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Michael BaldeaView profile

Associate Professor

• Process Systems Engineering
• Energy Systems
• Nonlinear Optimization
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Michael Baldea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin . He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2006), with prior degrees from 'Babeş-Bolyai' University in Romania (M.Sc. 2001, Diploma 2000). His research group develops theoretical and computational methods for Process and Energy Systems Engineering , focusing on integrated decision-making, performance optimization, and process intensification with industrial validation. Education: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota (2006) M.Sc., Interface Process Engineering, 'Babeş-Bolyai' University (2001) Diploma, Chemical Engineering, 'Babeş-Bolyai' University (2000) Research Thrusts: Integrated decision-making in chemical/energy supply chains Process performance monitoring and optimization Process integration and intensification Key applications include grid-responsive chemical plants, intensified distillation/column designs, and renewable energy integration for building systems. Scientific Awards: Frank A. Liddell, Jr. Fellowship NSF CAREER Award (2015-2020) Moncrief Grand Challenges Faculty Award (2014) AIChE Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2017) Implementation : His group has translated research into commercial tools through partnerships with industrial test beds and is working to integrate methods into commercial simulators. They explore predictive approaches for building energy management and strategic capital investment analysis in next-generation energy systems.

Diana AllenView profile

Professor

• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater resource evaluation
• Hydrogeological modeling
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Diana Allen is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University, where she leads the Groundwater Resources Research Group (GRRG). Her research focuses on hydrogeology with particular emphasis on groundwater resource evaluation and hydrogeological modeling, with current research on climate change impacts on groundwater systems, groundwater resources in mountainous and coastal regions, and low temperature geothermal systems. Education: B.Sc. Honours, Carleton University, 1986 M.Sc., Carleton University, 1988 Ph.D., Carleton University, 1996 Dr. Allen's research spans several key areas of hydrogeology and water resources. Her work on climate change impacts examines how extreme climate events affect groundwater systems, particularly in mountainous regions. She has developed methodologies for reconstructing historical groundwater levels using tree ring widths to understand long-term drought patterns. Her research on coastal aquifers assesses vulnerability to salinization, while her work in Northeast British Columbia evaluates water security risks associated with shale gas development. She also investigates aquifer-stream connectivity and the impacts of pumping on streamflow. Dr. Allen's publication record shows a strong focus on applied hydrogeology with significant contributions to understanding groundwater responses to climate extremes, drought assessment methodologies, and coastal aquifer vulnerability. Her research combines field studies with numerical modeling across diverse environments from mountainous regions to coastal deltas. Dr. Allen has successfully secured funding from major agencies including NSERC, the Canadian Mountain Network, the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, and various BC government ministries. Her research has practical applications for water resource management under climate change. As a dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Allen supervises numerous graduate students working on cutting-edge hydrogeological research projects across British Columbia and beyond. Her students pursue careers in hydrogeology and environmental geoscience, applying GIS methods and computational hydrogeology to analyze field data.

• Environmental Geography
• Hydrology
• Landscape Ecology
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Dr. Sylwia Horska-Schwarz serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Landscape Research and Environmental Management within the Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk. Her academic role centers on environmental geography with a focus on river basin dynamics and sustainable landscape management. Her research spans environmental geography , hydrology , and landscape ecology , emphasizing the Oder River system's hydromorphological evolution under anthropogenic pressures. Key investigations include renaturalization strategies, climate change adaptation through small water retention, and biodiversity conservation in river valleys. She examines critical intersections between infrastructure development (e.g., high-speed rail) and ecosystem integrity using ecological indicators and landscape typology frameworks. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a methodological trajectory from detailed habitat studies (2007-2011) toward contemporary socio-ecological challenges (2023-2024). Current work prioritizes strategic infrastructure investments in Poland and the Oder River's resilience amid climate crises, while maintaining foundational expertise in fluvial geomorphology and plant community ecology. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical landscape assessment with practical water management solutions.

John RowanView profile

Professor

• Environmental Science
• Climate Change
• Water Resources Management
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John Rowan is a Professor of Physical Geography and Director of the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science at the University of Dundee. His roles include advancing sustainable development, particularly SDG6 (water and sanitation), and leading interdisciplinary initiatives. Previously, he served as Vice Principal for Research and inaugural Dean of the School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on environmental change, climate impacts on water resources, and policy-driven solutions, with global collaborations in Bangladesh, India, and Kenya. He has held advisory roles in Scottish Government’s Centres of Expertise and chairs UNESCO’s UK International Hydrological Committee. Research Interests: Environmental change, climate-water-food nexus, river basin management, sediment dynamics, and policy integration. His work bridges academic and applied domains, emphasizing governance and sustainable practices. Key projects include enhancing water security under climate uncertainty, developing risk frameworks for drinking water, and addressing the water-food-energy nexus. Publications: Over 111 articles, focusing on climate adaptation, water resource vulnerabilities, and ecohydrological modeling. Recent highlights include studies on the Karakoram Anomaly’s hydrological tipping points and frameworks for climate-resilient water safety plans. Awards: Gold Engage Watermark Award (2020), United Nations Risk Award (2019). Projects span international collaborations and policy advisory roles. He has supervised 12 students and led over 33 research projects, including the Hydro Nation Scholars Programme. Labs/Teams: UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science; Centre for Environmental Change and Human Resilience (CECHR), collaborating with the James Hutton Institute. Active in global forums like the UNFCCC Climate Assembly and World Water Forum.

• Source Water Protection Planning
• Watershed Planning
• First Nations Water Security
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Robert Patrick is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan. His work centres on land-use and watershed planning, with a particular emphasis on source-water protection and Indigenous water security, especially among First Nations communities across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Research Focus Source-water protection planning to reduce contamination risks to public drinking-water supplies. Collaborative watershed planning with First Nations communities. Climate-change adaptation strategies integrated into community-based water governance. Urban water issues and nature-based solutions to climate impacts. Regional planning that incorporates Indigenous planning methodologies. Scientific Awards & Honours Distinguished Teacher Award, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan (2023) Teaching Excellence Award, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan (2014) U of S Students' Union Teaching Award Nominations (2012, 2009) Graduate Student Supervision Since 2010, Professor Patrick has successfully supervised over 25 graduate students (MA, MSEM, MNGD, and PhD levels). Notable recent graduates include: Warrick Baijius, Ph.D. 2022 Alan Akobundu, MA 2021 Obadiah Awume, MA 2019 Juliane Schultz, MA 2019 Rosalena Smith, MNGD 2018 Carley Coccola, MSEM 2018 Veronica Mauel, MSEM 2018 John Desjarlais, MNGD 2018 Autumn Carlson, MNDG 2017 Michael Dawe, MSEM 2016 Bronwyn Cowan, MNDG 2016 Janet Daigneault, MNGD 2016 Kellie Grant, MA 2016 Azhar Al Ibrahim, MA 2015 Warrick Baijius, MA 2015 Francis Goulet, MNGD 2015 Kelly Richardson, M.SEM 2015 Kyle Young, M. SEM 2014 Kurtis Trefry, M.SEM 2013 Hanyang Wang, MA 2013 Firas Younes, M. SEM 2012 Nadine Lemoine, MA 2012 Jostein Misfeld, M.SEM 2012 Franny Rawlyk, MA 2012 Dee Johns, MNGD 2012 Brittany Morgan, M.SEM 2011 Jesse Skwaruk, MA 2011 Emily Heffring, M.SEM 2010 Teaching & Courses GEOG 240 (2023) PLAN 442 (2023) Regular offerings in Planning, Regional Planning, Sustainable Cities and Regions, and Watershed Planning.

Navid BayatiView profile

Associate Professor

• Renewable/Hybrid Power Systems
• Protection and Transient Analysis of Power Grids
• Microgrids and Active Energy Networks
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Navid Bayati is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Centre for Industrial Electronics. He leads the Control and Protection of Smart Grids (CAP-SG) group and focuses on renewable/hybrid power systems, microgrid protection, and grid code compliance. Education: Ph.D. in Power Systems & Microgrid Protection (2020, Aalborg University); M.Sc. in Power Systems (2017, Amirkabir University of Technology) His research spans renewable energy integration , transient analysis , grid interconnection , and digital twin applications . Recent work includes machine learning for carbon emission prediction, fault localization in DC microgrids, and supercapacitor resilience in hybrid systems. Collaborations include projects like IEA Wind Task 50 and RePoSys , addressing grid renovation, life cycle assessment, and digital twin resilience. His teaching portfolio covers power electronics , energy management , and microgrid control .

Mila N. KoevaView profile

Associate Professor

• Geospatial Technologies
• Digital Twinning
• 3D Urban Modeling
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Mila N. Koeva is a Vice Dean Research and senior Associate Professor at the University of Twente's Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management. Her research focuses on 3D modeling and Digital Twins for land management and urban planning, integrating geospatial technologies, UAV data, and AI/ML methods. PhD in architectural photogrammetry MSc in Engineering (Geodesy) Research Themes: Digital Twinning for urban ecosystems AI-driven cadastral boundary extraction 3D modeling with LiDAR and satellite data Global partnerships in Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia Interoperability standards for local digital twins Scientific Contributions: Geospatial World Innovation Award 2021 Copernicus Masters Competition (3rd place 2016) Editorial roles in Photogrammetric Records and MDPI journals Keynote speaker at 3D GeoInfo, GI Forum, and FIG events Her educational impact includes developing courses, lecturing, and supervising students whose work has received top awards in The Netherlands and international competitions.

Assela PathiranaView profile

Professor

• Water Infrastructure Asset Management
• Climate Resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
• Hydrological Modeling
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Dr. Assela Pathirana is a Professor at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, specializing in water infrastructure asset management (WIAM), climate resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and sustainable urban water systems. His work bridges academia, policy, and practice, focusing on digitalization, data-driven decision-making, and nature-based solutions. Key roles include Chief Technical Advisor for the Maldives’ water systems and leadership of a MOOC on SIDS climate adaptation. He holds a BSc (First Class Honours) from the University of Peradeniya and advanced degrees from the University of Tokyo, specializing in hydrology and water resources engineering. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (First Class Honours), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering (Hydrology and Water Resources), University of Tokyo, Japan Research Interests: Dr. Pathirana’s work emphasizes climate resilience, SIDS adaptation, urban flood risk management, and sustainable infrastructure. He develops decision-support tools for flood forecasting, evaluates land-use changes in Jakarta, and promotes equity in water rationing systems. His interdisciplinary approach integrates hydrological modeling, open-source software development, and policy analysis. Advising & Capacity Building: He leads training-of-trainers programs and capacity-building initiatives, enhancing postgraduate education in technical disciplines. His efforts focus on didactics and pedagogy, ensuring graduates gain both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. Key Projects: Developed the WIAM curriculum at IHE Delft MOOC on SIDS climate adaptation and water security Consultancy for the Maldives’ Ministry of Environment and UNDP Labs & Collaborations: Engages in cross-disciplinary teams addressing urban water challenges, including sponge cities in China and flexible adaptation planning in Melbourne and Pune. His work with UNESCO-ICHARM and UNU underscores global water security and disaster risk reduction.

• Hydrology
• Watershed Modeling
• Soil Erosion
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Aleksey Sheshukov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University, College of Engineering. He leads the Watershed Research Group, focusing on hydrological and water-quality modeling at the watershed scale. His work integrates research and extension to support sustainable watershed management in Kansas and the Central Great Plains. Sheshukov earned his Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics and M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics/Theoretical Mechanics from Kazan State University, Russia. His professional journey includes academic and research roles at Kazan State Power Engineering University, Chebotarev Research Institute, and the University of Minnesota before joining Kansas State University in 2008. His research centers on physically based modeling of hydrological processes, with a strong emphasis on soil erosion—particularly ephemeral gully erosion—and nonpoint source pollution. He utilizes advanced tools such as SWAT, APEX, GIS, and the Jet Erosion Test (JET) to assess climate and land use impacts on water resources. His group develops innovative models like WINDS and WATER and contributes to the Daily Erosion Project. Sheshukov has been recognized with several honors, including the Big XII Faculty Fellowship Award, ASABE Superior Paper Award, and contributions to nationally awarded watershed plans. He actively mentors graduate students, many of whom have received scholarships and awards at state and national levels. Member, ASABE Technical Committees Member, ASTM Standards Committee Organizer, Regional Workshop on Soil Erodibility and JET (2015) Coordinator, International Workshops on Agricultural Burning (Moscow, 2012) Lead, USDA Scientific Exchange Program on Black Carbon His extension work includes developing watershed assessment plans for 13 HUC-8 watersheds in Kansas and Missouri, engaging stakeholders in conservation efforts, and providing technical guidance on erosion control and water-quality protection. He collaborates widely with researchers across K-State, other universities, and federal agencies such as USDA, NRCS, and USGS.

Sharad MehrotraView profile

Professor

• Data Management
• Distributed Systems
• Database as a Service
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Sharad Mehrotra is a Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), leading the Center for Emergency Response Technologies (CERT) and directing the NSF-funded RESCUE project. He previously served at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin (1993). His research focuses on data management, IoT systems, privacy-preserving technologies, and smart spaces, with contributions to frameworks like TIPPERS and MARS. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin, 1993 Research Interests: His work bridges database systems, security, and IoT, emphasizing privacy in smart environments. Notable projects include sentient space technologies for disaster response, cryptographic methods for encrypted data queries, and semantic IoT integration. Recent efforts address privacy in multi-owner data systems and resilient community water infrastructure. Awards & Recognition: ACM Fellow (2024) SIGMOD Best Paper (2001), DASFAA Best Paper (2004) NAVWAR Innovation Award (2021) Outstanding Graduate Mentor (2005) Grants & Leadership: As RESCUE PI, he managed $12.5M NSF funding, developing crisis-response software deployed by emergency agencies. Collaborations include the Cal-IT2 institute (UCSD/UCI) and the US Navy’s TIPPERS platform. He co-leads initiatives like the NSF Civic Innovation Challenge for disaster resilience in aging communities. Labs & Teams: Directs UCI’s Information Systems Group and CERT, fostering interdisciplinary research with 60+ members. His teams produce open-source tools (e.g., SEMIoTIC, PrivacySphere) and engage in global partnerships via Fulbright Visiting Scholar programs.

Bruno TASSINView profile

Professor

• Urban Hydrology
• Environmental Sciences
• Microplastics Contamination
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Bruno TASSIN is a Professor at École nationale des ponts et chaussées and serves as Research Director at the Ministry of Ecological and Inclusive Transition. His primary affiliation is with the Department of City Environment Transport Information. He leads research at the Water, Environment and Urban Systems (Leesu) laboratory and co-directs the Urban Futures Laboratory of Excellence (Labex). He also serves as deputy director of the EFLUVE Observatory of Universe Sciences. His work focuses on urban hydrology, water contamination dynamics, and microplastic pollution in urban watersheds. Since 2012, he has co-led a research program on plastics in urban waterways with Johnny Gasperi. He is a member of the ASTEE research committee and vice-president of the scientific council of the Seine Normandy water agency. Research interests include microplastic dispersion mechanisms, estuarine contamination, and policy applications for pollution mitigation. His projects integrate interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental challenges in urban and aquatic systems, emphasizing real-world policy support. Publications highlight advancements in understanding microplastic transport, estuary dynamics, and the impact of urban runoff. Key contributions include studies on the Seine River Basin and tropical river-estuarine systems, contributing to global plastic pollution discourse.

Jason AamodtView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Law
• Natural Resources Law
• Water Law
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Jason Aamodt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at Oklahoma State University, where he teaches courses in Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law, Water Law, International Environmental Law, and Corporate and Sustainable Responsibility. He also previously served as Assistant Dean for Online Legal Education and taught at the University of Tulsa College of Law, contributing significantly to legal education with a focus on sustainability and tribal issues. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law. Dr. Aamodt’s research centers on sustainable development, environmental justice, and tribal legal rights, with a particular emphasis on natural resource protection, energy access, and legal frameworks for sustainability. His work bridges law, policy, and environmental science, aiming to advance equitable and sustainable legal solutions. His recent publications explore conjunctive resource management, sustainable energy technologies for underserved populations, and lessons from China’s biogas programs. These works reflect a consistent focus on interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, especially in the context of tribal and developing communities. National Law Journal Top-25 Jury Verdict (2013) Settled the fifth largest Indian Trust Accounting case Certified the first class action in Oklahoma based on an air dispersion model Established a new cause of action against the United States for Indian Tribes As both a practicing attorney and academic, Jason Aamodt advises on complex litigation involving Indian tribes, environmental contamination, and trust accounting. His professional work includes securing landmark legal victories and shaping policy through scholarly contributions. He is actively involved in grants and research initiatives related to sustainable development and environmental law, though specific funding sources are not detailed in the text. There is no mention of formal lab affiliations or research teams in the provided text, but his interdisciplinary research and teaching suggest collaboration across law, environmental science, and management disciplines.

Grigorios KyriakopoulosView profile

Researcher

• Engineering
• Environment
• Energy
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Dr. Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos (National Technical University of Athens, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering) is a multidisciplinary academic with 25+ years of teaching experience at NTUA and 10+ years across institutions like the Naval Academy and Athens School of Pedagogical and Technological Education. Holding dual PhDs in Low Carbon Economy and Chemical Engineering, he has 22 academic qualifications spanning Environmental Design, Energy, Theology, and Mental Health Counselling. PhD: Low Carbon Economy (Democritus University of Thrace, 2022) PhD: Chemical Engineering (NTUA, 2005) MSc: Environmental Design of Cities & Buildings (Hellenic Open University, 2018) MSc: Energy (Heriot-Watt University, 2017) MA: Orthodox Theology (Hellenic Open University, 2016) As a Researcher at NTUA, his work bridges Engineering, Energy, and Environmental Economics , with 134 publications, 2160 peer-reviewed papers reviewed, and 6700+ manuscript evaluations. He ranks in the World's Top 2% of Highly Cited Scientists (Stanford University, 2020-2023) and received the Sentinels of Science Award (2016) . His editorial roles include Frontiers in Environmental Science and PLOS ONE , while leading special issues on Microplastics Pollution and Digital Transformation Sustainability . Key research themes include Circular Economy , Renewable Energy Systems , and Behavioral Ecology , with empirical work on Wastewater Reuse and Climate Neutrality implementation. His 17833 citations (Scopus top-250 papers) reflect global impact, particularly in Energy Policy and Environmental Systems . Conference participation spans 500+ reviews at events like NEFES and DTI , with leadership in SMART-ICAE 2018 and NEFES 2022 .

• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Geographic Information Systems
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Veronica Frans is a Stanford Science Fellow at Stanford University and a sixth-year PhD Candidate in Fisheries & Wildlife and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology & Behavior at Michigan State University (MSU). She is affiliated with MSU’s Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability (CSIS), the Klausmeier-Litchman lab at Kellogg Biological Station, and holds certifications in Community Engaged Scholarship and Spatial Ecology. Her research focuses on human influence on species distributions, integrating ecological modeling, GIS, and community outreach. BS/BA in Environmental Sciences and French from Messiah College MSc in International Nature Conservation from Goettingen University Her research spans ecology, conservation biology, and sustainability, emphasizing human-nature interactions through metacoupling, telecoupling, and stakeholder collaboration. She has conducted fieldwork in Alaska, Hong Kong, and the Falkland Islands, leveraging local knowledge to address global conservation challenges. Recent publications highlight her expertise in species distribution modeling, sustainability tool development (e.g., seesus, SDGdetector), and conservation policy analysis. Articles frequently explore metacoupling, anthropogenic impacts, and marine ecosystem dynamics, with applications in deforestation, biodiversity, and SDG implementation. NSF GRFP Fellow University Enrichment Fellow Outstanding Paper in Landscape Ecology Award Veronica collaborates with the Klausmeier-Litchman lab at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station and works under Dr. Jianguo (Jack) Liu at CSIS. Her work bridges marine environments, stakeholder engagement, and global sustainability through interdisciplinary research and community-based conservation.

• Biodiversity
• Phylogenetics
• Climate Change
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David Nipperess is an Honorary Lecturer in the School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University, where he contributes to research and academic initiatives in biodiversity and ecology. His work spans conservation biology, phylogenetics, and urban ecology, with a strong focus on practical applications for environmental management and policy. His research interests center on biodiversity assessment, phylogenetic and functional diversity, and the impacts of climate change and urbanization on ecological systems. He investigates topics such as species inventory completeness, conservation prioritization, and the ecological integrity of natural and constructed habitats, particularly in urban and riparian environments. The trends in his recent publications reflect a deep engagement with global and regional conservation challenges, integrating decision science, ecosystem services, and biodiversity monitoring. His work frequently addresses the interplay between human activity and ecological resilience, especially in urban forests and wetlands. David Nipperess has been recognized through extensive media coverage, with his research picked up by over 190 news outlets and referenced in policy sources and Wikipedia. His work has also been widely shared on social media and academic platforms like Mendeley. He has been involved in significant research projects such as the Green Cities Fund initiative on urban green space and biodiversity investigations in aquifers. His collaborations span multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting a networked, interdisciplinary approach to environmental science. David Nipperess is affiliated with Macquarie University’s research ecosystem and contributes to high-impact scientific discourse through publications in journals like Nature Climate Change and Nature Communications . His research outputs include peer-reviewed articles, commissioned reports, and policy-relevant assessments, particularly for the New South Wales government.