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Brooke WhitworthView profile

Associate Professor

• Science Education
• Professional Development
• Teacher Leadership
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Brooke Whitworth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Clemson University’s College of Education, where she also serves as Assistant Chair and Doctoral Program Coordinator. She leads multiple NSF-funded research initiatives focused on science education leadership and professional development. Ph.D. in Science Education, University of Virginia (2014) M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education, Wake Forest University (2002) B.A. in Chemistry, William Jewell College (2001) Her research centers on district science coordinators, teacher leadership, differentiation, and the integration of geospatial technology in science classrooms. She has led prior faculty positions at the University of Mississippi and Northern Arizona University and has extensive K–12 teaching experience in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Dr. Whitworth's recent publications reveal a strong focus on professional development models, teacher noticing, equity in science instruction, and leadership practices, particularly during the pandemic. Her work spans both practitioner and high-tier research journals, emphasizing the translation of research into practice. NSTA Fellow ASTE Outstanding Science Educator Award Clemson University College of Education Researcher of the Year Over $12.5 million in grant funding Field Editor, The Science Teacher (NSTA) Treasurer-Secretary, National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) She mentors graduate students, teaches doctoral seminars and secondary science methods courses, and delivers professional development nationally. Her leadership in projects like SCAFFOLD, BLAST, and SPLENDIT highlights her commitment to improving science education through systemic support for educators and leaders. She leads active research labs and collaborates with national and international scholars. Her work continues to shape policy and practice in science teacher education and leadership development.

Jakob FrankeView profile

Professor

• Plant Biosynthetic Pathways
• Metabolic Engineering
• Ecosystem Services
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Prof. Dr. Jakob Franke is a W2 Tenure Track Professor for the Biochemistry of Plant Specialised Metabolites at the Institute of Botany, Leibniz University Hannover , Germany. He serves as an Emmy Noether Group Leader and Junior Research Group Leader under Prof. Russell Cox, focusing on plant biosynthetic pathways and metabolic engineering. Education: PhD in Chemistry (2011-2015) and MSc in Chemistry (2009-2011) from Ludwig Maximilians University Munich; BSc in Biochemistry (2006-2009) from Technical University Munich. His research bridges plant biochemistry with ecosystem service assessment, particularly in agricultural and coastal environments. Recent work includes standardizing ecosystem condition indicators, modeling pollinator habitats, and evaluating digital agriculture impacts using Bayesian networks. Key article trends (2025-2018) span Environmental Science , Ecology , and Computational Modeling , with subfields like ecosystem accounting, soil biodiversity, marine service mapping, and socio-ecological frameworks. Collaborative projects often involve Prof. Burkhard and teams across Europe, China, and Southeast Asia. Scientific Awards: Emmy Noether Group Leader He has advised on national ecosystem service indicators and contributed to Horizon Europe projects. His lab integrates biochemical research with large-scale environmental modeling, emphasizing sustainability and policy-relevant outcomes.

Duncan P. McKinnonView profile

Associate Professor

• Landscape Archaeology
• Archaeogeophysics
• Southeastern Native American Archaeology
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Duncan P. McKinnon serves as Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Jamie C. Brandon Center for Archaeological Research at the University of Central Arkansas, specializing in advanced archaeological methodologies and Native American cultural studies. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas M.A. from the University of Arkansas B.A. from Texas State University-San Marcos McKinnon's research integrates landscape archaeology with cutting-edge geospatial technologies to investigate Southeastern Native American cultures, particularly Caddo traditions. His work examines ritual landscapes, ceramic distribution networks, and settlement patterns through GIS-based analyses and archaeogeophysical surveys. He actively bridges academic research with public engagement through visual archaeology initiatives and historical investigations of Arkansas's cultural heritage. Recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on Caddo archaeology, utilizing remote sensing techniques to analyze mound sites and material culture across Arkansas and the Illinois River Valley. His scholarship consistently connects spatial analysis with cultural interpretation, spanning prehistoric ceremonial landscapes to 19th-century Euro-American settlements. As Director of the Jamie C. Brandon Center, McKinnon leads archaeological fieldwork and research initiatives that combine terrestrial remote sensing with traditional excavation methods, advancing understanding of North American indigenous cultures while training future archaeologists in innovative field techniques.

• Fruit Cultivation
• Walnut Breeding
• Horticulture
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Dr. Sebahattin YILMAZ is a Lecturer in the Department of Garden Plants at the Faculty of Agriculture, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Turkey. He has been serving as a full-time academic staff member since 2013 and currently holds the position of Deputy Department Head. His academic career includes significant administrative roles such as Department Head (2015-2024) and Research and Application Center Manager (2015-2020), demonstrating his leadership in academic and research administration. Dr. YILMAZ earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Horticulture from Gaziosmanpaşa University, completing his doctoral studies in 2007. His educational background in horticulture has provided a strong foundation for his research in fruit cultivation and breeding, particularly focusing on walnut species. His research primarily centers on walnut cultivation and breeding , with significant contributions to understanding walnut phenology, genetic diversity, and propagation techniques. Dr. YILMAZ has conducted extensive research on walnut germplasm characterization, particularly in regions like Kaman (Kırşehir), Aksaray, and Mucur. His work spans practical horticultural techniques including top-working methods, micropropagation, and seed germination studies, as well as theoretical aspects like phenological modeling and suitability analysis using Geographic Information Systems. His recent publications (2023-2025) show a shift toward broader applications including geographical indication systems for agricultural products and educational innovations in plant production. Dr. YILMAZ has been principal investigator for numerous research projects funded by higher education institutions, with a particular focus on walnut cultivation and development. His research portfolio includes 12 projects spanning from 2012 to 2026, reflecting sustained commitment to advancing walnut production in Turkey. He has served as Erasmus Coordinator since 2014, demonstrating international engagement in academic exchange programs. As an educator, Dr. YILMAZ has supervised numerous graduate students, guiding 8 master's theses and 1 doctoral dissertation to completion. His teaching portfolio includes courses on hard-shelled fruit cultivation, subtropical fruit species, viticulture, and plant biotechnology, reflecting the breadth of his expertise in horticultural sciences.

• Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
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Christopher Morgan serves as Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, holding the Don Frazier-Don Fowler Endowed Chair in Prehistoric Great Basin Archaeology while also contributing to the Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology program. His internationally recognized research spans the American West, China, Mongolia, and southern Andes, focusing on human adaptations to extreme environments. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 2006 Morgan's research centers on hunter-gatherer behavioral ecology in marginal environments, examining mobility, storage strategies, and settlement patterns through paleoenvironmental reconstruction and lithic analysis. His work integrates evolutionary theory with archaeological evidence to understand sociocultural organization across diverse landscapes including high-altitude regions, deserts, and mountain ecosystems. Methodologically, he combines GIS spatial analysis with field-based cultural resource management approaches to investigate human-environment interactions over deep time. Analysis of Morgan's recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on cross-continental comparative studies of high-altitude adaptations, with growing attention to anthropogenic impacts on fire ecology and paleoenvironments. His collaborative projects demonstrate increasing integration of indigenous stewardship practices into archaeological frameworks, particularly evident in California and Andean research. The geographic scope spans North America, East Asia, and South America, reflecting his commitment to global perspectives on hunter-gatherer resilience. Scientific Awards: No specific scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text Advising and Grants: Professor Morgan actively recruits Master's and Ph.D. students at the University of Nevada, Reno, seeking candidates with strong archaeological field experience and academic preparation. While explicit grant details are absent, his extensive international collaborations and multi-year field projects across four continents indicate substantial ongoing research funding. His mentorship focuses on developing methodological expertise in paleoenvironmental reconstruction and spatial analysis for investigating prehistoric human behavior. Labs and Teams: Morgan maintains active research partnerships with the National Museum of Mongolia and Argentina's National Scientific and Technical Research Council, though specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed. His collaborative network includes interdisciplinary teams of geoscientists, ecologists, and indigenous knowledge holders, particularly evident in Sierra Nevada fire ecology studies and Andean high-altitude adaptation projects.

• Educational Leadership
• Education Policy
• Economics of Education
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Dr. Yongmei Ni is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy at the University of Utah, where she also serves as Assistant Director of Quantitative Methods at the Utah Education Policy Center. Her research focuses on educational leadership preparation, school choice policies, teacher labor markets, and equity in education systems. Ph.D. in Education Policy from Michigan State University Master’s in Economics from Michigan State University Research interests include educational leadership development , charter school impacts , and equity in school resource allocation . Her recent studies examine leadership program features influencing career pathways and cross-national comparisons of educational reforms. Key article trends show focus on school choice dynamics , principal time allocation , and teacher working conditions across different educational systems. Emerald Literati Award for outstanding research William J. Davis Award for best article in Educational Administration Quarterly NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship She teaches advanced quantitative methods courses and has advised multiple doctoral students through dissertation research. Her professional activities include editorial roles for leading journals and national center memberships focused on educational leadership evaluation.

Nora KüttelView profile

Researcher

• Urban Geography
• Cultural Geography
• Ethnographic Research
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Nora Küttel is a postdoctoral researcher in Digital Geography at the Institute for Geosciences and Geography of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Germany. Her habilitation project focuses on 'Verlust im Wandel' (Loss in Transformation) examining labor, place, and identity in post-industrial contexts like East German shipyards. Education : PhD (University of Münster, 2021), Master's in Urban Design (HafenCity University Hamburg, 2015), Bachelor's in Geography & Sociology (University of Hamburg/Southampton, 2012) Her research spans urban geography , cultural geography , and qualitative methods with a focus on: Ethnographic approaches to artistic practices in Detroit Creative visualization of social realities through zines and counter-mapping Post-industrial urban transformations and memory studies Reflexive methodologies in fieldwork Gender perspectives in deindustrialization Collaborative research with Melike Peterson Recent publications explore material agency in art installations (2024), zines as academic tools (2023-2024), and autoethnographic visual methods (2021-2024). She actively contributes to methodological innovation through: Co-organizing conferences on critical visualization Workshops on reflexive photography Collaborative projects with international institutions

Sue C. GradyView profile

Professor

• Medical Geography
• Health Geography
• Maternal and Infant Health
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Sue C. Grady is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University's College of Social Science, where she conducts medical geography research to improve health outcomes in high-poverty urban and rural communities through analysis of environmental and social determinants. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences, City University of New York M.P.H. in International Health, Tulane University M.A. in Medical Anthropology, Hunter College B.A. in Medical Geography, University of Minnesota Dr. Grady's research specializes in maternal and infant health, investigating how hypersegregation, concentrated poverty, and environmental hazards in U.S. inner cities and globally impoverished regions lead to adverse birth outcomes and mortality among Black mothers and infants. She employs GIS and spatial epidemiological methods to model multilevel space-time relationships in health and environmental datasets, with a focus on reducing disparities through perinatal regionalization studies in Michigan. She mentors students in health geography topics and teaches "Geography of Health and Disease" (GEO435), "Spatial Analysis of Populations" (GEO436), and "Medical Geography and Spatial Epidemiology" (EPI/GEO819), applying her nurse-trained perspective to place-based clinical and population health analysis.

Elena Pilar de Uña ÁlvarezView profile

Professor

• Geomorphology
• Physical Geography
• Environmental Geochemistry
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Professor Elena Pilar de Uña Álvarez is a distinguished Physical Geographer at the Department of History, Art and Geography (University of Vigo, Spain). Her research bridges geomorphological processes, natural heritage conservation, and sustainable rural development through tourism. Key methodological approaches include place-based research , geochemical analysis , and territorial sustainability strategies. Research Focus: Granite landform dynamics, trace element sediment analysis in bedrock rivers, and cultural heritage-tourism linkages Teaching: Innovating geographical education with field-lab integrated methodologies Selected Publications demonstrate expertise in: 2023: River sediment trace element patterns 2022: Cultural soundscape integration 2020: Anthropocene industrial pollution records 2017: Fluvial pothole geoheritage assessment 2015: Water cultural landscape theory

Maria Victoria Jimenez FrancoView profile

Researcher

• Forest Raptor Ecology
• Mediterranean Ecosystems
• Bird Conservation
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Maria Victoria Jimenez Franco is a Researcher at the University of Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and Department of Ecology and Hydrology . She leads projects in the Mediterranean Ecosystems research group, focusing on raptor ecology, habitat connectivity, and conservation strategies in semiarid landscapes. Education : Doctorate from University of Murcia (2014) with thesis on Territorial occupancy models in forest raptor populations , supervised by Dr. Jose Enrique Martinez Torrecillas and Dr. José Francisco Calvo Sendín. Her research spans forest raptor dynamics , urban ecology (e.g., Tawny owl colonization), landscape connectivity , and passive rewilding strategies. Recent work examines Andean bird spatial patterns , extinction debt mechanisms , and nocturnal bird monitoring techniques . Key publication trends include: Multi-scale habitat analysis Temporal population monitoring Trade-offs in passive rewilding Infrastructure impacts on wildlife Climate change adaptation Conservation GIS modeling

Chadwick RittenhouseView profile

Associate Professor

• Conservation Planning
• Wildlife Ecology
• Landscape Ecology
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Dr. Chadwick Rittenhouse is an Associate Professor in Residence at the University of Connecticut , serving as Associate Department Head in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment. He also directs the Master of Energy and Environmental Management program and coordinates the Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management initiative. PhD (2008) , Wildlife Science, University of Missouri MS (2003) , Wildlife Science, University of Missouri BS (2000) , Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison His research focuses on the intersection of science and environmental management , with emphasis on conservation planning and landscape ecology . Key areas include: Remote sensing and GIS applications in forest disturbance analysis Wildlife resource selection , movement patterns, and population dynamics (elk, mule deer, box turtles, birds) Environmental planning for habitat protection and restoration Climate change impacts on forest ecosystems Decision support systems for conservation stakeholders Recent publications highlight trends in invasive species management , geospatial conservation tools , and adaptive forest management . His work spans ecosystem restoration in South Africa, bat habitat responses to silviculture, and private land stewardship challenges in the Northeast US. Scientific awards include: Leadership Institute Fellow , The Wildlife Society (2011) Dr. Rittenhouse teaches advanced courses in natural resources management, decision methods, environmental communications, and conservation planning. He has active collaborations in forest ecosystem vulnerability assessments and habitat suitability modeling .

Süleyman MeteView profile

Associate Professor

• Operations Research
• Modeling and Optimization
• Multi-criteria Decision Making
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Süleyman Mete is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering Department at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Engineering. He has been serving in this position since 2021, following previous roles as a Doctor Lecturer at Gaziantep University (2019-2021) and Munzur University (2017-2019). His academic career began as a Research Assistant at Gaziantep University (2011-2016) and Tunceli University (2010-2011). Dr. Mete earned his Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from Gaziantep University (2013-2017), followed by a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the same institution (2011-2013). He completed his undergraduate studies in Industrial Engineering at Selcuk University (2005-2010). Dr. Mete's research focuses on Operations Research, Modeling and Optimization, and Multi-criteria Decision Making. His work spans several specialized areas including disassembly line balancing, humanitarian logistics, risk assessment, and fuzzy logic applications. His research integrates mathematical programming with practical industrial applications, particularly in disaster response, sustainable manufacturing, and supply chain optimization. He has developed innovative approaches combining various multi-criteria decision-making methods with fuzzy logic to address complex real-world problems in occupational safety, transportation, and humanitarian aid distribution. His extensive publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex applications of optimization techniques, particularly in humanitarian contexts. Recent work shows a strong focus on drone-assisted logistics, urban mobility sustainability, and advanced risk assessment methodologies using various fuzzy set approaches. His research consistently bridges theoretical methodological development with practical applications in industrial engineering problems. University 2% Most Influential Scientist (2023) University 2% Most Influential Scientist (2022) Dr. Mete has successfully supervised numerous graduate students through their thesis work, with a particular focus on humanitarian logistics, disassembly line balancing, and risk assessment applications. His research projects include "Sustainable, Digital, and Smart Humanitarian Logistics in Disaster Relief Operations" (EU-funded) and "Data-Driven and Web-Based Decision Support System Development for Integrated Optimization of Vector Control Process" (Tübitak 1505). He has also served as a visiting researcher at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany under the TÜBİTAK 2219 Postdoctoral Research Program. Dr. Mete's work demonstrates strong integration between theoretical methodological development and practical applications, particularly in humanitarian contexts and industrial engineering problems. His research group appears to focus on optimization techniques applied to real-world challenges in disaster response, sustainable manufacturing, and supply chain management.

Alexander KrasovitskyView profile

Lecturer

• Russian linguistics
• Synchronic and diachronic morphosyntax
• Dialectal and historical phonology
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Dr Alexander Krasovitsky is a Lecturer in Russian Language at the University of Surrey, with extensive contributions to Russian and South Slavic linguistics. His research bridges synchronic and diachronic morphosyntax, dialectal/historical phonology, and GIS for linguistic analysis, focusing on vowel reduction/neutralization patterns and case inflection loss. Current project: Declining Case: Inflectional Loss in Progress (Leverhulme Trust 2021–2024) Recent themes: Vowel reduction in Russian dialects (Alexander von Humboldt grants 2018–2021), South Slavic case loss, and EMU speech data management systems Scientific awards include multiple Alexander von Humboldt fellowships (2009–2021), AHRC funding (2004–2008), and Russian Foundation for Humanities support. He has supervised PhD students like Tatiana Korobeinikova and led key databases including the Russian Regional Corpus and Declining Case database. Notable presentations: 45th DGfS Annual Meeting (2023), 25th ICHL (2022), and SLE conferences (2010–2023) Collaborations with institutions: University of Surrey (Surrey Morphology Group), Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Ruhr University Bochum, Russian Academy of Sciences, and University of Oxford

Tragaki AlexandraView profile

Professor

• Economic Demography
• Population Geography
• Statistical Demography
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Professor Alexandra Tragaki is a faculty member at Harokopio University of Athens, serving in the Department of Geography, where she holds the rank of Professor of Economic Demography. Her office is located in the Geography Building (Office 2.2) at 70 El. Venizelou, Kallithea, Athens, Greece. Education: PhD in Economics (Specialisation in Economic Demography), Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris, 1997 DEA in Economic Demography, Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris, 1993 Degree in Mathematics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1992 Research Interests: Professor Tragaki’s research centres on the complex interactions between demographic dynamics, economic performance, environmental sustainability and social policy. She investigates how population ageing, migration and fertility shifts influence labour markets, social security systems and environmental vulnerability. Her work integrates advanced statistical and spatial analysis to inform evidence-based policy making, particularly within the European context. Across her extensive publication record, three dominant themes emerge: (1) mortality modelling and health transitions , often using sophisticated parametric distributions to forecast longevity and evaluate pandemic impacts; (2) fertility dynamics under economic stress , exploring how recessions, labour-market conditions and policy interventions shape reproductive behaviour; and (3) spatial demography and risk assessment , mapping population structures, coastal hazards and migration patterns across Greece and Europe. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided materials. Teaching & Program Development: Undergraduate courses: Statistical Analysis for Geographers, Population Geography and Demography, Population Economics and Policy Postgraduate courses: Applied Spatial Analysis, The Demographic Factor in Europe’s Economic and Social Policy, Migration Policy and Migration Flows She is involved in the interdepartmental MSc in Applied Geoinformatics and the MSc in Climate Crisis, Risks and Disasters. Laboratories & Research Teams: While no dedicated laboratory is explicitly named, her teaching and research activities within the Department of Geography suggest close collaboration with spatial analysis and geoinformatics teams at Harokopio University.

Theodoridis IoannisView profile

Professor

• Data Science
• Databases
• Big Data Management
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Professor Theodoridis Ioannis is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Informatics at the University of Piraeus, where he serves as Director of the Data Science Laboratory within the School of Information and Communication Technologies. With a career spanning over two decades, he has established himself as a leading expert in data management and analysis. His research interests focus on Data Science, particularly in databases, big data management, data mining, and geoinformatics. Professor Theodoridis has made significant contributions to spatial database systems, time series analysis, and distributed data processing. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in areas such as smart cities, mobility analytics, and scientific data management. His publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity with over 100 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier venues, accumulating more than 10,000 citations. His research output shows a clear evolution from foundational database techniques toward contemporary challenges in big data analytics, machine learning integration, and privacy-preserving methods. Member of editorial board of ACM Computing Surveys (since 2016) Reviewer for numerous international journals and conferences Active participant in data management conference committees Professor Theodoridis has secured significant research funding through Horizon 2020 projects, serving as project coordinator and research team leader since 2001. His work demonstrates strong industry and academic collaboration, with applications spanning multiple domains. He has also co-authored three influential monographs in his field. He leads the Data Science Laboratory, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of database systems, machine learning, and domain-specific applications. The laboratory fosters collaboration between computer scientists, domain experts, and industry partners to address real-world data challenges.