جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Textile Functionalization
• Thermal Comfort of Sportswear
• Sustainable Dyeing Processes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ada Ferri is a Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) , Politecnico di Torino , Italy, since 2014. With over 20 years in textile technology research, she leads the Comfort Lab , focusing on sportswear development and validation. She collaborates extensively with textile companies and academic partners in materials science and medicine. Research Interests include advanced textile functionalization, thermal comfort of sportswear, sustainable dyeing processes, and supercritical CO2 applications. Leadership Roles : Scientific Director for AUTEX membership, EPSI member, and coordinator of multidisciplinary projects like SUMMIT and METEO. Teaching : Courses on high-performance fibers, thermodynamics, and textile technology for Industry 4.0 and chemical engineering programs. Scientific Contributions : 15+ peer-reviewed articles on dyeing, antimicrobial textiles, and wearable tech. Notable projects address microplastic mitigation and biomedical textile applications. Patents : Innovations in auxetic backpack structures and smart sports apparel.

Anbo Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fiber Optics
• Optical Sensors
• Harsh Environment Sensors
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anbo Wang is the Clayton Ayre Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on fiber optics, waveguide theory, and advanced sensor systems for harsh environments. He leads the Center for Photonics Technology (460 Turner Street, Suite 303) and has pioneered innovations in distributed sensing, acoustic waveguides, and high-temperature sensor designs. With a PhD from Dalian University of Technology (1990), his work bridges photonics with applications in energy, aerospace, and biomedical engineering. Research interests include optical sensor development, electromagnetic field analysis, and material characterization for extreme conditions. Key contributions involve sapphire-based sensors, magnetostrictive sensing fibers, and machine learning-enhanced thermal measurement in additive manufacturing. His multidisciplinary approach integrates photonics with robotics, environmental monitoring, and structural health assessment. Publications from 2023–2025 highlight advancements in fiber-optic magnetic sensing, miniature strain sensors, and ferromagnetic fiber robots. Collaborations span industries and academic institutions, addressing challenges in carbon storage monitoring, subsurface imaging, and biomedical interfaces. His lab develops scalable sensor systems using thermal drawing processes and adaptive mode control in multimode fibers. Professional service includes editorial roles in optics journals and leadership in photonics research networks. Ongoing projects focus on ultra-high-temperature sensing networks, triboelectric energy-generating fibers, and multiplexed sensor arrays for industrial and environmental applications.

Scott M. Baileyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Space Science
• Atmospheric Science
• Remote Sensing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Scott M. Bailey is a Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on satellite mission design, space science, and atmospheric dynamics with particular emphasis on remote sensing of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere-atmosphere coupling. Education: Ph.D., University of Colorado (1995); M.S., University of Colorado (1994); B.S., Virginia Tech (1990). His research interests include space weather, gravity wave dynamics, and mesospheric processes. He leads studies on polar mesospheric clouds (PMCs), thermospheric nitric oxide, and solar-terrestrial interactions. His work integrates satellite data from missions like AIM, SDO, and TIMED with advanced modeling. Key research themes involve understanding atmospheric coupling mechanisms, planetary wave influences on mesospheric dynamics, and the impact of solar variability on upper atmospheric composition. Notable Awards: Virginia Tech Faculty-Staff Aspire! Award (2023) NASA Group Achievement Awards (2018, 2015, 2012) Society of Technical Communicators Excellence Awards (2016, 2015) Dr. Bailey has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on satellite mission design, remote sensing instrumentation, and atmospheric energetics. His work bridges observational science with engineering innovations, including CubeSat-based sensors for polar night nitric oxide detection.

Kelly Cobournمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Resource Economics
• Water Resource Policy
• Applied Econometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kelly Cobourn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). She holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia (2001), an M.S. from the University of Maine (2004), and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis (2009). Her research focuses on natural resource economics, applied econometrics, water policy, and invasive species management. Dr. Cobourn has led and contributed to major projects including the 'Spatiotemporal Drivers of Fine-Scale Forest Plantation Establishment in Andhra Pradesh' (2017–2022) and 'Water Institutions and Agricultural Land-Use Change in the Western U.S.' (2013–2016). She teaches courses such as FREC 4434 (Forest Resource Policy) and FREC 5014 (Ethics in Environmental Conservation). Her work integrates interdisciplinary methods, including hydro-economic modeling and satellite data analysis, to address challenges like water resource management, climate adaptation, and sustainable land use. Key affiliations include the Global Change Center, Water Resources Program, and Project Links (focusing on lakes and hydroeconomic systems). Dr. Cobourn’s research emphasizes policy evaluation and socio-environmental systems, with recent studies on lake water quality valuation, agricultural adaptation to climate variability, and the economic drivers of tree planting in rural India. Her grants and collaborations highlight innovative approaches to balancing ecological and economic outcomes.

Bjarnhéðinn Guðlaugssonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Energy System Modelling
• Techno-Economic Analysis
• Sustainability Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bjarnhéðinn Guðlaugsson, PhD, is a researcher at the School of Science and Engineering, Reykjavik University, Iceland. His work focuses on energy transition modeling, techno-economic analysis, and stakeholder-oriented policy assessment in the UK and Europe. He contributes to EU Horizon and UKRI-funded projects. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, Teesside University, UK MSc Environment and Natural Resources, University of Iceland MSc Economics and Business Administration (Aalborg University & University of Chinese Academy of Sciences) BSc Innovation and Business, University of Southern Denmark Affiliated Faculty in MA Climate Change and Global Sustainability at SIT Graduate Institute, Iceland Research Interests: Small/micro-scale energy tech in water infrastructure Complexity of energy system transitions Locally driven sustainable energy solutions Publications: Recent works emphasize energy system modeling, policy design challenges, and stakeholder engagement in energy transition. Key themes include techno-economic analysis of renewable integration and regional sustainability pathways. Awards: No awards explicitly listed. Grants/Advising: Active in EU and UKRI-funded projects but no specific grant details provided. No advisees listed. Labs/Teams: Collaborates on interdisciplinary teams focused on energy transition and policy analysis, but no formal lab affiliations mentioned.

Yanlin Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Second Language Acquisition
• Online Language Education
• Multimedia Instruction in Foreign Languages
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yanlin Wang is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures at Texas Tech University. Their research focuses on second language acquisition, online language education, and multimedia instructional strategies. Specializing in Chinese language pedagogy, they investigate factors affecting student motivation, cross-cultural learning experiences, and the psychological well-being of international students. Their work also explores the efficacy of digital tools in language learning, including cognitive load theory applications and comparative studies of online teaching methodologies. Office: CMLL 234 Email: yanlin.wang@ttu.edu Research interests span online language education during the pandemic, teacher self-efficacy, and the impact of multimedia design on cultural learning. Their studies often bridge theoretical frameworks like cognitive load theory with practical classroom applications, emphasizing both technological innovation and student-centered approaches. Publications highlight trends in global language education challenges, including comparative analyses of Chinese language learners in China and the U.S., the role of chat partners in language anxiety reduction, and systematic reviews of East Asian student mental health. Their work underscores the importance of personalized instruction, cross-cultural adaptation strategies, and the integration of technology to enhance language proficiency. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

Rebecca Fordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Security
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Plant Pathology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Rebecca Ford is a prominent academic and researcher at Griffith University, serving as Dean of the Griffith Graduate Research School and a faculty member of the School of Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on food security, sustainable crop production, and the application of genomics and nanotechnology to combat plant pathogens. She holds a PhD in molecular plant pathology from the University of Melbourne and a BSc in Biochemistry and Biology from Griffith University. Her work integrates molecular breeding, disease diagnostics, and environmental sustainability, with a strong emphasis on industry collaboration. Key initiatives include developing genomic tools for crop improvement, biosensor technologies for pathogen detection, and strategies to enhance agricultural resilience. She has secured significant funding from organizations like the Australian Research Council (ARC), Sugar Research Australia, and Hort Innovation. Professor Ford has supervised over 40 HDR students, many of whom now hold senior roles in academia and industry. She is a member of prestigious organizations like the International Climate Resilient Crop Genomics Consortium and the Australian Society of Plant Scientists. Her contributions align with global sustainability goals, particularly food security and climate action. Current research includes advancing nano-biosensors for sugarcane disease diagnosis, genomic platforms for Australian horticulture, and climate-resilient crop systems. She also leads Griffith’s efforts to promote equity and diversity in science, reflecting her commitment to fostering inclusive academic environments.

Julia M. Gohlkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Health
• Public Health
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia M. Gohlke is a Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech. Her work focuses on the human health implications of global environmental change, disaster risk assessment, and innovative methods for understanding environmental health impacts. She holds a PhD in Environmental Health from the University of Washington (2004), an MS from the same institution (2001), and a BS in Biology from the University of Michigan (1997). Her research explores topics such as flood-related health outcomes, methane emissions from oil and gas operations, and heat exposure disparities. She has held roles including AAAS Science Policy Fellow at the U.S. Department of State and Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Her interdisciplinary work integrates environmental epidemiology, geospatial analysis, and community engagement. Key areas of focus include: Climate change and health vulnerability Disaster risk communication and mitigation Bioinformatic approaches to environmental health Public health policy for air and water quality Her research group (Gohlke Research Group) collaborates on projects combining synthetic population modeling, remote sensing, and community-driven solutions to address environmental health challenges. Recent work emphasizes heat index exposure metrics, flood-associated emergency department visits, and maternal-child health outcomes in high-risk regions.

Thomas James Howardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Technology Entrepreneurship
• Startup Boards
• Start-up Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas James Howard is an Associate Professor and Head of DTU X-Tech at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He serves as Head of Innovation at the Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship. His roles include running DTU's flagship incubator program and supervising PhD students in areas like startup governance and robust design. He holds a PhD and MEng from the University of Bath (2004–2008 and 2000–2004). Research focuses on Startup Boards, Technology Entrepreneurship, and Robust Design. He leads industry collaborations, founded the Design Society’s Robust Design SIG, and advises on sustainable hard-tech startups. Recent work explores equity dynamics in startups and environmental sustainability metrics. Scientific contributions include over 100 publications and awards like the DTU Innovation Prize (2014). He advises students such as Mbaakanyi M. and Villers M.C., and collaborates globally on projects like P2X Spinouts & Impact. His lab, DTU Robust Design Group, bridges academia and industry.

Adrian Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainability Studies
• Technology Policy
• Innovation Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adrian Smith is a Professor of Technology and Society at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. He has been affiliated with SPRU since 1997 and serves as a Visiting Researcher at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid's Centro de Innovación en Tecnología para el Desarrollo Humano. His research focuses on the governance and politics of innovation for sustainability, particularly in grassroots movements, socio-technical transitions, and post-growth societies. Smith holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (Bristol), MSc in Environmental Technology (Imperial College), DPhil in Science & Technology Policy (Sussex), and an Advanced Diploma in Spanish (Brighton). His work bridges sociology, political science, and innovation studies, addressing topics like smart cities, community energy systems, and digital democracy. His key research interests include: Grassroots innovations for sustainable development Transformations of socio-technical systems Rethinking innovation for post-growth economies Knowledge politics in urban governance Smith's recent articles analyze post-growth innovation, post-automation labor dynamics, and inclusive energy systems. His work has been cited over 1,000 times in 2022 alone, reflecting his influence in sustainability studies. He has secured grants from ESRC, EPSRC, and international collaborations, focusing on low-carbon innovation and community wealth building. Notable scientific recognition includes being ranked in the top 1% of Web of Science highly cited researchers from 2019-2022. His research emphasizes participatory methods and has informed UN policy frameworks on sustainable development goals. Smith supervises PhD students exploring decentralized energy ownership, Latin American bioeconomies, and urban food systems. He collaborates internationally with institutions like the STEPS Centre and PATHWAYS Network to advance transformative sustainability pathways.

Matthew VanDykeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Science Communication
• Environmental Risk Communication
• Public Relations in Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew VanDyke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations at the University of Alabama. He serves as Faculty Lead for the Alabama Science Communication Initiative, Senior Fellow with the Office for Research & Economic Development, and Faculty Fellow with the Global Water Security Center/Alabama Water Institute. His research focuses on science communication, environmental risk communication, and public engagement strategies in science contexts. VanDyke holds a Ph.D. in Media and Communication from Texas Tech University, and M.A. and B.A. degrees in Communication from Virginia Tech. His work integrates public relations, science communication, environmental communication, and media psychology theories to address challenges in science and environmental risk communication. Key research interests include issues management in science, communication strategies affecting public perceptions of science and environmental risks, and the role of media psychology in shaping attitudes toward water security, genetic testing, and climate change. He explores how organizations can improve public engagement through dialogic communication practices and evidence-based messaging. VanDyke’s recent work examines flood risk simulation models, social media discourse on environmental conflicts, and the ethical dimensions of corporate greenwashing. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving water security, STEM education innovation, and public health communication. His grants and projects emphasize actionable insights for policy makers and practitioners in environmental risk management and science communication. VanDyke advises students interested in pursuing research at the intersection of communication, science, and public policy.

• Frugal Innovation
• Sustainable Development
• Social Innovation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luis Miguel Lopez Santiago is a Researcher at the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTT), affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Sustainable Design and Innovation. His research focuses on frugal innovation, sustainable development, and ecodesign strategies for resource-constrained environments. He actively contributes to projects like the Warka Water Tower and the 'Le Grand Chambardement' community engagement initiative. As Secretary of the UTT ElliDoc Association, he supports doctoral and postgraduate research communities. He teaches courses in mechatronics, eco-design, and manufacturing techniques, emphasizing sustainable technology integration. His work bridges cultural considerations with technical design, particularly for Bottom-of-the-Pyramid (BoP) markets. Recent publications explore frugal innovation networks, low-tech solutions, and cross-border sustainability collaborations. He maintains an active research agenda with over 15 publications since 2010, covering topics from water access innovation to cultural adaptation in design.

• Sustainability Transformations
• Decolonial Theory
• Climate Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Saurabh Arora is an Associate Professor in Technology and Innovation for Development at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. His research focuses on sustainability transformations, colonial modernity critique, and decolonial development frameworks. He has held academic positions since 2014 and previously worked in Minnesota and the Netherlands. Arora's work emphasizes pluralist approaches to sustainability, particularly in agriculture, energy, and urban contexts across India and East Africa. His research interests include coloniality of power, decolonial methodologies, climate justice, and the politics of agricultural innovation. He has contributed to influential policy reports like Changing Directions: Steering STI towards SDGs (2022) and co-authored over 50 publications. Arora teaches modules on sustainable development policy, science democratization, and decolonizing development in Sussex's MSc programs. He has secured six grants totaling £multi-million from UK Research & Innovation and ESRC, including leadership in the STEPS Centre (2011-2017) and ResNexus (2015-2019). His work bridges theory and practice through collaborative projects with NGOs and policymakers, emphasizing bottom-up agency and marginalized voices in sustainability transitions.

Marianna Coulentianosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Responsible Design
• Sustainable Transitions
• Low-Tech Solutions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marianna Coulentianos is a Lecturer in Responsible Design at the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University , and a core member of the Loughborough Centre for Sustainable Transitions . With an interdisciplinary background in mechanical engineering and design science, she focuses on creating socially-engaged design solutions for equitable sustainable development. PhD in Design Science, College of Engineering, University of Michigan (2020) M.A. in Applied Economics, University of Michigan (2020) M.S. in Product Design and Innovation, Arts et Metiers ParisTech, France (2016) Masters of Engineering, Arts et Metiers ParisTech, France (2016) Her research explores post-growth futures and the role of low-tech solutions in equitable ecological transitions. She has worked on diverse projects including medical device development in the Global South, contraceptive access in Ghana, rural women's mobility in India, e-waste recycling in Thailand, biosolids processing in the US, and electricity-based cooking in East Africa. Her publications highlight innovative approaches to stakeholder engagement through prototyping in low-resource settings, with recent work examining e-cooking experiences, green app trustworthiness, and CO2e feedback systems. She integrates participatory design methods with sustainability principles to address complex global challenges. Marianna is committed to advancing responsible design research and has developed frameworks for evaluating green technologies, quantifying stakeholder agreement, and comparing prototyping methodologies in cross-cultural contexts. Her work bridges engineering, economics, and social sciences to create context-specific sustainable solutions.

Jenny Apriesnigمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Economics
• Fishery Economics
• Regional Economic Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jenny Apriesnig is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the College of Business, Michigan Technological University, and Director of the MS in Applied Natural Resource Economics program. Her research focuses on natural resource economics, particularly fisheries and Great Lakes resources, using computable general equilibrium models to evaluate regional economic impacts. Education : PhD, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University MS, Economics and Environmental & Natural Resources, University of Wyoming BS, Economics, University of Wisconsin - Superior Research Interests : Dr. Apriesnig investigates coupled human-environmental systems, fishery management strategies, and regional economic modeling. She develops models to assess environmental policy implications, including climate change mitigation and invasive species control. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, such as EPA-funded studies on community environmental concerns and DOE-funded projects like C-Charm. Grants & Projects : EPA-funded research on environmental and health impacts DOE-funded C-Charm center collaboration Economic impact studies supporting local policy decisions Labs/Teams : She contributes to the Ecosystem Science Center at Michigan Tech, focusing on regionally relevant economic analyses that engage undergraduate students in applied research.