جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Strategic Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Higher Education
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Natalia Lavrushkina serves as a Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management within Bournemouth University's Faculty of Management. She concurrently acts as the Department Research Ethics Champion and contributes to the university's Research Ethics panel, while leading the ResNET research project mapping institutional research networks. Her educational credentials include a Professional Economist degree, an MSc in Tourism Management & Marketing with Distinction from Bournemouth University (2013), and ongoing EdD doctoral studies at the University of Southampton. Natalia's research centers on Landscape and Wellbeing —examining green/blue space mapping via GIS, land type-tranquillity relationships, and leisure space utilization in migrant communities—and Enterprise and Communities , investigating prisoner rehabilitation through work experience, graduate enterprise motivation, rural social enterprises, and transitional economy entrepreneurship. A Mixed Methods Research specialist, she applies Social Network Analysis, Structural Equation Modelling, and Geographic Information Systems to examine institutional collegiality, peer sexual harassment in academia, and neural network applications for utility infrastructure analysis. Her 2020-2024 publications reveal interdisciplinary convergence across tourism management, environmental health, and nutritional behavior. Recent work analyzes post-pandemic protected area management and natural environment wellbeing impacts, while nutrition studies explore vegetable consumption drivers. Quantitative methodologies consistently underpin her research across UK, EU, South American, and Russian contexts. Natalia actively participates in research funding initiatives including BU's ResNET network project, ACORN-funded prisoner rehabilitation research, BU WAN walking constraint studies, and Ulster University's SNAIP-DC destination competitiveness project. Her external collaborations span University of Winchester GIS applications and University of Ulster artificial intelligence research. She maintains active roles in the Marie Curie Alumni Association (Fellow), EARLI-JURE, INSNA networks, and Bournemouth University's Women's Academic Network, while contributing to Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur visa panels and academic governance groups.

Zuyi Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Systems
• Smart Grid
• Renewable Energy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Zuyi Li is a Professor and Grainger Endowed Chair in Electrical and Power Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), affiliated with the Armour College of Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering . He serves as Associate Director of the Robert W. Galvin Center for Electricity Innovation , leading research in smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration. His research focuses on power systems optimization , smart grid security , renewable energy integration , and cyber-physical resilience . Key areas include large-scale optimization for grid operations, market design for electricity systems, and mitigating cyber threats in critical infrastructure. Dr. Li’s awards include the 2025 IEEE Fellow , 2011 ECEDHA Innovation Award , and multiple best paper awards. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges like renewable energy penetration and grid reliability under cyberattacks. He leads projects such as the Bronzeville Community Microgrid and IIT Campus Microgrid , advancing decentralized energy systems. His research also explores machine learning for grid analytics, data-driven demand response, and carbon market integration.

• Operations Research
• Transportation Engineering
• Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Evelien van der Hurk is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics within DTU Management at the Technical University of Denmark. Her research focuses on optimization, simulation, and decision-making in transportation systems and public health. She specializes in public transport planning, epidemic modeling, and resilient infrastructure design. Her work integrates operations research techniques with real-world applications, addressing challenges such as rolling stock rescheduling, disease spread mitigation, and autonomous transit systems. She has contributed to advancing methodologies like matheuristics for timetabling and simulation-optimization frameworks for immunization strategies. Key research themes include transportation network design, passenger behavior analysis, and robust scheduling under uncertainty. Her articles often bridge theoretical models with practical implementation, emphasizing societal impact in urban mobility and public health policy. No scientific awards or student advisement details are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her research has been published in leading journals and conferences, reflecting her expertise in interdisciplinary systems optimization.

• Intergenerational Communities
• Community Engagement
• Landscape Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Debra Cushing is an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture at QUT's School of Architecture & Built Environment , part of the Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on health-promoting environments, intergenerational community design, and green infrastructure. She leads the Human Building Interaction (HBI) Research Group and has authored/co-authored influential books like Creating Great Places and Redesigning the Unremarkable . Education: PhD in Design and Planning (University of Colorado Denver), MS in Landscape Architecture (University of Wisconsin-Madison). Research Interests: Intergenerational park design, youth participation in urban planning, salutogenic environments, and resilient communities. Her work aligns with UN SDGs for sustainable cities and climate action. Key Projects: Led the ARC Linkage Project Intergenerational Park Design for Active and Engaged Communities , producing a design guide for parks. Current research includes bus stop redesign for climate resilience and gendered play spaces in Jakarta. Teaching: Coordinates units in landscape architecture and urban design, emphasizing active learning through fieldwork and service-learning. Developed the People and Place Studio and led international study tours in Bali and NYC. Awards/Grants: Recipient of ARC Linkage Project funding. Recognized for integrating community engagement into education and research. Supervision: Mentors PhD candidates on topics like gender-friendly public spaces and green infrastructure resilience. Completed supervision of studies on aged care landscapes and heritage river corridors. Labs/Teams: Co-Lead of QUT Design Lab's Resilient Communities Theme and member of the Australian Research Alliance for Children & Youth.

Katherine Levine Einsteinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Politics
• Public Policy
• Racial and Ethnic Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katherine Levine Einstein is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Undergraduate Studies at Boston University, as well as Associate Director at the Initiative on Cities. She joined BU in 2012 after earning her Ph.D. in Government and Social Policy from Harvard University and a B.A. from Yale University. Her research focuses on urban politics, racial and ethnic politics, and public policy, particularly examining issues like housing policy, political inequality, and participatory democracy. Her first book, *Do Facts Matter? Information and Misinformation in Democratic Politics* (2015), explores the impact of misinformation on democracy. Her second book, *Neighborhood Defenders: Participatory Politics and America’s Housing Crisis* (2019), investigates how political inequality shapes housing policy. She co-leads the Menino Survey of Mayors, a longitudinal study of U.S. mayors' policy priorities and challenges. Her work has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, and others. Einstein’s research appears in journals such as the *American Journal of Political Science*, *British Journal of Political Science*, and *Urban Affairs Review*. She teaches courses on urban politics, racial inequality, and HBO’s *The Wire*. She serves on editorial boards and is affiliated with BU’s Hariri Institute for Computing and African American Studies Department.

Rick Reibsteinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Governance
• Pollution Prevention
• Environmental Law and Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rick Reibstein is a Senior Lecturer at Boston University’s Department of Earth & Environment, teaching full-time after decades working with environmental agencies and part-time teaching. He focuses on environmental governance, pollution prevention, and regulatory policy. His JD is from Brooklyn Law School (1981). He created courses like EE 521 (Law for Sustainability) and EE 552 (Reconstructing Environmental Governance). His research emphasizes rebuilding environmental governance through civic engagement and consensus-building, informed by his experience at the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act program (1989–2015). He organizes student-led initiatives addressing lead poisoning, aviation fuel transition, and reducing gas-powered equipment. His articles advocate for pollution prevention’s economic and environmental benefits, critiquing regulatory rollbacks and promoting positive freedom’s role in effective governance. Notable works include Handbook of Energy and Environmental Security (2022) and analyses of toxics reduction policies (2002–2017). He maintains websites like BU RCCP and Lead Conversation for collaborative projects. His teaching and writing highlight the need for robust government action, emphasizing that regulations can yield significant returns. He critiques industry opposition to toxics policies and advocates for regulatory improvement over deregulation. Despite no formal awards listed, his contributions to environmental policy education and practice are substantial.

Cao Mengqiuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Transport Planning
• Sustainable Transport Development
• Urban Mobility
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mengqiu (Matthew) Cao is a Senior Lecturer in Transport, Logistics, and Urban Planning at the University of Westminster's School of Architecture and Cities. He serves as Programme Director for the MSc in Transport Planning and Management and coordinates the School's Doctoral Researcher Development Programme. With a PhD from University College London (UCL), he specializes in interdisciplinary research blending transport analysis and urban studies, collaborating with public authorities and international organizations. He is the UK Ambassador for the Association of European Transport and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS), Royal Statistical Society (RSS), Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and Higher Education Academy (HEA), among others. His research focuses on transport planning, sustainable urban development, climate change mitigation, freight logistics, and social equity. He edits journals like Journal of Urban Mobility and Digital Transportation and Safety , and has led projects funded by the UK Research Councils, China's National Natural Science Foundation, and international bodies like the Asian Development Bank. Cao teaches modules on transport economics, urban planning theory, and research methods, and has supervised numerous PhD students in transport and urban studies. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in sustainable cities and resilient transport systems. Education: PhD in Transport Studies, University College London (UCL). Awards: Multiple fellowships and memberships in professional societies. Grants: Projects include Green Spaces and Mental Health, Urban 15-Minute City Practices, and Sustainable Freight Transport. Labs/Teams: Part of the Transport Studies Research Group and Urban Studies Centre at Westminster.

Catherine Lionsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Financial Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Accounting Practices
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Catherine Lions is an Associate Professor at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) within Umeå University, specializing in the Department of Business Administration, Accounting/Finance. She holds the title of Distinguished University Teacher, reflecting her contributions to pedagogical excellence in academia. Her research focuses on intersections between corporate social responsibility (CSR), financial performance, sustainability practices, and organizational knowledge management. Key areas include analyzing how firms leverage social capital, navigate tax transparency challenges, and manage credit risks in dynamic business environments. She has also explored strategic marketing in remote industrial clusters and ownership structures' impact on dividend policies in Swedish firms. Lions has published widely in accounting and management journals, with notable contributions to understanding sustainability's financial implications (2024), barriers in interorganizational knowledge sharing (2022), and tax strategy legitimacy (2018). Her work spans both theoretical frameworks and real-world case studies, such as the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit project and Nokia's financial trajectory. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive publication record and teaching excellence highlight her scholarly impact. Advising roles are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. Lions’ research often bridges financial practices with broader societal and environmental considerations, reflecting a commitment to practical relevance in business strategy and policy analysis.

Jacek Jagodzińskiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Control Theory
• Industrial Networks
• Logistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jacek Jagodziński is a Lecturer at the Department of Control Systems and Mechatronics within the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. His office is located in building C-3, room 317A at ul. Janiszewskiego 11/17, 50-372 Wrocław, with office hours on Monday 7:00-8:00, Tuesday (even weeks) 12:45-15:00, and Wednesday (odd weeks) 10:45-13:00. His research spans Control Theory , Industrial Networks , Logistics , and Decision-Making Systems , with significant contributions to Lean Management methodologies including Kaizen and Total Quality Management. Early work focused on mathematical control systems (nilpotent approximations, Chen-Fliess-Sussmann equations), while recent publications demonstrate a strategic pivot toward applied logistics, fashion industry analytics, and sustainable transportation systems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory: initial focus on theoretical control systems (2008-2014) transitioned to logistics decision theory (2014-2017), then expanded into interdisciplinary domains including fashion forecasting (2019-2022) and zero-emission transportation (2020-2024). Current work emphasizes practical applications of fractional-order systems in building automation and Padé approximations for industrial control. Professional Contributions: Active research in industrial network optimization and game-theoretic logistics applications Specialized expertise in B-Spline identification methods for cascade control systems Developed frameworks for forecasting fashion demand with cost-optimization models Contributed to EU-focused studies on zero-emission bus fleet implementation His methodological approach combines rigorous mathematical modeling with empirical validation in industrial settings, particularly within Polish manufacturing and logistics sectors. Recent work shows increasing engagement with sustainability challenges in urban transportation and circular economy systems.

• Transport Engineering
• Bus Network Development
• Transport Strategy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

John Barry serves as an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering within Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. His academic work is formally affiliated with the Centre for Transport Engineering and Modelling and the Transport Strategy Centre (TSC), where he contributes to transport infrastructure research and policy development. With extensive industry experience, he formerly held the position of Head of Bus Network Development at Transport for London (TfL), overseeing strategic planning for London's bus systems. He currently acts as an Adviser to the International Bus Benchmarking Group, providing global expertise on bus network optimization and performance metrics. His research focuses on practical applications in Transport Engineering, particularly Bus Network Development and Transport Strategy. His work integrates real-world transport challenges with academic modelling techniques to develop sustainable urban mobility solutions, emphasizing data-driven approaches for public transport efficiency. Dr. Barry actively collaborates with the Centre for Transport Engineering and Modelling and the Transport Strategy Centre, participating in projects that bridge academic research with transportation policy implementation across international contexts.

• Transportation Engineering
• Urban Planning
• Public Transit Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carmen Oleksinski is a Research Fellow in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. She holds key affiliations with the Transport Strategy Centre (TSC) and Centre for Transport Engineering and Modelling. Her academic credentials include: Master of Science in Engineering, University of California, Berkeley Master of City Planning, University of California, Berkeley Her research spans transportation engineering and urban planning with emphasis on transit system benchmarking, Key Performance Indicators, station design, passenger safety, and resource management. Work extends to policy development, data analysis, and strategic planning for global transportation networks including subway and bus systems. Professional recognition includes: Dwight D. Eisenhower Fellowship from the US Department of Transportation No documented information exists regarding student advising or research grants. Carmen actively contributes to the Transport Strategy Centre through interdisciplinary projects addressing real-world transportation challenges in station operations, fare policy, and technology implementation.

Ellen Watsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Science Education
• Physics Education
• Epistemic Beliefs
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ellen Watson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy at Brandon University. She specializes in science and physics education with a focus on teacher epistemic beliefs, curriculum development, and educational equity. Ellen holds a BSc (Physics) from the University of Saskatchewan (2006), BEd (2008), MEd (Curriculum & Instruction, University of Regina, 2012), and PhD (Secondary Science Education, University of Alberta, 2021). Education: BSc Physics (2006), BEd (2008), MEd (2012), PhD (2021) Her research explores teachers' beliefs about science knowledge, nature of science education, and curriculum engagement. She has contributed to Saskatchewan's Grade 12 Physics curriculum (2012-2015) and investigates STEM education across K-12 and post-secondary levels. Key projects include studies on epistemic beliefs (funded by Manitoba Research Grant, 2022-2025) and ungrading practices in Manitoba science classrooms (co-PI with Sarkonak & Misner). Dr. Watson serves on numerous committees including: Past-President of the Science Education Research Group (2023-2024), member of the Science Teachers’ Association of Manitoba (2021-present), Brandon University Research Ethics Committee (2023-2026), and editorial roles for Alberta Science Education Journal and BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education .

Mehrnaz Ghamamiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Sustainable Transportation
• Transit Operations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mehrnaz Ghamami is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, including transit operations, travel reliability, and electric vehicle policy. She has developed comprehensive models for analyzing electric vehicle adoption policies and has conducted funded research on urban travel reliability using GPS data and bus route efficiency for the Chicago Transit Authority. Education: Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University (2015) M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern University (2015) B.S., Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2008) Her research interests emphasize integrating transportation demand with energy communities, developing activity-based models for EV infrastructure, and leveraging machine learning for winter maintenance operations. Key publications address charging infrastructure deployment, autonomous vehicle impacts, and sustainable urban freight systems. Awards: 2024 and 2023 TRB Recognition for Subcommittee Leadership 2019 Walter & Pauline Adams Academy Fellow 2015 Oakton College Critical Thinking Teaching Certificate Dr. Ghamami has coordinated interdisciplinary research initiatives, including workshops on integrated transport modeling. She advocates for instructional innovation through her teaching roles and has contributed to policy frameworks for sustainable transportation networks.

Marianne Hatzopoulouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Engineering
• Air Quality Modeling
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marianne Hatzopoulou is a Professor at the University of Toronto 's Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering , holding a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Transport Decarbonization and Air Quality . She leads the Transportation and Air Quality (TRAQ) research group and directs the Positive Zero Transport Futures living lab. Her work focuses on transportation-air quality-climate-public health intersections with 150+ publications. Transportation Decarbonization Urban Air Quality Modeling Climate Policy Integration Environmental Justice Data-Driven Pollution Analysis Recent research includes 2025 Symposium leadership , NSERC Brockhouse Prize (2021), and 2022 U of T Mid-Career Award . She serves as Associate Editor for Transportation Research Part D and chairs the TRB Air Quality Committee (2023-2026). Students include 13+ PhD/MASc candidates.

• Sustainable Transportation
• Automated Mobility Systems
• Public Transportation Planning
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sönke Beckmann is a Researcher at the Department of Economics of Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. His academic work focuses on sustainable transportation systems and automated mobility solutions, particularly the integration of automated buses into public transportation networks. Specializes in public transportation planning Expertise in technological adaptation for sustainable mobility Active in mathematical optimization techniques His recent publications analyze comprehensive frameworks for automated bus deployment, considering legal regulations, technological development, and infrastructure requirements. Beckmann's work facilitates comparative analysis between conventional and automated transportation modes during early planning phases. Contact: Soenke.Beckmann@hs-anhalt.de