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Deg-Hyo BaeView profile

Professor

• Atmosphere and Surface Runoff Interaction
• Climate Change and Variability
• Real-Time Flood and Flash Flood Forecasting
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Deg-Hyo Bae is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Sejong University, serving since 2001, and concurrently holds the position of University President since 2018. His academic career spans leadership roles including Assistant/Associate Professor at Changwon National University (1996-2001), Senior Researcher at Yonsei University (1994-1996), and Researcher at the US Department of Agriculture-ARS (1992-1994). His research focuses on critical water security challenges through advanced hydrological modeling and climate impact assessment. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. (1992) and M.S. (1989) from the University of Iowa, and a B.S. from Yonsei University (1983). These qualifications form the foundation for his interdisciplinary expertise bridging civil engineering, atmospheric science, and environmental informatics. Professor Bae's research program centers on atmosphere-surface interactions, climate-driven hydrological extremes, and real-time prediction systems. His work integrates radar meteorology, GIS analytics, and climate modeling to develop operational tools for flood forecasting, drought monitoring, and transboundary water management. Major achievements include the Global Water Bank system and coupled atmosphere-urban flood models, directly supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals for clean water and climate action. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strategic shift toward AI-enhanced hydrology, combining Bayesian uncertainty quantification with deep learning for streamflow prediction. His work increasingly addresses climate change impacts on extreme events in vulnerable regions like Burundi while exploring teleconnection mechanisms such as ENSO-ozone interactions through CMIP6 frameworks. Professional activities include media coverage of Sejong University's research impact (2021-2022) and international collaborations with Slovak presidential advisors. While specific grant details and student advising records aren't documented in the source material, his 111 publications and h-index of 25 demonstrate significant scholarly influence in water resources engineering.

Gordon O'BrienView profile

Research Fellow

• Water Resource Management
• Freshwater Ecology
• Fish and Fisheries
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Dr. Gordon O'Brien serves as a Senior Fellow in Water at the Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University (Australia), bringing over 20 years of expertise in African freshwater systems since 2004. A South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals registered scientist and NRF (C2) rated researcher, he bridges academic research with practical water management solutions across continental scales. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Johannesburg (2012) His research integrates sustainable water resource management, freshwater ecology, and fish/ fisheries sciences through probabilistic modeling of multiple stressors at regional scales. Specializing in environmental flows, ecosystem services, and ecotoxicology, he develops holistic frameworks for vulnerable socio-ecological systems facing climate change and anthropogenic pressures. Current work emphasizes digital innovation in water security through real-time monitoring and risk assessment. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward digital water management, featuring tools like FISHTRAC for fish monitoring and PROBFLO for environmental flow implementation. His research increasingly focuses on African river basins (particularly Limpopo and Incomati), addressing invasive species impacts, fish community dynamics, and AI-driven decision support systems while maintaining strong policy relevance for water-scarce regions. Scientific Recognition: South African National Research Foundation (C2) rating Dr. O'Brien has supervised over 12 PhD and 20 MSc students to completion while securing more than US$2.5 million in research funding from governmental, NGO, and international sources. His projects directly inform water policy development across Africa, with documented contributions to legislation and management frameworks. Current grant portfolios emphasize digital water security tools and transboundary river basin management. As leader of the Rivers of Life applied research program in South Africa and member of CSU's Inland Freshwater Fisheries Research Group, he directs field teams across Kruger National Park and the Limpopo Basin. His collaborative network spans 12 African nations and includes partnerships with the International Water Management Institute for basin-scale digital twin development.

Ousmane SeidouView profile

Professor

• Hydrological Modeling
• Climate Change Impacts
• Water Resources Management
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Dr. Ousmane Seidou is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa, where he has served since 2007. He leads the Hydraulics Lab and holds affiliations with the Faculty of Engineering's Centre for Indigenous Community Infrastructure. His academic journey includes a PhD from École Polytechnique de Montréal (2002) and postdoctoral research at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Quebec. Dr. Seidou specializes in climate change impacts on water resources, hydrological modeling, and transboundary water management. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Hydraulics), École Polytechnique de Montréal (2002) M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal (2002) Postgraduate Diploma in Hydroinformatics, École Inter-États des Ingénieurs de l'Équipement Rural (1998) Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering, École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (1996) Research Focus: Dr. Seidou’s work integrates hydrological modeling with climate adaptation strategies, emphasizing Africa’s water security. Key areas include: Climate change impacts on river basins (e.g., Niger, Congo) Development of flood early warning systems in West Africa Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) nexus frameworks Environmental flow estimation in wetland ecosystems He leads international projects involving multi-country collaborations and agencies like the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank. Recent Projects: Principal Investigator for the Niger Basin Authority’s WEFE Nexus initiative Technical leadership in the Dutch-funded BAM-GIRE project (Mali/Guinea wetlands) Development of flood early warning systems for Niamey and Gaya (Niger) Teaching: Courses include Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources, Advanced Hydrological Modeling, and Water Resources Management. He mentors PhD students in hydrology and climate adaptation. Grants & Funding: Secured multi-million-dollar projects with organizations like Wetlands International and the UAE-BELEM Programme. Recent funding includes $135,000 for hydrological modeling tools in the Niger Basin. Labs/Teams: Director of the Hydraulics Lab at the University of Ottawa. Active in global initiatives like the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) indicator development under the Paris Agreement.

Michael R. MooreView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Water Resource Economics
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Michael R. Moore was a Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS). His research focused on water resource economics, climate change adaptation, and environmental policy, with notable contributions to valuing water quality, analyzing agricultural adaptations to weather risks, and evaluating renewable energy policies. He held leadership roles in NSF-funded projects addressing Great Lakes water quality and offshore wind energy siting. Education: PhD, Natural Resource Economics, University of Michigan BA, Economics, University of Colorado Research Interests: His work integrated ecological and economic systems, emphasizing: Environmental valuation using hedonic pricing Climate change impacts on land use and farming Policy design for emissions trading and renewable energy markets Great Lakes ecosystem restoration and economic outcomes Grants & Leadership: Key grants included $5M NSF funding to study Great Lakes algal blooms and $224K for analyzing Great Lakes restoration’s economic impacts. He co-led multi-institution studies on offshore wind energy siting and green electricity market mechanisms. Media Impact: His research on Great Lakes pollution remediation’s effect on property values garnered national media attention, including features in Michigan Radio and Wisconsin Public Radio . He also advised on Colorado River water agreements and African freshwater science initiatives.

• Landscape Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Sustainable Development
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Professor Joseph Tzanopoulos is a Professor in Landscape Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation at the School of Ecology and Conservation , University of Kent , and serves as the Academic Lead for SEDarc. He is also a member of the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology. His interdisciplinary research integrates ecological, geographical, and socio-economic perspectives to evaluate the impacts of policy and land-use change on biodiversity and rural sustainability. His educational background includes a BSc in Agricultural Sciences from the Agricultural University of Athens and a PhD in vegetation ecology from Imperial College London. Prior to his appointment at Kent, he held research fellow positions at Wye College, Imperial College London, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the Centre for Agri-Environmental Research at the University of Reading. Professor Tzanopoulos’s research spans landscape ecology, biodiversity conservation, agricultural landscapes, land-use change, GIS, remote sensing, sustainability assessment, and environmental governance . He employs interdisciplinary methods to analyze drivers of change in complex land-use systems, with a focus on reconciling conservation with sustainable development. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in large carnivore conservation, human-wildlife conflict, agroecology, climate change perceptions, and landscape connectivity . Many studies apply spatial modeling and scenario analysis in regions such as Colombia, Oman, Southern Africa, and Europe, often in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. He is actively involved in supervision, mentoring numerous PhD students on topics including jaguar conservation, lynx reintroduction, marine protected areas, and socio-ecological dynamics. He has also contributed to policy-relevant research and serves on the editorial board of Nature Conservation . His work is supported by collaborations across national and European-funded projects, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, participatory governance, and science-policy integration. He teaches undergraduate modules in geography and GIS, contributing to the training of future environmental scientists.

Caner SayanView profile

Lecturer

• Environmental Politics
• Water Security
• Environmental Justice
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Dr. Caner Sayan is a Lecturer in Policy Analysis at Swansea University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, within the Department of Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations. He previously held roles as a Research Fellow in Water and Resilience at Cranfield University, Postdoctoral Fellow in Water Security at UNU-INWEH, and Research Associate at the University of Dundee. His research focuses on environmental politics, water security, and transboundary water governance, with a regional emphasis on the Middle East, Turkey, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Key themes include environmental justice, political ecology, and the intersection of water infrastructure and regional policy. Recipient of the 2015 Dundee University Students' Association Teaching Award, Dr. Sayan is dedicated to innovative pedagogy and has contributed to modules on global development, environmental justice, and water politics. He actively supervises PhD and MA/MSc theses, emphasizing fieldwork design and participatory methods. His publications span journals such as International Affairs , Water Alternatives , and Energy Research & Social Science , addressing topics like energy transitions, NGO capacity, and peacebuilding through water security frameworks. Engagements include opinion pieces on African water projects and invited lectures on transboundary water governance.

Ken ConcaView profile

Professor

• Global Environmental Governance
• Environmental Peacebuilding
• United Nations Environmental Policy
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Dr. Ken Conca is a Professor of International Relations at American University’s School of International Service , specializing in global environmental governance , environmental peacebuilding , and water policy . His work bridges climate change adaptation , transboundary water management , and post-conflict recovery . Education : PhD (University of California, Berkeley), MS (University of Wisconsin-Madison), ScB (Brown University) Key Research Areas : Global environmental governance frameworks Water politics and conflict-cooperation dynamics Environmental peacebuilding in war-torn societies UN system’s role in climate and environmental security Scientific Recognition : Grawemeyer Prize, Sprout Award, Chadwick Alger Prize, Al-Moumin Environmental Peacebuilding Award Recent Publications : Focus on climate-water-conflict linkages , flexible governance models , and geoengineering ethics Teaching : Courses on global environmental politics, water governance, and doctoral dissertation advising

• Hydrology
• Hydrogeology
• Soil Physics
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Christine Stumpp is a Professor at the Institute of Soil Physics and Rural Water Management , affiliated with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU) . Her work integrates hydrology , soil physics , and stable isotope analysis to address critical issues in groundwater recharge , climate change impacts on water systems , and microplastic transport in soils .

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resource Management
• Urban Hydrology
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Thomas Ertl is a Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), leading the Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control. His research focuses on urban water systems, emphasizing sustainable drainage, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions. He has coordinated 55 projects, including international initiatives in Albania and Austria, addressing stormwater management, wastewater heat recovery, and sewer infrastructure resilience. Key Projects : Analysing re-activated watercourses for urban resilience (2024–2028) Resilient rainwater management in Austria (2024–2028) Assessing pollutant emissions in Albania (2024–2027) Research Themes : Building Information Modeling (BIM) in wastewater systems Uncertainty analysis under climate change Stormwater pollution and heat island mitigation Awards : 2018: Goldene Ehrennadel des ÖWAV 1993: Best student award at AGIT 93 His recent publications highlight multidisciplinary approaches to wastewater energy recovery, spatial compatibility of nature-based solutions, and prioritization of stormwater management sites. He has supervised numerous theses and contributed to media discussions on urban climate resilience, including articles in Austrian outlets like futurezone.at and Der Kurier.

Philip BrunnerView profile

Professor

• Hydrogeology
• Surface Water-Groundwater Interactions
• Numerical Modeling
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Philip Brunner is a Professor of Hydrogeology at the University of Neuchâtel's Faculty of Science since 2012. He is based at the Center for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN), leading the Laboratory of Hydrogeological Processes. His work centers on sustainable water resource management through quantitative tools. He earned his PhD from ETH Zurich, focusing on sustainable salt and water management in Western China's agricultural basins. Post-PhD, he conducted three years of postdoctoral research in Australia, developing new approaches for simulating river-aquifer interactions. Brunner's research spans surface water-groundwater interactions, numerical modeling, and remote sensing. He integrates methods from numerical modeling, remote sensing, scientific computing, and isotopic chemistry. His interdisciplinary collaborations with mathematicians, biologists, and physicists address challenges in agriculture, ecohydrology, engineering, and sustainable resource management. Recent publications highlight innovative tracer techniques (noble gases, microbes), low-cost monitoring systems, and advanced numerical models. His work tackles climate change impacts on ecosystems, groundwater in conflict zones, and sustainable practices in diverse environments including mountains and agricultural regions. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Hydrological Processes (Master), Numerical Modeling (Master), Remote Sensing (Master), and Introduction to Soil Physics (Bachelor, in French). His laboratory serves as a center for experimental and computational hydrogeological research.

Mark CareyView profile

Professor

• Environmental History
• Glaciology and Society
• Climate Change
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Mark Carey is a Professor in Environmental Studies and Geography at the University of Oregon , where he leads research at the Glacier Lab ( glacierlab.uoregon.edu ). His work bridges environmental history, glaciology, and climate justice, focusing on the intersections of glaciers, society, and climate change in the Andes and Arctic. Research Interests Environmental History Glaciology and Society Climate Change Adaptation Environmental Justice Latin American Environmental Policy Arctic and Andean Cryospheric Studies Mark Carey’s recent publications emphasize sociocryospheric systems, glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risks, and climate litigation. His interdisciplinary work combines historical analysis with contemporary climate science, highlighting vulnerabilities in mountain cryospheres and advocating for community-centered adaptation strategies. He has authored influential works like The Routledge Handbook of Environmental History (2023) and developed frameworks for analyzing climate justice in glacial regions. His Glacier Lab at the University of Oregon fosters collaborative research on global cryospheric changes, with a focus on Andean and Arctic regions. Carey’s career spans decades of CNH-funded research (2010) and leadership in integrating environmental history with climate policy, emphasizing the need for decolonized research methodologies and gender-inclusive adaptation strategies.

Johanna SörensenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Urban Hydrology
• Extreme Precipitation
• Blue-Green Infrastructure
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Johanna Sörensen is an Associate Senior Lecturer at the Division of Water Resources Engineering within Lund University's Faculty of Engineering (LTH) . She specializes in urban hydrological processes , particularly during extreme precipitation , and advocates for blue-green infrastructure (NBS, SUDS) to enhance climate change adaptation and reduce flood risks . Her work bridges technical performance of water systems with urban planning reforms for sustainable solutions. Research Focus : Urban hydrology, blue-green infrastructure, stormwater management Teaching : Advanced Hydrology, Sustainability, Pipe System Engineering Her research involves Artificial Neural Networks for hydrological modeling, decision support indicators for water planning, and fieldwork in Malmö . She collaborates with Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and companies on leakage minimization in water distribution systems. Recent projects include StormMan (governance for sustainable stormwater) and RörANN (smart pipe monitoring). Scientific Awards: The New Generation Prize by Swedish Association for Water (2018) Supervision: Regularly supervises 2–3 Master's thesis projects with industry partners. Network: Active in EU projects and collaborations across Scandinavia, Brazil, and Eastern Africa .

Roy BrouwerView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Water Economics
• Sustainable Development
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Roy Brouwer is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Waterloo and holds the University Research Chair in Water Resource Economics (2018). As Executive Director of Waterloo's Water Institute since 2016, he leads the Water Economics Research Group while teaching Climate Change Economics and Water Resource Economics courses. His research bridges environmental economics with practical water policy solutions across Canada, Europe, and South Asia. MSc in Agricultural Economics (Wageningen Agricultural University) PhD in Environmental Economics (University of East Anglia) Specializing in water economics , Brouwer's work spans valuation methods, hydro-economic modeling, and policy instruments for sustainable resource management. Recent research trends focus on: Multi-regional water allocation optimization Behavioral economics in water governance Green infrastructure-water security nexus Climate change adaptation strategies Risk attitudes in flood protection decisions Policy learning through BMP adoption His publications (2019-2025) demonstrate methodological innovation in discrete choice experiments, input-output modeling, and spatial econometrics applied to water systems. Notable achievements include: 2024 IWA Best Scientific Book Prize 2021 Faculty of Arts Research Excellence Award Founding Editor of Water Resources and Economics journal Advisory roles for Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences and Great Lakes Science Advisory Board

Emily T. YehView profile

Professor

• Political ecology
• Cultural geography
• Development studies
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Emily T. Yeh serves as Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado within the College of Arts and Sciences, holding Faculty Affiliate status with the Center for Asian Studies, CNAIS, and C3BC. A 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and past-president of the American Association of Geographers (2021-2022), she is recognized as a College of Arts and Sciences Professor of Distinction for her transformative work in human geography. Her educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2003), establishing her scholarly trajectory in critical geographical inquiry. Professor Yeh's research interrogates power dynamics within nature-society relationships through ethnographic methodologies , with seminal contributions to political ecology and cultural geography . Her work centers on Tibetan Plateau environmental transformations, examining natural resource conflicts, pastoralist livelihoods, and state-led development. Recent expansions address weather modification in anthropogenic climate contexts and decarbonization politics in Indonesia, revealing her evolving engagement with planetary-scale environmental challenges. This trajectory demonstrates consistent methodological rigor while adapting to emergent global ecological crises. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a decisive pivot toward climate intervention technologies and energy transition justice since 2022, while maintaining deep regional expertise in Asian contexts. The geographical scope has broadened from Tibet/China to include Indonesia, reflecting growing attention to Global South climate politics. Her scientific recognition includes: Guggenheim Fellowship (2024) Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar (2023-2024) Professor Yeh actively mentors graduate researchers including Drolma Gadou, Tsering Lhamo, Emma Loizeaux, and Tenzin Yangkey. Her research program is substantially supported by National Science Foundation funding for interdisciplinary projects on Tibetan Plateau rangeland dynamics and climate vulnerability, alongside her foundational CAREER award for transnational environmentalism research. Current work integrates capoeira philosophy with environmental justice frameworks, reflecting embodied scholarly practice. She contributes to interdisciplinary knowledge production through the Center for Asian Studies and C3BC, fostering collaborative approaches to environmental challenges that bridge geographical scales from local Tibetan communities to global climate governance structures.

William VeerbeekView profile

Professor

• Urban Climate Adaptation
• Flood Risk Management
• Disaster Risk Reduction
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William Veerbeek is a Professor and co-founder of the Flood Resilience Chair Group at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. His expertise spans urban climate adaptation, flood risk management, and disaster resilience in rapidly urbanizing regions. He has led impactful projects like the Dutch Knowledge for Climate programme, refining flood impact assessment tools through initiatives such as UFM-Dordrecht and Rotterdam-based studies. His work extends globally, focusing on megacities like Beijing, Dhaka, and Mumbai, where he develops long-term urban growth projections and disaster risk mitigation strategies. He has trained numerous cities in Southeast Asia on climate adaptation and is currently establishing a North Sea region city-to-city learning network on green-blue infrastructure. Dr. Veerbeek’s research emphasizes integrating climate adaptation into urban planning, with a focus on socio-economic equity and policy transferability. His projects often bridge academic research with practical implementation, emphasizing participatory approaches and nature-based solutions. Key contributions include frameworks for evaluating flood resilience strategies and methods for assessing urban vulnerability under climate change scenarios. His publications highlight innovations in flood modeling using UAV and satellite technologies, policy analysis across transnational delta systems, and co-creation of flood mitigation technologies with local communities. He advocates for flexible adaptation pathways that balance technical solutions with social equity considerations.