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Eugenia LeanView profile

Professor

Columbia UniversityUnited States

Eugenia Lean is Professor of Chinese History at Columbia University's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures and serves as Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute. Her distinguished academic career at Columbia began in 2002 after teaching at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Education: BA from Stanford University (1990) MA from University of California, Los Angeles (1996) PhD from University of California, Los Angeles (2001) Professor Lean specializes in modern Chinese history with particular expertise in the history of science and technology, gender studies, and the history of affect. Her research explores the intersections of industrial development, consumer culture, mass media, and emotional politics in late imperial and modern China, with a focus on Republican-era China. She approaches Chinese history through critical theory frameworks and contributes significantly to historiographical debates in East Asian studies. Her publications reveal a strong focus on vernacular industrialism, intellectual property regimes, and the cultural dimensions of scientific and technological development in China. The works demonstrate a consistent interest in how local Chinese actors engaged with global scientific and industrial knowledge while developing distinctive approaches to manufacturing, branding, and knowledge production. Her scholarship bridges traditional historical methods with insights from gender studies, science and technology studies, and cultural history. Scientific Awards: John K. Fairbank prize for the best book in modern East Asian history (2007) Faculty Mentoring Award for faculty in Columbia's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (2013-2014) Institute for Advanced Studies fellowship (2017-2018) National Endowment of the Humanities fellowship (2017-2018) Featured in "Top Young Historians," History News Network (fall 2008) Professor Lean has supervised numerous graduate students at Columbia and received recognition for her exceptional mentorship. Her research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including those from the Institute for Advanced Studies and the National Endowment for the Humanities. As Director of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, she leads one of the premier centers for East Asian studies in the United States, fostering interdisciplinary research and academic exchange.

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Kimberly CornaggiaView profile

Professor

Pennsylvania State UniversityUnited States

Kimberly Cornaggia is a Professor of Finance and Department Head at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. She holds the endowed Louis R. & Virginia A. Benzak Professorship and serves as Research Director of the Center for the Study of Financial Markets. Her roles include board memberships at the Eastern Finance Association and Western Finance Association. Dr. Cornaggia specializes in corporate finance, credit risk, public finance, and household finance. Her research addresses topics like financial shocks, municipal bond markets, and opioid crisis impacts. Prior to Smeal, she taught at American University, College of William and Mary, New York University, and Indiana University. Her non-academic experience includes SEC and Department of Justice roles analyzing credit ratings and asset-backed securities. She earned her PhD from Purdue University’s Krannert Graduate School (2000) and BS from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1994), majoring in Actuarial Science and Finance. Her work spans over two decades, with publications in top journals like the Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics. Key themes include credit rating agency dynamics, municipal finance, and the intersection of public policy with financial markets.

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Thomas LudwigView profile

Professor

University of HamburgGermany

Prof. Dr. Thomas Ludwig is the Director of the German Climate Computing Center (DKRZ) and a Professor at the Universität Hamburg. He holds a doctoral degree and habilitation from the Technische Universität München, with expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC), energy efficiency, and data storage systems. His research focuses on optimizing parallel systems, storage technologies, and computational efficiency for climate science applications. He leads projects like AIMES and PeCoH, advancing HPC storage and energy-aware computing. Education: Doctoral degree and habilitation from TU München (1988–2001). Chair in Parallel Computing at Universität Heidelberg (2001–2009). Research Interests: HPC, data reduction techniques, energy-efficient systems, parallel I/O optimization, and climate modeling infrastructure. Recent Research Trends: His work emphasizes storage system efficiency, machine learning in HPC, and convergence between HPC and Big Data. Key contributions include frameworks for portability (Vecpar), automated performance tools, and energy-aware storage solutions. Awards: Some publications received recognition, e.g., a Best Paper award in 2014 for work on energy efficiency. However, no personal awards are explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: Supervised numerous theses in HPC, I/O optimization, and energy efficiency. Leads major projects funded by national and international initiatives. Labs/Teams: Heads the DKRZ team providing supercomputing and data management for climate research, collaborating with global institutions like the University of Hamburg and European research networks.

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Paul WiddopView profile

Professor

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr Paul Widdop is a Professor in Sport Business at Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and is a core member of Edinburgh University's Academy of Sport. His research focuses on the economic networks and geopolitical dimensions of sport, employing social network analysis to explore relational dynamics in consumption and production. Widdop has authored 11 books including 'The Business of the FIFA World Cup' and 'Handbook of Football Business and Management', alongside over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Education: PhD in Social Change & Statistics (University of Manchester), MSc in Social Research Methods & Statistics (University of Manchester). Research Interests: Geopolitical economy of sport, social network analysis methodologies, sport policy, fan culture, and global sport networks. He examines intersections between economics, politics, and sociology in sport contexts. Professional Affiliations: Reviews Editor for the Journal of Consumer Culture, Mitchell Centre member (University of Manchester), co-founder/Chair of the Football Collective research community. He actively engages in policy briefs addressing sport's societal impact, including responses to the pandemic's effects on grassroots football. Awards: None explicitly listed, though his editorial roles and research contributions highlight professional recognition. Advising/Grants: No specific grants listed, but his prolific publications and policy engagement indicate active research collaboration. Advises through academic mentorship in sport business and management. Labs/Teams: Leads the Football Collective, a vibrant academic network studying football's socio-economic impacts. Collaborates with institutions like the Mitchell Centre for Social Network Analysis.

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Peter N. FunkeView profile

Associate Professor

University of South FloridaUnited States

Peter N. Funke is an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of South Florida (USF), specializing in social movements, capitalism & class, and media & technology. He teaches courses on Social Movements, Europe, Politics of Development, Global Political Economy, and Marxism, and leads the 'Germany Beyond the Classroom' study abroad program through the Honors College. Education: Ph.D., Political Science, University of Pennsylvania M.A., Political Science, University of Pennsylvania Vordiplom, Politikwissenschaft, Freie Universität Berlin His research explores the intersection of social movements, media activism, and neoliberal capitalism. Key themes include class formation, movement building, and the role of technology in political resistance. He has published in journals such as South Atlantic Quarterly , New Media & Society , and Interface , and co-edited volumes on social movements. Recent publications (2016–2018) examine urban movements in Philadelphia, media practices in working-class mobilization, and theoretical frameworks like rhizomatic organizing. These works emphasize neoliberal austerity, transnational networks, and radical democratic alternatives. Funke has received funding from institutions including the Social Science Research Council, International Studies Association, and University of Pennsylvania. He serves as faculty advisor for USF’s Young Democratic Socialists of America and participates in editorial collectives for open-access journals.

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Luna K CView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Northern British ColumbiaCanada

Luna K C is an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) within the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, affiliated with the Gender Studies and Global and International Studies departments. She earned her PhD and MA in International Development Studies from Wageningen University, focusing on conflict, security, disaster, and public policy. PhD, 2019 (Wageningen University) MA, 2011 (Wageningen University) Her research focuses on gender dynamics in armed conflict, disaster management, and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, particularly in South Asia. She examines how gender norms and intersectional inequalities shape conflict, peacebuilding, and disaster response, with regional expertise in Nepal and Sri Lanka. Publications highlight trends such as feminist critiques of cybersecurity frameworks, pandemic impacts on gender equality, and the localization of WPS agendas in the Global South. Her work bridges academic and practical experience from roles at McGill University and organizations like Plan International. She supervises graduate students in International and Gender Studies and can be contacted via luna.kc@unbc.ca. Her research has been featured in outlets like The Diplomat, The Conversation, and CRIAW publications.

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Jennifer KolkerView profile

Clinical Professor

Drexel UniversityUnited States

Jennifer Kolker is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health. She served as the School's first Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and External Relations from 2013 to 2023 and co-leads the Policy Core of the Urban Health Collaborative. With over 25 years of experience in urban public health, her work bridges academic research and practical public health initiatives, emphasizing health equity and workforce development. Education: MPH in Public Health Policy and Administration, University of Michigan School of Public Health BA in English, Rutgers University Research Interests: Dr. Kolker focuses on urban health systems, public health policy, and practice, particularly in addressing disparities through collaborative partnerships with communities and governments. Her work highlights translating research into actionable public health strategies. Grants & Collaborations: She has led projects with national and local health organizations, including studies on pandemic response policies (e.g., paid sick leave impacts on vaccination rates) and spatial inequities in healthcare access. Her research emphasizes leveraging data to drive equitable urban health policies. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the Policy Core of Drexel's Urban Health Collaborative, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to urban health challenges.

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Girija ChettyView profile

Professor

University of CanberraAustralia

Girija Chetty is a Full Professor in Computing and Information Technology at the University of Canberra's School of Information Technology and Systems. She holds a PhD in Information Sciences and Engineering and has over 35 years of experience in academia and research leadership roles, including Head of Software Engineering and Program Director of ITS courses. Her research focuses on multimodal systems, medical image computing, AI, and data science. She leads a dynamic research group comprising PhD students, postdocs, and international collaborators. Education: PhD in Information Sciences (Australia, 2007), MSc and BSc in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science (India). She has held visiting roles at Deakin University and CSIRO. Research interests span computer vision, pattern recognition, and medical diagnostics, with 200+ publications in top journals/conferences. Her work addresses global challenges via AI-driven solutions in healthcare (e.g., pain assessment systems, malaria diagnostics) and sustainability (SDG impact frameworks). Projects include AI for remote ultrasound imaging and smart farming systems. She actively collaborates with industry and global research institutions. Grants/Projects: 12 funded initiatives including AI for extreme environment healthcare, malaria pathogen detection, and big data-driven population health. Awards: Senior IEEE/Australian Computer Society membership, editorial roles in IEEE/Elsevier journals. Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary research group focused on medical AI and multimodal systems.

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Rebecca DziedzicView profile

Assistant Professor

Concordia UniversityCanada

Rebecca Dziedzic is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University. Her research focuses on asset management, water system sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. She holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Toronto. Dr. Dziedzic's work integrates machine learning, data science, and policy analysis to address challenges in urban infrastructure systems. Her research explores topics such as water distribution network optimization, climate change adaptation in infrastructure, and circular economy strategies for construction. Recent projects include predicting water main breaks using multivariate models, developing frameworks for energy-efficient pump operation, and assessing carbon footprints in industrial facilities. Dr. Dziedzic supervises graduate students in Civil Engineering (MASc/PhD) and maintains an active research group through the UrbanLinks initiative. Her work has been published in over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with a strong focus on smart city technologies, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable infrastructure design.

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Kathleen StokesView profile

Assistant Professor

Dublin City UniversityIreland

Dr. Kathleen Stokes is an Assistant Professor in Urban Geography at Dublin City University's School of History and Geography. Her research focuses on urban governance, infrastructural labor, sustainable cities, urban livelihoods, waste management, and vacant space policies. She examines how state-society relations shape community waste labor in cities like Cape Town and South Africa, emphasizing the socio-economic dimensions of urban development. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, addressing contemporary challenges such as infrastructural citizenship and urban resource reconfiguration. Her research interests also extend to the socio-economic impact of collaborative platforms and UK makerspaces, reflecting a broader engagement with innovation ecosystems. Despite no listed awards or grants, her publications highlight critical analyses of labor dynamics in waste sectors and urban policy evaluations, particularly in South African and Dublin contexts.

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Abi GilmoreView profile

Professor

The University of ManchesterUnited Kingdom

Abi Gilmore is a Professor of Arts Management, Politics, and Cultural Practices at the University of Manchester's School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (ICP). She holds a part-time secondment as UKRI Policy Fellow at the Department for Culture, Media & Sport. Her work focuses on cultural policy, creative industries, and the role of public spaces like parks in local governance. Gilmore has led interdisciplinary projects such as the AHRC Connected Communities initiative and the UKRI-funded study on pandemic impacts on cultural sectors. She contributes to policy networks including Policy@Manchester and the Manchester Urban Institute, and advises organizations like Creative Addo. Her academic leadership includes founding the MA Arts Management program and co-developing the PhD by Professional Practice in Arts and Cultural Management. Educated at the University of Leicester (BSc Sociology, 1995; DSc Cultural Policy, 2000), Gilmore has held roles in both academia and cultural sector governance, including directing the Northwest Culture Observatory. Her research emphasizes participatory methods, policy evaluation, and the foundational role of cultural infrastructure. She serves on boards for arts organizations such as Brighter Sound and Macclesfield Barnaby Festival, and has extensive international collaborations with institutions in Melbourne and Toronto. Key research outputs include monographs on public parks as cultural policy sites (2024) and edited volumes analyzing pandemic impacts (2022). Her work intersects with UN SDGs related to education, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption. Recent projects explore cultural recovery post-pandemic, devolved governance models, and the political economy of creative ecosystems.

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Adam MooreView profile

Professor

University of California, Los AngelesUnited States

Adam Moore is a Professor in the Department of Geography at UCLA's College of Social Sciences, with a PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (2010). His research examines geopolitical dynamics of conflict and peacebuilding, with expertise in military labor, ethnic conflicts, and post-war reconstruction. Research interests focus on political violence, ethnic conflict dynamics, military contracting, and peacebuilding processes, particularly in Southeast European contexts. His investigations explore how militarization shapes foreign policy and spatial organization. Publications demonstrate sustained focus on conflict geography, military logistics, and peace studies, with recent work examining spatial dimensions of peacebuilding and decolonial geopolitics. Earlier scholarship analyzed military outsourcing and ethnic territoriality. Awards: Globe Book Award for Public Understanding of Geography Julian Minghi Distinguished Book Award Advises PhD students on topics including police violence, migration, and humanitarian infrastructure. Current students include Lindsey Rogers and Irma Losada Olmos.

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Matthew D. LassiterView profile

Professor

University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Matthew D. Lassiter is a Professor of History at the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) and a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on suburban politics, civil rights, public policy, and the War on Drugs in postwar America. He holds a PhD and MA in History from the University of Virginia. Key publications include The Silent Majority: Suburban Politics in the Sunbelt South (2006), winner of the 2007 Lillian Smith Award, and The Suburban Crisis: White America and the War on Drugs (2023). His work has been featured in Journal of Urban History and republished in The Best American History Essays 2006 . He co-edited The Myth of Southern Exceptionalism (2009) and The Moderates’ Dilemma (1998). His articles analyze suburban transformation, racial politics, and the intersection of public policy with economic inequality. Recent work explores how the War on Drugs reshaped White suburban identity. He has received national recognition for his contributions to understanding suburban conservatism and civil rights history. Education: PhD and MA in History, University of Virginia Awards: 2007 Lillian Smith Award, 2024 National Award for Book on the War on Drugs Lassiter’s research bridges political, urban, and social history, emphasizing the role of suburban communities in shaping national policies and ideologies.

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Felix LeachView profile

Associate Professor

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom

Felix Leach is an Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Shell-Pocock Fellow at Keble College, University of Oxford. He holds a DPhil from Oxford (Oxon), is a Chartered Engineer (MIMechE), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research focuses on thermal propulsion systems and air quality, with projects like Ammospray (green-ammonia propulsion) and OxAria (air pollution monitoring in Oxford). He collaborates with Jaguar Land Rover, Siemens, and local governments on emissions reduction and policy. Education: DPhil (Oxford), MEng. Awards include the 2021 ASME ICED Most Valuable Technical Paper Award and multiple SAE recognitions. He co-authored the prize-winning book *Racing Toward Zero: The Untold Story of Driving Green*. Research interests span engine efficiency, alternative fuels (hydrogen, ammonia), and public health impacts of emissions. He leads interdisciplinary projects combining experimental and computational methods, such as machine learning for flow field analysis and sensor networks for urban pollution monitoring. Grants include EPSRC, NIHR, and NERC funding. He advises on policy for Oxford City Council and serves as associate editor for the ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power. His work bridges academic research, industry collaboration, and public engagement to address climate and air quality challenges.

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Steven P. FrenchView profile

Professor

Georgia Institute of TechnologyUnited States

Steven P. French is a Professor of City & Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the College of Design. He has held leadership roles including Dean of the College of Design (2013–2021), Associate Dean for Research (2009–2013), and Director of the Center for Geographic Information Systems (1997–2011). His expertise spans natural hazards, sustainable development, land use planning, and GIS applications. French earned his Ph.D. in City & Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and previously taught at California Polytechnic State University and Stanford University as a Visiting Professor. His research focuses on disaster resilience, urban sustainability, and infrastructure systems integration. He has advised over 50 Master’s students and graduated six Ph.D. students, with notable contributions to planning education and disaster risk assessment. French has led over 70 research projects, including NSF-funded studies on earthquake and flood hazards, and served as Social Science Thrust Leader for the Mid-America Earthquake Center. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP). French’s work bridges interdisciplinary collaboration between planners, engineers, and scientists. His recent projects emphasize leveraging big data and GIS for urban decision-making, sustainable infrastructure design, and analyzing urban health impacts. He has authored/co-authored over 25 journal articles and four books, contributing to journals like the Journal of the American Planning Association.

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