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Desiree TullosView profile

Professor

• Ecohydraulics
• River Engineering and Restoration
• Sustainable Flood Management
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Desiree Tullos is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on sustainable river management, integrating engineering, ecology, and policy to address challenges like harmful algal blooms, sediment management, and flood resilience. She leads the Rivers Lab, emphasizing collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to restore river ecosystems and mitigate human impacts. Her work spans dam removal studies, floodplain dynamics, and the socio-technical dimensions of water resource management. Tullos advocates for equitable and adaptive governance strategies to enhance environmental and community resilience. She has published extensively on topics such as geomorphic responses to dam removal, climate change impacts on water systems, and interdisciplinary knowledge co-production. Recent research highlights include developing decision frameworks for harmful algal bloom mitigation and analyzing flood risk governance in the U.S. Her lab's projects often involve partnerships with practitioners, policymakers, and communities to ensure practical and socially inclusive solutions.

Rachel MatthewsView profile

Associate Professor

• Journalism Studies
• Media History
• Local and Community Media
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Rachel Matthews is an Associate Professor and Associate Head of Research at the School of Media and Performing Arts, Coventry University. She holds a PhD in Journalism Studies from Cardiff University and has over 15 years' experience in local newspaper journalism. Her research focuses on historical analysis of the provincial press to inform contemporary media challenges, with particular emphasis on sustainability, community value, and ethical practices. Qualifications include a PhD from Cardiff University (2014), a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (2007), and a National Certificate in Newspaper Journalism (1991). She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Research interests span media history, local journalism's social role, and industry innovation. She co-edited Reappraising Local and Community News in the UK (2021) and contributed to the Routledge Companion to Local Media and Journalism . Recent publications analyze WWII reporting, legacy media sustainability, and community journalism practices. Professional roles include Ethics Committee membership with Impress (UK press regulator) and chairing MeCCSA's Local and Community Media Network. Teaching focuses on media law, ethics, and research methodologies. She received a Coventry University Teaching Award for student-led election coverage projects.

Jason WarnerView profile

Lecturer

• Membrane Fusion
• Biophysical Chemistry
• Cell Membrane Dynamics
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Jason Warner is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), located in Troy, New York. His work focuses on membrane fusion mechanisms, particularly the role of SNARE proteins and cholesterol in mediating cellular processes such as viral entry and lipid bilayer interactions. He is actively involved in teaching courses like Introduction to Engineering Analysis and Biotechnology and Bioprocessing Laboratory, contributing to foundational education in engineering and biochemical systems. Research interests span biophysical chemistry, cell membrane dynamics, and the interplay between proteins and lipid environments. His studies investigate how SNARE complexes generate forces for membrane fusion, the influence of cholesterol on pore stability, and the structural evolution of hemifusion intermediates. These efforts combine experimental techniques like pTIRFM microscopy with computational modeling to understand molecular-scale fusion processes. Jason Warner has contributed significantly to understanding fusion pathways through persistent investigations since 2007. His published works highlight advancements in quantifying pore dynamics, exploring cationic peptide membrane traversal, and modeling viral acidification mechanisms. While no scientific awards are listed, his research demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing membrane biophysics and its applications in biotechnology. No formal advisees or grant information are provided in the profile. He maintains a presence in the Ricketts Building at RPI, indicating active participation in departmental activities and access to research facilities associated with that location.

Gino DardanelliView profile

Associate Professor

• Geomatics
• GNSS Systems
• Geodetic Data Analysis
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Gino Dardanelli is an Associate Professor in Geomatics at the Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, where he graduated in Civil Engineering and Transport in 2000 and earned his PhD in Geodetic and Topographic Sciences in 2006. His research focuses on advanced geospatial technologies including GNSS networks, laser scanning, satellite imagery analysis, and structural monitoring. Education: PhD in Geodetic and Topographic Sciences, University of Naples Parthenope, 2006 Degree in Civil Engineering and Transport, University of Palermo, 2000 Research Interests: Dardanelli's research addresses the integration of geomatic technologies for environmental and structural analysis. Key areas include multi-GNSS system integration, WebGIS development, laser scanning applications in cultural heritage documentation, high-resolution satellite image processing, and cadastral mapping innovations. Publication Focus: Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on coastal monitoring techniques using isoradiometric methods, cultural heritage documentation through 3D modeling, and geodetic network development. The research consistently integrates field measurements with computational analysis for environmental and infrastructural applications. Teaching: Regularly instructs courses including Topography (Civil Engineering), Topography/Cartography (Agricultural Engineering), and Applied Topography Laboratory (Environmental Engineering). Student Supervision: Advises graduate theses on topics including GNSS applications, geological monitoring, and surveying techniques.

Roi ZurView profile

Lecturer

• Comparative Politics
• Voting Behavior
• Electoral Strategies
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Roi Zur is a Lecturer in the Department of Government at the University of Essex. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on comparative politics, particularly voting behavior, electoral strategies of political parties, political representation, and institutional dynamics. He specializes in party politics in established and new democracies, with a particular emphasis on party survival in parliaments and the political landscape of Israel. His work has been published in leading journals like the British Journal of Political Science and Electoral Studies . Dr. Zur teaches courses on democratic institutions, electoral behavior, and Israeli politics at Essex. His teaching emphasizes analytical frameworks for understanding political systems and electoral processes. His research explores formal models of party strategies, the empirical implications of these models, and the structural factors influencing party longevity in legislative bodies. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects scholarly recognition. His research agenda includes two core themes: formal models of electoral strategies and the duration of party parliamentary survival. He currently holds an academic position since 2020 and maintains regular office hours for student support.

Russell CallahanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geoscience
• Environmental Science
• Critical Zone Science
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Russell Callahan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on understanding bedrock weathering processes and their interactions with ecological, geomorphic, and hydrological systems. He employs geophysical methods (e.g., electrical resistivity, seismic refraction), geochemical analysis, cosmogenic nuclides, and remote sensing to explore these dynamics. Dr. Callahan holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Wyoming and a B.S. in Environmental Science from Montana State University. He teaches ERTH 3710: Engineering and Environmental Geology. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing topics such as rock moisture dynamics, subsurface water storage, and vegetation-driven weathering feedbacks. Recent studies investigate how bedrock fracture patterns, climatic conditions, and tectonic activity influence weathering and landscape evolution. He also engages in outreach, developing critical zone science curricula for K-12 educators. Key themes in his publications include the role of bedrock composition in ecosystem resilience, the use of geophysical tools to map subsurface structures, and the interplay between topography and weathering processes. His research contributes to understanding mountain ecosystem responses to drought and the long-term evolution of critical zone systems.

Clay TaborView profile

Associate Professor

• Paleoclimatology
• Glaciology
• Climate Modeling
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Clay Tabor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding Earth's climate system responses to various forcings through paleoclimatology, with expertise in glacial cycles, isotopic hydroclimate analysis, and Cretaceous climate dynamics. He actively collaborates across disciplines with atmospheric chemists, geochemists, and geologists. Dr. Tabor holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of North Carolina–Asheville. His teaching includes courses on Paleoclimatology (ERTH 4850/5850) and Our Evolving Atmosphere (ERTH 2800). His research interests span three core themes: 1) glacial cycles and sea level change, 2) water isotopologue patterns and regional hydroclimate, and 3) Cretaceous climate dynamics and the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. He employs advanced methods such as stable isotope analysis, climate modeling, and proxy data interpretation to address these topics. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. His work involves interdisciplinary collaborations and leverages both observational datasets and Earth system models to advance climate science understanding.

Sheri MarkoseView profile

Professor

• Financial Market Modelling
• Computational Economics
• Systemic Risk Analysis
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Professor Sheri Markose is a Professor of Economics at the University of Essex, leading the Centre for Computational Finance and Economic Agents (CCFEA). She specializes in financial market modeling, systemic risk, and agent-based computational economics (ACE). Her research bridges complex adaptive systems theory and practical policy design, with notable contributions to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), financial stability, and FinTech innovation. She serves on the Bank of England's CBDC Academic Advisory Group and has advised institutions like the Reserve Bank of India and the BIS/BCBS. Education: PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE). She teaches computational market microstructure for FinTech programs and has pioneered postgraduate curricula in FinTech and algorithmic trading. Her work integrates Gödelian formal mathematics to analyze strategic innovation and market dynamics, recognized by awards such as the 2017 Eubank Prize from Rice University. Key Research Areas: Systemic risk modeling, agent-based simulations, digital financial systems, and cross-border FinTech trends. Grants & Funding: Led the COMISEF project (EU FP6) and advised the Reserve Bank of India on financial network modeling. Publications span over 50 articles, focusing on FinTech ecosystems, systemic risk, and digital economy dynamics. Her recent work explores UK-India FinTech trade, CBDC frameworks, and genomic intelligence applications in complex systems. She is an Associate Editor of Frontiers in Robotics and AI: Computational Intelligence.

Ivana StiperskiView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Turbulence
• Boundary Layer Dynamics
• Mountain Meteorology
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Dr. Ivana Stiperski is a Full Professor at the Department of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences (ACINN) at the University of Innsbruck. Her research focuses on atmospheric turbulence, boundary layer dynamics in complex terrain, stably stratified flows, and glacier-atmosphere interactions. She leads projects such as the ERC CoG Unicorn initiative, investigating turbulence in complex terrain, and the Hintereisferner Experiment (HEFEX). Her work combines numerical simulations (e.g., large-eddy models) with field observations in mountainous environments. Key research interests include turbulence anisotropy, monin-obukhov similarity theory, and the impact of terrain and ice surfaces on boundary layer processes. She collaborates with international teams on projects like the Seefeld Cold-Air Pool Experiment (SEECAP) and the Innsbruck Box (i-Box) initiative. Her contributions span over 140 peer-reviewed publications and include seminal studies in Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society and Boundary-Layer Meteorology . Dr. Stiperski's grants include the ERC Consolidator Grant (Unicorn) and leadership roles in interdisciplinary field campaigns. She is actively involved in teaching and mentoring, though no specific student advisees are listed. Her team (TEAMx-UIBK) develops novel parameterizations for land-atmosphere exchange in Earth System Models.

Roland KaysView profile

Research Professor

• Mammal Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Animal Movement Ecology
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Roland Kays is Research Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University and Director of the Biodiversity & Earth Observation Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. His research investigates mammal ecology and conservation using advanced tracking technologies. Education includes: Ph.D., Zoology, University of Tennessee, 1999 B.S., Biology, Cornell University, 1993 Research combines camera trapping, GPS tracking, and community science to study animal movement, species distributions, and human-wildlife interactions. Current projects examine range expansion dynamics, impacts of human recreation on wildlife, and conservation of carnivores in human-dominated landscapes. Recent publications (2022-2025) reflect leadership in large-scale biodiversity monitoring (Snapshot USA), movement ecology databases (Movebank, MoveTraits), and conservation applications of wildlife tracking. Studies frequently integrate continental-scale data from collaborative networks. Directs global initiatives including the Movebank animal tracking database and eMammal camera trapping platform. Teaches mammalogy and mentors students in field ecology methods.

Thomas HoutView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Strategic Management
• Global Business Strategy
• Operations Management
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Thomas Hout is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer of Strategic Management at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. He spent 30 years as a strategy consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), working across offices in Boston, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. His expertise spans global competition strategies, operational efficiency, and emerging market dynamics. Hout is the author of two influential books: Competing Against Time (a business bestseller) and Japanese Industrial Policy , and has published widely in outlets like Harvard Business Review , Foreign Affairs , and Asia Wall Street Journal . Education: MBA from Stanford University and BA from Yale University. He has taught winter quarters at the University of Hong Kong for over a decade. His professional activities include roles at Harvard Business School, co-founding BCG’s Strategy and Operations practice group, and serving on the Harvard Business School Press Editorial Review Board. Awards include the BCG Fellowship (1994). Teaching focuses on international supply chains, strategic management, and operations in global corporations. Recent courses include Managing Operations and Supply Chains and International Supply Chain Strategy . His research highlights include analysis of Chinese industrial policies, global trade conflicts, and low-cost operator strategies. Key Publications: Over 8 HBR articles, 12 op-eds, and seminal works on time-based management and Sino-American trade dynamics. Awards: BCG Fellowship (1994). Grants/Consulting: Extensive BCG experience shaping corporate strategies for global firms. Labs/Teams: Co-founded BCG’s Strategy & Operations practice group, contributing to operational excellence methodologies.

Eric LonsdorfView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ecosystem Services
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Urban Ecology
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Dr. Eric Lonsdorf is an Assistant Professor at Emory University and Senior Fellow at the Natural Capital Project. He holds a BA in Biology from Carleton College (1996) and PhD in Ecology and Evolution from University of Minnesota (2004). His applied research integrates ecosystem service valuation into land management decisions using quantitative methods spanning agricultural and urban systems. Research focuses on sustainable agriculture practices, urban green infrastructure planning, pollinator conservation, and equitable nature-based solutions. Recent publications examine socioeconomic dimensions of urban greenspaces, pollinator habitat in renewable energy facilities, and pesticide risk modeling. Key research trends include spatial analysis of environmental justice in urban planning, multi-functional landscape design for biodiversity conservation, and policy-relevant models bridging ecological and economic systems across geographic scales. Articles demonstrate consistent focus on practical applications for conservation decision-making.

Colin BelbyView profile

Professor

• Geomorphology
• River Systems
• Water Resources
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Colin Belby serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Science & Health at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse . With expertise in Geomorphology, River Systems, Water Resources, Environmental Contamination, Geospatial Field Mapping, and GIS , he leads the Geography and Environmental Science department while maintaining active research programs. Education: B.A. in Geography & Mathematics (2002) - Augustana College M.S. in Geography - Fluvial Geomorphology (2005) - University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. in Geography - Fluvial Geomorphology (2009) - University of Wisconsin-Madison His research emphasizes river systems and environmental contamination , particularly in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. Recent projects focus on sediment dynamics , channel migration , and fire history reconstruction using lake sediment cores. He frequently collaborates with students on UAV photogrammetry and geospatial analysis applications. Colin actively mentors students in field methods and geospatial technologies, with recent work spanning from the Mississippi River to the Himalayas . He has contributed to institutional development through the River Studies Center and maintains partnerships with organizations like the J.F. Brennan Company for hands-on hydrographic surveying experiences.

Britt BousmanView profile

Professor

• Stone Age archaeology of sub-Saharan Africa
• Southern Plains archaeology
• hunter-gatherer technological organization
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Britt Bousman is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Texas State University, with a focus on Stone Age archaeology, Southern Plains archaeology, and geoarchaeology. He serves as an Honorary Professor of International Studies and has led significant projects such as the Modder River Paleontological and Archaeological Project in South Africa and the Zeekoe Valley GIS Study . His research spans hunter-gatherer technological organization and paleoenvironmental analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology from Southern Methodist University (1991), BA in Archaeology from Cambridge University, BS in Anthropology from Southern Methodist University (1974) Research Interests: Bousman investigates archaeological site formation processes, climate change impacts on prehistoric societies, and technological evolution in both African Stone Age and Southern Plains contexts. His work integrates geochronology, sedimentology, and artifact analysis to reconstruct human-environment interactions. Scientific Contributions: He has co-authored pivotal studies on Later Stone Age sites in South Africa and edited key volumes for the Bulletin of the Texas Archaeological Society . His recent projects model chimpanzee tool use at Fongoli, Senegal, to understand early hominin behavior. Awards & Affiliations: Bousman is a Fellow of the Texas Archaeological Society (2013) and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He co-founded the Center for Archaeological Studies at Texas State and served as Editor of the Bulletin of the Texas Archaeological Society (2018-2019). Grants: National Science Foundation, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Leakey Foundation Labs & Teams: Collaborates with Dr. Lloyd Rossouw (Florisbad Quaternary Research), Dr. Jill Pruetz (Fongoli chimpanzee research), and international scholars on projects in South Africa and Texas.

• Conservation Biology
• Herpetology
• Giant Tortoise Ecology
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James Gibbs is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Environmental Biology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He holds a B.S. in Wildlife Management from the University of Maine (1986), M.A. in Biological Sciences from the University of Missouri (1988), and Ph.D. in Forestry & Environmental Studies from Yale University (1995). His research spans conservation biology and herpetology, with significant focus on: Galápagos giant tortoise ecology and conservation Urban-rural evolutionary gradients in mammals Vernal pool conservation thresholds Indigenous ecological knowledge integration Wildlife responses to environmental contamination Recent work explores evolutionary impacts of urbanization on squirrel coat color, conservation thresholds for vernal pool ecosystems, and rewilding effects of giant tortoises on island landscapes. His publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approaches combining genetics, stable isotope analysis, and field ecology. Dr. Gibbs advises graduate students including Brayden Nichols and teaches Conservation Biology (EFB 413) and Herpetology (EFB 485). He has led significant restoration initiatives in the Galápagos Islands, including tortoise reintroduction programs that demonstrate ecosystem engineering effects on plant communities.