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• sustainable development
• climate change mitigation and adaptation
• behavioural economics and econometrics
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Professor Phoebe Koundouri is a world-renowned economist pioneering human-centric, interdisciplinary systems for sustainable interaction between nature, society, and the economy. She holds positions as Professor at the School of Economics, Athens University of Economics and Business; Research Professor (part-time) at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark; and Visiting Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. She chairs the World Council of Environmental and Natural Resource Economists Associations, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Global Climate Hub, and SDSN Europe, directing the Sustainable Development Unit at ATHENA Research Center and the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aeiphoria (AE4RIA). Her educational background includes an MPhil and PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge, where she received prestigious Peterhouse and Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships. Prior academic positions include University College London, University of Reading, and London School of Economics. Professor Koundouri's research spans sustainable development, climate change mitigation and adaptation, behavioral economics and econometrics, economics of wellbeing and happiness, natural resource-food-energy nexus, smart water systems, ecosystem services valuation, blue growth, circular economy, systems innovation, and innovation acceleration. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on interdisciplinary approaches that bridge environmental science, economics, and policy implementation. The recent publications show a strong emphasis on practical applications of her theoretical frameworks, particularly in water management, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable economic transitions across multiple sectors. Her scientific honors include the European Research Council Synergy Grant (2022), the Academy of Athens Award for Scientific Excellence (2023), and membership on the Nominating Committee for the Nobel Prize in Economics Sciences. She is also a Fellow of Academia Europaea, World Academy of Art and Science (where she serves as Trustee), European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and several other prestigious academies. Professor Koundouri has supervised over 30 PhD students and leads numerous research grants, most notably the ERC Synergy Grant 'Smart Water Futures.' She directs the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aeiphoria (AE4RIA), linking more than 200 researchers across multiple institutions, and chairs the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Global Climate Hub, engaging 2,000 universities worldwide in climate action initiatives. Her institutional leadership includes directing the Research Laboratory on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability (ReSEES) at Athens University of Economics and Business, the Sustainable Development Unit at ATHENA Research Center, and the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aeiphoria (AE4RIA), which connects research centers, innovation accelerators, and science-policy networks across more than 120 countries.

Richard HertzbergView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Risk Assessment
• Toxicology
• Biostatistics
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Richard Hertzberg is an Adjunct Professor in the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health at Emory University, and a private consultant through Biomathematics Consulting. He previously served as a Senior Researcher at the U.S. EPA (1980–2006) and as a Special Term Employee at Argonne National Laboratory (2012–2015). His work focuses on quantitative risk assessment methodologies for chemical mixtures and environmental health modeling, with notable contributions adopted by the EPA. Education: Ph.D. in Biomathematics from the University of Washington and B.S. in Mathematics from Harvey Mudd College. Research interests include toxic interactions of chemicals with climate change factors (e.g., heat, wildfire smoke), dose-response modeling, and regulatory risk assessment. His achievements have been recognized through multiple EPA awards and a distinguished medal from the American Statistical Association. Affiliations include the Society for Risk Analysis and its Dose-Response Specialty Group.

Marleen de RuiterView profile

Assistant Professor

• Consecutive disasters
• Multi-hazard risk assessment
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
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Marleen de Ruiter is an Assistant Professor at the Water and Climate Risk department within the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She also serves as co-chair of the RiskKAN network and leads the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute's Natural Hazards & Society cluster with Dr. Sander Veraverbeke. Her research focuses on consecutive disasters, multi-hazard risk modeling, and the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction measures. She holds a PhD from VU Amsterdam (2020), an MSc from the University of British Columbia (2011), and a BSc from VU Amsterdam (2009). Education: BSc Earth and Economics (VU), MSc Environmental Management (UBC), PhD Environmental Studies (VU) Roles: EU H2020 Myriad-EU project leader, EGU Multi-Hazard Subdivision founder, associate editor of Earth's Future Key Awards: Veni Laureate (NWO), EGU Outstanding Early Career Scientist (2024) Her research emphasizes understanding cascading hazards, improving global risk assessments, and developing anticipatory action frameworks. She pioneered the 'Breaking the Silos' game to shift disaster management paradigms. Current projects include wildfire risk mitigation and socio-hydrological dynamics in the Dutch landscape. Publications focus on multi-hazard interactions, health impacts, and policy integration, with 42+ articles in journals like Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences and International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction .

Rongbin XuView profile

Research Fellow

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Epigenetic Epidemiology
• Climate Change and Health
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Rongbin Xu is a Research Fellow at Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, where he completed his PhD (2018–2021). His research focuses on evaluating health and epigenetic impacts of climate-related environmental factors such as extreme temperatures, wildfires, air pollution, and greenspace. He has authored/co-authored 23 first/co-first author papers in high-impact journals like Nature, NEJM, and Lancet Planetary Health. His work has influenced global policy, including references by WHO and the Australian Parliament. Affiliations: Honorary Fellow at University of Melbourne (2024–2027), Research Assistant at University of Melbourne (2021–2021). Grants: Secured ~$550k in funding since 2021, including $310k as project leader. Research Interests: Environmental and epigenetic epidemiology, climate change impacts, air pollution, built environment, machine learning in exposure assessment, child health, and biostatistics. Awards: Premier’s Excellence Award (2024), Public Health Researcher Award (2024), Toxics 2021 Best PhD Thesis Award, CAPHIA PhD Excellence Award, and ISEE BEEP Award (Honorable Mention). Labs/Teams: Affiliate of NHMRC's CAR and HEAL networks. Collaborates internationally on projects like global air quality systems and bushfire resilience strategies.

• Forest Ecology
• Soil Science
• Climate Change
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Professor Martin Lukac is a prominent researcher in environmental and agricultural sciences, focusing on interdisciplinary studies at the interface of ecology, soil science, and climate change. His work emphasizes forest ecology, agroforestry systems, biochar applications, and the impacts of environmental variables on plant productivity. Key research areas include: Carbon sequestration mechanisms in soils and forests Biochar effects on soil fertility and crop productivity Climate change impacts on tree physiology and forest dynamics Adoption of sustainable land-use practices in agriculture and forestry Remote sensing and modeling of ecological processes Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding tree biomass modeling, CO2 enrichment effects on plant reproduction, and socio-ecological systems in agroforestry adoption. His work bridges empirical field studies with advanced analytical techniques, including machine learning applications in environmental management.

Yeongkwon SonView profile

Research Professor

• Environmental Health
• Exposure Science
• Risk Assessment
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Dr. Yeongkwon Son is an Associate Research Professor at the Organic Analytical Laboratory, Desert Research Institute (DRI). His research focuses on environmental pollutants exposure, particularly in the context of health impacts, with expertise in exposure science, chemical analysis, computational modeling, and sampling device design. He holds a PhD from Rutgers University, where he conducted studies on air pollution and asthma in children. Dr. Son's early career involved watershed management and public health outcomes, including developing the Natural and Ecological Wastewater Treatment System (NEWS) for rural communities in South Korea and Swaziland. He has led over 10 projects assessing water pollutants' ecological impacts. His current work extends to e-cigarette emissions, wildfire smoke health risks, and low-cost sensor networks for environmental monitoring. His research interests span environmental health, exposure science, risk assessment, and environmental modeling. Notable projects include modeling wildfire smoke effects on grapes and wines, PFAS contamination in Nevada hot springs, and evaluating low-cost air quality sensors for wildland fire monitoring. He has contributed to studies on passive aerosol exposure in vape shops and the health risks of e-cigarette use patterns. Dr. Son collaborates with diverse stakeholders, including the Nevada Governor’s Office on virus transport mitigation and the Bureau of Land Management on water quality. He leads the Organic Analytical Laboratory at DRI, advancing analytical methods for environmental and health research.

Brandon CollinsView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Forest and fuel management
• Landscape fire ecology
• Historical ecology
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Brandon Collins serves as Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in forest ecology and fire management. His research examines fire-vegetation interactions, historical ecology references, and post-disturbance recovery strategies in western North American forests, with particular focus on Sierra Nevada ecosystems. Educational background includes a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from UC Berkeley (2007), M.S. in Forest Sciences from Colorado State University (2004), and B.S. in Forestry from UC Berkeley (2001). Research explores multidisciplinary approaches to wildfire resilience, balancing forest health with carbon sequestration goals. Recent publications demonstrate innovations in fuel treatment assessment, prescribed fire applications, and adaptive management frameworks across diverse forest types. Articles reflect strong emphasis on practical solutions for land managers, with methodologies spanning field experiments, historical analysis, and computational modeling to address climate change impacts on fire-prone landscapes.

Md AsaduzzamanView profile

Associate Professor

• Healthcare Modelling
• Operational Research
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Md Asaduzzaman is an Associate Professor in Operational Research at Staffordshire University (UK), specializing in healthcare modeling, communication networks, and environmental sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Westminster, with prior degrees from Dhaka and Chalmers Universities. His research employs statistical and machine learning techniques to address challenges in healthcare systems, climate change impacts, and network optimization. Education: B.Sc. (Hon's) and M.Sc. in Applied Statistics, University of Dhaka (1999–2001) M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Chalmers University of Technology (2007) Ph.D. in Operational Research (2010), University of Westminster Research Interests: His work spans healthcare analytics (e.g., patient flow optimization, disease outbreak modeling), communication network efficiency (e.g., spectrum allocation), and environmental modeling (e.g., climate projections, flood vulnerability). Recent projects include NHS workforce retention studies and dengue fever outbreak analysis in Bangladesh. Grants & Collaborations: Lead researcher on a £457,946 Health Foundation grant (NuRS & AmReS project) studying ambulance workforce safety. Contributed to prostate cancer MRI predictive modeling (£8,000 NSMI grant). Collaborated on £1.2m InnovateUK-funded Smart with Your Heart project. Awards & Memberships: Senior Member of IEEE Associate Fellow of Operational Research Society Fellow of Higher Education Academy Labs & Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary research groups focused on healthcare analytics, climate modeling, and network optimization at Staffordshire University.

Davy McCrackenView profile

Professor

• Agricultural Ecology
• High Nature Value Farming
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Davy McCracken is a Professor and Deputy Head of School (Engagement and Knowledge Exchange) at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), within the School of Natural & Social Sciences. He also leads SRUC’s Hill & Mountain Research Centre, focusing on upland agricultural, environmental, and agro-forestry research and demonstration. His academic roles include managing research farms and overseeing national/international projects on farming-biodiversity interactions and agri-environmental policy. McCracken holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow (1990) and has held roles at the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and SRUC since 1995. He contributed to founding the High Nature Value (HNV) farming concept and has led over 10 PhD projects. Current supervision includes studies on lamb losses in Scottish hill farms and Mediterranean herbivore ecosystem management. Research interests span farming-wildlife interactions, climate-resilient livestock systems, and policy impacts on land use. Recent projects include Scottish Government initiatives on carbon sequestration, sheep breeding strategies, and land-use policy modeling. He chairs committees for organizations like Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and serves on Scottish Government advisory groups. McCracken has received awards including the Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellowship (2023) and has published over 149 articles. His work bridges academia, policy, and practice, emphasizing sustainable land use and biodiversity conservation.

• Thermofluids
• Multi-Physics Reacting Flows
• Electromagnetic Interactions
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Andrea Giusti is a Senior Lecturer in Thermofluids at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London. His research focuses on multi-physics reacting flows, integrating electromagnetic interactions and nanomaterials to enhance sustainability in energy, transportation, and aerospace sectors. He leads a research group developing numerical methods for multi-scale analysis, including molecular dynamics and quantum mechanics, alongside climate resilience models for wildfire risk assessment using data-assimilation techniques. Giusti holds editorial and committee roles, including Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Spray and Combustion Dynamics , Committee Member of the British Section of the Combustion Institute (CIBS), and Bye-Fellow at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. His research interests span thermofluids engineering, combustion dynamics, and interdisciplinary applications in physical chemistry and aerospace engineering. Recent publications emphasize electrostatic field control of droplet trajectories, reactive molecular dynamics modeling of hydrocarbon combustion, and hybrid frameworks for wildfire propagation. His work bridges computational modeling with experimental validation, addressing challenges in low-emission combustion systems and nanotechnology-driven energy solutions. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Grants/Advising: Details not provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Leads a multi-physics reacting flows research group at Imperial College.

Andreia RibeiroView profile

Researcher

• Climate Science
• Environmental Science
• Climate Extremes
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Dr. Andreia Ribeiro is a researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Germany, specializing in climate extremes and compound events. She holds a PhD in Geophysical Sciences from the University of Lisbon (2020) and has held postdoctoral positions at ETH Zurich and the UFZ. Her work focuses on understanding how climate extremes like wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves interact and impact ecosystems and agriculture. She is affiliated with the Department of Compound Environmental Risks (CER) within the 'Smart Models / Monitoring' research unit. Her research integrates statistical methods, remote sensing, and climate modeling to assess risks associated with compound events. Notable contributions include developing frameworks for tropical fire risk assessment and analyzing the overlap of fire seasons between North America and Australia. She has published extensively in journals like Earth's Future , Environmental Research Letters , and Communications Earth & Environment . Her career includes roles as a Humboldt Postdoc (2024–2025), Walter Benjamin Postdoc (2025–present), and Researcher at ETH Zurich (2020–2023). She has collaborated with institutions across Europe and South America, contributing to projects like the European COST Action DAMOCLES on compound events.

James H. LambertView profile

Professor

• Risk Management
• Smart Buildings/Cities
• Human Machine Interface
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James H. Lambert is the Chair of the Faculty Senate at the University of Virginia (2024-25) and holds the Janet Scott Hamilton & John Downman Hamilton Professorship. He is a dual professor in Systems & Information Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering, and directs the Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems and the NSF-funded Center for Hardware and Embedded Systems Security & Trust (NSFCHEST). His leadership roles include General Co-Chair of the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies and past President of the Society for Risk Analysis (2015-2016). Dr. Lambert’s education includes a Ph.D. (1994), M.S. (1990), and B.S.E. (1988) from the University of Virginia and Princeton University respectively. His research focuses on risk management, smart infrastructure, human-machine interfaces, environmental engineering, and transportation resilience. He has pioneered systems analysis for wildfire mitigation, water scarcity in transboundary regions, and cybersecurity of embedded hardware supply chains. He has received prestigious recognitions including the 2025 Aspen Institute Italia Award, 2024 Distinguished Educator Award (SRA), and Fellowships from AAAS, IEEE, ASCE, and SRA. His work integrates multi-disciplinary approaches to address global systemic risks, climate resilience, and infrastructure sustainability. Lambert serves as Editor-in-Chief of Environment Systems & Decisions and editorial roles in Risk Analysis and IEEE journals. He leads national initiatives such as the National Academy of Medicine’s Standing Committee on Health Threats Resilience and the World Roads Association (PIARC) through AASHTO. His recent publications emphasize AI ethics in medical diagnosis, reinforcement learning for port resilience, and geospatial modeling of climate impacts. His research bridges technical systems engineering with policy decisions for environmental justice and disaster preparedness.

Nina LinView profile

Lecturer

• Language Education
• Chinese Dialects (Southern Min/Taiwanese)
• Second Language Acquisition
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Nina Lin is an Advanced Lecturer at the Stanford Language Center, part of Stanford University. She holds an M.A. in Asian Languages from Stanford (1998) and dual B.A./B.S. degrees from UC Berkeley in East Asian Languages and Culture and Applied Mathematics (1995). Her academic affiliation extends to the Center for East Asian Studies. She specializes in teaching Chinese language courses, including Beginning Southern Min (Taiwanese) Conversation and First-Year Modern Chinese for Bilingual Students. Courses span multiple quarters (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) across recent academic years (2021–2025). Her research interests focus on language education innovation, particularly in writing proficiency assessment programs for postsecondary learners, as evidenced by her 2015 publication in Foreign Language Annals . She has also contributed to climate adaptation and environmental psychology studies through collaborative research on migration behaviors, health impacts of extreme weather, and sustainability practices during crises like the pandemic. Lin has taught over 20 distinct language courses since 2021, emphasizing both standard Mandarin and regional dialects. Her work bridges pedagogical methodology with interdisciplinary environmental research. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her contributions to language and climate studies demonstrate impactful scholarly engagement. Her academic role involves curriculum development and student mentorship in language education, with courses tailored for bilingual learners and heritage speakers. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects addressing climate-related migration and public health resilience.

Ana GracaninView profile

Research Fellow

• Conservation Biology
• Ecology
• Population Genetics
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Dr. Ana Gracanin is a Research Fellow at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University. Her research focuses on conservation and ecology of arboreal mammals in fragmented landscapes, with emphasis on population genetics, habitat connectivity, and wildfire impacts on species like the greater glider and spotted-tailed quoll. She has pioneered the use of camera traps and nest boxes for monitoring endangered species. Education: PhD from University of Wollongong (2023) Bachelor of Conservation Biology (Honours I) from University of Wollongong (2018) Her research interests include: Population genetics and movement patterns of endangered species Wildfire effects on habitat connectivity Ecological roles of tree hollows Wildlife corridor design using population genetics insights Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes post-wildfire recovery mechanisms, innovative camera trap methodologies, and genomic approaches to assess population viability. Over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2018 demonstrate her focus on combining field observations with advanced analytical techniques. Current projects include evaluating wildlife crossing structures, greater glider risk assessments, and regulatory guidance for threatened species management.

Brittany BrandView profile

Associate Professor

• Volcanology
• Eruption Dynamics
• Volcanic Hazard Assessment
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Dr. Brittany Brand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Boise State University, where she also serves as Director of the Hazard and Climate Resilience Institute (HCRI). She holds a Ph.D. in Geology from Arizona State University, an M.S. from Boise State University, and a B.S. from Wright State University. Her research focuses on volcanic processes, eruption dynamics, and volcanic hazard assessment, combining fieldwork with numerical modeling. She also investigates community resilience and disaster preparedness through interdisciplinary collaborations. Dr. Brand’s research spans volcanology, including studies of pyroclastic density currents and mafic eruptions, as well as social science aspects of risk communication and emergency preparedness. She has conducted fieldwork globally, including in New Zealand, Iceland, Italy, Chile, and the Canary Islands. Her HCRI fosters partnerships between researchers and communities to enhance resilience against natural hazards. Key projects include NSF-funded studies on wildfire resilience, household earthquake preparedness, and volcanic surge dynamics. Awards include the NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (2007–2008). She teaches courses such as Volcanology, Geoscience Capstone, and Natural Hazards, emphasizing experiential learning. Her publications cover topics like pyroclastic current behavior, magma-water interactions, and community resilience strategies. Collaborations include work with institutions in Washington, Chile, and Oregon. Students in her lab focus on diverse topics, from volcanic deposits to economic resilience in rural Idaho.