جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nicole Estebanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Ecology
• Sea Turtle Ecology
• Tropical Marine Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicole Esteban is an Associate Professor of Marine Ecology at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics. With over 20 years of experience in tropical coastal zone management, she specializes in marine conservation, sea turtle ecology, and biodiversity protection. Her work integrates field research with policy and community engagement, particularly in the Caribbean, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean. She leads the Swansea Marine Conservation & Ecology Lab and has contributed to Protected Area Management Plans and Environmental Impact Assessments globally. Her research focuses on spatial ecology of marine fauna, especially sea turtles, exploring habitat use, nesting behavior, and climate change impacts. Notable achievements include tracking migratory patterns of endangered species and identifying critical habitats such as submerged banks. Dr. Esteban is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has secured grants totaling over £680,000, including projects in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Teaching includes modules on tropical marine ecology and professional skills in marine biology, emphasizing employability through fieldwork and consultancy techniques. Her work bridges academia and conservation practice, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and global collaborations.

Natalie Langfordمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Global Value Chains
• South-South Trade
• Labour and Environmental Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Natalie Langford is a Lecturer in Sustainability at the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Sheffield. She joined in 2022 after working at Durham University, and is affiliated with the Political Economy Research Group (PERG) and Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI). Her research focuses on global political economy, examining how states, firms, and civil society in the global South influence labor and environmental governance in transnational value chains. She specializes in South-South trade dynamics and emerging markets' sustainability standards. Dr. Langford holds a PhD in Global Development, MSc in Climate Change and Policy, and BA in English Literature. Her work emphasizes contested norms in global governance, with field research in India and ongoing studies in Indonesia. Key themes include private and public actors shaping regulatory frameworks, transnational sustainability governance, and the political economy of commodity production. Her research outputs analyze Southern-led sustainability standards, legitimacy in polycentric trade systems, and labor governance challenges in global value chains. Teaching focuses on global political economy, political economy approaches, and undergraduate dissertation supervision. She prioritizes active learning and student engagement, leading modules such as POL119 and POL6607. Current affiliations include PERG and SPERI, where she collaborates on projects addressing global political economy challenges. Her work bridges academic research with practical insights into sustainable development and governance innovations in emerging economies.

• Contemporary Spanish Theatre
• Censorship Studies
• Gender and Identity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Catherine O'Leary is a Professor of Spanish and Assistant Vice Principal, Dean of Arts and Divinity at the University of St Andrews. She holds dual roles in academic leadership and research, currently directing the Cultural Identity and Memory Studies Institute (CIMS). She completed her PhD in Spanish literature at University College Dublin and has held positions at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth and St Andrews since 2013. She previously served as Head of the Department of Spanish (2014-17) and Associate Dean of Arts (2017-18). Her research focuses on contemporary Spanish theatre, censorship, gender studies, cultural memory, and climate fiction. Key projects include studies on Franco-era theatre censorship and the role of translation in political resistance. She co-edited Global Insights on Theatre Censorship (2015) and authored Theatre Censorship in Spain: 1931-1985 (2023), funded by the AHRC. Current work explores Spanish Civil War exiles in Latin America and climate fiction's intersection with memory studies. Teaching includes modules on women's writing in Spain, literary translation, and the representation of the Spanish Civil War. She is co-chair of the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA), advocating for arts in higher education.

Alexander M. Cannonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnomusicology
• Vietnamese Music
• Creativity Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Alexander M. Cannon is a Professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of Birmingham. He specializes in Vietnamese traditional music, creativity studies, and the intersection of music with environmental and socio-cultural change. His current ERC-funded project SoundDecisions examines musical practices in southern Vietnam's Mekong Delta, focusing on how farmer-musicians use improvised music to navigate environmental and economic challenges. Education includes a BA in Music and Mathematical Economics from Pomona College (California), and MA and PhD in Musicology/Ethnomusicology from the University of Michigan. His 2022 monograph Seeding the Tradition won the 2023 Royal Musical Association Book Prize, analyzing how Vietnamese musicians blend Daoist creativity concepts with neoliberal frameworks. Research interests include intangible cultural heritage, queer ethnography, and musical sustainability. He teaches modules on critical musicology, fieldwork methods, and music's role in protest movements. His recent work explores climate change impacts on traditional music practices and diasporic musical identity. Professional roles include Principal Investigator for SoundDecisions, Co-Editor of Ethnomusicology Forum , and member of the British Forum for Ethnomusicology Executive Committee. Awards include the 2023 book prize for his analysis of creativity in southern Vietnamese music. His research combines ethnographic fieldwork, archival studies, and quantitative methods to address interdisciplinary questions. He actively mentors students in Vietnamese music studies, Asian diaspora musics, and music's role in socio-environmental contexts.

Zheng-Tong Xieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aerodynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Turbulence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Zheng-Tong Xie is a Professor at the University of Southampton's Department of Engineering and Environment. His research focuses on Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Turbulence, and Urban Wind Engineering. He leads modules in Applications of CFD, Race Car Design GDP, and Computational Aerodynamics. Active in professional roles, he serves as a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society (since 2009), Chair of the Urban Fluid Mechanics Special Interest Group (since 2017), and Council Member of the UK Wind Engineering Society (since 2014). His work spans urban dispersion modeling, tall building aerodynamics, and CFD methodology development. Current research includes the FUTURE project on urban tall-building clusters and the DIPLOS project on localized urban dispersion. Advises PhD students Keertan Kumar Maskey and Donnchadh Eoghan MacGarry. Collaborates on EPSRC and industry-funded projects, with a focus on wind engineering, turbulence, and fluid dynamics applications. Key research interests include urban airflow dynamics, pollutant dispersion, and CFD validation against sensor data. He contributes to large-eddy simulation (LES) advancements for urban environments, addressing challenges like tall building clusters and street network dispersion. His external roles reflect leadership in both academic and professional wind engineering communities. Research outcomes bridge theoretical CFD models with practical urban design and environmental monitoring needs.

• Freight Transportation
• Distribution Planning
• Supply Chain Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Tolga Bektas is a faculty member at the University of Liverpool Management School, holding the rank of Professor. Previously, he served as Professor of Logistics Management and Head of the Decision Analytics & Risk Department at Southampton Business School for 11 years. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University (2005) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at CIRRELT, University of Montreal. His research focuses on applying mathematical modeling and optimization to freight transportation, distribution planning, and supply chain networks, emphasizing environmental sustainability. Key projects include railway timetable optimization, maintenance planning for sea vessels, and last-mile urban logistics. He has secured funding from InnovateUK, EPSRC, and others for initiatives like SCALE, Freight Traffic Control 2050, and FTC2050. Professor Bektas actively contributes to academic leadership, serving as Editor for Computers & Operations Research , Transportation Science , and Networks . He has organized conferences such as ICCL 2017 and presented keynote addresses on topics like green vehicle routing and urban last-mile logistics. His professional roles include Associate Dean International at Liverpool and past Treasurer of the Southern OR Group. His teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules on Business Analytics (EBUS205/EBUS305) and teaching Operations Modelling and Simulation (EBUS504). His work bridges academia and industry, collaborating with SMEs to enhance operational efficiency through analytical approaches.

Nenpin Dimkaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainable Design
• Construction Technologies
• Digital Innovations (BIM/AI)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nenpin Dimka is a Lecturer in Construction Technology specializing in sustainable design, digital innovations (BIM/AI), and emerging technologies in architecture education. His work bridges professional practice expertise with academic contributions, focusing on off-site manufacturing in emerging economies and strategic educational development. He actively engages with professional bodies and governance in the built environment sector. Research interests include sustainable construction practices, implementation strategies in emerging markets, and adaptive reuse methodologies. His recent work emphasizes the intersection of technology adoption and occupational productivity, alongside post-Grenfell safety regulations. Leveraging over a decade of international experience across the UK, EU, and Africa, Dimka's contributions span peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and a book on building safety reforms. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Teaching focuses on architectural design studios and built environment modules. Advising and grants sections remain unspecified in available data. No lab affiliations or teams are detailed in the profile.

Paul Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Contemporary Capitalism
• Earnings Inequality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Lewis is a Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Management at the Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Responsible Business, a position he has held since 2023. His academic work bridges political economy, institutional analysis, and contemporary capitalism, with a strong focus on inequality, labour markets, and financial crises. BSc Physics and Philosophy, Durham MA Social Science Research Methods, University of Birmingham MA International Political Economy, University of Birmingham PhD Political Economy, University of Birmingham His research interests include Political Economy , Contemporary Capitalism , Earnings Inequality , Varieties of Capitalism , and Financial Crises . He employs both qualitative and quantitative methods and welcomes PhD students in related areas. His recent publications explore themes such as productivity, anti-austerity movements, welfare capitalism, and regional development. His scholarly output shows a consistent engagement with pressing socio-economic issues, particularly the structural causes and consequences of inequality and institutional change in advanced capitalist economies. His work spans journals in political economy, industrial relations, and social policy, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach. He has contributed to major policy discussions, including through his role as an Invited Expert Contributor to the UNIDO International Development Report 2018. Invited Expert Contributor to the United Nations International Development Organisation (UNIDO) International Development Report 2018 External Examiner for the MSc International Management at King’s College, London (2014–2018) Paul Lewis has advised on policy and served as a referee for leading journals such as the British Journal of Politics and International Relations , Cambridge Journal of Economics , and Review of International Political Economy . He teaches modules including ‘Contemporary Capitalism’, ‘Models of Capitalism and Financial Crises’, and ‘Consulting Skills’ with Deloitte. He is actively involved in research leadership through the Centre for Responsible Business and collaborates widely across the social sciences.

• Renewable Energy
• Wind Energy
• Solar Energy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Muyiwa Samuel Adaramola is a Professor in Renewable Energy at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, Ås, Norway. He also holds a Professor II position at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Uganda, and maintains active visiting professorships at institutions in Ghana, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. His academic leadership spans international research, education, and capacity-building initiatives in sustainable energy. BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Nigeria PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Canada His research focuses on renewable energy systems, including wind and solar resource assessment, hybrid energy systems, energy storage, and the socio-economic dimensions of energy access in developing regions. His work bridges engineering and policy, emphasizing sustainable development and climate resilience. The breadth of his recent publications reflects a strong focus on solar photovoltaic performance in sub-Saharan climates, wind energy modeling, hybrid mini-grids, and the socio-technical aspects of energy access. His research consistently addresses real-world challenges in Africa, with applications in Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Nigeria. He has received no explicitly named scientific awards in the provided text, but his leadership in multiple multi-million-dollar international projects underscores significant recognition and impact. Professor Adaramola has supervised over 30 PhD students, both as main supervisor and co-supervisor, at NMBU and partner universities across Africa. He leads major externally funded projects, including an NOK 91 million institutional collaboration between NMBU, Hawassa University, and Mekelle University in Ethiopia, and other initiatives in Kenya and Ghana focused on education, research, and innovation in sustainable energy. His research is conducted through collaborative networks involving universities in Canada, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, often integrated within large-scale capacity-building and development projects.

Bernard Wongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Actuarial Science
• Risk Management
• Insurance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Bernard Wong is the Head of the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at the University of New South Wales, Australia. As a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia and a Fulbright Scholar, he has significantly advanced actuarial science through research and leadership. His academic credentials include a PhD from the Australian National University and a BCom (Hons) in Actuarial Studies from Macquarie University. PhD (Australian National University) BCOM (Hons) in Actuarial Studies (Macquarie University) His research focuses on AI/ML-enhanced actuarial methods and capital modeling under climate change , with applications to insurance and risk management. He co-leads the Innovations in Risk, Insurance, and Superannuation (IRIS) Knowledge Hub and serves as a chief investigator in the UNSW Institute of Climate Risk and Response. His work also drives the Business AI Lab’s actuarial innovations. Recent publications analyze data breach trends, stochastic loss reserving with neural networks, and multivariate count processes. He has secured substantial Australian Research Council grants , including projects on extreme value theory and claim dependencies. Awards include the Hachemeister Prize (2023, 2017), Taylor-Fry Silver Prize (2018), and Melville Practitioner Prize (2000). Professor Wong actively contributes to actuarial governance as a Board Member of ASTIN and former participant in the Actuaries Institute Data Analytics Practice Committee. His teaching encompasses actuarial data science and enterprise risk management courses.

Yeghiazar Taroyanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Space Plasma Physics
• Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Instabilities
• Solar Atmosphere Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yeghiazar Taroyan is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Aberystwyth University, part of the College of Physical Sciences. His research focuses on space plasmas, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) instabilities, and solar atmosphere dynamics. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield and has held roles including a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2006). Education: PhD in Solar Physics, University of Sheffield (2003) Prior PDRA position at Armagh Observatory Research Interests: Solar/stellar atmospheric heating, MHD instabilities in compressible flows, numerical modeling of solar transients, and Alfvén wave dynamics. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to advancing climate action and earth science understanding. Grants & Awards: Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2006) Co-Investigator on STFC-funded 'Solar System Physics at Aberystwyth University' (2019-2022) Teaching & Supervision: Leads courses on astronomy, solar physics, and projects. Supervises PhD students in solar dynamics and MHD modeling. Labs/Teams: Member of the Solar System Physics Group at Aberystwyth, collaborating on projects involving coronal loops and solar wind modeling.

Jamiu Adetola Odugbesanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainable Business Practices
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jamiu Adetola Odugbesan is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Entrepreneurship & Finance at the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London. He holds a PhD in Business Management and has over a decade of teaching experience. His research focuses on sustainable management, development economics, and corporate social responsibility, with over 30 publications in reputable journals. Dr. Odugbesan's qualifications include a PhD, MSc, and BSc. His teaching includes modules like EC6006 Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. His research emphasizes practical impacts, engaging policymakers and industry leaders to drive sustainable practices and economic development policies. Notable projects include studying green talent management, teleophthalmology adoption, and Nigeria's agricultural competitiveness. His work bridges academia and real-world challenges, integrating research into teaching to foster critical thinking among students. Current research themes include artificial intelligence in talent management, climate change sensitivity in Sub-Saharan Africa, and financial inclusion's role in sustainable development. Dr. Odugbesan actively collaborates across disciplines, addressing global issues like environmental policy, urbanization effects, and healthcare innovation. His contributions aim to create equitable and sustainable solutions for communities and organizations.

Kirk Changمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Technovation
• Artificial Intelligence in HR
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Kirk Chang is a leading academic in Human Resource Management and Technovation at the University of East London (Royal Docks School of Business and Law). He holds a PhD in Occupational Psychology from the University of Manchester and has held academic roles across institutions including the University of Sharjah (UAE) and Kaohsiung Medical University (Taiwan). Known for his research on AI's impact on workplaces and organizational behavior, Chang's work spans employee behavior, team dynamics, and technovation strategies. He has secured significant research funding and collaborated internationally, contributing to academic knowledge through over 300 publications in journals like the British Journal of Management and Journal of Occupational Health Psychology (h-index 25). His research focuses on three main branches: 1) organizational/employee behaviors (e.g., community cohesion studies), 2) HR discrimination issues (e.g., agency worker stigma), and 3) AI-driven management (e.g., ethics of AI recruitment). Awards include the Yin-Shu-Tien Professorship and recognition from the British Royal Society. Chang also serves as editor for journals like Journal of Psychological Research and advises governments/HE institutions globally on innovation policy. His recent work addresses AI's environmental impact and geopolitical implications, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to modern management challenges. As a Chartered Scientist and Chartered Psychologist, he advises SMEs/MNEs on AI adoption and chairs committees for institutions like the Chinese Academy of Personnel Science. Teaching modules include AI in Business Management and Quantitative Methods. His current projects explore mission-oriented innovation strategies and IP financing frameworks for UK SMEs.

Sara Migliettiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Renaissance Intellectual History
• History of Political Thought
• Translation History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sara Miglietti is Senior Lecturer in Cultural and Intellectual History at the Warburg Institute, School of Advanced Study, University of London. She previously held academic positions at Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University, and has been affiliated with Oxford’s Balliol College and the Bodleian Library as a visiting fellow. Her work bridges intellectual history, philosophy, and environmental thought with a focus on Renaissance and early modern Europe. Her educational background includes dual PhDs: one in History of Philosophy (2012) from Scuola Normale Superiore and Université Paris Descartes, and another in Renaissance Studies (2016) from the University of Warwick. She also holds MA degrees in History of Philosophy from the University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore. Sara’s research centers on Renaissance intellectual history, particularly the history of political thought, translation practices, book history, and early modern environmental ideas. She has published extensively on Jean Bodin, self-translation, marginalia, and climate theories. Her work emphasizes transnational knowledge circulation, textual transmission, and the longue durée of philosophical traditions. She situates early modern thought within broader continuities from antiquity to modernity, with a strong emphasis on multilingualism and cultural mediation. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersections of environment, ethics, and political theory in early modern Europe. Themes such as climate apocalypse, human agency, and environmental reflexivity recur across her articles, monographs, and edited volumes. She frequently analyzes how classical ideas were adapted in the Renaissance, particularly through translation and commentary. Leverhulme Research Project Grant (2023–2026): Writing Bilingually, 1465–1700 Oliver Smithies Visiting Research Lecturer, Balliol College, Oxford David Walker Memorial Fellow, Bodleian Library Sara actively supervises PhD students working on Renaissance and early modern topics, including political thought, translation, book history, and environmental humanities. She teaches core and optional modules at the MA level, including Reviving the Past, Renaissance Political Thought, and Methods and Techniques of Scholarship. She has secured significant research funding and is currently completing two monographs: The Empire of Climate, 1550–1750 and Self-Translation in Renaissance France . She is involved in several editorial and advisory roles, including the Rinascimento journal, De Gruyter’s Renaissance Mind series, and Brepols book series. Her research collaborations include projects with the University of Warwick and Johns Hopkins University.

Fred Amonyaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Complex Systems
• Public Investment
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Fred Amonya is a Senior Fellow in Complex Systems and Public Investment at the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Birmingham. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), with a PhD in Policy Science from the University of London. His work bridges complexity science, infrastructure policy, and public investment, with a focus on Africa and developing economies. PhD in Policy Science, University of London MSc (Distinction) in Road Management and Engineering, University of Birmingham Graduate Module in Investment Banking and Structured Finance, Harvard University BSc in Civil Engineering, Makerere University Dr Amonya's research is deeply interdisciplinary, focusing on public investment as a complex adaptive system. He explores the dynamics of public-private partnerships (PPP), transport policy, urban sustainability, and the application of dynamical systems theory to governance. His work emphasizes mathematical modeling of policy spaces, trust, and the integration of digitalization and climate change into infrastructure planning. His recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend in complexity science applied to public policy, finance, and infrastructure. Key themes include the limitations of traditional cost-benefit analysis, the emergence of meaning in biological and built systems, and the role of blended finance in sustainable development. He frequently uses frameworks from physics and mathematics—such as Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, limit cycles, and singular value decomposition—to model policy and infrastructure challenges. Dr Amonya has held significant international roles, including: Chair, Transport Systems Economics, World Road Association (PIARC), 2016–2019 Member, UNECE Team of PPP Experts, 2009–present Editorial Board, Journal of Mega Infrastructure and Sustainable Development, 2019–2022 Council Member, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, 2023–present He has advised the World Bank, IPCC (Working Group III), and African governments on infrastructure, climate resilience, and post-COVID policy. He also develops academic modules on PPP and complexity for graduate schools, particularly in Africa. Through his consultancy Lyciar, he guides Fortune 500 companies on corporate strategy in the net-zero era. Dr Amonya is actively involved in research dissemination, with frequent lectures across the UK and Africa. His work appears on ResearchGate and LinkedIn, and he is a recognized voice in the global discourse on infrastructure, complexity, and sustainable development.