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Aghdas BadieeView profile

Researcher

• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Resilient Cold Chain Management
• Transportation and Logistics
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Dr. Aghdas Badiee serves as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School, affiliated with both the Centre for Logistics and Sustainability and the Centre of Sustainable Road Freight. Her academic foundation spans Industrial Engineering with specialized expertise in data-driven decision systems and logistics optimization. Educational Background: B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering - System Planning and Analysis (Grade: 18.07/20), Iran University of Science and Technology M.Sc. in Socio-economic System Engineering - Location-Allocation Optimization (Grade: 19.30/20), Iran University of Science and Technology Ph.D. in Socio-economic System Engineering - Supply Chain Modeling and Sustainable Logistics (Grade: 19.35/20), Iran University of Science and Technology Her research integrates Sustainable Supply Chain Management , Resilient Cold Chain Logistics , and Operations Research methodologies to address complex transportation challenges. Current projects include the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain Systems (ACES) and Zero-Emission Cold-Chain initiatives, focusing on food security through sustainable logistics solutions. Her methodological approach combines descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics using simulation, optimization, and data science techniques. Publication trends reveal consistent contributions to high-impact journals like Annals of Operations Research and IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems , with growing emphasis on sustainable cold chain systems (2023-2025). Her work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in agri-food distribution, humanitarian logistics, and transportation procurement. Scientific Recognition: Ranked 1st in all academic degrees (B.Sc. 2010, M.Sc. 2012, Ph.D. 2019) Global Talent designation by UKRI (2022) Distinguished PhD Dissertation Award (2019) Reviewer for Annals of Operations Research Journal (2021-present) Member of WORMS (Women in OR/MS) since 2022 Her professional trajectory demonstrates continuous engagement across academia and industry, having served as Lecturer at University of Tehran and Senior Business Analyst at National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company. Current activities include developing the MILES simulation platform for cold chain optimization and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable logistics research. She actively participates in professional networks including Production and Operations Management Society while mentoring students in operations research methodologies.

George StreftarisView profile

Professor

• Bayesian Statistics
• Epidemiology
• Actuarial Science
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Professor George Streftaris is a faculty member at Heriot-Watt University within the Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics department under the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences . His academic career spans over two decades, including roles as associate professor and lecturer at Heriot-Watt University (2004-2019) and post-doctoral positions at BioSS and Heriot-Watt (2001-2004). He serves on the Board of Examiners for the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and acts as an external examiner for multiple institutions. Professional memberships include Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society , member of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis , and the Greek Statistical Institute . Education: PhD in Statistics (University of Edinburgh) MSc in Statistics and OR (University of Essex, Distinction) BSc in Statistics and Actuarial Science (University of Piraeus, Greece) Research Interests: Streftaris specializes in Bayesian stochastic modeling , inference, and assessment at the intersection of statistics, epidemiology, and actuarial science. His work addresses critical illness insurance, longevity risk, and health-related insurance through predictive modeling and statistical machine learning. Key themes include disease transmission dynamics, model diagnostics, and uncertainty quantification in epidemic systems. Collaborations extend to life and biomedical sciences. Recent Publications: Recent articles focus on COVID-19 pandemic impacts on breast cancer mortality using semi-Markov models, neural network approaches for admission rate prediction, and Bayesian modeling of epidemic systems. Notable projects involve machine learning for multi-asset strategies, model uncertainty in insurance pricing, and stochastic frameworks for disease spread. Research Projects: Centers of Actuarial Excellence (SOA, 2019-2023): Predictive modeling for medical morbidity risk SCOR Foundation of Science (2022-2024): Breast cancer life insurance impact ARC Project (IFoA, 2016-2022): Longevity and morbidity risk management The Data Lab (2017-2018): Machine learning for multi-asset strategies Advising: Supervises ongoing PhD students in Bayesian and neural network modeling in epidemiology, with completed students working on topics like critical illness insurance, disease transmission, and stochastic mortality. Collaborations include researchers in the UK, USA, and international institutions.

Fiona AndrewsView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban and regional planning
• Public health
• Human geography
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Associate Professor Fiona Andrews is a leading academic at Deakin University , affiliated with the Faculty of Health and the School of Health and Social Development . As co-Leader of the HOME Research Hub, she bridges health, built environment, and social sciences to address Australia's housing crisis through interdisciplinary approaches. Doctor of Philosophy, University of Birmingham Master of Health Science, La Trobe University Diploma in Community Health, La Trobe University Bachelor of Science, University of Reading Her research focuses on the intersection of health and the built environment , emphasizing: Family-friendly apartment design Health impacts of housing quality Social integration in microvillages Public space equity Urban sustainability Qualitative methodologies (especially photo-narrative) Recent publications analyze: Kitchen design impacts on health Apartment communal spaces Co-housing models Future-proof hospital architecture Interim housing solutions Policy-informed urban planning Scientific Recognition : 2018 School of Health & Social Development Research Excellence Award She supervises doctoral candidates in architecture and health fields, chairs postgraduate thesis units, and secures grants from organizations including City of Greater Geelong and Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation . Her work directly influences Victorian government housing policies through commissioned research.

Brian DonnellanView profile

Professor

• Technology Adoption
• Innovation Management
• Data Governance
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Professor Brian Donnellan is Vice President of Engagement and Innovation at Maynooth University, where he also serves as Professor of Management Information Systems. He leads enterprise and regional engagement initiatives and contributes to research and teaching in IT-enabled innovation and Technology Management. Affiliations: Chairman of All-Ireland Smart Cities Forum, Board Member of Irish Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD), Co-Principal Investigator at LERO (Irish Software Research Centre) and ENABLE (Smart Cities Research Centre), Funded Investigator at CONFIRM (Advanced Manufacturing) and CONNECT (Future Networks and Communications). His research focuses on Technology Adoption, Innovation Management, and Data Governance, particularly in Smart Cities. He has authored publications analyzing IT governance frameworks, urban data business models, and the impact of Green IS projects on sustainable development. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work bridging Information Systems, Urban Planning, and Sustainability. Key themes include IT governance in smart cities, data-driven urban business models, and the role of social capital in digital environments. Professor Donnellan has 19 years of prior experience in the ICT industry, informing his academic work with practical insights into enterprise innovation and regional development.

• Modern Japanese History
• Contemporary Japanese History
• Gender Studies
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Christopher Gerteis is Professor of Modern and Contemporary Japanese History at SOAS University of London's School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, where he also contributes to the Japan Research Centre. His interdisciplinary scholarship examines the intersections of class, gender, and generation in postwar Japan, challenging dominant historical narratives through attention to marginalized perspectives and grassroots voices. Gerteis' research interests span multiple domains including labor movements, social politics, historical memory, and digital humanities. His work increasingly explores the intersection of history and video gaming, reflecting his commitment to innovative approaches for conveying historical complexity to broader audiences. He publishes the Substack resource 'Past Meets Pixel' examining this convergence. His recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories, with significant contributions in 2024-2025 spanning Japanese industrial heritage tourism, historical video game design, AI applications in historical research, and the social impacts of mass tourism. These works demonstrate his ability to bridge traditional historical scholarship with emerging digital methodologies. Gerteis has held several significant editorial positions, including founding editor of the SOAS Studies in Modern and Contemporary Japan series (Bloomsbury Publishing) and Regional Editor (East Asia) for the International Journal of Asian Studies (Cambridge University Press). He is also a founding member of the editorial board for the 'Power Currents: Asian Media in the World' series (Pittsburgh University Press). His leadership extends to innovative research projects like the Hashima XR initiative, which employed Extended Reality technology to recreate the Gunkanjima coal mining community, demonstrating his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that make historical research accessible through new media formats.

Sotirios ThanosView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Real Estate Economics
• Urban Economics
• Transport Economics
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Sotirios Thanos is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Real Estate and Urban Economics at the University of Manchester within the School of Environment, Education and Development's Department of Planning, Property and Environmental Management. He actively teaches Urban and Environmental Economics and Real Estate Modelling courses while accepting PhD students for supervision. His academic credentials include: PhD in Economics, University of Leeds (awarded 2008) MA in Transport Economics, University of Leeds (awarded 2001) Thanos specializes in real estate, urban, transport, and environmental economics with methodological expertise in spatial econometrics, panel data analysis, choice experiments, and non-market valuation. His current research focuses on spatio-temporal house price modeling and transportation noise impacts, contributing directly to UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent application of advanced spatial econometric techniques to housing market dynamics, environmental externalities, and transportation economics. His work demonstrates increasing policy relevance through studies on housing supply constraints, flood risk valuation, and pandemic-induced housing market shifts, often bridging theoretical econometric innovation with practical urban planning applications. Thanos actively supervises postgraduate researchers and leads significant research initiatives including: Manchester Real Estate and Urban Economics (MREUE) group (ongoing) Community Infrastructure Levy housing market impacts study (2021) Societal cost of flooding research (2017-2018) Food and drink retail location patterns feasibility study (2021) He directs the MREUE research group, which investigates real estate markets across the UK and India through interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty and postgraduate students, focusing on housing policy, spatial economics, and environmental valuation.

AYTAÇ GÜVENView profile

Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Numerical Modeling
• Hydrology
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Professor AYTAÇ GÜVEN is a faculty member at Gaziantep University's College of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in Fluid Mechanics and Numerical Modeling . With a PhD from Gaziantep University (2008), he progressed from Research Assistant (2001-2008) to Professor (2017). His research focuses on Hydrology , Climate Change Impact on water resources, Dam Safety , and Hydropower Assessment using Genetic Programming and Neural Networks . He served as Department Head (2020-present) and Vice Head (2009-2014). Education: PhD (Civil Engineering, Gaziantep University, 2008) MS (Civil Engineering, Gaziantep University, 2005) BS (Civil Engineering, Gaziantep University, 2000) His research interests span: Climate change adaptation in water resources Advanced numerical modeling for hydraulic structures Hydropower potential assessments Scour and sediment yield prediction Machine learning applications in hydrology Dam failure risk analysis His 57 peer-reviewed publications (including 2 books) emphasize hybrid modeling techniques, with recent work on CMIP6 climate scenarios , steppe spillways , and dam safety tools . He has advised 5 PhD and 21 Master's theses. Scientific awards include: 2024 Stanford Career Impact Award 2018 Best PhD Thesis (Baraj Güvenliği Derneği) 2016 Gaziantep University Science Award 2010 Best Master's Thesis (Baraj Güvenliği Derneği) 2018 Best Presentation (International Academic Association)

• Spatial Databases
• Geoinformatics
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Anastasios Zafeiropoulos serves as Assistant Professor at Harokopio University of Athens, specializing in Spatial Data Management and Analysis within the Postgraduate Studies Program for “Applied Geography and Spatial Management” (Direction C: Geoinformatics). His academic role encompasses teaching “Spatial Databases” and advancing research at the intersection of geospatial technologies and distributed computing systems. His research program focuses on Spatial Databases, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud/Edge Computing, and 6G Network Orchestration, with significant extensions into Knowledge Graph applications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and socio-emotional learning in education. Key innovations include the EduCardia methodology for student competency assessment and frameworks for climate vulnerability analysis using knowledge graphs. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals three dominant thrusts: (1) AI-driven orchestration of 6G services across the computing continuum using reinforcement learning; (2) Knowledge Graph applications for SDG interlinkage analysis and materials science; (3) EU-funded IoT/Edge Computing project ecosystems. His work consistently bridges theoretical networking concepts with practical sustainability and educational applications. Dr. Zafeiropoulos actively contributes to EU-funded initiatives in IoT and Edge Computing standardization, particularly through AIOTI WG Standardisation. His project portfolio includes NEPHELE multi-cloud ecosystem development and O-RAN slice admission control research, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration in next-generation networking. He leads the development of innovative tools including Palindrome.js for distributed system visualization and the EmoSocio open-access emotional intelligence model, reflecting his commitment to translating research into practical educational and environmental solutions.

Kasper ThorupView profile

Professor

• Movement Ecology
• Bird Migration
• Behavioral Ecology
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Kasper Thorup is a Professor in Movement Ecology at the Globe Institute , University of Copenhagen , and serves as Section Head of the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate . He is also an Affiliated Scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Radolfzell, Germany, and holds advisory roles at the Copenhagen Bird Ringing Centre and the Natural History Museum of Denmark . Education PhD in Zoology , University of Copenhagen (2004) MSc in Biology , University of Copenhagen (2000) Research Interests Thorup’s research lies at the intersection of movement ecology , behavioral ecology , ornithology , and conservation . His work focuses on the mechanisms and drivers of bird migration , using advanced tracking technologies such as satellite telemetry, geolocators, and radio transmitters. His lab investigates orientation systems , climate change impacts , and conservation strategies for migratory birds across continents. His team also explores animal navigation , disease spread via migratory birds , and habitat use across breeding and wintering grounds. Fieldwork has taken him to remote locations including Kamchatka, Angola, Svalbard, and the Ural Mountains. Scientific Awards Corresponding Member , Deutsche Ornithologen-Gesellschaft Sapere Aude – Research Leader , Danish Fund for Independent Research Fellow , International Ornithologist's Union Post-doc Scholarship , Danish Fund for Independent Research DTUsat Payload Competition , DTU Supervision and Teaching Thorup has supervised 6 postdocs , 9 PhD students , and 19 Master’s students since 2005. He teaches Danish vertebrates (BSc) and Ornithology (MSc) at the University of Copenhagen, and welcomes theoretical and field-based student projects in bird migration, orientation, and conservation. Labs and Teams He leads the Bird Migration Lab and is head of the Thorup Group within the Section for Biodiversity at the Globe Institute. His team is closely affiliated with the Copenhagen Bird Ringing Centre and collaborates globally with institutions like the Max Planck Institute and Lund University.

• Urban Economics
• Disaster Risk Management
• Real Estate Finance
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Kerem Yavuz Arslanlı is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Regional Planning. He has held various academic roles since 2002, including Deputy Head of Department (2020-2022) and Education Coordinator. His international collaborations include positions at the University of Alicante, Cass Business School, and institutions in Switzerland, Germany, and Romania. Education: PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from Istanbul Technical University (2004), MA in Real Estate Development (2001) Research interests span Urban Economics , Disaster Risk Management , Real Estate Finance , and Post-Disaster Reconstruction . His work focuses on seismic risk scenarios , impact chain analysis , and low-carbon real estate investments , often leveraging spatial statistics and social big data . Recent publication trends highlight applications of impact chains for systemic risk assessment, tokenization in real estate, and sustainability factors in consumer behavior. His 2025 Journal of Risk Research paper addresses Istanbul's seismic risk modeling, while 2024 works explore post-earthquake housing affordability and low-carbon investments . Scientific awards include: 1st Prize, Meles Stream National Urban Design Competition (2020) AREUEA Doctoral Session Prize (2009) Advising encompasses 18 theses on topics like real estate tokenization , smart contracts , and post-disaster urban planning . He has led projects including Energy Demand Modeling for Post-Disaster Settlements and Impact Chain Analysis of Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes .

• Atmospheric convection
• Severe weather
• Mesoscale processes
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Adam Houston is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he has served since 2006 after joining as an assistant professor. His research centers on severe local storms and cloud/mesoscale atmospheric phenomena. Education: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2004) B.S. in Meteorology, Texas A&M University Dr. Houston's expertise spans atmospheric convection , severe weather , mesoscale processes , and climate diagnostics . He leads the Severe Storms Research Group (SSRG), investigating deep convective initiation, supercell dynamics, and airmass boundary influences using numerical modeling and observational techniques including UAS and Doppler radar. Analysis of recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant themes in deep convection initiation mechanisms , supercell thunderstorm dynamics , and UAS-based atmospheric profiling . His work increasingly addresses urban impacts on convection and data assimilation for severe storm forecasting through major field campaigns. Research Infrastructure: Severe Storms Research Group (SSRG) Principal investigator in TORUS, LAPSE-RATE, and SCALES field campaigns NSF-funded collaborative projects including AGS-FIRP Track 1 initiatives

• Nutrition Science
• Public Health Nutrition
• Chemosensory Perception
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Valerie B. Duffy is a Professor and Graduate Program Director at the University of Connecticut's Department of Allied Health Sciences. Her research focuses on chemosensory variation in humans and its impact on food perception and intake, alongside community-based interventions to improve children's nutrition and physical activity, particularly for economically disadvantaged populations. Education: Human Nutrition (BS) from Cornell University, Nutrition Science (MS) and Registered Dietitian credential from Rush University, Psychophysics of Taste from University of Connecticut, and postdoctoral training at Yale University School of Medicine. Her work spans sensory science, public health nutrition, and digital health interventions. Key areas include taste/smell disorders, food environment mapping, and technology-enabled nutrition education. Recent research emphasizes food swamps, GIS-based resource mapping, and digital food literacy tools. She mentors undergraduate and graduate students in community nutrition projects and has received institutional recognition for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Mahelet G. FikruView profile

Associate Professor

• energy transition
• energy efficiency
• technology adoption
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Dr. Mahelet G. Fikru is an associate professor in the Department of Economics at Missouri University of Science and Technology, where she has been a faculty member since 2011. She is affiliated with the Center for Intelligent Infrastructure and serves as an associate editor for Energy Reports. Her professional memberships include the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) and the US Association for Energy Economics (USAEE). Dr. Fikru's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale B.A. in Economics from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Her research centers on energy transition, energy efficiency, technology adoption, mineral resources, ESG, mining, environmental policies, and merger incentives. She employs experimental surveys, econometric methods, and economic modeling to analyze policy impacts and consumer behavior, with particular focus on critical minerals for clean energy technologies, carbon capture economics, and energy market structures. Her work bridges environmental economics with practical policy design for sustainable development. Analysis of Dr. Fikru's recent publications reveals dominant themes in energy transition mineral sourcing, carbon management economics, and consumer behavior in low-emission electricity markets. Her research demonstrates methodological diversity through choice experiments, spatial econometrics, and optimization frameworks, consistently addressing policy-relevant questions about mineral supply chains, merger regulations under environmental constraints, and decarbonization pathways. The work shows increasing emphasis on empirical validation of theoretical economic models in real-world energy transitions. Dr. Fikru contributes to academic discourse through her editorial role at Energy Reports and active participation in professional societies. Her affiliation with the Center for Intelligent Infrastructure facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration on infrastructure-related research, while her office at Harris Hall serves as a hub for economics-focused energy and environmental policy analysis.

• Geomatics
• Forest Management
• Landscape Ecology
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Clara Tattoni is a Professor at the University of Trento, specializing in geomatics, landscape ecology, and wildlife conservation. Her work integrates GIS and open-source tools to study human-wildlife interactions, ecosystem services, and forest dynamics. Doctoral Course: Agri-food and Environmental Sciences Email: clara.tattoni@unitn.it Her research interests include: Human-wildlife conflict resolution Landscape transformation analysis Conservation biology of apex predators like brown bears GIS and FOSS4G applications for environmental monitoring Cultural ecosystem services and public perception Recent publications focus on: Quantifying beta diversity in Alpine regions using historical data Modeling landscape metrics and cell neighborhood effects Stakeholder perceptions of wildlife management Impacts of anthropogenic risk on bear behavior Climate change and EU priority habitat conservation Wildlife crossing design with cost-benefit analysis No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. She has collaborated extensively with researchers like Marco Ciolli and Paolo Zatelli, often using open-source geospatial tools in ecological studies.

• Climate adaptation
• Spatial databases
• Urban dynamics
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Chiara Cortinovis is a Researcher at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento. Her work focuses on urban planning, ecosystem services, and climate adaptation, integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) into sustainable development frameworks. Current research emphasizes nature-based solutions, urban green infrastructure, and spatial databases for territorial planning. Recent publications analyze ecosystem service hotspots, geodesign methodologies, and policy instruments for sustainable peri-urban landscapes. Teaches Introduction to Urban Planning and Ecological Land Planning Specializes in GIS applications, environmental sustainability, and urban-climate resilience