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Jakob MannView profile

Professor

• Wind Energy
• Remote Sensing
• Atmospheric Turbulence
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Jakob Mann is a Professor at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems , Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on Wind Energy , Remote Sensing , and Atmospheric Turbulence , with applications in Offshore Wind Engineering and Micrometeorology . UN SDG Contributions : Renewable Energy (SDG 7), Climate Action (SDG 13) Recent Research Trends (based on 15 most recent publications): Wind turbine wake dynamics in complex terrain Improving turbulence measurements via advanced LiDAR configurations Offshore wind resource characterization and load modeling Micrometeorological studies of forest-edge and tree-scale wind interactions Supervision Activities Main supervisor for 4 active PhD projects (2023-2028) Co-supervisor in 3 additional PhD programs 26+ conference presentations including invited lectures Labs & Collaborations DTU Wind Energy (Roskilde, Denmark) Wind Energy Systems Division International collaborations in 12+ countries Leadership in 5 active research consortia

Markus ScheinertView profile

Researcher

• Ocean Circulation
• Climate Dynamics
• Subpolar North Atlantic
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Markus Scheinert is a Researcher in the Ocean Dynamics group within the Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics division at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel, Germany. His office is located in Room 3.306, Building 5 (ENB) at GEOMAR's main campus. He maintains an active research program focused on ocean circulation dynamics with particular emphasis on the North Atlantic region. Dr. Scheinert completed his PhD in 2008 at Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel with a dissertation titled "Causes and Impacts of northern North Atlantic Freshening." Prior to that, he completed his Diploma thesis in 2003 on "Mechanisms of low-frequency fluctuations of the western boundary current in the subpolar North Atlantic." He also conducted a research visit at Helsinki University's Division of Geophysics in 2004. His primary research interests include the dynamics and variability of the Subpolar North Atlantic gyre and western boundary current, Arctic and Sub-Arctic freshwater budget, and ocean circulation modeling. His work often involves high-resolution ocean modeling to understand climate-relevant processes in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Analysis of his recent publications (2016-2025) reveals a strong focus on ocean circulation modeling, particularly examining the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, Agulhas Current system, and freshwater dynamics in the North Atlantic. His research increasingly incorporates software engineering aspects for scientific computing, reflecting the growing importance of computational infrastructure in modern oceanography. His work spans both fundamental ocean dynamics and climate-relevant processes, with recent publications addressing fine-scale climate simulations and data infrastructure development. Dr. Scheinert has been actively involved in numerous collaborative research projects, including the DRAKKAR initiative for high-resolution ocean modeling and the development of the Flexible Ocean and Climate Infrastructure (FOCI). His research often involves international collaborations with institutions across Europe and beyond, as evidenced by his participation in various workshops and conferences worldwide. He maintains a strong presence in both oceanographic research and scientific software development, with recent work addressing practical aspects of software engineering in marine research contexts. His laboratory work centers around computational oceanography using advanced modeling frameworks like NEMO and ORCA, with particular expertise in analyzing model outputs related to circulation patterns and climate variability.

Sayan DeyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Posthumanism
• Decolonial Studies
• Environmental Studies
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Sayan Dey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Studies at Bayan College (affiliated with Purdue University Northwest), Oman. He holds concurrent positions as an Associate Fellow at the Harriet Tubman Institute , York University, Canada, and as Critical Research Studies Faculty at The NYI Institute of Cultural, Cognitive and Linguistic Studies, New York. His work bridges decolonial studies, posthumanism, and critical race theory. Education: PhD in English Literature (Banaras Hindu University, 2018) Postdoctoral: Wits Centre for Diversity Studies, University of Witwatersrand (2021-2023) His research spans decolonial pedagogies , culinary epistemologies , and indigenous knowledge systems , with a focus on marginalized communities across South Asia, the Indian Ocean, and Africa. He has published extensively on topics such as: Colonial legacies in educational systems Racialized corporate governance in Indian universities Saffronization of public knowledge in India Garbage as biopolitical tool in urban India Transoceanic feminine shrines in Gujarat His recent articles analyze rhizomatic green education , posthumanist ecological kinships , and creolized cultural practices across diasporic communities. He has received fellowships from York University, Bridgewater State University, and Wits University. As department chair and vice-chair of research committees, he advocates for curriculum decolonization and institutional accountability. His projects include documentaries on the Scottish women in Calcutta and Afro-Indian creole rhythms in Gujarat.

Amelia HineView profile

Research Fellow

• Resource Geography
• Energy Futures
• Extractive Industries
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Amelia Hine is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB) in Oldenburg, Germany (2023–present). She previously held academic positions at the University of Wollongong (2021–2023), Queensland University of Technology (2019–2021), and University of Queensland (PhD in Human Geography, 2015–2019). Her work bridges geography, resource politics, and creative practice, focusing on energy futures, extractive industries, and non-human agency. Education: PhD in Human Geography, University of Queensland (2015–2019) Master of Museum Studies, University of Queensland (2012–2013) Bachelor of Design (Interior Design), Queensland University of Technology (2007–2010) Research Interests examine resource and energy futures, emphasizing non-human and non-living agencies , volumetric geographies , and particulate/chemical knowability . Her projects at HIFMB include studying access to the international seabed (governed as “common heritage of mankind”) and socio-material legitimacy in ocean-based carbon capture. Publications span environmental geography, marine governance, and art-science intersections, with recurring themes of extractive landscapes , subterranean geopolitics , and material politics of energy transitions . Her 2025 paper on chemical knowledges in heavy industry ports and 2024 work on deep-sea mining access highlight methodological innovations in environmental accountability. Scientific Awards Wiley Prize for Outstanding Paper in Geographical Research (2022) Collaborations include Dr. Kate Sammler and Professor Kimberley Peters at HIFMB, and contributions to tools like the ANT Stakeholder Action Mapping Tool (2021). Her artistic projects, such as Wastelanding and Sites of Power , interrogate ownership and materiality in extractive zones.

Elif KONAR ÖZKANView profile

Lecturer

• Child Development and Education
• Children's Literature
• Therapeutic Storytelling
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Elif KONAR ÖZKAN is a Lecturer at Üsküdar University's Child Development Department since 2019. She is pursuing her PhD in Turkish Education at Marmara University and serves as Deputy Director at the Special Talented Children Application and Research Center (ÖYEMER). Her work bridges Child Development , Children's Literature , and Positive Psychology , with a focus on therapeutic storytelling and parent-child communication. BSc : Kindergarten Teaching, Selçuk University (2000) MSc : Child Development and Education, Selçuk University (2004); Neuroscience, Üsküdar University (2022) Research Interests span therapeutic games, epigenetic influences on cognitive flexibility, and sociocultural narratives in children's literature. Her recent work explores emotional dictionaries , gratitude practices , and sensory learning . Teaching Activities include courses on Professional Practice in Child Development Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education Creativity Skills for Audiologists She supervises graduation projects and supports student clubs like the New Generation Student Club. Scientific Memberships include: ÇOKGENÇ (Board Member, 2024) PAVED (Board Member, 2023) ÇGEDER (Member, 2020) TÜBİTAK Meraklı Minik Journal Advisory Board Notable Publications include books like Bu Bir Masal Mı? (Beyazbulut Kitaplığı, 2020) and Lu'be Fi Külli Mekan (Her Yerde Oyun) (Rabie Children Books, 2021). She co-edited Mutluluk Bilimi (2021) and contributes to journals like Vefa Çocuk Dergisi and Kuşluk Dergisi .

Beatriz MatosView profile

Researcher

• Toxicology
• Immunology
• Biochemical Responses
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Beatriz Matos serves as a Non-PhD Researcher at the Department of Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Holding an MSc in Biochemistry (2019), she contributes to the PAHMIX project focused on molecular approaches to environmental carcinogen risk assessment through her expertise in toxicology and nanomaterial impacts. Her educational background includes: Master in Biochemistry (2019, Universidade Nova de Lisboa) Specializing in Environmental Toxicology , Matos investigates nano-pollutant and chemical mixture effects using Zebrafish , Daphnia magna , and hepatocyte models . Her work bridges nanotoxicology , immunological responses , and biochemical mechanisms , with significant contributions to understanding PAH mixtures and quantum dot toxicity. This research directly informs advanced environmental risk frameworks through molecular-level insights into pollutant impacts. Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals dual research trajectories: rigorous experimental toxicology focusing on aquatic systems and pollutant mechanisms, alongside critical scholarship on indigenous health policy in Brazil. This interdisciplinary approach connects laboratory findings with socio-environmental contexts, particularly regarding isolated indigenous communities facing environmental and health threats. Currently embedded in the PAHMIX project, Matos contributes experimental design and molecular analysis to environmental carcinogen research. While no formal student advisement is documented, her collaborative work engages with interdisciplinary teams across toxicology and policy domains. She operates within FCT/UNL's Environment and Sustainability Center (CENSE), collaborating with the Portuguese Marine Litter Association and Ecozoic Junior Company. Her laboratory work integrates primary cell culture techniques and biomarker analysis within the department's environmental engineering research infrastructure, emphasizing practical applications for ecological risk assessment.

Clinton Andrew Grand PréView profile

Researcher

• Functional Anatomy
• Paleontology
• Geology
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Clinton Andrew Grand Pré is a Researcher at Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine, Department of Anatomical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Clinical Anatomy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (2024) and a PhD in Geology from the University of Pennsylvania (2011), with an MS in Geology from East Carolina University (2006) and a BS in Geology from Franklin and Marshall College (2003). Education: PhD, Clinical Anatomy, Louisiana State University HSC, 2024 PhD, Geology, University of Pennsylvania, 2011 MS, Geology, East Carolina University, 2006 BS, Geology, Franklin and Marshall College, 2003 His research bridges functional anatomy, geology, and paleontology, focusing on form-function relationships in archosaurs (crocodylomorphs, birds) over deep time. He investigates the hepatic piston mechanism in crocodylomorphs and its evolutionary implications, integrating geological and paleoenvironmental data to understand adaptation to aquatic environments. Earlier work involved paleoseismic and stratigraphic studies of subduction zones in Sumatra, Oregon, and North Carolina, using microfossils to reconstruct coseismic subsidence and climate-driven coastal changes. Recent publications highlight advancements in 3D anatomical imaging, respiratory system evolution, and the hepatic piston’s osteological correlates. His work spans comparative evolutionary morphology, paleoseismology, and interdisciplinary applications of medical imaging. He collaborates with institutions in Indonesia, the U.S., and Australia, with affiliations in geological sciences and marine hazards research. Lab and team affiliations include Stony Brook University’s anatomical sciences division, Renaissance School of Medicine, and partnerships with institutions studying archosaur physiology and paleoenvironmental dynamics.

Ania Kotarba-MorleyView profile

Lecturer

• Maritime Archaeology
• Landscape Archaeology
• Cultural Heritage Management
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Ania Kotarba-Morley is a Lecturer in Archaeology at Flinders University's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences , with former posts at Macquarie University and the University of Wollongong. Her research spans maritime and landscape archaeology across the Red Sea Indian Ocean African coasts Mediterranean South Asia regions. She holds a DPhil in Archaeology from the University of Oxford, where her work at the Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology examined ancient trade ports like Berenike Troglodytica. Her interdisciplinary methodology combines geoarchaeology geophysics sedimentology chemical residue analysis to reconstruct environmental changes and maritime trade dynamics. Her recent projects include coastal cultural landscapes in Saudi Arabia , Kiribati's maritime heritage , and Egyptian Red Sea ports . She contributes to UNESCO World Heritage evaluations and serves on advisory boards for the Centre for Ancient Cultural Heritage and Environments (CACHE) and the World Bank's Bisri Dam project in Lebanon. Scientific Awards: 2018 Macquarie Emerging Scholars Award 2012 Cecelia Connelly Memorial Scholarship (Women Divers Hall of Fame) Her publications focus on ancient port dynamics island colonization patterns resin trade in the Indian Ocean climate change impacts on archaeological sites with fieldwork experience across Egypt, Sudan, India, Tanzania, and the Pacific.

Ben EngelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Structural Biology
• Cell Biology
• Photosynthesis
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Dr. Ben Engel is an Assistant Professor at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, Switzerland, since 2022. His research focuses on structural cell biology using cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) to study organelle architecture and function. Investigates correlations between organelle morphology and function Researches photosynthesis in marine algae and its response to climate change Studies cilia structure and disease implications His laboratory has made significant discoveries in mitochondrial and chloroplast architecture, particularly in carbon dioxide fixation mechanisms in diatoms. Awards include the ERC Consolidator Grant (2022), Human Frontier Research Grant (2021), and EMBO Young Investigator (2020). Develops advanced cryo-ET methodologies for in situ structural analysis Collaborates on mitochondrial evolution across eukaryotes Focuses on interorganelle interactions (mitochondria-chloroplast coordination)

• Francophone Canadian Literature
• Holocaust Literature
• Narratology
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Nathalie Dolbec serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (French Studies) at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Her academic profile centers on Francophone Canadian literary scholarship with specific expertise in descriptive discourse analysis. Education: BA in French Studies, University of Toronto MA in French Studies, University of Toronto Ph.D. in French Studies, University of Toronto B.Ed., York University Research Focus: Dolbec’s scholarship employs narratological frameworks to dissect descriptive mechanisms in Francophone Canadian literature, progressively incorporating Holocaust narratives and migrant writing. Her work reveals how textual description functions as resistance in survivor accounts and structures meaning in classical works by authors like Gabrielle Roy. This research bridges literary theory with historical trauma studies through meticulous discourse analysis. Publication Trends: Her 2005-2021 publications demonstrate consistent evolution from foundational studies of Quebec authors toward contemporary Holocaust narratives. Key thematic threads include ekphrasis in road novels, village depictions in Roy’s oeuvre, and resistance strategies in migrant writing—showcasing interdisciplinary reach across Canadian literature, postcolonial studies, and trauma theory. Scientific Recognition: Connaught Scholarship SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship Teaching & Mentoring: Dolbec teaches Francophone Canadian Literature, French Language Training, and Contemporary Critical Theory. She received the OPUS Faculty Award for Teaching Accomplishments (2013) and was a UWSA Excellence in Teaching Award finalist (2003), though specific student mentorship details remain unreported. Research Infrastructure: No laboratory affiliations or team structures are documented in available materials.

• Marine Ecology
• Coral Reproduction Ecology
• Coral Larval Restoration
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Professor Peter Harrison is the founding Director of the Marine Ecology Research Centre and the SCU Whale and Dolphin Research Centre at Southern Cross University. With over 35 years of experience, he specializes in coral reproduction ecology and coral larval restoration , conducting research across the Great Barrier Reef, eastern Australia, and globally in Japan, Micronesia, French Polynesia, and Antarctica. Education: BSc(Hons) and PhD from James Cook University Awards: Recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Contribution to Impact Award and 2015 Whitley Commendation His research focuses on global coral reproduction patterns , reef rehabilitation , and marine protected areas . Recent publications highlight innovations in coral hybridization , larval feeding protocols , and hydrodynamic modeling for restoration scalability. He has secured over $11 million in grants and supervised 50+ postgraduate students. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Contribution to Impact, Southern Cross University (2022) Whitley Commendation (2015) Australian Citation for Student Learning (2009) As a leader in coral reef conservation , Harrison's work integrates field research, community engagement, and advanced technologies like uncrewed maritime systems . He advocates for context-specific management actions and has contributed to global frameworks for coral restoration best practices.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Marine Acoustics
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Changkyu Choi is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Machine Learning at the Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. He is affiliated with the Machine Learning Group in Forskningsparken 1 B201. His research focuses on applying deep learning and machine learning to marine acoustics, with an emphasis on semisupervised learning, explainability, and underwater exploration. Key trends in his work include information-theoretic approaches, metric learning, and autonomous systems for marine data analysis. Choi has published extensively on topics like target classification in echosounder data, visual explanations for document QA, and entropy regularization in distributed learning. His collaborations span institutions in Canada, Europe, and Norway. He contributes to projects such as "Developing and deploying machine learning methods for acoustic data" (2022) and is involved in workshops like the COGMAR/CRIMAC event on fisheries acoustics.

• Oceanography
• Remote Sensing
• Hydrography
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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Marius Cysewski is a researcher at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon , specializing in radar hydrography and ocean surface dynamics . With a background in engineering, his work bridges technical innovation with marine environmental monitoring. Education : Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) (equivalent to MSc) in 2003, followed by a master’s thesis-equivalent knowledge assessment in 2011 His research focuses on coastal oceanography , particularly using X-band and HF radar systems to study: Wave-driven currents and vortex patterns Surf zone hydrodynamics Wave breaking detection Oil spill spread monitoring Sea surface current mapping Marine radar calibration techniques Recent publications highlight his expertise in phase-resolving numerical models and coherent radar backscatter analysis . His work contributes to operational coastal monitoring systems like COSYNA.

João AlmeidaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Comparative genomics
• Molecular phylogenetics
• Biological data integration
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João Almeida serves as an Assistant Professor with permanent appointment at the Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon. His office (Room 2.12, Departmental Building) and contact details (jmfa@fct.unl.pt) confirm active faculty status within Portugal's leading science institution. His research program centers on genomic and ecological frontiers: Comparative genomics and molecular phylogenetics methodologies Biological data integration with visualization frameworks Yeast community dynamics in marine-terrestrial transition zones Stratified oceanic water column microbiology Graphical workflow development for sequence analysis Publication trends (2005-2025) reveal consistent focus on fungal systems (Pneumocystis, Sporidiobolus) and plant physiology (Quercus suber cork formation), increasingly incorporating computational oncology approaches. His 2023-2025 work demonstrates rapid expansion into immune checkpoint inhibitor research while maintaining core expertise in yeast ecology. No scientific awards, student supervision records, grant funding details, or laboratory infrastructure information were documented in the provided materials.

Michael LaverView profile

Professor

• History of East Asia
• Early Modern History
• History of Japan
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Michael Laver is a Professor in the Department of History within the College of Liberal Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He concurrently serves as Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, overseeing curriculum development, strategic planning, international education, and interdisciplinary programming. Previously, he chaired the Department of History and directed the International and Global Studies Program, while also holding university-wide roles including Chair of Academic Senate and co-chair of Middle States Re-accreditation. Outside academia, he serves as rector of Saint John's Episcopal Church in Sodus, New York. Education: B.A. in History and Psychology from Purdue University Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from the University of Pennsylvania Masters of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School Professor Laver's research spans History of East Asia , Early Modern History , History of Japan , History of Christianity , and History of Baseball . His scholarship examines Dutch-Japanese trade diplomacy through gift exchange, Tokugawa political strategies, and maritime networks in early modern East Asia. He analyzes how trade restrictions bolstered domestic hegemony while exploring cross-cultural encounters between European merchants and Japanese authorities. His 15 most recent publications reveal consistent focus on Dutch East India Company interactions with Tokugawa Japan, emphasizing gift-giving protocols, commodity exchanges, and diplomatic rituals. Recurring themes include cultural mediation through material objects, political uses of trade restrictions, and maritime borderlands. Parallel work addresses global religious history, particularly Christianity's Asian trajectories and baseball's historical development. Professor Laver collaborates on an NSF-funded initiative with Texas Tech University to integrate humanities into engineering education. Led by Iris Rivero, this project develops critical thinking and empathy skills in engineering students to address societal challenges, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary pedagogy.