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Görge DeerbergView profile

Professor

• Process Engineering
• Environmental Technology
• Energy Technology
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Prof. Dr. Görge Deerberg is Professor and Chair of Environmental Sciences at FernUniversität in Hagen's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, where he integrates natural science, engineering, and social science perspectives to address sustainability challenges in resource extraction, chemical processing, and residual material management. His work emphasizes holistic analysis of technologies through economic, environmental, and social lenses. Deerberg holds a chemical engineering degree and completed his dissertation in Thermal Process Engineering at the University of Dortmund. His research pioneers quantitative methodologies including mathematical modeling, agent-based simulations, and scenario planning to develop sustainable alternatives in environmental technology, energy systems, and production processes. Key focus areas encompass CO2 utilization pathways, industrial greenhouse gas reduction, and urban agriculture systems that balance technological efficiency with social acceptance and equity considerations. Recent publications (2019-2020) reveal concentrated expertise in carbon capture and utilization (notably the Carbon2Chem® initiative), location optimization for CO2-based chemical production, and bioresource conversion technologies. This body of work demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary rigor, bridging process engineering with socio-technical analysis to advance circular economy principles across industrial, agricultural, and energy sectors. Deerberg leads major externally funded initiatives including Carbon2Chem®, DYNAFLEX®, and IN4climate/SCI4climate, which develop cross-industry climate protection strategies while maintaining economic competitiveness. His Fraunhofer UMSICHT leadership legacy informs current efforts to establish digital collaboration platforms for transdisciplinary environmental research at FernUniversität.

• Volcanology
• Magma rheology
• Volcanic eruption processes
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Professor Edward Llewellin is a Professor of Volcanology and Director of Research in the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University, where he has been a faculty member since 2007. He is also a Member of the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies and serves as the Founder and Director of the Action on Natural Disasters Doctoral Training Centre at Durham University. His research focuses on understanding the physical controls on volcanic eruptive style, with particular emphasis on mesoscopic-scale processes within magma. Dr. Llewellin earned his PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Bristol (1998-2002), where his thesis focused on 'The rheology of bubbly magmas.' Prior to joining Durham University as a Lecturer in Volcanology in 2007, he held NERC Research Fellowships at both the BP Institute, University of Cambridge and the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Durham/Bristol (2003-2008), and was a Lecturer at the University of Bristol (2002-2003). Professor Llewellin's primary research interest is quantifying the physical controls on volcanic eruptive style, with particular focus on the fundamental role played by magmatic processes and properties at the mesoscopic scale (the lengthscale of intra-magmatic bubbles and crystals). His ongoing research includes laboratory and numerical investigation of: the rheology of bubble- and particle-bearing magma, the flow of volcanic gases through permeable magma, and the dynamics of Strombolian eruptions. His work bridges experimental, numerical, and field approaches to understand volcanic processes from the microscale to the volcano scale. Analysis of Professor Llewellin's recent publications reveals a strong focus on magma dynamics, particularly concerning how bubble behavior, magma rheology, and conduit geometry influence volcanic eruptions. His work frequently combines experimental approaches with numerical modeling to investigate processes such as magma flow localization, thermoviscous effects in eruptions, and the transition between explosive and effusive activity. A notable trend in his recent work is the application of novel techniques like muon imaging to understand volcanic conduit structures, as well as crowd-sourced data collection methods for documenting eruptions. Thermo-Fischer Scientific VMSG Award (2021) British Society of Rheology Annual Award (2016) Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research Most Cited Author (2003-2007) Professor Llewellin has supervised students including Fakhri Bintang and Saskia Willar-Sheehan (MScR). He has been Principal Investigator on multiple significant research grants, including NERC/NSF Large Grant NE/N018443/1 (2016) on 'Quantifying disequilibrium processes in basaltic volcanism,' NERC Standard Grant NE/N002954/1 (2015) on the same topic, and a Royal Society International Exchanges grant (2013) on 'Fissures, fountains and flows: quantifying the evolution of basaltic eruptions.' His research has been consistently supported by major funding bodies including NERC, NSF, and the Royal Society. As Director of Research in the Department of Earth Sciences and Founder of the Action on Natural Disasters Doctoral Training Centre, Professor Llewellin plays a significant role in shaping research directions and training the next generation of volcanologists. He also serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research and is a Peer Review College Member for NERC. Additionally, he manages and develops PubVolc, a volcanology publication database.

Anna CretiView profile

Professor

• Energy Economics
• Climate Economics
• Environmental Regulation
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Anna Creti serves as a full professor at Paris Dauphine University and directs the Chair of Climate Economics (Université Paris Dauphine) and the Chair of Gas Economics (jointly with Toulouse School of Economics, IFPEN, and Ecole des Mines). She maintains research affiliations with École Polytechnique and the Siebel Institute at Berkeley. Education: PhD from Toulouse School of Economics Postdoctoral research at London School of Economics Her research centers on competition and regulation of network utilities (telecommunications, gas, electricity) and the critical nexus between energy systems, climate policy, and environmental regulation. With extensive publications in leading economic journals, her work bridges academic rigor and practical policy applications in sustainability transitions. Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in carbon pricing mechanisms, renewable energy integration, energy access in developing economies, and empirical market analysis—particularly examining European energy transitions and African electrification challenges through interdisciplinary lenses. Scientific Recognition: Co-editor of Energy Economics journal Regular contributor to major media outlets on climate/energy policy She has secured institutional leadership through her dual chair directorships but no specific grants or student advisement details appear in the source text. Her current affiliations position her at the forefront of energy-climate economics research through the Chair of Climate Economics and Chair of Gas Economics platforms.

Betty Featherstone-SumarnoView profile

Lecturer

• Energy Transition
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
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Dr Betty Featherstone-Sumarno serves as a Lecturer in Global Business at Christ Church Business School, Canterbury Christ Church University, where she conducts teaching and research within the Department of Business Management and Organisation. Her academic work bridges global business practices with urgent sustainability challenges in the energy sector, leveraging extensive cross-industry experience. Her educational background includes: PhD in Energy Economics, Management, and Policy from the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law & Policy, University of Dundee, UK (2020) MSc in Oil and Gas from Coventry University, UK (2012) Bachelor of Accounting from Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia (2004) Her research adopts a distinctly interdisciplinary approach to energy transition, integrating climate change mitigation, economic policy frameworks, financial mechanisms, and societal dimensions—with particular emphasis on gender-inclusive analysis. This work spans global contexts across six continents, engaging diverse stakeholders including international institutions (IISD, ACE), intergovernmental bodies, energy corporations, and local communities. Her stakeholder analysis expertise forms a critical methodology for understanding societal acceptance of sustainable technologies and governance models. No scientific awards were documented in the source material, though her research impact is evidenced through worldwide presentations and cross-sectoral collaborations. Professional experience fundamentally shapes her academic perspective: she has held positions at multinational energy firms (CNOOC, Husky), governmental agencies (Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources), professional services (EY), and international organizations (Energy Charter Secretariat). This trajectory enables practical translation of theoretical energy transition concepts into business strategy, with stakeholder engagement serving as both research focus and professional methodology.