Clara Good is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technology and Safety , UiT The Arctic University of Norway . Her research focuses on sustainable energy systems, particularly solar energy in northern contexts and its integration with electric transportation. Current projects: Northern Homes (Arktis 2030), Electric Aviation Research groups: ARC - Arctic Centre for Sustainable Energy , Sustainable Technology and Safety (STS) Research interests center on: Evaluating solar energy potential in urban Arctic environments Developing PV-EV energy systems for grid stability Assessing life cycle emissions of zero-emission buildings Exploring solar thermal and photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) systems Advancing electric aviation infrastructure through solar integration Conducting sensitivity analysis on emission compensation strategies Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Hybrid electric aircraft energy optimization City-scale spatiotemporal solar/EV modeling PV/T system performance for Arctic buildings Life cycle assessments of solar-integrated systems User engagement in energy transition projects Feasibility of pure renewable national energy grids Teaching responsibilities include: TEK-2008 Sustainable Transport Technology TEK-1001 Introduction to Sustainable Technology Clara leads the Northern Homes project (2022-2025) and contributes to smart energy initiatives like Smart Senja/RENEW . She actively collaborates across European institutions while maintaining fieldwork in Tromsø.
Bob Sheil is Professor of Architecture and Design through Production at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London. A registered architect with over 25 years of experience, he is renowned for his work exploring the relationship between design, making, craft, and technology in architecture. As the sixth Director of the Bartlett School of Architecture from 2014 to 2022, he led transformative changes that significantly expanded the school's physical space, student applications, and research impact, while championing equality, diversity, and inclusivity initiatives. Professor Sheil's research centers on the complex relationship between design and making in architecture, particularly how this relationship affects architectural outcomes. He advocates for 'Protoarchitecture,' a speculative approach that creates alternative pathways for architectural production through varied design and making methodologies. His work examines how new tools have dissolved boundaries between the drawn and the made, arguing that how we design has become equally important to what we design. This perspective has informed his hands-on teaching philosophy that emphasizes learning through direct engagement with evolving technologies and materials. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on digital fabrication, material innovation, and the evolving role of the designer in contemporary practice. The Fabricate conference series he co-founded has become a major international platform for research in architectural production, with publications generating over 330,000 downloads across 184 countries. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on resource efficiency, sustainable practices, and the integration of material intelligence within digital workflows. Professor Sheil's significant professional recognition includes: RIBA award for design (2010) for '55/02' with Stahlbogen GmbH As an educator and mentor, Professor Sheil has supervised PhD students since 2011 and has been instrumental in developing innovative architectural education programs. His leadership resulted in substantial growth in research funding, student applications (90% increase), and international collaborations. He co-founded the influential FABRICATE conference series and sixteen*(makers), and played a key role in establishing the Bartlett Manufacturing and Design Exchange (Bmade), which has transformed the school's workshop facilities and safety culture. Professor Sheil maintains active collaborations with institutions including the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, SHUNT, ScanLAB projects, and Thomas Pearce, creating interdisciplinary opportunities that bridge architecture with performance, digital scanning, and scenography. His current work continues to push the boundaries of architectural practice through the integration of emerging technologies and material innovation.
Dr. Matthew Winning is a Lecturer (Teaching) in the Economics of Sustainability at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources, University College London. He combines expertise in environmental economics with public engagement through climate comedy, hosting BBC Radio 4's Net Zero: A Very British Problem , and authoring the acclaimed book Hot Mess: What On Earth Can We Do About Climate Change . Education: PhD in Climate Change Policy from the University of Strathclyde's Fraser of Allander Institute. Former Roles: Senior Research Fellow (2012-2023) at UCL, Head of Climate Research at Oxford Economics (2023-2024). His research focuses on macroeconomic impacts of environmental policies, including climate change policy, circular economy, green growth, low-carbon transitions, and water scarcity economics. He has contributed to major projects like the UK Energy Research Centre, UKRI Centre on CircularMetals, and COP21 RIPPLES, with work cited by the IPCC AR6 WG3, the OECD, and the UK Climate Change Committee. The 15 most recent publications include analyses of climate-health links (Lancet Countdown reports), industrial decarbonisation strategies (hydrogen in steel production), climate finance challenges for developing economies, and water scarcity economic models. His work bridges environmental economics with actionable policy insights. Scientific Awards: Pick of the Fringe at Bedford Fringe Festival. Matthew mentors PhD students, teaches MSc modules on environmental economics, and engages in public outreach as a climate comedian. He has performed at COP28, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and BAFTA events, and co-hosts the Operation Earth podcast. His TEDx talk on humor-based climate communication highlights his unique approach to education and advocacy.
Claire Delus is a Lecturer in Geography at the University of Lorraine, specializing in continental hydrology at the intersection of engineering and geographical approaches. Her work emphasizes statistical and modeling methods, supported by naturalist observations of flow processes in watersheds influenced by physiographic contexts. Education: Doctorate in Geography (2007), Paul-Verlaine University of Metz, under Jeannine Corbonnois and Emmanuel Gille Research Activities: Water cycle dynamics Hydrosystems analysis Drought and low water level modeling Rainfall-runoff hydrological forecasting Multidisciplinary historical reconstructions Key Projects: ANR CIPRHES (2021-2024): Integrated hydrometeorological forecasting for droughts PESTINTER (2021-2023): Pesticide impacts on La Cleurie (Vosges) aquatic ecosystems RECRET (2017-2021): Moselle flood and drought history via sediment cores Technical Expertise: Hydrometry and sedimentology GIS applications in hydrology Field instrumentation Remote sensing and drone imaging
Dr. Geoff Norton is a faculty member at the School of the Environment , University of Queensland. His work focuses on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) , Digital Identification Tools , and Agricultural Sustainability , with a particular emphasis on rice planthoppers, sweetpotato diagnostics, and weed science. He has developed interactive software platforms like Diagnosis and Sweetpotato DiagNotes to enhance crop protection training and decision-making. Research Trends : His publications span Digital tools for pest and species identification Collaborative approaches to rice pest management Scenario-based educational software Weed surveillance systems Labs & Teams : Norton has collaborated with institutions such as Imperial College London, Springer, and the International Society for Horticultural Science. He contributed to the Cooperative Research Centre for Tropical Pest Management and developed tools for tropical plant protection and biosecurity.
Lisbeth Funck is a Professor at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), where she maintains an active research and teaching profile centered on architectural theory and practice. Her work critically examines the interplay between built environments, infrastructure, and socio-ecological systems, with particular emphasis on rural landscapes and climate change adaptation. Funck's research traverses architecture, infrastructure, and sustainability through the lens of lived abstraction and craft. She investigates how architectural interventions produce spatial presence and meaning, often focusing on marginal territories and river systems as sites of transformation. Her methodology blends theoretical inquiry with practical design investigations, emphasizing materiality and sensory experience in the production of architectural space. Analysis of her 2022-2024 publications reveals a pronounced trajectory toward climate-responsive design in rural contexts, exemplified by projects like the river Sambre investigations. This work destabilizes conventional spatial understandings through collaborative, site-specific interventions that merge speculative futures with immediate environmental challenges, demonstrating architecture's capacity as a medium for socio-ecological adaptation. Scientific Awards No awards or fellowships were documented in the provided information. Advising and Grants While the text lists extensive publications, it does not specify doctoral advisees or grant funding. Funck's collaborative research with Matthew Anderson and others suggests active participation in academic teams, though formal supervisory roles remain unmentioned. Labs and Teams Funck co-founded Studio B3 at AHO, which conducted the influential 'Architecture as Infrastructure' research project (2008-2010). This studio produced international exhibitions including the Venice Biennale and Beijing presentations, exploring architecture's role as fundamental infrastructure through design experiments and theoretical discourse.
Dr. Aneesh Subramanian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) at the University of Colorado Boulder. He also holds visiting positions at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, and as a visiting scholar in the Predictability of Weather and Climate group at the University of Oxford. Additionally, he serves as an international collaborator with the Geophysical Flows Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Climate Research from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego (2012) M.Sc. (Engineering) from Indian Institute of Science (2006) B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras (2004) Dr. Subramanian's research focuses on weather and climate predictability, with particular emphasis on subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasting. His work spans tropical climate dynamics, atmospheric river prediction, data assimilation techniques, and the application of machine learning to improve earth system models. He investigates coupled ocean-atmosphere processes, particularly related to the Madden-Julian Oscillation and its teleconnections, and develops stochastic parameterization schemes for climate models. Dr. Subramanian's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advancing subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction capabilities, particularly for extreme weather events like atmospheric rivers and marine heatwaves. His work increasingly integrates machine learning techniques with traditional physics-based approaches, reflecting a growing trend in the field toward hybrid modeling frameworks. Much of his recent research examines regional climate phenomena in the Indian Ocean, Pacific, and Arabian Sea regions, with applications to monsoon prediction and understanding climate change impacts. Dr. Subramanian has received several notable awards and honors throughout his career: Best Team in visualization of weather forecasts Award, ECMWF Users Meeting (2017) Best Student Presentation Award, WCRP Open Science Conference (2011) Best Teaching Assistant Award, Scripps Institution of Oceanography (2011) SUNNY Scripps-NCAR Graduate Student Fellowship (2009-2011) NCAR ASP Summer Fellowship (2008, 2012) Dr. Subramanian has secured multiple research grants totaling over $3 million from agencies including NOAA, ONR, NASA, and KAUST. Current projects focus on improving understanding of air-sea interaction processes, marine ecosystem drivers in the California Current System, monsoon intra-seasonal oscillations, and marine heatwaves. He actively mentors undergraduate research assistants, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars through his Climate Processes and Predictability Group at CU Boulder. Dr. Subramanian leads the Climate Processes and Predictability Group at CU Boulder, which focuses on subseasonal predictability, data assimilation, Atmospheric River dynamics, and tropical-extratropical teleconnections. He is also an active participant in several collaborative research initiatives including the Geophysical Flows Lab at IIT Madras and the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. His work frequently involves international collaborations with researchers from institutions in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and India.
Mario Liebensteiner is a Junior Professor (tenure track W3) for Economics with a focus on Energy Markets and Energy System Analysis at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). He is affiliated with the Department of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences (FAU WiSo) and contributes to the interdisciplinary research focus on Energy Markets and Energy System Analysis. Liebensteiner is also a member of the expert panel Energy Systems of the Future (ESYS) of the German Academies of Sciences and Humanities, providing expertise on energy transition and market design. Liebensteiner completed his doctorate in economics at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna) and earned his diploma in economics from Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU Linz) and City University of Hong Kong. Prior to his current position, he worked as a postdoctoral and pre-doctoral researcher at Technical University of Kaiserslautern and Vienna University of Economics and Business. His research focuses on the economic analysis of energy markets, environmental policy, and the transition to sustainable energy systems. Liebensteiner examines the interplay between renewable energy integration, carbon pricing mechanisms, electricity market design, and the challenges of sector coupling in the energy transition. His work investigates how market structures and policy instruments affect investment decisions, system flexibility, and emissions reduction in the power sector, with particular emphasis on the German energy context. He employs both theoretical modeling and empirical analysis to address these complex energy economics questions. Analysis of Liebensteiner's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the economic dimensions of the energy transition, particularly examining the interactions between renewable energy integration, carbon pricing, and electricity market design. His work increasingly addresses the challenges of sector coupling, flexibility needs in power systems, and the socio-economic impacts of energy policies. A notable trend is his examination of both theoretical market mechanisms and their practical implementation in the German context, with growing attention to cross-border electricity trade effects and the integration of hydrogen technologies in future energy systems. Member of the expert panel Energy Systems of the Future (ESYS) of the German Academies of Sciences and Humanities Research published in leading energy economics journals including Energy Economics, Applied Energy, and Energy Policy Liebensteiner collaborates with researchers across disciplines through the Energy Campus Nuremberg (EnCN) and participates in strategic partnerships with energy sector companies organized in the Nuremberg Energy Region (Energieregion Nürnberg eV). His research is connected to the DFG Collaborative Research Center on gas networks and markets, suggesting involvement in significant research funding. While specific grants aren't detailed in the provided information, his publication record in high-impact journals indicates successful research funding acquisition. Liebensteiner is part of the Energy Markets and Energy Systems research group at FAU WiSo, which collaborates closely with engineers at the Energy Campus Nuremberg (EnCN). This interdisciplinary team works on the transformation of electricity and gas sectors, sustainable mobility concepts, sector coupling issues, and business models for decentralized smart energy systems. The research group maintains strategic partnerships with numerous energy sector companies through the Nuremberg Energy Region, aiming to implement secure, cost-effective, climate-friendly, and sustainable energy solutions.
Aud Solveig Nilsen is an Assistant Professor at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in risk management and societal security. She teaches courses in Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness at the Harstad campus and contributes to programs in Kirkenes, Tromsø, and international collaborations. Teaches SIK-1507 (Harstad) and SVF-3201 (Master’s level) Supervises bachelor’s and master’s theses Focuses on Arctic-specific risks and international emergency management Her research integrates societal security, emergency preparedness, and scenario-based education, with a particular emphasis on municipal risk governance and climate change challenges. Publications highlight the use of risk analysis tools, collaborative disaster response, and foresight methodologies. Recent articles examine scenario development for Arctic emergencies, international collaboration in disaster management, and the application of risk tools in educational settings. These works span disciplines including public policy, emergency planning, and climate adaptation. She actively participates in international student exercises like Barents Rescue and contributes to pedagogical innovation through simulation-based learning. Her work addresses both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations in societal security.
Alessandro Fasso is a full professor of Statistics at the School of Engineering, University of Bergamo, Italy, where he has been teaching since 2000. He serves as Editor in Chief of Environmetrics (2019-) and has held various editorial positions for prestigious journals including Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Analysis and Advances in Statistical Analysis. His international recognition includes serving as President of The International Environmetrics Society (TIES) from 2017-2019 and as a member of the Council of the International Statistical Institute (ISI) from 2013-2017. Professor Fasso's research focuses on statistical methods and applications to environmetrics, air quality, climate variables, and spatio-temporal data analysis. His work spans functional data analysis for atmospheric profiles, multivariate spatio-temporal modeling of air pollution, and statistical approaches for environmental monitoring networks. He has made significant contributions to understanding collocation uncertainty using heteroskedastic functional regression models and studying vertical smoothing mismatch uncertainty when comparing satellite and radiosonde data. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on PM2.5 pollution modeling, particularly examining livestock-related emissions in the Lombardy region using advanced spatio-temporal techniques. His work increasingly integrates functional data analysis, regularization methods, and uncertainty quantification in environmental applications. The articles show a progression from theoretical statistical developments to practical environmental problem-solving with policy implications. President of The International Environmetrics Society (TIES) (2017-2019) Member of the Council of the International Statistical Institute (ISI) (2013-2017) Elected member of the International Statistical Institute (ISI) Founder and previous Coordinator of GRASPA (2013-2015) Member of WG-GRUAN, Working Group on Atmospheric Reference Observations (2013-) Professor Fasso has successfully supervised numerous PhD students including Emilio Porcu, Michela Cameletti, and Francesco Finazzi. His research has been supported by significant grants including EU Horizon 2020: GAIA-CLIM (budget €500,000), Project AQ2009-EN17 (budget €850,000), and PRIN-2006 (budget €260,000). He has served on evaluation committees for the Italian Research Quality Exercise (VQR 2015-2019) and as a referee for international research councils. His international lecturing activities include PhD courses at Peking University and the University of Bolzano-Bozen.
Sarah Schulman is the Ralla Klepak Professor of English at Northwestern University, specializing in Creative Writing (Nonfiction and Fiction) with an emphasis on manuscript development. She is a globally recognized novelist, playwright, screenwriter, nonfiction writer, and AIDS historian. Her career began in 1979 with grassroots LGBTQ+ and feminist journalism, later expanding into activism with ACT UP and the Lesbian Avengers. She co-founded MIX: The Queer Experimental Film Festival (1986–2019) and directs the ACT UP Oral History Project. Her works bridge art, activism, and academic inquiry, addressing themes like queer solidarity, gentrification, and political resistance. Her academic and creative contributions include over 20 books, plays, and films. Notable publications include Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP, New York (2021), which won multiple awards, and Conflict Is Not Abuse (2016). She has received prestigious honors such as a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Bill Whitehead Award for Lifetime Contribution to LGBT Publishing. Schulman’s research spans AIDS historiography, queer internationalism, and the intersection of art with social justice. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including TV/film adaptations of her works and plays like Carson McCullers and ROE V WADE . Her advisory roles include Jewish Voice for Peace and academic mentoring of students in creative writing and critical studies.
Christoph Bertram is an Associate Research Professor at the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS), University of Maryland School of Public Policy. His research focuses on climate change mitigation strategies, energy policies, and the interplay between mid-term climate actions and long-term goals. He holds a PhD in Economics from Technische Universität Berlin and master's degrees in Physics and Political Science from Universität Tübingen. Key areas of expertise include carbon lock-in analysis, nationally determined contributions (NDCs), net-zero targets, and the application of integrated assessment models. Bertram has contributed to major international projects such as the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) scenarios and IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report. His recent work evaluates high-ambition decarbonization pathways for countries like South Korea and Indonesia, emphasizing policy design, institutional constraints, and transition risks. He co-authored analyses on methane emissions, land-sector climate strategies, and the impacts of U.S. legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act. Bertram remains affiliated with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) as a guest researcher, where he previously led the International Climate Policy team. His research consistently bridges technical modeling with policy-relevant insights, addressing both global and national climate challenges.
Dr. Samin Marzban is a Lecturer in Architectural Engineering/Digital Construction at the University of Wollongong's School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering. He holds an Orcid identifier (0000-0001-8891-2407) and oversees research and teaching in digital construction, sustainable design, and workplace innovation. Fluent in English and Persian, he contributes to both academic and industry-focused projects. Research Interests Biophilic office design and mental wellbeing Activity-based working (ABW) environments and space utilization BIM-enabled sustainable construction practices Post-pandemic workplace adaptations Thermal comfort and energy efficiency in buildings End-user engagement in residential construction Funding Early Mid-Career Researcher Enabling Grant (2024-2025): 'Pilot research, research in progress' totaling $X from University of Wollongong Teaching & Supervision Supervising two PhD candidates: 'Circular Economy Approaches for Delivering 21st-Century Sustainable Buildings' 'A Framework for Digitalized End-User Engagement in Residential Apartment Construction in Australia' Notable Contributions His work bridges architectural engineering with digital tools, focusing on human-centric design solutions. Recent studies explore workplace productivity in WELL-certified environments and the impact of desk shapes on ABW utilization. His pandemic-related research on remote work adaptations has been widely cited.
Emily Tucker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Her research bridges operations research, stochastic modeling, and healthcare logistics to address critical societal challenges. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan (2020) M.S.E. in Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan (2017) B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University (2013) Her research focuses on stochastic optimization, quantum computing applications, supply chain resilience, and healthcare policy. Recent work includes geopolitical impacts on pharmaceutical supply chains, equitable urban planning through optimization, and pandemic response strategies. Key publication trends show integration of stochastic modeling with healthcare operations (2020-2025), quantum optimization advancements, and resilience frameworks for disaster relief and global health equity. Her work spans theoretical algorithm development and real-world implementation in public health and supply chain domains. Professional Affiliations: Senior Member, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Member, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) She teaches graduate courses in transportation engineering, optimization theory, and uncertainty modeling. Research emphasizes policy-driven supply chain solutions and social good applications of operational research.
Martin Drews is a Professor at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on climate economics, risk management, and energy policy with an emphasis on adaptation to climate change. He is actively involved in projects addressing compound climate extremes, flood risk assessment, and decision-making frameworks under uncertainty. Key research areas include reinforcement learning applications in climate adaptation, coastal flood modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches to disaster resilience. He co-leads initiatives like the Horizon-RIA ACCRUE project and supervises multiple PhD students investigating climate policy, multi-hazard risk assessment, and compound event dynamics. Recent studies emphasize the intersection of machine learning with climate adaptation, statistical methods for extreme event analysis, and the water-energy nexus. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable cities. Dr. Drews collaborates internationally on projects such as compound event modeling in Denmark and Baltic Sea region studies. He has authored over 99 publications, with recent work highlighted in journals like Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences and Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society .
