جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Biomass Valorization
• Bioenergy Production
• Food Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Filomena Monica Vella is a Researcher at the Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR) of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), based in Naples. She has been with IBBR since February 2022, following previous research positions at other CNR institutes including the Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET) and the Institute of Agro-Environmental and Forest Biology (IBAF). Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Applied Biology from University "Federico II" of Naples (2011) Graduate Degree in Biological Sciences from University of Naples "Federico II" (2006) Dr. Vella's research focuses on the valorization of biomass and agri-food waste for sustainable production of bioenergy and high-value biomolecules. Her work spans food chemistry, biochemistry, food safety, and microbiology, with particular expertise in extracting bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and terpenes from agricultural byproducts. She applies circular economy principles to reduce environmental impact while creating economic value from waste streams. Her publication record shows consistent research in biomass valorization, particularly with melon, chestnut, and citrus byproducts. She has developed methods for extracting bioactive compounds, analyzing food safety parameters, and optimizing biomass conversion processes. Her recent work demonstrates increasing focus on circular economy applications in the agri-food sector, with publications spanning food science, biochemistry, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Vella has collaborated extensively with researchers at CNR and University of Naples "Federico II," particularly with Bruna Laratta and Luigi De Masi. Her work has received consistent funding through CNR research programs focused on sustainable biomass utilization. She is actively involved in laboratory research at CNR's Naples facilities, working with analytical equipment for chemical characterization of biomass and food products. Her research contributes to sustainable solutions for agri-food waste management and bio-based product development.

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Human-Wildlife Coexistence
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anna Treydte is an Associate Professor in Nature and Environmental Management at the Department of Physical Geography, Stockholm University. She also holds Adjunct Professor positions at the University of Hohenheim (Ecology of Tropical Agricultural Systems) and the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (Dept of Life Sciences and Bioengineering). Her interdisciplinary research spans across multiple continents, addressing biodiversity conservation, human-wildlife coexistence, and sustainable rangeland management in diverse ecosystems including temperate climates (Germany, Sweden, Italy), desert environments (Mongolia, Saudi Arabia), savanna systems (eastern and southern Africa), mountain regions (Andes), and tropical forests (China, Vietnam, Thailand, Tanzania). Dr. Treydte's primary research focus lies in assessing how climate change and human activities alter structural, species and functional biodiversity of flora and fauna in natural and agro-ecological systems. She investigates plant-animal interactions, animal population management, human-wildlife coexistence, livestock impacts on rangelands, and shifts in nutrient cycling and carbon stocks across landscapes with varying human land use pressure. Her work uniquely integrates socio-ecological aspects, recognizing that sustainable human-wildlife coexistence requires local stakeholder participation in resource use decision-making. She employs diverse methodological approaches including field observations, laboratory experiments, GPS tracking, and socio-economic surveys to address complex conservation challenges. Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on understanding human-environment interactions across diverse ecosystems. Recent work examines wildlife-livestock dynamics, invasive species management, land use change impacts on biodiversity, and socio-ecological approaches to conservation. A notable trend in her research is the integration of empirical field data with advanced modeling techniques to understand ecological processes across spatial and temporal scales. Her work frequently addresses the practical implications of ecological research for sustainable land management and conservation policy, with direct applications for pastoral communities and protected area management. Dr. Treydte actively supervises numerous graduate students at both the master's and doctoral levels, with current projects spanning topics from human-wildlife conflict to rangeland restoration technologies. She leads multiple research projects including 'Human-Wildlife Coexistence,' 'Rangeland Ecology,' and 'Invasive Plant Species Management,' funded by various sources including Stockholm University, FORMAS, and international collaborations. Her laboratory group, NG| Landskapsekologi (Landscape Ecology), conducts field work across multiple continents, with particular emphasis on eastern Africa. The group employs interdisciplinary approaches that combine ecological field studies, socio-economic surveys, and advanced spatial analysis to address pressing conservation challenges in human-dominated landscapes.

Jennifer Carfraeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Land Management
• Carbon Sequestration
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Carfrae is a Senior Lecturer at the Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), affiliated with the Edinburgh Agriculture & Business Management school. She holds joint roles in the Agriculture & Land-based Engineering and Horticulture & Landscape departments. Her research focuses on land management strategies, carbon sequestration, and sustainable agricultural practices. She is based at the Peter Wilson Building, Kings Buildings in Edinburgh, and can be reached at jennifer.carfrae@sruc.ac.uk . Research Interests: Land Management for soil function optimization Climate-smart agricultural practices Drainage system impacts on carbon dynamics Circular economy innovations in rural sectors Peatland ecology and restoration Recent Research Activity: Dr. Carfrae leads projects addressing sustainable technologies and green skills development through the Building The Circular Economy initiative (2022–2027). Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to balance productivity and environmental stewardship, with notable contributions to peatland management, nutrient cycling studies in peat bogs, and flood retention infrastructure optimization. Over 30 peer-reviewed articles demonstrate her expertise in agroecology and environmental engineering. Grants & Collaborations: RESAS 22-27 Grant: Circular Economy Upscaling (SRUC-c4-1) Multi-institutional collaborations with environmental and agricultural agencies Labs & Teams: Active contributor to the Biorefining And Advanced Materials Research Centre, focusing on sustainable resource utilization and agro-industrial innovations.

Laura Summerauerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Soil Science
• Carbon Cycling
• Tropical Ecosystems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Summerauer is a Researcher in soil science at ETH Zürich's Professorship for Soil Resources, specializing in tropical ecosystems and carbon cycling. Her research examines soil ecosystem services in eroding landscapes of the Eastern Congo Basin, investigating how topography, land use changes, and biogeochemistry affect soil fertility, carbon dynamics, and food production. Research focuses: Tropical agro-ecosystem functioning Carbon and nutrient cycling mechanisms Soil infrared spectroscopy applications Statistical modeling of soil properties Land degradation impacts on soil services Her recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on tropical soil carbon dynamics, spectral soil analysis techniques, and African soil fertility challenges. Work frequently employs advanced spectroscopic methods and geospatial modeling to assess soil degradation and carbon sequestration potentials. Summerauer contributes to developing central African soil databases and promotes open soil science resources through her involvement in the TropSOC database project.

• Bioremediation
• Microbiology
• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miguel Angel Caviedes Formento is a Full Professor at the University of Seville's Department of Microbiology and Parasitology within the Faculty of Pharmacy. His research focuses on environmental biotechnology, particularly the application of plant-microbe symbiosis for bioremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils and waters. He has led numerous national and international research projects, including EU-funded initiatives, exploring rhizobacteria-legume interactions, metal resistance mechanisms, and phytoremediation strategies. Key research areas include: 1) Engineering symbiotic systems for metal sequestration, 2) Isolation of metal-tolerant rhizobacteria, and 3) Ecological restoration of polluted ecosystems using native plant species like Spartina maritima and Arthrocnemum macrostachyum. His work integrates molecular biology, microbiology, and environmental science to develop sustainable bioremediation technologies. Notable contributions include developing transgenic systems for enhanced metal tolerance, discovering novel plant growth-promoting bacteria, and advancing understanding of symbiotic nitrogen fixation under stress conditions. His research has been published in high-impact journals like Environmental Science & Technology, New Phytologist, and Plant Physiology. He has supervised multiple doctoral theses and maintains active collaborations with institutions in Tunisia, Morocco, and France. Current projects focus on Mediterranean ecosystem restoration and agro-biotechnological solutions for metal-contaminated agricultural soils.

Olivier Chabrerieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Botany
• Mycology
• Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Olivier Chabrerie is a Professor of Ecology at the University of Picardie Jules Verne, specializing in biological invasions, plant-insect interactions, and ecosystem dynamics. His research spans fragmented agro- and sylvo-landscapes, focusing on invasive species like Drosophila suzukii and Prunus serotina . University of Picardie Jules Verne (Faculty of Sciences) Research Interests Biological invasions and climate change Plant-insect interactions in invaded ecosystems Landscape ecology and habitat fragmentation Biodiversity-ecosystem service linkages Semi-natural grassland conservation Recent Publications Trend : Focus on Drosophila suzukii thermal ecology, invasive-native species dynamics, and grassland biodiversity indicators. Studies span fragmented forests, urban environments, and agro-systems. Thesis Supervision Méghan Boulembert (2023-) Gwenaëlle Deconninck (2021-) Romain Ulmer (2022) Antoine Meirland (2015) Aurélien Jamoneau (2010) Marie Caroline Momo Solefack (2009) Laboratory Affiliations : EDYSAN (Ecologie et Dynamique des Systèmes Anthropisés), CNRS, UMS PatriNat, Plant Ecology and Evolution journal (associate editor).

Heike Sträuberمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Anaerobic fermentation processes
• Biorefinery processes
• Green chemicals production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heike Sträuber is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Microbial Biotechnology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany. She leads research in the Working Group Microbiology of Anaerobic Systems, with additional collaboration with the Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum (DBFZ). Her work focuses on developing and analyzing anaerobic fermentation processes and their integration into biorefinery concepts for sustainable production of green chemicals. Dr. Sträuber earned her MSc in Biochemistry from the University of Leipzig (1992-1997) and completed her PhD at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ and University of Leipzig (1997-2001). Her academic journey includes postdoctoral positions at SIAB – Saxon Institute for Applied Biotechnology (2005) and UFZ (2002-2003), followed by research fellowships at UFZ in the Department of Bioenergy (2010-2014) and Research Group Flow Cytometry (2007-2009). Dr. Sträuber's research focuses on developing and analyzing anaerobic fermentation processes for the production of valuable green chemicals such as carboxylates, hydrogen, and biomethane. Her work specifically targets the conversion of organic agro-industrial waste, plant material, and gaseous substrates into useful products. A significant achievement is the development of the CAPRAFERM® process for producing medium-chain carboxylates from complex biomass, which has potential applications in future biorefineries. She also investigates how carboxylic acids can be produced alongside biogas or biomethane in existing biogas plants, working in close cooperation with the Biochemical Conversion and Biorefineries departments of the DBFZ. Her research methodology combines process engineering with microbial ecology to understand and optimize anaerobic fermentation systems through systematic material and energy flow analyses. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a focused research trajectory centered on chain elongation processes, microbial community dynamics in anaerobic systems, and process optimization for carboxylate production. The research spans fundamental microbial ecology, process engineering, and systems analysis, with increasing integration of machine learning approaches for predicting process performance. Her work addresses critical challenges in sustainable bioproduction, including feedstock utilization, process stability, and integration with existing infrastructure. Dr. Sträuber has been actively involved in several research projects including CapUp, Cell4Chem, PaplGas2, and AcMp, demonstrating her engagement with both fundamental and applied research questions. Her collaborative approach extends to working with both academic and industrial partners to translate laboratory findings into practical applications for sustainable chemical production. Based at the UFZ in Leipzig, Dr. Sträuber contributes to Germany's research infrastructure in sustainable biotechnology and bioeconomy. Her work bridges fundamental microbial research with practical applications, addressing critical challenges in sustainable chemical production including feedstock utilization, process stability, and integration with existing infrastructure. Through her research, she contributes to the development of circular economy approaches that convert waste streams into valuable products, supporting the transition toward more sustainable industrial processes.

Kerry Clarkمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Soil Science
• Soybean Breeding and Genetics
• Cover Crop Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kerry Clark, Ph.D. , serves as Associate Research Professor in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri (MU) and has directed CAFNR International Programs since 2019. She is also the leader of the Mechanization Division for the Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab , spearheading multi-state cover-crop breeding projects and African mechanization initiatives. Dr. Clark earned her Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of Missouri in 2016 . She currently teaches Soil Morphology , Soil Genesis , and Pedology , and coaches the nationally competitive MU Collegiate Soil Judging Team . Her research integrates soil pedology , cover-crop genetics , and international agricultural mechanization . On the domestic front, she leads a multi-state collaboration to breed and commercialize improved cover-crop varieties for U.S. farmers. Internationally, Clark’s mechanization team—comprising Ghanaian equipment designers—has trained over 200 manufacturers across 12 African countries, fostering local fabrication of affordable farm machinery for smallholder soybean producers. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a dual focus: advancing soil-structure methodology , soil-health assessments , and organic farming systems in the U.S. Mid-South, while simultaneously exploring quinoa and legume cover-crop genetics , agro-byproduct valorization , and agricultural innovation ecosystems . The body of work underscores commitments to sustainability, education, and global food security. Grants & Awards (selected): SIL MRA2 Mechanization (2022-2027) – $440,184 – University of Illinois System Agribusiness Development Activity (2021-2025) – $155,000 – Chemonics International Inc. Introduction to U.S. Gastronomy and Food Ingredients for Colombia (2024-2025) – $113,455 – USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Connecting Agricultural Innovation Ecosystems (2024) – $22,727 – Digital Harbor Foundation Advising & Capacity-Building: While specific student names are not listed, Clark mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate researchers through the Soil Judging Team, multi-state cover-crop breeding projects, and USDA fellowship programs (Borlaug, Cochran, Scientific Exchange). CAFNR International Programs hosts visiting scholars and coordinates USDA-sponsored internships, expanding MU’s global engagement. Laboratories & Teams: Dr. Clark leads the Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab Mechanization Team and directs the CAFNR International Programs office, managing a small professional staff that implements capacity-building initiatives in food safety, animal health, and plant health across sub-Saharan Africa.

Jean Christophe Domecمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Water Relations
• Ecosystem Ecology
• Ecohydrology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jean Christophe Domec holds a dual affiliation as a Visiting Professor at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and a full Professor at Bordeaux Sciences Agro (primary appointment) in France. He leads the Environmental Natural Sciences Division, focusing on plant-water relations, ecohydrology, and ecosystem responses to climate change. His research bridges plant physiology, forest ecology, and water dynamics across global ecosystems. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Oregon State University (2002). He has collaborated with institutions like the USDA Forest Service and Oregon State University, advancing methodologies in drought tolerance studies and ecohydrological modeling. Research interests emphasize long-distance water transport mechanisms, drought tolerance strategies in plants, and functional trait adaptations. His work integrates field measurements (e.g., leaf gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence) with large-scale ecological analyses, contributing to forest management and climate resilience frameworks. Recent studies highlight interactions between groundwater dynamics and phreatophyte species, as well as phenological shifts in temperate forests under climate change. Dr. Domec’s expertise is applied through teaching at Duke (e.g., “Tree Structure and Function”) and leadership at INRAE ISPA EcoFun, where he develops innovative tools for forest decision-making using viability theory. His interdisciplinary approach aims to inform both scientific understanding and policy-relevant strategies for sustainable forestry and water resource management.

Aaron Bergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Remote sensing
• Agricultural water management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aaron Berg is a Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics at the University of Guelph's College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. He leads research on soil moisture monitoring using remote sensing and hydrological modeling, with applications in agriculture, climate interactions, and northern water systems. Research Networks: Transformative Sensor Technologies and Smart Watersheds Northern Water Futures Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute

Felix Mayمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Theoretical Ecology
• Ecological Modeling
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Felix May is a Research Fellow in Theoretical Ecology at the Institute of Biology, Freie Universität Berlin (since 2020), affiliated with the Tietjen Group. He previously held a Junior-Professor position (non-tenure track) for Quantitative Methods of Natural Science at Leuphana University Lüneburg (2018–2020). His post-doctoral work includes roles at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig (2015–2018) and the Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in the Department of Ecological Modelling (2012–2015 and 2008–2013). May earned his Geo-ecology studies at the University of Potsdam between 2000 and 2008. His research focuses on biodiversity dynamics, particularly the interplay between habitat fragmentation, climate change, and species coexistence. Key interests include spatial and temporal patterns of biodiversity, neutral theory applications, and integrating simulation models with empirical data. He has contributed to frameworks addressing productivity-diversity relationships, the SLOSS conservation debate, and the impacts of land-use changes on ecosystems. His work spans theoretical ecology, conservation biology, and environmental policy. Notably, he co-developed the mobsim R package for biodiversity simulations and the FragSAD database on species abundance in fragmented habitats. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive publications reflect impactful contributions to ecological theory and applied conservation science. May’s advising and grants history is not detailed in the text, though his academic positions suggest involvement in research funding. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across institutions, including iDiv and UFZ, and maintains active roles in theoretical ecology and sustainable development research.

David Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mycorrhiza
• Soil Science
• Ecosystem Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof David Johnson is a Professor in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester, moving to the Lancaster Environment Centre in February 2025. His research focuses on plant-soil interactions, mycorrhizal networks, and sustainable ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Soil Microbiology from The University of Sheffield (1998). His work contributes to UN SDGs related to Sustainable Cities and Ecosystems, Climate Action, and Zero Hunger. Research interests include greenhouse gas dynamics (via the mobile Gladiss the GasLab), urban ecosystem services, and plant-mycorrhizal symbiosis in extreme environments. Notable projects include NERC-funded studies on urban soil multifunctionality (MEaSURE, £1.6M) and phosphorus cycling in agro-ecosystems (£50k Royal Society FLAIR Fellowship). His awards include the Royal Society FLAIR Fellowship (2020-2023). Collaborations span institutions globally, emphasizing soil biodiversity and climate resilience. Future work includes PhD supervision on urban green infrastructure and tree expansion in extreme environments like Shetland.

James Strongمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fermentation
• Bioprocessing
• Fungi Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Strong is a Research Fellow and Deputy Program Leader (Food Innovation) in the Faculty of Science at QUT. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from Rhodes University. His research focuses on applied biotechnology, particularly fermentation processes, biomass conversion, and fungal biotechnology for industrial and environmental applications. He lectures courses in 'Natures Pharmacy' and 'Forensic Biology & Analytical Toxicology.' Key projects include bioconversion of agro-industrial residues into fungal proteins, mycoremediation, and valorization of wastes (e.g., avocado, chilli, brewing by-products). He has secured grants for projects like 'Fungal Fibre Composites' and 'Biorefineries for Profit.' His work spans microbiology, environmental engineering, and industrial biotechnology. Publications highlight fungal metabolite analysis, microbial community dynamics, and novel bioprocesses. He collaborates widely in Australia and internationally, contributing to sustainable solutions for food systems and waste management.

• Biodiversity-Ecosystem Functioning
• Microbial Community Ecology
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jie Hu is a Researcher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, Department of Biology. Their work focuses on microbial community dynamics in ecological and agricultural systems. Current projects investigate habitat connectivity effects on microbial dispersal across spatial scales and the role of ecological corridors in agro systems. Past research explored rhizosphere microbiome assembly using biodiversity-ecosystem functioning frameworks. PhD in Biology (specific focus not stated) Research interests include understanding microbiome assembly processes from seedling to mature plant stages to inform bio-engineering strategies for sustainable agriculture. Key areas: microbial metacommunities, plant-microbe interactions, and ecological corridor impacts. Associated with PtS - Future Food Utrecht initiative. No specific grants or awards listed, but maintains active research programs in microbial ecology and agroecosystem sustainability. Laboratory affiliations include the Hugo R. Kruyt Building (Padualaan 8, Room N.309).

• Renewable Materials
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amália Margarida Teixeira Gomes serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, under the supervision of André M. da Costa Lopes within the Renewable Materials and Circular Economy (G4) and Sustainability (L3) research groups. Her research centers on sustainable material development, with expertise in biopolymer engineering derived from agricultural residues. Her doctoral work (2024) pioneered methods for reinforcing starch-based films using isolated chestnut bark fractions, directly contributing to waste valorization and circular economy frameworks in materials science. This aligns with institutional priorities in eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based materials for industrial applications. Dr. Gomes actively participates in the Sustainable Materials research ecosystem, focusing on transforming agro-industrial byproducts into functional materials for packaging and related sectors. Her current work emphasizes scalability of bio-derived composites while maintaining rigorous performance standards for commercial adoption.