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John Aloysius ZindaView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Sociology
• Disaster Risk Management
• Environmental Justice
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John Aloysius Zinda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University and Director of the Polson Institute for Global Development. His research focuses on socio-environmental interactions, particularly flood risk management in the U.S. and rural development/conservation in China. He is affiliated with the East Asia Program and the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. Educated at Vanderbilt University (B.A.), Johns Hopkins-Nanjing (Certificate), University of Michigan (M.S.), and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Ph.D.), Zinda teaches courses on environmental sociology, disaster risk, and GIS methods. His work bridges conceptual frameworks with empirical analyses of social-environmental systems, emphasizing equity and policy impact. Research emphasizes how marginalized communities navigate environmental risks and policies, including flood mitigation in New York and reforestation in China. Recent studies highlight racial disparities in flood preparedness and the tensions between authoritarian governance and ecological conservation. His publications span journals like Environmental Sociology , Society & Natural Resources , and World Development . Teaching includes GDEV 3240: Environmental Sociology and DSOC 6340: Risk and Disaster , fostering analytical skills for social-environmental advocacy. His research teams collaborate with governments and NGOs, producing actionable insights for sustainable development. Zinda's work addresses global challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, linking local practices to macro-level policies.

Anna KorreView profile

Professor

• Environmental Engineering
• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
• Sustainability Strategy
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Professor Anna Korre is a leading academic in Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. She serves as Associate Provost (Sustainability) and held the role of Co-Director of Energy Futures Lab (2018-2024). Her primary affiliation is with the Department of Earth Science & Engineering, where she leads the Minerals, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Group. Her research focuses on risk modeling, environmental impact assessments, and engineering solutions for sustainable resource production and decarbonization. Key areas include carbon capture and storage (CCS), geothermal energy, and life cycle analysis of industrial systems. Affiliations: Energy Futures Lab, Institute for Molecular Science & Engineering, Minerals, Energy and Environmental Engineering Group Committee Roles: Chair of Earth Science & Engineering Sustainability Committee, member of University Sustainability Strategy Committee Her work integrates computational modeling, artificial intelligence, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to address global energy challenges. Over 150+ peer-reviewed publications and high-impact projects funded by UKRI, EU, and industry partners demonstrate her leadership in advancing sustainable technologies. She has appeared in media including BBC's The Life Scientific podcast discussing carbon capture innovations. Research highlights include optimizing CO2 storage networks, assessing geothermal reservoir risks, and evaluating lithium production sustainability. She champions industry-academia partnerships to translate research into real-world decarbonization solutions.

Patrick Shane CrawfordView profile

Assistant Professor

• Natural Hazards Resilience
• Geospatial Analysis
• Remote Sensing
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Dr. Patrick Shane Crawford serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama's College of Engineering. Affiliated with the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure and Alabama Water Institute, his research focuses on enhancing community resilience to tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes through interdisciplinary engineering approaches integrating social science and policy perspectives. His educational background includes: B.S. in Civil Engineering (2012, University of Alabama) M.S. in Civil Engineering (2014, University of Alabama) Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2018, University of Alabama) Dr. Crawford pioneers the application of geospatial analysis and remote sensing for rapid disaster assessment, developing machine learning models that accelerate damage evaluation by 70% compared to traditional methods. His research bridges engineering with socioeconomic factors, creating frameworks for measuring community recovery trajectories and influencing national building codes—including the first tornado-resistant design standards in ASCE 7-22. Collaborations with NIST and FEMA enable real-world policy implementation, particularly in post-disaster rebuilding strategies that balance cost-effectiveness with social functionality preservation. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent innovation in longitudinal disaster reconnaissance , with 60% of recent work focusing on tornado events using deep learning for damage classification. Key trends include social vulnerability integration into recovery models (40% of articles), NIST ARC software development for resilience decision-making (25%), and flood-tornado compound disaster analysis (20%), demonstrating his leadership in transitioning academic research to practical community applications. Active in federal partnerships, Dr. Crawford's 2025 feature Confident but Exposed: How Prepared Are U.S. Homeowners for Extreme Weather? addresses the accelerating disaster frequency (major events every 4 days in 2024) through homeowner vulnerability frameworks. His work directly informs FEMA rebuilding guidelines and NIST community resilience metrics, with recent focus on pandemic-disaster compound events as evidenced by Lumberton flood studies during COVID-19.

Thomas SmuckerView profile

Professor

• Human Geography
• Environment-Development Interactions
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Thomas Smucker is a Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Geography at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He is based in Clippinger Hall on the Athens Campus and is affiliated with International Studies, African Studies, and International Development Studies programs. His research centers on human-environment interactions in East Africa, with a focus on climate change adaptation, food security, rural livelihoods, and environmental governance. He integrates local knowledge systems and political economy frameworks to understand vulnerability and resilience in African drylands. His interdisciplinary work is supported by NSF-funded projects including EACLIPSE and LKCCAP. Dr. Smucker teaches courses in human geography, development, food security, and environmental change. His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on gender, governance, and community-based adaptation. He has contributed to the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report as a Contributing Author and currently serves as Editor of the Research in International Studies, Africa Series at Ohio University Press. Advising and Mentoring Award, Center for International Studies, 2021 Grasselli Brown Outstanding Teacher Award, College of Arts and Sciences, 2021 He mentors master’s students conducting field research in Ghana, the Gambia, Kenya, Tanzania, India, and Brazil. His advising emphasizes field-based, interdisciplinary inquiry into development and environmental challenges. He has been involved in projects supported by the National Science Foundation and other international research initiatives. Dr. Smucker’s research is deeply collaborative, often involving multi-institutional teams and local stakeholders. His work on the convergence of climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and land restoration highlights institutional innovation under devolved governance in Kenya. He is committed to centering non-climatic drivers in vulnerability analysis and advancing social justice in environmental policy.

Partha Narayan MishraView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soft Soil Improvement
• Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
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Dr. Partha Narayan Mishra is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland, with expertise in geotechnical engineering and electromagnetic soil characterization. He holds a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (2020) and dual master's/bachelor's degrees (2015) from National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India. PhD Thesis: Soft soil characterization and improvement for reclaimed land application (2020) Dual Degree: B.Tech. Hons. in Civil Engineering and M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering His research focuses on soft soil improvement, unsaturated soil mechanics, electromagnetic characterization of geomaterials, biomediated geotechnical engineering, and clay barrier systems for waste disposal. He has published 30+ articles in top-tier journals and conferences, with recent work on mine waste utilization, MSE wall stability, and electromagnetic dewatering techniques. He co-supervises 2 PhD and 5 Master's students at UQ, having previously guided 1 PhD, 1 Master's, 2 Bachelor's, and 3 summer research theses. He initiated the global AGERP lecture series (2020), reaching 125+ countries, and holds teaching certifications from the Higher Education Academy (UK). Professional affiliations include the Australian Geomechanics Society, ISSMGE, IGS, and ASCE. He has reviewed 50+ journal articles and held leadership roles in UQ committees.

• Information Systems Methodologies
• Artificial Intelligence
• Agent Systems
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Prof Ghassan Beydoun is a Professor and Head of Discipline (Information Systems) at the School of Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He leads the Information Systems discipline and is affiliated with the Centre for Advanced Modelling and Geospatial Information Systems (CAMGIS). His research focuses on AI-driven systems, agent-based modelling, ontologies, and disaster management, with notable contributions to knowledge graphs, enterprise architecture, and IoT applications. Beydoun actively supervises Masters and PhD students in these domains. His research interests span metamodelling, agent systems, and AI applications in disaster management (e.g., flood, landslide, and earthquake risk assessment), health systems, and smart infrastructure. He has pioneered frameworks for reproducible machine learning solutions, digital identity systems, and cloud migration strategies. Beydoun’s work integrates interdisciplinary methods, such as bibliometric analysis for journal evolution and XAI for spatial hazard prediction. Recent publications highlight his expertise in AI for climate-induced hazard modelling, agent-based knowledge transfer mechanisms, and metaverse applications in education. His funded projects include AI-powered circular economy initiatives, smart beach safety systems, and health data querying frameworks. Beydoun collaborates with industry partners like CSIRO, Capsicum Business Architects, and Data Zoo, translating research into practical solutions for enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and public health.

Ardo van den HoutView profile

Professor

• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Survival Analysis
• Multi-state Models
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Ardo van den Hout is a Professor of Statistics at the Department of Statistical Science, University College London. He holds a PhD in Social Statistics from Utrecht University (2004) and has previously worked at the MRC Biostatistics Unit in Cambridge. His research focuses on advanced statistical methodologies including longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, multi-state models, and applications in aging research and public health. He has authored influential works such as Multi-state Survival Models for Interval-censored Data (2017). Research Interests Development and application of multi-state models for complex health data Survival analysis techniques for interval-censored and longitudinal datasets Methodological advancements in cognitive decline and disease progression modeling Integration of socio-economic factors in health expectancy analysis Key Contributions Pioneered penalized likelihood approaches for multi-state models Developed frameworks for estimating life expectancies in health and disease Advanced methods for handling missing/misclassified data in longitudinal studies Awards Recipient of the Gopal Kanji Prize 2012 for outstanding contributions to statistics Professional Activities Maintains an active research program with collaborations across biostatistics, epidemiology, and health economics. Supervises doctoral students focusing on statistical methodologies with real-world health applications. His work frequently addresses critical questions in aging populations, cancer research, and public health policy.

Donya HajializadehView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Machine Learning
• Asset Management Systems
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Dr Donya Hajializadeh is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of Surrey's School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering. She holds multiple professional qualifications including Chartered Engineer (CEng) and European Engineer (EUR ING), and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her roles include Director of Employability (since 2020), Deputy Coordinator of the Surrey/ICE Scholarship (since 2019), and IStructE Liaison Officer (since 2021). She is also affiliated with the Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence (PAI). Her education includes a BEng (Hons), MEng, and PhD in relevant fields. Research focuses on structural health monitoring (SHM), machine learning applications in asset management, and deep learning for damage identification. Key areas include railway bridge dynamics, vibration analysis, and resilience assessment under seismic and environmental hazards. Current PhD students include Chia Sadik (Transport Infrastructure Failure Assessment) and Michael Millgate (Dynamic Characterisation of Tall RC Buildings). Teaching responsibilities include ENG1073 Fluid Mechanics and ENGM054 Earthquake Engineering. Research aligns with sustainable development goals, emphasizing infrastructure sustainability and carbon reduction strategies. Notable projects include rail bridge innovation recognized by the Chief Scientific Adviser Award and presentations on damage identification techniques to government officials. She contributes actively to interdisciplinary initiatives, integrating AI with civil engineering for smarter infrastructure solutions.

• Management Accounting
• Performance Measurement
• Incentive Contracts
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Prof. Dr. Jörg Budde is a faculty member at the University of Bonn , affiliated with the Department of Economics . His academic rank is Professor , and he is actively engaged in research related to managerial accounting, performance measurement, and incentive contracts. Institute: Institute for Applied Microeconomics Email: joerg.budde@uni-bonn.de Contact: +49 228 73-9247 Budde’s research focuses on incentive design and performance evaluation in agency models, particularly under conditions of limited liability and distorted metrics. His work explores topics such as bonus pools , rank-order tournaments , and contractual frameworks that balance risk and incentive alignment. His publications span journals like Journal of Economics , Management Accounting Research , and Journal of Mathematical Economics , with a thematic emphasis on agency theory , information systems , and organizational behavior .

• Agricultural Robotics
• Automation and Control Systems
• Precision Agriculture
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John F. Reid is a prominent Research Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the College of Engineering , with dual appointments in Computer Science and Agricultural and Biological Engineering . He serves as Executive Director of the Center for Digital Agriculture . With over 35 years of experience in academic and industrial R&D, his career spans faculty roles at UIUC (1986-2000), leadership at Deere & Company (2000-2020), and Vice President positions at Brunswick Corporation (2020-2022). Education : Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering (Texas A&M, 1987), M.S. and B.S. in Agricultural Engineering (Virginia Tech, 1982 & 1980) Dr. Reid's research focuses on agricultural automation , machine vision , and innovation management . He has pioneered agricultural robotics , precision technologies , and embodied AI applications in food, construction, and marine systems. His work has resulted in over 30 patents in automated guidance , sensor systems , and agricultural informatics . His scientific contributions center on stereo vision navigation , 3D field mapping , and adaptive control systems for mobile equipment. These innovations underpin modern precision agriculture and agricultural robotics frameworks. Major awards include: NAE Election (2019) ASABE Fellow (2004) University Scholar (1995) Academy of Engineering Excellence (2020) He holds leadership roles in international organizations including the CIGR Working Group on Circular Bioeconomy Systems (Chair 2024-present) and Fraunhofer USA (2013-2022).

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Biostatistical Methods
• Chronic disease
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Xiaoyu Che is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, where he serves as the principal biostatistician in the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His work bridges statistical methodology with biomedical research, focusing on complex disease mechanisms through advanced data analysis approaches. Dr. Che received his academic training at prestigious institutions: BS in Mathematics from Zhejiang University (2006) PhD in Mathematics from Claremont Graduate University (2013) Dr. Che's research program centers on the development and application of statistical methods for multi-omics analyses, with particular focus on understanding the pathogenesis of chronic and neurodevelopmental conditions. His work spans multiple domains including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and Gulf War Illness (GWI). He employs sophisticated biostatistical approaches to integrate diverse biological data types, revealing novel insights into disease mechanisms. His methodological expertise includes Bayesian statistics, metabolomic analysis, immune signature identification, and microbiome characterization, all aimed at translating complex biological data into meaningful clinical insights. Analysis of Dr. Che's publication record reveals a strong thematic focus on applying advanced statistical methods to understand complex disease mechanisms. His work consistently bridges biostatistical innovation with biomedical discovery, particularly in the areas of neurodevelopmental disorders and chronic fatigue conditions. The publications demonstrate progression from foundational methodological work to increasingly sophisticated multi-omics integration approaches, reflecting both technical growth and expanding research impact. His collaborative approach is evident through numerous high-impact publications with interdisciplinary teams across Columbia University and beyond. Dr. Che teaches BIST P8104: Probability in the Biostatistics MS degree program at Columbia, demonstrating his commitment to training the next generation of biostatisticians. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided materials, his extensive publication record across multiple high-impact journals suggests successful grant funding supporting his research program. As principal biostatistician in the Center for Infection and Immunity, Dr. Che plays a critical role in the analytical framework of the center's research initiatives. His work supports the center's mission to understand the relationship between infectious agents and human health through rigorous quantitative analysis. The collaborative nature of his research is evident in the diverse range of co-authors spanning immunology, virology, microbiology, and clinical medicine.

• Offshore Renewable Energy
• Marine Engineering
• Coastal Structural Design
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Dr. Rameeza Moideen is a Researcher at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering, affiliated with the Energy Systems Research Institute. Her work focuses on offshore renewable energy infrastructure, coastal structural resilience, and fluid-structure interaction dynamics. Research Interests Her research spans vortex-induced vibrations in marine power cables, extreme wave impacts on coastal decks, and climate change adaptation for port infrastructure. She applies advanced numerical simulations to analyze hydrodynamic forces, structural stresses, and material degradation mechanisms. Key Research Trends Recent work emphasizes lazy wave dynamic cables under varying currents (2025), focused wave impacts on bridge decks (2023-2021), and marine growth effects on tubular structures (2021). These studies combine computational modeling with real-world climate scenarios to improve offshore energy systems and coastal infrastructure durability. Awards & Grants No specific awards or grants mentioned in available texts. Research is likely funded through institutional and collaborative projects within the Energy Systems Institute. Labs & Teams Active within the Energy Systems Research Institute at Edinburgh, collaborating on offshore renewable energy projects and coastal engineering initiatives.

Serge A. ShapiroView profile

Professor

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Rock Physics
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Prof. Serge A. Shapiro is a Full Professor of Geophysics at Freie Universität Berlin since 1999 and Director of the PHASE consortium since 2004. He holds a Diploma in Applied Geophysics from Lomonosov Moscow State University (1982), a PhD from the Moscow Research Institute of Geosystems (1987), and a Habilitation from Karlsruhe University (1995). His research focuses on seismogenic processes, induced seismicity, rock physics, and subduction zone dynamics, with applications to geothermal energy, CO2 storage, and hydraulic fracturing. Education: Diploma in Applied Geophysics, Lomonosov Moscow State University (1982) PhD in Geophysics, Moscow Research Institute of Geosystems (1987) Habilitation, Karlsruhe University (1995) Research Interests: Induced seismicity from fluid operations CO2 storage and hydraulic fracturing risks Seismic hazard assessment Rock physics under stress Key Contributions: Developed the Seismogenic Index Model for induced earthquakes Pioneered DAS-based seismic monitoring techniques Advanced understanding of fault stability and pressure diffusion effects Awards: Virgil Kauffman Gold Medal (2013) for work in microseismic monitoring and rock physics Grants & Projects: PHASE consortium leader (2004–present) Utah FORGE EGS project advisor Labs/Teams: Seismology Group, Freie Universität Berlin PHASE university consortium

• Seismology
• Earthquake Early Warning
• Real-Time Seismic Monitoring
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Dr. Maren Boese is a Senior Research Scientist at the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) and Seismology and Geodynamics (SEG) groups at ETH Zurich. Her expertise spans seismology, earthquake early warning systems, and planetary seismology. She leads projects like the CISN ShakeAlert system for California and contributed to NASA's InSight mission to Mars. She earned her Ph.D. from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2006) and a Master's from Kiel University (2002). Research Focus: Real-time seismic event detection, finite-fault rupture analysis, ground-motion simulation, and Marsquake seismology. Key contributions include developing the FinDer algorithm for the ShakeAlert system and advancing early warning methodologies in Central America and Switzerland. Awards: 2011: Outstanding Publication Award (Luxembourg National Research Fund) 2010: Ausgewählter Ort im Land der Ideen (BMBF Project EWS Transport) 2006: European IST Prize (Early Warning for Strong Earthquakes) Grants & Leadership: Led the CISN ShakeAlert team (2009–2014), managed the German CRC 461 project, and coordinated international collaborations like the InSight Marsquake Service. Labs/Teams: Swiss Seismological Service (ETH Zurich), NASA InSight Mission, and the CHEAP smartphone network project in Chile.

Sophie NowickiView profile

Professor

• Glaciology
• Ice-sheet modeling
• Climate modeling
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Sophie Nowicki is an Empire Innovation Professor at the University at Buffalo's RENEW Institute, Department of Earth Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Director of the Center for Geological and Climate Hazards. Her research focuses on ice sheet and sea level dynamics, using a combination of applied mathematics, remote sensing observations, and numerical modeling to understand how ice sheets interact with the global climate system. Empire Innovation Professor, University at Buffalo Director, Center for Geological and Climate Hazards Member of UB RENEW Institute Department of Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Nowicki's research interests center on glaciology, ice-sheet modeling, climate modeling, and sea level change. She studies how ice sheets interact with the global climate system and affect sea level change using a spectrum of models from idealized to large-scale continental ice sheet models. Her work is integral to climate models that provide forcing for ice sheet models, particularly through the Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison Project for CMIP6 (ISMIP6). She teaches courses including Introduction to Computational Earth Science, Environmental Remote Sensing, and various graduate research courses. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on Antarctic and Greenland ice sheet modeling, sea level rise projections, and the development of advanced modeling frameworks. The research spans from fundamental glaciological processes to large-scale climate impacts, with a particular emphasis on quantifying uncertainties in ice sheet contributions to sea level rise. Her work frequently appears in top journals including Nature, The Cryosphere, and Geophysical Research Letters, and she has made significant contributions to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. Empire Innovation Professor recognition Lead contributor to IPCC AR6 Working Group I Principal Investigator for ISMIP6 (Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison Project) Dr. Nowicki actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with current advisees working on various aspects of ice sheet dynamics and sea level change. Her research is supported by multiple grants from NASA, NSF, and other agencies focused on improving our understanding and projections of ice sheet behavior in a warming climate. She leads the development of critical tools like the Cryosphere Model Comparison Tool (CmCt) and has been instrumental in establishing community standards for ice sheet modeling. She is involved with several research groups and initiatives including the Ice Sheet & Sea Level Lab at UB, which focuses on understanding how ice sheets will evolve in a warming world and what this means for future sea levels. Her team combines observational data with sophisticated modeling approaches to address key questions about ice-ocean and ice-atmosphere interactions that drive ice sheet changes.