جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Ecosystem Services
• Environmental Economics
• Socioeconomic Valuation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claudia Loreto Cerda Jimenez is a Full Professor at the Department of Forest Management and its Environment within the Faculty of Forestry Sciences and Nature Conservation at the University of Chile. She also serves as an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of the same faculty. Education: Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, University of Göttingen (2006) Master, University of Chile (2003) Forestry Engineer, University of Chile (2000) Her research focuses on ecosystem services , environmental economics , and interdisciplinary approaches to manage conflicts in ecosystem use. She has extensively studied public demand for nature conservation and payment schemes for ecosystem services, particularly in Chilean contexts like biosphere reserves and urban green spaces. Recent publications highlight her work on climate change adaptation , invasive species economics , and urban biodiversity . She has led projects funded by CONICYT and Chilean environmental institutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and guiding numerous students in Master's and Undergraduate programs . Teaching Roles: She instructs courses on socioeconomic valuation , forest restoration , and environmental law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across multiple faculties, including Forestry, Law, and Architecture.

• Remote Sensing
• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nathalie Pettorelli is a Professor at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, and holds an Honorary Professor position at University College London. She leads the Environmental Monitoring and Conservation Modelling (EMCM) team at the Institute of Zoology, focusing on developing tools and methodologies for sustainable natural resource management. Her educational background includes a PhD in Ecology & Modelling from University Lyon (1999-2002), a DEA in Ecology & Modelling from University Lyon (1998-1999), and a Master in Ecology from University Paris 5 (1997-1998). Pettorelli's research centers on assessing and predicting the impacts of global environmental change on biodiversity and ecosystem services, with particular emphasis on climate change. She employs a multi-disciplinary approach integrating statistics, remote sensing, and programming to conduct internationally recognized research. Her extensive experience with remote sensing data drives her interest in promoting better integration of satellite-based data in global monitoring programs, particularly for biodiversity conservation applications. Her work spans conservation, ecology, biodiversity monitoring, and applied ecological research, with recent publications demonstrating strong focus on climate change impacts, nature-based solutions, and technological innovations in conservation. Her extensive publication record shows consistent contributions to high-impact journals including Nature Ecology & Evolution, Journal of Applied Ecology, and Trends in Ecology and Evolution, with recent work exploring the intersection of AI, remote sensing, and conservation science. Pettorelli frequently collaborates on horizon scanning exercises to identify emerging conservation issues and has contributed to several book chapters on seabird conservation. Pettorelli has progressed through the academic ranks at the Zoological Society of London, from Post Doctoral Research Fellow (2006-2009), to Research Fellow (2009-2017), Senior Research Fellow (2017-2022), and now Professor (2022-present). Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across ecology, conservation science, remote sensing, and policy development. She leads the Environmental Monitoring and Conservation Modelling team, which develops innovative approaches to environmental monitoring and conservation planning. Her research group works at the intersection of technology and ecology, developing new methods for biodiversity assessment and conservation decision-making under global environmental change.

• Biodiversity conservation
• Climate change impacts
• Ethnobotany
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrés Gerique is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Geosciences at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, where he conducts research on biodiversity conservation, climate change impacts, and sustainable resource management. His work spans multiple institutional contexts through collaborations with DFG Research Units, FLACSO Ecuador, and various international working groups including the German Society for Geography and the German Latin American Research Association. Dr. Gerique's research focuses on political ecology of conservation, particularly examining biosphere reserves governance, nature conservation conflicts, and indigenous knowledge systems. His regional expertise centers on Latin America, with extensive fieldwork in the Andean region, Western Amazon, Patagonia, and the Galapagos Islands, supplemented by research in Spain and Tanzania. His current Volkswagen Stiftung-funded project (2025-2029) investigates philanthropy and ecotourism in the Global South. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical conservation challenges combined with theoretical contributions to human geography and political ecology. His work consistently addresses the complex interplay between human societies and environmental systems, particularly focusing on power dynamics in conservation, indigenous rights, and sustainable development pathways in vulnerable regions. Dr. Gerique has supervised over 50 theses across diverse topics including biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, tourism impacts, and land use conflicts. His supervision approach appears to emphasize critical thinking, field-based research, and engagement with real-world conservation challenges, particularly in Latin American contexts. His research program demonstrates significant funding success through DFG, DAAD, Volkswagen Stiftung, and other sources, supporting both individual scholarship and collaborative international research teams focused on pressing environmental challenges in the Global South.

• Restoration Ecology
• Plant Community Assembly
• Biodiversity-Ecosystem Function
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Erin J. Questad is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (College of Science). Her research program centers on restoration ecology, with emphasis on endangered plant communities, invasive species management, and biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships. She employs multidisciplinary approaches including ecological field experiments, plant functional trait analysis, and remote sensing technologies. Research Focus: Dr. Questad investigates: 1) Community assembly mechanisms in restored ecosystems, 2) Biodiversity-agriculture feedbacks in heterogeneous landscapes, 3) Remote sensing tools for post-fire recovery, and 4) Restoration of invaded Hawaiian and Californian ecosystems. Her work bridges theoretical ecology and practical conservation solutions. Recent Publication Trends (2014-2022): Analysis of 15 recent articles reveals dominant themes: Restoration efficacy in drylands (42%), invasive species impacts (25%), remote sensing applications (17%), and biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships (16%). Studies frequently integrate field data with landscape-scale technologies and emphasize management applications. Students & Collaborations: Currently advising three Master's candidates Leading a 2024 postdoctoral hiring initiative Active collaborations with: The Nature Conservancy, UCANR, UC Santa Barbara, and CSU Long Beach

• Applied Mathematics
• Calculus of Variations
• Optimal Control
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Worku Bitew is Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Farmingdale State College. His research applies mathematical analysis to environmental, economic, and resource management challenges, with focuses on optimal control, sustainable fisheries, and aquaculture. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Temple University (2008). Research Interests: His work bridges calculus of variations, optimal resource allocation, and environmental systems. Key areas include coastal ecosystem remediation, bioeconomic modeling of fisheries, dynamic optimization in business, and mathematical methods for sustainability. Awards: SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship & Creative Activities CSTEP Award for Mentoring (recognizing student project leadership) Teaching & Advising: He oversees a broad curriculum spanning foundational to advanced mathematics, including operations research and applied seminars. Mentored students have won state-level research competitions.

• Aquatic Morphology
• River Ecology
• Environmental Changes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jochen Kubiniok is a Professor and Chair Holder at Saarland University's Physical Geography and Environmental Research department, located at the Dudweiler campus. His academic leadership position oversees research and teaching focused on the critical intersection of physical geography and environmental science, with particular emphasis on aquatic systems and landscape processes in the Saarland region and beyond. Prof. Kubiniok's research interests span multiple environmental disciplines, with primary focus on aquatic morphology and river ecology . His work examines environmental changes under climate change and anthropogenic activities , with methodological expertise in environmental analysis , applied geoinformatics , soil science , geomorphology , and remote sensing . His publications reveal a strong commitment to understanding landscape processes, water systems, and human-environment interactions, particularly in the Saarland region. Analysis of Prof. Kubiniok's recent publications (2013-2022) shows a consistent research trajectory focused on environmental systems, with particular emphasis on water quality, soil-landscape relationships, and anthropogenic impacts. His work frequently examines nitrate and pesticide pollution in spring waters and headwater streams, soil erosion processes, and the connections between land use practices and water quality . There is also significant research on forest ecology , primary forest degradation in Southeast Asia, and the potential of renewable energy in mountain regions. His methodological approach combines field observations with geospatial analysis to address complex environmental questions. Prof. Kubiniok maintains extensive collaborations with various organizations, including ministries, state agencies, environmental protection organizations, engineering firms, and the European Cultural Park Bliesbruck-Reinheim. These partnerships facilitate the integration of research and teaching, ensuring a practice-oriented program of study that addresses real-world environmental challenges. His cross-border cooperation with French institutions through the European Cultural Park Bliesbruck-Reinheim demonstrates his commitment to international environmental research and management approaches.

Melissa Jane Remisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Anthropology
• Primate Ecology
• Human Ecology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Melissa Jane Remis is a Professor of Anthropology and the current Department Head of the Department of Anthropology at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts. She joined Purdue University in 1996 and has held various leadership positions including Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education (2015-2018) and Interim Department Head (2014-2015). Dr. Remis received her Ph.D. from Yale University in 1994, following an M.Phil. from Yale in 1990 and a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1986. Her academic journey has focused on the intersection of biological and cultural anthropology in Central African contexts. Dr. Remis specializes in biological anthropology with a focus on primate ecology, human ecology, nutrition, conservation biology, and hunter-gatherer societies. Her research centers on human-animal relationships, particularly with great apes, in sub-Saharan Africa. She has conducted extensive field research in the Central African Republic, initially focusing on western gorilla behavioral ecology and later expanding to examine the interrelated human and wildlife ecologies, diet, health, and social impacts of extractive industry and conservation. Dr. Remis employs both field and laboratory approaches, integrating qualitative and quantitative methods to address wildlife and human dimensions of ecosystem change. Her research program has evolved from studying gorilla feeding ecology to examining multispecies relationships in conservation zones, diet and food security among hunter-gatherers transitioning to market economies, and the impacts of human disturbance on mammal populations. She has also designed experimentally based research on the evolution of feeding strategies among African apes, including work with captive apes in zoological facilities to improve dietary health. 2020: Received Purdue's Violet Haas Award 2016: Named to the African Primate Section of the International Union of Conservation 2003: Named to the editorial board of the International Journal of Primatology Dr. Remis has served as a reviewer and board panel member for granting agencies including NSF and Wenner-Gren, and has been actively involved with academic journals in physical anthropology, primatology, ecology and conservation. She has trained numerous US and Central African graduate students in African field research and undergraduates in zoo-based research. She leads the Remis Research Group which focuses on human-wildlife relationships in Central Africa, with ongoing projects in Dzanga-Sangha Forest Reserve in the Central African Republic, Korup National Park in Cameroon, and Bwindi National Park in Uganda. Her collaborative work often involves cultural anthropologist Dr. Rebecca Hardin of University of Michigan and former PhD students Carolyn A. Jost Robinson and Dr. Lesley Daspit.

• Systematic Botany
• Marine Botany
• Algal Systematics
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marina Morabito is an Associate Professor in Systematic Botany at the Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina (UniME), Italy, where she has served since 2018. She coordinates the Marine and Terrestrial Environmental Sciences degree program and is affiliated with the National Consortium Interuniversity for Marine Sciences (Co.NISMa.). Her academic journey began with a Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Messina in 1997 (110/110 cum laude), followed by a PhD in Algae Biology from the same institution in 2001. Her research focuses on the biology and systematics of macroalgae, particularly Rhodophyta and Chlorophyta, with expertise in systematics and molecular phylogenetics, DNA barcoding, non-indigenous species, algal cultivation and cryopreservation, extraction of bioactive compounds, and morphogenesis studies. She serves as curator of the Phycological Lab Herbarium (PhL) and coordinator of the Laboratory of Molecular Phylogenetics at UniME. Dr. Morabito's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Mediterranean marine ecosystems, DNA barcoding applications, forensic botany, and the biotechnological potential of algae. Her work spans fundamental research on algal taxonomy and systematics to applied studies on bioremediation, environmental protection, and sustainable resource utilization. A notable trend is her increasing integration of molecular techniques with ecological and forensic applications. Government of Canada Research Fellowship (2005) Premio Società Botanica Italiana for outstanding PhD thesis in Botany (2003) As an educator, Dr. Morabito teaches Systematic Botany, Plant Biology, and related courses across multiple degree programs. She has directed numerous theses for triennial, master's, and PhD students since 2006 and serves on various doctoral school committees. Her research collaborations span institutions in Canada, France, Spain, Denmark, Russia, Morocco, and the United States. She has secured funding for multiple research projects related to fish pathology, aquaculture innovation, and algal biodiversity assessment. Her laboratory work focuses on molecular phylogenetics, phycology, and the curation of algal specimens in the Phycological Lab Herbarium.

Jovanka Spiricمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Governance
• REDD+
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jovanka Spiric serves as a Researcher C at the Center for Research in Environmental Geography (CIGA), part of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), specializing in multi-scalar environmental governance, REDD+ policy implementation, and sustainable land-use systems in Mexico and the Balkans. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications in environmental justice and territorial management. Education PhD in Environmental Science and Technology, Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Master's in Environmental Studies, Erasmus Mundus Programme (JEMES) Bachelor's in Ecology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade Her research centers on environmental governance frameworks , particularly REDD+ implementation since 2010, with critical analysis of indigenous consultation processes in forest policy. She pioneers work on agricultural-forestry frontiers and silvopastoral systems as sustainable livestock solutions, while documenting transnational environmental conflicts through the EJAtlas project. Her methodology integrates political ecology with multi-scalar policy analysis to address deforestation drivers and community-based conservation. Scientific Recognition National System of Researchers Level I (SNII I) certification Dr. Spiric actively mentors students in UNAM's Bachelor's Program in Environmental Sciences (ENES Morelia) and CIGA's Master's Program, supervising multiple theses on environmental policy. She led CONACYT-funded research on forest degradation (2019-2022) following her CIGA postdoctoral fellowship (2017-2019), demonstrating sustained research leadership. Her current projects examine power dynamics in environmental history and territory management. She contributes to applied environmental governance as a member of Jalisco's Technical Committee for REDD+ (CTC-REDD+ Jalisco) and the Scientific Sub-Council of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, directly influencing regional conservation strategies and climate policy implementation.

• Environmental Conflict Management
• Forest Ecology
• Natural Resource Management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jens Emborg serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in the Section for Environment and Natural Resources. Born February 14, 1960, he maintains active research and teaching roles with international engagement, particularly through the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies at University of Nairobi. His research spans forest ecology and environmental conflict management, characterized by an interdisciplinary approach integrating natural and social sciences. He has developed influential teaching initiatives including a Conflict Management Course serving 60-100 MSc students annually and an Advanced Conflict Management Course. His work bridges research, policy, and practical applications across Europe, USA, and Africa. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on Kenyan forest conflicts, land cover changes, and trust dynamics in natural resource management. His 104 research outputs include significant contributions to journals like Frontiers in Communications and Applied Geography , with recurring themes in spatiotemporal conflict analysis, institutional governance, and capacity building in resource management contexts. Emborg coordinates strategic research programs and maintains active field engagement in policy settings. His current work emphasizes capacity building at the Wangari Maathai Institute, continuing his career-long commitment to connecting academic research with real-world environmental governance challenges.

• Forest Genetics
• Tree Conservation
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lars Graudal serves as Senior Advisor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Life Sciences. He has been Head of Division for Forest Genetic Resources and the LIFE Arboretum at the Danish Centre for Forest, Landscape and Planning since 2004. With twenty-five years of professional experience, including ten years in management roles, Graudal has extensive field experience from over fifty missions to more than twenty countries, primarily in tropical regions. His expertise spans project appraisal, formulation, implementation, and evaluation, with significant fund-raising capabilities that have supported numerous international forestry initiatives. His research interests focus on: Use and conservation of genetic resources of trees International policy dialogue in forestry and environment Biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation Desertification prevention and biomass for energy development Agroforestry systems and landscape restoration Tree seed and seedling sector development Graudal's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on creating practical resources for forest management, including global databases for agroforestry species and native trees. His work bridges scientific research with practical application in international development contexts, particularly in tropical countries, with publications receiving significant attention across academic and policy circles. His professional activities include: Chair of Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations committees (2011-2012) Member of Danish Ministry of Science committees (2011-2012) Member of Danish Planting Associations (2011-2012) Member of Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs committees (2011-2012) Former Member of FAO Panel of Experts on Forest Gene Resources (2001-2007) His research has been widely disseminated, with 175 recorded publications across multiple formats including reports, journal articles, and book chapters, demonstrating his significant contribution to the field of forest genetic resources and international forestry policy.