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Phil BerkeView profile

Research Professor

• Land Use Planning
• Environmental Planning
• Community Resilience
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Phil Berke is a Research Professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's Department of City and Regional Planning, specializing in community resilience and urban planning. He leads the Center for Resilient Communities and Environment , focusing on interdisciplinary research to enhance urban resilience through policy integration and stakeholder collaboration. His work emphasizes mitigating climate change impacts, particularly via the Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard™ , funded by the NSF and Department of Homeland Security. Education: B.A. in Economics/Environmental Science (Empire State College), M.S. (University of Vermont), Ph.D. (Texas A&M) Key Affiliations: Coastal Resilience Center, Planet Texas 2050 Technical Advisory Board Research interests include land use planning, environmental hazards, and social equity in disaster resilience. His 2015 article on community resilience earned the APA's Best Article Award. Current projects involve evaluating flood resilience in cities like Houston and Rotterdam, and advancing equity in hazard mitigation plans. Berke advises on global resilience initiatives, including the Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities program. He prioritizes training students through capstone courses and fieldwork to address real-world challenges like coastal development risks and climate adaptation strategies.

Sylvain BarbotView profile

Associate Professor

• Geophysics
• Fault Dynamics
• Seismology
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Sylvain Barbot is an Associate Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding the physics of fault systems, earthquake mechanics, and tectonic processes. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego (2009), followed by postdoctoral training. His work integrates field observations, geodetic data analysis, and numerical modeling to study fault dynamics, frictional processes, and deformation in Earth's crust and upper mantle. Research interests include: Fault slip stability and earthquake nucleation Thermomechanical behavior of fault zones Seismic cycle modeling in subduction zones and continental margins Interactions between tectonic deformation and climate Remote sensing applications in geohazard assessment Recent studies analyze rupture segmentation, asthenosphere flow modulation during earthquake cycles, and the structural controls on seismic hazards. His computational tools, such as the Motorcycle numerical method, advance simulations of multi-fault systems. He has contributed to understanding the 2014 Iquique, 2023 Kahramanmaraş, and 2022 Kaikōura earthquakes through geodetic and mechanical analyses. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He advises no listed students but collaborates on large-scale geodynamic projects. His work interfaces with international initiatives like the SEAS community code verification exercises for earthquake simulations.

Hao ChenView profile

Associate Professor

• Anomaly/signal detection for streaming data
• Graph-based methods
• Two-sample test for high-dimensional and non-Euclidean data
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Hao Chen, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on statistical methodology for high-dimensional and non-Euclidean data, including anomaly detection, graph-based methods, and change-point analysis. He also explores AI security, multimodal models, and geospatial applications. His work bridges statistical theory and practical machine learning challenges. Education: Ph.D., Graduate Group in Biostatistics, Stanford University Research Interests: Dr. Chen’s expertise spans statistical methods for streaming data, categorical data analysis, and allele-specific copy number variation. He has pioneered work in detecting signals in complex datasets and developing robust AI systems. His recent focus includes mitigating modality interference in LLMs, enhancing model safety via guardrails, and advancing geospatial AI through projects like GeoLM. Publications: His recent work addresses cutting-edge topics such as multimodal model vulnerabilities, unlearning algorithms, and clinical radiology applications. Key themes include improving model robustness, ethical AI design, and interdisciplinary data integration. Labs/Teams: Engages in collaborative projects at UC Davis, though specific lab names are not listed in the provided information.

• Industrial Ecology
• Material Flow Analysis
• Urban Metabolism
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Daniel Beat Müller serves as Professor at the Industrial Ecology Programme within the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim. His office is located at Realfagbygget Gløshaugen (E4-120) with contact details daniel.mueller@ntnu.no and +4791897755. His research centers on analyzing human needs in relation to material/energy flows and environmental impacts, with two primary focus areas: (i) urban evolution and associated material flows for managing building/infrastructure stocks, and (ii) national/global metal cycles to identify supply constraint reduction strategies. His methodology integrates design, modeling, and decision-making through transdisciplinary stakeholder engagement. Müller teaches Material Flow Analysis and Systems Analysis of the Built Environment for Industrial Ecology and Civil Engineering Master's students. His research outputs demonstrate strong trends in circular cities, critical mineral management, and urban metabolism, with recent publications emphasizing building information modeling, electric vehicle battery systems, and phosphorus cycling. His work consistently addresses resource criticality within energy transition contexts. As (ad interim) chair of the International Society of Industrial Ecology’s MFA-ConAccount section, he contributes to methodological standardization. He previously served on the U.S. National Research Council’s Committee on Defense Stockpiles and remains active in Switzerland's National Research Programme 65 "New Urban Quality". Müller supervises numerous Master's and doctoral students, with thesis topics spanning lithium-ion battery recycling, building stock dynamics, and urban resource flows. His projects frequently involve industry collaboration for practical implementation of material stewardship strategies.

Carmen Galaz GarcíaView profile

Academic

• Environmental Data Science
• Remote Sensing
• Machine Learning in Ecology
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Carmen Galaz García is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at UC Santa Barbara. She teaches data science courses including EDS 220 and capstone projects, emphasizing accessible technical education and DEIJ initiatives. Previously, she worked at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS), analyzing remote sensing data and developing educational resources. Carmen holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics (UCSB) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Guanajuato/CIMAT, Mexico. Her research focuses on environmental data science applications such as invasive species mapping using machine learning and geospatial analysis. She actively contributes to reproducible workflows in Python and collaborates on topological data analysis in environmental contexts. Professional affiliations include NCEAS and Bren School's environmental data programs. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, UC Santa Barbara (2021) B.Sc. in Mathematics, Universidad de Guanajuato/CIMAT (2015) Research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining mathematics, ecology, and data science to address environmental challenges. She leads capstone projects integrating real-world environmental datasets and mentors students through collaborative data science workflows.

Wenwen LiView profile

Professor

• Geographic Information Science
• Cyberinfrastructure
• Big Data
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Wenwen Li is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), holding roles as Director of the CyberInfrastructure and Computation Intelligence (CICI) Lab and Research Director at the Spatial Analysis Research Center (SPARC). She specializes in geographic information science, cyberinfrastructure, and geospatial big data. Her work focuses on developing intelligent cyberinfrastructure for environmental and urban studies, leveraging AI and semantic technologies. Li's research has been supported by NSF, USGS, and Google.org, among others. Education: Ph.D. in Earth System and Geoinformation Science (George Mason University, 2010), M.S. in Signal and Information Processing (Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2007), and B.S. in Computer Science (Beijing Normal University, 2004). Research Interests : Cyberinfrastructure, spatial-temporal data mining, semantic interoperability, GeoAI applications in climate science, and urban studies. Her lab, CICI, pioneers projects like the Arctic Permafrost Thaw analysis and disaster response systems. Awards : 2023 AAG and UCGIS Fellowships, 2021 NSF Mid-Career Award, 2015 NSF CAREER Award, and the 2024 Greg Leptoukh Lecture Award (AGU). She chairs AAG's Cyberinfrastructure Specialty Group and serves on editorial boards of key journals. Grants & Service : Leads NSF-funded projects on GeoAI, climate modeling, and Arctic science. Active in AAG leadership roles and global initiatives like the Polar Cyberinfrastructure Portal. Recruits Ph.D. students in Geography and Computer Science. Labs & Teams : Directs the CICI Lab, advancing interdisciplinary GeoAI research and training. Collaborates with global partners on environmental and computational geography projects.

• Landscape Ecology
• Urban Ecology
• Sustainability Science
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**Jianguo Wu** is the Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Landscape Ecology and Sustainability Science at Arizona State University (ASU), holding joint appointments in the School of Life Sciences and School of Sustainability. His affiliations include the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes, Water Institute, Global Drylands Center, and roles as Senior Global Futures Scientist. He earned his B.S. from Inner Mongolia University and M.S./Ph.D. from Miami University, followed by NSF postdoctoral fellowships at Cornell and Princeton Universities. **Education**: B.S. in Biology, Inner Mongolia University (1982) M.S. in Ecology, Miami University (1987) Ph.D. in Ecology, Miami University (1991) **Research Interests**: Landscape ecology, urban ecology, biodiversity-ecosystem functioning, and landscape sustainability science. His work emphasizes ecosystem services, human wellbeing linkages, and interdisciplinary solutions to global environmental challenges. **Awards**: Includes AAAS Fellow (2007), Leopold Leadership Fellow (2009), Distinguished Landscape Ecologist Award (2010), and recognition as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2019–2020). **Service & Leadership**: Editor-in-Chief of Landscape Ecology since 2005, Founding Director of the Sino-US Center for Conservation, Energy, and Sustainability Science (2007–present), and leader in multiple international editorial and advisory roles. **Labs/Teams**: Directs the Center for Human-Environment System Sustainability (CHESS) at Beijing Normal University and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program.

• Landscape Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Sustainable Development
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Professor Joseph Tzanopoulos is a Professor in Landscape Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation at the School of Ecology and Conservation , University of Kent , and serves as the Academic Lead for SEDarc. He is also a member of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology. His interdisciplinary research integrates ecological, geographical, and socio-economic perspectives to evaluate the impacts of policy and land-use change on biodiversity and rural sustainability. His educational background includes a BSc in Agricultural Sciences from the Agricultural University of Athens and a PhD in vegetation ecology from Imperial College London. Prior to his appointment at Kent, he held research fellow positions at Wye College, Imperial College London, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the Centre for Agri-Environmental Research at the University of Reading. Professor Tzanopoulos’s research spans landscape ecology, biodiversity conservation, agricultural landscapes, land-use change, GIS, remote sensing, sustainability assessment, and environmental governance . He employs interdisciplinary methods to analyze drivers of change in complex land-use systems, with a focus on reconciling conservation with sustainable development. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in large carnivore conservation, human-wildlife conflict, agroecology, climate change perceptions, and landscape connectivity . Many studies apply spatial modeling and scenario analysis in regions such as Colombia, Oman, Southern Africa, and Europe, often in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. He is actively involved in supervision, mentoring numerous PhD students on topics including jaguar conservation, lynx reintroduction, marine protected areas, and socio-ecological dynamics. He has also contributed to policy-relevant research and serves on the editorial board of Nature Conservation . His work is supported by collaborations across national and European-funded projects, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, participatory governance, and science-policy integration. He teaches undergraduate modules in geography and GIS, contributing to the training of future environmental scientists.

Jann WeinandView profile

Research Professor

• Energy System Optimization
• Renewable Energy Resource Assessment
• Complexity Management
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Dr. Jann Michael Weinand is the head of the Integrated Scenarios department at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems (ICE-2) within Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH. He leads a team of 30 scientists, PhD students, and master students focusing on energy system analysis, complexity management, and AI integration. His work addresses regional and international energy systems, emphasizing renewable energy resource assessment and techno-economic feasibility. Dr. Weinand holds a Dr.-Ing. from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2020) and a Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration degree from RWTH Aachen University (2016). His research spans energy autonomy, renewable resource optimization, and the socio-technical challenges of energy transitions. Key research areas include energy system modeling, geothermal and wind energy potential, and data-driven methodologies. He coordinates interdisciplinary projects with academic and industrial partners, contributing to high-impact journals like Nature Energy and Joule. His team develops open-source tools (e.g., ETHOS workflows) for reproducible energy assessments and advocates for spatially disaggregated energy planning. Publications highlight trade-offs in energy system design, AI risks, and land-use conflicts for renewables. He emphasizes integrating social, technical, and environmental factors into energy policy frameworks.

Margaret KalacskaView profile

Associate Professor

• Remote Sensing
• Environmental Science
• Hyperspectral Imaging
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Margaret Kalacska is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at McGill University, leading the Applied Remote Sensing Lab. Her research focuses on advancing remote sensing technologies like hyperspectral imaging, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), LiDAR, and thermal imaging for environmental science and natural hazard monitoring. She has pioneered the use of RPAS-HSI systems, including developing Canada’s first fully operational RPAS-HSI for the Canadian Airborne Biodiversity Observatory (CABO) since 2018. Dr. Kalacska holds a PhD and MSc in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Alberta. Her interdisciplinary work spans Canada, Brazil, Tanzania, Ghana, the Peruvian Amazon, Panama, Madagascar, and Costa Rica. Notable achievements include being the first Canadian woman to lead an airborne hyperspectral mission (MAC-13) in Costa Rica (2013) and receiving the Silver Medal from the Canadian Remote Sensing Society (2018). Her lab specializes in integrating cutting-edge remote sensing tools for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem monitoring, and disaster response. Recent projects include the Fish + Forest initiative studying aquatic habitats in Brazil and advancing custom RPAS for hyperspectral imaging. She also collaborates with the National Research Council of Canada and international organizations like NATO. Awards: Fessenden Prize (2014), Silver Medal (2018), Steacie Prize Nomination (2020) Key Projects: CABO, Fish + Forest , RPAS-HSI System Development Technologies: UAV LiDAR, Structure-from-Motion Photogrammetry, Satellite Data Validation Her research bridges environmental science and technology, emphasizing global applications in conservation and climate resilience.

Peggy ReynoldsView profile

Professor

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Cancer Risk Factors
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Dr. Peggy Reynolds is a professor at the University of California San Francisco, specializing in environmental epidemiology and cancer risk factors. As a co-director of the Integrated Health Sciences Facility Core (IHSFC) within UCSF's Environmental Research and Translation for Health (EaRTH) Center, she supports environmental health research across disciplines. Her work bridges geographic information systems (GIS), biomarkers, and community health assessments. Education: BA in Psychology (UC Santa Cruz, 1968), MPH in Behavioral Science (UC Berkeley, 1978), PhD in Epidemiology (UC Berkeley, 1983) Reynolds leads the California Teachers Study, a landmark prospective cohort study examining environmental, occupational, and lifestyle factors related to cancer and chronic diseases. Her research spans PFAS exposure, wildfire smoke impacts, occupational chemical risks, and sleep-wake patterns as cancer risk modifiers. Recent publications highlight her focus on environmental contaminants (PFAS, brominated flame retardants), wildfire-related health risks, and epigenetic effects of pollution. Her work emphasizes climate justice, drinking water safety, and community health disparities, particularly in disadvantaged populations. Reynolds has secured over $20M in research funding from NIH, NCI, and California Breast Cancer Research Program, including grants for maternal/child cancer risks, sleep-cancer mechanisms, and innovative infrastructure for environmental health research.

• Digital Humanities
• Art History
• Urban History
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Isabella Di Lenardo is a Lecturer and Scientist at the Digital Humanities Institute (DHI) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she also serves as the coordinator of the EPFL Time Machine Unit and the European Local Time Machines. She holds affiliations across multiple departments, including DHI-GE, SAR-ENS, SHS-ENS, and EDDH-ENS, reflecting her interdisciplinary role in teaching and research. Her educational background includes a PhD in Theories and Art History, with postdoctoral and faculty experience at institutions such as INHA (Paris), EPFL, and IUAV (Venice). Her research spans Digital Humanities, Art History, Urban History, and GIS , with a focus on digital urban reconstruction, historical cadastres, and AI applications in cultural heritage. She employs advanced computational methods including machine learning, 4D modeling, and semantic segmentation to analyze historical maps, cadastral records, and art archives. Her work bridges humanities scholarship with computer science, particularly in reconstructing urban evolution and analyzing visual patterns. The recent publications reveal a consistent trend in AI-powered historical data analysis , especially in processing non-standardized historical documents, reconstructing urban spaces, and developing open-source tools for digital heritage. Her work frequently involves large-scale datasets from Venice, Lausanne, Paris, and Jerusalem, demonstrating a transnational and interdisciplinary approach. She has contributed to significant collaborative projects such as the Venice Time Machine , Parcels of Venice , and Time Machine Organization , often acting as a principal investigator or project leader. Her role involves coordinating diverse teams of researchers, engineers, and cultural institutions. Scientific contributions include: Development of the Morphograph tool for visual pattern recognition in art archives Automatic vectorization and analysis of Napoleonic cadastres Creation of 4D models for historical cities AI-driven text and pattern extraction from historical maps Building discovery engines for digital art history She actively teaches ex cathedra courses in Digital Urban History and Art History at EPFL and internationally. Her work in grants and projects emphasizes open data, reproducibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has led research funded by organizations supporting digital heritage innovation. She is a key member of the Digital Humanities Laboratory at EPFL and the Time Machine Organization , where she fosters collaboration between computer scientists, historians, and cultural institutions. Her work in the Replica Project and ARCHiVe center highlights her leadership in digitizing and making accessible large art historical archives.

Trevor BarnesView profile

Professor

• Economic Geography
• Political Ecology
• Urban Studies
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Trevor Barnes is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia (UBC), with affiliations to the Faculty of Arts and the Science and Technology Studies program. His work bridges historical geography, economic geography, and critical political ecology, focusing on the intersections of capitalism, colonialism, and spatial governance. Education: PhD in Geography, University of Minnesota (1983) MA in Geography, University of Minnesota BSc in Economics, University College London His research spans Cold War geographies, the role of geographers in intelligence work, colonial and capitalist environmental impacts, and the critical analysis of market-driven approaches to biodiversity. Recent publications examine ideological landscapes, pragmatist economic geography, and the legacies of influential geographers like Cole Harris and David Lowenthal. Key trends in his work include: Analysis of capitalist spatial practices in environmental governance Historical connections between academic disciplines and military-industrial complexes Decolonial approaches to knowledge production and land politics Critical engagement with GIS and big data in Cold War contexts Scientific awards include: Distinguished University Scholar Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Fellow of the British Academy Barnes has supervised numerous doctoral students, including Max Cohen (PhD Geography, 2024, on Marx’s suppressed theory of history). His collaborations with scholars like Eric Sheppard and Brett Christophers have produced foundational texts on radical geography and economic theory. His fieldwork and archival research inform comparative studies of urban governance, including climate policy in Durban and Portland, and the socioecological impacts of infrastructure projects like the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

• Australian Indigenous Archaeology
• Heritage Studies
• Rock Art Analysis
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Dr Tristen Jones is a Lecturer in the Master of Museum and Heritage Studies program at the University of Sydney, specializing in Australian Indigenous archaeology and heritage. Her work emphasizes rock art, cultural landscapes, material culture, and museum collections. Lecturer at University of Sydney PhD and MArchSci from Australian National University (ANU) Research Focus : Indigenous-led methodologies and collaborative partnerships with Australian Indigenous communities Rock art chronology, style, and social function in Arnhem Land Transformative potential of museum collections in disciplinary histories Material culture agency and cultural landscape analysis Scientific Awards : George Chaloupka Fellowship (2014) Australia Awards Endeavour Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017) National Geographic Society Research Award (2019) Key Projects : ARC Linkage Project (2020-2025) on Cape York Peninsula rock art Ubirr Rock Art Conservation (2020-2023) with Kakadu National Park International collaboration with University of Barcelona (2017)

Livia Isabella SchubigerView profile

Professor

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Data Science
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Livia Isabella Schubiger is a Professor of International Relations and Data Science at ETH Zurich and holds a Professorship in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Oxford (currently on leave). She previously served as Assistant Professor at Duke University and the London School of Economics. Her research bridges political violence, gender-based violence, and data science methodologies. Her work explores how state violence impacts civilian behavior, the role of militias in civil wars, and normative shifts in attitudes toward force. She employs mixed methods, including experimental designs, geospatial analysis, and comparative case studies. Published in: American Political Science Review, International Organization, Journal of Conflict Resolution Key projects: Experimental training programs against gender-based violence, datasets on ethnic one-sided violence Her research has received major funding from the US National Science Foundation, NIH, and the Peace and Recovery Program of Innovation for Poverty Action. She has advised teams on conflict datasets and co-edited special issues on militias in civil wars.