جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Coastal Flooding
• Sea Level Rise
• Climate Change Impact
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Ivan Haigh is an Associate Professor in Ocean and Earth Science at the University of Southampton, UK. His research focuses on sea level variations, coastal flooding, and climate change impacts. He leads multiple international research projects, including the CHANCE project (NERC/NSF-funded) and Vietnam flood risk studies (NERC/NAFOSTED-funded), totaling £4.8M across 8 active grants. He is a Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I) on projects addressing compound flooding, storm surge barriers, and coastal resilience. His work bridges academic research with practical coastal management, collaborating with agencies like the UK Environment Agency and Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure. Educated at the University of Southampton (BSc Oceanography/Maths, 1998-2001) and with a PhD (2005-2009) on sea level changes in the English Channel, Haigh held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Western Australia before returning to Southampton as a lecturer. Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016, he also leads the NERC-funded Knowledge Exchange Fellowship (2021), focusing on climate-resilient infrastructure. Teaching includes coordinating coastal processes modules at undergraduate and MSc levels, with a focus on stakeholder engagement. His external roles include keynote speaking at global conferences (e.g., 'All at Seas Conference' 2013) and membership in the Institute of Marine Engineering. Current PhD supervision spans 10 students across interdisciplinary topics like compound flooding and storm surge modeling. Research groups include the Physical Oceanography Institute and Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. Notable projects include ACROSS (colonisation of Sahul via seafaring) and RISeR (sea-level change projections for northwest Europe). His work emphasizes translating scientific insights into actionable coastal management strategies, addressing both academic and societal challenges.

Matthew V. Bilskieمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hurricane storm surge modeling
• Coastal flood forecasting
• Compound flood assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthew V. Bilskie is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia's School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural & Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on coastal hydrodynamics, storm surge modeling, and nature-based solutions for flood mitigation. He leads the Coastal Ocean Analysis and Simulation Team (COAST), which develops computational models to simulate coastal processes. Key areas include hurricane impacts, compound flooding, and ecosystem resilience. Dr. Bilskie's work integrates engineering, ecology, and policy to address climate change challenges. He has collaborated on projects assessing flood vulnerability, barrier island dynamics, and the effectiveness of natural features like wetlands and oyster reefs. His team produces tools for decision-makers, including real-time forecasting systems and inundation maps. Key Projects: Compound Flood Manual of Practice, ASCE guidelines, Savannah flood vulnerability mapping Research Themes: Coastal resilience, climate adaptation, interdisciplinary modeling Tools Developed: PyVF (LiDAR analysis), COAMPS-TC ensemble models He holds a Ph.D. and has published extensively on topics like marsh attenuation, levee setbacks, and socio-economic flood risk assessments in coastal regions.

Joannes J. Westerinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Fluid Mechanics
• Finite Element Methods
• Coastal Ocean Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joannes J. Westerink is the Joseph and Nona Ahearn Professor in Computational Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, concurrently holding professorships in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics, and Computer Science and Engineering. He leads the EFM Laboratory, focusing on computational fluid mechanics, finite element methods, and coastal ocean modeling. His research emphasizes storm surge prediction, tidal hydrodynamics, and geophysical turbulence modeling. Westerink holds a Ph.D. from MIT (1984). His work integrates advanced numerical techniques with real-world applications, such as NOAA's STOFS-2D-Global system for global water level forecasting and the UFS-Coastal modeling framework. He has developed high-resolution unstructured mesh models for coastal regions, enhancing predictions of hurricane impacts and compound flooding. His scientific contributions include over 150 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on machine learning corrections for operational models, probabilistic storm surge guidance, and global hindcasting. He received the endowed Ahearn Professorship for his transformative work in computational science and engineering. Key grants and collaborations involve NOAA, NASA, and NSF, advancing coastal resilience and climate modeling. His research spans academic, governmental, and industry partnerships, with applications in disaster risk reduction and environmental policy.

Raul Woodمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Hydrology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Extreme Weather Events
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raul Wood is a Research Fellow at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), specifically within the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) in Davos. He operates in the Snow and Atmosphere Unit under the Hydrology & Climate Impacts in Mountain Regions Group, focusing on climate-hydrology interactions in alpine environments. His research centers on extreme hydroclimatic events, with emphasis on precipitation extremes, flood/drought dynamics, and climate change impacts in mountainous regions. Wood employs global climate model ensembles and hydrological modeling to dissect internal variability versus forced responses, particularly across European and Alpine domains. His work bridges theoretical climate science with practical water resource management challenges. Analysis of Wood's publication record reveals consistent focus on multi-scale extreme event analysis, compound hazards, and ensemble-based uncertainty quantification. His recent work increasingly addresses societal impacts through urban flood resilience and population exposure metrics, while maintaining technical rigor in statistical downscaling and hydrological modeling. Wood actively contributes to three major research initiatives: SynFire (synchronous forest fires in Europe), Hydro-SMILE (hydrological ensemble for Swiss droughts/floods), and upXdown (upstream-downstream drought cascades in the Alps). These projects demonstrate his commitment to solving complex climate-water challenges through collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches with European partners.

Sanne Muisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change
• Coastal Flood Risk Assessment
• Extreme Sea Levels
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sanne Muis is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in large-scale coastal flood risk assessments. She is also employed at Deltares in Delft, focusing on hydrodynamics and forecasting. Her research integrates climate change impacts, extreme sea levels, and hydrodynamic modeling to improve coastal resilience. She holds an MSc in Hydrology (2013) and a BSc in Earth Sciences and Economics (2009), both from VU Amsterdam. Research Interests: Her work emphasizes global coastal flood risk, extreme sea level projections, and dynamic modeling of compound flooding events. She employs methods like hydrodynamic modeling, extreme value analysis, and high-performance computing. Her current projects, such as the MOSAIC and CHANCE initiatives, aim to enhance flood risk frameworks and reduce uncertainties in sea level projections. Awards: She has received the 2019 Natural Hazards Section Award, 2nd place Lloyd's Science of Risk Prize (2021), and the Dutch Data Prize (2020). These recognize her contributions to natural hazards research and data-driven approaches in disaster risk reduction. Advising & Grants: She supervises PhD students exploring topics like tropical cyclones and climate change impacts. She leads the NWO-ENW CHANCE project and collaborates with TU Delft and the Dutch eScience Center on scalable flood risk frameworks. Labs/Teams: Her work involves interdisciplinary teams at IVM, Deltares, and international partners, focusing on global coastal risk assessment and climate adaptation strategies.

Himanshu Jainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Glass Science and Technology
• Photonics
• Nanomaterials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Himanshu Jain is the T.L. Diamond Distinguished Chair in Engineering and Applied Science and a Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Lehigh University. He leads the International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glass and previously directed the Institute for Functional Materials and Devices (I-FMD). His research focuses on advancing glass science through innovations in photonics, bioactive materials, crystal engineering, and laser processing. Education: D.Eng.Sc., Materials Science, Columbia University M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology (India) M.S., Banaras Hindu University (India) B.S., Kanpur University (India) Research Interests: Laser-induced single-crystal architectures in glass Optical and electronic functionalities in glass Biomedical applications of bioactive glass (e.g., bone scaffolds) Thermal and radiation effects on glass properties Machine learning for crystal growth modeling Awards: Recipient of Otto Schott Research Prize for atomic fluctuation models Zachariasen Award for lithium transport discovery Morey Award for defining new glass science horizons Fulbright and Humboldt Fellowships Advising & Grants: Has supervised numerous students and secured grants for interdisciplinary projects. Active in collaborative initiatives like the Lehigh-NC A&T flood damage mapping partnership. Labs/Teams: Oversees Lehigh's advanced materials facilities, including Sinclair Lab 120A. Coordinates global networks for glass science education and research.

Jiabi Duمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Coastal Oceanography
• Climate Change Impacts
• Estuarine Hydrodynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jiabi Du is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University at Galveston, specializing in coastal oceanography and environmental modeling. His research focuses on understanding how coastal systems respond to climate change, extreme weather events like hurricanes, and human activities, with particular emphasis on hypoxia, flooding, and habitat loss. He employs advanced numerical models and long-term observations to study processes such as pollutant dispersion and larval transport in estuaries. Dr. Du holds a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (2017), an M.S. in Oceanography from Nanjing University (2012), and a B.S. in Physical Geography from Nanjing University (2010). His awards include the 2019 Institutional Postdoc Fellowship and recognition for academic excellence during his undergraduate and graduate studies. His research interests span coastal hydrodynamics, hurricane impacts, and microplastic transport. Notable contributions include studies on Galveston Bay's hydrodynamic responses to Hurricane Harvey and the role of baroclinic processes in estuarine flushing. He teaches courses in Physical Oceanography and computing. Awards: Best Student Paper (2018), Zengxianzi Scholarship (2007-2009), National Inspiration Scholarship (2007-2008). Labs/Teams: Coastal Modeling Group, Galveston Oyster Larvae Tracker Project. Future research directions include expanding microplastic pollution studies and investigating compounding climate-hurricane effects on coastal systems.

Michelle (Shelby) Bensiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Probabilistic Risk Assessment
• Natural Hazards Engineering
• Bayesian Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Miriam Bensi holds the Deborah J. Goodings Professorship in Engineering for Global Sustainability and is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She leads the RISE Lab and is affiliated with the Center for Risk and Reliability. Her education includes a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, M.A.Sc. from University of Delaware, and B.A. from University of Toledo. Dr. Bensi's research focuses on probabilistic assessment of natural hazards, infrastructure risk modeling, and machine learning applications in civil engineering. She develops Bayesian network frameworks for multi-hazard analysis, particularly in coastal flood resilience and nuclear facility safety. Her work addresses compound flooding mechanisms, seismic hazard interactions, and uncertainty quantification in extreme events. Recent research trends emphasize integrating social vulnerability analysis with technical risk assessments, leveraging machine learning for improved hurricane prediction, and creating standardized frameworks for multi-hazard probabilistic assessment. Her team collaborates across disciplines to bridge gaps between researchers, educators, and practitioners. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award recipient Grants: DOE-funded nuclear facility risk assessment, NASA lunar seismic hazard projects Labs/Teams: RISE Lab (Resilience Innovation in Sustainable Engineering) Her teaching includes courses on probabilistic methods in civil engineering and natural hazard assessment, emphasizing data-driven decision making under uncertainty.

Francesco Pillaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Smart Cities
• Geospatial Analysis
• Environmental Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Francesco Pilla is a Full Professor of Smart and Sustainable Cities at University College Dublin's School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, where he also serves as Co-Director of the Spatial Dynamics Lab. Previously, he held positions as MSc Director (2018-2019) and Undergraduate Director for the School of Architecture. With over 15 years of experience in GIS modeling and spatial data analysis, Professor Pilla's work bridges technology, urban planning, and community engagement to create more sustainable cities. Professor Pilla's research focuses on developing geospatial analysis tools and environmental pollution models (air, noise, water) using GIS platforms to facilitate interoperability between research teams and end users. His approach integrates environmental pollution models with pervasive and community sensing applications for calibration and validation. A key innovation in his work is the integration of co-design principles through Living Labs in urban planning and citizen science initiatives to improve city life from an environmental perspective. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on urban sustainability challenges, with significant contributions to air quality monitoring, sustainable transportation, climate adaptation, and citizen science methodologies. His work increasingly incorporates advanced AI techniques, including large language models and machine learning algorithms, to analyze urban systems and develop data-driven solutions for complex environmental problems. The research demonstrates a clear trend toward integrating diverse data sources and developing practical tools for urban governance and planning. Haagen-Smit Prize (2024) - Recognizing outstanding papers published in Atmospheric Environment Best eMobility Project - Electric Vehicle Awards 2024 All Ireland community & council awards - Best Community Transport Initiative 2024 Academic research award: tipping point for action from Financial Times (2023) Professor Pilla leads numerous significant research projects including iSCAPE (H2020-SC5) as Coordinator, OPERANDUM (Principal Investigator for UCD) focusing on flood risk reduction with nature-based solutions, WeCount (Principal Investigator for UCD), and Connecting Nature (Principal Investigator for UCD). He has also secured funding through SFI Investigator grants for 'Scalable, Privacy-Enhanced Analytics for sharing mobility systems' and several Environmental Protection Agency projects. His collaborative work extends to partnerships with MIT through Fulbright/EPA TechImpact awards and IBM through Faculty Awards. At the Spatial Dynamics Lab, Professor Pilla oversees research that combines geospatial analysis, environmental monitoring, and community engagement. His innovative 'Bike Library' initiative, which has expanded to multiple schools in Dublin, exemplifies his commitment to translating research into practical community solutions. The lab's work integrates advanced sensing technologies, GIS platforms, and citizen science to address urban environmental challenges through collaborative approaches.

Diana Agaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Analytical Chemistry
• Emerging Contaminants
• PFAS Pollution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Diana Aga serves as SUNY Distinguished Professor and Henry M. Woodburn Chair in the Department of Chemistry within the University at Buffalo's College of Arts and Sciences. She directs both the Aga Laboratory for Environmental Research & Testing (ALERT) and the UB RENEW Institute, establishing herself as a globally recognized leader in environmental analytical chemistry with over $15 million in research funding since joining UB in 2002. Her research focuses on emerging contaminants including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), antimicrobial resistance drivers, and climate-intensified pollution. Aga investigates the ecological and human health impacts of "forever chemicals" through advanced analytical techniques, examining contaminant fate in diverse environments from stormwater systems to coral reefs. Her work integrates field studies, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to address water scarcity and chemical pollution as urgent societal challenges. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in PFAS biodegradation pathways, real-time detection technologies, and pharmaceutical transport in coastal ecosystems. Her research spans critical interfaces including wastewater-agriculture systems, urban stormwater, and tropical marine environments, with increasing emphasis on climate change interactions and remediation strategies for persistent pollutants. Dr. Aga secured a $3 million NSF grant studying antimicrobial resistance drivers and leads the ALERT laboratory investigating PFAS transport and biodegradation. Her research group develops innovative analytical methods while collaborating internationally, as highlighted by the 2024 Spotlight Symposia Series that convened 200 experts to address planetary health challenges. The Aga Laboratory for Environmental Research & Testing (ALERT) provides critical infrastructure for contaminant analysis, specializing in PFAS detection and biodegradation studies. Under her leadership, the UB RENEW Institute fosters convergent science approaches to environmental sustainability through cross-disciplinary collaborations addressing water security, resource management, and pollution mitigation at global scales.

Antonia Sebastianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Flood Hydrology
• Water Resources
• Flood Hazard Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Antonia Sebastian serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she directs the UNC Sustainable Triangle Field Site and leads the Flood Hydrology and Hazards Lab. Her research focuses on dynamic watershed hydrology and flood hazard assessment under rapidly changing anthropogenic and climatic conditions, with particular emphasis on urban and coastal communities. She earned her B.S. (2011) and Ph.D. (2016) from Rice University. Her research integrates computational hydrology, geographic information systems, and statistical modeling to address critical questions about flood risk evolution, prediction across scales, and resilience strategies. Current projects investigate how development patterns and climate change impact flood risks, leverage physical and statistical models for hazard prediction, and evaluate structural/non-structural risk management solutions. Recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trend combining hydrology with economics, social science, and artificial intelligence. Key themes include machine learning for flood exposure mapping, financial risk assessment of residential flooding, compound flood dynamics in coastal zones, and vulnerability metrics for equitable resilience planning. Her work increasingly addresses systemic risks and policy-relevant frameworks for community adaptation. Dr. Sebastian actively collaborates with major research initiatives including NOAA's Carolinas Collaborative on Climate, Health, and Equity (C3HE); DHS's Coastal Resilience Center; NSF's DEEPP Hub; and state-level partners like the North Carolina Policy Collaboratory and Sea Grant. She mentors graduate students through UNC's Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences program and secures substantial federal funding for flood resilience research. The Flood Hydrology and Hazards Lab employs advanced computational tools to enhance hazard simulation and risk assessment, with research areas spanning repetitive flood loss, climate adaptation, compound flooding, and multihazard forecasting. The lab's work directly informs land-use planning, risk communication strategies, and policy development for vulnerable communities.

Daniel Hunkelerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Hydrochemistry
• Contaminant Transport
• Groundwater Quality
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Daniel Hunkeler is a Full Professor of Hydrochemistry and Contaminants at the University of Neuchâtel's Faculty of Science, leading the Laboratory of Hydrochemistry and Contaminants within the Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Waterloo, Canada. His research focuses on chemical and microbial behavior in aquifers, employing advanced analytical techniques like compound-specific isotope analysis and tracing methods. Key areas include pesticide metabolite transport, PFAS fate, and interactions between hydrological and biogeochemical processes in drained organic soils. Recent projects investigate: Pesticide metabolite persistence in soil-groundwater systems PFAS migration from soil to groundwater Nitrate leaching dynamics in agricultural settings Microbial activity at river-aquifer interfaces Teaching responsibilities include courses in hydrogeochemistry, contaminant hydrogeology, and tracer applications at both bachelor's and master's levels. He directs the University of Neuchâtel's 20-year-old continuing education program on contaminated site management and advises governmental agencies on groundwater policy. Professional roles include vice-directorship of the Swiss Society for Hydrogeology and membership in water quality commissions. Research outputs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining field monitoring with modeling to address water quality challenges. Publications from 2023-2025 highlight innovations in noble gas tracers, microbial cytometric analysis, and climate change impacts on groundwater systems.

Avantika Goriمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change Impacts
• Coastal Flood Risk
• Tropical Cyclone Climatology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Avantika Gori is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University. Her research focuses on coastal flood risk under evolving climate conditions, encompassing tropical cyclone climatology, probabilistic flood hazard assessment, and the interaction of hazards with urban development. She earned her B.S. and M.S. from Rice University and a Ph.D. from Princeton University. Research interests include compound flood hazards, climate impacts on storm systems, and resilience strategies for coastal communities. Notable grants include NASA Disasters Program funding for Houston-Galveston risk projections and NSF support for rural Texas flood resilience. She co-leads the CERCat research consortium and the AI for Climate Risk and Resilience initiative. Awards include the Wallace Memorial Fellowship and AGU Natural Hazards Award. Her team includes Ph.D. students and postdocs working on topics like compound hazards, machine learning applications, and flood modeling. She teaches courses on coastal hazards and fluid mechanics.

Nancy Tuanaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminist Theory
• Climate Ethics
• Environmental Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nancy Tuana is the DuPont/Class of 1949 Professor of Philosophy and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the College of the Liberal Arts. Her research bridges feminist theory, environmental philosophy, and ethics, focusing on climate justice, intersectional analysis, and the ethical dimensions of scientific decision-making. Her work addresses compounding challenges in climate adaptation, racial and ecological injustices, and the integration of values into scientific practices. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and equitable research frameworks to address global environmental crises. Key Research Themes: Climate ethics and climate justice Racialized environmental harm Epistemic ignorance and feminist science studies Decolonial feminist thought Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, her endowed professorship reflects her scholarly impact. Advising/Grants: No formal advisees are noted, though her projects involve collaborative teams focused on climate resilience and ethical policy design. Labs/Teams: Engages with interdisciplinary groups addressing climate adaptation, feminist philosophy, and decolonial methodologies.

Vivek Agarwalمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Geospatial Engineering
• Land Subsidence
• Groundwater Hydrology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Vivek Agarwal is a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Northumbria University, specializing in Geospatial Environmental Engineering. His research utilizes remote sensing and GIS techniques to investigate groundwater dynamics, land subsidence, and hydrological extremes. He applies advanced geospatial methods to address environmental challenges in water resource management. Education includes a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Nottingham (2021) and an M.Tech in Geomatics Engineering from IIT Roorkee (2016). His doctoral research developed geospatial methods for groundwater analysis. Research focuses on integrated water resources assessment, drought monitoring using multi-index approaches, and contaminant transport in groundwater systems. Current projects examine PFAS isomer behavior in water systems, multi-index drought assessment in arid regions, and sustainable irrigation strategies. Dr. Agarwal has received recognition including the Harris Spotlight Award and Young Researcher Award. His work combines field measurements with InSAR, GRACE, and optical remote sensing data.