جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Emily Klancher Merchantمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Science and Technology
• Quantitative Human Sciences
• Technologies of Human Measurement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emily Klancher Merchant is an Associate Professor in the Social Sciences and Humanities department at the University of California, Davis. Her research explores the intersection of science, technology, and social sciences, with a focus on eugenics, genomics, and human measurement. Education: Ph.D., History, University of Michigan, 2015 M.A., History, University of Michigan, 2005 B.A., History, Pomona College, 2001 Research Focus: Merchant's work combines archival research, oral history, and computational methods to examine the history of eugenics, the role of social sciences in genomics, and technologies of human measurement. Her current project, Molecular Eugenics , analyzes the legacy of eugenic thought in modern genetic counseling and assisted reproductive technologies. Publications: Her research spans topics like population control, environmental history, and computational approaches in demography, appearing in journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Population Research and Policy Review . Scientific Awards: Dean's Faculty Fellowship, 2023-2025 Merle Curti Intellectual History Book Award, 2022 Otis Dudley Duncan Book Award Hellman Fellowship, 2020 James Madison Prize, 2017 National Science Foundation Grant, 2012 Teaching: Merchant teaches courses in computational text analysis, gender and science, health technologies, and data visualization, including Data Feminism and Genetics and Society . Labs and Collaborations: She collaborates with UC Davis DataLab for digital methods and co-edits the DNA, Race, and Reproduction volume with Meaghan O'Keefe, supported by the Davis Humanities Institute.

Ramesh Jainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Multimedia Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ramesh Jain is a distinguished Professor and Founding Director of the UCI Institute for Future Health at the University of California, Irvine. He holds leadership roles across multiple institutions, including founding directorships of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the University of Michigan (1987), Visual Computing Lab at UC San Diego (1995), and editorships of IEEE MultiMedia and Machine Vision and Applications journal. His research focuses on AI, computer vision, and healthcare innovation, particularly in data-driven health navigation systems and experiential computing. Education: Ph.D. in Electronics & Electrical Communications Engineering from IIT Kharagpur (1975). Research Interests: Building computing frameworks for personalized healthcare AI applications in nutrition and disease prevention Experiential computing and multimedia systems Multimodal data fusion for health monitoring Scientific Awards: ACM Distinguished Service Award (2023), ACM SIGMM Technical Achievement Award (2010), and Fellowships from ACM, IEEE, AAAS, IAPR, AAAI, and SPIE. Professional Contributions: Founded SIGMultiMedia, pioneered multimedia computing concepts like Folk Computing and Experiential Computing, and advised over 15 companies in early stages. Current projects include the Open Source Personal Health Navigator at Peng Cheng Lab, Shenzhen. Lab/Team: Leads the UCI Institute for Future Health, focusing on integrating AI and health informatics for preventive care.

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Wind Energy
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wei Jiang is a Research Associate in Mid-Infrared Lasers and Detectors at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Sheffield. His work focuses on advancing population-based structural health monitoring (SHM) techniques, particularly for wind energy systems. He specializes in integrating spatial autoregressive models, sensor networks, and environmental data analysis to optimize wind farm performance and detect structural anomalies. Research interests include: Development of advanced SHM frameworks for large-scale infrastructure Data-driven approaches for wind farm wake field prediction and optimization Environmental mapping using Eov fields for infrastructure longevity Integration of machine learning in structural anomaly detection Recent publications emphasize automated structure selection, spatial modeling for turbine performance, and database systems for SHM networks. His work bridges electrical engineering principles with renewable energy systems, contributing to sustainable energy infrastructure advancements. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. Dr. Jiang collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving sensor technology, environmental engineering, and data science applications.

Hassan Al Raziمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Primate behavioural ecology
• Primate morphology and evolution
• Primates conservation biology and biodiversity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hassan Al Razi is a Bangladeshi zoologist and biodiversity conservationist currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy at the School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia. His research focuses on primate behavioral ecology, with particular emphasis on endangered species in Bangladesh including Bengal slow lorises, hoolock gibbons, and Phayre's langurs. Affiliated with the university's research programs, he contributes to multiple international conservation initiatives addressing primate conservation challenges. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation (2017) and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology (2016), both from Jagannath University in Bangladesh. His thesis work examined Population Status, Habitat Preference and Threats of Phayre's Leaf Monkey in Satchari National Park. Al Razi's research interests span primate behavioral ecology, primate morphology and evolution, conservation biology, and biodiversity management. His work particularly emphasizes loris and chimpanzee conservation, with field studies conducted in Bangladesh's tropical forests. His fingerprint analysis reveals significant contributions to National Parks management, Lorisidae conservation, Anura studies, New Species discovery, Hylobatidae research, Nycticebus conservation, Sciuridae studies, and Tropical Forest ecology. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong focus on primate conservation challenges in Bangladesh, with particular attention to road infrastructure impacts, wildlife trafficking, habitat fragmentation, and community-based conservation strategies. His work spans multiple primate species including hoolock gibbons, slow lorises, and langurs, with increasing emphasis on digital monitoring of wildlife trade and climate change adaptation strategies. His scientific recognition includes the award for Population Status, Threats, and Conservation of Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis) in Northeast Bangladesh (2017), which received significant media attention with coverage from 9 news outlets, mentions by 3 X users, and 5 readers on Mendeley. Al Razi actively collaborates with international researchers across multiple countries, contributing to global conservation initiatives including the Global Primate Roadkill Database. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to biodiversity conservation and environmental protection. While specific lab affiliations aren't detailed in the provided text, his research involves extensive fieldwork in Bangladesh's forest ecosystems and collaboration with international conservation networks.

Mirja Schodererمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Justice
• Water Conflicts
• Politics of Extraction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mirja Schoderer is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Policy Analysis (EPA) department at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and a faculty member of the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute. Her research focuses on contestations over natural resources, emphasizing water, mining, and biodiversity protection. She examines how socio-natural dynamics shape distributive justice through biophysical, discursive, and institutional interactions. Methodologically, she employs Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), visual ethnography, and action research. Education: PhD in Water and Mining Conflicts (VU Amsterdam, 2024); MSc Environment and Resource Management (VU Amsterdam, 2017); MA Comparative Literature (Freie Universität Berlin, 2017); BA German Literature (Humboldt-Universität Berlin, 2013). Research Interests: Environmental justice, water conflicts, extraction politics, nature conservation, and critical social theory. Current projects include co-coordinating the Bio-Just project on biodiversity protection’s environmental justice dimensions and leading a Colombia case study. Previously, she researched water governance at IDOS (Germany). Teaching: Leads courses on Environmental Policy and Sustainability Challenges at undergraduate and graduate levels. Supervises MSc theses. Active in the EnJust Network and contributes to interdisciplinary marine carbon research initiatives. Key Projects: Bio-Just (2023–2026), investigating ecosystem services and environmental justice linkages. Collaborations span Germany, Brazil, Colombia, and Mongolia.

Katerina Vrotsouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Analytics
• Climate Adaptation
• Energy Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katerina Vrotsou is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), affiliated with the Media and Information Technology (MIT) division. Her research focuses on visual analytics, climate adaptation, and generative AI applications in energy systems. She leads projects exploring synthetic data for sustainable housing and AI-driven climate adaptation strategies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between basic and applied research. Key research areas include: Information visualization for complex data analysis Volunteered geographic information (VGI) integration for disaster management Interactive digital environment design Human factors in air traffic control decision-making Her recent publications (2023-2025) highlight advancements in: Real-time decision support interfaces Impact-based weather warning systems AI applications for urban climate adaptation Dr. Vrotsou's research contributes to both technical innovations (e.g., novel visualization tools) and societal challenges (e.g., climate resilience strategies).

Martin Karlsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Martin Karlson is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Thematic Studies (TEMA), specializing in Environmental Change (TEMAM). He holds a Ph.D. (2016), MSc (2010), and BSc (2007) in Environmental Science from Linköping University. His research focuses on leveraging satellite imagery and GIS to study environmental processes in Africa, particularly agroforestry systems and peatlands. Key projects include analyzing tree cover impacts on soil health, groundwater, and carbon sequestration in West African parklands. He teaches specialized courses on GIS and remote sensing in environmental science. Research Interests: Remote Sensing applications in environmental monitoring GIS-based spatial analysis Climate change adaptation strategies Agroforestry and carbon dynamics Peatland ecology and mapping Recent Work Trends: Articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining satellite data with field studies to address global environmental challenges, particularly in semi-arid regions and high-latitude ecosystems. Methodological innovations in multi-source remote sensing integration stand out. Scientific Contributions: His work contributes to sustainable land use policies and climate resilience frameworks, with notable collaborations like the Visual Water platform for urban stormwater planning. Grants & Advising: While no specific grants are mentioned, his projects reflect substantial funding for international collaborations. No formal advisee names are listed in the provided materials.

• Geohazards
• Disaster Risk Management
• Environmental Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bastiaan van den Bout is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Earth Sciences and Digital Society Institute. His work focuses on geohazards, disaster risk management, and environmental modeling. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in reducing disaster risks and mitigating climate change impacts. Research Interests: Multi-hazard simulation and impact chains Flood and landslide dynamics Cascading hazards and climate adaptation Machine learning applications in environmental science Recent research highlights include developing platforms for disaster impact quantification and analyzing tropical cyclone impacts using satellite data. He has collaborated internationally, including work on Dominica’s flood risk and coastal retreat strategies. Labs/Teams: Involved in the OpenLISEM hazard modeling project, a key tool for simulating environmental hazards.

Julie Willemsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Equity
• Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL)
• Workplace-Based Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Julie Willems is affiliated with Monash University's Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, specializing in Health Sciences Education. Her roles include Associate Editor for the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice and Guest Editor for Frontiers in Medicine. She has held executive positions in professional associations like ODLAA and ASCILITE, contributing to policy development and cross-country collaboration. Education: PhD in E-learning, Monash University (2004–2010) MEd(Honours) in Education, University of New England (1998–2004) GDipEd, Charles Sturt University (2002–2003) BA (Double Major) in Humanities & Communication, Murdoch University (1984–1992) Certificate in Nursing (General), Westmead Hospital (1979–1982) Research Interests: Her work focuses on educational equity, technology-enhanced learning, disaster resilience, and medical education. She explores how social media and online tools impact disaster recovery, rural health, and mental health interventions. Her projects include the 'i-Survive' initiative on mobile use in emergencies and the 'National GP Supervisor Curriculum' to enhance medical training. Awards & Grants: Lionel Allen Award (2004) Cultural Safety & Supervisor CPD Grant ($285,506, 2020) i-Survive Project (auDA Foundation, 2011) RACGP Education Research Grants (2020) Advising & Grants: She mentors in academic development and disaster resilience. Notable projects include 'Transforming pre-vocational medical training' (2021) to bolster rural healthcare workforces. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with institutions like Flinders University (e-Learning Developer) and Eastern Victoria General Practice Training (Manager, Supervisor CPD).

Graeme Ruxtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Sensory Interactions Between Species
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Graeme Ruxton at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews, is a leading researcher in evolutionary ecology focusing on interspecies sensory interactions. His work spans predator-prey dynamics, plant-pollinator communication, and statistical methodology. Current positions: Professor, School of Biology Key institutions: University of St Andrews, European Commission (H2020 MSCA Fellowship SCAVENGER), BBSRC Research interests center on: Evolutionary ecology of sensory interactions Camouflage, crypsis and mimicry Signaling system stability Nonparametric statistical methodology Biophysical scaling effects Plant-animal coevolution Recent publications show: 2025 work on snake digestion strategies and zebra stripe functionality 2024 developments in statistical analysis of ecological data 2023 contributions to signaling game theory Methodological innovations from 2018-2022 Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2012) Research supervision includes: 2023-2022 thesis supervision on mixed-species antipredator strategies 2022 thesis on aphid-ladybird interactions 2017 shark coloration research

Catherine L. Mullerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Urban Climatology
• Meteorology
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Catherine L. Muller is a Research Fellow and Guest Lecturer at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. She leads the Birmingham Urban Climate Laboratory (BUCL), focusing on urban meteorology, particularly the urban heat island effect, using dense sensor networks and crowdsourcing techniques. Her research integrates remote sensing, climate modeling, and environmental data analysis. Education: BSc (1st class) in Environmental Science, MSc (Distinction) in Applied Meteorology and Climatology, and a PhD in Atmospheric Science from the University of Birmingham (2001-2008). Research interests include urban climate dynamics, sensor technologies for environmental monitoring, and innovative teaching methods in geosciences. She collaborates with industry partners like Birmingham City Council and AMEY, and leads projects funded by NERC and Innovate UK (TSB), such as the 'HiTemp' and 'DISTANCE' initiatives. Her work emphasizes translating research into societal benefits via knowledge transfer and STEM outreach. Publications span urban climate data protocols, sensor network applications, and educational outreach strategies. She has developed training programs for SMEs in Earth Observation and contributed to global climate research initiatives. Outreach efforts include workshops for K-12 students, teacher training, and public engagement via social media (e.g., @BUCL_HiTemp). She co-leads projects funded by the UK Space Agency and RCUK, promoting geospatial literacy and climate science awareness.

Andrew Charlton-Perezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Meteorology
• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez OBE is a Professor of Meteorology and Head of the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. His research focuses on stratospheric dynamics, subseasonal forecasting, climate change impacts, and the application of AI in weather modeling. He has contributed to over 100 publications, with recent work emphasizing stratospheric predictability, decarbonization strategies for conference travel, and the integration of AI with traditional physics-based models. His research explores the influence of stratospheric processes on tropospheric weather patterns, with a particular interest in sudden stratospheric warmings and their societal impacts, such as hospital admissions and energy demand. He leads international projects like SNAPSI, investigating stratospheric influences on subseasonal forecasts. Additionally, he advocates for climate education and sustainable practices, including reducing the carbon footprint of academic travel. Professor Charlton-Perez has received recognition through awards like the OBE for services to meteorology. His work bridges academic research and practical applications, contributing to climate policy and operational forecasting systems.

Robin Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Earth System Modeling
• Ice-Sheet-Climate Interactions
• Sea-Level Rise
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robin Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, affiliated with the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). He specializes in Earth System modeling, particularly focusing on ice-sheet-climate interactions, sea-level rise, and the stability of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. His work involves developing and applying models such as UKESM and FAMOUS to understand past and future climate dynamics. Research Interests: Earth system model development Ice-sheet-climate interactions Paleoclimate studies, especially glacial cycles Geoengineering impacts on climate systems Key Projects: Lead developer for UKESM's ice sheet modeling capabilities Manager of the FAMOUS climate model Involved in ISMIP6, TerraFIRMA, and OCEAN:ICE projects Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students including Steve George and Charlotte Lang Recipient of EU and NERC grants for climate modeling and paleoclimate research

• Rhetoric of Science
• Visual Rhetoric
• Environmental Rhetoric
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Lynda C. Olman is a Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in the rhetoric of science with emphasis on visual STEM arguments and scientific ethos. Her work bridges historical analysis and contemporary public discourse through rigorous archival methodology. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in English (Rhetoric & Composition/English Language & Linguistics) from University of Texas at Austin (2003) M.A. in Linguistics from University of Texas at Austin (1998) B.A. in English from Colorado College (1994) Professor Olman's research examines how scientific authority is constructed visually and rhetorically, particularly in climate change communication and historical science-media interactions. Her scholarship consistently connects technical communication practices to local political contexts, as demonstrated in her monographs on scientific prophecy and media hoaxes. Current work focuses on developing frameworks for non-expert interpretation of scientific graphics. Publication trends reveal sustained engagement with visual rhetoric across scientific controversies, evolving from historical analyses of 19th-century hoaxes to contemporary climate visualization studies. Key thematic threads include the role of uncertainty in public science discourse, cross-cultural rhetorical practices, and the intersection of disability studies with composition pedagogy. Scientific Awards: None documented in source materials. Teaching responsibilities encompass undergraduate argumentation courses (ENG 100j, 102, 301) and graduate seminars in rhetoric history/composition (ENG 730, 735, 739). No advising records or grant details appear in available documentation.

• Marine Ecology
• Remote Sensing
• Coral Reef Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Borrego Acevedo Rodney is a Research Fellow at the School of the Environment , University of Queensland , within the Faculty of Science. His expertise lies in marine and environmental sciences, with a focus on coral reef ecosystems and remote sensing applications. He holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Queensland (2014), specializing in microphytobenthos dynamics using remote sensing technologies. His research integrates field data collection, spectral analysis, and spatial modeling to understand benthic habitats and coral reef health. Research Interests : Coral reef ecology, microphytobenthos distribution, remote sensing techniques, environmental monitoring, and geospatial data analysis. His work emphasizes global-scale coral reef habitat mapping and ecosystem conservation strategies. Publications : His work includes high-impact studies on global coral reef mapping, benthic habitat classification, and microphytobenthos abundance modeling. Key contributions involve developing methodologies for expert-derived training data in remote sensing and applying multiscale earth observation frameworks for coral reef assessment. Grants & Supervision : Available for postgraduate supervision in marine remote sensing and coral reef science. Active in collaborative projects with international research teams. Additional Contributions : Data collection on microphytobenthos composition at Heron Reef (Australia) using HPLC analysis, published via Pangaea datasets. Presented research at the IGARSS 2013 conference on coral reef spatial modeling.