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Kate BishopView profile

Associate Professor

• Children and youth environments
• Smart cities
• Environmental psychology
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Dr. Kate Bishop is an Associate Professor at the School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney . With expertise in environment-behaviour studies, she specializes in designing urban spaces that foster connections between children, youth, and their surroundings, particularly focusing on inclusivity and accessibility. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney Bachelor of Visual Arts, Sydney College of the Arts Bachelor of Arts, University of Sydney Research Focus: Smart social spaces and street furniture Child and youth-friendly urban design Participatory methodologies with young people Environmental psychology applications Climate-resilient urban planning Her work bridges smart city technologies with social well-being, exemplified by projects like the ChillOUT Hubs (winning multiple awards). She has led interdisciplinary teams on grants exceeding $4 million AUD, with industry recognition from the World Bank and Wall Street Journal. Awards & Grants : Over $4 million in research funding since 2011 2024 NSW Planning Excellence Award for Smart Regional Spaces 2023 National Landscape Architecture Award 2022 Good Design Gold Award for ChillOUT Tree She supervises research on children's place attachment, cultural representations in urban design, and agency development through environmental interactions. Her leadership roles include co-chairing international research networks and directing Landscape Architecture programs at UNSW.

• Urban Analytics
• Human Geography
• Urban and Regional Planning
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Adam Dennett is Professor of Urban Analytics at the Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA), University College London. He has held roles including Head of Department (2018–2023) and Editor-in-Chief of Applied Spatial Analysis and Policy . His career spans academic leadership, research in urban systems, and adjunct roles in policy-relevant spatial analysis. Educated at Lancaster University (BSc Geography, 2001), the University of Cambridge (PGCE, 2002), and the University of Leeds (MSc Human Geography with GIS, 2005; PhD in GIS, 2010), his interdisciplinary background combines education, pedagogy, and advanced spatial analytics. Research focuses on urban sustainability, spatial interaction modelling, and energy policy. Key areas include mapping energy efficiency disparities, AI-driven urban collective intelligence, and transport equity. His work integrates demographic trends, migration patterns, and spatial data science to address challenges like net-zero transitions and urban gentrification. Publications emphasize methodological innovation in spatial analysis, with contributions to energy policy, public health geographies, and urban infrastructure design. His projects often involve cross-sector collaborations and policy application frameworks. Labs/Teams: CASA’s Urban Analytics Group and the DEMIFER migration research consortium. Current work includes digital twin applications for urban management and geospatial data platforms like Colouring London .

Rod E. TurochyView profile

Professor

• Traffic Engineering
• Road Safety
• Pedestrian Safety
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Rod E. Turochy is the James M. Hunnicutt Professor of Traffic Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University, part of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. He also serves as Associate Director for Outreach at the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2001, an M.S. from Virginia Tech in 1997, and a B.S. from the same institution in 1991. He has been licensed as a Professional Engineer in Alabama and Virginia. Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Virginia, 2001 M.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1997 B.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1991 Dr. Turochy's research focuses on traffic operations, road safety, and pedestrian safety, with additional work in work zone safety, freeway management, and pavement design. His current projects include improving pedestrian facilities in Alabama’s Black Belt region, analyzing queue warning systems, and enhancing work zone mobility. His work often emphasizes safety for vulnerable road users and historically underserved communities. His recent publications span topics such as breakdown probability models, calibration of traffic simulation tools, trip generation for student housing, and wrong-way driving analysis. The research reflects a strong integration of data analysis, simulation, and real-world application in transportation planning and safety. Dr. Turochy has received multiple teaching awards, including the James M. Robbins National Excellence in Teaching Award and Auburn’s Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award. His contributions to transportation education are evident in his numerous publications on curriculum development and instructional practices. James M. Robbins National Excellence in Teaching Award from Chi Epsilon Auburn Alumni Association's Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award Outstanding Faculty in Civil Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award for the Southern District of Chi Epsilon William F. Walker Award for Teaching Excellence from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering He has advised numerous students and collaborated on federally and state-funded research projects through centers like STRIDE and the Alabama Transportation Assistance Program. His leadership in outreach includes directing ATAP from 2018 to 2022 and developing educational programs for K-12 students. He leads research teams focused on transportation safety, data analysis, and infrastructure resilience, often collaborating with state agencies and national research bodies.

• Hydrology
• Soil Erosion and Conservation
• Sediment and Water Interaction
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Dr. Fahimeh Mirchooli is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Geography at the University of Bonn, Germany, working within the AG Klaus research group. Her work focuses on hydrology, soil erosion, and sustainability of catchment systems. She holds a PhD in Natural Resource Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University, Iran, and has held academic research roles at Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University and Hakim Sabzevari University. PhD, Natural Resource Engineering (Watershed Science and Engineering), Tarbiat Modares University, Iran, 2020 Visiting Researcher, University of Salzburg, Austria, 2019 MSc, Natural Resource Engineering (Watershed Management), Isfahan University of Technology, Iran, 2013 BSc, Natural Resource Engineering (Rangeland and Watershed Management), University of Tehran, Iran, 2011 Dr. Mirchooli's research centers on soil erosion and conservation , sediment-water interactions , spatial modeling using machine learning , and catchment health and sustainability . She integrates geospatial analysis, environmental modeling, and data science to assess land degradation, ecosystem services, and environmental risk. Her work often involves remote sensing, GIS, and hybrid modeling approaches combining empirical and machine learning techniques. Her recent publications (2018–2024) reflect a strong trend in environmental risk modeling , land degradation assessment , and machine learning applications in hydrology and soil science . Topics include gully erosion susceptibility, dust emission risk, flood modeling, and watershed sustainability. The interdisciplinary nature of her research spans ecology, geoscience, agricultural science, and public health . Scientific awards and honors include: Ranked 1st among PhD students in Watershed Management Sciences and Engineering (2020) 6th rank in national PhD entrance exam for Watershed Management (2015) George Forster Fellowship (2025) Sabbatical Scholarship from Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Iran (2019–2020) Dr. Mirchooli has received research grants including the George Forster Fellowship and a Sabbatical Scholarship. While no formal advisees are listed, her collaborative publication record indicates active mentorship and team-based research. She is involved in hydrology and sustainability research within the AG Klaus group, contributing to projects on catchment health, erosion modeling, and environmental monitoring.

Sean Travis AllenView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Substance Use
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Sean Travis Allen, DrPH, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on structural drivers of public health among marginalized populations, particularly people who use drugs. He is actively engaged in advancing harm reduction, rural health equity, and drug policy reform. Education: DrPH from The George Washington University (2015), MPH and BS from University of Kentucky (2012, 2010) Postdoctoral Training: Johns Hopkins University, Drug Dependence Epidemiology Training Program Professional Experience: Former Senior Policy Advisor, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr. Allen’s research interests span rural health, HIV prevention, harm reduction, drug policy, injection drug use, overdose prevention, geospatial analyses, and epidemiology. His work emphasizes structural interventions and policy change as tools for reducing health disparities. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in harm reduction research, particularly around syringe services programs, public health vending machines, fentanyl test strips, and PrEP access among people who inject drugs. His studies frequently employ mixed methods, combining quantitative modeling with qualitative insights, and focus on underserved rural communities in Appalachia and the Midwest. Geospatial analysis is a key methodological strength in assessing healthcare access disparities. Dr. Allen has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. He has advised or collaborated with numerous researchers and institutions, though specific student names are not listed. His work is supported by active research projects, including adapting HIV prevention interventions for rural populations and implementing syringe services in Indigenous communities. He has been involved in national policy discussions, including during his tenure at the White House ONDCP. Dr. Allen leads or contributes to innovative projects such as public health vending machines and network-oriented HIV prevention, particularly in rural and Indigenous settings. His research often involves community-based participatory approaches and policy evaluation.

Axel PolleresView profile

Professor

• Semantic Web
• Knowledge Engineering
• Data Management
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Axel Polleres is a full professor in the area of 'Data and Knowledge Engineering' at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien) and a faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) in Vienna, a position he has held since January 2017. His work bridges academic research and real-world applications in semantic technologies, knowledge graphs, and data governance. His research interests lie at the intersection of semantic web technologies, knowledge engineering, and data management. Focused on querying and reasoning over ontologies, logic programming, and rule-based systems, he explores how structured data can be effectively managed, validated, and integrated—especially through standards like SPARQL and SHACL. His work extends to applications in open data, legal data, biomedical informatics, and socio-environmental challenges such as climate and public health. The most recent publications highlight a growing trend toward practical and societal applications of knowledge graphs, including climate risk assessment, crisis response, healthcare accessibility, and open data governance. These works combine technical rigor in semantic modeling with impactful real-world use cases, particularly in European and Austrian contexts. Axel Polleres has been actively involved in international standardization, notably as co-chair of the W3C SPARQL Working Group, and serves on the editorial boards of the Semantic Web Journal and Journal of Web Semantics . He has contributed to numerous European and national research projects and has published over 100 articles in top-tier journals and conferences. He advises and collaborates with researchers across disciplines and institutions, contributing to interdisciplinary teams working on complex societal challenges. His work is supported by significant research grants, though specific funding sources are not detailed in the provided text. He leads and participates in research groups focused on semantic technologies, knowledge graphs, and data-driven policy.

• Statistical Physics
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Quantum Optics
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Pere Colet Rafecas is an Associate Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) and a Research Professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) since 2007. His work spans statistical and nonlinear physics , with applications to optical systems , power grid stability , and human mobility analysis . He leads the Complex Systems and Sociotechnical Applications (CSSA) research group. PhD in Physics (UIB, 1991) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Georgia Tech (Fulbright, 1992-1994) His research focuses on noise-sustained structures , synchronization of chaotic systems , and delay effects in optoelectronic devices . Recent work integrates geolocated data to model socio-technical systems , including renewable energy grids and urban mobility. Key projects include: APASOS : Physics of socio-technical systems MdM-IFISC : Excellence grant for complex systems research SIESTA : Secure data analytics in European energy grids He has supervised four completed PhD theses and currently mentors two PhD candidates , with publications in Nature Communications , Physical Review Letters , and IEEE Transactions . His work has accumulated over 5,600 Google Scholar citations and a h-index of 35 .

• Soil Science
• Microbial Ecology
• Conservation Farming
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Christoph Rosinger is a researcher at the Institute of Agronomy (iPBAU) within the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on soil microbiology, conservation farming, and carbon-nutrient dynamics in agricultural and forest soils. Research Themes: Soil organic carbon stabilization, microbial community responses to amendments, and agricultural pollution mitigation using struvite/zeolites Methodologies: On-farm studies, multi-model simulations, and biogeochemical stoichiometry analysis Publication Trends emphasize microbial pathways in carbon sequestration, amendment effects on nutrient cycling, and seasonal soil processes. Recent work explores AI vs. process-based modeling for SOC prediction and volcanic ash pedogenesis. Earlier studies address subtropical soil nutrient limitations and post-disturbance fungal dynamics.

Julien PerretView profile

Researcher

• Geographical Information Science
• Urban Dynamics
• 3D Urban Simulation
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Julien Perret is a senior researcher at the National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information (IGN) in France, affiliated with the LASTIG laboratory and STRUDEL research team. His work spans geographical information science, urban dynamics, and historical cartography. Current Affiliation: National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information (IGN) Research Team: LASTIG, STRUDEL Academic Rank: Senior Researcher (Directeur de Recherche) Education Habilitation (HDR) in Geographical Information Science, Université Paris-Est (2016) PhD in Computer Science, Université Rennes 1 (2006) Engineering Degree in Computer Science, INSA Rennes (2002) Research Interests Perret's research focuses on urban dynamics through computational approaches, including agent-based modeling and 3D urban simulation . He investigates historical cartographic data like the Napoleonic land registry and Cassini Carte de France to understand long-term urban evolution. His work integrates geospatial data with epidemiological modeling using digital twins, particularly for pandemic simulations. Scientific Contributions Key publications include: 2025: Building change models for urban densification studies 2024: Historical map vectorization benchmarks 2017: Scalable point cloud management systems 2015: 3D analysis of urban regulation impact 2005: Procedural geometry modeling with FL-systems Advising and Collaborations Perret has supervised multiple PhD students and collaborated on projects like SoDUCo (1789-1950 Paris urban dynamics) and iSpace&Time (4D GIS for city modeling). He contributes to open-source GIS tools like GeOxygene .

Marc ChaumontView profile

Associate Professor

• Visual Data Analysis
• Remote Sensing
• Steganography
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Marc Chaumont is an Associate Professor at the University of Nîmes since 2005 and a senior researcher at LIRMM Montpellier. He holds an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) and is an IEEE Senior Member. Since October 2024, he has been an associate collaborator at IRISA laboratory in Vannes, France. His career spans academic research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like MARBEC, CIRAD, and CNRS. PhD in Computer Science from IRISA Rennes (2003) Engineer Diploma from INSA Rennes (1999) His research focuses on visual data analysis , remote sensing , and digital forensics , particularly in steganography and steganalysis . He has contributed to creating large-scale databases like LSSD , a 2 million JPEG image dataset for deep-learning steganalysis. His work extends to AI applications in marine ecology, medical imaging, and poverty estimation from satellite data. Recent publications highlight collaborations across disciplines, including transformer models for socioeconomic indicator prediction, 3D fish tracking in coral reefs, and self-supervised encoder pretraining for chronic wound segmentation. He has supervised interns like Ayman El Mannouy (2024) and Abir Zahi (2023) in projects related to weakly supervised segmentation and marine biodiversity. IEEE Senior Member (2020) Top-3% Best Reviewer at IEEE ICIP 2020 Marc has taught courses ranging from signal processing to image compression since 1999. His technical contributions include software tools for image databases and steganalysis algorithms. He actively participates in European projects like DFUC'2024 and ConvEntion for astronomical data classification.

Alexandra LesnikowskiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Climate change adaptation
• Vulnerability assessment
• Adaptation policy and governance
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Dr. Alexandra Lesnikowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment at Concordia University, where she leads the Concordia Climate Change Adaptation Lab . Her research examines climate change adaptation governance, vulnerability assessment, and policy implementation, with emphasis on global comparative analysis and knowledge synthesis. She actively supervises graduate research assistants and contributes to international climate assessments. Her primary research domains include: Adaptation governance : Policy design, implementation styles, and monitoring frameworks Vulnerability analysis : Assessing climate risks in critical infrastructure and communities Knowledge systems : Developing methods for adaptation tracking and evidence synthesis Human rights integration : Equity dimensions in climate adaptation policies Dr. Lesnikowski's publications demonstrate consistent focus on climate adaptation policy mechanisms, with recurring themes of global stocktakes, policy instrument design, and adaptation constraints. Her recent work emphasizes electricity sector resilience and human rights integration in adaptation frameworks. She teaches courses including URBS 480 (Impact Assessment), GEOG 478 (Climate Change: Science, Impacts and Policy), and URBS 498 (Planning Cities for Climate Change), integrating policy analysis with practical planning applications. Dr. Lesnikowski leads multiple research initiatives, including projects on adaptation assessment in the electricity sector involving climate risk disclosure analysis and adaptation monitoring systems. She collaborates with international teams such as the Global Adaptation Mapping Initiative and contributes to IPCC assessments.

• African American Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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T. Chester is an academic affiliated with Arizona State University (ASU), serving as a Lecturer in the School of Social Transformation. Their research focuses on critical race theory, gender and sexuality studies, queer theory, and global historical topics like the transatlantic slave trade. Chester holds a PhD from ASU, an MA from Temple University, and a BA from Florida State University. Courses taught include Race, Gender and Sport , Critical Race Theory , and Global History: Slave Trade . Education: PhD in Social Transformation, Arizona State University MA in African American Studies, Temple University BA in Africana Studies, Florida State University Research interests emphasize intersections of race, gender, and urban resilience. Recent work explores climate adaptation strategies in infrastructure systems, particularly in Phoenix and coastal cities. Chester contributes to frameworks linking social-ecological-technological systems for equitable urban development. Their publications analyze cascading infrastructure failures, heat exposure mitigation, and disaster preparedness. Advancing interdisciplinary collaboration, Chester integrates historical analysis with contemporary urban challenges, advocating for socially just sustainability practices in infrastructure design.

Michael J. TyworthView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Organizational Identity
• Organizational and Social Informatics
• Computer-Mediated Communication
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Michael J. Tyworth is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Supply Chain & Information Systems at The Pennsylvania State University. His work focuses on organizational identity, social informatics, computer-mediated communication, and information security. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Sciences & Technology (2009), an M.S. in Information Science from Indiana University (2004), and a B.S. in Psychology from Penn State (1992). His research explores how organizations' technological systems reflect their identities, with a focus on public safety networks, cybersecurity, and criminal justice information systems. Recent studies include architectural patterns of public safety networks, cyber situation awareness frameworks, and integrated criminal justice systems. Publications highlight themes like interagency collaboration, organizational ICT design, and distributed decision-making in cybersecurity. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing cartographic analysis and qualitative methods. While specific advising roles or grants are not detailed here, his research consistently addresses real-world challenges in public safety, cybersecurity, and organizational behavior.

• Digital Agriculture
• Remote Sensing
• Environmental Informatics
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Dr Toby Waine is a Professor in Applied Remote Sensing at Cranfield University, affiliated with the Cranfield Environment Centre. He holds an EngD in Non-invasive soil property measurement for precision farming (Cranfield University, 1999). His career includes commercial roles in IT-agronomy and mobile software before returning to academia in 2004 to focus on remote sensing applications in agriculture and environmental monitoring. Research Themes: Land Resources Monitoring: Specializing in crop inventory via multi-spectral satellite integration, including opium production monitoring in Afghanistan and vegetation assessments in semi-arid regions. Precision Agriculture: Developing remote sensing tools for crop canopy management, yield prediction, and nutrient optimization through projects like the European Space Agency’s FarmingTruth initiative. Key Collaborations: Works with clients such as the UN, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Unilever. Active in projects like regenerative tea production systems and soil management for smallholder farmers in Kenya. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on remote sensing applications in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and urban sanitation. Recent work includes spatial modeling of faecal matter flow in unsewered cities and agent-based models for farmer decision-making in arid regions. Awards & Recognition: No specific named awards listed, but recognized for contributions to applied remote sensing through industry-academia partnerships. Labs/Teams: Leads the Applied Remote Sensing Group and collaborates with the Environment and Agrifood research theme at Cranfield.

• Environmental Policy
• Energy Systems Transition
• Waste Management
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Professor Phil Longhurst is a faculty member at Cranfield University, holding the Chair of Environment and Energy Technology in the School of Water, Energy & Environment . He leads the Centre for Renewable and Low Carbon Energy and serves as Director of Partnerships, bridging academia with industry and government clients. His academic background includes a PhD in Innovation & Technology Assessment, a degree in Design and Technology, and a B.Ed. (Hons). Prior to academia, he worked in the furniture industry and trained as a Design and Technology educator, developing educational wind tunnel demonstrators. His research focuses on waste management innovation , including material recovery from waste streams, energy-from-waste applications, and pollution prevention. Key projects involve risk assessments for agricultural use of composts (PAS100) and anaerobic digestates (PAS110), trace metal recovery from contaminated land, and systems modeling for waste minimization and net-zero transitions. He has pioneered methods like mechanical-biological treatment (MBT) of solid waste and solid recovered fuels (SRF) quality analysis. Professor Longhurst collaborates with major institutions such as EPSRC, NERC, Defra, BEIS , and industrial partners like Viridor, Biffa, Boeing . He teaches in Energy, Environment, and Agrifood themes while supervising doctoral researchers. Recent work includes contributions to HM Treasury’s Infrastructure study via the Engineering Interdependencies Expert Group (EIEG) and developing short courses on biowaste regulation and odour control. His research emphasizes cross-sector collaboration, environmental policy implementation, and transitioning energy systems to net-zero. Clients span government departments (e.g., HM Treasury, UK Water Industry Research), NGOs, and commercial sponsors. Phil has also evaluated methane diffusion dynamics in coal gasification and pioneered neural network-based approaches for solar PV adoption modeling.