جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Economic Policy
• Gender Equality
• Labor Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tindara Addabbo is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics 'Marco Biagi' of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Her academic roles include teaching and research in economic policy, labor economics, and gender equality. She coordinates courses such as 'Introduction to Macroeconomics,' 'Sustainability Report,' and 'Labour and Industrial Economics' at both undergraduate and master's levels. Her research focuses on gender wage gaps, LGBTQI+ workplace inequalities, gender budgeting, and inclusive teaching methodologies like Team-Based Learning (TBL). Her educational background aligns with her academic career, though specific details are not explicitly stated. She actively participates in institutional reforms to promote gender equality in academia, including the development of Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) and gender-auditing frameworks. Research interests span labor market dynamics, policy impacts on well-being, and sustainable development goals. Notable projects include analyzing gender disparities in wages and employment, the role of corporate policies in reducing inequality, and the effects of the green transition on work quality. Her publications emphasize evidence-based approaches to gender equality, academic inclusivity, and policy evaluation. She collaborates with international organizations and contributes to EU initiatives on social and economic policy.

Eli Blevisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Interaction Design
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Visual Thinking in HCI
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eli Blevis is a Professor of Informatics at Indiana University's Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, with a joint appointment as Visiting Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design. His research focuses on Sustainable Interaction Design, Visual Thinking, and Transdisciplinary Design Theory. He is renowned for integrating sustainability principles into HCI practices and exploring the role of visual media in design and education. Affiliations: Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University Visiting Professor, School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Research Interests: Sustainable Interaction Design (SID) Visual Thinking in HCI (e.g., photographic ethnography) Design Pedagogy (e.g., Design Challenge-Based Learning) Sustainability in Digital Infrastructure Cross-Cultural Design Practices His work spans over 50 publications, with awards including the CHI Best Paper and Computing Reviews Notable Paper. He advises students on projects like visible mending, nonlinear design thinking, and sustainable food systems. Blevis also curates the Visual Thinking Gallery and contributes to international conferences like NordiCHI and DIS. His lab explores tangible interfaces (e.g., MemoryReel) and eco-conscious design strategies. Awards: CHI Best Paper Award CCC Sustainability Award ACM Computing Reviews Notable Paper DIS Best Paper Award Grants and Funding: Research supported by NSF and industry partnerships.

Xiaolin Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
• Gas Hydrate Sciences
• Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Xiaolin Wang is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University's School of Engineering. She leads a research group focused on carbon capture, hydrogen storage, thermal energy storage using phase change materials, gas hydrate sciences, and green building technologies. Her work emphasizes sustainable energy solutions and environmental engineering. She has secured over $2M in research funding, including an ARENA-funded hydrogen storage project. Education: PhD from ANU (2013), joined ANU as an education-focused lecturer in 2018. Awards: ANU Vice Chancellor’s Award for Early Career Academics, AIRAH Excellence in HVAC&R Research, and CECC Remote Teaching Award. She serves as Sub-Dean of Student Experience in her college. Research Interests: Innovations in low-capital-cost hydrogen storage via nano-scaffolding, heat/mass transfer enhancement in hydrate-based CCS, novel PCM recipes for thermal management, and strategies for green building design. Her lab explores biomimetic encapsulation for CO₂ capture and eco-friendly hydrogels for methane hydrate formation. Publications focus on hydrate-based carbon capture mechanisms, thermal energy storage systems, and advanced materials. Key projects include mass transfer enhancement for hydrate CCS and a Global Research Partnership on building physics and acoustics. Grants & Funding: ARENA hydrogen storage project, ARC DECRA Fellowship, and ANU Global Research Partnerships Scheme. Supervises research on carbon capture, thermal systems, and sustainable materials.

• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Venture Capital
• Innovation Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ramana Nanda is a Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance at Imperial College London's Business School and Academic Lead at the Institute for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship. He is also a Research Fellow at CEPR and Visiting Scholar at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on financing mechanisms for new ventures, venture capital dynamics, and innovation policy. Education: PhD from MIT Sloan School of Management, BA/MA in Economics from Trinity College, Cambridge. Prior to academia, he worked at Oliver Wyman in capital markets and small-business banking. Research Interests: Financing frictions in entrepreneurship, venture capital syndicates, innovation ecosystems, and policy interventions for high-potential ventures. His work bridges theory and practice, advising startups and investors in deep tech sectors addressing global challenges. Notable Awards: 2020 ERC Consolidator Grant for groundbreaking research, 2015 Kauffman Prize Medal for contributions to entrepreneurship literature. Formerly Sarofim-Rock Professor at Harvard Business School (2007-2020). Grants & Projects: Co-director of Harvard's Private Capital Project, recipient of major research grants. Advises on venture capital strategies and deep tech investments. Labs/Initiatives: Leads Imperial's Deep Tech Entrepreneurship Institute, collaborating with industry and policymakers to scale breakthrough technologies.

Turkka Keinonenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Industrial Design
• Human-Centered Design
• Product Concept Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Turkka Keinonen is a Professor of Industrial Design at Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, serving as Vice Dean of Research and Head of Doctoral Education. His career spans academic leadership, industry roles in Finnish technology sectors (shipbuilding, medical equipment), and a visiting associate professorship at National University of Singapore. He specializes in human-centered design, product concept design, and ethical considerations in design. Keinonen’s research emphasizes public sector innovation, digital service development, and the intersection of technology with societal needs. His work bridges theory and practice, focusing on how design can foster equity, civic engagement, and sustainability. Recent projects explore libraries as digital innovation hubs, smart home technologies’ ethical implications, and volunteer-based IT services. He has authored influential books including Mobile Usability (2003), Product Concept Design (2006), and Designers, Users and Justice (2017), alongside over 100 publications. Keinonen’s research trends reflect a shift toward relational design in public sectors, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration and systemic change. His articles analyze digital literacy initiatives, quasi-public service models, and design’s role in mediating technological control. He advocates for ethical frameworks that prioritize user autonomy and societal justice in design processes. Labs/Teams: Active in Aalto’s design innovation networks, particularly in public service design and human-centered design methodologies. Collaborates with industry partners (e.g., Nokia Research Center) and Nordic institutions on applied design research.

Sebastian Heilpernمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Sustainability Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Heilpern serves as Acting Assistant Professor in Stanford University's Department of Earth System Science, transitioning to Assistant Professor in January 2026. An ecologist and sustainability scientist, he investigates biodiversity change in aquatic ecosystems—particularly the Amazon basin—and its implications for human well-being through food systems, renewable energy, and public health lenses. His research integrates fieldwork, data science, and synthesis across local to global scales. His educational background includes: PhD in Ecology, Evolution & Environmental Biology from Columbia University (2020) MS in Ecology & Evolution from the University of Chicago (2015) BS in Biological Sciences from Cornell University (2011) Heilpern's research centers on identifying synergies between biodiversity conservation and societal objectives. His work examines how aquatic biodiversity sustains nutritional security through fisheries, assesses hydropower's socio-ecological tradeoffs, and develops climate-smart planning frameworks. By connecting ecological processes to human outcomes, he advances sustainability science through interdisciplinary approaches that bridge environmental and social domains. His 2023-2025 publications reveal dominant themes in Amazonian freshwater systems, fisheries nutrition, and renewable energy planning. Key trends include quantifying biodiversity's role in dietary resilience, optimizing hydropower development to minimize ecological harm, and establishing mercury-nutrition linkages in fish consumption. His work consistently emphasizes win-win solutions that align conservation with food/energy security. Award highlights: Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship at Cornell University As principal investigator of Stanford's Biodiversity Lab, Heilpern leads research reconciling conservation with food, energy, and water security. His team prioritizes equity in science practice while addressing historical inequities. Current projects focus on Amazonian freshwater systems, sustainable aquaculture siting, and climate-resilient energy planning, supported by interdisciplinary collaborations across ecology, data science, and policy domains. The Biodiversity Lab actively recruits researchers through structured opportunities emphasizing diversity and justice in sustainability science. Laboratory values explicitly center on correcting science's inequitable legacy while advancing stronger ecological understanding through inclusive practices.

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Sustainable Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zoran Đukanović is a Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade. His work focuses on urban design, cultural heritage, and sustainable development, with a particular emphasis on participatory methods and community engagement in urban planning. His research explores the intersection of architecture, public spaces, and social dynamics, addressing challenges such as climate change adaptation, heritage conservation, and urban regeneration. Notable projects include studies on Belgrade’s urban policies, waterfront revitalization, and the role of cultural sites in tourism and placemaking. He has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives linking education, urban planning, and place branding, advocating for inclusive and equitable urban development.

Daniel Allenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human-Animal Relations
• Otter Conservation
• Animal Companionship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Allen is a Lecturer in Human Geography at Keele University's School of Life Sciences, specializing in human-animal relations. An IUCN/SSC otter specialist, his research on otter conservation and dog theft informs policy and advocacy. He led an Environment Agency project on otter predation perceptions and founded the 'Pet Theft Reform' campaign, influencing UK legislation (Pet Abduction Act 2024). His research examines human-animal bonds, including dog theft impacts and mental health benefits. Current projects include 'No pets! Young people’s transitions to campus living,' funded by the Society for Companion Animals Studies. Teaching includes modules on Nature Conservation, Space and Society, More-than-human Geographies, and Animals and Society. He supervises PhD student Emma Randall on eco-therapy. Awards include the Daily Mirror’s Peoples Pet Awards Special Recognition (2021) and the PM’s Points of Light Award (2022). Publications emphasize spatial justice, animal advocacy, and policy impacts, with recent work on pet theft trends and human-animal bonds in crises.

• Physiological Ecology
• Endocrinology of Hibernation
• Biological Rhythms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brian M. Barnes is a Professor of Zoophysiology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), affiliated with the Institute of Arctic Biology and the Department of Biology and Wildlife. He has held roles including INBRE Director, Toolik Field Station Co-PI, and Interim Director of the Institute of Arctic Biology. His research focuses on physiological ecology, endocrinology of hibernation, and biological rhythms in Arctic animals. Education: BS in Biology (UC Riverside, 1977); PhD in Zoology (University of Washington, 1983). Postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley and international collaborations in Norway and the Netherlands. Awards include NSF grants and leadership in Arctic research networks. Research Interests: Hibernation physiology and mechanisms Circadian rhythms in polar vertebrates Overwintering strategies of Arctic mammals and insects Climate change impacts on animal phenology Notable Contributions: Discovered freeze-avoidance mechanisms in Arctic ground squirrels Pioneered studies on hibernation energy conservation and metabolic suppression Co-developed tools for field studies at the Toolik Field Station Lab/Teams: Leads research groups studying Arctic hibernators, including collaborations on black bear hibernation genomics and insect antifreeze proteins. Advises students in physiology, ecology, and comparative biology.

Jonathan Caleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Forest Ecology
• Fungal Ecology
• Forest Pathology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan Cale is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Ecology and Management at the University of Northern British Columbia, affiliated with the NRES Graduate Program. His research program merges basic and applied approaches to investigate fungal ecology and forest pathology, focusing on how fungus-tree interactions influence forest health challenges. Specializes in forest fungi roles across disturbance stages: development, impact, and recovery Key interests: emerging forest diseases, climate change impacts on fungi, bark beetle-fungus interactions, chemical defense mechanisms Supervises graduate students in Biology and Forestry (MSc NRES) and serves as a media-contactable expert in Forest Pathology His recent publications address topics such as fungal community dynamics in disturbed forests, chemical defense responses in pines, and bark beetle-fungus coevolutionary mechanisms. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text.

• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Economy
• Social Accounting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laurie Mook is an Associate Professor and Associate Director in the School of Community Resources and Development (CRD) at Arizona State University (ASU). She is also affiliated with the Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation and the Center for Organization Research and Design (CORD). Her research focuses on the social economy, including nonprofits, cooperatives, social enterprises, volunteerism, and social accounting. She holds a Ph.D. in Adult Education and Community Development from the University of Toronto, along with an M.Ed. and B.A. from Canadian institutions. Dr. Mook’s academic contributions include co-authoring influential books such as Understanding the Social Economy: A Canadian Perspective (2018) and editing the Canadian Journal for Nonprofit and Social Economy Research . Her teaching spans courses like Social Marketing and Strategic HR Management, emphasizing online pedagogy and curriculum design. Her awards include the 2021 Distinguished Service Award from ANSER and multiple Outstanding Faculty Awards at ASU. She has been a leader in professional associations like ANSER and ARNOVA, contributing to conference organization, editorial roles, and policy discussions. Her work bridges academic research, nonprofit practice, and social innovation, addressing topics like volunteer management, impact measurement, and the role of technology in the social economy.

Dinesh Bhandariمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate change and human health
• Environmental epidemiology
• Child health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dinesh Bhandari serves as a Research Fellow at Monash University's School of Nursing and Midwifery. He is an early career public health researcher with a specific interest in global environmental health and infectious disease epidemiology. His research focuses on health risk assessment of climate change and identification/designing of sustainable adaptation strategies to protect human health from climate impacts. His research interests include: Climate change and human health Environmental epidemiology Child health Infectious diseases epidemiology Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) Dr. Bhandari's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on climate-health linkages, disease burden analysis, and environmental determinants of health. His work spans multiple continents with particular attention to vulnerable regions in Asia. The research outputs show consistent productivity with 73 publications from 2015-2025, reflecting increasing contribution to the field of environmental health and climate change impacts on human health. His scientific recognition includes: 3rd International Young Researcher Travel Award (2015) Adelaide Scholarship International (ASI) (2017) ESCMID Attendance Grant (2015) Multiple International Society for Environmental Epidemiology Travel Awards (2019, 2020) Dr. Bhandari actively contributes to the academic community through peer review for journals including The Lancet Planetary Health, Nature Communications, and the British Medical Journal. He serves on the editorial board of PLOS Global Public Health and has participated in grant review responsibilities for disease elimination initiatives. He is currently accepting PhD students and serves as Chief Investigator on the Maternal and Child Health Climate Resilience in Indo-Pacific Region project.

Sapna Sharmaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Aquatic Ecology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sapna Sharma is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at York University's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on predicting the effects of environmental stressors—such as climate change, invasive species, and habitat alteration—on lakes and aquatic ecosystems. She leads the Sharma Lab, emphasizing big data and machine learning to address global change biology challenges. Her work explores lake ice dynamics, water quality, and biodiversity responses to climate shifts, with a focus on Arctic and Northern Hemisphere lakes. Key research areas include cryosphere studies, aquatic ecology, and climate modeling. She has developed quantitative frameworks to predict ecosystem responses and collaborates on long-term projects like the Community Lake Ice Collaboration, spanning over 1,000 lakes. Her lab's contributions include datasets like the Global Lake area, Climate, and Population (GLCP), enhancing global environmental monitoring. Sharma's research highlights societal impacts of environmental changes, such as reduced lake ice safety and economic consequences for communities. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to limnology and emphasizes freshwater biodiversity conservation. Her work bridges ecological and social sciences, addressing climate adaptation and policy implications. Contact details: Email sharma11@yorku.ca , Office: Lumbers Building 326. She is eligible to supervise graduate students in the Biology Graduate Program at York University.

Fengqi Youمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Complex Systems
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Fengqi You is the Roxanne E. and Michael J. Zak Professor in Energy Systems Engineering at Cornell University. He holds affiliations with multiple departments and graduate fields, including Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Sustainability. His research focuses on systems engineering, artificial intelligence, and their applications in energy systems, digital agriculture, and sustainability. You serves as Chair of Ph.D. Studies in Systems Engineering and leads initiatives like the Cornell AI for Sustainability Initiative (CAISI) and the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA). Education: B.Eng. from Tsinghua University (2005), Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (2009). Before Cornell, he worked at Argonne National Laboratory and Northwestern University. Research Interests Decarbonization of energy systems (e.g., photovoltaics, battery tech) Material informatics and computer-aided molecular design AI-driven solutions for agriculture and climate resilience Supply chain optimization and smart manufacturing Awards & Recognition Fellow of AAAS, AIChE, and Royal Society of Chemistry Over 25 major awards including NSF CAREER (2016), AIChE Research Excellence (2017), and the 2024 Cecil Award Grants & Leadership Recipient of NSF NRT Award for AI in Sustainability Sciences Amazon Research Award for LCA transparency using LLMs Labs & Initiatives Cornell AI for Science Institute (CUAISci) Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA)

Kashif Razaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Educational Policy
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• Multilingual Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kashif Raza is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Educational Studies (EDST) within the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research focuses on multilingual education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), language policies, and systemic issues in education, such as racism and immigration integration. He examines topics like racialized voter behavior, institutional racism in educational leadership, and the role of language in immigrant integration. His work often intersects with critical race theory, sociolinguistics, and policy analysis. Raza’s research spans diverse contexts, including Canadian, Gulf, and South Asian educational systems. He has explored challenges faced by immigrant professionals in healthcare, the impact of digital networks on political engagement, and the design of multilingual curricula. His contributions also include practical guidance for scholars, such as advice on publishing and navigating language policies in higher education. While his profile does not explicitly list educational credentials, his articles indicate deep engagement with global educational challenges. He has collaborated on projects addressing pandemic-era language education and climate action through EDST’s initiatives. No awards or grants are mentioned in the provided texts.