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• Climate Change Adaptation
• Spatial Planning
• Cultural Heritage Preservation
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Bas Pedroli is an External employee at Wageningen University’s Faculty of Environmental Sciences, affiliated with the Forest and Nature Conservation Policy department. His work focuses on climate change adaptation, spatial planning, cultural heritage preservation, and nature-based solutions. He has led over 9 projects, including initiatives on ecological potential of large waters and cultural identity. Pedroli has published 164 research outputs, emphasizing collaborative planning frameworks and landscape governance. Notably, he co-organized the Transforming Forests Conference and contributed to the EIT Climate-KIC AELCLIC project. His research bridges policy, community engagement, and ecological resilience, with a focus on European landscapes and their socio-ecological dynamics. Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts. Research interests center on climate change adaptation strategies, landscape policy integration, and the role of cultural heritage in sustainable development. His work often involves transdisciplinary approaches and stakeholder collaboration to address environmental challenges. Recent publications highlight adaptive planning, co-creation processes, and the cultural dimensions of landscapes. He has advised one PhD student (van der Sluis, T.) and contributed to projects like CHeriScape and AELCLIC, which explore cultural heritage and climate resilience. His activities include moderating international workshops and delivering lectures on landscape policy. Labs/Teams: Involved in initiatives like the EIT Climate-KIC AELCLIC network and the Transforming Forests Conference organizing committee.

• Aquatic Education
• Drowning Prevention
• Outdoor Education
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Professor Egil Galaaen Gjølme holds a joint appointment at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences) and the Norwegian School of Sport Science. As a part-time faculty member, he leads research on aquatic education systems and drowning prevention strategies. His research develops evidence-based water safety curricula for Nordic educational systems, focusing on outdoor aquatic competence, cold-water survival skills, and inclusive drowning prevention frameworks. Publications address policy implementation challenges, cultural barriers in water safety education, and pedagogical innovations in physical education. Work demonstrates strong commitment to translating research into practical safety interventions through mobile applications, instructional models, and national competency frameworks. Recent Nordic collaborations establish standardized aquatic education protocols integrating physiological, psychological, and environmental safety dimensions.

Jens-Uwe Schröder-HinrichsView profile

Professor

• Maritime Safety
• Maritime Risk
• Implementation of IMO Instruments
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Jens-Uwe Schröder-Hinrichs is Professor and Vice-President of Strategic Initiatives at the World Maritime University (WMU), an institution established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). With over two decades of academic and managerial experience at WMU, he specializes in maritime safety and the implementation of IMO instruments. His research focuses on maritime risk analysis, accident causation modeling, and the implications of automation in maritime transport. He holds a Ph.D. in Safety Science from the University of Wuppertal and an M.Sc. in Maritime Transport Engineering from the University of Rostock. His key expertise includes: Higher Education and Capacity Building Implementation of IMO Instruments Technology and Labour in Transport Maritime Safety Maritime Risk Professor Schröder-Hinrichs has conducted extensive capacity-building missions globally, advising maritime administrations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. His recent research examines safety challenges in domestic ferry operations and the impact of decarbonization on maritime safety standards. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on maritime safety innovation, with recent publications exploring autonomous vessels, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies in shipping.

Manuel-Thomas ValdiviaView profile

Researcher

• Water Quality
• Wastewater Treatment
• Nanomaterials
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Manuel-Thomas Valdivia is a Researcher in the Division of Biomedical Sciences at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), United Kingdom, specializing in water quality innovation and pollution mitigation with direct human health implications. His work integrates academic research with practical applications through collaborations with the Environmental Research Institute at UHI, Scottish Water, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency. He holds a chemical engineering degree from Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences in Germany, graduating with first-class honors for his dissertation on bioremediation using microalgae to treat heavy-metal polluted surface water. This foundational work established his expertise in environmental remediation techniques. Valdivia's research concentrates on developing at-source solutions for pharmaceutical pollution in wastewater, particularly targeting hospital effluents. His innovative approaches leverage photocatalytic nanoporous materials and photonic technologies to eliminate pharmaceuticals and metabolites before they enter conventional treatment systems, addressing critical gaps in current wastewater infrastructure. This work directly confronts the ecotoxic accumulation of priority substances in surface waters. His 2023 publications reveal a concentrated research trajectory in immobilized nanomaterial systems for hospital wastewater treatment, demonstrating strong technical specialization in UV-LED activated photocatalysis and porous structure engineering. Both works emphasize practical implementation frameworks over theoretical exploration, highlighting immediate applicability in healthcare facility settings. As Principal Investigator for the £project Nanomaterials and photonic solutions: Novel ‘at source’ approaches to stop hospital-derived priority substances reaching the sewer network (2020-2024), he directs research with significant commercial potential, evidenced by his established partnership with PolyCatUK Ltd for feasibility studies under UHI's Water Quality Innovation Group. Valdivia operates within UHI's Centre for Health Science ecosystem, coordinating with the Environmental Research Institute and multiple external stakeholders to advance water quality solutions. His commercial engagement with PolyCatUK Ltd demonstrates successful translation of academic research into industry applications, positioning him at the intersection of academic innovation and practical environmental engineering.

• Public Health
• Tropical Medicine
• Indigenous Health
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Jenni Judd is a research-focused academic at James Cook University specializing in public health with emphases on tropical diseases, Indigenous health equity, and environmental health interventions. Her work bridges clinical research, policy development, and community engagement across Australia's Northern Territory and regional New South Wales. Her research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in Strongyloidiasis epidemiology and control, tuberculosis elimination strategies for Indigenous communities, and environmental health determinants including water safety and recreation management. Key themes include culturally safe healthcare design, participatory action research methodologies, and implementation science for neglected tropical diseases. Her publications reveal consistent collaboration with Aboriginal community-controlled health services and government agencies. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications shows a strategic focus on translating research into actionable public health policy, particularly through disease notification systems, integrated screening programs, and environmental management frameworks. Her work increasingly addresses climate change impacts on disease vectors and resource-limited healthcare settings. Judd actively contributes to health promotion capacity building in rural primary care through workforce development research and implementation studies. Her projects frequently employ community-directed approaches to address health disparities, with particular attention to maternal nutrition, pandemic preparedness, and sustainable recreation management.

Lolke BraaksmaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Law
• Nature Conservation
• Administrative Law
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Lolke Braaksma is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Constitutional Law, Public Law and Public Administration within the Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen. He holds a PhD from the University of Groningen (2023), for which he won the Praemium Erasmianum Dissertation Prize in 2024. His research focuses on environmental law , particularly reconciling socio-economic development with ecosystem conservation. Key interests include legal mechanisms for curbing pollution rights, integrated environmental governance, and the implementation of EU directives in national frameworks. He has published extensively on topics such as the programmatic approach to environmental regulation, wolf conservation legal frameworks, and waste management compliance. Braaksma serves on the Board of Appeal for Examinations (CBE) and the Commissie Rechtsbescherming Provincie Groningen . He teaches courses like Administrative Law and Market Regulation, and coordinates the first-year Honours College program. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and responsible consumption. Notable publications include analyses of the MSC Flaminia waste management case , legal strategies to halt Chemours operations, and the implications of EU rulings on wolf reintroduction ( WWF Österreich and ASCEL cases). Scientific Awards: Praemium Erasmianum Dissertation Prize (2024) Teaching: Courses on Administrative Law, European Constitutional Law, and Honours College modules on sustainable governance. Public Engagement: Commented on glyphosate use near schools and nitrogen crisis management strategies.

Richard LuthyView profile

Professor

• Urban Water Systems
• Water Quality Engineering
• Stormwater Reuse
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Richard Luthy is the Silas H. Palmer Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. He directs the NSF Engineering Research Center for Re-inventing the Nation’s Urban Water Infrastructure (ReNUWIt), focusing on sustainable water solutions for arid regions. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering (UC Berkeley), MS in Ocean Engineering (University of Hawaii). Research Interests: Develops strategies for urban water reuse, stormwater management, and sediment remediation. Investigates contaminant behavior in water systems and engineered solutions for water quality improvement. Professional Service: Past chair of the National Research Council’s Water Science and Technology Board and former President of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes biochar-amended filtration, PFAS removal, stormwater reuse, and sediment restoration. Articles integrate experimental data with system-scale modeling.

Ioan FazeyView profile

Professor

• Sustainability Science
• Environmental Policy
• Social Dimensions of Change
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Professor Ioan Fazey is a transdisciplinary researcher specializing in the social dimensions of environmental change, holding the title of Professor of Social Dimensions of Environment and Change at the University of York's Department of Environment & Geography. His work focuses on transformative change toward regenerative and sustainable futures through action-oriented research methods. He holds a BSc in Zoology (Aberdeen University), MSc in Ecology (University of Wales, Bangor), PhD in experiential knowledge (Australian National University), and teaching/counselling qualifications. Research interests include vulnerability/resilience to environmental change, knowledge systems for sustainability, and methodologies for action-oriented research. He has directed the Centre for Environmental Change and Human Resilience at the University of Dundee (2013–2018). External activities include founding the SDG Transformation Forum and the Transformation Conference Series, plus editorial roles across 30+ journals. Key contributions include frameworks for regenerative systems, transformative evaluation principles, and tools like the Future Newspaper and Community Level Indicators. His work emphasizes collaboration across academia, policy, and communities to address 21st-century challenges such as climate change and inequality. Current initiatives focus on fostering global networks of change-makers through knowledge synthesis, supportive infrastructure development, and capacity-building.

Jen RobertsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Socio-technical Transitions
• Geological Resources
• Energy Decarbonization
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Dr. Jen Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, where she serves as Deputy Director of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) and MRes Director for departmental postgraduate programmes. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on socio-technical transitions toward net-zero futures, emphasizing geological resources, energy systems, water sustainability, and decarbonization policy. She teaches sustainable development across undergraduate and master's curricula and provides consultancy on citizen engagement and environmental impact assessment. Research Interests: Dr. Roberts' work integrates geoscience, engineering, and social policy to address climate challenges. Key themes include: Community-centered decarbonization pathways Life-cycle environmental/social impact assessment Carbon capture storage (CCS) monitoring and public perception Ethnographic studies of energy transitions Recent Publications: Her 2025 works analyze Scottish energy community benefits and water scarcity reporting frameworks, reflecting consistent focus on policy-relevant, sustainability-driven research with strong stakeholder engagement components. Awards: Engineers without Borders Champion (2021) Heriot-Watt Scottish Energy News Researcher of the Year (2015) Leadership & Grants: Dr. Roberts co-founded the Global Environmental Monitoring and Policy (GEMaP) Centre for Doctoral Training and leads projects including ESRC-funded JUST-Systems (2025–2030) on equitable transitions. She holds advisory roles with UKCCSRC (Deputy Director), UKERC, and Scottish Carbon Capture Storage. Teams: Directs research within SISC and collaborates via GEMaP CDT, fostering cross-disciplinary networks for environmental policy innovation.

William A. SundstromView profile

Professor

• Economic History
• Poverty and Inequality
• Labor Economics
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William A. Sundstrom is the Stephen and Patricia Schott Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. He serves as co-director of the Leavey School of Business Community Fellows Program and previously served as President of the Santa Clara University Faculty Senate during the 2017-2018 academic year. His interdisciplinary work bridges economics with geography, urban planning, and law to address pressing social and environmental challenges. Professor Sundstrom earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University and his B.A. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His educational background has informed his diverse research agenda spanning economic history, contemporary policy analysis, and interdisciplinary field research. Professor Sundstrom's research focuses on the determinants of poverty and inequality, the impact of government policies, and the economic history of labor markets, education, and related institutions. He applies data analysis to study food and water insecurity, climate change impacts in rural Central America, housing policies in Silicon Valley, and the impact of criminal records. His work with the Agroecology, Climate Resilience, and Food Justice Lab (ACRAF) demonstrates his commitment to participatory action research that addresses environmental justice and food sovereignty. His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trajectory, with increasing focus on climate resilience and food security in Central America, racial justice in the criminal justice system, and historical analysis of public institutions. His work combines rigorous economic analysis with on-the-ground field research, particularly in Nicaragua, where he examines how smallholder farmers navigate multiple livelihood threats including hurricanes, droughts, and crop diseases. Scientific Awards and Recognition Faculty Senate Professor Award (2022) - recognizing "outstanding professional achievement during a significant period of time as a faculty member at Santa Clara University" Bannan Faculty Fellow (2016) Co-investigator on two National Science Foundation grants Professor Sundstrom has secured significant research funding through National Science Foundation grants and leads interdisciplinary research teams that include scholars in geography, urban planning, and law. His Community Fellows Program connects students with local organizations to address community needs through research and service. While specific students aren't listed in the available information, his teaching in econometrics and data analysis has undoubtedly shaped numerous economics students' analytical capabilities. Professor Sundstrom co-directs the Agroecology, Climate Resilience, and Food Justice Lab (ACRAF), which works in close collaboration with the Environmental Justice and Common Good Initiative. The lab employs participatory action research to form partnerships with community-based groups, farmers, and government agencies. ACRAF uses political ecology to explain environmental change dynamics and agroecology as a transdisciplinary approach to assess obstacles and opportunities for livelihood resilience in the context of climate change.

• Freshwater Ecology
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Environmental Chemistry
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Professor Mary Kelly-Quinn is a leading academic in aquatic ecology and environmental science at University College Dublin (UCD), where she serves as Head of the School of Biology and Environmental Science. Her research focuses on anthropogenic impacts on freshwater ecosystems, including land-use effects on water quality, peatland degradation, and biodiversity assessment. She has pioneered methods for evaluating macroinvertebrate communities and led initiatives to enhance environmental monitoring through citizen science. Her professional roles include Director of the Science Graduate School (2011-2014) and Director of Aquens Ltd, a campus company. She holds editorial roles in journals like Biodiversity and chairs the Irish Freshwater Sciences Association. Her awards include the D'Arcy Magee Beacon Fellowship (2021) and Newman Scholarship (1989-1992). Education: BSc, University College Dublin PhD, University College Dublin Research Interests: Assessment of eutrophication, siltation, and acidification impacts on aquatic biota; biological indicators for freshwater assessments; hydrochemical studies; ecology of small water bodies and fisheries biology, particularly salmonids. She leads the Freshwater Biodiversity, Ecology and Fisheries Research Group. Grants: HoS Research Support Scheme (UCD, 2017-2023) Leveraging Education to Advance Research in Citizen Science (2025-2026) Teaching: Coordinates modules like Water Quality Assessment and Environmental Sustainability , emphasizing student-centered learning and digital tools. Developed UCD's online Master's in Environmental Sustainability and a Certificate in Biological Identification. Labs/Teams: Leads the Freshwater Biodiversity Research Group and collaborates globally, including with Inland Fisheries Ireland and Operation Wallacea in Honduras.

Zoltán IllésView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Policy
• Sustainability
• Circular Economy
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Zoltán Illés is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy at the Central European University (CEU). He previously served as Hungary's State Minister of Environmental Protection, Nature Conservation, and Water Management, and represented Hungary in Parliament for three terms, chairing the Committee on Sustainability and Environment. His policy experience includes roles at the European Economic and Social Committee, the World Bank, and the Hungarian Institute for Environmental Management. Dr. Illés has held academic positions at institutions such as Yale University (Post-Doctoral Associate), Gödöllõ University (Adjunct Professor), and the University of Horticulture and Food Industry in Budapest. He is a Fulbright Scholar and Humphrey Fellow, reflecting his commitment to international collaboration. Dr. Illés' research focuses on environmental policy, sustainability, circular economy, and the integration of digitalization and AI into environmental science. His work bridges academia and policy, addressing challenges like renewable energy development in Hungary and industrial chemical regulation comparisons between the EU and the U.S. He has directed the Hungarian Environmental Management Training Centre and contributed to influential publications, including a chapter in Chemical Risk Governance . His academic career includes teaching at institutions like Duke University and the University of North Carolina, emphasizing environmental management and policy. Despite retiring in 2026, he remains active in shaping environmental stewardship through research and advisory roles. Key honors include his Fulbright and Humphrey Fellowships, underscoring his global academic impact. Dr. Illés has advised on environmental policies for the EU Ambassador in Hungary and collaborated internationally on projects like renewable energy regional planning. His research spans analytical chemistry, enzyme kinetics, and environmental contaminants, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise. While he can no longer take on new PhD students, his legacy includes mentoring future environmental leaders and advancing sustainable practices globally.

• Water Infrastructure
• Water Management
• Wastewater Treatment
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Florian Kretschmer is a researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control. His work focuses on urban water systems, wastewater energy recovery, stormwater management, and digital water infrastructure planning. Research Themes : Sewer Operation, Renewable Energy from Wastewater, Stormwater Management, Digital Water (BIM), Circular Economy in Water Systems. Key Trends in Publications : His research emphasizes wastewater as a resource for heat and energy, sustainable urban drainage, and integrating water infrastructure into regional energy concepts. Keywords include Environmental Engineering, Renewable Energy, Urban Sustainability, and Digital Water Systems. Media Engagements : Featured in Austrian outlets (2023-2024) discussing wastewater energy solutions and urban stream daylighting. Conference Participation : Regularly presents at international events like IWA World Water Congress, SDEWES, and European International Conference on Transforming Urban Systems. Project Leadership : Managed 34 projects since 2004, including EU-funded REEF 2W (2017-2020) and Albanian water sector capacity-building initiatives (2019-2021). Current projects include Mannersdorf climate fit! (2025) and ProBACH (2021-2027).

• Waste Management
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Development
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Romana Kopecka M.Sc. is a researcher at the Institute of Waste Management and Circularity within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). She is actively involved in contemporary waste management research with a focus on circular economy principles and sustainable development. Her research interests span waste management systems, circular economy frameworks, sustainable development goals implementation, material flow analysis, waste incineration technologies with carbon capture, and environmental policy development. She particularly focuses on the integration of waste management practices with broader sustainability frameworks. Her publication and presentation record shows a strong emphasis on the role of temporary material hubs in circular economy systems, waste sector contributions to climate change mitigation, and the alignment of waste management practices with international sustainability frameworks like the SDGs and IPCC recommendations. Her work demonstrates a systems-thinking approach to waste management challenges. Romana collaborates with researchers including Marion Huber-Humer and M. Hrad on projects funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), indicating strong institutional support for her research direction. She regularly presents her findings at major waste management conferences including the DGAW-Wissenschaftskongress and Österreichische Abfallwirtschaftstagung.

• Administrative Law
• Environmental Law
• Water Law
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Carlos González-Antón Álvarez serves as a Professor in the Department of Public Law at the Faculty of Law, University of León, Spain. His academic career spans decades with a consistent focus on Spanish and European administrative frameworks, particularly in environmental governance and public service regulation. He earned his Doctorate from the University of León in 1997 with the thesis Los servicios locales del agua: régimen jurídico de su gestión integrada (Local Water Services: Legal Regime of Integrated Management), supervised by Dr. Francisco Sosa Wagner. His educational background established the foundation for his specialization in water law and integrated resource management. His research centers on Administrative Law with deep specialization in Environmental Law , particularly Natura 2000 implementation and water resource governance . He examines EU legal frameworks through the lens of Spanish regional practice, with notable contributions to public services law and procedural mechanisms for environmental protection. His work consistently bridges theoretical legal principles with practical conservation challenges in Castile and León. Analysis of his publication history reveals a strong thematic continuity in environmental jurisprudence since 2005, with 60% of recent works addressing Natura 2000 conflicts, wind energy regulation in protected areas, and water management. While maintaining legal scholarship as his core focus, he demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement with environmental science, public health, and urban planning – particularly evident in his pandemic-era publications examining labor markets and educational systems through legal frameworks. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Information regarding doctoral student supervision or research grants was not specified in the provided materials, though his professorial role suggests significant teaching and mentorship responsibilities within the Faculty of Law curriculum. He actively contributes to the DICE (DERECHO DEL INTERÉS COMÚN EUROPEO) research group focusing on European Common Interest Law, and previously participated in the DEPROULE (DERECHO PROCESAL) procedural law group. His collaborative work spans legal academia, environmental agencies, and regional government bodies addressing conservation policy implementation.