جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sedimentology
• Stratigraphy
• Marine Geoscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Jody Webster is a leading marine geoscientist and Co-Coordinator of the Geocoastal Research Group at the University of Sydney's School of Geosciences. His multidisciplinary research integrates sedimentology, stratigraphy, marine geology, geophysics, paleoecology, and numerical modeling to study coral reef systems and carbonate platforms as critical archives of climate and sea-level change. Research Interests: Jody focuses on Carbonate sedimentology Climate change impacts on reef systems Tectonic influences on sedimentary evolution International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) core analysis Great Barrier Reef and Hawaii as model systems Sea-level and environmental change during glacial-interglacial transitions . Publications: His recent work examines reef responses to meltwater pulses (MWP-1A/B), Holocene nutrient dynamics in the Great Barrier Reef, and carbonate platform drowning mechanisms. He contributes to databases like RADReef (global reef accretion rates) and numerical tools for reef growth modeling. Awards: Recognized with the 2021 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research Multiple ARC Discovery grants International research ship time awards . Teaching: Coordinates courses in marine geoscience (GEOS2115, GEOS3009, MARS5007) and mentors students in reef sedimentology, stratigraphy, and climate modeling. Collaborations: Partnerships with institutions like Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) Universities of Tokyo, Granada, and Wisconsin-Madison International societies (ISRS, AGU, IAS) .

• Applied Geophysics
• Glaciology
• Geophysical Data Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alberto Godio is a Full Professor at the Politecnico di Torino, affiliated with the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI). He coordinates Latin America relations under the University Strategic Plan and is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Photonext for Applied Photonics. His research focuses on Applied Geophysics, Geophysical Data Integration, and Glaciology. He graduated in Mining Engineering (1988) and earned a PhD in Underground Resources Engineering (1993). He has been an Associate Professor (2005-2024) and Full Professor (2024-present) at PoliTO, leading projects funded by EU (FP7, LIFE, Horizon), MIUR (PRIN, FIRB), and regional bodies. His recent publications explore geophysical methods for subsurface modeling, glacial systems, and environmental remediation, with keywords spanning Geophysics, Hydrology, and Climate Science. His work emphasizes ground-penetrating radar, seismic noise analysis, and hybrid modeling techniques. Scientific awards include the Best Paper Award at the Near Surface Geoscience Conference (2008). He has supervised PhD students on fiber optic sensors and GPR optimization, advised projects on digital twins, and led EU-funded research on biogas enhancement in landfills.

Siegfried S. Heckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear security and strategic stability
• Nuclear nonproliferation and arms control
• Plutonium science
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Siegfried S. Hecker serves as Professor of Practice in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University and Distinguished Faculty Fellow at the Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives, with membership in the National Academy of Engineering. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Metallurgy from Case Western Reserve University (1968) M.S. in Metallurgy from Case Western Reserve University (1967) B.S. in Metallurgy from Case Western Reserve University (1965) Dr. Hecker's research critically addresses nuclear security and strategic stability, nuclear nonproliferation and arms control, plutonium science, nuclear energy, and counter-terrorism frameworks. His work provides essential analysis for global nuclear threat mitigation, particularly regarding North Korea's program and post-Soviet nuclear security transitions. His 2017-2022 publications reveal consistent focus on North Korean denuclearization challenges, Russia-Ukraine nuclear implications, and global nuclear power dynamics, emphasizing diplomatic pathways amid geopolitical tensions. Major scientific honors include: Member, National Academy of Engineering Fellow, American Physical Society Fellow, Minerals Metalurgy and Materials Society Fellow, American Society for Metals Honorary Member, American Ceramics Society Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science Foreign Member, Indian Institute of Metals Presidential Enrico Fermi Award (2009) American Association of Engineering Societies National Engineering Award (2018) American Nuclear Society Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal (2017) TMS-AIME Honorary Membership Award (2016) Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness Annual Edward Teller Lecture (2016) ASM International Honorary Membership Award (2015) Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service (2014) No information on graduate student advising or research grants appears in source materials. He actively contributes to nuclear security policy through the Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives at Texas A&M University, driving research on global nonproliferation frameworks and strategic stability mechanisms.

Dustin Huardمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Structural Biology
• Protein Biochemistry
• Protein Aggregation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dustin Huard is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology, conducting research within the Lieberman Research Group. His work bridges structural biology, protein biochemistry, and environmental science, with primary affiliations in chemistry-focused research despite the absence of explicit departmental or school designation in source materials. His research portfolio centers on two interconnected domains: Structural characterization of myocilin and its role in glaucoma pathogenesis, particularly focusing on olfactomedin domain aggregation Mechanistic studies of bacterial proteins interacting with methane clathrates and biodegradable plastics in extreme environments Employing advanced techniques including cryo-TEM, X-ray crystallography, and computational modeling, his work addresses fundamental questions in protein misfolding diseases and environmental biotechnology. Analysis of Dr. Huard's publication trajectory (2019-2025) reveals sophisticated integration of structural biology with environmental applications. His glaucoma research demonstrates progression from basic myocilin structural characterization to AI-driven pathogenicity prediction frameworks, while his clathrate work establishes novel paradigms for understanding microbial interactions with gas hydrates. Both domains showcase consistent methodological rigor combining experimental structural analysis with biophysical characterization. As an integral member of the Lieberman Research Group, Dr. Huard contributes to a collaborative environment focused on protein structure-function relationships with translational implications for human health and environmental sustainability. His research program demonstrates strong potential for advancing therapeutic strategies for glaucoma and developing biotechnological solutions for plastic waste management and energy resource challenges.

Arthur Trembanisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal and estuarine morphodynamics
• Sediment transport
• Hydrodynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arthur Trembanis is a Professor at the School of Marine Science & Policy at the University of Delaware , where he conducts interdisciplinary research in coastal and marine geoscience. His work bridges oceanography, sediment dynamics, and autonomous systems, with a focus on understanding coastal morphodynamics, hydrodynamics, and seafloor mapping. Coastal & Estuarine Morphodynamics Sediment Transport Modeling Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) Seafloor Mapping & Geoacoustics Trembanis leads the Coastal Sediments, Hydrodynamics, and Engineering Lab (CSHEL) , which explores the intersection of marine technology and environmental science. His recent publications highlight advancements in AI-driven seafloor mapping, autonomous survey platforms, and coastal response to extreme weather. He is also active in open-source tools for geological feature detection and educational outreach. The 15 most recent papers reflect trends in machine learning for coastal geology (e.g., AI for Carolina Bay detection), autonomous robotics in marine surveys, and storm impact analysis on coastal systems. Key subfields include LiDAR processing, bedform dynamics, and multi-platform data integration for environmental monitoring. Fulbright Fellowship (University of Sydney) SERDP Project MR20-1480 (Munition mobility in estuarine environments) Follow his work via the CSHEL website , Instagram , or YouTube for fieldwork and lab updates.

Stephanie Lansingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renewable Energy
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Bioplastic Formation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie Lansing is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Science & Technology at the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. She directs the Bioenergy and Biotechnology Lab, focusing on renewable energy systems, waste treatment, and the Food-Energy-Water Nexus. Her work spans ecological engineering, antimicrobial resistance mitigation, and sustainable bioplastic production from organic waste. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Environmental Science & Technology Bioenergy and Biotechnology Lab Her research integrates anaerobic digestion , microbial fuel cells , and nutrient recovery to address global sustainability challenges. Recent projects examine bioplastic formation from food waste and AMR dynamics in manure systems , with fieldwork in the US, Africa, and Latin America. She co-developed the NourishNet platform combining real-time surplus food distribution ( FoodLoops ) with spoilage detection ( Quantum Nose ). Active grants exceed $6 million, including two major DOE awards for biofuel and bioplastic production from food waste. Her lab collaborates with institutions like Virginia Tech, Idaho National Laboratory, and international partners. Current team members include PhD candidates Maureen Nabulime and Adanyro Atilago, MS student Rafian Aziz, and undergrad researchers exploring waste-to-energy systems.

Abolfazl Simorghمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Aircraft Trajectory Optimization
• Climate Change Mitigation in Aviation
• Robust Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abolfazl Simorgh is a researcher at Charles III University of Madrid's Department of Aerospace Engineering, specializing in climate-optimized aviation systems. His work bridges mathematical control theory with practical climate impact mitigation, focusing on robust trajectory optimization under environmental and operational uncertainties. He leads development of open-source tools for sustainable flight planning while contributing to major European aviation initiatives. Education: B.Sc. in Control Engineering (2017) M.Sc. in Control Engineering (2020) Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Charles III University of Madrid Dr. Simorgh's research centers on developing mathematical frameworks that reconcile aircraft trajectory optimization with climate impact reduction. His expertise spans robust control systems, optimization under uncertainty, and climate modeling integration, with particular emphasis on non-CO₂ emissions. His methodology addresses both CO₂ and non-CO₂ climate forcing mechanisms through computationally efficient algorithms that account for weather variability and climate metric uncertainties. This work directly supports aviation's decarbonization by providing operational strategies that reduce environmental footprint without prohibitive cost increases. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on operationalizing climate-optimal flight planning. His work consistently integrates climate science with aerospace engineering through robust optimization frameworks, demonstrating particular innovation in handling multiple uncertainty sources (weather, climate models, emissions). The publications cluster around three interconnected themes: 1) Development of open-source computational tools (ROOST, CLIMaCCF), 2) Network-scale implementation of climate-aware air traffic management, and 3) Risk analysis of climate mitigation strategies. This body of work establishes new methodological standards for quantifying and minimizing aviation's total climate impact. Scientific Awards: Luis Azcárraga Aeronautical Innovation Award for collaborative research impact Best Paper Award (2022) from a high-impact aerospace journal Dr. Simorgh secures significant research funding through European Commission projects including FlyATM4E (climate-optimized flight planning), ALARM (aviation emissions reduction), and RefMAP (sustainable aviation pathways). His grant portfolio emphasizes practical implementation of climate mitigation strategies, with strong industry-academia collaboration. He mentors junior researchers through project teams and has developed three major open-source Python libraries (CLIMaCCF, ROOST, ROC) that have become community standards for climate impact assessment in aviation research. His current work focuses on scaling climate-optimized trajectories to continental airspace while addressing operational constraints and economic viability. He leads a research group focused on climate-aware air traffic management, developing the ROOST simulation framework for GPU-accelerated trajectory optimization and the CLIMaCCF library for standardized climate metric calculations. His team collaborates with European air navigation service providers and aircraft manufacturers to transition research into operational practice, with current projects emphasizing real-time implementation and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Michael Vermeuelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Air Quality
• Climate Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Vermeuel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. He leads the AIR CheM (Atmospheric Interdisciplinary Research in Chemistry and Meteorology) group, focusing on reactive atmospheric gases impacting air quality, climate, and ecosystems. His work combines field observations, chemical transport modeling, and laboratory studies. Education: PhD in Chemistry (2021), University of Wisconsin – Madison MS in Chemistry (2017), University of Wisconsin – Madison BS in Chemistry (2015), The College of New Jersey Research Interests: Dr. Vermeuel’s group investigates the sources and fates of atmospheric chemicals using advanced techniques such as chemical ionization mass spectrometry and micrometeorological flux measurements. Key areas include ozone deposition dynamics, VOC cycling in forests, and marine-abiotic VOC sources. His work bridges laboratory experiments, field campaigns (e.g., FROG-NY, FluCS), and model development to address environmental challenges. Awards: AGU James R. Holton Award (2024) His lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with projects addressing urban pollution, wildfire impacts, and climate feedbacks. Current research includes the Fluxes of Reactive Organic Gases in New York (FROG-NY) and the Flux Closure Study (FluCS) at Manitou Experimental Forest.

Joel P Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geomorphology
• Landscape Evolution
• Sediment Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joel P. Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences. His research focuses on quantifying active surface processes, including geomorphic feedbacks, landscape evolution, and sediment transport dynamics. He explores topics like lithologic controls on topography, tsunami deposit analysis, and morphodynamics in mountain rivers. His work integrates field studies, laboratory experiments, and numerical modeling. Education: BS in Earth Sciences, PhD from MIT, postdoc at USGS. He teaches courses like Earth Wind and Fire, Geomorphology, and Professional Ethics in Geosciences. He co-leads the Jackson Scholars program, fostering student engagement and professional development. Research Themes: (1) Climatic and lithologic influences on landscape evolution, (2) Mountain river morphodynamics using smartrocks and flume experiments, (3) Tsunami and storm surge deposit analysis for hazard assessments. Key projects include Guadalupe Mountains lithology studies, Martian canyon comparisons, and Hawaii climate-erosion feedbacks. Advising: Supervises PhD/Master’s students and undergrad researchers (e.g., Grace Guryan, Morgan Carrington). Collaborates with institutions like Tulane University and Durham University. Publications span 20+ peer-reviewed articles since 2003, focusing on fluvial processes, sediment transport, and geomorphic modeling. Labs/Teams: Active in experimental flume research at UT, smartrock tracer technology development, and comparative planetology studies. His group emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address Earth system challenges.

Mar Reguantمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Energy Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Industrial Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mar Reguant is an Associate Professor (with tenure) at Northwestern University's Department of Economics (Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences) and an ICREA Researcher at CSIC-IAE. Her research focuses on energy economics, climate policy, and environmental markets, with emphasis on electricity markets, carbon pricing, and renewable energy integration. She holds a PhD in Economics from MIT (2011) and a Llicenciatura from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2006). Her work examines electricity market design, climate policies, and the economic impacts of the energy transition. Key areas include border carbon adjustments, emissions leakage, and the efficiency of renewable energy policies. She has advised numerous PhD students and leads the EconLab at Northwestern for undergraduate research. Dr. Reguant is a Research Associate at NBER (IO and EEE programs) and a Research Affiliate at CEPR (IO program). She serves as Co-Editor of Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists , and holds editorial roles at Review of Economic Studies and RAND Journal of Economics . Her honors include the Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineering (2019), the EAERE Award (2019), and the Sloan Research Fellowship (2016). She leads the ERC-funded ENECML project on energy transitions and has contributed to policy reports for entities like the California Air Resources Board and the International Growth Center. Her teaching includes Energy Economics and PhD-level Industrial Organization courses. Professional service includes organizing conferences like the Midwest Energy Fest and serving on the Sloan Foundation's Energy & Environment Program advisory committee.

Timothy Bowlesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agroecology
• Soil Biogeochemistry
• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Timothy Bowles is an Associate Professor at UC Berkeley studying biologically-based farming systems. His Agroecology Lab investigates how diversified agricultural practices enhance soil health, resource efficiency, and climate resilience. Research focuses on: Plant-soil-microbe interactions Biogeochemical cycling in working landscapes Adaptive management strategies Current projects include long-term experiments on crop rotation complexity and cross-border collaborations on dry farming systems. Work emphasizes practical applications for transitioning from input-intensive to ecologically-based agriculture.

Pierre Lermusiauxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ocean Data Assimilation
• Numerical Ocean Modeling
• Uncertainty Quantification
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pierre Lermusiaux is the Nam Pyo Suh Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Department Head for Operations Research at MIT. His research focuses on numerical ocean modeling, data assimilation, uncertainty quantification, and applications to ocean dynamics and engineering. He holds a B/M.Eng. from University of Liège, M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. Recognized with awards like the MIT Doherty Chair and Spira Teaching Award, his work bridges computational science and marine systems. Education: B/M.Eng., University of Liège, 1992 M.Sc., Harvard University, 1993 Ph.D., Harvard University, 1997 Research Interests: Combines oceanographic modeling with advanced computational methods. Specializes in stochastic ocean prediction, autonomous systems optimization, and interdisciplinary applications of uncertainty quantification. His work enables real-time environmental forecasting and marine robotics navigation strategies. Publications: Focus on developing computational frameworks for probabilistic ocean forecasts, acoustic propagation modeling, and machine learning-based environmental prediction systems. Recent work emphasizes adaptive sampling strategies and energy-efficient path planning for underwater vehicles. Awards: Fulbright Foundation Fellowship (1993-96) Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Teaching (2010) MIT Doherty Chair in Ocean Utilization (2009-2011) Advising & Grants: Leads MIT’s MSEAS group and has secured funding from NSF, ONR, and international collaborations. Advises projects on ocean robotics, climate modeling, and underwater acoustics. Key contributions include the MIT Red Sea Modeling System and real-time forecasting platforms. Labs/Teams: Directs MIT’s multidisciplinary ocean modeling efforts, integrating mechanical engineering, computer science, and environmental science. Co-leads initiatives like the Ocean Predictions with Ensembles (OPEN) project and the METEOR autonomous observatory system.

M. Taylor Fravelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• International Security
• Military Strategy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

M. Taylor Fravel is the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and Director of the Security Studies Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His academic career focuses on international relations with particular expertise in international security, military strategy, and East Asian affairs, with special emphasis on China's foreign and security policies. Fravel received his education from several prestigious institutions: Bachelor's degree from Middlebury College PhD from Stanford University Graduate degrees from the London School of Economics and Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar Professor Fravel's research spans multiple critical areas of international security. His work examines China's military strategy evolution, nuclear posture, territorial and maritime disputes in East Asia, and US-China strategic competition. He has made significant contributions to understanding Chinese strategic thinking regarding the South China Sea and East China Sea disputes, China's approach to nuclear weapons, and the dynamics of military modernization in the People's Liberation Army. His research combines theoretical rigor with deep empirical analysis of Chinese strategic documents and historical cases, providing nuanced insights into Chinese security policy that challenge conventional wisdom about China's assertiveness. His extensive publication record demonstrates a clear progression from early work on territorial disputes to more recent analyses of China's military modernization, nuclear strategy, and evolving approaches to global governance. Fravel's scholarship shows particular strength in analyzing Chinese strategic documents and military doctrine, while maintaining a critical perspective that questions simplistic narratives about Chinese behavior. His work consistently bridges academic theory and policy relevance, making significant contributions to both scholarly debates and practical understanding of US-China security relations. Among his notable recognitions: Named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation in 2016 Rhodes Scholar during his studies at Oxford University Fravel serves in several significant professional capacities beyond his research and teaching. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and serves as the Principal Investigator for the Maritime Awareness Project. His policy engagement includes testimony before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission and participation in working groups sponsored by organizations like the Project on Nuclear Initiatives at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. His work bridges academic scholarship and policy relevance, regularly contributing to public discourse through media appearances and policy-oriented publications. As Director of MIT's Security Studies Program, Fravel leads one of the premier centers for research and education on international security issues. The program trains the next generation of security scholars and practitioners while producing cutting-edge research on global security challenges. Under his leadership, the program continues to focus on the complex security dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region, nuclear proliferation, and emerging technologies' impact on international security.

James Archsmithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Energy Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Resource Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Archsmith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park. He specializes in energy and environmental economics, focusing on regulatory policies in electricity generation, automobile standards, and electric vehicle adoption. His work emphasizes designing cost-effective environmental strategies through applied econometric analysis. PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Davis (2018) MA in Economics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2011) BS in Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1999) Research interests include evaluating environmental regulations' economic impacts, consumer behavior under policy interventions, and the lifecycle sustainability of emerging technologies. Notable studies examine gasoline price uncertainty effects on automobile markets and hydroelectric generation constraints' spillover costs. His work bridges theoretical models and real-world regulatory challenges. Publications span energy policy design, consumer decision-making under uncertainty, and environmental compliance costs. Recent trends focus on electric vehicle adoption barriers and emissions reduction strategies in transportation sectors. His research often highlights trade-offs between environmental goals and economic efficiency. No scientific awards listed. Advising and grants sections remain unreported in available texts. No lab affiliations specified.

Anne Menefeeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Carbon Management
• Subsurface Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne Menefee is an Assistant Professor in the John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on sustainable energy systems and carbon management, particularly leveraging subsurface engineering for low-carbon energy production and carbon sequestration. She investigates geochemical reactions impacting fracture stability, CO₂-enhanced energy recovery in tight reservoirs, and lifecycle environmental impacts of emerging technologies. Key research themes include subsurface CO₂ mineralization, geothermal energy in Pennsylvania, and hydrogen storage challenges. Her work bridges fundamental geoscience with applied energy systems analysis to decarbonize the energy sector. Notable projects include evaluating geospatial policies for carbon sequestration and techno-economic analyses of wind-powered green hydrogen systems. Dr. Menefee collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and is affiliated with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE), contributing to climate solutions through workshops and policy-focused research. She has been recognized for her contributions to energy storage and carbon utilization strategies, though no specific awards are listed in the provided materials. Her publications span journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Energy and Fuels , addressing topics from fracture mechanics to policy frameworks for carbon storage viability. Current research emphasizes optimizing subsurface systems for both energy production and environmental sustainability.