Craig Michie is a Reader in Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. He serves as Course Advisor for the fourth and fifth years of the EEE program. His academic journey began with a BSc and PhD from the University of Glasgow, followed by industry experience before returning to academia in 2006. His research centers on wireless sensor networks with a strong focus on animal health monitoring and precision livestock farming. He co-founded SilentHerdsman Ltd., a spin-out company developing wearable collars for cattle that monitor behavior and optimize breeding and milk production. His work integrates sensor data, AI, and decision support systems. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary research in environmental monitoring (urban CO2 modeling), AI-driven animal tracking, neural networks for image and signal processing, and radar-based behavior classification. These reflect a trend toward data-driven, intelligent systems in agriculture and environmental science. Finalist in Herald Higher Education Awards - Outstanding Business Engagement in Universities (2022) Innovate UK KTP Engineering Excellence Award 2021 Craig Michie is actively involved in multiple research projects, including UKRI and EPSRC-funded initiatives in AI for agri-food systems and remote species assessment. He has supervised research students and contributed to knowledge transfer through industry collaborations and public engagement. His work bridges engineering, agriculture, and environmental science. He is affiliated with research teams working on the GEMINOA project for air quality monitoring and contributes to AI in animal science through invited talks and workshops. His lab focuses on sensor development and data analytics for real-world applications in sustainability and animal welfare.
Lina Stankovic is a Professor in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. She currently serves as Deputy Head of Department for Learning & Teaching, demonstrating leadership in academic education. Her work aligns with key university research themes including Measurement Science & Enabling Technologies, Energy, and Health & Well-Being. She holds a PhD and BEng (Hons) in Electronic Communication Systems from Lancaster University. Her research expertise lies in Signal and Information Processing, with a strong emphasis on AI and machine learning to extract meaningful insights from complex, noisy, and multimodal sensor data. Key application areas include non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) for energy disaggregation, AI for decarbonization in the built environment, agriculture, and transport (including EVs), environmental impact assessment of food systems and appliances, and micro-seismic signal analysis for landslide mitigation and geothermal energy extraction. Her work is inherently interdisciplinary and contributes to tackling climate change and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Her recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying advanced AI techniques—such as graph neural networks, transformers, and knowledge distillation—to real-world energy and environmental challenges. These works focus on smart meter analytics, equitable EV charging planning, edge-based NILM, and human-in-the-loop seismic classification, demonstrating both technical innovation and societal impact. She has received notable scientific recognition, including: Finalist of the World first 10K Best paper Award (Top 3%) Paper awarded top 5% by reviewers in Eusipco-2010 and invited for journal publication Lina Stankovic actively leads and contributes to major research projects such as the Digital Dairy Chain Innovation Voucher (as Principal Investigator) and JED-AIs: Justice, Energy, Demand flexibility and AI for Sustainability (as Co-investigator), supported by EPSRC and UKRI. She supervises PhD students and researchers, and her work involves extensive collaboration with industry and non-academic stakeholders. She is also an Editorial Board member of the IEEE Transactions on Signal and Information Processing over Networks and a member of the EPSRC Peer Review College. She leads or co-leads several research initiatives and innovation projects, often in collaboration with her research partner Vladimir Stankovic, focusing on AI-driven energy analytics, sustainable farming, and community energy schemes.
Sirpa Rasmus is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Physics , University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Ecosystems and Environment Research Programme . With a focus on Geosciences and Arctic Ecology , her work bridges physics and environmental sustainability in northern systems. Key Research Themes: Arctic snowpack and ice dynamics Reindeer herding and land-use futures Climate change adaptation in boreal ecosystems Commercial inland fisheries sustainability Publications since 2022 emphasize snow-ice-atmosphere interactions , reindeer herding resilience , and climate adaptation strategies . Collaborations span institutions in Finland, Sweden, and northwestern Russia. Her recent work includes media outreach and policy-relevant modeling for Arctic communities.
Stephanie Pfirman serves as Deputy Director and Foundation Professor at Arizona State University's School of Ocean Futures and is a Senior Global Futures Scientist within the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program. She is also affiliated with the Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene program and the Water Institute at ASU. With over 30 years of academic experience, Professor Pfirman brings extensive expertise in Arctic research, climate change education, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges. Professor Pfirman earned her PhD in Oceanography and Oceanographic Engineering from MIT/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 1985 and completed her undergraduate studies with high honors in Geology from Colgate University in 1978. Prior to joining ASU in 2018, she spent 25 years at Barnard College where she chaired the Department of Environmental Science and held the Alena Wels Hirschorn '58 and Martin Hirschorn Professorship of Environmental and Applied Sciences. She maintained a joint appointment with Columbia University's Earth Institute and Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, and served as an Adjunct Research Scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Her research focuses on understanding and responding to the changing Arctic, with particular emphasis on sea ice dynamics, the Last Ice Area, and pollution transport mechanisms. Professor Pfirman has pioneered innovative approaches to formal and informal education, developing educational games like EcoChains and leading large-scale NSF-funded education initiatives. She has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection between diversity and interdisciplinarity in academic careers, particularly for women in STEM fields. Her work spans multiple disciplines including oceanography, climate science, environmental education, and science policy. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on Arctic change, climate education innovation, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. Her work increasingly incorporates game-based learning methodologies and examines public understanding of polar regions. She maintains a strong connection between fundamental Arctic research and practical educational applications, with particular attention to how climate change education can be made more effective and engaging. Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in the Section on Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences (2010) Lifetime National Associate of the National Research Council (2016) Parent's Choice award for EcoChains card game Co-PI of NSF grant on ARC-NAV: Arctic Robust Communities-Navigating Adaptation to Variability (2019-2025) PI of NSF-supported Polar Learning and Responding: PoLAR Climate Change Education Partnership ($7 million over 7 years) Professor Pfirman has led or co-led approximately $25 million in federal and agency grants spanning research, education, and human resources development. She serves on ASU's NSF-supported ADVANCE team focused on gender equity in academia and previously co-led Columbia Earth Institute's ADVANCE grant. Her leadership extends to national science policy through her service on multiple National Academy of Sciences committees and NSF advisory boards. She has developed innovative educational approaches through museum exhibitions, card games, and digital learning tools that have reached millions of students and the public. Professor Pfirman maintains active research collaborations through the School of Ocean Futures at ASU and continues her involvement with national Arctic research initiatives. She plays a key role in connecting Arctic science with education and policy through her participation in national science advisory committees and her leadership in developing educational resources that translate complex climate science for diverse audiences.
Antonia Hadjimichael is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Pennsylvania State University, within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Her research focuses on water resources planning, human-environment interactions, and the role of uncertainty in sustainability science. She employs advanced computational techniques including many-objective optimization, machine learning, and visual analytics to support robust decision-making under deep uncertainty. Research Interests: Water resources and climate change adaptation Equity and justice in environmental planning Urban heat island mitigation Modeling of human-natural systems Robust decision-making frameworks Data visualization for policy support Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the Colorado River Basin, water scarcity, stakeholder equity, and the development of modeling tools such as the Rhodium Python library. She frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on topics including multisector dynamics, financial instruments in water markets, and climate extremes. Her work bridges technical modeling with social outcomes, emphasizing distributive and procedural equity. Scientific Engagement: Regularly featured in media outlets (e.g., Newsweek, The Conversation) for expert commentary on droughts, reservoir levels, and climate change. Contributor to high-impact journals such as Science , PNAS , and Earth's Future . Active in developing open-source tools for exploratory modeling and decision support. Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, her collaborative research projects—such as those funded by the NSF and the Climate Consortium—involve mentoring graduate students and interdisciplinary teams. Her grant-funded work addresses compound stressors in agricultural adaptation and salt contamination in tidal rivers, indicating active leadership in externally funded research. She is also involved in initiatives promoting data visualization in science education. Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with research groups focused on multisector dynamics and robust decision-making, collaborating closely with researchers such as Patrick Reed, Benjamin Hobbs, and others in complex human-earth systems modeling. Her work is central to efforts in equitable climate adaptation and sustainable water management.
Professor Janine Kavanagh is a volcanologist at the University of Liverpool , where she holds the Chair of Volcanology (2023-present). She pioneered the establishment of the MAGMA Lab in 2014 to investigate volcanic plumbing systems through experimental and numerical approaches. Her expertise spans magma ascent dynamics, dyke/sill propagation, and volcano-hazard modeling. UKRI Future Leaders Fellow (2020-2027) Executive Editor, Tektonika (2022-present) President, IAVCEI Commission on Volcanic Plumbing Systems (past) Her research interests focus on magma-fluid interactions, monogenetic volcanism, and geothermal system characterization. She employs analogue experiments using PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) and integrates field studies with computational models to unravel magma propagation mechanics and their surface expressions. Her recent publications reveal trends in magma flow quantification, geothermal fluid-rock reactions, and volcanic monitoring techniques. Articles span numerical validations, CO2-brine interactions, multi-scale dyke analysis, and open science initiatives. Royal Society grant (2023-2025): Hydrothermal alteration in geothermal systems NERC grant (2023): Discovery science in magma dynamics UKRI FLF (2020-2027): Linking indirect observations with magma processes As a geoscience educator , she co-founded GeoHub Liverpool , a diamond open-access platform for educational resources. She led the Applied Geology and Geohazards of the Canary Islands module and contributed to seismic monitoring studies via her livestreamed field experiments .
Carrie Davis Todd is a Professor and Environmental Science Program Coordinator at Baldwin Wallace University, where she teaches introductory geology and environmental science courses alongside advanced topics in soils, geomorphology, and hydrology. Her role emphasizes field-based research and learner-centered teaching methods, integrating hands-on data collection into her curriculum. Ph.D., Purdue University M.S., Ohio University B.A., Carleton College Her research focuses on the geomorphology and hydrology of small watersheds, examining how landscape evolution and human modifications affect these systems. Projects include stream restoration assessments, stratigraphy studies, and fossil identification, alongside geoscience education research to enhance teaching practices. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to watershed management and historical flood analysis, with recent works exploring the 1889 Johnstown flood and pedagogical innovations in geology education. Themes span climate change impacts, hydrological modeling, and STEM integration in K-12 settings. She collaborates extensively with Baldwin Wallace students on research, co-authoring presentations on topics like biostratigraphic correlation and acid mine drainage studies. These collaborations often involve fieldwork and environmental monitoring in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
Prof. Dr. Maarten Hajer is a Professor at the Faculty of Geosciences , Utrecht University, and Director of the Urban Futures Studio . With a background in political science and urban planning, he has held roles at the University of Amsterdam (1998-2015), the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (Director-General, 2008-2015), and Stellenbosch University (Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainability Transitions). His work bridges academia, policy, and societal practice through futuring , deliberative governance , and sustainability transitions . MA in Political Science (UvA, 1988, Cum Laude ). MA in Urban and Regional Planning (UvA, 1987, Cum Laude ). D.Phil. in Politics (University of Oxford, 1993). Research Themes : Hajer explores collaborative governance , techniques of futuring , and democratizing sustainability pathways . His articles highlight urban sustainability , climate policy modeling , and grassroots innovation dynamics . Current projects include reimagining cities via transdisciplinary experiments and transformative education (e.g., the Mixed Classroom initiative). Scientific Contributions : He is renowned for The Politics of Environmental Discourse (1995), Authoritative Governance (2009), and Neighbourhoods for the Future (2020). His 2025 book Captured Futures (Oxford UP) rethinks environmental politics through cultural narratives. Government Manager of the Year, 2014. Co-Chair, UNEP International Resource Panel (Cities). Co-Founder, Mixed Classroom (2021, Higher Education Premium Second Prize). Collaborations : He works with policymakers, artists, and activists in initiatives like the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (2016) and Places of Hope (2018). Supported by ministries including Infrastructure & Waterworks (IenW) and Economic Affairs & Climate (EZK).
Nicolas Choquette-Levy will join The Pennsylvania State University's Department of Geosciences as an Assistant Professor in January 2025. He is currently a Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University's Department of Global Development. His educational background includes a PhD in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy from Princeton University, a Master's in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary, and dual undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering and International Relations from the University of Southern California. His research develops computational tools (agent-based models, game theory) to analyze climate adaptation policies for vulnerable communities. Key focus areas include: Climate-driven migration patterns and livelihood security Smallholder farmer decision-making under risk Governance frameworks for climate uncertainty Interdisciplinary policy design for rural resilience His publications in journals like Nature Sustainability and Nature Climate Change demonstrate consistent themes of modeling socio-environmental systems, with recent work emphasizing behavioral economics in adaptation strategies and compound climate risks. He founded the Climate Adaptation Models for Policy (CAMP) Lab at Penn State and is recruiting a PhD student for Fall 2025. He has taught courses at Princeton including 'Jewish Ethics in the Age of Climate Change' and 'Modelling the Earth System', emphasizing interdisciplinary climate solutions.
Katie Villano Spellman is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks ' International Arctic Research Center . Her work bridges plant ecology , climate change impacts , and science education through interdisciplinary collaborations and community engagement. Research focuses: Non-native plant invasion, berry phenology, wildfire-ecosystem interactions, and Arctic climate dynamics Teaching spans graduate seminars (e.g., Ecological Background for Resilience, Interdisciplinary Research Methods) and undergraduate courses (Our Changing Climate) with hybrid formats Key outreach initiatives: Arctic and Earth SIGNs, Winterberry Citizen Science, Fresh Eyes on Ice, and invasive plant education programs Mentors graduate students in Natural Resources, Geosciences, and Biology programs
Laura Hobbs is a Senior Research Fellow in Science Communication at the University of the West of England, working across the College of Health, Science and Society and the College of Arts, Technology and Environment. Her position within the Science Communication Unit focuses on developing innovative communication, engagement, and research projects that bridge scientific disciplines with public outreach, particularly through digital platforms and gaming technologies. Dr. Hobbs holds an MSci in Geology and a PhD in Environmental Science, providing her with a strong foundation in earth sciences that informs her interdisciplinary approach to science communication. Her educational background enables her to effectively translate complex environmental concepts into accessible learning experiences. Her research spans multiple critical areas in contemporary science communication, with particular emphasis on informal science learning for underserved audiences. A significant portion of her work utilizes computer games, especially Minecraft, to create engaging educational experiences in environmental science and engineering. She has developed the successful Science Hunters program which uses Minecraft to engage children with earth science concepts, environmental engineering, and sustainability education. Her research also addresses important social dimensions of science engagement including women in STEM, wellbeing, arts-science integration, and science communication during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hobbs approaches science communication through multiple lenses including educational psychology, environmental justice, and digital literacy. Analysis of Dr. Hobbs' recent publication trends reveals a strategic evolution in her research focus. While maintaining her core expertise in game-based environmental education, she has increasingly incorporated sustainability frameworks, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Her work demonstrates growing attention to inclusive practices, with recent publications addressing neurodivergent learners, gender diversity in engineering, and community resilience. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects environmental science with social sciences, education, and digital humanities, creating a unique niche in science communication scholarship. Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious Award for Engineering for Sustainable Societies project Dr. Hobbs has secured significant research funding through projects like Engineering for Sustainable Societies and Science Hunters, which have enabled extensive community engagement and educational outreach. Her work on the VIP-CLEAR project during the pandemic demonstrated innovative approaches to maintaining science engagement during lockdowns. Through collaborations with schools, community organizations, and professional bodies like the Royal Academy of Engineering, she has developed impactful programs that extend beyond traditional academic boundaries. Her research on women in STEM and neurodivergent learners reflects a commitment to addressing systemic barriers in science education. Dr. Hobbs leads the Science Hunters initiative, a multi-faceted program that has become a model for game-based science education. Her work extends across multiple research centers including the Science Communication Unit and collaborations with the Centre for Environment, Society and Resilience. Through her projects, she has built interdisciplinary teams that combine expertise in environmental science, education, game design, and social research. Her leadership in adapting science engagement during the pandemic demonstrated the resilience and adaptability of her approach, with successful transitions to remote delivery while maintaining engagement with underserved audiences.
Molly Jameson is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado's College of Education & Behavioral Sciences. Her work focuses on educational assessment and the development of mathematical dispositions across the lifespan, with a particular emphasis on measuring and mitigating math anxiety. Education: PhD in Educational Psychology from Ball State University, with emphases in Human Development and Statistics/Research Methodology. Dr. Jameson's research explores the interplay between math anxiety, self-efficacy, and academic performance, particularly in introductory STEM courses. She has developed validated tools like the Children's Anxiety in Math Scale and investigates how AI and alternative grading methods can transform teaching practices. Recent publications highlight trends in AI integration for education, open educational resources (OER), and inclusive pedagogy. She serves as the School of Psychological Sciences' Assessment Coordinator, advocating for evidence-based assessment strategies that align instruction with learning outcomes.
Christian Matthias Schlepütz serves as a Beamline Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), specifically within the Center for Photon Science's Laboratory for Macromolecules and Bioimaging, where he leads research activities at the TOMCAT beamline. With over 15 years of experience in synchrotron-based structural investigations, Dr. Schlepütz has established himself as a leading expert in high-speed X-ray tomographic microscopy. PhD in Experimental Physics, University of Zürich (2009) Postdoctoral Research, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, USA) Beamline Scientist, Advanced Photon Source (APS), Argonne National Laboratory (2011-2015) Beamline Scientist, TOMCAT Group, Swiss Light Source (2015-Present) Dr. Schlepütz's research focuses on resolving dynamic phenomena at the microscale in space and time through advanced X-ray imaging techniques. His work centers on developing and utilizing the unique capabilities of the TOMCAT beamline to collect X-ray tomographic microscopy datasets at unprecedented temporal resolutions, creating 4-dimensional microscopic movies of dynamic processes. His research spans multiple disciplines including materials science, biomechanics, geoscience, and food processing, with applications ranging from studying carbon fiber oxidation to visualizing sound-induced motion patterns in fish hearing structures. A significant achievement includes setting a speed record of 1000 tomographic scans per second at TOMCAT, while routinely providing sub-second time-resolutions of up to 20 tomographies per second to the user community. Analysis of Dr. Schlepütz's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on pushing the boundaries of 4D imaging capabilities across diverse scientific domains. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in developing specialized sample environments and real-time reconstruction algorithms to expand the applicability of high-speed tomography. The research trends show increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, with publications spanning biological sciences, materials engineering, geoscience, and biomedical applications, all unified by the common thread of utilizing synchrotron-based X-ray imaging to capture previously invisible dynamic processes. Dr. Schlepütz actively contributes to the development of next-generation imaging capabilities through the SLS 2.0 upgrade project, working to establish the next generation of imaging beamlines at the Swiss Light Source. His technical expertise in both reciprocal space imaging using area detectors and real space 4D tomography positions him at the forefront of synchrotron-based structural investigation methodologies.
Dr. Tobin Hindle is a scientist and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geosciences at Florida Atlantic University. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Studies (2006), a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies (2006), an MS in Biology (1997), and a BS in Limnology (1986). Ph.D. in Comparative Studies (Florida Atlantic University, 2006) Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies (Florida Atlantic University, 2006) MS in Biology (Florida Atlantic University, 1997) BS in Limnology (University of Central Florida, 1986) Dr. Hindle's research focuses on human-environmental interactions , ecological regeneration , and strategies to integrate science, society, and nature . He also works in geographical information science and eLearning pedagogy . His publications span GIS applications, ecological modeling, and environmental ethics, with recent work addressing climate resilience in marine ecosystems and historical coastal changes. Dr. Hindle has secured multiple grants, including four FAU Technology Fee Awards and a National Science Foundation-funded Earth System Science Education Alliance partnership. He teaches courses like GEO 4275 Human-Environmental Interactions in South Florida and GEO 6920 Geosciences' Colloquium Series . FAU Technology Fee Award (2011): Enhancing eLearning in the Sciences FAU Technology Fee Award (2011-2013): Remote Education and Assessment of Critical Habitats National Science Foundation GEO-Teach Project (2007-2009): Earth System Science Education Alliance partnership He has advised graduate students on topics including sea level rise risk assessment and ocean renewable energy siting, and contributed to curriculum development for GIS and Earth Science education.
Weibo Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Florida Atlantic University, specializing in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and its applications to natural hazards, urbanization, and coastal environments. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Kansas (2016) and degrees in Geographic Information Science from China University of Petroleum (MS 2011, BS 2008). Education: Ph.D. in Geography, University of Kansas (2016) MS in Geographic Information Science, China University of Petroleum (2011) BS in Geographic Information Science, China University of Petroleum (2008) Liu’s research focuses on geospatial computational methods, spatiotemporal data modeling, and GIS/remote sensing (RS) applications. His work addresses critical issues such as tidal flat erosion, urban expansion impacts, flood risk assessment, and climate change effects on coastal ecosystems, utilizing advanced tools like Google Earth Engine and GIS frameworks. Recent publications highlight his expertise in coastal hydrology, urban heat island effects, and disaster resilience. Articles include systematic groundwater discharge quantification along Florida coasts, multi-method urban surface analysis in Bangladesh, and thermal stress impacts on reef sponges. Teaching: Remote Sensing of Environment (GIS 4035C/5038C) Principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS 4043C/5051C) Applications in GIS (GIS 4048C/5100C) Web GIS (GIS 4054C/6061C) Programming in GIS (GIS 4102C/5103C) Geospatial Databases (GIS 4118C/6112C) Advised Students: Rashik Howlader Bimal Dhungana Chen Xu Shapiro A. Sifat Rifat
