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Professor Emily So serves as Deputy Head of the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Cambridge and directs the Cambridge University Centre for Risk in the Built Environment (CURBE). A chartered civil engineer with extensive field experience, she holds leadership roles in the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership and chairs the Faculty EDI Committee. Her research focuses on urban risk and resilience , particularly in earthquake-prone regions. Combining structural engineering with epidemiological approaches, she develops innovative casualty estimation models and engages directly with affected communities worldwide. Her work spans seismic safety, disaster epidemiology, and remote sensing applications for rapid damage assessment. Professor So's publication trends reveal strong emphasis on machine learning for disaster risk modeling , with recent work featuring graph neural networks, deep clustering for urban morphology, and LSTM-based population forecasting. Her research bridges engineering, social sciences, and data science to address resilience in developing nations. 2010 Shah Family Innovation Prize (Earthquake Engineering Research Institute) Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) member advising UK government As Director of CURBE, she leads interdisciplinary collaborations with EEFIT, Global Earthquake Model (GEM), World Bank, and USGS. Her field investigations following major earthquakes inform practical solutions for vulnerable communities, notably contributing to the 2017 World Building of the Year design in China. Current work includes sabbatical research for 2025-2026 focused on decolonizing architectural approaches to disaster resilience. Professor So maintains active roles in professional organizations and international disaster response frameworks, with her CURBE team developing methodologies now implemented globally for seismic safety improvements.

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Earthquake Engineering
• Urban Resilience
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Dr. Farha Sattar is a Lecturer in Education (Mathematics) at the Faculty of Arts and Society, Charles Darwin University. With over thirty years of teaching experience in Mathematics, Science education, GIS, Remote Sensing, and e-Learning technologies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Dr. Sattar brings extensive expertise to her academic role. She holds a PhD in Geospatial Science from Charles Darwin University, focusing on Spatial Mathematical Modelling for 3D Gully Mapping and Erosion Quantification. Her educational background includes: PhD in Geospatial Science (Three Dimensional Gully Mapping and Erosion Quantification within a Geoinformatics Framework), Charles Darwin University (2012) Prior academic experience at several Asian and European universities Dr. Sattar's research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields with a strong focus on the intersection of education and technology. Her primary research interests include Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Geoscience Education, Spatial Mathematical Modelling, Drone Technology, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, and Innovative Pedagogies such as experiential learning and inquiry-based approaches. She has developed expertise in cognitive development, particularly in fostering critical and creative thinking skills through iSTEM approaches. An analysis of Dr. Sattar's recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward integrating emerging technologies like drones, augmented reality, and geospatial artificial intelligence into educational contexts. Her work demonstrates a progression from foundational geospatial research on erosion mapping to innovative applications in STEM education. Recent publications increasingly focus on drone technology for educational purposes, spatial data infrastructure for policy development, and computational thinking development through technology-enhanced learning. Dr. Sattar has received numerous accolades for her contributions to education and research: NT Science Week Awards – Inspired NT STEM Hero of the Year award (2021) Long Service Recognition Award (2023) Finalist, CDU Alumni Award (2023) Multiple Best Presentation Awards (2008, 2010, 2017) Australian College of Educators - 2021 College Medal Nominee As a supervisor, Dr. Sattar mentors postgraduate research students including Ayesha Farhan, who is working on "A Framework for Cognitive Development: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking Skills, Using iSTEM Approach." She actively secures research funding through various projects such as "DBELaSTEM: Drone-Based Experiential Learning and STEM Education," "STEM_D & VR: Youth STEM Learning and Empowerment with Drones and VR," and "CodProg Drone Lab." Her research is supported by grants from NT Government projects and other external funding sources. Dr. Sattar leads the CodProg Drone Lab, an innovative research space exploring drone technology applications in education. She is a certified drone pilot and aeronautical radio operator, which enables her to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Her work with the "Flying Forward: Drones, STEM Equity, and Indigenous Empowerment" initiative demonstrates her commitment to community engagement and addressing educational disparities through technology.

• Mathematics Education
• Geoscience Education
• STEM Education
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Christopher D.P. Baxter is a Professor and Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the College of Engineering, University of Rhode Island , with expertise in geotechnical engineering, offshore wind energy, and coastal resilience. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech (1999), an M.S. from Purdue University (1994), and a B.S. from Tufts University (1990). Research Focus: Geotechnical characterization of marine sediments, liquefaction resistance analysis, fiber-optic sensing for infrastructure monitoring, and coastal protection systems. Recent Publications: 15+ articles (2011–2025) covering topics like shear wave velocity, offshore wind foundation dynamics, and tsunami hazard modeling. Grants: Led projects on offshore wind monitoring (2019–2024) and fiber-optic seismic sensing (2021–2023). Key Collaborations: Work with teams on submarine landslide analysis, coastal dune reinforcement, and Rhode Island infrastructure resilience. His work bridges experimental geomechanics with practical coastal engineering solutions.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Experimental Geomechanics
• Soil Behavior
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Sanghyun Hong is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science , focusing on Trustworthy AI and Cybersecurity . He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park (2021) and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Seoul National University (2015). His research bridges machine learning , security , and privacy-preserving systems . Current research themes: Robustness of AI systems to adversarial attacks Privacy-preserving machine learning Security of pre-trained and large language models Hardware fault vulnerabilities in neural networks Cybersecurity workforce development Publication Trends (15 most recent): Focus on adversarial machine learning (jailbreaking LLMs, membership inference) Advances in physics-informed neural networks and time series forecasting Key contributions to AI security and malware detection Interdisciplinary work in visualization design and tsunami warning systems Scientific Accolades : Google Faculty Research Award (2023) Samsung Global Research Award (2022, 2023, 2024) DARPA Riser (2022) NSF SFS Award (co-PI, 2023) USENIX Enigma Speaker (2021) Academic Leadership : Mentors 5 Ph.D. students and has graduated 8 M.S. and B.S. students. Currently developing next-generation auditing frameworks for AI systems while on medical leave until Winter 2026.

• Trustworthy AI
• Machine Learning
• Efficient Machine Learning
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Christophe Ancey is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he serves in the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), specifically in the Institute of Civil Engineering (IIC) and the Environmental Hydraulics Laboratory (LHE). He also holds teaching appointments in SGC-Teaching and EDME-Teaching departments at EPFL. His office is located at GC A1 401, Station 18, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. Ancey holds both a PhD and engineering degree from Ecole Centrale de Paris and Grenoble National Polytechnic Institute. After completing his doctoral work (1994-1997) on rheology of granular flows under Pierre Evesque, he worked as a researcher at Cemagref before joining EPFL in 2004. He directs the Environmental Hydraulics Laboratory and serves as associate editor for Water Resources Research, a leading journal in hydrology. Dr. Ancey's research spans fluid dynamics, rheology, and hydraulics with emphasis on geophysical flows and natural hazards. His work focuses on three interconnected themes: rheology of concentrated suspensions (particularly granular flows in avalanches and mudflows), inverse problems in rheology (determining microscopic behavior from macroscopic measurements), and particle entrainment in turbulent suspensions (erosion and sediment transport processes). His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate continued innovation in sediment transport modeling, experimental techniques like PIV for complex flows, and integration of machine learning approaches. The research shows progression from fundamental fluid mechanics to practical applications in natural hazard assessment and river engineering, with particular attention to granular segregation, avalanche-obstacle interactions, and river morphodynamics. Associate Editor, Water Resources Research Co-founder of Toraval, an engineering consulting firm specializing in avalanche risk management Dr. Ancey teaches courses on Fluid Mechanics, Flood and Dam Break Waves, Hydrological Risks and Structures, and Similarity and Transport Phenomena in Fluids. He has supervised numerous PhD students whose work spans environmental hydraulics, granular flows, and sediment transport, with current students including Chen Yanan, Farazande Sofi, and Giboulot Axel Loïc among others.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Rheology
• Hydraulics
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John W. van de Lindt is the Harold H. Short Endowed Chair Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University and Co-director of the NIST Center of Excellence for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning. His research develops performance-based engineering frameworks for natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Research integrates physical testing (full-scale shake tables), computational modeling, and field reconnaissance to quantify community resilience. Key areas include: multi-hazard fragility assessment; coupled physical-socio-economic recovery modeling; climate adaptation strategies; and resilient timber structural systems. Recent projects include longitudinal tornado impact studies, earthquake-tsunami risk assessment for coastal communities, and life-cycle analysis of sustainable buildings. Publications document innovations in resilience-informed design, validation of recovery models using disaster reconnaissance, and development of the IN-CORE computational platform for community resilience planning. Research consistently bridges structural engineering with social science for multidisciplinary disaster impact reduction. Awards include ASCE Fellow (2019), Ernest E. Howard Award (2017), and multiple best paper awards. Van de Lindt has led disaster reconnaissance following major US events including the 2021 Midwest tornado outbreak.

• Earthquake Engineering
• Community Resilience
• Structural Reliability
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Stephen Roberts is a Professor at the Australian National University (ANU) in the College of Science, Department of Mathematics. He is the lead developer of the ANUGA open-source hydrodynamic modeling software, which simulates dam breaks, floods, and tsunamis for governments and engineers. Roberts has made significant contributions to computational mathematics, particularly in numerical methods for partial differential equations, sparse grid data fitting, and finite element approximations scaling to millions of data points. MSc, Flinders University (1980) PhD, University of California, Berkeley (1985) His research interests include: Computational methods for shallow water wave equations Development of Python-based scientific computing frameworks Global sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification Adaptive mesh algorithms for fluid dynamics Recent publications focus on energy-stable numerical schemes, multiscale flood simulation, and convergence analysis in sensitivity methods. Roberts actively collaborates with environmental agencies and has led major computational science education programs at ANU. Stephen serves as Treasurer of the Computational Mathematics Group (ANZIAM) and leads projects in: Parallelization of hydrodynamic models CO2 leak detection via atmospheric measurements Optimization of sparse grid combinations His work combines theoretical advancements with real-world applications in disaster risk reduction and climate policy.

• Computational Mathematics
• Numerical Analysis
• Tsunami Modelling
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Ahmed Elbanna is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), affiliated with the Grainger College of Engineering and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Caltech (2011) and has been on UIUC faculty since 2013. His research focuses on mechanics of complex systems, including earthquake dynamics, metamaterials, and biomaterials. He has received prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER Award (2018) and the Donald Biggar Willett Faculty Fellowship (2020). Education: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, California Institute of Technology (2011) M.S. Applied Mechanics, California Institute of Technology (2006) M.S. Structural Engineering, Cairo University (2005) B.S. Civil Engineering, Cairo University (2003) Research Interests: Elbanna’s work spans theoretical and applied mechanics, with emphasis on fracture, wave propagation, and critical phenomena in geophysical and biological systems. Key areas include: Earthquake mechanics and granular matter dynamics Mechanical metamaterials for wave control Networked biological materials (e.g., bone, hydrogels) Modeling epidemic dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic Awards & Recognition: National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2018) Donald Biggar Willett Faculty Fellow (2020) Journal of Applied Mechanics Award (2019) UIUC Teaching Excellence Awards (2018–2024) Service & Leadership: Member of the UIUC Faculty Senate (2020–present) Co-Chair, Computational Mechanics Committee (ASCE EMI, 2024–present) Leader, Computational Science Group at Southern California Earthquake Center (2019–present) Labs & Groups: Leads the Mechanics of Complex Systems Lab at UIUC, focusing on interdisciplinary research in geophysics, materials science, and computational modeling.

• Structural Engineering
• Earthquake Mechanics
• Mechanical Metamaterials
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Wenrui Huang is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU). He holds a Ph.D. (1993), M.S. (1986), and B.S. (1982) in Civil Engineering from the University of Rhode Island and Hohai University. His research focuses on Coastal & Estuarine Hydrodynamics, Surface Water Quality Modeling, and Neural Network Applications in Hydrology. Professional Affiliations: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Chair of the Professional Development Committee at FAMU-FSU. Key Contributions: Published in coastal hazards, hurricane modeling, and storm surge assessment. Edited the book Coastal Hazards (2010). Research emphasizes numerical modeling of extreme events, including tsunami propagation and hurricane-induced wave dynamics. His work integrates computational methods with environmental systems analysis.

• Coastal Engineering
• Hydrology
• Water Resource Management
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Dr Jordan Pitt is an academic affiliated with the University of Sydney's Faculty of Science. He holds the role of Associate Dean (Indigenous Strategy and Services) while also actively contributing as an applied mathematician. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary research and Indigenous inclusion in academia. Dr Pitt completed his PhD at the Australian National University in 2019, focusing on tsunami and storm surge modeling. He pursued post-doctoral research at the University of Adelaide, where his studies expanded into ocean wave-sea ice interactions. Current research investigates how wave dynamics influence sea ice growth/melt cycles, a critical factor in Earth's climate systems. Research Interests: Mathematical modeling of environmental systems Ocean wave mechanics Climate change impacts on sea ice Computational fluid dynamics While no specific scientific awards are explicitly listed, Jordan has been involved in initiatives like co-convening the Academy of Science’s 'Looking Back, Moving Forward' Public Lecture Series (2023) and organizing the ANZIAM 2024 Early Career Workshop. His efforts bridge Indigenous communities with STEM fields through programs like Science Pathways. As an educator and researcher, Jordan has not listed formal advisees or grants in the provided texts. His professional networks include roles in Indigenous strategy and academic service. Jordan’s work is associated with laboratories and teams focused on environmental fluid dynamics and climate modeling, though specific lab names are not mentioned.

• Applied Mathematics
• Climate Science
• Oceanography
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Meagan Wengrove is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University’s College of Engineering. She leads the Coastal Boundary Dynamics Research Group, focusing on coastal engineering with nature, boundary layer physics, and innovative ocean sensing technologies. Her work integrates field experiments, laboratory studies, and numerical modeling to address pressing coastal challenges related to climate change, sea level rise, and storm resilience. Her research interests include coastal dune morphodynamics, sediment transport in vegetated environments, ice-ocean boundary layer interactions, and the application of distributed fiber optic sensing (DAS) for real-time ocean monitoring. She investigates how natural systems such as coastal dunes, dynamic revetments, and submerged aquatic vegetation can be leveraged for sustainable coastal protection. Dr. Wengrove’s recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work on glacier melt physics and coastal dune behavior. Her research shows that pressurized air bubbles in glacier ice significantly enhance melting rates, with major implications for climate models. Another key finding reveals that newly planted vegetation can accelerate dune erosion during extreme storms, challenging conventional wisdom in coastal management. She mentors a diverse team of graduate and undergraduate researchers, including PhD students Nadia Cohen and Kaelan Weiss, and has advised former PhD student Liz Holzenthal. Her research is funded by the National Science Foundation, Keck Foundation, National Geographic Society, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Oregon Sea Grant. Dr. Wengrove teaches courses in coastal dynamics, coastal engineering with nature, programming and sensors, and fluid mechanics. She is actively involved in outreach and science communication, with features in Nature Geoscience , AGU EOS , National Geographic , and Oregon Public Broadcasting.

• Coastal Engineering
• Coastal Dynamics
• Sediment Transport
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Göran Ekström is the Newberry Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. He holds joint affiliations with the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Previously, he was a professor at Harvard University (1990–2006) before moving to Columbia. His research focuses on seismic wave analysis, earthquake mechanics, and environmental geophysics with notable contributions to understanding glacial earthquakes, volcanic processes, and nuclear explosion monitoring. Education: B.S. in Physics (Swarthmore College, 1981), Ph.D. in Geophysics (Harvard University, 1987). Postbaccalaureate studies at Moscow State University and postdoctoral work at Columbia University. He has served as chair of major organizations like the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology and EarthScope Steering Committee. Research interests span seismology, tectonophysics, and environmental geology. Notable achievements include discovering glacial earthquakes linked to Greenland ice dynamics and developing the Global Centroid Moment Tensor Project. His work integrates seismic data from global networks to study Earth’s interior structure and tectonic processes. Awards include the Beno Gutenberg Medal (2015) and election to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (2019). He advises on geohazard monitoring and collaborates with international agencies for seismic treaty verification. Current projects include studies of mantle dynamics using surface-wave tomography and analysis of geophysical signals from extreme events like landslides and volcanic eruptions.

• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Earthquake Physics
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Brian K. Arbic is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan. He holds a PhD in Physical Oceanography from MIT/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (2000) and a BS in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Michigan (1988). His research focuses on global ocean dynamics, including internal tides, gravity waves, mesoscale eddies, and tsunamis. He collaborates with institutions like NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, NOAA, and international partners to advance ocean modeling and satellite missions (e.g., SWOT and S-MODE). Arbic leads capacity-building initiatives such as the Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in Ghana and co-founded EquiSea, promoting equitable access to ocean science. He is a key contributor to UNESCO's Ocean Decade Challenge 9, addressing global disparities in ocean science capacity. Education: PhD, Physical Oceanography, MIT/Woods Hole, 2000 BS, Mathematics and Physics, University of Michigan, 1988 Research Interests: Internal tides and gravity wave dynamics Air-sea interactions and surface tides Mesoscale eddy energetics Tsunami modeling and paleotsunamis Global climate modeling Key Collaborations: NASA SWOT/S-MODE missions US Naval Research Laboratory, NOAA GFDL International institutions (Mercator Modeling Center, LANL) Initiatives: Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School (COESS) Global Ocean Corps and EquiSea Fund UNESCO Ocean Decade Challenge 9 Arbic's work bridges advanced modeling with global capacity development, emphasizing equitable access to ocean science resources and education.

• Physical Oceanography
• Internal Tides
• Climate Change
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Dr. Zhigang Peng is a Professor in the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology, part of the College of Sciences. His research focuses on seismicity dynamics, fault zone imaging, and data science applications in geophysics. He holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Southern California (2004), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (2002), and a B.S. in Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China (1998). Dr. Peng’s work spans seismological studies of earthquake triggering mechanisms, fault zone structures, and deep-focus earthquakes. He has pioneered dense seismic array techniques to image fault systems and employs machine learning for event detection and phase picking. His recent projects include analyzing the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake sequence in Türkiye and the 2024 Noto earthquake in Japan. He leads initiatives like the Center for Collective Impact in Earthquake Science (C-CIES), promoting inclusive scientific collaboration. Research Highlights: Fault zone imaging, dynamic triggering, AI-driven seismology Labs: ES&T 2235 (Seismology Lab), ES&T 2256 (Office) His awards include the 2002 AGU Outstanding Student Paper Award. He actively contributes to earthquake hazard assessment, nuclear explosion monitoring, and volcano-seismic interactions, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications.

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Earthquake Dynamics
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Che-Wei Chang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering at the University of Rhode Island (URI) , where he joined in August 2023. Prior to URI, he was an Assistant Professor at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute of Kyoto University in Japan. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University in 2017, along with an M.S. in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University (2008) and a B.S. in Soil and Water Conservation from National Chung Hsing University (2006). Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, 2017 M.S., Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, 2008 B.S., Soil and Water Conservation, National Chung Hsing University, 2006 Dr. Chang specializes in coastal engineering , coastal resilience , and nature-based solutions for mitigating coastal hazards. His research focuses on water waves and nearshore hydrodynamics , particularly how mangroves and other natural features reduce wave impacts from tsunamis, storm surges, and rising sea levels. He integrates numerical modeling , laboratory flume experiments , and field observations to advance understanding of coastal morphodynamics under climate change. His recent work, including 2025 publications on SPH simulations and field studies , emphasizes mangrove resilience against breaking wave forces and critical wave conditions leading to mangrove failure. Earlier studies (2015–2022) explore Boussinesq modeling , wave-vegetation interactions , and coastal forest functional evaluation . These articles highlight his commitment to sustainable shoreline management and science-based coastal design. Dr. Chang received the Coastal Engineering Journal (CEJ) Citation Award 2024 for his impactful review paper and was appointed a Senior Fellow of the Coastal Institute (URI) in 2025 . He actively mentors graduate students like Felipe Espinoza and Ramin Safari , who investigate wave-mangrove dynamics and vegetation impacts on coastal systems . His lab at URI, the Chang Coastal Lab , collaborates on conferences (e.g., ICCE 2024) and NSF-funded projects like NHERI RAPID Facility workshops.

• Coastal Engineering
• Coastal Resilience
• Nature-based Solutions
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