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Douglas A. Clark is a Professor at the School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on human-wildlife interactions, environmental governance, and Indigenous co-management of resources. Clark holds a PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, an MSc in Zoology from the University of Alberta, and a BSc (honors) in Biology from the University of Victoria. Clark’s work prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration with northern Indigenous communities to address conservation challenges. Key research themes include polar bear-human conflicts, protected area management under climate change, and bridging biological/social science in conservation policy. His Human-Wildlife Interactions Research Group emphasizes participatory methods and practical outcomes for improving coexistence between humans and wildlife. Selected research highlights include studies on Arctic communities’ resilience to environmental change, grizzly/polar bear range overlaps in subarctic regions, and policy analysis of trophy hunting bans. Clark has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed publications since 2000, focusing on conservation social science and applied ecological research. He currently leads projects on non-invasive wildlife monitoring technologies in the Canadian Arctic and stakeholder-driven conservation strategies for large carnivores.

• Conservation Social Science
• Human-Wildlife Interactions
• Environmental Governance
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Jennifer Jakobi is a Professor at the School of Health and Exercise Sciences , Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan. She serves as Director of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention and holds the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering . Her work bridges neuromuscular physiology and STEM diversity initiatives . Research Themes : Frailty, aging in place, sex-differential muscle function, and motor unit modulation. Labs : Leads the Healthy Exercise and Aging Lab (HEAL) and coordinates the iSTAND diversity program. Publications focus on aging biomechanics, cannabis impacts in elderly populations, social VR interventions, and pandemic-era health behaviors. Her NSERC-funded basic research examines cortical-spinal pathways, while UBCO grants support applied studies on vibration therapy and assistive technologies. Scientific Contributions : Identified sex-specific force steadiness mechanisms Developed prehabilitation frameworks for functional independence Advocated for gender-inclusive STEM education Outreach includes youth STEM camps, equity workshops, and community partnerships on aging-in-place policies. Current research explores VR-based social engagement and cannabis safety protocols for seniors.

• Neuromuscular Physiology
• Exercise Physiology
• Healthy Aging
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Douglas Bird is Professor of Anthropology at Penn State, researching interactions between social/ecological systems in foraging societies. His collaborative fieldwork with Martu Aboriginal communities examines hunting, fire ecology, and landscape evolution. Key research areas: Ethnoarchaeology of hunter-gatherers Anthropogenic fire regimes Co-evolution of humans/ecosystems Coastal archaeology Field sites include Australia's Western Desert and Torres Strait Islands.

• Ecological Anthropology
• Foraging Economies
• Fire Ecology
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Dr. Richard David Williams is a Reader in Music and South Asian Studies at SOAS University of London , where he works in the School of Arts and Department of Music . His research bridges musicology, cultural history, and religious studies, focusing on South Asian music's evolution during colonialism and early modernity. BA and MPhil in Theology and Modern South Asian Studies from the University of Oxford PhD in Music from King’s College London Williams' research investigates how music and sound interact with literature, religion, and multilingual environments across South Asia. His first book, The Scattered Court: Hindustani Music in Colonial Bengal (2023), reconstructs interregional musical dialogues between north India and Bengal, centering on the exiled Nawab Wajid ‘Ali Shah's influence. His second book explores Ragamala, an early-modern fusion of musical imagery with poetry, while collaborating with Professor Makoto Kitada on translating the Gulshan-e-‘Ishq epic. His recent publications trace global music historiography, courtesan performance, and sonic dimensions in Shi'ah and Vaishnava traditions. Williams supervises PhD candidates on diasporic music, film song poetics, and Sri Lankan Tamil musical dislocations. He has held a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Scientific Awards: Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

• Musicology
• South Asian Studies
• Hindustani Classical Music
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Karen V. Lykke is a Professor at the Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM) at the University of Oslo. She has established herself as a leading scholar in the interdisciplinary field of food studies, environmental humanities, and cultural history, with a particular focus on the cultural and historical dimensions of food systems and human-animal relationships. Her academic background includes a PhD in Cultural History from the University of Oslo (2009), postgraduate studies in Environmental History at St. Andrews University as a Chevening scholar (2001-2002), an M.Phil. in Ethnology from the University of Oslo (2000), and a degree as an Agronomist from the Oslo Agricultural Academy (1992). Professor Lykke's research spans several interconnected areas: food and sustainability, regenerative agriculture and soil health, the historical and cultural dimensions of food, meat consumption across historical periods, landscape studies as arenas for nature use and recreation, and the social and cultural aspects of hunting and fishing. Her work frequently examines how cultural narratives shape our interactions with nature and food systems, with particular attention to the politics of meat production and consumption. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on meat cultures, examining historical changes in meat production, the politics of meat promotion, and the cultural dimensions of slaughter practices. She also explores broader environmental themes including landscape heritage, the relationship between nature and culture, and ideas about the 'good life' in relation to environmental sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges humanities perspectives with environmental concerns, making significant contributions to understanding sustainable food systems. Norwegian Chevening scholar 2001/2002 at University of St. Andrews Professor Lykke has held various leadership positions including board member of the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT-Oslo) and board member for academically employed staff at the Centre for Development and the Environment. She is actively involved in several research projects including RegenRegion (focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture), 'Making Meat a Mystery' (examining historical changes in our relationship with food animals), and research on sustainability and the concept of the 'good life.' She teaches multiple courses at the University of Oslo including SUM4035 - Past, present and future meat cultures in a local and global context, SUM4027 - Food, health and sustainability, SUM4024 - Humanist Perspectives on the Environment, SUM4100 - Research Methods and Project Design, and SUM4200 - Key Issues in Development and Environment.

• Food and sustainability
• Regenerative agriculture and soil health
• Historical and cultural dimensions of food
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Dr. Gebeyaw Degarege serves as Senior Lecturer and Coordinator for both the Bachelor of Sustainable Tourism (2024-present) and Bachelor of Tourism Management (2021-present) at Lincoln University's Department of Tourism, Sport & Society. His academic journey includes lecturing positions at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (2019-2020), Addis Ababa University (2011-2015), and Hawassa University in Ethiopia (2008-2011). His educational background features a PhD from University of Otago, Master of Tourism and Development from Addis Ababa University, Higher Diploma in Learning and Teaching, and BA from University of Gondar. His research spans sustainable tourism development with strong focus on food security, poverty reduction, and sustainable livelihoods across Ethiopia and New Zealand. Analysis of his publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary work bridging tourism studies with food systems, climate action, and sustainable development. His recent research examines pandemic impacts on tourism-food security nexus, indigenous food sovereignty, and agricultural heritage tourism in Africa. Key thematic clusters include sustainable livelihood diversification, policy barriers in coffee tourism, and crisis management in nature-based tourism destinations. Exceptional Thesis status awarded by University of Otago Regular media contributor on food security and tourism (SBS Amharic 2020) Actively supervising postgraduate research in sustainable tourism development, Dr. Degarege leads projects exploring New Zealanders' outdoor recreation patterns during pandemic constraints. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), and 17 (Partnerships).

• Sustainable Tourism
• Food Security
• Poverty Reduction
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Geoffrey Hobbis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen’s Knowledge Technology and Innovation department. His research spans digital anthropology, platform capitalism, and climate change impacts in Pacific Island communities. Key collaborations include work on the digitization of economies in Solomon Islands and Kyrgyz Republic. Active projects focus on digitalization at the margins of global capitalism, with roles as co-promotor. Research Interests: Hobbis investigates digital technologies in rural and island contexts, emphasizing their sociocultural and economic implications. His work critiques platform capitalism through ethnographic studies of Facebook markets, dolphin hunting, and digital infrastructures in Melanesia. Scientific Trends: His recent articles highlight intersections between: Digital methods and sociocultural practices Climate change adaptation in island nations Platform economies beyond capitalist frameworks Materiality of technology in non-Western settings Activities: Hobbis co-organizes workshops like the Technicalities Speaker Series and presents on topics such as digital ethics and infrastructural challenges in the Pacific.

• Digital Anthropology
• Ethnographic Methodology
• Climate Change Impact
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Michael Amundson serves as Professor in the Department of History at Northern Arizona University, where he focuses on the environmental and cultural dynamics of the American West. His academic work bridges historical analysis with visual documentation methodologies, particularly through rephotography projects examining landscape transformation across Western landscapes. His primary research domains include Environmental History , History of the American West , Nuclear History , History of Photography , Mining History , and Indigenous History . Amundson's scholarship consistently investigates how resource extraction, particularly uranium mining, has reshaped both physical environments and cultural narratives across Navajo Country and other Western regions. His work demonstrates particular expertise in visual methodologies for documenting environmental change and the cultural construction of Western landscapes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals sustained engagement with uranium mining legacies, atomic community development, and rephotography as historical tools. His scholarship shows methodological innovation through comparative analysis of Arizona's deserts with Martian landscapes and systematic cataloging of Western-themed audio recordings. The thematic threads connecting his work include environmental justice concerns, visual culture analysis, and the political dimensions of landscape representation in the American West. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising activities, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams was not present in the provided materials. His professional focus appears centered on independent scholarship and publication within his specialized historical domains.

• Environmental History
• History of the American West
• Nuclear History
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Sarah E. Cowie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in collaborative and decolonizing approaches to archaeology with Indigenous communities in the American West and Great Basin region. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Archaeology from Mount Holyoke College (1994), M.S. in Industrial Archaeology from Michigan Technological University (1996), and Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Arizona (2008), followed by a Wenner-Gren Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008-2009). Dr. Cowie's research integrates historical archaeology , social theory , and decolonizing practices through key focal areas: Industrial archaeology and company towns Indigenous heritages and cultural resource management Power relations in landscape archaeology Community-engaged methodologies Her recent scholarship, including the 2022 publication on mitigating intergenerational trauma at the Stewart Indian School, demonstrates consistent focus on ethical collaboration and trauma-informed approaches in archaeological practice. Accolades highlight exceptional contributions to the field: Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE, 2016) Society for Historical Archaeology's John L. Cotter Award (2013) Four National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellowships (2016-2023) Mark E. Mack Community Engagement Award (2019) She directs externally funded projects including Great Basin Tribal heritage preservation initiatives and Reno/Tahoe landscape archaeology, securing support through competitive fellowships and federal recognition. Current work develops frameworks for improved tribal-federal consultation and decolonizing archaeological methods. Dr. Cowie leads the Collaborative Stewart Indian School Project and "Our Ancestors' Walk of Sorrow" Forced Removal Trail initiative, working directly with tribal nations to transform heritage management practices through community-centered archaeology.

• Historical Archaeology of the American West
• Social Theory (Power Relations, Structure and Agency, Identity, Landscapes)
• Industrial Archaeology and Company Towns
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Dr. Heather Allen is an Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on early modern Spanish American and Peninsular literature, with particular emphasis on Nahuatl studies, conquest historiography, and the cultural history of manuscript and print. Education: B.A. in Literature, University of Iowa (2001) M.A. in Spanish, University of Iowa (2005) Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures, University of Chicago (2011) Her work explores intersections of textual materiality, affect theory, and digital humanities. She has published extensively in journals like Colonial Latin American Review and La corónica , and co-edited Latin American Textualities: History, Materiality, and Digital Media (University of Arizona Press, 2018), nominated for the Society of Textual Scholarship’s Finneran Award. Scientific Awards: Fulbright-Hays Seminar Fellowship (2021) Newberry Library Fellow (2019-20) Outstanding Academic Title, American Library Association (2017) Dr. Allen has received multiple grants, including a Course Development Grant for Open Educational Resources (2015), a Mini-Grant from the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (2018), and Travel Grants from the University of Mississippi (2016-2018). She advises Spanish majors and minors and teaches courses ranging from Spanish composition to Golden Age literature.

• Early Modern Spanish American Literature
• Conquest Historiography
• Nahuatl Studies
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Tomás Bartoletti serves as Senior Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences and Principal Investigator of the Swiss National Science Foundation-funded Ambizione Project 'Insect Pests and Economic Entomology in Plantations, c. 1870-1930s.' His scholarship bridges environmental history, history of science, and global capitalism with critical focus on Latin America and the Global South. His educational background includes: PhD from University of Buenos Aires Latin American Studies at University of Buenos Aires History of Science and Technology at University of Quilmes, Argentina Bartoletti's research examines colonial science, multispecies entanglements, and imperial knowledge circulation. Current projects investigate pest control history in plantation economies (1880-1930) and Swiss scientific expeditions in 19th-century Latin America, emphasizing indigenous perspectives and material culture approaches within transdisciplinary frameworks. His 2019-2024 publications reveal consistent engagement with decolonial methodologies, examining how Western scientific practices intersected with capitalist expansion across imperial contexts. Key themes include the transnational circulation of pest control knowledge, radical cartographies challenging Eurocentric historiography, and multispecies conviviality in Latin American contexts. Major recognitions include: Ambizione Fellowship (SNSF) Max Weber Fellowship (European University Institute, 2021-2023) Research fellowships at Gotha Research Centre, University of Erfurt, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin As Ambizione Principal Investigator, Bartoletti directs research on economic entomology's role in global capitalism while leading the 'Naming Natures' exhibition project funded through SNSF's Science Communication Agora Scheme. His editorial roles with Environmental Humanities and Commodity Frontiers Journal further establish his scholarly leadership. He currently leads the Ambizione research team investigating multispecies histories of capitalism through pest control frameworks and collaborates with the Natural History Museum of Neuchâtel on decolonizing natural history narratives through the 'Naming Natures' exhibition (December 2024).

• Environmental history
• History of science
• Capitalism
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Nathan Kowalsky serves as Associate Professor at St Joseph's College within the University of Alberta. His academic work bridges environmental philosophy, philosophy of religion, and technology studies through interdisciplinary frameworks. Education: PhD in Philosophy, KU Leuven (2006) MPhil in Philosophy, KU Leuven (2003) MCS in Interdisciplinary Studies, Regent College (2002) BA (Hons) in Philosophy, University of Alberta (1998) His research centers on environmental philosophy with focus on wilderness ethics, hunting practices, and deep ecology. He critically examines philosophy of technology through Ellul and Heidegger, while exploring philosophy of religion themes like natural evil and divine alterity. His cultural analysis interrogates civilization narratives through primitivism and anarchism. Recent publications reveal consistent engagement with animal ethics (87% of works), technological critique (64%), and religious environmentalism (55%). Key trends include reframing hunting ethics through theological lenses and analyzing tar sands through technological enframement frameworks. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Kowalsky teaches undergraduate courses in philosophy and STS but explicitly states he does not supervise graduate students. His course portfolio includes specialized offerings like PHIL 279: Philosophy of Hunting and STS 200: Introduction to Science, Technology and Society, with upcoming instruction scheduled through Winter 2026.

• Environmental Philosophy
• Environmental Ethics
• Philosophy of Religion
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Armando Medinaceli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Northern Arizona University. His work focuses on ethnobiology, indigenous environmental knowledge, and traditional ecological practices, with a regional emphasis on the Bolivian Amazonia and Maya Q’eqchi’ communities. His research spans collaborative ethnography, seasonal calendars for climate monitoring, and the impact of technology on traditional knowledge systems. Recent publications include studies on the Q’eqchi’ Maya seasonal calendar ( Journal of Ethnobiology , 2023), Tsimane’ hunting practices (Routledge Handbook, 2020), and ethical guidelines for indigenous research (Ethnobiology Letters, 2018). With an h-index of 33 and over 70 citations, his work addresses the intersection of environmental science, anthropology, and cultural preservation. He specializes in methodologies like the double lens approach and prior informed consent frameworks to bridge indigenous and academic knowledge systems.

• Ethnobiology
• Indigenous Environmental Knowledge
• Traditional Ecological Knowledge
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Christyann M. Darwent is a Professor and Evolutionary Anthropology Wing Chair in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on zooarchaeology, particularly human adaptation to arid, high Arctic, and coastal environments. She directs the Zooarchaeology Lab and manages the Peter D. Schulz Osteoichthyology collection. She serves as a graduate advisor for the Forensic Science Graduate Group and previously edited Arctic Anthropology (2012–2022). Education: Ph.D., Anthropology (University of Missouri–Columbia, 2001); M.A., Archaeology (Simon Fraser University, Canada, 1995); B.Sc., Archaeology (University of Calgary, Canada, 1992). Research interests include analyzing faunal remains to understand subsistence strategies and past environments. Her fieldwork spans western Alaska, Greenland, and Nunavut, with notable collaborations at Iita (Greenland) and Shaktoolik (Alaska). Recent work explores Indigenous marine mammal use, coastal adaptations, and Arctic migration patterns through genetic and zooarchaeological methods. Awards include the 2020 UC Davis Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award and the 2015 Dean’s Leadership Award. She has secured over 10 NSF Polar Programs grants since 2003, supporting interdisciplinary field and lab research. Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in archaeology, forensic science, and anthropological theory. Labs and teams: Zooarchaeology Lab, Comparative Skeletal Collection, and collaborations with the Greenland National Museum and Bowdoin College.

• Zooarchaeology
• Arctic Archaeology
• Human Adaptation
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Naji Sulaiman is an Assistant Professor of Environmental and Applied Botany at the University of Gastronomic Sciences (Pollenzo Campus, Italy). His research focuses on ethnobotanical studies in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern contexts, emphasizing traditional wild plant knowledge during crises and its role in food security, cultural heritage, and sustainable systems. He holds a PhD in Tropical Agrobiology from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, with earlier degrees in Agricultural Engineering (Latakia University, Syria) and a Master’s in Tropical Crop Management. Key research areas include plant use in wartime emergencies, biocultural heritage, and cross-cultural analysis of foraging practices. He has received the 2024 Italian Botanical Society Doctoral Award for his thesis on botany and environmental applications. Sulaiman serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, reviews for 15+ journals, and actively publishes on topics like desert truffle hunting, wild hops in breadmaking, and Romani local knowledge systems. His interdisciplinary work bridges ecology, anthropology, and food systems, with recent projects addressing overtourism’s impact on foraging traditions and the nexus between traditional practices and sustainability. Collaborations span multiple Eurasian regions, focusing on marginalized communities’ ecological knowledge preservation.

• Ethnobotany
• Food Security
• Biocultural Heritage
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