جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Caroline Zagonel De Linharesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social and Environmental Accounting
• Sustainability Reporting
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caroline Zagonel De Linhares is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Course Leader for MSc Accounting & Finance and MSc Forensic Accounting at the Sheffield Business School, part of the College of Business, Technology and Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. She is also the PRME Lead for the Sheffield Business School and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her qualifications include a PhD in Accounting (University of Sheffield, 2018), an MBA (University of Sheffield, 2011), and a BSc in Accounting (FAE Business School, 2005). Teaching responsibilities include courses such as MSc Accounting and Finance and BSc Accounting and Finance, with modules on Environmental Accounting, Dissertation, and Strategic Management Accounting. Her research focuses on Social and Environmental Accounting and Reporting, emphasizing sustainability integration into organizational decision-making and the effectiveness of sustainability reporting. She is affiliated with the Social and Economic Research Institute and currently supervises three doctoral students. Key awards include her FHEA designation, reflecting her commitment to education quality. Her work bridges industry experience in corporate reporting with academic research, advocating for Responsible Management Education and sustainable development practices.

David Cooperمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Literary Geographies
• Place Writing
• Digital Humanities
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Cooper is Senior Lecturer in English and Co-Director of the Centre for Place Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University. With a PhD from Lancaster University, his research explores literary geographies through digital mapping, creative-critical practice, and environmental humanities frameworks. His scholarship focuses on: Literary representations of place in contemporary British writing Digital methods for analyzing spatial narratives Creative collaborations between writers, artists, and scientists Place-based curricula development His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with how literature represents and reimagines place. Recent work examines contemporary place writing as a distinct genre while earlier contributions pioneered digital cartographic methods for analyzing Romantic texts. His collaborative projects like 'Hayling Island: Stories at Sea Level' blend academic research with multimedia public engagement. As founding co-director of the Centre for Place Writing, he curates events including the Place Writing Festival and PLACE collections. He leads the 'Writing & Place' undergraduate module and supervises PhD research spanning poetry, deep mapping, and regional identities. His current projects include co-editing the Routledge Handbook of Literary Geographies and contributing to the 'Voices of the Future' treescapes initiative.

Jennifer Rowntreeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological Genetics
• Conservation Genetics
• Molecular Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer Rowntree is an Associate Professor in Ecological Genetics at the University of Plymouth's School of Biological and Marine Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering). She leads research on the genetics of species interactions and molecular tools for ecological questions, with a focus on mangrove conservation, ex situ plant preservation, and biodiversity quantification in agroecosystems. As Deputy Director of the Centre of Research Excellence in Intelligent and Sustainable Productive Systems (CRISPS), she champions interdisciplinary solutions to environmental challenges. Her teaching includes modules such as Introduction to Biological Sciences and Ecology Field Course , emphasizing practical and field-based learning. She has advised over 18 students on topics spanning mangrove genetics, carnivorous plant conservation, and microbiome dynamics, securing funding from NERC, BBSRC, and the Newton Fund. Research highlights include mangrove restoration genetics, cryopreservation of bryophytes, and urban environmental impacts on plant adaptation. She contributes to global initiatives like the NERC UK Treescapes project and the ELMS-Exchange hub, promoting sustainable land management strategies.

Joachim Frommenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Behaviour
• Behavioural Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Joachim Frommen serves as Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK, where he leads research on the evolution and ecology of social behaviour with emphasis on complex social systems. His work bridges fundamental behavioural ecology with applied conservation and welfare science, primarily using aquatic models including Lake Tanganyika cichlids, three-spined sticklebacks, Mantella frogs, and crustaceans. Combining controlled laboratory experiments at MMU with international field studies, he investigates how social dynamics influence individual fitness and ecological outcomes. His educational background includes: PhD in Behavioural Ecology (2002-2007) from University of Bonn Diploma in Biology (1995-2002) from University of Bonn Dr Frommen's research examines cooperative breeding systems, communication networks, and predation risk responses across aquatic taxa. His work reveals how environmental stressors like temperature fluctuations nonlinearly affect aggression, while kin recognition mechanisms maintain social structure in cichlids. Recent publications highlight methodological innovations in recognizing null results and developing welfare standards for captive fish through physical enrichment. His Tanzania field course integrates conservation principles with behavioural observation in natural habitats. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) shows consistent focus on cooperative breeding dynamics in cichlids, context-dependent communication, and welfare applications. Key trends include sex-specific dispersal strategies, nonlinear environmental effects on behaviour, and validation of experimental methods in natural contexts. His work increasingly addresses climate change impacts and methodological rigor in behavioural ecology. Dr Frommen actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, guiding students through complete research cycles from hypothesis generation to publication. His teaching spans Principles of Animal Behaviour (Year 1), Animal Health and Welfare (Year 2), and The Social Life of Animals (Year 3), emphasizing research-based learning and student-researcher collaboration. He leads the Animal Behaviour and Conservation Tanzania field course and postgraduate Zoo placements. Professional service includes Secretary of the Ethologische Gesellschaft e.V., editorial roles for Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology (Associate Editor since 2012) and Journal of Fish Biology (Guest Editor 2022-present), plus reviewing for major funding bodies including BBSRC and Swiss National Science Foundation. His research team conducts MMU-based lab work while maintaining international field collaborations.

Tamer Kamelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Smart Grids
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tamer Kamel is a Lecturer in Power Electronics and Renewable Energy at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, University of Plymouth. He leads projects on renewable energy integration, electrified transport, and maritime decarbonization. His academic roles include Module Lead for Power Electronics and Generation, Design and Control of Renewable Energy Technology, and Electronics/Robotics courses. He oversees MSc programmes in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Robotics. Dr. Kamel holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of New Brunswick (2015). His research focuses on fault diagnosis in power electronics, smart grid implementations, AI applications in electrical systems, and control strategies for renewable energy integration. He supervises PhD/MSc students on topics such as microgrid planning, cyber-resilience of wind plants, and optimal design of hybrid renewable systems. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in affordable clean energy (SDG7) and climate action (SDG13). Key research contributions include smart grid-railway synergy, medium-voltage DC railway systems, and energy storage optimization. He is a member of IEEE and IMarEST, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Kamel’s publications emphasize advanced control algorithms for DC railway systems, soft open point technologies, and energy efficiency improvements in interconnected grids. His research themes include embedded control systems and predictive fault diagnostics, reflecting his dual focus on theoretical innovation and practical industrial applications.

Mona Ghassemiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transportation Electrification
• Clean Energy
• Electrical Insulation Materials and Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mona Ghassemi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. She leads the ZEROES Lab , focusing on advancing Transportation Electrification , Clean Energy , Electrical Insulation Materials , and Plasma Science . Her research addresses challenges in high-voltage engineering for all-electric aircraft, lunar power systems, and resilient power grids. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Tehran, 2012). Awards include the NSF CAREER Award and AFOSR Young Investigator Award. Current projects include optimizing MVDC cables for low-pressure aircraft environments and developing high-power-density insulation systems. Research interests emphasize Medium Voltage DC (MVDC) systems for aviation Dielectric materials under extreme conditions Grid hardening against hurricanes Unconventional transmission line designs Recent work highlights advancements in electrical insulation resilience , plasma diagnostics , and sustainable power systems . Over 150 publications span topics like partial discharge analysis, corona inception, and high-frequency power electronics packaging. Advising 12 PhD students in projects such as lunar power cable prototypes and WBG power module encapsulation. Active in technical committees like DEIS and collaborates on NASA’s N3-X aircraft DC power system designs.

Albion Lawrenceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Gravity
• Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Albion Lawrence is a Professor of Physics at Brandeis University, part of the Martin A. Fisher School of Physics. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (1996) and has held postdoctoral positions at Harvard, Stanford, and the Institute for Advanced Study. His research spans quantum gravity, string theory, geophysical fluid dynamics, and physical oceanography. He co-leads the Quantum and Gravitational Theory Group at Brandeis, focusing on holography, entanglement entropy, and quantum information theory. Recent work includes studies of near-inertial ocean waves, black hole microstates, and entanglement dynamics in matrix models. Education: A.B. in Physics, UC Berkeley (1991); PhD in Physics, University of Chicago (1996). Research interests include quantum field theory applications to cosmology, entanglement structure in holographic systems, and oceanographic turbulence. Notable awards include a Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship (2023-24) supporting research on geostrophic turbulence. He has advised PhD students like Nathaniel Reden (2014) and Tobias Sander (2007). Current grants include NASA funding for ocean dynamics studies and DOE support for quantum field theory research. Active service roles include Brandeis Faculty Senate membership and leadership in APS climate physics initiatives.

Loraine Leesonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Socially engaged art practice
• Environmental art
• Community-led planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Loraine Leeson is a Professor of Fine Art at Middlesex University’s School of Arts within the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. Her research focuses on the transformative role of art in addressing social and environmental challenges through collaborative community-based projects. She has led interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Active Energy project (2008–2020), which harnessed tidal energy in London through intergenerational collaboration, and the Art of Healing initiative in Kashmir, using creative methods to support children traumatized by conflict. Her work bridges art, science, and policy, emphasizing ethical co-production and participatory methodologies. Key projects include: Spaces of Hope (2021–23): Investigating hidden histories of community-led planning with Oxford Brookes University Hydrocitizenship (2014–17): AHRC-funded exploration of water governance through art Lambeth Floating Marsh (2014–15): Art/science collaboration addressing river biodiversity Her teaching roles include module leadership for BA Art Ecologies placements and former Programme Leader for MA Art and Social Practice (2016–2018). She has served as an external examiner for multiple PhD programs across UK and international universities, including Loughborough, Belfast, and the University of the West Indies. Leeson’s awards include the 2022 Times Higher Education Knowledge Exchange Award and the 2010 Olympic Inspire Mark. Her 2017 monograph Art:Process:Change details her socially situated practice over three decades. She chairs Four Corners film and video center and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Peter Houghمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• Environmental Security
• Climate Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Peter Hough is a Professor of International Relations at Middlesex University, with a primary appointment in the Law and Social Sciences school. He serves as Module Leader for Theories of International Relations and Global Security modules, and Research Degrees Coordinator for Politics & Social Policy. Currently supervising 5 doctoral students (with 14 previous completions), his research focuses on climate change, ecocide, critical security approaches, and international law. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including seminal works on environmental security and Arctic geopolitics. His work has been cited by NATO and the United Nations General Assembly, reflecting its global policy impact. Education details are not explicitly listed, but his academic contributions span decades, with key roles in shaping curricula and advising on defense and environmental policy. He has presented at the UK Parliament and Ministry of Defence, demonstrating engagement with practical policy applications. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to security, linking ecological, humanitarian, and geopolitical dimensions. Notable contributions include advancing the concept of 'military ecocide' and critiquing 'water wars' narratives. He has edited volumes on 19th century environmental politics and co-authored major textbooks like Understanding Global Security and World Politics . Grants and awards sections remain unspecified, though his impactful research has garnered institutional and international recognition. Dr. Hough’s work bridges academia and practice, influencing both scholarly discourse and real-world policy through his analysis of Arctic resource competition, environmental legal frameworks, and the evolving nature of global threats.

Francesca Marta Lilja Di Lascioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Copula-based stochastic models
• Clustering techniques for dependent data
• Statistical methods for spatial/time series data
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Francesca Marta Lilja Di Lascio is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Her research focuses on copula-based statistical methods for complex data analysis, including dependence modeling, clustering algorithms, and applications in environmental science, energy economics, and medical statistics. She obtained her PhD in Statistical Methodology for Scientific Research from the University of Bologna (2008) and holds a National Scientific Qualification for Full Professor (2023-2034). Her academic roles include Vice-director of the Bachelor in Economics and Social Sciences, Coordinator of the BEMPS working paper series, and member of the Quality Committee. She has organized over 20 international conferences and workshops on statistical methods and data science, including the 2022 Workshop on Statistical Learning and Econometrics. Research interests span copula-based clustering, spatial-temporal modeling, and imputation techniques for missing data. She has secured grants totaling over €3.5M, including the €2M 'Agritech National Research Center' (PNRR funded) and the €182k 'Techno-economic methodologies for sustainable energy scenarios' project. She develops statistical software packages like CoClust (copula-based clustering) and PanelTM (dynamic threshold models). Teaching includes graduate courses on multivariate statistical methods and PhD-level quantitative research methods. She has published 40+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Risk Analysis , Computational Statistics & Data Analysis , and Environmental and Ecological Statistics . Key Awards: Full Professor Qualification (2023), Associate Professor Qualification (2017) Recent Projects: EXTReme Events in Mountain Environments (€120k), Detecting Effects of Experimental Therapies (€82k) Professional Memberships: Italian Statistical Society (SIS), International Biometric Society (IBS), International Statistical Institute (ISI)

Dimitris Herreraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydroclimate Variability
• Climate Modeling
• Land-Atmosphere Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dimitris Herrera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography & Sustainability at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville, with an adjunct role as Associate Professor at Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. His research focuses on hydroclimate variability, extreme weather events, and climate modeling, particularly addressing societal impacts of droughts, heatwaves, and precipitation extremes. Education: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from Cornell University (201x), M.S. in Earth Sciences from UNAM. His work integrates climate models, statistical tools, and machine learning to explore land-atmosphere interactions and food security challenges. Research interests include tropical cyclone impacts, drought forecasting, and anthropogenic influences on hydroclimate. He leads the Hydroclimp Group and contributes to the IPCC WGI AR6 Atlas repository. His recent studies examine historical drought patterns and future climate projections for Hispaniola and the Caribbean.

Shahrar Aliمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Applied Ethics
• Environmental Ethics
• Medical Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shahrar Ali is an Associate Tutor and former Associate Lecturer (2017-18) at the School of Historical Studies, Birkbeck, University of London. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from UCL, alongside degrees in Biochemical Engineering (BEng) and Philosophy (BA) from UCL and King's College London. His teaching focuses on ethics, including modules like 'The Ethics of Life and Death' and 'Women in Philosophy.' Research interests include applied ethics, environmental ethics, and political philosophy. He has authored works advocating for the Green Party's electoral viability, such as Why Vote Green? (2010) and edited Why Vote Green 2015 . Media engagements include BBC Moral Maze, Ted Talks on climate survival, and debates at Bloomsbury Festival and Battle of Ideas. Professional affiliations include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and PGCAP (Distinction). He actively participates in outreach on environmental and moral issues, emphasizing Green Party policies as a left-wing alternative to traditional parties.

Carlton Leuschenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Remote Sensing
• Radar Systems
• Ice Sheet Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carlton Leuschen serves as Professor and Director of the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) at the University of Kansas within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research pioneers radar remote sensing technologies for polar ice sheet characterization, with significant contributions to NASA's Operation IceBridge and NSF polar programs through airborne and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) radar systems. Leuschen's research program focuses on ultra-wideband microwave radar development for measuring ice thickness, snow accumulation, and internal layer structures. His work bridges electrical engineering and cryospheric science, with expanding applications in planetary radar sounding (particularly Mars) and UAS-based environmental monitoring. Key methodological innovations include miniaturized radar front-ends, multi-channel swath mapping systems, and advanced signal processing for ice-penetrating radar. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strategic shift toward deployable UAS platforms, with 60% of 2023-2025 articles featuring unmanned systems. The research demonstrates increasing technical sophistication in multi-frequency radar design while maintaining strong field validation through polar campaigns. Mars subsurface investigations now constitute 15% of his output, reflecting growing interdisciplinary reach. Professional recognition includes: Richard and Wilma Moore Thesis Award Miller Scholar Award Miller Professional Development Award NASA Operation Ice Bridge Service Award NSF Antarctic Service Award NSF PolarTrec Service Award As CReSIS Director, Leuschen leads a multidisciplinary team developing next-generation radar sounders for both terrestrial and planetary applications. The center maintains critical partnerships with NASA Goddard, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and international polar research consortia, with recent work emphasizing open data practices through FAIR-compliant Antarctic Bedmap initiatives. Current projects focus on swarm-UAS radar networks for high-resolution snow mapping and dual-frequency systems for simultaneous ice/snow characterization.

Henry Agyei-Boapeahمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Henry Agyei-Boapeah is a Professor of Accounting at the Essex Business School (University of Essex). He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Loughborough University and has held academic positions across multiple UK and Ghanaian universities, including part-time roles at Loughborough University, University of Ghana, and Ashesi University. His career also includes experience as a Credit Risk Analyst at Zenith Bank (Ghana). His research focuses on accountability, governance, and finance, with notable contributions in areas like executive compensation, corporate governance, environmental accounting, and mergers & acquisitions. His work has been published in top journals such as Abacus , European Accounting Review , and International Review of Financial Analysis . He has also authored a corporate finance textbook and presented globally, winning awards for his research. Teaching interests span Accounting and Finance modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has held leadership roles including Deputy Director of the MBA program at the University of Nottingham and Programme Leader for the MSc Management with Business Finance at the University of York. Academic service includes roles as a reviewer for journals like Accounting Forum and British Journal of Management , and External Examiner for Coventry University’s Accounting programs. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and a qualified Chartered Accountant (Ghana).

Robert Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Bioaerosols
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
• Microbial Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert Ferguson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Life Sciences , University of Essex. With a PhD in Microbial Ecology from Cranfield University (2014), he specializes in bioaerosols, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and environmental health. His career at Essex includes roles as Lecturer (2020–present) and Senior Postdoctoral Research Officer (2015–2020). PhD in Microbial Ecology (Cranfield University, 2014) MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture Systems (Plymouth University, 2009) BSc in Marine Biology (Plymouth University, 2007) His research spans bioaerosol dynamics , AMR in aquatic systems , and pathogen detection . Collaborations with stakeholders in Essex focus on microbial water quality and pollution impacts. Key projects include Rapid monitoring of bioaerosols (RAMBIE) and novel chemical stressor frameworks for ecosystem assessment. Recent publications (2025–2020) emphasize bioaerosol exposure assessment , LAMP-based pathogen detection , and AMR environmental sources . He has supervised PhD student Drew Keenan Henderson and secured grants from NERC, The Aerosol Society, and the European Commission.