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• Ocean Deoxygenation
• Oxygen Minimum Zones
• Carbon Cycling
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Bastien Queste serves as an Associate Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where he leads cutting-edge research on ocean deoxygenation and biogeochemical cycles using autonomous observational platforms. His work addresses critical gaps in climate modeling related to oxygen minimum zones and small-scale ocean processes. His research centers on oxygen minimum zones (OMZs) and their role in marine ecosystems, carbon/nitrogen cycling, and greenhouse gas production. He investigates how physical processes—from large-scale circulation to submesoscale eddies—influence oxygen supply and consumption across global oceans, with fieldwork focused on the Arabian Sea, Baltic Sea, and Antarctic regions. Queste's approach combines autonomous gliders, satellite data, and in-situ measurements to resolve processes that conventional climate models fail to capture due to grid limitations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on ocean deoxygenation mechanisms, carbon cycle dynamics, and climate change impacts. Key trends include the ventilation of OMZs by water masses like Persian Gulf Water, sea-ice regulation of carbon dioxide uptake, methane emissions from anthropogenic sources, and ice-ocean interactions in polar regions. His methodology consistently leverages autonomous platforms for high-resolution observations across diverse marine environments. Queste directs the FLOW Lab (Fluxes in Low Oxygen Waters), which investigates low-oxygen water dynamics through interdisciplinary collaboration. The lab's work integrates physical oceanography, biogeochemistry, and climate science to improve predictive models of ocean deoxygenation under future climate scenarios.

Jasper KokView profile

Associate Professor

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Science
• Planetary Science
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Jasper Kok serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he has been a faculty member since 2013 and received tenure in 2017. His research program focuses on fundamental physical processes governing atmospheric dust and its climate impacts across planetary environments. His educational background includes: B.S. in Physics from Leiden University (Netherlands) Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the University of Michigan (2009), earning a Distinguished Dissertation Award Prior to UCLA, he held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (Advanced Study Program) and Cornell University (NSF Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics). Kok's research centers on desert dust emission mechanisms, transport dynamics, and climate interactions, with particular emphasis on coarse dust particles previously overlooked in climate models. His groundbreaking work revealed how dust masks greenhouse gas warming and developed novel parameterizations for dust processes. This research extends to planetary science through investigations of sediment transport on Mars and Titan, demonstrating cross-disciplinary applications of his Earth-focused methodologies. Analysis of his 15 most recent 2025 publications shows consistent focus on improving dust representation in Earth system models (CESM2, GEOS), quantifying radiative forcing (especially longwave effects), and integrating satellite observations to constrain dust properties. Key emerging themes include the role of dust mineralogy in radiative effects, high-latitude dust sources, and dust interactions with mixed-phase clouds. His scientific recognition includes: NSF CAREER Award (2016) Henry Houghton Early Career Award (American Meteorological Society, 2019) Distinguished Dissertation Award (University of Michigan) Advanced Study Program Postdoctoral Fellowship (NCAR) NSF Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics Postdoctoral Fellowship Kok leads significant research initiatives funded by the National Science Foundation, including his CAREER project on dust-climate interactions. While specific student advisees aren't listed in available materials, his faculty role involves mentoring graduate researchers in atmospheric physics and climate modeling. His work increasingly addresses societal implications through media engagement on climate-dust relationships, as evidenced by recent USA Today and earth.com features discussing dust storm tragedies and greenhouse masking effects.

Yongwei ShengView profile

Professor

• Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies
• Remote Sensing
• Photogrammetry
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Professor Yongwei Sheng is a leading geospatial scientist in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in remote sensing, photogrammetry, and GIS applications for global environmental monitoring. His work focuses on lake dynamics in climate-sensitive regions like the Tibetan Plateau and Arctic, utilizing NASA and NSF-funded satellite data to address critical questions in global change research. Education Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley, 2000 M.E. in Earth Sciences, Zhejiang University, China, 1991 B.S. in Earth Sciences, Zhejiang University, China, 1988 Research Focus Dr. Sheng pioneers Geospatial Information Systems and Technologies (GIST) for environmental applications, with core expertise in geographic information acquisition , uncertainty modeling , and 3D information technologies . His current research analyzes lake dynamics under climate change through innovative use of satellite altimetry and thermal imagery, revealing critical patterns in Tibetan Plateau freshening and Arctic lake thermokarst processes. His methodological contributions enable large-scale monitoring where field data collection is impractical. Publication Trends Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate intense focus on SWOT mission applications, Tibetan Plateau hydrology, and glacier-lake interactions. Key themes include lake typology classification, reservoir impacts on river systems, and sediment dynamics in shallow lakes. His work increasingly integrates multi-sensor approaches (Sentinel, MODIS, ICESat-2) to quantify climate change impacts on global water bodies, with significant emphasis on Asian high-altitude regions. Scientific Recognition Landsat Science Team Award (USGS, 2012) Faculty Career Development Award (UCLA, 2008) New Investigator Award (NASA, 2006) Top 100 Science Story (Discover Magazine, 2006) Service Excellence Award (CPGIS, 2001) William A. Fischer Remote Sensing Award (ASPRS, 1997) Mentorship and Funding Dr. Sheng has supervised Ph.D. students including Evan A. Lyons and Jida Wang on Arctic lake dynamics. His research is sustained by continuous major grants from NASA, NSF, and USGS for projects like Tibetan Plateau Lake Monitoring and Arctic Coastal Plain Thermokarst Studies , totaling over $5M in active funding for satellite-based environmental assessment. Research Infrastructure He directs UCLA's Geospatial Hydrology Lab, developing specialized tools like PaleoLakeR for paleo-lake reconstruction and LakeTime for seasonal lake mapping. His team maintains the SWOT Prior Lake Database and collaborates with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on algorithm development for next-generation satellite missions.

Ali AbbasiView profile

Professor

• Embedded Systems Security
• Hardware Security
• Firmware Vulnerability Analysis
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Dr. Ali Abbasi is a tenure-track faculty member at the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Saarbrücken, Germany. He leads the Embedded Systems Security (EMSEC) research group, focusing on hardware-software co-design for security, including fuzzing techniques , side-channel analysis , and mission-critical real-time systems . His work bridges cybersecurity , space systems , and automotive security through innovative research. PhD , Eindhoven University of Technology (2017–2018) Postdoctoral Researcher , Ruhr-University Bochum (2019–2021) His research integrates hardware security and systems security , with recent publications addressing firmware vulnerabilities , satellite communication security , and PLC defense mechanisms . Key article trends include: 2025 : Differential testing of video hardware stacks 2024 : Memory safety in bootloaders, space system sandboxing, and industrial control system security 2023 : Standardized metrics for PLC defenses and experimental satellite security analysis Scientific Awards : Distinguished Paper Award, IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy (2023) He has taught advanced courses on Foundations of Firmware Security (2025), Systems Security (2022–2024), and Reverse Engineering (2023), with practical outcomes including student-led 0-day vulnerability discovery in real-time operating systems.

Kristen UnderwoodView profile

Research Professor

• Water Resources
• Fluvial Geomorphology
• Hydrology
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Kristen Underwood is a Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM), affiliated with the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Her work bridges water resources engineering, aquatic ecology, and advanced computational methods to address environmental challenges. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and an M.S. in Geosciences from UVM and Penn State University, respectively. Education: Ph.D., Environmental Engineering (UVM); M.S., Geosciences (Penn State) Her research focuses on applying machine learning, Bayesian inference, and geostatistical tools to study catchment dynamics, fluvial geomorphology, and sediment-nutrient flux in rivers. She explores sustainable infrastructure design and floodplain restoration to mitigate hazards and enhance ecological compatibility. Recent work emphasizes floodplain functionality, including sediment deposition patterns and phosphorus retention in restored wetlands. She collaborates on projects like the Functioning Floodplain Initiative and Vermont’s Water Resources Monitoring Network. Publications highlight innovative applications of AI in turbidity forecasting, flood routing models, and snow hydrology using LIDAR data. She also investigates the impact of climate change on water systems and interdisciplinary approaches to Critical Zone science. Dr. Underwood teaches courses in Applied River Engineering and Data Analytics for Water Resources, reflecting her commitment to integrating theory and practical solutions in environmental engineering.

Michael S. HsiaoView profile

Professor

• Testing Verification
• Computer Architecture
• Digital Design
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Michael S. Hsiao is a Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on design, test, verification, and diagnosis of complex hardware and software systems. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois. Notably, he was elected an IEEE Fellow in 2013 for contributions to automatic test pattern generation. His work spans natural language processing in hardware verification, hybrid AI systems, and formal methods. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and led significant research projects. Education: Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1997 M.S., University of Illinois, 1993 B.S., University of Illinois, 1992 Research Interests: Testing and Verification of Hardware Systems Computer Architecture and Digital Design Algorithm Development for Hardware Diagnostics Natural Language Processing in Design Automation Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes integrating NLP with formal verification (e.g., translating English specifications to SystemVerilog assertions), hybrid AI systems for intent clarification, and robotic path-finding using natural language. These contributions bridge abstract language-based specifications with rigorous engineering validation. Awards: IEEE Fellow (2013) – For contributions to automatic test pattern generation of integrated circuits Advising & Grants: While specific student names are not listed here, his research has been supported by over 160 projects. He has also contributed to industry collaborations, including work on anti-counterfeit ICs and hardware security.

Volker MohrholzView profile

Researcher

• Physical Oceanography
• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Estuarine Circulation
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Volker Mohrholz is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW), specializing in Physical Oceanography and biogeochemical processes. His work focuses on estuarine circulation in the Baltic Sea, dynamics of water exchange, upwelling systems in the Benguela region, and turbulent processes in shelf seas. He holds a Ph.D. from Universität Rostock (1998) and a Diplom in Physics (1994), both in oceanography-related disciplines. Mohrholz leads and collaborates on major projects such as the AIR-MoPSy, MnION, and MAPUCHE initiatives, investigating topics like atmospheric impacts on positioning systems, nitrogen metabolism in river plumes, and Patagonian fjord dynamics. His research integrates observations and modeling to understand climate-driven changes in marine systems, with a particular emphasis on hypoxia, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem responses. Mohrholz has contributed to over 150 publications, including studies on Arctic Ocean dynamics, Baltic Sea hydrography, and Benguela upwelling variability. He serves as a key figure in long-term monitoring programs and international collaborations, such as the MOSAiC Arctic expedition and Benguela-Namibian ecosystem studies. Education: Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography (1998), Universität Rostock Diplom Physik (1994), Universität Rostock Research Interests: Estuarine and shelf sea dynamics, biogeochemical cycles, upwelling systems, climate impacts, turbulent mixing processes, and long-term ocean monitoring. His work bridges physical oceanography with ecosystem studies, focusing on regions like the Baltic Sea, Benguela Current, and Arctic Ocean. Key Projects: AIR-MoPSy: Atmospheric impact on positioning systems in marine environments MAPUCHE: Investigating anoxia impacts in Patagonian fjords and Chilean upwelling regions CUSCO: Coastal upwelling under climate change in Peruvian waters EVAR: Benguela system oxygen and carbon budgets under climate variability Labs/Teams: Leads the Physical Oceanography and Instrumentation department at IOW, managing long-term moorings and microstructure profiling activities. Collaborates with international teams on Arctic expeditions and African upwelling studies.

Antje WegwerthView profile

Researcher

• Paleoceanography
• Marine Geochemistry
• Climate Dynamics
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Dr. Antje Wegwerth is a Researcher at the Leibniz-Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) in Rostock, Germany. She specializes in paleoceanography, marine geochemistry, and climate dynamics, with a focus on reconstructing past environmental changes in the Black Sea, Baltic Sea, and other marine systems. Her work integrates sedimentological, geochemical, and isotopic analyses to explore redox dynamics, trace metal cycling, and glacial-interglacial climate interactions. Education: She holds a PhD in Geology-Paleontology from Freie Universität Berlin (2015) and a diploma in Geology-Paleontology from the same institution (2011). Her research has involved collaborative projects such as SESPOD (Subantarctic Eastern South Pacific Ocean Dynamics) and BlackPearl (Black Sea Palaeoclimate Studies). Research Cruises: Includes expeditions on RV Sonne (e.g., MAPUCHE in Chile, SO290 in the Tasman Sea) and RV Meteor in the Black Sea. Key Projects: DFG-funded SESPOD (since 2022) and BlackPearl (since 2016), focusing on sediment records and climate reconstructions. Field Studies: Collaborative work at CEREGE (France) and involvement in sediment coring expeditions. Her research emphasizes interhemispheric climate linkages, redox-proxy applications, and the impact of ice sheets on marine systems. Recent studies highlight millennial-scale variability in the Black Sea and Baltic Sea inflow dynamics.

Angela RoweView profile

Assistant Professor

• Atmospheric Physics
• Cloud Physics
• Mesoscale Meteorology
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Angela Rowe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her research focuses on understanding cloud and mesoscale processes influencing high-impact weather events, leveraging radar observations and numerical modeling. Key areas include tropical oceanic convection, orographic precipitation dynamics, and the role of environmental conditions in convective organization. Her work integrates multi-wavelength radar data from field campaigns like NASA's CPEX-CV and S2noCliME to study systems ranging from frontal storms to mountain-influenced precipitation. Recent studies emphasize microphysical processes in hailstones, dust-convection interactions, and the impact of riming on precipitation fallout in winter storms. Publications from 2024-2025 highlight advancements in analyzing tropical convection patterns, mesoscale convective system evolution, and the influence of low-level jets on convective environments in South America. Educational contributions include workshops on phased array radar technology and effective scientific writing.

Shaun MarcottView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Change
• Glaciology
• Paleoclimatology
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Shaun Marcott is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on late Quaternary climate change, glacial geology, and paleoclimatology, utilizing geochemical, statistical, and mathematical techniques. He works with diverse paleoclimate archives including glacial deposits, marine sediments, and ice cores to understand interactions between climate and glacial systems. Research interests emphasize glacial landscape evolution, climate-glacier interactions, and reconstructing past environmental conditions to contextualize modern climate change. Methodological expertise includes cosmogenic nuclide dating, statistical modeling of large datasets, and analyzing paleoenvironmental proxies. Current projects explore Holocene glacier dynamics, Pleistocene ice-sheet behavior, and millennial-scale carbon cycle variability. Marcott teaches courses in oceanography, glaciology, and paleoceanography. His lab (Proglacial Lab) addresses interdisciplinary questions at the interface of geology, climatology, and computational science. Recent work includes groundbreaking studies on global temperature reconstructions and millennial-scale CO2 variability during the last glacial period. Advising current graduate students Jeremy Brooks, Andrew Jones, Yasmeen Orellana Salazar, and Matias Romero. Publications span high-impact journals, addressing topics like Younger Dryas climate dynamics, Southern Ocean influences on CO2 levels, and glacial chronology in Patagonia and the Andes. His research integrates fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and computational modeling to advance understanding of Earth's climate system evolution.

Laura HalbachView profile

Researcher

• Biogeochemistry
• Marine Microbiology
• Nutrient Cycling
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Laura Halbach is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, working within the Department of Biogeochemistry led by Prof. Dr. Marcel Kuypers. Her work focuses on microbial interactions, primary production, and nutrient cycling in diverse aquatic ecosystems ranging from tropical coastal habitats to polar fjords and glacier surfaces. Current research emphasizes N₂-fixing microbes (diazotrophs) in seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica, Cymodocea nodosa, Thalassia testudinum) Utilizes chemical, molecular, and single-cell imaging techniques (SIMS, SEM-EDS) Active in promoting research integrity as an institute Ombudsman Her studies address biogeochemical processes impacting climate regulation through carbon and nitrogen cycling. Key areas include: Glacier surface microbial communities and albedo reduction Marine nitrogen fixation and plant-microbe symbiosis Polar and tropical ecosystem nutrient dynamics Her publications reveal a focus on cryospheric microbiology, polar food webs, and imaging-based ecosystem analyses. Laura also contributes to teaching in the MarMic Master's program.

• Food Microbiology
• Food Safety
• Food Preservation Technology
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Anita Nordeng Jakobsen is a Professor and Excellent Teaching Practitioner at the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She holds a PhD in heterotrophic microbial production of omega-3 fatty acids and specializes in food microbiology, food safety, and preservation technology. She is also the Deputy Head of Education at NTNU's Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), focusing on innovative teaching methods. Her research includes projects such as OPTiMAT (2015–2025) exploring sustainable utilization of marine resources, disinfectant efficacy in food production, and antimicrobial resistance spread via plastics. Notable collaborations include TraceMyFish (2021–2023), which tracks seafood quality through the supply chain, and IntER-Cold (2020–2024), studying cold-chain logistics for fish products. Her expertise spans food microbiology, biopreservation, and interdisciplinary education. Recent work focuses on microbial community dynamics in seafood, disinfection strategies in processing plants, and novel technologies like soluble gas stabilization (SGS) for extending shelf life. She has advised numerous bachelor and master’s projects on microbial safety and food innovation. Educational contributions include developing peer assessment methods for large student cohorts and integrating industry perspectives into teaching through case studies and partnerships with the food industry. She has authored over 50 publications, including studies on Aeromonas spp. in seafood, biopreservation, and sustainable packaging systems.

Michael O'NealView profile

Professor

• Geomorphology
• Climatic Processes
• Geologic Processes
• +7 more

Michael O'Neal is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment and the Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN). His research focuses on geomorphology , examining how Earth's surface evolves through climatic, geologic, and anthropogenic processes across diverse timescales. Ph.D., University of Washington (2005) Using advanced technologies like laser mapping systems and remotely sensed imagery , he investigates phenomena including: Alpine permafrost dynamics in the Dry Andes Fluvial erosion patterns in the South River and White Clay Creek Sediment transport mechanisms in mid-Atlantic and Andean regions Time-dependent degradation of earthworks and archaeological features Groundwater behavior in high-altitude hydrologic systems His recent publications emphasize LiDAR applications for erosion monitoring, permafrost modeling , and climatic controls on geomorphic processes . While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with environmental and archaeological teams. Contact: oneal@udel.edu .

• Computational Mechanics
• Offshore Geotechnics
• Finite-Deformation Mechanics
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Professor William Coombs is a Professor in the Department of Engineering at Durham University. He holds a first-class MEng in Civil Engineering (Durham University, 2008) and a PhD in Engineering (Durham University, 2011). His core research focuses on computational mechanics, particularly material constitutive models, finite-deformation mechanics, non-linear finite elements, and the Material Point Method (MPM). He leads projects in offshore geotechnical engineering for renewable energy applications, including cable burial and braced excavations. His work emphasizes open-source tools like the AMPLE MPM code. Grants & Collaborations: EPSRC-funded project EP/W000970/1 (Offshore Cable Burial Depth Analysis) EPSRC project EP/X024849/1 (Braced Excavation Modeling) Leadership in the Aura CDT for Offshore Wind Energy, training 130+ PhD students. Research Interests: Elasto-plasticity and fracture mechanics Non-mesh-based methods (MPM, DG-FEM) Offshore geotechnics and wind energy infrastructure Ice fracture and calving processes Students & Supervision: Supervises research on MPM applications, offshore socio-ecological systems, glacier modeling, and composite material optimization. Accepts new PhD students in aligned fields. Labs & Teams: Leads the Computational Mechanics Research Node within Durham's Engineering Department, fostering collaborations on numerical methods and industrial applications.

Jan De RydtView profile

Associate Professor

• Polar Glaciology
• Oceanography
• Climate Dynamics
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Jan De Rydt is an Associate Professor at the Geography and Environmental Sciences Department within the Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Science at Northumbria University. He is also a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow (2022-2026), focusing on polar glaciology and oceanography. His research explores ice sheet dynamics, climate interactions, and sea level rise projections using numerical models like Úa and coupled ice-ocean frameworks. Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics (KU Leuven, Belgium) MSc in Physics (KU Leuven) MPhil in Geography Studies (University of Cambridge) Research Interests: The team addresses ice flow uncertainties through three key challenges: initial state estimation, parameter structural problems, and boundary forcing impacts. Projects include OCEAN:ICE (EU Horizon Europe) to reduce Antarctic freshwater flux uncertainties. Recent work focuses on Antarctic ice shelf stability, ocean-ice coupling, and ensemble forecasting until 2300. Advising & Grants: Supervises researchers Brad Reed, Jo Zanker, Qing Qin, and Sam Hartharn-Evans. Leads UKRI and EU-funded projects addressing ice sheet modeling uncertainties and climate scenario projections. Labs/Teams: Involved in the Marine Ice Sheet–Ocean Model Intercomparison Project (MISOMIP2) and collaborative ice-ocean modeling initiatives using tools like Úa-MITgcm.