جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Paleoclimatology
• Micropaleontology
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Annett Junginger is a researcher at the University of Tübingen's Department of Geosciences, leading the Micropaleontology research group and contributing to the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment (HEP Tübingen). With a career spanning over two decades, she specializes in paleoclimatology, micropaleontology, and environmental-geochemical analysis of rift lakes. Education: Dr.rer.nat. in Paleoclimatology (2011) and Diploma in Geosciences (2006) from University of Potsdam/FU Berlin Key Projects: Hominin Sites and Paleolakes Drilling Project (HSPDP), Chew Bahir Basin studies, Suguta Valley hydrology Her research focuses on paleoclimate dynamics in East Africa, using lake sediments , isotope geochemistry , and micropaleontological proxies to understand climate variability across Quaternary periods. She investigates how hydroclimate fluctuations impacted hominin evolution and dispersal routes, particularly during the African Humid Period (15–5 ka BP) and MIS 12 glacial stage. Recent publications (2024) examine Lake Albert biodiversity via environmental DNA, Lake Naivasha metal sources , and Chew Bahir strontium isotopes . Earlier work includes volcano-tectonic fragmentation of Turkana-Suguta Megalake (2023), paleo-hydrology of Greece (2021), and Angolan diatom studies (2020). She employs multi-sensor remote sensing and phytolith analysis for climate modeling. Teaching responsibilities include BSc/MSc courses in Micropaleontology, Paleontology, and field practicals in Austria. She organizes African fieldtrips (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, etc.) for paleoenvironmental data collection.

Liza Comitaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tropical Forest Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Forest Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liza Comita is the Davis-Denkmann Professor of Tropical Forest Ecology and Co-Director of the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture at Yale University's School of the Environment. She holds a BA in Biology (University of Pennsylvania, 1999), MA in Conservation Biology (University of Pennsylvania, 1999), and PhD in Plant Biology (University of Georgia, 2006). Prior to Yale, she was an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University (2011–2014). Her research focuses on ecological mechanisms shaping tropical forest diversity, dynamics, and species distributions in pristine and human-altered ecosystems. Combining field studies with statistical techniques, her work explores tropical forest regeneration and community structuring, with recent emphasis on climate change impacts and restoration ecology. Education: PhD in Plant Biology, University of Georgia (2006) MA in Conservation Biology, University of Pennsylvania (1999) BA in Biology, University of Pennsylvania (1999) Research Interests: Tropical forest ecology, biodiversity conservation, plant-soil interactions, climate change impacts, and community dynamics. Her work integrates field experiments and large-scale datasets to address how abiotic and biotic factors influence forest resilience and species coexistence. Affiliations: Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture. Active in the ForestGEO global observatory network and collaborative projects on tropical forest dynamics. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups studying tropical forest ecology and coexistence mechanisms, with field sites in Panama, Africa, and Asia. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on global environmental challenges.

Alistair Morganمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleoclimatology
• Speleothem Geochemistry
• Environmental History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alistair Morgan is a Researcher at the Department of Environmental Sciences , University of Basel , Switzerland, since November 2021. His research focuses on paleoclimatology and speleothem geochemistry , particularly in SW Asia , to understand historical climate variability and its societal impacts. PhD in Quaternary Geology (2021–present) MRes in Speleothem Isotope Geochemistry (2020–2021) MESci in Environmental Geoscience (2011–2015) His work integrates speleothem records , lake sediments , and historical data to reconstruct rainfall variability over decadal to multi-decadal scales, addressing water scarcity in the Middle East . Key projects involve Byzantine and Hittite climate interactions , Mid-Holocene hydroclimatic optima , and volcanic climate forcing . His publications span topics like Dansgaard-Oeschger cycles , stalagmite dating , and human-climate entanglements .

Margaret Friedelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Arid Rangeland Management
• Ecology
• Invasive Species
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Margaret Friedel is an Adjunct Professor at the Research Institute for Environment & Livelihoods within Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Science and Technology, Environment. She holds affiliations with CSIRO Land & Water as an Honorary Fellow (2010-2019) and served as Officer-in-Charge of CSIRO's Central Australian Laboratory (2002-2009). Her research focuses on arid rangeland ecology, invasive species management, and integrating indigenous knowledge into land-use decision-making. She has contributed to policy development, land rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary research in Australia and internationally. Her career spans over 40 years with significant contributions to understanding nutrient cycling in Australian grazing lands, rangeland monitoring techniques, and historical institutional analysis of CSIRO's role in central Australian research. Awards include the Australian Public Service Medal (2007) and Fellowship in the Australian Rangeland Society (2017). Recent research emphasizes fire management practices, vegetation dynamics, and community-based approaches in arid zone governance. She leads projects documenting CSIRO's historical contributions to central Australian science and land management strategies. Key collaborations include work with South African, Indian, US, and Mongolian institutions. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to sustainable land management (SDG 15) and climate action (SDG 13).

Dim Coumouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Extreme weather
• Climate change
• Atmosphere dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dim Coumou is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), and holds a second position at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). He leads the Climate Data Science research group coordinating efforts between IVM and KNMI. His work focuses on extreme weather events linked to climate change, employing advanced statistical methods, climate models, and machine learning. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed papers, contributed to IPCC reports, and is a Web of Science Highly Cited Scientist. Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (ETH Zurich, 2003-2008) MSc in Geophysics (University of Utrecht, 1995-2001) Research Interests: Coumou’s research emphasizes how global warming intensifies extreme weather events like heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and droughts. He investigates atmospheric dynamics, circulation patterns, and their societal impacts. His work bridges climate science with stakeholders like the World Bank to prioritize high-risk extremes. Grants & Projects: Coordinator of XAIDA (Horizon-2020, €700k) Co-PI in TiPES (Horizon-2020, €300k) and RECEIPT (Horizon-2020, €300k) NWO VIDI Award (€800k) for Persistent Summer Extremes research Teaching: Leads BSc Honours 'Climate Change' and MSc 'Climate Hydrological Processes' courses. Outreach & Awards: Recipient of the Web of Science Highly Cited Scientist distinction. Active in science communication through projects like 'Aufgeheizt' and 'Extreme Dialogues', fostering dialogue between scientists and the public.

Claudia Nevesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Extreme Value Theory
• Spatio-Temporal Processes
• Asymptotic Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia Neves is a Senior Lecturer in Statistics at King's College London, Department of Mathematics, since 2023, having previously held positions at the University of Reading (2015–2021) and the University of Aveiro, Portugal. She holds a Visiting Associate Professorship at the University of Lisbon (2024–present). Her research focuses on extreme value theory, spatio-temporal processes, and asymptotic statistics, with applications in climate science, environmental hazards, and finance. She leads the EPSRC-funded project on multivariate max-stable processes for hazard forecasting and serves on editorial boards, including REVSTAT-Statistical Journal and the Royal Statistical Society's Environmental Statistics Section. Education: PhD in Statistics and Operational Research (2006, University of Lisbon). Teaching since 1997. Awards: EPSRC Innovation Fellowship (2015–2021). Research highlights include modeling African flood drivers beyond El Niño and developing statistical tools for space-time extreme events. Collaborates with institutions globally, including the Centre for Sustainable Business at King’s and the Net Zero Centre. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like EPRI Climate READi. Publications emphasize methodological advancements in extreme value analysis and applications to environmental risks. Ongoing work includes advancing spatio-temporal models for climate extremes and fostering sustainable research through King’s Net Zero initiatives.

• Wildlife Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Biodiversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ignas Heitkonig is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research , specializing in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation . He is affiliated with the PE&RC group and actively engages in collaborative research projects addressing global conservation challenges. His work bridges ecological theory with practical applications, emphasizing sustainable management strategies and the mitigation of human-wildlife conflicts. His research interests include biodiversity conservation , savanna ecosystem dynamics , and wildlife behavior . He has investigated topics such as the influence of livestock on cheetah activity patterns in Botswana, the role of wastewater systems in avian biodiversity, and the threats posed by hunting practices on species like wild boars and tigers. He also explores how climate variability impacts large herbivores, such as African elephants and rhinoceros, through ecological and nutritional studies. Ignas has co-supervised 14 PhD projects , including studies on jaguar conservation in tropical rainforests, human-baboon conflict management, and cheetah behavior in livestock-dominated landscapes. His projects often involve interdisciplinary approaches, combining field observations with remote sensing and environmental data analysis. He has contributed to datasets on lemur microbiota, elephant demographics, and magnetic orientation in cattle, reflecting his dedication to data-driven research. He has organized workshops like the Summer course: Wild Perspectives and Zomercursus Wild Perspectives , fostering academic training in wildlife ecology. Media engagements include expert commentary on conservation ethics and the disconnect between humans and nature, highlighting his role as a public advocate for ecological awareness.

Saravanan R.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Ocean-Atmosphere Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Saravanan R. is a Professor and Department Head at Texas A&M University's College of Geosciences. His research focuses on climate variability and predictability, coupled ocean-atmosphere dynamics, and climate modeling. He holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from Princeton University (1990), an M.Sc. in Physics from IIT Kanpur (1986), and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge (1990–1993). His research explores phenomena like tropical cyclones, midlatitude storms, and low-frequency climate modes. Recent work examines the influence of El Niño, mesoscale ocean eddies, and machine learning applications in climate analysis. He has contributed to improving weather and climate prediction through coupled model simulations and data analysis. Key awards include the 2015 College of Geosciences Distinguished Research Award. Saravanan has served on committees such as the Prediction and Research Moored Array in the Atlantic (PIRATA) Science Steering Committee and the American Meteorological Society’s Climate Variability and Change Committee. He previously edited the Journal of Climate (2007–2010). His work bridges theoretical, computational, and observational approaches, addressing critical climate questions such as ocean-atmosphere interactions and anthropogenic impacts on weather patterns.

Sabine Henryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migration
• Vulnerability
• Resilience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sabine Henry is a Professor in the Department of Geography within the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Namur, Belgium. Her research focuses on the interaction between environment and migration at household and individual levels, with extensive fieldwork across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America. She leads a research team within the Institute of Life-Earth-Environment (ILEE) and maintains active collaborations with institutions worldwide including the London School of Economics, University of Neuchâtel, and universities in the Philippines and Ecuador. Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Université Catholique de Louvain (2003) DESS in Demography, University of Human Sciences of Strasbourg (1998) Degree in Geographical Sciences, Université Catholique de Louvain (1997) Professor Henry's research centers on environmental migration, vulnerability assessment, and resilience building in contexts of climate change and natural disasters. Her work explores who is likely to migrate based on gender, age, socio-economic status, and education, as well as how environmental changes are perceived by potential migrants. She employs diverse methodological approaches including event-history analysis, qualitative methods, and innovative techniques like board games to capture complex decision-making processes. Her fieldwork spans Burkina Faso (drought-migration links), Philippines (typhoon impacts), Ecuador (environmental benefits of migration), and multiple African nations (vulnerability assessments). Her research output shows consistent focus on environmental migration patterns, with recent publications addressing community vulnerability in Rwanda, hydrological changes in Senegal, and seismic risk perception in Haiti. The work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of geography, demography, and environmental science with strong methodological diversity. Best Poster Award, Population Association of America (2008) Best Poster Award, UISSP (2013) Poster Award for 'The nexus between international migrations and ecological services uses...' (2012) Professor Henry currently supervises 5 PhD students and one permanent scientific collaborator, supported by multiple international and national projects. Her team has received significant funding including FNRS PDR projects, PRD-ARES grants, and collaborations with institutions in Switzerland, Senegal, and Romania. Current projects include vulnerability assessments for earthquakes in Haiti (2018-23), landslides and floods in Rwanda (2019-23), and flash floods in Burundi (2019-23), alongside ongoing work on environmental modifications and human mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her research group operates within the Hugo Observatory, a research center committed to studying interactions between environmental changes, human migration, and politics. The team employs community participatory approaches to ensure durability of project outcomes and examines migration-environment links from multiple angles including drivers, vulnerability, resilience, and disaster impacts.

• African Rainfall Variability
• Climate Change
• Hydrology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Camberlin Pierre holds the position of Professor and Director of the Department of Geography at Université de Bourgogne. His research focuses on African rainfall variability, climate predictability, and hydrological dynamics. Key areas include tropical cyclones' impact on rainfall patterns, future climate projections for East Africa, and flood hazard analysis in sub-Saharan regions. He leads the CRC team and contributes to interdisciplinary groups like BioME and SAMBA. Research interests span climatic teleconnections, low-level cloud dynamics, and the interplay between large-scale climate modes and extreme weather. His work integrates remote sensing, reanalysis data, and regional climate models to address environmental challenges in tropical and Mediterranean regions. Publications highlight advancements in understanding rainfall regimes, drought trends, and climate change impacts, with a focus on Djibouti and West/Central Africa. He has advised numerous PhD students and collaborates on projects such as Dyvalocca (studying low-level clouds' bioclimatic effects). Labs/Teams: CRC Team (Climatology & Risk), BioME Group (Ecosystems), SAMBA Team (Hydroclimatology).

• Convective systems
• Climate modeling
• Cloud feedbacks
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Peter Hill is a researcher at the University of Reading specializing in atmospheric science and climate modeling. His work focuses on convective systems, cloud feedback mechanisms, and tropical meteorology, with significant contributions to understanding regional climate patterns in Africa. Research examines cloud-climate interactions, model biases in tropical regions, and nowcasting techniques. Recent publications investigate convective organization in East Africa and deficiencies in climate model representations of cloud feedbacks.

• Climate Science
• Meteorology
• Atmospheric Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Charlie Williams is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, UK. His work focuses on understanding climate dynamics, particularly African monsoons, hydroclimate variability, and paleoclimatic processes. He contributes to major international climate modeling initiatives like PlioMIP2 and CMIP6, examining past and future climate scenarios. His research explores interactions between land surfaces, atmospheric processes, and ocean circulations, with emphasis on extreme rainfall events, ENSO variability, and the impacts of CO2 and ice sheets on global climate systems. Williams has published extensively in high-impact journals, addressing topics such as mid-Pliocene climate, Eocene hydroclimate, and Quaternary climate dynamics. His interdisciplinary approach integrates observational data with advanced climate models to advance climate change understanding and mitigation strategies. Research Interests: Climate modeling and paleoclimate reconstructions African monsoon dynamics and hydroclimate variability Climate feedback mechanisms involving CO2, ice sheets, and orbital forcing Extreme rainfall events and their teleconnections Climate change impacts on regional hydrology and ocean circulations Key Contributions: Williams has pioneered studies on mid-Pliocene Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) strength, Eocene African monsoon patterns, and the role of South Atlantic SSTs in southern African rainfall. His work bridges paleoclimate data with modern modeling to improve projections of future climate extremes. Recent studies include assessments of ice-sheet variability for geological repositories and evaluations of healthcare strategies during pandemics.

Tommy H.G. Wilsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Dendrochronology
• Climate Change
• Environmental Reconstruction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tommy H.G. Wils is a Postdoc Researcher at Delft University of Technology in the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Department of Geoscience and Engineering, and holds the position of Assistant Professor at Utrecht University in the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning. His research centers on environmental change, peatland management, and dendrochronology, with a focus on Dutch peatlands and the Horn of Africa. PhD in Environmental Change, Swansea University MSc in Physical Geography, Utrecht University BSc in Teaching Geography, Utrecht University His research interests include dendrochronology, climate change, hydrology, and environmental reconstruction. He investigates how tree rings can serve as proxies for historical climate patterns, particularly in tropical regions like Ethiopia, and how land use affects soil subsidence and greenhouse gas emissions in Dutch peatlands. His work bridges paleoclimatology and contemporary environmental management. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in using tree-ring data to understand climate variability, ecological responses, and hydrological changes. Key areas include tropical dendrochronology, CO2 effects on tree water-use efficiency, and peatland sustainability. His work integrates field data with isotopic analysis and climate modeling. Research Highlight in Nature, 30 June 2016: African trees cope with warming Dr. Wils supervises Master's students in thesis research and has been involved in multiple collaborative research projects funded by external grants. He has contributed to textbook development and science communication. He collaborates with international research teams across Europe, Africa, and North America, working on projects related to climate reconstruction, forest ecology, and water resource management. He is part of the Geo-Engineering research staff at TU Delft and contributes to interdisciplinary teams focusing on sustainable land use and climate adaptation strategies. His work supports policy-relevant research on flood risk, carbon emissions, and ecosystem resilience.

Jordan Paul Blekkingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Food systems
• Food security
• Spatial analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jordan Paul Blekking is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research examines human-environmental interactions and their impacts on livelihoods in Southern and Eastern Africa, with a focus on food systems, spatial analysis, and international agricultural development. He earned a Ph.D. in Geography (2022) and M.S. in Geography from Indiana University, a B.S. in Environmental Studies and Applications from Michigan State University, and an Associates of Arts from Kellogg Community College. His work spans two primary areas: smallholder farmers' perceptions of environmental conditions influencing cropping decisions under rainfall variability, and urban food retail environment dynamics in growing African cities using high-resolution remote sensing. Publications highlight intersections of climate change, urbanization, and food security. Recent studies address agricultural cooperatives in Zambia and global food production challenges. Career highlights include collaborative research across Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa, with funding through the Polson Institute for Global Development. While no explicit awards are documented, his scholarship contributes to understanding environmental sustainability in global development contexts. His professional background includes US Peace Corps service in Zambia from 2012-2015.

Markus Reuterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleontology
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Climate Change Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Markus Reuter is a Researcher at the Department of Paleontology, University of Greifswald, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His work focuses on paleoclimatology, marine biodiversity, and sedimentology, with a particular emphasis on coral reefs and their response to environmental changes. Studied coral growth patterns as climate archives (Middle Eocene Climatic Optimum) Analyzed giant clam distributions in the Gulf of Oman Investigated Miocene biodiversity assembly in Sri Lanka and Iran His research spans topics including tectonic influences on coastal landscapes, stable isotope analysis in reef corals, and biogeographic shifts in marine fauna. He collaborates across disciplines to reconstruct past climates and understand modern ecological trends. Selected scientific contributions include: Co-author on high-impact studies in Science Advances and Biogeosciences Key work on Cenozoic coral calcification and Tethyan Seaway closure Paleoenvironmental reconstructions in the Mediterranean, Oman, and India