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Per KrusellView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Inequality
• Climate Economics
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Per Krusell is Professor of Economics at Stockholm University and holds the Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES). He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and served as President of the European Economic Association in 2020. He is currently the Secretary of the Prize Committee for the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Minnesota Research Interests: Per Krusell’s research spans macroeconomics , inequality , climate economics , labor markets , and political economy . He has made foundational contributions to understanding incomplete markets, wealth distribution, optimal taxation, and the macroeconomic effects of climate change. His work often integrates dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models with heterogeneous agents to study long-run outcomes and policy impacts. Publications Trend: His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on climate policy , integrated assessment modeling , and macro-labor dynamics . Key themes include carbon taxation, labor supply responses to productivity growth, fiscal multipliers in heterogeneous-agent settings, and the macroeconomic consequences of vaccination and epidemic control. Awards & Honors: Fellow of the Econometric Society Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair in Economics President, European Economic Association (2020) Secretary, Nobel Prize Committee in Economic Sciences Advising & Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his leadership roles in global economic associations and policy committees indicate extensive academic advising and grant involvement in macroeconomic policy and climate economics. Labs & Teams: He is affiliated with the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES) at Stockholm University, a leading research institute in macroeconomics and international economics.

Rui NiView profile

Associate Professor

• Experimental Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulence and Turbulent Multiphase Flow
• Dusty Flow and Particle-Laden Flow
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Rui Ni is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, directing the Fluid Transport Lab. His research focuses on experimental fluid mechanics, turbulence, multiphase flows, and their applications in energy systems, environmental engineering, and physiological processes. He holds a PhD in Physics from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2011), followed by postdoctoral work at Yale and Wesleyan Universities. Before joining JHU, he held the Kenneth Kuan-Yun Kuo Early Career Professorship at Penn State University. His research interests include dusty flows, Lagrangian particle tracking, and animal collective behaviors. Notable projects include collaborations with NASA on plume-surface interaction and the development of advanced diagnostic tools like physics-informed machine learning and 3D particle tracking. He has received prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and ACS-PRF New Investigator Award, and leads studies on turbulence modulation by deformable bubbles, fish schooling efficiency in turbulent environments, and interfacial mass transfer dynamics. Key Projects: Plume-Surface Interaction (NASA collaboration), Fish Aquarium with Turbulent Environment (FATE) facility, V-ONSET multiphase flow facility. Grants: Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Grant. Lab Focus: Experimental and computational studies of multiphase flows, physiological flows, and complex systems. Ni’s work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with practical applications, such as improving energy efficiency and understanding biological systems like fish schooling and nasal drug delivery mechanisms.

• Legal Education
• Real Estate Law
• Banking Law
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Robert W. Brown serves as President, CEO, and COO of the University of West Los Angeles (UWLA), leading its School of Law and School of Business. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles (1974) and a Juris Doctor from UCLA (1977). A licensed attorney since 1977, he has 43 years of expertise in real estate and banking law, advising Fortune 100 institutions on transactions exceeding $10 billion. His career spans roles as General Counsel at Sears Savings Bank, Vice President at City National Bank, and arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He has handled major transactions, including a $2.2 billion sale of Sears Savings Bank assets and the transition of Security Pacific National Bank’s real estate portfolio to Bank of America. Brown also serves as a Probate Referee in Orange County and contributes to CEB publications on commercial leasing. Brown’s leadership at UWLA has driven its growth into one of the largest State Bar-accredited law schools, expanding into international partnerships with institutions in China, India, Mexico, and Africa. He is a frequent lecturer on real estate and banking, and his accolades include multiple Hall of Fame inductions.

Palak SuriView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban Economics
• Labor Economics
• Public Transit
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Palak Suri serves as an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department at West Virginia University, specializing in urban and labor economics with emphasis on public transit distributional impacts and gender employment dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Maryland, 2022 Her research investigates socioeconomic effects of urban infrastructure in developing contexts, particularly analyzing Mumbai's metro rail system for travel time savings, employment accessibility, land value appreciation, and air quality improvements. She concurrently examines transportation's role in women's labor market participation through empirical studies on gender-transport-employment linkages. Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate methodological rigor through combined reduced-form and structural approaches, establishing connections between public transportation investments and multidimensional welfare outcomes including environmental health, gender equity, and household economic benefits across Indian urban settings.

James WatsonView profile

Professor

• Conservation Biology
• Biodiversity Policy
• Climate Change Impact Assessment
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Professor James Watson is a leading conservation scientist and biogeographer at The University of Queensland , affiliated with the Centre for Marine Science and Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science. As a Professor of Conservation Science, he specializes in biodiversity policy, climate change impacts, and species recovery strategies. PhD from University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholar) Co-leader of Green Fire Science and RARES research groups Over 400 peer-reviewed publications His research focuses on ecosystem integrity , protected area effectiveness , and conservation economics , with recent work addressing mining impacts on biodiversity, climate change adaptation, and the global 30x30 initiative. He advocates for evidence-based strategies to save Australia’s rarest species. 2025-2024 research trends show expertise in tropical forest regeneration, climate-species interactions, and policy implementation gaps. Collaborative projects span scientific modeling , GIS analysis , and international conservation frameworks . International Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Task Force member Research Fellow, United Nations Environment Program Senior Technical Expert, UNDP’s Nature for Development Program Founding Chair, IUCN Climate Change Specialist Group Supervision includes 12 current PhD candidates working on topics such as night parrot conservation , ecological corridors , and urban biodiversity . Completed students have addressed threatened species recovery and climate adaptation planning . He leads lab teams at Green Fire Science (www.greenfirescience.com) and RARES (https://raresgroup.com.au), focusing on applied conservation solutions.

• Freshwater Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Fisheries Conservation and Management
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Rich Walker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). His research focuses on freshwater ecosystems, particularly understanding how stressors affect stream biodiversity and ecological processes. He leads the Freshwater Ecology and Conservation Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Education: PhD in Ecology (University of Wyoming, 2019), MS in Biology (University of Central Arkansas, 2011), and BS in Environmental Science (University of Central Arkansas, 2008). Research interests include freshwater salinization, non-perennial stream dynamics, and fisheries conservation. His work bridges basic and applied questions, such as how climate change and human activities alter water quality and habitat availability. Recent studies explore predictive modeling of conductivity in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and biogeochemical responses in intermittent streams. Publications span Environmental Science & Technology Water , Nature Water , and Science of the Total Environment . His 2024 studies address conductivity trends and non-perennial stream management. Key findings include global gaps in salinization research and crayfish population dynamics under climate variability. Service roles include membership in UTC’s Curriculum Committee, Izaak Walton League’s Save Our Streams, and the Hartman Nature Reserve Board. Teaching covers ecology, limnology, and fisheries management.

Jesper LinigerView profile

Associate Professor

• Marine Growth Engineering
• Power Fluid Engineering
• Wind Turbine Engineering
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Jesper Liniger is an Associate Professor at AAU Energy within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University. He works in the Esbjerg Energy Section focusing on Offshore Renewable Energy Systems and is affiliated with AAU BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research. His office is located at Niels Bohr Street 8, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark. Research Interests Marine Growth Engineering and automated cleaning solutions for offshore structures Underwater robotics including Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous inspection systems Wind turbine engineering with emphasis on hydraulic pitch systems and fault detection Fluid power engineering applications in marine environments Development of robotic solutions for offshore renewable energy infrastructure Research Trends Dr. Liniger's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing robotic solutions for offshore renewable energy infrastructure. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical marine applications, particularly addressing marine growth (biofouling) challenges on offshore structures. The research shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, combining robotics, fluid mechanics, and wind energy systems to create integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs in offshore environments. Scientific Awards Innovation Project of the Year (2024) - For underwater robotics development Esbjerg Universitetspris (2018) - University award recognizing research excellence Advising and Research Leadership Dr. Liniger actively supervises PhD students and serves as principal investigator or supervisor on multiple major projects including "NextGen Robotics" for offshore wind farms and "Towards Enhancing Perception and Navigation for Autonomous Underwater Inspection Drone." His research portfolio includes collaborations with industry partners like Vattenfall and Business Center Funen, demonstrating strong industry-academia connections focused on practical applications with economic impact. Research Teams and Facilities Liniger is part of AAU BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research, which provides specialized facilities for marine robotics testing and development. His work involves close collaboration with researchers in control systems, fluid mechanics, and renewable energy. The research group has developed experimental frameworks for testing underwater and surface vehicle operations, with recent media coverage highlighting their innovative approaches to solving marine growth challenges on offshore structures.

Dietrich VollrathView profile

Professor

• Economic Growth
• Economic Development
• Agricultural Economics
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Dietrich Vollrath is Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, serving since Fall 2019. His research explores fundamental questions in economic growth, development, and agricultural economics, with publications in top-tier journals including the Review of Economic Studies and Journal of Economic Growth . Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University, 2005 M.A. in Economics, Brown University, 2004 B.A. in Economics, University of Michigan, 1994 Research Focus: Dr. Vollrath investigates long-run economic development patterns, agricultural productivity impacts, and structural transformations in economies. His work connects historical agricultural systems to modern development challenges, analyzes urbanization-industrialization dynamics, and examines human capital efficiency in developing contexts. Recent studies explore cultural origins of economic systems and macroeconomic stagnation in advanced economies. Publication Trends: His scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on growth determinants across historical and contemporary contexts. Recent works (2014-2024) show increasing emphasis on agricultural foundations of development, urbanization patterns, and macroeconomic stagnation analysis. Methodologically, he combines theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence spanning multiple continents and historical periods. Awards: Ross Lence Teaching Award for excellence in instruction Academic Contributions: He co-authored the widely-used textbook Introduction to Economic Growth and authored the monograph Fully Grown: Why a Stagnant Economy is a Sign of Success . Teaches graduate/undergraduate economic growth courses and graduate macroeconomics.

Thomas VisserView profile

Professor

• Historic Preservation
• Cultural Heritage
• Building Conservation
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Thomas Visser is a Professor in the History Department at the University of Vermont (UVM), where he served as director of the Historic Preservation Program for decades. His career spans nearly four decades and focuses on the intersection of historic preservation, community identity, and public service. Academic Affiliation: College of Arts and Sciences, UVM Ranks: Professor Visser’s research emphasizes the link between built environments and community strength, extending beyond saving old buildings to sustainable public service. His work includes guiding UVM’s rehabilitation of historic campus structures like the Old Mill building, which now serves as a hub for academic departments. Key trends in his publications reflect expertise in vernacular architecture , agricultural building preservation , material analysis , and preservation policy . His scholarship often addresses historical context , structural dating , and community heritage through projects like barn conservation and chromochronology studies. Scientific Awards 2024 James Marston Fitch Award for sustained excellence in historic preservation education Visser’s leadership includes serving as a Vermont Act 250 District Commissioner and chair of Burlington’s Historic Preservation Review Committee. He has empowered hundreds of students through research funding and hands-on preservation projects, emphasizing the importance of historical understanding in shaping future communities.

• Environmental Economics
• Biodiversity Conservation
• One Health
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Professor Nicholas Hanley holds the Chair in Environmental and One Health Economics at the University of Glasgow's Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine. He joined in 2017 after previous roles at the Universities of Stirling, Edinburgh, and St Andrews. His research focuses on applying economic methods—including behavioral economics—to biodiversity conservation, One Health challenges, sustainability metrics, and the design of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes. He is an Associate Editor of Resource and Energy Economics and Ecological Economics . Current research includes modeling biodiversity net gain policies in the UK, ecological-economic simulations of woodland expansion impacts, and the relationship between natural sounds (e.g., bird song) and mental well-being. He also leads work on coastal resilience, soil carbon markets, and the economic implications of historic pollution. His projects often integrate interdisciplinary approaches, combining ecology, economics, and policy analysis. Key research themes include valuing biodiversity offsets, spatial coordination in conservation auctions, and the economic consequences of land-use changes. His work emphasizes practical policy applications, such as designing effective conservation markets and evaluating trade-offs between environmental and economic objectives. Publications span over 350 articles, with recent work focusing on marine plastic pollution agreements, livestock disease economics in Tanzania, and sediment management in hydropower systems. His research frequently highlights the importance of integrating behavioral insights and spatial analysis into environmental policy design.

• Sustainable Spatial Planning
• Land Use Planning
• Urban and Regional Development
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Gernot Stöglehner is a Full Professor at the Institute of Spatial Planning, Environmental Planning and Land Rearrangement , part of the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) . He holds a doctorate and habilitation in environmental planning, with a career spanning research, teaching, and applied consultancy. His research focuses on sustainable spatial planning, land use efficiency, integrated spatial and energy planning, climate resilience, and environmental assessment . He investigates how urban and regional development patterns impact energy demand, environmental quality, and climate adaptation, advocating for land-saving strategies and resilient settlement structures. His work bridges planning theory with practical policy tools. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in spatial resilience, energy transition, climate change adaptation, and sustainable land use . Articles cover topics such as flood recovery, urban energy modeling for electric vehicles, bioeconomy spatial aspects, and methodological foundations of planning. His research is highly applied, often contributing to policy frameworks and strategic planning instruments. Preis der Prof. Anton-Kurir-Stiftung zur Unterstützung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses (2004) Stöglehner has led or participated in over 60 research projects, many as principal investigator, funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), the European Commission, and Austrian federal and regional governments. His projects often involve interdisciplinary teams and knowledge transfer to municipalities and planning authorities. He actively advises on spatial and energy strategies for communities and regions. He leads a research group focused on spatial planning and environmental policy, contributing to doctoral programs and major initiatives like the BOKU Energy Cluster. His work is central to the university’s efforts in sustainability and climate action.

Halvor MehlumView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Development Economics
• Economics of Conflict
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Halvor Mehlum is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, specializing in macroeconomics, development economics, economics of conflict, and crime . He has held academic positions since 1994, including Research Fellow (1994–1998), Researcher at the Frisch Centre (1999–2002), and Associate Professor (2002–2006) before becoming a full Professor in 2006. He also serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Economics (2016–present) and Deputy Leader of the Centre of Equality, Social Organization, and Performance (ESOP). Education: Cand. oecon (1992), Dr. polit (1999) from the University of Oslo; Visiting Scholar at the New School of Social Research (1996). Research Focus: Macroeconomics with applications to conflict dynamics, crime, development, and political economy. Recent articles explore topics like social capital, land redistribution, crime-protection dynamics, and pandemic economics. Leadership Roles: Board member at the Frisch Centre, Center for Development and Environment (SUM), and Executive Committee of the European Development Research Network (EUDN). Co-editor of the Nordic Journal of Political Economy.

• Global biosphere dynamics
• Crop–climate interactions
• Land-use change
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Dr. Christoph Müller is a leading scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Germany, where he has served as working-group leader of the Land Biosphere Dynamics group since 2012. He also co-leads the Global Biosphere and Water Modeling team and acts as the scientist-in-charge for the internationally renowned LPJmL global vegetation and crop model. Additionally, he is Co-lead of the Ag-GRID initiative within the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) and serves as Topical Editor for Geoscientific Model Development . Education Diploma in Geoecology, University of Potsdam (2002) PhD in Geoecology, University of Potsdam & International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) (2007) Research Interests Dr. Müller’s research centres on understanding and modelling the interactions between climate, land use, and the biosphere to support sustainable food-system transformations. His work integrates global-scale vegetation and crop models with climate projections, socio-economic scenarios, and observational data to assess: Impacts of climate change and extreme events on crop yields and food security Carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles in managed and natural ecosystems Land-based climate-mitigation strategies and their co-benefits or trade-offs Adaptation options for agriculture under global change He promotes open science and reproducible modelling workflows, exemplified by the LPJmL open-source ecosystem model and associated toolkits. Publication Profile & Trends Since 2014 he has authored or co-authored more than 200 peer-reviewed articles. Recent work (2024-2025) highlights three dominant themes: (1) quantifying underestimated negative impacts of climate extremes on crop yields, (2) assessing the sustainability of large-scale land-based mitigation measures, and (3) advancing model intercomparison frameworks (e.g., AgMIP, ISIMIP) to reduce uncertainty in global yield projections. His studies increasingly integrate economic and health perspectives, examining how dietary shifts and food-system transformations can achieve climate, environmental, and social co-benefits. Scientific Awards & Recognition While no formal awards are explicitly listed, several publications have received notable recognition: “Soil quality both increases crop production and improves resilience to climate change” (Nature Climate Change, 2022) – listed among China’s top ten major advances in agricultural science in 2023. “Large potential for crop production adaptation depends on available future varieties” (Global Change Biology, 2021) – top-downloaded article. “Climate change impacts on global agriculture emerge earlier in new generation of climate and crop models” (Nature Food, 2021) – widely cited in IPCC AR6. Leadership, Grants & Collaboration Dr. Müller leads or co-leads multiple international projects and working groups: Working Group Leader – Land Biosphere Dynamics, PIK Research Department 2 Co-Lead – Ag-GRID, Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) Scientist-in-Charge – LPJmL model development and application Topical Editor – Geoscientific Model Development journal These roles involve coordinating multi-institutional consortia, securing competitive grants, and mentoring early-career researchers. Laboratory & Data Resources Dr. Müller’s “team” is essentially the LPJmL modelling group at PIK, comprising post-docs, doctoral researchers, and software engineers who maintain and extend the LPJmL code-base, develop satellite-data fusion products, and provide model-driven policy support to governments and international organisations such as the IPCC, FAO, and World Bank.

Thomas LekanView profile

Professor

• European Environmental History
• Environmental Humanities
• Wildlife Conservation
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Thomas Lekan is a Professor of History and Environmental Studies at the University of South Carolina, holding a joint appointment in the Department of History and the School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment. He has been a faculty member since 1999 and serves as interim coordinator of the Ann Johnson Institute for Science, Technology, and Society. His research focuses on European environmental history, the environmental humanities, and global conservation challenges, with particular attention to the Serengeti, German imperial legacies, and the Anthropocene. Lekan earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999 and has held fellowships at institutions including Princeton University and the Rachel Carson Center. His work explores the intersections of ecology, politics, and culture, emphasizing postcolonial critiques of conservation narratives and the socio-ecological impacts of environmental policy. Education: MA (1993, University of Washington), PhD (1999, University of Wisconsin-Madison). Research interests include wildlife conservation ethics, decolonization and environmental governance, and the role of film and imagery in shaping global environmental discourses. He has authored books like Our Gigantic Zoo: A German Quest to Save the Serengeti (2020) and co-edited volumes such as Germany’s Nature: Cultural Landscapes and Environmental History (2005). Lekan’s recent projects analyze the tensions between climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation, particularly in contested landscapes like the Mojave Desert. Scientific Awards: Multiple fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, American Council of Learned Societies, and German Historical Institute. He has organized workshops on environmental baselines and participated in collaborative projects like the Rachel Carson Center’s Anthropocene studies initiative. Grants and Labs: Involved in the Max Planck Institute’s Department III working group on “The Art of Judgment,” focusing on environmental science and policy. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary debates on sustainability, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches to ecological crises.

Alexis Akira TodaView profile

Professor

• Macro-finance
• Asset price bubbles
• Power law in economics and finance
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Alexis Akira Toda is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Emory University since 2024. Previously, he held academic positions at UC San Diego for 11 years, including roles as Associate and Assistant Professor. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University (2013) and an M.D. from the University of Tokyo (2004). His research spans macro-finance, asset price bubbles, power law phenomena, mathematical economics, and computational economics. Toda’s work has been published in top journals such as Econometrica , Journal of Political Economy , and Review of Financial Studies . His research interests include the necessity of asset bubbles, computational methods for macroeconomic models, and the mathematical foundations of power laws. He has contributed to understanding wealth inequality, optimal epidemic control, and the implications of financial development on capital flows. Awarded the Junko Maru Prize (2021) and the GPIF Finance Award (2021), Toda is also a medical doctor and anesthesiologist. He serves as a co-editor at Journal of Mathematical Economics and an associate editor at Economic Theory . His Erdős number is 3, reflecting his interdisciplinary research reach. Recent work includes studies on unbalanced economic growth, land overvaluation, and the dynamics of housing bubbles. Toda emphasizes clear, concise papers and has authored over 50 publications across economics, mathematics, and medical journals.