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Clare PeddieView profile

Professor

University of St AndrewsUnited Kingdom

Professor Clare Peddie is a distinguished academic in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, with dual expertise in Marine Biology and cancer/physiological research. She holds a Professorial appointment and contributes to both teaching and research initiatives focusing on diving physiology, scientific diving methodologies, and the pedagogical value of fieldwork experiences. Her work emphasizes employability development through leadership training in fieldwork contexts. Her research spans marine ecology (particularly coral reef dynamics and benthic structure interactions) and medical physiology (including myelodysplastic syndromes and radiation-induced carcinogenesis). She has collaborated internationally on projects addressing educational internationalisation and interdisciplinary marine conservation efforts. Professor Peddie has authored/co-authored over 13 peer-reviewed publications across marine science, oncology, and educational policy. Her recent work explores coral trait plasticity and niche construction mechanisms, while earlier studies investigated cellular responses to radiation and genetic abnormalities in cancer models. She actively participates in academic leadership roles, including conference organisation and external examining.

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Sophie ElixhauserView profile

Research Fellow

University of ViennaAustria

Sophie Elixhauser is a Research Fellow at the University of Vienna’s Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology within the Faculty of Social Sciences. She leads the citizen science project Snow2School, collaborating with climatologists and schools in Greenland and Austria to study snow-cover changes. Her work also includes the ERC Advanced Grant Project InfraNorth, focusing on infrastructure and social dynamics in East Greenland. Dr. Elixhauser holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen and an MA from the University of Munich, with over 20 years of fieldwork in Greenland, the European Alps, and the Philippines. Her research interests span environmental anthropology, climate change, sensory ethnography, and Indigenous studies. Key projects include documenting personal autonomy in East Greenlandic communication and exploring infrastructural hope around airport developments. She has published widely on Arctic communities, climate perceptions, and interdisciplinary research challenges. Recent articles address citizen science’s role in bridging social and natural sciences, Indigenous disability rights, and climate change’s socio-material impacts. Her work emphasizes ethical collaboration, local knowledge integration, and transdisciplinary frameworks for sustainability. Elixhauser’s research has been supported by grants from the Research Council of Norway and the Nordland Research Institute. She has organized workshops on Indigenous disability issues and contributed to documentaries, such as *Sermiligaaq*, winning the Wiley-Blackwell Film Prize in 2009.

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Daniel AgnessView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Maryland, College ParkUnited States

Dr. Daniel Agness is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research focuses on development economics, urbanization, agricultural transformation, and social networks, with a regional emphasis on East Africa. He holds a PhD and MA in Agricultural and Resource Economics from UC Berkeley and a BA in Economics from Stanford University. His work addresses critical issues such as housing policy in Ethiopia, technology adoption in Kenya and Rwanda, and labor market dynamics. Key projects include analyzing condominium development impacts in Ethiopia and evaluating self-employed workers' time valuation in collaboration with leading economists. Agness has conducted fieldwork in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda, with notable studies published in the Review of Economic Studies and other peer-reviewed journals. His research integrates experimental and observational methods to understand structural transformation processes in developing economies. He has collaborated with institutions like the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and contributes to initiatives such as the African Urbanization and Development Research Initiative. His teaching and advising emphasize applied microeconomics and development fieldwork methodologies.

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Mandy SadanView profile

Professor

University of WarwickUnited Kingdom

Professor Mandy Sadan is a globally recognized scholar specializing in Southeast Asian history, anthropology, and cultural heritage. She holds a Professorship at the University of Warwick’s Department of Global Sustainable Development (GSD), having joined in August 2020. Previously, she was a Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford School of Global & Area Studies (OSGA) and affiliated with St Antony’s College, University of Oxford. Her academic journey includes roles at SOAS University of London (2008–2018) and extensive fieldwork in Myanmar’s Kachin region. Education: BA (Hons) Modern History, University of Oxford MA Art History & Archaeology, SOAS University of London PhD History, SOAS University of London PGCert ODE (Technology Enhanced Learning), Open University PGCE Post-Compulsory Education, Oxford Brookes University Research Interests: Mandy Sadan’s work bridges history, anthropology, and development studies, focusing on Myanmar’s border regions. She explores cultural heritage’s role in community well-being, oral history methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development. Her Leverhulme Trust-funded research (2022–2025) examines the socio-cultural history of ultra-processed foods in the UK, linking war, technology, and flavor change. Key Projects: Rare Earths in the Just Transition (British Academy, £94k) Sustainable Lives in Scarred Landscapes (British Academy GCRF, £300k) Drugs and (Dis)order (ESRC GCRF, £7.2M) Awards: Her book Being and Becoming Kachin won the EuroSEAS Nikkei Asian Review Prize (2015). She also received a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2017–2018) for research on Burma’s Frontier Areas Administration. Teaching & Supervision: While currently on research leave, she has supervised numerous PhD students on Myanmar’s history, anthropology, and development. Future supervision will resume post-2026. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Kachinland Research Centre (Myanmar), Yunnan University, and international partners on projects addressing resource extraction, drug economies, and cultural heritage preservation.

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Alexandra Y. AikhenvaldView profile

Professor

James Cook UniversityAustralia

Alexandra Y. Aikhenvald is a Professor affiliated with James Cook University, recognized as a leading scholar in linguistic typology, Amazonian languages, and language contact. Her research focuses on grammatical structures, evidentiality, and endangered language documentation. She has authored over 160 publications, including seminal works like The Oxford Handbook of Evidentiality and The Cambridge Handbook of Linguistic Typology . Her work spans multiple languages, including Tariana (Amazonia), Manambu (Papua New Guinea), and Paumarí. She explores topics such as noun categorization, serial verbs, and multilingualism. Aikhenvald has edited volumes on grammaticalization, gender systems, and clause linking semantics. Her contributions bridge fieldwork, theoretical linguistics, and sociolinguistics, emphasizing cross-linguistic comparison. Key themes include language obsolescence in Papua New Guinea, areal diffusion in Amazonia, and the typology of evidentiality and possession. Her research highlights endangered language documentation and the sociocultural dimensions of linguistic diversity.

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Leo GuardadoView profile

Associate Professor

Fordham UniversityUnited States

Leo Guardado is an Associate Professor of Theology at Fordham University's Lincoln Center Campus. His work bridges theology, peace studies, and social justice, focusing on forced displacement, migrant healing practices, and nonviolence. Guardado holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame in Systematic Theology and Peace Studies, with a master’s in patristics from the same institution. He previously collaborated in borderlands ministry and monastic life. **Education**: B.A. in Religious Studies, St. Mary's College of California M.T.S. in History of Christianity, University of Notre Dame PhD in Systematic Theology and Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame **Research Interests**: Church as Sanctuary : Theological foundations of sanctuary ministries, especially in light of global displacement. Healing**: Ethnographic study of curanderismo practices among Latinx migrants and their integration into Catholic liturgy. Nonviolence**: Linking Gandhian principles to Latin American liberation theology and Pope Francis' vision. Gutiérrez Legacy**: Editor of posthumous works of Gustavo Gutiérrez, including Vivir y pensar el Dios de los pobres . His publications include Church as Sanctuary: Reconstructing Refuge in an Age of Forced Displacement (2023) and edited volumes on Gutiérrez. His work emphasizes practical theology and institutional change through transdisciplinary collaboration. Awards**: None explicitly listed, though his scholarly contributions highlight recognition in theological circles. Advising & Grants**: Teaches doctoral seminars on Gutiérrez and collaborates on initiatives like the transdisciplinary project bridging Fordham, NYC, and the US-Mexico border. No specific grants listed, but his work implies institutional and grassroots support. **Labs/Teams**: Engages with border communities, NGOs, and theological networks, though specific lab affiliations are not mentioned.

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Daniel HanusView profile

Researcher

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary AnthropologyGermany

Daniel Hanus is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in the Department of Comparative Cultural Psychology . He coordinates the Wolfgang Köhler Primate Research Center and Global Primate Study Network, with over 15 years of experience in African chimpanzee sanctuaries. His work spans Physical cognition Causal understanding Visual illusions Numerical competence Meta-cognition research in human and non-human primates. As an International Primatological Society member and ad hoc reviewer for journals like Animal Behaviour and Science , he contributes to methodological advancements. He teaches at the University of Leipzig and has held visiting positions at Free University Berlin and University of Tübingen. Hanus's research combines fieldwork at chimpanzee sanctuaries with controlled experiments to explore cognitive evolution. His 2025 publications in Nature Communications and Animal Behaviour examine neural precursors of language and social attention mechanisms, while 2023 work in Nature Ecology & Evolution reveals cognitive stability across primate development. 2009 Poster Competition Winner, Workshop on Cognition and Evolution, Rovereto 2003 Poster Competition Winner, German Primatological Society, Leipzig He coordinates research collaborations with Chimfunshi (Zambia) Tacugama (Sierra Leone) LCRP (Liberia) sanctuaries and maintains active research stays at Ngamba Island (Uganda) and Tchimpounga (Congo). Fluency in German, English, and French supports cross-cultural research initiatives.

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Paul TaconView profile

Professor

Griffith UniversityAustralia

Professor Paul S.C. Tacon is a leading figure in rock art research, serving as a Professor and Chair in Rock Art Research at Griffith University’s Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research. He directs the Place, Evolution and Rock Art Heritage Unit (PERAHU) and is affiliated with the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution. His work focuses on global rock art, particularly in Australia, Southeast Asia, and beyond. With over 93 months of fieldwork across 20+ countries, Tacon has made groundbreaking discoveries in Arnhem Land and Wollemi National Park. He has authored/co-authored over 315 publications, including influential books like Relating to Rock Art in the Contemporary World and Histories of Australian Rock Art Research . Education: BA (Hons) from the University of Waterloo (1980), MA from Trent University (1984), and PhD from the Australian National University (1990). Research Interests: Global rock art analysis, Indigenous archaeology, rock art preservation, and cultural evolution. Key areas include First Nations rock art in Australia, Southeast Asian prehistory, and the intersection of rock art with climate change and cultural heritage. Notable Awards: Rhys Jones Medal (2016), ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship (2016–2021), and Griffith Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award (2016). Labs/Teams: Director of PERAHU and collaborator in Griffith’s Human Evolution Centre. Supervises numerous PhD students focusing on global rock art projects. Active in grant-funded initiatives like the Art at a Crossroads project and Australian Rock Art History program.

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Adel NikjooView profile

Researcher

University of OuluFinland

Adel Nikjoo is a Doctoral Researcher in Tourism Geography at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Oulu. His current research focuses on the Gen Z project, exploring tourism development in Iran through an evolutionary economic geography lens. He examines sustainability challenges, generational adaptation, and the role of younger communities in tourism changes. His work often combines qualitative methods with real-world problem-solving, particularly addressing social media's impact on travel behavior and identity. Adel has conducted fieldwork in high-risk environments, including anthropological research on pilgrims in Iraq during ISIS's presence (2014) and studies on Iranian women's travel experiences. His research interests span cultural tourism, gender studies, youth sociology, and the interplay between technology and travel. He has published extensively on topics such as community-based tourism, pilgrimage dynamics, and digital sharing behaviors during crises. He holds a Master of Science degree and has professional experience in the travel industry. Adel collaborates internationally and is open to interdisciplinary projects aligning with his research areas. His work bridges academic rigor with practical solutions, advocating for inclusive tourism practices and cultural preservation.

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Andreas NordView profile

Researcher

University of GlasgowUnited Kingdom

Dr. Andreas Nord is an Affiliate Researcher at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine. His work focuses on avian physiology, thermal biology, and environmental stressors. Nord has contributed to over 13 peer-reviewed publications since 2015, with recent emphasis on avian thermoregulation mechanisms, urbanization impacts on wildlife, and methodological advancements in thermal imaging. He served as a Guest Editor for the 2021 Special Issue on thermal imaging in the Journal of Thermal Biology . Research interests include comparative physiology, urban ecology, and the physiological responses of birds to environmental changes. His studies combine fieldwork with laboratory techniques to explore topics like mitochondrial thermogenesis in birds, oxidative stress in urban environments, and plumage development effects on heat loss. Nord collaborates extensively with international researchers across ornithology, thermal biology, and conservation science. Publications consistently demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches, linking molecular biology (e.g., telomere dynamics) with ecological observations (e.g., food restriction effects). His methodological contributions include evaluating body temperature measurement techniques for free-ranging animals, published in Animal Biotelemetry (2015) and Journal of Avian Biology (2015). No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his editorial role highlights scholarly influence. Advising/mentoring relationships aren't detailed in the provided materials. Lab affiliations or team projects aren't specified, though collaborative work with institutions like the University of Glasgow and international partners is evident through co-authorship networks.

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Marta LucianiView profile

Adjunct Professor

University of ViennaAustria

Marta Luciani is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Prehistoric and Historical Archaeology , University of Vienna. Her research focuses on the archaeology of Arabia and the Ancient Near East, with particular emphasis on Bronze and Iron Age societies, funerary practices, and oasis urbanization. She leads the Saudi Arabian-Austrian Archaeological Project at Qurayyah, exploring ancient settlements and material culture in northwest Arabia. Teaching includes courses like Thesis Seminar and Introduction into the Archaeology of Western Asia . Her work integrates interdisciplinary methods, such as geochemical analysis and hydroarchaeology, to study ancient technologies and environmental adaptation. Key projects include investigations at Qurayyah, Nuzi, Qatna, and Chemchemal, emphasizing Bronze Age transitions and cultural connectivity. Publications highlight topics like oasis sustainability, palatial architecture, and ritual practices. She participates in international conferences and edited volumes, contributing to discussions on ancient urbanism and material culture. Ongoing research bridges archaeological fieldwork with lab-based analyses to reconstruct past human-environment interactions.

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Emma MawdsleyView profile

Professor

University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom

Professor Emma Mawdsley is a leading scholar in Human Geography at the University of Cambridge, where she contributes to the Geographies of Knowledge Research Group . As a Fellow of Newnham College and Director of the Margaret Anstee Centre for Global Studies , her work bridges academic rigor with practical engagement in global development politics. BA in Geography (St. John’s College, Cambridge, 1989-1992) PhD in Geography (St. John’s College, Cambridge, 1992-1996) Academic trajectory: Lecturer (1996-2003), Senior Lecturer (2009-2014), Reader (2014-2022), Professor (2022-present) Her research interrogates the politics of global development , focusing on South-South Cooperation (especially India-Africa dynamics), financialisation of aid, and the UK’s shifting development agendas. She leads the ESRC-funded project ‘Development Consultants and Contractors’ , analyzing private-sector roles in ‘Aidland’. Recent publications highlight trends in South-South partnerships , innovative finance, and decolonial approaches. Awards include the Leverhulme Research Fellowship and recognition as a Royal Geographical Society medalist. She supervises PhD students on topics like Sino-Indian development cooperation and postcolonial governance. As Director of the Margaret Anstee Centre, she fosters interdisciplinary global studies, connecting academia to policy through initiatives like the India-UK Development Partnership Forum .

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James HowisonView profile

Associate Professor

University of Texas at AustinUnited States

James Howison is an Associate Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Research in the School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin. His work focuses on open collaboration, particularly in software development and scientific contexts. He has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2015) and the PECASE Award (2019). His research explores incentives, coordination, and sociotechnical systems in open source software (OSS) and scientific software ecosystems. Educated at Syracuse University (PhD, 2009) and the University of Sydney (undergraduate), Howison has contributed to projects like CiteAs, aimed at improving software citation in science. He teaches courses on data wrangling, open source software, and peer production, emphasizing both technical skills and conceptual insights. Key grants include NSF support and funding from the Sloan Foundation. His work has been published in journals like MIS Quarterly and ACM CSCW, and he actively engages in industry and policy advisory roles. Recent efforts include developing gold standard datasets for software mentions in publications to enhance recognition of software contributions in science.

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Daniel T. Dawson IIView profile

Associate Professor

Purdue UniversityUnited States

Dr. Daniel T. Dawson II is an Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science at Purdue University's Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS). He leads the STorMLab (Storm and Tornado Modeling Laboratory), focusing on severe convective storm dynamics, tornado physics, and improving numerical prediction of severe weather. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma (2009) and B.S. from Purdue University (2002). His research integrates observational data from field campaigns like VORTEX2 and VORTEX-SE with advanced numerical modeling, particularly using EnKF radar data assimilation techniques. Education: Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, School of Meteorology (2009) M.S., University of Oklahoma, School of Meteorology (2004) B.S., Purdue University, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (2002) His research interests include storm-scale microphysics, radar observations, and the role of surface drag in tornadogenesis. He collaborates with the Weather Radar Research Laboratory led by his spouse, Dr. Robin Tanamachi, and co-teaches the EAPS 59100 Severe Storms Field Work course, emphasizing hands-on storm chasing and forecasting. Dawson has extensive experience with the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS), and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). His work addresses challenges in Warn-on-Forecast systems and has contributed to understanding the geographic controls of severe storm environments. He leads Purdue's mobile disdrometer operations in field campaigns like PERiLS and VORTEX-SE, emphasizing real-time data collection for improving storm prediction models. Labs/Teams: STorMLab (Purdue), Weather Radar Research Laboratory (collaboration), and the Purdue TriPIPS and XTRRA radar initiatives.

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Melanie ManionView profile

Professor

Duke UniversityUnited States

Melanie Manion is the Vor Broker Family Distinguished Professor and Professor of Political Science at Duke University, serving as Director of Graduate Studies for the PhD program in Political Science. Her expertise lies in contemporary authoritarianism, focusing on China's political systems, corruption dynamics, and information politics. She holds a PhD from the University of Michigan and has conducted extensive research on Chinese bureaucracy, anticorruption campaigns, and social media censorship. Education: Ph.D., Political Science, University of Michigan (1989) Advanced studies in Far Eastern Studies at McGill University and School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London) Undergraduate studies in Philosophy and Political Economy at Peking University Research Interests: Contemporary authoritarian governance in China Political selection and elite dynamics Bureaucracy, corruption, and anticorruption strategies Information control and censorship mechanisms Local political representation and governance Recent Work Trends: Her recent studies emphasize China's anticorruption campaigns, the decline of political factions, and digital-age censorship. Collaborations with scholars like Charles Chang highlight innovative methods to analyze self-censorship in authoritarian contexts. Awards: National Science Foundation Award Fulbright Foundation Fellowship Social Science Research Council Fellowship American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship Grants and Advising: Manion has secured major grants for China-focused research and mentors PhD candidates in comparative politics and Chinese studies. She leads interdisciplinary initiatives at Duke's Asian/Pacific Studies Institute and John Hope Franklin Center. Labs/Teams: Active in Duke's Asian/Pacific Studies Institute, focusing on China's global role and domestic political evolution. Collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams on projects blending fieldwork, survey methods, and digital analysis.

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