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Scott A. BollensView profile

Professor

• Politically Divided Cities
• Ethnic and Nationalistic Conflict in Urban Settings
• Urban Peacebuilding
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Scott A. Bollens is a Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy at the University of California, Irvine, holding the Warmington Chair in Peace and International Cooperation. With a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina and AICP certification, he has dedicated over 25 years to studying politically divided cities and urban peacebuilding through extensive fieldwork in Jerusalem, Belfast, Johannesburg, Nicosia, Sarajevo, and other conflict-affected urban centers. Ph.D., University of North Carolina His research explores the role of urban planning amidst deep inter-group conflict, questioning whether bottom-up urbanism can contribute to top-down peacemaking and democratization in multinational societies. Bollens examines how metropolitan governance structures affect equality of opportunity across individuals and localities, emphasizing spatial, social, and political dimensions of urban division. His work bridges academic theory with practical peacebuilding, focusing on humanistic approaches to healing in bordered cities. Analysis of Bollens' recent publications reveals a sustained focus on conflict trajectories in polarized cities like Jerusalem and Belfast, the impact of urban boundaries on social cohesion, and transformative planning approaches in divided societies. His scholarship consistently connects urban policy with democratization processes and human security, highlighting the city as a critical arena for peacebuilding through spatial interventions and community engagement. No specific scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships are listed in the provided text. Prof. Bollens has advised numerous international organizations through consultancy and commissioned work, including the United Nations Development Programme, Rand Corporation/U.S. Department of State (on ethnic enclaves in post-war Baghdad), German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation, and the London School of Economics. His expertise has been applied to urban conflict analysis in Afghanistan, the Middle East, Bosnia, and Spain, demonstrating tangible real-world impact through policy recommendations and peacebuilding frameworks. While the text does not specify dedicated research labs, Bollens' leadership of the Warmington Chair program and collaborations with institutions like the Centre for Citizenship at Potsdam University and the Van Leer Institute indicate active engagement in global peace and cooperation initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary research networks across conflict zones.

Hans-Christoph WinklerView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Behavioral Ecology
• Comparative Morphology
• Evolutionary Biology
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Hans-Christoph Winkler is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences , University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna , affiliated with the Konrad-Lorenz-Institute of Ethology. His research integrates behavior, ecology, and morphology, focusing on birds through comparative approaches. Research interests include: the ecological and evolutionary interactions between morphology and behavior; mechanisms driving biological diversity; intra- and inter-specific variation in diversification; habitat influences on acoustic and optical communication; evolution of mating systems and social interactions; ecological conditions for cognitive evolution; and applications of scientific insights to conservation. Scientific achievements : Corresponding Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences Chapman Fellow at American Museum of Natural History He has held leadership roles such as Director of the Konrad Lorenz Institute for Ethology (1985–1987) and maintained long-term academic affiliations since the 1970s, including positions at the University of Salzburg and Austrian Academy of Sciences institutions.

Andrey GuillaumeView profile

Associate Professor

• Genetics
• Developmental Biology
• Chromatin Structure
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Andrey Guillaume is an Associate Professor at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), specializing in chromatin structure, gene regulation, and developmental biology. His research explores the interplay between genomic architecture and transcriptional control during embryonic development, particularly in limb formation and congenital disorders. Research Focus Chromatin topology and TAD boundaries Enhancer-promoter communication Structural genomic variants in developmental disease Limb and axial skeleton patterning Evolution of regulatory landscapes Transcriptional robustness Publications His recent work (2024–2025) investigates enhancer adoption by retrotransposons, Pitx1 locus topology in Liebenberg syndrome, and the role of gene deserts in pleiotropic gene regulation. Earlier studies include mechanistic insights into Hox gene collinearity and the effects of genomic deletions/insertions on chromatin folding.

• Climate Dynamics
• Oceanography
• Atmospheric Science
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Helge Drange serves as Professor at the Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen, and maintains dual affiliation with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. His teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in meteorology, oceanography, and atmospheric/ocean dynamics, alongside guest lectures at the Norwegian School of Economics and Bergen School of Architecture. Contact details list his office at Allégaten 70 (Room 127) and email helge.drange@uib.no. Drange's research centers on climate dynamics with emphasis on Arctic-Atlantic ocean interactions. Key focus areas include Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) stability, sea level variability, and climate predictability using NorESM and CORE-II modeling frameworks. His work integrates observational data with simulations to analyze freshwater fluxes, heat transport mechanisms, and Arctic-East Asian teleconnections, particularly examining how sea ice loss influences regional climate patterns. Analysis of his 2014-2025 publications reveals consistent methodology: large-ensemble simulations to isolate atmospheric internal variability from forced climate responses. Dominant themes include decadal-scale predictability of northern climate, Arctic freshwater impacts on ocean circulation, and regional sea level projections for Norwegian coastal zones. His recent work increasingly addresses model uncertainty in climate projections while maintaining focus on Nordic Seas processes. As an active Bjerknes Centre member, Drange contributes to national climate assessments including "Klima i Norge 2100". His lecture history demonstrates engagement with both scientific audiences (e.g., NorESM development workshops) and public discourse on climate communication challenges, though no specific grant funding or advising relationships are documented in the provided materials.

Susanmarie HarringtonView profile

Professor

• Rhetoric and Composition
• Literacy Studies
• Writing Program Administration
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Susanmarie Harrington is a Professor and Director of the Writing in the Disciplines Program at the University of Vermont's Department of English (College of Arts and Sciences). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1990) and has dedicated her career to rhetoric, composition, and literacy education. Her work emphasizes writing program administration, multimodal pedagogy, and institutional partnerships. Key research interests include writing assessment, disciplinary writing practices, and the political dimensions of basic writing. She has coauthored foundational documents like the WPA Outcomes Statement for First-Year Composition (2001) and pioneered frameworks for dynamic criteria mapping in writing evaluation. Recipient of major teaching awards including Indiana University Trustees' Teaching Award (2001) and multiple IUPUI Excellence in Teaching recognitions Leadership roles: Executive Board member of Conference on Basic Writing (1999–2003), Council of Writing Program Administrators (2002–2006), and contributor to national initiatives like the Framework for Success in Postsecondary Writing Publications focus on writing center theory, program sustainability, and multimodal composition pedagogy Her recent work investigates how writing programs adapt to digital composition environments and collaborates with disciplinary faculty to integrate writing across curricula. She has served on high-impact committees shaping national writing standards and assessment practices.

Ben RobertsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Thermal Comfort
• Indoor Air Quality
• Building Performance
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Dr. Ben Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in Healthy Buildings Research at Loughborough University's School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering. His work focuses on thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and climate resilience in buildings, with a particular emphasis on mitigating overheating and improving public health in both temperate and tropical climates. He leads projects like the ROMMA initiative and the REFIT program, which investigate building performance in the UK and Ghana. His research has earned awards such as the CIBSE Carter Bronze Medal and an EPSRC fellowship. Education: BSc Geography, University of Exeter MSc Energy Policy, University of Exeter MRes Built Environment (Energy Demand Studies), Loughborough University PhD Building Physics, Loughborough University Research Interests: Roberts explores passive cooling strategies, ventilation optimization, and climate adaptation in buildings. His Ghana-based work investigates low-cost interventions to reduce extreme heat in hospitals and informal settlements. He also contributed to the UK Government’s Events Research Programme, enabling the safe reopening of mass gatherings post-pandemic. Key Projects: Principal Investigator of ROMMA (Overheating Modelling in Apartments) Co-Investigator on Smart Windows trials (InnovateUK) EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship (Ghana Heat Mitigation) Lead on SMETER Technologies evaluation (BEIS-funded) Grants and Awards: CIBSE Carter Bronze Medal (2020) EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship (2022-2024) EPSRC IAA and CIBSE Grant (2024-2025) Lab Affiliations: Roberts is part of the Building Energy Research Group (BERG), which focuses on sustainable building design and zero-carbon solutions. He collaborates with institutions like the University of Ghana and the University of Development Studies.

• Agricultural Communications
• Science Communication
• Curriculum and Pedagogy
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Quisto Settle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership at Oklahoma State University (OSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Education and Communication from the University of Florida (2012), an M.S. in Agricultural Communications from Texas Tech University (2008), and a B.S. in Animal Sciences from Angelo State University (2007). Prior to OSU, he served as an Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University (2014–2017) and held a postdoctoral position at the University of Florida’s Center for Public Issues Education (2013–2014). Research Interests: Focus on science communication, curriculum design in agricultural education, branding strategies in agriculture, crisis communication, and program evaluation. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing applied research in agricultural communication pedagogy and stakeholder engagement. Teaching: Instructs courses like Advanced Science Communication Practices, Audio/Video Storytelling in Agricultural Communications, and Crisis Communication in Agricultural Sciences. He advises students in the Environmental Science Policy option and mentors graduate research. Grants: Secured funding for initiatives such as the Science Communication Academy for OSU graduate students (2022–2026), experiential learning in science communication (2019–2022), and multi-disciplinary training in omics for food science (2021–2026). Awards: Recognized with the Southern Region Distinguished Agricultural Communications Educator Award (2024), multiple research poster awards, and accolades for teaching and mentorship. Labs/Teams: Leads efforts in science communication training and collaborates with organizations like Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service on projects like bridging producer identity gaps and evaluating pandemic responses.

Edward McLesterView profile

Lecturer

• Conservation Biology
• Primate Behavioral Ecology
• African Wildlife Conservation
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Edward McLester is a Conservation Biology Lecturer at Marwell Wildlife and the University of Southampton, with affiliations at the University of Konstanz's Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour. His work focuses on primate behavioral ecology and conservation, particularly cercopithecine monkeys in Africa and UK wildlife conservation. He holds a PhD in Animal Behaviour from Liverpool John Moores University and a BSc Zoology from the University of Nottingham and National University of Singapore. Research priorities include golden-bellied mangabey conservation, group movement dynamics in red-tailed monkeys, and primate community ecology. His studies have documented novel behaviors such as mangabey carnivory and interspecific competition with bonobos. Ongoing projects combine GPS tracking, acoustic analysis, and remote sensing to assess primate habitat use in African biodiversity hotspots. Teaching responsibilities include the MRes Wildlife Conservation program, emphasizing fieldwork in Kenya and South Downs National Park. He supervises research on UK wildlife connectivity and advises students integrating conservation strategy with academic rigor. Collaborations include the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior and IUCN primate conservation initiatives. Publications highlight mangabey endangerment status, vocal communication mechanisms, and primate dietary adaptations. Recent work emphasizes golden-bellied mangabeys' critical conservation needs, with 2025 IUCN listings and field-based population monitoring efforts.

• Social Psychology
• Crowd Behavior
• Riot Dynamics
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Linda Bell serves as a Visiting Research Associate in the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex, specializing in social identity applications to collective behavior and public order dynamics. Her research centers on social identity theory's role in crowd phenomena, particularly examining riot diffusion mechanisms between urban centers, police-crowd interactions during civil unrest, and psychological responses to hostile threats. Current work investigates empowerment pathways emerging from perceived injustice during mass disturbances, with emphasis on real-world policy applications for public safety management. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on social psychological frameworks for understanding collective violence, with recent work bridging theoretical models and practitioner guidance for hostile threat scenarios. Key contributions include identifying police-mediated pathways in inter-city riot spread and developing evidence-based protocols for public behavior during crises. No scientific awards, student supervision records, or specific laboratory affiliations were documented in available materials. Research appears conducted through collaborative projects with institutional partners rather than independent grant funding.

• Development Microeconomics
• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Economics

Michal Bauer is a Professor at Charles University (since 2024) and holds tenure as an Associate Professor at CERGE-EI (a joint institution of Charles University and Czech Academy of Sciences) since 2017. He is also a Senior Researcher at the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences and affiliated with IZA, CEPR, and CESifo. His academic journey includes the title of Doctor of Sciences (DSc) awarded in 2024. Education: He holds degrees including PhDr., Ph.D., and DSc., though specific institutional details of his education are not explicitly provided. Research Interests: Bauer focuses on behavioral mechanisms underlying poverty, discrimination, and inter-group conflicts. His work integrates behavioral economics, development economics, and experimental economics through field experiments in disadvantaged communities. His experimental approaches address real-world challenges like vaccine hesitancy and group-based decision-making dynamics. Awards: Doctor of Sciences (DSc) degree (2024) Advising & Grants: No formal advisees (students) or grant details are listed in the provided texts. His research has been published in leading journals like the American Economic Review , PNAS , and Nature . Labs/Teams: Active within CERGE-EI and the Institute of Economic Studies at Charles University, contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations in development and behavioral economics.

Bengt JacobssonView profile

Researcher

• Public Administration
• Organizational Governance
• Europeanization of States
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Bengt Jacobsson is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Social Sciences, Södertörn University, specializing in public administration, governance, and Europeanization processes. His research focuses on control mechanisms in public and private organizations, organizational reforms, transnational governance, and the evolving relationship between European Union policies and national administrative systems, particularly in Nordic states. Key research themes include the transformation of state administration under EU influence, audit and scrutiny systems, crisis management in governmental contexts, and comparative policy analysis across sectors. He has contributed extensively to understanding how European integration reshapes national administrative structures through works like The European Union and the Baltic States (2010) and Från hemvävd till invävd (2006). Recent publications analyze governance responses to pandemics, organizational expertise during crises, and the dynamics of accountability mechanisms in modern states. His work frequently bridges theoretical insights with practical governance challenges, emphasizing institutional adaptation and policy implementation efficacy. Education: PhD in Public Administration (1984, Lund University) Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research on governance and Europeanization within Södertörn University's Social Sciences Department.

David HunterView profile

Professor

• International Environmental Law
• Climate Change Law
• Environmental Standards in International Finance
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David Hunter is a Professor of international and comparative environmental law at American University's Washington College of Law. He holds affiliations with organizations such as Accountability Counsel, the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide-US, and the Project on Government Oversight. He also contributes to the Center for Progressive Reform and the Inter-American Network for Environmental Law. Education: J.D., Harvard Law School (1986); B.A., University of Michigan (1983). Research focuses on human rights and the environment, environmental standards in international finance, and climate change litigation. Key themes in his work include accountability mechanisms in development finance, climate policy innovation, and the intersection of law and global environmental governance. Recent articles emphasize climate change governance, accountability in international institutions, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. His work bridges legal frameworks with practical policy solutions, addressing issues from wildlife conservation to corporate accountability. Advising and grants: No specific students or grants listed. His contributions include co-authoring major texts like International Environmental Law & Policy and Climate Change Law .

Ângelo Samuel Nunes MilhanoView profile

Visiting Professor

• Philosophy of Technology
• Phenomenology
• Hermeneutics
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Ângelo Samuel Nunes Milhano (born March 17, 1984) is a Visiting Professor at the University of Évora and a researcher at Praxis: Centre for Philosophy, Politics and Culture. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Évora and specializes in the Philosophy of Technology, focusing on how digital technologies influence human thinking and our relationship with the world. His research primarily explores the philosophical implications of digital culture through the lenses of phenomenology and hermeneutics. Milhano's work critically examines the existential discomfort in modern technological society, the hermeneutic dimensions of digital media, and the relationship between technology and human existence. His research bridges classical philosophical traditions (particularly Heidegger, Freud, and Marcuse) with contemporary digital culture analysis. Analysis of Milhano's publications reveals a consistent thematic trajectory focused on the intersection of phenomenology, hermeneutics, and technology. His work demonstrates increasing engagement with digital culture, moving from broader philosophical examinations of technology to specific analyses of social media, affective technologies, and digital interpretation. The recurring themes across his publications include existential authenticity in digital contexts, technological mediation of human experience, and the philosophical implications of digital transformation. Milhano has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at the Instituto Superior de Ciências da Educação do Uíge in Angola (2014-2016), where he taught Metaphysics, Hermeneutics, and Contemporary Philosophy. At the University of Évora, he currently teaches Introduction to Systems of Meaning and Communication, Technology and Society, Bioethics, and various doctoral seminars. Between 2020-2021, he served as a Science Management Fellow at Praxis, where he managed publications, inter-institutional communication, and event organization. He has been actively involved in research projects such as DiMa (The Digital Matters: Object, Phenomenon, and Society), which involves collaboration between Portuguese researchers and institutions in Europe and South America. Milhano has also contributed significantly to academic discourse through conference presentations and editorial work, including co-editing a dossier on Philosophy and Phenomenology of Technique for Trans/Form/Ação journal.

• Corporate Reputation
• Strategic Change
• Organizational Adaptation
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Matthew S Kraatz is the Merle H. and Virginia Downs Boren Professor and a Professor at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Illinois Strategic Organization Initiative. His research focuses on corporate reputation, strategic change, organizational adaptation, institutional work, and corporate governance. His work bridges sociology and management studies, examining how organizations navigate institutional pressures through values-based strategies and mythopoeic narratives. Key research interests include the dynamics of corporate purpose, the impact of governance structures on organizational behavior, and the role of community embeddedness in market transformations. Recent projects explore how firms balance market liberalization with institutional norms, particularly in financial sectors like savings and loan institutions. His scholarly contributions span 26 peer-reviewed publications, including a 2023 Special Issue on Corporate Purpose in Strategy Science and a 2020 critical engagement with institutional pluralism in Journal of Management Inquiry. While no formal awards are noted, his work has garnered significant scholarly attention, with articles cited in Mendeley and frequently read across academic platforms. Kraatz’s advising and grants focus on strategic adaptation and institutional work, though specific student names or grant details are not documented here. He collaborates with global scholars, evidenced by international research networks and co-edited journal issues. His affiliations include leadership roles in organizational initiatives that bridge academic and industry perspectives.

Martin SpringView profile

Professor

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Innovation Policy
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Professor Martin Spring is a Professor of Operations Management at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), UK. He serves as Director of the School’s Centre for Productivity & Innovation and Principal Investigator of the TiPS Accelerator, focusing on digital adoption in law and accountancy firms. His research emphasizes the intersection of innovation in products, services, and technologies with processes and supply chains, with recent work on AI in professional services and innovation policy. Education: B.Tech (Hons), D.M.S., Ph.D. Research Interests: Business-to-Business Services, supply chain flexibility, public policy and innovation linkages, and qualitative research methods. His current projects explore AI-driven transformation in professional sectors and innovation intermediation in supply networks. Awards and Fellowships: Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), AIM Services Fellow, and Member of the ESRC/Innovate UK Innovation & Research Caucus. Professional Roles: Associate Editor of the International Journal of Operations and Production Management and Journal of Operations Management , and former ESRC Peer Review College member. He has chaired conferences, including the 2021 British Academy of Management Conference. Grants and Projects: Includes initiatives like 'Market-making and innovation support organisations' (2025-2026) and 'Accelerating Innovation Adoption in Next Generation Professional Service Firms' (2023-2026). Labs and Teams: Oversees the Centre for Productivity & Innovation and collaborates with TiPS Accelerator to advance digital adoption in professional services.