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Neil BousfieldView profile

Lecturer

• Visual Arts
• Printmaking
• Environmental Studies
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Neil Bousfield is a Lecturer in Illustration at Norwich University of the Arts (NUA), with a fractional role after over a decade of full-time teaching. He holds a BA (Hons) in Animation, an MSc in Graphical Computing Technologies, and an MA in Printmaking. His practice bridges art and academia, focusing on drawing, relief printmaking, and the interplay of memory, place, and environment. His work explores notions of home, coastal communities, and geological narratives, often addressing climate change's impact on landscapes. Bousfield has exhibited internationally, including solo and group shows at venues like the Ashmolean Museum (Oxford), Royal Academy of Arts, and the Society of Wood Engravers' touring exhibitions. He has been awarded prestigious prizes such as the Rachel Reckitt Prize and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE). His collaborative projects include community-based initiatives like 'Mapping the Broads' and 'Water, Mills and Marshes,' merging art with environmental and social discourse. Education : BA (Hons) Animation MSc Graphical Computing Technologies MA Printmaking Research Interests : Neil’s work interrogates the concept of 'place' through environmental narratives, memory, and human-landscape relationships. His practice investigates how geographical and environmental changes influence identity and belonging, particularly in contested coastal regions. By combining traditional printmaking techniques with contemporary themes, he critiques rising sea levels and their socio-cultural implications. His projects often involve collaborative community mapping, blending art with activism. Awards : 2018: Rachel Reckitt Prize (First Prize) 2017: Printmakers Prize (Solo Show Award) 2012: SWE 75th Anniversary Prize 2007: Rebecca Smith Award Advising & Grants : While no formal student advisees are listed, Neil’s teaching and collaborative projects reflect mentorship in art practice. His work has been supported by institutions such as the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Broads Authority through initiatives like the 'Mapping the Broads' project. Labs/Teams : Active in Norwich University of the Arts’ Illustration programs and collaborates with the Society of Wood Engravers, contributing to exhibitions and printmaking symposiums. His work is featured in institutional collections and he maintains a solo practice with retrospectives like 'Neil Bousfield: Engravings' (2014).

• Energy Law
• Environmental Law
• Property Law
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Dr. Yael Lifshitz is a Senior Lecturer in Property Law at the The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London . Her research focuses on energy governance, property law theory, and environmental law. She actively contributes to global climate law initiatives through affiliations with King’s Climate Research Hub, NYU’s Guarini Center, and the Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre. Dr. Lifshitz holds a doctorate and master’s from NYU School of Law (as a Vanderbilt Scholar). Before joining King’s, she taught at Columbia University and advised NYU’s Environmental and Energy Law LLM program. Her work bridges legal frameworks with sustainability challenges, addressing energy transitions, climate justice, and natural resource management. Education: JD/LLM, NYU School of Law (Vanderbilt Scholar) Doctorate in Law, NYU School of Law Research Themes: Energy Law and Policy Climate Governance Property Rights in Sustainability Contexts Intergenerational Equity Her recent publications explore novel energy governance models, climate adaptation frameworks, and property law innovations. She was honored by the British Academy for policy research on sustainable futures (2023). Teaching includes Energy Law & Policy, Climate Law, and Environmental Law modules, including a specialized course on Energy Transitions and Green Tech. She actively engages with interdisciplinary projects at King’s Net Zero Centre and co-leads the “Energising Private Law” initiative. Professional activities include speaking at the American Law and Economics Association, presenting at Harvard/Yale/Michigan law schools, and serving on climate policy advisory panels. Her work frequently appears in top journals like the NYU Law Review, Stanford Environmental Law Journal, and University of Toronto Law Journal.

Adrian JenkinsView profile

Professor

• Glaciology
• Oceanography
• Climate Science
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Professor Adrian Jenkins is a leading researcher at Northumbria University , focusing on the complex interactions between Earth's ice sheets and oceans, particularly in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean . His work combines field observations, autonomous submarine deployments, and advanced Numerical Modeling to study ice shelf melting and its global implications for climate and sea level rise. Specializes in Ice Shelf-Ocean Boundary Currents , Basal Melt Processes , and Antarctic Continental Shelf Circulation Principal Investigator for major Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) projects (2020–2024) Supervises PhD research on Antarctic ocean dynamics, including Emma White's 2020 study of the Bellingshausen Sea His 2023–2025 publications highlight critical topics: Sea Level Rise Projections , Heat Transport to Ice Shelves , and FAIR Data Sharing for Antarctic research. Projects emphasize climate forcing , topographic controls , and subglacial freshwater discharge using high-resolution ocean models and Earth System Models.

Hans Joachim SchellnhuberView profile

Professor

• Climate Science
• Sustainability Science
• Climate Impact Research
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Hans Joachim Schellnhuber is the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and holds a Chair in Theoretical Physics at the University of Potsdam. He has been PIK's Director since 1992 and has held academic positions at the University of Oldenburg, University of East Anglia, and Oxford University. His research focuses on interdisciplinary climate science, sustainability science, and Earth system analysis. Schellnhuber is a member of numerous prestigious academies, including the US National Academy of Sciences and the Leopoldina. He has received awards such as the Volvo Environment Prize (2011), German Environment Prize (2007), and honorary doctorates from Technische Universität Berlin and the University of Copenhagen. He has authored over 350 articles and 60 books, addressing topics like climate tipping points, planetary boundaries, and climate policy. Schellnhuber served as a lead author for the IPCC and advised governments during the German G8/EU presidency. His work emphasizes integrating climate science with policy, advocating for urgent global decarbonization and sustainable development strategies. Education: Academic career began as a Student Assistant in Physics at the University of Regensburg (1971–1976), progressing to Postdoctoral Fellowships at UC Santa Barbara and roles as a Full Professor in Theoretical Physics. Awards: Includes the Order of Merit of Germany (2011), CBE (2004), and multiple honorary doctorates. Labs/Teams: Leads the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), a global hub for climate impact research and policy analysis.

John HoughtonView profile

Professor

• Climate change
• Atmospheric physics
• Environmental Science
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John Houghton was a distinguished academic and climate scientist, serving as Professor of Atmospheric Physics at the University of Oxford (1976–1983) . He held leadership roles including Director General/Chief Executive of the UK Meteorological Office (1983–1991) , and chaired key bodies like the IPCC's Scientific Assessment Working Group (1988–2002). His expertise spanned atmospheric physics, climate change mechanisms, and policy integration. Educational Background: While specific degree details aren't provided, his professorial role at Oxford indicates advanced academic credentials in physics/atmospheric sciences. Research Focus: Houghton pioneered studies on greenhouse gas impacts, climate modeling, and radiative processes. He emphasized bridging science and policy, co-authoring foundational IPCC reports and books like Global Warming: The Complete Briefing . His work integrated ethical and religious perspectives through writings like The Search for God . Key Contributions: Founded the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction, instrumental in UK climate policy frameworks, and contributed to international sustainability initiatives. His research influenced global climate treaties like the Kyoto Protocol. Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the Albert Einstein World Award (2009), Japan Prize (2006), and over a dozen honorary doctorates. Honored by institutions including the Royal Society and Royal Astronomical Society. Advocacy & Outreach: Played pivotal roles in governmental advisory boards (UK Sustainable Development Panel, 1994–2000) and the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution (1992–1998). Advocated for science communication and ethical stewardship of the environment.

• Environmental monitoring
• sediment biogeochemistry
• shallow groundwater flow
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John F. Bratton, Ph.D., serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Environmental Science and Geology within Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Concurrently, he holds a senior scientist position at LimnoTech, leveraging over 30 years of multidisciplinary expertise in earth and environmental sciences across the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Pacific regions. His professional focus encompasses large-scale ecosystem restoration (particularly nutrient reduction initiatives), contaminated site remediation, litigation support, and the integration of scientific research with environmental policy frameworks. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Geology from the University of California, Berkeley (1997) Sc.B. in Geology-Chemistry from Brown University (1987) Bratton's research program integrates field investigations with policy analysis to address complex environmental challenges. His core expertise spans environmental monitoring systems, sediment biogeochemical processes, shallow groundwater flow dynamics, coastal and glacial geological formations, decadal-to-century scale environmental history, and environmental law/policy interfaces. He employs interdisciplinary approaches to study nutrient cycling, contaminant transformations, and ecosystem responses to anthropogenic stressors, with particular emphasis on practical applications for water resource management and ecosystem restoration in the Great Lakes region. Analysis of his publication record reveals sustained focus on Great Lakes hydrology and biogeochemistry, examining connections between phosphorus loading and cyanobacteria blooms, climate oscillations affecting ice cover dynamics, and groundwater-surface water interactions influencing nutrient fluxes. His work consistently bridges hydrological, biogeochemical, and geological perspectives to provide historical context for contemporary environmental management challenges through sediment record analysis. As a senior scientist at LimnoTech, Bratton contributes to multidisciplinary project teams addressing complex environmental problems through integrated scientific approaches. His professional activities involve collaboration with federal and state agencies, tribal organizations, and academic partners to develop evidence-based solutions for water quality improvement and ecosystem resilience in the face of anthropogenic pressures and climate change.

Robert NichollsView profile

Professor

• coastal flooding
• sea-level rise
• climate adaptation
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Robert Nicholls is Professor of Climate Adaptation at the University of East Anglia and former Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research (2019-2014). His research examines coastal vulnerabilities, particularly sea-level rise impacts, erosion, and societal adaptation strategies, with global case studies in deltaic regions (e.g., Bangladesh) and small islands (e.g., Maldives). He pioneered the DIVA model for coastal risk assessment, applied in EU Horizon 2020 projects like PROTECT and national policies including Bangladesh's Delta Plan 2100. His work integrates coastal geomorphology , climate economics , and policy analysis , emphasizing interdisciplinary methods to address flood exposure in urban centers and infrastructure resilience. Recent publications analyze subsidence effects, multi-hazard frameworks, and migration patterns under climate scenarios. Nicholls has contributed to five IPCC reports and co-led the World Climate Research Programme's Sea-Level Rise Grand Challenge. He holds a BSc in Geology and PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton.

Alex CrawfordView profile

Assistant Professor

• Arctic Climate System
• Extratropical Cyclones
• Sea Ice Dynamics
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Dr. Alex Crawford is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba’s Department of Environment and Geography within the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. His research focuses on Arctic climate systems, particularly interactions between Arctic storms and the surface environment (ocean, sea ice, snow cover). He uses remote sensing, atmospheric reanalyses, and climate models to study climate change impacts. Previously, he was a visiting assistant professor at the College of Wooster (2017–2020) and a research associate at the University of Manitoba’s Centre for Earth Observation Science (2020–2023). B.A. in Geography and Geology, Colgate University (2012) M.A. in Geography, University of Colorado Boulder (2014) Ph.D. in Geography (Climatology), University of Colorado Boulder (2017) Research Interests: Extratropical cyclones, sea ice dynamics, climate modeling, and the seasonal timing of Arctic ice advance/retreat. His work addresses how Arctic surface changes influence storm development and vice versa, with implications for human activities and ecosystems. Key projects include analyzing storm propagation trends, Arctic open-water periods, and extreme precipitation events. Recent work highlights include studies on global temperature records, Arctic cyclone impacts, and sea ice biases in climate models. He emphasizes actionable climate science to inform policy and adaptation strategies. Funding: Supported by Research Manitoba, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and other grants. Collaborates with international agencies like NOAA and ECMWF. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS) and contributes to Arctic research networks.

• Paleoclimatology
• Marine Geology
• Micropaleontology
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Ellen Thomas is a renowned geologist and paleoclimatologist affiliated with Yale University's Department of Geology & Geophysics. Her work focuses on understanding environmental and climatic impacts on benthic foraminifera, particularly in deep-sea ecosystems. She retired from teaching in July 2021 but continues active research and curation of the Wesleyan Natural History collections. Her research integrates micropaleontology with geochemical and oceanographic methods to study long-term climate changes, such as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) and the establishment of the Antarctic ice sheet. Collaborations include projects on Long Island Sound eutrophication with Prof. Joop Varekamp and digitization of foraminifera collections with institutions like the American Museum of Natural History. Key research themes include: Deep-sea biodiversity and faunal turnover during mass extinctions Proxy development for ocean deoxygenation and acidification Anthropogenic impacts on coastal ecosystems Open-access digital archives for microfossil taxonomy Her extensive awards include the 2023 BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Climate Change (shared with J. Zachos) and the 2012 Maurice Ewing Medal. She served as Editor-in-Chief of Paleoceanography (2015–2019) and contributed to major journals like Geology and Marine Micropaleontology . Her work on the Shelf Life series highlights public engagement through scientific storytelling about microfossil-based climate insights. Current efforts prioritize making foraminifera data accessible via online platforms and 3D visualization technologies.

Behzad MortazaviView profile

Professor

• Hydrology
• Biogeochemistry
• Climate Change Impact
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Behzad Mortazavi is Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and Professor of Biology at Syracuse University. His research focuses on hydrology and biogeochemistry, particularly the impact of urbanization, climate change, and oil spills on coastal marshes and biogeochemical cycles. He actively investigates carbon sequestration, nitrogen removal, and ecosystem recovery in natural and restored wetlands. Ph.D., Florida State University (1998) M.S., Universite Pierre-et-Marie-Curie (1992) B.S., Universite Pierre-et-Marie-Curie (1991, 1990) His work examines how anthropogenic activities and natural perturbations alter carbon and nitrogen transformations in terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Key projects include assessing coastal marsh loss in Alabama’s Mobile Bay via remote sensing (1984–2019) and studying microbial nitrogen removal in roadside drainage networks. His findings inform policy for ecosystem protection and restoration strategies. Recent articles (2020–2023) emphasize coastal nutrient dynamics, climate change resilience, microbial processes in wetlands, and restoration efficacy. Collaborative studies span institutions like University of Alabama Birmingham and Auburn University Water Resources Center. Research applications include oil spill recovery, hurricane impact modeling, and urbanization effects on wetland integrity. Active grants include "Investigating connectivity as a driver of biogeochemical flood response in wetland systems" (University of Alabama Birmingham/DOE, 2023–2025). He serves as a reviewer for journals like Geoderma , PlosOne , and Frontiers in Marine Science , and participates in NSF panels. He presented at conferences such as AGU Fall Meeting (2022), Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting (2022), and CERF Biennial Conference (2021), addressing topics like burrowing crab impacts, nutrient loading effects, and sulfur-cycling bacterial diversity. Media features include the University of Alabama Alumni Magazine (2022).

Chris OwersView profile

Lecturer

• Remote Sensing
• Coastal Science
• Carbon Storage
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Dr. Chris Owers is a Lecturer in Earth Sciences at the University of Newcastle's School of Environmental and Life Sciences. He specializes in spatial science and remote sensing applications for environmental change analysis, with a focus on coastal dynamics, carbon storage, and ecosystem services. His work integrates advanced technologies like LiDAR, TLS, and machine learning to study spatiotemporal patterns in vegetation and water ecosystems. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wollongong Master of Science in Spatial Information Science, University of Sydney Bachelor of Science (Chemistry and Environmental Studies), University of Sydney Research Interests: Dr. Owers explores coastal wetlands, carbon sequestration, and remote sensing methodologies. His projects include continental-scale land cover mapping (DEA Land Cover), supratidal forest mapping, and mangrove restoration impact assessments. He emphasizes translating science into policy, with 18% of his work cited in national/international policies. Awards: 2021 Big Earth Data Best Paper Award (Taylor & Francis) 2018 NSW Coastal Conference Student of the Year 2023 Teaching Excellence Award (University of Newcastle) Grants & Collaborations: Lead researcher on $760k+ projects including National Mapping of Coastal Blue Carbon Supratidal Forests and Papua New Guinea Blue Carbon Dynamics. Collaborates internationally with CSIRO, Aberystwyth University, and the UK's Open Data Cube initiatives. Supervises 4 current PhD/Master's students in geospatial analysis and environmental science. Labs & Teams: Engaged with Digital Earth Australia, Living Earth initiatives, and the Pacific Blue Carbon Project. Active in developing spatial tools for ecosystem condition monitoring through frameworks like FACTE.

Brendan HarmonView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Design
• Spatial Science
• Robotics
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Brendan Harmon is an Associate Professor and Emerson Womack Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University's College of Art & Design. He holds graduate degrees from Harvard Graduate School of Design, University of Oxford, and North Carolina State University. His research integrates spatial science, computational design, and robotics to explore ecological-technological interfaces. Research interests include robotic landscape processes, point cloud modeling for heritage conservation, climate resilience, erosion modeling, and geospatial analytics. His work advances open science and education for equitable knowledge access, including a 3D scanned heritage landscape repository. Recent publications focus on computational design innovations (2020-2025), with trends in sustainable technology, digital heritage, ecological robotics, and environmental simulation. Awards include the Emerson Womack Professorship for distinguished contributions to landscape architecture. He leads projects in computational ecology and maintains active collaborations in geospatial technology. No advising or grant details were provided in the source material.

Kam-biu LiuView profile

Professor

• Paleotempestology
• Coastal Paleoecology
• Climate Change Impacts
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Kam-biu Liu is George W. Barineau III Professor in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University. His research examines coastal ecosystem responses to climate change and extreme weather events using paleoenvironmental proxies. Holds a PhD from University of Toronto (1982) and BS from Chinese University of Hong Kong (1974). Teaches courses on hurricanes, typhoons, and global environmental change. Research employs palynology and sediment analysis to reconstruct hurricane activity and wetland evolution. Funded by NSF and NOAA, projects include mangrove biogeography studies and paleotempestology of Pacific coast hurricanes. Awards include the AGU Gilbert F. White Award (2024) and LSU Distinguished Research Master (2019).

Vicky KarkouView profile

Professor

• Arts Therapies
• Dance Movement Psychotherapy
• Mental Health
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Vicky Karkou is Professor of Arts & Wellbeing at Edge Hill University, where she directs the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing and holds leadership responsibilities for research in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine. An internationally recognized scholar with over £10 million in external funding, her work spans arts therapies, dance movement psychotherapy, and mental health interventions. She joined Edge Hill in 2013 after extensive international research collaborations. Education: PhD in Arts Therapies, University of Manchester (1994-1998) MA in Art Education, University of Manchester (1993-1994) BSc in Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1987-1991) Her research focuses on evidence-based creative therapies for depression, anxiety, and dementia, employing diverse methodologies from artistic inquiry to systematic reviews. She has led landmark projects including the Arts4Us initiative (£2.5M UKRI funding) developing arts-based mental health interventions for children, and the Arts for the Blues creative psychotherapy program. Her work integrates clinical practice with innovative arts-based research methodologies. Analysis of her 118+ publications shows strong emphasis on validating arts therapies through randomized controlled trials, exploring mechanisms of creative interventions, and developing scalable mental health solutions. Recent work demonstrates increasing focus on implementation science and realist evaluations of community-based arts initiatives. Honors: Honorary Doctor of Medicine, Riga Stradins University (2014) She leads substantial research initiatives including the ERA study (UK's largest arts therapies RCT) and international collaborations with WHO Arts and Health Office. Her £2.5M Arts4Us project involves 50+ collaborators developing place-based arts interventions for children's mental health across Northwest England. Through the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing, she oversees interdisciplinary teams investigating creative psychotherapies while maintaining clinical partnerships with NHS services. She frequently conducts international workshops and serves as co-editor of Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy journal.

Monika FeldmannView profile

Researcher

• Severe convective storms
• Climate prediction
• Subseasonal forecasting
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Dr. Monika Feldmann is a PostDoc researcher at the Institute of Geography at the University of Bern, specializing in climate impacts . She is affiliated with the Climate Impacts research group and focuses on severe convective storms, large-scale meteorological connections, and AI-based weather forecasting. Her work aims to improve predictability of extreme weather events and evaluate novel computational models. Research Projects: Severe convective outbreaks and large-scale atmospheric drivers Subseasonal predictability of convective events in Central Europe Performance of AI models in forecasting convective environments Key Research Interests: She examines how large-scale atmospheric patterns influence severe thunderstorms, particularly in complex topographies like the Swiss Alps. Her work bridges traditional meteorology with advanced AI techniques to enhance forecast accuracy. Publications Overview: Recent work includes studies on AI-driven convective outlooks, subseasonal forecasting challenges, and the role of mountain environments in storm intensification. Her research emphasizes both theoretical advancements and practical applications for societal resilience against extreme weather. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Climate Impacts team at the Institute of Geography, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving climatology, atmospheric science, and computational modeling.