenges like marine heatwaves, coastal infrastructure design, and biodiversity conservation. Woodson’s work spans numerical modeling of hydrodynamic processes, oceanographic data analysis, and transboundary management strategies for marine protected areas. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining engineering, ecology, and policy to enhance environmental sustainability. His recent studies explore topics such as kelp forest dynamics, tidal asymmetries in salt marshes, and the resilience of coastal wetlands to storm surges. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Research interests include mixing and transport processes in marine systems, sustainable resource use, and the impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems. Woodson collaborates with international teams to model ecological responses to environmental stressors and advocate for nature-based solutions in engineering practices. His publications reflect a commitment to bridging theoretical models with real-world applications, particularly in coastal hazard mitigation and fisheries management.

Jennifer Richmond-BryantView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Science
• Air Pollution Exposure
• Geospatial Analytics
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Jennifer Richmond-Bryant is an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University. Her work focuses on geospatial analytics to study human exposure to ambient air pollution, particularly in marginalized communities. She develops modeling approaches to characterize air pollution dynamics in built environments and explores how environmental, social, and personal factors influence health outcomes. Her research includes field data collection to study pollutant exposure across space and time, such as phytoremediation of ammonia from hog waste lagoons. Her research interests emphasize environmental justice, community-based monitoring, and empowering communities through data-driven advocacy. Notable projects include studies on particulate matter (PM2.5) in North Carolina, soil contamination following industrial accidents, and the health impacts of air pollution during the COVID-19 pandemic. She collaborates with students and community partners to address disparities in environmental health burdens. Jen has been involved in developing tools like the community environmental health reporting platform and has led cross-institutional initiatives promoting diversity in STEM education. Her work bridges academic research with actionable solutions for public health equity, often involving participatory methods and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her grants and awards include funding for projects analyzing air quality sensors, disaster-related environmental contamination, and community oral history studies. She is affiliated with research groups focused on environmental justice and public health, contributing to both policy and community engagement efforts.

Larry J. WeberView profile

Professor

• Hydraulic Engineering
• Flood Modeling
• River Restoration
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Larry J. Weber is the Edwin B. Green Chair in Hydraulics and Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. He serves as Director of IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, Center for Hydrologic Development, and Interim Director of the Iowa Flood Center. His research focuses on hydraulic engineering, flood modeling, river restoration, and water quality management, integrating computational fluid dynamics and ecological data to address challenges in fish passage facilities, sediment transport, and nutrient dynamics in agricultural watersheds. Education: PhD (1993), MS (1990), and BS (1989) in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa. Research interests include hydrodynamic modeling of large river systems, flood mitigation strategies, and the impact of agricultural practices on water quality. He leads projects like the Iowa Watersheds Project and developed the Iowa Flood Information System (IFIS), a real-time flood forecasting platform. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to environmental resilience and policy-driven solutions for water resource sustainability. Key contributions include advancing hydraulic design of fish passage facilities, quantifying phosphorus budgets in river systems, and evaluating the efficacy of distributed flood mitigation structures. He collaborates with federal and state agencies to translate scientific insights into actionable flood management policies.

• Energy Economics
• Climate Policy
• Environmental Economics
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Jan Abrell is a Researcher at the Department of Energy Economics within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Management at the University of Basel. His work focuses on energy economics, climate policy, and environmental economics. He contributes to current courses on Energy Economics and has published extensively on topics including carbon pricing mechanisms, emissions trading systems, renewable energy policies, and the economic impacts of climate change. His research bridges economic theory with practical policy analysis, often utilizing advanced methodologies like machine learning and network analysis. Key areas of interest include the design of effective climate policies, cross-border energy market dynamics, and the socioeconomic implications of decarbonization strategies.

• Adaptive reuse
• Technical architecture
• Ceramic cladding
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Marika Mangosio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where she is affiliated with the College of Civil and Building Engineering. Her academic work centers on technical architecture, industrial heritage, and sustainable building practices, with a strong focus on adaptive reuse and circular design. She has been actively involved in doctoral education, notably in the 'Technological Innovation for the Built Environment' program since 2012. Her research interests span adaptive reuse , construction history , industrial heritage , lithoceramics , and integrated sustainable design . She contributes to major conservation initiatives through memberships in international organizations such as TICCIH, DO.CO.MO.MO., and AIPAI. Her research integrates historical analysis with contemporary sustainability goals, particularly in the preservation of industrial and military sites, seismic resilience of traditional architecture, and digital documentation using BIM. Her recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in heritage valorization, technical innovation, and sustainable urban development. Themes include the reuse of decommissioned industrial and military sites, the conservation of ceramic claddings, and the historical evolution of construction technologies. Her work bridges architectural history, material science, and sustainable design, contributing to SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities. She was awarded the Fund for Funding Basic Research Activities (FFABR) 2017 by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research. She also holds open badges in 'Learning to Teach' and 'Learning to Teach with Innovative Teaching Project' from Politecnico di Torino, recognizing her pedagogical contributions. Mangosio has taught a range of courses including Integrated Design for Sustainable Building , Facade Engineering , and Technological Design for Building Heritage . She has served as course instructor and collaborator in both Building and Civil Engineering programs, demonstrating a commitment to interdisciplinary education. While no direct mention of advising students is made, her involvement in doctoral colleges suggests a role in graduate supervision. She is not associated with any specific lab or research center in the provided text, but her affiliations indicate active participation in international scholarly networks focused on heritage conservation and sustainable design.

Namkyung OhView profile

Associate Professor

• Disaster Science
• Emergency Management Systems
• Climate Strategies
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Namkyung Oh, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Emergency Management and Disaster Science at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), affiliated with the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS). Her office is located in CPACS 112A with regular office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM. Her research focuses on disaster governance, organizational adaptation in crises, and climate strategies for urban communities. She employs methods like bibliometric analysis and comparative case studies to examine structural differences in disaster response mechanisms across political systems (e.g., authoritarian vs. pluralistic models). Her work also addresses practical challenges such as risk communication networks for immigrant populations and optimizing disaster response systems through simulation experiments. Recent publications analyze the MV Sewol maritime disaster, UN cluster coordination effectiveness in Haiti and Japan, and evolving disaster response networks post-Gulf Coast hurricanes. While no awards are explicitly mentioned, her scholarship spans over a decade with notable contributions to emergency management systems design and resilience theory. No students or grants are listed in the provided data. Her email is available at noh@unomaha.edu .