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• Environmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Sustainable Behavior
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Isabell Gabriele Maria Richter-Jacob is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at NTNU's Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. She holds a PhD from NTNU and has conducted extensive research on the interplay between human behavior and environmental challenges, particularly in marine conservation and plastic pollution. Her work emphasizes community engagement, future scenario development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Education: Diploma in Psychology focusing on power dynamics and environmental behavior (Germany) PhD from NTNU (2017) on sustainable seafood consumption Research Focus: Environmental psychology, sustainable behavior, marine conservation, plastic pollution, and climate change communication. She co-leads NTNU's Plastic Research Cooperation Group and co-founded the journal Global Environmental Psychology , prioritizing open science and Global South representation. Key Projects: GCRF Blue Communities (2018-2022): Marine biosphere reserves in Southeast Asia NTNU Circular Economy Project (2021-present): Reducing plastic pollution in Norway Multiple international collaborations on plastic pollution in South Africa, Namibia, and Borneo Awards: UN Ocean Decade Fellowship (2020) German Scholarship Organisation Fellowship (2019-2020) ACU Fellowship (2019) Advising & Grants: Supervises 4 PhD students and has led/co-led grants totaling over 10 million NOK. Her work includes innovative methods like comic-based education and participatory future scenario development. Labs/Teams: Co-leads Plastic Research Cooperation Group at NTNU, collaborates with over 200 scientists globally through GCRF Blue Communities.

• Underwater Robotics
• Unmanned Vehicles
• Vehicle Control
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Martin Ludvigsen is a Professor and manager of the Applied Underwater Laboratory (AUR-Lab) at NTNU's Department of Marine Technology. He also holds an adjunct professorship at Svalbard University Centre (UNIS) and is affiliated with NTNU AMOS. His research focuses on underwater robotics, unmanned vehicles, Arctic technology, and autonomous systems. He teaches courses like TMR4120 Underwater Engineering and leads the AUR-Lab, which develops robotic platforms for marine research. Research interests include vehicle control, autonomy, acoustic navigation, and Arctic observation systems. Collaborations involve deploying robotic vehicles in the Arctic and deep-sea environments. He has advised multiple PhD students and contributed to projects on ocean mapping, environmental monitoring, and robotic sampling. Key contributions include advancing underwater hyperspectral imaging, developing adaptive sampling strategies, and improving AUV navigation. His work bridges engineering and environmental science, addressing challenges in marine exploration and resource management.

• Virtual Arts and Humanities
• Digital Humanist
• Digital Arts and Humanities
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Alexander van Buggenum serves as a Project Leader at the Academy for AI, Games & Media, where he focuses on innovative applications of digital technologies in arts, humanities, and healthcare contexts. His work bridges technical development with creative applications across multiple domains. Dr. van Buggenum's research interests center around Virtual Arts and Humanities , Digital Humanist approaches, and Human-centred Technology . He specializes in creating digital representations of humans through virtual production techniques, with applications ranging from artistic expression to healthcare solutions. His work often involves: Digital embodiment and virtual human creation Human-centered AI applications Virtual and augmented reality experiences Interactive storytelling through digital media Applications of virtual humans in therapeutic contexts Motion capture technology implementation His recent research outputs demonstrate a strong trend toward practical applications of virtual human technology, particularly in healthcare domains like exposure therapy for alcohol use disorder and obstetric simulation training. The work combines technical expertise in real-time rendering with deep understanding of human factors. Dr. van Buggenum has been involved in numerous research projects including: RECOVRY 4.0 (2025-2026) - focusing on virtual humans for alcohol treatment Digital Innovation District for Society (2024-2027) - regional digital innovation initiative MAI (Mindlabs AI) (2023) - human-centered AI applications ARET: Augmented Reality Exposure Therapy (2022-2024) - for alcohol use disorder treatment ILIAD: Integrated Digital Framework (2021-2024) - maritime data services He regularly collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across institutions, serving as a key contributor in digital art creation and technical implementation for various projects. His work often involves hosting visitors and presenting at workshops to share knowledge about digital human creation and virtual production techniques.

Jacopo FabriniView profile

Researcher

• Serious Games
• DevOps
• Digital Twin
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Jacopo Fabrini is a Researcher at the Academy for AI, Games & Media at Breda University of Applied Sciences , specializing in software development and research for EU-funded projects. He contributes to the MSP Challenge application and works on marine spatial planning, digital twins, and data visualization. His technical expertise includes DevOps pipelines and Agile SAFe methodologies. Research Interests : Digital Twins for oceanic and environmental systems DevOps automation and software lifecycle management Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) frameworks 2D/3D/4D data visualization techniques Serious Games for maritime applications Publication Trends : Fabrini’s recent work focuses on integrating Digital Twin technologies with marine data systems, emphasizing environmental monitoring, microparticle flow visualization, and scalable geospatial modules. His output spans journals, reports, and interactive platforms like GeoViz, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration between academia and EU maritime observatories. Labs & Teams : He is affiliated with the Cradle R&D laboratory, where he implements automated software pipelines for digital twin projects. His work involves close collaboration with teams on Horizon 2020 initiatives such as ILIAD and ECOSCOPE, addressing sustainable fisheries and ocean health.

• Turbulent Flows
• Gas-Liquid Interfaces
• Wind Energy
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R. Jason Hearst is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), within the Faculty of Engineering Sciences. He is currently on sabbatical (2024–2025) and visiting the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). His research focuses on experimental turbulence measurements, including gas-liquid interface dynamics, wind turbine aerodynamics, and turbulent boundary layer interactions. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2014) and has led major grants like the ERC Starting Grant (GLITR) and挪威 Research Council's FRINATEK (WallMix). Academic Background: 2023–Present: Professor, NTNU 2017–2023: Associate Professor, NTNU 2015–2017: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Southampton 2009–2014: PhD, University of Toronto 2005–2009: BASc in Aerospace Engineering, University of Toronto Research Interests: Experimental measurement of turbulent flows Gas-liquid interface interactions (e.g., air-sea turbulence) Impact of turbulence on airfoils, wind turbines, and buildings Free-stream turbulence effects on boundary layers Development of bespoke turbulence generation techniques Key Publications Trends: Focus on gas transfer mechanisms at air-water interfaces Wake dynamics of wind turbines and porous disks Interaction between turbulence and wave dynamics Experimental validation using PIV/LIF techniques Grants and Supervision: Primary supervisor for 7 PhD students (e.g., Adharsh Shankaran, Youssef Elashmawi) Postdoctoral fellows working on turbulence-airfoil interactions, wave-turbulence coupling Key grants: ERC GLITR (€2.5M), FRINATEK (NOK 10M) Labs and Teams: Active in NTNU's fluid mechanics laboratory Collaborations with SINTEF Energi AS and ETH Zürich Group webpage highlights experimental setup innovations

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• Liquid Crystal Materials
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Sevtap Yildiz Ozbek is a Professor in the Department of Physics Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on biomedical engineering, medical imaging, and advanced materials science. She leads projects in cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, liquid crystal nanocomposites, and non-destructive testing techniques. Key research areas include yogic breathing effects on neurological systems, neural network applications in healthcare, and MRI-based fluid dynamics analysis. Her work integrates interdisciplinary methods from acoustics, signal processing, and geophysics. Received Koç Foundation Scholarship (2003) and Munir Birsel Foundation Scholarship (2000) Active in EU-funded projects on cerebrospinal fluid circulation and BAP-funded liquid crystal material optimization Published over 10 articles in journals like Scientific Reports and Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Her research bridges engineering, medicine, and environmental science, with applications in clinical diagnostics and material development.

Dag Lorents AksnesView profile

Professor

• Marine systems ecology
• Ecological modelling
• Plankton population dynamics
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Dag Lorents Aksnes is a Professor at the University of Bergen since 1992, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He has held significant administrative roles including Dean (2001–2005) and Vice Dean (1999–2001) at the University of Bergen. Research Focus: Biological oceanography, marine ecosystems, ecological modeling, and plankton population dynamics His work spans light dynamics in marine systems, nutrient cycling, and theoretical models of aquatic feeding and productivity. He has led over 10 externally funded projects exceeding 1 million NOK and coordinated EU Large Scale Facility initiatives, enabling global marine research collaboration. Scientific Leadership: Chairman of boards for Nansen Center (2006–2008), Uni Research Ltd (2007–2011), and Sars Centre (2015–) Board member of the Research Council of Norway and Human Frontier Science Program Policy Contributions: Co-led EU Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) projects on "Food from the Oceans" Member of EASAC working groups on Marine Sustainability and Food Security

Shawna RossView profile

Associate Professor

• 18th and 19th Century British Literature and Culture
• Transnational Literatures
• Digital Humanities
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Shawna Ross is an Associate Professor of English at Texas A&M University, specializing in 18th-19th century British literature, digital humanities, and environmental humanities. She holds a Ph.D. from Penn State University (2011) and has taught at institutions including Arizona State University and Penn State. Her research bridges modernist studies with digital methodologies, emphasizing critical self-reflexivity and interdisciplinary approaches. Education: B.A. (University of Tennessee, 2005), M.A. and Ph.D. (Penn State, 2007/2011) Research focuses on transnational literatures, the novel’s evolution, and anthropocene frameworks. Notable works include Charlotte Brontë at the Anthropocene (2020) and co-edited volumes on digital pedagogy and modernist DH. Awards include the AFS Teaching Award (2021-22) and the Penn State Euwema Award (2010). Recent articles engage topics like feminist DH methodologies, Brontë’s ecological narratives, and modernist digital aesthetics. Active in academic service roles, she serves on editorial boards for Journal of Digital Literary Studies and contributes to projects like the Modernist Switchboard initiative.

Jan Hendrik BrueggemeierView profile

Lecturer

• Hybrid Tech Cultures
• Environmental Activism
• Experimental Media Art
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Dr. Jan Hendrik Brueggemeier is a media producer, creative-practice researcher, and lecturer in Media and Communication at RMIT University, Melbourne. His work bridges hybrid tech cultures, environmental activism, and experimental media art through creative practice. Education : MFA in Media Arts and Design (Bauhaus University, Weimar), Creative PhD (Centre for Creative Arts, La Trobe University, Melbourne) His research explores intersections of technology, ecology, and art, with projects like Nature in the Dark combining ecological surveys with public video installations. He also investigates letterpress printing as a form of public pedagogy and community activation. Selected trends from his work include: Hybrid tech-art-ecology installations Public participatory media practices Creative ecological investigations Soundscapes for environmental storytelling Brueggemeier co-owns boutique production company 2 Genres and is a member of experimental print studio Commoners Press in Melbourne. He is open to supervising Masters Research or PhD students.

• Visual Arts and Crafts
• Art Theory and Criticism
• Design Practice and Management
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Fiona Hillary is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Art, RMIT University. Her practice bridges art, science, and technology through site-specific installations and public engagements. Fiona explores posthuman, feminist, and new materialist frameworks to interrogate human/non-human relationships in urban environments. Education : Not explicitly mentioned Research Interests : Fiona specializes in posthumanist art, multispecies entanglements, and speculative futures. Her work spans neon installations, 360-degree film/sound projects, and collaborative BioArt labs, focusing on ecological resilience and everyday fleeting encounters. Public Art & Collaborations : Notable projects include 'Reverberating Futures' (2022) and co-founding The Algae Society BioArt Design Lab. She co-curates the Australian Posthuman Summer Laboratory and contributes to journals like The Journal of Public Space Art & Activism . Supervision : Fiona supervises Masters and PhD students in art-based research. Labs & Networks : She collaborates with Ocean LAB, Nord University, and international institutions through the International Master of Art in Public Space Alliance.

Tom HorrocksView profile

Academic

• Machine Learning
• Geostatistics
• Geoscientific Data Mining
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Tom Horrocks is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Earth and Oceans, University of Western Australia (UWA). He holds a dual degree in Engineering (Software) and Science (Physics/Applied Mathematics) from UWA, complemented by a research-focused doctoral program supported by the Robert and Maude Gledden Scholarship. His work bridges machine learning with geoscience challenges, focusing on predictive modeling, data mining, and software engineering solutions for resource exploration. Key research areas include machine learning applications in geophysics (e.g., neural networks for potential field modeling), hyperspectral imaging for mineral identification, and automated geological logging using FTIR spectra. His interdisciplinary approach often results in deployable software tools addressing real-world problems, such as the Rio Tinto Data Fusion project. Education : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Software, UWA Bachelor of Science in Physics & Applied Mathematics, UWA Awards : Nick Rock Memorial Prize (2018) ASEG WA Branch Student Award (2015) UWA Vice Chancellor’s Impact & Innovation Award (2015) Current projects include the ChatGEO initiative for semantic document retrieval and collaboration with the Geodata Algorithms Team on predictive logging techniques. His research outputs span geostatistics, mineral exploration, and AI-driven geoscience solutions. Tom has contributed to major grants totaling over 5 years, including partnerships with industry leaders like Fortescue Metals Group and the Geological Survey of Western Australia. His work is disseminated through high-impact journals like Scientific Reports and Ore Geology Reviews , reflecting a strong focus on both theoretical innovation and practical application.

Eun-Jung HoldenView profile

Professor

• Data Science Applied to Geoscience
• Machine Learning
• Image Analysis
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Professor Eun-Jung Holden is a leading academic in data science applied to geoscience, holding dual roles as Professor at the UWA Data Institute and Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the School of Earth and Oceans at The University of Western Australia (UWA). She transitioned from computer science to geoscience in 2006, establishing the Centre for Data-driven Geoscience (CDG) to bridge academia and industry through advanced machine learning and visualization tools. Her education includes a computer science background from UWA, with postgraduate and postdoctoral research in computer vision and visualization. Her research focuses on automating geoscientific data analysis, including drill hole data integration, spectral imagery, and geomechanical modeling. She has commercialized three geodata analytics algorithms and led major industry projects with Rio Tinto Iron Ore, resulting in patent applications. Professor Holden’s work emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, fostering innovation in mineral exploration, geophysical surveys, and virtual reality geologic mapping. She has been recognized with awards such as the 2022 Women in AI Award and the UWA Vice Chancellor’s Impact & Innovation Award. Her grants include leadership in the ARC Training Centre for Critical Resources and the ChatGEO project on semantic document retrieval. She has supervised 8 research projects and actively promotes industry-academia partnerships through initiatives like the UWA Data Institute. Labs/Teams: Leads the Centre for Data-driven Geoscience (CDG), specializing in machine learning and geoscientific data integration.

Maria J. MolinaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Climate Science
• Machine Learning
• Extreme Weather Events
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Maria J. Molina is an Assistant Professor within the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland and an Affiliate Faculty with the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). She is also affiliated with the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor within the Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University. Dr. Molina holds leadership positions including Vice-Chair of the AMS STAC Committee on Artificial Intelligence Applications to Environmental Science, member of the WCRP Scientific Steering Group for the Earth System Modelling and Observations (ESMO) Core Project, and member of the AMS Board on Representation, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Diversity (BRAID). Dr. Molina's research focuses on the application of machine learning tools (e.g., neural networks) and numerical modeling systems (e.g., CESM) to answer pressing questions in the domains of climate and extremes. Her PARETO (Predictability and Applied Research for the Earth-system with Training and Optimization) research group tackles problems including extending Earth system prediction, understanding genesis of extremes, and uncovering multi-scale patterns in the climate system. Her work emphasizes open-source software, accessible communication, and multi-disciplinary collaboration, particularly with computer science. Current research directions involve applying AI/ML methods to explore Earth system dynamics, parameterizing subgrid scale processes, and investigating causal patterns in the climate system. NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Award for students she advises (Jonathan Starfeldt, Dean Calhoun) Dr. Molina advises numerous graduate students including PhD candidates and MS students working on diverse topics from ENSO dynamics to urban heat extremes. Her group maintains active collaborations with NCAR, NASA, and other institutions. Current research projects include deep learning applications for convection prediction (deep-conus), machine learning for mesoscale convective systems detection (ML-extremes-mcs), climate signal processing (climatico), subseasonal bias correction (s2sml), and neural networks for physical sciences education (UMDAOSC650). Her research group maintains strong connections with the broader scientific community through GitHub repositories, active participation in WCRP-CMIP initiatives, and collaborations across multiple institutions. The PARETO group emphasizes open science practices and interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex Earth system challenges.

Johan O. A. RobertssonView profile

Professor

• Wave Propagation
• Seismic Data Processing
• Exploration Geophysics
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Johan O. A. Robertsson serves as Full Professor of Applied Geophysics and Head of the Exploration and Environmental Geophysics (EEG) Group within ETH Zurich's Department of Earth Sciences, where he leads research in wave propagation physics and seismic data innovation since 2012. His work bridges terrestrial exploration, environmental monitoring, and planetary science applications. Robertsson earned his MSc in Engineering Physics from Uppsala University (1991) and PhD in Geophysics from Rice University (1994), followed by postdoctoral research at ETH Zurich and 15 years of R&D leadership at Schlumberger, where his work initiated the company's largest-ever R&D project in marine seismic sampling. His research centers on wave propagation in complex media, with recent breakthroughs in distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) for environmental hazard monitoring and planetary seismology. Current projects include lunar subsurface imaging (Lunarleaper), Mars regolith analysis via InSight mission data, and immersive wave experimentation ('The Matrix'). He pioneered methods for seismic divergence estimation using coiled fiber DAS and six-component polarization analysis. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) planetary geophysics applications (35% of output, focusing on Mars/InSight and lunar seismic characterization), (2) advanced DAS techniques for near-surface monitoring (30%, including landslide tracking in the Alps), and (3) gravitational wave simulation for LISA mission support (15%). His work consistently integrates field data with laboratory-scale immersive wave experiments. His scientific recognition includes: EAGE Conrad Schlumberger Award (2018) for transformative contributions to exploration geophysics ERC Advanced Grant MATRIX (2017) for immersive wave experimentation Eni Award 'New Frontiers in Hydrocarbons' (2015) Multiple best paper prizes at WesternGeco conferences (2004-2009) Robertsson advises graduate students in the EEG Group while directing collaborations with space agencies on planetary missions and industry partners on marine seismic acquisition. His current ERC-funded MATRIX project develops laboratory-scale 'digital twins' for wave propagation. The EEG Group maintains active field deployments including a 1,000-node array monitoring Alpine slope instabilities and lunar analog sites. The group operates the Centre for Immersive Wave Experimentation, featuring controlled acoustic environments for validating seismic methods at laboratory scale. Recent work integrates phononic metamaterials for passive speech classification and develops coiled-fiber DAS systems for enhanced near-surface characterization in environmental applications.

Xubin ZengView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Climate Science
• Hydrometeorology
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Xubin Zeng is a Professor of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Arizona, holding the Agnese Nelms Haury Endowed Chair in Environment. He directs the Climate Dynamics and Hydrometeorology Center (CDHC) and serves as a Joint Professor in Global Change and Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis GIDPs. His research focuses on land-atmosphere-ocean interface processes, climate modeling, hydrometeorology, and remote sensing, with a strong emphasis on non-linear dynamics and predictability. Dr. Zeng earned his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from Colorado State University in 1992. His work integrates computational models, neural networks, and remote sensing techniques to study climate variability, water-energy interactions, and atmospheric dynamics. Key areas include aerosol-cloud interactions, planetary boundary layer structures, and the impact of Tibetan Plateau temperature anomalies on global climate systems. His recent publications (2023–2025) highlight advancements in seasonal hydrology prediction, ensemble forecasting, and satellite-based wind retrieval technologies. He has contributed to international initiatives like the Global Precipitation Experiment and the GEWEX/LS4P project. Awards include the Haury Endowed Chair, recognizing his leadership in environmental science. Dr. Zeng’s interdisciplinary approach bridges atmospheric physics, hydrology, and computational modeling, addressing challenges in climate predictability and Earth system modeling. His research informs water resource management and climate policy through improved understanding of subseasonal-to-seasonal climate variability.