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• Landscape Ecology
• Geographical Modelling
• Spatial Socio-ecological Processes
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James Millington is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at King's College London, specializing in spatial ecological and socio-economic processes through bespoke modelling tools. Appointed Lecturer in 2013 and promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2017, he previously held a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship at King's and was a Visiting Postdoctoral Associate at Michigan State University's Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability. PhD in Geography, King's College London (2007) MSc in Environmental Monitoring, Modelling and Management (with Distinction), King's College London BSc (Hons) in Geography (First class), King's College London Millington's research centers on landscape ecology and spatial socio-ecological systems , employing advanced modelling to analyze interactions between human activities and environmental processes. His work addresses critical challenges in biodiversity conservation , deforestation dynamics , and sustainable food systems , with significant focus on Amazonian regions and global trade impacts. Recent studies integrate geographical information systems with socio-economic data to develop actionable conservation strategies. His 2023 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory examining Brazil's agricultural trade-deforestation nexus, highlighting systemic failures in private land conservation and complex soybean trade relationships. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary convergence of environmental policy , trade economics , and ecosystem management , establishing patterns of spatial vulnerability in tropical conservation efforts. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship Millington serves as Associate Editor for Plant Ecology and Land journals, reflecting his scholarly influence. While specific grant details aren't provided, his Leverhulme Fellowship indicates success in competitive funding acquisition. His editorial roles and society fellowship demonstrate active contribution to academic discourse and peer review processes. Previously affiliated with Michigan State University's Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, Millington's current work operates within King's College London's Geography Department infrastructure, leveraging institutional resources for spatial modelling research though specific contemporary lab affiliations aren't detailed.

• Sustainability
• Human-Computer Interaction
• ICT for Sustainability
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Elina Eriksson is an Associate Professor at the Department of Media Technology and Interaction Design (MID) within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She holds additional affiliations with Green Leap, Digital Futures, and the KTH Climate Action Center. Dr. Eriksson co-leads the Sustainable Futures Lab research group and serves as programme responsible for the new Sustainable Digitalisation master's programme launching in autumn 2024. Dr. Eriksson earned her PhD from KTH with the thesis 'Situated Reflexive Change - User-centred Design in(to) Practice' in 2013, while also working at Uppsala University during her doctoral studies. Her academic journey demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of technology and sustainability. Her research centers on sustainability and human-computer interaction (S-HCI), specifically exploring how computing can facilitate the transition to a more sustainable world. She investigates change processes and practices across multiple domains, with particular emphasis on energy transitions, academic travel emissions, sustainable behavior change, and futures thinking for sustainability. Dr. Eriksson approaches these challenges through both theoretical frameworks and practical interventions. Analysis of Dr. Eriksson's publication record reveals a strong trajectory in sustainable computing, with increasing focus on climate action and systemic change in recent years. Her work bridges technical computing research with social science perspectives, emphasizing practical applications for sustainability challenges across academic, organizational, and everyday contexts. Dr. Eriksson currently manages the project 'Beyond the event horizon: tools to explore local energy transformations' and contributes to 'Decreased CO2-emissions in flight-intensive organisations' and 'HabitWise - Creating Sustainable Everyday Habits.' She teaches courses including 'ICT and Sustainability,' 'Leading Complex Change Processes,' and 'Sustainable ICT in Practice,' while examining various degree projects across computing disciplines. As co-leader of the Sustainable Futures Lab, Dr. Eriksson fosters interdisciplinary research that examines how digital technologies can support sustainable practices and transitions. The lab serves as a hub for innovative approaches to sustainability challenges through human-centered computing research.

Andres D. UribeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Democracy
• Civil War
• Violence
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Andres D. Uribe is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also holds the 2024-25 Anna Julia Cooper Postdoctoral Fellowship. His research investigates the complex interactions between democracy, violence, and state formation in the Americas, with a particular focus on how armed non-state actors influence electoral politics and governance. Dr. Uribe earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of Chicago in 2023. Prior to joining UW-Madison, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University's Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) during 2023-24. His scholarly work spans several critical areas in political science: democratic resilience against violent interventions, rebel governance in civil war contexts, and strategies of democratic backsliding . Through multi-method research combining large-N statistical analysis with in-depth case studies, Uribe examines how criminal organizations, rebels, and paramilitaries establish governance structures, influence elections, and interact with state institutions. His book project, War on the Ballot Box: How Violent Actors Corrupt and Disrupt Democracy , analyzes electoral interventions by armed groups across Latin America. Uribe's recent publications (2020-2025) reveal a consistent focus on non-state governance and democratic vulnerability. His work on criminal governance in Latin America demonstrates its surprising correlation with state presence, while studies of Colombian civil war dynamics show how rebels opportunistically exploit temporary state weaknesses. Research on Mexican democracy documents how presidential rhetoric can degrade public confidence in institutions—a key mechanism for democratic erosion. Collectively, these contributions illuminate the multifaceted challenges to democratic governance in conflict-affected societies. Dr. Uribe has received significant recognition for his work: Anna Julia Cooper Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2024-25) Postdoctoral Fellow, Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL), Stanford University (2023-24) While specific details about his advising activities and research grants are not provided in the available materials, his collaborative publications with scholars across multiple institutions suggest active engagement in interdisciplinary research networks. His work frequently involves partnerships with experts in criminology, conflict studies, and comparative politics. Though no dedicated research laboratory is mentioned, Uribe's projects often employ innovative methodologies including text-as-data analysis, survey experiments, and spatial analysis of conflict data, indicating sophisticated research infrastructure support at his host institutions.

• Transportation Safety
• Traffic Psychology
• Sustainable Mobility
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Sergio Alejandro Useche Hernandez is an active Assistant Professor specializing in transportation safety and traffic psychology, with 134 publications reflecting deep expertise in human behavioral factors within mobility systems. His research spans road safety compliance, sustainable transport adoption, and mental health impacts across diverse populations including cyclists, delivery workers, and public transport users. His primary research interests focus on the intersection of psychology and transportation engineering, particularly sensation seeking in vulnerable road users, gender disparities in mobility choices, and technology-induced distractions. He employs advanced methodologies including Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), cross-cultural surveys, and systematic literature reviews to investigate phenomena like e-scooter adoption barriers in developing countries and mental health outcomes among transport workers. Key contributions include the validated SSC scale for cyclist risk assessment and frameworks for evaluating sustainable mobility policies through interdisciplinary lenses. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2026) reveals three dominant trends: (1) growing emphasis on digital distractions across transport modes (cycling, motorcycling, driving), (2) sophisticated gender-based analyses of mobility barriers and safety outcomes, and (3) methodological innovation through integrated theoretical frameworks like TPB-UTAUT. His work consistently bridges academic rigor with policy relevance, particularly regarding last-mile delivery risks and post-crash psychological recovery. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the source material, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals (e.g., Accident Analysis and Prevention , Transportation Research Part F ) demonstrates significant scholarly recognition. The absence of listed advisees suggests primary focus on independent or collaborative research rather than graduate supervision, though his faculty position implies potential mentoring activities. His work shows strong alignment with European mobility policy initiatives and cross-national studies spanning Spain, Australia, Latvia, and the Dominican Republic, indicating robust international collaboration networks.

Haining WangView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Networking Systems
• Cloud Computing
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Haining Wang is a Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on cybersecurity, networking systems, cloud computing, and cyber-physical systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2003). His work addresses critical challenges in network security, IoT device fingerprinting, drone navigation security, and 5G/6G infrastructure vulnerabilities. Notable contributions include developing frameworks for detecting deceptive reviews, securing industrial IoT devices, and enhancing geofencing systems with 6G technologies. Wang's IEEE Fellow award (2020) recognizes his contributions to network and cloud security. His research also explores cloud gaming security, data center thermal vulnerabilities, and DNS privacy risks. He actively publishes on topics like container registry typosquatting, acoustic indoor localization, and encrypted DNS censorship analysis. Education: Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2003 Awards: IEEE Fellow (2020) Key Research Areas: Cybersecurity, Network Measurement, IoT Security, 5G/6G Systems Wang's recent work emphasizes securing emerging technologies like drone navigation systems and optimizing sensor placements in indoor environments. His projects often bridge theoretical frameworks with practical implementations in real-world networks and cloud infrastructures.

Matthias SweetView profile

Associate Professor

• Transportation Policy
• Travel Behavior
• Transportation-Land Use Dynamics
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Matthias Sweet is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of the TransForm Research Laboratory at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Urban and Regional Planning. He holds a PhD and advanced degrees in related fields. His research focuses on transportation policy, travel behavior, urban economics, and the integration of Big Data/GIS methods into planning practice. Key research interests include the future of mobility (e.g., automated vehicles, telework, and ride-sharing), transportation-land use interactions, and sustainable urban development. He leads applied projects analyzing emerging mobility technologies and their societal impacts. Publications highlight trends in AV adoption, telework geography, and policy implications of shared mobility. His work bridges academic research with practical planning challenges, emphasizing evidence-based strategies for congestion resilience and equitable urban growth. Teaching includes advanced planning theory, transportation policy, and quantitative research methods. Students collaborate in TransForm Lab on projects addressing contemporary urban mobility challenges.

• Sustainable Energy Finance
• Emerging Market Finance
• Post-Communist Transition Economies
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Associate Professor Alexandr Akimov is affiliated with Griffith University's Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics. He holds key roles including Director of the Sustainable Energy Policy Cluster (since 2020), Member of the Griffith Asia Institute (2017–present), and Member of the Centre for Superannuation and Personal Finance (2015–present). His research focuses on sustainable energy finance, emerging markets, post-communist economies, and climate policy. He has supervised doctoral research on hydrogen energy systems, demand response mechanisms, and Chinese stock market behaviors. His academic contributions span energy economics, financial policy analysis, and transition economies. Notable recent work includes techno-economic analyses of hydrogen production, renewable energy export strategies, and policy frameworks for distributed energy resources. He has collaborated on projects like RACE for 2030, exploring taxation policies for electric vehicle adoption. His expertise bridges academic research with practical policy applications in sustainable development. Professor Akimov’s teaching and supervision emphasize quantitative methods in finance and energy economics. His research has addressed challenges in post-Soviet financial systems, global bond market dynamics, and the socio-economic impacts of energy transition initiatives.

Alice EldridgeView profile

Professor

• Ecoacoustics
• Acoustic Ecology
• Music Technology
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Prof Alice Eldridge is Professor of Sonic Systems (Music) at the University of Sussex, School of Media, Arts and Humanities. She holds leadership roles including Director of the Sussex Humanities Lab and Co-director roles in interdisciplinary research centers. Her academic journey includes a BSc Psychology (University of Leeds), MSc Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems, and PhD in Computer Science and AI (University of Sussex). Research focuses on ecoacoustics, soundscapes, and music-technology intersections with ecology. Key areas include acoustic complexity analysis, participatory conservation projects (e.g., WILDSENS projects), and feedback musicianship. Fieldwork spans tropical, temperate, and Arctic regions including Indonesia, Ecuador, and Swedish Lapland. Collaborates with indigenous communities and organizations like Peck Labs and Emute Lab. Music performance includes free jazz, chamber compositions, and pop bassistry with groups like Collectress and Feedback Cell. Grants include AHRC/NERC/EU funding for projects like WILDSENS Arctic mapping and environmental wellbeing studies. Over 70 publications span ecoacoustic methodologies, digital humanities, and sound-based conservation. Labs affiliated with: Sussex Humanities Lab, Peck Labs (ecology), Emute Lab (music tech). Teaching includes BA Music Technology and MA Sonic Media programs.

José Garcia MontalvoView profile

Professor

• Economics
• Housing Policy
• Macroeconomics
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Prof. José Garcia Montalvo is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona. He holds a PhD from Harvard University. His research focuses on housing policy, macroeconomics, political economy, and public policy, with recent emphasis on urban housing crises, inequality measurement, and fiscal responses to inflation. He has published widely in journals like the Review of Economic and Statistics and the Journal of Comparative Economics. Education: PhD in Economics, Harvard University. Key research areas include housing economics, public-private partnerships, and the socioeconomic impact of disasters. He has authored a handbook on housing economics and co-authored studies on rent controls and university competitiveness. Recent activities include organizing workshops on economic research using bank transactions data (June 2025), publishing in CEPR Discussion Papers (March 2025), and contributing to policy debates via op-eds in La Vanguardia and El Periódico. He frequently engages with media and policymakers on housing, inflation, and labor market dynamics. His work spans academic contributions, public policy analysis, and media commentary, emphasizing data-driven solutions to socioeconomic challenges.

Marco NieView profile

Professor

• Transportation Engineering
• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Urban Mobility
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Marco Nie is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. His research focuses on Transportation Systems Analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate optimization, network science, traffic flow theory, economics, and statistics to address complex interactions between human activities, infrastructure, and urban networks. He teaches three courses: an undergraduate/graduate introduction to transportation engineering, and two graduate courses on analytical and computational tools for surface transportation systems design. Education: Marco Nie earned a BS in Structural Engineering from Tsinghua University (Beijing), followed by graduate studies in Transportation at the National University of Singapore (NUS), and a PhD in Transportation from the University of California, Davis. Research interests include improving transportation efficiency, sustainability, and equity through policy and technology. Recent work explores autonomous vehicles, modular transit systems, congestion pricing, and data-driven solutions for EV charging and ride-hail platforms. He has expressed challenges in securing research funding, noting its critical role despite inherent flaws in evaluating research impact through monetary metrics. Scientific Awards: He received the 2021 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Awards . Marco also serves on editorial boards, including Service Science (2023), and actively publishes on topics like urban mobility, freight logistics, and policy analysis. Advising & Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, he highlights the importance of funding mechanisms for research. His work often involves collaborations with sponsors and stakeholders to address real-world transportation challenges. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Science and Protection of Engineered Environments and engages in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on sustainable and equitable urban systems.

Rebecca WalkerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Planning
• Urban Ecology
• Environmental Justice
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Rebecca Walker is an Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois, teaching courses in social-ecological systems, environmental planning, and environmental justice. Her research examines the intersection of housing policy, environmental planning, and climate resilience, with particular focus on how environmental injustices are produced and addressed through policy and grassroots activism. Her research interests include green gentrification, green resilience infrastructure, parks and racial equity, planning history, and climate justice. She employs community-based research methods and collaborates with environmental justice organizers and local governments to advance environmental and racial justice in urban communities, particularly in Minneapolis and Chicago. Walker has supervised master's student Nicholas Collins (2024) on a capstone project examining state flood resilience governance. She received her PhD in urban and regional planning from the University of Minnesota with specializations in environmental planning and geospatial analysis.

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Urban Planning
• Socio-Economic Analysis
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Samuel Jones is a Researcher and Research Data Officer at the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) within Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. He has been at Cardiff since 2009, focusing on geospatial data management, GIS applications, and socio-economic analysis. His work includes developing the WISERD geoportal and collaborating with Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament) on geospatial research. Jones holds a BSc in Geography (2008, Cardiff) and an MSc in GIS (2018, Leeds), with research emphasizing town center performance benchmarking and Wales-specific socio-economic policy analysis. **Education**: BSc (2:1) Geography, Cardiff University (2008) MSc (Distinction) Geographical Information Systems, University of Leeds (2018) **Research Interests**: His work centers on geospatial data applications in urban planning, socio-economic policy, and regional development. He specializes in GIS tools for benchmarking town centers, neighborhood typology mapping, and leveraging geospatial data for policy insights in Wales. Recent projects include analyzing town center performance metrics and developing tools for Wales' socio-economic data visualization. **Grants & Collaborations**: Key projects include the Skills and Employment Survey 2012 (focusing on workforce skills in Wales) and a knowledge transfer partnership with Senedd Cymru. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications in Wales' socio-economic landscape. **Labs/Teams**: He is part of WISERD's Data Team and collaborates with Senedd Research on geospatial initiatives, contributing to cross-organizational projects that integrate spatial analysis into public policy.

Shatakshee DhongdeView profile

Professor

• Poverty
• Inequality
• Multidimensional Poverty Analysis
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Shatakshee Dhongde is a Professor of Economics and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Riverside, and has conducted pioneering research on multidimensional poverty in the U.S., emphasizing non-income deprivations such as housing, health, and education. Her work during the Great Recession and the pandemic has highlighted systemic inequalities, particularly among marginalized racial and ethnic groups. She is affiliated with the Institute of Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and serves on the editorial boards of leading journals like the Review of Income and Wealth . Education: Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, U.S. M.A., University of Pune, India B.A., University of Pune, India Research Interests: Multidimensional poverty analysis Economic inequality and social justice Impact of public infrastructure on regional disparities Educational and health disparities Global poverty measurement Awards: Dean George C. Griffin Faculty of the Year Award (2022) Nancy and Richard Ruggles Memorial Prize (2012) Fellow, Society for Economic Measurement (2019) Her recent work includes analyzing racial disparities in poverty, spatial trends in multidimensional poverty, and hardships during the pandemic. She advocates for policies addressing affordable housing, healthcare access, and educational equity. Dhongde has been featured in national media, including NPR and BBC, and serves as President-elect of the International Association of Review of Income and Wealth (IARIW).

Tom SchofieldView profile

Researcher

• Augmented Reality
• Digital Humanities
• Interaction Design
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Tom Schofield is a researcher at Newcastle University's School of Arts and Cultures, specializing in Digital Cultures and Digital Media. His work bridges Augmented Reality (AR), digital humanities, and cultural heritage, focusing on creative methodologies for engaging communities with archives and spaces. Recent projects include Magical Reality , which uses AR to reinterpret children's literature archives through participatory design. Key research areas: AR, speculative design, cultural heritage, and child-centered digital interactions. Projects involve collaborations with institutions like Seven Stories: The National Centre for Children’s Books. Work explores the intersection of magical realism and technology, emphasizing imaginative engagement with physical and digital spaces. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to archival digitization, participatory design, and the cultural implications of emerging technologies. While not explicitly stating formal academic awards, his funded research (e.g., AHRC/EPSRC grants) underscores his contributions to interaction design and digital humanities.

Martin DodgeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Geography
• Urban Historical Geography
• Cartography and Visualization
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Dr. Martin Dodge is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development. He holds a PhD from University College London (UCL) and has previously worked at Cardiff University and the University of Nottingham. His research focuses on the socio-spatial implications of digital technologies, urban historical geography, cartography, and infrastructure studies. Dodge is known for curating the Atlas of Cyberspaces and co-authoring influential books like Mapping Cyberspace and Code/Space . His work explores how software and code shape urban spaces, surveillance technologies, and the 'data shadows' of individuals. Dodge has also contributed to public exhibitions such as Mapping Manchester and Infra_MANC , highlighting the city's historical and infrastructural narratives. He won the AAG Meridian Book Award 2011 for Code/Space . Recent research includes studies on Manchester’s urban history, Cold War infrastructure, and the Simons family’s impact on the city. Dodge supervises postgraduate students on cybergeography, software studies, and urban cartography. He actively engages with public outreach through blogs, exhibitions, and media commentary on urban development and technological geographies.