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Renae HoveyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Marine Biology
• Benthic Community Ecology
• Spatial Ecology
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Renae Hovey is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences and UWA Oceans Institute, The University of Western Australia. She specializes in marine benthic ecology, integrating biology, spatial ecology, oceanography, and fisheries science. Her roles include program coordination for Marine Biology and Marine Science degrees, and committee involvement in community outreach and teaching. Educational background: PhD in Marine Ecology from The University of Western Australia (2010). She has extensive field experience in tropical and temperate marine habitats, including coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangroves, with expertise in SCUBA diving, chemical analysis, and GIS modeling. Research focuses on marine community resilience, climate refugia, and microplastic impacts in coastal ecosystems. Current projects explore plastic pollution in estuaries, seagrass dispersal, and the role of macroalgae as fish nurseries. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to life below water and sustainable cities. Teaching contributions include coordinating multiple undergraduate and postgraduate units, securing industry grants for field trips, and advocating for innovative teaching methods since 2014. Awards include a 2015 TL strategic fund grant for enhancing marine science education. Advising PhD students on topics such as plastics in crustaceans and climate-driven shifts in marine assemblages. Collaborates on grants totaling 34 projects, including seabed mapping initiatives and drone-based surveys. Her work emphasizes cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approaches to marine conservation.

• Medical Entomology
• Arboviruses
• Vector-Borne Diseases
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Dr Cameron Webb is a Clinical Lecturer in Medicine at the University of Sydney's Westmead Clinical School and affiliated with the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research. His work focuses on medical entomology, particularly mosquito-borne diseases like arboviruses. He leads research on vector ecology, disease surveillance, and public health interventions. Recently, his studies have addressed Japanese encephalitis emergence, citizen science mosquito surveillance, and climate-driven disease dynamics. Dr Webb collaborates widely, including with organizations like the Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute (Sydney ID). His expertise spans vector biology, pathogen transmission, and community-based solutions to pest and public health risks. He has advised on public health strategies for mosquito control and repellent use, and his research integrates molecular biology, ecology, and spatial analysis. Key projects include investigating mosquito genetics, evaluating surveillance technologies, and understanding human-vector interactions through platforms like iNaturalist. His grants include studies on vector identification and wetland biodiversity-pest conflicts. Dr Webb actively engages in public communication via media and educational outreach, addressing topics like insect bites, head lice, and pandemic virus risks.

Hilde ToonenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marine Governance
• Environmental Policy
• Fisheries
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Hilde Toonen serves as Assistant Professor of Marine Governance within the Environmental Policy group at Wageningen University and Research, focusing on informational governance in marine environments with emphasis on North Sea spatial conflicts between economic activities and conservation. She coordinates the Aquaculture Governance project in collaboration with Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch and contributes to EU-funded initiatives including PERMAGOV (Improving Marine Governance Performance), PERICLES, and PADDLE. PhD (2013): Informational governance in marine spatial conflicts, North Sea MSc: Anthropology BSc: Environmental Sciences Her research examines how non-state governance mechanisms and digital tools enhance ocean sustainability, analyzing certification schemes (e.g., MSC), maritime spatial planning, and fisheries governance through sociological and interdisciplinary lenses. Key themes include transboundary coordination, capability approaches for small-scale fishers, and the interplay between voluntary standards and institutional frameworks in marine resource management. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strategic pivot toward digital governance solutions, with 60% of works addressing e-governance tools for marine spatial planning, blockchain-enabled traceability, and multi-layered governance models aligned with the EU Green Deal. Her research increasingly integrates tropical Atlantic case studies with North Sea experiences to develop globally applicable governance frameworks. Dr. Toonen supervises MSc theses in Environmental Policy across courses including Marine and Coastal Governance (ENP12306), Water Governance (ENP37306), and Trends in Aquaculture (YWU31306). Her funded projects demonstrate sustained grant acquisition capacity, with current involvement in three major EU consortia (PERMAGOV, PERICLES, PADDLE) and industry partnerships through the Aquaculture Governance initiative. She operates within Wageningen's Environmental Policy research group, collaborating with international networks including the PERMAGOV consortium (15+ institutions) and Seafood Watch program. Her work connects North Sea governance experiments with tropical Atlantic spatial planning initiatives through the PERICLES project, fostering cross-regional learning on cultural heritage preservation in coastal zones.

• Biodiversity Monitoring
• Conservation Biology
• Ecology
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Dr. PJ Stephenson is a Research Fellow at the University of Lausanne , affiliated with the Department of Ecology and Evolution within the Faculty of Biology and Medicine . He serves as Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Species Monitoring Specialist Group and collaborates with the Fumagalli Group to advance biodiversity monitoring science. Education: BSc in Zoology (University of London), PhD in Tenrec Ecology (University of Aberdeen) Current Roles: Senior Research Fellow (ETH Zürich), IUCN advisor His research focuses on understanding biodiversity monitoring challenges , addressing taxonomic and geographic data biases , developing conservation indicators , testing remote sensing and eDNA technologies , and analyzing conservation programme success factors . Recent projects include: Nature-Positive Biodiversity Credits (2024-2025): Methodological development for credit systems Data Flow Analysis (2021-2023): Cross-sector biodiversity data accessibility study Global Monitoring Tools (2023-2025): Guideline development for diverse stakeholders Scientific awards and honors: No specific awards mentioned in text He has supervised multiple UNIL Masters students on topics including protected area effectiveness , species monitoring methods , and data gaps in East African conservation . His work spans technological monitoring innovations , policy frameworks , and field research in Africa/Madagascar .

Johan HeinsenView profile

Professor

• History
• Convict labour
• History of prisons
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Johan Heinsen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and Society, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University. His research focuses on coercion, convict labor, and colonial history, particularly within the Danish Atlantic world context. Current projects: 'Run Away: Coercion and autonomy, c. 1800' (PI), 'Empire in Disarray' (Project Coordinator) Key datasets: Carceral Copenhagen, Interrogations of runaway convicts, Aalborg Adresseavis Online He leads the History Research Group at the Centre for the Study of Coercion and Accountability, and contributes to the MASSHINE MIX research center. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals through historical analysis of penal systems and labor practices. Recent publications analyze coercive networks in Copenhagen and develop dynamic historical dataset frameworks. He has received four major awards, including the Atlantic Studies Early Career Essay Prize and educational honors. Scientific awards: Årets historiske forskningsresultat (2018) Årets underviser (2020) Det Obelske Familiefonds Undervisningspris (2019) Atlantic Studies Early Career Essay Prize (2017) Heinsen actively presents at conferences on topics ranging from prison systems to maritime colonial networks, and contributes to public history initiatives through media appearances and digital archiving projects.

Kristine ZimmermannView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Health
• Community Health
• Rural Health Equity
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Kristine Zimmermann, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine Rockford. She holds an affiliate faculty position at the UIC Center for Research on Women and Gender. Her work focuses on mixed-methods research to develop community-based health strategies addressing rural and under-resourced populations, particularly in women’s health, chronic disease prevention, and technology integration for disease management. She leads initiatives to implement evidence-based practices in rural settings. Dr. Zimmermann’s research emphasizes dissemination and implementation science, with projects including cardiovascular disease risk reduction in rural churches, postpartum home visiting programs, and evaluating public health partnerships with local health departments. Her work often addresses health equity issues such as access to care, vaccine hesitancy, and cancer disparities in rural communities. Her recent publications highlight interventions like mHealth technology for physical activity promotion, peer-led weight loss programs, and the role of local health departments in advancing equity. Her research consistently bridges academic findings with community needs through collaborations with rural stakeholders. In advising roles, she mentors students in public health and community medicine. Her grants focus on funding rural health initiatives through federal and institutional partnerships. She is actively involved in lab teams focused on implementation science and rural health equity at UIC.

• Remote Sensing
• Lidar Technology
• Forest Ecology
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Dr. Jacqueline Rosette is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at Swansea University, part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on remote sensing applications, particularly LiDAR technology for forestry and environmental monitoring. She has collaborated with institutions globally on projects involving biomass estimation, vegetation height analysis, and satellite data interpretation. Dr. Rosette teaches modules such as GEC140 Project and Field Methods and GEGM03 Drone Accreditation and Remote Sensing , emphasizing practical skills in geospatial data collection and analysis. Her research interests span lidar-based biomass assessment, forest parameter retrieval, and environmental remote sensing. She has supervised PhD students investigating topics like drone-based environmental monitoring, oak decline detection, and sea-level change impacts. Dr. Rosette's work has been published in journals like Global Change Biology , Remote Sensing of Environment , and Nature , showcasing her contributions to understanding forest dynamics and climate change impacts. Dr. Rosette is actively involved in academic supervision, co-supervising research on pathogen infection detection via hyperspectral reflectance and desertification in Iraq through geomatic approaches. Her teaching integrates fieldwork, data analysis techniques, and ethical considerations in geographical research. She also contributes to initiatives like the NASA Carbon Monitoring System and has developed curricula for drone remote sensing certifications aligned with Civil Aviation Authority standards.

Rolf Lyneborg LundView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Inequality
• Urban Studies
• Sociological Data Modeling
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Rolf Lyneborg Lund is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Aalborg University, affiliated with The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He is also an External Lecturer at Aarhus University. His research focuses on social inequality, sociological data modeling, and integrating artificial intelligence into sociological research. He explores how sociology can intersect with computer science to enhance understanding of social systems and automate data analysis. Key research themes include urban-rural disparities, neighborhood effects on youth wellbeing, and the long-term impacts of Danish 'ghetto' areas on educational outcomes. Lund leads projects like 'MASSHINE' (Mission: Improved Wellbeing Among Children And Youth In Denmark) and 'SocMap - Research Group in Sociological Mapping'. Projects span sociogeographical analyses of vulnerable children, pediatric cancer treatment proximity, and rural-urban quality of life comparisons. Publications (2016-2025) address topics like neighborhood composition's impact on immigrant employment, psychosocial consequences of healthcare access distance, and algorithmic approaches to spatial sociology. He has received multiple awards including the 'Årets underviser' (Best Teacher) from 2018-2021 and the Spar Nord Research Prize (2020). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reducing inequalities and promoting wellbeing. Lund supervises PhD students such as Cecilie Høymark (geographical analysis of vulnerable youth) and Kirsten Kjelmann (immigrant job attainment via co-ethnic networks). He collaborates across disciplines with institutions like the North Denmark Region and Aalborg University Hospital. Labs/Groups: SocMap Research Group, MASSHINE initiative.

Andrew CrooksView profile

Professor

• Geographical Information Science
• Geocomputation
• Agent-based Modeling
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Andrew Crooks is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University at Buffalo's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from University College London (2007) and specializes in Geographical Information Science, Geocomputation, Agent-based Modeling, Social Network Analysis, Urban Geography, and Computational Social Science. His research integrates advanced computational methods with urban and environmental challenges, focusing on topics like disaster resilience, pandemic modeling, and synthetic population dynamics. Key research contributions include frameworks for urban digital twins, synthetic population modeling, and agent-based simulations of human behavior and disease spread. He teaches courses such as GEO 281 (Web-Based GIS), GEO 120 (Maps: Earth from Above), and GEO 503 (Spatial Simulation). His work bridges geospatial technologies with social sciences, addressing issues like climate adaptation, urban shrinkage, and vaccine uptake dynamics through innovative data-driven approaches. Crooks' recent articles highlight trends in generative AI for urban modeling, crowdsourced environmental monitoring, and hybrid space information diffusion. His methodologies emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, leveraging social media, citizen science, and large-scale computational tools to solve complex geographical problems. He has contributed to disaster response strategies, urban policy design, and pandemic preparedness through actionable insights derived from spatial and agent-based models.

Alex B. HillView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Medical Anthropology
• Urban Studies
• Health Geography
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Alex B. Hill is the GIS Director and Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, affiliated with the Urban Studies and Planning and Public Health departments. His research focuses on medical anthropology, urban studies, health geography, food access, and nutrition, with a particular emphasis on Detroit's food systems and structural inequities. He teaches courses such as Geographic Information Systems (UP6700), Public Health and the City (US3550), and Introduction to GIS (GPH3600). His work bridges anthropological methods with data-driven approaches, addressing issues like food sovereignty, racial justice, and health equity through projects such as the Detroit Food Map and DETROITography. Hill's recent publications explore food insecurity, urban health disparities, and the impact of structural racism on public health outcomes. He has authored books including Detroit in 50 Maps (2021) and Great Lakes in 50 Maps (2025), which critically examine urban and environmental landscapes through cartographic storytelling. His research also extends to emergency healthcare, pandemic response, and environmental justice, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary solutions for urban challenges. Key projects include the Healthy Community Stores initiative and collaborations with community health workers to reduce disparities in cardiovascular care.

• Agrarian Change
• Historical GIS
• Early Modern British History
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Joshua Rhodes is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of History at Durham University. His research focuses on long-run agrarian change in England from 1550–1850, digitized census data analysis, and historical GIS applications. He holds a PhD from the University of Exeter (2019) and has held research positions at the University of Cambridge, University of Hull, and The Alan Turing Institute (London) on projects like the Living with Machines initiative. Education: PhD in History, University of Exeter (2019); ESRC-funded MRes & PhD studies (2013–2019). Research interests include the agrarian roots of capitalism, gender roles in land management, and geo-coding historic census data. His work combines quantitative methods with historical analysis to explore topics like handloom weavers' fates post-1850 and the bicycle industry's emergence in the 1880s–1900s. He has developed open methodologies for analyzing digitized census records, emphasizing spatial and temporal linkages. His publications highlight methodological advances in historical data analysis and shed light on under-researched topics like women’s land management strategies in rural England. Awards include a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (£303,138.30) and the EHS Tawney Fellowship (2019). Grants and collaborations include work with the Economic History Society and the Cambridge-based Campop project. He contributes to interdisciplinary teams, such as the Living with Machines project at the Alan Turing Institute, which integrates historical data with modern computational methods.

Dominik KremerView profile

Researcher

• Place-based GIS of health and wellbeing
• Geocommunication and Place-based Content Delivery
• Experiencing place in digital media
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Dr. Dominik Kremer is a Researcher and Research Technology Coordinator at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL) since July 2025. His roles include managing institute operations and advancing digital research infrastructure. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen and Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, alongside extensive experience as an IT consultant in geo-content delivery. His research focuses on geocommunication, place-based GIS analysis, and digital tools for education and heritage. Key projects include the GeoExplorer app for fieldwork and public trails, and SpaceLog for tracking green space experiences. He actively contributes to the Visual Regional Geographies initiative and the EEGA Science Campus. Kremer is deeply engaged in digital humanities, co-editing the book Geographical Research in the Digital Humanities and leading initiatives on theory and project management. He chairs committees in the German Society of Geography and the Digital Humanities community, advocating for interdisciplinary collaboration. His work bridges technology and human geography, emphasizing practical applications in education and public engagement. Recent projects explore mobile GIS for wellbeing studies and collaborative research methodologies like Scrum in academic contexts.

Jesper Mayntz PaaschView profile

Professor

• Land Management
• Property Law
• Urban Planning
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Jesper Mayntz Paasch is a Professor at Aalborg University, affiliated with the Department of Sustainability and Planning within the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on land administration, property rights, and spatial data systems, with particular emphasis on 3D property formation, comparative legal frameworks, and the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in property management. He has contributed to international projects, including studies on Swedish real property registration and vertical mixed-use developments across jurisdictions. His work bridges legal, technical, and spatial disciplines, addressing challenges in modern land management such as boundary determination, lifecycle processes, and 3D property rights. He actively participates in global academic networks, including the International FIG Workshops on Land Administration Domain Models. Research Highlights: 3D property rights, LADM implementation, comparative civil law analysis, BIM applications in property lifecycle. Collaborations: Engages with institutions like KTH Royal Institute of Technology and the University of Melbourne. Paasch has received a Best Paper Award (2021) for his research on BIM-based property formation processes. His contributions also extend to advising on PhD projects and serving in academic review committees and editorial boards.

• Educational Technology
• Teacher Education
• Learning Design
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Steven Kickbusch is an academic affiliated with Queensland University of Technology, specializing in educational technology, teacher education, and learning design. He holds a PhD by publication awarded in 2022. His work focuses on innovative teaching methodologies, formative assessment strategies, and the development of online platforms for teacher collaboration, such as TeachConnect. Key research interests include active learning in STEM fields, professional skills development through learning analytics, and culturally responsive engineering education. He has contributed to over 18 peer-reviewed publications since 2015, exploring topics ranging from geospatial education to medical physics pedagogy. His articles highlight trends in digital learning tools, pre-service teacher preparation, and authentic learning environments. Notable contributions include frameworks for group work assessment and conceptualizations of student preparedness in engineering laboratories. Steven has explored mentoring practices for early career teachers and has designed online communities to enhance situational knowledge sharing among educators. His research emphasizes bridging theoretical and practical aspects of education through technology integration and collaborative approaches.

Charlotte FindlayView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marine Ecology
• Marine Conservation
• Underwater Acoustics
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Charlotte Findlay is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society and the Institute for Life and Earth Sciences. Her research focuses on marine ecology and conservation, particularly the impacts of human-made underwater noise on marine mammals such as seals and porpoises. Her work lies at the intersection of marine ecology, underwater acoustics, and marine management, aiming to develop practical, evidence-based solutions for conservation. Key research themes include anthropogenic noise pollution , vessel traffic impacts , acoustic deterrent devices in aquaculture , and marine spatial planning . She employs advanced methods in spatial data analysis, programming, and passive acoustic monitoring. The recent publications (2023–2024) reveal a strong trend toward policy-relevant science, with studies published in Science Advances and Biological Conservation directly informing noise mitigation strategies, shipping regulations, and marine conservation planning. Her research has significant implications for sustainable development, especially SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Seal of Excellence (2022) RAIN Fellowship (2023) The Deans’ List of Academic Excellence (2016) The Graham Kerr Memorial Prize (2015) Dr. Findlay actively collaborates with international institutions such as Aarhus University and Danish Centre for Environment and Energy, and her work is supported by competitive fellowships and research grants. She contributes to commissioned reports for environmental agencies, bridging science and policy. She is involved in large-scale research networks and has a growing impact in marine conservation science. She is a key contributor to projects involving underwater soundscape modeling, vessel noise reduction, and marine mammal behavior studies. Her affiliations with research consortia and environmental protection agencies highlight her role in shaping marine noise policy and conservation strategy.