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• Architectural Computing
• Building Information Modeling
• Virtual Reality
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Togan Tong serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Building Information at Yıldız Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, where he has maintained continuous academic service since 1992. His expertise spans computational design methodologies and immersive technology applications within architectural practice and education. His educational foundation includes: Bachelor of Architecture from Yıldız University (1988) Master of Architecture in Building Science from Yıldız Technical University (1990) Ph.D. in Building Information from Istanbul Technical University (2000) Research initiatives focus on Architectural Computing , Building Information Modeling , and Immersive Technologies , with particular emphasis on human-computer interaction in design environments. Current projects explore VR/AR interfaces for architectural modeling, computational space planning algorithms, and game-based historical reconstruction systems. Publication analysis reveals a pronounced shift toward immersive educational applications since 2020, with significant contributions in VR ergonomics, spatial cognition studies, and BIM integration methodologies. His work bridges technical computing and architectural pedagogy through systematic reviews and empirical interface studies. Academic mentorship includes supervision of 9 theses across architectural computing disciplines. Professional activities extend to Digital Design Education Consultancy for the Istanbul Metropolitan Branch of the Chamber of Architects, influencing curriculum development at institutional levels. Operational activities center around the YTU Bot Group research collective, utilizing the university's digital design infrastructure for advanced visualization projects and computational prototyping in architectural contexts.

Chuo LiView profile

Professor

• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Design
• Community Resilience
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Dr. Chuo Li is a Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research explores the intersection of urban design, community resilience, and ethnic identity through empirical studies of built environments, cultural landscapes, and social behaviors. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (PhD, Landscape Architecture) University of Wisconsin-Madison (MA, Landscape Architecture) Roskilde University (MA, Environmental Resources) Sichuan University (BEng, Architecture) Research Interests His work examines: Urban parks and physical activity via geospatial data Community resilience through post-disaster agricultural practices Historical exclusion in urban redevelopment Child-friendly neighborhood design Heritage preservation in Chinese diaspora communities Sociodemographics of sustainable food access Publication Trends Recent articles (2015-2023) focus on: Chinatown spatial politics across U.S. cities Walking behavior disparities in rural environments Cultural-ecological integration in traditional settlements Resilience strategies post-Hurricane Katrina Digital ethnography using Twitter data for urban analysis Cemetery preservation as cultural heritage Awards & Honors Recipient of: 2020 SORP Project Excellence Award Isaiah J. Whitley Legacy of Excellence Multiple Most Outstanding Faculty Awards at MSU Outstanding Leadership Award (Department of Landscape Architecture)

• Digital Twins
• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Dr Mahendrini Ariyachandra is a Lecturer in Building Information Modelling and Management at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London. She holds an Orcid identifier (0000-0002-9654-9289) and has extensive experience in digital construction technologies. PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Cambridge, 2024) Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (University of Cambridge, 2025) BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka) Her research focuses on Digital Twins , BIM , and Smart City Development , with applications across roads, bridges, and buildings. She integrates IoT and 3D Reconstruction to enhance infrastructure resilience and energy efficiency. Recent publications emphasize advancing geometric digital twinning for railways using LiDAR data and developing smart technology frameworks for infrastructure sustainability. Her work spans automated modeling , information interoperability , and AR/VR/MR applications. Cambridge Trust Scholarship (PhD funding) RisingWISE Fellow at Oxbridge STEM Women's Network Fellow (HEA) and Associate Fellow (AFHEA) from Advance HE As a co-investigator in the Horizon Europe-funded BUILDSPACE project , she contributes to energy-efficient building research. She leads digital education initiatives at UCL and chairs the CSIC Early-Career Academics and Professionals Panel at Cambridge.

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Landscape Architecture
• Environmental Protection
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Piotr Kociuba , M.A., is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Protection and Landscape within the Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Poland. His work integrates geospatial technologies with ecological and landscape studies. Specializes in GIS applications for urban and rural landscape analysis Focuses on wildlife habitat dynamics and sustainable development Active in 3D modeling of natural features and cultural landscapes Research Interests : Piotr investigates how environmental changes impact wildlife behavior (e.g., wild boar dispersion patterns) and landscape evolution. His work bridges computational methods (remote sensing, deep learning) with traditional ecological field studies. Scientific Contributions : Recent publications examine climate-driven animal migrations, agricultural-wildlife interactions, and GIS-based urban transformation analysis. His 2024 study on wild boar dispersion across 300+ km highlights cross-border ecological connectivity. Awards : Rector's Award of the Catholic University of Lublin (2015)

Kimberly D. WilliamsView profile

Professor

• Mortuary Archaeology
• Landscape Archaeology
• Bioarchaeology
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Kimberly D. Williams is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts. A bioarchaeologist and landscape archaeologist, she directs the Social, Spatial, and Bioarchaeological Histories of Ancient Oman (SoBO) project and has held a Fulbright Fellowship at Sultan Qaboos University. Education Ph.D. Anthropology, The Ohio State University, 2005 M.A. Anthropology, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 2001 B.A. Anthropology, University of Delaware, 1998 Research Interests Dr. Williams’ work sits at the intersection of mortuary archaeology, bioarchaeology, and geospatial science . She investigates prehistoric funerary landscapes, human skeletal biology, and the use of GIS/GPS technologies to model ancient mobility and social organization. Current fieldwork in Dhank and Dahwa, Oman, explores Bronze Age tomb construction, reuse, and associated ritual practices, integrating artifactual, osteological, and spatial datasets. Complementing her Arabian research, she employs genetic epidemiology and quantitative methods to study childhood growth, bone quality, and physical activity in understudied populations, notably the Jirel ethnic group of eastern Nepal. Scientific Awards & Honors Fulbright Scholar Program Fellowship, Sultan Qaboos University (2015–2016) NIH Loan Repayment Program Award for Pediatric Health Research (2007) Iris and Gene Rotberg Undergraduate Research Humanities Award, CHAT, Temple University (2010) Grants & Collaborative Networks Her fieldwork has been funded by the National Science Foundation and Temple University’s Center for the Humanities at Temple (CHAT) . She maintains active collaborations with Sultan Qaboos University archaeologists N. S. Al-Jahwari and Khaled Douglas, and participates in interdisciplinary teams spanning bioarchaeology, geospatial modeling, and genetic epidemiology. Laboratories & Teams Dr. Williams heads the Social, Spatial, and Bioarchaeological Histories of Ancient Oman (SoBO) project, co-directing excavations and surveys with Omani and international colleagues. On campus, she mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers in the Department of Anthropology’s bioarchaeology and GIS laboratories.

• Forensic Medicine
• Pediatric Pathology
• Entomology
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Oliver Krebs is a Researcher at the Institute of Forensic Medicine within the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. His work focuses on forensic pediatric pathology , with case studies involving child deaths from traffic accidents, drowning, and exhumation after decades. He also investigates forensic entomology (blow fly monitoring) and biometric evidence tampering (fingerprint manipulation). Key Research Areas : Forensic Pediatrics, Postmortem Interval Estimation, DNA Analysis of Crime Scene Evidence, Forensic Ethics. Recent Articles highlight his interdisciplinary approach, combining pathology, entomology, and legal medicine. Notable trends include studies on exhumation protocols , forensic identification of infants , and digital tools for medical education . Infrastructure links to UKE's research facilities, including forensic labs and collaborations with institutions like the Vice Dean's Office for Research.

Mark SchwartzView profile

Professor

• Phenology
• Climatology
• Climate Change
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Mark Schwartz is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specializing in synoptic climatology and phenoclimatology. His research focuses on plant-climate interactions during seasonal transitions, with significant contributions to understanding climate change impacts through phenological indicators. Phenology as climate change indicator USA National Phenology Network co-founder NSF grant recipient (7 grants) His recent work involves developing spring indices from meteorological data, analyzing trends in seasonal onset, and exploring carbon flux dynamics in forest ecosystems. Schwartz has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and co-edited the second edition of Phenology: An Integrative Environmental Science . Key research keywords include: Phenology, Climatology, Climate Change, Ecology, Remote Sensing, and Plant-Climate Interactions. His publications demonstrate expertise in spring indices modeling, phenological data analysis, and climate-vegetation relationships.

• Geomatics
• Computer Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
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Maarten Vergauwen is a Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Technology, where he serves as head of Geomatics and campus chair for Science, Engineering and Technology Group across Ghent and Aalst Campuses. His institutional roles include head of the Division Digital and Sustainable Civil Engineering, Subdivision Geomatics Ghent, and contact person for Geomatics. His research focuses on the intersection of geomatics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence with applications in heritage documentation, 3D modeling, and infrastructure analysis. Key research thrusts include BIM automation, digital twin development for sewer systems, UAV-assisted bridge inspections, and AI-driven cultural heritage preservation. His work leverages advanced techniques in point cloud processing, transformer networks, and semantic segmentation to solve complex spatial problems. Vergauwen actively supervises graduate students on topics ranging from SCAN-to-BIM automation to digital epigraphic documentation of archaeological sites. His research is supported by numerous grants including CHAI: Cracking built Heritage with AI, Deep Sewer, Foundation Models for EO Big Data, and UAV-assisted bridge inspections projects. Member of East and West Flanders Workplace Safety Committee Member of Bureau ADS and Board of Faculty of Engineering Technology Observer of KU Leuven Student Services Council, Brugge He teaches courses including Geomatics 1 & 2, Fotogrammetrie, GIS, Topografie, and 3D-modelleren across KU Leuven's engineering programs.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Structural Analysis
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Rocio Romero Hernandez is an Associate Professor at the University of Sevilla, affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Architecture and the Department of Building Structures and Land Engineering. Her work focuses on geotechnical engineering, cultural heritage conservation, and structural analysis, particularly in historical urban contexts. Specializes in seismic risk assessment and digital modeling (GIS/BIM) for heritage conservation Active in non-destructive testing and construction pathology Key projects include 3D modeling of Seville's Macarena Wall and stability analysis of medieval rammed-earth structures Recent publications address climate change impacts on heritage foundations, sustainable materials for retaining walls, and digital twin applications for historical fortifications. She collaborates extensively with researchers like Emilio José Mascort-Albea and Antonio Jaramillo-Morilla on interdisciplinary projects involving geospatial data integration, structural diagnostics, and conservation strategies.

Abdou KhouakhiView profile

Lecturer

• Remote Sensing
• Earth Observation
• Climate Extremes
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Dr. Abdou Khouakhi is a Lecturer in Remote Sensing at the Cranfield Environment Centre, Cranfield University. He holds a PhD in coastal hazards and coastal vulnerability, with extensive postdoctoral experience at the IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering at The University of Iowa, USA, and as a research associate at Loughborough University, UK. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to understanding environmental challenges through advanced technological approaches. Dr. Khouakhi's educational background includes: PhD in coastal hazards and coastal vulnerability, focusing on satellite and aerial remote sensing data integration with spatial modeling for coastal erosion and flood risk assessment Postdoctoral research at IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering, The University of Iowa, USA Research associate position at Loughborough University, UK, working on EPSRC-funded projects His research centers on understanding extreme climate hazards and their present and future impacts through systems-based approaches. Dr. Khouakhi integrates Earth observation, data science, AI, and climate model data to analyze how these hazards affect population, soil, agriculture, ecology, and broader environmental systems. His work spans coastal vulnerability, flood monitoring, climate extremes, and agricultural impacts, with a particular focus on the interconnectedness of these environmental challenges. He has developed expertise in applying machine learning techniques to environmental problems and has contributed significantly to the development of real-time monitoring systems using IoT technology. Dr. Khouakhi's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines remote sensing with machine learning to address complex environmental challenges. His work spans climate extremes, flood monitoring, agricultural impacts, and water resource management, with increasing emphasis on explainable AI approaches and compound climate extremes. His research shows a clear progression from coastal hazard assessment to broader climate impact analysis, reflecting the evolving nature of environmental challenges in a changing climate. Dr. Khouakhi actively mentors MSc students, with recent supervision topics covering landscape-scale remote sensing for conservation, agricultural water management using remote sensing, EO-based approaches for irrigated area mapping, extreme weather impacts on crop production, and advanced SAR techniques for drought detection. He has secured funding from major research councils including EPSRC, GCRF, and NERC, demonstrating the significance and relevance of his research to national and international environmental challenges. As an educator, Dr. Khouakhi leads key modules including Applied Earth Observation, Advanced GIS, Real World Machine Learning, and Environmental Risks. He has also developed specialized short courses such as 'Earth Observation Data Science' and 'R for Hydrology' to address professional development needs in the environmental sector.

Wenlu WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Wenlu Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi's College of Engineering and Computer Science. Her research bridges artificial intelligence (AI) with scientific domains through interdisciplinary approaches, focusing on translating complex real-world problems into AI-processable formats. PhD in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Auburn University (2020) Research Interests: • Interdisciplinary AI applications across scientific domains • Large Language Model (LLM) adaptation for specialized tasks • AI integration in chemical language processing • Genomic selection accuracy enhancement • Diagnostic AI systems development • AI pipeline security compliance frameworks Recent Research Trends: Her 2024-2023 publications focus on graph neural networks for spatial data, LLM pipeline optimization, medical imaging analysis, and code generation security. The CMolGPT project demonstrates her work in chemical-specific generative AI for drug discovery. Scientific Awards & Grants: • NIH grant for equitable healthcare AI (2023) • NSF grant for interdisciplinary research (2023) Collaborations & Services: Actively collaborates with biomedical institutions (Biogen partnership) and develops tools for scientific AI translation. Maintains the AIII Lab at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.

Christos A. KaravitisView profile

Professor

• Drought Assessment
• Desertification Monitoring
• Water Resources Management
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Christos A. Karavitis serves as a Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens , affiliated with the School of Environment and Agricultural Engineering and the Department of Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Engineering . His research addresses critical environmental challenges in Mediterranean ecosystems, particularly focusing on drought monitoring, desertification vulnerability, and sustainable water resource management in Greece. His research program centers on developing innovative environmental indices (such as the Factual Drought Index and Water and Land Resources Degradation Index) that integrate geospatial technologies with climate data to assess land degradation. Key methodologies include satellite remote sensing (IMERG), GIS spatial analysis, and composite indicator frameworks for evaluating climate vulnerability across Greek islands and Mediterranean landscapes. Current work emphasizes operational decision support tools for policymakers managing water scarcity under climate change. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) advanced drought monitoring systems using multi-source climate data, (2) desertification risk mapping through composite indicators, and (3) renewable-powered water security solutions for island communities. His work consistently bridges technical innovation with practical policy applications, particularly in Greece's drought-prone regions and vulnerable island ecosystems.

Osman ErvanView profile

Researcher

• Autonomous Systems
• Robotics
• Control Theory and Applications
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Osman Ervan is a Research Assistant at the Department of Control and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Istanbul Technical University. He has been actively contributing to academic research since 2017, with expertise in robotics, autonomous systems, and control theory. His research focuses on robotics and sensor data processing, particularly involving LiDAR systems, point cloud registration, and tensor voting methods. Recent projects include advanced sampling techniques for point cloud data, autonomous robotic imaging systems, and fuzzy logic-based obstacle avoidance algorithms. Key publication trends show a strong emphasis on 3D point cloud processing (2019-2023), sensor configuration optimization (2015-2016), and autonomous navigation systems (2021-2023). His work spans both theoretical and applied aspects of robotics. Dr. Ervan is based at ITU Ayazaga Campus, Istanbul, Turkey. He has published 8 research outputs since 2015, with active collaborations in multi-robot systems development and sensor integration research.

Julia MeisterView profile

Academic

• Geoarchaeology
• Human-Environment Relations
• Quaternary Research
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Dr. Julia Meister is a Junior Professor for Geoarchaeology and Quaternary Research at the University of Würzburg , affiliated with the Institute of Geography and Geology . She is currently on leave (10/2024–09/2025) while holding an Acting Chair at the University of Bamberg. Her research integrates human-environment relations , paleoenvironmental reconstruction , and geomorphological analysis to study ancient water management systems, agricultural strategies, and cultural landscapes across the Mediterranean , Nile Delta , Peruvian Andes , and Southern Asia . Research Themes : Geoarchaeology of sacred landscapes Phytolith-based environmental proxies Terrace agriculture in drylands Climate-human interactions in antiquity Multi-hazard risk assessment Publication Trends (15 most recent): Focus on integrating geoarchaeological methods (e.g., ERT, drone LiDAR, phytolith analysis) with human-environment systems across Egypt, the Andes, and the Mediterranean. Key subfields include ancient water management , pedo-geomorphological land use , cultural soil erosion , and remote sensing applications in archaeological contexts. Scientific Awards : 2023 Wissenschaftspreis für Physische Geographie (Prof. Dr. Frithjof Voss-Stiftung) 2022 Postdoc-Preis der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geomorphologie (DGGM) 2017 Dissertationspreis (Freie Universität Berlin) 2014 Young Scientist Award (3rd International Landscape Archaeology Conference, Rome) Grants & Collaborations : Leads projects funded by the German Research Foundation (ME 5450/4-3), Free State of Bavaria (ERDF), and Humboldt Foundation . Collaborates with institutions including the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut , University of Kashmir , and University of Bonn . Her Phytolith Laboratory at Würzburg advances microfossil analysis for reconstructing ancient ecosystems, and she co-organizes international workshops like Geoarchaeology of the Nile Delta (2019).

Anders LoggView profile

Professor

• Digital Twin Cities
• Finite Element Methods
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Anders Logg is a Professor of Computational Mathematics at Chalmers University of Technology , Sweden. He serves as Director of the Digital Twin Cities Centre and leads the interdisciplinary VirtualCity@Chalmers project, aiming to build digital twins of urban environments for simulating traffic, wind flow, pollution dispersion, and flooding. Expertise in finite element methods and FEniCS software development Pioneer in mesh generation with tools like mshr Active in scientific computing and domain-specific languages His research team includes experts in mathematical modeling, Unreal Engine development, and building information modeling . Recent work focuses on integrating IoT with digital twins for energy management and developing scalable simulation frameworks for urban planning. Key research trends across publications include: Digital twin technologies for urban environments Mesh generation in complex geometries Multiphysics simulations (fluid dynamics, heat transfer) Automated computing through domain-specific languages Machine learning integration with urban modeling