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• Lightning Physics
• Atmospheric Electricity
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
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Vladimir A. Rakov is a distinguished professor and co-director of the International Center for Lightning Research and Testing (ICLRT) at the University of Florida’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His primary research focuses on lightning physics, atmospheric electricity, and lightning protection. He holds affiliations with prestigious organizations such as the American Geophysical Union (AGU), IEEE, and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Education: Rakov earned a PhD (1983) and MS (1977) in Electrical Engineering from Tomsk Polytechnic University. His professional memberships include roles in AGU, IEEE, and the International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity (ICAE). He has chaired committees for international lightning conferences and contributed to standards development for lightning protection systems. Research: Rakov’s work spans lightning initiation, return stroke modeling, and electromagnetic effects. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, including seminal books like Lightning: Physics and Effects . His team conducts field experiments using rocket-triggered lightning and advanced instrumentation. Notable achievements include studies on lightning-induced voltages, X-ray emissions, and safety standards for aircraft and infrastructure. Awards: Rakov has received numerous accolades, including the IEEE Richard R. Stoddart Award (2019) and Honorary Doctorate from the Russian Academy of Sciences (2015). His research impacts global lightning protection practices and aerospace safety.

• Image Processing
• Computer Vision
• Remote Sensing
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Gabriele Facciolo is a Professor at the Centre Borelli, ENS Paris-Saclay, France. He is a Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) and holds an Innovation Chair (2025). His research focuses on image and video processing, remote sensing, and super-resolution techniques. Current affiliations: Centre Borelli (ENS Paris-Saclay), Institut Universitaire de France His research explores advanced algorithms for satellite stereo pipelines, real-time deblurring, denoising, and explainable AI systems for legal evidence enhancement. He coordinates projects like ANR SURECAVI (Super-resolution for visible camera systems) and ANR IMPROVED (video enhancement for judicial use), with recent work on Gaussian Splatting for Earth Observation and multi-date satellite super-resolution. Notable scientific achievements include the IGARSS 2025 Top 10 Student Paper Award and leadership in projects funded by ANR (€890k) and Prime Minister's entities (SGDSN/ANSSI). His work bridges computational imaging, defense applications, and digital forensics. Project leadership: SURECAVI, IMPROVED, BOFOR Key technologies: GPU acceleration, real-time processing, optical flow estimation, RPC refinement Gabriele actively contributes to open-source tools like S2P (Satellite Stereo Pipeline), MGM (MultiGlobal Matching), and OMNIflip. He teaches in the Master MVA program and collaborates across institutions (ENPC, UPF).

Zhigang PengView profile

Professor

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Earthquake Dynamics
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Dr. Zhigang Peng is a Professor in the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology, part of the College of Sciences. His research focuses on seismicity dynamics, fault zone imaging, and data science applications in geophysics. He holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Southern California (2004), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (2002), and a B.S. in Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China (1998). Dr. Peng’s work spans seismological studies of earthquake triggering mechanisms, fault zone structures, and deep-focus earthquakes. He has pioneered dense seismic array techniques to image fault systems and employs machine learning for event detection and phase picking. His recent projects include analyzing the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake sequence in Türkiye and the 2024 Noto earthquake in Japan. He leads initiatives like the Center for Collective Impact in Earthquake Science (C-CIES), promoting inclusive scientific collaboration. Research Highlights: Fault zone imaging, dynamic triggering, AI-driven seismology Labs: ES&T 2235 (Seismology Lab), ES&T 2256 (Office) His awards include the 2002 AGU Outstanding Student Paper Award. He actively contributes to earthquake hazard assessment, nuclear explosion monitoring, and volcano-seismic interactions, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications.

James William LaBelleView profile

Professor

• Plasma Physics
• Geophysics
• Auroral Physics
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James William LaBelle is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College, holding the inaugural Lois L. Rodgers Professorship since 2010. He has been affiliated with Dartmouth since 1989 and maintains active collaborations with institutions across six countries. Education: B.S. in Physics (Stanford, 1980), M.S. and Ph.D. in Applied Physics (Cornell, 1982 & 1985) Professional Memberships: American Geophysical Union, International Union of Radio Scientists His research focuses on auroral radio emissions and space plasma phenomena, with expertise in polarization measurements, wave propagation analysis, and rocket-based experiments. Current projects involve satellite missions like AERO/VISTA and TRACERS, as well as ground-level radio receiver networks in Antarctica, Alaska, and international locations. Recent publications highlight studies of auroral roar emissions, medium frequency bursts, and kilometric radiation patterns. His work combines experimental data from sounding rockets with global ground station networks to investigate wave-particle interactions in Earth's magnetosphere. Scientific Recognition: Lois L. Rodgers Professorship Multiple international visiting fellowships

Frederik TilmannView profile

Professor

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Earthquake Analysis
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Prof. Dr. Frederik Tilmann is a leading seismologist at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences (Section 2.4 Seismology) and a professor at the Freie Universität Berlin . His work focuses on seismic waveform analysis to understand geodynamic processes in subduction zones and continental collisions. Current affiliations: Head of Seismology Section, GFZ Potsdam University Professor, Freie Universität Berlin Research interests include: Earthquake source characterization Seismic tomography methods Mantle dynamics and lithospheric deformation Machine learning applications in seismic data analysis Volcano-seismic monitoring Ocean bottom seismology techniques Recent publications highlight advancements in: Full waveform inversion for mantle dynamics Machine learning for seismic phase picking Anisotropy studies in Alpine and Himalayan regions Subduction zone microseismicity analysis Volcano-induced landslide detection Scientific awards include: Feodor-Lynen Fellowship (Humboldt Foundation) Trinity Hall College Staff Fellowship Multiple citations in high-impact journals Collaborative work spans global seismic infrastructure projects like SMART cables, the Collaborative Seismic Earth Model, and the AlpArray network. His methodology innovations in shear wave splitting and depth phase picking have become standards in computational seismology.

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Antarctic Ice Sheet Dynamics
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Dr. Thanh-Son Pham is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow in the Geophysics Department at The Australian National University’s Research School of Earth Sciences. His research focuses on using seismic waves to study Earth’s interior structures, from polar ice sheets to the inner core. He has pioneered methods like teleseismic P-wave coda autocorrelation and coda correlation wavefield analysis, leading to breakthroughs such as detecting J-waves in the inner core and identifying an innermost inner core layer. His work has been featured in Science , Nature Communications , and international media. He holds a PhD from ANU (2019) and has supervised research projects on Antarctic seismology and earthquake source physics. Awards include the 2024 Zatman lectureship from SEDI. Current projects include probing Antarctic ice sheets via correlation seismology and advancing machine learning tools for deep Earth studies. Education: PhD in Geophysics (ANU, 2019), Graduate Diploma in Earth System Physics (ICTP, 2015), BSc in Applied Mathematics (Hanoi University, 2013) Research interests span seismic source inversion, Antarctic ice dynamics, and inner core anisotropy. His 2024 articles address Hunga Tonga eruption mechanics and PKIKP wave analysis using deep learning. Media highlights include BBC, NYT, and ANU press releases.

David EatonView profile

Professor

• Induced Seismicity
• Microseismic Monitoring
• Distributed Acoustic Sensing
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David Eaton is a Professor and former NSERC/Chevron Industrial Research Chair in Microseismic System Dynamics at the University of Calgary's Department of Geoscience. He holds a PhD in Geophysics from the University of Calgary (1992) and has published the textbook 'Passive Seismic Monitoring of Induced Seismicity'. Educational Background: PhD Geophysics, University of Calgary, 1992 MSc Geophysics, University of Calgary, 1988 BSc Geology and Physics, Queen's University, 1984 His research focuses on induced seismicity characterization, microseismic monitoring technology development, distributed acoustic sensing applications, physics-informed machine learning approaches, and lithospheric structure analysis. Current projects investigate earthquake triggering mechanisms during hydraulic fracturing and geothermal energy development. Publications show consistent focus on induced seismicity source characterization, monitoring methodologies, and geophysical applications for energy resource development. Recent work integrates machine learning with seismic monitoring to understand geological controls on induced seismicity. Scientific Awards: NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation (2020) J. Tuzo Wilson Medal, Canadian Geophysical Union (2020) CSEG Distinguished Lecturer (2019) Schulich School of Engineering Distinguished Collaborator (2019) University of Calgary Great Supervisor Award (2016) He leads the CREATE-REDEVELOP program training future leaders in responsible resource development and directs the microseismic research laboratory.

Keith D. KoperView profile

Professor

• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Array Seismology
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Keith D. Koper is a Professor in the Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah and serves as Director of the University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS). He is also the editor-in-chief of The Seismic Record . His work integrates academic research with operational seismic monitoring and public safety initiatives across Utah and the Intermountain West. Education: PhD in Geophysics, Washington University, 1998 BA in Math, Geology, and ISP, Northwestern University, 1993 Dr. Koper's research focuses on array seismology, forensic seismology, deep Earth structure (especially the inner core), earthquake rupture imaging, ambient seismic noise, and seismic hazards in the Intermountain West, including mining-induced and urban earthquakes. His work combines observational seismology with advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques to improve detection, discrimination, and imaging capabilities. He has led or contributed to major projects involving the Wasatch Front, Yellowstone, and regional seismic networks. His recent research emphasizes machine learning for earthquake detection, high-resolution relocation of aftershock sequences (e.g., Magna 2020, Bluffdale 2019), microseism generation in lakes, and fine-scale imaging of the Earth's inner core using seismic reflections. His studies often involve interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with mining engineering and geodesy. Dr. Koper's research has been consistently funded by federal and state agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of Energy (DOE), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and the Utah Department of Public Safety. His publications reflect a strong trend toward integrating computational methods with traditional seismological analysis to tackle complex problems in both natural and induced seismicity. Scientific Service and Leadership: Editor-in-Chief, The Seismic Record Director, University of Utah Seismograph Stations Secretary, U.S. Air Force Seismic Review Panel Former Chair and Vice-Chair, Utah Seismic Safety Commission Dr. Koper mentors graduate students in seismology and geophysics, including recent advisees Sean Hutchings and Alysha Armstrong. His research group actively engages in both fundamental and applied seismological research, with strong ties to national labs such as Sandia. The group is involved in deploying portable seismic arrays, analyzing large datasets, and developing new algorithms for event detection and classification. The University of Utah Seismograph Stations, under his leadership, plays a critical role in monitoring seismicity in Utah and Yellowstone, producing real-time earthquake information, ShakeMaps, and public outreach materials. The station also contributes to national and international efforts in nuclear test monitoring and volcanic hazard assessment.

Thomas GoebelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Induced Seismicity
• Fault Structure
• Earthquake Source Processes
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Dr. Thomas Goebel is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), University of Memphis. He holds a PhD from the University of Southern California (2013). His research focuses on induced seismicity, fault structure, and earthquake source processes, integrating rock mechanics, seismology, and hydrogeology. Key projects include studies on fault roughness effects, aftershock clustering, and induced seismicity mitigation. He leads the Earthquake Physics Group (EPG), comprising 1 PostDoc and 5 graduate students, and collaborates internationally on volcano monitoring and geothermal energy projects. Dr. Goebel has received the 2023 Tigers Ascending to Excellence Award. Education: PhD in Earth Sciences, University of Southern California, 2013. Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding stress storage/release in the crust, earthquake size prediction, and fault responses to fluid perturbations. His work bridges laboratory experiments, numerical modeling, and statistical analyses to address fundamental seismological questions. Recent publications highlight contributions to induced seismicity spatial footprints, laboratory-based aftershock dynamics, and volcano-seismic network development. He actively mentors students, with recent accolades including NSF internships and travel awards. Labs/Teams: Earthquake Physics Group (EPG) at CERI, collaborating with institutions in France, El Salvador, and the U.S. on projects like volcanic seismic networks and fault hydrology studies.

Abdullah MueenView profile

Professor

• Temporal Data Mining
• Blockchain Data Mining
• Social Media Mining
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Abdullah Mueen is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Computer Science at the University of New Mexico (UNM), where he has been since 2013. Previously, he worked as a Scientist in the Cloud and Information Sciences Lab at Microsoft Corporation. Research Interests : His work focuses on Temporal Data Mining , with emphasis on efficiency , interactivity , and interpretability . Key areas include Blockchain Data Mining (e.g., BitLink for Bitcoin cluster analysis), Seismic Data Mining (e.g., PAW for aftershock detection), and Social Media Mining (e.g., DeBot for Twitter bot detection). Article Trends : His recent publications span four domains: Seismology : Algorithms for earthquake data analysis (e.g., focal depth inference, aftershock classification). Blockchain : Temporal linkage of Bitcoin addresses (BitLink) and cryptocurrency fraud detection. Traffic Safety : Multi-LiDAR data fusion for real-time road safety monitoring. Time Series Methods : Innovations like MASS similarity search and DAMP anomaly detection for massive datasets. Scientific Awards : ACM SIGKDD Test-of-Time Award (2022) UNM Provost Research Leader Award UNM School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Excellence Award KDD 2012 Doctoral Dissertation Contest Runner-Up KDD 2012 Best Paper Award Advising and Grants : He has mentored 11 PhD students now employed at institutions like Microsoft, Meta, and Lawrence Livermore National Lab. His research is funded by NSF , NIH , DARPA , AFRL , NEC , Exxon , Microsoft , and LANL .

• Solar variability
• Stratosphere-Troposphere coupling
• Ocean-Atmosphere coupling
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Dr. Indrani Roy is an Honorary Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at University College London (UCL). She holds a PhD from Imperial College London and has extensive research experience at institutions including Imperial College and the University of Exeter. Previously, she served as a permanent employee at the India Meteorological Department (Government of India). She is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society (FRMetS) and serves as its Trustee. Dr. Roy contributes to international scientific governance as a panel member for the UK's Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) and the Romanian National Research Council. Her multidisciplinary research spans: Solar-atmosphere-ocean coupling mechanisms Monsoon dynamics and teleconnection patterns Climate change processes and extreme events Stratosphere-troposphere interactions Climate variability across decadal scales She actively investigates how solar cycles influence regional climates and extreme weather phenomena. Dr. Roy's publications demonstrate consistent focus on climate dynamics with recent emphasis on African and Asian monsoon systems, COVID-19 climate interactions, and improving predictive capabilities for extreme rainfall events. Her work increasingly integrates public health perspectives with climate science. Scientific Recognition: Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society (FRMetS) Teaching & Advising: As an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), she currently teaches the Literature Project module (NSCI0004) for Natural Sciences at UCL. Her past teaching includes: Undergraduate research supervision (University of Exeter) Masters project supervision and guest lecturing (UCL) Instruction of Masters/PhD candidates (University of Oulu, Finland) Professional Engagement: Dr. Roy serves as reviewer for over 40 international journals (including Nature Geoscience and Science Reports) and grant agencies such as NSF, Royal Society, and French National Research Agency. She co-convenes sessions at major conferences (AOGS) and previously held editorial roles at Frontiers journals.

Serge A. ShapiroView profile

Professor

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Rock Physics
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Prof. Serge A. Shapiro is a Full Professor of Geophysics at Freie Universität Berlin since 1999 and Director of the PHASE consortium since 2004. He holds a Diploma in Applied Geophysics from Lomonosov Moscow State University (1982), a PhD from the Moscow Research Institute of Geosystems (1987), and a Habilitation from Karlsruhe University (1995). His research focuses on seismogenic processes, induced seismicity, rock physics, and subduction zone dynamics, with applications to geothermal energy, CO2 storage, and hydraulic fracturing. Education: Diploma in Applied Geophysics, Lomonosov Moscow State University (1982) PhD in Geophysics, Moscow Research Institute of Geosystems (1987) Habilitation, Karlsruhe University (1995) Research Interests: Induced seismicity from fluid operations CO2 storage and hydraulic fracturing risks Seismic hazard assessment Rock physics under stress Key Contributions: Developed the Seismogenic Index Model for induced earthquakes Pioneered DAS-based seismic monitoring techniques Advanced understanding of fault stability and pressure diffusion effects Awards: Virgil Kauffman Gold Medal (2013) for work in microseismic monitoring and rock physics Grants & Projects: PHASE consortium leader (2004–present) Utah FORGE EGS project advisor Labs/Teams: Seismology Group, Freie Universität Berlin PHASE university consortium

• Embedded Systems
• Artificial Neural Networks
• Signal Processing
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Magdalena Szymczyk is a Lecturer in the Department of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering at AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering. Her work bridges embedded systems, biomedical signal processing, and geophysical data analysis. Research focuses on energy-efficient sensor networks, neural networks for GPR data classification, and mathematical transforms in signal analysis Expertise in parallel computing, real-time systems, and biomedical engineering applications Her publications (2015–2025) demonstrate a trajectory from parallel neural networks and S-transform/GPR methodologies to recent work on MicroPython in embedded systems. Key themes include energy optimization in distributed architectures and AI-driven signal processing across biomedical and geophysical domains. She has authored works on deterministic chaos in simulations, GPU image processing, and cybersecurity in microcontroller systems. Her current research emphasizes embedded systems security, medical signal diagnostics, and computational methods for geological analysis. She utilizes tools like OpenCL for GPU acceleration and MATLAB for parallel computing implementations.

Gaël KermarrecView profile

Researcher

• Boundary Layer Meteorology
• Atmospheric Turbulence
• GNSS Applications
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Dr. Gaël Kermarrec is a researcher at the Boundary Layer Meteorology Group , part of the Institute of Meteorology and Climatology within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Leibniz University Hannover . His work focuses on atmospheric turbulence, GNSS applications, and remote sensing for environmental monitoring. Boundary layer meteorology Turbulence theory GNSS signal processing Terrestrial laser scanning Climate change impacts Geodetic time series analysis His research integrates advanced mathematical models like LR B-splines and Matérn covariance with large eddy simulations to study: Atmospheric turbulence effects on optical/GNSS signals Hydrospheric mass loading Deformation analysis of terrain/port infrastructure Climatic sea-level changes Machine learning for remote sensing The 15 most recent articles (2025-2023) demonstrate his focus on: GNSS-based turbulence detection AI-enhanced climate mapping Advanced surface approximation techniques Multi-sensor data fusion Stochastic modeling of geodetic observations Environmental impacts on optical measurements He has developed tools like the Klimascanner QGIS plugin for urban climate resilience and contributes to: Understanding atmospheric scale lengths Improving TLS/GNSS deformation monitoring Analyzing hydrospheric changes Wavefront modeling Ionospheric corrections

Kenan LiView profile

Associate Professor

• Spatial Computation
• Environmental Health
• Community Resilience
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Kenan Li, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Saint Louis University’s College for Public Health and Social Justice. He joined SLU in August 2022 and teaches courses such as Statistical Learning, R for Spatial Analysis, and Environmental Determinants of Health. His research bridges data science, GIS, and public health, focusing on spatial computation, environmental exposures, and community resilience. Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, Louisiana State University M.S. in Environmental Sciences, Louisiana State University B.S. in Environmental Sciences and Applied Mathematics, Nankai University, China Dr. Li’s research interests lie at the intersection of spatial computation, environmental health, and community resilience . He develops geo-AI frameworks , integrated geo-cyber-infrastructures , and biostatistics algorithms using big data, deep learning, and sensor data. His work emphasizes understanding human-environment interactions, urban sustainability, and health disparities. His recent publications from 2023 to 2015 reveal a strong trend in spatial modeling of population dynamics , machine learning for environmental exposure analysis , and resilience assessment in vulnerable coastal regions. He has pioneered methods like Dynamic Time Warping Self-Organizing Maps and Wavelet-based Shapelet Discovery to extract meaningful patterns from high-frequency sensor data. His scientific awards include the Taylor Geospatial Institute Seed Grant (2023) , the Saint Louis University 2023 Health Research Grant , and selection for the Scholarly Undergraduate Research Grants and Experiences . He has secured funding from NSF, NIH, USC Keck School of Medicine, and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dr. Li has advised and collaborated on numerous research projects, particularly in interdisciplinary teams studying the Mississippi River Delta and urban health interventions. He has been involved in NIH/NIBIB-funded projects and led research on emergency management of trail systems in Los Angeles County. He is actively involved in building research labs and teams focused on spatial data science and public health analytics , having previously worked at USC’s Spatial Sciences Institute and Population and Public Health Sciences Department.