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Scot M. MillerView profile

Associate Professor

Johns Hopkins UniversityUnited States

Scot M. Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University. He leads the Greenhouse Gas Research Group, focusing on quantifying emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants using satellite, aircraft, and tower observations. His research spans global scales, from Arctic ecosystems to urban and industrial sources in the U.S. and China. His research interests include atmospheric science, greenhouse gas emissions, inverse modeling, big data analytics, and climate policy. He integrates tools from statistics, high-performance computing, and satellite remote sensing to improve emission estimates and inform environmental regulations. Recent publications highlight trends in methane, ethane, and sulfuryl fluoride emissions, carbon cycle dynamics, and innovative methods for analyzing massive satellite datasets. His work increasingly leverages OCO-2 and OCO-3 satellite data to study carbon dioxide and methane fluxes across diverse ecosystems. Scientific awards include the NSF CAREER Award, JHU Catalyst Award, and the Carnegie Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship. He was also recognized with Harvard’s Certificate of Excellence in Teaching. Miller advises multiple PhD students, including Mingyang Zhang, Dylan Gaeta, and Leyang Feng, and has secured grants from NASA, NSF, NOAA, and JHU. He is a member of the NASA OCO Science Team and collaborates with institutions such as Northern Arizona University, Carnegie Institution, and NOAA. His lab is involved in urban environmental monitoring in Baltimore and interdisciplinary climate policy research.

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Peter RaymondView profile

Professor

Yale UniversityUnited States

Peter Raymond is a Professor at Yale University in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Department of Geology and Geophysics. His research focuses on biogeochemistry in natural systems, particularly carbon and nitrogen cycles in aquatic environments. He investigates watershed dynamics, estuary transformations, and climate impacts on riverine systems. Raymond leads the Raymond Lab, which utilizes isotopic analysis and watershed approaches to study carbon and nitrogen pools. Research interests include: Landscape controls on carbon export from watersheds Biogeochemical processes in estuaries and temperate rivers Mercury enrichment and carbon sequestration dynamics Climate change impacts on Arctic and permafrost regions Recent work highlights global methane budgets, greenhouse gas emissions from inland waters, and the role of rivers in carbon cycling. His team also explores novel carbon removal strategies like enhanced rock weathering. Raymond's studies often integrate field observations with modeling to address pressing environmental challenges. Labs/Teams: Raymond Lab (Yale University)

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Michael HeiselView profile

Lecturer

University of SydneyAustralia

Dr. Michael Heisel is a Lecturer and Director of Outreach in the School of Civil Engineering at The University of Sydney. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2020) with a minor in Aerospace Engineering, and previously worked as a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA. His research focuses on fluid mechanics in environmental and geophysical contexts, particularly boundary layer turbulence and its modeling applications. He teaches CIVL5670 (Reservoir, Stream and Coastal Engineering) and leads outreach initiatives to engage high school students in civil engineering. He serves as an associate editor for ARC Geophysical Research , advocating for open-access publishing. His research combines experimental methods (e.g., particle image velocimetry) and computational simulations (e.g., large-eddy modeling) to study turbulence dynamics in atmospheric and aquatic systems. Research interests include the structure of turbulent boundary layers in the atmosphere, oceans, and rivers; stochastic modeling of velocity profiles; and the impact of turbulence on environmental processes like dust transport and snow particle behavior. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with practical applications in climate modeling, wind energy, and infrastructure design. Current research students are investigating atmospheric boundary layer structures, reactive particle effects on convection, and forest canopy wind dynamics. Michael has collaborated on predictive models for fluvial bedforms and hydrokinetic turbine scour, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to civil and environmental challenges.

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Katherine FreeseView profile

Professor

University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Katherine Freese is the Jeff & Gail Endowed Chair of Physics at the University of Texas at Austin and a Guest Professor at Stockholm University. She previously held the George E. Uhlenbeck Professor of Physics position at the University of Michigan until her move to Texas in 2019. Freese is renowned for her work in theoretical cosmology and astroparticle physics, focusing on dark matter, dark energy, and models of the early universe. She received a $13M grant (2014–2024) for cosmoparticle physics research at Stockholm University and served as Director of NORDITA (Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics) from 2014 to 2016. Education: B.A. in Physics from Princeton University (1977), M.A. from Columbia University (1981), and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1984). She held postdoctoral positions at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the Institute for Theoretical Physics (Santa Barbara), and a Presidential Fellowship at UC Berkeley. Her career milestones include becoming the first woman on the physics faculty at the University of Michigan and being elected to the National Academy of Sciences (2020). Research Interests: Dark Matter and Dark Energy detection Dark Stars (first stars powered by dark matter annihilation) Primordial Black Hole formation Early universe inflationary models cosmic microwave background (CMB) experiments Paleo-detector methods using ancient minerals Publications Trends: Her recent work emphasizes observational cosmology (e.g., JWST and SPIDER experiments), dark matter detection strategies, and redefining inflationary scenarios. She has explored novel stellar phenomena like dark stars as potential seeds for supermassive black holes, and proposed interdisciplinary approaches like using minerals as paleo-detectors for neutrinos and dark matter. Awards: 2021: University of Chicago Alumni Professional Achievement Award 2019: Lilienfeld Prize for bridging cosmology and particle physics 2012: Honorary Doctorate from Stockholm University Simons Foundation Fellowship (2012) APS Fellow Advising & Grants: Supervised over 20 students and postdocs, many now leading roles in academia and industry. Grants include NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1990–1995) and a decade-long Stockholm University grant. Her research teams collaborate on CMB projects (Simons Observatory, LiteBIRD) and dark matter searches (DAMA/LIBRA, IceCube). She co-leads global initiatives like the Cosmic Microwave Background collaboration and paleo-detector networks. Labs & Teams: Active in the Physics Randall Lab (formerly at Michigan), the Weinberg Institute for Theoretical Physics , and the Nordita institute. Collaborates with SPIDER balloon teams and the Simons Observatory for CMB studies. Also involved in James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) analyses and mineral-based detection projects.

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Jiming BaoView profile

Professor

University of HoustonUnited States

Jiming Bao is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Houston. He holds prestigious fellowships from the Optical Society of America (2018) and the American Physical Society (2019), and received the NSF CAREER Award (2012). His research focuses on nanomaterials, plasmonics, optoelectronics, and energy materials, with notable expertise in photoacoustic laser streaming, 2D materials like graphene, and solar energy conversion technologies. Education: BS and MS in Physics from Zhejiang University (China), PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). Research interests include semiconductor nanowires, plasmonic biosensors, and novel materials for CO₂ reduction and solar water splitting. His work has produced over 150 peer-reviewed publications, including seminal studies in Nano Letters , Nature Materials , and Advanced Materials . Bao collaborates with industry through patented innovations in microfluidic systems and medical sensor technologies. He leads the Nano-Electronics and Photonics Laboratory at UH, advancing cutting-edge research in optoelectronic materials and energy harvesting. Key contributions include groundbreaking studies on boron arsenide's exceptional thermal conductivity, laser-driven microfluidic systems, and defect-engineered light-emitting diodes. His awards reflect sustained excellence in both fundamental science and translational research.

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Masahiro RyoView profile

Professor

Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape ResearchGermany

Masahiro Ryo is a Professor of Environmental Data Science at Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) and leads the working group "Artificial Intelligence for Smart Agriculture" at the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF). His research integrates machine learning with ecological systems to address global sustainability challenges, focusing on biodiversity, soil health, and AI-driven agricultural solutions. His work spans environmental data science, ecosystem services, and smart agriculture. Key themes include explainable AI for biodiversity monitoring, soil organic carbon prediction, and machine learning applications in ecological modeling. Recent publications highlight trends in environmental AI, with applications in yield mapping, fungal taxonomy, and global change ecology. He emphasizes the integration of ecological theory with deep learning to tackle small-data problems and improve model transferability. Contact: masahiroryo@gmail.com | Personal Website

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Derek GibsonView profile

Assistant Professor

Indiana UniversityUnited States

Derek Gibson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His research bridges hydrology and paleoclimatology through analysis of lacustrine sedimentary records to reconstruct past hydroclimate changes and assess impacts on freshwater resources. Education: B.S. in Geology, Ball State University, 2016 Ph.D. in Applied Earth Sciences, Indiana University, 2022 His work combines sedimentological, geochemical, and isotopic proxies from globally collected sediment cores to understand Holocene hydroclimate dynamics. Key projects examine Central American precipitation sensitivity during the Medieval Climate Anomaly/Little Ice Age and Midwestern U.S. climate-flood relationships, with direct implications for improving regional climate models and agricultural resilience in vulnerable regions. Publication trends (2019-2024) reveal concentrated focus on Central American drought mechanisms using Yucatán Peninsula cores and Midwestern flood history through Ohio River floodplain sediments. Methodologies emphasize multi-proxy integration (δ 18 O, grain size, accumulation rates) to resolve hydroclimate extremes at local scales. Scientific Awards: NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022) for Central American paleoclimate research Dr. Gibson leads NSF-funded field campaigns collecting sediment cores across western Central America and coordinates with the LIBRE scientific drilling team. His research directly supports climate adaptation planning for rainfed agricultural regions facing intensifying hydroclimate extremes. He actively collaborates through the Lake Izabal Basin Research Endeavor (LIBRE) project and maintains field operations in Central American lake basins and Midwestern U.S. floodplains for ongoing paleoclimate reconstruction.

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Venkat BhethanabotlaView profile

Professor

University of South FloridaUnited States

Dr. Venkat Bhethanabotla is a Professor and Director of the Materials Science and Engineering Program at the University of South Florida's College of Engineering. He holds a B.S. from Osmania University and a Ph.D. from Penn State University, both in Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on chemical/biological sensors, plasmonics, and catalysis, with emphasis on point-of-care biosensors, photocatalytic CO₂ conversion, and acoustic wave applications. Research highlights include development of SAW-based biosensors for protein biomarkers, plasmonic-enhanced fluorescence systems, and silica-supported perovskite catalysts for CO₂ conversion. He has pioneered techniques combining acoustic streaming with plasmonic effects for improved sensor performance. His work spans materials synthesis, computational modeling (DFT), and biomedical applications. Awards: Fellowships from AAAS, AIMBE, and AIChE Labs/Teams: Bhethanabotla Group (focusing on sensors, catalysis, and plasmonics) Over 150 publications span journals like IEEE Sensors, ChemSusChem, and ACS Applied Materials. Active in editorial roles (Associate Editor, IEEE Sensors Journal). Current projects include acoustic manipulation of lipid vesicles, electro-plasmonic neural stimulation, and additive manufacturing of optical interconnects.

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Lynne GreweView profile

Professor

California State University, East BayUnited States

Lynne Grewe serves as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at California State University, East Bay, where she maintains active research and teaching responsibilities with current office hours and contact information. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications across healthcare, education, and emergency response domains. Her research portfolio centers on three interconnected thrusts: Medical Technology : Development of computer vision systems for stroke detection through facial pattern analysis (StrokeChange), infrared-based disease monitoring, and assistive navigation tools for the visually impaired (Seeing Eye Drone) Educational Innovation : Creation of multimodal systems like ULearn that detect student frustration using deep learning, alongside community college partnerships to broaden participation in computing Sensor Fusion Applications : Integration of multi-modal data for disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, and mobile health platforms using advanced machine learning techniques Publication analysis reveals consistent evolution toward real-time, deployable systems—particularly mobile health applications and educational tools—while maintaining foundational work in sensor fusion. Her 2020-2024 output shows increasing emphasis on healthcare applications (40% of recent work) and educational technology (25%), often combining computer vision with mobile platforms. Grewe demonstrates significant commitment to educational equity through the Faculty in Residence program, collaborating with community colleges to prepare underrepresented students for computing careers. Her Google partnership and focus on practical applications indicate strong industry engagement, though specific grant details aren't documented in source materials. Current projects suggest ongoing expansion into in-situ health monitoring and AI-driven educational support systems.

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Witold KrajewskiView profile

Professor

University of IowaUnited States

Witold Krajewski is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa and serves as Director of the Iowa Flood Center and Research Engineer at IIHR —Hydroscience & Engineering. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), a testament to his significant contributions to flood forecasting and hydrometeorology. Education: Ph.D. in Water Resources Systems, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland Krajewski’s research focuses on flood modeling, hydrometeorology, radar/satellite remote sensing, and water resources systems. His work integrates advanced hydrological modeling with real-time data for improved flood prediction and mitigation strategies. His recent publications address critical challenges in flood forecasting, including radar-rainfall uncertainty quantification, ensemble data assimilation for streamflow predictions, and the application of machine learning for super-resolution flood inundation mapping. These studies emphasize cross-scale analysis, operational forecasting frameworks, and satellite data validation. Scientific Awards National Academy of Engineering (NAE) election Krajewski leads the Iowa Flood Center, where he develops cyberinfrastructure for real-time hydrological monitoring and collaborates on projects involving the National Water Model (NWM). His work bridges cutting-edge research with practical flood management solutions.

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Laura ToranView profile

Professor

Temple UniversityUnited States

Dr. Laura Toran is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University, part of the College of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on urban hydrology, karst hydrology, and groundwater-surface water interactions. She has held the Weeks Chair in Environmental Geology since 1997 and served as Executive Editor of Groundwater (2021–2023). Her work includes over $20 million in grants from NSF, the William Penn Foundation, and others. Education: Ph.D. Geology, University of Wisconsin–Madison (1986) B.A. Geology, Macalester College (1980) Research Interests: Urban stream health, stormwater control measures, karst spring dynamics, hydrogeophysics, and fractured rock modeling. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates field monitoring, modeling, and geochemical analysis to address environmental challenges in urban and natural systems. Recent Articles: Focus on urban runoff modeling, stormwater infrastructure efficacy, karst flow path analysis, and critical zone processes. Highlights include studies on nitrogen cycling in basins and temperature dynamics in urban streams. Awards: Fellow, Geological Society of America (2005) Deans Distinguished Research Award (2018) High Value Research Award (AASHTO, 2018) Advising & Grants: Mentored over 40 undergraduates and numerous graduate students. Current projects include the Delaware River Watershed Initiative and Urban Critical Zone studies. Collaborates with institutions like Villanova University and the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Antonio Alves Meira NetoView profile

Assistant Professor

Colorado State UniversityUnited States

Antonio Alves Meira Neto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. His research focuses on hydrologic processes across spatial and temporal scales, integrating field observations, modeling, and remote sensing. He leads the Hydrologic Processes Lab , established in 2024, which examines water movement in ecosystems, climate interactions, and human-water systems. Ph.D. (2019) - University of Arizona, Hydrology M.Sc. (2013) - University of São Paulo, Hydraulic and Sanitary Engineering B.Sc. (2011) - Federal University of Bahia, Civil Engineering His work employs hydrogeophysics, tracer experiments, and empirical analysis to study catchment-scale hydrology, ecohydrology, and socio-hydrology in arid regions. Recent publications highlight water security in Brazil, groundwater dynamics, and climate impacts on streamflow. Contact: ameira@colostate.edu

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Sebastian DiehlView profile

Professor

Umea UniversitySweden

Sebastian Diehl is a Professor at Umeå University's Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of aquatic ecosystem dynamics, with particular emphasis on consumer-resource interactions and climate change impacts on northern lake ecosystems. Current affiliations: Umeå University (Department of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience) Previous affiliations: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Professor of Aquatic Ecology) Academic background: Biology undergrad from University of Göttingen, PhD in Animal Ecology from Umeå University (1994) Research interests center around aquatic ecosystem dynamics in response to environmental change, including: Climate change effects on lake ecosystems (temperature and terrestrial nutrient inputs) Mathematical modeling of consumer-resource interactions Benthic-pelagic coupling in nutrient and energy flows Phytoplankton-zooplankton dynamics under environmental stressors Trophic interactions in stream and lake systems Stoichiometric constraints on ecosystem function His recent publications (2025-2020) demonstrate an integrated approach combining mathematical modeling with experimental validation through field studies and lab experiments, focusing particularly on: Climate-induced regime shifts in lake ecosystems Stoichiometric mismatch in warming systems Functional response modeling Vertical niche partitioning in plankton Resource acquisition trade-offs Browning impacts on primary producers Administrative roles include: Final examiner for PhD education Chair of Umeå Marine Science Centre advisory council Steering group member of Integrated Science Lab (IceLab)

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Eoin O'GormanView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of EssexUnited Kingdom

Dr. Eoin O'Gorman is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex. His research investigates the impacts of global change across multiple levels of ecological organisation, from individual metabolism to ecosystem processes, with a particular focus on food web dynamics and body size as a functional trait. BSc, University College Cork (2004) PhD, University College Cork (2009) Current research projects include: Warming effects on trophic interactions Anthropogenic stressors in marine and freshwater systems Body size scaling in ecological networks Food web stability under climate change Recent work demonstrates how warming alters plankton body-size distributions (2025), simplifies freshwater food webs through multiple stressors (2025), and reduces trophic diversity in high-latitude ecosystems (2024). His studies span marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats, seeking universal responses to environmental change. Current grants include: 2024 WebDNA: Food web reconstruction through environmental DNA analysis (Leverhulme Trust) 2023 Predicting Impacts of Global Environmental Change on Ecological Networks (NERC) 2022 ORBIT: Offshore Renewables and Benthic Communities (NERC) Supervises PhD candidates studying: Zelin Chen: Offshore structures' impacts on North Sea biodiversity Patrick Eskuche Keith: Southern Ocean food web dynamics Anamika Poyil: Environmental biology of marine communities

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Raj Shekhar BoseView profile

Researcher

Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and BioeconomyGermany

Raj Shekhar Bose is a postdoctoral researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy e.V. (ATB) in Potsdam, Germany, specializing in Mircobiome Biotechnology . With a Ph.D. in Environmental Biotechnology (IIT Kharagpur, 2023) M.Tech in Environmental Biotechnology (Jadavpur University, 2015) B.Tech in Biotechnology (West Bengal University of Technology, 2013) his research focuses on integrated waste valorization through anaerobic digestion and lactic acid fermentation . His work explores biorefinery processes for defatted rice bran , activated carbon applications in digestion systems, and biochar synthesis for wastewater treatment. Key projects include optimizing organic loading rates and mitigating ammonia inhibition in biogas production. Current efforts with BIOADVAN investigate advanced biomass treatment technologies. Publications demonstrate expertise in life cycle assessment , methane yield enhancement , and integrated process sustainability . Collaborations span institutions like Ionian University and Fraunhofer Institute, with emphasis on environmental impact reduction (67-71% improvement) and energy cost savings (80% reduction in biorefinery systems).

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