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Theresa E. GildnerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biological Anthropology
• Parasitic Disease Epidemiology
• Global Health Disparities
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Theresa E. Gildner is an Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research focuses on biocultural health determinants, with a particular emphasis on how environmental and lifestyle factors influence disease outcomes. She investigates soil-transmitted helminths among the Shuar of Amazonian Ecuador and leads the Rural Embodiment and Child Health (REACH) Study examining child health in low-resource U.S. regions. She also contributed to the World Health Organization's SAGE study on aging and co-founded the CARE Study on pandemic impacts during pregnancy. Education: B.S., University of Notre Dame (2011); M.S. and Ph.D., University of Oregon (2013, 2018). Research interests include parasitic disease epidemiology, immune function, and the intersection of structural racism with health outcomes. She explores evolutionary mismatch theory and the design of culturally appropriate interventions. Current projects address intestinal inflammation, maternal-child health disparities, and the long-term effects of environmental exposures. Her work emphasizes ethical data-sharing practices and community engagement, particularly with Indigenous populations. Recent findings include associations between lead exposure and urban flooding, and the role of social support in mitigating postpartum mental health challenges during the pandemic. Affiliations include the American Association of Biological Anthropologists and the Human Biology Association. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on global health equity initiatives and has published extensively on topics ranging from helminth immunology to pandemic reproductive health impacts.

Elena KorchminaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Economic History of Early Modern Europe
• Fiscal History of European Elites
• Economic History of Eastern Europe
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Elena Korchmina is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on the Economic History of Early Modern Europe, particularly the Fiscal History of European Elites and the Economic History of Eastern Europe. She holds a PhD in Russian History and has specialized in Russian economic history, analyzing topics such as serfdom, taxation, and elite behavior. Her work explores the interplay between fiscal systems, social structures, and economic development in historical contexts. Notable research areas include the impact of serfdom on economic growth, tax compliance mechanisms among aristocrats, and the conceptual evolution of terms like 'profit' and 'luxury' among Russian elites. Korchmina has received multiple awards from the Higher School of Economics (HSE), including recognitions for academic excellence in publications and teaching. Her research has been published in leading journals such as The Journal of Economic History, The Economic History Review, and The Journal of the History of Economic Thought. She has also contributed to collaborative projects comparing historical agricultural policies between Denmark and Russia, and analyzing corruption dynamics in the Russian Empire. Her recent studies include groundbreaking work on income inequality in Moscow Province during the early 19th century and the role of gender in wealth accumulation among Russian nobility. Korchmina's interdisciplinary approach combines archival research with quantitative methods to shed light on long-term economic and social processes.

Peter HaggettView profile

Professor

• Urban and Regional Geography
• Quantitative Methods in Human Geography
• Epidemiological Geography
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Peter Haggett was a renowned geographer and Emeritus Professor of Urban and Regional Geography at the University of Bristol. His career spanned over five decades, including roles as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (1975–1980), Head of Department at Cambridge University (1966–1975), and visiting professorships at institutions worldwide. He specialized in urban geography, quantitative methods, and epidemiological geography, co-authoring seminal works like Models in Geography and Spatial Diffusion . Haggett’s research extended to understanding disease spread through geographical frameworks, supported by the Wellcome Trust. Education: A Cambridge graduate, he taught at University College London (1955–1957) and Cambridge University (1957–1966). He held honorary degrees from multiple universities and received prestigious awards including the Royal Geographical Society’s Patron’s Gold Medal and the Prix International de Geographie. Research Interests: His work focused on three pillars: geographical discipline theory, quantitative spatial analysis, and disease geography. He pioneered methodologies for spatial diffusion models and applied them to influenza, AIDS, and measles epidemics. Collaborating with Prof Andrew Cliff, he produced influential atlases mapping disease distributions. Awards and Honors: Recipient of the Scottish Gold Medal, International Geographical Union’s Lauréat d’Honneur, and honorary fellowships. His contributions were recognized through a festschrift volume Diffusing Geography (1995). Advisory Roles: Served as Vice Chancellor of the University of Bristol, British Academy Vice President, and advisor to global health institutions like the WHO and CDC. He established Progress in Physical Geography and Progress in Human Geography journals. Labs and Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary research with epidemiologists, including visiting roles at the CDC and WHO. His work bridged geography and public health, influencing global disease policy.

Subhrendu K. PattanayakView profile

Professor

• Environmental Policy
• Energy Policy
• Public Health
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Subhrendu K. Pattanayak is the Oak Foundation Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Energy Policy at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy. He holds joint appointments in the Department of Economics (Trinity College of Arts & Sciences), Environmental Sciences and Policy (Nicholas School of the Environment), and the Duke Global Health Institute. His research focuses on environmental policy, energy transitions, public health, and development economics, with an emphasis on low-income tropical regions. Education: PhD (1997) from Duke University, MS (1992) from Purdue University, BA (1990) from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Research Interests: Environmental Health (e.g., cookstoves, sanitation, air pollution) Energy Policy (renewable energy, energy access, climate change) Development Economics (impact evaluations, poverty reduction) Climate Mitigation (critical minerals, deforestation, REDD+) Recent Articles Trends: Prioritizes energy access in developing countries (e.g., Ethiopia, India) Examines gender dynamics in adoption of environmental technologies Explores trade-offs between conservation and development Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator for studies on cookstoves (Clean Cooking Alliance), critical minerals (University of Gothenburg), and forest policies (Center for International Forestry Research) Co-PI for projects on gendered energy access in Myanmar and Nepal Labs/Teams: Active in Duke Global Health Institute, Nicholas School’s Environmental Policy Program, and the Energy Initiative. Collaborates with institutions like the World Bank and UN agencies.

Andrew TatemView profile

Professor

• Demography
• Epidemiology
• Geospatial Data Analysis
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Professor Andrew Tatem is a Personal Chair in Spatial Demography and Epidemiology at the University of Southampton, leading the WorldPop research group. His work focuses on integrating traditional demographic data with geospatial technologies like satellite imagery and mobile phone data to map population distributions, health dynamics, and pathogen transmission. He leads major initiatives funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust, and others. Research interests include: Mapping population demographics and mobility patterns Modeling disease spread (e.g., malaria, polio, Zika) Supporting public health interventions via high-resolution data Urbanization and environmental health impacts Notable projects involve global vaccination coverage mapping, polio eradication support, and disaster preparedness. His work has been recognized with awards like the Turing Fellowship and Geovation Innovation Award. He supervises four PhD students in Geography and collaborates internationally with UN agencies and governments. Awards include: AGI Award for Excellence with Impact (2024) Geovation International Geospatial Innovation Award (2023) Breheny Prize (2021) Global Mobile Award for Humanitarian Work (2016) His research outputs emphasize geospatial data fusion, mobility-driven disease modeling, and SDG tracking, with recent focus on post-pandemic health systems and climate adaptation strategies.

Dawn HadleyView profile

Professor

• Medieval Archaeology
• Viking Age Studies
• Ethnicity and Migration Studies
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Prof. Dawn Hadley is a leading scholar in medieval archaeology and history, specializing in early medieval England, the Viking Age, and interdisciplinary research. She holds the Chair in Medieval Archaeology at the University of York, Department of Archaeology, and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London. Her career includes roles at the University of Sheffield, including Professor of Medieval Archaeology, Head of Department, and Acting Vice President for Arts & Humanities. She leads the Tents to Towns project exploring the Viking Great Army's impact on England and co-authored The Viking Great Army and the Making of a Nation . Her work integrates historical, archaeological, and digital methods, including VR modeling of medieval sites like Sheffield Castle. Education: PhD and post-doctoral fellowship in History at the University of Birmingham; taught medieval history at the University of Leeds. Research interests include Viking settlement patterns, funerary practices, childhood in medieval and 19th-century contexts, and heritage-led urban regeneration. She has pioneered collaborations with computer scientists to digitize archaeological data and engage public audiences through projects like Stories in the Sky (Park Hill Flats) and Viking Virtual Reality . Her awards include the York Open Research Award (2021) and Excellence in Media Arts (2017). She has supervised over 30 PhD students, many now in academic and heritage roles. Key grants include funding from AHRC, UKRI, and the British Academy. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Centre for Medieval Studies at York, Dr. Gareth Perry, and Dr. Elizabeth Craig-Atkins. Active in editorial roles for journals like Medieval Archaeology and the Early Medieval Europe series.

Geoff ChildsView profile

Professor

• Anthropological Demography
• Tibetan Societies
• Migration Studies
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Geoff Childs is a Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Anthropology. He holds a PhD from Indiana University. His research bridges anthropology and demography, focusing on Tibetan communities in Nepal, China, and India. He investigates demographic trends, migration, family strategies, and adaptation to rapid development. Education: PhD in Anthropology and Tibetan Studies from Indiana University (2001). Research interests include: Interdisciplinary methods combining quantitative demography and qualitative ethnography. Demographic transitions in Tibetan societies, including fertility, migration, and aging. Impact of development policies on highland communities. Key projects include: Long-term fieldwork in Nubri, Nepal, since 1995, supported by NSF, Fulbright, and others. Collaborative research on elderly well-being in Tibet with Melvyn Goldstein and Puchung Wangdui. Studies on Yartsa Gunbu (cordyceps) harvesting and its socioeconomic impacts. Publications span books and peer-reviewed articles, including Tibetan Diary (2004) and From a Trickle to a Torrent (2018). His work frequently explores themes of cultural preservation, migration, and development. Grants and collaborations include funding from NSF, Wenner-Gren, and co-PI roles with institutions like Case Western Reserve University and the Tibet Academy of Social Sciences. Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams studying highland adaptation, including projects on genetics and reproduction in high-altitude populations with Cynthia Beall and Sienna Craig.

Shalini R. AyyagariView profile

Associate Professor

• South Asia
• regional music of India and Pakistan
• development studies and sustainability
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Shalini R. Ayyagari serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, where she joined in 2015 after faculty positions at American University and Dartmouth College. Her work bridges ethnomusicology, South Asian studies, and development research with a focus on Rajasthan's Manganiyar musicians. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Music (Ethnomusicology) from University of California, Berkeley (2009) BA from Swarthmore College (2000) Research centers on South Asian music traditions , postcolonial development , and cinematic representations of rural India. Through 15+ years of ethnographic fieldwork, she documents how Manganiyar musicians sustain caste-based musical livelihoods amid neoliberal economic shifts, as explored in her 2022 book Music Resilience . Current projects analyze transmedia storytelling with Manganiyar communities and urban/rural dynamics in India's Gandii Baat series. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with musical borderlands, development imaginaries, and South Asian media. Key threads include the resilience of subaltern musicians, music's role in community mobilization, and sonic negotiations of cultural identity in postcolonial contexts. Major recognitions include: American Institute of Indian Studies Senior Research Fellowship (2018-19) Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities (2009-11) Fulbright Institute of International Exchange Grant (2005-6) Charles Seeger Prize Honorable Mention (2009) She mentors graduate researchers in ethnomusicological fieldwork while securing grants like the Hewlett International Grant and Central Research Development Fund for community-based projects. Current initiatives involve digital archiving through EVIADA and collaborative storytelling platforms with Rajasthan musicians. Her work integrates field recordings, photo exhibits, and ethnographic film to document musical practices at India-Pakistan borderlands, emphasizing community agency in cultural preservation.

Henrik HalkierView profile

Professor

• Sustainability
• Green Transitions
• Tourism Policy
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Henrik Halkier is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Culture and Learning within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He serves as Director of AAU Excellence and leads research on sociocultural aspects of sustainability, green transitions, and tourism policy. His work integrates evolutionary economic geography, institutional change, and regional development frameworks. Research interests include destination dynamics, policy innovation, and cross-border cultural tourism in rural areas. He coordinates major EU projects like CROCUS (Horizon Europe) and Danish initiatives on regional planning. Over 291 publications span journals like Regional Studies and policy reports. 4 major awards include Honorary Professorships and visiting roles at UK institutions Supervised 12 PhD students focusing on topics like urban sociology, tourism policy, and regional governance Active in 27 research projects with € millions funding Awards highlight his contributions to tourism studies and regional policy: Honorary Professor at Tomsk Polytechnic (2013), Regional Studies Association Fellowship (2012), and visiting roles at Strathclyde & Paisley Universities. Advising spans 2001–2014 with students researching topics from Nordic policy history to adventure tourism innovation. Leads 5 ongoing projects including Denmark's tourism policy evolution and green cruise community studies. Labs/teams: Tourism Research Unit (TRU), CROCUS consortium, and Danish regional policy networks. Future work focuses on non-mandatory planning systems and sustainable Arctic tourism.

Andrés M. Urcuqui-BustamanteView profile

Researcher

• Environmental Policy and Governance
• Urban Planning
• Natural Resource Management
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Andrés M. Urcuqui-Bustamante is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Urban Planning and Policy at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). His work bridges environmental science, public health, and policy through a focus on human-nature interactions. He holds a PhD in Environmental Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, alongside multiple master's degrees in rural development and biodiversity conservation from institutions in Colombia and Spain. His research investigates how societal perceptions shape responses to environmental challenges such as Lyme disease prevention, urbanization impacts, and biodiversity conservation. Methodologically, he combines qualitative and quantitative approaches with participatory tools like collaborative modeling and role-play simulations to enhance stakeholder collaboration and policy design. Current projects explore green space accessibility in Chicago and Santiago de Cali, and the non-economic values influencing hydrological services programs in Mexico and Colombia. Urcuqui-Bustamante's publications span environmental policy, public health, and participatory governance, with recent work appearing in Environment and Behavior , EcoHealth , and Environmental Science and Policy . He is affiliated with professional organizations including the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning and the International Association for Society and Natural Resources.

Maurizio TeliView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Development
• Participatory Design
• Computing
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Maurizio Teli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sustainability and Planning at Aalborg University, part of The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His work focuses on participatory design, sustainable development, and computing for social good. He coordinates major projects such as Reworlding (Horizon Europe, 2024–2027) addressing socio-environmental challenges and EDUS (ERASMUS+, 2023–2026) developing training methodologies for sustainable education. Teli is affiliated with the AI for the People Centre, Danish Centre for Health Informatics, and Green Societies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. His research spans participatory design methodologies, sustainability transitions, and the role of technology in fostering commoning practices. Notable contributions include exploring non-human stakeholders in sustainable development and infrastructuring public history. Teli has authored over 70 publications, including book chapters and peer-reviewed articles in journals like interactions and Radiography . Advising and grants include leadership roles in 7 active projects totaling €10M+ funding. His work bridges academia and practice, with datasets like 'Community Radio Guidelines' (Zenodo, 2019) promoting accessible design practices. Teli’s labs and networks focus on digital sustainability, healthcare informatics, and participatory urban planning.

Adriana Fumi Chim-MikiView profile

Professor

• Tourism Management
• Coopetition Strategies
• Competitiveness
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Adriana Fumi Chim-Miki is a permanent Professor in the Graduate Program in Management and an Adjunct Professor in the Undergraduate Program in Management at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), Brazil. She also holds a postdoctoral researcher position at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and is a Collaborate Professor at the University of San Buenaventura de Cali, Colombia. She coordinates the Coopetition Network Lab (CNPq-registered) and is a Full Member of the GOVCOPP Research Unit at Aveiro University. Her work focuses on tourism, coopetition strategies, competitiveness, and social value creation, supported by grants from CNPq and CAPES. Education: PhD in Tourism, Economics, and Management – University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Master's in Geography (Regional Development) – Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil Postgraduate in Environmental Management at Municipalities – Brazil Bachelor's in Management – Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil Research Interests: Tourism management, coopetition strategies, competitiveness, destination image, social management, strategic management, interorganizational networks, and entrepreneurship. Her recent work emphasizes social value creation through tourism coopetition and sustainable practices. Awards: Researcher Productivity Grant from CNPq (Brazil) Grants & Funding: Supported by CAPES Foundation (Brazil), Ministry of Education (Brazil), and CNPq. Labs/Groups: Coordinator of Coopetition Network Lab (CNPq), Full Member of GOVCOPP (University of Aveiro).

Fredinah NamatovuView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Health
• Disability Studies
• Gender-Based Violence
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Fredinah Namatovu is an Associate Professor in Public Health at the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University. She is also affiliated with the Centre for Demographic and Aging Research (CEDAR). Her research focuses on disability, gender-based violence, and reproductive health in Sweden and Sub-Saharan Africa. She leads multiple projects, including the Kempe Project (2025-2027) examining reproductive health outcomes for women with disabilities in Sweden and Zambia, and the RESPOND Project (2023-2026) addressing healthcare access for women with disabilities in Uganda. Her academic qualifications include a PhD (2015) on celiac disease etiology and a Docent title. She teaches epidemiology in Umeå’s MPH and PhD programs. Key research themes include healthcare inequity, disability-related violence, and vaccination coverage in low-income countries. She has secured funding from the Swedish Research Council, Forte, and the European Research Council for projects like DIS-IPV (intimate-partner violence among disabled individuals) and DISTIME (long-term disability impacts).

• Early Modern Irish History
• Gender History
• Cultural History
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Dr. Clodagh Tait is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick. She holds a BA and PhD from the National University of Ireland (NUI). Her work focuses on Early Modern Irish history, with particular emphasis on gender, religion, and cultural practices. Dr. Tait’s research explores topics such as death rituals, folklore, and social dynamics in Ireland from the 16th to 18th centuries. She is the author of Death, Burial and Commemoration in Ireland, 1550-1650 (2002/2015) and co-editor of Religion and Politics in Urban Ireland (2016) and Age of Atrocity: Violent Death in Early Modern Ireland (2007/2010). Her recent publications include analyses of transatlantic ghostlore, maternal supernatural narratives, and material cultures of magic. Dr. Tait has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed journals and edited collections, including Irish Historical Studies , which she has edited since 2021. Her research methodologies draw on parish records, wills, and folklore archives to reconstruct lived experiences and cultural practices. Though no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record and editorial roles highlight her scholarly impact. She currently teaches in the Faculty of Arts and maintains an active research agenda with ongoing projects on Irish social history and gender studies.

André JanssonView profile

Professor

• Media Studies
• Mediatization
• Geomedia
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André Jansson is a Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Karlstad University, Sweden, and Director of the Centre for Geomedia Studies. His research explores media use, identity, and power through an interdisciplinary lens, integrating social phenomenology, human geography, and cultural sociology. He investigates mediatization processes and their impact on social space, focusing on topics like coworking spaces, digital disconnection, and transmedia tourism. Jansson leads major projects funded by the Swedish Research Council and the Ander Foundation, including studies on post-digital work environments and analytical tools for measuring mediatization. Education: PhD (2001) in Media Studies from Gothenburg University; Post-doctoral research at McGill University (2005-06); Docent (2005) at Malmö University; Professor at Karlstad University since 2007. He completed an RJ Sabbatical Grant (2020-21) to complete his monograph Rethinking Communication Geographies . Research interests include geomedia, digital logistics, surveillance culture, and the socio-spatial implications of media technologies. His work bridges communication studies, geography, and sociology, emphasizing critical humanistic perspectives. Editorial roles: Annals of the AAG; Communication and the Public; MedieKultur; and the book series Media Geography . Awards: Member of Academia Europaea (2020-). Key projects include Hot Desks in Cool Places (coworking spaces) and Measuring Mediatization , which develops tools to assess mediatization in everyday life. His recent publications address post-digital workplaces, smartphone morality, and the spatial dimensions of digital reliance.