Post-mining Risk Management Professors and Supervisors

Nicolas MansuyView profile

Research Fellow

University of Quebec in Abitibi-TémiscamingueCanada

Nicolas Mansuy is a Research Fellow at Université Laval's Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics, Department of Wood and Forest Sciences, working with the Canadian Forest Service under Natural Resources Canada in Québec City. His research is directed by Evelyne Thiffault, and he maintains collaborative relationships with numerous Canadian researchers and industrial partners across multiple projects focused on sustainable forest resource management. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from UQAM (2012), an M.Sc. in Environmental Risk Management from the University of Normandy, France (2005), and a B.Sc. in Geography & Economy from the University of Paris IV Sorbonne, France (2004). He completed postdoctoral fellowships at both Natural Resources Canada/Canadian Forest Service (2013) and Université Laval (2012-2013), establishing his expertise in forest ecosystem dynamics and spatial analysis. Mansuy's research program centers on using geomatics and spatial analysis tools to study landscape dynamics affected by natural disturbances like fire and human activities. His primary expertise spans fire ecology, geomorphology, ecosystem management, and wood biomass optimization for bioeconomy applications. He has made significant contributions to digital mapping of soil properties across Canada and investigating social-economic requirements for establishing sustainable forest biomass supply chains, particularly in First Nation contexts. His technical proficiency includes Spatial Analyst, multibands raster processing, Vector analysis, Cluster analysis, Regression trees, kNN algorithms, GDAL, ArcGIS, R, and SAS. His publication record demonstrates substantial contributions to sustainable forest management, with peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Applied Energy, Canadian Journal of Forest Research, and Geoderma. His work reveals consistent themes in fire ecology, biomass utilization, and spatial analysis of forest ecosystems, showing an evolution from fundamental fire regime studies toward applied biomass optimization and supply chain management. His scientific achievements have been recognized with multiple awards, including the prestigious 1st Prize for Scientific Vulgarization from ACFAS (2010), a Research Bursary from the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Sciences (2010), and a Post-Doctoral Bursary for research in a Canadian Federal Governmental Laboratory (2013). Mansuy leads and collaborates on numerous significant research projects, including modeling biomass availability through the supply chain, establishing sustainable biomass supply chains from natural disturbances in Canadian boreal forests, digital mapping of soil properties, and providing guidance for designing oil sands mined landscapes. His collaborative approach bridges government research institutions, academic departments, and industry partners to address complex challenges in forest resource management.

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Doug SpechtView profile

Associate Professor

University of WestminsterUnited Kingdom

Doug Specht is a Reader in Cultural Geography and Communication and Head of the School of Media and Communication at the University of Westminster. Chartered Geographer (RGS) and Chartered Teacher with Advanced Teacher Status, he leads research at the intersection of environmental justice, human rights, and cartographic practices. Institution: University of Westminster Academic Role: Associate Professor equivalent (Reader) Leadership: Head of School of Media and Communication Professional Recognition: Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE His research critically examines how knowledge is produced through cartographic artefacts and educational frameworks, with focus on environmental justice in Latin America and the Anthropocene. Current projects address geospatial ethics, AI in education, and digital activism against extractive industries. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) ethical dimensions of crisis mapping and humanitarian cartography, (2) digital transformation in higher education pedagogy, and (3) counter-mapping as resistance against resource extraction. His work consistently bridges technical geospatial practices with critical social theory. Key recognitions: University of Westminster Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience (2017, 2018) Leadership in Learning and Teaching Award (2022) Chartered Geographer status for contributions to environmental justice mapping As Chair of the Environmental Network for Central America and editorial board member for European Journal of Geography and Anthropocenes , he connects academic research with policy impact. His supervision focuses on doctoral writing processes and spatial justice, while ongoing grants examine AI ethics in education and geospatial risk frameworks (e.g., UN OCHA INFORM Risk Index). Specht directs the Communication and Media Research Institute's work on sustainable development, emphasizing participatory approaches to geospatial technology. Current initiatives include developing ethical frameworks for crisis mapping and analyzing generative AI's impact on academic labor.

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Ayla BİLGİNView profile

Associate Professor

Artvin Çoruh UniversityTurkey

Dr. Ayla BİLGİN is an Associate Professor at Artvin Coruh University, College of Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, where she serves as Vice Dean and Department Head. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to environmental engineering research and education. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, Hacettepe University (2004-2011) Masters in Environmental Sciences, Gazi University (2001-2003) Bachelors in Environmental Engineering, Ondokuz Mayıs University (1995-1999) Postdoctoral Research, Princeton University (2016-2017) Dr. BİLGİN's research focuses on water quality assessment, environmental impact analysis, heavy metal pollution, and soil remediation techniques. Her work combines field studies with advanced statistical methods to evaluate environmental systems and develop sustainable solutions. She has pioneered research on phytostabilization techniques for contaminated soils and developed innovative approaches for water quality monitoring in river basins, particularly the Coruh River Basin in Turkey. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary environmental research, combining chemical analysis with ecological assessment and statistical modeling. She has made significant contributions to understanding water quality dynamics in coastal and groundwater systems of the Eastern Black Sea Basin and has developed robust methodologies for environmental impact assessment regulation analysis. Scientific Awards: EWRI Visiting International Fellow Award, ASCE (2024) Best Poster Award, BRICS Urbanization Green Innovation Conference (2022) Multiple Publication Incentive Awards from Artvin Coruh University and TÜBİTAK (2014-2018) Young Scientist Paper Award, American Academy of Sciences (2014) Overseas Postdoctoral Research Scholarship, TÜBİTAK (2016) Dr. BİLGİN has supervised multiple graduate theses on environmental impact assessment and water resource management. She has led numerous research projects funded by universities and government agencies, including studies on heavy metal pollution in the Murgul Copper Mine area and water quality assessment in the Coruh River Basin. Her administrative roles include serving on academic promotion committees and faculty management boards, reflecting her leadership in the academic community.

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Ariell AhearnView profile

Lecturer

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom

Dr. Ariell Ahearn is a Departmental Lecturer in Human Geography at the School for Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford. She previously served as Course Director for the MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance and was an ESRC-GCRF postdoctoral fellow at the same institution. Her academic journey includes extensive fieldwork in rural Mongolia since 2004, focusing on mobile pastoralist communities and their interactions with development projects and environmental change. Dr. Ahearn's educational background includes a BA in Anthropology from Hartwick College, an MPA from Cornell University, and a DPhil from the School for Geography at the University of Oxford, completed in February 2016. Her doctoral research focused on the governance of pastoralism and changing forms of work in rural Mongolia. Her research centers on three interconnected themes: Mobile Pastoralism, Geographies of Mining and Infrastructure in Borderlands, and Environmental Governance. She specializes in qualitative, participatory research using ethnographic methods to document human decision-making in contexts of economic transformation. Her work challenges conventional views of state absence in rural Mongolia, demonstrating instead the complex, active presence of local governance structures. She has particular expertise in understanding how pastoralists negotiate rights to mobility and engage politically across multiple scales. Dr. Ahearn's publications reveal a consistent focus on pastoralist livelihoods in dryland environments, with increasing attention to infrastructure development impacts, particularly related to China's Belt and Road Initiative in Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. Her work bridges anthropology, geography, and environmental studies, with strong emphasis on practical applications for sustainable development. ESRC-GCRF postdoctoral fellowship US Fulbright Fellowship in Mongolia (2006-2007) Dr. Ahearn actively supervises master's students across the School for Geography and the Environment and the Saïd Business School. She teaches core courses for the MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance, including Research Design, Governance, Politics & Policy, and Research Methods. Her research is supported by significant grants including John Fell GCRF Incubator funding and her current role as Co-I on the ESRC-GCRF funded Gobi Framework project, which studies infrastructure-related conflict and mediation models in collaboration with the University of Central Asia and the Independent Research Institute of Mongolia. As Chair for the Commission of Nomadic Peoples, Dr. Ahearn convenes annual conference panels at the International Union of Anthropological and Ethnographic Sciences. She also organizes the Oxford Desert Conference, which brings together academics and practitioners from physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities to discuss desert research contexts, with dedicated sessions on mobile pastoralism.

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Fufan LiuView profile

Assistant Professor

Télécom ParisFrance

Fufan Liu is an Assistant Professor in Digital Transformation at Institut Mines-Télécom Business School (IMT-BS) since 2024. His research focuses on human factors in cybersecurity , behavioral information security , and the intersection of creative design with digital systems . Education Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, University of Jyväskylä (Finland), 2017–2022 Master of Education, Zhejiang Normal University (China), 2013–2016 Expertise Cybersecurity Management Human-Centered Design Neutralization Theory in IS Security Protection Motivation Theory Post-COVID Digital Transformation Recent Research Trends Analysis of fear appeals and irrational behavior in security compliance Exploration of Shadow AI and hybrid work security challenges Investigation into user behavior in digital platforms and e-commerce Professional Contributions Editor/reviewer for ICIS and ECIS conferences External thesis examiner for University of Jyväskylä and University of Agder Collaborative work on cybersecurity program design

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S M Shafiul HasanView profile

Assistant Professor

Mercer UniversityUnited States

Dr. S M Shafiul Hasan serves as Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Informatics and Mathematics at Mercer University's College of Professional Advancement. His academic journey includes a PhD and MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Florida International University, complemented by MSc and BSc degrees from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. Prior to Mercer, he conducted postdoctoral research at Emory University developing ML models for stroke recovery diagnostics. His research bridges artificial intelligence and healthcare through: Biomedical signal processing for stroke and Parkinson's diagnostics Neurovascular coupling analysis using transfer entropy EEG-based movement intention prediction systems EHR data mining for atrial fibrillation and dementia risk With 15 peer-reviewed publications since 2016 spanning IEEE Transactions, Stroke, and Frontiers in Neurology, his work demonstrates consistent translational impact. Recent publications (2023-2025) focus on contralateral neurovascular coupling in stroke patients and real-time gait intention prediction, reflecting an evolving research trajectory toward clinical implementation. As an active IEEE member, he contributes to professional discourse while mentoring students through research-intensive projects. His Emory postdoctoral experience indicates strong NIH-relevant grant activity, though specific awards aren't publicly listed. Current work integrates computer vision with prosthetic control systems, showing expansion into assistive robotics.

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Finn WynstraView profile

Professor

Kühne Logistics UniversityGermany

Finn Wynstra is a Professor of Purchasing and Supply Management at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, and a fellow of the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM). From 2004 until 2019, he held an Endowed Chair sponsored by the Dutch Association for Purchasing Management (NEVI). His academic journey includes previous positions at Eindhoven University of Technology and Jönköping International Business School in Sweden, with visiting appointments at institutions across Germany, Sweden, the UK, and US. Professor Wynstra's research focuses on purchasing and supply management, particularly the interplay of supply and innovation processes, and buyer-supplier relations in business service contexts. His work spans service triads (buyer-supplier-customer relationships), performance-based contracting, procurement ethics, and purchasing strategy development. He employs diverse methodologies from qualitative case studies to quantitative analysis and, more recently, advanced text mining techniques for literature reviews. His recent publications (2022-2025) reveal growing attention to ethical dimensions of procurement, with studies measuring questionable purchasing practices and exploring the 'grey side' of procurement. His work on service triads continues to evolve, examining formation, functioning, and feedback mechanisms in complex buyer-supplier-customer relationships. Methodologically, he has incorporated text mining and network analytics to map the landscape of purchasing and supply management research. Hans Ovelgönne Award from the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM), 2013 ERIM Book Award, 2006 As Director of Doctoral Education at ERIM, Professor Wynstra has significantly contributed to developing the next generation of scholars in purchasing and supply chain management. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Operations Management and on editorial boards of leading journals in the field. His textbook 'Buying Business Services' and 'Developing Sourcing Capabilities' have become important references for both academics and practitioners. His research group focuses on understanding complex procurement relationships, particularly in service contexts. Current projects examine ethical challenges in procurement practices, performance measurement in service triads, and strategic alignment in purchasing functions. Professor Wynstra maintains strong connections with procurement practitioners through his NEVI affiliation and industry-focused publications in outlets like Deal! magazine.

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Gorazd MeškoView profile

Professor

University of MariborSlovenia

Professor Gorazd Meško is Head of the Institute of Criminal Justice and Security at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, University of Maribor, where he has worked since 1992. He is a distinguished scholar in criminology and criminal justice with particular expertise in comparative criminology, policing, and local community safety. His affiliations include the British Society of Criminology (as International Ambassador since 2015) and extensive visiting positions at leading institutions including the University of Cambridge and University of Oxford. Professor Meško's research focuses on police legitimacy across different settings, environmental crime (particularly electronic waste trafficking), and local community safety. His work spans both theoretical and applied dimensions, with numerous national and international research projects examining safety perceptions, crime prevention, and the execution of penal sanctions. His research often takes a comparative perspective, particularly focusing on Central and Eastern European contexts during political transitions. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple domains. Recent work shows increasing focus on the nuances of police legitimacy across different community settings (urban, suburban, rural), with his 2024 study revealing significant differences in how residents perceive police legitimacy based on community type. His research on electronic waste as transnational environmental harm represents an innovative expansion into environmental criminology. Zois award for contributions to social sciences (2014) International Ambassador of the British Society of Criminology (2015-present) Managing editor of Journal of Criminal Investigation and Criminology Guest editor for multiple international criminology journals Professor Meško has secured significant research funding from the Slovenian Research Agency and European Commission. His doctoral supervision and teaching across BA, MA, and PhD levels demonstrate his commitment to developing the next generation of criminal justice scholars. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, particularly regarding community safety and police legitimacy.

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Marco TaussiView profile

Researcher

University of Urbino Carlo BoItaly

Marco Taussi is a Fixed-term Researcher under Law 240/10 at the Department of Pure and Applied Sciences (DiSPeA) at the University of Urbino Carlo Bo, where he has been actively engaged in research and teaching since at least 2019. His work focuses on geochemical processes in geothermal systems and environmental applications. Dr. Taussi's research interests span geochemistry and mineralogy of geothermal/hydrothermal systems, with particular emphasis on fluids geochemistry, diffuse gas emanations from soils, and alteration mineralogical assemblages. His environmental geochemistry work addresses ground- and surface water pollution, aquifer vulnerability, seawater intrusion, biogas emissions monitoring from landfills, and potentially hazardous minerals. He also investigates the exploration, potential, and environmental impact assessment of shallow low-temperature geothermal resources. His publication record demonstrates consistent research output with numerous articles in high-impact journals across hydrogeology, geochemistry, and geothermal energy fields. Recent publications (2023-2026) show a strong focus on water-rock interactions, seismic monitoring through geochemical methods, environmental applications of geothermal systems, and innovative water quality assessment techniques. His work frequently involves multi-isotopic approaches and field studies in Central Italy, with some international collaborations in Chile and Ecuador. As an educator, Dr. Taussi has taught Environmental Geochemistry in the Geology and Land-Use Planning Bachelor degree program since 2019/2020. Since 2023/2024, he has also taught Geothermal Resources in the Green Industrial Engineering Master degree program (a joint program between University of Urbino and Marche Polytechnic University). Additionally, he has contributed to PhD programs since 2022/2023, teaching courses on geothermal energy, research methods in endogenous planetary processes, and land management technologies. His teaching portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to educating the next generation of geoscientists and environmental engineers, with a focus on practical applications of geochemistry to real-world environmental challenges and sustainable resource management.

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Maksims KornevsView profile

Lecturer

KTH Royal Institute of TechnologySweden

Maksims Kornevs serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's School of Engineering, Division of Health Informatics and Logistics since 2021, specializing in data communication, medical engineering, and healthcare complexity research. His academic journey includes a PhD in Technology and Health from KTH (2019), Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Information Technology and Computer Science from Riga Technical University (top 1% of class). Doctor of Philosophy in Technology and Health (KTH, 2019) Master of Engineering Sciences in Information Technology (Riga Technical University, 2013) Bachelor of Engineering Sciences in Computer Control (Riga Technical University, 2011) His research spans participatory methods, gaming simulation, healthcare logistics, and mental health systems , with significant focus on complex adaptive systems in public sectors. Recent work integrates AI-driven decision aids for cancer screening and eldercare digitalization, emphasizing real-world implementation challenges through ethnographic studies and simulation frameworks. Publications (2014-2024) reveal three thematic clusters: 1) Healthcare simulation ( elderly care, frailty prevention, mental health systems ), 2) Logistics optimization ( port operations, road procurement, supply chain ), and 3) Serious games applications ( public servant training, engineering education ). Cross-cutting methodologies include Q methodology, system dynamics, and participatory design. As Principal Investigator, he leads multiple funded projects including Digital Decision Aid for Cancer Screening (49.5 kSEK, 2023-2024) and Computer Technology for Piano Learning (21 kSEK, 2024), demonstrating applied research translation. He previously managed KTH's Integration Lab supporting home care research and contributed to EU projects like POSITIVE (elderly monitoring systems) and ELISA (port digitalization).

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Johanna Carolina JokinenView profile

Associate Professor

Uppsala UniversitySweden

Johanna Carolina Jokinen serves as Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Human Geography, holding a PhD in Social and Economic Geography with expertise in GIS applications. Her research portfolio spans transnational migration systems, peri-urban land use transformations, and digital welfare solutions across Nordic and Latin American contexts. Her research interests focus on transnational migration dynamics , peri-urban agricultural change , and digital welfare innovations , employing mixed methods including GIS, remote sensing, and critical social analysis. Recent work examines migration patterns through social media analytics and welfare accessibility in sparsely populated regions, reflecting her commitment to methodologically innovative geographical research addressing contemporary societal challenges. Her publication trends reveal a consistent focus on migration-land use interconnections (2014-2018), evolving toward digital welfare systems and Nordic regional analysis (2020-2024). Key themes include climate-migration linkages in Bolivia, critical examinations of academic labor conditions, and innovative digital approaches to migration tracking using social media data. Co-organizer of Gender & Geography Commission sessions at AAG conferences Active participant in Nordregio research networks Treasurer for Geografiska föreningen i Uppsala since 2012 Her professional trajectory demonstrates significant engagement with international research collaborations, particularly through Nordregio reports and Nordic Council publications, while maintaining strong connections to field-based research in Bolivia. Current work emphasizes digital methodologies for understanding migration and welfare systems, positioning her at the intersection of traditional geographical analysis and contemporary data science approaches.

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Geoff BallView profile

Professor

University of AlbertaCanada

Geoff Ball is a Professor and Associate Chair (Research) in the Department of Pediatrics within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He serves as the Founding Director of the Pediatric Centre for Weight and Health, a multidisciplinary clinic at Stollery Children’s Hospital focused on obesity management. His clinical and research work bridges trials, qualitative methods, epidemiology, and knowledge synthesis to optimize child obesity interventions. Education: BSc in Dietetics, University of British Columbia Dietetic Internship, Capital Health (Edmonton) PhD in Nutrition and Metabolism, University of Alberta Post-doctoral Training in Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California Research Focus: Dr. Ball investigates family-centered obesity management through clinical trials, health services evaluation, and qualitative inquiry. Key areas include: lifestyle interventions, knowledge translation, care delivery models, and socioeconomic determinants of child health. His work emphasizes practical applications for clinical guidelines and community health programs. Publication Trends (2019-2022): Recent articles prioritize evidence synthesis for clinical guidelines, registry-based outcome studies, and implementation science in pediatric weight management. Dominant themes include multidisciplinary care models, stakeholder engagement in research, health system optimization, and metabolic phenotyping in obesity. Grants & Collaborations: Research supported by: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Alberta Innovates Public Health Agency of Canada Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Women and Children’s Health Research Institute Alberta Health Services Leadership: Directs the Pediatric Centre for Weight and Health and contributes to national research networks including the CANadian Pediatric Weight management Registry (CANPWR).

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