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David NgugiView profile

Researcher

• Microbial Ecology
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• Climate Change Microbiology
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Dr. David Ngugi is a Researcher at GEOMAR - Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, where he leads the Aquatic Microbial Ecogenomics Group (AquaMEG) within the Research Division 3: Marine Ecology, specifically in the Marine Symbioses department. His work bridges microbial ecology, climate change impacts, and host-microbe interactions in aquatic systems. Dr. Ngugi's research focuses on two primary areas: (1) host-microbe interactions in non-model organisms, particularly examining microbial roles in sponge meta-organisms, invertebrate adaptation at marine/land boundaries, and the evolutionary history of herbivorous surgeonfish microbiomes; and (2) climate change microbiology in aquatic systems, investigating eco-evolutionary responses of microorganisms to environmental change and the relationship between microbial biodiversity and ecosystem services. His approach combines large-scale metagenomic and multi-omics data with computational biology techniques, including machine learning. His publication record shows a strong emphasis on microbial adaptation to environmental changes, with recent work spanning from European lakes to Red Sea ecosystems. His research demonstrates how microbial communities respond to and shape aquatic environments under climate change pressure, with particular attention to nitrogen cycling processes and host-microbe symbioses. ISME12 travel grant from the International Max Planck Research School DAAD Doctoral fellowship DFG research grants totaling over 500,000 € as PI and Co-PI (2020-2024) Dr. Ngugi serves as Managing Board Member for Peer Community in Microbiology and as Associate Editor for Marine Biology and Frontiers Microbiology. His research group includes MSc students, PhD candidates, and visiting scientists, reflecting his active role in mentoring the next generation of marine microbial ecologists. The group maintains extensive international collaborations across Germany, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tanzania, Switzerland, and Kenya.

• Environmental Science
• Industrial Ecology
• Environmental Risk Assessment
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Bo Bergbäck is a senior researcher in the Department of Biology and Environmental Science at Linnaeus University (Faculty of Health and Life Sciences). His career spans over three decades with a focus on environmental science, urban metal flows, and industrial ecology. Specializes in metal pollution , environmental risk assessment , and material flow analysis Key projects include urban copper flows , bismuth/silver in cosmetics , and climate change impacts on contaminated land Extensive publications on trace metal dispersion from transport systems and historical pollution in Sweden

Sara BrogaardView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sustainability Science
• Climate Change
• Land Use Dynamics
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Sara Brogaard is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainability Science at Lund University, affiliated with LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies) and multiple research centers including MECW: The Middle East in the Contemporary World. Her work focuses on climate change impacts on rural land use, mitigation policies, and interdisciplinary sustainability science. She collaborates with institutions like Universeum Science Centre and jazz composers to enhance public engagement with climate issues. Research interests include climate vulnerability in farming systems, renewable energy land-use conflicts, and transdisciplinary methodologies. Recent projects analyze the 2018 Swedish drought's socio-ecological impacts and governance of aquathermal energy systems. She contributes to UN SDGs related to climate action, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption. Her publications address dust storm dynamics in Mesopotamia, energy transition governance, and seasonal vulnerability in East Africa. Brogaard is actively involved in educational outreach, teaching courses like Energy and Sustainability in master's programs at LUMES and LUMID.

Charles LangmuirView profile

Professor

• Geochemistry
• Volcanology
• Plate Tectonics
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Charles Langmuir is the Higgins Professor of Geochemistry at Harvard University's Earth and Planetary Sciences department. His research focuses on the solid Earth geochemical cycle, particularly mid-ocean ridge systems, convergent margins, and mantle dynamics. He leads the Langmuir Group and is a core member of the VOICE (Volcano, Ocean, Ice, and Carbon Experiments) initiative, investigating links between glacial cycles and Earth's interior processes. Central to his work are studies on how sea-level changes influence mid-ocean ridge magmatism and hydrothermal activity. Key contributions include pioneering analyses of sediment-hosted volcanic glasses from the Juan de Fuca Ridge to trace magma composition changes over millennia. His findings highlight glacial cycle impacts on ocean crust thickness and abyssal hill formation. Langmuir collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like the NSF FESD-funded VOICE program, aiming to bridge Earth system components (ocean, atmosphere, mantle). He has published extensively on mantle heterogeneity, carbon fluxes, and subduction zone processes. His lab's work integrates field data from oceanographic cruises, geochemical analyses, and numerical modeling. Current research explores long-term mantle evolution, hydrothermal iron cycling, and the role of mantle plumes in ridge dynamics. Despite no listed awards, his influence is evident through foundational contributions to marine geochemistry and Earth system science.

Michael McElroyView profile

Professor

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Environmental Studies
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Michael McElroy is the Gilbert Butler Professor of Environmental Studies at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). His research focuses on climate dynamics, atmospheric chemistry, and energy systems, with a strong emphasis on China's decarbonization strategies and renewable energy integration. He investigates interactions between climate, energy infrastructure, and air quality, particularly in high-emission regions like China and India. Key research themes include optimizing renewable energy deployment (wind, solar, hydrogen), mitigating coal phase-out impacts, and developing sustainable transportation infrastructure. His work also addresses global climate patterns, such as Arctic amplification effects on dust emissions and heat stress projections. Highlighted contributions: Offshore wind potential in China, EV charging infrastructure, and policy frameworks for carbon neutrality. Interdisciplinary collaborations span environmental science, engineering, and public policy. Publications frequently analyze trade-offs between energy security, emissions reduction, and socioeconomic factors. His findings inform global climate action through high-impact modeling and policy recommendations.

Emily BallView profile

Researcher

• Planetary Science
• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Dynamics
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Dr Emily Ball is a Technical Researcher in the School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bristol. Her work focuses on planetary and climate science, particularly investigating atmospheric dynamics on Mars and Earth. Current affiliations include the School of Geographical Sciences where she contributes to studies on polar vortices, climate impacts, and planetary climate evolution. Education details not explicitly stated in available text. Her research interests emphasize understanding large-scale atmospheric phenomena such as polar vortices, isentropic mixing processes in Martian polar deposits, and climate-mortality linkages in the UK. She collaborates on projects like the Bristol CMIP6 data hackathon, applying interdisciplinary methods to climate data analysis. Publications highlight themes in planetary climate dynamics, with recent work focusing on Mars' atmospheric structures and Earth's climate health impacts. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and grants details are not explicitly listed here. She is affiliated with the School's research groups, though specific lab affiliations like the Cabot Institute are not confirmed for her role.

Ben ParkesView profile

Lecturer

• Climate Change
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Environmental Science
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Ben Parkes is a Lecturer in Climate Resilience specializing in climate impacts, particularly in the developing world. His work focuses on assessing climate change effects on human livelihoods through crop models (e.g., GLAM, ORCHIDEE-Crop, APSIM) and heat stress analysis. He leads the 'Climate Resilient Livelihoods' project, exploring bioenergy from crop residues and policy-driven climate adaptation. His expertise includes technical computing (MATLAB), bias correction in climate data, and interdisciplinary collaboration on UN Sustainable Development Goals. Education: PhD in Climate Impacts of Marine Cloud Brightening, University of Leeds (2009–2012) MSc in Physics, University of Manchester (2004–2008) Research Interests: Crop yield vulnerability under climate change Heat stress in developing regions Bioenergy sustainability Climate model uncertainties and bias correction Key Collaborations: Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation (Co-Investigator since 2019) Manchester Environmental Research Institute Awards: RAeS Written Paper Prize 2021 - Silver (2022) Grants and Projects: Climate resilient livelihoods project (ongoing) Analysis of monsoon variability in India (2023) Labs/Teams: Climate Impact Modeling Group Offshore Renewable Energy Research Team

Doug WelchView profile

Professor

• Light Echoes
• Supernovae
• Variable Stars
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Doug Welch is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster University and serves as Vice-Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies. He earned his PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics from the University of Toronto in 1986, followed by postdoctoral work at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. His research focuses on light echoes from supernovae/transient events and pulsating variable stars (Cepheids, RR Lyrae, R CrB stars), with collaborations including Armin Rest (STScI), Geoff Clayton, and Patrick Tisserand. Welch's work leverages light echoes to study asymmetry in historical supernovae and stellar eruptions, advancing constraints for computational models. His articles emphasize supernovae, Cepheid variables, and novel light echo methodologies, reflecting trends in time-domain astronomy and precision distance measurements. Awards: McNeil Medal of the Royal Society of Canada (2010) for science communication. He contributes to major observatories as a Board Member of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation and previously served on the Thirty Meter Telescope Board of Governors. Welch co-leads teams in transient surveys and mentors through institutional roles, though specific grants/students are not detailed.

• Building Performance Evaluation
• Household Energy Assessments
• Damp and Mould Detection
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Dr. Adam Hardy is a Senior Research Fellow at Leeds Sustainability Institute, School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing, Leeds Beckett University. His work specializes in building performance evaluation using multi-source data including EPC records, smart-meter data, and fieldwork to quantify heat loss and improve domestic energy efficiency. Developed the QUB method for rapid energy assessments Applied machine learning to damp and mould detection in UK homes Leads lab facilities in Leeds’ Climate Innovation District His research bridges building science and data analytics, focusing on scalable solutions for sustainable housing. Key publications cover energy validation, smart meter policy analysis, and interdisciplinary astrophysical studies. He manages the £3M DEEP project on solid wall home retrofits and operates test cells for real-building technology validation. Lab leadership includes maintaining historic buildings for sustainability research. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his work aligns with UK clean growth strategies and addresses critical housing health risks like damp-related illnesses.

• Environmental Health
• Climate Epidemiology
• Climate Change and Disease
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Alexandra Heaney is an Assistant Professor at the University of California San Diego in the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science . She also holds a Lecturer position at the University of California Berkeley , where she previously served as a Postdoctoral Scholar from 2019-2023. Education PhD, Environmental Health Sciences - Columbia University (2019) BA, Human Biology - Stanford University (2014) Research Focus A climate epidemiologist and environmental health scientist, Heaney integrates epidemiology, computational science, and community engagement to analyze climate-disease relationships. Her work quantifies how climate hazards like extreme heat, dust, and wildfire smoke affect health outcomes, including coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever), adverse birth events, and healthcare utilization. Recent studies examine how prolonged dry seasons extend fungal disease transmission periods in California, while prior work investigated climate drivers of diarrheal diseases in Botswana. Publication Trends Her 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) span climate epidemiology , infectious disease modeling , and environmental health impacts . Key themes include Markov state transitions for disease seasonality, particulate matter exposure analysis, and surveillance network optimization for multi-serotype infections. Articles frequently employ longitudinal studies , computational biology , and public health frameworks to address climate-related health risks. Teaching & Mentorship Deeply committed to education, Heaney trains students in global health leadership to combat environmental hazards. Her mentorship philosophy emphasizes preparing the next generation to address climate-health intersections through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Steve MairsView profile

Researcher

• Stellar Formation
• Astrophysics
• Submillimeter Astronomy
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Dr. Steve Mairs is a Senior Scientist at the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) operated by the East Asian Observatory in Hilo, Hawaii. He holds a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Victoria (2017) and specializes in studying the birth of stars and protostellar systems using submillimeter astronomy. His work focuses on observational strategies, data processing, and leading the JCMT Transient Survey to track variability in deeply embedded young stars. He has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications since 2012, including groundbreaking studies on stellar flares (e.g., JW 566), Betelgeuse’s dimming event, and SCUBA-2 observations of Southern Orion A. Mairs also supports international astronomers and optimizes the telescope’s scientific productivity through instrument development. Research interests include protostellar accretion, submillimeter continuum variability, and the interplay between magnetic fields and star formation. His efforts bridge observational data with simulations to understand early solar system formation processes.

• Variable Coefficient Mathematics
• Schrödinger Equation Mathematics
• Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation
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Cihangir Özemir serves as an Associate Professor (Docent) in the Department of Mathematics Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, Turkey. His research integrates advanced mathematical techniques with applications in physics and interdisciplinary sciences, maintaining active institutional affiliation through ongoing projects and publications. His scholarly work centers on Lie symmetry analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations, particularly focusing on wave systems including Davey-Stewartson, Rosenau, and Benney-Roskes/Zakharov-Rubenchik equations. He specializes in deriving exact solutions, classifying symmetry algebras, and investigating bifurcation phenomena in dynamical systems. This research bridges pure mathematics with practical applications in fluid dynamics, economic modeling, and epidemic theory. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent methodological focus on symmetry-based solution techniques for nonlinear wave equations, with expanding interdisciplinary applications into economic cycles and epidemic dynamics. His work demonstrates progressive complexity in handling higher-dimensional systems and incorporating delay mechanisms in dynamical models. Özemir actively mentors graduate researchers with 7 supervised students documented and currently leads multiple research projects including "ROSENAU VE DAVEY-STEWARTSON SINIFI DALGA DENKLEMLERİNDE LIE SİMETRİLERİ" (2024-2026) and "Gecikmeli Keen Modelinde Çatallanma Analizi" (2023-2024), securing institutional funding for advanced mathematical investigations.

• Nonlinear Wave Equations
• Lie Symmetry Analysis
• Mathematical Physics
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Cihangir Ozemir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on nonlinear wave equations, Lie symmetry analysis, and mathematical physics, with a particular emphasis on solving partial differential equations using symmetry techniques. He has contributed to studies on dust acoustic waves, bifurcation theory in economic and epidemic models, and exact solutions for systems like the Davey-Stewartson and Rosenau equations. His work often involves collaboration with international teams and addresses applications in both theoretical and applied mathematics. Education details are not explicitly provided, but his academic career is centered at ITU. Ozemir has led several research projects, including investigations into variable-coefficient Davey-Stewartson systems and bifurcation dynamics in generalized models. His projects span from 2015 to 2026, with active research in symmetry analysis and nonlinear phenomena. Notable projects include the analysis of the Benney-Roskes/Zakharov-Rubenchik systems and a current project on generalized Davey-Stewartson systems. His publications reflect a blend of analytical approaches and computational methods, addressing both fundamental and applied aspects of nonlinear dynamics.

Song FengView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Change
• Paleoclimatology
• Water Sustainability
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Song Feng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on climate change mechanisms, impacts on water and agriculture, and paleoclimate variability. Education: BS in Physics and Geosciences (Yunnan University), MS and PhD in Geosciences and Physics (Chinese Academy of Sciences). His work integrates global and regional climate models with statistical methods to study: Regional and continental climate dynamics Water sustainability and agricultural adaptation Paleoclimate reconstruction over millennia Recent research trends include CMIP5 projections, vegetation-climate feedbacks, and aridification under warming. Collaborative studies span drought mechanisms, monsoon variations, and biofuel land-use scenarios.

• Paleoclimate Reconstruction
• Ice Core Analysis
• Greenhouse Gas Dynamics
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Hubertus Fischer is a Full Professor for Experimental Climate Physics at the University of Bern's Climate and Environmental Physics (CEP) department within the Faculty of Science. He serves as Head of Division for Past Climate and Biogeochemical Studies on Ice Cores and Greenhouse Gas Concentrations in Ice Cores. Fischer is also an Honorary Professor for Glaciology at the University of Bremen and holds significant leadership roles including Co-chair of the International Partnerships for Ice Core Sciences (IPICS) and Co-Chair of the Scientific and Technological Advisory Board of the Swiss Polar Institute. His research focuses on paleoclimate reconstruction using ice cores, with particular expertise in greenhouse gas concentrations, atmospheric chemistry, and glaciology. Fischer leads major international projects including Beyond EPICA - Oldest Ice Core, deepSLice (an ERC Advanced Grant project), and MATRICs (a previous ERC Advanced Grant). His work spans multiple ice core drilling projects across Greenland and Antarctica including EPICA, NEEM, NGRIP, and EGRIP. Fischer's publication record shows consistent high-impact research in climate science, with recent work examining methane dynamics, ocean temperature reconstruction, volcanic eruption proxies, and millennial-scale climate variability. His research integrates ice core analysis with climate modeling to understand past climate changes and their implications for future climate scenarios. Hans Oeschger Medal, European Geoscience Union (EGU), 2018 Dansgaard Award, American Geophysical Union (AGU), 2017 European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant deepSLice Sir Nicholas Shackleton Visiting Fellow 2014, Clare Hall, Cambridge University Descartes Prize for Transnational Collaborative Research for EPICA, European Union, 2007 Fischer has secured significant research funding including multiple ERC Advanced Grants and leads major international ice core consortia. His work with the Beyond EPICA project aims to retrieve ice cores dating back 1.5 million years, representing one of the most ambitious goals in contemporary ice core research. He has been instrumental in developing new analytical techniques for ice core gas analysis, particularly through his deepSLice project which created innovative laser spectrometry methods requiring minimal ice samples. As Co-chair of IPICS and leadership roles in Swiss Polar Institute and Swiss Committee for Polar and High Alpine Research, Fischer coordinates international polar research efforts. His laboratory at University of Bern specializes in ice core gas analysis and continuous flow analysis for chemical impurities, contributing to major discoveries about past atmospheric composition and climate dynamics.