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Jessica A Eismaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Hydrology
• Dryland Hydrology
• Remote Sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica A Eisma is an Assistant Professor of Water Resources in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Her research focuses on urban and dryland hydrology, remote sensing, machine learning, citizen science, and climate change adaptation. She holds a PhD from Purdue University (2020) and prior degrees from Purdue and Michigan State University. Her work emphasizes community-centered solutions for flood resilience and green infrastructure planning in vulnerable areas. Education: PhD, Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 2020 MS, Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 2015 BS, Civil Engineering, Michigan State University, 2012 Research Interests: Urban hydrology and climate impacts on rainfall patterns Remote sensing applications for water resource management Machine learning in hydrological modeling Citizen science for environmental data collection Green infrastructure design for flood mitigation Recent Article Trends: Dr. Eisma’s recent work addresses urbanization effects on extreme rainfall, UAV-based thermal mapping of micro-urban heat islands, and equity-focused green infrastructure planning. Her publications often bridge technical innovation and community-driven solutions for climate resilience. Awards: 2024: Faculty/Staff Graduating Student Impact Reception (UTA) 2023: Emerging Leaders Award (Purdue CEG SAC) 2020: Magoon Award for Excellence in Teaching (Purdue College of Engineering) 2015: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Advising & Grants: Advises 3 PhD students and multiple undergrad researchers Principal Investigator on grants totaling over $1M from NOAA, NSF, and others Focus areas: Houston flood resilience, Texas urban stormwater systems Lab & Teams: Leads the SEUSI Lab, dedicated to socio-environmental solutions in urban sustainability and infrastructure. Collaborates with national and international partners on water security and climate adaptation projects.

Zach Shahnمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Causal Inference
• Healthcare Data Analysis
• Critical Care Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zach Shahn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the CUNY School of Public Health. He holds a PhD in Statistics from Columbia University and a BA in Mathematics from Stanford University. His research focuses on causal inference methods applied to healthcare data, particularly time-varying treatment effects and critical care applications. He has conducted postdoctoral work at Harvard School of Public Health and previously worked at IBM Research in Healthcare and Life Sciences. Education: PhD in Statistics and Probability, Columbia University BA in Mathematics, Stanford University Research interests include developing causal inference frameworks for evaluating treatment efficacy in dynamic healthcare settings, with a focus on critical care outcomes and methodological innovations. Recent work explores applications of causal diagrams, instrumental variables, and machine learning in healthcare decision-making. His studies often involve large-scale healthcare datasets to assess interventions' real-world impacts. Key trends in his articles include advancements in causal effect estimation under complex treatment regimes, bias analysis in observational studies, and methodological contributions to difference-in-differences and N-of-1 trial designs. His work bridges statistical theory with practical healthcare challenges, emphasizing reproducibility and policy relevance. No scientific awards are listed, though his contributions to causal inference methodologies are notable in academic circles. He has advised on healthcare data projects and published extensively without explicitly listed grants. His professional network includes collaborations with institutions like Harvard and IBM. He is affiliated with CUNY's public health programs and actively engages in academic discourse via Twitter and LinkedIn. His lab or team details are not explicitly mentioned in available materials.

Huiyan Sangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Statistics
• Bayesian Nonparametrics
• Machine Learning
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Huiyan Sang is a Professor and Director of the Undergraduate Program in the Department of Statistics at Texas A&M University (College of Arts & Sciences). She earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from Duke University and a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Peking University. Her research focuses on spatial statistics, Bayesian nonparametric methods, machine learning, computational statistics, and applications in environmental sciences, geosciences, urban planning, and biomedical research. Her interdisciplinary work integrates statistical methodologies with real-world challenges, such as analyzing extreme environmental events, optimizing urban infrastructure, and modeling complex systems like human mobility during pandemics. She has contributed to advancing spatio-temporal modeling, Gaussian processes, and Bayesian hierarchical frameworks for large datasets. Recent publications highlight innovations in nonparametric regression, spatial functional data analysis, and stochastic frontier analysis, often leveraging computational efficiency and scalability. Her work addresses critical societal issues, including the impact of community design on public health and environmental monitoring through remote-sensing data. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. She advises no students or grants in the current dataset but collaborates widely on interdisciplinary projects. Her research lab focuses on developing cutting-edge statistical tools with applications in engineering, public health, and environmental science.

• Climate Change
• Deforestation
• Agricultural Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Confidence Duku is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in climate resilience and agricultural systems. Their work integrates climate science, hydrology, and machine learning to address food security, deforestation impacts, and flood forecasting in data-scarce regions. Research Interests: Climate change modeling in Eastern Africa Hydrology-guided neural networks for flood forecasting Agricultural resilience (common bean, green gram) under climate stressors Economic impacts of deforestation in Brazil Climate services for financial institutions and SMEs Notable Contributions: Developed frameworks for climate-smart business planning and flood prediction, with a focus on regions like East Africa and Brazil. Their work emphasizes ecosystem services and adaptation strategies. Collaborations: Active in multi-institutional projects, including partnerships with SNV and Copernicus. Led LVVN projects on cascading climate risks and reforestation impacts.

Wenhua Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Offshore Hydrodynamics
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Wave-Structure Interactions
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Wenhua Zhao is a globally recognized expert in offshore hydrodynamics and renewable energy technologies at The University of Queensland , School of Civil Engineering. With over 110 publications and 30 million AUD in secured research funding, his work bridges theoretical and practical advancements in marine engineering. Research focuses on Clean Energy , Artificial Intelligence , and Climate Change , specifically floating wind energy, floating solar, offshore aquaculture, and green hydrogen production. His 15 most recent articles (2024-2025) emphasize wave-structure interactions, gap resonance dynamics, and AI-driven wave prediction, published in top journals like Journal of Fluid Mechanics and Ocean Engineering . Scientific awards include the prestigious ARC Future Fellowship (2024-2028) and DECRA Fellowship (2019-2022) , recognizing his contributions to academia and industry. He teaches the 'Design of Offshore Energy Systems' course , training hundreds of students in coastal and ocean engineering, and serves as Deputy Editor for Ocean Engineering and Associate Editor for ASME's Journal of OMAE . Available for research supervision, Zhao actively collaborates with editorial boards of Applied Ocean Research and other Q1 journals.

Daniel Fosas de Pandoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Net Zero Buildings
• Building Retrofits
• Indoor Air Quality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Daniel Fosas de Pando serves as Chancellor's Fellow in Net Zero Buildings at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering, within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Research Institute for Infrastructure and Environment. His work bridges building science, climate resilience, and humanitarian engineering with a focus on practical decarbonization strategies. Research interests center on net zero building retrofits at scale , indoor air quality optimization , and climate-adaptive design , particularly in vulnerable contexts like refugee shelters. His methodology combines computational modeling with field monitoring to address energy-carbon trade-offs under climate change constraints, emphasizing actionable decision-making tools for designers and policymakers. Publication trends reveal strong focus on building decarbonization pathways (38% of recent work), shelter environments for displaced populations (29%), and climate risk communication (16%). Key themes include scaling retrofit interventions, occupant behavior impacts, and simplified modeling for resource-constrained settings. Major recognitions include: Dufton Silver Medal (2022) for pioneering Active Buildings framework Best Paper Award Theme Energy (2022) Best Paper Award (2017) for building simulation research He leads the £36m InBuilt project decarbonizing non-domestic building portfolios, supervises PhD candidate M. Yildrim, and collaborates with international teams across Japan, Ethiopia, and the UK. His grant portfolio emphasizes scalable solutions for building stock management and climate resilience. Research is conducted through the Infrastructure and Environment Institute with strong ties to humanitarian engineering networks, producing open datasets on shelter thermals and building decarbonization pathways.

Holly Michaelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Saltwater Intrusion
• Water Resource Management
• Contaminant Hydrology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Holly Michael is a Professor and Unidel Fraser Russell Career Development Chair for the Environment at the University of Delaware, serving as Director of the Delaware Environmental Institute. She holds a BS from the University of Notre Dame (BS, 1990s) and a PhD from MIT (2000s). Her research focuses on coastal hydrogeology, saltwater intrusion, groundwater sustainability, and climate change impacts on water resources. Current projects include investigating coastal critical zones, groundwater salinization dynamics, and arsenic-safe groundwater management in Bangladesh. Dr. Michael’s work integrates field studies, modeling, and experimental economics to address water resource challenges. She leads initiatives on subterranean estuaries, tidal wetland biogeochemistry, and the interplay between groundwater and surface water systems. Her research spans disciplines such as contaminant hydrology, geostatistics, and environmental policy, with emphasis on coastal regions. Notable projects include assessing the impacts of storm surges on coastal forests and modeling groundwater responses to sea-level rise. Dr. Michael collaborates internationally on issues like sustainable groundwater use and climate adaptation strategies. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges hydrology, ecology, and socio-economic frameworks to solve complex environmental problems.

Ke Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Mining
• Database Systems
• Data Privacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ke Wang is a Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University . His research focuses on Data Mining , Database Systems , Data Privacy , and Graph and Network Data . He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the Georgia Institute of Technology (1986 and 1984, respectively). Teaching includes courses like Database Systems II , Introduction to Data Mining , and Special Topics in Databases . He has advised numerous students and alumni, many of whom now work in tech, academia, and industry. Notable awards include the 2013 Faculty of Applied Sciences Research Excellence Award and the ECIR 2019 Best System Paper . His work emphasizes privacy-preserving techniques and has led to contributions like the Introduction to Privacy-Preserving Data Publishing textbook. He has served as a conference chair for major data mining events like SDM 2015/2016 and holds editorial roles in journals like ACM TKDD. His lab, the Database and Data Mining Laboratory , focuses on actionable solutions for real-world data challenges.

• Micrometeorology
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• Atmospheric Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timo Vesala is Professor of Meteorology and Academy Professor at the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR). He is also affiliated with the Viikki Plant Science Centre (ViPS) and serves as a supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Atmospheric Sciences. Research Interests: Micrometeorology and biogeochemical cycles Ecosystem–atmosphere exchanges of greenhouse gases Eddy-covariance methodology and flux networks Boreal lakes, wetlands, and forests as components of the climate system Development of long-term observational infrastructures such as ICOS-Finland Recent research output (2023–2025) is dominated by high-impact articles in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences , Biogeosciences , Agricultural and Forest Meteorology , and Geophysical Research Letters , reflecting a balanced portfolio of process understanding, methodological advances, and large-scale synthesis studies. Scientific Awards: Academy Professor (Akatemiaprofessori) – awarded by the Academy of Finland Doctoral Advising & Grants: Supervised or co-supervised doctoral theses of Sheila Wachiye, E. Lopez-Blanco, and X. Li Principal Investigator on Academy of Finland project “The Hidden Role of Gases in Trees” (2021–2025) Project leader for “Kasvihuonekaasujen maa-ilmakehävaihto järvi- ja suoekosysteemeille” (2024–2026) Co-leader of the art-science initiative “Periferia – Metsätaiteeellinen asema” (2021–2031) Participant in EU flagship EMME-CARE (2017–2026) Labs & Teams: Timo Vesala heads the Micrometeorology Group at INAR and leads the Finnish ICOS (Integrated Carbon Observation System) network node. His team operates multiple eddy-covariance towers across boreal lakes, wetlands, and forests, integrating field observations with modeling and remote-sensing data.

Sai Ravelaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nonlinear Stochastic Dynamics
• Coherent Fluids
• Uncertainty Quantification
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sai Ravela is a Principal Research Scientist in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on nonlinear stochastic dynamics, coherent fluid systems, uncertainty quantification, and autonomous observing technologies. He specializes in developing data-driven methodologies for natural hazard detection, climate change impacts, and environmental risk assessment. Ravela’s work integrates computational science with geophysical applications, including storm surge modeling, extreme rainfall analysis, and geothermal exploration. He pioneers techniques like neural dynamical systems and adversarial learning to improve predictive accuracy in nonstationary climate regimes. His contributions span environmental monitoring systems, autonomous aircraft resilience frameworks, and policy-informed climate vulnerability assessments. Key research areas include: Coastal flood risk in Bangladesh and Vietnam Dynamic data-driven applications systems (DDDAS) Machine learning for geosciences and environmental systems Uncertainty quantification in complex fluid dynamics He leads interdisciplinary projects at MIT’s Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) program, advancing methods for data assimilation, surrogate modeling, and real-time environmental observatories. His innovations bridge theoretical frameworks with practical solutions for climate adaptation and disaster resilience.

Andrew Friendمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Carbon Cycle
• Ecosystem Ecology
• Climate Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew Friend is a Researcher at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Department of Geography . His work focuses on terrestrial ecosystem dynamics, particularly the interplay between vegetation, carbon fluxes, and climate systems. He develops process-based computer models to simulate vegetation growth, competition, and carbon cycle responses, while also conducting experimental and field studies in collaboration with institutions like the Sainsbury Laboratory, NIAB, and Forestry England. Friend’s research integrates plant physiological knowledge with global vegetation modeling . Key interests include source-sink carbon interactions, physiological diversity in ecosystems, and the impact of climate extremes on forest resilience. His models address challenges such as drought, temperature changes, and deforestation, with applications in predicting future carbon balances and informing climate mitigation strategies. The 15 most recent articles highlight his contributions to understanding Amazon deforestation tipping points , wood formation mechanisms , and fire/disturbance impacts on ecosystems . These works span climate science , forest ecology , and biogeochemical cycles , emphasizing multi-scale approaches from cellular processes to global systems. Friend collaborates with institutions like Forestry England (Thetford Forest studies), Sainsbury Laboratory , and the C-CLEAR Doctoral Training Partnership . His work bridges computational modeling, experimental validation, and field data to advance terrestrial carbon cycle science.

Patrick Huberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Nanoporous Materials
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Patrick Huber is a leading physicist and Institute Director at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) , heading the Institute for Materials and X-Ray Physics (M-2) . He also leads the High-Resolution X-Ray Analytics of Materials group at DESY through a cooperative professorship. His research spans condensed matter physics , nanoporous materials , and X-ray analytics , with significant contributions to molecular water science and soft matter in confinement . Education: PhD in Physics (1999, Saarland University), Diploma in Physics (1995, Saarland University) Professional Career: Full Professor at TUHH (2020-present), Member of CRC 1615 (2023-present), Spokesperson for CMWS (2024-present), Cluster of Excellence BlueMat (2025) Research Interests focus on multi-scale material behavior under extreme confinement, particularly hierarchical porous silicon and silica systems . His work examines adsorption-induced deformation , elastocapillarity , fluid transport in nanopores, and metamaterial design principles using electrolytes , polymers , and liquid crystals . Fundamental studies include fluid interface thermodynamics and microscopic hydrodynamics . Scientific Awards include the Top Reviewer Award (2018) from Applied Physics Letters and the Dr.-Eduard-Martin Award (2000) for his dissertation. He contributes to 130+ publications with an h-index of 36 (2021). Advising and Grants involve supervising 18 doctoral and master's students , including Manuel Brinker , Marc Thelen , and Stella Gries . He participates in Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1615 , Cluster of Excellence EXC 3120 BlueMat , and the United Nations University Hub on Climate Engineering . Laboratory and Teams include the Institute for Materials and X-Ray Physics (M-2) at TUHH, the High-Resolution X-Ray Analytics group at DESY, and contributions to the Centre for Hybrid Nanostructures (CHyN) .

Elfatih Eltahirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Hydroclimatology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elfatih Eltahir is the H. M. King Bhumibol Professor at MIT, affiliated with the Climate and Environment faculty and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (University of Khartoum, 1985), M.Sc. in Hydrology (National University of Ireland, 1988), and S.M. and Sc.D. in Meteorology/Hydroclimatology (MIT, 1993). His research focuses on climate change impacts on water availability, extreme weather, and vector-borne diseases, with a particular emphasis on developing numerical models like the MIT Regional Climate Model (MRCM) and the Hydrology-Entomology-Malaria Transmission Simulator (HYDREMATS). Key research areas include projecting climate change effects on regions such as the Mediterranean, South Asia, and West Africa, with a focus on adaptation strategies. He has pioneered the concept of 'outdoor days' to quantify climate impacts on human activity. Awards include membership in the National Academy of Engineering (2023), World Academy of Sciences (2023), and American Geophysical Union Fellowship (2008). Teaching: Global Change Science (1.071), Surface Hydrology (1.714), Environmental Data Analysis (1.073) Projects: UM6P-MIT Research Program, Jameel Observatory Climate Resilience Early Warning System Network (CREWSnet) His work has addressed societal challenges like Nile River water management, malaria transmission dynamics, and climate adaptation in vulnerable communities. Field campaigns and collaborations with institutions like the United Arab Emirates reinforce his applied research focus. Awards: 2023: National Academy of Engineering Member 2023: World Academy of Sciences Fellow 2008: AGU Fellow 2017: Hydrologic Science Award Research grants and funding support impactful projects such as climate modeling for the Middle East, Africa, and the U.S., with a focus on interdisciplinary solutions.

• Coastal Engineering
• Beach Erosion
• Hurricane Impact Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie M. Patch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Alabama's College of Engineering. Her research focuses on coastal engineering challenges, particularly beach erosion dynamics and the interaction between natural processes and engineered structures during extreme events like hurricanes. Education: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech M.S. Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech Savannah B.S. Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech Savannah Research Interests: Dr. Patch investigates short- and long-term coastal erosion mechanisms, wave and surge impacts on barrier islands, and numerical modeling applications for coastal resilience. Her recent work examines Hurricane Sandy's effects on New Jersey and Virginia barrier systems, emphasizing adaptive strategies under rising sea levels. Publications Trends: Her articles address coastal infrastructure resilience, hurricane geomorphological impacts, and adaptation strategies using advanced numerical simulations. Key themes include sea-level rise mitigation, post-disaster assessment, and coastal policy frameworks. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details listed in the profile. Labs/Teams: Active in coastal modeling and field measurement initiatives, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed here.

Matthew Greenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymer Science
• Sustainable Materials
• Carbon Dioxide Capture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Green is a tenured Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Arizona State University , where he has been since 2014. He serves as Director of the Center for Negative Carbon Emissions and Associate Director of the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing . Director, Center for Negative Carbon Emissions Associate Director, Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing Research Focus : Design of ion-containing polymers for water purification , CO2 capture , and nanocomposites , with emphasis on electrostatic interactions, microstructure control, and stimuli-responsive materials. Key thrusts include membrane technology , epoxy thermosets , nanoparticle templating , and electrospun fibers . Publication Trends : Recent work spans zwitterionic polymers for anti-scaling membranes, phosphonium-based DAC systems , silica nanocomposites , and biomaterials for immunotherapy , reflecting interdisciplinary expertise in polymer chemistry , environmental engineering , and materials science . Awards & Grants : 2019 NSF CAREER Award 2018 NASA Early Career Faculty Award 2022 Sloan Foundation Grant DOE DAC Pre-Commercial Technology Prize (2023) Multiple DURIP grants Email : mdgreen8@asu.edu