جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christina Gerhardtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Humanities
• Climate Change Studies
• Literature and Environment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christina Gerhardt is a Professor and Henry J. Leir Endowed Chair in Foreign Languages and Cultures at Clark University. Her research focuses on environmental humanities, blending literary and cultural analysis with climate science. She has held prestigious visiting positions at Princeton University’s High Meadows Environmental Institute as Barron Visiting Professor of Environmental Humanities and multiple terms as Senior Fellow at the Rachel Carson Center (Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich). Her work bridges environmental studies and cultural critique, exemplified by her award-winning book *Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean* (2023), recognized by *New Scientist* as a top science book. She also serves as Editor-in-Chief of *ISLE: Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment*. Her academic trajectory includes visiting roles at Harvard, Columbia, UC Berkeley, and the Free University of Berlin. Notable fellowships include the Newberry Library Short-Term Fellowship (2022–2025) and multiple Woodrow Wilson Center and Freiburg Insitute for Advanced Studies grants. Her publications span environmental atlases, German cinema studies, and transnational revolutionary movements. Current research explores climate change’s cultural and geographic impacts, particularly in coastal regions and urban centers. Awards: New Scientist 'Best Popular Science Book' (2023), Barron Visiting Professorship (Princeton), Rachel Carson Center Senior Fellowships Grants: Newberry Library Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson Center Fellowship, Freiburg Insitute for Advanced Studies Grant Labs/Teams: Leads Clark University’s environmental humanities initiatives, collaborates with global institutions on climate atlases and cultural memory projects

• Climate Science
• Meteorology
• Climate Resilience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rosalind Cornforth is a Professor of Climate and Development and Director of the Walker Institute at the University of Reading, Department of Meteorology. She holds a PhD in Tropical Meteorology and has over 15 years of experience collaborating with governments and NGOs in developing nations. As Walker Institute Director, she leads strategic vision, operations, and interdisciplinary projects in climate resilience. Her roles include Senior Research Scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) and Ambassador for the TAMSAT group. Her research focuses on African weather systems, climate early warning systems, rainfall variability, knowledge exchange, and governance for adaptation. Key projects include the Africa Climate Exchange (AfClix), AfClix Early Warning System for Sudan, and BRAVE groundwater studies. She advises on UN initiatives, including WHO/WMO, UNDP, and the African Union. Recent publications (2020–2024) address climate adaptation, flood early warning, heat stress, and transboundary resilience. She supervises postgraduate students and leads NERC-funded projects. Her work bridges science and policy, emphasizing actionable solutions for vulnerable regions.

Alexander Rodríguezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Time Series Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alexander Rodríguez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on advancing AI methods for modeling complex spatiotemporal dynamics, particularly in applications related to population health and community resilience. He specializes in machine learning, time series analysis, uncertainty quantification, and multi-agent systems, with an emphasis on scientific modeling and data-driven decision-making. Recent contributions include keynote talks at AAMAS 2025 (Autonomous Agents for Social Good workshop), presentations at the US National Academies Symposium, and invited talks at AAAI 2025 on topics like knowledge-guided machine learning and public health prediction. He co-organizes AAMAS 2025 as sponsorship co-chair and leads initiatives in AI for science and epidemic forecasting. His publications emphasize neural networks for time series forecasting, biomedical foundation models, and epidemic surveillance systems. Notable work includes 'Neural Conformal Control for Time Series Forecasting' (AAAI 2025) and 'Deepcovid: An operational deep learning-driven framework for explainable real-time forecasting' (2021). No scientific awards explicitly listed in available texts. His research group actively collaborates on grants related to AI applications in public health and infrastructure resilience, with a focus on data-centric methodologies and multi-agent systems.

Caroline Gottschalkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community Engaged Research
• Environmental Rhetoric
• River Restoration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caroline Gottschalk is the Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in the Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her work bridges environmental rhetoric, community engagement, and river restoration, focusing on socio-ecological systems and cultural revitalization. She directs the Headwaters Lab, a transdisciplinary research group exploring human-environment relationships through storytelling and participatory methods. Education: Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago B.S.W., University of Iowa B.A., University of Iowa Research Interests: Gottschalk’s work emphasizes community-based collaboration, place-responsive storytelling, and the ethical dimensions of environmental restoration. She examines how marginalized voices and nonhuman agencies shape ecological narratives and policy-making. Recent projects include flood resilience frameworks in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and rethinking beaver-based restoration through Indigenous knowledge systems. Publications: Her recent work spans Geoforum, Environment and Planning E, and Duke University Press, analyzing topics like transdisciplinary river research, contested restoration practices, and feminist flood futures. These studies highlight tensions between ecological management and cultural values. Awards: Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Teaching and Outreach: Gottschalk teaches courses like ENGL 236 (Writing Rivers) and ENGL 706 (Community Engaged Praxis), integrating service-learning and public scholarship. She prioritizes ethical university-community partnerships, advocating for “positive barriers to access” that balance collaboration with accountability. Labs and Teams: The Headwaters Lab collaborates with ecologists, policymakers, and local communities on projects like the Driftless Area Flood Resilience Initiative. Current efforts include developing narrative-based tools for climate adaptation and recentering relational ethics in restoration science.

Pao-chen Tangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecocinema
• Animal Studies
• Transnational Cinema
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pao-chen Tang is an Assistant Professor in Film Studies at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the School of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Joint PhD in Cinema and Media Studies & East Asian Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the intersection of film aesthetics and ecopolitics, particularly in East Asian cinema, exploring animism, nonhuman agency, and environmental humanities. Education: PhD (University of Chicago), Joint PhD in Cinema and Media Studies & East Asian Languages and Civilizations. Research Interests: Ecocinema, animal studies, transnational cinema, film production culture, health humanities, and East Asian media. Current projects include studies on neo-industrialization in Chinese cinema and the aesthetics of technology in genres like martial arts and sci-fi. Recent Articles: Recent works include Producing a Future on a Wandering Earth (2023), analyzing the sci-fi film The Wandering Earth , and Cinema Wears the Mask (2023), exploring animism in French documentary. His 2025 book The Animist Imagination in East Asian Cinema theorizes animist filmmaking modes. Awards: Includes the Nexus Asia Travel Grant (2025), Overseas Pioneers Grants (2024), and multiple fellowships. Shortlisted for the Screen Award (2024) and BAFTSS Best Journal Article (2024). Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses like FILM1000 and supervises Chenlei Xiao. Grants include the USyd-NTU Ignition Grant (2024) and Franke Institute Dissertation Fellowship (2019). Labs/Teams: Member of the China Studies Centre and Sydney Environment Institute, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects.

Frank Jotzoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change Economics
• Energy Transition Policy
• Decarbonisation Strategies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Frank Jotzo is a Professor at the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy and holds leadership roles as Head of Energy at the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) and Director of the Centre for Climate and Energy Policy. His research focuses on climate change economics, energy transition policies, decarbonisation strategies, and international climate policy. He has contributed to major policy initiatives, including the NSW Net Zero Commission and Australia's Carbon Leakage Review, and served as a Lead Author for the IPCC. His work emphasizes economic instruments for climate change mitigation, regional transition policies, and the analysis of hydrogen and coal sector dynamics. He teaches climate policy and economics at ANU and engages in executive education programs. Research interests include the economics of decarbonisation, zero-emissions industries, and structural economic changes in Australia, Europe, China, and Indonesia. He has advised governments on climate policy design, energy transitions, and the socio-economic impacts of coal phase-outs. Key projects include studies on green hydrogen cost competitiveness, China's coal import reduction strategies, and regional recovery post-coal plant closures. He holds a Dipl-VWL from Berlin and advanced degrees from ANU (MEcDev and PhD). Frank Jotzo’s contributions span over 80 publications, focusing on energy economics, climate policy frameworks, and the interplay between environmental and economic development. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation, particularly in Asia-Pacific contexts. He leads ANU's engagement in global climate policy dialogues and is a sought-after advisor on sustainable development strategies.

Sara Ryeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Disaster Management
• Humanitarian Logistics
• Risk Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sara Rye is an Associate Professor in Project Management for Development at the University of Bradford's Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Disaster Management from Brunel University. Her research focuses on humanitarian logistics, disaster response optimization, and inclusive game-based learning methodologies. She created a versatile toolkit for game-based education, used across age groups and abilities, and led an Erasmus+ funded project training 240 educators across four countries. Dr. Rye collaborates with Peace Studies and International Development researchers to integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches in disaster studies. Research Interests: Combines mathematical modeling with human-centric disaster analysis. Specializes in supply chain optimization during natural disasters and pedagogical tools for neurodiverse learners. Current projects explore colonialism's humanitarian impacts through quantitative modeling. Her work emphasizes inclusivity in education through adaptable games using materials like LEGO and digital platforms. Grants & Dissemination: Secured Erasmus+ funding for transnational educator training programs. Her research has been disseminated through classroom workshops, online platforms, and international conferences. Advises NGOs pro-bono and supervises PhD students in disaster management and serious games. Impact: Mentored students who achieved academic success (e.g., a master's/PhD on green supply chains) and founded NGOs recognized by Nepal's government. Recently finalized two books on humanitarian supply chains and inclusive game-based education.

• Supply Chain Management
• Modeling and Optimization
• Production and Service Systems Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Şule Itır Satoğlu is a faculty member in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, holding the rank of Professor since 2019. She has held multiple administrative roles, including Head of Department (2025–present), Vice Rector (2020–2024), and Vice Dean (2018–2020). Her research focuses on supply chain management, optimization, sustainable operations, and disaster response systems. She has a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2008), an MSc in Engineering Management (2002), and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2000). Her work emphasizes practical applications of optimization techniques in logistics, healthcare, and disaster management. Notable contributions include developing models for blood supply chains under uncertainty, UAV-based waste detection, and sustainable urban transport fleet electrification. She has collaborated on projects funded by public and private sectors, addressing issues like lean manufacturing integration with Industry 4.0 and RFID-enabled maintenance systems. Her publications span over two decades, with recent focus on multi-objective optimization in humanitarian logistics, smart waste collection systems, and energy-efficient drone surveillance. She is a member of the TMMOB Chamber of Mechanical Engineers and actively contributes to national technology initiatives through academic leadership roles.

Gerd Masselinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal Geomorphology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Extreme Storm Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Gerd Masselink is a leading authority on coastal geomorphology at the University of Plymouth, specifically in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences. He heads the Coastal Processes Research Group (CPRG), the largest such group in the UK, specializing in extreme storm impacts, climate change adaptation, and coastal management. His work spans global research, including coral reef islands, sediment dynamics, and beach hazard mitigation. He holds a PhD from Sydney University and has over 25 years of field and numerical modeling expertise, with 150+ publications (h-index 68). Current projects include the EA-funded 'Making Space for Sand' and UKRI's ARISE project on atoll resilience. He co-founded CMAR consultancy and authored textbooks like Introduction to Coastal Processes and Geomorphology . Research focuses on extreme storms' coastal effects, including erosion, flooding, and dune dynamics. He supervises 25+ PhD students and collaborates internationally on rip current forecasting, sediment budgets, and climate adaptation strategies. His work informs coastal policy and safety, such as RNLI beach hazard research and UK National Marine Park initiatives.

• Policing
• Private Security
• Security Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adam Aitken is a Lecturer at the School of Health and Society, University of Salford, Manchester, UK. His career spans over a decade in criminology and security studies, with prior roles as a Criminology Lecturer at De Montfort University (2017-2021) and Assistant Lecturer at the University of Glasgow (2013-2017). Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (2023-2024), University of Salford PhD in Criminology (2013-2017), University of Glasgow MSc in Applied Social Research in Criminology (2011-2012), University of Stirling BSc (Hons) in Criminological Studies (2004-2008), Abertay University Research Interests: Adam's work focuses on security governance , police legitimacy , private security dynamics , and community resilience , particularly in contexts like sporting mega-events and environmental disasters. His current BA/Leverhulme-funded project examines placemaking and rural resilience to UK flooding. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2024-2025) address digital policing, community resilience, and semiotic approaches to security signals. Earlier works analyze mega-event security, democratic governance, and environmental harms. Scientific Awards: Shortlisted 2nd Place (2015) for poster on mega-event policing at SIPR Postgraduate Student Symposium PhD Supervision: Adam has supervised PhD completions (Michael Mathura, 2020) and is primary supervisor for Brian Roberts' ongoing work on AI in UK policing. He contributes to the Centre for Research on Inclusive Society and aligns with UN SDGs for health, urban sustainability, and climate action.

M. Hadi Aminiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Distributed Machine Learning
• Federated Learning
• Interdependent Networks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

M. Hadi Amini is an Assistant Professor at Florida International University's Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences. He founded and directs the Sustainability, Optimization, and Learning for InterDependent networks (SOLID) laboratory, focusing on cyber-physical-social systems and distributed AI applications. Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering (2019), Carnegie Mellon University M.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering (2015), Carnegie Mellon University M.Sc. (2013), Tarbiat Modares University B.Sc. (2011), Sharif University of Technology His research spans federated learning, interdependent network optimization, and AI applications in smart cities , energy systems , and healthcare . Recent work emphasizes privacy-preserving techniques, quantum encryption, and blockchain integration for secure distributed learning. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in large language models , edge computing , medical imaging security , and infrastructure resilience , with interdisciplinary emphasis across computer science, systems engineering, and urban planning. Best Paper Award, IEEE Conference on Computational Science & Computational Intelligence (2019) Best Journal Paper Award, Springer Nature Operations Research Forum (2021) Excellence in Teaching Award, FIU (2020) Multiple Best Reviewer Awards, IEEE Transactions NSF Travel Awards (2019) As Associate Editor for Frontiers in Communications and Networks and book series editor for Sustainable Interdependent Networks , he actively shapes research discourse. His lab has secured $3.6M in federal/state funding for AI-driven infrastructure projects.

Michel Bruneauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Multihazard Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michel Bruneau is a SUNY Distinguished Professor at the University at Buffalo's Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on earthquake-resistant design, blast-resistant structures, multi-hazard engineering, and seismic evaluation of infrastructure. He has authored influential books such as The Blessings of Disaster , exploring disaster resilience and societal adaptation. Bruneau's career includes leadership roles in NSF-funded research centers and over 20 prestigious awards for engineering innovation. Beyond academia, he has published novels and composed music, blending technical expertise with creative pursuits. Education: PhD (1987), MS (1984) in Structural Engineering from UC Berkeley; BS in Civil Engineering from Université Laval (1983). Research emphasizes resilient infrastructure, including seismic retrofitting of bridges and buildings. His work bridges engineering, policy, and sociology, advocating for proactive disaster preparedness. Notable contributions include advances in buckling-restrained braces and composite plate shear walls for structural resilience.

Jamshid Mohammadiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Risk Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jamshid Mohammadi is the Interim Provost and Professor of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), within the Armour College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on structural integrity, seismic damage analysis, bridge performance, and risk assessment in transportation systems. Research Projects: He leads studies on bridge fatigue, seismic vulnerability, structural health monitoring, and disaster resilience. Notable projects include investigating horizontally curved bridges, seismic damage to skewed bridges, and probabilistic models for fatigue failure in metals. His work often involves collaborations with institutions like NASA and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Publications & Books: Mohammadi has authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles and two influential books: Systems Engineering, with Economics, Probability and Statistics and NDT Methods Applied to Fatigue Reliability Assessment of Structures . His work bridges theoretical models with practical engineering solutions. Expertise: His expertise spans system reliability, highway bridge analysis, and probabilistic methodologies for infrastructure assessment. He advises on temporary structure design, post-disaster risk mitigation, and lifecycle cost optimization. Grants & Recognition: His projects are funded by federal and state agencies. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publications and leadership roles highlight his impact in civil engineering education and practice.

• Disability Rights
• Islamic Law
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dina Afrianty is a Lecturer in Law at the Faculty of Law and Business, Thomas More Law School. Her research focuses on disability rights, gender studies, Islamic law reforms, and sociolegal issues in Indonesia. She has published extensively on topics such as inclusive education policies, the intersection of faith and gender-based violence, and the role of civil society in legal advocacy. Her work often bridges religious ethics with modern legal frameworks, particularly examining how Islamic institutions and policies impact marginalized groups. Notable contributions include critiques of Indonesia’s Omnibus Law, the implementation of Sharia regulations in Aceh, and advocacy for disability inclusion in education and disaster responses. Key research themes include: Disability rights and religious institutions Gender equity in Islamic legal systems Sharia governance and regional autonomy Intersectionality of faith, gender, and public policy Her articles highlight tensions between traditional religious norms and progressive social justice goals. Recent work emphasizes climate policy’s exclusion of people with disabilities and the need for inclusive legal frameworks. No formal scientific awards are listed, but her research has been widely disseminated through academic presses and public policy platforms like The Conversation. She collaborates closely with disabled peoples’ organizations and women’s NGOs to drive legal reforms.

Aaron Maxwellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geospatial Science
• Remote Sensing
• Machine Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Aaron Maxwell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology and Geography at West Virginia University (WVU). He serves as the principal investigator of West Virginia View, a member of AmericaView, and director of the WV GIS Technical Center. His research focuses on spatial predictive modeling, geohazard mapping, machine/deep learning applications in remote sensing, and thematic map accuracy assessment. He holds degrees from Alderson Broaddus University (B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science) and WVU (M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology), with a GIS Professional (GISP) certification. Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science – Alderson Broaddus University Master of Science in Geology – West Virginia University Doctor of Philosophy in Geology – West Virginia University Research Interests: Dr. Maxwell’s work emphasizes computational methods to extract insights from geospatial data. Key areas include: Deep learning for geomorphic feature extraction (e.g., LIDAR-based semantic segmentation) Machine learning applications in forest fuel load estimation and slope failure modeling Best practices for assessing deep learning outputs in remote sensing Synthetic data generation for predictive modeling Community flood resiliency and participatory GIS Publications: His recent work highlights advancements in geospatial deep learning (e.g., the geodl R package), accuracy assessment metrics for imbalanced datasets, and modeling post-mining landscape evolution. Articles often blend theoretical frameworks with applied case studies across environmental and geotechnical domains. Grants & Funding: Supported by NSF (CAREER Award) and AmericaView, his work trains students and develops open-source geospatial tools. Current projects include synthetic forest stand modeling and flood resiliency initiatives. Labs & Teams: Leads WV View, fostering remote sensing education and data sharing. Collaborates on geospatial workforce development and open-source software initiatives (e.g., GIScience courses, ArcGIS Pro labs).