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Stein Joar Hegland is a Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). He serves as head of the research group 'Landscape, Ecology and Climate', teaching in the Master's programme in Climate Change Management and the Bachelor's programme in Landscape Planning with Landscape Architecture. His courses include 'Climate Change Ecology' (M.Sc.), 'Landscape Ecology' (B.Sc.), and 'Ecology' (B.Sc.). His research focuses on field ecology with specialization in: Land-use change effects on plants and animals Pollination ecology and plant-pollinator networks Climate change impacts on species interactions Herbivore ecology (deer/insect-plant dynamics) Wildlife management and human-wildlife conflict resolution Primary study organisms include bilberry ( Vaccinium myrtillus ), bumblebees, and red deer, with work centered in boreal ecosystems. Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on climate change impacts, plant-herbivore-pollinator interactions, and boreal forest dynamics. Key themes include experimental warming effects on dwarf shrubs, elevational gradients in plant defenses, spatial modeling of pollinator networks, and ungulate-vegetation relationships. Over 75% of recent works explicitly address climate change mechanisms. He leads the 'Landscape, Ecology and Climate' research group at HVL, coordinating investigations into ecological responses to environmental change. No awards, grants, or student advisees are documented in available sources.

• Land-use changes
• Pollination ecology
• Plant-herbivore ecology
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Lucas Silva is a Professor in the Department of Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences (Natural Sciences division). His research examines terrestrial ecology and biogeochemistry with emphasis on soil-plant-atmosphere interactions and climate change impacts across natural and managed ecosystems. His primary research interests include carbon cycling dynamics in forest and grassland ecosystems, drought responses in plant physiology, geomorphic controls on soil organic carbon storage, and paleoclimatology through tree-ring and soil analysis. Work spans Pacific Northwest landscapes, tropical forests, and savannas, integrating field measurements with modeling to address climate resilience. Key methodologies involve stable isotope analysis, dendrochronology, and biogeochemical assays of soil-plant systems. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in natural climate solutions (e.g., riparian restoration and fire management in the Pacific Northwest), tropical dendrochronology for global change research, and comparative studies of Earth-Mars paleosols. His work demonstrates consistent focus on carbon sequestration mechanisms, ecosystem responses to climatic stressors, and sustainable land management strategies across biomes. Dr. Silva leads the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Research Group (https://soilplantatmosphere.com), conducting interdisciplinary fieldwork in collaboration with international partners. The group investigates soil carbon dynamics in wildfire-affected landscapes, tropical montane forests, and agricultural systems, with particular attention to legacy effects of land-use change and erosion processes.

• Ecology
• Evolution
• Biogeochemistry
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Jennifer Smith is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University. Her work focuses on developing climate-resilient crops through plant stress physiology and biotechnology research targeting drought, heat, and salinity tolerance. Dr. Smith's research integrates molecular biology, tissue culture, and field studies to engineer stress-tolerant transgenic plants. She specializes in cotton improvement through gene co-expression systems (AVP1, RCA, OsSIZ1) while expanding to soybean, alfalfa, corn, and hemp systems. Her work addresses soil management synergies with mycorrhizal associations and climate change impacts on agricultural productivity for both Texas High Plains and global applications. Analysis of her 10 publications (2005-2024) reveals consistent focus on abiotic stress tolerance mechanisms in cotton, with increasing emphasis on multi-stress integration (drought-heat-salinity). Key approaches include transgenic modifications, nutrient management, and field validation across diverse cropping systems. Her research bridges molecular engineering with practical agronomic outcomes. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were mentioned in source materials Grants and Advising Funding secured for interactive greenhouse classroom engaging students and K-12 programs in plant biology Grant awarded for new research greenhouse design to expand interdisciplinary plant biology research and teaching capabilities Labs and Teams Dr. Smith operates within Texas Tech's STEM CORE initiative, utilizing greenhouse facilities for transgenic plant research. She collaborates across disciplines through the President's STEM Mentoring Academy and contributes to community outreach via K-12 programs including Traveling Lab and STEM Excursion initiatives.

• Plant Stress Physiology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Crop Improvement
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Gregory A. Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University, where he coordinates the Stark Campus Biological Sciences program. His research focuses on terrestrial vertebrate ecology, particularly how human-altered landscapes impact wildlife population dynamics and community structure. Dr. Smith teaches a range of courses including Life on Planet Earth, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Resources, and Vertebrate Zoology. His research interests center on wildlife ecology and conservation, with emphasis on urban and human-impacted landscapes. Dr. Smith integrates field work with technological innovations including drone technology, smartphone apps, and citizen science platforms to study animal ecology and inform conservation management decisions. He also maintains a strong interest in science education, particularly strategies to recruit, retain, and graduate STEM majors. Dr. Smith's recent publications reveal a strong focus on urban wildlife ecology, particularly coyotes and white-tailed deer in northeastern Ohio, as well as innovative applications of technology in conservation. His work demonstrates consistent themes of human-wildlife interactions, adaptation to urban environments, and the application of ecological theory to practical conservation problems. His research often involves multi-trophic approaches examining complex interactions within ecosystems. Distinguished Teaching Award Finalist, Kent State Alumni Association Faculty Recognition Award ("Teaching that made a difference."), University Teaching Council Distinguished Teaching Award Finalist (Three Times), Kent State University at Stark National Residence Hall Honorary "Favorite Faculty," University of Akron Elected Full Member, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society Dr. Smith has successfully mentored numerous undergraduate researchers and has served in various leadership roles including Chair of the Biological Diversity Working Group for The Wildlife Society and Associate Editor for The Ohio Journal of Science. His grant portfolio includes significant funding from the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation, Ohio Department of Transportation, and National Science Foundation, demonstrating his ability to secure competitive research support. Dr. Smith leads the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Lab, which provides field research opportunities for students studying wildlife in urban and natural environments across northeastern Ohio.

• Wildlife Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Terrestrial Vertebrate Ecology
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Teemu Lehmusruusu is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Art and Media, specializing in environmental art and data visualization. His work bridges ecological science with artistic practice, focusing on urban sustainability and climate resilience through interdisciplinary collaborations. Department of Art and Media, Aalto University Collaborator with the CO-CARBON project Associate of the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR), University of Helsinki His research explores carbon fluxes in urban ecosystems, using laser scanning and socio-ecological data to create immersive visualizations like the Lungs installation. Projects such as Flowing Carbon / Designs for a Cooler Planet and Field Observatory combine artistic expression with climate science to enhance public understanding. Recent artistic outputs include: Lungs (2024) - Computer animation mapping Helsinki's carbon dynamics Flowing Carbon (2024) - Climate resilience art installation Field Observatory (2023) - Environmental monitoring artwork Lehmusruusu collaborates with researchers like Leena Järvi (University of Helsinki), Ranja Hautamäki (Aalto University), and Jussi Lampinen. His work receives support from organizations including CO-CARBON, the Strategic Research Council, and AVEK. He is associated with the Telling Tree art+rsrch and Kunstventures creative teams, producing works that contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities.

• Environmental Art
• Data Visualization
• Urban Sustainability
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Dr. Ammie Kalan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Victoria, Canada, and Principal Investigator of the Great Ape Behaviour (GAB) Lab. She specializes in biological anthropology, primate behavioral ecology, and animal conservation, with a focus on chimpanzee behavior and cultural diversity. PhD in Biological Anthropology from University of Leipzig/IMPRS Postdoctoral fellowship at Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Kalan's research explores the social and ecological drivers of behavioral flexibility in wild great apes, particularly in communication, tool use, and nonhuman cultural traditions. She employs interdisciplinary methods including passive acoustic monitoring, camera trapping, and 3D modeling to study chimpanzee populations in Africa. The GAB Lab, under Kalan's leadership, investigates primate interactions with anthropogenic environments and collaborates with the Pan African Programme: The Cultured Chimpanzee (PanAf) and Chimp&See. Her recent projects highlight chimpanzee accumulative stone throwing (AST) as a potential cultural behavior and examine leopard predation effects on primate activity patterns. Her publications emphasize the intersection of primate conservation and behavioral ecology, with technological innovations applied to field research. She mentors graduate students and honors researchers in primate studies and welcomes collaborations focused on non-invasive monitoring and conservation strategies. Active collaborations: PanAf, PRISM Lab, Chimbo NGO Research methods: Bioacoustics, camera trapping, community science Prospective students are encouraged to contact her directly through her lab website or email akalan@uvic.ca .

• Biological anthropology
• Primate behavioural ecology
• Animal communication
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Tetsuhiko Yoshimura is a Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Shimane University , with a career spanning over 30 years in forestry engineering and environmental informatics. His work focuses on mechanized logging systems in mountainous regions, GNSS/GPS applications in forest surveying, and sustainable forest management under climate change. PhD in Forestry from Kyoto University Developed innovative models for forest road network optimization Pioneer in integrating information technology with traditional forestry practices His research emphasizes: Forest Harvesting Systems - Analyzing productivity in steep terrain GNSS Accuracy - Improving positioning under tree canopies Environmental Education - Developing technology-based learning systems Recent publications demonstrate: Advancements in light cable logging technology Climate change adaptation strategies for East Asian forests Comparative studies of Japanese and European cable systems Economic analysis of small-scale biomass utilization He teaches courses in: Forest Informatics Timber Harvesting Methods Geospatial Surveying Forestry Statistics Professional affiliations: Japanese Forest Society (since 1994) Forest Utilization Society (since 1994) Forest Economics Society (since 2024)

• Forestry Engineering
• Environmental Education
• Ecotourism
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David Wårlind is a Researcher at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science at Lund University. He maintains significant affiliations with major research collaborations including eSSENCE: The e-Science Collaboration, MERGE: ModElling the Regional and Global Earth system, and BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate. Trained as a physicist, Dr. Wårlind specializes in ecosystem and climate modeling with expertise in vegetation, ecosystem, and biogeochemistry modeling using the Dynamic Global Vegetation Model (DGVM) LPJ-GUESS and earth system modeling with the Earth System Model (ESM) EC-Earth. His research focuses on terrestrial vegetation interaction with the soil column, carbon cycling dependencies on nutrient and water availability, vegetation and biodiversity changes under different management strategies and climate scenarios, and permafrost degradation impacts on carbon and nitrogen cycling. His recent publications demonstrate strong engagement with Earth system science, particularly examining climate feedback mechanisms, land-use change impacts, and carbon cycle dynamics. His work frequently contributes to CMIP6 (Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6) and addresses critical questions related to climate change mitigation pathways and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Principal Investigator on HYway (Climate impacts of a Hydrogen Economy) Researcher on Building soil resilience to future drought Principal Investigator on soil microbial resilience to drought project Researcher on OptimESM (Optimal High Resolution Earth System Models) Researcher on RESCUE (Response of the Earth System to overshoot) Dr. Wårlind actively supervises both master's and PhD students and participates extensively in academic service through conference presentations, peer review activities, and workshop organization, demonstrating strong engagement with the global climate science community.

• Climate Science
• Earth System Modeling
• Biogeochemistry
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Daniel Magnabosco Marra is a Brazilian forest ecologist and biogeochemist affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (Jena, Germany) and National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) (Manaus, Brazil). As a Professor at INPA's Tropical Forest Science Program since 2018 and Staff Scientist at Germany's Julius Kühn Institute (2023-present), he studies Amazon forest responses to environmental gradients and extreme weather events through integrated field inventory, remote sensing, and climate data analyses. His research interests span Amazonian forest dynamics Windthrow impact assessment Carbon cycling under disturbance Climate-vegetation interactions Ecosystem resilience modeling with recent publications focusing on turbulence regimes, satellite-based disturbance detection, and post-storm structural recovery across Amazon biomes. Notable scientific awards include Affiliate Membership in the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (2022) Doctor Honoris Causa from National University of the Peruvian Amazon (2022) . He has supervised 12 PhD/MSc candidates, including ACEVEDO OC , PEIXOTO ASL , and MUÑOZ JDU , while leading projects like INVENTA (2019-present) and ATTO (2017-present) investigating wind-forest interactions and Amazon tall tower observatory data.

• Forest Ecology
• Biogeochemistry
• Tropical Forest Dynamics
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Professor Mark Tjoelker (Interim Director, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment) is a leading plant biologist and ecologist at Western Sydney University . His research focuses on climate change impacts on trees , ecosystem carbon cycling , and urban forestry . He previously served as faculty at Texas A&M University (2009–2011) and holds editorial roles in New Phytologist and Functional Ecology . Key research areas include Thermal acclimation of plant respiration Climate adaptation in plant traits Biogeography of forest species Resilience of urban forests to drought and heatwaves His recent publications highlight 2025 work on urban forest climate risk mapping and shrubs for biodiversity 2024 studies on Eucalyptus thermal tolerance and photosynthetic scaling Scientific accolades include Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2002–2014) ARC College of Experts (2019–present) 2024 Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Award 2019 Horticulture Industry Award of Merit Grants span NSW Decarbonisation Hubs (2022–2030) Australian Research Council Discovery (2014–2022) NSW Environmental Trust projects (2015–2024) He leads the Hawkesbury Forest Experiment whole-tree chamber facility and advises on national standards (AS2303:2018) for urban tree quality.

• Plant Biology
• Ecological Impacts of Climate Change
• Forestry Sciences
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Dr. Catherine A Lindell is an Associate Professor in the Integrative Biology Department at Michigan State University, with a joint affiliation at the Center for Global Change and Earth Observations. Her research focuses on avian ecology, ecosystem services, and sustainable agricultural practices across temperate and tropical systems. Integrative Biology Department, Michigan State University Center for Global Change and Earth Observations Educator for courses in Ecology (IBIO/PLB 485) and Tropical Biology Dr. Lindell investigates bird behavior in managed ecosystems, specializing in: Avian contributions to pest management in agricultural systems Tropical forest restoration impacts on biodiversity Development of sustainable farming practices Human-wildlife interaction dynamics Ecological function enhancement in fruit production Her recent publications highlight applications of bird-based pest control in orchards, climate-smart agriculture strategies, and ecological interventions for degraded tropical landscapes. These studies span disciplines including agricultural ecology, conservation biology, and ecosystem management. Key projects include: NSF-funded research on kestrel nest boxes for bird-mediated pest control Michigan Tree Fruit Commission studies on high-density orchard management Tropical forest restoration evaluations in degraded ecosystems Development of sustainable bird management frameworks for farmers Dr. Lindell teaches ecology courses emphasizing: Population dynamics Ecosystem processes Climate change impacts Applied ecological research

• Avian Ecology
• Ecosystem Services
• Sustainable Agriculture
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Prof. Turan SÖNMEZ serves as a faculty member in the Department of Forest Engineering within the Faculty of Forestry at Bursa Technical University. His expertise spans Geographic Information Systems in Forestry, Forest Growth Models, Forest Yield, and Dendrometry, with active contributions to forest management practices in Türkiye's Mediterranean and Marmara regions. His research focuses on developing advanced forest growth and yield models for species like Calabrian pine and Turkey oak, integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies for precision forest monitoring. Key areas include UAV-based inventory systems, land-cover change analysis using elevation and settlement proximity metrics, and honey forest potential mapping. His methodological innovations in competition index development and single/double-entry volume equations have enhanced forest management planning accuracy. Prof. SÖNMEZ's publication record shows consistent output over 15+ years, with 31 articles accumulating 242 citations and an H-index of 8. Recent work demonstrates increasing integration of deep learning (e.g., U-Net architectures) with traditional forestry techniques, particularly in Istanbul and Bursa forest directorates. His research bridges theoretical modeling and practical forest management applications across Mediterranean ecosystems. His academic service includes developing spatial databases for forest management plans and contributing to national standards for forest inventory methodologies in Türkiye.

• Geographic Information Systems in Forestry
• Forest Growth and Yield Modeling
• Dendrometry
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Joanna Lombard is a Professor at the School of Architecture , University of Miami. Her interdisciplinary research bridges architecture, public health, and climate resilience, focusing on the health impacts of urban greenness and community engagement in climate adaptation. Role: Professor (School of Architecture) Key Collaborations: Climate adaptation programs in Miami-Dade County Research Themes: Hyperlocal community engagement, environmental epidemiology, urban greening Her work examines how neighborhood greenness affects chronic diseases like cardiovascular conditions, stroke, and dementia, using longitudinal studies with Medicare beneficiaries. Recent publications analyze climatopias as design paradigms and evaluate tree-planting initiatives in urban environments. While her research includes collaborations with public health experts and climate scientists, no scientific awards or formal mentoring records are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her work emphasizes data-driven urban planning and community co-design to address climate stressors and health disparities.

• Urban Climate Resilience
• Public Health
• Environmental Epidemiology
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Jaleh Ghashghaie is a Professor at Université Paris-Saclay, France, affiliated with the Laboratoire Écologie, Société et Évolution (IDEEV). She leads the Plant Ecophysiology team and has over 30 years of academic experience, including roles as Assistant Professor (1991–2009) and Professor (2009–2025). Her research focuses on plant respiratory metabolism using stable carbon isotopes, particularly 13 C, to study isotopic discrimination under environmental stresses (drought, salinity, nitrogen nutrition) and its implications for ecosystem carbon balance. Teaching: Stable isotopes in plant ecology, plant drought resistance mechanisms, soil physico-chemical properties, leaf water relations, and gas exchange methodology. Supervision: Mentored 11 PhD students (1994–2020) on topics like plant-isotope interactions, melon salinity responses, and oil palm nutrient metabolism. Her publications (15 most recent) analyze nitrogen source impacts on 13 C signatures, isotopic fractionation in crops (melon, barley, oil palm), and enzymatic applications of plant cell cultures. She employs advanced techniques like isotope ratio mass spectrometry and multivariate statistical analysis to explore metabolic pathways and stress adaptation.

• Plant Respiration
• Stable Isotopes
• Ecophysiology
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Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Denver, conducting research at the critical intersection of human dimensions of global environmental change and sustainable agriculture and food systems. As a political ecologist, Nyantakyi-Frimpong's research methodology emphasizes participatory and long-term ethnographic approaches with extensive fieldwork conducted in Ghana, Malawi, and Morocco. His current scholarly focus examines climate change maladaptation and the politics surrounding forest-based natural climate solutions. Previous research (2012-2022) developed political ecology frameworks for understanding food insecurity, undernutrition, diversified agroecological farming systems, and climate change vulnerability and adaptation. His distinctive research approach centers Indigenous peoples not merely as knowledge sources but as producers of social science theory, employing innovative methods including participatory GIS, bird's-eye photovoice, social network diagramming, drone-based participatory mapping, environmental theatre, and social X-ray mapping. His recent publication analyzes diversified farming systems across Africa, demonstrating how integrating multiple crops, animals, and trees creates synergistic environmental and social benefits that exceed those achieved through single diversification strategies. The research synthesizes data from 2,655 farms across 11 countries, revealing context-specific implementation pathways in Ghana's cocoa agroforestry systems and Malawi's maize-based farming systems. Nyantakyi-Frimpong earned his Geography degree from The University of Western Ontario in 2014 and maintains a research commitment to community-centered knowledge production that directly informs social and political change.

• Political Ecology
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Food Systems
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