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Mengfei JiangView profile

Lecturer

• Carbon Finance
• Climate Change Policy
• Energy Finance
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Mengfei Jiang serves as Lecturer in Finance and Programme Director for the MSc Climate Change, Finance & Investment at the University of Edinburgh Business School. She is an Associate Member of the UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy and the UK-China (Guangdong) CCUS Centre, with prior research roles at Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh Business School on carbon capture projects. Education: PhD in Carbon Finance, University of Edinburgh MSc (Econ) in Finance and Investment Management, University of Aberdeen Her research integrates financial mechanisms with climate policy, focusing on carbon pricing systems, low-carbon project financing models, and corporate sustainability strategies. She examines risk management frameworks for energy transition projects and analyzes stakeholder perspectives on climate finance solutions, with particular expertise in steel sector decarbonization and circular economy business models. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science, policy analysis, and financial engineering to address real-world sustainability challenges. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on empirical analysis of policy implementation (electric vehicle subsidies), circular business ecosystems (chemical industry), and carbon market design. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity through panel studies, case analyses, and regulatory impact assessments, consistently targeting actionable insights for climate finance practitioners and policymakers. Scientific Awards: No major scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source materials. Advising and Grants: Actively accepting PhD students while leading externally funded research. Principal Investigator for the 2025 University of Edinburgh project Creditworthiness and Energy Efficiency: Insights from Scottish SMEs and Co-Investigator for the 2023 consultancy Project financing and costing models for electric vehicle charging infrastructure . Previously contributed to UKRI VaCoBD, SFC/RGC-funded carbon modeling, and World Bank Group initiatives on Chinese carbon markets. Labs and Teams: Core contributor to the UK-China (Guangdong) CCUS Centre's regulatory framework development and active participant in the UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Chemical Economy's industry collaborations, regularly engaging with cross-sectoral teams through workshops like the BHP Carbon Capture Project Peer Review and Guangdong International CCUS Expert Workshops.

• Air Pollution
• Environmental Health
• Climate Change
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Christopher M. Tessum is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, holding joint appointments in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His research focuses on air pollution, environmental health, and sustainability science, with an emphasis on quantifying health impacts of emissions and advancing equity in environmental policy. Key research areas include atmospheric chemistry modeling, health equity in pollution exposure, and the development of computational tools to accelerate air quality analysis. He has pioneered machine learning approaches to reduce the computational burden of chemical transport models, enabling high-resolution environmental impact assessments. His work frequently addresses global and regional disparities in pollution exposure caused by energy systems, transportation, and trade. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding mortality risks from coal power plants in India, equity implications of vehicle electrification, and the application of computer vision for hyperlocal air pollution monitoring. Tessum received the NSF CAREER Award in 2024 for his innovative interdisciplinary research. His research outputs span 46 peer-reviewed articles and datasets, including collaborative work on frameworks for integrating equity into sustainability science modeling. He leads projects at the intersection of environmental engineering, computational science, and public policy, aiming to inform evidence-based decision-making for cleaner energy systems and healthier communities.

Jingao XuView profile

Research Fellow

• Event Cameras
• Drone Systems
• SLAM
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Jingao Xu is a Research Fellow in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, based in room 9120 of the Gates and Hillman Centers. His research bridges computer vision, robotics, and edge computing with a focus on real-world applications in drone systems and mobile sensing. His work addresses critical challenges in resource-constrained environments through innovative sensor fusion techniques. Xu's primary research centers on event camera technology , where he pioneers applications in drone navigation, SLAM, and environmental monitoring. His contributions include deraining algorithms using state space models (PRE-Mamba), mmWave radar-event camera fusion for drone landing, and multi-robot gas source localization (SniffySquad). He specializes in extracting value from high-frequency event streams under challenging conditions like rain, low light, and high-speed motion, with significant work in fall detection systems and urban air quality monitoring through mobile crowd-sensing (CatUA). Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) Adoption of state space models (particularly Mamba variants) for efficient event stream processing, (2) Integration of event cameras with complementary sensors (mmWave radar, depth, IMU) for robust perception, and (3) Development of edge-assisted frameworks for real-time drone operations in wildfire suppression and autonomous navigation. His work consistently targets practical deployment on mobile platforms with severe computational constraints. No scientific awards or honors were mentioned in the available information. Details regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or team structures were not provided in the source material.

Ruben DelgadoView profile

Associate Professor

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Remote Sensing Technology
• Air Quality Modeling
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Rubén Delgado is an Associate Professor at Hampton University’s School of Science, specializing in Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences. He serves as Director of the Center for Atmospheric Sciences and Principal Investigator (PI) of the Hampton University Lidar Laboratory. His roles include leading NASA’s Increasing Participation for Minority Serving Institutions program and managing the Unified Ceilometer Network (UCN). Dr. Delgado also coordinates federally sponsored consortia promoting diversity in STEM education. Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, 2011 Research Interests: Dr. Delgado integrates ground-based meteorological measurements with remote sensing technologies (e.g., lidar systems, microwave radiometers) to study air quality, wind energy dynamics, and atmospheric boundary layer processes. His work emphasizes algorithm development for PBL height estimation, cybersecurity in data analysis, and open-source cloud computing solutions. Notable research areas include ozone chemistry, aerosol dynamics, and wildfire smoke transport impacts. Grants & Collaborations: He has secured PI roles in multiple proposals, including field campaigns on wind energy assessment and air quality. His federally funded projects address diversity, equity, and accessibility in STEM for underrepresented minorities. Labs & Teams: Leads the Hampton University Lidar Laboratory (HULL) and collaborates with NOAA’s Remote Sensing Technology Center and NASA’s Earth Science initiatives. His team develops advanced lidar applications for environmental monitoring and climate studies.

Jonathan WilsonView profile

Professor

• Plant Physiology
• Paleobotany
• Climate Change
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Jonathan Wilson is a Professor of Environmental Biology and Environmental Studies at Haverford College. He holds the endowed chair in Environmental Biology and has served as Director of the Environmental Studies Program and Chair of the Environmental Studies Department. Wilson earned a B.A. in Computer Science and Earth and Planetary Sciences from Johns Hopkins University (2003) and a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University (2009). His postdoctoral roles included the O.K. Earl Postdoctoral Scholar at Caltech, focusing on geology and geobiology. He joined Haverford in 2011, becoming an Associate Professor in 2018 and a full Professor in 2024. Wilson’s research spans plant physiology, paleobotany, and environmental science. Key areas include the coevolution of plants and environments over 475 million years, fossil plant hydraulic strategies, and climate impacts of CO2 levels. His work has been published in high-impact journals like Science and Nature Geoscience. He leads collaborative projects on plant responses to elevated CO2 and develops open-source tools like CodeCarbon.io to measure computational carbon footprints. Research Interests: Plant hydraulics, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, biomineralization, climate change, and interdisciplinary environmental studies. Teaching: Award-winning instructor recognized with the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award (2018). Courses include Environmental Science, Botany, and senior research supervision. Outreach: Works with local governments and NGOs on environmental projects, including Tredyffrin Township’s environmental initiatives. Field Studies: Organized expeditions to Trinidad, China, and France focusing on ecological and cultural dimensions of environmental issues.

Damayanthie EluwawalageView profile

Assistant Professor

• Interdisciplinary Design
• Industrial/ Product Design
• Design Theory
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Dr. Damayanthie Eluwawalage is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at Delaware State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Design/History from Edith Cowan University (2005) and B.A. degrees (Design, 1998 and Honors, 1999) from Curtin University of Technology, Australia. Beyond academia, she serves as a NASA Research Scientist, Private Pilot, Aerospace Education Officer in the Civil Air Patrol, and Industrial/Product Designer. Education: Ph.D. in Design/History, Edith Cowan University, Australia, 2005 B.A. (Honors First-class) in Design, Curtin University, Australia, 1999 B.A. in Design, Curtin University, Australia, 1998 Research Interests: Interdisciplinary design and industrial/product design theory Aviation/space history and lunar dust mitigation technologies Costume history, fashion/aesthetic theory, and space suit design General aviation and oxygen/gas mask technologies Grants: Principal Investigator for NASA EPSCoR Research Grant (2022): 'D-SHIELD - A Lunar Dust Mitigation Technology to Enable Safe Lunar Exploration' Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her work intersects with aerospace engineering and textile science disciplines.

• Aeroacoustics
• Rotating Machines Acoustics
• Compressible Shear Flows
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Roberto Sabatini is a researcher at the Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics and Acoustics (LMFA, UMR 5509) in Lyon, France. His primary affiliation is with École Centrale Lyon (ECL) and the University of Lyon system. He specializes in acoustics research, focusing on aeroacoustics of rotating machines, compressible flow dynamics, and nonlinear acoustic phenomena. His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with applied research in environmental and geophysical acoustics. Research interests include propagation of acoustic-gravity waves in the upper atmosphere, seismic infrasound analysis, and numerical modeling of wave interactions in complex environments. He contributes to projects involving volcanic eruption impacts, earthquake-generated acoustic signals, and multi-component gas dynamics in thermospheric regions. His work often employs advanced numerical methods like immersed interface techniques and spectral element approaches for wave simulation. Recent studies focus on global atmospheric wave propagation, such as the Lamb wave induced by the Hunga Tonga eruption, and scalable models for ionospheric disturbances. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining fluid dynamics with space physics, aiming to improve understanding of coupled atmospheric-ionospheric systems. His technical contributions include advancements in underwater acoustics localization and efficient computational methods for elastic/acoustic wave scattering. Current research also explores nonlinear effects in infrasound propagation through turbulent fields and gravity wave breaking processes.

Karthik Depuru-MohanView profile

Lecturer

• Aerodynamics
• Aeroacoustics
• Propulsion
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Dr Karthik Depuru-Mohan (MRAeS, SMAIAA, MIET, AFHEA) serves as a Lecturer in Aerodynamics at Cranfield University's Centre for Defence Engineering and Physical Science. His research and teaching focus on aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, propulsion, and airworthiness across aerospace, defense, automobile, motorsport, UAV, and energy applications. PhD in Aerospace Engineering from University of Cambridge Holds two US patents in gas turbine sealing technology Active in EPSRC Peer Review College and UKRI Talent Peer Review College Research spans jet noise reduction, urban wind assessment, and sustainable aviation fuels His methodology combines experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches to address global engineering challenges. The 2025 Environmental Data Science paper demonstrates a deep learning surrogate model for urban wind dynamics with mean error rates of 0.3 m/s, while prior works explore chevron noise reduction (2016), vortex-enhanced mixing (2015), and jet flow control (2008-2017). Scientific Contributions: 2015 - AIAA's top 10 most-read paper Over 40 publications in journals, conferences, and book chapters Peer reviewer for leading journals Member of multiple learned societies He maintains an honorary position at the University of Cambridge and encourages prospective MSc/PhD students to contact him regarding research projects in aerodynamics and propulsion systems.

Princewill IkpekaView profile

Lecturer

• Hydrogen Production
• Decarbonization Technologies
• Sustainable Energy
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Princewill Ikpeka is a Lecturer at the School of Computing, Engineering, and Digital Technologies, Teesside University. He holds academic positions at both Teesside University and previously served as a Lecturer at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri from 2014 to 2019. His research focuses on hydrogen production optimization, decarbonization technologies, and sustainable hydrocarbon management. Ikpeka is an associate fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and a member of professional bodies including the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IOM3) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPEi). Ikpeka earned a First Class BEng (Hons) in Petroleum Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (2006–2011), and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering and Project Development (Distinction) from the Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt/IFP School, France (2014–2015). His postgraduate studies were supported by the Total/NNPC Joint Venture Postgraduate Scholarship. His research interests are centered on decarbonization technologies, blue hydrogen production, and sustainable hydrocarbon production conversion. He has pioneered work in integrating machine learning algorithms to predict and optimize natural gas production, particularly in gas condensate reservoirs. His work also explores in-situ hydrogen production and challenges in transitioning fossil fuel reservoirs to green energy sources. Ikpeka has been recognized with several academic awards, including the PTDF Prize for Best M.Sc. Student (2015), the JOHN EHI ADDEH Prize for Ethics and Governance (2015), and the CHI IKOKU Prize for Best Graduating Student (2015). He also received the IPS ALUMNI Prize for the best MSc research project in 2015. No formal advisees are listed, though his research involves collaborations with colleagues like John Ugwu, Pramod Pillai, and Paul Russell. Funding sources for his research projects are not detailed in the provided text. Ikpeka led the Ikuku Ndu Ventilator Challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic, fostering local innovation in ventilator design. This initiative highlights his commitment to applied research with societal impact.

• Astrophysical Turbulence
• Interstellar Medium
• Star Formation
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Blakesley Burkhart is an associate professor with tenure at Rutgers University in the Physics and Astronomy Department, and an associate research scientist at the Simons Foundation Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Astrophysics. His research focuses on magnetic turbulence across cosmic scales, including star formation in molecular clouds, galaxy evolution, and intergalactic medium dynamics. He has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the 2022 APS Maria Goeppert Mayer Award and the 2020 Packard Fellowship. Research interests include diagnosing turbulence in the interstellar medium (ISM), the role of magnetic fields in star-forming regions, and studying the Lyman-alpha forest to probe galaxy cluster environments. His work also explores UV missions like Hyperion to measure H₂ fluorescence in star-forming regions. Collaborative projects include the Supersonic Project , investigating star cluster formation in dark matter-free environments. Awards: 2023-24 Board of Trustees Fellowship, 2022 APS Award, 2021 Sloan Fellowship, 2020 Packard Fellowship. Grants: NSF-BSF funding for turbulence modeling with machine learning. Labs/Teams: Center for Computational Astrophysics (Flatiron Institute), collaborations on the Eos molecular cloud discovery and Hyperion mission.

Michał ZarębaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Hydropolitics
• Southeast Asian Studies
• International Relations
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Michał Zaręba serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Asian Studies within the Faculty of International and Political Studies at the University of Lodz, Poland. His academic profile centers on Mainland Southeast Asia's political dynamics, with specialization in hydropolitics, foreign policy analysis, and developmental challenges. Active in international research consortia including the European Commission's Horizon 2020 project "Competing Regional Integrations in Southeast Asia" since 2017, he maintains professional affiliation with the Association of Southeast Asian Studies in the United Kingdom (ASEASUK) from 2018. Education: Ph.D. in Interfaculty Interdisciplinary Doctoral Studies in Humanities (University of Lodz, 2015) with dissertation "Hydropolitics of the Mekong River Basin: Between Conflict and Cooperation" Master's Degree in Sociology (Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz, 2010) Dr. Zaręba's research examines conflict-cooperation dynamics in Mainland Southeast Asia through multiple analytical lenses. His hydropolitics work investigates transboundary water governance in the Mekong Basin, particularly China's upstream influence and dam impacts on downstream nations. Foreign policy studies analyze Cambodia-Vietnam relations including pandemic-era resentments, Vietnam-Russia military cooperation, and ethnic minority policies affecting Khmer communities. Developmental research explores contested commons management and resource governance challenges across the region. Publication analysis reveals consistent thematic focus on Southeast Asian regional dynamics since 2015, with increasing emphasis on hydropolitics and pandemic impacts in recent years. His work spans theoretical frameworks (integration/conflict paradigms), empirical case studies (Mekong governance, South China Sea disputes), and practical policy analysis (Monitor Wietnamski series). Recurring methodological approaches include historical institutionalism and comparative policy analysis. Scientific Awards: No formal scientific awards or fellowships documented in source materials Grant activities include significant Horizon 2020 project participation since 2017 and ongoing collaboration with the University of Lodz's Center for Asian Affairs think tank since 2015. While specific student advisement details aren't provided, his faculty position implies undergraduate and graduate mentorship responsibilities within the Department of Asian Studies. Professional networks encompass the Center for Asian Affairs (Lodz), ASEASUK, and international Horizon 2020 research teams. His institutional base within the Faculty of International and Political Studies provides interdisciplinary connections to political science, international relations, and security studies scholars.

Ric HoefnagelsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Bioenergy Systems
• Biomass Sustainability
• Climate Mitigation
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Ric Hoefnagels is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, focusing on sustainable energy systems and bioeconomy transitions. His research examines biomass sustainability, circular economy strategies, and decarbonization pathways for hard-to-abate sectors. His core research develops methodologies for assessing bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas footprints. He specializes in life cycle assessments of biobased products and spatial analyses of biomass potential, particularly investigating lignin valorization in construction materials and industrial pellet production. Recent work explores hydrogen transport economics, bioenergy with carbon capture (BECCS), and regional biomass transition strategies. He actively contributes to IEA Bioenergy Task 40 initiatives and develops metrics for circular bioeconomy implementation. Dr. Hoefnagels maintains collaborations addressing biomass logistics optimization and strategies for mobilizing low-value biomass resources within regional circular economies.

Ying ZhangView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• +7 more

Dr. Ying Zhang is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and serves as Senior Associate Chair. She directs the Sensors and Intelligent Systems Laboratory. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary systems engineering, including wireless sensor networks, IoT, biomedical engineering, structural health monitoring, and intelligent diagnostic systems. She holds a B.S. from Tongji University and advanced degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from UC Berkeley. Education: B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University M.S., Materials Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell Ph.D., Systems Engineering, University of California, Berkeley Research Interests: Her work spans AI-enabled systems, MEMS, smart materials, thermal management of bioimplants, and energy-efficient wireless sensor networks. Recent projects include adaptive thermal management for implantable devices and human-in-the-loop control for HVAC systems. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2013) Lockheed Martin Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award (2012) Hesburgh Award Teaching Fellow (2017) TechConnect Innovation Awards (2017) Grants & Labs: Leads projects funded by NSF, including adaptive thermal management for bioimplants and supercapacitor-based power management. Directs the Sensors and Intelligent Systems Lab, which collaborates on structural health monitoring, biomedical sensors, and energy harvesting.

• Sustainability
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Community Engagement
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Eduardo Hernandez Melgar is a Mexican Postdoctoral Researcher at Grenoble Ecole de Management specializing in corporate sustainability impacts and cross-sectoral partnerships. His work bridges global-local and private-public initiatives, drawing from extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and Mexico's Ministry of Environment. Education: Ph.D. in Management Studies, University of Edinburgh Master’s degree in Regional Studies Research Interests: Hernandez Melgar's scholarship critically examines corporate community engagement in extractive industries, focusing on tensions between companies and local communities. His work analyzes environmental regulatory compliance , ethical dimensions of extractive economies , and the unintended consequences of cross-sector partnerships . He investigates how conservation movements evolved into contemporary climate change frameworks while addressing Mexico-specific energy reforms and urban transformations. Publication Trends: His 2022 publications reveal a shift toward analyzing systemic corporate-community dynamics and historical trajectories of sustainability. Earlier works (2012-2016) demonstrate deep engagement with Mexican energy policy, oil extraction impacts, and geopolitical securitization. Collectively, his research spans business ethics, environmental policy, and political economy with methodological emphasis on case studies in Latin America. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials. Advising and Grants: Current advising activities and grant funding details were not specified in available documentation. Labs and Teams: He actively collaborates with an international research network spanning Canada, Denmark, France, and the United Kingdom on projects examining the dark side effects of cross-sectoral partnerships in sustainability contexts.

Jan-jaap AuéView profile

Professor

• Energy Transition
• Hydrogen Applications
• Renewable Fuels
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Jan-jaap Aué is a Professor and Dean of the Centre of Expertise Energy (EnTranCe) at Hanze University of Applied Sciences. He holds a PhD in Mechanics of Materials from the University of Groningen (1997) and has extensive experience in applied research, particularly in innovation management and energy transition. His work focuses on the application of hydrogen in energy systems, sustainable fuels, and industrial transformation. He serves on the board of the Royal Dutch Institute of Engineers (KIVI) and RenQi, and has led numerous projects such as KETEN (2025–2029) and HyUSE (2024–2029). Education: PhD in Mechanics of Materials, University of Groningen (1997) MSc in Applied Physics, University of Groningen (1991) Research Interests: Jan-jaap’s work addresses the energy transition through hydrogen applications, renewable fuels, and sustainable industrial practices. He emphasizes innovation across the entire innovation chain, from idea conception to real-world implementation. His projects often involve collaboration with industry and government to solve practical energy challenges while training future professionals. Key Contributions: Over 35 projects and 12 publications since 2015, focusing on hydrogen storage systems, cost optimization, and public engagement. Media appearances include NPO Radio 1 and TV EenVandaag, highlighting his role in bridging academic research with societal needs. Labs/Teams: Leading EnTranCe as an open innovation hub, fostering partnerships between academia, industry, and local governments to accelerate the energy transition.