جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Brett Sandersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Flood modeling and prediction
• Coastal and urban flooding
• Hydrological modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Brett Sanders is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on developing innovative algorithms for flow and transport in river and coastal systems and integrating information technologies to create more accurate and efficient simulation tools for flood hazard assessment. His primary research interests include: Flooding and erosion hazards, particularly coastal flooding and urban flooding Surface water quality Low impact development impacts on hydrology Dam-break flooding Aerial and terrestrial lidar scanning Geographical information systems High performance computing for simulation tools Social dimensions of flood risk and adaptation behaviors Dr. Sanders' recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a comprehensive research program addressing both technical and social aspects of flood risk. His work spans computational hydrodynamics, flood hazard mapping, infrastructure vulnerability assessment, and the socioeconomic dimensions of flood risk. He has made significant contributions to understanding multi-grid modeling of urban flooding, post-fire flood hazards, satellite-based monitoring of land motion, and social inequalities in flood exposure. His research demonstrates how flood dynamics are more complex than simple bath-tub filling models suggest, with important implications for urban planning and climate adaptation. Dr. Sanders has received recognition as a Chancellor's Professor at UC Irvine, indicating distinguished scholarly achievement. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan (1997) M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan (1994) B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (1993)

Caterina Albanoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Art
• Cultural History
• Medical Sciences
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caterina Albano is a Reader at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. She holds a PhD in Renaissance Studies (London University, 1993–1998) and specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of art, medical sciences, and cultural theory. Her work explores the cultural history of emotion, politics of memory, and contemporary art practices, with a focus on themes like fear, vulnerability, and the unconscious. Albano is a prominent curator, organizing exhibitions such as Psychoanalysis: The Unconscious in Everyday Life (Science Museum, London) and Crossing Over: Art, Science and Biotechnologies (Royal Institution). She also co-founded the Art and Science Research Group at CSM and chairs the College Research Degree Subcommittee. Her research integrates curatorial practice with academic inquiry, addressing topics such as neuroscience, biogenetics, and the ethics of air in contemporary art. Albano supervises doctoral students in art and curatorial practices and actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and grant assessments. She speaks multiple languages, including Italian, French, German, and English, and her work bridges art, science, and humanities to explore complex cultural and societal issues.

Sanne Cottaarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Seismology
• Deep Earth Structure
• Mantle Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sanne Cottaar is a researcher at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, specializing in seismology and deep Earth structure. Her work integrates seismic waveform analysis, mineral physics, and geodynamic modeling to investigate mantle plumes, ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs), and core-mantle boundary dynamics. Key research areas include: Seismic imaging of deep Earth heterogeneity Core-mantle boundary and mantle transition zone structure Multidisciplinary approaches with mineral physics and geodynamics Development of seismic tools like BurnMan for thermodynamic modeling Public engagement through educational initiatives such as Deep Earth Explorers Her recent publications focus on mapping ULVZs using Sdiff and Pdiff waves, resolving mantle plume origins, and benchmarking seismic methods against geodynamic constraints. She actively supervises doctoral projects in seismology and deep Earth dynamics.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Wave Hydrodynamics
• Wave Modeling
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Hans Bihs is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wave hydrodynamics, and wave-structure interaction using the open-source framework REEF3D. Key Research Areas: CFD simulations, wave modeling, floating body dynamics, ocean wave energy, aquaculture hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and high-performance computing. Projects: ERC Consolidator Grant PARTRES (2023-2028), EEA Grants Portugal SurfWave (2023), NFR KPN IPIRIS (2021-2025), EEA Baltic SolidShore (2021-2024), NTNU's MAPLE (2022-2025), and DigiCoast (2021-2024). Email: hans.bihs@ntnu.no His recent publications (2025-2020) analyze fluid-structure interaction, ship-induced waves, floating offshore wind turbines, submerged vegetation, and coastal structures using advanced CFD techniques. Topics include wave hydrodynamics, turbulence, and numerical modeling for marine and aquaculture systems.

Mary-Louise Timmermansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arctic climate
• Physical oceanography
• Arctic Ocean heat storage
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mary-Louise Timmermans serves as the Damon Wells Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Director of Graduate Studies at Yale University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on Arctic climate dynamics and physical oceanography, where she has established herself as a leading expert in Arctic Ocean processes. Dr. Timmermans' research interests center on Arctic climate systems, particularly physical oceanography of the Arctic Ocean, heat and freshwater storage and transport mechanisms, ocean mixing processes, and eddy and wave dynamics. Her work examines how these processes interact with and respond to climate change, with particular attention to the Canada Basin and Beaufort Gyre regions. She employs both observational data from projects like the Ice-Tethered Profilers and theoretical modeling approaches to understand complex Arctic oceanographic phenomena. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on Arctic Ocean dynamics under climate change, with particular attention to sea ice volume changes, freshwater content increases, and biogeochemical processes. Her work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Journal of Geophysical Research and Geophysical Research Letters, and she regularly contributes to major climate assessment reports such as the NOAA Arctic Report Card and the American Meteorological Society's State of the Climate reports. Her research demonstrates increasing attention to carbon cycle dynamics and potential climate engineering applications in polar regions. Dr. Timmermans actively mentors a large research group consisting of PhD students, postdoctoral associates, and undergraduate researchers working on diverse aspects of Arctic climate science. Her students pursue projects ranging from sea ice dynamics to ocean biogeochemistry and fluid dynamics modeling. She also serves on the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Summer Program, providing training opportunities for the next generation of oceanographers. She leads and participates in several major Arctic research initiatives including the Sea-Ice MURI, Ice-Tethered Profilers program, Beaufort Gyre Exploration Project, and contributes to the NOAA Arctic Report Card. Her laboratory utilizes data from ice-tethered profilers, satellite observations, and numerical models to investigate Arctic Ocean processes across multiple spatial and temporal scales.

Paul D. Brooksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Ecohydrology
• Water Quality
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Paul D. Brooks is a Professor in the Department of Geology/Geophysics at the University of Utah, where he has been a faculty member since July 2014. His research focuses on understanding water, energy, and biogeochemical cycling in seasonally snow-covered catchments, with increasing emphasis on predicting how climate and land use changes impact snow accumulation, ablation, and snowmelt-derived surface and ground water resources. His educational background includes a BS in Biology and Chemistry from Florida State University, followed by an MS in Ecohydrology (1991) and PhD in Biogeochemistry (1995), both from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Prior to his position at the University of Utah, Dr. Brooks was a Professor in the Department of Hydrology and Water Resources at the University of Arizona from December 2000 to June 2014. Dr. Brooks' research spans multiple disciplines within earth sciences, focusing primarily on hydrology, ecohydrology, and biogeochemical cycling in mountainous, snow-dominated environments. His work examines how climate change affects snowmelt processes, groundwater-surface water interactions, and water resource availability in the western United States. He employs a combination of field measurements, isotope hydrology, and modeling approaches to understand complex hydrological processes across multiple spatial and temporal scales. His research increasingly involves collaboration with stakeholders to translate scientific findings into practical water resource management applications. Analysis of Dr. Brooks' recent publications reveals a strong focus on groundwater-surface water interactions in snowmelt-dominated systems, with particular attention to how climate change affects streamflow generation processes. His work bridges fundamental hydrological science with practical water resource concerns, examining topics such as runoff efficiency, groundwater storage dynamics, and the impacts of land cover changes on hydrological processes. A significant portion of his recent research investigates the Western United States water resources under changing climate conditions. AGU Fellow (American Geophysical Union) Dr. Brooks actively mentors graduate students through thesis research (both PhD and Master's level) as evidenced by his teaching activities. His lab conducts research supported by various grants focused on understanding water resources in mountainous regions, particularly examining how climate change affects snowmelt hydrology and water availability. He collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, as demonstrated by his numerous co-authored publications with scientists from various universities and research organizations. Dr. Brooks leads research efforts through his lab at the University of Utah and is involved with the Wasatch Environmental Observatory, a mountain-to-urban research network in the semi-arid Western US. His work integrates field measurements across complex terrain to understand how topography, vegetation, and climate interact to control water, energy, and biogeochemical cycling in seasonally snow-covered environments.

• Geodynamics
• Tectonics
• Continental Rifts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Patrice Rey is a faculty member at the School of Geosciences, The University of Sydney. He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in geodynamics, tectonics, and landscape evolution. With an international career spanning 12 institutions across three continents, his research focuses on continental rifting, mantle dynamics, metamorphic processes, and the interplay between climate and tectonics. Notable projects include studies on Australia’s geological history, the formation of precious opal, and the dynamics of early Earth geodynamics. His work bridges field geology, numerical modeling, and geophysical analysis. Key research themes include gravitational collapse in cratons, the role of isostasy in fold belt evolution, and the impact of dynamic topography on sedimentary systems. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as the Perseverance Mars mission, highlighting connections between Earth’s geology and Martian surface processes. Recent publications emphasize continental crust evolution, landscape dynamics, and the integration of virtual reality tools in geological education. He leads research teams funded by grants like the Australian Research Council (DP22 and LP20 projects), focusing on mineral systems and Proterozoic rift basins. His media presence includes BBC documentaries and NOVA series, showcasing his expertise in continental evolution and planetary geology.

Adam Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Political Theory
• Landscape Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adam T. Smith is Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences in Anthropology at Cornell University, specializing in Archaeology, Political Theory, Landscape Studies , and Material Culture . He co-founded Project ArAGATS in Armenia and co-directs the Aragats Foundation , focusing on collaborative archaeological research in the South Caucasus. His work spans from the Bronze Age to contemporary heritage preservation issues. PhD (1996), MA (1993) - University of Arizona, Anthropology MPhil (1991) - University of Cambridge, Social & Political Science BA (1990) - Brown University, Anthropology & Political Science Research interests center on political anthropology through material culture , analyzing how objects shape political systems from ancient to modern contexts. His projects include Caucasus Heritage Watch for satellite monitoring of endangered sites and extensive studies of Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age fortresses in Armenia. Key contributions involve redefining South Caucasus chronologies using radiocarbon dating and Bayesian modeling. Recent publications focus on 2023: Cultural heritage documentation during Nagorno-Karabakh conflicts 2022: Critiques of Armenian Genocide erasure in archaeological discourse 2018: Revised Bronze/Iron Age timelines for the Caucasus 2015: Sovereignty mechanisms in Urartian landscapes Scientific honors include 2023 Finalist - Falling Walls Science Breakthrough (Social Sciences) 2010-2011 Guggenheim & Cornell Humanities Fellowships 1997-1999 Michigan Society of Fellows He leads the Landscapes and Objects Laboratory and teaches courses like Archaeological Research Design while engaging in public archaeology through initiatives like St. James AME Zion Church excavations in Ithaca, NY.

Stergios Tampekisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Forest Operations Engineering
• Sustainable Forest Management
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stergios Tampekis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Management within the Faculty of Plant Sciences at the Agricultural University of Athens . His research focuses on forest operations engineering, emphasizing the optimization of human-environment interactions through Nature-Based Solutions. Based in Karpenisi, Greece, he contributes to sustainable forest infrastructure and wildfire prevention strategies. Contact: stampeki@aua.gr Phone: +30-22370-23282 Research Interests Tampekis specializes in: Environmental impact assessment of forest operations GIS-based spatial planning for fire management Development of Decision Support Systems (DSS) for forestry Resilient infrastructure planning in Mediterranean islands Integration of wildfire prevention with sustainable land use Recent Research Trends His recent publications highlight GIS-driven approaches for wildfire risk management, economic evaluation of forest infrastructure, and climate change adaptation through complex systems science. Key themes include multi-criteria analysis, spatial optimization, and sustainable resource deployment. Scientific Awards No awards listed in the provided text

Victoria Rimellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin Literature
• Critical Theory
• Reception of Classics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Victoria Rimell is a Professor of Latin Language and Literature at the University of Warwick since 2018, with a career spanning prestigious institutions including Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Cambridge. Her work bridges Latin literature, critical theory, and the cultural history of the Roman Empire. Education PhD (2001), University of London (King’s College) MPhil in Classics (1996), University of Cambridge BA (MA) in Classics (First Class, 1995), King’s College, Cambridge Rimell’s research explores the reception of Classics through lenses of spatial theory and literary criticism . Her books, including The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics (2015), interrogate how Roman authors like Ovid, Martial, and Seneca conceptualized imperial space and identity. Her forthcoming articles in journals like the American Journal of Philology examine themes such as care ethics in Seneca’s writings and the poetics of dislocation in ancient literary theory. Recent work focuses on intersections of literary theory , epigram , and imperial ideology , with contributions to edited volumes like Complex Inferiorities (2018) and The Production of Space in Latin Literature (2018). Her scholarship often reinterprets canonical texts through modern theoretical frameworks, emphasizing gender , power , and knowledge systems . Scientific Awards 2016 PROSE Awards Honorable Mention for The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics 2009 W.B. Stanford Memorial Lectures at Trinity College Dublin Editorial board member of Classical Philology Council member of The Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies Rimell has held administrative roles such as Director of Research (2017) and Coordinator for joint degrees in Classics and English/Philosophy (2016). She has contributed to academic advisory roles at the American Academy in Rome and collaborated on projects like Imagining Empire (2017) with Markus Asper.

• 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) .

Daniel Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Climate Change Impacts
• Coastal Morphodynamics
• Coral Reef Geomorphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Daniel Harris is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the School of the Environment, University of Queensland (UQ). His research focuses on coastal and coral reef morphodynamics, integrating physical processes like waves and tides with ecological and geological systems. Prior to UQ, he held positions at the University of Sydney and the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology (ZMT). He leads The BeachLab, dedicated to developing tools for coastal resilience in a warming world. Research interests include coral reef structural complexity, coastal protection under climate change, and surf zone processes. His work combines field data, remote sensing (e.g., LiDAR, drones), and numerical modeling to address both fundamental and applied questions. Notable projects involve quantifying coral rubble mobility, analyzing Holocene reef evolution, and assessing shoreline change via satellite imagery. His expertise spans marine geoscience, physical oceanography, and environmental adaptation strategies. Publications emphasize coral reef dynamics, coastal geomorphology, and climate impacts. He collaborates with ecologists, geologists, and coastal engineers to advance interdisciplinary solutions. Teaching focuses on geography and marine science, reflecting his commitment to educating future researchers and practitioners. Key contributions include advancing methods for shoreline monitoring using Bayesian networks and Google Earth Engine. His research highlights the critical role of coral reefs in coastal protection, particularly under rising sea levels and extreme weather events. The BeachLab’s work bridges academic inquiry with practical management strategies for vulnerable coastal ecosystems.

Katherine Stewartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Restoration Ecology
• Environmental Remediation
• Northern Plant-Soil Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katherine Stewart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the Toxicology Centre. Her research focuses on restoration ecology, nitrogen cycling in northern ecosystems, and environmental remediation strategies for hydrocarbon, heavy metal, and herbicide-impacted soils. She collaborates with industrial partners to develop soil amendment technologies for reclamation projects in northern Canada. Education: B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lakehead University) Ph.D. (University of Northern British Columbia) Research Interests: Dr. Stewart investigates biological processes in Arctic, alpine, and boreal ecosystems to restore sustainable nitrogen pathways. Her work integrates soil microbial communities, vascular plants, and soil surface crusts to address environmental contamination. Current projects emphasize the role of native species in bioremediation and the impacts of topography on nitrogen dynamics. Teaching: Courses include Quantitative Toxicology (TOX 400.3), Terrestrial Restoration & Remediation (SLSC 398.3), and Soil Science Seminar (SLSC 990).

Hannah Sirianniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geomatics
• Remote Sensing
• Coastal Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hannah Sirianni is an Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science & Technology in the Department of Geography, Planning & Environment at East Carolina University. She leads the Coastal Geography & Terrain Analysis Lab, which specializes in advanced mapping, monitoring, and modeling of coastal environments to support sustainable development and resilience decision-making. Her research employs cutting-edge geospatial technologies including airborne/terrestrial laser scanning, RTK-GNSS, sUAS, and geospatial AI techniques. Education: Ph.D. in Geosciences from Florida Atlantic University M.A. in Geography from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa B.A. in Geography (Highest Honors) from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Research Focus: Dr. Sirianni's research integrates geomatics, GeoAI, OBIA, SfM photogrammetry, and Monte Carlo simulation to address coastal challenges. Her work focuses on shoreline dynamics, bluff erosion, living shoreline effectiveness, and coastal carbon capture monitoring. Current projects include the Sugarloaf Island Restoration and monitoring olivine sand placement for climate mitigation. Publication Trends: Her recent publications demonstrate strong focus on coastal vulnerability assessment, LiDAR/UAS applications, shoreline classification, storm impact quantification, and machine learning applications in geospatial analysis. Research consistently addresses practical coastal management solutions. Grants & Projects: Co-PI for NOAA Sea Grant/USCRP project: "Co-developing a community and data-driven framework for coastal protection decision-making" Living shoreline restoration research at NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Coastal Carbon Capture™ monitoring using UAS technology Student Advising: Dr. Sirianni actively mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers in coastal geospatial applications. Current advisees include 3 MS students and 1 PhD candidate, with 12 former students now working in environmental science and GIS positions. Lab Operations: The Coastal Geography & Terrain Analysis Lab conducts extensive fieldwork including sUAS surveys, RTK-GNSS measurements, and bathymetric mapping, supported by collaborative partnerships with NC Coastal Federation and other institutions.

Stavros Sakellariouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Wildfire Management
• Drought Monitoring
• Flood Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stavros Sakellariou serves as a Research Fellow (Marie Curie) in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. His expertise centers on geospatial analysis of natural disasters, particularly wildfires and droughts, leveraging remote sensing and AI for risk management. His educational background includes: PhD in Environmental Hazards Management and Spatial Planning, University of Thessaly (2016) MSc in Geospatial Technologies (Erasmus Mundus Joint Degree), 2016 MSc in Spatial Planning & Development, University of Thessaly (2010) MEng in Spatial Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly (2008) Dr. Sakellariou's research integrates geographic information systems , remote sensing , and artificial intelligence to address wildfire dynamics, drought/flood modeling, and climate change impacts. His work emphasizes spatial decision support systems for disaster prevention and resilience engineering in Mediterranean ecosystems, with significant contributions to early warning frameworks and urban-wildland interface safety. Recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on wildfire risk assessment (40% of works), drought monitoring (30%), and climate adaptation modeling (20%), predominantly utilizing satellite data fusion and spatiotemporal analytics. Key innovations include optimization methods for firefighting resource deployment and vulnerability assessments of agroecosystems. His accolades include: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (FIREWISE project, 2024) 7 national/international scholarships and awards With 11.5 years of teaching experience across undergraduate and master's programs at Greek universities, he has contributed to 8 multi-partner research projects on disaster management. His service includes reviewing for 25+ journals and guest-editing special issues on natural hazards. Current work centers on the FIREWISE project's integrated framework for proactive wildfire resilience.