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• Urban Aboriginal Issues
• Métis History and Contemporary Issues
• Trans-national Migration
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Mike Evans is a Professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan within the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies . Holding a PhD and MA from McMaster University and a BA from University of Victoria , his work bridges Indigenous Knowledges with interdisciplinary research frameworks. Research focuses on Urban Aboriginal issues , Métis history , Indigenous methodologies , and regional food systems Key publication themes include: decolonizing research practices , Indigenous geospatial studies , and ecological cultural analysis He engages in community-based research across multiple domains: Island studies through ecological and cultural lenses Trans-national migration examining Tongan and Métis contexts Participatory action research with Indigenous communities

• Bioacoustics
• Bird Conservation
• Ecology
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Dr. Olaf Jahn is a Research Associate at the Museum of Natural History Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research in Berlin, Germany. His work focuses on bioacoustic methods for biodiversity monitoring through the AMMOD project (Automated Multisensor Stations for Monitoring of Biodiversity) as part of Module 5: Automated Bioacoustic Monitoring. Research Focus: Bioacoustics, rapid detection of bird communities, ecological monitoring, and conservation biology Key Tools: Automated sound recognition systems, spectrogram analysis, temporal contextual integration algorithms His research spans tropical avian ecology in regions like Ecuador's Chocó forest while developing cutting-edge signal processing approaches for acoustic monitoring. Jahn's work bridges classical field biology with modern computational methods, creating robust tools for real-world biodiversity assessment. Through publications in journals like PLOS One, Applied Acoustics, and Expert Systems with Applications, he has advanced automated bird identification techniques using: Morphological filtering of spectrograms Temporal contextual information integration Direction of arrival estimation with microphone arrays Robust frame selection for audio parameterization Acoustic detection of endangered species

Hagen RadtkeView profile

Researcher

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Coastal Ocean Dynamics
• Climate Change Impact on Baltic Sea
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Hagen Radtke is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) under the University of Rostock's Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences . His work focuses on physical and biogeochemical modeling of the Baltic Sea , with emphasis on salinity dynamics , sediment-water interactions , and element cycling in marine ecosystems. Key Research Areas: Decadal variability in Baltic Sea salinity Mechanistic sediment process modeling Element tagging methods for nutrient pathways Numerical stability in ecosystem models Code generation tools for marine simulations Model validation through "Validator" software Publication Trends demonstrate expertise in Baltic Sea climate projections , microplastics transport , and coupled atmosphere-ocean modeling . His work intersects oceanography , biogeochemistry , and environmental informatics , with significant contributions to ERGOM SED (a benthic-pelagic coupled model) and BMIP (Baltic Model Intercomparison Project). Teaching includes "Fundamentals of Marine Biology - Oceanography" in the University of Rostock's Master's program, covering physical oceanography principles. He developed open-source model validation tools and pioneered mechanistic sediment modules for marine ecosystem projections.

• Plant Science
• Ecological Modeling
• Remote Sensing
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Vera Bekkers is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research , focusing on the Earth Systems and Global Change department. Her work bridges plant architecture analysis, remote sensing technologies, and ecological modeling to advance understanding of forest systems. Role : Education/Research Officer Institution : Wageningen University & Research Research Interests Vera specializes in Functional-Structural Plant Models using Terrestrial LiDAR for 3D representation of vegetation. Her research optimizes parameterization efficiency in tree models, supporting applications in forest ecology , biomass estimation , and canopy analysis . She contributes to improving structural models for both temperate ( Scots Pine ) and tropical tree species. Dataset Contributions : Vera curates open-access datasets derived from LiDAR-based plant architecture studies, enhancing reproducibility in ecological research. Her methodological innovations include model mining in sensor data for terrain analysis and developing region-specific allometric models for Guyana and Suriname.

• Environmental Policy
• Marine Restoration
• Institutional Analysis
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Eira Carballo Cárdenas is a Lecturer at Wageningen University specializing in Environmental Policy . Her research bridges institutional theory, environmental governance, and sociopolitical dynamics, with a focus on marine restoration, fisheries management, and policy change processes. She actively collaborates across disciplines and countries to address sustainability challenges. Research Trends : Her recent work emphasizes marine ecosystem restoration frameworks, legitimacy in policy implementation, and institutional barriers to sustainable resource management. Articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining discourse analysis, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive governance models. Key Projects : She contributes to initiatives like Governing Marine Futures (2017-2020) and Data Governance for Marine Protected Areas (completed 2020), reflecting her expertise in marine policy and institutional arrangements.

Alexandria PivovaroffView profile

Assistant Professor

• Global Change Biology
• Plant Hydraulics
• Plant Water Relations
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Alexandria Pivovaroff serves as an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Occidental College, a position she assumed in 2023. Her research program investigates forest responses to environmental change through the lens of plant water relations, hydraulics, and functional traits, with field sites spanning tropical forests in Panama and temperate coastal ecosystems. Her educational background includes: B.A. from Whittier College Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside As a global change biologist, Pivovaroff specializes in understanding physiological mechanisms of tree mortality under climate stressors including drought, elevated CO 2 , and vapor pressure deficit. Her work integrates hydraulic measurements with carbon dynamics to explore species vulnerability across environmental gradients, with particular focus on Sitka spruce in seawater-impacted environments and tropical forest responses to rainfall exclusion. Key research areas include hydraulic failure, carbon starvation, and trait-based predictions of climate niches. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent investigation into multi-stressor interactions driving forest decline. Her research demonstrates how hydraulic damage and carbon depletion jointly determine mortality outcomes, while methodological contributions like standardized gas exchange reporting protocols enhance data reproducibility. Notable findings include seawater-induced hydraulic dysfunction in conifers and species-specific mortality thresholds across tropical rainfall gradients. No scientific awards were documented in the available information. While specific student mentorship details were not provided, her collaborative projects (including partnerships with Brookhaven National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) indicate active team-based research. Information regarding current grants was not specified in the source material. The provided text did not mention any dedicated laboratory facilities or research teams at Occidental College.

Alison HoytView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biogeochemistry
• Carbon Cycle
• Climate Change Impacts
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Alison Hoyt serves as Assistant Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University's School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, with a courtesy Center Fellowship at the Woods Institute for the Environment and membership in Bio-X. Her research program investigates biogeochemical cycle responses to human impacts, specializing in vulnerable carbon stocks within tropical and Arctic ecosystems. Dr. Hoyt's primary research focuses on soil carbon dynamics across global ecosystems, particularly examining how mineral-organic interactions control carbon persistence in tropical soils of Africa and Southeast Asia, and methane emissions from Arctic wetlands. Her work integrates field measurements with modeling approaches to understand carbon cycling in degraded peatlands, drainage canal networks, and climate-sensitive regions. She maintains an active research group focused on carbon cycle science, as evidenced by her group website carboncycle.stanford.edu . Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent research themes across biomes: soil carbon stabilization mechanisms (72% of works), tropical peatland hydrology and carbon emissions (40%), Arctic wetland methane dynamics (13%), and global soil carbon data synthesis (20%). Her methodological approach combines radiocarbon dating, ramped thermal analysis, satellite remote sensing, and field measurements across diverse pedoclimatic regions. Dr. Hoyt actively mentors graduate students across multiple programs, serving as Doctoral Dissertation Reader, Co-Advisor, and Master's Program Advisor for nine students. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on ecosystem restoration, soil management for climate mitigation, climate change perspectives, and independent research supervision across Earth Systems Science and Environment & Resources programs. She contributes significantly to community data infrastructure through leadership in the International Soil Radiocarbon Database (ISRaD) and collaborative synthesis efforts addressing soil carbon data integration challenges. Her research directly informs climate mitigation strategies through understanding soil carbon vulnerability and peatland management impacts.

Kenny JosephView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Social Science
• Social Inequality
• Machine Learning
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Kenny Joseph is an Associate Professor in the CSE Department at the University at Buffalo, leading the Computation and Equity Lab (cubelab) . His work bridges computational methods with social inequality research, focusing on predictive modeling for social good and analyzing systemic disparities through digital traces. Current affiliation: University at Buffalo Previous positions: Postdoc at LazerLab (Northeastern), Fellow at Harvard's Institute for Quantitative Social Science Research Interests: Combining machine learning with social theory to address structural inequalities in areas like foster care systems, neighborhood change, and gender disparities in academia. Key methodologies include agent-based modeling, network analysis, and large-scale data mining. Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on Social media dynamics and misinformation Equity-focused predictive modeling Political communication analysis Identity expression in digital spaces Urban planning applications Additional Contributions: Developer of computational tools for location extraction (GALLOC) and self-presentation analysis, with applications in disaster response and social inequality research.

Tony BostonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Geographic information systems
• Remote sensing
• Machine learning applied to environmental information
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Tony Boston is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Fenner School of Environment & Society at the Australian National University. With extensive expertise in geographic information systems, remote sensing, and machine learning applications for environmental data, he contributes significantly to earth science research and environmental monitoring initiatives across Australia. His educational background includes: PhD from the Australian National University (awarded November 8, 2024) Graduate Diploma in Computing Studies from the University of Canberra (awarded April 22, 1993) Bachelor of Science (Honors) from the Australian National University (awarded May 9, 1984) Tony's research focuses on the application of earth observations, in situ data, and AI foundation models for environmental monitoring and prediction. His work particularly emphasizes water resources management, land cover mapping, and environmental change detection through advanced machine learning techniques. He has developed expertise in integrating diverse data sources to create comprehensive environmental information systems that support evidence-based decision making in natural resource management, with a strong emphasis on developing national and international data standards. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on applying convolutional neural networks and other machine learning approaches to environmental remote sensing data, particularly Landsat imagery. These works show an evolution from basic plant identification experiments to sophisticated land cover and vegetation mapping systems with practical applications for environmental monitoring across Australia. His research bridges the gap between theoretical machine learning advancements and practical environmental management needs, with increasing emphasis on temporal stability and accuracy in land cover classification. Tony has extensive professional experience, having served over 25 years in executive roles within the Australian Public Service, including positions at the Department of the Environment, National Library of Australia, and Bureau of Meteorology. At the Bureau of Meteorology, he was responsible for developing a national database of surface and groundwater information that underpins the Water Information Program established under Part 7 of the Water Act 2007. As co-chair of the WMO/OGC Hydrology Domain Working Group from 2013 to 2024, he made significant contributions to the development of WaterML2 international standards for hydrological data exchange.

Petra ZappView profile

Researcher

• Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA)
• Energy Systems Assessment
• Power-to-X Technologies
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Dr. Petra Zapp leads the Sustainable Life Cycles Department at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH’s Institute of Climate and Energy Systems (ICE), specifically within the Jülicher Systemanalyse (ICE-2) division. Her work focuses on Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) , energy systems evaluation, Power-to-X technologies , CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage), and critical resource analysis. She is based in Building 03.2, Room 208, Jülich, Germany. Projects: Research Center Jülich’s ICE-2 department, Power-to-X roadmap development Research Areas: LCSA, blue ammonia climate impacts, hydrogen production sustainability, DACCS site selection criteria, and critical raw material supply chains Methodologies: Prospective lifecycle assessment, comparative technology analysis, interdisciplinary sustainability frameworks Her recent work examines future green hydrogen production via PEM electrolysis using learning curves (2050 projections), environmental impacts of ship-based carbon capture, and social implications of fuel cell electric vehicle supply chains. She also investigates resource criticality for electrolysis and fuel cell stacks. Dr. Zapp’s team contributes to European ALIGN-CCUS and Kopernikus P2X projects, analyzing technologies like dimethyl ether from CO2 and biorefinery processes for methyl ketone. Her research informs policy through lifecycle modeling and sustainability indicators.

Attila ImreView profile

Professor

• thermodynamics
• energetics
• physical chemistry
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Dr. Attila Imre is a Full-Time Professor in the Department of Power Machines and Systems at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) . He also serves as a Part-Time Scientific Advisor at the MTA Energy Research Center . His research spans thermodynamics, energetics, physical chemistry, and ecology, with a focus on working fluids, phase transitions, and energy systems. Doctor of Science (DSc), Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2015) PhD in Physics, ELTE (1996) DrUniv in Solid-State Physics, ELTE (1994) MSc in Physics, ELTE Faculty of Physics (1990) Imre’s research integrates theoretical and applied studies in thermodynamic cycles, metastable fluids, and supercritical systems. He has pioneered work on working fluid selection, cycle efficiency, and cold energy utilization, particularly in organic Rankine cycles and power-to-methane technologies. His 15 most recent publications emphasize artificial intelligence in energy systems, economic analyses of sustainability, and thermodynamic modeling of extreme-state fluids. Key trends include AI-driven performance mapping, techno-economic evaluations of waste heat recovery, and ecological applications of fractal geometry. Scientific Awards : Humboldt Scholarship, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany (1999) Imre has held prestigious postdoctoral roles at the University of Tennessee and senior research positions in Hungarian institutions. His work bridges energy engineering, computational modeling, and interdisciplinary challenges in translation and cultural studies.

Paulo BalaView profile

Researcher

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Entertainment Technology
• eXtended Reality
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Paulo Bala is a postdoctoral researcher and teaching assistant at Interactive Technologies Institute (LARSyS) and Instituto Superior Técnico, respectively. He holds a Ph.D. in Digital Media from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, an M.A. in Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University and University of Madeira, and a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Informatics Engineering from University of Madeira. Ph.D. (2022) - Digital Media, Universidade Nova de Lisboa M.A. (2015) - Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University & University of Madeira B.Sc./M.Sc. (2010-2013) - Informatics Engineering, University of Madeira His research bridges Human-Computer Interaction, Entertainment Technology, and eXtended Reality (XR), with a focus on immersive storytelling, AI-driven narratives, and serious games for social impact. He has contributed to projects like eGames Lab , MEMEX , and Beanstalk , exploring applications in cultural heritage, sustainability, and health. Recent publications span domains like AI ethics in academia , speculative LLM design , climate literacy games , and financial literacy through transmedia storytelling . His work appears in top venues such as CHI , ISMR , and ICIDS .

Raquel Guzmán OrdazView profile

Associate Professor

• Intersectionality
• Gender-based violence
• Gender studies
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Raquel Guzmán Ordaz is an Associate Professor at the University of Salamanca, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Communication. She is a member of the GIR-Diversitas research group focused on inclusion, diversity, and gender policies, and serves as academic coordinator for the MOOC 'Equality and Women's Empowerment' under the University of Salamanca Foundation. Her career spans interdisciplinary work in sociology, gender studies, and public policy analysis. PhD in Sociology (University of Seville) Degree in Social Communication (Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Xochimilco, Mexico) Her research centers on intersectionality , gender-based violence , public policy analysis , and international migration , with a focus on marginalized groups. Her recent publications analyze healthcare-associated infection education, aporophobia (aversion to the poor), and novel pedagogical methods. She teaches in the Master's Degree in Public Services and Social Policy and the Degree in Criminology , contributing to debates on ambivalent sexism, sustainable development goals, and intersectional frameworks in social intervention.

Eszter Rita KatonaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Social Science
• Social Research Methodology
• Natural Language Processing
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Eszter Rita Katona is an Assistant Professor at Eötvös Loránd University's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Social Research Methodology. She serves as a lecturer at multiple research centers including the Research Center for Computational Social Science (RC2S2), Survey Methods Room Budapest, and Széchenyi István College for Advanced Studies. Education: PhD in Interdisciplinary Social Research (Doctoral School of Sociology, 2018-2023) Computer Science specialization (Faculty of Informatics, 2016-2017) Survey Statistics MSc (Faculty of Social Sciences, 2015-2018) Social Sciences BA (Faculty of Social Sciences, 2011-2015) German Studies BA (Faculty of Humanities, 2012-2015) Angelusz Róbert College for Advanced Studies (2014-2018) Research Focus: As a computational social scientist, her work spans three major domains: NLP and data visualization applications in social research Discursive framing of depression in online communities Corruption risk assessment in public procurement Teaching Expertise: In her academic role, she teaches: BA courses: Data Collection Methods, Data Visualization, Introduction to Sociological Research, Quantitative Data Analysis MSc courses: Advanced Data Visualization, Python Programming, Communication and Data Visualization, Text Analytics Scientific Contributions: Her recent publications and conference presentations focus on: Machine learning for depression discourse analysis Digital lens approach to Holocaust testimonies Corruption risk modeling in public procurement Interdisciplinary NLP applications Computational social science methodology Contact: katona.eszter@tatk.elte.hu

Jutta HaiderView profile

Professor

• Information Practices
• Digital Cultures
• Environmental Communication
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Jutta Haider is a Professor at the Department of Library and Information Science , University of Borås, specializing in understanding information practices within digital cultures. Her work bridges the production, use, and distribution of knowledge with a focus on environmental communication, media and information literacy, and knowledge institutions like search engines and scholarly communication systems. Currently affiliated with the Mistra Environmental Communication research program Leads the research group Information Practices and Digital Cultures at University of Borås Supervises doctoral students in collaboration with Umeå University and University of Oulu Her research explores the paradoxes of media and information literacy, algorithmic recommendations, and their societal impacts, particularly in climate and environmental contexts. She has received multiple awards for her work in source criticism and humanistic research. Recent publications highlight algorithmic emissions, climate denialism, and infrastructural meaning-making in digital societies. She actively investigates how platforms shape knowledge production and environmental awareness. Scientific Awards Source Criticism Award (2023) Inga and John Hain Scholarship for Humanistic Research (2019) Einar Hansen Endowment for Distinguished Humanistic Research (2016) Haider supervises doctoral students Emma Roman and Fereshta Westin at University of Borås, and external students Zakayo Kjellström and Ville Jylhä.