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Ruth Mosternمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• World History
• Chinese History
• Spatial History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ruth Mostern is Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh and Director of the Institute for Spatial History Innovation (ISHI). She is Vice-President and President-Elect (2025-2026) of the World History Association and leads the award-winning World Historical Gazetteer project. Education Ph.D. in History, University of California, Berkeley, 2003 Research Interests Mostern is an interdisciplinary historian specializing in world, Chinese, environmental, and spatial history. She investigates long-term human–environment interactions at continental and millennial scales, focusing on how societies organize space, resources, and risk. Her work integrates GIS, digital gazetteers, and environmental science to reconstruct historical geographies of empire, water management, and ecological change. Current projects include: Place: A Global History – a study of itineraries, gazetteers, and databases as technologies of spatial knowledge. The Medieval Climate Anomaly and the Global Medieval Era – cultural adaptations to climate change c. 950-1250 CE. Research Trends Her recent publications span digital environmental humanities, historical GIS, Song-dynasty political economy, and pre-industrial Asian political ecology. A dominant theme is the coupling of state power with environmental transformation, exemplified by her 2021 book The Yellow River: A Natural and Unnatural History (Yale), winner of the 2023 Joseph Levenson Prize. Awards & Honors Joseph Levenson Prize, Association for Asian Studies, 2023 NEH Digital Humanities Advancement Grant, 2023-2025 Digital Humanities Awards 2021 – Best DH Tool (World Historical Gazetteer) Fudan University Fellowship for Studies of Chinese Civilization, 2019 NEH Humanities Connections Implementation Grant, 2018-2020 Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Summer Institute Grant, 2015-2016 NSF Collaborative Research Grant, 2013-2015 ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowship, 2011-2012 Advising & Grants Mostern welcomes graduate students interested in environmental, global, Asian, or digital history. She has directed multiple externally funded projects, including the NSF-funded Center for Historical Information and Analysis and NEH-supported initiatives on water in Central Asia and global historical gazetteers. Labs & Teams She directs the Institute for Spatial History Innovation (ISHI) at the University of Pittsburgh, a hub for interdisciplinary research integrating spatial technologies with historical inquiry. ISHI hosts the World Historical Gazetteer , providing open tools and datasets that link knowledge about historical places across world regions.

Mark Scottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rural Planning
• Land-use Governance
• Climate Action
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark Scott is a Full Professor of Planning and Dean of the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy at University College Dublin (UCD), where he has served since 2002. He is a leading scholar in rural planning and environmental policy with over 25 years of academic experience. His leadership roles include Dean (2020-2025), Head of School, and various subject leadership positions within UCD. Mark Scott earned his BSc, Diploma in Town Planning, and PhD in Environmental Planning from Queen's University Belfast. Prior to joining UCD, he worked at the University of Ulster and Queen's University Belfast, and also had planning practice experience. He has held visiting appointments at the University of Pisa and the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on the environmental and sustainability dimensions of spatial planning theory and practice, with specific expertise in rural planning, land-use governance, climate action, green infrastructure, and natural and built heritage. Professor Scott has published extensively in these areas with over 150 journal articles and book chapters, and has authored several influential books including 'Rural Planning Futures' (2025) and 'Postcapitalist Countrysides' (2025). His work demonstrates a strong focus on contemporary challenges in rural planning, climate adaptation, and sustainable development, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications. Professor Scott has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field: Elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2024) Fellow of the Regional Studies Association Shortlisted for the Patsy Healey Award for Academic Excellence (2025) With research funding totaling approximately €6 million from various national and international sources, Professor Scott actively engages with policy and practice. He serves on the Board of the Heritage Council (2023-present), chairs the Historic Monuments Council in Northern Ireland (2025-30), and has advised numerous governmental bodies including Oireachtas Committees, the UK House of Lords, and the OECD. His leadership extends to editorial roles, having served as editor of Planning Theory & Practice (2008-2015 & 2018-2024) and currently on the editorial board of Town Planning Review. Professor Scott leads several significant research initiatives including the Wildfire Resilient Cultural Heritage project (funded by JPI Climate and JPI Cultural Heritage), CO-Bioecon (funded by Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine), and the Rural Planning in the 2020s project (funded by the Royal Town Planning Institute).

Menelaos Gkartziosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Rural Development
• Urban-Rural Relationships
• Mobilities and Social Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Menelaos Gkartzios is a distinguished academic affiliated with the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University , with extensive experience at institutions including Newcastle University , Izmir Institute of Technology , and University College Dublin . He has served as a Visiting Professor at Tongji University and contributes to editorial boards such as Habitat International and Journal of Rural Studies . Education: PhD in Regional & Urban Planning, University College Dublin (2008) MSc in Environmental Resource Management, University College Dublin (2003) MAgrSc in Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, Agricultural University of Athens (2002) PGCert in Advanced Studies in Academic Practice, Newcastle University (2014) Research Focus: His work bridges sustainable rural development , urban-rural dynamics , and the cultural dimensions of place-making . Key themes include counterurbanisation , rural mobilities , and artistic practice in planning . Publication Trends: Recent articles and books examine climate-driven migration , community co-creation , and rural housing paradoxes . His scholarship spans interdisciplinary frameworks, merging rural sociology , geography , and planning theory . Leadership Roles: He co-leads the AESOP Thematic Group on Rural Planning and contributes to global planning discourse through edited volumes like The Routledge Companion to Rural Planning .

Mathieu Arnouxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval European History
• Economic History
• European Economy (10th-16th century)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mathieu Arnoux is a University Professor and Director of Studies at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), affiliated with University Paris Diderot. He is attached to the Centre for Economic and Social History François Simiand (CRH) and works within the GrHEco research team. His professional contact is based at the EHESS-CRH center located at 48, boulevard Jourdan, 75014 Paris. Arnoux specializes in Medieval European History with a focus on economic history, particularly examining European economy from the 10th to 16th centuries. His research interests encompass work and techniques in medieval societies, Normandy, and the broader Anglo-Norman world. He is particularly known for his studies on resource management, economic growth, and social organization during the medieval period. His research output demonstrates a consistent focus on medieval economic structures, with particular attention to the relationship between resource availability, agricultural production, and societal development. Arnoux's work bridges historical analysis with contemporary questions about sustainability and economic development, as evidenced by his 2023 publication 'A world without resources. Need and society in Europe (11th-14th centuries)' and his 2019 article 'Renewable Resources and Economic Growth: Medieval Suggestions and Contemporary Questions'. Arnoux is actively engaged in academic life, teaching courses on natural resources including 'renewal, depletion and crisis' for the 2024-2025 academic year. He participates in multiple research groups including GRHECO and LIED (Intradisciplinary Laboratory for the Energies of Tomorrow at Paris 7-Diderot University).

• Landscape History
• Historical Geography
• GIS in Humanities
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Jon Gregory is Associate Professor in Landscape History & Engagement at the School of History and Art History, University of East Anglia (UEA). He completed his PhD at UEA in 2008 and returned as a lecturer in 2010. His work integrates teaching, research, and public engagement with a focus on historical landscapes, GIS applications, and rural heritage. His research interests include the long-term development of marginal and rural landscapes, the concept of landscape improvement in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the use of digital mapping in landscape history. He has taught a range of modules such as The Origins of the English Landscape , The Making of the English Landscape , and GIS for Landscape History at both undergraduate and MA levels. The most recent articles reflect a consistent focus on historical geography, public access to the countryside, and digital methods in landscape studies. His work often involves collaborative, community-based projects and interdisciplinary approaches. Scientific Awards and Funding: Funded research projects by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) supported initiatives including Breaking New Ground and Preserving Place Advising and Grants: While formal student names are not listed, Jon Gregory supervises MA-level work and leads research projects involving postgraduate researchers. He has secured multiple grants for community heritage and cultural mapping, demonstrating strong grant-writing and project leadership capabilities. Labs, Teams, and Collaborative Groups: He is a key member of The Landscape Group at UEA, which undertakes consultancy on historic landscapes. He collaborates extensively with scholars such as S. Spooner, T. Williamson, R. Liddiard, and K. Smyth on interdisciplinary public history and landscape projects.

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Policy
• Productivity Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Klaus Salhofer is a Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU) , affiliated with the Institute for Sustainable Economic Development . His career spans roles as a C-4 Professor at the Technical University of Munich (2003–2015), Visiting Professor at Oregon State University (2013), and earlier positions at institutions like the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel. He holds a Dr.nat.techn. from BOKU (1996) and a Mag.rer.soc.oec. from J. Kepler University Linz (1992). Research Interests Agricultural Economics Land Use and Productivity Analysis Climate Change Resilience Policy Evaluation and Modeling Scientific Awards ARER Advisor Award (2015) AGRANA Research Award (2002) ÖGA Prize (2000) Prize Essay Competition, Agricultural Economics Society (1997) Prize of the Prof. Anton Kurir Foundation (1997) Grants include funding from the Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung (FWF) , European Union, and Austrian Ministry for Agriculture. He has led projects such as "Soil management to mitigate climate change-related precipitation extremes" and "Understanding farmers’ land use behavior under different institutional settings" .

David Garbinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Migration Studies
• Diaspora and Transnationalism
• Religion and Urbanization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Garbin is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Kent's School of Social Sciences and Director of the Migration, Ethnicity, Religion and Belonging Research Cluster. His work focuses on migration, transnationalism, religion in urban contexts, and global development. Prior to Kent, he taught at Brunel and Roehampton Universities and conducted research at the University of Surrey's CRONEM. His doctoral research explored the Bengali Muslim diaspora through fieldwork in London and Bangladesh. Key projects include GCRF-funded studies on religious urbanization in African megacities (e.g., Lagos, Kinshasa) and infrastructural challenges like waste management. He co-edited Ideologies and Infrastructures of Religious Urbanization in Africa (2022) and authored Migration and the Global Landscapes of Religion (2023), examining Congolese diasporic moral worlds. Research interests span migration, urban religion, globalization, and postcolonial identities. He teaches modules on migration and urban ethnography, supervising students in related fields. Notable collaborations include work with photographer Andrew Esiebo and institutions like the University of Toronto and CNRS in Paris. His publications analyze topics like neo-Pentecostal infrastructures in Lagos, urbanization's impact on religious spaces, and the role of religion in development narratives. Funding sources include the British Academy, Leverhulme Trust, and Global Challenges Research Fund.

Maurizio Marinelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Chinese historical geography
• Urban geography
• Architectural history and criticism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maurizio Marinelli is a Teaching Professor of China and Global Prosperity at University College London's Institute for Global Prosperity, where he co-leads the Asia Prosperity Research Hub. His research intersects history, geography, politics, and society through Global China and urban studies. With academic training from University of Bologna, Tongji University, and University of Rome 'La Sapienza', his comparative approach connects historical analysis with contemporary urban challenges. BA in Oriental History (1988) - University of Bologna MA in Chinese Language and Culture (1989) - Tongji University PhD in Modern and Contemporary African and Asian History (1996) - University of Rome 'La Sapienza' and Cagliari His interdisciplinary work examines China's socio-spatial transformation through lenses like: Urban aesthetic regimes and heritage conservation Colonial/global space regeneration Ecological civilization and sustainable development Living heritage practices East-West cultural encounters Recent publications focus on Tianjin's hyper-colonial-globalizing heritage, Hong Kong's socioeconomic divides, and transcultural Italy-China dynamics. His research appears in journals like Built Heritage , Journal of Chinese Political Science , and China: A Historical Geography of the Urban (2018). Distinguished Visiting Professor - Tianjin University's School of Architecture Teaching modules: 'China and Global Prosperity' and 'Urbanizing China' Fluent in Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin

Tom MacMillanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Land Use Policy
• Food Systems Innovation
• Agricultural Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom MacMillan is the Elizabeth Creak Chair in Rural Policy and Strategy at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU). He leads strategic initiatives in land use, farming systems, and food policy innovation. His roles include academic leadership for the RAU’s Innovation Village project and directing the Centre for Effective Innovation in Agriculture (CEIA). He also serves as Deputy Director of the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE). MacMillan holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Manchester and a BA (First Class Honors) in Geography from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on sustainable agriculture, food systems transformation, and rural enterprise strategies. Key projects include the National Food Strategy development with Henry Dimbleby and advising the Food, Farming & Countryside Commission. His recent work explores cultured meat’s societal impacts, land use innovation, and crop diversity strategies. He has authored over 20 reports and peer-reviewed articles since 2019, emphasizing farmer-led research and policy alignment. MacMillan is also a trustee of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and actively engages in UK agricultural policy dialogues.

• Late Medieval History
• Regional History
• Social History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeroen Benders is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen, with an additional role as a (historical) researcher at BureauBenders. His expertise spans social, economic, and institutional history of the Late Middle Ages, regional history (particularly Groningen, Overijssel, and Guelders), and Jewish history during World War II. He focuses on topics such as medieval monasteries’ economic roles, urban administration, and the impacts of WWII on Jewish communities in the Netherlands. His research interests include the interplay of historical events and socio-economic structures, with recent work analyzing Jewish property confiscation during WWII in Groningen municipalities and medieval monastic landholdings in Drenthe. His publications reflect a deep engagement with regional and urban histories, often combining archival research with interdisciplinary approaches. Key research trends in his articles emphasize the intersection of conflict (WWII), property rights, and historical memory. He also explores administrative systems in medieval towns and the economic relevance of religious institutions. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his work contributes significantly to historical discourse. Benders collaborates on projects like investigations into municipal handling of Jewish real estate post-WWII and medieval urban literacy studies. He is affiliated with the Research Centre Arts in Society (AiS) and maintains an active research profile with over 40 publications.

• South Asian History
• Early-Modern and Modern Indian History
• Deccan Region Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Benjamin B. Cohen is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Utah, where he has served since 2002, progressing from Visiting Assistant Professor to his current position as full Professor since 2016. A scholar of South Asia with expertise in the early-modern and modern periods of the subcontinent's history, Cohen is particularly known for his work on the Deccan region and Hyderabad. His educational background includes a BA in English from Earlham College (1988), an MA in South Asian Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997), and a PhD in History from the same institution (2002). Cohen is trained in Telugu, Urdu, and Hindi, which supports his archival research on South Asia. Cohen's research spans multiple interconnected themes: the history of princely states (particularly Hyderabad), urban environmental history, social clubs in colonial India, and scandal studies. His work often examines the intersection of colonial and princely power structures, challenging simplistic narratives of colonial domination. He has developed a particular expertise in Hyderabad's history, exploring its urban development, water management, and social institutions through multiple lenses. His scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory from his early work on princely state governance to increasingly nuanced examinations of urban spaces, social institutions, and environmental challenges in colonial and postcolonial India. The most recent publications demonstrate his continued focus on Hyderabad's urban environment, particularly water infrastructure and management, while maintaining his interest in social history and power dynamics. Faculty Fellow, University of Utah (2022) Senior Short-term Fellowship, American Institute of Indian Studies (2022) Advisory Board, Indian Council of Historical Research (2016) Fellowship, Tanner Humanities Center (2011) Great Ideas in the Humanities, College of Humanities (2011) Cohen has secured significant research funding, including the 2024-2025 grant 'Wooden Chains: India and Its Environment C. 1700-1947,' and earlier projects on sustainable urbanization in Hyderabad and urban water systems. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Ancient India, Modern India, Asian History to 1500, and specialized seminars. Though specific student advisees aren't listed in the available materials, his academic trajectory suggests extensive mentoring of graduate students in South Asian history. His current research focuses on a long-term history of the Deccan examined through the lens of water, building on his earlier work on Hyderabad's Musi River flood of 1908 and Hussain Sagar tank conservation. This environmental history project represents a synthesis of his longstanding interests in the Deccan region, urban development, and the intersection of natural and political systems.

Åsa Melinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Education
• Swedish Social History
• Welfare State Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Åsa Melin is a Professor of History at Karlstad University, specializing in the history of education and social policy in 20th-century Sweden. Her work focuses on the interplay between local governance, national policies, and educational practices, particularly regarding democratic ideals and welfare state development. She holds a PhD and has been actively publishing since at least 2018. Research interests include rural education systems, teacher working conditions, industrial community dynamics, and the historical implementation of progressive pedagogy. Her studies often analyze how national educational reforms were adapted (or resisted) at municipal and school levels. Recent publications examine topics like women's roles in mining communities ( Det är en manlig historia ), teacher narratives of 1940s progressive teaching, and the tension between local and state control in school establishment processes. She frequently collaborates with historians like Stefan Backius and Johan Samuelsson. No scientific awards are listed, but her extensive publication record indicates significant academic contribution. Her office is located in room 3A 530 at Karlstad University, and she can be reached at asa.melin@kau.se.

Ian Grangeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Carbon Sequestration
• Soil Science
• Conservation Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ian Grange is an Associate Professor in Environment & Countryside Management at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU), where he holds roles on the Academic Board, Validation Review Board, and Academic Management Group. He is Programme Manager for the FdSc Wildlife Conservation & Countryside Management and BSc (Hons) Wildlife & Countryside Management top-up. His academic qualifications include a PhD from the University of Sydney, MSc from the University of Aberdeen, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) from the University of Gloucestershire. Research Interests: Dr. Grange’s work focuses on carbon sequestration in agricultural and natural ecosystems, soil management, invasive species control (e.g., bracken), and conservation grazing. He leads long-term studies on bracken management, hedgerow carbon storage, and soil carbon dynamics. His research also addresses climate change mitigation through land use policies and sustainable farming practices. Teaching and Supervision: He teaches modules in Conservation, Ecological Consultancy, and Land Management, and has supervised multiple graduate students, including Sally Westaway (PhD), Matthew Axe (completed 2015), and Helen King (MSc, 2022). His work-based placements and external examiner roles span UK institutions like the University of East Anglia and Harper Adams University. Awards and Recognition: His research has been recognized with awards, including the 2018 Best Conference Poster Prize for hedgerow carbon sequestration work. He has contributed to international projects, such as the Sino-EU Agri-Tech initiative in China and soil carbon protocols in Australia. Professional Engagement: Dr. Grange is a member of Butterfly Conservation, Gloucestershire Naturalists Society, and the Cotswold Fungi Group. He has advised on UK-China agricultural collaborations and participated in policy inquiries, including the Welsh Assembly’s land management review. Labs and Teams: His research involves collaborative projects with organizations like the Cool Farm Institute, Thames Water, and the Farm Woodland Forum. Fieldwork spans the UK, Thailand, and Australia, focusing on agroecology, soil science, and conservation strategies.

• Roman Archaeology
• Ancient History
• Prehistory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Vivo Codina is a UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR at the University of Girona , affiliated with the Department of History and History of Art and working within the Laboratory of Archaeology, Ancient History and Prehistory . His research focuses on Roman archaeology, cultural heritage preservation, and historical studies in the Iberian Peninsula. Recent research highlights include: Analysis of Roman villa architecture and spatial organization (Collet and Pla de l’Horta sites) Digitization of built heritage with emphasis on paradata Studies of rural economies and territorial exploitation during Roman times Excavation campaigns documenting transformation of medieval to military spaces The genomic history of the Iberian Peninsula and material culture analysis (mosaics, dolia) feature prominently in his work. He has published extensively on Roman urbanism, architectural adaptations, and landscape archaeology across the Mediterranean region.

• Regional Geography
• Social Geography
• Urbanism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bojan Đerčan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography, Tourism and Hospitality within the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Born on June 23, 1984, in Sremska Mitrovica, he progressed from Researcher Trainee (2007-2010) to his current position since 2020, holding a Doctor of Science in Geoscience awarded in 2015 for his dissertation on Srem settlement systems. Bachelor's in Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management (University of Novi Sad, 2007) Master's in Architecture and Urban Planning (Faculty of Technical Sciences, 2018) PhD in Geoscience: 'Settlement Systems in Srem' (University of Novi Sad, 2015) His research centers on regional and social geography with specialized focus on settlement patterns, border region dynamics, and ethnic group sustainability in Vojvodina, Serbia. He examines demographic transitions, urban-rural linkages, and revitalization strategies for depopulated areas through interdisciplinary lenses combining spatial analysis, demographic modeling, and cultural studies. His work addresses critical challenges like ethnic minority resilience, cross-border cooperation, and sustainable tourism development in post-socialist contexts. Analysis of his 13 publications (2012-2021) reveals consistent thematic evolution toward integrated geographical-demographic frameworks. Early work focused on wood waste energy and traffic noise, while recent research emphasizes ethnic sustainability in Vojvodina, border region revitalization, and historical-demographic heritage. His methodology combines case studies of specific municipalities (e.g., Šid, Sremska Mitrovica) with regional-scale analysis, frequently collaborating with demographers and environmental scientists across international journals. Dr. Đerčan actively contributes to national and provincial research initiatives addressing Serbia's demographic challenges. His grant portfolio demonstrates sustained engagement with critical regional issues: Demographic transitions in Serbia (2006-2010) Revitalization of depopulated border areas in Banat (2008-2009) Migration processes in Kosovo/Metohija (2008-2009) Geospace transformations in Serbia (2011-2017) Depopulation challenges in Vojvodina (2011-2013) Ethnic group sustainability (2013-2019) Agricultural-tourism development in Vojvodina (2017-2018) He serves as Technical Editor for the Department of Geography's scientific journal and collaborates through multidisciplinary networks including the Serbian Geographical Society, Serbian Demographic Society, and international associations PLPR and ISDS. His fieldwork integrates with organizations like NGO Carpe Noctem for border region studies, while conference participation (ICB 2026, CTTH 2024) demonstrates ongoing scholarly engagement.