جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Susan Hesterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biosecurity Economics
• Invasive Species Management
• Resource Allocation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Susan Hester is an Associate Professor at the University of New England Business School and Chief Investigator at the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA). With a PhD in Agricultural Economics, she specializes in optimizing resource allocation for invasive species management. Her research integrates bioeconomic modelling, surveillance design, and incentive-based policy frameworks. Key research areas include passive surveillance systems, eradication feasibility, and socio-economic assessments of biocontrol methods. She has developed tools like WaspSim for simulating pest management and contributed to Australia's biosecurity policies. Awards: Best Journal Paper (AJARE 2008), CRC Weed Management Scientific Project Award (2008). Leadership roles: Editorial Board Member for Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution . Her interdisciplinary collaborations span mathematics, ecology, and veterinary science, focusing on maximizing biosecurity budget efficiency through innovative policy design.

• Evolutionary Economics
• Organizational Behavior
• Cultural Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Christian Cordes is a Professor of Economics and Head of the Evolutionary Economics Working Group at the University of Bremen's Faculty of Business Studies and Economics. His research focuses on the biological and psychological foundations of economic behavior, cultural evolution in organizations, and sustainable economic policy. He holds a PhD from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2003) and habilitation (2009). He has also served as a Visiting Scholar at UC Davis (2005-2006) and Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute of Economics (2011). Education & Positions: 1992-1998: M.A. in Economics, Hannover University 1998-2010: Research Associate, Max Planck Institute of Economics, Jena 2010: Visiting Professor, University of Bremen 2011: Full Professor, University of Bremen Research Interests: Naturalistic approach to economics Cultural evolution and organizational behavior Preference learning and sustainability transitions Evolutionary policy design Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes corporate governance, institutional collapse dynamics, and cultural evolution mechanisms. Key themes include the interplay between biological foundations and economic behavior, and the role of cultural transmission in sustainable development. Labs/Teams: Leads the Evolutionary Economics research group, collaborating with institutions like UC Davis and the University of Manchester. Active in the DFG Research Training Group 1411: Economics of Innovative Change.

Encarna Raquel Esteban Graciaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Economics
• Water Resource Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Encarna Raquel Esteban Gracia is Professor of Economic Analysis at the University of Zaragoza, affiliated with the Agro-Food Institute of Aragon (IA2) and coordinating the ecosystems research area in the Tervalis Bioeconomy Chair. Education includes: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Zaragoza M.S. in Environmental and Resource Economics, University of Connecticut Her research integrates economic models with environmental systems, focusing on: Socio-economic assessment of marine multi-use platforms Water policy under climate change scenarios Groundwater management and ecosystem valuation Bioeconomic modeling for sustainability transitions She leads several international projects including Horizon 2020 initiatives on disaster resilience (BRIGAID) and rural innovation (SIMRA), applying econometric methods to resource allocation challenges.

Oscar Zapataمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Socio-Economic Impacts of Energy Development
• Individual Behavior and Economic Outcomes
• Economic Behavior in Climate Change Context
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Oscar Zapata is an Assistant Professor at the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) at the University of Saskatchewan, holding the Centennial Chair in Community Energy Development. He is based in Room 332, Kirk Hall and can be reached at oscar.zapata@usask.ca. His research focuses on socio-economic impacts of energy development and the interplay between individual behavior and economic outcomes in the context of climate change. Dr. Zapata holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Calgary, complemented by a Master of Science in Economics from the same institution and a Master of Science in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University. His research interests include understanding how energy development affects low-income populations, analyzing the distributional effects of climate-related policies, and exploring sustainable practices in bioresource waste management. He employs interdisciplinary approaches, integrating economics, environmental science, and systems thinking to address contemporary sustainability challenges. In terms of recognition, Dr. Zapata holds the prestigious Centennial Chair position, underscoring his contributions to community energy development research. His work has contributed to policy discussions on renewable energy adoption in Indigenous communities and the mitigation of climate change impacts on vulnerable populations. Dr. Zapata’s research has been published in leading journals, focusing on themes such as renewable energy’s role in well-being, the socio-economic dimensions of climate disasters, and circular economy strategies. He actively engages in collaborative projects addressing sustainability in Arctic regions and the equitable distribution of environmental resources.

Ling Huangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental and Resource Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Environmental Policy Evaluation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ling Huang is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with the Department of Economics within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Resource Economics from Duke University, an M.A. in Environmental Economics from Renmin University of China, and a B.A. in Finance from Beijing Technology and Business University. Her research focuses on environmental and resource economics, industrial organization, and policy evaluation using large micro-data. She is particularly known for analyzing sustainable urbanization policies through satellite imagery and machine learning, alongside dynamic models for optimizing natural resource usage. Her research interests include evaluating environmental policies, strategic individual behavior, and the impacts of carbon pricing on energy markets. Notable works include studies on fisheries management, carbon emissions reduction in electricity markets, and the socio-economic effects of environmental disasters like the Deepwater Horizon incident. Ling Huang's publications span environmental policy analysis, fisheries economics, and energy market dynamics. Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining machine learning with environmental data to address urban sustainability challenges. Her earlier research explored the economic implications of hypoxia on fisheries and the benefits of rebuilding global marine resources. She has held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia and maintains an active presence in academic circles through her Google Scholar profile and collaborations. Her work contributes to both theoretical advancements and practical policy design in sustainable resource management.

Nikolaos Mykoniatisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Economics
• Resource Management
• Fisheries Economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nikolaos Mykoniatis is an Instructional Associate Professor in Maritime Business Administration at Texas A&M University at Galveston, where he chairs undergraduate studies. He holds a PhD in Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics from Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on marine resource economics, with expertise in fisheries management, ecosystem services valuation, and coastal sustainability. His interdisciplinary work examines habitat-fishery interactions in the Chesapeake Bay, oyster-mediated water purification, and socioeconomic drivers of marine debris. He has developed spatial bioeconomic models for sedentary fisheries and assessed policy interventions for marine conservation. Courses taught include microeconomic theory, international trade, and maritime economics. Awards and Recognition: Conference Scholarship Award, NAREA (2013, 2012) Graduate Student Travel Award, Pennsylvania State University (2012)

• Synthetic Biology
• Cell-Free Systems
• Biofoundries
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Freemont is a leading academic in structural and synthetic biology at Imperial College London, serving as Head of the Section of Structural and Synthetic Biology within the Department of Infectious Disease. His research focuses on integrating structural biology tools to study human disease mechanisms and developing synthetic biology foundational technologies such as biofoundries, automation, and cell-free systems for applications in biosensing, metabolic engineering, and synthetic cells. Freemont holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen (1984) and BSc from Heriot-Watt University (1980). He has held leadership positions including Co-Director of the UK National Innovation and Knowledge Centre for Synthetic Biology (SynbiCITE), Director of the London Biofoundry, and Co-Founder of the Global Biofoundry Alliance. His work spans academic, industrial, and policy dimensions, with contributions to the World Economic Forum, UK government advisory groups, and international consortia like the Engineering Biology Research Consortium. His research interests are reflected in affiliations with numerous centers including the Centre for Structural Biology, Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering, and UK Dementia Research Institute. Over 300 scientific publications and prestigious fellowships (Royal Society of Biology, Royal Society of Chemistry) underscore his impact. Recent work emphasizes pandemic preparedness through standardized testing protocols and biofoundry-driven biotechnology innovation. Freemont advocates strongly for commercialization of engineering biology through Imperial spin-outs like Solena Materials and SynBioVen. His lab's tools include the One-Pot PURE cell-free system, SNAILS biosensors, and Streptomyces-based synthetic biology platforms. Active in biosecurity and policy, he chairs global working groups on engineering biology standards and metrics.

• Synthetic Biology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Richard Kitney is a leading academic in Biomedical Systems Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. He serves as Professor of Biomedical Systems Engineering, Chairman of the Institute of Systems and Synthetic Biology, and Co-Director of the EPSRC National Centre for Synthetic Biology and Innovation. He co-founded the Imperial College Hub for Synthetic Biology (CsynBI) and SynbiCITE, the UK's national industrial translation centre for synthetic biology. His work focuses on synthetic biology applications in healthcare, industrial biotechnology, and bioeconomic innovation. Kitney holds a DSc (Eng) from the University of London and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Royal Society of Edinburgh, and multiple international biomedical engineering institutions. He was awarded the OBE for contributions to biomedical IT and honored with prestigious fellowships, including the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. His research spans synthetic biology, bioengineering, and medical imaging. He pioneered synthetic biology workflows, biofoundry systems, and standards for biopart datasheets. His teams developed tools like SynBIS (Synthetic Biology Information System) and cMatch for genetic construct analysis. He actively engages in public policy, co-authoring the UK Synthetic Biology Roadmap and advising the Ministerial Leadership Council. Kitney has published over 300 papers and been featured in media for public science outreach. His current initiatives include advancing the bioeconomy through automation, standardization, and global alliances among biofoundries. He advocates for interdisciplinary education to address emerging challenges in synthetic biology and healthcare. Awards: OBE, Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship, Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellowship Labs/Initiatives: CsynBI, SynbiCITE, Imperial College Foundry Grants: EPSRC National Centre funding, UK Industrial Biotechnology Hub

• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Management
• Environmental Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Pannell is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Western Australia (UWA), within the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment. He also serves as Co-Director of the UWA Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy. His expertise spans environmental and agricultural economics, natural resource management, and policy design. He holds a BSc(Agric), BEc, and PhD from the University of Western Australia. His research focuses on environmental policy, risk management, adoption of agricultural innovations, and bioeconomic modeling, with a particular emphasis on dryland salinity, threatened species management, and decision-support frameworks. He has contributed to over 300 publications, including influential works on the INFFER investment framework and benefit-cost analysis. Recent articles highlight his work on energy policy polarisation, non-market valuation impacts, and urban sustainability. His contributions have earned prestigious awards, such as the ARC Eureka Prize for Interdisciplinary Research (2009) and the AAEA Fellowship (2020). He actively collaborates with organizations like Land and Water Australia and the Bushfire and Natural Hazard CRC. Prof. Pannell’s grants include major projects on resilient landscapes, water-sensitive cities, and adoption prediction tools (ADOPT). He teaches courses on environmental economics and benefit-cost analysis, emphasizing practical applications in policy and management.

• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
• Bioeconomic Modelling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Steven Schilizzi is a Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment and the UWA Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy. He holds a PhD in Energy Economics from EHESS (Paris) and has extensive experience in international research roles, including at INRA (France) and CLIMA (UWA). His current roles include membership in the 'Education Futures' committee and Library Liaison Officer. His research focuses on environmental economics, natural resource management, experimental economics, and policy design. Key areas include conservation tenders, equity analysis, groundwater management, and food security in developing regions. Recent projects address equity-efficiency trade-offs in environmental policy and economic modelling for water-sensitive cities. He has secured grants from LWA, ACIAR, and the ARC, contributing to over 100 publications. His 2015 Quality of Research Communication Award highlights his effective dissemination of economic research findings. Steven advises on conservation auctions, policy impacts, and sustainable development goals, with a strong emphasis on bridging theory and practical policy applications. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to hunger, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption.

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Policy
• Natural Resource Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Samson Mukanjari is an Associate Senior Lecturer at The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics and part of the Department of Economics at Lund University. His research focuses on environmental and natural resource economics, particularly international climate policy and non-market valuation. He examines investor responses to climate policy shocks and applies bioeconomic modeling to natural resource management in Africa. Research Interests: Climate Policy Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Non-Market Valuation, Sustainable Development Goals His work explores how global climate policies influence markets and political dynamics, with recent studies analyzing fossil fuel and renewable energy market reactions. Key contributions include evaluating carbon tax implications and tourism valuation in developing regions like South Africa. Current Project: Trading dynamics and price behavior in EU-ETS and voluntary carbon markets (2025–2028)

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark Harrison is a leading academic in sustainable agriculture and manufacturing at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the School of Mechanical, Medical, and Process Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a BSc from the University of Queensland (1992) and a PhD in biochemistry (2001), followed by postdoctoral research at Newcastle University (UK). His career includes a Queensland Smart State Fellowship (2004) and industry collaborations like the $3.8M Syngenta-QUT partnership. Research focuses on converting agricultural wastes into valuable products, including biofuels, nutraceuticals, and animal feed. Key areas include fiber modification for livestock digestion, biomass pretreatment, and microbial ecology applications. He leads projects on sugarcane biorefineries and transgenic crop integration. Awards include a 2019 appointment to the North Australia Beef Research Council and a 2018 Vice-Chancellor's Excellence nomination. Current roles include representing QUT on the North Australia Beef Research Council and supervising PhD topics like fungal protein production and biomaterial development. His work aligns with UN SDGs for sustainable agriculture and industrial innovation.

Claudiu Eduard Nedelciuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Sustainability Transformations
• Systems Thinking
• Circular Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudiu Eduard Nedelciu is a Research Fellow at the Department of Geography, University of Bergen (UiB), affiliated with the Sustainable Environmental and Architectural Sciences (SEAS) program. His research focuses on systems thinking to explore pathways for sustainability transformations, emphasizing how values and assumptions shape systemic structures driving transitions toward human and planetary well-being. His work spans interdisciplinary topics including circular economy models, resource management (e.g., phosphorus supply chains), marine ecosystem governance, and the socio-economic implications of global development. He contributes to the System Dynamics research group, applying modeling techniques to assess complex challenges like fisheries sustainability, carbon sequestration in oceanic zones, and urban bio-waste management. Key research trends in his articles highlight critical analyses of sustainability paradoxes, such as deep-sea mining’s environmental trade-offs, phosphorus scarcity’s global implications, and the socio-technical dimensions of sharing economy models. His studies often integrate policy analysis with systems dynamics frameworks to propose actionable strategies for sustainable development goals (SDGs). Nedelciu’s academic contributions emphasize transparency in resource governance and innovative approaches to urban-rural linkages. He has no listed awards but is actively engaged in international collaborations to address systemic challenges in sustainability science.

Lori Unruh Snyderمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agricultural Science
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Animal Nutrition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lori Unruh Snyder is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Agriculture at North Carolina State University. Her work focuses on sustainable agriculture systems, including crop management, forage utilization, and agroforestry practices. She has contributed to research on bioeconomic assessments of alley cropping systems, drought impacts on plant species, and the application of agricultural byproducts in livestock feed. Her research intersects agronomy, animal science, and agricultural economics, with publications addressing topics such as protein hydrolysate effects on soybean seeds, cotton seed quality analysis, and silvopasture system modeling. She has also explored the educational aspects of agricultural training through projects involving interactive learning tools like iFARM modules and experiential learning programs in international settings. Dr. Snyder’s interdisciplinary approach includes collaborations with industry stakeholders and international partners to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for farmers, including optimizing feed resources and adopting resilient cropping strategies in response to environmental challenges.

• Ethics
• Political Philosophy
• Applied Ethics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

May Thorseth is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at NTNU, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. She serves as Deputy of Research and Innovation IFR and Director of NTNU's Programme for Applied Ethics since 2001. Her roles include leadership in NTNU Sustainability (since 2014), the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters (DKNVS Board President since 2020), and Norway's Ethical Council for the Defense Sector (member since 2019). She has held roles in multiple national and international ethics committees including REK, NEM, and Bioteknologirådet. Research Interests : Ethics and political philosophy; applied ethics; environmental ethics; AI ethics; multicultural conflicts; democracy and fundamentalism. Her work bridges theoretical ethics with practical applications in defense, sustainability, and technology. Recent Projects : Lead roles in Horizon 2020 projects like ULTIMATE (water sustainability), GOODANIMAL (animal welfare), and STOP-IT (water infrastructure security). Her work emphasizes ethics in digital defense, circular economy, and climate policy. Publications focus on ethical frameworks for technology governance, intergenerational justice, and moral functioning in crises. Recent themes include ethical preparedness in defense sectors, climate ethics, and AI responsibility. Advisory and Grants : Ethics Officer in EU-funded projects, grant leadership in NRC and BIONÆR initiatives. Active in policy advisory roles regarding nuclear power (Kjernekraftutvalget) and rural studies (Ruralis). Thorseth’s lab focuses on applied ethics in technology, governance, and environmental policy, collaborating with institutions like PRIO, NORDE, and KWR Watercycle Research Institute.