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Olivia Constantin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics. She has been actively publishing since 2008, with research contributions in functional analysis, complex analysis, and mathematical fluid dynamics. PhD in Mathematics (implied by academic position and research output) Her research primarily focuses on operator theory on function spaces, especially Fock and Bergman spaces, and the application of complex analysis to fluid flows. Key areas include Hankel operators, integral operators, embedding theorems, and the analysis of water waves and oceanic gyres. Her work combines deep analytical techniques with applications in fluid mechanics. Recent publications show a strong trend toward using complex-analytic methods to study irrotational flows, traveling water waves, and gyre dynamics, indicating an interdisciplinary approach bridging pure and applied mathematics. Her 2025 paper on velocity extrema in ocean gyre flows highlights ongoing contributions to geophysical fluid dynamics. She has led two research projects: Operatorenklassen (2012–2016) and Analysis of Operators on Spaces of Holomorphic Functions (2017–2019), demonstrating sustained research leadership. Active speaker at academic conferences, with 18 recorded scientific activities including talks from 2008 to 2023 Olivia Constantin collaborates with prominent mathematicians such as A. Aleman, J. A. Peláez, A.-M. Persson, and D. Kalaj. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. There is no information about her advising students or managing labs or research teams.

• Functional Analysis
• Complex Analysis
• Operator Theory
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Ian Main is a Professor of Seismology and Rock Physics at the University of Edinburgh since 2000, within the School of GeoSciences. Previously, he held roles as Reader (1996–2000) and Lecturer (1989–1996) in similar fields. He earned a BSc in Physics from the University of St Andrews, an MSc in Geophysics from the University of Durham, and a PhD in Seismology from the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on quantifying natural hazards, catastrophic failure mechanisms (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions), and fluid-rock interactions. He explores these phenomena through complex systems theory and non-linear dynamics, with applications to subsurface processes and urban disaster resilience. Main has held leadership roles including Director of Research at the School of GeoSciences and membership in national/international bodies such as the Natural Environment Research Council Science Committee and the Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Committee. He contributed to high-profile initiatives like the UKRI GCRF Multi-Hazard Urban Disaster Risk Transitions Hub and the International Commission on Earthquake Forecasting. Notable awards include the Louis Néel Medal (2014) and the Ed Lorenz Lecture (2019). He has been a visiting scholar at institutions like Stanford University and the Centre for Mathematical Research, Barcelona.

• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Rock Physics
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Syukuro Manabe is a renowned climate scientist affiliated with Princeton University's Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program as a Professor . He has held various prestigious roles, including Director of the Global Warming Research Program at the Frontier Research System for Global Change (1997–2001) and Senior Scientist at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) of NOAA (1995–1997). Education: BS, Tokyo University (1953) MS, Tokyo University (1955) PhD, Tokyo University (1958) Research Interests: Manabe pioneered the development of radiative-convective models of the atmosphere in the early 1960s, focusing on greenhouse gases' role in climate change. His work with Kirk Bryan in the late 1960s on coupled atmosphere-ocean-land general circulation models revolutionized climate simulation, enabling studies of global warming and natural climate variability across time scales. He also explores past climate changes using models of varying complexity. Scientific Awards and Honors: Nobel Prize in Physics (2021) for physical modeling of Earth's climate and predicting global warming Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal (1992) Blue Planet Prize (1992) Volvo Environmental Prize (1997) William Bowie Medal (2010) Franklin Institute Awards (2015) Professional Memberships: Member, National Academy of Sciences (1990–) Foreign Member, Academia Europaea (1994–) Fellow, American Meteorological Society (1997–) Fellow, American Geophysical Union (since 1967)

• Global Warming
• Climate Modeling
• Atmospheric Sciences
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Chris Marone is a Full Professor (Professore Ordinario) at La Sapienza Università di Roma since 2020, with prior roles as Professor of Geophysics at The Pennsylvania State University (2003–2020) and Associate/Assistant Professor at MIT (1997–2000, 1992–1997). His research spans earthquake physics, geomechanics, and rock deformation. Ph.D. in Geophysics from Columbia University (1988) 40+ years of academic experience across multiple institutions His work focuses on frictional mechanics, slow earthquakes, and fault slip behaviors, integrating laboratory experiments and field observations. Recent themes include rate-state friction laws, rock-fluid interactions, and granular mechanics. Key trends in his publications reveal interdisciplinary approaches combining deep learning (2022), high-frequency seismic signatures (2022), and poromechanics (2022) with traditional geophysical methods. His research has dominated fault healing and stress dynamics for decades. ERC Advanced Grant: TECTONIC Louis Néel Medal (European Geosciences Union) Fellow of the American Geophysical Union Paul F. Robertson Award for Breakthrough of the Year Kerr-McGee Career Development Professorship

• Granular physics
• Geomechanics
• Earthquake physics
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Marie Farge is a distinguished French mathematician and physicist currently serving as Directrice de Recherche 1ère classe at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) since 2008. She maintains strong affiliations with École Normale Supérieure in Paris where she has been based since 1981, and teaches at multiple institutions including Institut des Etudes Politiques (IEP) in Paris since 2011. Her extensive academic career includes visiting positions at prestigious institutions worldwide including Cambridge University, Harvard University, and the Max Planck Institute. Dr. Farge's research focuses on the intersection of mathematics and physics, with particular emphasis on wavelets , turbulence , and computational fluid dynamics . Her pioneering work has established wavelet analysis as a fundamental tool for studying turbulent flows and extracting coherent structures. She has developed the Coherent Vortex Simulation (CVS) method, which has become influential in turbulence modeling. Her research spans theoretical mathematics, numerical methods, and practical applications in fluid dynamics and plasma physics. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on applying wavelet transforms to fluid dynamics problems, with increasing sophistication in handling three-dimensional turbulence and plasma phenomena. Her work demonstrates a progression from theoretical foundations of wavelet analysis to practical computational methods for complex fluid systems. The interdisciplinary nature of her research bridges mathematics, physics, and engineering applications. Prix Poncelet from the French Academy of Sciences (1993) American Physical Society Gallery of Fluid Motion award (1990) Seymour Cray Award for Scientific Computing (1988) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Award (1985) Fulbright Fellowship at Harvard University (1981) ESRO Award (1971) Elected member of Academia Europaea (2005) Grand Prix du CNRS 'La Recherche en Action' (1989) As an educator, Dr. Farge has taught extensively across France and internationally at institutions including Stanford University, Cambridge University, and numerous European and Asian universities. She has served on the editorial boards of major journals including the Journal of Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis since 1993 and has been active in the Ethics Committee of CNRS since 2007. Her teaching spans wavelet theory, computational physics, turbulence, and signal processing, reflecting the breadth of her expertise. Dr. Farge maintains active research collaborations worldwide, evidenced by her numerous visiting positions at leading research centers including the Center for Turbulence Research at Stanford University, the Newton Institute in Cambridge, and the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Her work continues to influence both theoretical developments in wavelet analysis and practical applications in fluid dynamics and related fields.

• Wavelets
• Turbulence
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Ares Rosakis is the Theodore von Kármán Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He has served as Chair of the Division of Engineering and Applied Science (2009–2015) and Director of the Graduate Aeronautical Laboratories (GALCIT) (2004–2009). Rosakis holds visiting professorships at Nanyang Technological University (2018–2023) and Northwestern University (2018). Education : B.A. and M.A. in Engineering Science (Oxford, 1978); Sc.M. and Ph.D. in Engineering (Solid Mechanics, Brown University, 1980–1982) Academic Career : Caltech faculty since 1982 (Assistant, 1982; Associate, 1988; Full Professor, 1993) As a world-leading expert in dynamic failure mechanics of solid materials, Rosakis has pioneered research in dynamic ductile failure of metals, intersonic/supershear ruptures in composites and earthquakes, and Coherent Gradient Sensing (CGS) interferometry . His work spans experimental mechanics, solid mechanics, geophysics, and thin film stress measurement. His 15 most recent articles (2010–2014) focus on dynamic shear ruptures , fault mechanics , brittle failure , high-strain-rate deformation , and laboratory earthquake simulations , reflecting his cross-disciplinary expertise in materials science, geophysics, and mechanics. Scientific Awards & Recognitions Foreign Member of the Royal Society (2024) Two Honorary Doctorates (2023) U.S. National Academy of Engineering (2011) NASA Group Achievement Award (2009) Timoshenko Medal (2018) Multiple SEM and ASME awards (1989–2013) Research Leadership includes directing GALCIT and developing advanced optical and infrared diagnostic methods for real-time crack propagation and temperature measurement. His work bridges fundamental mechanics with applied material failure analysis , influencing aerospace, seismology, and nanotechnology.

• Engineering Sciences
• Materials Science
• Aerospace
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Professor Jana Lasser holds a professorship in Data Analysis at the University of Graz, where she leads the Complex Social & Computational Systems research group at the interdisciplinary IDea_Lab. She serves as Associate Faculty at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna and previously held positions at Graz University of Technology as a Marie Curie Fellow and interim professor at RWTH Aachen. Her educational background includes a PhD in Physics from Georg-August-University Göttingen (2019), conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, with research on salt desert pattern formation. Her academic journey reflects a transition from geophysics to computational social science. Lasser's research centers on emergent phenomena in complex social systems, employing machine learning, natural language processing, and computational modeling. Key interests include misinformation spread on social media, counterspeech effectiveness, social media recommendation algorithms' societal impact, and the fracturing of societal understanding of honesty. Her work combines theoretical frameworks with real-world applications through agent-based simulations and large-scale text analysis. Her recent publications reveal strong thematic coherence across computational social science, with significant focus on political communication dynamics, platform governance, and methodological innovation. The 15 most recent works demonstrate increasing integration of computational methods with social theory, particularly in analyzing truth-concept evolution in political discourse and developing alternative social media architectures. ERC Starting Grant 101160928 DeSiRe for designing social media recommendation algorithms FWF standalone project P 37280-N on conspiracy theory spread netidee SCIENCE prize for digital civic innovation Marie Curie Fellowship for postdoctoral research Lasser actively supervises graduate students in computational social science, with current focus on topics related to her ERC-funded project. She leads the Survey Special Interest Group within the COST Action on Researcher Mental Health, conducting Europe's largest benchmark study on academic mental health. Her lab maintains strong collaborations with the Complexity Science Hub Vienna and international institutions.

• Computational Social Science
• Misinformation Studies
• Social Media Algorithm Analysis
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Johannes Hübl is a Full Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), leading the Institute for Alpine Natural Hazards within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure. His research focuses on alpine mass movement dynamics—particularly debris flows, rockfalls, and floods—with emphasis on risk management, mitigation engineering, and climate change adaptation. He maintains an active project portfolio including EU-funded initiatives and Austrian federal collaborations. His primary research interests include the physical processes of debris flows (surge dynamics, run-up behavior, sediment transport), rockfall hazard assessment, flood protection engineering, and climate change impacts on alpine hazards. Recent work pioneers advanced monitoring techniques like pulse-Doppler radar and LiDAR for real-time measurement of flow velocity and height, directly informing protective dam design and early warning systems. He also develops GIS-integrated simulation models for granular flows and risk assessment. Hübl's publications trend toward high-resolution field studies of debris flow dynamics, with significant focus on spatial impact distribution, statistical discharge modeling, and wildfire-hazard linkages. This reflects growing priorities in climate-resilient infrastructure and quantifiable risk assessment methodologies across European alpine regions. Scientific awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the provided materials. Advising and grants: Professor Hübl has supervised numerous university theses as indicated by his profile. His grant leadership spans over 30 projects since 1994, including: EU projects: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure (2024-2028), THARMIT (2000-2003) Austrian federal funding: 20+ projects with BMLFUW/BMF (e.g., rockfall detection, sediment management) International commissions: Bhutan flood mitigation (2000), Melamchi River reviews (2023) Industry collaborations: Check dam failure analysis, Cougar Creek optimization Labs and teams: He directs field monitoring operations including the Illgraben (Switzerland) and Gadria Creek (Italy) test sites. His institute employs physical modeling (hydraulic experiments, laser scanning) and develops real-time warning systems for alpine catchments, working closely with Austrian watershed management agencies and European consortia on event documentation and structural countermeasures.

• Natural Hazards
• Debris Flows
• Rockfall
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Günther Hörmann is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, University of Vienna. With an academic career spanning from 1995 to present, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in mathematical analysis with particular expertise in generalized functions, microlocal analysis, and partial differential equations. His research interests span several interconnected areas of mathematical analysis and its applications: Generalized functions and Colombeau algebras Microlocal analysis and wavefront sets Partial differential equations, particularly wave equations Mathematical physics applications in quantum field theory Geophysical modeling and earth deformation Non-smooth geometry and regularization techniques Hörmann's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on developing rigorous mathematical frameworks for analyzing differential equations with singular coefficients or data. His work often bridges pure mathematical theory with applications in physics, particularly in quantum mechanics, relativity, and geophysics. A distinctive feature of his research is the application of generalized function theory to problems that involve singularities or low regularity conditions. His publication record shows remarkable productivity across nearly three decades, with significant contributions in both theoretical mathematics and its applications. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in collaborations across mathematics, physics, and even biomedical research as seen in his 2023 prostate cancer study.

• Mathematical Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Generalized Functions
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Prof. Claudia Romano is a Full Professor at Università Roma TRE , with a career spanning over 25 years. She has held roles including Post-doctoral Fellow at Bayerisches Geoinstitut (Bayreuth), Researcher (1996-2014), Associate Professor (2014-2019), and Full Professor (2019-present) in the Department of Sciences. Her institutional responsibilities include coordinating geological degree programs, leading the Experimental Volcanology and Petrology Lab (EVPlab) , and serving in editorial roles for Chemical Geology and Minerals . PhD , Earth Science, University of Rome La Sapienza (1994) MSc , Earth Science, University of Rome La Sapienza (1990) Prof. Romano’s research focuses on volcanic processes, magma properties, and thermal maturity analysis. Her work encompasses electrical conductivity of minerals , experimental volcanology , volatile degassing mechanisms , and Raman spectroscopy applications . She has supervised 12 PhD students and teaches 150-200 hours annually across 50+ courses. Her publications (103 peer-reviewed) and editorial leadership highlight her expertise. Awards include the 1995 S.I.M.P. Best PhD Thesis . With 4049 Google Scholar citations (h-index 38), her work bridges volcanology, petrology, and geochemical analysis. Recent articles explore magma rheology, diamond formation depths, and volcanic glass analysis. Trends show emphasis on high-pressure experiments , eruptive dynamics , and advanced spectroscopic techniques . Best PhD Thesis in Earth Science - Societa italiana di Mineralogia e Petrologia (1995) As an educator, she has supervised 12 PhD students and taught over 50 courses. She leads EVPlab and has served editorial boards for Chemical Geology and Geochimica and Cosmochimica Acta . Her 200+ scientific meeting participations underscore her collaborative approach.

• Electrical conductivity of minerals and silicate melts
• Experimental volcanology
• Volatile solubility, speciation and degassing processes in melts
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Oskar Mencer is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London , where he has been a member of academic staff since 2000. He was also a Consulting Professor at Center for Computational Earth and Environmental Science , Stanford University (2009-2010). His research focuses on Multiscale Dataflow Computing , exploring the interaction of hardware and software systems through domain-specific representations, parallel programming, VLSI design, and compiler methodologies. He has contributed to fields including high-performance computing, FPGA optimization, and computational finance. Dr. Mencer's work has been recognized with a Special Award from Com.sult (2012), Imperial College Research Excellence Award (2007), and a Top EPSRC Advanced Fellowship (2001). He has received multiple best paper awards, including at ICFPT'08 and ASAP 2008, and his 2000 paper on stream architectures was recognized as historically significant in 2015. His publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on FPGA acceleration , custom architectures , and parallel processing across geophysics, finance, and neuroscience applications. Special Award for Dataflow Innovation (2012) Best Paper Award - ICFPT'08 Best Paper Award - ASAP 2008 He has served on technical committees for conferences such as FPL , DATE , and FPT , and leads the Computer Architecture Research Group (currently inactive).

• Numerical methods and simulations
• Imaging
• Discretization of space, time and value
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Adrian Constantin is a Professor at the Institute of Mathematics, University of Vienna, where he conducts cutting-edge research in the mathematics of fluid dynamics and geophysical wave phenomena. His work bridges pure mathematics with real-world climate systems, particularly focusing on the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which has global climatic impacts. Institution: University of Vienna Department: Institute of Mathematics Research Focus: Nonlinear PDEs in fluid motion, oceanic waves, atmospheric dynamics His research provides theoretical foundations for understanding large-scale natural phenomena such as deep equatorial ocean currents, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, and extreme weather patterns like the Morning Glory clouds in Australia. Constantin's work is highly cited and recognized internationally. He has been awarded the FWF Wittgenstein Prize, Austria’s most prestigious and highly endowed scientific award, as well as an ERC Advanced Grant, underscoring the significance and innovation of his contributions to mathematical science. FWF Wittgenstein Prize (2020) ERC Advanced Grant He actively promotes the elegance and interconnectedness of mathematics in education, emphasizing its role in explaining complex natural behaviors. His models help improve predictions of climate anomalies and natural disasters, contributing to societal resilience. Though specific advisees are not mentioned, his collaborative research involves geophysicists and oceanographers. There is no mention of lab teams or specific grants beyond the ERC, but his theoretical frameworks serve as foundational tools in climate science.

• Mathematical Modeling of Fluid Dynamics
• Geophysical Waves
• Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
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Ulisse Stefanelli is a full Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Vienna, within the Faculty of Mathematics. His research focuses on applied mathematics, partial differential equations, and material science, with a particular emphasis on nonlinear dynamics, elasticity, and variational methods. He has contributed significantly to the study of gradient flows, energy dissipation principles, and phase-field modeling in complex materials. Affiliations: University of Vienna (Faculty of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics) His research interests include the mathematical analysis of continuum mechanics problems, such as viscoelasticity, plasticity, and accretive growth in solids. He has pioneered methods like the Weighted Energy-Dissipation principle and contributed to topology optimization and multiscale modeling. Stefanelli has led numerous research projects, including those on elastic-fluidic biomembranes and geometric boundary conditions in solids. Awards: Vinti Prize (2015) His work bridges pure and applied mathematics, addressing challenges in material science and geophysics. Current activities include studies on planetary accretion models and stochastic evolution equations. Collaborations span international institutions, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of variational principles.

• Applied Mathematics
• Partial Differential Equations
• Material Science
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Univ.Prof. Helmut Habersack is a Professor in Hydraulic Engineering at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. His research focuses on sediment transport dynamics, river restoration, flood management, and hydropower impacts in large river systems. He leads the Hydraulic Engineering, Hydraulics and River Research department, specializing in fluvial processes and their environmental implications. His work integrates field measurements, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to address challenges in sustainable water resource management. Key areas include bedload dynamics in glacial catchments, floodplain evaluation, and sediment management strategies for hydropower systems. He collaborates internationally on projects such as DanubeSediment and EFRE initiatives, emphasizing transboundary river management and climate change adaptation. His contributions span over 150 peer-reviewed articles, advancing methodologies in tracer-based sediment tracking and floodplain resilience assessment. Education and qualifications include Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Dr.nat.techn., and Dr.hc honoris causa. Consultation hours are available by appointment. Research highlights include innovative approaches to river restoration in the Thaya border section, critical flood flow analysis during extreme events like the 2024 Wien River flood, and development of the Floodplain Evaluation Matrix (FEM) for multi-criteria river assessments. He also investigates microplastic transport in large rivers and hydraulic infrastructure impacts on aquatic ecosystems. His laboratory facilities support advanced experimental studies on sediment-particle interactions and ecohydraulic modeling.

• Hydraulic Engineering
• River Dynamics
• Sediment Transport
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Linden Paul Frederick is the GI Taylor Professor of Fluid Mechanics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, and Blasker Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego). He is also a Professorial Fellow at Downing College, Cambridge. His career includes leadership roles such as Director of the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory at DAMTP (1976–1998) and Director of the Sustainability Solutions Institute at UC San Diego (2009–present). Education: B.Sc. (1st Class Honours in Mathematics), University of Adelaide (1967) M.Sc. in Mathematics, Flinders University of South Australia (1968) Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (1972) His research focuses on applied mathematics, environmental fluid mechanics, sustainability, and meteorology. Notable contributions include studies in geophysical fluid dynamics, fluid mechanics of buildings, and laboratory experiments in fluids. He has held board memberships in organizations like the National Center for Sustainable Communities and the Centre for Energy Studies at the University of Cambridge. Awards: Wolfson Merit Research Award (2010) Fellow of the Royal Society (2007) Fellow of the American Physical Society (2003) Linden has led departments and initiatives, including chairing the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at UC San Diego (2004–2010) and directing the Environment and Sustainability Initiative (2007–2009). His work bridges academia and sustainability policy, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary research.

• Applied Mathematics
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Sustainability
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