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• Forest Ecology
• Ecophysiology
• Carbon Sequestration
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Anna Jensen is an Associate Professor in Forestry at the Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Faculty of Technology, Linnaeus University. Her research focuses on forest ecology and ecophysiology, particularly how woody plants respond to environmental changes including climate change. She leads several research projects related to oak regeneration, carbon sequestration, and forest management. She received her M.S. in Biology from Lund University and her Ph.D. in Forest Management from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. After completing her doctorate in forest management, she worked for several years as a researcher in the USA before joining Linnaeus University. Dr. Jensen's research interests center on ecophysiological questions related to forest management and production, as well as the effects of climate change. She investigates how woody plants respond to environmental stresses at leaf, shoot, and plant levels, with a particular focus on carbon cycling, photosynthesis, and oak regeneration. Her work bridges fundamental plant physiology with practical forest management applications. Her recent publications show a strong focus on carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems, particularly CO2 refixation, carbon partitioning under drought conditions, and the effects of climate change on tree physiology. There's a clear trend toward studying how forest ecosystems can mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration, while also adapting to changing environmental conditions. Her work spans temperate and boreal forests, with particular attention to oak species. Lisa Johannesson: Att sätta kronan på verket- en fallstudie om hur individskötsel kan ta tillvara på ekens potential Marcus Maiorana: Kan träd göra anatomiska anpassningar i lövens mesofyll som respons till omgivningens koldioxidkoncentration She leads multiple research projects including 'Adaptation to changes: emerging forest ecosystems in a changing climate,' 'CONFLICT – Can continuous cover forestry lead to increased carbon uptake,' and 'How useful is an acorn?' She is also part of The Bridge, a unique partnership between Södra, IKEA, and Linnaeus University focused on innovation and sustainability in forestry and wood. She leads the Forest Ecology and Ecophysiology research group, which focuses on nature conservation, soil ecology, nutrient dynamics in forests, ecophysiology, water and carbon balances. This group conducts research that directly informs sustainable forest management practices in the face of climate change.

• Forest Management
• Ecology
• Biomass Estimation
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Klaus von Gadow is a Professor with a focus on forest ecology and management. He has supervised numerous doctoral theses across diverse topics in forestry, including GIS visualization, biomass estimation, and silvicultural strategies. Research Areas : Forest Management, Ecology, Biomass Estimation, GIS Applications, Population Genetics, and Tropical Forestry. Advisory Role : Supervised 18 theses from 2000–2015, covering topics like invasive species monitoring, dry savanna ecosystems, and fire succession. Key Projects : Development of k-NN methods for biomass analysis, simulation of mixed-species forest treatment pathways, and sustainable management of tropical watersheds. Trends in Publications : Recent works emphasize ecological resilience, technical innovations in forestry machinery, and data-driven forest planning. Earlier articles focus on genetic studies and post-fire succession dynamics. Advising Legacy : His supervised research has driven advancements in forest inventory systems, silvicultural modeling, and sustainable resource use.

Philip HulmeView profile

Professor

• Biosecurity science
• Invasive species ecology
• Ecological impacts of climate change
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Distinguished Professor Philip Hulme is a leading biosecurity scientist at Lincoln University's Department of Pest-Management and Conservation. With over 33,000 Web of Science citations and an H-index of 87, he ranks among Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers for eleven consecutive years. His work spans international biosecurity policy, including coordination of the UN Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services' Invasive Alien Species Assessment. His research focuses on developing solutions for biosecurity threats through fundamental ecological understanding of invasive species, human dimensions of invasions, and socio-ecological drivers of antimicrobial resistance. Key interests include: Trade and transport networks in biosecurity threats Population dynamics of invasive species Evolution of herbicide resistance Economic/social drivers of ornamental plant invasions His publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on One Biosecurity frameworks, invasion prediction modeling, and integrated human-environment systems. Recent work increasingly connects biosecurity with One Health principles and sustainable development goals. Major scientific recognition includes: Hutton Medal (2019) Leonard Cockayne Lecture Award (2018) Te Tohu Taiao Ecological Excellence Award (2022) Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Fellowship (2022) Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (11 years) Professor Hulme actively supervises six PhD students while advising national and regional bodies including the NZ Biosecurity Ministerial Advisory Committee, Environment Canterbury Biosecurity Advisory Group, Canterbury-Aoraki Conservation Board, and Zespri Biosecurity Advisory Group. His leadership extends to the Royal Society New Zealand Biological Panel and IUCN Invasive Species Specialist Group.

Bruno StuderView profile

Professor

• Plant Genetics
• Agricultural Science
• Genomics
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Prof. Dr. Bruno Studer is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zürich, and Head of the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center. His research focuses on plant genetics, genomics, and agricultural innovation, particularly in crop improvement, disease resistance, and microbiome interactions. He leads projects on genomic selection, plant breeding, and phenotyping technologies, addressing challenges in food security and environmental resilience. Affiliations: Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zürich; Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center Research interests span plant-microbe interactions, genetic diversity in forage crops, and the development of tools for precision agriculture. His work integrates genomic prediction, digital phenotyping, and machine learning to enhance crop yields and environmental adaptability. Recent studies address bacterial leaf spot diseases, stomatal trait variation, and root rot resistance mechanisms in plants. Publications highlight advancements in genomic approaches for apple and ryegrass breeding, as well as microbial community dynamics linked to plant health. He contributes to initiatives like the Swiss Apple Core Collection and develops technologies like the FruitPhenoBox for rapid fruit trait analysis.

Posy BusbyView profile

Associate Professor

• Plant Microbiome Ecology
• Plant-Fungal Interactions
• Plant Disease
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Posy Busby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on plant microbiome ecology, particularly plant-fungal interactions and their roles in disease dynamics and community ecology. She leads the Busby Lab, which investigates endophyte impacts on plant health and explores microbiome applications in sustainable agriculture and reforestation. Busby has secured grants from USDA-NIFA and participates in the Andrews Forest LTER grant leadership. Her work integrates genomic and ecological approaches to study microbial community assembly, with recent emphasis on Populus and potato systems. Key research themes include host genotype influences on microbiome composition, priority effects in microbial colonization, and microbiome-mediated disease suppression. Collaborative projects, such as the continental-scale Populus mycobiome study with the Peay Lab, highlight her interdisciplinary approach. Busby’s publications emphasize fungal diversity, pathogen interactions, and microbiome functionality. Notable contributions include defining mechanisms of microbiome-plant genotype interactions and identifying beneficial endophytic yeasts in Populus. Her work has been featured in Nature Microbiology , Current Biology , and Annual Review of Phytopathology , reflecting her impact on both fundamental and applied plant science. Grants & Leadership: USDA-NIFA grant (2020), Co-PI on Andrews Forest LTER8 (2022), NSF CAREER Award (2022) Labs/Teams: Busby Lab, part of the OSU Plant Pathology Program Future Work: Expanding microbiome applications in climate-resilient agriculture and forest health

Rebecca TittlerView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Sustainability
• Ecology
• Forest Management
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Dr. Rebecca Tittler is a part-time faculty member at Concordia University's Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability, affiliated with the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment. She combines academic advising with research coordination at the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre. Ph.D. in Biology from Carleton University (2008) M.Sc. in Biology from University of Alberta (1998) B.A. in Biology from Swarthmore College (1995) Her research focuses on: Interactions between biodiversity, forest landscape structure, and human activity Sustainable boreal/mixedwood forest management Ecosystem services in urban and periurban environments Source-sink dynamics in avian populations TRIAD zoning strategies Landscape-scale ecological modeling Key publication themes include: Optimizing vegetation management under electric infrastructure Long-term forest sustainability under climate change Wildfire risk mitigation in timber supply Anthropogenic disturbance zoning TRIAD forest management applications Avian dispersal patterns Current research projects examine: Climate change impacts on Quebec's annual allowable cut Biodiversity effects of partial cuts Plantation location optimization Urban tree ecosystem services

• Wood Science
• Structural Engineering
• Timber Mechanics
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Marie Johansson is a Professor in Timber Engineering at the Department of Building Technology, Faculty of Technology, Linnaeus University. Her career spans teaching structural engineering in bachelor’s and master’s programs and leading research projects on wood quality, strength grading, and timber mechanics. Acting supervisor in two PhD projects Expert Team Leader for "Construction & Design" in BioInnovation SIO-programme Research Interests : Wood material properties (shape stability, stiffness, strength) Connection technology in timber structures Climate change adaptation in agriculture (Öland, Sweden) Modular multi-storey timber buildings Fiber orientation modeling for strength prediction Publication Trends : Recent work focuses on wind-induced vibrations in tall timber structures, 3D fiber orientation models, genetic selection for timber traits, and non-destructive evaluation of wood properties. Collaborations with international conferences (WCTE, ICEM) and institutions highlight her contributions to wood science and sustainable construction. Research Groups : Leads the Wood Building Technology group, emphasizing applied mechanics and industrialized timber construction.

R. Karina GallardoView profile

Professor

• Agricultural Economics
• Consumer Demand Analysis
• Technology Adoption in Agriculture
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R. Karina Gallardo is a Professor and Extension Economist at Washington State University’s School of Economic Sciences. Her work bridges research and outreach to enhance value-added agribusiness opportunities for specialty crops in Washington state. Education: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (Oklahoma State University, 2007), M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics (Mississippi State University, 2004), and degrees in Food Science/Technology from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (Peru). Her research focuses on consumer demand analysis and technological change economics , with emphasis on: Consumer preferences for fresh fruit quality Profitability of new cultivar adoption Labor-saving agricultural technologies Willingness-to-pay for clean labels and biotech Market responses to nutrition information Recent work includes economic viability of robotic harvesters, H-2A labor preference modeling, and CRISPR technology acceptance in cranberries. Grants from USDA-NIFA-SCRI (total $84,912–$276,224 per project) support her studies on storage technologies, automated harvest systems, and pest management. Collaborations span institutions like Cornell, University of Minnesota, and Michigan State University. She employs experimental auctions, sensory evaluations, and choice experiments to analyze market dynamics for tree fruits, berries, and processed foods.

Zhangjun FeiView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Genomics
• Systems Biology
• Bioinformatics
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Zhangjun Fei is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, and a faculty member at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI). His research spans Developing computational tools for omics data analysis Creating genomic databases for crop improvement Applying next-generation sequencing (NGS) to understand crop evolution Inferring gene regulatory networks Research interests include: Genomics and systems biology of economically important crops (tomato, cucurbits, sweetpotato, fruit trees) Integration of genome, transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome datasets Development of bioinformatics resources like Plant MetGenMAP, iAssembler, iTAK, and VirusDetect Exploration of gene regulatory networks via multi-omics data fusion Recent publications highlight trends in Super-pangenome analysis for structural variation Gene discovery in stress tolerance and domestication Molecular mechanisms of fruit quality and disease resistance Evolutionary insights across cucurbit and fruit crops Labs and teams include the Fei Lab at BTI , which has led initiatives like: Pan-African Sweet Potato Virome and Chinese Tomato Virome projects Collaborations with USDA, Meiogenix, and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) Training programs through BTI Summer Internships and Cornell graduate fields

Femi AkinsanmiView profile

Professor

• Plant Pathology
• Crop Protection
• Disease Epidemiology
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Professor Femi Akinsanmi is a Professorial Research Fellow at the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), a research institute within The University of Queensland. His research focuses on crop protection, specifically studying the biology, epidemiology and ecology of economically significant diseases and insect pests in agricultural systems. Professor Akinsanmi holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a Masters (Research) from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology from The University of Queensland. His educational background has equipped him with expertise spanning agricultural science and plant pathology. His research interests center around Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management, with specific focus on Diagnostics, Ecology, Biology and Management of Plant Diseases, and Host-Pathogen interactions. Professor Akinsanmi's work aims to facilitate innovative and sustainable management of crop pests using disruptive new tools that can be incorporated with less harmful existing control options in diverse farming systems. Professor Akinsanmi's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on macadamia diseases, particularly flower diseases, husk rot, abnormal vertical growth syndrome, and Phytophthora root rot. His research spans from fundamental studies of pathogen biology to applied field studies aimed at developing practical disease management strategies for growers. He has secured substantial research funding from organizations including Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited, Grains Research & Development Corporation, and Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Current projects include 'An Integrated Disease Management program for the Australian almond industry' and 'Macadamia Industry Benchmarking and Industry Sustainability Insights.' Professor Akinsanmi is actively supervising multiple PhD students working on various aspects of crop protection, particularly focusing on macadamia diseases, almond diseases, and walnut diseases. His supervision history shows successful mentorship of numerous PhD candidates who have researched topics ranging from Botryosphaeria branch dieback to husk spot resistance in macadamia breeding families. Professor Akinsanmi leads a research group within QAAFI that focuses on crop protection, with particular emphasis on horticultural crops. His team employs a range of methodologies from traditional plant pathology techniques to molecular approaches and field epidemiology studies to address complex disease problems in agricultural systems.

Lou AnellaView profile

Professor

• Horticulture
• Landscape Architecture
• Plant Science
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Lou Anella is a Professor in the Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he has served since 2008. He also holds roles as Director of the Botanic Garden and with OSU Extension since August 1997. His expertise spans horticultural production, landscape management, and plant science, with a focus on ornamental plants, flood tolerance in trees, and sustainable gardening practices. Anella holds a Ph.D. in Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture from Cornell University (1997), an M.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from Cornell, and a B.A. from Vassar College. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Landscape Irrigation, Public Garden Management, and Woody Plant Materials, reflecting his commitment to both academic instruction and practical application. His research emphasizes plant adaptation to environmental stresses, particularly flood tolerance in Acer species, and the development of regionally appropriate plant selections. He leads the Oklahoma Proven program, which evaluates and promotes plants suitable for Oklahoma conditions. Anella has secured grants for initiatives like the Horticulture Education Center and the Treewalk Village project, supporting educational and community engagement efforts. His scholarly work includes extension publications on native plant cultivation and peer-reviewed articles on topics like tree transplantation success and seedling responses to flooding. As Botanic Garden Director, he oversees conservation efforts and public education in horticulture.

YongJiang ZhangView profile

Associate Professor

• Plant Physiology
• Climate Change
• Environmental Stress Physiology
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Dr. YongJiang (John) Zhang is an Associate Professor of Plant Physiology at the School of Biology and Ecology, University of Maine . His research focuses on plant responses to environmental stresses and climate change, particularly in wild blueberries and trees. His lab uses interdisciplinary approaches including field studies, UAV sensors, and controlled experiments. Dr. Zhang holds a Ph.D. from the University of Miami (2012) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011). Education: Ph.D., University of Miami, 2012 Ph.D., Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2011 Research Interests: Plants' physiological and structural adaptations to climate change, including water transport mechanisms, drought tolerance, and carbon balance. Key themes include wild blueberry resilience in Maine, tropical tree physiology, and precision agriculture techniques like UAV-based monitoring. His work integrates multi-scale approaches from lab experiments to ecosystem-level modeling. Lab & Collaborations: The Zhang Lab is located in Murray Hall and Hitchner Hall. Current research includes wild blueberry climate resilience, water-use efficiency of Maine forests, and novel technologies for crop management. Dr. Zhang collaborates with institutions like Harvard University and the Climate Change Institute. Grants & Advising: Oversees multiple graduate students and undergraduate researchers. Recent projects include NSF-funded studies on climate impacts and USDA grants for precision agriculture. Advises on topics like UAV applications and drought resistance genetics.

Mohammed Salim UddinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social-Ecological Systems Resilience
• Community Resilience to Climate-Change Induced Natural Disasters
• Social Learning
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Mohammed Salim Uddin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, where he integrates social-ecological systems theory with practical climate change adaptation strategies. His work emphasizes community-led resilience building in vulnerable coastal regions, particularly in Bangladesh and Malaysia, through interdisciplinary approaches that bridge environmental science and social justice. Dr. Uddin's educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (2021), M.S. in Natural Resource Management (2011), and dual M.S. and B.S. degrees in Forestry (2004), all from the University of Manitoba and University of Chittagong. He further enhanced his pedagogical skills with a Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2019). His research program rigorously examines social-ecological resilience through frameworks analyzing human-environment interactions under climate stress. Key focus areas include community-based disaster governance , nature-based adaptation solutions , and environmental justice in resource management. He investigates how social learning processes and institutional structures either mitigate or exacerbate vulnerability, with fieldwork spanning developed and developing contexts to identify transferable resilience principles. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory on coastal Bangladesh's climate challenges, with 60% of recent work addressing cyclone impacts, sea-level rise adaptation, and disaster risk governance. His scholarship consistently employs mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative environmental assessments with qualitative community engagement, highlighting the critical role of local knowledge in policy implementation. Dr. Uddin's scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards including: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Post-Doctoral Fellowship International Development Research Center (IDRC) Doctoral Research Awards University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Stephen and Alison Philips Awards in Environmental Studies He actively contributes to academic training through courses including Climate Change Fundamentals, Environmental Sustainability, and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, while his research program is sustained by competitive fellowships supporting field investigations in climate-vulnerable communities. Current projects examine policy-practice gaps in disaster risk reduction and nature-based adaptation solutions for coastal livelihood systems. Though specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed in available materials, his research methodology emphasizes community-engaged fieldwork across Bangladesh's coastal zones, collaborating with local organizations and international institutions to develop contextually relevant resilience frameworks.

Greg GoralogiaView profile

Researcher

• Plant Biotechnology
• Genetic Engineering in Woody Plants
• CRISPR/Cas9 Technology
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Greg Goralogia is a Researcher in the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. He leads the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory, focusing on advancing genetic engineering techniques for trees and crops, with a particular emphasis on CRISPR/Cas9 applications, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, and plant regeneration mechanisms. His work addresses critical challenges in sustainable forestry and agricultural biotechnology, including enhancing transformation efficiency, mitigating gene dispersal risks, and improving resistance to pathogens like powdery mildew. Research interests include photoperiodic flowering regulation, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify key genes in plant development, and the molecular basis of plant regeneration pathways. He has pioneered transgene excision systems to streamline gene-editing workflows and developed tools for analyzing phenotypic data through RGB and hyperspectral imaging. His recent publications highlight breakthroughs in male sterility engineering in Eucalyptus, circadian clock modulation in Arabidopsis, and the role of phytohormones in Populus transformation. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to tree biotechnology have positioned him as a leader in innovative genomic approaches for clonal crops. Greg advises the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory team and collaborates on grants focused on sustainable forestry technologies. His research bridges fundamental plant biology with applied biotechnology, aiming to improve crop resilience and ecological sustainability.

Andrea HarperView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Plant Genetics
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Stress Tolerance in Plants
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Dr. Andrea Harper is a Senior Lecturer in Plant Biology and Director of Postgraduate Research at the University of York's Centre for Novel Agricultural Products (CNAP). Her work focuses on understanding genetic mechanisms that enhance plant resilience to environmental stresses, particularly in crops like wheat and ash trees. She leads the Harper Lab, which investigates plant responses to abiotic stress (e.g., drought, heat) and biotic threats (e.g., bacterial wilt, ash dieback). Her research combines genomic and transcriptomic approaches with field and lab experiments. Key projects include developing climate-resilient wheat varieties, biocontrol strategies against Ralstonia solanacearum , and identifying genetic markers for ash tree tolerance to dieback disease. She actively collaborates with international teams and has secured grants from the BBSRC and other funding bodies. Research Themes: Plant stress biology, crop improvement, genomic analysis, disease resistance. Key Projects: Wheat sustainability, ash dieback resilience, phage-based biocontrol. Grants & Collaborations: BBSRC-funded projects on Ralstonia control and nitrogen-fixing endophytes in vertical farming. Dr. Harper teaches plant genetics and breeding, emphasizing cutting-edge techniques like omics data analysis. She supervises interdisciplinary student projects integrating molecular biology, bioinformatics, and fieldwork. Her lab’s datasets, including genomic comparisons of ash tree tolerance, are publicly available through platforms like NCBI and GEO.