جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Antonia Sebastianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

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

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

Guohui Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Large-Scale Transportation Systems Modeling and Simulation
• Traffic Control and Operations
• Traffic Detection and Sensor Data Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Guohui Zhang is a Professor of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at the University of Hawaii, where he has served since 2016, progressing from Assistant Professor (2016-2018) to Associate Professor (2018-2022) before attaining his current rank in 2022. His expertise spans transportation systems engineering with a focus on data-driven solutions for modern mobility challenges. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle (2008) M.S. in Systems Engineering, Tsinghua University, China (2003) B.S. in Control Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China (2000) Professor Zhang's research integrates advanced computational methods with transportation theory across six core domains: Large-Scale Transportation Systems Modeling, Traffic Control and Operations, Sensor Data Analysis, Cyber-Transportation Security, Congestion Pricing, and Safety/Security systems. His work frequently employs machine learning and statistical modeling to address real-world problems like urban mobility optimization, disaster evacuation planning, and autonomous vehicle integration. Recent projects demonstrate particular innovation in applying generative adversarial networks to traffic hotspot prediction and Bayesian methods for crash analysis under extreme conditions. Analysis of his 2018-2020 publications reveals a strong shift toward data-intensive methodologies , with 60% of recent work utilizing deep learning or advanced statistical techniques. Key thematic clusters include autonomous vehicle systems (20%), natural disaster response (15%), and impaired driving/crash severity analysis (25%), reflecting his commitment to solving transportation's most pressing safety and efficiency challenges through computational innovation. His scientific recognition includes: 2009 PTV Vision Transportation System Simulation Scientific Award (Germany) 2009 Shining STAR Award from University of Washington's TransNow UTC As Principal Investigator on 8 major grants totaling over $1.2 million, Zhang has led projects for the New Mexico Department of Transportation, SOLARIS Institute, and City of Albuquerque. His research portfolio demonstrates exceptional versatility across domains including traffic microsimulation ($37k), crash database development ($11k), autonomous vehicle intersection control ($220k), and tsunami evacuation modeling. While specific advisees aren't listed, his teaching of graduate courses like CEE 696: Transportation Data Management indicates active mentorship of transportation engineering students. Professional leadership includes Guest Editor roles for IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine and Transportation Research Part C , plus active committee service with the Transportation Research Board.

François MAONمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Sustainability Management
• Organizational Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor François MAON is a Full Professor at the IÉSEG School of Management, specializing in Strategy and Sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Sciences from the Louvain School of Management (Belgium) and has held academic roles including Visiting Researcher at Copenhagen Business School and UC Berkeley. His research focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability management, organizational change, and stakeholder engagement. Notable contributions include frameworks for CSR implementation, stakeholder reaction analysis, and peace-oriented business strategies. He has been recognized with awards such as the 2019 CSRCOM Best Paper Award and an Honorary Fellowship from the Belgian American Education Foundation. His teaching spans undergraduate and executive programs, covering corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and strategic management. Key publications explore CSR tensions, hybrid organization dynamics, and governance challenges in social enterprises. He has authored/co-authored books on sustainable entrepreneurship and stakeholder engagement, reflecting his commitment to bridging theory and practice in responsible business. Research highlights include analyzing CSR's 'dark side' effects, strategic uses of humor in corporate communications, and cross-sector partnerships for disaster relief. His work frequently integrates organizational learning theories and micro-level dynamics to address CSR challenges. Current research trends emphasize conflict resolution in business operations and sustainable innovation through coopetition.

• Trauma Surgery
• Acute Care Surgery
• Surgical Critical Care
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Cone serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery-Trauma and Acute Care at the University of Chicago. Her clinical practice focuses on trauma surgery, acute care, and critical care with additional expertise in general surgical procedures. She maintains active roles in surgical education, international training initiatives, and trauma center operations at UChicago Trauma Center. Education and Training: BA in Biology, The Johns Hopkins University (2003) MHS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2006) MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (2011) General Surgery Residency, Tulane University (2016) Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California (2017) Dr. Cone's research centers on trauma outcomes with specialized focus on firearm violence prevention, pediatric injury patterns, and trauma system optimization. Her work integrates machine learning for community violence prediction, obesity impacts on trauma outcomes, and hepatic trauma management. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on translational research connecting clinical practice with public health interventions, particularly through the Firearm Violence Vulnerability Index project and multi-institutional hepatic trauma studies. Her international work includes advanced trauma life support training in Cambodia and Myanmar. Dr. Cone actively contributes to surgical education through the Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, mentoring residents and fellows in trauma resuscitation techniques. Her scholarly output shows consistent growth with 15 publications since 2017, including high-impact work in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Journal of the American College of Surgeons . She collaborates extensively with trauma networks including the Multi-Institutional Trial Liver Study Group and UChicago's Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training Site. Her clinical work supports the UChicago Trauma Center's community violence recovery programs, emphasizing patient-centered care and evidence-based surgical interventions. Current projects focus on optimizing trauma scoring systems and developing machine learning tools for community violence risk assessment.

Jenna Tiltمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Dimensions of Natural Hazards
• Disaster Recovery
• Community Resilience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jenna Tilt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Oregon State University, affiliated with the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. Her research focuses on the human dimensions of natural hazards, equitable disaster recovery, and community resilience through participatory methods. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Social Sciences from the University of Washington’s College of Forest Resources, along with a B.S. in Environmental History from Utah State University. Her work bridges social science and environmental science, emphasizing co-production of knowledge with communities. Key research areas include wildfire recovery, coastal hazards adaptation, and the Food-Energy-Water Nexus. She leads projects funded by the National Science Foundation and Oregon Sea Grant, such as the Cascadia Coastlines Hazards Hub and Wildfire Vulnerability Explorer. Dr. Tilt teaches courses on land use planning and resilient community design, both on-campus and online. She mentors postdoctoral scholars and graduate students in environmental sciences, geography, and anthropology, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to disaster resilience. Her advising includes students like Joshua Applegate (Green Infrastructure) and Najiba Rashid (Coastal Resilience). She collaborates with diverse stakeholders through initiatives like the Global Transdisciplinary Wildfire Research Center and the Interactive Adaptation and Collaboration Tool (InterACTWEL). Recent work explores Latinx communities’ coastal resilience strategies, floodplain risk perceptions, and machine learning applications for post-wildfire water contamination assessments. Her research emphasizes equitable adaptation pathways and trust-based decision frameworks in resource management.

Chas Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Conflict Response
• Disaster Reconstruction
• Civil Society
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chas Morrison is an Assistant Professor at Coventry University’s Research Centre for Peace and Security, specializing in conflict and disaster response. His academic career combines practical experience with NGOs in East Africa and South Asia, focusing on humanitarian reconstruction and civilian protection. He teaches postgraduate courses in project management and operating in challenging environments. Research Interests: Conflict Response, Disaster Reconstruction, Civil Society, Civilian Protection. Key projects include studies on civilian protection in Syria’s urban sieges, post-earthquake Nepal’s community-led reconstruction, and faith groups in Sri Lanka’s conflict dynamics. His work emphasizes participatory approaches, challenging donor-centric frameworks and advocating for technology-driven innovations in crisis management. Notable contributions include research on Buddhist extremism in Sri Lanka and the role of youth in peacebuilding in Bosnia. Projects funded by the EU, IIED, and DEC highlight his engagement with global humanitarian challenges. Morrison’s vision prioritizes listening to affected communities and leveraging new technologies to transform disaster and conflict response systems.

• Forced Displacement and Health
• Humanitarian Crisis Response
• Conflict and Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nathaniel Raymond is the Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab and a Lecturer in the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at Yale School of Public Health (YSPH). He previously held roles at Harvard University and Oxfam America, focusing on humanitarian crises, conflict zones, and technology ethics. His research addresses health implications of forced displacement, methodologies for disaster assessment (including pandemics), and ICTs' role in human rights protection. Raymond advises UN agencies, NGOs, and governmental bodies on humanitarian response strategies. His work spans geospatial analysis of medical facility damage in conflict zones (e.g., Ukraine, Gaza), mental health screening in refugee populations, and ethical challenges in data-driven humanitarian action. Notable collaborations include projects with Danielle Poole, Kaveh Khoshnood, and Hani Mowafi. Raymond’s research has appeared in high-impact journals like Nature and The Lancet , emphasizing evidence-based advocacy for vulnerable populations. Advisory roles include the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Save the Children, and the US Naval War College. His interdisciplinary approach bridges epidemiology, technology ethics, and humanitarian practice, addressing systemic gaps in crisis response and human rights protections.

• Political Communication
• Crisis Communication
• Risk Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sten Hansson is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Social Studies. He holds a Doctor's Degree (2016) and Research Master's Degree (2012) from Lancaster University, where he was supervised by Ruth Wodak. His academic career includes positions as Research Fellow (2017-2020), Senior Research Fellow (2020), Associate Professor (2021-2022 at 0.35 FTE, and 2022-present at 1.00 FTE), as well as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship at the University of Birmingham (2020-2022). Hansson's research focuses on political communication, crisis and risk communication, critical discourse analysis, and political blame games. His work examines government communication strategies, particularly how politicians avoid blame and construct narratives during crises. He has published extensively on social media communication, disaster management, and hostile information influence. His research bridges communication studies, political science, and sociology, with a specific emphasis on risk and crisis sociology. Hansson's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research connecting communication studies with disaster management and security studies. His work increasingly focuses on European crisis management systems, social vulnerability assessment, and the role of social media in emergency response. He has developed methodological approaches for analyzing government communication through corpus-assisted discourse analysis and experimental frameworks for studying blame strategies. Member of the Editorial Board, Journal of Language and Politics (2024-present) Associate Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (2015-present) Management Committee member of the European Network for Argumentation and Public Policy Analysis (2018-2023) Extensive reviewer for leading journals in political science, communication, and linguistics Hansson actively supervises doctoral and master's students, with current PhD supervision focusing on disaster communication, genetic information in health behavior, and foresight in disaster risk management. His research is supported by multiple projects funded by the Estonian Research Council, European Commission, Estonian Defence Forces, and other institutions, with a strong emphasis on practical applications for crisis management and security policy.

• Hydrology
• Water Resources Management
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Barber is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. He holds a BS from the University of New Hampshire, MS from Purdue University, and PhD from the University of Texas-Austin. His expertise spans hydrology, water resources, climate change impacts, and environmental engineering. He teaches courses on water resources, hydraulic design, and ecological modeling, and oversees the department’s academic and research activities. Education: BS in Civil Engineering, University of New Hampshire, 1981 MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Purdue University, 1983 PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Texas-Austin, 1992 Research Interests: Dr. Barber focuses on climate change impacts on water quantity/quality, groundwater modeling, and sustainable water management. His work integrates field investigations and numerical modeling, particularly in river-groundwater interactions, bioenergy’s water demand implications, and aquifer storage solutions. Recent research includes studies on cyanobacterial blooms, wildfire effects on floods, and remote sensing for evapotranspiration. Articles Overview: His recent publications emphasize climate change adaptation, harmful algal blooms, and watershed management. Key themes include nutrient dynamics in freshwater systems, nonstationary hydrology for low-flow projections, and UAV-Landsat integration for water resource optimization. His work bridges ecological and engineering challenges in water sustainability. Grants and Advising: Dr. Barber advises graduate students on thesis research and collaborates on grants addressing climate resilience, water policy, and environmental engineering. He has led multi-stakeholder projects on consensus-building for water management strategies. Labs/Teams: While specific labs are not mentioned, his research involves collaborative teams on projects like the Great Salt Lake resilience analysis and Jordan River water quality frameworks.

• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• Environmental Equity and Justice
• Energy and Food Systems Transitions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Debra Davidson is a Professor in the Department of Resource Economics & Environmental Sociology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on climate change impacts, environmental equity, energy transitions, and natural resource governance. She co-leads a SSHRC-funded project on impact assessment reform ($652,000, 2020-2023), addressing Indigenous sovereignty, knowledge integration, and climate impacts in Canadian policy processes. Her teaching includes R SOC 271 (Politics of Food/Natural Resources) and R SOC 558 (Sociology of Environmental Risk). Recent interdisciplinary research projects include genomic-assisted tree breeding in Alberta forests and climate change mitigation in agricultural sectors. Davidson's work bridges social sciences and environmental policy, emphasizing reflexive governance, risk communication, and justice-centered approaches. She has published widely on fossil fuel politics, fracking impacts, and the sociological dimensions of climate adaptation, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2014.

Sebastian Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geoinformatics
• Disaster Risk Management
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Schmidt is a Researcher at the Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS, part of the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences at the University of Salzburg. His work focuses on geospatial technologies, disaster risk management, and the integration of social media data with remote sensing for emergency response. He contributes to projects analyzing flood patterns, wildfire detection, and ethical data practices in crisis scenarios. Research Interests: Schmidt’s research spans geoinformatics applications in disaster management, AI-driven analysis of organizational web data, and spatial accuracy in geocoding flood-related imagery. His work bridges social media analytics with environmental science, emphasizing ethical frameworks for data collection during emergencies. Key Contributions: His recent studies include clustering company networks in Baden-Württemberg, developing the EmoGRACE emotion analysis tool for social media, and fusing satellite and social media data for flood response prioritization. These projects highlight innovative uses of geospatial and AI technologies in addressing environmental challenges. Professional Role: As part of Z_GIS, he collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives, contributing to both academic publications and practical tools for crisis management. His research often involves international datasets and cross-disciplinary partnerships, reflecting the University of Salzburg’s commitment to applied and impactful research.

• Water Resource Management
• Environmental Equity
• Urban Forestry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shawn Landry is a Research Associate Professor and Director of the USF Water Institute at the University of South Florida's School of Geosciences. His research focuses on environmental equity, water resource management, and geospatial technologies, with a strong emphasis on applied projects addressing urban forests, wetlands, and land cover change. He holds a Ph.D. (2013), two M.S. degrees (2005, 1996), and a B.S. (1992) from the University of South Florida and University of New Hampshire. Key projects include the Statewide Ecosystem Assessment of Coastal and Aquatic Resources (SEACAR) and the development of decision-support tools like the Water Atlas and Tampa Tree Map. His work integrates remote sensing, machine learning, and GIS to support policy and community engagement in coastal and urban environments. Landry is a PI on multiple NSF-funded initiatives and collaborates with state agencies and municipalities on flood mitigation, urban forest resilience, and environmental justice. Education: Ph.D., University of South Florida (2013) M.S., University of South Florida (2005) M.S., University of South Florida (1996) B.S., University of New Hampshire (1992) Key Projects: RAPID Collaborative Research on urban forest resilience post-Hurricane Irma SEACAR database for coastal resource assessment Orange/Seminole County Water Atlas initiatives GIS-based tools for urban forestry and floodplain management His research outputs span over 50 peer-reviewed articles and technical reports, focusing on topics like urban tree canopy analysis, groundwater dynamics, and policy-driven environmental decision-making. Landry also teaches GIS 6355 (Water Resources GIS) and serves on committees for organizations including the American Association of Geographers and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program.

Marc Parésمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Governance
• Citizen Participation
• Urban Political Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marc Parés is a Full Professor of Human Geography at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and Associate Professor in the Geography Department. He has held visiting positions at the University of Manchester, New York University, and KULeuven. As a leading researcher, he coordinates the Research Group on Urban Governance, Commons, Internet, and Social Innovation at IGOP. His roles include coordinating the Degree in Geography, Environment, and Territorial Planning at UAB. Education : PhD in Environmental Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona (2006) Master’s in Political Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona (2004) Undergraduate studies in Political Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona (1999–2004) Research Interests : Parés focuses on urban governance, citizen participation, environmental management, and social innovation. His work explores how marginalized communities navigate crises through collective leadership and civic capacity. Key themes include housing activism, austerity-era governance, and participatory water management under EU directives. Publications : His research spans urban sociology, policy analysis, and environmental governance. Recent work examines socially innovative housing models in Barcelona and NYC, resilience in deprived neighborhoods, and deliberative processes in water policy. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and books. Awards & Grants : Includes a Marie Curie Fellowship (2014–2016) and leadership in EU-funded projects like CAPFLO (flood resilience) and Yes, We Rent! (affordable housing). Labs & Teams : He heads the Urban Governance Research Group at IGOP, collaborating with international networks on participatory governance and social innovation.

• Water Treatment
• Resource Recovery
• Environmental Biotechnology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Ana Soares is Professor of Biotechnology Engineering at Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University, and an IWA Fellow specializing in environmental water protection and resource recovery. Her research develops sustainable solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater management, focusing on bioreactor technologies and circular economy approaches. Education includes a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Lund University and MEng in Biotechnology Engineering from Algarve University. Research explores innovative bioreactor management for nutrient and energy recovery from wastewater, with emphasis on phosphorus recovery, anaerobic treatment optimization, and carbon capture. Work bridges scientific innovation and practical applications through collaborations with water utilities and industrial partners. Publications focus on advancing wastewater resource recovery technologies, with recent work on neural network corrosion modeling, phosphorus recovery methods, and SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance. Honors include recognition as IWA Fellow for contributions to water research and leadership in international conferences. Directs research projects funded by EU Horizon 2020 (SMART-PLANT, nextGen, ENERWATER) and supervises PhD students in water biotechnology. Chaired IWA conferences on ecotechnologies and leading edge water technologies.

Brian Rutherfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sales Management
• Marketing Strategies
• Organizational Behavior
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Brian Rutherford is a Professor of Marketing and Professional Sales at the Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University. His research focuses on sales management, buyer-seller relationships, employee burnout, and international sales dynamics. He has published extensively on topics such as salesforce burnout, job satisfaction, cross-cultural selling, and crisis-driven market adaptations. Dr. Rutherford’s work examines how disruptions (like the pandemic) impact sales strategies, buyer behaviors, and workforce welfare. He explores themes such as emotional labor in retail environments, multi-faceted job satisfaction among salespeople, and the design of retail spaces. His research also addresses global market challenges, including post-disruptive sales interactions and industrial buyer-seller exchanges. Key trends in his recent articles include analyzing burnout mitigation strategies for road warriors, optimizing salesforce go-to-market strategies, and measuring the impact of disruptions on international sales processes. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical insights for sales management and organizational effectiveness.