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Dr. Enrica Dall'Ara serves as the Associate Dean of Planning and Landscape Architecture and an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. Her work bridges academic research and professional practice, exemplified through her firm PARC, which specializes in public space design, urban renewal, and the rehabilitation of industrial sites. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating fields like environmental engineering and biology into landscape architecture. Education: Laurea in Architettura (Master Degree equivalent in Architecture), University of Ferrara, Italy Master in Landscape Architecture, ETSAB, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain PhD in Landscape Design, University of Florence, Italy Research Interests: Dr. Dall'Ara focuses on practice-based research, public space design, service landscapes, and the integration of cultural advocacy into landscape architecture. Her work explores site-specific design solutions, the role of agriculture in urban-rural dynamics, and the preservation of traditional rural landscapes. She advocates for designs that serve life through poetic, functional, and culturally sensitive approaches. Contributions: Through her teaching, Dall'Ara encourages students to view design as research, fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary dialogue. Her firm’s projects, such as the roundabout gardens in Imola, Italy, demonstrate her commitment to merging ecological, functional, and aesthetic considerations in landscape interventions. Professional Affiliations: Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA) Associazione Italiana di Architettura del Paesaggio (AIAPP) Ordine degli Architetti, Pianificatori, Paesaggisti e Conservatori (Province of Forlì-Cesena, Italy)

• Practice-based research
• Public space design
• Urban renewal
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Agnieszka Leszczynski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at Western University. Her research focuses on digital geographies, platform urbanism, and the intersections of technology with urban development. She leads a SSHRC-funded project examining the visual aesthetics of urban platformization across Canada, Poland, and South Africa. Additional projects include studying digital experimentation in small Canadian cities and analyzing spatial relationships between urban platforms and gentrification. She teaches courses on GIScience, digital technology, and spatial research methods. Leszczynski actively supervises graduate students exploring topics like smart cities, platform urbanism, and spatial equity. Her work bridges theoretical and applied GIScience with critical urban studies. Education details are not explicitly listed in the provided text, but her academic contributions include over two decades of research output, including co-editing Digital Geographies (SAGE, 2019) and publishing widely in leading journals. She collaborates internationally on projects like the Esri Canada GIS Centre of Excellence and engages with equity, diversity, and decolonization initiatives in academia. Her research methodologies emphasize digital-visual approaches, glitch studies, and critical analyses of spatial technologies. Recent work explores how cities use digital aesthetics to achieve 'world-class' status, while other projects assess micromobility equity and conservation mapping in Patagonia. Leszczynski’s teaching portfolio includes graduate supervision on topics such as dockless micromobility systems and smart home analysis. Key funding sources include SSHRC grants supporting comparative urban studies and technology experimentation. She mentors students through Western’s Geography People’s Society and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on spatial equity and platform urbanism challenges.

• Digital Geographies
• Platform Urbanism
• GIScience & Society
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Pascale Biron is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Urban Planning and Environment at Concordia University, Montreal. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Université de Montréal (1995) and has been with Concordia since 1998. Her research focuses on river dynamics, stream restoration for fish habitat, flood modeling, and climate change impacts. She specializes in hydrogeomorphology, river management in agricultural watersheds, and numerical modeling of fluvial processes. Research Interests: Her work includes river restoration strategies, flood risk assessment using LiDAR technology, and the 'river freedom' concept promoting ecosystem resilience. She collaborates closely with government agencies to translate research into practical river management policies. Professional Affiliations: Canadian Geomorphology Research Group, Canadian Association of Geographers, American Geophysical Union, GRIL (Limnology Research Group), and RIISQ (Quebec Flood Risk Network). Publications & Research: Recent studies address global salmonid biomass patterns, fluvial hazard detection via machine learning, and large-scale flood modeling. She supervises 19 graduate students in Ph.D./M.Sc. programs in Geography and Environmental Studies, focusing on topics like river confluence hydraulics and agricultural stream restoration. Grants & Funding: Active projects include river dynamics in fish habitats, flood modeling for road infrastructure vulnerability, and computational fluid dynamics simulations of river flows. She also leads research on societal dimensions of river restoration and policy frameworks for flood resilience.

• Hydro-geomorphology
• River Restoration
• Floodplain Management
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Christopher Storie is a Professor of Geography at the University of Winnipeg, specializing in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Urban Geography. He holds an office in Lockhart Hall (5L03) and teaches courses such as Introduction to GIS, Remote Sensing, and Urbanization in the Developing World. His research focuses on Deep Learning applications for automated land use/land cover mapping, informal settlement mapping, and urban-rural fringe detection. Key research interests include leveraging neural networks for geospatial analysis, urban dynamics in regions like Mexico City, and collaborative international fieldwork. He has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2000, emphasizing satellite imagery analysis and environmental monitoring. His work bridges technical geospatial methods with socio-environmental challenges in urban and developing regions.

• GIS
• Remote Sensing
• Urban Geography
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Dr. Pascale Biron is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University, Montreal. Her research focuses on river dynamics, stream restoration, flood modeling, and climate change impacts. She has been at Concordia since 1998 and holds professional affiliations with key organizations like the Canadian Geomorphology Research Group and the American Geophysical Union. Education: PhD from Université de Montréal and Leeds University (fluvial geomorphology) Research Interests Her work integrates fluvial geomorphology, computational fluid dynamics, and societal aspects of river management. Key themes include: River restoration for fish habitat Floodplain modeling using LiDAR Climate adaptation strategies Socio-hydrological dimensions of restoration Hydrodynamic processes at river confluences Recent Research Trends Recent publications emphasize global salmonid habitat analysis, machine learning for fluvial hazard detection, and the socio-environmental impacts of urban flooding. Her work bridges technical hydrology with policy-relevant solutions for sustainable water management. Grants & Advising Supervises over 15 graduate students (PhD/MSc) in topics ranging from flood modeling to bioengineering. Active in collaborative projects like the 'Freedom Space for Rivers' initiative and large-scale floodplain mapping. Labs & Teams Member of GRIL (Limnology Research Group) and RIISQ (Quebec Flood Network), contributing to interdisciplinary water security research.

• Hydro-geomorphology
• River dynamics
• Stream restoration
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Steven Farber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto . His research focuses on transport geography , spatial analysis , accessibility , and public transportation equity , with a strong emphasis on Geographic Information Science (GIS) and social sustainability . Current research: Distributional aspects of transit accessibility, personal mobility, activity participation Teaching: Undergraduate courses on multivariate analysis and transportation geography, graduate seminars on transportation and urban form Key research trends include: Transport equity and social inclusion Time-geography in urban mobility Spatiotemporal accessibility modeling Behavioral impacts of transport infrastructure GIS-based spatial econometric methods Grants include multiple SSHRC Insight awards, Ontario Ministry of Research funding, and municipal partnerships for transport equity studies.

• Transport Geography
• Spatial Analysis
• Accessibility
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Pam MacQuarrie is Associate Professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Mount Royal University. She teaches geospatial technologies including GIS and remote sensing applications. Research specialties: Geospatial analysis of weather and climate patterns Cartographic visualization techniques Applied GIS for environmental studies

• Geographic Information Systems
• Cartography
• Climate Data Analysis
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Dr. Darren Scott is a Professor in the School of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University, specializing in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and teaching courses such as GIS Programming and Data Processing Using Python. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville’s Department of Geography and Geosciences (1999–2002) and held a Visiting Research Professor position at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Zurich) in 2008. His academic background includes a BA (Honors and Co-op) in Geography from Saint Mary’s University (1991), an MA from the University of Western Ontario (1994), and a PhD from McMaster University (2000). Dr. Scott’s research focuses on transportation systems, aging populations, GIScience innovations, and sustainable infrastructure. He has pioneered work in route choice modeling, transportation demand analysis, and the impact of demographic changes on mobility. In 2008, he established TransLAB, a research lab within his school, which explores advanced transportation topics using GPS and geospatial tools. His projects have been funded by major agencies like NSF, SSHRC, and NSERC, addressing issues ranging from electric vehicle adoption to flood resilience in emergency services. His teaching emphasizes Python programming and advanced GIS applications, reflecting his expertise in geospatial technologies. He has contributed to policy debates on urban sustainability, particularly regarding Canada’s Greenbelt legislation and telework trends during the pandemic. Despite no explicitly mentioned scientific awards, his extensive grant history and scholarly output highlight his impactful contributions to the field. Dr. Scott’s advising and grant activities center on interdisciplinary studies, including the McMaster Monitoring My Mobility Study (MacM3), which tracks mobility patterns of older adults. His work bridges transportation engineering, urban planning, and public health, often leveraging big data and GIS tools to analyze real-world scenarios in cities like Hamilton and Calgary.

• Transportation Geography
• Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
• Sustainable Transportation
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Keunhyun (Keun) Park is an Assistant Professor of Urban Forestry at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Department of Forest Resources Management . He also holds an Adjunct Professor position at Utah State University in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. Education: BSc and MSc in Landscape Architecture from Seoul National University; PhD in Urban Planning and Design from the University of Utah Research Lab: Faculty lead of the Urban Nature Design Research Lab ( under_lab ) His research focuses on designing healthy, just, and resilient cities through urban nature , with particular emphasis on: Environmental justice and equitable access to urban green spaces Human behavior in public spaces using drone/sensor/VR technology Smart growth urban design impacts on public health and ecological systems Recent publications demonstrate expertise in GIS applications , pedestrian behavior analysis , and urban planning across 20+ studies from 2013-2025. Collaborations include the Vancouver Park Board , Metro Vancouver , and Wasatch Front Regional Council .

• Urban Forestry
• Environmental Justice
• Human Behavior in Public Space
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Derek T. Robinson is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo's Department of Geography and Environmental Management , specializing in land-use science, agent-based modeling, and geospatial analysis. His work integrates GIS, ecological models, and human decision-making to assess impacts of land policies on ecosystem services and human well-being. Research Interests : Land-use/cover change and carbon cycle dynamics Agent-based modeling of socio-ecological systems Exurban land management and fragmentation Ecosystem service quantification Land policy scenario analysis Teaching : Courses in spatial analysis, advanced GIS, and land-use-carbon interactions. His lab utilizes cutting-edge tools like ArcGIS, NetLogo, and UAV systems (e.g., Aeryon SkyRanger) for fieldwork and modeling.

• Land-use and land-cover change
• Agent-based modelling
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
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Dr. Indratmo is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at MacEwan University. He holds a PhD from the University of Saskatchewan, an M.Sc. from the University of Manitoba, and a B.Eng. from Petra Christian University. His research focuses on information visualization, human-computer interaction, and social computing, with a particular emphasis on developing tools for analyzing social media data. He has contributed to projects like a visual analytical tool for sentiment analysis in Edmonton's traffic-related social media data and studies on multimedia content effectiveness in communication strategies. Indratmo teaches a range of computer science courses, emphasizing student engagement through transparent pedagogical practices. His work bridges technical innovation with social impact, aiming to enhance communication strategies for organizations through data-driven insights. He has published extensively in journals like Big Data Research and Visual Informatics , and his research spans topics from educational visualization tools to smart mirror applications and geospatial heritage systems. Outside academia, he enjoys outdoor activities in the Canadian Rockies. Notable collaborations include work on stacked bar chart efficacy, web-based course registration models, and exploratory browsing frameworks. His research portfolio demonstrates a commitment to both theoretical advancement and practical applications in computing.

• Information Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Computing
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Liam Riley is an Adjunct Professor at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (Wilfrid Laurier University). His research focuses on urban food security, gender dynamics, and development challenges in African cities. PhD in Geography (2013), Western University His work combines participatory GIS and mixed-methods fieldwork in Malawi, Cameroon, South Africa, and Botswana to analyze: Gendered household food strategies Political economic dimensions of urban food security Informal settlement food environments Secondary city food systems Liam leads the SSHRC-funded project Mapping African Urban Foodscapes and contributes to Consuming Urban Poverty 2 and the Hungry Cities Partnership . His publications examine urban poverty, corruption perceptions, and cross-cultural food security comparisons. Scientific awards include: SSHRC Impact Award (Talent Competition): Finalist Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship African Geographical Review Paper of the Year Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS Doctoral Award International Development Research Centre Doctoral Research Award As Co-Editor of the Hungry Cities Partnership reports, he produces open-source information for Global South practitioners and researchers.

• Food Security
• Urban Geography
• Gender Studies
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Tae J. Kwon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta . His research spans Winter Transportation Engineering , Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) , Traffic Optimization , and Geospatial Information Science . Developed LoRWIS , a web-based decision support system for road weather sensor optimization Recipient of multiple awards including ITS Canada Excellence in Research and Development Award (2024) , KOFST Scientist of the Year (2024) , and Early Career Research Award (University of Alberta, 3 times) Active in professional committees like the TRB Surface Transportation Weather Research Group (2016–present) Research Highlights : Winter Road Maintenance : Advanced geostatistical and deep learning techniques for road condition monitoring Location Optimization : Pioneered models for RWIS sensor placement using hybrid geostatistical methods Intelligent Transportation Systems : Focused on big data applications for traffic safety and connected vehicles Climate Resilience : Integrated ecological vulnerability into fire hazard modeling Scientific Awards : ITS Canada Excellence in Research (2024) KOFST Scientist of the Year (2024) Donald Stanley Best Paper Award (2023) AKCSE Early Achievement Award (2021) University of Alberta Early Career Research Award (2020) Great Supervisor Award (2019) Teaching & Leadership : Teaches courses like CIV E 419 (Transportation Engineering: Highway Planning and Design) and CIV E 612 (Transportation Planning: Methodology and Techniques) Leads the Geospatial Transportation System & Sensing Solutions Lab (GeoTrans) , mentoring PhD students Juan Cuellar and Jiehao Bi Collaborates with agencies including Alberta Transportation , NSERC , and Iowa DOT

• Transportation Engineering
• Location Optimization
• Geospatial Information Science
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Dr. Shakhawat Hossain is a Professor of Statistics at the University of Winnipeg, serving as Chair starting July 2025. He holds adjunct positions at the University of Manitoba and University of Regina. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Windsor (2008), postdoctoral training at the University of Alberta's School of Public Health (2008–2010), and prior faculty roles at Alabama A & M University. He specializes in advanced statistical methodologies with applications in health sciences and epidemiology. Dr. Hossain's education includes: Ph.D. in Statistics, University of Windsor M.Sc. in Statistics, University of Alberta M.Sc. in Mathematics, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh His research focuses on shrinkage estimation techniques , longitudinal data analysis , survival analysis , and health services research . He actively applies these methods to study dengue transmission dynamics, neuroimaging correlates of developmental disorders, and clinical outcomes in pediatric populations. His work bridges theoretical statistical innovation with real-world public health challenges. Dr. Hossain currently holds an NSERC Discovery Grant supporting student research. His 2023-2024 publications emphasize spatial epidemiology, advanced survival models, and dengue fever dynamics. He serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Statistical Computation and Simulation . His advisory and grant activities include mentoring students in statistical modeling and securing funding for interdisciplinary health projects. While specific lab affiliations are not explicitly stated, his collaborations span departments in statistics, public health, and biomedical sciences.

• Statistical Methodology
• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Survival Analysis
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Stephen Brooks is a Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University, actively contributing to research and education in computer graphics, visualization, and human-computer interaction. He is affiliated with the Human-Computer Interaction, Visualization & Graphics research cluster and currently supervises multiple graduate students on diverse projects. PhD in Computer Science, University of Cambridge (2004) MSc in Computer Science, University of British Columbia (2000) BSc, Brock University (1998) His research focuses on computer graphics and visualization, particularly non-photorealistic rendering, image editing, 3D geospatial systems, ocean visualization, and real-time rendering of natural phenomena. He has also worked in sound synthesis and motion editing. His recent publications show a strong emphasis on visual analytics, network flow visualization, and ocean science applications. His work spans interdisciplinary domains including environmental science, genomics, cybersecurity, and digital art. He has developed visualization tools for ocean science under a major CFREF-funded initiative and created novel methods for rendering stained glass, mixed media art, rivers, and ocean surfaces. His research integrates perception, automation, and user interaction to enhance visual analysis. Notable scientific contributions include work on tone mapping optimization, uncertainty visualization using chromatic aberration, semantic object clouds, and hybrid 2D/3D GIS. His publications appear in top venues such as IEEE TVCG, ACM Transactions, and SIGGRAPH. NSERC Discovery Grants Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) NSERC CREATE Mitacs Accelerate and Globalink CFI New Opportunities Grant Cyber Security Research and Development Grant He has supervised numerous PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate students in areas including ocean visualization, tone mapping, network security, VR, and geospatial analytics. He teaches courses in Game Design, Visualization, Computer Animation, and Network Computing, emphasizing project-based and interdisciplinary learning. He leads research in visual analytics for network data (FloVis), ocean science, and mixed reality collaboration. His lab develops interactive systems for data exploration in domains ranging from marine biology to cybersecurity. Future work includes expanding ocean-first climate visualization and enhancing mixed presence collaboration in immersive environments.

• Computer Graphics
• Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
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