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Granger MorganView profile

Professor

• Energy Policy
• Climate Change
• Electric Power Systems
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Granger Morgan is the Hamerschlag University Professor of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Engineering and Public Policy, and the H. John Heinz III College. His research focuses on science, technology, and public policy, particularly energy systems, climate change, risk analysis, and regulatory frameworks. He co-directs the NSF Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making and the Electricity Industry Center. Education: Ph.D., Applied Physics and Information Science, University of California, San Diego (1969) M.S., Astronomy and Space Science, Cornell University (1965) B.A., Physics, Harvard College (1963) Research Interests: Energy decarbonization and electric power resilience Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies Risk assessment and policy analysis Hydrogen and nuclear energy systems Global technology adoption dynamics Awards and Affiliations: FAS Public Service Award (2016) Member, National Academy of Sciences Fellow, AAAS, IEEE, and Society for Risk Analysis National Academies Report Review Committee Co-Chair Advisory roles at DOE, PNNL, and international energy councils Advisory and Grants: Leadership in national studies on electric grid resilience and hydrogen infrastructure Recipient of NSF and industry-funded research grants Guidance on global energy policy and regulatory frameworks Labs and Teams: NSF Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making (co-director) Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center Interdisciplinary energy policy research groups

Daniel E. HoView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence Policy
• Regulatory Governance
• Fairness in AI
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Daniel E. Ho holds multiple prestigious positions at Stanford University: William Benjamin Scott and Luna M. Scott Professor of Law Professor of Political Science Professor of Computer Science (by courtesy) Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Faculty Fellow, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences He serves on the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Commission (NAIAC), as Senior Advisor on Responsible AI at the U.S. Department of Labor, and as a Public Member of the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS). Ho earned his J.D. from Yale Law School and Ph.D. from Harvard University, completing a clerkship with Judge Stephen F. Williams on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. His research bridges artificial intelligence, law, and public policy with emphasis on: Regulatory governance frameworks for AI systems Fairness and bias mitigation in algorithmic decision-making Environmental enforcement using satellite imagery and computer vision Methods for estimating racial disparities without direct demographic data Legal AI reliability and statutory research systems Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals a consistent focus on practical AI governance tools addressing real-world regulatory challenges. Key themes include developing benchmarks for legal applications, mitigating hallucination in legal AI tools, and creating systems for statutory research. His work demonstrates strong integration of technical AI methods with policy implementation, particularly in environmental enforcement and fairness assessment. As Director of the Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab (RegLab), Ho leads interdisciplinary research partnerships with government agencies. While specific grant details aren't provided, RegLab's operational model indicates substantial research funding for policy-relevant AI projects. No student advisees are mentioned in available materials. Ho's leadership extends to national advisory roles where he shapes federal AI policy through evidence-based recommendations, particularly regarding environmental protection and civil rights enforcement mechanisms.

Michael BaldeaView profile

Associate Professor

• Process Systems Engineering
• Energy Systems
• Nonlinear Optimization
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Michael Baldea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin . He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2006), with prior degrees from 'Babeş-Bolyai' University in Romania (M.Sc. 2001, Diploma 2000). His research group develops theoretical and computational methods for Process and Energy Systems Engineering , focusing on integrated decision-making, performance optimization, and process intensification with industrial validation. Education: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota (2006) M.Sc., Interface Process Engineering, 'Babeş-Bolyai' University (2001) Diploma, Chemical Engineering, 'Babeş-Bolyai' University (2000) Research Thrusts: Integrated decision-making in chemical/energy supply chains Process performance monitoring and optimization Process integration and intensification Key applications include grid-responsive chemical plants, intensified distillation/column designs, and renewable energy integration for building systems. Scientific Awards: Frank A. Liddell, Jr. Fellowship NSF CAREER Award (2015-2020) Moncrief Grand Challenges Faculty Award (2014) AIChE Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2017) Implementation : His group has translated research into commercial tools through partnerships with industrial test beds and is working to integrate methods into commercial simulators. They explore predictive approaches for building energy management and strategic capital investment analysis in next-generation energy systems.

Paul MohaiView profile

Professor

• Environmental Justice
• Public Health Impacts
• Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities
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Paul Mohai is a Professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE). His work focuses on environmental justice, racial and socioeconomic disparities in pollution exposure, and policy development. He has contributed extensively to understanding historical and contemporary patterns of environmental inequity, particularly regarding hazardous waste siting and school proximity to industrial hazards. Mohai’s research bridges community-based activism, quantitative analysis, and policy advocacy. Education and Affiliations: Affiliated with the Program in the Environment at the University of Michigan. Research Interests: Mohai’s scholarship addresses how marginalized communities bear disproportionate environmental burdens, including air and water pollution, and advocates for equitable policy solutions. He has analyzed longitudinal data to assess demographic changes around hazardous facilities and collaborated with communities to design environmental screening tools. His work emphasizes the intersection of race, class, and environmental health outcomes. Publications: Mohai’s recent work includes studies on cumulative impacts of pollution, Michigan school siting guidelines, and the Flint water crisis. His articles span journals and conference proceedings, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to environmental justice. Awards & Grants: No specific awards are listed, but his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contribution. His grants likely support community-engaged research on environmental disparities. Labs/Teams: Collaborations include the Program in the Environment and the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition.

Antje StokmanView profile

Professor

• Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Planning
• Urban Landscapes
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Prof. Antje Stokman is a Professor of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning at HafenCity University Hamburg. Her department researches and designs landscape-, nature-, and water-related transformation processes, with teaching and research focused on the design and collaborative creation of urban landscapes in their dynamic interactions between natural and human habitats. Her research interests include: Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Climate-Adapted Urban Landscapes Blue-Green Infrastructure Water-sensitive Urban Design Linear Infrastructure Landscapes Urban Transformation Processes Prof. Stokman has led several significant research projects including the LILAS research network (Linear Infrastructure Landscapes as Open Spaces for the City in Climate Change), the City on the Blue Belt project, and the Blue-Green Infrastructure Dialogue Process. Her recent publications focus on transforming urban linear infrastructure landscapes and developing water development corridors along federal waterways as open space potential for urban green-blue infrastructure. Scientific awards: City of Hamburg's Teaching Prize (Hamburg Teaching Award) Prof. Stokman supervises doctoral projects including Katarina Bajc's work on "Perception and Design of Ecological Processes in Landscape Architecture" and Anne Kittel's research on "The Transformation of Metropolitan Landscapes." She has received research funding from various sources including the Federal Environment Agency, BMUV, BMBF, and EU Horizon 2020. She co-leads the Blue-Green Infrastructure Lab (BGI-Lab) with Prof. Wolfgang Dickhaut, which focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmentally sound urban planning and landscape architecture.

Valerie ThomasView profile

Professor

• Sustainability
• Energy Systems
• Industrial Ecology
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Valerie Thomas is the Anderson Interface Chair of Natural Systems at Georgia Tech, holding joint appointments in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering and the School of Public Policy. Her research focuses on energy systems, sustainability, industrial ecology, and science and technology policy. She earned a B.A. in Physics from Swarthmore College and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Cornell University, followed by postdoctoral research at Carnegie Mellon and Princeton Universities. Her work addresses low-carbon transportation, environmental impacts of food systems, and energy development in Africa. Key research areas include life cycle assessment, climate policy, and technology assessment. Thomas has contributed to over 80 technical publications and serves on advisory boards for the U.S. EPA and USDA/DOE. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Cornell University; B.A. in Physics, Swarthmore College Awards: AAAS and APS Fellowships, Georgia Tech’s 1934 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Award Her teaching spans energy policy, lifecycle analysis, and engineering economics. She leads interdisciplinary teams at the Climate and Energy Policy Laboratory and the Technology Policy and Assessment Center, advancing sustainable systems engineering and policy solutions.

• Urban Water Systems
• Applied Fluid Mechanics
• Storm Drainage
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Professor Cedo Maksimovic is a leading academic in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London, Faculty of Engineering. He is a Principal Research Fellow and heads the Urban Water Research Group (UWRG), with affiliations to the Environmental and Water Resource Engineering group, Grantham Institute, Space Lab, and Urban Systems Lab. His research focuses on urban water systems , including storm drainage, urban flooding, water supply, and the interaction between urban infrastructure and the environment. He has pioneered work in applied fluid mechanics , smart water infrastructure , and flood risk management , with innovations such as the AOFD method for urban surface flood modelling and intelligent sensor networks recognized by the ICE Telford Gold Medal. His recent research, as reflected in publications, spans urban pluvial flooding , leakage detection , integrated urban water management , and blue-green infrastructure . These works emphasize computational modelling, real-time monitoring, and climate resilience in urban environments. UNESCO/IAHR Lecturer of the Year 2001 ICE Telford Gold Medal (WINES project team) Prof. Maksimovic has led major projects funded by EPSRC, EU (Climate-KIC, Interreg), UNESCO, and ERANET_CRUE. He advises postgraduate students and has created international educational initiatives like the EDUCATE programme. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Urban Water Book Series and co-founded the Urban Water journal. He leads the UNESCO-endorsed IRTCUD/CUW network with centres in Banjaluka, Belgrade, Cairo, Kuala Lumpur, London, Porto Alegre, Tehran, and Trondheim, promoting global collaboration in urban water research and education.

Christophe ViavatteneView profile

Associate Professor

• Flood Risk Management
• Water and Environmental Sustainability
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Christophe Viavattene is an Associate Professor of Environmental Sustainability at Middlesex University , specializing in flood risk management and urban resilience. He has spent 17 years at the Flood Hazard Research Centre , leading interdisciplinary research across economic and physical sciences in water and flood risk. Research Focus: Flood vulnerability (coastal, urban, fluvial), GIS tools (INDRA model), Multi-Coloured Manual (MCM) methodology, mental health impacts of flooding, groundwater flood risk in arid regions, and air quality risk assessment. Teaching: Programme Leader for the MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management , teaching problem-based sustainability, GIS, and environmental monitoring. Key Collaborations: EU FP7 RISC-KIT, EU CONHAZ, Environment Agency UK projects. Recent Publications: Bayesian flood models, coastal hotspots analysis, and groundwater flood damage methodologies. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, including flood storage compensation frameworks and vulnerability indicator libraries.

Malgorzata BlicharskaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sustainable Development
• Climate Change Governance
• Ecosystem Services
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Malgorzata Blicharska is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Development at Uppsala University, affiliated with the Department of Geosciences and the Institute for Research on Conflicts of Interest in Sustainable Social Transformation. Her work spans multiple research domains focused on sustainable natural resource management and policy implementation. Dr. Blicharska's research focuses on sustainable development with expertise in ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation, climate change governance, and the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus. She integrates social science perspectives with environmental management, examining policy implementation and stakeholder engagement in conservation initiatives. Her work includes extensive research on urban ponds, recreational fisheries, and nature-based solutions, particularly focusing on ponds and wetlands as key components of sustainable landscape management. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, with growing focus on nature-based solutions, drought vulnerability in forested regions, and governance aspects of implementing the WEFE nexus concept. Her work increasingly addresses justice dimensions in environmental management and stakeholder engagement in policy implementation. LANDPATHS: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency-funded program on multifunctional landscapes (coordinator) PONDERFUL: Horizon 2020 project on pond biodiversity and ecosystem services (WP lead) NEXOGENESIS: Horizon 2020 project on WEFE nexus policy integration (WP lead) Wet-Kit: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency project on wetland optimization PUDDLE-JUMP: Formas-funded project on small artificial waterbodies

Justin PidotView profile

Professor

• Environmental Law
• Administrative Law
• Natural Resources Law
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Justin Pidot is a Professor of Law and holds the Ashby Lohse Chair in Water & Natural Resources at the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law. He co-directs the Environmental Law, Science and Policy Program. His expertise spans environmental law, natural resources law, administrative law, and water policy. Prior to academia, he served in key government roles, including General Counsel at the White House Council on Environmental Quality (2021–2024) and Deputy Solicitor for Land Resources at the U.S. Department of the Interior (2016–2017). Education includes a J.D. with Distinction from Stanford Law School (2006) and a B.A. with High Honors from Wesleyan University (1999). His scholarship focuses on environmental governance, regulatory frameworks, and legal remedies. He co-authored Practicing Environmental Law , a pioneering casebook using a problems-based approach. Research interests emphasize environmental policy, land management, and the intersection of law and science. His work has appeared in leading journals like the Stanford Law Review and Harvard Environmental Law Journal. Professional service includes teaching at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (2011–2019), a clerkship with Judge Judith W. Rogers of the D.C. Circuit Court, and a fellowship at the Georgetown Environmental Law & Policy Institute. His contributions bridge academic research and practical governance, informed by extensive federal legal experience. Current projects likely involve climate policy, water resource management, and administrative law reform.

Dominik BüelerView profile

Researcher

• Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Prediction
• Weather Regimes
• Extratropical Cyclones
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Dr. Dominik Büeler is a Researcher at ETH Zurich's Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science and staff member of the Center for Climate Systems Modeling (C2SM). His work bridges atmospheric dynamics with practical climate services, focusing on subseasonal prediction systems and their societal applications in Europe. Research Focus: Büeler's work centers on subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction, with emphasis on weather regime dynamics, extratropical cyclone behavior, and stratosphere-troposphere interactions. His research integrates large ensemble modeling, forecast verification, and climate impact assessment, particularly for European weather extremes. Recent projects examine heatwave mortality prediction, energy meteorology applications, and the role of moist processes in atmospheric blocking. Analysis of his publication record since 2021 reveals consistent advancement in subseasonal forecasting methodology, with growing emphasis on societal applications including public health (heat-related mortality) and energy sectors. His work increasingly connects fundamental atmospheric processes with operational forecasting systems, leveraging collaborations through the Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Prediction Project. Affiliations: Center for Climate Systems Modeling (C2SM) - Core Research Staff ETH Zurich Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science MeteoSwiss Collaborator (Energy Meteorology) Büeler contributes to multidisciplinary teams developing climate services, with recent work supporting Swiss operational forecasting systems. His research group within C2SM focuses on improving subseasonal predictability through advanced diagnostics of model biases and atmospheric processes.

• Political Economy
• Environmental Economics
• Insurance Economics
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Professor Paul A. Raschky is affiliated with the Department of Economics at Monash University , where he also directs the SoDa Labs and co-founded the KASPR Datahaus PTY LTD and IP Observatory . His academic focus spans Political Economy , Environmental Economics , Insurance Economics , and Development Economics , with a specialization in natural hazards and data science applications. Education: PhD (University of Innsbruck, 2008), with a postdoctoral research visit at the Wharton School . Research: Explores intersections of disaster risk , governance , and economic development , leveraging machine learning and big data . Recent Publications: Focus on generative AI productivity , ethnic favoritism , disaster insurance , and conflict economics . Awards: Recipient of the ABDC Award for Innovation and Excellence in Research (2022) and Dean’s Excellence in Research Award (2016) . Projects: Leads initiatives on internet suppression in Myanmar , news media availability , and AI-driven policy insights in South-East Asia and the Pacific. Future Work: Will be on sabbatical in 2025 , likely expanding on AI applications and disaster resilience .

Emre AlpView profile

Associate Professor

• Watershed Management
• Water-Energy-Food Nexus
• Environmental Management and Policy
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Dr. Emre Alp is an Associate Professor at the Environmental Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University (METU) , where he has served since 2014. Previously, he held roles as Assistant Professor (2011-2014), Instructor (2008-2011), and Part-time Instructor (2008). His research spans Watershed Management , Water-Energy-Food Nexus , and Environmental Economics , with a focus on Diffuse Pollution and Water Quality Modeling using GIS and Remote Sensing . Education : Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2006), M.S. in Environmental Engineering (1999), and B.S. in Environmental Engineering (1997) from METU and Marquette University. Research : His work integrates Environmental Risk Assessment with optimization models like SWAT for nutrient load analysis, economic valuation of ecosystems, and urban waterway pollution control. Key projects include Sustainable Stormwater Management on METU campus and Water-Energy Nexus studies in Turkey. Publications : Over 14 refereed journal articles since 2007, focusing on Urban Hydrology , Environmental Economics , and Watershed Modeling . Awards : Post-Doctoral Scholarship (Marquette University, 2006-2008) and Research/Teaching Assistantships (Marquette, 2000-2006). Students : Supervised 2 Ph.D. and 7 M.S. theses on topics like climate change impacts, water allocation, and pollution control.

• Sustainable Food Systems
• Policy and Governance
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +7 more

Hens Runhaar is Professor of Policy and Governance for Sustainable Food Systems at Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. He holds positions as Chair of the Examination Committee for Sustainable Development and is a member of the Core Team of Future Food Utrecht. Additionally, he serves on the Editorial Board of Earth System Governance Journal and as Associate Editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems journal. His research focuses on sustainable food systems, policy and governance for biodiversity conservation, and nature-inclusive agriculture. Runhaar's research interests center on understanding the connectivity issues in Western food systems that lead to sustainability challenges including biodiversity loss, climate change, and food-related diseases. He investigates the decoupling of food production from environmental conditions, disconnects between feed production and livestock farming, and the separation between food production and consumption areas. His work emphasizes biodiversity as a key indicator of sustainable food systems, with special interest in scaling up agroecology, regenerative agriculture, and nature-inclusive agriculture. He delivered his inaugural lecture on January 17, 2025, titled 'Governing towards sustainable food systems: new connections for more diversity'. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on biodiversity policy integration, nature-based solutions, and transformative food system changes. Runhaar has been instrumental in special issues on biodiversity governance and environmental policy integration. His research projects include COMBINED (2025-2031), REWIRE, DivGrass, and work on the Water Framework Directive after 2027. Editorial Board Member of Earth System Governance Journal Associate editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems journal Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Dutch Bird Protection Association Senior Research Fellow of Earth System Governance research network Fellow of Wageningen School of Social Sciences Runhaar actively supervises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with a focus on sustainable food systems, biodiversity conservation, and nature-inclusive agriculture. He has contributed significantly to societal debates through media appearances in NRC, De Volkskrant, and EenVandaag, addressing topics like nitrogen policy, nature restoration, and the role of farmers in sustainability transitions. Beyond academia, he volunteers with the Badger Working Group Utrecht and 't Gooi Foundation, monitoring badgers since 2012 and contributing to nature conservation efforts.

Michael RichterView profile

Researcher

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Blue-Green Infrastructure
• Sponge City Concepts
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Dr. Michael Richter serves as a Researcher at HafenCity University Hamburg within the Department of Environmentally Sound Urban and Infrastructure Planning, Faculty of Urban Planning. Since 2014, he has been actively engaged in climate adaptation research, building upon his earlier work with the 'plan B:altic' research group (2009-2014) focused on Baltic coastal urban regions. His professional trajectory combines academic research with practical implementation of nature-based urban solutions. Dr. Richter holds a degree in Geoecology from the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg (2003-2008). His educational background laid the foundation for his interdisciplinary approach to urban climate challenges, integrating ecological principles with urban planning practices. This cross-disciplinary perspective informs his current research on sustainable urban infrastructure. His research centers on developing climate-resilient urban environments through innovative nature-based solutions. Dr. Richter specializes in sponge city concepts and blue-green infrastructure , particularly examining how building greening systems and urban vegetation can mitigate heat islands, manage stormwater, and enhance biodiversity. His work bridges theoretical research with practical implementation through direct collaboration with Hamburg's urban planning authorities and international research networks. He has made significant contributions to understanding the hydrological performance of green infrastructure through long-term monitoring of real-world implementations. Dr. Richter's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on empirical research of climate adaptation solutions. His recent work emphasizes performance evaluation of blue-green infrastructure in urban settings, particularly examining street trees and green roofs as integrated components of urban water management systems. This research provides critical data on long-term functionality, helping to refine implementation strategies and inform policy decisions. Editorial Board Member, Journal Water (MDPI) for Urban Water Management section Member, German Green Roof Association (Bundesverband GebäudeGrün e.V.) Member, German Water Association (DWA) Member, German Association for Geoeecology (Verband für Geoökologie in Deutschland) As an academic supervisor, Dr. Richter has mentored over 20 bachelor's and master's students, focusing on practical urban planning challenges related to climate adaptation. His research is supported through multiple projects including the BlueGreenStreets initiative and Hamburg's Green Roof Strategy development. He maintains strong connections between academic research and professional practice through active participation in professional organizations and direct collaboration with city planners. Dr. Richter's work with the City Science Lab and BIMLab at HCU demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. His research on rainwater-sensitive urban design directly addresses Hamburg's climate adaptation challenges while contributing to international knowledge on sponge city implementation. Through his involvement in the RES:Z research program (Resource-Efficient City Quarters for the Future), he helps shape sustainable urban development practices that balance ecological, social, and technical considerations.