جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nguyen Tuan Anhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rural Sociology
• Urban Sociology
• Environmental Sociology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Nguyen Tuan Anh serves as faculty at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam National University, Hanoi, where he holds the position of Professor in the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Social Sciences and Humanities Journal. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor's (1998) and Master's (2001) in Sociology from USSH, followed by a PhD in Social Sciences (Sociology and Anthropology) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2010). His research focuses on Rural Sociology, Urban Sociology, Environmental Sociology, and Social Policy, with particular emphasis on social capital, kinship relations, human security, and climate change adaptation. His work demonstrates strong engagement with Vietnamese rural communities, examining traditional village structures amid modernization and globalization processes. Professor Nguyen's recent publications reveal consistent thematic patterns across environmental adaptation, migration studies, and rural development. His work frequently examines Vietnamese case studies while incorporating comparative perspectives, particularly with South Korea's Saemaul Undong movement. The research demonstrates methodological diversity, employing both qualitative ethnographic approaches and quantitative survey methods. Rockefeller Foundation Research Team Leadership (2013-2014) Toyota Foundation Research Group Leadership (2014-2015) Posco Cheongam Foundation Co-Lead Researcher (2012) Swedish Research Council Lead Participant (2012-2015) He has led numerous significant research projects including climate change impact assessment in the Hau River region (2018-2020), evaluation of craft village development in new rural construction (2016-2017), and women's roles in rural development (2015-2016). His work demonstrates strong institutional collaboration with international partners including National University of Singapore, The Toyota Foundation, and Rockefeller Foundation. Professor Nguyen's research group maintains strong connections with Vietnamese rural communities, particularly in northern provinces, conducting fieldwork on kinship systems, environmental adaptation, and rural-urban migration patterns. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications for Vietnam's social development.

Iana Shaheenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Humanitarian Logistics
• Leadership in Disruptions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Iana Shaheen is an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Her research focuses on leadership, uncertainty, and disruptions in supply chain settings, with particular attention to how disruptions affect commercial supply chains and the significance of leadership and resilience during response and recovery. She also studies inter-organizational relationships within humanitarian supply chains. Dr. Shaheen's educational background includes: PhD in Business Administration from the University of South Florida MS in Marketing from the University of South Florida BS in Management from The Higher School of Economics (Russia) Her research interests center around supply chain disruptions, humanitarian logistics, and leadership in crisis situations. Dr. Shaheen examines how organizations respond to and recover from disruptions, with special focus on the role of leadership and organizational resilience. She investigates the dynamics of inter-organizational relationships in humanitarian contexts, particularly in settings like refugee camps and food banks during crises such as the Rohingya refugee situation and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in both commercial and humanitarian supply chains. Dr. Shaheen's scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding how supply chains function under stress, with increasing attention to humanitarian contexts in recent years. Her publications span top-tier journals in operations management and supply chain disciplines, showing a progression from theoretical frameworks to applied case studies in real-world humanitarian crises. The research reveals growing interest in social dimensions of supply chain management, including gender dynamics, religious influences, and psychological factors in disaster response. Her notable recognition includes: IJOPM Best Paper Award 2021 for "Leadership styles in supply chain disruptions: a multimethod evaluation based on practitioner insights" Dr. Shaheen is actively engaged in academic service, currently serving as Associate Editor for the Journal of Supply Chain Management and International Journal of Production and Operations Management. She holds leadership positions including VP of Marketing for the Decision Sciences Institute and VP of Awards for the Humanitarian Operations Crisis Management College within the Production and Operations Management Society. Her professional service reflects her commitment to advancing research in supply chain management, particularly in humanitarian contexts. As an educator, Dr. Shaheen focuses on creating a safe and active learning environment that empowers students to develop knowledge through experience and reflection. She aims to equip students with skills that make them comfortable, adaptive, and responsive to the fast-moving business world.

Jiangxiao Qiuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Landscape Ecology
• Ecosystem Services
• Global Change Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jiangxiao Qiu is an Associate Professor of Landscape Ecology at the University of Florida's School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, based at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. His research integrates landscape ecology, ecosystem services, and sustainability science to address global environmental challenges. He employs interdisciplinary approaches including computational modeling, remote sensing, and field experiments to study human-nature interactions across scales. Research Focus: Dr. Qiu investigates how climate change, land-use intensification, and biological invasions alter ecosystems and biodiversity. Key themes include: Landscape sustainability science and social-ecological systems Ecosystem service tradeoffs in agricultural and urban landscapes Global change impacts on biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships Development of geospatial tools for environmental decision-making Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on: Urban ecosystem services and greenspace multifunctionality Post-disturbance forest recovery using remote sensing Soil nutrient dynamics in managed grasslands Integration of cultural ecosystem services in landscape planning Scalable frameworks for biomass and biodiversity monitoring Dr. Qiu actively recruits graduate students through his Landscape Ecology and Sustainability Science Lab, focusing on transformative solutions for conservation and policy challenges. Current research explores urban-rural sustainability linkages, phosphorus cycling in subtropical systems, and climate-resilient landscape design.

Aghdas Badieeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Resilient Cold Chain Management
• Transportation and Logistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aghdas Badiee serves as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School, affiliated with both the Centre for Logistics and Sustainability and the Centre of Sustainable Road Freight. Her academic foundation spans Industrial Engineering with specialized expertise in data-driven decision systems and logistics optimization. Educational Background: B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering - System Planning and Analysis (Grade: 18.07/20), Iran University of Science and Technology M.Sc. in Socio-economic System Engineering - Location-Allocation Optimization (Grade: 19.30/20), Iran University of Science and Technology Ph.D. in Socio-economic System Engineering - Supply Chain Modeling and Sustainable Logistics (Grade: 19.35/20), Iran University of Science and Technology Her research integrates Sustainable Supply Chain Management , Resilient Cold Chain Logistics , and Operations Research methodologies to address complex transportation challenges. Current projects include the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain Systems (ACES) and Zero-Emission Cold-Chain initiatives, focusing on food security through sustainable logistics solutions. Her methodological approach combines descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics using simulation, optimization, and data science techniques. Publication trends reveal consistent contributions to high-impact journals like Annals of Operations Research and IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems , with growing emphasis on sustainable cold chain systems (2023-2025). Her work bridges theoretical operations research with practical applications in agri-food distribution, humanitarian logistics, and transportation procurement. Scientific Recognition: Ranked 1st in all academic degrees (B.Sc. 2010, M.Sc. 2012, Ph.D. 2019) Global Talent designation by UKRI (2022) Distinguished PhD Dissertation Award (2019) Reviewer for Annals of Operations Research Journal (2021-present) Member of WORMS (Women in OR/MS) since 2022 Her professional trajectory demonstrates continuous engagement across academia and industry, having served as Lecturer at University of Tehran and Senior Business Analyst at National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company. Current activities include developing the MILES simulation platform for cold chain optimization and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable logistics research. She actively participates in professional networks including Production and Operations Management Society while mentoring students in operations research methodologies.

• Collaborative Environmental Governance
• Water Policy and Management
• Disaster Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Koebele is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Director of Graduate Studies at the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences, University of Nevada, Reno. Her work bridges environmental policy, public administration, and qualitative/mixed methods, with a focus on collaborative governance and water management in the western United States. Ph.D. and M.S. in Environmental Studies from University of Colorado Boulder B.A. in English Literature and Secondary Education from Arizona State University Koebele’s research examines how collaborative approaches influence policy processes and outcomes, particularly in water governance, disaster policy, and climate adaptation. Her work spans the Colorado River Basin, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and urban water systems in Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Her publications in journals like Policy Studies Journal and Water Resources Research highlight trends in polycentric governance, narrative policy analysis, and sustainability transitions. She co-edits Policy & Politics and leads interdisciplinary research groups. Awards 2021 NSF CAREER Award for Colorado River water governance research 2022 NSHE Board of Regents Rising Researcher Award Koebele’s research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other institutions. She actively investigates climate governance, institutional design, and risk reduction in water policy.

• Policy Entrepreneurship
• Crisis Management
• Risk Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Evangelia Petridou serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Mid Sweden University, where she is core faculty at the Risk and Crisis Research Centre (RCR). Her academic work bridges political science and practical crisis management, with emphasis on European policy processes and Swedish governance structures. Her research focuses on policy entrepreneurship dynamics during crises, particularly examining how actors navigate institutional constraints in emergency contexts. Key areas include reactive policy entrepreneurship, risk communication across EU nations, and the operationalization of national policy styles during pandemics. She integrates theoretical frameworks like Kingdon's Multiple Streams with empirical analyses of Swedish municipal responses to disasters. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant trends: conceptual expansion of policy entrepreneurship to street-level bureaucrats, methodological innovation through immersive simulations in crisis training, and comparative analyses of European pandemic responses. Her work consistently addresses the tension between centralized policy directives and local implementation challenges, especially in decentralized systems like Sweden. Dr. Petridou leads multiple externally funded projects including FUTURESILIENCE, LEGITIPREP, and RISE (Resilience in Sweden: Governance, Social Networks and Learning). She directs the RCR Lab at Mid Sweden University, which pioneers experimental design in crisis management education through virtual/physical immersion classrooms. Her collaborative network spans 15+ European institutions with frequent co-authorship on cross-national policy studies.

Guirong (Grace) Yanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wind Simulation
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Tornado Dynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Guirong (Grace) Yan is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology and serves as the director of the Wind Hazard Mitigation (WHAM) Laboratory. Her research focuses on mitigating hazards from extreme winds including tornadoes and hurricanes through engineering solutions and community resilience initiatives. Her primary research interests encompass numerical simulation of wind fields using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental methods in wind tunnels and tornado simulators, dynamic structural responses to extreme winds, and reproduction of real-world damage scenarios. She uniquely integrates engineering with social science to enhance public risk awareness and encourage proactive community resilience measures against wind hazards. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant themes in tornado and typhoon wind modeling, particularly terrain and surface roughness effects using ultra-fine scale CFD simulations. Her work spans structural engineering, atmospheric science, and social dimensions of disaster recovery, with increasing emphasis on community resilience modeling, insurance mechanisms, and multidisciplinary approaches to risk reduction. Professor Yan has secured 20 research grants totaling $1.93 million. While specific student names are not listed in available materials, she mentors graduate students in the WHAM Laboratory through hands-on research in wind engineering and disaster resilience projects. As director of the WHAM Laboratory, she leads experimental research using specialized tornado simulators and wind tunnels to investigate extreme wind effects on civil structures. Her team develops advanced simulation techniques and mitigation strategies for wind-induced structural damage while collaborating with social scientists on community resilience initiatives.

• Urban Studies
• Public Space
• Urban Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christian Dimmer is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's School of International Liberal Studies , where he teaches courses on urban studies, placemaking, and sustainable cities. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Tokyo as Assistant Professor and Post-doctoral Researcher. His research focuses on post-disaster urbanism, public space governance, and sustainability transitions. Ph.D. in Urban Engineering from the University of Tokyo (2008) Master's equivalent in Spatial and Environmental Planning from Technical University of Kaiserslautern (2001) Dimmer's research interests span transition design , participatory placemaking , new urban commons , and community resilience . His work examines how urban Japan balances public-private space dynamics and navigates post-disaster rebuilding through participatory approaches. Articles reflect a trajectory from historical critiques of public space to contemporary issues like pandemic spatial protocols and Olympic urbanism, with keywords spanning urban governance , disaster recovery , and collective creativity . Notable scientific awards include the JSPS Post-doctoral Fellowship. He co-founded humanitarian architecture organizations like the Open Architecture Collaborative - Tokyo Chapter and the Alliance for Humanitarian Architecture . Teaching experience covers post-graduate urban design theories, transition design methods, and global urbanism across Japanese institutions.

• Medical Anthropology
• Psychiatry
• Mental Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Takuya Tsujiuchi is a distinguished psychiatrist and medical anthropologist at Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences, where he has served as Professor since 2016. He is the Director of the Waseda Institute of Medical Anthropology on Disaster Reconstruction (WIMA), which he established in 2014. Dr. Tsujiuchi also holds positions at Hamamatsu University School of Medicine as a Lecturer of Medical Anthropology and is a board-certified specialist physician with The Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Medicine. His work bridges clinical psychiatry with cultural anthropology, focusing on the human impact of disasters. Dr. Tsujiuchi earned his Medical Doctor license from Hamamatsu University School of Medicine in 1992, followed by a Ph.D. in Medicine (Stress sciences and Psychosomatic medicine) from the University of Tokyo in 1999. He further expanded his expertise by studying Cultural Anthropology at Chiba University's Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2004. His interdisciplinary background uniquely positions him to address complex health issues from both clinical and cultural perspectives. Tsujiuchi's research interests focus on the intersection of medical anthropology and disaster recovery, particularly examining the mental health impacts of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. His work explores PTSD, social determinants of health, structural violence, and community rebuilding after disasters. He has pioneered approaches that integrate narrative-based medicine with traditional psychiatric care, emphasizing the importance of listening to survivors' stories. His research spans cultural anthropology, psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and social medicine, with particular attention to how social factors influence mental health outcomes in disaster contexts. Analysis of Tsujiuchi's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on long-term disaster recovery, especially regarding the Fukushima nuclear accident. His work demonstrates an evolution from immediate post-disaster mental health assessment to deeper examinations of structural issues affecting evacuees. A significant trend in his research is the emphasis on youth perspectives and intergenerational trauma following disasters. He increasingly incorporates narrative medicine approaches, highlighting the importance of listening to survivors' stories as part of the healing process. His work also examines the social determinants of health among evacuees, including housing conditions, employment status, and social networks. Society's Incentive Award (2021) from the Japanese Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Takagi Encouragement Award (2018) from Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Body Disease and Anxiety/Depression Research Group Award (2014) Social Pharmacy Award (2013) Ishikawa Memorial Award from the Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Medicine (1997) for his research on psychosomatic problems after the Great Hanshin Earthquake Professor Tsujiuchi has been instrumental in establishing interdisciplinary collaborations to address disaster recovery. He founded and directs the Waseda Institute of Medical Anthropology on Disaster Reconstruction (WIMA), which brings together researchers from diverse fields to study post-disaster recovery. His work with the Shinsai Shien Network Saitama (SSN) has created practical support systems for Fukushima evacuees. Tsujiuchi also maintains international connections, having served as a Research Fellow at Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in 2013. His approach emphasizes community-based care and the importance of social capital in recovery processes.

• Environmental Economics
• Sustainable Development
• Disaster Recovery Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Shunji Matsuoka is a distinguished academic at Waseda University's Faculty of International Research and Education (Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies), where he serves as Director of both the Waseda Resilience Research Institute (WRRI) and the Fukushima Hirono Future Creation Research Center. With extensive expertise in environmental economics, disaster recovery, and international development, Professor Matsuoka has established himself as a leading scholar addressing some of the most pressing sustainability challenges of our time. Professor Matsuoka's academic journey began with his PhD from Hiroshima University after withdrawing from Kyoto University's Graduate School of Economics in 1988 with study certification. His career progressed from Hiroshima University, where he served as Lecturer at the Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences and later as Professor at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, to his current position at Waseda University since April 2007. His research interests span Environmental Economics , Sustainable Development , Disaster Recovery , and International Development Assistance , with particular focus on the intersection of policy, society, and environmental challenges. Professor Matsuoka's work on nuclear policy and the Fukushima disaster has made significant contributions to risk governance frameworks. His innovative approach integrates social acceptance theory with environmental policy analysis, creating new methodologies for understanding community resilience against complex disasters. His research demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary integration across economics, political science, and environmental studies. Professor Matsuoka's 15 most recent publications reveal an evolution from international development cooperation and environmental economics in Asia to contemporary focus areas including nuclear policy, social innovation, and Fukushima disaster lessons. His research consistently examines institutional mechanisms affecting environmental governance across multiple scales, from local communities to international agreements. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications. His professional recognition includes the Asian Economic Research Association's Outstanding Paper Award (2000) , reflecting the quality and impact of his scholarly contributions. Professor Matsuoka has secured substantial research funding from prestigious sources including JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research and Nippon Life Insurance Foundation Environmental Research Grant. His research projects span environmental impact assessment, nuclear waste disposal social acceptance, sustainable city development, and climate change adaptation. As Director of WRRI, he oversees interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on building societal resilience against complex disasters, fostering collaboration between academics, policymakers, and community stakeholders. Through his leadership of the Fukushima Hirono Future Creation Research Center, Professor Matsuoka transforms disaster lessons into practical frameworks for recovery and prevention. His 'dialogue spaces' research examines how science, politics, and society can collaboratively address 'difficult problems,' with particular focus on boundary knowledge workers who bridge different domains of expertise. His work on social acceptance models has significantly advanced understanding of how controversial environmental technologies can gain community support.

Tenley Conwayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Forest Governance
• Human-Environment Interactions
• Geospatial Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Tenley Conway is a faculty member at the University of Toronto Mississauga within the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment. Her research focuses on urban forest governance, human-environment interactions, and geospatial analysis of urban ecosystems, with specific interests in environmental justice, green infrastructure, and socio-ecological systems. PhD in Geography from Rutgers University MSc in Geography from Rutgers University BSc in Natural Resources from Cornell University Conway's work integrates environmental geography, urban ecology, and landscape ecology to examine urban forest governance structures, resident engagement with green infrastructure, and the ecological impacts of policy decisions. She employs diverse methodologies including GIS, remote sensing, statistical analyses, and community surveys to address questions about urban tree distribution equity, invasive species management, and the effects of urban greening initiatives. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on quantifying urban forest diversity using national datasets, developing cost-effective canopy monitoring techniques through Landsat imagery, and analyzing the ethical frameworks of arboricultural practices. She has contributed to understanding how invasive pests reshape distributional justice in urban forests and the relationship between tree proximity and subjective wellbeing across Canadian and Australian cities. As associate editor of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening and board member of LEAF and EcoSpark, she actively participates in urban forestry governance discussions. Her HOUSE Laboratory examines human-environment interactions across urban-suburban-exurban gradients, emphasizing community engagement in sustainable urban forest management.

• Forest Bioenergy
• Logging Residue Extraction
• Forest Fire Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bengt Nilsson is a University Lecturer at the Department of Forest and Wood Technology within the Faculty of Engineering at Linnaeus University. His academic career spans forest bioenergy research and rural emergency services, with a particular focus on sustainable forest management practices and community resilience. He serves as Deputy Head of Department and is an active member of "The Bridge" collaboration council between IKEA and Linnaeus University, contributing to multidisciplinary research on home life and production conditions. Dr. Nilsson completed his doctoral thesis in 2016 titled "Extraction of logging residues for bioenergy – effects of operational methods on fuel quality and biomass losses in the forest" at Linnaeus University. His educational background demonstrates a strong foundation in forest technology and sustainable resource management, though specific undergraduate and master's details aren't provided in the available materials. Dr. Nilsson's research interests span two primary domains: forest bioenergy systems and rural emergency response. His early work focused on optimizing forest fuel extraction methods, particularly comparing traditional dried-stacked versus fresh-stacked approaches for logging residues. More recently, his research has shifted toward forest fire management and sustainable co-utilization of rescue resources in rural Sweden. His work addresses critical challenges in sustainable forestry practices while simultaneously strengthening community resilience against natural disasters. This dual focus reflects his commitment to practical solutions that bridge environmental sustainability and public safety concerns in rural communities. An analysis of Dr. Nilsson's publication history reveals a clear transition from forest bioenergy research (2015-2018) toward rural emergency services (2020-2024). His earlier work centered on technical aspects of logging residue extraction, moisture content, and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems. More recently, his research has examined volunteer emergency response systems, part-time firefighter integration, and multi-agency collaboration during forest fires. This evolution demonstrates how his expertise in forest management naturally extended to emergency response systems in rural communities. The interdisciplinary nature of his work combines forestry science with social science perspectives on community resilience and emergency management. Dr. Nilsson has secured funding for several significant research initiatives: "Sustainable shared use of rescue resources in Swedish rural areas" (2020-2024), where he served as project manager "SimWood" project optimizing biomass use in Kronoberg, particularly in Uppvidinge municipality "Sustainable use of virgin and recovered raw material streams for innovative bio-based products" initiative As project manager for the "Sustainable shared use of rescue resources" project (2020-2024), Dr. Nilsson led a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Health and Care Sciences, Fire Technology, Political Science, and Forestry. This collaboration challenged traditional scientific methods to develop evidence-based strategies for organizing part-time firefighters, SMS lifeguards, and resource mobilization during forest fires. His work has directly contributed to knowledge development for increased safety in rural areas, with findings now being used to shape new emergency response strategies. He has successfully bridged academic research with practical implementation in community safety systems. Dr. Nilsson is actively involved with the Forest Management research group at Linnaeus University, where he contributes to advancing sustainable forestry practices. His current "Seed Project" focuses on integrating human and technological resources to strengthen local community resilience against forest fires. This initiative represents a practical application of his research, bringing together academic expertise with on-the-ground emergency response needs. His work with "The Bridge" collaboration further extends his impact into product development and home safety considerations through the IKEA partnership, demonstrating his ability to translate research into real-world applications.

Helen Woolleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Children's Outdoor Environments
• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Green Spaces
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Helen Woolley is Head of the School of Architecture and Landscape at the University of Sheffield, where she is a leading academic in children's outdoor environments and landscape architecture. Her research spans inclusive play spaces, post-disaster landscapes, urban green space equity, and children's spatial agency. Research Interests: Her work focuses on the relationship between people and green spaces, especially children's access to and use of outdoor environments. She investigates policy, design, and societal influences on play, with a strong emphasis on inclusion, disaster recovery, and urban planning. Her research has been funded by ESRC, AHRC, JRF, JSPS, and the Big Lottery. Recent Publications Trends: Her recent articles (2020–2025) show a global reach, with studies in China, Brazil, and Jordan, using advanced spatial analysis (SOPARC, KDE), co-design methods, and comparative disaster research. Themes include water play, mobility safety, generational change in play, and multifunctional urban green spaces. Scientific Awards: Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Visiting Fellowship (2014) Invited to Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace (2003) Landscape Institute Research Award (1997) Winner, Sunday Telegraph Town Garden Design Competition (1982) Advising and Grants: She actively supervises PhD students such as Melih Bozhurt, Junfang Xie, and Maryam Mani. Her grant portfolio includes major projects like Living with Nature (Big Lottery funded), Children’s Lost Landscapes in post-disaster Japan (Daiwa Foundation), and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with Timberplay and Fairplay. She has led research for CABE Space, Natural England, and the National Audit Office. Labs and Teams: She is a member of the Centre for the Study of Childhood and Youth and the Sheffield Urban Institute. She co-led the Living with Nature partnership with Sheffield City Council and Wildlife Trusts, and contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives like the Green Space Forum and Sheffield Botanical Gardens regeneration.

• Appropriate technology
• Bioclimatic design
• Co-design
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Francesca De Filippi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of Politecnico di Torino . She contributes to international scientific cooperation through roles in the Vice-Rector for Internationalization and as member of the Politecnico University Centre for Social Affairs and the FULL - Future Urban Legacy Lab . Scientific branch: CEAR-08/C - Technological and Environmental Design of Architecture Key research domains: Appropriate technology, Bioclimatic design, Social innovation Her work addresses urban sustainability through digital platforms and community engagement. She specializes in smart cities , disaster risk reduction , and healthy urban environments , with projects spanning Ethiopia, Colombia, and Italy. Her recent publications examine the whole-life approach to energy-positive buildings and digital tools for civic participation. As director of the Journal of Urban and Regional Innovation (JUNCO) since 2014, she leads academic discourse on sustainable urbanism. She also supervises PhD candidates in Design and Technology , focusing on social cohesion and circular systems .

• Dialogical Approaches to Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Co-Production Research
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Sidis is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong's School of Psychology within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. With over 20 years of clinical experience as a Clinical Psychologist specializing in youth mental health, she holds dual appointments as both Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of Postgraduate Psychology Programs (since January 2024). She serves as Chair of the Social Sciences Human Research Ethics Committee, demonstrating significant institutional leadership. Her educational background includes a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (2001-2004) and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Sydney. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs covering Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychosis assessment, Suicide Prevention, Grief counseling, and Critical Psychology. Dr. Sidis' research focuses on dialogical and community approaches to mental health care, with particular expertise in co-production methodologies, qualitative research, and critical psychology. Her work addresses critical areas including youth mental health, early psychosis intervention, suicide prevention, bereavement support (especially cancer-related grief), and service user involvement in care design. Analysis of her 22 publications reveals consistent emphasis on qualitative methodologies, therapist-client interaction dynamics, and innovative service delivery models like Open Dialogue. Her funded research includes projects examining barriers to mental health access for youth with co-morbid substance use, dialogical therapy implementation ('Always opening and never closing' grant), and community-based suicide prevention initiatives. She actively supervises five higher degree research students working on topics ranging from virtual reality exposure therapy to sports-based suicide prevention. Barriers to access and engagement of young people with co-morbid substance use (2022-2024) 'Always opening and never closing' dialogical therapy study (2022) Innovation and Evaluation Grant for youth mental health access (2022) Dr. Sidis maintains active clinical research networks through her role as Deputy Director of Postgraduate Programs and Ethics Committee leadership, while her 15 most recent publications demonstrate growing international impact with citations across multiple platforms including Wikipedia references and social media engagement.