جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Liam Fernandمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Marine Science
• Oceanography
• Environmental Science
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Liam Fernand is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA), where he has been affiliated since becoming an Honorary Lecturer in 2009. He is also a member of the Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Use of the Seas and maintains a strong professional connection with CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) in Lowestoft, where he is based. His interdisciplinary work bridges academic research and applied environmental science. Doctor of Science, Bangor University (awarded 2000) Bachelor of Science in Oceanography and Physics (2.1 Hons), Southampton Solent University (awarded 1990) Dr. Fernand's research focuses on marine biogeochemistry and coastal oceanography, particularly in the North Sea. His key interests include nutrient dynamics, primary production, oxygen depletion, and the role of physical processes in marine ecosystems. He has pioneered work on thin layers of high primary production and the impact of sediment plumes on nutrient uptake. His research integrates field observations, glider-based monitoring, and large-scale data analysis to understand shelf sea processes and inform environmental policy. His recent publications highlight a strong trend in using autonomous ocean gliders to study air-sea gas fluxes, carbon cycling, and deoxygenation. He has contributed to major data synthesis efforts, including long-term seawater temperature records and carbon budgets on the Northwest European Shelf. His work often involves collaboration with academic and governmental institutions, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary and policy-relevant science. Dr. Fernand has participated in approximately 30 research cruises, 10 as scientist in charge, frequently involving UEA students in data collection on dissolved carbon, nitrogen uptake, and primary production. He has collaborated with leading researchers such as Professor Tim Jickells and Professor Karen Heywood and works closely with CEFAS alumni Dr. Tony Dolphin and Dr. John Bacon. He is currently co-supervising PhD student Matt Bone, who is investigating nutrient renewal in shelf seas. His scientific contributions support the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water and climate action. He has also provided the scientific basis for coastal impact assessments for nuclear power station developments at Sizewell and Minsmere, demonstrating the applied significance of his research.

Fanny Girard-Ardhuinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sea ice monitoring
• Radar remote sensing
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fanny Girard-Ardhuin is a Researcher at the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer), where she currently serves as head of the Laboratoire d'Oceanographie Physique et Spatiale (LOPS). She received her PhD in radar meteorology from the Laboratoire d'Aérologie in Toulouse in 2001, with a thesis focusing on atmospheric boundary layer studies using wind profiler radar with Radio Acoustic Sounding System (RASS). Dr. Girard-Ardhuin specializes in remote sensing of sea ice and ocean parameters, with expertise in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data analysis. Her research spans sea ice monitoring from active and passive sensors, including sea ice drift estimation, multi-year ice and ice edge detection, and small icebergs detection. She has been involved in numerous national and international projects with the European Union, GMES/Copernicus, ESA, CNES, and ONR, contributing to major initiatives such as PolarView, MyOcean, and the Sea Ice Climate Change Initiative. Her publication record demonstrates leadership in Arctic and Antarctic remote sensing research, with recent work focusing on sea ice classification algorithms, satellite-derived ice drift measurements, and wave-ice interactions. She has served on the European Space Agency Science Advisory Group for scatterometer sensors and was head of the 'Satellites and air-sea interactions' (SIAM) Ifremer laboratory from 2016 to 2024 before assuming her current leadership role at LOPS. She remains active in the scientific community as a member of the Arctic Regional Ocean Observing System group and the CFOSAT science team.

John Cassanoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polar Weather and Climate
• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Modeling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Cassano is a CIRES Fellow, the Lead Scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), and a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on polar weather and climate through both fieldwork and modeling approaches. Dr. Cassano earned his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Wyoming, an M.S. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, and a B.S. in Earth Science from Montana State University. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his work at the intersection of atmospheric science and polar climate systems. Dr. Cassano's research group studies how the polar atmosphere interacts with other components of the polar climate system—sea ice, ocean, ice sheets and land. The Cassano research group develops and uses weather and climate models to study how atmospheric processes shape polar climate. They conduct field campaigns to observe the polar atmosphere, using autonomous observing systems such as unmanned aircraft (drones), to make measurements under difficult environmental conditions. They also use model and satellite datasets for their research. Dr. Cassano has a passion for sharing science, stories and photographs from the polar regions with diverse audiences including K-12 students, college and university students, and the broader public. Analysis of Dr. Cassano's recent publications reveals a strong focus on polar atmospheric processes, particularly the Arctic atmospheric boundary layer. His work often involves the MOSAiC expedition data and examines sea ice dynamics, atmospheric rivers, and climate modeling. A significant portion of his research investigates how atmospheric processes influence polar climate change, with particular attention to boundary layer stability, cyclone activity, and heat/moisture transport in polar regions. Dr. Cassano has received several notable scientific awards: University of Colorado Boulder Faculty Assembly Excellence in Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work award (2019) Erskine Visiting Fellowship, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand (2012) Dr. Cassano has successfully secured funding from multiple agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy, and NASA for his research. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations with scientists from institutions such as the Naval Postgraduate School, University of Washington, and national laboratories including Pacific Northwest National Lab and Los Alamos National Lab. He has mentored numerous students through his research group and teaching activities in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. Dr. Cassano's research group utilizes advanced observational platforms including unmanned aircraft systems (drones) for polar atmospheric measurements. He has been actively involved in major field campaigns such as MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Change), a year-long international research expedition in the Arctic. His work often bridges observational data with modeling efforts to improve understanding of polar climate processes.

Kendra L. Dalyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Zooplankton Ecology
• Gulf of Mexico Ecosystems
• Antarctic Ecosystems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kendra L. Daly is a Professor in Biological Oceanography at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science, specializing in zooplankton ecology across Gulf of Mexico and Antarctic ecosystems. Her research examines how physical and biological factors control zooplankton distribution and their roles in marine food webs, biogeochemical cycles, and fisheries oceanography, with emphasis on low-oxygen regions and oil spill impacts. Dr. Daly earned her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee in 1995. Her research integrates field studies with advanced technologies like the SCINI remotely operated vehicle and SIPPER imaging systems. Current projects include analyzing Apalachicola Bay zooplankton dynamics, Deepwater Horizon oil spill effects on Gulf ecosystems, and Antarctic predator-prey interactions in McMurdo Sound. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Long-term ecological consequences of the Deepwater Horizon spill on Gulf of Mexico food webs, particularly zooplankton resilience and marine oil snow formation; (2) Southern Ocean ecosystem dynamics focusing on krill populations and climate change impacts; (3) Development of ocean observatory technologies for real-time ecosystem monitoring. Her work increasingly bridges observational data with predictive modeling of marine processes. Dr. Daly has received significant recognition: 2015 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science She leads major research initiatives including the C-IMAGE project (22 Gulf of Mexico cruises) and Antarctic ecosystem studies, securing funding from NSF and other agencies. Her leadership extends to national science infrastructure: Chair of Ocean Observatories Initiative Facilities Board (OOIFB) Secretary of AGU Biological Oceanography Section Member of Ocean Networks Canada International Science Advisory Board NSF Regional Class Research Vessel Science Oversight Committee Dr. Daly directs the Zooplankton Ecology Lab, which maintains extensive field datasets and collaborates with the USF Southern Ocean Science group on Antarctic research. Her lab utilizes the Shadowed Image Particle Profiling Evaluation Recorder (SIPPER) for plankton imaging and contributes to global databases like KRILLBASE for Southern Ocean ecosystem analysis.

Graeme Bestمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Robotics
• Field Robotics
• Multi-Robot Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Graeme Best is a Lecturer in robotics at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. He joined UTS in April 2022 after working as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Oregon State University from 2018 to 2022, where he collaborated with Carnegie Mellon University and University of Washington on projects funded by DARPA, ONR, NSF, and NAVFAC. Dr. Best completed his PhD titled "Planning Algorithms for Multi-Robot Active Perception" at the University of Sydney's Australian Centre for Field Robotics. His educational background includes a BE (Electrical and Computer Systems) and BSc (Computer Science) from Monash University, both completed in 2014. His research focuses on developing fundamental algorithms for multi-robot systems, with particular emphasis on active perception, where robots plan their motion to obtain high-value observations. His work spans from theoretical algorithm development to full-scale system demonstrations across diverse environments including subterranean spaces, marine settings, precision agriculture, and planetary exploration. He has pioneered approaches such as decentralized Monte Carlo tree search, self-organizing maps for active perception, and spatiotemporal optimal stopping to address challenges like online planning, decentralized coordination, long planning horizons, and unreliable communication. Dr. Best's publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-impact research in top robotics venues, with recent work focusing on behavior trees for intent communication, multi-room exploration, and resilient multi-sensor systems. His publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between theoretical computer science, control theory, and practical field robotics applications. Google Research Scholar Program Award (2023) DARPA Subterranean Challenge: Winner for the Tunnel Circuit (2019) DARPA Subterranean Challenge: Second Place for the Urban Circuit (2022) IEEE ICRA Best Paper Award on Multi-Robot Systems (2021) RSS Best Systems Paper Award, Finalist (2022) Dr. Best actively contributes to the robotics community through editorial roles at major conferences including IEEE ICRA, IROS, and MRS. He currently serves as Program Director for UTS's undergraduate Mechatronics major and teaches courses related to robotics software and algorithms. His funded research includes projects like the Multi-Robot Mission Control System for Maritime Autonomous Systems and the Online Behaviour Tree Synthesis for Adaptive Multi-Agent Coordination project funded by Google. He leads the UTS Motorsports Autonomous Vehicle team and supervises capstone projects, demonstrating his commitment to translating research into practical student experiences. His work on the DARPA Subterranean Challenge, where his team won the "Most Sectors Explored" award, exemplifies his ability to bridge theoretical research with real-world field applications.

• Polar Oceanography
• Air-Sea-Ice Interaction
• Biogeochemical Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastiaan Swart is a Professor in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on understanding polar ocean processes, particularly air-sea-ice interactions and their role in biogeochemical cycles. He specializes in using autonomous vehicles like ocean gliders for observations in remote regions such as the Southern Ocean Marginal Ice Zone. Swart has participated in 12 research cruises and served as Chief Scientist on four Antarctic expeditions. He currently co-chairs the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS), emphasizing global observing system development. His work addresses critical gaps in understanding ocean dynamics, climate feedbacks, and the impacts of environmental change on polar regions. Swart’s expertise spans submesoscale ocean processes, carbon sequestration, and the integration of advanced observational techniques. He collaborates internationally to improve satellite and in situ data accuracy, particularly for high-frequency air-sea flux measurements. Recent studies highlight anomalous CO2 sinks in the subpolar Southern Ocean linked to sea ice retreat and challenges in resolving Agulhas Current dynamics using satellite data. His research also explores oxygen minimum zones in the Arabian Sea and Antarctic water mass variability. Key contributions include advancing uncrewed surface vehicle applications, refining ocean glider sampling strategies, and promoting global standards for ocean surface radiation measurements. Swart’s interdisciplinary approach bridges physical oceanography, biogeochemistry, and climate science, with implications for climate modeling and policy-relevant research through initiatives like SOOS.

Pedro Batistaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Control Systems
• Autonomous Vehicles Navigation
• Sensor-Based Estimation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pedro Batista is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC), Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Universidade de Lisboa. He is also a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR) and the Laboratory of Robotics and Engineering Systems (LARSyS). His research focuses on nonlinear control, sensor-based estimation, and autonomous vehicle navigation. Batista holds a Licenciatura (2005) and PhD (2010) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from IST/UTL, followed by postdoctoral work at ISR/IST. He has been recognized with multiple teaching excellence awards (2013–2024), the ULisboa/CGD Scientific Award (2022), and prestigious honors like the Best SPR PhD Thesis (2011) and AIAA GNC Certificate of Merit (2009). His academic roles include IEEE Senior Membership and Associate Editor for the IEEE Control Systems Society. Key research areas include decentralized estimation, control of autonomous systems, and navigation filters for underwater and aerial vehicles. Batista has contributed to projects like RAMONES (radioactivity monitoring in oceans) and developed algorithms for robust control under uncertainty. His work integrates theoretical advances with practical implementations in robotics and transportation systems. Awards: Extensive teaching excellence certificates, scientific awards, and international conference recognitions. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles in control theory, robotics, and estimation, with recent focus on large-scale systems and environmental monitoring. Lab Affiliations: ISR-Lisbon, LARSyS, and collaboration with industry partners on marine robotics and urban traffic control.

• Offshore Technology
• Marine Engineering
• Control Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Vahid Hassani is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Technology, Art and Design. His research focuses on offshore technology, marine control systems, underwater robotics, and machine learning applications in maritime engineering. Key contributions include studies on ship maneuvering dynamics, underwater glider navigation, and ROV automation. His work spans advanced topics such as data-driven control methodologies, dynamic positioning systems, and sensor fusion for autonomous underwater vehicles. Recent projects include developing optical modems for underwater communication and high-fidelity ROV simulators for pilot training. He has authored over 48 scientific publications, with a strong emphasis on naval architecture, robotics, and control systems. Research interests also include experimental validation of hydrodynamic models using facilities like the Planar Motion Mechanism (PMM). His studies frequently address challenges in adverse marine conditions, such as tunnel navigation for vessels and energy-efficient surface effect ship designs. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining control theory, machine learning, and marine engineering. Notable collaborations involve institutions like NTNU, ASME, and IEEE, with contributions to conferences like OCEANS and the International Conference on Ocean Engineering.

Qing-Long Hanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Theory
• Control Engineering
• Networked Control Systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Qing-Long Han is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Quality) and Distinguished Professor at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. He has previously held academic and leadership roles at Griffith University and Central Queensland University. He is a globally recognized expert in control theory and engineering, particularly in networked and time-delay systems. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Quality), Swinburne University of Technology Distinguished Professor, Swinburne University of Technology Editor-in-Chief, IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica President-Elect, Asian Control Association His research interests span Control Engineering, Networked Control Systems, Multi-Agent Systems, Smart Grids, Unmanned Surface Vehicles, Neural Networks, and Secure Control . He is deeply involved in resilient and secure control under cyber threats, optimization, and industrial metaverse applications. His work integrates control theory with AI, IoT, and industrial automation. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward secure, resilient, and distributed control in cyber-physical systems, particularly under attacks (replay, falsification), communication constraints, and delays. There is a clear focus on real-world applications in autonomous vehicles, trains, drilling systems, and chiller networks, using advanced methods such as reinforcement learning, event-triggering, and neurodynamic optimization. Award highlights include: IEEE Dr.-Ing. Eugene Mittelmann Achievement Award (2024) Norbert Wiener Award (2021) M. A. Sargent Medal (2021) IEEE Andrew P. Sage Best Paper Award (2019, 2020, 2022) Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate, multiple years) Professor Han actively supervises PhD students in cutting-edge control topics and leads major research grants from the Australian Research Council and National Natural Science Foundation of China. He is a Fellow of IEEE, IFAC, Engineers Australia (Honorary), and the Chinese Association of Automation. He also contributes to editorial leadership in top journals and professional societies. He is associated with research teams and editorial boards in control systems, automation, and intelligent systems, fostering international collaboration and innovation in engineering.

Karen Heywoodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Oceanography
• Polar Climate
• Ocean-Ice Interactions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Karen Heywood is Professor of Physical Oceanography at the University of East Anglia, specializing in polar ocean processes and climate interactions. Her research uses autonomous platforms to investigate ocean-ice dynamics in inaccessible regions. Key contributions include: Pioneering glider observations of Antarctic shelf systems Quantifying meltwater impacts on ocean circulation Advancing sensor technologies for extreme environments Current projects include the Thwaites-Amundsen Regional Survey Network and robotic observations of polynya formation. Research addresses sea-level rise mechanisms through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Robert Letscherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biogeochemistry
• Oceanography
• Marine Nutrient Cycling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Letscher is an Associate Professor of Chemical Oceanography and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of New Hampshire. He serves as Assistant Director of the Ocean Process Analysis Laboratory. His research focuses on marine biogeochemistry, particularly the interplay of chemical, biological, and physical processes governing nutrient cycling (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen) in low-nutrient subtropical ocean ecosystems. He employs observational, modeling, and experimental approaches, including Earth System Models and autonomous platforms like BGC-Argo. Education: Ph.D. and B.S. in Oceanography from the University of Miami. Research emphasizes large-scale biogeochemical processes, including dissolved organic matter dynamics, ocean carbon sequestration, and nutrient transport mechanisms. His work explores how lateral nutrient flows sustain productivity in oligotrophic regions covering 60% of Earth’s surface. Recent studies include DOC storage in Arctic deep waters and lateral dissolved organic nutrient contributions to subtropical new production. Teaching includes courses on oceanography, geochemistry, and biogeochemical modeling. No student advisees or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Labs/Teams: Active in the Ocean Process Analysis Laboratory, contributing to interdisciplinary ocean modeling and biogeochemical data integration efforts.

Roberta Hammeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemical Oceanography
• Ocean Carbon Cycle
• Air-Sea Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roberta Hamme is a Professor and Graduate Advisor in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Science. She holds a BA from Pomona College and MSc/PhD from the University of Washington. Her research focuses on chemical oceanography, dissolved gases, ocean carbon cycling, and marine productivity using advanced techniques like mass spectrometry and BGC-Argo floats. Her research investigates fundamental ocean processes including air-sea gas exchange, water mass formation, denitrification, and ocean carbon sequestration. She employs geochemical tracers and autonomous platforms to understand biogeochemical cycles in diverse environments from the subarctic Pacific to Arctic regions. Analysis of Dr. Hamme's recent publications reveals consistent focus on ocean deoxygenation, carbon flux quantification, and climate impacts on marine systems. Her work utilizes innovative approaches including neural networks for CO2 estimation, noble gas tracers for ventilation studies, and integrated ship-autonomous observation systems. Research spans from coastal zones to open ocean, addressing pressing climate-related changes in ocean chemistry.

Yvonne Coadyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aspect-oriented software development
• Scalable system infrastructures
• Distributed virtualization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yvonne Coady is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Victoria. She leads the MOD(ularity) Squad, focusing on system infrastructure modularity, mixed reality systems, and geospatial computing. Her research spans scalable distributed systems, immersive technologies, and AI-driven applications. She has co-authored over 170 papers and supervised numerous graduate students. Research interests include citizen science integration, advanced software modularity, and cloud computing architectures. Collaborations include projects with IBM, Ericsson, and Urthecast, addressing Earth observation, urban planning, and virtual reality analytics. Recognized with the 2015 Knowledge Mobilization Award, her work emphasizes real-world impact through industry partnerships. Current projects explore immersive applications via VR/AR, such as the RAVR and SAVR initiatives, and accessibility-enhanced interfaces. She also investigates geospatial computing for environmental monitoring and disaster response. Awards and grants include NSERC Collaborative Research and Mitacs Accelerate funding. Grants: NSERC grants (2023-2024), Mitacs projects (2020-2024) Labs/Teams: MOD(ularity) Squad, RAVR (Research in Augmented and Virtual Reality) Key Collaborations: Ocean Networks Canada, SALA Lab (UBC)

• Antarctic Ice Dynamics
• Oceanography
• Climate Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr David Gwyther is a Research Fellow at the School of the Environment, University of Queensland. His work focuses on Antarctic ice shelf dynamics, ocean-ice interactions, and climate modeling. He specializes in coupled ice sheet-ocean modeling, data assimilation techniques, and the impacts of oceanographic processes on glacial stability. His research addresses critical questions about Antarctic ice mass loss and its contribution to sea level rise. Key research areas include basal melt mechanisms of ice shelves, the role of tides and eddies in ice-ocean systems, and improving computational efficiency in coupled models. He collaborates on projects like the ISOMIP+ and FISOC frameworks, advancing interdisciplinary approaches to polar environmental science. His recent contributions include studies on Totten Glacier's acceleration observed via satellite records, the influence of subglacial drainage on melt rates, and the development of the Whole Antarctic Ocean Model (WAOM). He also explores observation system optimization for western boundary currents and the integration of observational data into climate models. Dr Gwyther’s work bridges theoretical modeling with field observations, leveraging autonomous platforms and remote sensing technologies. His findings contribute to understanding past and future Antarctic climate responses, supporting global climate projections and policy-relevant research.

Peter Wurzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Planetary Science
• Space Physics
• Astrobiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Peter Wurz is a Professor at the University of Bern's Faculty of Science and Chair of the Center for Space and Habitability (CSH) Steering Committee. His research focuses on planetary science, exosphere dynamics, and instrumentation for space exploration. He leads studies on Mercury's helium exosphere, icy moons like Europa, and cometary processes. Prof. Wurz is actively involved in missions such as the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) and Solar Orbiter, contributing to instruments like the Particle Environment Package (PEP). His work emphasizes laser-based mass spectrometry for in-situ analysis of organic molecules and habitability indicators. He also explores surface interactions with solar wind, exosphere modeling, and innovative instrumentation for future missions to Pluto, Uranus, and the Interstellar Medium. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his academic trajectory aligns with advanced roles in space and planetary science. His research spans Mercury's magnetosphere, cometary outburst mechanisms, and the development of compact, autonomous analytical tools for planetary surfaces. Key projects include the DIMPLE experiment for lunar dating and the ORIGIN instrument for biosignature detection on icy moons. Research interests are structured around planetary surface processes, exosphere evolution, and advanced instrument design. He collaborates on missions targeting Jupiter's icy moons, comets, and Mercury, with a focus on understanding volatile release mechanisms and solar wind interactions. His work bridges theoretical modeling (e.g., SpuBase sputtering database) and experimental validation using lab analogs and spaceborne sensors.