جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Minette Nagoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate Change Cooperation Corridors
• North-South Climate Change Cooperation
• Forest and Climate Change Diplomacy
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Dr. Minette Nago is a Research Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics (LSE), specializing in sustainability efforts in Africa. She has held teaching positions at the University of Göttingen and Montpellier, focusing on forest and climate diplomacy, while also contributing to the UNFCCC’s Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement. Education: PhD in Political Science with a specialization in Environmental Governance from the University of Göttingen (Germany) Her research centers on North-South cooperation in climate change governance, analyzing formal and informal dynamics, actors, and knowledge transfer mechanisms. She has extensively studied the Congo Basin, exploring systemic challenges in environmental policy and the role of aid agencies. Recent publications highlight her work on regional environmental regimes, clean energy transitions, and policy implementation gaps. Her articles underscore the importance of contextualizing climate solutions and strengthening equitable collaboration between global North and South. Nago co-founded the AFORPOLIS initiative in 2017 to enhance North-South knowledge exchange on climate change, organizing capacity-building workshops in Africa. She also serves as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals and contributes to global environmental discourse through interdisciplinary analysis.

Lei (Alice) Bianمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate Change and Health
• Blue Economy
• Food Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lei (Alice) Bian serves as a Policy Fellow (Sustainable Societies) at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), leading research under the Global School of Sustainability’s 'Building sustainable societies' theme. She concurrently holds affiliations as an Associate at the LSE Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre, Steering Committee member of the LSE Global Health Initiative, and member of Ageing@LSE. Her academic credentials include: BA in History and Philosophy of Science and Economics from the University of British Columbia Master of Food and Resource Economics from the University of British Columbia MSc in Global Energy and Climate Policy from SOAS University of London Bian specializes in climate-health-environment intersections, with core expertise in health co-benefits of climate action within blue economy frameworks and healthy ageing contexts. Her research examines terrestrial/marine food security under climate stress, sustainable finance mechanisms for blue economies, and climate-resilient health systems for ageing populations, emphasizing policy translation in Southeast Asia and China. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in climate-health-food security linkages, with significant contributions to blue economy financing, China's global energy transition role, and health-integrated climate adaptation strategies. Her work consistently bridges academic research and policy implementation through UK government-funded projects and international collaborations. Bian has secured competitive research funding including a British Academy ODA Challenge grant for Philippines-based coastal health interventions and a UKRI project mapping UK-China climate-health research synergies. She co-leads the Global School of Sustainability’s Blue Economy research programme focused on mangrove livelihoods and contributes to the Climate Food (In)security Lab, directing fieldwork on climate-resilient nutritional systems.

Mahsan Sadeghiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Building Physics
• Thermal Comfort
• Urban Heat Island Mitigation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Mahsan Sadeghi is a Research Scientist at CSIRO and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning . She leads Australia’s national project on the Australian Residential Overheating Model , addressing urban heat impacts on health and energy use. Her work bridges architecture, climate adaptation, and public health. PhD in Architecture (University of Sydney, 2018) CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Fellow (2021–2024) NHMRC Postdoctoral Fellow (2019–2021) Affiliate of NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence for Safe Air Her research focuses on climate-sensitive building design , urban heat mitigation , and health impacts of overheating . Key projects include greening infrastructure analysis, ventilation systems for thermal comfort, and policy development for housing air-conditioning. 2023–2024: Funded by Australian National University for indoor environment and sleep studies 2019–2020: Industry grants for zero energy residences and wind tower design 2017–2019: CRC-funded studies on urban heat island mitigation and CO2 reduction Scientific awards include: NHMRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Climate Change, Human Health, and Social Impacts Node Grant Commissioned by Western Australia Government for housing policy She contributes to public policy through parliamentary submissions and co-authored a position paper on clean air legislation.

David Munnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tumor Immunology
• Immune Suppression
• Cancer Immunotherapy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

David Munn is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, with joint appointments in the Department of Pediatrics: Hematology/Oncology, Georgia Cancer Center, Pathology, Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Cellular Biology and Anatomy. He serves as Co-Director of the Pediatric Immunotherapy Program, leading translational research in tumor immunology and immune suppression. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms tumors use to evade immune detection, particularly through the IDO and BTK pathways. Key areas include: Regulation of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and tolerogenic dendritic cells in the tumor microenvironment Development of small-molecule inhibitors targeting immune checkpoints Design and immune monitoring of clinical trials combining IDO inhibitors with chemotherapy and radiation First-in-children trials for pediatric brain tumors His recent publications highlight work on BTK-IDO-mTOR axis inhibition, IDO inhibitor trials in melanoma, and mechanisms of immunosuppression in glioblastoma and aging. His research is supported by the National Institutes of Health and charitable foundations. Scientific contributions and service include: Published in high-impact journals including Science Immunology , Nature Immunology , and Immunity Chair, GCC Internal Promotion and Tenure Advisory Committee (2020) Chair, GCC PRMC (Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee) (2020) Member, GCC Director Search Committee (2019) Reviewer for professional journals (since 2015) Dr. Munn mentors a research team including postdoctoral fellows and research associates, and leads the Munn Lab at the M. Bert Storey Research Building. His work bridges fundamental immunology and clinical application, advancing novel immunotherapies for both adult and pediatric cancers.

Vahe Caliskanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Power electronics
• Analog circuit design
• Automotive electronics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Vahe Caliskan is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the College of Engineering. His office is located at 1009 SEO Building, 851 S. Morgan St, Chicago, and he can be contacted at 312.996.6013 or vahe@uic.edu. Education: Sc.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2000) M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago (1993) B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago (1990) Research Focus: Dr. Caliskan specializes in power electronics, analog circuit design, automotive electronics, and computer-aided modeling/simulation. His work bridges theoretical analysis and practical applications, particularly in automotive power systems and advanced converter topologies. Publication Trends: His scholarly output (1991-2005) demonstrates consistent focus on power conversion technologies, automotive electrical systems, and control methodologies. Key themes include three-phase rectifiers, switched-mode power supplies, resonant converters, and innovative automotive alternator designs, often emphasizing modeling precision and efficiency optimization. Awards and Honors: Faculty Advising Award, UIC College of Engineering (2017) Faculty Teaching Award, UIC College of Engineering (2016) EEWeb Featured Engineer Spotlight Interview (2015) Silver Circle Award for Excellence in Teaching, UIC (2012) Professional Engagement: Dr. Caliskan maintains an active conference presence, presenting at IEEE events on automotive power systems and converter technologies. His collaborations include researchers from MIT and industry partners in power electronics.

• Intellectual History
• Political Economy
• History of Money and Credit
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carl Wennerlind is Professor of History at Barnard College, Columbia University, where he specializes in early modern European intellectual history and political economy. His office is located at 806 Milstein Center. His research examines the historical development of ideas about money/credit, economy-nature relationships, and concepts of 'improvement' within capitalism. Education: B.A., University of South Florida Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin His research interests span intellectual history, political economy, and the history of capitalism, with particular emphasis on how economic ideas shape societal structures. He explores themes like monetary systems' cultural impacts, environmental dimensions of economic thought, and historical critiques of capitalism. His publications consistently analyze capitalism's evolution through interdisciplinary lenses, merging economic theory with environmental studies, philosophy, and social history. Recent work critically engages with scarcity, ecological crises, and capitalism's historical legitimacy across Europe and the Atlantic world. Awards and Fellowships: Warren Samuels Prize (2012) History of Economics Society's Best Article Prize (2006) European Society Award for Best Article (2006) Grants from NEH, ACLS, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Princeton's Davis Center Heyman Center for the Humanities Faculty Fellowship (2022) He teaches diverse courses including 'History of Money,' 'Capitalism and the Enlightenment,' and graduate seminars on political economy. His pedagogical approach connects historical analysis with contemporary economic debates.

Susan Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional design
• Feminist legal theory
• Women's political representation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Williams is the Walter W. Foskett Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Director of the Center for Constitutional Democracy. She teaches Constitutional Law II, Feminist Jurisprudence, Comparative Law: Constitutional Design and the Economy, Seminar in Constitutional Design, and Seminar on Constitutional Processes, bringing a practical perspective to her classroom through her extensive international constitutional work. Professor Williams earned her B.A. in 1982 and J.D. in 1985 from Harvard University, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and served on the board of editors for the Harvard Law Review. After graduation, she clerked for Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1985-86). She has held visiting positions at the University of Paris II (Pantheon-Assas), Wolfson College at Cambridge University, and the European University Institute in Fiesole, Italy. Her research focuses on constitutional design, feminist legal theory, women's political representation, and free speech. Williams examines how constitutional frameworks can advance gender equality and democratic values, particularly in transitional societies. Her comparative work spans Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, analyzing how different constitutional models address social difference and inequality. She has increasingly focused on practical applications of constitutional design, examining mechanisms like gender quotas and provisions for customary law systems. Professor Williams' scholarly publications demonstrate a consistent interdisciplinary approach that bridges legal theory with practical constitutional challenges. Her work has evolved to address increasingly complex questions about how constitutional design can effectively promote equality while respecting cultural contexts. Walter W. Foskett Professor of Law (endowed chair) Delivered the 2013 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lecture Member of Phi Beta Kappa at Harvard University Professor Williams is actively engaged in advising constitutional reformers worldwide. She works with ethnic minority groups in Burma on constitutional negotiations and with women's organizations in that country. She has advised the Law Reform Commission of Liberia on constitutional amendments and has worked with civil society groups in Libya to build capacity for constitutional drafting. Currently, she is developing programs with partners in Jordan, including the Constitutional Court. This practical work directly informs her teaching and scholarship, creating a dynamic exchange between academic research and real-world constitutional challenges. As Director of the Center for Constitutional Democracy, Professor Williams leads initiatives that connect academic expertise with constitutional reform efforts globally. The Center serves as a hub for scholars, practitioners, and reformers interested in democratic governance and constitutional design, facilitating dialogue between theory and practice in constitutional development.

Alessandra Casoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Eyewitness Memory
• Metamemory
• Investigative Interviewing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alessandra Caso is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Westminster, specializing in eyewitness memory and investigative interviewing. She holds a PhD from Goldsmiths, University of London, and completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at La Sapienza, University of Rome. PhD: Goldsmiths, University of London (Thesis: Confidence Malleability in Interviewing) BSc/MSc: La Sapienza, University of Rome Her research focuses on eyewitness metamemory, confidence regulation, and the impact of interviewing techniques on information reporting. She has collaborated with the College of Policing, National Crime Agency, and British Academy-funded projects, including the development of a Self-Administered Interview for missing persons and improvements to Interpol’s Disaster Victim Identification forms. Her recent publications examine virtual reality environments for interviewing, confidence-accuracy relationships, and systematic evidence mapping for police practices. She teaches cognitive and biological psychology applied to crime, forensic psychology, and supervises BSc dissertation projects. She is affiliated with the Criminal Investigative and Forensic Research (CIFR) group and the Centre for Psychological Sciences at Westminster, engaging in practitioner workshops and applied research with Greater Manchester Police, Thames Valley Police, and Amnesty International.

• Sediment Transport
• River Morphology
• Microplastic Pollution
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. BARANYA Sándor is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Faculty of Civil Engineering. He holds key administrative roles, including Faculty Council Representative, Chairman of the Economic Committee, and Erasmus Committee Member. His office is located in Building K, Room MF 19, and he can be contacted via email or phone. His research spans sediment transport , river morphology , microplastic pollution , and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) . He employs innovative methods such as acoustic mapping, machine learning, remote sensing (Sentinel-2, Landsat), and numerical modeling to study large river systems, particularly the Danube. His work addresses ecological impacts, including thermal pollution from power plants and microplastic distribution. Recent publications (2023–2025) focus on: Sediment-microplastic dynamics using integrated field-data and AI Historical river regulation impacts CFD-based restoration strategies Advanced monitoring techniques (e.g., acoustic velocimetry, deep learning for riverbed analysis) He teaches courses including Hydraulics , Hydromorphology , and Water Utilisation & Damage Prevention , and mentors students in TDK (Research Society) projects on sediment transport, river habitats, and microplastics. He participates in EU initiatives like DanubeSediment for transnational sediment management.

Debanjali Banerjeeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Building Design
• Urban Planning
• Energy Consumption
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Debanjali Banerjee is a PartTime Lecturer at the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism (Carleton University) and an Executive Fellow at Woxen University (Hyderabad, India). She is pursuing a PhD at the University of Cincinnati and holds a Data Science Graduate Certificate , a Master of Architecture (SCAD), and a Bachelor of Architecture from Nagpur University, India. Education PhD (Ongoing) – University of Cincinnati Data Analytics Graduate Certificate – University of Cincinnati, 2021 Master of Architecture – Savannah College of Art and Design, 2016 Bachelor of Architecture – Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, 2013 Her research focuses on climate justice in urban design , addressing how building and urban planning impact energy consumption , heat vulnerability , and human health . She explores thermal comfort theories and their role in reducing building energy demands while mitigating climate change. Her work connects microclimate studies with building design principles , emphasizing thermo-physical behavior and heat vulnerability. Her publications in ARCC-ENQ and presentations at the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society highlight her contributions to urban heat island analysis, equitable urban design, and climate-resilient architecture. She actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of architecture, data science, and climate science. Professional Roles Contract Instructor, Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism (Carleton University) Executive Fellow, Woxen University (2024–Present) Former architectural designer in Atlanta, GA (2016–2020) Service Committee Member, International Association for Urban Climate (2022–Present) Conference Reviewer, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

• Resistance Training
• High-Altitude Physiology
• Sports Performance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paulino Padial Puche is a University Professor at the Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sports Sciences, University of Granada (Spain). His research focuses on resistance training adaptation under hypoxic conditions, neuromuscular responses to altitude, and sports performance optimization in elite athletes. He serves as Vice Dean of Teaching, Quality and Scientific Policy at the Faculty of Sports Sciences. Current office: Building H, Office 1.12 Tutoring hours: Monday/Wednesday 9:00-11:00 and 4:00-5:00 Research areas: High-altitude training effects on muscle hypertrophy and inflammation Force-velocity profiling in judo athletes Physiological responses to hypobaric vs. normobaric hypoxia Physical activity interventions for aging populations Recent publications (2021-2025) analyze: Mechanisms of systemic inflammation during hypoxia training Muscle power adaptations in elite judokas at altitude Metabolic biomarker changes in hypoxic resistance training Neuromuscular fatigue patterns under hypoxic stress Power training protocols for Olympic athletes Contact information: Phone: +34 958244362 Location: Carretera de Alfacar, S/N, 18071 Granada, Spain

Jennifer Dotyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Parent-based prevention
• Cultural adaptation of digital interventions
• Adolescent digital media use
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Doty serves as Associate Professor and Family and Human Services Program Director in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Human Services at the University of Oregon's College of Education. She also holds affiliate faculty status with the Prevention Science Institute, where she leads culturally adapted digital intervention research for Latinx families. Education PhD in Family Social Science, University of Minnesota MS in Applied Family and Child Studies, Northern Illinois University Research Focus Dr. Doty's work centers on leveraging parent-child relationships and technology to improve adolescent health through parent-based prevention, cultural adaptation of digital interventions, and cyberbullying prevention. Her research emphasizes evidence-based parenting strategies, adolescent digital media use, and mental health promotion, with specialized focus on culturally adapting interventions like Family Check-Up Online for Latinx communities. She employs mixed-methods approaches including longitudinal studies, RCTs, and community-based participatory research. Publication Trends Her 2023-2025 publications reveal strong thematic continuity in adolescent mental health, cyberbullying prevention, and digital intervention efficacy. Key trends include cross-cultural cyberbullying measurement (India/US), longitudinal analysis of media parenting effects, dietary impacts on mental health, and resilience frameworks after bullying victimization. Over 70% of recent work involves culturally adapted or Latinx-focused interventions, demonstrating her commitment to health equity. Scientific Recognition NIH R34 grant for Latinx-focused Family Check-Up Online adaptation (2024) NIMH CHIPS Fellow (2022) Society for Prevention Research Early Career Training Program (2020) NIH Training Award in Behavioral Intervention Optimization (2018) Mentorship and Funding As primary advisor for five PhD and three master's students, Dr. Doty actively supports first-generation and diverse scholars through scholarship identification and research opportunities. Her current NIH R34-funded project culturally adapts digital parenting interventions for Latinx families, building on prior NIMH and NIH training awards focused on adolescent health interventions and behavioral optimization. Research Collaborations She leads the Family Check-Up Online adaptation project through the Prevention Science Institute, collaborating with community organizations to develop culturally responsive digital tools. Her work integrates clinical psychology, public health, and human-computer interaction to create accessible prevention resources for underserved populations.

Barbara Tintمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Conflict Resolution
• Peace Studies
• Political Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Barbara Tint serves as a Pro Tem Instructor in the Conflict Resolution Program at the University of Oregon School of Law and as a Professor at Portland State University. Her expertise lies in political psychology applied to international conflict, with a focus on prevention and intervention strategies. Her research interests include conflict resolution, peace studies, intergroup dialogue, reconciliation processes, collective memory, and the innovative use of improvisational theater in dispute resolution. She explores how spontaneity and creativity can transform conflict dynamics through frameworks like needs theory, emotional regulation, and community resilience. Publications analysis reveals a strong interdisciplinary trend connecting conflict resolution with disaster management, refugee studies, and psychological well-being. Her work consistently addresses diaspora communities, historical memory in protracted conflicts, and the integration of creative methodologies like applied improvisation for humanitarian response. Dr. Tint has facilitated dialogues globally across Australia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, France, India, Israel/Palestine, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, and with indigenous U.S. groups. She has trained United Nations University for Peace personnel and currently implements reconciliation processes in African diaspora communities while incorporating improvisational theater principles into conflict resolution practice.

Lawrence Susskindمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Planning
• Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Lawrence Susskind is the Ford Professor of Urban Studies and Environmental Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP). He serves as Vice Chair of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, Director of the Science Impact Collaborative at MIT, and MIT Director of the MIT-UTM Malaysia Sustainable Cities Program. He is also the Founder and Chief Knowledge Officer of the Consensus Building Institute, a non-profit mediation and collaborative decision-making organization. Professor Susskind's research spans environmental planning, negotiation and dispute resolution, climate change adaptation, and urban infrastructure. His work focuses on collaborative approaches to complex public disputes, particularly in environmental and urban contexts. He has developed innovative methods for public engagement in climate adaptation planning, renewable energy facility siting, and cybersecurity for critical urban infrastructure. His research emphasizes the Mutual Gains Approach to negotiation, which seeks solutions where all stakeholders benefit. Susskind has pioneered the use of role-play simulations in teaching negotiation and problem-solving skills, creating more than 60 simulations used worldwide. His recent work examines municipal cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the water shut-off crisis in older American cities, transboundary water diplomacy, and overcoming opposition to renewable energy facilities. His publications reveal consistent themes of collaborative problem-solving, adaptive management, and building public capacity to address complex environmental challenges. Planning Educator of the Year award (2005) from Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Global Environmental Award (2007) from International Association for Impact Assessment Professor Susskind has supervised more than 70 PhD dissertations and 100 Master's theses at MIT and Harvard. Through MIT and the Program on Negotiation, he has developed numerous online courses on negotiation, cybersecurity, and climate adaptation. He has also created the Climate Change Game and other simulation tools to build public support for adaptation planning. His work with the Consensus Building Institute applies collaborative approaches to real-world disputes in environmental planning, energy development, and urban infrastructure.

Joseph Earsomمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Global Climate Governance
• European Climate Diplomacy
• Decarbonization of Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Earsom serves as Lecturer in Environmental and Climate Policy and Head of the Master's in Climate and Sustainability Politics at the European School of Political and Social Sciences (ESPOL), Catholic University of Lille. His work bridges academic research and policy practice in global climate governance. Master's in European Public Policy, KU Leuven (Belgium) PhD in Political Science, UCLouvain (Belgium); dissertation: Connecting the dots? The European Union's diplomacy across the international regime complex on climate change Visiting Researcher, Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado - Boulder (USA) His research examines how states—particularly the European Union—navigate the fragmented landscape of international climate institutions. Key interests include bureaucratic politics within EU climate diplomacy, transport decarbonization (focusing on IMO and ICAO), and accountability mechanisms in Just Energy Transition Partnerships. He analyzes how the European Green Deal reshapes EU engagement across climate regimes, with emphasis on policy coherence challenges and diplomatic strategy evolution. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on EU climate diplomacy's adaptation to complex governance structures. His work systematically investigates the Green Deal's ripple effects in transport sectors (IMO/ICAO), energy transition partnerships, and multilateral forums, highlighting tensions between bureaucratic compartmentalization and cross-forum coherence. Methodologically, he combines regime complex theory with diplomatic practice analysis. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Earsom has contributed expertise to WTO research on virtual negotiations and multilateral environmental capacity-building projects. His affiliation as Scientific Collaborator with UCLouvain's Institute of Political Science - Louvain Europe facilitates collaborative grant applications, though specific funding sources aren't detailed. His leadership of ESPOL's Climate and Sustainability Politics Master's program represents significant institutional investment in climate education. He operates within ESPOL-Lab's research ecosystem and UCLouvain's political science networks, contributing to thematic clusters on European climate governance and international regime complexity. His work increasingly addresses COP implementation challenges and virtual negotiation methodologies in post-pandemic diplomacy.