Natalie Carlson is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Her work bridges entrepreneurship, human capital, and computational methods with a focus on emerging economies. Ph.D., Management - Columbia Business School B.A., Economics - Yale University Research Interests: Entrepreneurship in informal economies Impact of immigrant talent on multinational strategies Text-as-data and machine learning methodologies Field experiments in Zimbabwe and Colombia Notable Scientific Awards: Wharton Teaching Excellence Award (2021-2024) Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship (2017-2018) Deming Center Doctoral Fellowship (2018-2019) Her work analyzes productivity drivers in microenterprises and explores computational approaches to leadership communication. She teaches courses on global growth of emerging firms at undergraduate and MBA levels.
Anna-Maria Hubert is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Calgary, specializing in public international law with a focus on the law of the sea, international environmental law, and the legal implications of emerging technologies. She is also an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Science, Innovation and Society (InSIS) at the University of Oxford and serves as Principal Investigator for the Geoengineering Research Governance Project, a collaborative initiative between the University of Calgary, IASS-Potsdam, and the University of Oxford. Her educational background includes an LLB from the University of Calgary (2005) and a BSc in Physiology from the same institution (2000). She is currently completing her doctorate at the University of Bremen, Faculty of Law, where she previously held a research associate position through the Bremen International Graduate School for Marine Sciences (GLOMAR) and MARUM Centre for Marine Environmental Sciences from 2010 to 2013. Professor Hubert's research examines progressive developments in marine scientific research under the law of the sea, with particular attention to legal and practical implications for marine environmental protection. Her work on geoengineering governance has established her as a leading expert in this emerging field, where she analyzes the complex legal frameworks necessary to regulate climate intervention technologies. She has advised governments, treaty bodies, intergovernmental organizations, and scientific institutions on geoengineering regulation since 2013. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of environmental law, marine science, and emerging technologies. Her work increasingly addresses geoengineering governance frameworks, with particular attention to ocean-based interventions and solar radiation management techniques. The publications demonstrate a progression from foundational legal analysis of marine scientific research toward more complex governance challenges posed by deliberate climate interventions. Diploma from Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy (2010) Diploma from International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) Summer Academy (2012) Research associate position through Bremen International Graduate School for Marine Sciences (GLOMAR) and MARUM Centre (2010-2013) As Principal Investigator for the Geoengineering Research Governance Project, Professor Hubert leads an international research team examining governance frameworks for climate intervention technologies. She has secured funding for this collaborative initiative involving the University of Calgary, IASS-Potsdam, and the University of Oxford. Her advisory work includes service to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and representation at meetings of the London Convention and Protocol on marine pollution. Professor Hubert is actively involved in interdisciplinary research networks focused on climate engineering governance, including collaborations with scientific institutions studying the environmental implications of proposed geoengineering techniques. Her work bridges legal scholarship with practical policy development, contributing to international discussions on how to govern emerging climate intervention technologies within existing legal frameworks.
Professor Partha Sarathi Mukherjee is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. With 28 years of research experience in inorganic chemistry and 22 years of teaching at honors/PG levels, he has established himself as a leading researcher in supramolecular chemistry and related fields. His work focuses on designing complex molecular architectures through coordination-driven self-assembly and exploring their applications in catalysis and molecular recognition. Educational Background: Doctor of Philosophy (Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata) MSc (Jadavpur University, Kolkata) BSc (Burdwan University) Professor Mukherjee's research interests center around supramolecular chemistry, catalysis in confined spaces, light-harvesting systems for photocatalysis, and organic materials for separation of isomers and enantiomers. His work demonstrates how subtle design modifications in molecular building blocks can yield complex supramolecular architectures with tailored properties for specific applications. He has made significant contributions to understanding how the geometry and functionality of molecular cavities influence host-guest chemistry and catalytic activity. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward creating water-soluble coordination cages with precisely controlled geometries for applications in molecular recognition, selective catalysis, and separation science. The research shows how angular modulation of ligands can dramatically affect the orientation of functional groups within molecular cavities, thereby controlling their host-guest properties. Many of his recent papers focus on Pd(II) and Pt(II) based architectures with applications in photocatalysis, selective oxidation, and molecular separation. Professor Mukherjee has mentored 24 PhD students and 25 postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have gone on to become faculty members at leading institutions including NISER, IISER, IIT, NITs, and various universities. His research group has published 231 peer-reviewed articles and he has delivered over 280 lectures worldwide. His laboratory focuses on the self-assembly of complex molecular architectures, particularly metal-organic cages and barrels, and their applications in catalysis, molecular recognition, and separation science. The group employs a range of techniques including X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and computational methods to characterize these systems and understand their properties.
Kevin Pugh is a Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado, affiliated with the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Specializing in transformative experience theory, motivation, and cognition, his work bridges educational psychology with real-world learning applications. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Learning & Cognition), Michigan State University (2002) B.S. in Psychology, Brigham Young University (1994) Assistant Professor, University of Toledo (post-Ph.D.) Joining UNC in 2006 Dr. Pugh's research investigates how learning transforms students' worldviews through Deweyan aesthetics and motivational frameworks. His transformative experience theory emphasizes real-world application of knowledge, studied across science education, problem-based learning, and culturally relevant pedagogy. Recent publications analyze mineral misconceptions, instructor-student connections, and gender dynamics in geology education. He teaches learning theory, cognition, and motivation courses using transformative, authentic pedagogies. The Calvin Project, which uses comic characters to explore motivation theory, exemplifies his innovative approach. Dr. Pugh has secured National Science Foundation grants and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Experimental Education. Principal investigator for NSF-funded projects Editorial board member, Journal of Experimental Education School of Psychological Sciences faculty Contact: kevin.pugh@unco.edu | Office: McKee Hall 63 | Phone: 970-351-2989
Thavolia Glymph is the Peabody Family Distinguished Professor of History and Law at Duke University, where she also serves as a Faculty Research Scholar at the Duke Population Research Institute (DUPRI). She is a prominent historian specializing in U.S. history, particularly focusing on slavery, emancipation, and the Civil War era with emphasis on Southern women's experiences. Glymph previously served as president of the American Historical Association (2024) and the Southern Historical Association (2019-2020). Ph.D. from Purdue University (1994) M.A. from Purdue University (1975) B.A. from Hampton University (1973) Professor Glymph's research centers on the intersection of gender, race, and power during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. Her work particularly emphasizes the experiences of African American women, challenging traditional narratives that have centered white women's experiences. She examines how enslaved women navigated the plantation household as a "militarized space" and created resistance within the narrow confines allowed to them. Her scholarship reveals how black women's memories of past struggles informed their wartime rebellion and how the Civil War transformed domestic spaces and relationships. Her influential publications have reshaped understanding of women's roles in the Civil War, particularly highlighting how black women claimed freedom through refugee camps and other spaces of transition. Glymph's work demonstrates how the politics of black women in places like Gonzalez, Texas, emerged from antebellum antislavery ground, with their memories of past struggles concretely informing their wartime rebellion. Scientific Awards Albert J. Beveridge Award, American Historical Association Joan Kelly Memorial Prize, American Historical Association Julia Cherry Spruill Prize, Southern Association for Women Historians Tom Watson Brown Book Award 2021 John Nau Prize 2021 Civil War and Reconstruction Book Award 2021 Mary Nickliss Prize 2021 Darlene Clark Hine Award Philip Taft Book Prize (2009) Frederick Douglass Prize (Finalist, 2009) Jefferson Davis Award (Finalist, 2009) 2025 Award for Distinguished Service to Labor and Working-Class History 2025 Raymond Gavins Distinguished Faculty Award Professor Glymph has received significant research support for her work, including a National Institutes of Health grant for her book manuscript "African American Women and Children Refugees in the Civil War." She served as the 2023-24 Rogers Distinguished Fellow in Nineteenth Century American History at the Huntington Library. Glymph is an Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer and serves on several editorial boards for historical journals. Glymph has held prestigious visiting positions including the John Hope Franklin Visiting Professor of American Legal History at Duke Law School in 2015 and 2018. She is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Society of American Historians, and the American Antiquarian Society, reflecting her significant contributions to the field of history.
Yuri Kumagai is a Senior Lecturer in Japanese at Smith College, where she has been teaching Japanese language to college students in the United States for more than 20 years. She teaches all levels of Japanese language courses as well as culture courses, demonstrating her comprehensive approach to language education within the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Her educational background includes: Ed.D. from University of Massachusetts Amherst M.Ed. from University of Massachusetts Amherst B.A. from University of Massachusetts Amherst Dr. Kumagai's research focuses on critical approaches to language education, with particular emphasis on critical literacy and multiliteracies in foreign language contexts. Her work examines classroom discourse and interactions, exploring how ideology shapes language learning experiences. She has developed project-based language and culture learning curricula through international collaboration with other language teacher-researchers, integrating sociocultural theories and applied linguistics into her pedagogical approach. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, challenging traditional notions of language standardization and cultural representation. Analysis of Dr. Kumagai's publication record reveals a consistent focus on critical multiliteracies, linguistic landscapes, and the intersection of language learning with social justice. Her work increasingly emphasizes agency, criticality, and wellbeing in language education, moving beyond traditional language instruction to address broader social implications. She explores how learners can develop a sense of ownership over language while navigating complex cultural and ideological landscapes, with particular attention to Japanese language education contexts. Dr. Kumagai has been active in presenting her research findings nationally and internationally, with publications appearing in numerous journals and edited books in both English and Japanese. Her collaborative work demonstrates her commitment to advancing the field through scholarly dialogue and international cooperation. With over two decades of teaching experience, Dr. Kumagai has likely mentored numerous students in Japanese language and culture. Her project-based curriculum development suggests engagement with student-centered learning approaches, though specific student names are not mentioned in the available information. She maintains office hours for student consultation during the Spring 2025 semester on Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., or by appointment.
Professor Guennadi Borissov is affiliated with the Department of Physics at Lancaster University , actively participating in the ATLAS experiment at CERN . His research focuses on CP violation in particles containing b quarks , aiming to explain the universe's matter-antimatter imbalance. Research Interests: Dr. Borissov investigates deviations from lepton flavor universality (LFU) using top quark decays to tauons. His work involves precision measurements of branching fractions and testing Standard Model predictions through ATLAS detector data . Recent Publications (2025): His contributions include studies on jet track functions, Higgs boson decays, W-boson cross-sections, and searches for new physics phenomena like heavy neutral leptons and long-lived particles. These articles emphasize Standard Model validation , CP violation , and detector performance . Grants & Projects: He is involved in responsive and consolidated grants funded by the STFC , supporting Lancaster's Experimental Particle Physics group and ATLAS-related research (2022–2026). PhD Supervision: Dr. Borissov supervises Beltran Fernandez Barbadillo , focusing on top quark decay measurements. Contact: Department of Physics, B016, B-Floor, Physics Building, Lancaster University. Email: g.borissov@lancaster.ac.uk .
Sarah W Fitzpatrick is an Associate Professor at the Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University, with a focus on evolution, ecology, and conservation of natural populations. Her research integrates genomic tools, mark-recapture methods, and experiments to study gene flow, drift, and selection in population dynamics. University: Michigan State University School: Kellogg Biological Station Department: Integrative Biology Email: sfitz@msu.edu Research Interests: Her work emphasizes genetic rescue mechanisms, population persistence under environmental stress, and the interplay of genomic variation with conservation strategies. Key areas include adaptive traits, demographic modeling, and wildlife management. Recent Publications: Her studies span from 2025 to 2009, with a focus on genetic rescue in endangered species (e.g., Florida Scrub-Jays, Trinidadian guppies), genomic tools in conservation, and environmental stress effects on populations. Articles highlight translocation strategies, local adaptation, and microbiome interactions.
Wayne A Fuller is a Research Professor at Iowa State University , specializing in survey methodology and sampling statistics. His work focuses on advanced techniques for handling missing data, small area estimation, and measurement error models, with applications to agricultural surveys and public health research. Education: PhD in Statistics from Iowa State University Research Interests: Fuller's work bridges theoretical and applied statistics through: Development of fractional hot deck imputation methods Bootstrap techniques for variance estimation Small area prediction under constrained models Measurement error correction in health and agricultural data Time series analysis with autoregressive components Integration of administrative data with survey samples Publication Trends: His recent work emphasizes computational approaches to small area estimation (2016-2025), including bootstrap prediction intervals and benchmarking techniques, alongside methodological advancements in imputation and measurement error correction (2004-2015). Contact: Email: waf@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-5830 Location: Ames, Iowa
Danielle Morales is an Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston, specializing in medical sociology and the sociology of education. Her work examines how health and education systems intersect to create inequality, with particular attention to food insecurity, disability, and environmental injustice. Morales earned her PhD from Texas A&M University and has established herself as a leading researcher on mentoring relationships in higher education. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on how institutional constraints shape educational experiences, particularly for marginalized populations. Her research interests span medical sociology, education inequality, disability justice, and mentoring dynamics in academia. Morales investigates how care work functions within and against institutional structures, with current projects centering disability justice amid climate crisis and reimagining mentoring as radical care during higher education retrenchment. Her work frequently examines the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status in educational contexts. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on mentoring relationships in undergraduate research experiences, particularly how mentor competency affects student outcomes. Her work consistently addresses racial and ethnic disparities in STEM education, with special attention to Hispanic/Latinx students. The pandemic has significantly influenced her research trajectory, with numerous studies examining how COVID-19 impacted student wellbeing, research experiences, and educational trajectories. Morales' advising work focuses on mentoring dynamics in undergraduate research, with particular attention to how mentor-mentee relationships affect student outcomes in STEM fields. Her research demonstrates how mentoring can serve as both a protective factor and potential source of stress for students navigating higher education. Her laboratory work centers on undergraduate research experiences, investigating how these programs can be structured to maximize student benefits while addressing systemic inequalities. Current projects examine disability justice within the context of climate crisis and how mentoring functions as a radical act of care in constrained academic environments.
Paul Leadley is a Professor at the University of Paris-Saclay, France, where he directs the Population and Community Ecology group within the Ecology, Society and Evolution Laboratory (IDEES). His research focuses on global change impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, biodiversity, and ecosystem functioning through field experiments and mathematical modeling. His educational background includes a B.S. in Science from Pennsylvania State University (1981), an M.S. in Botany from North Carolina State University (1985), and a Ph.D. in Ecology from San Diego State University and UC Davis (1993). Prior to his professorship, he worked as a research technician at San Diego State University, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, and New Mexico State University, followed by post-doctoral research at the University of Basel. Leadley investigates climate change and rising CO2 impacts on plant diversity, biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships, and nutrient competition between plants and soil microorganisms. His experimental work centers on California and temperate grasslands, examining fire, temperature, CO2, nitrogen deposition, and precipitation interactions. He develops multi-scale models from rhizosphere nutrient fluxes to regional climate change projections, collaborating with institutions like INRA, Stanford University, and Northern Arizona University. His research integrates field experiments with mathematical modeling to quantify uncertainties in global change projections. His recent publications (2008-2012) reveal consistent themes: climate change impacts on biodiversity via species distribution modeling, interactive effects of multiple global change drivers on soil nitrogen cycling, and development of biodiversity scenarios for policy. Key methodological approaches include multi-model comparisons, experimental manipulations of grassland ecosystems, and trait-based biodiversity assessments. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Leadley has directed five Ph.D. students: Alexandra Gastine, Romain Barnard, Xavier Raynaud, Audrey Niboyet, and Sandrine Fontaine. He has secured major research grants including QDiv (770 k€, 2005-2009), SCION (470 k€, 2010-2012), and HumboldtCES (450 k€, 2010-2012). Current projects focus on biodiversity modeling (MOBILIS), biome boundary shifts, and climate change impacts on forests. He participates in international assessment processes including IPBES and IPCC. He leads the Population and Community Ecology team at IDEES Laboratory, comprising approximately 30 researchers, engineers, technicians, and graduate students. The team operates experimental sites in California grasslands and collaborates with national networks including FRB, AllEnvi, and GIS Climat, Environnement, Société. Current initiatives include eco-evolutionary approaches to climate change impacts and development of adaptive forest management strategies.
Matias Thuen Jørgensen is an Associate Professor and head of the Center for Tourism Research at Roskilde University, Denmark, within the Department of Social Sciences and Business. His interdisciplinary research bridges business studies, sociology, and human geography to examine tourism's societal impacts, with empirical focus on Chinese tourism markets and Nordic destinations. He holds a PhD in Tourism Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2017), awarded through the competitive Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. His educational foundation combines rigorous academic training with field expertise in tourism phenomena. The PhD research at Hong Kong Polytechnic University established his methodological approach to analyzing tourism distribution systems through Activity Theory and Actor-Network Theory frameworks. Jørgensen's research critically examines tourism's role in sustainable community development, emphasizing how mundane everyday experiences create destination value in Nordic contexts. His work explores social value creation through tourist-resident interactions, regenerative tourism models like CopenPay, and the socio-economic implications of tourism transitions in peri-urban areas. Key themes include the ethical dimensions of tourism development, community mobilization through social entrepreneurship, and the complex interplay between tourism policy and local realities. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in regenerative tourism frameworks, micro-level host-guest interactions, and policy responses to overtourism challenges. His scholarship increasingly focuses on climate-responsive tourism models, ethical pricing mechanisms in aviation, and regulatory approaches to short-term rentals, demonstrating consistent evolution toward solution-oriented sustainability research. Notable recognitions include: Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (2014) Nomination for Danish National University Teaching Award (2023) Peter Keller Award (2022) Roskilde University Teaching Prize (2022) Teacher of the Year Award, Roskilde University (2022) As principal investigator on seven research projects totaling over 3 million DKK in funding, Jørgensen has secured grants from diverse sources including industry partnerships and public research councils. Current projects include the SeNSE initiative on sustainable nature-based tourism entrepreneurship and the Tourism Business Model Tool development. He actively supervises doctoral research on social value creation in urban tourism encounters while contributing to policy formulation through UNWTO engagements and frequent media commentary. Leading the Center for Tourism Research (CFTR), he fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration between academics, industry stakeholders, and policymakers. His recent activities include organizing the 2025 Academy of Management symposium on tourism transitions and establishing the 'Tourism and Everyday Life in Cities' research network, positioning CFTR at the forefront of contemporary tourism scholarship.
Greg Bryant is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on cognitive science, vocal communication, and social behavior, integrating acoustic analyses, perception experiments, and cross-cultural field studies. Key research areas include evolutionary psychology, nonverbal communication, verbal irony, music perception, and infant-directed speech. His recent publications explore volitional laughter, vocal features in social judgments, and the cultural evolution of music. Media coverage of his work highlights topics such as animal laughter, affiliation detection in colaughter, real vs. fake laughter perception, and vocal changes during ovulation. He teaches courses like the Evolution of Interpersonal Communication and Communication Theory.
Prof. Dr. Gerald Urban is a distinguished Professor at the Institute for Microsystems Technology (IMTEK) within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Freiburg, Germany. With over three decades of academic and research experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in biomedical microtechnology and sensor systems. His career spans prestigious institutions including the Vienna University of Technology and collaborations with major research centers worldwide. His educational journey includes: 1973: Graduated from Sigmund Freud Gymnasium in Vienna 1979: Completed studies in Technical Physics at Vienna University of Technology 1985: Earned Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) with distinction (Summa cum Laude) from Vienna University of Technology 1994: Completed habilitation in Sensorics Prof. Urban's research focuses on the development and application of miniaturized integrated sensors for clinical and industrial applications. His work bridges the gap between fundamental materials science and practical medical devices, with particular emphasis on biomedical microtechnology , electrochemical biosensors , and organ-on-chip systems . His team has pioneered innovations in point-of-care diagnostics, therapeutic drug monitoring, and micro energy harvesting technologies. The research group maintains strong collaborations with clinical partners to ensure translational impact of their technological developments. Analysis of Prof. Urban's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated multiplexed sensing platforms that integrate CRISPR-based diagnostics with electrochemical detection systems. His work demonstrates growing emphasis on point-of-care applications, with particular focus on making complex diagnostic capabilities accessible outside traditional laboratory settings. The integration of additive manufacturing techniques with sensor technology represents another significant trend in his recent work, enabling customized microreactor and organ-on-chip platforms. Among his notable scientific achievements: Stefan Schuy Prize for Biomedical Engineering (1990) AVL-List Prize (1993) Best Poster at Eurosensors (1993) Hoechst-Price (1994) Corresponding member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2010) EAMBES-Fellow (2018) Prof. Urban has successfully secured substantial research funding throughout his career, with accumulated third-party funding reaching approximately 5 million euros between 1986-1995. He has established multiple spin-off companies including Otto Sensorenfabrikationsgesellschaft (1985), Biosensor GnbR (1994), and Jobst Technologies GmbH (2002), demonstrating his commitment to translating research into practical applications. His leadership extends to major research initiatives including the excellence initiative "µMAT" and the graduate school "PolyMIC". At the University of Freiburg, Prof. Urban leads a vibrant research group within the Institute for Microsystems Technology, which forms part of the larger BrainLinks-BrainTools and BIOSS research clusters. His laboratory maintains state-of-the-art facilities for microsensor fabrication, including cleanroom access through the WebFab service center. The research environment benefits from strong connections with the Freiburg Material Research Center (FMF) and the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), where he served as an Internal Fellow (2008-2010).
Jukka Tuhkuri is a Professor at Aalto University's Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, specializing in ice mechanics and arctic marine technology . He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Cold Regions Science and Technology and became an Honorary Professor at University College London (Department of Earth Sciences) in 2023. His work spans numerical simulations using the Discrete Element Method (DEM) and experimental research in the Aalto Ice and Wave Tank, with fieldwork in both Arctic and Antarctic regions. Research Focus : Understanding ice fracture mechanics, sea ice ridge formation, and ice-structure interaction processes. He investigates how global warming alters ice conditions and affects loads on ships/marine structures, addressing risks from increased Arctic shipping activity. Scientific Awards 2023 POAC Founders Lifetime Achievement Award Teacher of the Year 2003 Espoo Ambassador 2012 1996 Best Dissertation Stipend from Helsinki University of Technology Collaborative Impact : His research directly informs offshore wind engineering and Arctic risk management frameworks through publications like Challenges with sea ice action on structures for Offshore wind (2023) and A comprehensive approach to scenario-based risk management for Arctic waters (2022).
