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• Architecture
• Architectural Heritage
• Climate Change Adaptation in Architecture
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Maria Rita Pais is an architect, researcher, and educator affiliated with Universidade Lusófona and FAUL . She holds a PhD in Architecture and focuses on the intersection of architecture with media and hard heritage, particularly Cold War bunkers. She coordinates two research projects, including a Marie Curie Action (SOSClimateWaterfront), and supervises seven PhD candidates. PhD in Architecture (FAUTL, 2012) Master in Construction (IST, 2004) Degree in Architecture (FAUTL, 1999) Her research bridges architectural heritage, climate resilience, and curatorial practices, emphasizing adaptive reuse of military structures. Recent work analyzes art as historical documentation and waterfront sustainability. She has published extensively on bunkers, climate adaptation, and gender studies, with 2024 articles like Plan Barron: A Future for Super-Resistant Structures and Sustainable Strategy and Cultural Heritage . Her output highlights cross-disciplinary trends in architecture and environmental design. FAD Award 2020 for Thoughts and Critics Archdaily 2011 The Plan Award 2015 Honorable Mention Prémio Távora 2023 As an educator, she teaches courses like 'History of Contemporary Architecture' and 'Research Methods in Architecture' at Universidade Lusófona. She has supervised over 30 master's theses and contributes to international academic committees.

Heather PetcovicView profile

Professor

• Geoscience Education
• Field-Based Learning
• Cognitive Development in Geology
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Dr. Heather Petcovic is Chair and Professor in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University, with a joint appointment in the Mallinson Institute for Science Education. Her research bridges geoscience and education, focusing on field-based learning, cognitive development, and K-12 teacher training. Ph.D., Oregon State University (2004) M.S., Oregon State University (2000) B.A., Smith College (1995) Her research explores how field experiences shape geoscientists' cognition, integrating mixed methods to study spatial reasoning, mental models, and instructional design. She leads NSF-funded initiatives to democratize geoscience education at two-year and minority-serving institutions. Recent publications highlight her expertise in spatial thinking, virtual field experiences, and hydrogeology pedagogy. Awards include the National Association of Geoscience Teachers' Distinguished Lecturer. She mentors graduate students and contributes to geoscience education policy through roles like former associate editor for the Journal of Geoscience Education .

Walter GoetzView profile

Researcher

• Planetary Science
• Geochemistry
• Mars Exploration
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Dr. Walter Goetz is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen, Germany, specializing in the geochemical evolution of the Martian surface. He has been affiliated with the University of Göttingen as a Privatdozent since 2013, while maintaining a full-time research role at MPS. Education: Master's in Physics/Chemistry (Paris VI & XI), Bachelor's in Chemistry (Freiburg), PhD & postdoc (Copenhagen) Research Interests Planetary Science: Analysis of extraterrestrial surface materials Geochemistry: Elemental and mineral composition of Martian soils Mars Exploration: Instrumentation for in-situ analysis (ChemCam, MOMA) Remote Sensing: Scale measurement in planetary imagery Astrobiology: Detection of organic compounds on Mars Publication Trends : His 2023 work focuses on copper abundance mapping via ChemCam and spatial scale determination in Martian images. Earlier studies (2005-2016) cover dust mineralogy, organic detection challenges, and Phoenix mission soil analysis. Labs & Teams : Key scientist at Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research MOMA Science Team member (2016 paper) Phoenix mission soil analysis team (2010 paper)

James LindholmView profile

Professor

• Marine Ecology
• Marine Conservation Policy
• Benthic Habitat Analysis
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James Lindholm is a Professor in the Department of Marine Science at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), holding the James W. Rote Distinguished Professorship in Marine Science & Policy. His research focuses on marine ecology, fisheries management, and the application of science to policy. He leads the Video & Image Analysis Lab and chairs the Marine Science Program and Scientific Diving Program. Dr. Lindholm earned his Ph.D. from Boston University and completed a postdoc at the National Undersea Research Center. His work spans global marine ecosystems, emphasizing benthic habitats, bottom trawling impacts, and MPA design. He has authored 42 peer-reviewed articles and a textbook, Dynamic Modeling for Marine Conservation (Springer, 2002). He advises policymakers on marine conservation, including contributions to a Presidential Executive Order and congressional briefings. Lindholm teaches courses like Marine Fish Ecology and Scientific Diving Techniques. His research integrates technologies such as ROVs, AUVs, and acoustic telemetry for ecological insights.

Ian SpoonerView profile

Professor

• Environmental Change
• Paleolimnology
• Hydrogeology
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Dr. Ian Spooner is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Acadia University, where he has worked for 31 years. His research focuses on environmental change, surface water-groundwater interactions, and contamination assessment across eastern Canada. Ph.D. in Geoscience (University of Calgary, 1994) M.Sc. in Geology (Queen's University, 1988) B.Sc. (Honours) in Geology (Queen's University, 1984) His scholarly work spans three decades, with recent publications highlighting mercury contamination in seabird soils, sediment dewatering techniques, and paleolimnological tools for pollution assessment. He has developed tidypaleo , an R package for visualizing environmental archives. Key research trends include industrial pollution impacts on coastal ecosystems, long-term contamination records in lake sediments, and geological responses to climate change. His work bridges field studies with computational methods for environmental data analysis. Distinguished Service Award (Atlantic Geoscience Society) 2020 Acadia Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching 2022 Donald Stanley Award (Canadian Society for Civil Engineering) As Manager of the Morton Centre and coordinator of the M.Sc. Applied Geomatics program, he leads collaborative projects in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and British Columbia. Funding sources include NSERC grants and industry partnerships.

Justin MarshallView profile

Professor

• Digital Design
• Ceramics
• Craft Practices
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Professor Justin Marshall is a Professor at Northumbria University’s School of Design, specializing in digital craft and interdisciplinary research. He holds a PhD in architectural ceramics and digital technologies, and has pioneered work in integrating digital tools into craft practices, co-founding the ‘Autonomatic’ research group. His research emphasizes a ‘Digital Craft Ethos’ to explore ethical and aesthetic dimensions of technology use in craft. Education: PhD in architectural ceramics and digital technologies (2000), BA and MA in fine art, ceramics, design, and craft. Qualifications include an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA). Research Interests: Craft ethics in digital making Interdisciplinary collaboration (e.g., with computer scientists, social scientists) IoT ethics and ‘healthy’ internet development (hiCraft project) Community-centered design and public engagement Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator for the AHRC-funded ‘hiCraft: Crafting a Healthier Internet’ project (2024–), exploring IoT trust and transparency via craft practices. Previously led the RCUK Digital Economy ‘Bespoke’ project (2011–2014), focusing on community innovation through bespoke devices. Exhibitions and Awards: Exhibited nationally/internationally (e.g., ‘LabCraft’ UK touring show, Design Museum Barcelona). Awards include Fellow of the RSA and AHRC Peer Review College membership (2012–2018). Labs/Teams: Leads the hiCraft project team and collaborates with diverse disciplines across Northumbria and global partners.

Mike HyslopView profile

Teaching Professor

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Spatial Technologies
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Mike Hyslop is a Teaching Professor at the Michigan Technological University , affiliated with the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science . Contact him at mdhyslop@mtu.edu or via phone at 906-487-2308. His work focuses on spatial technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), with applications in natural resource management, invasive species monitoring, and Great Lakes ecosystems. Education: MA in Geography (Michigan State University) Education: BS in Geography (Michigan State University) Hyslop's research emphasizes the utility of spatial tools in managing complex environmental data and solving resource use challenges. He investigates spatial trends of emerald ash borer populations in Michigan and has previously applied GIS to National Parks in the Great Lakes region, water supply protection, watershed analysis, wildlife habitat delineation, and modeling forest resources and invasive species. His projects also extend to analyzing demographics of Michigan Tech students and alumni through geospatial mapping. Notable trends in his publications include interdisciplinary applications of GIS in ecological studies, invasive species management, and environmental policy formulation. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Intro to GIS (FW3540) , Map Design with GIS (FW4545) , and graduate-level seminars in GIS and GPS field techniques. Key collaborations include work with researchers at the Michigan Tech Ecosystem Science Center and the Ford Center , where he contributes to geospatial projects using aerial imagery and coordinate system resources.

Laura HarperView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Materials Science
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Dr Laura Harper is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Monash University, part of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. She holds a PhD in Architecture from Monash (2018), with research focusing on material systems, urban geology, and sustainable design. Her work bridges academic research and professional practice, including collaborations with firms like NMBW Architecture Studio and Roland Snooks. Research Interests: Laura explores material processes and their connections to urban environments, particularly geological influences on cities. Key areas include the 'Afterlife of Mines,' urban fringe quarries, and Indigenous-led water design. She leads projects like the Repair of Memory and Place collaboration with the Boon Wurrung Foundation and Melbourne Water. Projects and Grants: Current projects include the Monash Urban Lab's 20-Minute Neighbourhoods initiative and funded work with the NSW Government's Building 4.0 CRC. She has contributed to significant built works such as the award-winning Box Hill Gardens (AIA Urban Design Award 2014) and Point Lonsdale House (AIA New Residential Award 2016). Awards: Laura and her teams have received multiple architecture awards, including the 2016 National Architecture Award for Residential Architecture and the 2023 ArchitectureAU Social Impact Commendation for St Albans Housing . Teaching and Practice: Laura teaches at Monash while practicing collaboratively with Roland Snooks, exploring advanced manufacturing and material innovation. She is a graduate research supervisor and actively participates in public lectures and exhibitions.

• Hydrodynamics
• Flow and Sediment Interaction
• Geomorphological Processes
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Elena Marianne Pummer is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NTNU. She specializes in hydraulic engineering, with a focus on hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). Her research integrates experimental modeling, CFD simulations, and field studies to address challenges in hydropower, flood mitigation, and infrastructure design. Education: Dr.-Ing., RWTH Aachen University, Germany (2016) Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing., TU Darmstadt, Germany (2011) Research Interests: Her work spans hydraulic structures, ethohydraulics, and the dynamics of high-speed flows. She leads projects on GLOF hydraulics, underground pumped storage plants, and culvert blockage analysis. Key areas include sediment transport modeling, experimental validation of CFD frameworks, and sustainable hydropower solutions for climate resilience. Publications: Recent work addresses GLOF mechanisms in Peru, spillway capacity optimization, and CFD studies of supercritical flows. Her publications emphasize practical applications in infrastructure design and environmental risk management. Awards: 2019: DTK & WasserWirtschaft Studienpreis (3rd place) 2018: Young European Talent Award 2017: Friedrich-Wilhelm and ICOLD Young Engineers Awards Leadership & Projects: She chairs committees including IAHR's Hydraulic Structures and EERA's Hydropower SP2. Current projects include RenewHydro (sediment management), HydroCen (hydraulic structures), and Energydam (non-powered dam retrofitting). Advising: Supervises PhD students in GLOF hydraulics (Jan Hrebrina) and InSpillyFish (Nils Solheim). Past advisees include Subhojit Kadia (supercritical flows) and Joakim Sellevold (culvert hydraulics). Labs/Teams: Leads experimental hydraulics research at NTNU, collaborating with global institutions on projects like Pen@Hydropower (hydropower potential analysis) and Kajak Waves (nature-based infrastructure solutions).

Giovanni LeonelliView profile

Associate Professor

• Geomorphology
• Climatology
• Dendrochronology
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Giovanni Leonelli is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma in the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences . His work integrates geomorphology , climatology , and stable isotope analysis to study climate reconstruction and environmental dynamics in alpine and glacial systems. Focuses on climate change impacts in mountainous regions like the Alps, Northern Apennines, and Chilean Andes Utilizes tree-ring isotopes and GIS analysis for reconstructing environmental shifts Teaches courses on Cartography and GIS , Applied Geomorphology , and Geomorphological Hazards His recent publications emphasize debris flow characterization , glacier retreat effects , and dendrochronological climate proxies . Scientific awards include recognition for his master’s thesis in Natural and Environmental Sciences by the Lombardy Institute (2003).

• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Greenery
• Dendroflora Analysis
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Dr. Joanna Renda serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Landscape Shaping and Design within the Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her academic work focuses on urban landscape architecture with particular emphasis on dendroflora analysis, public space design, and ecological restoration in Polish urban contexts, especially Lublin. Her research interests center on urban greenery dynamics, including seasonal aesthetic value of plants, public preferences for urban green spaces, and biodiversity challenges in housing estates. Notable projects include development of city parks, school grounds, and religious sites across Eastern Poland, with documented thesis supervision since 2013 covering landscape interventions in Lublin, Chełm, Siedlce, and Ukrainian territories. Dr. Renda's publication record since 1999 reveals consistent focus on Lublin's urban ecosystems, with recent works analyzing dendroflora decline in housing estates (2024) and public space preferences in historic districts (2023). Her research employs methodologies like SBE assessment and combines botanical precision with practical landscape solutions for urban environments. The Rector of KUL Award for Teams (4th Degree, 2023) The Rector of KUL Award for Teams (3rd Degree, 2022) The Rector of KUL Award for Teams (4th Degree, 2021) Nagroda Rektora KUL II stopnia (2019) Nagroda zespołowa IV stopnia (2017) She actively organizes the annual 'Landscape Around Me' Art Competition and 'Man in the Landscape' Photography Competition since 2018, while serving as course coordinator since 2019. Her extension work includes expert services for 'Lublin Fights Air Pollution' initiatives and dendrological trail development projects.

Ilya V. BuynevichView profile

Associate Professor

• Process Geomorphology
• Coastal Geology
• Ichnology
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Dr. Ilya V. Buynevich is an Associate Professor and Undergraduate Advisor in Geology at Temple University's College of Science and Technology , Department of Earth and Environmental Science. He holds a PhD and BA from Boston University (2001 and 1994, respectively), and a Dipl. Program in Marine Geology from Odesa University, Ukraine (1989-1991). As a 2022-2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar in Estonia, he focuses on coastal and marine geology, process geomorphology, and ichnology. His research integrates geophysical techniques like ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to study coastal barrier evolution, extreme events (storms, tsunamis), and paleoenvironmental reconstruction through animal traces (zoogeomorphology and ichnology). His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Physical Geology , Coastal Processes and Geomorphology , and Process Geomorphology . Awards include the Fulbright grant for research in Estonia. His work bridges geology, ecology, and archaeology, with applications in geoarchaeology and geoforensics. Education: PhD in Geology, Boston University, 2001 BA in Geology (Magna Cum Laude), Boston University, 1994 Diplom Program in Marine Geology, Odesa University, Ukraine, 1989–1991 Research Interests: Coastal geoarchaeology, zoogeomorphology (e.g., beaver, bison, and rodent impacts), aeolian sediment dynamics, and the geological signatures of extreme events. He employs multi-method approaches, including GPR imaging and sedimentological analysis, to explore coastal morphodynamics and paleoenvironments. Recent studies include storm impacts on Ukrainian and Bahamian coastlines, and the role of large animals in shaping landscapes. Awards: 2022–2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award (Geology, Estonia) Advising & Grants: Oversees undergraduate advising in Geology. Research has been supported by grants focusing on coastal resilience, extreme event impacts, and interdisciplinary geoarchaeological studies. Collaborates internationally, including projects in Ukraine, Estonia, and the Bahamas. Labs/Teams: Directs research on coastal processes, ichnology, and zoogeomorphology. Engages in fieldwork and geophysical imaging projects globally, emphasizing applied solutions for coastal management and environmental conservation.

Ylva SjöbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Arctic Hydrology
• Permafrost Dynamics
• Climate Change Impact on Water Resources
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Ylva Sjöberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience, Umeå University. Her research focuses on Arctic hydrology, permafrost dynamics, and climate change impacts on water resources, employing numerical modeling and field-based methods across northern Fennoscandia, Greenland, and Alaska. Key research areas include: Mechanistic understanding of Arctic river methane emissions (ARIMETH project, 2025) Cryospheric impacts on water quality and flow paths Development of standardized permafrost thaw monitoring protocols Science communication through Frozen-Ground Cartoons Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking groundwater-surface water interactions, permafrost thaw cascades, and biogeochemical processes in Arctic catchments. She actively collaborates with Indigenous communities and contributes to Arctic policy frameworks.

ADAM YOUNGView profile

Researcher

• Coastal Geomorphology
• Marine Geology
• Coastal Erosion
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Adam Young is a Researcher at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, affiliated with the INTEGR OCEANOGRAPHY DIV. He holds a B.S. from California State Polytechnic University, SLO, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from UC San Diego. His work focuses on coastal processes, including cliff retreat mechanisms, natural hazards, and quantitative geomorphology. He employs advanced techniques like LiDAR, satellite imagery, and machine learning to monitor erosion patterns and assess coastal vulnerabilities. Research interests include coastal cliff stability, wave-cliff interactions, and the integration of remote sensing data for environmental monitoring. His projects often involve sensor networks and large-scale datasets to track erosion hotspots and model future scenarios under climate change. Notable studies include Arctic coastal morphology analysis using machine learning and predictive modeling of shoreline changes in California using deep learning. Key contributions include developing automated workflows for cliff change detection and advancing understanding of gravel berm dynamics and subsurface hydrology. His work bridges field observations with computational methods, informing coastal management strategies and disaster preparedness.

Neitzke Adamo, LaurenView profile

Associate Professor

• Paleoceanography
• Stable Isotope Stratigraphy
• Geoscience Education
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Lauren Neitzke Adamo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University, where she directs the Undergraduate Program (2022–present) and co-leads the Rutgers University Geology Museum (2016–present). Her career includes roles as Assistant Teaching Professor (2016–present), Lecturer (2008–2016), and prior leadership at the museum. Education : Ph.D. (2016), M.S. (2006), and B.S. (2004) from Rutgers University. Her research spans paleoceanography , stable isotope stratigraphy , and innovative geoscience education , focusing on drone-based remote sensing, 3D visualization, and museum outreach. She integrates technology like UAVs and 3D printers to enhance educational experiences and coastal process analysis. Recent publications highlight her work in virtual field trips (Newark Basin), drone-assisted coastal geomorphology, and science communication through comics and interactive museum exhibits. Collaborative projects emphasize democratizing geospatial tools and engaging diverse audiences via digital platforms.