جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• water resources planning and management
• systems thinking and modelling
• sustainable development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Evan Davies is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering. He has been a Full Professor since July 2021, following his promotion from Associate Professor (2015-2021) and Assistant Professor (2009-2015) positions at the same institution. Education: Ph.D. (Civil and Environmental Engineering), The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario (2003-2007) M.E.S. (Environment and Resource Studies), The University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario with field research in China and India (2001-2003) B.A.Sc. (Systems Design Engineering), The University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, including a year-long exchange at Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg, Germany (1995-2001) Evan Davies' primary research focuses on water resources planning and management, systems thinking and modeling, and sustainable development. His work develops and applies hydrological, water use, and water quality models to understand complex feedbacks among water availability, use, and quality within their social, economic, and environmental contexts. His research spans municipal to global spatial scales and daily to decadal time scales, aiming to provide decision-makers with tools to compare structural, management, and policy alternatives for sustainable water planning. His recent projects include global and regional-scale modeling of water security and the water-energy-food nexus, irrigation reservoir management, municipal water demand projections, flood risk management, and chloramine dissipation in stormwater pipes. Recent research trends show a strong focus on: Integrated assessment modeling of water-energy-food systems Climate change impacts on water resources Machine learning applications in hydrology Water security under decarbonization scenarios Flood risk assessment and management Sustainable urban water systems Scientific Awards: Faculty of Engineering Graduate Teaching Award, University of Alberta (2020-2021) Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Award, University of Alberta (2018-2019) Doctoral Fellowship (CGS), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (2005-2007) University of Western Ontario Graduate Tuition Scholarship (2005-2007) Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (2004-2005) Masters/Doctoral Fellowship (PGS A/B), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (2002-2004) Davies has supervised numerous graduate students working on projects related to water resources planning and management. His research has been supported by various grants, including funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. He collaborates extensively with researchers at the Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) in College Park, MD, and with government agencies and industry partners on water management projects across Canada, particularly in Alberta's Bow River basin. Davies leads a research group focused on water resources systems modeling, which employs system dynamics, optimization techniques, and machine learning approaches to address complex water management challenges. His team collaborates with decision-makers and stakeholders to ensure research outcomes are directly applicable to real-world water management problems.

Nyeema Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wildlife Conservation
• Urban Ecology
• Human-Wildlife Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nyeema Harris is the Knobloch Family Associate Professor of Wildlife and Land Conservation at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE), part of Yale University. She focuses on wildlife conservation, urban ecology, and the socio-ecological dimensions of human-wildlife interactions. Her work examines how urbanization impacts predator behavior, diets, and biodiversity, while advocating for inclusive sustainability approaches that address equity and justice in environmental scholarship. Education includes a PhD from North Carolina State University, an MS from The University of Montana, and a BS from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. These degrees span wildlife science and conservation biology. Her research interests emphasize urban carnivore ecology, community-based conservation strategies, and systemic racism’s ecological consequences. She integrates spatial modeling with social equity frameworks, as seen in her publications on textured species range maps and critiques of environmental landscapes of fear. Publications highlight trends in urban wildlife adaptation, interdisciplinary methods, and ethical considerations in conservation. Key themes include dietary shifts in predators due to environmental changes, the role of historical data in species forecasting, and mitigating health risks linked to urbanization and gentrification. Dr. Harris actively advises doctoral students and is involved in initiatives like SNAPSHOT USA and Michigan ZoomIN, leveraging citizen science for ecological monitoring. She has not been noted for specific scientific awards in the provided texts. Her office is located in Kroon Hall, Room 223, at 195 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT. She contributes to environmental justice discourse and has been featured in news articles discussing her work on African carnivore range loss, urban rodent control, and systemic racism in urban ecosystems.

• Asset Pricing
• Investment Strategies
• Portfolio Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adam Zaremba is an Associate Professor in the Finance & Accounting department at MBS. His expertise spans asset pricing, investment strategies, portfolio management, international finance, and capital allocation. Prior to joining MBS in 2020, he was affiliated with the University of Dubai (UAE) for three years. Education: PhD in Finance from Poznan University of Economics and Business (2012) His research integrates artificial intelligence with financial markets, focusing on factor investing, cryptocurrency dynamics, ESG strategies, and climate finance. Recent work includes machine learning applications in factor return prediction, cross-sectional cryptocurrency interactions, and non-standard errors in crypto analytics. Themes in his publications highlight advancements in momentum investing , capital allocation , and risk modeling across traditional and emerging markets. He has contributed to journals like the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Review of Finance .

Assela Pathiranaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Infrastructure Asset Management
• Climate Resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
• Hydrological Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Assela Pathirana is a Professor at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, specializing in water infrastructure asset management (WIAM), climate resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and sustainable urban water systems. His work bridges academia, policy, and practice, focusing on digitalization, data-driven decision-making, and nature-based solutions. Key roles include Chief Technical Advisor for the Maldives’ water systems and leadership of a MOOC on SIDS climate adaptation. He holds a BSc (First Class Honours) from the University of Peradeniya and advanced degrees from the University of Tokyo, specializing in hydrology and water resources engineering. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (First Class Honours), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering (Hydrology and Water Resources), University of Tokyo, Japan Research Interests: Dr. Pathirana’s work emphasizes climate resilience, SIDS adaptation, urban flood risk management, and sustainable infrastructure. He develops decision-support tools for flood forecasting, evaluates land-use changes in Jakarta, and promotes equity in water rationing systems. His interdisciplinary approach integrates hydrological modeling, open-source software development, and policy analysis. Advising & Capacity Building: He leads training-of-trainers programs and capacity-building initiatives, enhancing postgraduate education in technical disciplines. His efforts focus on didactics and pedagogy, ensuring graduates gain both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. Key Projects: Developed the WIAM curriculum at IHE Delft MOOC on SIDS climate adaptation and water security Consultancy for the Maldives’ Ministry of Environment and UNDP Labs & Collaborations: Engages in cross-disciplinary teams addressing urban water challenges, including sponge cities in China and flexible adaptation planning in Melbourne and Pune. His work with UNESCO-ICHARM and UNU underscores global water security and disaster risk reduction.

Katažyna Bogdzevičمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Private International Law
• European Law
• Human Rights
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Katažyna Bogdzevič is a Professor at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) Law School, specializing in Private International Law , European Law , Human Rights , and Environmental Law . She leads the MRU Human Rights LAB and contributes to the Environmental Management Research LAB, focusing on legal frameworks for ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Key Research Themes: Integration of Private International Law with Environmental Law , analysis of legal conflicts in nature-based solutions, and name rights under international human rights conventions. Policy Engagement: Serves as advisor to Lithuania's Minister of Justice Ewelina Dobrowolska , emphasizing knowledge transfer to legislative and judicial practices. Email: roffice@mruni.eu

Olatunji Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Spatial Statistics
• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Olatunji Johnson is a Lecturer in Statistics at The University of Manchester's Department of Mathematics. His research focuses on spatial and spatio-temporal statistics applied to global public health challenges, including tropical diseases like malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). He holds a PhD in Statistics and Epidemiology and has developed influential geostatistical methods and R packages (SDALGCP and MBGapp) for disease mapping and surveillance. Education: PhD in Statistics and Epidemiology (supervised by Prof. Peter Diggle). Research interests include model-based geostatistics, real-time health surveillance, and hybrid machine learning approaches for spatial data analysis. He is actively seeking PhD students interested in spatial statistics applications. Key Collaborations: Worked on projects in Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda, and Ethiopia, focusing on helminth control, air pollution impacts, and disease burden analyses. Part of the Statistical Advisory Unit and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through his work on health equity and disease elimination. Notable Projects: Developed methodologies for efficient survey design in NTD programs, air quality studies in African cities, and spatiotemporal modelling of pandemic risks. His work bridges statistical innovation with actionable public health policy.

Amy Lynn Meadowsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Trauma-Informed Care
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amy Lynn Meadows, MD, MHS, FAAP, FAPA, DFAACAP serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, holding the Dr. Laurie L. Humphries Endowed Chair in child psychiatry while directing the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her dual appointment bridges psychiatric and pediatric care within the academic medical center. Dr. Meadows' research program centers on how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) disrupt health decision-making and treatment adherence, with current NIH-funded work investigating engagement strategies for childhood trauma survivors in opioid use disorder medication treatment. Her scholarship integrates developmental trauma theory with behavioral medicine approaches to improve outcomes for medically complex youth. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: 1) Racial disparities in youth psychiatric diagnosis and ACEs-substance use pathways; 2) Family factors (particularly parental sleep) impacting medication adherence; and 3) Innovative curriculum development for Triple Board training and pediatric consultation-liaison psychiatry. Her work consistently applies trauma-informed frameworks across medical comorbidities. Her scholarly impact is recognized through: University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Vision Award UK Academy of Medical Educator’s Excellence in Teaching Award UK Department of Psychiatry Tagalie Heister Mentor Award As Division Director, Dr. Meadows mentors psychiatry residents and Triple Board trainees while leading national curriculum development through the AACAP Book Club and Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry initiatives. Her grant portfolio includes NIH studies on ACEs and adherence mechanisms, plus institutional awards for innovative educational programming. She co-leads the University of Kentucky's Triple Board Residency Program (integrating pediatrics, general psychiatry, and child psychiatry) and directs the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division's clinical-research-education triad, with active collaborations across pediatric subspecialties including endocrinology and neurology.

Nina Schwarzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban land-use change
• Urban ecosystem services
• Agent-based modelling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nina Schwarz is Assistant Professor of human-environment interactions in cities at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management, ITC—University of Twente. Holding a Diploma in Environmental Sciences (University of Lüneburg, 2003) and a PhD in Social and Economic Sciences (University of Kassel, 2007), she spent a decade as senior scientist at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ before joining ITC. Her interdisciplinary research integrates urban land-use science, ecosystem-service evaluation and advanced modelling techniques—especially agent-based models—to explore sustainable urban development under global change. Research interests revolve around three interconnected themes: (i) urban land-use change —understanding how residential, commercial and green-space dynamics co-evolve; (ii) urban ecosystem services —quantifying both supply and demand of services such as local climate regulation, recreation and biodiversity; and (iii) behavioural modelling —formalising human decision-making to simulate policy scenarios ranging from slum-upgrading to vineyard management. She actively links these themes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, notably SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a methodological breadth spanning citizen-science impact assessment in Suriname, cooling effects of urban water bodies in Chinese mega-cities, European wine-growers’ adaptive behaviour, and methodological advances in upscaling and validating agent-based land-use models. Across these studies, Schwarz consistently combines empirical field data, geospatial analytics and participatory approaches to produce policy-relevant insights for cities in both the Global North and South. She has (co-)authored >80 peer-reviewed works, accumulating c. 5 900 citations and an h-index of 28 (Scopus). While specific honours are not itemised in the supplied text, her sustained citation impact and invited contributions to major conferences (e.g., iEMSs 2020, IAHR 2025) underscore scientific recognition. Schwarz frequently engages with societal stakeholders: her projects have generated open datasets on urban green-space monitoring in Paramaribo, e-learning modules for Latin-American universities, and interactive dashboards for sustainable water management. Within ITC she contributes to capacity-building programmes for emerging economies, supervises graduate researchers and maintains active collaborations across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. No explicit lists of PhD students or personal grants are provided in the current corpus, but her leadership of externally funded projects (e.g., citizen-science evaluation, vineyard decision-making database) indicates ongoing acquisition of research funding.

Sohrab Zendehboudiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy and Environment
• Process Systems Engineering
• Transport Phenomena
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sohrab Zendehboudi is an Equinor Chair Professor and research lead in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at Memorial University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. His work focuses on energy and environmental challenges through experimental and modeling approaches. He has over 15 years of experience across academia and industry in Iran, Kuwait, the U.S., and Canada. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (specializing in transport phenomena) from the University of Waterloo. Research interests include carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), renewable energy systems, process systems engineering, and advanced wastewater treatment. He leads a large research team addressing theoretical and practical challenges in energy sustainability and environmental protection. Key achievements include the 2023 Lectureship Award. His publications span topics like hydrogen production, CO2 storage, solar energy systems, and novel adsorbent materials. He actively seeks graduate students and researchers skilled in experimental work, numerical modeling, and machine learning for energy applications. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Waterloo) Key Areas: CO2 Management, Bioenergy, Adsorption Technologies Labs/Teams: Large interdisciplinary research group Grants: Focus on renewable energy and sustainability projects

Stefano CAMPOSTRINIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Statistics
• Public Health
• Healthcare Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stefano CAMPOSTRINI is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Social Statistics (STAT-03/B). He serves as a Member of the technical-scientific Committee of the Ca' Foscari Challenge School and the Department of Economics' Committee. His research activities are supported by affiliations with the Research Institute for Social Innovation and the Research Institute for Innovation Management. Professor CAMPOSTRINI's research spans the intersection of statistical methodology, public health, and social policy. His work demonstrates expertise in advanced statistical techniques including Bayesian modeling, spatial analysis, and complex survey methodology. His primary focus areas include healthcare systems analysis, social innovation, public administration, and the economic aspects of health policy. He frequently addresses issues related to comorbidity patterns, healthcare service accessibility, and the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare settings. His publication record from 2021-2025 reveals significant trends in healthcare innovation, with particular emphasis on virtual hospital systems, AI applications in medicine, sustainable healthcare practices, and the statistical analysis of social services like early childhood education. His methodological contributions include novel approaches to analyzing regional health disparities and developing web-based tools for disease prevalence estimation. His research often employs expert consensus methods like Delphi techniques to address complex healthcare organizational challenges. Professor CAMPOSTRINI maintains active involvement in research initiatives through the Research Institute for Social Innovation and the Research Institute for Innovation Management. His work bridges advanced statistical methodology with practical applications in healthcare policy and social service delivery, making significant contributions to evidence-based decision making in public health and social policy domains across Italy and European contexts.

Frances Woolleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Finance
• Labour Economics
• Gender Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Frances Woolley is a full-time Professor in the Department of Economics at Carleton University , with a cross-appointment to the School of Public Policy and Administration . Her research focuses on public finance , labour economics , and feminist economics , with expertise in family economics , gender inequality , and tax policy . Her work bridges theoretical economic models with real-world policy analysis, particularly in intra-household resource distribution and taxation fairness. Recent publications highlight her engagement with emerging issues such as cryptoasset taxation , long-term care financing , and cross-border carbon pricing . Her research consistently emphasizes gender dimensions in economic outcomes and policy impacts. Woolley has received notable awards including the Purvis Prize and Vanderkamp Award , and delivered the Canadian Economics Association Presidential Address in 2018. She actively contributes to public discourse through popular writing and media engagements, addressing topics like labor market dynamics, tax equity, and social policy.

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Professor Zoheir Sabeur is Professor of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Bournemouth University (2019–present) and Head of the Processes and Behaviour Understanding (PRO_BU) Research Group. He concurrently serves as Visiting Professor of Data Science at Colorado School of Mines (2017–present) and held the position of Science Director at the IT Innovation Centre, University of Southampton (2009–2019). Over three decades he has led more than 30 large-scale projects as Principal Investigator, securing over £12 million of funding from the European Commission, UKRI, DSTL, NERC, EPSRC and industry. Education PhD in Theoretical Physics, University of Glasgow (1990) MSc in Theoretical Physics, University of Glasgow (1986) BSc First-Class Honours in Physics and Applied Mathematics, Université d'Oran (1984) Advanced Leadership Programme, Ashridge Business School (2011) Research Interests Professor Sabeur’s research focuses on the fundamental theory and application of data science and artificial intelligence to understand complex human, natural and industrial processes and behaviours. His work spans multi-modal sensing, big-data analytics and machine-learning algorithms that extract actionable knowledge from large heterogeneous datasets. Application domains include: Healthcare: AI-driven diagnostics and prognostics for chronic diseases such as COPD, asthma and cancers through omics and phenotypic data integration. Environmental & Climate: Earth-observation analytics for wildlife migration and climate-change impact assessment using satellite data and global grid systems. Maritime & Cyber-Physical Security: Real-time risk assessment for shipping in extreme environments, smart-city safety and critical-infrastructure protection using computer vision and sensor fusion. Recent research has produced novel AI classifiers that analyse lung-auscultation audio signals to grade COPD severity, as well as digital-twin frameworks for detecting malicious behaviour in urban spaces. Scientific Awards & Recognition Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS) Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (FIMarEST) Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Physicist (CPhys) Multiple ORS Awards (1987, 1988, 1989) Grants & Doctoral Supervision Professor Sabeur has secured and led more than 40 funded projects since 1996, including recent grants such as INSIGHT (NIHR, 2024) and S4AllCities (H2020, 2020). He currently supervises three ongoing PhD students at Bournemouth University and has successfully graduated three others, covering topics from computational hydrodynamics to AI-based respiratory-disease analytics. He welcomes enquiries from prospective postgraduate researchers interested in data science, AI and interdisciplinary applications under schemes such as UKRI and Horizon Europe.

Hans Heesterbeekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Infectious Diseases
• Theoretical Epidemiology
• Mathematical Modelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. ir. Hans Heesterbeek is a full Professor of Theoretical Epidemiology at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. He holds a dual appointment in the Department of Farm Animal Health within the Population Health Sciences sector. His research focuses on the dynamics of infectious diseases at the intersection of biology, medicine, and mathematics, with emphasis on wildlife epidemiology and complex systems. He chairs Utrecht University's Committee for Research Integrity and has held leadership roles in departments like Animals in Science and Society. Education: MSc Phytopathology (Wageningen University, 1986), MSc Mathematics (University of Amsterdam, 1988), PhD in Mathematical Biology from Leiden University (1992) Affiliations: Editor-in-Chief of Epidemics journal, Senior Editor at Proceedings of the Royal Society B , Chair of ZonMw's Open Competition grant program Research interests include: Mathematical modeling of disease spread Ecological epidemiology of zoonotic pathogens Role of wildlife in disease transmission Historical analysis of epidemic understanding Key contributions: Co-developer of the R₀ reproduction number framework, foundational to global epidemiological modeling. Active in interdisciplinary work linking theoretical ecology to societal systems. Currently writing a book on the history of epidemic science. Grants: Vici laureate (€1.3M, 2005-2010). Organizes biannual Epidemics conferences. Advises on public health policy during outbreaks like the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

• Urban Climate
• Landscape Architecture
• Spatial Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sanda Lenzholzer is a Full Professor at Wageningen University's Department of Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning. Her research focuses on urban climate adaptation, sustainable design, and the integration of ecological principles into urban planning. She leads projects addressing climate-responsive design strategies, green infrastructure, and the mitigation of urban heat islands. Lenzholzer is actively involved in academic leadership roles, including editorial work for journals like Landscape and Urban Planning , and has collaborated internationally on climate-related initiatives. Notable contributions include developing design guidelines for urban open spaces in hot arid climates and exploring the spatial impacts of cultivating biobased materials. She received the Biking Betuwe award in 2011 for her contributions to sustainable urban design. Her academic engagements include supervising multiple PhD and EngD students in areas like climate-responsive design and biobased construction. Lenzholzer has delivered keynote lectures and workshops on future urban landscapes and climate adaptation, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. She has also served as a visiting professor at institutions like Politecnico di Milano, Italy, and contributed to public media discussions on urban climate challenges. Her work bridges research and practice, fostering innovation in sustainable urban development through design-driven methodologies. Lenzholzer’s research portfolio includes over 160 publications and 278 professional activities, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in urban environmental management. She leads projects funded by diverse stakeholders, addressing topics such as multifunctional urban waterfronts and the integration of climate adaptation into policy frameworks. Her efforts highlight the importance of community engagement and spatial quality in creating resilient cities.

David Fannonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Building Design
• High Performance Building Design
• Persistent Architecture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Fannon is an Associate Professor at Northeastern University, holding dual appointments in the School of Architecture and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He specializes in sustainable and high-performance building design, with a focus on persistent architecture, resilience, and human health in the built environment. Fannon earned his B-Arch from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2005) and an MS in Building Science and Sustainability from UC Berkeley (2015). He is a licensed architect in New York and a LEED Accredited Professional. His research explores strategies for designing buildings that adapt to future needs, including grid-interactive efficient systems, climate-resilient infrastructure, and occupant-centric comfort models. Notable projects include DOE-funded studies on scalable building equipment performance and a Latrobe Prize-winning investigation into future-use architecture. Fannon also co-curated the 'DURABLE' exhibition on sustainable material innovations. Grants & Leadership: Co-PI on DOE grants for grid-interactive building technologies and Northeastern’s Building Resilience tools. Awards: Latrobe Prize (AIA College of Fellows). Professional Affiliations: American Institute of Architects, ASHRAE, SBSE, and BETES. Fannon advises students on sustainable building systems and co-op opportunities, mentoring graduates like Sowdamini Ponnada and Dane Brimmeier. His work bridges architecture, engineering, and policy to create resilient and adaptable built environments.