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Zhou Zhi-HuaView profile

Professor

Graz University of TechnologyAustria

Zhou Zhi-Hua is a Professor at Nanjing University's Department of Computer Science & Technology, serving as Standing Deputy Director of the National Key Lab for Novel Software Technology and Founding Director of LAMDA (Institute of Machine Learning and Data Mining). He holds simultaneous fellowships from ACM, AAAI, AAAS, IEEE, IAPR, IET/IEE, and CCF, reflecting his exceptional contributions to computational intelligence. His educational background includes: B.Sc. in Computer Science from Nanjing University (1996) M.Sc. in Computer Science from Nanjing University (1998) Ph.D. in Computer Science from Nanjing University (2000) Zhou's research pioneers fundamental advances in machine learning theory and applications. His seminal work on ensemble methods established new frameworks for classifier combination, while innovations in multi-label learning and anomaly detection addressed critical challenges in complex data analysis. His research bridges theoretical rigor with practical implementations across diverse domains including biometrics, data mining, and computer vision, resulting in over 150 publications and 18 patents. His textbooks "Ensemble Methods" (2012) and "Machine Learning" (2016) have become standard references in the field. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals sustained leadership in core machine learning challenges: evolving from neural network ensembles (2002) through semi-supervised learning breakthroughs (2005) to foundational work on multi-instance learning (2012) and theoretical margin analysis (2013). His recent focus demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling complex data structures while maintaining theoretical soundness. His scientific excellence is recognized through: National Natural Science Award of China (2013) PAKDD Distinguished Contribution Award (2016) IEEE ICDM Outstanding Service Award (2016) IEEE CIS Outstanding Early Career Award (2013) Microsoft Professorship Award (2006) Simultaneous fellowships from 7 major international societies Zhou provides extraordinary service to the academic community as Executive Editor-in-Chief of Frontiers of Computer Science and Associate Editor-in-Chief of Science China Information Science. He founded the ACML conference and has chaired premier events including ICDM'16 and PAKDD'14. His leadership extends to serving as General Chair for ICDM'16, Program Chair for IJCAI'15 Machine Learning Track, and Area Chair for multiple top conferences. The available text does not specify student advising details or research grants. He directs LAMDA research group at Nanjing University, which has established itself as a global powerhouse in machine learning research, and contributes significantly to the National Key Lab for Novel Software Technology's mission of developing next-generation intelligent systems.

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Bruño FragaView profile

Assistant Professor

University of BirminghamUnited Kingdom

Bruño Fraga is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham, part of the School of Engineering. He specializes in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with a focus on turbulent and multiphase flows, particularly in applications like indoor air quality, water treatment, and airborne pathogen transport. His research group develops models such as Multiflow3D, addressing challenges in multiphase flow dynamics and environmental engineering. Education: MEng in Environmental Engineering (University of Santiago de Compostela, 1st class honors), MSc in Applied Math and Numerical Simulation (University of A Coruña), PhD in Civil Engineering (Universities of A Coruña and Chalmers). Research Interests: CFD modeling, bubble-induced turbulence, indoor air quality, water treatment technologies, and multiphase flow dynamics. Dr. Fraga leads major projects such as Fusion Forest (£1m, UKRI) and the IAQ-EMS initiative (£1m, Met Office), focusing on indoor air quality and pathogen transmission modeling. His work includes collaborations with organizations like Deltares Institute and Severn Trent, addressing wastewater treatment and environmental challenges. He is co-leader of the Fluids Research Group and the Water Technology stream at the University of Birmingham’s Water Centre. Scientific Awards: National Outstanding Graduate Prize (2011). Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students in CFD and multiphase flow research. Oversees grants totaling over £2.1M, including fusion forest and buildair projects. Focuses on translating CFD expertise into real-world solutions for public health and environmental sustainability. Labs & Teams: Leads the Multiflow3D development team and collaborates with the Fluids Research Group and Water Technology stream.

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Zara ErsozluView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of Newcastle Australia (UON)Australia

Dr. Zara Ersozlu is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education within the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia. With a distinguished international career spanning multiple continents, she has held academic positions at prestigious institutions including North Carolina State University (USA), Gazi and Gaziosmanpasa Universities (Turkey), National Taiwan Normal University (Taiwan), The University of Western Australia, Murdoch University, and Deakin University. Her academic journey includes tenured positions as an Associate Professor and leadership roles as Department Head and Chair in teacher education disciplines. Currently, she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in mathematics education, including Effective Pedagogies in Primary Mathematics, K-6 Mathematics, K-6 Numeracy, and Digitally Supported Learning. Dr. Ersozlu earned her Doctor of Philosophy from Firat University in Turkey and her Master of Art from Sakarya University. Her extensive academic preparation is complemented by five years of practical teaching experience in public schools prior to entering academia. This blend of theoretical knowledge and practical classroom experience informs her approach to teacher education and educational research. At the broadest level, Dr. Ersozlu's research investigates solutions to real-life problems impacting people's well-being, success, and capacity to achieve. Her scholarly work spans primary and secondary mathematics education, the psychology of mathematics (including metacognition, self-regulation, and anxiety), cross-cultural educational studies, teacher education, virtual simulated learning environments, and educational assessment. She has increasingly focused on the transformative potential of AI and machine learning in education, exploring how these technologies alter teaching, learning, and research processes. Her methodological expertise encompasses both quantitative and qualitative approaches, allowing her to effectively analyze both small and large educational datasets. Analysis of Dr. Ersozlu's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on mathematics anxiety, teacher education, and the integration of technology in learning environments. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of educational research to address real-world challenges in mathematics education. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects educational psychology, technology integration, and cross-cultural perspectives, with particular attention to how these elements intersect in teacher preparation and student learning outcomes. 2023 ATEA Research Recognition Award from the Australian Teacher Education Association 2021 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE, UK) 2010 Fellowship Program for Postdoctoral Researchers from the Council of Higher Education of Turkey Dr. Ersozlu is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, currently supervising four PhD students and having successfully guided ten students to completion. Her grant portfolio includes significant funding for projects such as Best Practice Guidelines for RPL in Initial Teacher Education Programs ($60,000), Exploring the Reciprocal Relationship Between Mathematics Anxiety and Mathematical Resilience ($2,599), and multiple conference travel awards. She serves as an Associate Editor for several prominent journals including the International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education and as Editor for Interdisciplinary STEM Education. Her editorial work reflects her standing as a respected voice in mathematics education research. Dr. Ersozlu's academic leadership extends to her role in developing innovative teaching approaches that integrate virtual simulation technology and learning analytics. Her work with TeachLivE™, a mixed-reality classroom simulation platform, demonstrates her commitment to creating authentic learning experiences for teacher education students. Through these initiatives, she bridges the gap between educational theory and classroom practice, preparing future educators to effectively implement evidence-based teaching strategies in diverse learning environments.

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Matthew BrookhouseView profile

Senior Lecturer

Australian National University (ANU)Australia

Dr. Matthew Brookhouse is a Senior Lecturer at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, part of the Australian National University's Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions. With a PhD in Dendroclimatology from ANU, he specializes in using forest structural complexity and tree-ring analysis to understand climate interactions and ecological responses in Australian subalpine environments. Research Focus: Sub-alpine ecology, Dendrochronology, CO2 responsiveness in eucalypt species Teaching: First-year research methods with emphasis on statistical application, advanced modeling and field botany Projects: Leading collaborative snow-gum dieback research and dendrochronological monitoring initiatives His publications span 2006-2025 with recent emphasis on machine learning applications for forest monitoring, tropical tree-ring chronologies for climate change, and climate sensitivity in Australian alpine ecosystems. Key collaborations include institutions like Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation and University of Canberra researchers. Current projects focus on snow-gum woodland dieback mechanisms, high-resolution dendrometric monitoring, and integrating dendrochronology with environmental policy frameworks. He maintains active supervision of research students and contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development.

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Janina GrabsView profile

Professor

University of BaselSwitzerland

Janina Grabs is Professor of Sustainability Research at the University of Basel, where she heads the subject area of Sustainability Research within the Department of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She is responsible for social science teaching in the Master's program in Sustainable Development and leads a research group investigating sustainability governance in global value chains, particularly in tropical agricultural commodities. Her academic background includes a PhD in Political Science from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (2018), with research stays at Carleton University in Ottawa and Yale University in New Haven. Prior to her current position since June 1, 2024, she worked as an assistant professor at ESADE Business School in Barcelona (2021-2024) and as a postdoc at ETH Zurich (2019-2021). Professor Grabs' research focuses on transnational sustainability governance in global value chains, examining how states, firms, NGOs and other actors can improve environmental and social sustainability in commodity production. Her interdisciplinary work bridges political economy, regulatory governance, and business in society scholarship to investigate who defines sustainability in the marketplace, what rule-making mechanisms exist, their effectiveness, and potential unintended consequences on smallholders' livelihoods. She places special emphasis on coffee, palm oil, and cocoa sectors, exploring how global production and consumption processes can be steered toward more sustainable directions within market frameworks. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on zero-deforestation initiatives, supply chain due diligence legislation (particularly the EU Deforestation Regulation), jurisdictional approaches to sustainable commodity governance, and the evolving role of various actors in sustainability governance. Her work spans multiple commodities but shows particular depth in coffee and palm oil sectors, examining both environmental and social dimensions of sustainability through field research in Colombia, Honduras, Costa Rica and Indonesia. Her significant contributions to the field have been recognized with prestigious awards: 2021 Organizations and the Natural Environment Book Award from the Academy of Management 2022 Lynton Keith Caldwell Award for the best book in the field of science, technology and environmental politics from the American Political Science Association Professor Grabs actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers including Alexandra Bögner, Charline Depoorter, Lucia Casalegno, Lesly Nassila, and Philipp Dunker. Her research is supported by multiple third-party funded projects such as EXPECT-AGRI (investigating political economy of expectations in agri-food sustainability transformations), PACSMAC (examining paradoxes of climate-smart coffee production), and research on zero-deforestation commitments in the palm oil sector. She also serves as book review editor for the journal Regulation & Governance and participates in professional associations including the ECPR Standing Group on Regulatory Governance and the International Studies Association. She leads the Sustainability Research Group at the University of Basel, which conducts interdisciplinary research on sustainability governance and transformations toward more sustainable socio-economic systems, with particular focus on agri-food, energy, and mobility sectors while addressing critical questions of justice, equity, and inclusivity in sustainability transitions.

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Abdulkadir C. YucelView profile

Assistant Professor

Nanyang Technological UniversitySingapore

Abdulkadir C. Yucel serves as an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, where he leads the Applied and Computational ELectromagnetics (ACEL) Group. His research spans applied electromagnetics, radar imaging, and AI-driven electromagnetic analysis with applications in smart cities, neurotechnology, and quantum systems. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan (2013) M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan (2008) B.S. in Electronics Engineering, Gebze Institute of Technology (2005, Summa Cum Laude) Yucel's research focuses on developing advanced computational techniques for electromagnetic analysis, particularly through machine learning applications in radar detection, uncertainty quantification, and integral equation solvers. His team pioneers innovations in tree radar systems for root imaging, through-wall sensing, and bio-electromagnetic analysis for MRI/TMS applications. Recent work integrates deep learning with tensor decomposition to accelerate EM simulations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward AI-augmented electromagnetic solvers, with 60% applying deep learning to radar imaging and uncertainty quantification. Key domains include tree defect detection (24%), bio-electromagnetic dosimetry (16%), and accelerated computational methods (28%), demonstrating cross-cutting applications from forest health monitoring to medical safety. Scientific Awards: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics Prize Paper Award (2024) NTU EEE Early Career Teaching Excellence Award (2024) Young Antenna Scientist Award (2023) Fulbright Fellowship (2006) Yucel actively mentors 11 graduate students and postdocs, with notable successes including Qiqi Dai's PhD on deep learning for GPR imaging and Mingyu Wang's work on tensor-based EM solvers. His research is supported by Singapore's National Research Foundation and industry partnerships, with recent grants focusing on standoff tree radar systems and neural network-accelerated EM analysis. The ACEL Group maintains collaborations with MIT, KAUST, and National Supercomputing Center Singapore. The ACEL Group operates advanced radar testbeds including custom tree radar systems and MRI safety validation platforms, with recent deployments highlighted in NTU's social media and National Supercomputing Center newsletters. Current projects focus on real-time tree health monitoring and AI-driven electromagnetic compatibility analysis for next-generation wireless systems.

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Findlay StarkView profile

Professor

University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom

Professor Findlay Stark is a Professor of Criminal Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge. His work bridges criminal law doctrine, evidence, and procedural aspects with deep engagement in legal, moral, and political philosophy. His research centers on foundational concepts in criminal law, particularly mens rea , recklessness , negligence , and constructive liability . He has made significant contributions to debates on joint enterprise, accessory liability, and the role of judicial lawmaking in criminal law evolution. His monograph Culpable Carelessness: Recklessness and Negligence in the Criminal Law (2016) is a key scholarly work in the field. He is also a co-author of the authoritative textbook Simester and Sullivan’s Criminal Law: Theory and Doctrine . The recent articles reflect a sustained focus on doctrinal refinement, philosophical underpinnings of liability, and critical analysis of judicial reasoning. Themes include causation, omissions, transferred intent, and the interplay between moral and legal responsibility. His work frequently appears in top journals such as the Cambridge Law Journal , Oxford Journal of Legal Studies , and Modern Law Review , and has been cited by appellate courts internationally. Editorial Board, Cambridge Law Journal Editorial Board, Criminal Law Forum Editorial Board, Criminal Law Review Academic Associate, 23 Essex Street (criminal law chambers) He currently supervises PhD students including James Browning, Anna Peters, Sara Trainor, and Forest Yu, and advises several others. Previous supervisees include Giordana Campagna and Khomotso Moshikaro. He is open to initial inquiries regarding potential research supervision. He is affiliated with the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice (CCCJ) , the Cambridge Forum for Legal and Political Philosophy (CFLPP) , and the Criminal Jurisprudence and Philosophy Group (CrimJur) , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

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Dominik RoeserView profile

Professor

University of British ColumbiaCanada

Dominik Roeser is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research Forests & Community Outreach at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry, Department of Forest Resources Management. With over 21 years of experience in forest research and innovation, he has built a comprehensive forest operations research program since joining UBC in 2018, following his tenure as Senior Director at FPInnovations where he managed multidisciplinary teams focused on improving forest sector competitiveness and wildfire management solutions in Western Canada. Professor Roeser's research interests center on sustainable forest management and the bioeconomy, with specific expertise in forest bioproduction, supply chain design, steep slope harvesting, and biomass operations. His work through the Forest Action Lab applies diverse research methods including productivity studies, field trials, and modeling to address sustainability challenges across different operational environments. His research portfolio spans sustainable forest biomass utilization, harvesting in difficult terrain, innovative forest planning tools, operational productivity, carbon management, and community sustainability impacts from reforestation. His publication record shows a strong focus on practical applications of forest science, with recent work emphasizing wildfire management, remote sensing technologies for precision forestry, biomass energy systems, and the socio-ecological dimensions of forest management. His research increasingly integrates advanced technologies like LiDAR and drone-based systems with traditional forest operations to address contemporary challenges in sustainable forest management. Roeser has received the Recognition Award from the Canadian Forest Service (2017) for his contributions to forest science and innovation. His work demonstrates significant impact on both academic understanding and practical implementation of sustainable forest operations across North America and Europe. As an educator, Professor Roeser teaches several key courses including FOPR 264 Introduction to Forest Operations, FOPR 362 Harvesting systems and forest access, FOPR 464 Operational planning and management, and FRST 452 Coastal field school. He considers educating the next generation of forestry professionals one of his passions, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical industry applications. The Forest Action Lab, led by Professor Roeser, represents a multidisciplinary research hub applying diverse methodologies to address forestry stakeholders' needs across British Columbia, Canada, and globally. The lab's work connects academic research with industry implementation, focusing on practical solutions for sustainable forest utilization in varied operational environments.

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Ari JantunenView profile

Professor

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUTFinland

Ari Jantunen is a Professor in Strategy Research at the LUT Business School, LUT University, Lappeenranta, Finland. He is affiliated with the Department of Business Studies and has been actively contributing to academic research in strategic management and organizational behavior. University: LUT University School: LUT Business School Department: Business Studies Position: Professor, Strategy Research Email: Ari.Jantunen@lut.fi He earned his D.Sc. (Econ.) from Lappeenranta University of Technology in 2005, establishing a long-standing academic career focused on strategic change and innovation. Ari Jantunen’s research centers on strategic change and renewal, organizational cognition, dynamic capabilities, dominant logic, and industry dynamics . His work explores how managerial cognition influences strategic decisions and organizational performance, particularly in industries undergoing transformation such as media, energy, and forest sectors. He also investigates sustainability strategies, the circular bioeconomy, and corporate social performance. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in using cognitive mapping, qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), and simulation modeling to understand strategic phenomena. Articles on dominant logic, strategic renewal, and cognitive diversity highlight his focus on the cognitive underpinnings of strategic management. Among his notable works are studies on the bioeconomy transition in the pulp and paper industry, innovation races in high-tech sectors, and the interplay between corporate social and financial performance. Jantunen has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Anni Tuppura, Satu Pätäri, Kalevi Kyläheiko, and Anssi Tarkiainen, often co-authoring studies in journals like European Management Journal , Journal of Business Research , and Futures . Ari Jantunen is actively engaged in research and supervision, though no specific students are listed in the provided sources. He does not appear to have received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards, but his consistent publication record in high-impact journals underscores his academic contributions. He has been involved in interdisciplinary research projects, particularly those examining the interface between the energy and forest sectors, the diffusion of energy services, and innovation in cleantech firms. His work often combines theoretical rigor with practical insights, contributing to both academic discourse and industry applications.

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Adrian MartinView profile

Professor

University of East AngliaUnited Kingdom

Adrian Martin is Professor of Environment and Development at the School of Global Development, University of East Anglia (UEA). He is a member of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, Global Environmental Justice, and ClimateUEA. He directs UEA’s Global Environmental Justice research group and serves as a Coordinating Lead Author for the IPBES Assessment of Diverse Values of Nature. His research centers on interdisciplinary approaches to natural resource management in developing countries. Key themes include environmental justice, conservation governance, ecosystem services, payments for ecosystem services (PES), and the intersection of poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation. His work spans regions including sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, with a long-standing focus on Rwanda. Adrian’s recent and ongoing research projects include NAVIGATE (2022–2026) on integrating plural values of nature into decision-making, and Environmental Justice Analysis to Advance Rural Landscape Transformations (2020–2024), funded by ESRC. His publications span high-impact journals such as One Earth , Global Environmental Change , and Nature Sustainability , reflecting interdisciplinary reach across social and natural sciences. His most recent publications highlight trends in environmental justice, particularly in conservation policy, Indigenous rights, rural transformations under climate change, and the ethical dimensions of biodiversity governance. The works emphasize equity, participation, and the need to challenge dominant assumptions in conservation and development. Advancing equitable governance in area-based conservation (2024, IUCN WCPA) Is it just conservation? (2024, One Earth ) Unveiling pervasive assumptions in conservation (2025, Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability ) Adrian supervises multiple PhD students working on topics such as REDD+ in Cameroon, community forestry in Kenya, land tenure in Madagascar, and mangrove restoration in Indonesia. He has led or co-led major funded projects from ERC, ESRC, NERC, DFID, and other international bodies. His teaching includes modules on natural resource governance, rural development, and environmental justice, and he has served as course director for the MA Rural Development and BA Geography and International Development. He is actively involved in research groups including the Global Environmental Justice group and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to poverty, inequality, climate action, and life on land.

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Elena Anatolyevna BabushkinaView profile

Professor

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-RossendorfGermany

Elena Anatolyevna Babushkina is a Professor at the Department of Construction and Economics of Siberian Federal University. She serves as director and scientific consultant of the Scientific and Educational Laboratory 'Dendroecology and Environmental Monitoring' . Her work spans dendrochronology, climate change impacts on tree growth, wood anatomy, and environmental monitoring in Siberian ecosystems. Doctor of Biological Sciences (2020) Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Extensive collaborations with international institutions like University of Arizona, University of Cambridge, and Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research Her research focuses on climatic reconstruction through tree rings , moisture-limited forest ecosystems , and environmental drivers of xylogenesis . Recent studies analyze earlywood/latewood dynamics, drought sensitivity, and cross-species growth patterns in Siberian larch, spruce, and Scots pine populations. Elena’s publications (100+ scientific, 10+ methodological) include 15 recent articles on tree-ring-based climate proxies , crop yield modeling , and seasonal growth regulation . Key journals include Forests , Dendrochronologia , and Scientific Reports . Notable scientific awards include the 2021 Honorary Worker of Education of the Russian Federation title and multiple Presidential and Ministerial Certificates of Appreciation . She leads national grants (RFBR, RSF) on climate-crop interactions and genetic adaptation to environmental stress .

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Krisztina Kis-KatosView profile

Professor

University of GöttingenGermany

Krisztina Kis-Katos serves as Professor for International Economic Policy at the University of Göttingen's Department of Economics, a position she assumed in 2016. She holds prominent leadership roles including Chairwoman of the Standing Field Committee of Development Economics of the German Economic Association (Verein für Socialpolitik) and Chairwoman of the Scientific Advisory Board of the RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research. Her institutional affiliations extend to research fellowships at IZA and RWI, along with editorial positions at the Journal of Labour Market Research, European Journal of Political Economy, Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies, and Journal of Development Studies. Professor Kis-Katos earned her Economics education in Szeged and Konstanz, attended the Swiss Doctoral Program at the Study Center Gerzensee, and received her doctoral degree from the University of Freiburg in 2010. Her scholarly work spans applied development economics and political economy with particular focus on how (de-)globalization and macroeconomic processes affect social and economic outcomes including labor markets, firm performance, land use change, deforestation, and conflict. Her research portfolio reveals consistent thematic threads across recent publications: the intersection of environmental concerns with economic development (particularly deforestation and palm oil in Indonesia), the gendered impacts of trade liberalization, the socioeconomic effects of pandemics like COVID-19, and the complex relationship between governance, corruption, and economic outcomes. Methodologically, her work combines rigorous econometric approaches with innovative data sources including satellite imagery and high-frequency power usage data. Teaching prize for the best doctoral course in RTG 1723, University of Göttingen (2019) Teaching prize of the Student Union of Economics of the University of Freiburg (2014) BMZ/GIZ Public Policy Award (2013) Friedrich-August-von-Hayek-award (2011) Excellence award of the KfW Development Bank (2011) Professor Kis-Katos leads multiple significant research initiatives including the BMZ-DEval funded evaluation of Madagascar's forest restoration program, the DFG-funded Thailand-Vietnam Socioeconomic Panel, and the DFG Research Training Group on Sustainable Food Systems. Her advisory role extends to supervising doctoral candidates through these projects and previously serving as spokesperson for the Research Training Group 1723 on Globalization and Development. Her substantial grant portfolio demonstrates strong research leadership across international collaborations involving institutions in Germany, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States. Her work connects closely with the Collaborative Research Centre 990 on Ecological and Socioeconomic Functions of Tropical Lowland Rainforest Transformation Systems in Sumatra, Indonesia, reflecting her deep engagement with environmental-economic research questions in Southeast Asia. She also contributes to interdisciplinary teams through projects like PlanetHealth examining global land-use impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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C. Rhett JacksonView profile

Professor

University of GeorgiaUnited States

Dr. C. Rhett Jackson serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and holds the John Porter Stevens Distinguished Professorship in Water Resources at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. His research focuses on the impacts of land use (forestry, agriculture, urbanization) on water quality and aquatic habitats, with particular emphasis on riparian vegetation, stream temperatures, and hydrological processes. He leads trans-disciplinary projects involving collaborators from environmental engineering, ecology, and geology. Education: PhD in Hydrology (University of Washington), MSE and BSE in Environmental Engineering (Duke University). Affiliations: Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Studies (IRIS), River Basin Center, and Coweeta LTER. Research interests include interflow dynamics, nitrogen cycling in mountain catchments, and the effectiveness of best management practices for nonpoint source pollution. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and has been recognized for his contributions to environmental science through the Distinguished Professor title. Key labs/centers: Water Resources Area, IRIS, and Coweeta LTER. His work bridges basic hydrologic science with applied water resource management, addressing both rural and urban challenges such as bioenergy crop impacts, karst groundwater interactions, and urban stream restoration.

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Darrell RossView profile

Professor

North Dakota State UniversityUnited States

Darrell Ross is a Professor in Entomology at the School of Natural Resource Sciences , North Dakota State University . Previously, he held professorial roles at Oregon State University in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society and served as Director of the Richardson Hall Quarantine Facility from 2006–2019. His academic journey began with a PhD in Entomology from the University of Georgia (1990), an MS in Forest Ecology from Oregon State University (1985), and a BS in Forest Science from Pennsylvania State University (1981). PhD , Entomology, University of Georgia, 1990 MS , Forest Ecology, Oregon State University, 1985 BS , Forest Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1981 Dr. Ross specializes in forest entomology, focusing on bark beetle ecology, pheromone-based management strategies, and biological control of invasive species like the hemlock woolly adelgid. His work integrates chemical ecology with forest health assessment and ecological restoration. His research emphasizes pheromone applications (e.g., MCH) for bark beetle control, predator-prey dynamics in biological control of adelgids, and habitat manipulation for pest management. Recent studies address biodegradable pheromone formulations, predator phenology for invasive species control, and post-outbreak ecological impacts on pollinators. At Oregon State University, he directed the Richardson Hall Quarantine Facility, contributing to large-scale forest protection strategies. Current work at NDSU continues his legacy in integrating chemical signaling with forest ecosystem management.

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Aaron MaxwellView profile

Associate Professor

West Virginia UniversityUnited States

Aaron Maxwell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology and Geography at West Virginia University (WVU). He serves as the principal investigator of West Virginia View, a member of AmericaView, and director of the WV GIS Technical Center. His research focuses on spatial predictive modeling, geohazard mapping, machine/deep learning applications in remote sensing, and thematic map accuracy assessment. He holds degrees from Alderson Broaddus University (B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science) and WVU (M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology), with a GIS Professional (GISP) certification. Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science – Alderson Broaddus University Master of Science in Geology – West Virginia University Doctor of Philosophy in Geology – West Virginia University Research Interests: Dr. Maxwell’s work emphasizes computational methods to extract insights from geospatial data. Key areas include: Deep learning for geomorphic feature extraction (e.g., LIDAR-based semantic segmentation) Machine learning applications in forest fuel load estimation and slope failure modeling Best practices for assessing deep learning outputs in remote sensing Synthetic data generation for predictive modeling Community flood resiliency and participatory GIS Publications: His recent work highlights advancements in geospatial deep learning (e.g., the geodl R package), accuracy assessment metrics for imbalanced datasets, and modeling post-mining landscape evolution. Articles often blend theoretical frameworks with applied case studies across environmental and geotechnical domains. Grants & Funding: Supported by NSF (CAREER Award) and AmericaView, his work trains students and develops open-source geospatial tools. Current projects include synthetic forest stand modeling and flood resiliency initiatives. Labs & Teams: Leads WV View, fostering remote sensing education and data sharing. Collaborates on geospatial workforce development and open-source software initiatives (e.g., GIScience courses, ArcGIS Pro labs).

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