جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Steven P. Frenchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Hazards
• Sustainable Development
• Land Use Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven P. French is a Professor of City & Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the College of Design. He has held leadership roles including Dean of the College of Design (2013–2021), Associate Dean for Research (2009–2013), and Director of the Center for Geographic Information Systems (1997–2011). His expertise spans natural hazards, sustainable development, land use planning, and GIS applications. French earned his Ph.D. in City & Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and previously taught at California Polytechnic State University and Stanford University as a Visiting Professor. His research focuses on disaster resilience, urban sustainability, and infrastructure systems integration. He has advised over 50 Master’s students and graduated six Ph.D. students, with notable contributions to planning education and disaster risk assessment. French has led over 70 research projects, including NSF-funded studies on earthquake and flood hazards, and served as Social Science Thrust Leader for the Mid-America Earthquake Center. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP). French’s work bridges interdisciplinary collaboration between planners, engineers, and scientists. His recent projects emphasize leveraging big data and GIS for urban decision-making, sustainable infrastructure design, and analyzing urban health impacts. He has authored/co-authored over 25 journal articles and four books, contributing to journals like the Journal of the American Planning Association.

Henrice Altinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Caribbean History
• Gender History
• Race and Racism Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Henrice Altink is a Professor of Modern History and Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC) at the University of York. She holds a BA from Zwolle, MA from Nijmegen/Lancaster, and a PhD from Hull. Her research focuses on social inequalities in the Caribbean, particularly race, gender, and environmental vulnerability. Key works include Public Secrets: Race and Colour in Colonial and Independent Jamaica (2019) and studies on health policies in the British Caribbean. She has secured grants from the British Academy, GCRF, and Rockefeller Foundation. Education: BA (Zwolle) MA (Nijmegen/Lancaster) PhD (Hull) Affiliations: Co-Director, IGDC (2017–present) Former roles: Head of Department, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer Her research explores race/color discrimination in post-emancipation Jamaica, gender roles in Caribbean societies, and the intersection of social inequality with environmental risks. Recent projects include studies on artisanal gold mining in Ghana and disaster resilience in the Caribbean. She teaches modules on Caribbean history, decolonization, and Black radicalism. Altink advises on postgraduate research in Caribbean history, particularly decolonization and migration. She collaborates internationally, leveraging archives in Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad, and London. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to global development challenges, including health equity and urbanization.

Jonathan Clarkeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban Resilience
• Critical Infrastructure Security
• Urban Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Clarke is a Research Fellow at the University of Warwick's Department of Politics and International Studies, affiliated with the Resilient Cities Laboratory (ResCityLab). His work focuses on enhancing urban resilience through design, planning, and governance, particularly regarding critical infrastructure security and comparative international security arrangements. He contributed to major EU-funded projects like RESILENS (2015-2017) and HARMONISE (FP7), exploring resilience frameworks for critical infrastructure and adaptive governance strategies. His research integrates risk management with socio-political dynamics, emphasizing transformative practices in infrastructure resilience. Clarke is also a chartered landscape architect with professional experience in urban design, masterplanning, and environmental assessment. He serves as a design expert for MADE and an external tutor at the University of Sheffield's Landscape Department. Key publications include analyses of anthropocentric resilience politics, adaptive urban planning paradigms, and security-driven urban resilience strategies. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, advocating for holistic approaches to urban challenges in the Anthropocene.

Gordon R. Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rhetoric
• Argumentation Theory
• Military and Healthcare Contexts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gordon R. Mitchell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University and specializes in rhetoric, argumentation theory, and public debate pedagogy. His research focuses on military and healthcare contexts, including missile defense advocacy, intelligence analysis, and science policy communication. Mitchell has led numerous academic initiatives at Pitt, such as chairing the Department of Communication (2011–2013) and serving as assistant dean of the University Honors College (2014–2017). His awards include the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award and the Provost’s Innovation in Education Award. Mitchell has directed 14 PhD dissertations and advised over 30 doctoral committees. He is renowned for his work in public debate, including organizing national championship-winning teams and pioneering the Urban Debate League in the 1990s. His books include Strategic Deception: Rhetoric, Science and Politics in Missile Defense Advocacy and Hitting First: Preventive Force in U.S. Security Strategy . Mitchell’s teaching spans courses like Rhetorical Process , Argumentation , and Rhetoric of Social Movements . He has convened public debates on topics ranging from climate change to healthcare policy and has been a frequent media commentator on national security and public discourse issues.

• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Management
• Policy Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rick Horan is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University (MSU), part of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. He holds a Ph.D., M.A. from Pennsylvania State University, and dual B.S. degrees from Appalachian State University. His research focuses on environmental and natural resource economics, particularly the interplay between economic and ecological systems. Key areas include endangered species management, invasive species control, wildlife disease dynamics, and agricultural pollution policy. He has published in top journals like PNAS, American Economic Review, and the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. Horan has served as Managing Editor of Resource and Energy Economics (2010–13), Associate Editor roles for American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Natural Resource Modeling , and contributed to a National Academy of Sciences report on environmental policy. His teaching includes Advanced Natural Resource Economics and Microeconomic Theory analysis. Research highlights include modeling ecological thresholds, bioeconomic approaches to species management, and integrating human behavior into epidemiological models. His work has been featured in media outlets like The Economist and Forbes. Horan’s advising and grants focus on interdisciplinary solutions for environmental challenges. His labs and research teams address complex issues like agri-environmental service coordination and sustainable land-use strategies. Current research explores policy mechanisms for balancing economic activities with ecosystem preservation.

• International Law
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Human Rights Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Marie Aronsson-Storrier is a Lecturer in Law at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland, specializing in international law and disaster risk reduction. Previously, she held positions at the University of Reading, focusing on Global Law and Disasters. She holds a PhD in International Law from the University of Melbourne (2017), and her research explores international law's role in addressing disaster risk creation, human rights, and marginalized groups' inclusion in legal processes. Education: PhD in International Law, University of Melbourne (2017); Monash University LLB (Hons) and BA in Political Science. Research Interests: International lawmaking, disaster risk creation, human rights, use of force, global security, and the Anthropocene's legal implications. She currently examines how international law contributes to disaster risk mitigation and accountability mechanisms. Grants: Recipient of €91,170 from the Irish Research Council for the 'Home in Crisis' project (2025–2027), and €13,123 from Enterprise Ireland for ERC proposal development (2023–2025). Teaching: Coordinates and lectures on Principles of Public International Law, Contemporary Issues of International Law, and Law of the Sea for the 2024–2025 academic year. Also teaches Humanitarianism and the Law, and International Criminal Law. Publications: Authored/co-edited major works including The Cambridge Handbook of Disaster Risk Reduction and International Law (2019), Defining Disaster: Disciplines and Domains (2022), and Research Handbook on Disasters and International Law (2nd ed., 2024). Her monograph Publicity in International Lawmaking (2020) critiques covert operations' impact on legal frameworks. Labs/Teams: Active in UCC's School of Law research groups focusing on international law and disaster governance.

• Human-Environment Interactions
• Urban Ecology and Sustainability
• Environmental Geography and Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kelli Larson is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), holding dual appointments in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and the School of Sustainability. She is affiliated with multiple research centers, including the Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) project, where she serves as Lead Social Scientist. Her research focuses on human-environment interactions, urban sustainability, and the social dimensions of ecological conservation. Dr. Larson earned a Ph.D. in Resource Geography from Oregon State University (2005) and has been at ASU since that time. Her work integrates mixed-methods approaches to study residential landscape management, urban biodiversity, and public perceptions of ecosystem services. She directs the Phoenix Area Social Survey, a key initiative for CAP LTER's long-term data collection. Her research interests include urban ecology, environmental governance, and the social drivers of landscape choices. Notable contributions examine how residents’ attitudes toward wildlife, vegetation, and water governance influence urban sustainability outcomes. She has led NSF-funded projects and published extensively on topics like yard ordinances, biodiversity in urban areas, and climate adaptation. Larson mentors undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs, emphasizing undergraduate research through programs like the Sustainability Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). She has received awards for mentoring and service, including the Outstanding Service Award (2019) and Distinguished Alumni Award (2018). Her work bridges academia and public engagement, addressing challenges such as urban heat mitigation, green infrastructure planning, and equitable access to urban ecosystems. She serves on editorial boards and professional associations, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.

Dan M. Kahanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science Communication
• Cultural Cognition
• Risk Perception
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dan M. Kahan is the Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Law at Yale Law School and holds a secondary appointment as Professor of Psychology at Yale University. He specializes in science communication, cultural cognition, risk perception, and criminal law. Prior to Yale (since 1999), he was on the faculty of the University of Chicago Law School (1997–1999). His career includes clerkships with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall (1990–1991) and Judge Harry Edwards of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals (1989–1990). Kahan earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School (magna cum laude, 1989) and B.A. from Middlebury College (summa cum laude, 1986). His research explores how cultural values shape perceptions of scientific evidence and legal norms. Key areas include: Science communication strategies to bridge political divides Cognitive mechanisms of motivated reasoning Risk perception in climate change and emerging technologies Legal implications of cultural cognition Kahan has received significant recognition, including election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2013). His work has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and private foundations, focusing on science literacy, geoengineering communication, and public policy. Teaching responsibilities include courses on criminal law, evidence, law and cognition, and the science of science communication. He has advised numerous interdisciplinary research initiatives and collaborates with institutions like the Annenberg Public Policy Center and the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement.

• Archaeology
• Mesolithic Studies
• Biomolecular Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Birgitte Skar is an Associate Professor and Collection Manager for the Stone Age and Bronze Age at the Department of Archaeology and Cultural History, NTNU Science Museum. Her research focuses on Mesolithic and Neolithic adaptations, biomolecular studies, submerged landscapes, and cultural heritage protection. She leads the SCAPES project (2025-2028), funded by RCN FRIPRO, exploring social complexity through biomolecular data. Her work integrates archaeology with genetics and isotopic analysis, addressing topics such as migration patterns, dietary practices, and social stratification in prehistoric societies. Key contributions include studies on Scandinavian Neolithic pathogens, Viking Age genetic diversity, and Mesolithic mobility in Fennoscandia. She advises numerous master’s students and collaborates with institutions like the University of Bergen and the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Publications span high-impact journals like Nature and Cell , alongside museum exhibitions and policy-oriented reports on heritage management. Her research often bridges natural sciences and humanities, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human-environment interactions.

Brian M Dealمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Planning
• Decision Support Systems
• Urban Land Use Modeling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Brian M Deal serves as a Professor of Landscape Architecture within the School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding additional appointments in Urban and Regional Planning, the European Union Center, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His expertise bridges sustainable planning theory, energy systems, and spatial modeling to develop practical decision-support tools for community development and climate resilience. His educational foundation includes a PhD in Regional Planning (2002), Master of Architecture (1997), and BS in Architectural Studies (1983), all earned at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior academic experience encompasses a decade of professional architecture practice and senior research at the Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), where he specialized in sustainable military facility design using spatial simulation. Deal's research centers on sustainable planning systems and climate adaptation, with current projects examining urbanization impacts on Korean rural amenities, advancing the University of Illinois' climate action plan (iCAP), and developing next-generation 'sentient' planning support systems. His work integrates land-use modeling, energy systems analysis, and decision-support technologies to address complex urban environmental challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publications reveal a pronounced shift toward data-driven sustainability solutions, featuring AI applications for carbon-neutral planning, multi-scaled green infrastructure optimization, and socio-ecological modeling. Key themes include urban carbon sequestration, post-pandemic park dynamics, and climate-resilient coastal design, demonstrating consistent innovation in translating theoretical frameworks into actionable planning tools for real-world implementation. Professor Deal's scientific awards and honors were not detailed in the provided text. As faculty mentor to the Student Sustainability Committee and chair of campus sustainability planning efforts, Deal actively guides student development and institutional policy. His leadership of the LEAM Laboratory and SEDAC involves managing research grants focused on urban resilience, energy systems, and climate adaptation, fostering partnerships with government agencies and community organizations to deploy planning tools that directly impact community decision-making processes. Deal directs the Land Use Evolution and Impact Assessment Modeling (LEAM) Laboratory and Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC), leading interdisciplinary teams in developing spatial simulation models and decision-support systems. His operational leadership extends to authoring the university's climate action plan and chairing campus sustainability committees, positioning him at the nexus of academic research, institutional policy, and community engagement for sustainable urban futures.

Viktoria Spaiserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Politics
• Sustainability Research
• Computational Social Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Viktoria Spaiser is a Professor of Climate Politics and Computational Social Science at the University of Leeds' School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), holding this position since March 2025. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor (2020–2025) and a University Academic Fellow (2015–2020). She is affiliated with the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures and the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA). Her research focuses on societal transitions to sustainability, climate governance, and computational social science methods. Education: PhD in Sociology (Bielefeld University, 2012), MA in Conflict, Security and Development (King’s College London, 2008), German Diploma in Computer Science (University of Applied Sciences Trier, 2013). Postdoctoral research included roles at ETH Zurich, the Institute for Futures Studies Stockholm, and Uppsala University. Research interests emphasize rapid, fair transitions to zero-emissions societies, leveraging mathematical and computational tools. Current projects include a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship on 'Understanding normative change to address the climate emergency.' She explores topics like climate narratives, behavioral change, tipping points governance, and AI applications in social science. Methodological expertise spans agent-based modeling, big data analysis, and Bayesian statistics. Teaching focuses on quantitative and computational methods, including modules on programming for social science, statistical analysis, and climate justice. She supervises PhD students in climate politics, AI ethics, and advanced quantitative methods. Her work bridges academia and policy, addressing global challenges such as disinformation, democratic engagement, and socio-ecological system dynamics. Recent projects include studies on climate protests' impact on policy, smartphone-based behavioral interventions, and EU governance of tipping points.

Elisa Palazzoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Design
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elisa Palazzo is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. With a PhD in urban design, regional and environmental planning, she has extensive international teaching experience at universities in Italy, China, and Australia. Her professional background includes over 20 years as a registered landscape architect, architect, and urbanist, with significant project experience across Europe, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Her research focuses on adaptive and regenerative urban design, particularly water-sensitive cities and flood adaptation strategies in urban and rural systems. She explores biocultural diversity, landscape ecology, and transdisciplinary approaches to address environmental change. Her work bridges landscape architecture with urban design to create more resilient and environmentally sound cities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of urban resilience, with particular attention to flood adaptation strategies, biocultural landscape assessment, and the implementation of water-sensitive urban design principles globally. Her research shows an increasing focus on transdisciplinary approaches that integrate community engagement with technical solutions. Banksia Sustainability Award 2020 (Academia and Research category) Place Leadership Award 2019 Learning & Teaching Award 2020 Executive Dean's award for excellence in teaching 2017 Peter Joseph Lenné Preis (1999) Multiple EUROPAN first prizes (1996, 1999) Dr. Palazzo has successfully supervised three PhD students and one Post-Doc to completion since 2015/2016 and currently supervises research in adaptive urban design, water resilience, and post-mining site regeneration. She has secured significant research funding including a $0.94 million MYER Foundation grant (2018-2020) and multiple Category 2 and 3 grants totaling $196,000 (2015-2024). She actively contributes to cultural landscape heritage work, serving as co-convenor of the Australia ICOMOS National Scientific Committee on Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes, and as co-author of the Burra Charter Practice Note on Cultural Landscapes. Her professional practice includes 38 built projects that have received 29 awards, including 11 first prizes.

Emily Luxonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Politics
• Food Systems Policy
• Climate Change Discourse
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emily Luxon is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, affiliated with the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. She holds a PhD from the University of California, San Diego. Her research focuses on environmental politics, food systems policy, and the intersection of advocacy organizations with transparency in policymaking. Current projects include climate change discourse analysis and regulatory challenges in sewage sludge utilization. She teaches courses such as POL/ESCI 467: Food Politics and Policy (Fall ’25) and LIBS 351: Critical Food Studies (Winter ’26). As Director of UM-Dearborn’s Food Studies Certificate program, she advocates interdisciplinary food systems education. Her work bridges political theory and practice, examining power dynamics in environmental advocacy and responsibility frameworks for climate policies. Recent publications analyze advocacy strategies and regulatory discourse in food and environmental governance.

• Sport Management
• Sport Sociology
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Pamela Wicker is a Full Professor of Sport Management and Sport Sociology at the Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, University of Bielefeld . Her research spans sport economics, nonprofit organizational capacity, gender dynamics, environmental sustainability, and health outcomes in sport. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and held editorial roles at journals like European Sport Management Quarterly and Journal of Sports Economics . Education: Dr. phil. (PhD) and Privatdozentin (Habilitation) in Sport Science, German Sport University Cologne. Key Research Areas: Sport governance, gender equity, climate impact of sport, volunteerism, organizational resilience, and health economics. Scientific Recognition: 2024 NASSM Distinguished Research Award 2024 Outstanding Reviewer Award, Sport, Business and Management 2018 NASSM Research Fellow 2017 SMAANZ Best Paper Award Her recent work analyzes environmental behavior in sport clubs, gender diversity in governance, and the socioeconomic impacts of sport participation. She leads empirical studies on volunteer dynamics and sustainability practices, with methodological expertise in multi-level modeling and contingent valuation approaches.

• Implementation Science
• Health Systems Research
• Maternal and Newborn Health
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Claudia Hanson is a Senior Lecturer (Docent) at Karolinska Institutet and Professor of Implementation Science and Perinatal Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is also a visiting researcher at the Aga Khan University in Nairobi. Her career integrates clinical expertise in obstetrics/gynecology, epidemiology, and implementation science. MD, MSc in International Health (Charité, Germany), MSc in Epidemiology, and PhD in Epidemiology (LSHTM) Specializes in maternal and newborn health in LMICs, with fieldwork in East Africa Principal Investigator for ALERT, QUALI-DEC, and SISTer’s Care projects Her research focuses on implementation science, health systems strengthening, quality of maternal care, and perinatal mortality reduction. Recent publications address vaccine confidence, stillbirth prevention, anaemia management, and climate change impacts on birth outcomes. Scientific awards include the SIGHT award (2019), WHO and FIGO advisory roles, and leadership in the Doctoral Programme in Biology of Infections and Global Health (BIGH). She has supervised 10 PhD students (4 main, 8 co-supervised) and leads the Sweden–Tanzania PhD training program in reproductive health.