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Cassandra ThielView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainability
• Healthcare
• Life Cycle Assessment
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Cassandra Thiel serves as Assistant Professor at New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with a joint appointment in the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone School of Medicine, bridging engineering and public health to advance sustainable healthcare systems through rigorous environmental analysis. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Civil Engineering with specialization in Sustainable Healthcare and Green Buildings from the University of Pittsburgh, where her doctoral work established the methodological basis for healthcare life cycle assessments. Thiel's research program systematically quantifies environmental inefficiencies across medical specialties using life cycle assessment (LCA) and industrial ecology frameworks. She focuses on optimizing hospital operations, surgical workflows, and medical supply chains to reduce carbon footprints and waste streams while maintaining clinical quality. Her work spans ophthalmology, oncology, radiology, and surgical disciplines with particular emphasis on practical interventions for resource efficiency in high-volume procedures like cataract surgery and endoscopy. Analysis of her extensive publication portfolio reveals three dominant research trajectories: 1) Carbon footprinting of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across medical specialties, 2) Waste stream characterization and reduction strategies for single-use medical devices, and 3) Policy-relevant comparisons between reusable and disposable medical equipment. These studies consistently demonstrate significant environmental improvement opportunities through supply chain optimization and procedural modifications. Her scientific recognition includes: Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence fellowship (2014-2015) supporting collaborative research at Aravind Eye Hospitals in India Thiel has secured research funding through competitive fellowships and institutional partnerships, notably conducting comparative environmental assessments of cataract surgeries across US and Indian healthcare settings during her Fulbright tenure. Her current projects include clinical trials of waste-reduction interventions in hand surgery with orthopedic teams at the University of Pittsburgh and developing standardized auditing tools for sustainable surgical practices. She actively translates research findings into actionable hospital sustainability programs through industry partnerships. Her collaborative network spans global healthcare institutions including Aravind Eye Hospitals (India), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and multiple US academic medical centers, facilitating cross-border implementation of sustainable healthcare innovations through multidisciplinary teams of engineers, clinicians, and policy experts.

• Communication design
• Design for all
• Design for crafts
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Marco Bozzola is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of Polytechnic University of Turin. He serves as Deputy Coordinator of the College of Architecture and Design and holds key roles in Polito's Spin-Off Evaluation Commission and Patent Commission. Research areas: Design for Cultural Heritage, Design for Territory, Packaging Design ERC sectors: SH5_8 (Cultural heritage), PE8_10 (Industrial design), SH7_5 (Sustainability sciences) His work focuses on enhancing cultural heritage through multidimensional design interventions, including signage systems, narrative artifacts, and inclusive strategies. He explores sustainable packaging solutions and territorial development projects, particularly for SMEs and artisanal businesses. Recent publications analyze intercultural design methodologies and environmental sustainability in packaging. Prof. Bozzola holds editorial roles in ARCHALP (2018-) and Architecture Design Technology (2017-) and has received prestigious awards like ADI Compasso d'Oro (2013). He supervises PhD students Claudia Rolletto, Monica Oddone, and Irene Caputo.

Lise MagnierView profile

Researcher

• Sustainable Design
• Consumer Behavior
• Circular Economy
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Dr. Lise Magnier is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at TU Delft, specializing in the department of Responsible Marketing and Consumer Behavior. Her work focuses on sustainable design practices, consumer behavior in circular economies, and the development of responsible marketing strategies for eco-friendly products. She actively teaches courses such as 'Sustainable Consumer...' (2024) and 'Understanding Values' (2023), integrating research insights into her pedagogy. Her research interests span multiple domains including food waste reduction , reusable packaging systems , refurbished electronics adoption , and design interventions for behavioral change . Notable projects include exploring environmental break-even points for consumer packaging decisions and speculative design approaches for sustainable digital futures. Lise’s recent articles (2023–2025) consistently highlight trends in design-driven sustainability , emphasizing how visual design cues, eco-labeling, and system architecture influence consumer choices. Key themes include mitigating contamination concerns in refurbished products and optimizing refillable packaging for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Received the Best Paper Award in October 2024 for her work on speculative design for sustainable digital futures. In advising and grants, she collaborates on projects that bridge academic research with industrial applications, particularly in the FMCG and electronics sectors. Her work often involves interdisciplinary teams exploring consumer psychology , packaging innovation , and modular design . Lise is part of TU Delft’s Research labs focused on design and AI, health, and sustainability, contributing to initiatives that align with the university’s mission to advance circular economies and responsible innovation.

Theresa WindusView profile

Professor

• High Performance Computing
• Computational Chemistry
• Software Interoperability
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Theresa Windus is a Distinguished Professor and Department Chair at Iowa State University's Department of Chemistry. She leads the Windus Group, which develops computational models to solve environmental and energy challenges, with research focusing on high-performance computing, software interoperability, heavy metal systems, and quantum chemistry methods. Her group specializes in massively parallel algorithms for state-of-the-art computational resources. Her research spans multiple disciplines including: Scalable ab initio Monte Carlo methods GPU implementations of quantum integrals Exascale computing development (NWChemEx project) Rare earth element extraction Aerosol nucleation modeling Her recent publications explore computational chemistry software sustainability, GPU-accelerated quantum chemistry, nanopore modeling, and rare earth element extraction. She has mentored numerous graduate students including Alex, Erin, Daniel Turley, and Zach who received prestigious scholarships.

Alexander BrodskyView profile

Professor

• Decision Support Systems
• Decision Guidance
• Optimization
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Alexander Brodsky is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at George Mason University's Volgenau School of Engineering, where he has conducted research since 1993. His work focuses on Decision Support, Guidance, and Optimization (DSGO) systems with applications spanning sustainable manufacturing, energy systems, power networks, and supply chain management. He teaches core database courses and specialized decision-guidance systems at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Brodsky earned his educational credentials from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, completing a BS and MS in Mathematics and Computer Science followed by a PhD in Computer Science. His academic foundation supports his interdisciplinary research bridging theoretical computer science with practical industrial applications. Current research centers on developing DSGO frameworks for real-world optimization challenges, particularly in sustainable manufacturing and energy infrastructure. His work integrates multi-objective optimization, stochastic modeling, and decision-guidance query languages to create systems that balance competing objectives like cost, efficiency, and environmental impact. Prior research established foundational contributions to constraint databases and secure information disclosure mechanisms. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a decisive shift toward virtual manufacturing ecosystems, carbon-neutral investment modeling, and healthcare decision support. Key trends include the development of reusable model repositories for virtual things, Pareto-optimal solutions for energy infrastructure, and interactive recommender systems that incorporate user preference learning and voting mechanisms for group decision-making. Scientific recognition includes: NSF CAREER Award NSF Research Initiation Award Six Best Paper Awards across major conferences Brodsky has mentored 15 PhD graduates (as of 2016) and currently supervises four doctoral candidates, with former students holding professorships at institutions worldwide and research positions at organizations like NIST and Mozilla. His research program is sustained by substantial funding from NSF, ONR, NASA, NIST, and Dominion Virginia Power, supporting projects like the Process Analytics Language for Sustainable Manufacturing and Decision Guidance for Power Optimization. Though not formally named in the source, his research group operates as a hub for developing decision-guidance frameworks and reusable analytics models, collaborating with industry partners on smart manufacturing and energy infrastructure projects while maintaining strong ties to international conferences like ICEIS and ICTAI.

• Information Management
• Knowledge Management
• Data Integration
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Khalid Belhajjame is a Lecturer at Paris Dauphine University, where he is a member of the LAMSADE research laboratory. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions, having previously worked as a researcher at the University of Manchester and completed his PhD at the University of Grenoble. His research focuses on information and knowledge management systems with applications across various scientific domains. Belhajjame's research interests center on information and knowledge management, with specific contributions to pay-as-you data integration, e-Science, scientific workflow management, provenance tracking and exploitation, and semantic web services. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in astronomy, biodiversity, and life sciences. He has developed innovative approaches to workflow management, data integration, and provenance tracking that enhance scientific reproducibility and data transparency. His publication record shows a clear trajectory of advancing scientific workflow systems and data management techniques. Recent work focuses on workflow validation, knowledge graph maintenance, bioinformatics data analysis, and privacy-aware workflows. His research demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling complex data provenance while maintaining usability and transparency. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in applications spanning genomics, business process analytics, and cloud computing. Belhajjame actively contributes to the scientific community through multiple roles. He serves on the editorial board of the MethodX Elsevier journal and has participated in numerous European, French, and UK-funded projects. His leadership extends to co-leading ProvBench, a provenance benchmarking initiative, and participating in influential working groups including the W3C Provenance working group and the NSF-funded DataONE working group on scientific workflows and provenance. He has established himself as a key contributor to research object frameworks and scientific workflow standards. His collaborations span multiple continents and disciplines, reflecting the broad applicability of his work in data management and workflow systems. His current research continues to push boundaries in making scientific workflows more transparent, reusable, and privacy-preserving.

• Polymer Science
• Polymer Technology
• Rheology
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Francesco Paolo La Mantia is a Full Professor of Polymer Technology at the University of Palermo , specializing in polymer processing, recycling, and nanocomposites. He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (2004-2010) and currently holds the role of Pro-Rector for Strategic Planning and Recruitment Policies. Research Focus: Rheology, mechanical properties, and environmental degradation of polymeric materials Leadership: Director of the Environmental Chemical Engineering Laboratory (INCA Consortium), Coordinator of national/international research projects His scientific activity spans polymer blends, biodegradable systems, compatibilization techniques, and sustainable material design. He has contributed to over 290 ISI publications and 6 patents, with a h-index of 32 (Google Scholar 2013). The article trends (2025-2021) demonstrate sustained innovation in biodegradable polymer systems, recycling of heterogeneous waste, compatibilization strategies, and nanocomposite applications. His work addresses critical challenges in microplastics generation, agricultural polymer durability, and circular economy frameworks. Professional Roles: President of AIMAT Former President and current Treasurer of MoDeSt International Society Editorial Board Member: Polymer Degradation and Stability , Polimery , Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology Referee for national (MIUR, CNR) and international research agencies

Andrea FunckView profile

Professor

• Conservation and Restoration Ethics
• Values in Restoration
• Mediation and Public Relations
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Andrea Funck is a Professor for Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological, Ethnological and Artistic Objects at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart, where she also serves as Deputy Chair of the Conservation and Restoration Study Commission and University Council member (since 2024). She previously held leadership roles as Vice-Rector for Research and Young Talent Development (2020–2024), Director of the Doerner Institute (2017–2019), and Head of Restoration Workshops at Landesmuseum Württemberg (2010–2017). Education: Cologne University of Applied Sciences (restoration of wood and modern materials, 2002–2007), Part-time Master in Cultural Management (2008–2010) Current Research: Focus on conservation ethics, values in restoration, plastics conservation, preventive conservation, and knowledge transfer between academia and museums Her recent publications and lectures analyze value frameworks in restoration, sustainable exhibition technology, and the role of conservators in museum practices. She supervises doctoral students researching topics like Baroque coffin preservation, blended learning for restorers, and organic findings from Hallstatt-period graves. Andrea Funck actively participates in professional networks, including the German Museum Association, ICOM, and supervisory boards at Deutsches Museum Munich and German Maritime Museum. Her work bridges technical conservation with public engagement and institutional policy-making.

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Circular Economy
• Sustainability Assessment
• +5 more

Dr. Blanca Corona Bellostas is an Assistant Professor at the Energy & Resources group within the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences. With over ten years of experience in sustainability assessment, she specializes in life cycle methodologies applied to circular economy systems and renewable energy technologies. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications for sustainable development. Position: Assistant Professor Institution: Utrecht University Faculty: Geosciences Department: Energy & Resources Research Group: Pathways to Sustainability - Towards a Circular Economy and Society Dr. Corona Bellostas holds an Industrial Design degree from the University of Zaragoza and Master's and Doctorate degrees in Environmental Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Before her current position, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher focusing on Life Cycle Assessment of renewable energy technologies. Her international research experience includes collaborations with institutions in Denmark, USA, Chile, and Spain. Her research focuses on quantifying sustainability through various assessment methodologies, particularly Life Cycle Assessment (Environmental LCA, Social LCA, Life Cycle Costing), circularity metrics, and socio-economic analysis. She develops frameworks that accurately measure both benefits and drawbacks of circular strategies to inform decision-making. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in sustainable materials, packaging systems, textile circularity, and consumer behavior within circular business models. Dr. Corona Bellostas has co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and regularly participates in European research projects. Her work contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to responsible consumption and production, climate action, and sustainable cities and communities. Contributor to UNEP guidelines on Social Life Cycle Assessment Recipient of Circular Economy Seed Funding Projects Active member of the International Social Life Cycle Alliance Peer reviewer for Resources, Conservation and Recycling journal As an educator, she coordinates courses in the Global Sustainability Sciences Bachelor's program and Master's programs in Sustainable Development and Sustainable Business and Innovation. Her teaching focuses on quantitative sustainability assessment methods, reflecting her belief in education as a fundamental change agent for sustainable development. She supervises PhD students, junior researchers, and Master's students while maintaining active research collaborations across multiple continents.

Jens PapeView profile

Professor

• Agricultural Business Studies
• Sustainable Business Management
• Corporate Environmental Management
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Prof. Dr. Jens Pape is a Professor for Sustainable Business Management in Agriculture and Food Industry at the Faculty of Landscape Use and Nature Conservation, Eberswalde University of Sustainable Development (HNE Eberswalde) since 2008. He has served as Dean of his department (2011-2021), Research Professor with focus on Transfer (2021-2024), and Senate Chair (2023-2025). His work bridges academic research with practical sustainability implementation in the agricultural and food sectors. Dr. Pape's educational background includes: Diploma in General Agricultural Sciences, Social and Economic Sciences of Agriculture, University of Hohenheim (1995) Promotion (PhD) in Environmental Performance Evaluation in Food Industry Companies (2002) Management Studies at University of Augsburg (1996) His research focuses on sustainable business management, with particular expertise in corporate environmental and sustainability management, sustainability controlling, carbon footprint analysis (PCF, CCF), and Corporate Social Responsibility. Dr. Pape examines how agricultural and food businesses can implement practical sustainability measures while maintaining economic viability. His work emphasizes the integration of environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic performance in business operations. Analysis of Dr. Pape's recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical sustainability implementation, particularly in package-free retail, reusable packaging systems, and sustainability metrics. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, often collaborating with industry partners. The publications show an evolving focus from theoretical sustainability frameworks (2019-2020) to more applied research on specific sustainability challenges like plastic reduction in food retail (2023-2025). Dr. Pape actively contributes to sustainability standardization and policy: Chairman of the Advisory Board of GUT Zertifizierungsgesellschaft (since 2023) Deputy President of Stiftung Umwelthilfe (since 2022) Member of Deutsche Umwelthilfe Federal Board (since 2020) Work on DIN standards for reusable packaging (2023-2024) Throughout his career, Dr. Pape has demonstrated strong commitment to translating academic research into practical sustainability solutions. He has led numerous collaborative projects between academia and industry, particularly in the areas of sustainable retail, packaging reduction, and carbon footprint measurement. His leadership roles in professional organizations reflect his influence in shaping sustainability practices and standards in Germany. Dr. Pape is actively involved in multiple networks focused on sustainable business practices, including the Arbeitsgruppe Verpackungsreduktion in der Lebensmittelwirtschaft (Working Group for Packaging Reduction in the Food Industry). His work connects academic research with practical implementation through various advisory and committee positions.

Bjorn de KoeijerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainability
• Packaging Engineering
• Circular Economy
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Bjorn de Koeijer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in Information-driven Product Development & Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable packaging solutions, circular economy principles, and the intersection of consumer behavior with environmental impact. He actively contributes to transdisciplinary collaborations and educational frameworks that embed sustainability into design processes. Key research interests include: Designing sustainable packaging systems for retail and e-commerce environments Consumer behavior analysis related to packaging waste and dietary choices Strategic and operational frameworks for achieving sustainability in packaging development Future-oriented packaging design methodologies Recent work explores topics such as the 'Supermarket of the Future,' refill systems, and material flow analysis in The Netherlands. His research emphasizes actionable tools for businesses and educational interventions to foster sustainability awareness. Dr. de Koeijer has supervised PhD defenses on topics like 'Toolless features for DIY PC building' and 'Uncertainty thinking in product development,' demonstrating engagement with both academic and practical challenges in engineering education. He is affiliated with the University of Twente's Department of Information-driven Product Development & Engineering, contributing to initiatives that bridge academic research with real-world applications in sustainability and circular systems.

• User Experience Design
• Behaviour Change
• Human Connectivity
• +7 more

Weston Baxter is a Senior Lecturer (equivalent to Associate Professor) in the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. He directs the Interaction Foundry , an interdisciplinary research group focused on behavioral science and design interventions across public, private, and third-sector projects. His roles include Year 1 Programme Lead for the Innovation Design Engineering programme (joint with the Royal College of Art) and former Visiting Design Research Fellow at TU Delft. Research Interests: Behavior Change: Designing interventions for sustainability, health, and safety across cultural boundaries. Human Connectivity: Enhancing meaningful connections in coworking spaces and addressing societal challenges like loneliness. Psychological Ownership: Exploring ownership perceptions in products, services, and ideas to inform business models and workplace design. Contaminated Interaction: Addressing negative experiences in shared spaces/products through design solutions. Ritual Design: Creating intentional rituals for organizational and cultural impact. Teaching & Professional Work: Leads modules on behavioral intervention design and industry collaboration. Offers consulting and training for organizations on behavioral challenges and innovation. Affiliations: Human Behaviour and Experience Network Imperial College Network of Excellence in Malaria Innovation Design Engineering Interaction Foundry Royal College of Art collaboration Labs/Teams: The Interaction Foundry focuses on applied design research with global industry partners, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions to societal challenges.

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Motivational Psychology
• +7 more

Christian Garaus is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Marketing & Innovation, Department of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He has held academic positions at WU Vienna, TU Wien, and other institutions, and is actively involved in research on innovation, sustainability, and consumer behavior. Research Interests: Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Motivational Psychology in Organizational Contexts Consumer Acceptance of Sustainable Products Circular Economy and Business Model Innovation Crowdsourcing and Open Innovation Digital Transformation in Agriculture and Forestry His recent publications span topics such as meat alternatives, carsharing adoption, and configurational approaches to business model design, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus on sustainable innovation. He has led EU and nationally funded projects on sustainable bioeconomy and climate action. Scientific Awards: BOKU Teaching Prize 2021 (STEOP LV Category) Scandinavian Journal of Management Outstanding Reviewer Award Academic Service: Garaus has served as a reviewer for journals including IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management , Journal of Product Innovation Management , and Psychology & Marketing . He was a guest editor for Journal of Cleaner Production and has participated in organizing international workshops on the sharing economy. He supervises master’s theses and contributes to public knowledge transfer through media and policy reports. Labs and Teams: He is involved in collaborative research teams at BOKU, including the BOKU x WWF cooperation on sustainable land use and food systems, and the CERN collaboration on repurposing excavated materials. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams bridging business, environmental science, and technology.

Martin WittmaierView profile

Professor

• Energy Transition
• Circular Economy
• Waste Management
• +5 more

Martin Wittmaier is a Professor and Head of the Institute for Energy and Circular Economy at Bremen University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on the integration of renewable energy systems, circular economy strategies, and waste management technologies. Affiliation: Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Institute for Energy and Circular Economy. Research Interests: Energy transition, AI-driven waste recycling, biogas systems, and resource efficiency in rural and developing regions. Recent Research Trends: Wittmaier’s recent publications emphasize the application of AI and robotics in waste sorting, climate impact allocation in circular systems, and decentralized energy generation from organic waste. His projects address practical challenges in renewable energy implementation, phosphorus recovery, and hydrogen-based industrial solutions. Project Leadership: He leads initiatives such as Heat Transition in Rural Areas (2025–2027), Pyrolysis of Wind Turbine Rotor Blades (2023–2026), and Green Hydrogen Shunting Locomotives (2022–2024), demonstrating his commitment to scalable, sustainable technologies.

Fouad RianeView profile

Researcher

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• +3 more

Fouad Riane is an active researcher specializing in supply chain management and operations with significant contributions to healthcare logistics, urban mobility, and sustainable supply chain practices. His work bridges theoretical optimization techniques with real-world applications across hospital systems, agri-food networks, and city transportation infrastructure. His primary research domains include Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Lean Six Sigma, and Data Driven Decision Making, with specialized expertise in production-distribution integration, returnable transport items management, and healthcare logistics optimization. Methodologically, he employs discrete event simulation, heuristic algorithms, agent-based modeling, and performance evaluation frameworks to solve complex logistics challenges in dynamic environments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on healthcare operations, particularly automated drug distribution systems in hospitals and emergency departments. His work demonstrates consistent methodological rigor through comparative software benchmarking (FlexSim vs AnyLogic) and innovative algorithm development, including artificial-immune-system-based approaches enhanced with deep reinforcement learning. Key application areas span Belgian blood distribution networks, Casablanca urban transport systems, and agri-food sustainability initiatives, with frequent collaboration with Evren Sahin, Alain Guinet, and Christine Di Martinelly across multiple publications. Riane's research exhibits clear evolution toward more sophisticated computational approaches while maintaining practical relevance, with recent publications addressing critical challenges in supply chain resilience, resource sharing mechanisms, and sustainable logistics design across multiple continents.