جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Sean Caoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence in Finance
• Machine Learning Applications
• Capital Market Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sean Cao serves as Associate Professor (with tenure) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, where he is Director and Co-founder of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research. He also holds an affiliation as professor at Harvard Business School's D 3 Institute. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Cao's research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and capital markets, with particular expertise in how machine learning transforms financial analysis, corporate disclosure practices, and investment decision-making. His work examines the evolving relationship between human analysts and AI systems, blockchain applications in financial reporting, and the strategic adaptation of corporate communications for machine readership. He has pioneered research on the "AI divide" among investor groups and developed frameworks for human-AI collaborative stock analysis. His publication portfolio spans top journals including Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Accounting Research, and Management Science. The research demonstrates consistent thematic progression toward increasingly sophisticated AI applications in finance, with recent work exploring distributed ledger technologies for auditing, machine learning for extracting private information from disclosures, and the economics of greenwashing in ESG funds. His studies frequently combine textual analysis with traditional financial metrics to uncover novel market insights. Fama-DFA Prize from Journal of Financial Economics for best paper in capital markets and asset pricing Michael J. Brennan Award from Review of Financial Studies Deloitte Initiative for AI and Learning award for developing trustworthy AI for social equity PanAgora Asset Management's Dr. Richard A. Crowell Memorial Prize Multiple best paper awards from Midwest Finance Association, Global AI Finance Conference, and Asian Finance Association Dr. Cao has delivered over 200 invited research talks at major institutions including the Central Bank of Japan, Central Bank of Thailand, and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He serves as Guest Associate Editor for Management Science and has co-chaired Review of Financial Studies conferences on FinTech and Machine Learning. His educational initiatives include a widely adopted free AI textbook for finance and accounting that has been implemented at universities worldwide including Indiana University, UT Dallas, and University of Minnesota. As Director of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research, Dr. Cao leads a multidisciplinary team exploring practical AI applications in finance. The initiative has secured significant funding including a $150,000 grant from GRF CPAs & Advisors. His research group maintains strong industry connections through partnerships with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and technology companies, facilitating the translation of academic research into practical financial applications.

Jamie Peckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Geography
• Urban Restructuring
• Political Economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Jamie Peck is a University Killam Professor and Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography. He holds the prestigious title of Distinguished University Scholar at UBC and maintains significant international academic affiliations including Visiting Professor at Oxford University's School of Geography and the Environment, Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Manchester, and Honorary Professor at the University of Nottingham. Peck received his PhD in Geography from the University of Manchester in 1988 following his BA (Hons) in Geography from the same institution. His distinguished academic career spans positions at the University of Manchester (1989-2000), University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000-2008), and his current position at UBC where he has been a central figure in economic geography and interdisciplinary social science. As an institutional political economist, Professor Peck's research critically examines the spatial dimensions of economic processes, with particular attention to how global phenomena like neoliberalization are constituted through local practices. His work bridges economic geography, urban studies, political economy, and social theory, consistently challenging conventional understandings of market processes and statecraft. Recent research focuses on Chinese state capitalism, especially the Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong's evolving political status, alongside methodological innovations in conjunctural analysis as demonstrated in his 2023 book Variegated Economies . His scholarly output reveals a sustained engagement with the variegated nature of capitalist development across different spatial contexts. Recent publications demonstrate a sophisticated methodological approach combining institutional analysis with extended case methods, emphasizing historical context and spatial specificity while challenging universalizing theoretical claims. His work on Chinese political economy represents a significant departure from conventional Western-centric analyses. University Killam Professor (2025) Lauréat Prix International de Géographie Vautrin Lud ("Nobel de Géographie") (2023) Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Clarivate Highly Cited, Social Sciences (2014-2024) Distinguished University Scholar, UBC (2017-present) Canada Research Chair in Urban & Regional Political Economy (2008-2022) Professor Peck has supervised numerous doctoral students whose dissertations examine diverse topics including global urban solutions industries, US-Mexico border economies, Rio de Janeiro's 'PACification' processes, and China's experimental economic zones. His supervision approach emphasizes theoretically sophisticated empirical work that connects local case studies to broader political economic processes. His Canada Research Chair position supported extensive research on urban and regional political economy, while his current Killam Professorship funds ongoing work on Chinese political economy and conjunctural analysis methodologies. While not formally affiliated with a specific laboratory, Professor Peck is deeply engaged with multiple scholarly networks through his editorial leadership as Managing Editor of EPA: Economy & Space and co-editor of the Economic Transformations book series. His role as Convenor of the Summer Institute in Economic Geography demonstrates his commitment to fostering scholarly exchange and theoretical development in economic geography as a discipline.

• Critical Mental Health
• Postcolonial Theory
• Critical Race Theory
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Ameil Joseph is an Associate Professor at McMaster University's School of Social Work, where they contribute to critical scholarship at the intersection of mental health, race, and social justice. Their work examines how ideas about difference, normalcy, sexuality, eugenics, race, ability and mental 'illness' cohere and perform within policy, law and practice, with over a decade of professional experience in mental health settings including supportive housing, settlement services, crisis respite, and forensic community treatment. Education: Ph.D in Social Work, York University (2009-2014) MSW, Wilfrid Laurier University (2005-2007) BA in Psychology, University of Waterloo (1998-2003) Dr. Joseph's research engages with critical mental health, postcolonial theory, critical race theory, and critical disability studies to examine the historical production of ideas about difference. Their scholarship particularly focuses on how these ideas manifest in mental health systems, immigration policy, and criminal justice, with attention to issues of social justice, violence, ethics, and confluence. Their work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications, addressing the complex interplay of colonialism, racism, sanism, and eugenics in contemporary social systems. Analysis of Dr. Joseph's recent publications reveals a sustained focus on colonial and eugenic violence within mental health, immigration, and criminal justice systems. Their scholarship consistently examines how racism, sanism, and ableism intersect to produce particular forms of state violence, particularly against racialized immigrants with mental health conditions. Recent work has expanded to address temporal dimensions of oppression, data colonialism, and community responses to grief and loss during the pandemic, demonstrating both theoretical sophistication and practical relevance to current social issues. Scientific Awards: University Scholar 2025 - Recognized for research leadership and impact among eight McMaster professors honored as University Scholars Dr. Joseph has secured significant research funding, including nearly $75,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for community-engaged projects addressing social justice issues. Their teaching portfolio includes advanced courses on critical mental health perspectives, race and colonialism in Canadian society, and social justice theory. While specific graduate students aren't listed in available materials, their extensive co-author network suggests active mentorship and collaboration. Dr. Joseph contributes to community-based initiatives in Hamilton addressing racism in healthcare and mental health systems, connecting academic scholarship with practical community responses to systemic issues. Dr. Joseph maintains an active presence in community responses to contemporary challenges, particularly through initiatives addressing grief during the pandemic and systemic racism in healthcare. Their work exemplifies the integration of scholarly rigor with community engagement, demonstrating how academic research can inform and be informed by real-world social justice efforts.

• Environmental Health Engineering
• Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
• Bioremediation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rolf Halden is a Professor and Center Director at Arizona State University, holding appointments in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, the Biodesign Center for Environmental Health Engineering, and the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program. He is a leading expert in environmental health engineering, wastewater-based epidemiology, and bioremediation. Education: Ph.D. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, University of Minnesota (1997) M.S. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, University of Minnesota (1994) M.S. in Biology, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany (1992) Postdoctoral Fellow, Environmental Science, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (1998) Research Focus: Halden’s research integrates environmental chemistry, public health, and sustainability to understand how anthropogenic chemicals affect ecological and human health. His lab uses advanced mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, MALDI-TOF) to track pollutants such as PPCPs, microplastics, pesticides, and dioxins across air, water, soil, and biological systems. He pioneered the use of wastewater treatment plants as public health observatories, enabling real-time tracking of disease, drug use, and environmental exposures. Scientific Awards & Recognition: Leadership Award, Arizona State University (2018) Rocky Mountain Emmy Award (2018) Leroy E. Burney Lecturer, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (2011) ACS Expert Program Member (2014–present) NIEHS Superfund R01 Working Group National Leader (2012–2014) Labs & Teams: Halden is the Founding Director of the Biodesign Center for Environmental Health Engineering at ASU, where he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on environmental proteomics, bioremediation, and diagnostic tool development. He also co-leads the Human Health Observatory , a national wastewater monitoring network. Grants & Funding: Halden has secured major funding from NSF, NIH, EPA, DoD, and private industry. Notable projects include the development of in-situ groundwater monitoring devices, national wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, and studies on microplastics and neurodegenerative disease.

Jillian Bohlenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Animal Reproduction
• Dairy Science
• Reproductive Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jillian Bohlen is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia within the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences , specifically the Department of Animal and Dairy Science . Her work focuses on dairy cattle reproduction, teaching, and youth development in agricultural sciences. Education: B.S. in Dairy Science, University of Georgia (2003) M.S. in Dairy Science, University of Georgia (2005) Ph.D. in Animal Sciences, Clemson University (2012) Dr. Bohlen's research emphasizes applied reproduction in cattle , including synchronization techniques, ultrasound applications in reproductive programs, and embryo competency. She integrates students into all research projects despite lacking a formal research appointment. Her teaching interests span dairy cattle production , reproductive management , and contemporary agricultural issues , with courses like ADSC 3620 (Dairy Cattle Production), ADSC 4010 (Issues in Animal Agriculture), and ADSC 4410 (Applied Reproductive Management). Scientific awards include: Student Career Success Influencer Award (2024) Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2023) UGA Creative Teaching Award (2022) CAES Early Career Teaching Award (2022) Hoard's Dairyman Youth Development Award (2021) Larry Benyshek Teaching Award (2017) She actively promotes agricultural education through programs like the Commercial Heifer Project , Dairy Cattle Judging , and Dairy Quiz Bowl . Additionally, she participates in funded projects related to methane emissions , heat stress mitigation , and antibiotic alternatives in dairy farming.

Jacob Brouwerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fuel Cell Technology
• Hydrogen Energy
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Jacob "Jack" Brouwer serves as a Professor and Chancellor's Fellow at the University of California, Irvine's Samueli School of Engineering. He holds primary appointment in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering with joint appointments in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering. As Director of the Clean Energy Institute and former Associate Director of the National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC), he leads critical research initiatives in sustainable energy technologies. Dr. Brouwer earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT in 1993, following B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from UCI. His research focuses on high-temperature electrochemical dynamics, hydrogen energy systems, and integrated energy conversion technologies. He has pioneered work in fuel cell systems analysis, novel solid oxide fuel cell materials, and life cycle assessments of clean energy technologies. His research integrates mass, energy, and momentum conservation principles with chemical and electrochemical reaction engineering. In August 2011, Professor Brouwer led the development of an innovative fuel cell generator system in collaboration with the Orange County Sanitation District, FuelCell Energy, Inc., and Air Products. This groundbreaking technology converts wastewater digester gases into hydrogen for zero-emission vehicle fuel, electricity, and heat production, representing a significant advancement in clean energy infrastructure. International Who's Who of Professionals, Honored Member (2006) National Academy of Engineering, Invited Lecturer (2004) UC Irvine Chancellor's Fellow (2022) U.C. Regents Fellowship Recipient (1987-1988) Summa Cum Laude, UCI (1987) As Director of the Clean Energy Institute, Professor Brouwer oversees extensive research operations including external relations, project management, and supervision of technical and administrative staff. His leadership extends to curriculum development and instruction in fuel cell science and technology. He works collaboratively with Professor Scott Samuelsen and colleagues across engineering disciplines, demonstrating exceptional expertise in fuel cells and advanced alternative energy conversion devices. His laboratory facilities include the 221 Engineering Lab Facility where experimental and simulation capabilities for advanced power technologies are developed.

Yochai Benklerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Law and Political Economy
• Technology Law and Policy
• Communications Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yochai Benkler is the Berkman Professor of Entrepreneurial Legal Studies at Harvard Law School and faculty co-director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. He specializes in Law and Political Economy, Technology Law and Policy, Communications Law, and Access to Knowledge. His work bridges academia and activism, focusing on the intersection of technology, collaboration, and societal structures. Benkler's research emphasizes decentralized collaboration, information commons, and the impact of technology on democracy. He has advised governments and international organizations on innovation policy and telecommunications. His notable works include The Wealth of Networks (2006), which explores social production in the digital age, and Reconstructing Class Analysis (2024), co-authored with Talha Syed, which rethinks class dynamics within capitalism. He has received numerous awards, including the Oxford Internet Institute Lifetime Achievement Award (2012), Ford Foundation Visionaries Award (2011), and Electronic Frontier Foundation Pioneer Award (2007). His work is publicly accessible at benkler.org . Benkler serves on the boards of the Open Society Foundations and the Freedombox Foundation. His research spans law, political economy, and technology, addressing issues like fake news, network propaganda, and the role of the internet in governance.

Jennifer Wilcoxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbon Management
• Carbon Capture and Storage
• Direct Air Capture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Wilcox is the Presidential Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science. She holds the James H. Manning Chair and directs the Clean Energy Conversions Lab, which focuses on carbon management strategies to mitigate climate change. Wilcox also served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management at the U.S. Department of Energy from January 2021. Her research spans carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), direct air capture (DAC), mineral carbonization, life cycle assessment, and techno-economic analysis of carbon management technologies. Wilcox's work examines both mitigation and adaptation strategies to minimize negative climate impacts associated with society's dependence on fossil fuels. She takes a multi-perspective approach that includes experimental work, materials characterization, geo-spatial analyses, systems modeling, and techno-economic analysis while considering environmental and social contexts. Wilcox's research has been featured in major publications including the first textbook on Carbon Capture and Storage, the California Getting to Neutral report, the CDR primer, Greenhouse Gas Removal Technologies, the State of CDR Volume 2, and the Roads to Removal report. Her work has received recognition including the DOE Secretary's Achievement Award for contributions to the Getting to Neutral report. Secretary's Achievement Award for work on the Getting to Neutral Report Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (2021) Author of the first textbook on Carbon Capture and Storage Lead contributor to the California Getting to Neutral report Co-author of the CDR primer with nearly 40 subject matter experts Wilcox mentors several PhD candidates and research associates including Maxwell Pisciotta, Shelvey Swett, Hélène Pilorgé, Shrey Patel, Aline Uwase, Katherine Vaz Gomes, and Abby Lunstrum. Her lab examines various carbon management strategies from technology development to deployment optimization, with a focus on maximizing climate change mitigation while minimizing adverse social and environmental impacts. The Clean Energy Conversions Lab tracks public funding for carbon management projects across the United States and analyzes lessons from recent legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to identify opportunities for carbon management.

David A. Hsiehمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Risk Management
• Hedge Funds
• Asset Pricing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David A. Hsieh is the Bank of America Professor of Finance at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, where he has been a faculty member since 1993. Previously, he served as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business from 1981-1989. His extensive research has significantly contributed to the understanding of hedge funds, financial risk management, and nonlinear dynamics in financial markets. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ph.D. in Economics, 1981 Yale University, B.S. in Economics and Mathematics, 1976 (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) Phillips Academy, Andover, 1972 (Cum Laude) Dr. Hsieh's research primarily focuses on the dynamics of asset prices and their implications for financial risk management. He has made significant contributions to understanding risk and return characteristics in hedge funds and commodity funds, pioneering work on nonlinear dynamics applications to financial markets. His research has evolved from early work on exchange rates and volatility modeling to more recent comprehensive analyses of hedge fund strategies, performance measurement, and industry structure. Hsieh's publication history reveals a clear progression from foundational work on nonlinear dynamics in financial markets to increasingly sophisticated analyses of hedge fund strategies and risk characteristics. His recent work, often in collaboration with William Fung and other prominent finance researchers, has focused on mega hedge fund firms, franchise value in the industry, and the evolution of hedge fund strategies toward more index-like products. The research consistently combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with robust empirical analyses across diverse market conditions. CAIA Award for Excellence in Alternative Investment Research (2015) CFA Institute Graham and Dodd Award of Excellence (2004) Bank of America Faculty Award (2002) Duke Cross-Continent Executive MBA Teaching Excellence Award (2002) Fischer Black Memorial Foundation Robert J. Schwartz Memorial Prize (1999) Smith Breeden First Prize (1990) Yale Science and Engineering Association High Scholarship Award (1976) Russell Henry Chittenden Prize (1976) Dr. Hsieh has served as a consultant for the International Monetary Fund (2007-2016) and the Bank for International Settlements (1998), and as a Visiting Scholar at both the International Monetary Fund and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. His editorial service includes Finance Editor for Management Science (2003-2009) and Associate Editor roles for several leading finance journals. He has developed extensive research resources including a Hedge Fund Data Library that has become widely used in academic and industry research.

David Kerrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operator Algebras
• Ergodic Theory
• Mathematical Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. David Kerr is a Professor at the University of Münster's Department of Mathematics, within the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on operator algebras, ergodic theory, and mathematical physics. He has contributed to projects such as the CRC 1442 on entropy and group dynamics, and has organized conferences including 'Group Actions: Dynamics, Measure, Topology' in 2022. His work spans topics like C*-algebras, sofic groups, and dynamical systems. Education: Not explicitly detailed in the text, but his career indicates advanced training in mathematics. Research Interests: Operator algebras, ergodic theory, entropy theory, and their applications to group actions and dynamical systems. Grants/Projects: Involved in CRC 1442 projects D04 and D05, exploring entropy, C*-algebras, and dynamical tilings. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers like Hanfeng Li and Robin Tucker-Drob on projects involving operator algebras and group dynamics.

Gonzalo Guillén Gosálbezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Process Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Chemistry
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gonzalo Guillén Gosálbez is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences , ETH Zürich. He holds a PhD in Process Systems Engineering (UPC, 2005) and has held academic positions at Imperial College London (Reader), University of Manchester (Senior Lecturer), and Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Assistant/Associate Professor). His research focuses on Sustainable Chemical Processes , integrating life cycle assessment, optimization techniques, and planetary boundary analysis to evaluate and design low-carbon technologies. Current position: Full Professor, ETH Zürich (2019–present) Prior roles: Imperial College London (2016–2019), University of Manchester (2014–2016), URV Spain (2008–2014) Education: PhD (UPC, 2005), MEng/BEng (University of Murcia) His research explores CO2 valorization , green methanol synthesis , circular marine fuels , and planetary boundary compliance in energy and chemical systems. Recent work emphasizes machine learning for process modeling, single-atom catalysis , and decentralized ammonia production . Scientific contributions include 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2023–2025) in journals like Nature Chemical Engineering , ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering , and Energy & Environmental Science . Key themes: Optimization of hybrid fossil/renewable carbon systems Environmental impacts of energy transitions Catalyst design for sustainable chemistry Life cycle assessment of emerging technologies Awarded UPC Top Doctoral Student Award and Top National Student Award , he combines process systems engineering with sustainability metrics to address global challenges in chemical and energy systems.

Stephen Marglinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• Economic Theory
• Macroeconomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Marglin is the Walter S. Barker Professor of Economics at Harvard University, Department of Economics. His research critically examines foundational assumptions of economics, particularly how economic theories marginalize community and cultural values. He explores labor-surplus economies, cost-benefit analysis, and macroeconomic adjustment processes. His work challenges mainstream economics through publications like The Dismal Science: How Thinking Like an Economist Undermines Community (2008). Marglin also advises governments and international agencies on economic policy, including recent tax reform work in Puerto Rico. His teaching integrates standard economics with critical perspectives, focusing on modernity's cultural impact and globalization. Research interests include development economics, economic theory, and the interplay between economic systems and cultural values. His articles span Keynesian theory reinterpretation, labor dynamics, and critiques of neoclassical economics. Marglin collaborates with his spouse, anthropologist Frédérique Apffel-Marglin, blending economic and cultural analyses. Personal interests include gardening, animal husbandry, and family life. He has held roles such as adviser to governments and institutions, emphasizing policy relevance. His academic contributions are translated into multiple languages, reflecting global influence.

Philip Evansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wood Science
• Sustainable Materials
• Wood Surface Modification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philip Evans serves as Professor in the Department of Wood Science at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry, holding the British Columbia Leadership Chair in Advanced Forest Products Manufacturing Technology. He maintains an additional affiliation as Honorary Professor in the Department of Materials Physics at The Australian National University, reflecting his international research impact in sustainable forest products. His academic foundation includes a First Class BSc (summa cum laude) and Ph.D. from the University of Wales Bangor, followed by postdoctoral research at Abertay University in Scotland. Career progression led him from Lecturer to Professor and Director of ANU’s Centre for Science & Engineering of Materials before his current UBC appointment. Professor Evans' research integrates molecular-scale wood modification using plasma technology with practical material development. His portfolio addresses critical industrial challenges through plasma-modified wood surfaces for light absorption, X-ray micro-CT/VR systems for wood microstructure analysis, sustainable alternatives to old-growth mahogany in musical instruments, aerospace panel enhancements, and AI-driven detection of illegal timber trade. This dual focus on fundamental science and translational applications drives innovation in replacing non-sustainable materials. His exceptional contributions are recognized by: DOW Chemical Company Distinguished Lecturer Fellow of International Academy of Wood Science Fellow of Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining Commonwealth Forestry Association Medal (Americas) Japanese Ministry for Science & Technology Research Award Oxford Commonwealth Forestry Bureau Book Prize As director of the Wood Surface Science Lab, he actively collaborates with industry partners to solve complex technical problems in forest products manufacturing, while mentoring junior colleagues through his integrated research-teaching approach. Current projects emphasize sustainable material development and advanced analytical techniques for global forestry challenges.

• Environmental Assessment
• Waste Management Systems
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anders Damgaard is an Associate Professor and Head of BSc studies at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering (DTU Sustain), Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on environmental assessment methodologies, particularly Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and their application to waste management systems, resource recovery, and policy development. He leads the development of LCA models like EASEWASTE/EASETECH and collaborates with institutions such as the Danish EPA and Nordic Council of Ministers. Key research areas include carbon footprints of waste treatment, textile waste composition, and additive impacts in plastics recycling. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts. Research Interests: Waste management optimization, circular economy frameworks, sustainable technologies, and policy-driven environmental assessments. His recent publications address topics such as carbon footprints of sewage sludge treatments, Nordic textile waste composition, and challenges in plastic additive inclusion in LCA studies. He supervises PhD students in projects involving lifecycle modeling, construction waste recycling, and consumer practices in circular economies. As part of DTU Sustain, he contributes to interdisciplinary teams advancing sustainable resource management and policy solutions.

Marisol De La Cadenaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Indigeneity
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Marisol De La Cadena is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis, with affiliations in Science and Technology Studies (STS). Her work bridges anthropology, political theory, and environmental thought, focusing on ontological divergence and multispecies relations in Latin America, particularly in Peru and Colombia. Department: Department of Anthropology School: College of Letters and Science University: University of California, Davis Email: mdelac@ucdavis.edu Office: Young Hall 315 Her research centers on the intersection of modern politics and non-modern or ahistorical ontologies, especially through what she calls "ontological openings." Drawing from deep ethnographic engagement with Quechua-speaking interlocutors in the Andes, she explores how earth-beings, humans, and nonhumans co-constitute worlds that exceed Western categories. Her theoretical contributions challenge conventional boundaries between nature and culture, history and timelessness, and politics and cosmology. Her recent fieldwork in Colombia examines human-cow relations on cattle ranches and in veterinary schools, situating these practices within broader ecological crises and post-conflict transitions. Her publications reveal a consistent interest in how ethnographic concepts function as both empirical observations and theoretical tools. The body of her work, including key articles like "Uncommoning Nature" and "Runa: Human but not only," reflects a deep commitment to rethinking anthropological method and theory. Her research trends emphasize ontological politics, multispecies ethnography, and the decolonization of knowledge, contributing significantly to contemporary debates in STS and anthropology. Her scientific honors include: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellow (2008) Lewis H. Morgan Lecture Series Invited Speaker, University of Rochester (2011) Invited Researcher, Center for Advanced Studies, Norwegian Academy of Sciences (2015) Guest Speaker, Mellon-Sawyer Seminar, University of Cape Town (2010) She has been principal investigator on several major grants, including the John E. Sawyer Mellon-Sawyer Seminar on the Comparative Study of Cultures (2012–2016), a Wenner-Gren Conference Support Grant (2009–2010), and multiple research fellowships from the Guggenheim, Wenner-Gren, and American Philosophical Societies. These grants have enabled collaborative, transdisciplinary research on cosmopolitics, indigeneity, and the anthropology of worlds. She is affiliated with research initiatives such as the Sawyer Seminar on the Comparative Study of Cultures and contributes to global academic networks in anthropology and STS. Her work fosters dialogue between indigenous thought, continental philosophy, and ethnographic practice, creating spaces for alternative modes of knowing and being.