جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Urbanization
• Environmental Justice
• Vulnerability Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Boone is a Professor and former Dean of the College of Global Futures and the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University (ASU). He holds affiliate roles in the Biosocial Complexity Initiative and the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program. His research focuses on sustainable urbanization, environmental justice, and vulnerability in the context of global environmental change. Boone earned his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Toronto (1994) and has led interdisciplinary initiatives like the Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) program. Affiliations: School of Sustainability, College of Global Futures, Global Council for Science and Environment Education: Ph.D. (1994), M.A. (1989) from University of Toronto; B.A. (1987) from Queen’s University His research integrates historical GIS methods, socio-ecological gradients, and urban sustainability frameworks. Notable work includes studies on environmental justice in Baltimore’s park systems, land fragmentation in Phoenix, and the legacy effects of urban segregation. Boone has advised over 40 funded research projects, including initiatives on urban climate adaptation and sustainability education. Recipient of the Tyler Prize Executive Committee role and co-founder of the National Sustainability Society, Boone also serves on editorial boards for journals like Cell Reports Sustainability and Environmental Justice . His teaching spans urban sustainability, environmental justice, and interdisciplinary research methods.

Takahiro Yabeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Social Science
• Urban Resilience
• Human Mobility
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Takahiro Yabe is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Technology Management and Innovation (TMI) and the Center for Urban Science + Progress (CUSP) within New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. His research focuses on computational social science and network science approaches to model urban resilience against disasters, pandemics, and technological disruptions. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University (2021) and degrees from the University of Tokyo (BS 2015, MS 2017). Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT's IDSS and Media Lab under Sandy Pentland and Esteban Moro. Research interests include urban resilience, human mobility, socioeconomic networks, inequality, and computational modeling. He leads the Resilient Urban Networks (RUN) Lab, an interdisciplinary group developing data-driven tools for urban systems analysis. His work has been published in top journals like Nature Human Behaviour, PNAS, and Nature Machine Intelligence. Recent grants include NSF funding for EV charging infrastructure planning (SAI 2024) and post-disaster mobility governance (HDBE 2024). Notable awards include the NICE STEP Researchers recognition (2024). His lab collaborates with urban planners, policymakers, and global institutions to advance equitable urban resilience strategies. Current projects involve open mobility data standards, disaster recovery policy assessment, and AI-driven urban modeling. Students supervised include PhD candidates Vaidehi Raipat (urban policy), Callie Clark (mobility equity), and DongHak Lee (socioeconomic networks). The lab also hosts visiting scholars like Mavin De Silva (EV charging systems) and supports master's students in mobility analysis and disaster response.

Laurence C. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arctic Studies
• Hydrology
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laurence C. Smith is the John Atwater and Diana Nelson University Professor of Environmental Studies at Brown University, affiliated with the Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES) and the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS). Previously, he served as UCLA's Geography Department Chair and Professor. His research focuses on Arctic environments, water resources, and remote sensing, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications and $16M in NSF/NASA grants. He has contributed to IPCC reports and leads NASA's SWOT mission for global water monitoring. Key awards include the Guggenheim Fellowship (2006-07), AGU Fellow (2015), and Walter P. Kistler Book Award (2012) for *The World in 2050*. Education: PhD, Cornell University (1996) MS, Indiana University (1991) BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1989) Research Interests: Arctic systems, hydrology, satellite remote sensing, and climate change impacts. His work bridges natural and social sciences, addressing topics like Greenland meltwater dynamics and northern resource development. Recent projects include methane emissions from Arctic lakes and river avulsion monitoring via SWOT. Awards: Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar (2020-21) AGU Fellow (2015) Walter P. Kistler Book Award (2012) Guggenheim Fellowship (2006-07) Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses on water systems and scientific writing at Brown. Secured major grants from NASA and NSF, totaling over $16M. Advises graduate students in environmental studies and geosciences. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with IBES, DEEPS, and global institutions like the World Economic Forum on Arctic development and NASA's SWOT mission. Active in interdisciplinary research networks.

• Health Services Research
• Healthcare Policy
• Health Disparities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amal N Trivedi is a Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice and Professor of Medicine at Brown University. His research focuses on quality of care, healthcare disparities, and the impact of patient/provider incentives on healthcare equity. He teaches health policy to medical students and residents, and leads a course on Quality Measurement and Improvement for graduate students. His work has been published in top-tier journals like the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA, with a focus on Medicare/Medicaid policy, dialysis disparities, and post-acute care outcomes. Key research interests include analyzing healthcare systems' performance, particularly for vulnerable populations such as Medicare Advantage enrollees, dialysis patients, and those with Alzheimer’s disease. His studies often address structural inequities, such as racial disparities in kidney failure incidence linked to historical redlining, and the impact of policy changes like Medicaid expansion and Medicare Advantage network structures. Dr. Trivedi’s articles consistently explore themes of healthcare access, payment models, and social determinants of health. Recent work highlights disparities in Medicare Advantage disenrollment patterns, the effects of burn pit exposure on military veterans, and the role of vertical integration in healthcare systems. His research frequently informs policy debates on improving healthcare equity and quality. Despite no listed scientific awards, his prolific publication record and contributions to high-impact journals underscore his academic influence. His advising and grant activities, while not explicitly detailed, are implied through collaborative studies with institutions like the VA and federal agencies.

Mouhamad Shaker Ali Aghaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Industry 4.0
• Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mouhamad Shaker Ali Agha is a Senior Teaching Fellow (Associate Professor, Scholarship Track) in the Department of Management Science at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned his PhD and MSc. He specializes in operations management, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and technical risk management, serving as Programme Director for the MSc Business Analysis and Consulting and the International Master in Project Management (IMPM). A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and a Certified Management & Business Educator, he focuses on supply chain risk and resilience, digital supply chains, Industry 4.0, and renewable energy sector challenges. His research has been recognized through awards like the Strathclyde Business School Excellence Teaching Award (2022) and the 2024 Supply Chain and Logistics Competition Second Place Award. He actively supervises six PhD students, emphasizing real-world applications of research. His work includes collaborative projects on Industry 4.0 adoption barriers for SMEs and virtual reality in education, supported by grants such as the EPSRC-funded DTP 2224 project (2025–2028). He also contributes to professional activities like peer reviewing for journals and conferences. Education: PhD and MSc in Management Science from the University of Strathclyde. Research Interests: Supply chain resilience, digital transformation in supply chains, renewable energy sector logistics, and operational innovation. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9) and climate action (SDG 13). Grants & Projects: Co-investigator in the EPSRC DTP 2224 project (2025–2028) and principal investigator in the Virtual and Physical Reality in Operations Management project (2023–2024). Collaborates with institutions like the FUTO Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement. Awards: Highlighted awards include the 2024 Certified Management & Business Educator, 2022 Teaching Excellence Award, and recognition as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021).

Stephen C. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• Poverty Alleviation
• Economics of Organization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephen C. Smith is Professor of Economics and International Affairs and Chair of the Department of Economics at George Washington University. He is also Research Fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and member of the BRAC-USA Advisory Council. He previously served as Director of the Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP) and as founding director of GW’s International Development Studies Program. Ph.D. in Economics, Cornell University His research focuses on development economics, particularly poverty reduction, climate change adaptation, and the economics of cooperatives and employee participation. His work combines rigorous empirical analysis with policy relevance, drawing on field research in Bangladesh, India, Uganda, Senegal, Germany, and other countries. He has authored or co-authored over 50 journal articles and several influential books, including the widely adopted textbook Economic Development (13th ed., 2020) with Michael Todaro and Ending Global Poverty: A Guide to What Works . His recent publications span topics such as agricultural extension in Uganda, works councils in Germany, multidimensional poverty targeting in Bangladesh, and climate adaptation in India. These works reflect a consistent focus on policy evaluation, institutional design, and the economic mechanisms underlying poverty traps and development outcomes. Fulbright Research Scholar Jean Monnet Research Fellow IZA Research Fellow Visiting Fellow, Brookings Institution Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution Fulbright Senior Specialist UNICEF Senior Research Fellow Smith has supervised numerous doctoral students and taught core courses in development economics at undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels. He has been Principal Investigator on major research projects funded by USAID/BASIS, including work on training, technology, and credit in smallholder agriculture. He has also served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization and consulted for the World Bank, UNDP, ILO, and USAID. His research program integrates fieldwork, policy engagement, and academic scholarship to advance understanding of effective strategies for global poverty reduction.

Michael Elliottمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Diabetes Management
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Michael Elliott is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Health and an M.S. in Preventative Medicine from Ohio State University. His research focuses on diabetes management, air pollution's impact on diabetes, maternal and child health, and the built environment's influence on health outcomes. He employs biostatistical modeling, GIS, and public health informatics to study health behaviors, obesity prevention, vaccination uptake, and syndromic surveillance. His work is supported by major funding bodies including the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and NIDDK. The two most recent publications highlight his work on preventing inpatient hypoglycemia using real-time informatics and predictive modeling, reflecting a strong emphasis on data-driven clinical interventions and patient safety. His expertise spans statistical computing (particularly SAS), study design, and large-scale community health data analysis. Professional Affiliations: American Public Health Association (APHA) American Diabetes Association (ADA) Dr. Elliott teaches courses such as Applied Data Management, Principles of Biostatistics, Statistical Programming (SAS), Public Health Capstone, and Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness Capstone. He has extensive experience mentoring students and leading research teams, though specific advisees are not listed. He is actively involved in community research using GIS to assess how physical environments affect diabetes risk and treatment outcomes. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches across epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and behavioral science to improve population health outcomes.

Danny McGowanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Finance
• Financial Intermediation
• Banking
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Danny McGowan is Professor of Finance and Head of the Department of Finance at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham . He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Nottingham and has a strong academic background in economics and finance. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Nottingham, 2010 MSc in Economics, University of Bristol, 2007 BSc in Economics, University of Bristol, 2003 His research centers on applied microeconomics with a focus on financial intermediation, banking, mortgage markets, and household finance . He frequently employs quasi-experimental methods to study the impact of regulation, competition, and institutional frameworks on financial institutions and markets. His recent work explores the societal determinants of wealth inequality, lending, and entrepreneurship, as well as the effects of deposit market competition and mortgage default. His publication record is impressive, with articles in leading journals such as the Review of Financial Studies , Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis , and Journal of Financial Intermediation . The recent articles show a consistent trend in analyzing bank conduct, risk management, regulation, and the real effects of financial markets , often using natural experiments and policy changes as identification strategies. Research Funding and Recognition: Principal Investigator on a ~£400,000 Leverhulme Research Project Grant Over £500,000 in research funding from ESRC, British Academy, and Leverhulme Trust Research cited in House of Commons inquiries and by media outlets Advising and Grants: He has successfully advised four PhD students to completion, all of whom have secured academic positions. His research is supported by major grants from UK research councils, demonstrating the significance and impact of his work in the field of finance. Professional Engagement: He is an active member of leading professional associations including the American Finance Association, American Economic Association, European Finance Association, and Royal Economic Society, and regularly presents his work at international conferences.

Annika Beelitzمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Corporate Reporting
• Corporate Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Annika Beelitz is a Lecturer in Accounting at the Department of Accounting, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She serves as the Senior Academic Tutor and contributes to teaching in advanced financial accounting. Her research focuses on corporate social responsibility, corporate communication, and sustainability reporting, particularly in crisis contexts. Education: PhD in Accounting, Bangor University, 2017 MSc in Accounting and Finance, Bangor University, 2010 BA in International Cultural and Business Studies, University of Passau, 2009 Her research interests lie at the intersection of accounting, communication, and sustainability. She employs qualitative and interpretive methods, especially discourse analysis, to explore how organizations communicate during legitimacy crises, such as nuclear incidents or climate-related disclosures. Her work is interdisciplinary, bridging accounting, linguistics, and organizational studies. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on corporate discourse, sustainability framing, and CSR communication. Her studies analyze both textual and strategic aspects of reporting, with increasing attention to climate change and net-zero transitions. She has published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics , Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal , and International Journal of Corpus Linguistics . Professional Service: Executive Member, Interdisciplinary Perspectives Special Interest Group (IPSIG), British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) Editorial Review Board, Accounting Forum Ad hoc reviewer for: Journal of Business Ethics, Social and Environmental Accountability Journal, British Accounting Review, Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, Accounting and the Public Interest, Critical Perspectives in Accounting, Journal of Business Research Dr Beelitz is actively involved in the academic community, providing peer review services and contributing to editorial work. She supervises qualitative research projects, particularly those involving interpretive text analyses in CSR and corporate communication. There is no mention of external grants or lab affiliations, but her research collaborations are evident through co-authored publications. She does not appear to have a named research lab or team, but her work is embedded within broader academic networks in accounting and sustainability research.

Lisa DeChano-Cookمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Geography
• Physical Geography
• Natural Hazards
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lisa DeChano-Cook is a Professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability at Western Michigan University, where she teaches courses in physical geography, disasters, and environmental impact analysis. Her office is located in 2106 Wood Hall, and she can be reached at (269) 387-3536. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Geography, Texas State University San Marcos, 2000 M.S. in Geography, Ohio University, 1997 M.A. in Space Studies, University of North Dakota, 1994 B.S. in General Physics, Juniata College, 1993 Her research focuses on environmental and physical geography, particularly natural hazards, hazard perception, geomorphology, and the relationship between sports and the environment. She investigates how people perceive and respond to environmental risks and contributes to understanding landscape changes and human-environment interactions in recreational and disaster-prone contexts. Lisa DeChano-Cook has not provided a list of recent publications, but her academic work centers on interdisciplinary environmental studies with applications in risk management and sustainability. There are no scientific awards listed in the available information. She advises students within her academic programs and contributes to curriculum development in geography and sustainability, though specific advisees and grant activities are not mentioned. Her teaching includes GEOG 1050 – Physical Geography, GEOG 4260 – Disasters & Risk Management, GEOG 5570 – Environmental Impact Analysis, and GEOG 6260 – Disaster Management. No information is available about labs, research teams, or collaborative groups she may lead or participate in.

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.

Bjorn Birgissonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Civil Engineering
• Transportation Infrastructure
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bjorn Birgisson is the Chair of the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering and holds the Georgia Power E-Mobility Distinguished Professorship at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on infrastructure resilience, pavement engineering, materials science, and novel construction technologies. He has pioneered work on asphalt mixture performance, autonomous vehicle impacts on roadways, and extraterrestrial construction materials using lunar regolith. His interdisciplinary approach integrates computational modeling, experimental testing, and environmental sustainability. Educational Background: Ph.D., P.E. credentials are highlighted but formal education details are not provided in the text. His professional appointments emphasize practical application of research to real-world infrastructure challenges. Research Interests include: Transportation infrastructure resilience to climate change Advanced material characterization for pavements Additive manufacturing for space exploration Non-destructive evaluation techniques His recent publications (2020-2025) address: Moisture variation in clayey soils Pavement crack initiation modeling Autonomous truck infrastructure impacts Lunar regolith utilization Scientific Awards: Georgia Power E-Mobility Distinguished Professorship recognizes his contributions to sustainable transportation infrastructure. Advising/Grants: While student names are not listed, his research teams focus on doctoral-level projects in geotechnical engineering and materials science. Grant activities likely include federal/state transportation initiatives and space exploration partnerships. Labs/Teams: Active in the Boyd Research and Education Center, collaborating with industry partners on pavement testing and additive manufacturing technologies.

• Flood Risk Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edmund Penning-Rowsell serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic at Middlesex University, leading institutional research strategy while maintaining an active research profile in flood risk management. His work bridges hydrological science, social policy, and economic appraisal to address complex flood and coastal challenges in the UK and globally. His research focuses on: Human dimensions of flood risk and social vulnerability Policy innovation in flood governance and insurance mechanisms Economic appraisal methods for coastal and flood risk management Climate adaptation strategies including Sponge Cities and floating architecture Transboundary cooperation and judicial conflict resolution in water management Distributional justice in flood risk reduction policies Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal an interdisciplinary trajectory emphasizing socio-technical integration, with significant work on policy experimentation in Austria, partnership models for coastal management, and data-driven approaches to flood risk assessment. His scholarship consistently connects academic research to real-world policy implementation through collaborations with government agencies and international bodies. No specific scientific awards were documented in the provided information. As senior research leadership, he oversees Middlesex University's research portfolio including Flood Hazard Research Centre initiatives, though specific student supervision details are absent from the text. His work demonstrates extensive collaboration with agencies like the Environment Agency and European Commission-funded projects. He is central to the Flood Hazard Research Centre at Middlesex University, which conducts applied research on flood risk governance through international partnerships. Current projects address data transparency for coastal resilience, innovative flood insurance models, and climate adaptation strategies across urban and rural landscapes.

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Organization Theory
• Strategic Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sunasir Dutta is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship at the Carlson School of Management , University of Minnesota. His research bridges organization theory, social entrepreneurship, and strategic management, focusing on how communities and organizations respond to crises, build technological ecosystems, and leverage collective action for innovation. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration (2014), Stanford Graduate School of Business Postgraduate Diploma in Management (2008), Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow B. Tech (Hons) and M. Tech in Chemical Engineering (2006), Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur Research Interests center on social entrepreneurship, organizational responses to natural disasters, and the role of spatial connectedness in innovation. His work explores how demand shocks (e.g., in the electric vehicle industry) and infrastructure changes catalyze entrepreneurial ecosystems. Recent publications examine knowledge spillovers in nonmetro areas and the interplay between associational diversity and post-disaster recovery. Peer-reviewed publications span journals like Academy of Management Journal , Strategy Science , and Administrative Science Quarterly , with methodological expertise in quantitative analysis. He has collaborated with scholars such as Hayagreeva Rao and David Forbes on studies of technological ecosystems and social exposure.

Sébastien Lanctôtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insurance Law
• Civil Law
• Civil Liability
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sébastien Lanctôt is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Université de Sherbrooke, teaching and researching in Insurance Law, Civil Liability, and the General Theory of Obligations since 2007. His legal practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, particularly insurance law. Education: LL.B., LL.M., and LL.M. (Common Law) from Université de Montréal D.C.L. and Ph.D. from McGill University Research Interests: His work bridges insurance law with civil liability, obligations, and emerging challenges like climate change, genomic data privacy, and technological impacts on risk assessment. He explores interdisciplinary intersections between law, science, and ethics. Scientific Awards: Prix d’excellence professorale André-Morel (2006-2007) Insurance Law - Lawyer of the Year (2021, Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards) Prix de la Fondation du Barreau du Québec (2018) Grants: Recipient of funding from the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, Fondation du Barreau du Québec, and Chambre des notaires du Québec for projects on climate change impacts, digital learning platforms, and scientific evidence in legal proceedings.