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Carlo AallView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Policy
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Carlo Aall serves as an Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Development at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and as a Leading Senior Researcher at Vestlandsforsking, where he leads the Norwegian Centre for Sustainable Climate Adaptation (Noradapt). With over three decades of research experience, his work bridges academic scholarship and practical climate adaptation solutions for municipalities and regional authorities. Dr. Aall earned his natural resource management degree from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in 1987 and completed his doctorate at Aalborg University in 2002. His academic credentials were further recognized in 2012 when Aarhus University awarded him professorial competence in sustainable development. Since 2016, he has contributed to higher education through his part-time professorship at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, teaching in the Master's program in Climate Change Management. His research focuses on the complex interplay between climate risks, sustainable development, and governance structures. Dr. Aall has pioneered approaches for municipal climate risk assessment and developed frameworks for analyzing transboundary climate risks that cross political boundaries. His work emphasizes practical implementation of climate adaptation strategies at local levels, with particular attention to how municipalities can integrate climate considerations into their planning and operations while navigating political and administrative constraints. Analysis of Dr. Aall's recent publications reveals a growing emphasis on transboundary climate risks, the limitations of current climate transition frameworks, and the need for worst-case scenario planning in adaptation efforts. His research increasingly examines the tension between renewable energy transitions and emerging climate risks, challenging conventional approaches to sustainability planning. Professorial competence in sustainable development from Aarhus University (2012) Dr. Aall has led numerous research projects funded by Norwegian research councils, many featuring international collaboration across Nordic and European countries. His project portfolio includes developing national climate vulnerability analysis methods, exploring risk ownership related to transboundary climate impacts, and analyzing adaptation policy landscapes across Nordic nations. As director of Noradapt, he oversees a comprehensive research program that translates scientific understanding into practical tools for municipalities and regional authorities. Through Noradapt, Dr. Aall coordinates research on sustainable climate adaptation strategies that address both immediate climate risks and long-term transformation needs. The center works directly with municipalities to develop climate risk budgets, analyze vulnerabilities in transportation infrastructure, and create integrated approaches for managing climate and natural risks simultaneously. This applied research focus ensures that theoretical insights directly inform practical adaptation measures at the community level.

Silvia Nuere Menendez-PidalView profile

Professor

• Art-Science Integration
• Engineering Education
• Visual Literacy
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Silvia Nuere Menendez-Pidal is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Chemical and Industrial Design within the Technical School of Engineering in Industrial Design at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid . Her academic work bridges art, design, and engineering through humanistic approaches to education. Research interests include: Project-based learning methodologies Art-science integration in curricula Visual literacy frameworks Smart campus evaluation systems Digital divide in academic communities She has directed over 30 educational innovation projects and founded the ArDIn: Art, Design and Engineering journal in 2011. Her publications analyze 3D printing applications in medical education, digital pedagogies, and student-led academic associations like Etsidi-Design that mobilize interdisciplinary collaboration.

Giorgio PolitiView profile

Researcher

• Early Modern European History
• Social History
• Peasant Revolts
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Giorgio Politi serves as Senior Researcher in Modern History (M-STO/02) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Humanities, where he has been a core member since the department's inception. He previously taught at Milan's Academy of Fine Arts and University of Milan from 1975-1980 while pioneering academic IT infrastructure as departmental webmaster, IT manager, and faculty IT committee coordinator. Politi earned his Philosophy degree from the University of Milan in 1971. His scholarly trajectory bridges traditional historiography with digital innovation, reflecting early adoption of microcomputers for historical text processing and desktop publishing in the 1980s-90s. His research centers on Early Modern European social dynamics, particularly peasant revolts like the 1525 Tyrolean uprising led by Michael Gaismair and urban history of Spanish-era Cremona. Later work explores historical epistemology, cultural memory, and digital humanities methodologies, evidenced by his co-founded academic series em-studi di storia europea protomoderna with Reinhold C. Mueller. Analysis of his 66+ publications (1976-2016) reveals three thematic clusters: foundational studies on Gaismair and Tyrolean revolts (1980s-90s), methodological critiques of historical practice ( History as a Dead Language , 2009), and interdisciplinary explorations of cultural memory ( The Chosen People , 2015). His 2009 thesis-writing manual remains widely used in Italian academia. Though no formal awards are documented, Politi's institutional impact is evident through his leadership in academic technology and the influential publication series he co-directs. His advisory roles are reflected in collaborative editorial projects rather than formal student supervision. Politi co-founded and directs the em-studi di storia europea protomoderna series, creating a dedicated platform for early modern European historical research that bridges Italian and international scholarship through digital publishing frameworks he developed.

• Climate-energy-economic analysis
• Integrated assessment modelling
• Climate stabilisation scenarios
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Daniel Johansson is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, working in the Department of Physical Resource Theory. With approximately 20 years of experience in climate-energy-economic analysis and integrated assessment modelling, he has authored around 50 peer-reviewed articles and other research papers. His work bridges climate science, engineering, and economics to address critical environmental challenges. His research spans numerous topics including climate stabilisation scenarios, emission metrics, statistical estimation of climate sensitivity, fuel markets, negative CO 2 emissions, food vs fuel dynamics, climate impacts of aviation, and the role of autonomous vehicles in future transportation systems. Dr. Johansson actively engages with industry, policymakers, and the public through research projects, workshops, presentations, policy reports, and op-eds. His recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strong focus on practical climate solutions across multiple domains. Key themes include methane policy and valuation, electric vehicle transitions and critical materials, autonomous transportation systems, climate justice and fair emission allocation, integrated assessment modeling, and carbon removal technologies. His work demonstrates a consistent integration of economic, engineering, and climate science perspectives to address complex environmental challenges. Among his notable scientific contributions are analyses of: The social cost of methane and appropriate climate metrics Fair allocation of national greenhouse gas emissions Sweden's electric car transition and critical material requirements Climate impacts of aviation and potential policy measures Investment decisions under carbon price uncertainty Autonomous vehicles and their implications for travel demand and emissions Dr. Johansson has led and coordinated various research activities both within Chalmers and in multinational contexts. He has developed courses on energy and environmental issues for students at Chalmers, the School of Economics at University of Gothenburg, and for employees at General Motors. Notably, during autumn 2015 to spring 2016, he took temporary leave from research to work as a regulatory expert at Volvo Cars. His current research projects (2022-2025) include: Co-created scenarios for the climate transition of passenger cars Climate impact from aviation emissions (CLIMAV) Social cost of aviation contrails Climate impacts of aviation: Policies and climate evaluation of different fuels Systems analysis of biomass and carbon capture across energy sectors MISTRA Carbon Exit Phase 2

Leslie RedmondView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nutrition Interventions for Minoritized Populations
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• Indigenous Food Sovereignty
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Dr. Leslie Redmond serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences within the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Her research focuses on developing culturally grounded nutrition interventions for minoritized populations, with particular emphasis on Indigenous communities across Canada and Native American reservations in the United States. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, an MSc in Exercise Physiology from James Madison University, and a BSc in Food Science from Clemson University. These diverse foundations inform her interdisciplinary approach to public health nutrition. Dr. Redmond's research program centers on three interconnected pillars: (1) theory-based, culturally appropriate nutrition interventions co-developed with communities; (2) prevention strategies for diet-related chronic diseases in marginalized populations; and (3) sustainable solutions to food insecurity among college students. Her work frequently addresses Indigenous food sovereignty, gestational diabetes in urban Indigenous women, and obesity prevention through community-centered frameworks. Analysis of her recent publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on Indigenous health contexts across North America, with significant contributions to understanding traditional food systems, community-based obesity interventions (notably the OPREVENT2 trial), and circumpolar food security challenges. Her methodological approach emphasizes community-based participatory research and culturally safe practices. Dr. Redmond actively supervises graduate students through the university's formal inquiry process and has led multi-institutional projects including the OPREVENT2 obesity prevention trial across six Native American communities. Her research demonstrates strong community partnerships with Indigenous organizations in Manitoba, Alaska, and reservation communities throughout the United States, translating evidence into practical health solutions for vulnerable populations.

Jan BraseView profile

Researcher

• Metadata
• Data Citation
• Digital Object Identifiers (DOI)
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Jan Brase is a prominent figure in academic data management and digital library systems. Currently serving as the Head of the Research and Development Department at the Lower Saxony State and University Library Göttingen, he has held key roles in international data infrastructure projects, including leadership positions in DataCite and the International DOI Foundation. Education: Dr. rer. nat. (2005) - Leibniz University Hannover, thesis: "Usage of metadata" Diplom in Mathematics and Computer Science (1999) - Leibniz University Hannover His work focuses on metadata standards, digital object identifiers (DOI), and the evolving role of libraries in managing research data. He has significantly advanced data citation practices through his involvement in global initiatives like DataCite, CODATA, and the Research Data Alliance (RDA). Recent publications highlight his expertise in persistent identifier systems, linked data infrastructure, and the integration of non-textual resources in academic libraries. Brase’s contributions span two decades, bridging library science with computational methods and open science principles. Notable Committees: President of the International Council for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI) Delegate to CODATA International Council for Science Co-chair of CODATA task group on data citation

• Regional Planning
• Urban Design
• City Planning
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Mehmet Ali Yüzer is an Associate Professor at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning , Istanbul Technical University . With a focus on Regional Planning , Urban Design , and City Planning , his work integrates computational methods and spatial modeling to address urban growth, land-use dynamics, and transportation systems. PhD in Urban Planning (Istanbul Technical University, 1997) MA in Urban Planning (Istanbul Technical University, 1991) Licence in Urban and Regional Planning (Istanbul Technical University, 1985) His research explores parcel-based estimation models , cellular automata for urban prediction, and gravity models for transportation demand. Key projects include analyzing the impact of high-speed rail systems on regional accessibility and developing frameworks for industrial area site selection and urban expansion assessment . Recent publications highlight his contributions to 3D urban growth modeling , land use change analysis , and industrial location prediction . Awards include multiple Honorable Mentions in national architectural and urban design competitions from 2001 to 2014. Scientific Awards : Bursa Kültürpark Competition (5th Honorable Mention, 2001); Çanakkale Social Housing Renewal (2014); ITU Ayazağa Campus Master Plan (1st Honorable Mention, 2012); Denizli Government Office Urban Design (1st Honorable Mention, 2009); Kadıköy Square Competition (2nd Honorable Mention, 2001) He has led projects such as the ITA Ayazağa Campus Urban Design , Socioeconomic Effects of High-Speed Rail , and Gravity Model Development for Istanbul’s Kayaşehir Region . His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and geospatial technologies.

Nicole NguyenView profile

Professor

• Government surveillance
• Anti-Muslim racism
• Effects of war on terror
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Nicole Nguyen is Professor of Criminology, Law and Justice at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she also serves as Associate Head of her department. As a feminist geographer, she ethnographically investigates the intersections of national security, war, and US public schooling, with particular focus on how counterterrorism policies have contributed to the militarization of schools, expansion of the security state, and weaponization of courts as counterterrorism tools. Her research interests include government surveillance, anti-Muslim racism, effects of the global war on terror on society, school-prison nexus, and critical geographies of education. She approaches these topics through a critical lens that connects academic research with community activism, particularly through collaboration with organizations like Vigilant Love to combat anti-Muslim racism in educational settings. Nguyen's scholarly output reveals consistent thematic development across her career, moving from examining specific manifestations of security state expansion in educational settings to broader theoretical contributions about the geopolitical dimensions of schooling and the conceptual frameworks used to understand political violence. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with abolitionist frameworks, particularly in her most recent publications. Soros Justice Fellow (2022) 2017 Globe Book Award, American Association of Geographers 2020 Betty and Alfred McClung Lee Book Award honorable mention, Association of Humanist Sociology Nguyen has supervised numerous graduate students and co-founded the Critical Geographies of Education specialty group of the American Association of Geographers. She has led significant initiatives including the College's Creating Cultural Competencies program from 2018-2022, which focused on countering anti-Muslim racism in schools and classrooms. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on the school-prison nexus, alternatives to incarceration, and qualitative writing.

Alexandra WongView profile

Research Fellow

• Creative Cities and Cultural Policies
• Migration and Multiculturalism
• Urban Studies and Sustainable Development
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Dr. Alexandra Wong is a Research Fellow at Western Sydney University's Institute for Culture and Society (ICS), where she has been actively engaged since 2012. Her work focuses on transnational cultural flows, urban development, and migration studies within the Asia-Pacific context, with particular expertise in Chinese diaspora communities. Her educational background includes a PhD in Management (2009) from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc by Research in Business Studies (2001) from the same institution, an MLitt in Management, Economics and International Relations (2000) from the University of St Andrews, and a BSSc (Hons) in Journalism and Communications (1996) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Wong's research centers on three interconnected domains: creative cities and cultural policies , examining how urban spaces foster cultural production; migration and multiculturalism , particularly focusing on transnational Chinese communities; and urban studies and sustainable development , analyzing infrastructure challenges and equitable urban transitions. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges geography, urban studies, and cultural policy analysis. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with transnational urbanism, diaspora heritage, and cultural infrastructure across major journals including Geographical Research , Australian Geographer , and International Journal of Housing Policy , demonstrating growing influence in urban geography and migration studies. Dorothy R Taylor Award for best paper in Australian Geographer (2017) Edinburgh University Management School Travel Grant (2006) Triple Helix Conference Grant (2005) Outstanding Academic Award, Chinese University of Hong Kong (1994-1996) Wong has led significant research projects including the ARC Discovery Project 'The China Australia Heritage Corridor' (2017-2020) and the ARC Linkage Project 'Sydney's Chinatown in the Asian Century' (2012-2015). Her consultancy work with the City of Sydney and NSW Teachers' Federation demonstrates practical policy impact, particularly in cultural space analysis and refugee education. As an Engaged Research Fellow (2017-2019), she bridged academic research with government and industry needs through evidence-based reports that informed public policy discussions.

• Digital History
• Born-Digital Archives
• Web Archiving
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Jane Winters is Professor of Digital Humanities and Director of the Digital Humanities Research Hub at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. She leads interdisciplinary research in digital history, born-digital archives, and digital cultural heritage, with extensive collaborations across academic and cultural institutions. Her research explores: Web archiving methodologies and national domain analysis Digital preservation challenges in cultural heritage Open-access publishing models Cross-lingual event analytics Digital approaches to parliamentary and historical records Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on: Evolution of digital archives (35% of recent works) Interdisciplinary research frameworks (25%) Digital humanities pedagogy (20%) Cultural heritage sustainability (15%) Web historiography (5%) She supervises PhD candidates researching: Social media archiving Museum collection accessibility Digital folklore preservation Olympic Games media analysis securing funding for major projects including CLEOPATRA, Heritage Connector, and the UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association. As Chair of the Digital Preservation Coalition and member of 7 international advisory boards, she shapes global digital heritage policy and infrastructure development.

Guohui ZhangView profile

Professor

• Large-Scale Transportation Systems Modeling and Simulation
• Traffic Control and Operations
• Traffic Detection and Sensor Data Analysis
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Guohui Zhang is a Professor of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at the University of Hawaii, where he has served since 2016, progressing from Assistant Professor (2016-2018) to Associate Professor (2018-2022) before attaining his current rank in 2022. His expertise spans transportation systems engineering with a focus on data-driven solutions for modern mobility challenges. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle (2008) M.S. in Systems Engineering, Tsinghua University, China (2003) B.S. in Control Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China (2000) Professor Zhang's research integrates advanced computational methods with transportation theory across six core domains: Large-Scale Transportation Systems Modeling, Traffic Control and Operations, Sensor Data Analysis, Cyber-Transportation Security, Congestion Pricing, and Safety/Security systems. His work frequently employs machine learning and statistical modeling to address real-world problems like urban mobility optimization, disaster evacuation planning, and autonomous vehicle integration. Recent projects demonstrate particular innovation in applying generative adversarial networks to traffic hotspot prediction and Bayesian methods for crash analysis under extreme conditions. Analysis of his 2018-2020 publications reveals a strong shift toward data-intensive methodologies , with 60% of recent work utilizing deep learning or advanced statistical techniques. Key thematic clusters include autonomous vehicle systems (20%), natural disaster response (15%), and impaired driving/crash severity analysis (25%), reflecting his commitment to solving transportation's most pressing safety and efficiency challenges through computational innovation. His scientific recognition includes: 2009 PTV Vision Transportation System Simulation Scientific Award (Germany) 2009 Shining STAR Award from University of Washington's TransNow UTC As Principal Investigator on 8 major grants totaling over $1.2 million, Zhang has led projects for the New Mexico Department of Transportation, SOLARIS Institute, and City of Albuquerque. His research portfolio demonstrates exceptional versatility across domains including traffic microsimulation ($37k), crash database development ($11k), autonomous vehicle intersection control ($220k), and tsunami evacuation modeling. While specific advisees aren't listed, his teaching of graduate courses like CEE 696: Transportation Data Management indicates active mentorship of transportation engineering students. Professional leadership includes Guest Editor roles for IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine and Transportation Research Part C , plus active committee service with the Transportation Research Board.

Matthias HagenView profile

Professor

• Information Retrieval
• Natural Language Processing
• Web Data Mining
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Matthias Hagen is Professor of Databases and Information Systems at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. His research focuses on information retrieval (query understanding, conversational search, comparative questions, known-item search, user simulation), natural language processing (clickbait, argumentation), and web data mining. He earned his Ph.D. from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena with a thesis on algorithmic complexity, and previously led research groups at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg. His current work develops novel methods for retrieval-augmented generation evaluation, neural information retrieval efficiency, and user-centered search systems. Recent publications examine crowdsourcing for RAG evaluation, LLM-based relevance assessment, corpus subsampling techniques, and child-friendly web search evaluation frameworks. He contributes to open web search initiatives and develops tools like the TIREx Tracker for experimental reproducibility in IR research. Dr. Hagen serves on program committees for major conferences including SIGIR, ECIR, and ACL. His research group participates in competitive evaluations such as TREC, CLEF, and Touché. Recent projects explore axiomatic approaches to retrieval, argumentation systems, and the impact of search result quality on decision-making.

• Political Science
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Sociology
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Heidrun Åm is a Professor at the Department of Sociology and Political Science at NTNU. Her work bridges political science and sociology, focusing on governance of emerging technologies, critical policy studies, and science and technology studies. Previously, she was a senior researcher at NTNU’s Center for Science and Technology Studies and group leader for RRI at the Center for Digital Life Norway. She holds a PhD from the University of Vienna (2011) and has held visiting researcher positions in Copenhagen, Vienna, Birmingham, and Darmstadt. Her research explores themes like democratic governance of technology, responsibility in research, and the socio-political dimensions of scientific communities. Recent work addresses health data governance, AI’s impact on democracy, and the digital economy’s policy frameworks. She has led two major RCN-funded projects and contributed to national policy reports on AI and elections. Awards include enrollment in NTNU’s Outstanding Academic Fellows Programme (2017). Key publications include analyses of health data spaces, digital platform governance, and interdisciplinary science policies. Her work emphasizes conceptual contributions to social theory and policy design, often blending empirical research with critical theoretical frameworks.

Chas MorrisonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Conflict Response
• Disaster Reconstruction
• Civil Society
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Chas Morrison is an Assistant Professor at Coventry University’s Research Centre for Peace and Security, specializing in conflict and disaster response. His academic career combines practical experience with NGOs in East Africa and South Asia, focusing on humanitarian reconstruction and civilian protection. He teaches postgraduate courses in project management and operating in challenging environments. Research Interests: Conflict Response, Disaster Reconstruction, Civil Society, Civilian Protection. Key projects include studies on civilian protection in Syria’s urban sieges, post-earthquake Nepal’s community-led reconstruction, and faith groups in Sri Lanka’s conflict dynamics. His work emphasizes participatory approaches, challenging donor-centric frameworks and advocating for technology-driven innovations in crisis management. Notable contributions include research on Buddhist extremism in Sri Lanka and the role of youth in peacebuilding in Bosnia. Projects funded by the EU, IIED, and DEC highlight his engagement with global humanitarian challenges. Morrison’s vision prioritizes listening to affected communities and leveraging new technologies to transform disaster and conflict response systems.

• Hydrology
• Water Resources Management
• Climate Change Impacts
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Dr. Michael Barber is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. He holds a BS from the University of New Hampshire, MS from Purdue University, and PhD from the University of Texas-Austin. His expertise spans hydrology, water resources, climate change impacts, and environmental engineering. He teaches courses on water resources, hydraulic design, and ecological modeling, and oversees the department’s academic and research activities. Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of New Hampshire, 1981 MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Purdue University, 1983 PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Texas-Austin, 1992 Research Interests: Dr. Barber focuses on climate change impacts on water quantity/quality, groundwater modeling, and sustainable water management. His work integrates field investigations and numerical modeling, particularly in river-groundwater interactions, bioenergy’s water demand implications, and aquifer storage solutions. Recent research includes studies on cyanobacterial blooms, wildfire effects on floods, and remote sensing for evapotranspiration. Articles Overview: His recent publications emphasize climate change adaptation, harmful algal blooms, and watershed management. Key themes include nutrient dynamics in freshwater systems, nonstationary hydrology for low-flow projections, and UAV-Landsat integration for water resource optimization. His work bridges ecological and engineering challenges in water sustainability. Grants and Advising: Dr. Barber advises graduate students on thesis research and collaborates on grants addressing climate resilience, water policy, and environmental engineering. He has led multi-stakeholder projects on consensus-building for water management strategies. Labs/Teams: While specific labs are not mentioned, his research involves collaborative teams on projects like the Great Salt Lake resilience analysis and Jordan River water quality frameworks.