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Richard Barker is Professor of Accounting at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. His research focuses on corporate reporting, financial accounting, and sustainability initiatives. He chairs the Expert Panel of Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) and previously served on UK accounting standards bodies. With degrees from Oxford and Cambridge, he qualified as a chartered management accountant at AstraZeneca. He has held visiting roles at Stanford and INSEAD. Education: Bachelor's degree from University of Oxford Graduate degrees from University of Cambridge Research Interests: Sustainability reporting standards Integration of ESG metrics in financial disclosures Global accounting standard-setting processes Professional Roles: Member of Corporate Reporting Council (UK) Chair of Audit Committee at Cambridge University Press Director of MBA Programs at Cambridge and Oxford Leadership: Leads Oxford Saïd's sustainable business initiatives, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration on sustainability challenges.

• Sustainability Reporting
• Financial Accounting
• Corporate Governance
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Guillaume De Sercey is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton's School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering within the Advanced Engineering Centre. His research focuses on optical techniques for flow measurement (e.g., LIF, PIV), internal combustion engines, spray imaging, cryogenics, and energy storage systems. He has been involved in collaborative projects such as SHAPE UK (Innovate UK), CEREEV (EU), and E3C3 (INTERREG), addressing topics like marine diesel engine oil atomization, hydrogen port ecosystems, and energy efficiency. Key research interests include atomization processes, nozzle dynamics, droplet size analysis, and cryogenic fluid behavior in supercritical environments. He has supervised postgraduate students in spray imaging and fuel-related studies. Collaborations span industries like Ricardo and BP, alongside academic partners in France and across Europe. His work has led to over 35 peer-reviewed publications since 2001, with recent articles emphasizing superheated flash-boiling atomization, ammonia combustion in spark-ignition engines, and cryogenic jet dynamics. He actively participates in workshops and conferences on ammonia utilization and advanced imaging techniques.

• Optical Flow Measurement
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Spray Imaging
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Heather Baid is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the School of Education, Sport and Health and the Public Health and Health Conditions Research Excellence Group. She leads the BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice degree and intensive care modules in the Continuing Professional Education programme. Her academic roles include course leadership and teaching in critical care nursing, supported by qualifications such as a PhD in Sustainability in Critical Care Practice (2019), MSc in Clinical Studies and Education (2010), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methodology (2013). Heather has received notable awards, including the University of Brighton’s Rising Star Research Award (2020) and two Excellence in Facilitating and Empowering Learning awards. She holds a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy and is a member of the BACCN Southern Region committee. Her research focuses on sustainable healthcare practices, particularly environmental, financial, and social sustainability in critical care. Key projects include leading the GREEN-ICU initiative to reduce intensive care’s carbon footprint and co-chairing the annual SHARE conference on sustainability in health. She collaborates internationally on studies assessing healthcare professionals’ views on environmental sustainability and advancing simulation-based education for sustainable practices. Heather supervises PhD/MSc/MRes students in critical care clinical practice, healthcare sustainability, and simulation education. She has organized sustainability-focused conferences and contributed to policy discussions through publications in journals like Nursing in Critical Care and Critical Care .

• Sustainable Healthcare
• Critical Care Nursing
• Healthcare Education
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Dr. Guy Collender is a Post Doctoral Senior Research Associate at the University of Portsmouth's Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures, within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. His research focuses on port cities' complex histories, including industrial relations, port management, trade dynamics, and national/international comparisons. He holds a PhD in History from Birkbeck, University of London (2022), where his thesis examined the Port of London (1900–1939). His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy, addressing maritime labor safety, transnational labor movements, and coastal urban development. Notable contributions include analyzing the 1889 London Dock Strike and Australian Maritime Strike, and advocating for safer maritime practices through historical precedents. His recent publications explore shipping emissions reduction and neglected seaside towns' political strategies. Collender collaborates with organizations like the Lloyd's Register Foundation, producing commissioned reports on occupational safety. His research outputs span peer-reviewed journals, book reviews, and public-facing platforms like The Conversation, emphasizing accessibility and real-world policy impact.

• Maritime History
• Port City Development
• Industrial Relations
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Micchela Menconi is a Lecturer at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the School of Arch, Tech and Eng Design for Circular Cities and Regions (DCCR) and the Built Environment, Architecture and Construction (BEACON) Research Excellence Group. She holds a PhD in Energy Retrofit of Heritage Dwellings from the University of Brighton and a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Florence. Her research focuses on sustainable retrofitting of traditional and listed buildings, energy performance optimization, and heritage conservation. Key areas include mechanical/thermal properties of traditional construction materials, low-risk retrofit measures, and energy simulation strategies for historic dwellings. She also explores architectural education, particularly student feedback literacy. Her work integrates mixed methodologies combining technical analysis with heritage preservation principles. Collaborations involve researchers like Dr. Painting and Dr. Piroozfar. Recent studies address carbon savings in 19th-century listed buildings and experimental analysis of rubble stone construction in the UK. Her research has been published in journals like International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation and Journal of Building Engineering , with peer-reviewed conference contributions on architectural technology pedagogy and heritage building strategies.

• Retrofit Engineering
• Traditional Listed Dwellings
• Energy Performance
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Nick Hayhurst is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton’s School of Architecture and Design, and Principal of Hayhurst & Co. Architects. He leads the RIBA Part 3 Course and teaches on the Part 2 Future Practice module. His research focuses on Professional Futures in architecture, Education Environments through co-design, and Density and Technology in urban housing. He chairs multiple design review panels, including the Southwark and Brighton & Hove panels, advising on major planning applications. Hayhurst’s architectural projects have earned over 8 RIBA awards, emphasizing sustainable design and innovative solutions. He contributes to professional validations as a RIBA Validation Board Chair and has served as an external examiner for academic programs. Educational Background: MArch from the Bartlett School of Architecture (2006), Postgraduate Diploma from the AA School (2004), and BA in Architecture (1999). Research Interests: Professional ethics and architectural education, co-design methodologies for schools, and green technologies in high-density housing. His work bridges practice and academia, with projects like the RIBA Learning Centre and Torriano Primary School exemplifying his commitment to sustainability and user-centered design. Key Awards: Multiple RIBA Regional Awards, AJ Retrofit Awards, and Civic Trust Awards for projects like Garden House and Hayes Primary School. Recognized as a leader in architectural education through contributions to RIBA publications and professional validations. Advisory Roles: Co-Chair of Brighton & Hove Design Review Panel, Chair of Southwark Design Review Panel, and validator for architectural programs globally. Engaged in urban planning discussions through panels like Design South East and Croydon Place Making. Practice & Labs: Hayhurst & Co. Architects, a research-driven practice focusing on education, housing, and cultural projects. Collaborates with academic institutions to develop innovative designs that inform both practice and pedagogy.

• Professional Futures in Architecture
• Education Environments and Co-design
• Density and Urban Planning
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Panagiotis Tzouvanas is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the Faculty of Business & Law and the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance. He is also a member of the Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Finance. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Portsmouth (2016-2019), focusing on 'Climate Change and Financial Performance.' Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Sussex from 2019 to 2024. His research expertise spans climate finance, environmental economics, financial risk management, and corporate governance. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas related to climate action and sustainable development. Key topics include systemic risk analysis, greenhouse gas emissions' impact on financial reporting, and the role of corporate board diversity in environmental performance. Recent research highlights include examining climate change's influence on insurance credit risk, evaluating oil price differentials using dynamic models, and studying the link between genetic board diversity and environmental outcomes. His publications appear in journals like Journal of Economic Studies and Business Strategy and the Environment . No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. His advisory roles are not detailed, but he has supervised doctoral research as a thesis author. Collaborations include international studies on climate risk, energy markets, and financial well-being. He is actively involved in advancing climate-focused curricula in business education and explores innovative financing mechanisms for sustainability initiatives.

• Climate Finance
• Environmental Economics
• Financial Risk Management
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Kathy Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Centre for Manufacturing and Materials, focusing on sustainable development, innovation management, energy efficiency, and clean energy solutions. Her research integrates principles of knowledge transfer and technology commercialization to advance sustainable industrial practices. Research interests include policy reinvention in urban waste management, carbon emission trading mechanisms, innovation-driven economic strategies, and science-based pharmaceutical innovations. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing environmental stewardship and economic resilience. Key research trends show a focus on China's policy implementations, environmental economics, and industrial sustainability, with notable contributions to understanding spatial spillover effects in carbon reduction and efficiency evaluation in heavy industries. Dr. Zhang accepts PhD students and collaborates on global sustainability challenges, though specific grants or lab affiliations are not detailed here.

• Sustainable Development
• Innovation Management
• Energy Efficiency
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Michael Deary is a Professor at Northumbria University, specializing in environmental chemistry, air quality, and pollution control. His research focuses on reactions of peroxides in aqueous solutions, industrial fire emissions, and land contamination. He leads projects such as 'Green growth skills' (Co-Investigator) and 'ReNu NHS' (Principal Investigator), emphasizing environmental sustainability and public health. Deary holds a PhD in Chemistry (1992) and has published over 20 works on peroxide catalysis and air quality. Notable contributions include studies on particulate matter exposure modeling and reducing passive smoking in healthcare settings. His work integrates environmental science with practical applications, addressing urban pollution, industrial safety, and policy. Education: PhD in Chemistry (Northumbria University, 1992) Research interests span peroxide chemistry, dispersion modeling, and environmental justice. He collaborates with institutions like Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the North of Tyne Combined Authority. His grants total £511,160, focusing on green skills and healthcare-related air quality improvements. Deary supervises Babatunde Okeowo’s PhD on hospital frameworks for air quality. His publications address diverse topics from textile-bacteria hybrids to fire plume toxicology, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Air Quality Management
• Environmental Toxicology
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Jawad Mustafa is a Researcher at Northumbria University, affiliated with the university's research initiatives. He holds a PhD awarded in May 2023. His work focuses on sustainable practices in environmental management, particularly addressing challenges related to brine management, carbon dioxide capture, and water footprint reduction. His research contributes to environmental science and engineering disciplines. Recent publications include a 2024 work on sustainable brine management and carbon capture, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to environmental sustainability. Collaborations with institutions or researchers are not explicitly detailed in the provided text. No scientific awards, grants, or specific laboratory affiliations are mentioned in the available information. His advisory roles or team involvement remain unspecified.

• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainability
• Water Resource Management
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Professor Will Blake is Professor of Catchment Science at the University of Plymouth's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. He directs the Sustainable Earth Institute and Consolidated Radioisotope Facility. His research applies environmental forensic approaches to soil erosion, sediment pollution, and land management challenges across diverse global environments. His research focuses on: Soil erosion processes and downstream impacts Radionuclide tracing of sediment sources Land-water interactions in degraded landscapes Community-engaged solutions for sustainable land management Professor Blake leads international projects including 'Jali Ardhi' in East Africa and watershed studies in Latin America. His teaching integrates field methods with theoretical concepts in river basin science, environmental pollution assessment, and geographical techniques. Recent publications demonstrate innovations in sediment fingerprinting techniques, applications of fallout radionuclides for erosion tracing, and assessments of carbon dynamics in coastal and Arctic environments.

• Soil Erosion
• Sediment Dynamics
• Environmental Pollution
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Dr. Iain Green is the Deputy Head of the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences at Bournemouth University. His research focuses on pollution ecology, particularly heavy metals, organic pollutants, and microplastics, across terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems. He holds a PhD from Bournemouth University (2003) and a BSc in Biology from the University of Portsmouth (1992). Research Interests: Pollution's environmental effects, soil biology and chemistry (including forensic applications), invertebrate studies, and ecosystem services. Current projects include soil protection and heathland restoration. Supervising five PhD students, he welcomes inquiries in his research areas. Recent Work: Key publications address microplastic impacts on freshwater ecosystems, soil enzyme pH optimization, and trace metal dynamics in food chains. Collaborates with the Environment & Threats Strategic Research Group and interdisciplinary teams. Awards: None explicitly listed. Professional Memberships: British Ecological Society, Royal Entomological Society, Society of Biology (Chartered Biologist). Teaching: Courses include Cell Biology, Environmental Pollution, and Fundamentals of Environmental Science. Dedicated to advancing sustainable environmental policies and ecological management practices.

• Environmental Science
• Pollution Ecology
• Toxicology
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Charlie Wilson is an Honorary Professor at the University of East Anglia's School of Environmental Sciences and holds a visiting researcher affiliation with the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. His career spans academia, policy, and private-sector roles in renewable energy finance and climate policy. He has contributed to major international assessments including IPCC reports and the Global Energy Assessment. Education: PhD in Resource Management and Environmental Sustainability from the University of British Columbia (2004-2008), with postdoctoral research at IIASA (Austria) and Chalmers University (Sweden). Earlier roles include Teaching Fellow at the London School of Economics and private-sector experience in energy finance (1994-2004). Research Interests: Focuses on energy transitions, pro-environmental behavior, and climate policy. Works at both systemic levels (historical energy transitions, integrated assessment modeling) and micro-levels (technology adoption, smart home innovations). Current projects include NAVIGATE (H2020), iDODDLE (ERC), and EnergyREV (EPSRC). Grants & Collaborations: Lead or co-investigator on 14 projects funded by EU Horizon 2020, ESRC, and EPSRC. Collaborations include the International Energy Agency and UK Committee on Climate Change. Labs/Teams: Coordinated the Tyndall Centre's Accelerating Social Transformation theme and contributes to the Environmental Change Institute at Oxford. Active in cross-disciplinary networks linking engineering, social science, and policy.

• Energy and Climate Change Mitigation
• Historical and Future Energy Transitions
• Pro-Environmental Behavior
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Neil Ward is a Professor of Rural and Regional Development at the University of East Anglia (UEA), where he also served as Deputy Vice Chancellor and PVC-Academic from 2013 to 2021. He holds a background in geography, having begun his academic career at University College London and held chairs at the University of Leeds and Newcastle University, where he directed the Centre for Rural Economy (2004–2008). His research focuses on rural economic and social change, agricultural policy, environmental controversies, and regional development. He is a co-convenor of UKRI’s AgriFood4NetZero Network+ (2022–2025) and authored Net Zero, Food and Farming: Climate Change and the UK Agri-Food System (Routledge, 2022). Education: Geographer by training, with academic roles at UCL, Leeds, and Newcastle. Affiliations: School of Environmental Sciences, UEA; Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. Roles: Former Deputy Vice Chancellor, UEA; advisor to the Economic and Social Research Council. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing poverty reduction, climate action, and sustainable agriculture. He has extensive collaboration networks in environmental policy, rural development, and food systems. Research Highlights: Recent projects include AgriFood4NetZero, exploring pathways to net-zero agrifood systems, and studies on methane emissions from manure, UK food system resilience, and rural policy. His publications span agricultural economics, climate policy, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Awards: Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2008), Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Grants: Led projects funded by UK Research Councils, including AgriFood4NetZero (EPSRC) and EVOLVE initiatives. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Tyndall Centre and contributes to multidisciplinary networks in climate change and food systems.

• Net Zero
• Food and Farming
• Rural Economy
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Richard Harvey is a Professor in the School of Computing Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA), holding additional roles as Honorary Professor and Academic Director for Admissions and Internationalisation. His academic background includes a PhD in statistical estimation theory applied to synthetic aperture problems, with early career work in signal processing and acoustics. He transitioned to Computer Vision and AI, pioneering novel image analysis algorithms like 'sieves' and focusing on lip-reading research. His external roles include Former Livery Professor of IT at Gresham College and Fellowships at Gresham College and the British Computer Society. Research interests span computer vision, artificial intelligence, and lip-reading, with contributions to automated systems for security (e.g., baggage scanning) and accessibility (e.g., navigation aids for visually impaired individuals). Key projects include the AgriFoRwArdS CDT and collaborations with industry. He has led initiatives such as the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF) Investment Committee. His work integrates machine learning, pattern recognition, and multimodal data analysis, with publications in journals like Applied Sciences and Speech Communication. Awards include recognition for his contributions to computing and education.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Computer Science
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