جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Social Deprivation Studies
• Heritage Culture Institutionalization
• Climate Socialities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aet Annist is an Associate Professor of Ethnology at the University of Tartu's Institute of Cultural Studies. Her research focuses on deprivation (social, symbolic, ethnic, and future deprivation), new class relations, and the institutionalization of heritage culture. She has contributed to projects such as the IUT initiative led by UNESCO Chairholder Professor Kuutma and the University of Manchester's PROMISE project. Her work intersects with climate socialities, forest protests, and heritage culture connections. Annist is actively engaged with Estonian media, governmental advisory roles, and activist collaborations in environmental and social justice movements. Education: Holds a PhD in Ethnology. Supervised multiple master's and doctoral theses, including works on climate activism, diaspora communities, and transnational nationalism. Research Interests: Explores how peripheral regions' heritage institutions shape socio-cultural dynamics. Current projects address climate change impacts on community structures and the sociopolitical dimensions of environmental protests. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges ethnology, sociology, and environmental studies. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants & Funding: Involved in EU-funded and cross-institutional projects such as IUT and PROMISE. Engaged in applied research with Estonian ministries and the Riigikogu. Labs/Teams: Part of the UNESCO Chair in Applied Studies of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and collaborates with international academic networks.

Yujie Huمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Transportation
• Human Mobility
• Accessibility Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yujie Hu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Florida. She holds affiliate faculty positions at the UF Informatics Institute and UF Transportation Institute. Her research focuses on urban transportation, human mobility, and accessibility, employing GIS, network analysis, and machine learning to analyze geospatial data. Current projects include studying hurricane mobility impacts, healthcare accessibility, and bike-sharing optimization. Education: PhD in Geography, Louisiana State University (2016) M.S. in Cartography and GIS, East China Normal University (2012) B.S. in GIS, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power (2009) Research Interests: Urban mobility patterns and infrastructure Accessibility to healthcare/services during disasters GIS-based crime hotspot mapping Transportation equity analysis Network optimization for public transit systems Recent Funded Projects: Socioeconomic Impacts of COVID-19 (UFII Seed Fund, $20K) Automated Delineation of Hospital Service Areas ($10K) AV Traffic Analysis (USDOT Grant, $35K) Labs/Teams: Her lab focuses on geospatial analysis of transportation systems and disaster resilience, with active projects in Florida's hurricane-prone regions. She advises 2 current graduate students and welcomes applications in geospatial science.

Amelia B. Finaretمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Child Nutrition
• Agriculture and Health Linkages
• Food and Nutrition Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amelia B. Finaret is an Associate Professor in the Global Health Studies Department at Allegheny College, with an Honorary Lecturer appointment in Global Agriculture and Food Systems at the University of Edinburgh. Her work bridges food economics, nutrition science, and global health policy. PhD, Tufts University MS, Iowa State University BS, SUNY Stony Brook Certified Dietitian (CDR RDN) Finaret's research focuses on the intersections of child nutrition , agriculture-health linkages , and food system economics . She advocates for equitable health metrics and critiques locally-specific growth curves that perpetuate racial bias. Her recent work examines how US foreign aid cuts threaten global nutrition programs and how economic tools can solve complex food system challenges. Her textbook Food Economics: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health provides a unified framework for teaching economic analysis of food systems. Recent articles address data quality in sub-Saharan Africa , vitamin A policy debates , and SNAP work requirements for families. Finaret actively engages in digital advocacy through platforms like Bluesky ( @afinaret.bsky.social ), discussing food policy , climate-food connections , and scientific integrity in government. She participates in international collaborations with organizations like the ANH Academy and WorldPop Project .

Erin Hestirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Security
• Biodiversity
• Ecosystem Services
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erin Hestir is a Professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering department at the University of California, Merced. Her research focuses on water security and food production, biodiversity monitoring, and ecosystem services analysis through advanced geospatial technologies. Academic Affiliation: School of Engineering, UC Merced Research Expertise: Hyperspectral & Satellite Remote Sensing, Sensor Networks in Aquatic Systems Key Techniques: Geospatial Analytics, Environmental Modeling, Field Campaigns Her work spans inland and coastal watersheds, emphasizing climate resilience and sustainable resource management. Recent publications highlight: Wildfire impacts on aquatic ecosystems Multi-sensor biodiversity mapping Cyanotoxin risk assessment via satellite Machine learning applications in environmental sensing Community-inclusive research methodologies

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Respiratory Disease
• Pregnancy Outcomes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lyndsey Darrow is a Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health, specializing in Environmental Epidemiology with a focus on respiratory disease, pregnancy outcomes, and endocrine function in childhood. Her research is supported by multiple NIH grants (R01AI122266, R01ES028346) and EPA funding (RD834799). Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Emory University (2008) B.A. in Human Biology, Stanford University (2000) Dr. Darrow's work examines environmental exposures such as: Heat waves and preterm birth Antibiotic exposure in relation to asthma Air pollution impacts on respiratory health Polybrominated flame retardants and thyroid function PFOA exposure in West Virginia communities Methodological innovations in exposure assessment Her research output includes extensive publications on air pollution's effects across multiple health domains, with recent emphasis on climate change impacts (heat waves, wildfire smoke) and environmental justice. She collaborates with teams analyzing spatiotemporal exposure patterns using advanced atmospheric and geospatial models. Contact: ldarrow@unr.edu | Office: SMS Room 117, Mail Stop 0275

• Design
• Human-centred computing
• Health services and systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Thea Blackler (Queensland University of Technology, School of Design) serves as Associate Dean Research for the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. A world leader in intuitive interaction research, she pioneered empirical work in this field and authored the foundational text Intuitive Interaction: Research and Application . Her interdisciplinary leadership bridges HASS and STEMM disciplines, with applications in health, agriculture, and disaster management. Current leadership projects: DP200100723 on children's active play & DP240102717 on intergenerational interaction Over $9 million in external funding including 4 ARC grants 2137 citations (h-index 26) across design, HCI, health, and interdisciplinary venues Her research portfolio includes design for dementia , TEI (tangible, embodied, embedded interaction) , and co-design methodologies . Recent publications focus on disaster preparedness systems , bee health monitoring , and prosthetic aesthetics . 2018 Ig-nobel Prize winner for research on user manual avoidance, with global media reach exceeding 300 million. Supervises 7 current HDR students and has mentored 20 completions. Key collaborations include a $4.97M MRFF project on brain tumor caregiver support and industry partnerships in agriculture, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Joseph R. Laracyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theology of Creation
• Science and Theology
• Logotherapy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rev. Joseph R. Laracy, S.T.D. , is an Associate Professor and Chair of Systematic Theology at the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University. He is also affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, the Department of Catholic Studies, the University Core Curriculum, and the University Honors Program. His research bridges the Catholic Intellectual Tradition with disciplines like cybernetics, machine learning, software engineering, and theology of creation . His theological work focuses on the intersection of faith and reason , particularly in dialogue with mathematical logic, cosmology, cybernetics, and medicine . He teaches courses such as Creation and Science (cross-listed with Catholic Studies and the Core Curriculum) and Dynamical Systems Theory . His technical expertise includes applied dynamical systems, software architecture, and security modeling . Education: S.T.D. in Fundamental Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University (2019) S.T.L. in Fundamental Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University (2014) S.T.B. in Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University (2012) M.S. in Engineering Systems, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2007) B.S. in Computer Engineering with minor in Mathematics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2005) Research Trends: Recent publications explore ethics of AI, theology-science dialogue, historical mediating disciplines, and interdisciplinary education , with a focus on cybernetics, dynamical systems, and Catholic social teaching. Professional Affiliations: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences (CTNS) Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS) Stanley Jaki Foundation International Institute of Informatics and Systemics (Fellow, inaugural class) Scientific Awards: Inaugural class of fellows at the International Institute of Informatics and Systemics Founding co-PI of the Academy for Nature and Nurture

Mareike Pampusمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Anthropology of Climate Change
• Post-Mining Landscapes
• Cultural Heritage
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mareike Pampus is a Researcher in Human Geography at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg's Faculty of Natural Sciences III, specializing in post-mining landscapes, climate justice, and Indian Ocean connectivity. She contributes to interdisciplinary research on environmental restoration and structural change, particularly in Central Germany's mining regions. Education: MA in Social and Cultural Anthropology (Halle-Wittenberg, 2012-2014), BA in Ethnology (Leipzig, 2010-2012), and BA in Social Sciences/Philosophy (Leipzig, 2008-2012) Her research examines human-environment interactions through ethnographic studies of land rehabilitation, solar energy projects, and colonial heritage reinterpretation. Key themes include more-than-human geographies, temporal ecologies, and sustainability governance. Recent publications analyze solar land acquisition in Brandenburg and post-mining restoration ethics, while her 2021 PhD dissertation explored heritage dynamics in Penang's port city. She collaborates with the Climate Justice Research Centre and contributes to transnational energy transition research. Scientific Awards: Suggested for John A. Lent Prize (AAS Malaysia/Singapore/Brunei Studies Group) Pampus co-organizes panels on transoceanic food connections and participates in international conferences on rural geographies and the Anthropocene. She also contributes to public discourse through podcasts on water issues in mining regions.

Jack Bartonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Urban Modeling
• Geospatial Analysis
• 3D Mapping
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jack Barton is a Casual Academic at the School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales (UNSW), and an Adjunct Professor at Far Eastern University, Philippines. He specializes in geospatial research, urban modeling, and three-dimensional mapping applications. Current Role: Manages the Geospatial Research Innovations and Development (GRID) cluster at UNSW Past Roles: Associate (Digital Delivery) at SGS Economics and Planning (2018–19), Urban Data and eResearch Facilitator at AURIN (2013–17) His research focuses on integrating geospatial technologies with urban sustainability, digital twins, and spatial decision support systems. Recent work includes real-time bushfire messaging and voxel-based urban analytics . Dr. Barton combines consultancy (20+ years), academic research, and education. He has contributed to over 15 publications since 2003 in journals like ISPRS Annals and Housing Studies , with an emphasis on smart cities and urban resilience . He leads the GRID research cluster at UNSW, fostering interdisciplinary projects that bridge architecture, geospatial science, and urban policy.

• Geographic Information Systems
• Spatial Data Analysis
• Environmental Informatics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Phil Bartie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University's School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences in Edinburgh. His research integrates spatial analysis with environmental and social issues, focusing on how geographic information systems can address urban sustainability challenges. Current affiliations include active supervision of PhD students and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams across environmental science and social policy domains. His research interests center on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial data analysis, and environmental informatics, with specific applications in blue space accessibility, urban planning, and energy policy analysis. Work examines how natural environments impact wellbeing, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and investigates public attitudes toward energy transitions using social media analytics and mixed-methods approaches. Key methodologies include geospatial modeling, Twitter activity mapping, and solicited research diaries for longitudinal wellbeing assessment. Recent publications reveal strong trends in spatial analysis of environmental-social intersections, particularly examining UK public discourse on fracking through Twitter geotagging, climate change belief systems influencing energy attitudes, and restorative benefits of inland blue spaces. His work consistently bridges technical GIS capabilities with societal challenges, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and climate action. Phil Bartie actively supervises PhD students and contributes to research grants focused on urban environmental systems, though specific grant details aren't publicly enumerated. His REAL corpus dataset (2016) demonstrates expertise in creating multimodal language resources for spatial reference resolution. Research occurs within interdisciplinary teams addressing urban sustainability, with emphasis on translating geospatial analysis into practical urban planning applications and environmental policy recommendations. Current projects examine spatial dimensions of energy transitions and nature-based wellbeing interventions in urban contexts.

Carla Ngمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Contaminants
• Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
• Green Infrastructure Modeling
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carla Ng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research integrates chemistry, biology, and engineering to model the fate of chemicals in organisms and ecosystems, with a focus on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and green infrastructure systems. She leads the Ng Lab, which develops computational and experimental frameworks to assess environmental contaminants, human exposure pathways, and sustainable remediation strategies. Research Interests: Dr. Ng’s work spans molecular-level protein interactions with PFAS, toxicokinetics, and global-scale contaminant transport via food systems. She investigates bioaccumulation mechanisms, chemical persistence, and cascading benefits of green infrastructure for water quality. Her group employs machine learning, molecular dynamics, and physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models to inform chemical safety and environmental policy. Publications & Trends: Her recent articles address PFAS interactions in photolithography, biodegradation pathways, partitioning coefficients, and health implications of exposure. Collaborative studies explore seafood contamination, wearable exposure samplers, and regulatory frameworks for PFAS. Themes include computational toxicology, environmental justice, and bioremediation innovations. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2019–2024) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Lab & Collaborations: The Ng Lab collaborates with institutions like the American Chemical Society, Springer Nature, and Elsevier journals. Research integrates interdisciplinary teams, including co-authors in toxicology, environmental epidemiology, and computational modeling. Projects address climate change impacts on contaminant fate and sustainable chemical alternatives.

John Friesenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Informal Settlement Analysis
• Urban Remote Sensing
• Population Estimation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Friesen serves as Professor and Chair of Remote Sensing at the Department of Remote Sensing within the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Würzburg. His work bridges geography, engineering, and public health through advanced spatial analysis techniques. Current affiliations include leadership in the Earth Observation Research Cluster and co-direction of the EO4CAM project since 2024. His educational background spans mechanical engineering (B.Sc. TU Darmstadt 2013, M.Sc. RWTH Aachen 2016) and fluid systems engineering, culminating in a Dr.-Ing. (2021) on urban informal settlement modeling. Notably, he concurrently pursues human medicine studies at Goethe University Frankfurt since 2020, creating a unique interdisciplinary profile. Friesen's research centers on spatial-temporal analysis of informal settlements , with pioneering work on slum population estimation and infrastructure resilience. His methodologies integrate equation-based modeling agent-based simulations remote sensing data fusion cardiovascular process modeling to address urban poverty and health disparities. Recent publications reveal expanding focus toward climate adaptation in Bavarian cities and global healthcare accessibility. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows strong thematic continuity in slum dynamics (60% of output) with growing emphasis on climate-resilient urban planning (25%) health-geography intersections (15%) Methodologically, he increasingly combines traditional remote sensing with AI-driven analysis and medical data integration. His academic leadership includes group direction at TU Darmstadt's Institute of Fluid Systems (2021-2024) and ongoing teaching at DHBW Karlsruhe since 2020. Current research is anchored in the EO4CAM project, focusing on urban infrastructure resilience through advanced spatial analytics. Friesen operates within the Earth Observation Research Cluster at Würzburg's Hubland Nord campus, utilizing the department's remote sensing infrastructure for global settlement analysis. His dual-engineering/medical training enables innovative approaches to urban health challenges, particularly in Global South contexts.

Bwalya Chibweمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Science
• Climate Policy
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bwalya Chibwe is a researcher at Linköping University affiliated with Theme Environmental Change (TEMAM) and the Center for Climate Policy Research (CSPR) . Their work bridges environmental science with decolonial praxis, focusing on biodiversity, African futures, and human-nature relationships. Key affiliations: TEMAM (Theme Environmental Change), CSPR (Center for Climate Policy Research) Research themes: Biodiversity conservation, climate policy, Africanfuturism, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability Publications explore digitalization of biodiversity management, Indigenous knowledge in climate scenarios, and speculative fiction as a tool for environmental futures. Their 2025 article on digital biodiversity risks and 2024 works on African scenarios and decolonial frameworks highlight their focus on equity and innovation. Collaborations include global institutions and interdisciplinary teams, with contributions to journals like Ecology and Society and Environmental Science and Policy . No specific grants or awards mentioned.

Heather Priceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Air Pollution
• Environmental Geography
• Public Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heather Price is an Associate Professor in Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Stirling, where she has been employed since 2015, progressing from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer and then to her current position. She serves in several leadership roles including BES PGR Director, Chair of the BES PGR Tutor team, and Faculty PGR Committee Member. Dr. Price is also the Academic lead for Stirling in the NERC Iapetus Doctoral Training Programme and holds significant external appointments as the UKRI Regional Clean Air Champion for Scotland and member of the Scottish Government's CAFS2 Public Engagement Working Group. Dr. Price's research focuses on improving public health through engagement with air quality issues, employing interdisciplinary approaches that bridge environmental science with geography, social science, and arts & humanities. Her work emphasizes community-centered methods including co-creation, citizen science, and participatory research. Current projects include the Forth Environmental Resilience Array (Forth-ERA), which deploys co-designed air quality monitoring networks across Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire, and research on the impact of air pollution on bee cognition funded by the British Beekeepers Association. Her projects span both the UK and Africa, addressing environmental pollution and public health challenges through transdisciplinary collaboration. Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on air pollution, public health, community engagement, and water governance. Analysis of her work shows consistent integration of scientific rigor with participatory approaches, demonstrating how environmental research can be effectively translated into policy and behavioral change. Her research increasingly focuses on developing meaningful pathways for stakeholders to engage with environmental data through innovative digital repositories and participatory methods. Dr. Price has received notable recognition including her appointment as UKRI Regional Clean Air Champion for Scotland and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Her professional activities extend to serving on the BSI standard committee on Indoor Air and contributing to national air quality policy development. As a supervisor, Dr. Price currently mentors two PhD students: Sydney Byrns on inclusive water governance in Malawi and Heather Anderson on reconciling scientific and non-scientific safe water realities. She previously supervised Amy McCarron's research on air pollution and sustainable behavioral changes. Her supervision approach emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world impact, aligning with her broader research philosophy. Dr. Price leads the Forth Environmental Resilience Array (Forth-ERA), a living laboratory that provides environmental data and analytics to facilitate scientific research, improve environmental management, and stimulate business innovation in support of Scotland's transition to a net zero carbon society. This initiative exemplifies her commitment to creating research infrastructure that serves both academic and community needs.

Christina Leigh Gerosمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Environmental Architecture
• Climate Ecology
• Urban Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christina Leigh Geros is an architect, landscape architect, and urban designer currently serving as a Tutor for the MA Environmental Architecture Programme at the Royal College of Art's School of Architecture. Her academic affiliations also include being a Research Fellow for Monsoon Assemblages, an ERC-funded project hosted at the University of Westminster, and strategic collaborator with PetaBencana.id based in Indonesia. Royal College of Art (School of Architecture) University of Westminster (Monsoon Assemblages project) PetaBencana.id (Indonesia-based research) Materializing Data Embodying Climate Change (AHRC-funded project) Christina's research interests critically engage with climate- and neuro-ecologies through design-led approaches. She explores the edges of architectural practice as it intersects with environmental conflicts and social technologies, both historical and emergent. Her work particularly focuses on monsoon systems, environmental justice, and the production of knowledge infrastructures related to climate change. Her publications and exhibitions from 2015-2021 reveal a strong focus on monsoon systems, climate change impacts in South Asia, and innovative approaches to environmental architecture. The works demonstrate interdisciplinary research spanning climate science, environmental humanities, cartography, and political ecology, with particular attention to Southeast Asia's urban contexts. #Voices, Jakarta, Indonesia, Fulbright National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellow (2015-2016) Redefining Urban: Kotzebue, Alaska as a case study..., Penny White Prize (2014) Latent [e]scapes, Radcliffe Public Art Competition (2014) Move Me River, Radjawali Research Grant (2013) American Institute of Architects (AIA) Young Architects Merit Award (2008) Christina's practice engages with multiple media and knowledge structures to explore environmental architecture through online platforms, multimedia installations, publications, and lectures as forms of activist research. She has contributed to significant exhibitions including Broken Nature at the XX Triennale di Milano (2019) and Incomplete Urbanism at the Centre for Contemporary Art in Singapore (2016).