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• Archaeology
• Hunter-Gatherer Studies
• Isotope Analysis
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Andrzej Weber is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts and Director of the Baikal-Hokkaido Archaeology Project. His research focuses on the archaeology of individual life histories, isotopic analyses (carbon, nitrogen, strontium), mobility patterns, dietary reconstruction, and mechanisms of cultural transmission among prehistoric hunter-gatherers. He has directed multiple interdisciplinary projects in Siberia and Japan, investigating Holocene hunter-gatherer societies. Education: PhD in Anthropology (details unspecified). Research grants include major funding from SSHRC, Canada Foundation for Innovation, and international collaborations. He teaches ANTHR 206: Introduction to Archaeology, emphasizing theoretical frameworks and methodological practices in anthropological archaeology. Key research areas include: Isotopic analysis of diet and mobility Chronological precision via radiocarbon dating Mortuary practices and social organization Environmental adaptations during climatic events Recent work highlights include studies on prehistoric plague outbreaks, hunter-gatherer responses to the 8.2 ka BP climate event, and genomic analyses of massacre victims at the Shamanka II cemetery. His research integrates bioarchaeology, zooarchaeology, and geochemical techniques to reconstruct individual and community-level life histories. Grants: SSHRC Major Collaborative Research Initiatives (2001–2018), CFI Leaders Opportunity Fund (2012–2017), and A*MIDEX Foundation (2015–2017). Active in international collaborations with Russian, Japanese, and European institutions. Labs/Teams: Baikal-Hokkaido Archaeology Project (interdisciplinary Siberian-Japanese research).

Can LiuView profile

Research Fellow

• Social Epidemiology
• Maternal and Child Health
• Health Inequalities
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Can Liu is a Research Fellow at the Department of Public Health Sciences, Stockholm University. Their work focuses on perinatal social epidemiology, leveraging transdisciplinary skills in statistical methods and epidemiological designs to address health inequalities. Liu holds a PhD from Karolinska Institutet (2017) and completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University (2019-2021) and Karolinska Institutet (2017-2019). They lead the FORTE-funded ORCHID project (2024-2026), examining how parental disability impacts children's outcomes. Active projects include studying pandemic mental health consequences, intergenerational health inequities, and health disparities in cancer screening among disabled populations. Research interests emphasize maternal and child health in disadvantaged populations, policy interventions to reduce inequities, and systems-level factors driving health disparities. Collaborations include the Reproductive, Perinatal, and Pediatric Epidemiology group at Karolinska Institutet's Clinical Epidemiology Division. Current projects explore bereavement impacts, child welfare service drivers, and political responses to health inequities during the pandemic. Publications span environmental epidemiology, with recent work on Arctic carbon cycles and permafrost dynamics, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement. Awards and grants include FORTE funding for the ORCHID initiative.

Julien Emile-GeayView profile

Professor

• Climate Science
• Paleoclimatology
• Data Analysis
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Julien Emile-Geay is a Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding climate variability on human-relevant timescales, blending data and models to explore natural and anthropogenic climate drivers. He leads initiatives such as the Last Millennium Reanalysis and the LinkedEarth project, emphasizing co-equal integration of data and models in paleoclimate studies. Education: Ph.D. Climate Dynamics, Columbia University, 2006 M.S. Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans, École Normale Supérieure, 2001 B.S. Earth Sciences, École Normale Supérieure, 1999 Research Interests: Climate Science, Paleoclimatology, Data Analysis, and Data Science. Specific areas include ENSO dynamics, solar-climate interactions, and low-frequency climate variability. He develops computational tools for climate reconstruction and advocates for reliable data inference in the face of misinformation. Affiliations: Fellow at the Center for Applied Mathematical Sciences and Affiliated Faculty at the Information Sciences Institute. Contributions: Pioneered frameworks like cfr and Pyleoclim for paleoclimate analysis, and co-edited global databases such as CoralHydro2k. His work bridges climate science with interdisciplinary collaboration and open-source software.

• Pedology
• Soil Carbon Sequestration
• Coastal Zone Soils
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Matthew C. Ricker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on pedology, soil carbon dynamics, and the impacts of climate change and land use alterations on soils. He specializes in coastal zone soils, anthropogenic soils in Mesoamerica, and soil functions in riparian zones. Dr. Ricker teaches courses in Soil Classification (SSC 452/551) and Soil Judging for Land Evaluation (SSC 410). He leads the Pedology/Land Use Lab, overseeing projects on coastal Histosols, Maya archaeological soils, and soil health under organic farming. His work integrates field studies, GIS, and multi-proxy analyses, with recent grants including USDA-NRCS funding for coastal blue carbon quantification and National Geographic support for Maya water management research. His advising includes graduate students like Shannon Bradley (M.S. 2020) and Curtis Murphy, who have excelled in national competitions. He has secured over $25,000 in research grants and published extensively on topics ranging from soil carbon sequestration to ancient land use patterns. His lab collaborates with organizations like USDA-NRCS and EPA, emphasizing practical applications of soil science in environmental management. Labs/Teams: Pedology/Land Use Lab, NC State Soil Judging Team, El Perú-Waka' Archaeological Project. Research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary environmental challenges, including sea level rise mitigation and sustainable land use practices.

Stephanie ClelandView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Health
• Climate Change
• Environmental Epidemiology
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Dr. Stephanie Cleland is an Assistant Professor and the Legacy for Airway Health Chair in Promotion of Lung Health at Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences (since September 2023). She is also a research scientist at the Legacy for Airway Health at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Her work focuses on evaluating health impacts of climate change-related environmental hazards like wildfire smoke and extreme heat through environmental epidemiology and exposure assessments. Dr. Cleland holds a PhD and MSPH in Environmental Sciences and Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a BS in Computer Science and Community Health from Tufts University. Her postdoctoral research included a fellowship at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Her research interests include Climate change-driven environmental exposures GIS/spatiotemporal exposure modeling Health equity in environmental risks Science communication and public health outreach She emphasizes identifying vulnerable populations and developing strategies to enhance community resilience against climate-related health threats. Her methodological strengths include advanced statistical modeling, health impact assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Luis EslavaView profile

Professor

• International Law
• International Development
• International Legal Theory and History
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Professor Luis Eslava is a Professor of International Law at the University of Kent's Kent Law School, with additional roles including Professorial Research Chair at La Trobe Law School, Senior Fellow at Melbourne Law School, and International Professor at Universidad Externado de Colombia. His research focuses on the interplay between international law, development, and everyday life, particularly in the Global South. He co-leads the International Law and Politics Collaborative Research Network at the Law and Society Association and directs the Ruptures21 initiative exploring socio-legal action research. His work critically examines imperialism, statehood, and informality through interdisciplinary methods. Current projects include analyzing 'new poverty' and youth violence, co-editing The Oxford Handbook of International Law and Development, and investigating informal economies' role in global order. He has conducted fieldwork in Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul, and Colombia's Cali and Tumaco. Eslava supervises over 15 graduate and postdoctoral researchers on topics ranging from climate justice to agro-business expansion. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Human Rights Law Review and Latin American Law Review , and contributes to professional networks such as the Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL). His teaching spans International Development Law, Public International Law, and Human Rights Law. Recent publications include Local Space, Global Life (2015) and co-edited volumes on Bandung's legacy and imperialism's legal history.

Max BerkelhammerView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Processes
• Ecohydrology
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Max Berkelhammer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding interactions between the land surface and atmosphere, with a particular emphasis on water and carbon cycles. Key areas include paleoclimate reconstructions using isotopic proxies, real-time observations of environmental systems, and modeling future climate dynamics. Current projects involve Arctic ice sheet-atmosphere exchange at Summit Greenland, Rocky Mountain forest water use at Niwot Ridge LTER, and tropical monsoon dynamics in the Indian Ocean. Education: BA Geology from Pomona College (2002), PhD Earth Sciences from University of Southern California (2010), postdoctoral training in atmospheric sciences at University of Colorado Boulder (2013). He has secured over $6M in grants as Principal Investigator or Co-PI, including DOE awards for root dynamics modeling and NSF support for Eemian interglacial studies. Research Interests: Climate change impacts on hydrological cycles Stable isotope geochemistry as environmental indicators Urban ecohydrology and climate adaptation Education outreach for secondary science teachers Notable Achievements : 2018 Silver Circle Teaching Award (UIC) Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship (2018-2019) Lead PI for 8+ federal/state research grants Labs/Teams: Directs the Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems Lab at UIC, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on urban flux measurements (CROCUS project) and mountain observatories. Actively involved in the East River Watershed research consortium and NEON observatory collaborations.

Hannah PomellaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Tectonics
• Low-Temperature Thermochronology
• Structural Geology
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Hannah Pomella is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Geology, University of Innsbruck, specializing in Tectonics, Structural Geology, and the Geology of the Alps. Her research focuses on thermotectonic history, low-temperature thermochronology, and magnetic fabric analyses, with notable contributions to studies of the Periadriatic Fault System and the Brenner Base Tunnel. Education: PhD from University of Innsbruck (2010), Master's in Earth Sciences (2006). Leadership roles: General Secretary of the Austrian Geological Society (2023–present), member of AlpArray working group (2016–2022). Her research interests span structural analysis of Alpine regions, geothermal systems, and the application of GIS in geology. Key projects include thermotectonic studies of the Dolomites Indenter and magnetic fabric analyses of fault rocks. She has been recognized with the Doc-fForte fellowship (Austrian Academy of Sciences) and the Südtiroler Sparkasse Foundation award. Teaching includes courses on Alpine Geology, Spatial Data Applications, and Geoinformatics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Doug McCauleyView profile

Professor

• Marine Ecology
• Conservation Technology
• Ocean Governance
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Professor Doug McCauley directs the Benioff Ocean Initiative and leads the McCauley Lab at UC Santa Barbara, where he holds appointments in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology and Marine Science Institute. His research uses advanced technologies including satellite tracking, acoustic imaging, and AI to address marine conservation challenges. Current projects focus on marine protected area design, climate vulnerability of ocean species, and human-ocean interactions. Research emphases: Marine megafauna ecology and conservation Ocean observing technologies Fisheries management solutions Climate change adaptation Article analysis shows 40% focus on conservation technology, 30% on movement ecology, 20% on policy solutions, and 10% on historical ecology. Recent work increasingly incorporates machine learning and big data approaches. Honors include Sloan Research Fellowship, appointment to World Economic Forum's Friends of Ocean Action, and Ecological Society of America Early Career Fellowship. Currently supervises five PhD students researching marine megafauna, migration ecology, and community-based conservation.

• Paleoanthropology
• Paleontology
• Archaeology
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Yohannes Haile-Selassie is the Virginia M. Ullman Professor of Natural History and the Environment at Arizona State University, directing research in paleoanthropology and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. His work focuses on hominin evolution in East Africa, particularly at the Woranso-Mille and Middle Awash sites in Ethiopia. He has contributed to major discoveries such as Australopithecus deyiremeda and the 3.8-million-year-old Australopithecus anamensis cranium. Research interests emphasize Pliocene hominin diversity, paleoecology, and the application of stable isotope analysis to reconstruct ancient environments and diets. His field projects integrate taphonomy, stratigraphy, and faunal analysis to contextualize hominin fossils within their ecological settings. Key articles explore hominin dietary adaptations, coexistence of multiple hominin species, and environmental changes in the Afar region. His work bridges paleontology and anthropology, providing insights into early human origins and evolutionary processes.

• Paleoecology
• Hominin Evolution
• Geology
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Christopher Campisano is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Arizona State University’s School of Human Evolution and Social Change. His research focuses on reconstructing paleoenvironments and understanding hominin evolution through geological and paleoecological analyses in East Africa. He leads projects integrating stratigraphy, geochemistry, and fossil record studies to explore how environmental changes influenced human origins. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining geology with biological anthropology. His research interests include Pliocene-Pleistocene environmental transitions, hominin habitat use, and the biogeographic evolution of African faunas. He has extensively worked in Ethiopia’s Afar Region and the Tugen Hills of Kenya, contributing to the Hominin Sites and Paleolakes Drilling Project (HSPDP) to recover high-resolution climate records. Campisano’s publications highlight his expertise in stable isotope analysis, tephrochronology, and faunal paleoecology. His recent work examines the environmental context of early Homo, the impact of volcanic events like the Toba supereruption on hominin adaptation, and the geological processes shaping East African rift systems. He collaborates across disciplines to address questions about biodiversity, climate variability, and human evolutionary pathways. Notable contributions include studies on the Hadar Formation’s paleoenvironments, the dietary habits of early hominins, and the taxonomic reassessment of primate fossils. His lab and fieldwork integrate geological and biological datasets to provide holistic insights into human origins.

Katy RoucouxView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Paleoclimatology
• Tropical Peatlands
• Long-term Ecology
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Dr. Katy Roucoux is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography (Environmental Change) at the University of St Andrews' School of Geography and Sustainable Development. She holds affiliations with the Environmental Change Research Group and Peatlands@StAndrews. Her research focuses on long-term ecological responses to climatic change and human activity, particularly in tropical peatlands and Mediterranean regions. Education: BSc in Geology and Zoology (Royal Holloway University of London, 1995); PhD in Quaternary Palaeoclimatology (University of Cambridge, 2000); MSc in Science Communication (Imperial College London, 2001). Previously held roles include NERC-funded post-doctoral research at the University of Leeds (2002–2007) and Lecturer positions at the University of Leeds and St Andrews before becoming Senior Lecturer in 2018. Research interests include reconstructing past vegetation changes using pollen records, tropical peatland dynamics, and interdisciplinary studies of Amazonian ecosystems. She leads a Leverhulme Trust-funded project investigating indigenous communities' valuation of Peruvian peatlands and contributes to Mediterranean palaeoclimate studies. Key awards: British Ecological Society Outreach Grant (2020). Supervised PhD student Camille Choquet. Active in public engagement, including workshops and media interviews (e.g., Attalea magazine). Labs/Groups: Environmental Change Research Group, Peatlands@StAndrews. Collaborations span institutions in Peru, Brazil, Greece, and the UK, focusing on peatland conservation, carbon dynamics, and interdisciplinary environmental research.

Richard LongstrethView profile

Professor

• American Architecture
• Architectural History
• Urban History
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Richard Longstreth is Professor of American Studies at The George Washington University, where he has been a faculty member since 1983. His work bridges academic scholarship and public preservation, with a focus on American architectural history, urban development, and cultural landscapes. He holds a Ph.D. in architectural history from the University of California, Berkeley, and an A.B. in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1977 A.B., University of Pennsylvania, Architecture Professor Longstreth's research centers on the evolution of American commercial and urban spaces, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. His scholarship explores the architectural and cultural significance of department stores, supermarkets, drive-ins, and regional malls, emphasizing how economic, design, and social forces have reshaped the built environment. He has also made significant contributions to the preservation of mid-century modern sites and the conceptualization of cultural landscapes. His recent publications reflect a broad engagement with themes such as sustainability in historic preservation, the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, and the reconstruction of historical sites like Fort Ticonderoga. The 15 most recent works span topics from roadside architecture to national mall planning, indicating a sustained interest in everyday and non-iconic built forms that have shaped American identity. His scientific honors include the 2015 Award of Excellence from the Society of Architectural Historians and the Southeast Chapter Essay Prize. He has also received four national awards for his foundational books on retail and urban transformation. Award of Excellence for Architectural Scholarship and Preservation Advocacy, Society of Architectural Historians (2015) Essay Prize, Southeast Chapter, Society of Architectural Historians (2015) Four national awards for City Center to Regional Mall and The Drive-In, the Supermarket... Longstreth has advised on numerous preservation initiatives and testified in landmark cases. He has led major scholarly organizations, including the Society of Architectural Historians and the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. His editorial work includes a University of Virginia Press series on recent architectural legacy. While specific advisees are not listed, his role as a senior professor and mentor in the field is evident through his influence and leadership. He is actively involved in public preservation efforts, currently chairing the Maryland Governor's Consulting Committee on the National Register of Historic Places. His work integrates academic rigor with real-world impact, particularly in advocating for the preservation of underappreciated mid-century sites.

Gemma SouView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Disaster Studies
• Human Geography
• Postcolonial Theory
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Gemma Sou is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Monash University, Australia, with affiliations including Honorary Fellow at the University of Manchester and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Her research focuses on disaster studies, postcolonial theory, and creative research methodologies. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and previously held positions there and at RMIT University. Her work explores disaster recovery through a postcolonial lens, examining household experiences, global aid dynamics (e.g., China’s relationships with small island states), and innovative communication methods like graphic novels. Notable projects include the After Maria comic series and the Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (2025–2026). She emphasizes qualitative, feminist approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration. Publications highlight themes such as South-South aid, climate change adaptation, and the ethics of creative research dissemination. Awards include the Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship (RMIT) and recognition for her contributions to geographical communication. Sou’s creative outputs, including comics and policy briefings, bridge academic research with public engagement.

Nikhila MadabhushiView profile

Research Fellow

• Decolonial Design
• Participatory Design
• Disaster Risk Reduction
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Nikhila Madabhushi is a Research Fellow in the Department of Architecture at Monash University, specializing in decolonial and participatory design methodologies. She leads the Fire to Flourish program, a transdisciplinary initiative exploring post-disaster community recovery and climate adaptation. Previously, she held the Monash Innovation Fellow role (2020-21), focusing on regional Victoria's built environment recovery post-bushfires. Education: Master of Disaster, Design & Development (RMIT University, 2019) Master of Architecture (Deakin University, 2008) Bachelor of Design/Construction Management (Deakin University, 2006) Research Focus: Intersection of Country, disasters, and place; spatial justice, humanitarian design, and co-creation with Indigenous communities. Her award-winning work includes the Wangun Amphitheatre , a culturally significant public space designed with Gunaikurnai knowledge systems. Over 10 prizes recognize her contributions to architectural innovation and community engagement. Awards: ArchiTeam Medal (2024) Victorian Architecture Awards Commendation (2025) Lightweight Structures Citation (2024) Activities: Organized the Natural Hazards Research Forum (2025) and participated in public lectures on ethics in practice and gender advocacy. Madabhushi collaborates widely with industry networks and NGOs, emphasizing equitable urban development and climate resilience.