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Zhiren HuangView profile

Research Fellow

• Transportation Engineering
• Urban Mobility
• Big Data Analysis
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Zhiren Huang is a Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University. His work focuses on urban mobility systems, big data analytics, and transportation engineering. He investigates multi-modal transport systems, public transport efficiency, and human mobility patterns using advanced data fusion techniques. Key research themes include the analysis of traffic networks, event-driven mobility shifts, and crisis response strategies during disruptions. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities (Goal 11) and climate action (Goal 13). Recent studies explore topics like stop-level connectivity in public transport systems (2024), entropy-based traffic prediction (2024), and inter-regional mobility during disruptions (2023). He has also developed frameworks for subway expansion planning (2022) and crowd density management in metro systems (2021). Huang has been actively involved in peer review for journals like Transportation Research Part B and Physical Review Letters , and has presented research at international conferences. He holds patents related to traffic demand estimation and participated in media outreach for studies on mobility during disruptions.

• Indigenous Studies
• Environmental Geography
• Colonialism Studies
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Andrew Curley is an Assistant Professor in the School of Geography, Development & Environment at the University of Arizona, affiliated with the Diné (Navajo Nation). His research examines Indigenous nations' engagement with colonial economies, focusing on extractive industries, energy transitions, and climate change. He employs ethnographic methods to study coal, water, and land use in Indigenous communities like the Navajo Nation and Sikkim, India. Education: PhD (details not provided in text). Research interests include decolonizing methodologies, colonial legacies, and resource governance. He critiques extractive practices and advocates for Indigenous sovereignty in environmental policy. Recent work explores dam impacts, water rights, and the intersection of Black and Indigenous ecologies. Articles (2021–2025) address topics like colonial river histories, energy transitions, and transnational arid-region comparisons. His scholarship bridges geography, history, and political ecology. No scientific awards mentioned. Engages in university-community collaborations for Navajo Nation resilience, though specific grant details are not listed. Collaborations focus on Indigenous data governance and land-based governance models, as seen in projects like the Southwest Indigenous Climate Summit.

Naresh DevineniView profile

Professor

• Hydrology
• Machine Learning
• Probability and Statistics
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Naresh Devineni is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the City College of New York (CUNY), with affiliations to the CUNY-CREST Institute, Earth System Science and Environmental Engineering, and NOAA-CESSRST. His research focuses on hydrology, machine learning, and risk management, particularly in water resource management and climate change impacts. He advises PhD students like Arun Ravindranath (crop water stress modeling) and Nasser Najibi (global flood trends analysis). His work integrates statistical modeling, environmental data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address challenges in flood risk, water scarcity, and climate adaptation. Recent studies include forecasting monsoon-induced agricultural risks in India and analyzing global flood frequency trends using satellite data. Research highlights include developing the Cumulative Deficit Index (CDI) for crop water stress and analyzing flood duration changes via Earth System Dynamics. He collaborates with institutions like the Dartmouth Flood Observatory and Harvard Dataverse for data-driven insights. His research emphasizes probabilistic forecasting, uncertainty quantification, and actionable policy frameworks for sustainable water management. Key areas of contribution include: Climate-informed seasonal forecasts for agriculture Urban flood resilience in NYC post-Hurricane Ida Global flood pattern analysis using historical datasets Machine learning applications for risk assessment Publications span journals like Hydrology and Earth System Sciences and Earth System Dynamics, with a focus on bridging theoretical models and real-world decision-making.

Benjamin BurkhardView profile

Professor

• Ecosystem Services
• Landscape Ecology
• Physical Geography
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Prof. Dr. Benjamin Burkhard is a Professor at the Institute of Earth System Sciences within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover. He serves as Deputy Head of the Examining Board for Landscape Sciences (MSc) and holds management responsibilities in the Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology Section. Additionally, he represents professors on the Faculty Council and the Examination Board for Geography (BSc), demonstrating his significant institutional involvement. His research spans three primary domains: physical geography and landscape ecology (focusing on mapping and analysis of landscape structures, processes and functions across different spatio-temporal scales), ecosystem services (with emphasis on modeling, quantification and mapping), and human-environmental relations (particularly indication, modeling and land use assessments). This interdisciplinary approach positions him at the forefront of environmental systems research. Prof. Burkhard's scholarly output reveals a strong focus on ecosystem services assessment methodologies, with recent publications addressing standardized ecosystem condition assessments, cultural ecosystem services valuation, and marine ecosystem services mapping. His work demonstrates a clear progression from theoretical frameworks toward practical applications for environmental management and policy-making, with increasing emphasis on participatory approaches and standardized assessment protocols. He leads numerous significant research projects including 'SMILES: Enhancing Small-Medium Islands resilience by securing the sustainability of Ecosystem Services' (2022-2026), 'SELINA: Science for Evidence-based and sustainable decisions about natural capital' (2022-2027), and long-term erosion monitoring projects in Lower Saxony. These projects reflect his commitment to addressing pressing environmental challenges through rigorous scientific investigation. Prof. Burkhard actively contributes to developing methodological frameworks for ecosystem services assessment, participating in European research networks and initiatives that bridge the gap between scientific research and practical environmental management applications. His work has established him as a key contributor to the evolving field of ecosystem services science and its application in policy contexts.

Hande DemirelView profile

Professor

• GIS
• Remote Sensing
• Photogrammetry
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Prof. Hande Demirel is a Professor at the Department of Geomatics Engineering, Istanbul Technical University. She holds a PhD in Geoinformatics from Technical University of Berlin (2002). Her academic career includes roles as Associate Professor (2008–2019) and Assistant Professor (2004–2008) at ITU, alongside research at the European Commission Joint Research Center (2011–2014). She specializes in GIS applications, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and spatial data analysis. Education: B.Sc. (1996) and M.Sc. (1998) in Geodesy & Photogrammetry from ITU, followed by a PhD in Geoinformatics (2002) from TU Berlin. Awards include Best PhD Award (2003), DAAD Scholarship (2007), and Best Poster Award (2016). Research focuses on transportation accessibility, climate change impacts, 3D spatial modeling, and BIM-GIS integration. She leads projects like 'Building Information Model Based Fire Evacuation Simulation' (TUBITAK-funded) and 'Spatio-Temporal Accessibility Analysis in Istanbul'. Key contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including works on land use prediction, ship detection via AI, and indoor navigation systems. She advises numerous graduate students, with 15+ theses supervised since 2009. Active in professional societies including the German and American Associations for Remote Sensing.

• Forest Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Climate Change Mitigation
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John Healey is a Professor of Forest Sciences at Bangor University's School of Environmental and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on forest ecology, conservation, and ecosystem services, with emphasis on tropical and temperate systems. He leads modules in forest ecology, silviculture, and environmental policy, and supervises multiple PhD students. His work addresses climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable forest management. He co-leads projects like Multi-Land (enhancing agricultural productivity) and Invasive Woody Plants in the Tropics. Research highlights include analyzing Amazonian secondary forests' role in reducing fragmentation, coral reef resilience to bleaching events, and the impact of bramble on fallow deer diets. He advises on woodland creation for carbon sequestration and circular wood use for decarbonization. His studies span global collaborations, including Ethiopia’s sacred church forests and Greece’s socio-ecological resilience.

Carlo GaetanView profile

Professor

• Environmental Statistics
• Spatial Statistics
• Extreme Value Theory
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Carlo Gaetan is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on statistical modeling for environmental applications, including extremes in climate data, spatial-temporal analysis, and environmental risk assessment. He contributes to editorial roles, such as Associate Editor of the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society, Series C. His work spans environmental statistics, spatial modeling, and applications in climate change and health. Gaetan is actively involved in projects like the Venice 2021 climate scenario initiative and collaborates on studies assessing air pollution impacts and disease modeling. His teaching includes office hours for students, emphasizing accessibility and academic guidance.

• Historical Ecology
• Ichthyoarchaeology
• Zooarchaeology
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Ariana Lambrides is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology and ARC DECRA Fellow at James Cook University (JCU), specializing in historical ecology and ichthyoarchaeology. Her research focuses on Indigenous fisheries and human-environment interactions in island and coastal settings, particularly the Great Barrier Reef. She holds a PhD from The University of Queensland (2017) and has led projects in Australia, the Pacific Islands, and Micronesia. Education: PhD in Archaeology, The University of Queensland (2012–2017) Research Interests: Her work integrates zooarchaeological methods with environmental and cultural studies, emphasizing long-term Indigenous resource management. Key areas include: Historical ecology of Pacific and Australian coastal regions Ichthyoarchaeological analysis of fish remains Impact of human activities on island biodiversity Prehistoric maritime technologies Recent Projects: ARC DECRA project on Holocene Indigenous fisheries and Great Barrier Reef management "Fishboneviz": Open-access 3D database for fish remains analysis Re-excavation of the Freshwater Bay Midden (Lizard Island) Awards: Dean’s Commendation for Outstanding Research Higher Degree Thesis (2017) Advisory Roles: Editor-In-Chief, Australian Archaeology Journal (2022–2024) Associate Investigator, ARC Centres of Excellence (2021–2024) Labs/Teams: She leads JCU’s archaeology program and collaborates with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage.

• Geovisualization
• GeoVisual Analytics
• Geoinformation Systems
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Prof. Doris Dransch is a Professor at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's Geographical Institute within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. She holds dual affiliations with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ. Her research focuses on geovisualization, geo-analytic systems, and geoinformation management. She has been actively teaching since 1988 at multiple institutions including Humboldt University, TU Berlin, and international universities like Salzburg. PhD: Dr. rer. nat. (Natural Sciences) Her work bridges theoretical cartography with applied geospatial technologies. Key areas include: Dynamic visualization frameworks for geoscientific data Interactive cartographic systems Mobile geoinformation services Multimedia GIS applications Publications span foundational concepts like action-oriented cartography and innovative approaches to spatial data representation. She has authored/co-authored books such as Computer Animation in Cartography (1997) and contributed to major encyclopedic works on geomatics. Professional roles include: National Delegate for Belmont Forum e-Infrastructure (2013–present) Member of German Disaster Management Committee (DKKV) Advisory Board Former Head of DFG's Cartography Commission (1999–2010) Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of geoinformation systems across urban planning, disaster management, and environmental sciences.

• GIS
• Regional Geography
• Agricultural Landscapes
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Dr. Saskia Wolff is a Lecturer in GIS and Regional Geography at the Humboldt University of Berlin's Geographical Institute (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences). She holds a PhD and has been affiliated with the university since 2012, progressing from a Bachelor's in Geography (2008–2012) to a Master's in Human-Environment Systems (2012–2015). Before her current role, she was a Research Associate at the University of Bonn (2021–2023) and Humboldt University's Applied Geoinformation Processing group (2016–2021). Her research focuses on GIS applications, agricultural landscapes, and urban-rural dynamics. Key projects include analyzing EU land use data, eco-efficiency in agriculture, and peri-urban development in Tanzania. She collaborates widely, evidenced by interdisciplinary publications in journals like Ecological Indicators and Agricultural Systems. Teaching responsibilities include GIS and regional geography courses. Professional activities involve roles in academic committees and partnerships with institutions like the University of Bonn and the German Agricultural Economics Society. Her work emphasizes applying spatial data to environmental and policy challenges.

• Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Urbanism
• Circular Economy
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Cecilia Furlan is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Landscape Architecture , part of the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). She holds a joint PhD in Engineering and Urbanism from KU Leuven and IUAV Venice. Landscape Urbanism Circular Economy Urban Metabolism Spatial Research Resource Scarcity Her research focuses on systemic design approaches for circular economy transitions in urban and regional contexts, particularly through projects like ATLANTES and REPAiR . She explores material flow mapping, post-industrial landscape regeneration, and urban wasteland transformation. Recent publications examine geodesign methods for circular construction hubs, ecosystem services in urban cemeteries, and spatial parameters for sustainable development. She contributes to international discourse through presentations at institutions in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, and South Africa. 2020: Knowledge Frontiers Symposium grant 2019: EUROPAN 15 Runner-Up 2018: Premio Giovanni Ferraro PhD award 2014: Lisbon Open Room Competition honorable mention As a project leader for initiatives like Reindustrialisation Following the Brownfield Principle , she combines academic research with practical applications. She participates in peer-review activities for journals like Sustainability and Landscape Research , and organizes educational workshops on circular design.

• Wind Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Systems Engineering
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Matti Juhani Koivisto is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on renewable energy systems integration, particularly wind power modeling and analysis within large-scale energy systems. His research expertise spans several critical domains in renewable energy: Wind Energy Systems Engineering (100%) Wind Power Engineering (89%) Variable Renewable Energy Integration (80%) Power Engineering (56%) Time Series Analysis in Energy Systems (37%) Energy Engineering (35%) Dr. Koivisto's research addresses fundamental challenges in renewable energy integration, with particular emphasis on wind power forecasting, variability analysis, and the impacts of climate change on renewable resources. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical energy system applications, contributing to more reliable and efficient integration of renewable energy sources into power grids. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on offshore wind energy, hybrid power plants, and advanced modeling techniques for wind farm generation. His work on increasing the resolution of solar and wind time series has been particularly influential in energy system modeling, addressing critical data requirements for high renewable penetration scenarios. Dr. Koivisto contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and climate action (SDG 13), with research directly addressing the technical challenges of transitioning to sustainable energy systems. He is actively involved in several major international research projects including AWETRAIN (Airborne Wind Energy Training), DTWO (Federated Digital Twins for Wind-Offshore), and GREAT (GRid Enhancement for Ancillaries in Tomorrow's power systems), where he serves as both project participant and PhD supervisor.

• Visual Interfaces
• Interactive Data Exploration
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Manuela Waldner is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at TU Wien's Department of Computer Graphics and Visualization. She leads research in visual interfaces for exploring large-scale data, focusing on human-computer interaction and attention guidance in complex visualizations. Her work spans academic roles including Visualization Group membership and PhD Program Visual Heritage involvement. Research interests include: Interactive data exploration Guided visual attention mechanisms Emerging display environments (VR, multi-display systems) Publications emphasize practical applications of visualization techniques in domains like geographic data, medical imaging, and collaborative analytics. Notable projects include weBIGeo (geographic visualization) and Deskollage (visual information foraging). Awards include the Best Paper Award at EuroVA 2024 . Teaching roles include courses on Information Visualization , Computer Graphics , and Visual Computing . Active in academic service through program committees and editorial roles.

Michiel BakkerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Large Language Models
• AI Safety
• Societal Impacts of AI
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Michiel Bakker is an Assistant Professor at MIT with appointments in the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), the Sloan School of Management, and the Center for Constructive Communication (CCC) in the MIT Media Lab. He also serves as a Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind. His research focuses on large language models (LLMs), AI safety, and societal impacts of AI, particularly in human-AI interaction and collective decision-making. Education: PhD in Computer Science (MIT, advised by Alex Pentland), M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Physics (TU Delft, with quantum computing research at QuTech and IBM Quantum). Entrepreneurial ventures include co-founding Bloomon and Lamudi Myanmar. Research interests include LLM applications, ethical AI, fairness in decision systems, and AI-driven consensus-building. Recent work explores AI's role in conflict resolution (e.g., Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilders) and democratic deliberation. His publications span machine learning, ethics, and social science, with contributions to NeurIPS, AIES, and Nature journals. Advising: Open to mentoring students. Grants and collaborations include MIT Media Lab projects and Google DeepMind initiatives. Labs/Teams: Active in MIT Media Lab's CCC, IDSS, and DeepMind's AI safety team. Research emphasizes bridging technical AI advancements with societal needs.

Grant CasadyView profile

Professor

• Landscape ecology
• Disturbance ecology
• Natural resource conservation
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Grant Casady is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Whitworth University, located in Robinson Science Hall. He joined the faculty in 2011 and specializes in landscape ecology, disturbance ecology, natural resource conservation, and remote sensing science. His research focuses on ecological dynamics in disturbed environments, post-wildfire recovery, and vegetation monitoring using advanced remote sensing techniques. Education: Grant Casady holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona and both an M.Ag. and B.S. from Oregon State University. His teaching includes courses on environmental science, landscape ecology, ecological measures, and field studies in Central America and East Africa. Research interests emphasize the application of remote sensing and spatial analysis to understand vegetation responses to environmental changes, especially post-wildfire recovery and invasive species management. His work integrates satellite data with field observations to model ecological processes across diverse ecosystems. Publications span topics like sage-grouse habitat selection, land surface phenology modeling, and post-wildfire vegetation dynamics. His Google Scholar profile provides a comprehensive list of publications (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=D2vv4l8AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao). Grants and advising: While specific grants are not listed, his publications indicate sustained research activity. No advisee names are provided in the available text. Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations are mentioned, though his work involves collaborations with institutions in Spain, Israel, and across the U.S.