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• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Experimental Physics
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Prof. Dr. Günther Dissertori is a Full Professor and Rector of ETH Zurich, where he oversees teaching and academic affairs. His academic journey began at the University of Innsbruck, followed by a doctoral position at CERN, and he joined ETH Zurich as an Assistant Professor in 2001 before becoming a Full Professor in 2007. Academic Role: Full Professor of Particle Physics Institutional Leadership: Rector of ETH Zurich (since 2022) Contact: guenther.dissertori@sl.ethz.ch Research Interests: Dissertori's work spans Particle Physics and Experimental Physics , notably contributing to the CMS experiment at CERN, which was instrumental in the Higgs boson discovery. His group also developed cost-effective PET devices, leading to the spin-off Positrigo AG . Research keywords include Detector Development , Medical Imaging , and Quantum Physics . Teaching Excellence: Recognized with multiple Golden Owl awards (2005–2020) and the Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching (2013), Dissertori is celebrated for his pedagogical impact in the Department of Particle Physics. Scientific Contributions: His publications include advancements in CMOS technology, quantum dynamics, and medical applications, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise in high-speed electronics, environmental science, and architectural history.

Charles F. HarveyView profile

Professor

• Hydrogeology
• Terrestrial Carbon Management
• Subsurface Chemical Transport and Reaction
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Charles F. Harvey is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he investigates hydrology, carbon cycling, and groundwater contamination. His work spans tropical peatlands, arsenic pollution in South Asia, and coastal groundwater dynamics, with field sites in Borneo, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. Education: B.A. in Mathematics (Oberlin College, 1986), M.S. in Applied Earth Science (Stanford University, 1992), Ph.D. in Geological and Environmental Sciences (Stanford University, 1996). Harvey’s research focuses on hydrogeology , carbon sequestration , and contaminant transport . He explores how groundwater flow and biogeochemical processes interact in tropical peatlands and coastal systems, with significant implications for climate change and water security. His recent publications emphasize tropical peatland hydrology , arsenic mobilization , and coastal groundwater exchange , integrating field experiments, remote sensing, and computational models. Scientific Awards AGU Fellow GSA Fellow Meinzer Award (GSA) Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water M. King Hubbert Award for Hydrology NSF Young Investigator Award Harvey leads the Harvey Lab , mentoring students and researchers in projects ranging from groundwater arsenic mitigation to coastal marsh biogeochemistry . His work bridges terrestrial and marine systems , addressing critical planetary challenges.

Chenming ZhangView profile

Research Fellow

• Hydrology
• Groundwater hydrology
• Environmental Sciences
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Dr. Chenming Zhang is an Advanced Queensland Industry Research Fellow at the School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland. His research focuses on hydrological processes in coastal and terrestrial groundwater systems, with particular emphasis on evaporation-driven mass and heat transport in soils and tailings, and hydrogeochemical dynamics in aquifers and mine waste systems. Specializes in IoT-based environmental monitoring Develops numerical models for coastal aquifer dynamics Conducts field and laboratory experiments on tailings behavior Research interests span coastal hydrology, groundwater modeling, mine waste management, and environmental monitoring. He works on contamination transport, aquifer protection, and climate impacts on water systems. Recent publications analyze: Iron curtain formation in subterranean estuaries Sea water intrusion mechanisms Salinity dynamics in tidal wetlands Smart sewer monitoring systems Scientific awards include the prestigious Advanced Queensland Industry Research Fellowship. He supervises multiple PhD projects on mine waste hydrology and coastal aquifer management, with notable collaboration on: Evolution Mining's gold tailings projects ARC Discovery Projects on coastal processes Grange Resources' PAF cell instrumentation His work combines field measurements, laboratory testing, and computational modeling to address critical environmental challenges in mining and coastal zones.

Andrew ThompsonView profile

Professor

• Physical Oceanography
• Southern Ocean Dynamics
• Climate Science
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Andrew Thompson is the John S. and Sherry Chen Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at the California Institute of Technology. He serves as Director of the Ronald and Maxine Linde Center for Global Environmental Science and Executive Officer for Environmental Science at Caltech. With a Ph.D. from Scripps Institute of Oceanography (2006), his career at Caltech spans from Assistant Professor (2011-17) to his current Professor role since 2017. Education: B.S. in Physics from Dartmouth College (2000), C.A.S. (2001) and M.Phil. (2002) at University of Cambridge Leadership: Director of Linde Center (2023-), Academic Officer (2019-22) His research focuses on ocean circulation dynamics and physical processes governing climate systems . Key areas include: Ocean Turbulence and Submesoscale Dynamics Antarctic Circumpolar Current and Drake Passage Dynamics Climate Change Impacts on Ice Shelf Melt Rates Current projects involve ChinStrAP (Changes in Stratification at the Antarctic Peninsula), using autonomous ocean gliders to study eddy formation and air-sea exchange. His group employs idealized numerical models , remote sensing , and climate simulations to explore topics like: Warm water pathways onto Antarctic continental shelves Role of mesoscale/submesoscale eddies in ocean mixing Global overturning circulation responses to climate change Scientific achievements include the Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering . He mentors graduate students Xiaozhou Ruan , Giuliana Viglione , and Andrew Delman , fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with institutions like Scripps Institution of Oceanography and CSIR . His group emphasizes inclusive training for early-career scientists in climate-relevant STEM careers .

Pietro de AnnaView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Porous Media Dynamics
• Biogeochemical Processes
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Pietro de Anna is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Earth Sciences (ISTE), University of Lausanne, since August 2021. He holds an Italian nationality and completed a Master's in Theoretical Physics (2009) at the University of Florence, followed by a PhD in Earth Sciences at the University of Rennes 1 (2012). His research focuses on reactive transport in porous media, filtration, and interactions between bacteriological activity and flow dynamics. He directs the Environmental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory since 2015, employing microfluidics, numerical simulations, and theoretical models to study coupled physical, biological, and chemical mechanisms in confined systems. He has published 21 peer-reviewed articles, teaches environmental science courses at the Bachelor's and Master's levels, and supervised two PhD theses and four postdoctoral researchers. His work includes investigations into microbial biomass accumulation in porous media, diffusion-limited mixing, and biocementation processes. Key research themes are spatial heterogeneity effects, chemotaxis, and quorum sensing in microbial systems. He has pioneered methods combining microfluidics with microscopy to analyze transport at pore scales.

Thomas LippmannView profile

Professor

• Coastal Engineering
• Physical Oceanography
• Sediment Transport
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Thomas Lippmann is a Professor and Director of the Center of Ocean Engineering within the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He holds dual affiliations with the Ocean Engineering program and retains a research associate position at Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s Integrated Oceanography Division. His career includes roles as a Research Oceanographer at Scripps (1995–1999), Research Scientist at Ohio State University (1999–2008), and a Postdoctoral scholar at the Naval Postgraduate School (1992–1995). Dr. Lippmann earned a BA in Mathematics and Biology from Linfield College (1985), followed by an MS (1989) and PhD (1992) in Bio Oceanography from Oregon State University. His research focuses on shallow water oceanography, hydrography, and bathymetric evolution in coastal waters, combining experimental fieldwork, theoretical analysis, and numerical modeling. Key areas include nearshore processes, inlet dynamics, sediment transport pathways, and effects of sea level rise on estuaries. He has conducted 14 field experiments and accumulated over 18 months of fieldwork experience. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses such as Beaches and Coasts , Ocean Measurements Lab , and Spectral Analysis of Geophysical Data , reflecting his expertise in nearshore hydrodynamics and coastal engineering. He also advises doctoral research and oversees special programs like Advanced Research Experience . Advising and grants: While no specific grant details are provided, his extensive fieldwork and collaborative projects suggest significant grant-funded research. His academic leadership includes directing UNH’s Ocean Engineering Center and organizing interdisciplinary programs like CLOSES-GAP. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the texts. Labs and teams: Active in the Integrated Oceanography Division (SIO) and the Byrd Polar Research Center. Collaborates with institutions like Ohio State University, Naval Postgraduate School, and the University of New Hampshire’s Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping. His work integrates with the Great Bay Estuary’s tidal energy test site and remote sensing projects.

Yangyang ZhaoView profile

Research Fellow

• Ocean Biogeochemistry
• Climate Science
• Coastal Hypoxia
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Yangyang Zhao is a Research Fellow at Princeton University, affiliated with the Resplandy Research Group. His work focuses on climate science and ocean biogeochemistry, particularly coastal hypoxia and nitrous oxide dynamics in the Northern Indian Ocean. Research Interests Interactive marine carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen biogeochemistry Coastal and ocean deoxygenation processes Impact of climate change and human activities on oceanic oxygen dynamics Regional biophysical ocean modeling for nitrous oxide variability Publications Overview Yangyang’s publications span 2012–2025, emphasizing coastal hypoxia, nitrous oxide dynamics, CO2 fluxes, and marine environmental changes. His work integrates observational data with high-resolution physical-biogeochemical models, addressing climate-ocean interactions and anthropogenic impacts. Laboratory Affiliation Yangyang is part of the Resplandy Research Group at Princeton University, which investigates climate science and ocean biogeochemistry through multidisciplinary approaches.

John LehrterView profile

Professor

• Coastal Biogeochemistry
• Eutrophication Dynamics
• Hypoxia Modeling
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Dr. John Lehrter is a Professor of Marine Sciences and Associate Director of the Stokes School of Marine & Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama, as well as a Senior Marine Scientist at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Marine Sciences from the University of Alabama (2003). His research focuses on coastal biogeochemistry, ecosystem modeling, and satellite ocean color remote sensing, with an emphasis on understanding eutrophication, hypoxia, and multiple stressor impacts on coastal ecosystems. Dr. Lehrter has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students and leads a lab engaged in field studies, numerical modeling, and satellite data analysis. His work addresses societal challenges in coastal management and climate change adaptation. Research Interests: Multiple Stressor Impacts to Coastal Ecosystems, Marine Biogeochemistry, Ecosystem Modeling, Satellite Remote Sensing, and Hypoxia Dynamics. His lab develops tools to quantify nutrient pollution effects and predict ecosystem responses to management actions. Advising and Grants: Dr. Lehrter oversees a dynamic lab with graduate students, postdocs, and technicians. Current projects include modeling nutrient dynamics, satellite data applications for water quality, and experimental studies on multiple stressors (e.g., temperature, pH) impacting marine organisms. His lab collaborates with agencies like the EPA and NOAA, contributing to coastal policy and restoration efforts. Labs/Teams: Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) and the University of South Alabama’s Stokes School of Marine & Environmental Sciences. The lab recently established a state-of-the-art facility for multiple stressor experiments on marine species.

• Numerical and analytical modeling of subsurface multi-component, multiphase flows
• Environmental and ecological implications of coastal groundwater flow
• Aquifer parameter estimation
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Dr. Li Hailong is a Chair Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen. He holds a PhD in Hydrogeology from the University of Hong Kong (2003), an MSc (1991) and BSc (1988) in Applied Mathematics from Fudan University. His academic journey includes professorships at China University of Geosciences-Beijing (2009-2020) and Anshan Normal University (1999-2009). Recipient of 2010 NSFC Outstanding Young Scientist Grant 2022 Dayu Water Conservancy Science and Technology Award 2008 Chutian Professorship (Hubei Province's highest academic honor) Dr. Li's research focuses on multi-component, multi-phase subsurface flows in coastal zones and their ecological/environmental effects. His work spans aquifer parameter estimation, ecohydrology, marine groundwater discharge, and computational fluid dynamics. Recent projects involve submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) quantification in Bohai Sea and Jiaozhou Bay using radium/radon isotopes. His publications in top journals like Nature Geoscience , Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta , and Water Resources Research have been cited 7,072 times (H-index 49). He has led 19 research projects, including 6 NSFC grants and 973 Program subprojects. Dr. Li serves on editorial boards of Advances in Water Resources and Water Science and Engineering , and was Associate Editor for Hydrogeology Journal (2012-2015).

Caitlyn HallView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Justice
• Natural Hazard Resilience
• Science Policy
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Caitlyn Hall is a Joint Assistant Professor of Practice in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, Assistant Professor of Practice in Biosystems Engineering, and Director of the Future Earth Resilience minor program at the W.A. Franke Honors College. She founded the Arizona Science Policy Network and advises decision-makers on equitable legislation. Her roles span multiple departments at the University of Arizona, integrating environmental science with policy and community engagement. Educations: PhD in Environmental Engineering, Arizona State University BS and MS in unspecified fields from the University of Arizona Research Interests: Hall focuses on environmental justice, natural hazard resilience, and science policy, particularly in water governance, sustainability, and soil/water remediation. Her work emphasizes community-driven solutions and equitable policy development, leveraging transdisciplinary approaches to address climate adaptation and disaster recovery. She has pioneered efforts in open science and inclusive geoscience education. Articles Trends: Her recent publications emphasize integrating earth observation technologies with policy, advancing microbial-based ground stabilization techniques, and promoting equity in post-disaster recovery. Key themes include climate action frameworks, cross-cultural sustainability solutions, and open hydrology practices. Awards: No specific awards listed. Advising & Grants: Leads the Future Earth Resilience minor program and advises policymakers on legislative frameworks. Active in curriculum development for interdisciplinary environmental studies and community-driven research initiatives. Labs/Teams: Founder of the Arizona Science Policy Network, collaborates with global hydrology platforms like eWaterCycle, and engages in initiatives addressing US-Mexico border sustainability challenges.

Roger HerbertView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Hydrology
• Hydrogeology
• Biogeochemistry
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Roger Herbert is a Senior Lecturer in Hydrology and Associate Professor in Biogeochemistry at the Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University, where he also serves as Director of the Civil Engineering program in Environmental and Water Engineering. His research is centered on biogeochemical processes in water-saturated systems, particularly focusing on denitrification in bioreactors, groundwater remediation, and contaminant transport in double porosity media. His research interests include: Denitrification in woodchip and biochar bioreactors Groundwater and mine drainage treatment Reactive transport modeling in porous media Arsenic speciation and uptake in plants Silica nanoparticle interactions in soil-plant-water systems Microbial controls on nitrogen cycling and greenhouse gas emissions His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on innovative bioremediation technologies for wastewater and mine drainage, particularly using biochar and woodchip systems. These works emphasize modeling, microbial ecology, and field-scale applications, showing a consistent trend toward sustainable and scalable solutions for water quality challenges in cold climates and industrial settings. Roger Herbert leads the EIT RawMaterials project NITREM, which aims to upscale bioreactor technology for the mining and quarrying industry. He has supervised or collaborated on numerous studies related to mine waste treatment and environmental impact mitigation. He is actively involved in collaborative research projects and has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Water Research , Journal of Environmental Quality , and Environmental Science & Technology . His work bridges experimental studies, field applications, and numerical modeling, contributing significantly to environmental engineering and hydrogeology.

Vishnu S NairView profile

Assistant Professor

• Tropical Meteorology
• Monsoon Dynamics
• Climate Change
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Vishnu S Nair serves as Assistant Professor (Grade I) in the School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences at IISER Thiruvananthapuram since January 2024, following postdoctoral positions at IRD-France (2022-2023) and UC Berkeley (2019-2021). His research bridges tropical meteorology and climate science with practical applications for monsoon forecasting and climate adaptation. Education PhD in Meteorology & Oceanography, ESSO-INCOIS/Andhra University (2011-2017) Dr. Nair's research centers on monsoon low-pressure systems, investigating their historical variability, climate change impacts, and connections to extreme rainfall events. He develops advanced tracking algorithms and dynamical downscaling techniques to improve climate projections for vulnerable regions like South Asia and Pacific Islands. His work integrates observational analysis, climate modeling, and real-time forecasting systems to address critical questions about monsoon dynamics under global warming. His 14 publications (2014-2023) reveal consistent focus on monsoon system behavior, with recent work emphasizing future projections of low-pressure systems and observed increases in extreme rainfall rates. Key methodologies include high-resolution modeling, global dataset creation, and teleconnection analysis between monsoons and phenomena like ENSO and IOD. Scientific Recognition Gold Medal for Best PhD Thesis, Andhra University (2018) Junior Research Fellowship with Lectureship, CSIR-UGC (2011) CLIPSSA Postdoctoral Fellowship at IRD-France (2022-2023) Monsoon Mission Postdoctoral Fellowship at UC Berkeley (2019-2021) Dr. Nair actively recruits PhD candidates (requiring CSIR-JRF/GATE fellowships) and offers winter/summer internships in tropical meteorology. His research is supported by international projects including CLIPSSA for Pacific Island climate adaptation and India's Monsoon Mission for forecasting improvements. He contributes to global monsoon datasets used by meteorologists worldwide and serves as referee for leading journals like Geophysical Research Letters . He leads the Monsoon Dynamics Research Group at IISER-TVM, collaborating with institutions including Météo-France, UC Berkeley, and Indian climate research centers. Current initiatives focus on dynamical downscaling for island-scale climate projections and real-time tracking systems for monsoon low-pressure systems.

Brian DzwonkowskiView profile

Associate Professor

• Coastal Circulation
• Estuarine Dynamics
• Ocean Observing Systems
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Dr. Brian Dzwonkowski is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama's Stokes School of Marine & Environmental Sciences and a Senior Marine Scientist at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. He holds a Ph.D. (2009) and M.S. (2003) in Marine Studies from the University of Delaware, and a B.A. in Mathematics (1999) from The College of New Jersey. Education: Ph.D., Marine Studies (Physical Oceanography), University of Delaware M.S., Marine Studies (Oceanographic Remote Sensing), University of Delaware B.A., Mathematics, The College of New Jersey His research focuses on coastal physical oceanography, examining how tides, winds, and river discharge drive water movement and layering in coastal systems. He investigates interactions between physical processes and biogeochemical cycling, with emphasis on hypoxia, harmful algal blooms, and ecosystem vulnerability to climate change. His work integrates in situ data, satellite observations, and numerical models across spatiotemporal scales. Recent publications highlight his expertise in hurricane-ocean interactions (e.g., J. Phys. Oceanogr. , 2022), shelf hypoxia dynamics (e.g., J. Geophys. Res. Oceans , 2021), and estuarine-shelf exchange processes. Collaborative projects span topics like Vibrio ecology (2024), compound fluvial-marine flooding (2021), and coastal climate resilience. Dr. Dzwonkowski mentors graduate and undergraduate students, including former Ph.D. advisees Steve Dykstra and Jeff Coogan. He contributes to coastal monitoring initiatives via the MyMobileBay.com platform and leads interdisciplinary studies on estuarine restoration (e.g., West Fowl River project).

Luc DeikeView profile

Associate Professor

• Fluid Dynamics
• Oceanography
• Climate Science
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Luc Deike is an Associate Professor at Princeton University, jointly appointed in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the High Meadows Environmental Institute. His research focuses on multi-phase turbulent systems involving waves, bubbles, and droplets, with applications to environmental science and renewable energy. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Université Paris Diderot, France (2013) BSc and MSc in Physics, Ecole Normale Supérieure and Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris (2006–2010) Research Interests: Dr. Deike's work integrates laboratory experiments and numerical simulations to study fundamental fluid dynamics in environmental contexts. Key areas include ocean wave breaking, air-sea gas exchange, bubble fragmentation in turbulence, sea spray generation, and offshore wind energy. His research bridges nonlinear wave dynamics, climate science, and sustainable materials. Publications: Recent work (2023–2025) emphasizes turbulence modeling, bubble-mediated gas transfer, wave-current interactions, and aerosol physics. Articles consistently explore interfacial phenomena, climate parameterizations, and high-fidelity simulations of oceanic processes. Awards: François Frenkiel Award, APS Division of Fluid Dynamics (2023) Milton Van Dyke Award, APS Division of Fluid Dynamics (2021) NSF CAREER Award (2019) Alfred Rheinstein Faculty Award, Princeton SEAS (2021) Grants & Labs: Leads the Deike Lab and holds multiple NSF/NASA grants (e.g., $1.2M for bubble dynamics in turbulence, 2023–2026). Projects include wind-wave-bubble gas exchange modeling and offshore wind farm optimization. Collaborates with NOAA GFDL and international partners on climate-scale parameterizations.

Jochen KaempfView profile

Associate Professor

• Coastal Oceanography
• Physical-Biological Interactions
• Upwelling Systems
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Associate Professor Jochen Kaempf is a physical oceanographer at Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering since 2009. He holds a PhD from the University of Hamburg (1996) and has pioneered research on coastal upwelling systems, sediment dynamics, and ocean circulation. His work includes discovering the Great Southern Australian Coastal Upwelling System and advancing understanding of the Indian Ocean Dipole. He teaches marine sciences and climate change courses, and advises on desalination and environmental protection. Awards include the Jill Hudson Award (2014) and Eureka Award finalist (2011). Research focuses on physical-biological interactions, hydrodynamic modeling, and coastal processes. Key contributions include studies on sediment transport in submarine canyons, desalination brine dispersion, and pollutant dynamics. He serves on international committees like the 2nd International Indian Ocean Expedition and reviews scientific manuscripts globally.