جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Manuel Garcia-Perezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioenergy
• Bioproducts Engineering
• Thermochemical Conversion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manuel Garcia-Pérez is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). His research focuses on thermochemical conversion of biomass to produce biofuels, bio-oils, and biochars, addressing global energy and environmental challenges. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Université Laval and has held postdoctoral positions at Monash University, the University of Georgia, and other institutions. His work emphasizes sustainable aviation fuels, biochar applications in soil fertility, and environmental impact mitigation. Dr. Garcia-Pérez leads the Bioproducts Science and Engineering Laboratory (BSEL) at WSU Tri-Cities, advancing bio-refinery concepts and reactor design. He collaborates internationally, including projects in Haiti and the Dominican Republic to develop sustainable biomass industries. His research spans analytical chemistry, reactor engineering, and interdisciplinary partnerships in forestry, soil science, and sociology. He has authored nearly 130 peer-reviewed publications and serves on the Biomass Research Development Initiative Technical Advisory Committee. Key achievements include developing pyrolysis oil characterization methods, optimizing biochar for carbon sequestration, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. His grants and industry partnerships support innovative technologies for waste-to-energy conversion and environmental remediation. Future work targets integrating biomass resources with aviation fuel supply chains and enhancing biochar's role in climate resilience.

Stephanie Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Safety
• Microbial Contaminants
• Planetary Protection
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Food Science at Washington State University (WSU), serving as the Statewide Consumer Food Safety Specialist. She holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences (Microbiology emphasis) from the University of Idaho (2014), an MS in Microbiology (2008), and a BS in Microbiology from Idaho State University (2004). Her work bridges food safety research, planetary protection microbiology, and agricultural extension education. Roles: Faculty in Food Science, Extension Specialist, NASA-funded researcher Affiliations: CAHNRS, WSU Extension, NASA Planetary Protection Program Research focuses on microbial contamination in food systems, spacecraft-associated microorganisms, and Bacillus cereus pathogenesis. She develops food safety protocols for growers and processors, including $5.7M USDA-funded initiatives for school nutrition programs and $624K WSDA grants for produce safety training. Her planetary protection work examines microbial survival under Mars-like conditions, contributing to NASA's Mars 2020 mission bioburden studies. Key grants include leadership roles in USDA-NIFA projects totaling over $2M and co-PI roles in over $1M of NASA-funded research on spacecraft microbiology. She has authored/co-authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and 10 extension publications, including seminal work on Bacillus cereus toxin production and planetary contamination risks. Education programs include Produce Safety Alliance training for 5,000+ growers annually and ServSafe certification workshops. Her lab collaborates with industry partners like NASA Jet Propulsion Lab and Washington tree fruit growers to translate research into practical food safety solutions.

Marco Nieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Engineering
• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Urban Mobility
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marco Nie is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. His research focuses on Transportation Systems Analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate optimization, network science, traffic flow theory, economics, and statistics to address complex interactions between human activities, infrastructure, and urban networks. He teaches three courses: an undergraduate/graduate introduction to transportation engineering, and two graduate courses on analytical and computational tools for surface transportation systems design. Education: Marco Nie earned a BS in Structural Engineering from Tsinghua University (Beijing), followed by graduate studies in Transportation at the National University of Singapore (NUS), and a PhD in Transportation from the University of California, Davis. Research interests include improving transportation efficiency, sustainability, and equity through policy and technology. Recent work explores autonomous vehicles, modular transit systems, congestion pricing, and data-driven solutions for EV charging and ride-hail platforms. He has expressed challenges in securing research funding, noting its critical role despite inherent flaws in evaluating research impact through monetary metrics. Scientific Awards: He received the 2021 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Awards . Marco also serves on editorial boards, including Service Science (2023), and actively publishes on topics like urban mobility, freight logistics, and policy analysis. Advising & Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, he highlights the importance of funding mechanisms for research. His work often involves collaborations with sponsors and stakeholders to address real-world transportation challenges. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Science and Protection of Engineered Environments and engages in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on sustainable and equitable urban systems.

Prashant Shenoyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Systems
• Networking
• Cloud Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prashant Shenoy is a Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean in the College of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has been on the faculty since 1998 and heads the Laboratory for Advanced Systems Software while directing the Center for Smart and Connected Society. His research focuses on systems issues for distributed systems ranging from large server clusters to networks of small sensors. Shenoy received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998, following an MS from the same institution in 1994. He earned his BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in 1993. His academic progression at UMass Amherst has been from Assistant Professor (1998-2004) to Associate Professor (2004-2009) to Professor (2009-2020) to Distinguished Professor (2020-present). His primary research interests include distributed systems, networking, cloud and edge computing, mobile computing and Internet of Things, and energy and sustainability. Over the past decade, his work has increasingly focused on computational decarbonization, as evidenced by his recent $12 million NSF Expedition award in this area. His research group maintains several important resources including the UMass Trace Repository, UMass CS Weather Station, BenchLab, and Smart* Dataset. Shenoy's publications reflect a progression from foundational distributed systems work to increasingly sustainability-focused research. His recent work centers on carbon-aware computing, energy optimization, and computational decarbonization across various computing domains including cloud, edge, and IoT systems. ACM Fellow (2019) AAAS Fellow (2018) IEEE Fellow (2013) ACM Sigmetrics Test of Time Award (2016) NSF Career Award recipient Conti Research Fellowship recipient Lilly Foundation Teaching Fellow As an educator, Shenoy has consistently taught Distributed and Operating Systems (Compsci 677) and has mentored numerous PhD students who have received awards and gone on to successful careers. He serves as the founding Chair of the ACM Special Interest Group on Energy (SIGEnergy) and has organized numerous conferences including serving as PC chairs for the ACM Symposium on Edge Computing in 2025. His research has secured significant funding, including a recent $12 million NSF Expedition in Computational Decarbonization awarded in May 2024. Shenoy leads the Laboratory for Advanced Systems Software at UMass Amherst and directs the Center for Smart and Connected Society. He serves on editorial boards of several journals including ACM Transactions on IOT (TIOT), ACM Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Computing Systems (TOMPECS), and ACM Transactions on the Web (TWEB).

Pushan Bagمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Photosynthesis
• Plant Biology
• Protein Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pushan Bag is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford's Jarvis Lab, supported by a Human Frontiers Science Program Long-term Fellowship. His research focuses on understanding plastid protein translocation machinery and photosynthetic acclimation in coniferous plants. Previously, he earned his PhD from the Umeå Plant Science Centre in Sweden (2022), studying overwintering photosynthetic mechanisms in conifers. Research Interests: Photosynthetic acclimation, plastid protein transport, thylakoid membrane biochemistry, leaf senescence regulation, and evolutionary aspects of plant stress responses. Techniques include chlorophyll fluorescence spectroscopy, membrane protein solubilization, and transcriptomic analysis. Key Achievements: Developed the ChloroSpec spectrometer for in vivo chlorophyll fluorescence analysis, identified LHCSR3's role in algal osmotic stress responses, and elucidated flavodiiron-mediated photoprotection in conifers. His work bridges fundamental plant biology with biotechnological applications in membrane protein research. Professional Network: Active on ResearchGate and Google Scholar; affiliated with the Oxford Mosaic interdisciplinary platform. Engages in open science initiatives through preprint sharing and methodological tool development.

• Astrophysics
• Environmental Science
• Light Pollution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonia Varela is a renowned astrophysicist and researcher at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) , where she has worked for 35 years. She currently serves as the president of the Starlight Foundation , director of the Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos , and president of BPW Canarias . In 2024, she was awarded the Canary Islands Gold Medal for her contributions to science and society. Her research focuses on preserving the quality of the night sky, combating light pollution, and promoting gender equality in STEM fields. She has pioneered initiatives like the Starlight Declaration , advocating for the protection of dark skies as a global heritage. Key contributions include publishing in Science on the threats of artificial light and satellite constellations to astronomical observations and ecological health. Her leadership roles amplify her impact on policy, education, and public outreach.

James Leapeمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Sustainability
• Climate Change
• Marine Conservation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Leape is the William and Eva Price Senior Fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment and Professor (by courtesy) of Oceans. He serves as Co-Director of the Center for Ocean Solutions. With four decades of conservation experience, he focuses on systemic shifts to sustainability, particularly private sector leadership. His roles include former WWF International Director General and leadership in the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Education: A.B. with honors from Harvard College J.D. with honors from Harvard Law School Research Interests: Leape’s work spans climate change, marine conservation, forest protection, water resources management, and sustainable commodity markets. He emphasizes cross-sector collaboration with governments, businesses, and NGOs to achieve global sustainability goals. Publications: His recent work addresses ocean governance frameworks, scaling sustainability solutions, and ocean data systems critical to climate adaptation. These publications reflect a focus on actionable policy and systemic change. Awards & Roles: Distinguished Fellow at ClimateWorks Foundation Board member of the Marine Stewardship Council, Mission 2020, and Luc Hoffmann Institute Former member of China Council for International Cooperation in Environment and Development Advising & Collaboration: Advises master’s and doctoral students on sustainability challenges. Engages in global initiatives like the World Economic Forum’s Environmental Stewards Board. His grants and collaborations include philanthropic and governmental partnerships. Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Ocean Solutions, a hub for interdisciplinary ocean research and policy innovation.

• Environmental Economics
• Environmental Regulation
• Corporate Social Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jay Shimshack is Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, holding a Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley and B.S. from Cornell University. Prior to UVA, he held faculty positions at Tulane University, Tufts University, and was a visiting fellow at the University of Michigan. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics from University of California, Berkeley B.S. from Cornell University Shimshack's research focuses on environmental regulation, environmental economics, corporate social behavior, and applied microeconomics for public policy. He extensively examines environmental inequality, regulatory compliance mechanisms, and pollution enforcement effectiveness. His work bridges academic research with policy applications through advisory roles with federal agencies, with particular emphasis on citizen complaint systems, environmental justice, and Clean Water Act policy analysis. His recent publications (2019-2024) demonstrate empirical analysis of environmental regulations across domestic and international contexts, revealing consistent themes in compliance assistance effectiveness, transboundary pollution challenges, and socioeconomic disparities in environmental quality. The research combines rigorous economic methodology with real-world policy evaluation, particularly in U.S. regulatory settings and international case studies including Mexico and China. Shimshack has been acknowledged by the University of Virginia for excellence in research contributions, receiving institutional recognition for impactful scholarship that informs environmental policy debates. He has provided advisory services to the EPA, FDA, USDA, and other federal agencies; consulted for private organizations; and testified before the U.S. House of Representatives. His policy engagement includes publishing numerous book chapters and reports, most notably the 2023 analysis finding the Trump administration's Clean Water Act rollback relied on dubious methodology. At UVA, he teaches economics for public policy and benefit-cost analysis.

Wanja Wellbrockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability
• Circular Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Wanja Wellbrock is a Professor at Heilbronn University's Faculty of Economics, focusing on Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, and Circular Economy. She leads the cooperative doctoral program with Tallinn University of Technology, focusing on 'Innovative Supply Chain Management in the Context of Industry 4.0 and Sustainable Management.' Her research spans funded projects like the 'Emission-free campus transport' (€200,000) and collaborations with organizations such as Hendricks, Rost & CIE and Lumics GmbH. Her academic roles include membership in the Senate Committee for Research, Transfer and Innovation, the Ethics Committee, and the Contact Point against Racism. She supervises doctoral students at the Schwäbisch Hall campus and actively contributes to international conferences and journals, including the 'Supply Management' symposium and 'GSI Journals Serie C.' Key research themes include sustainable procurement, risk management in supply chains, and digital technologies in logistics. Recent work explores circular economy innovations, cross-cultural communication, and the environmental impact of consumer choices. Research Collaborations: Philips University of Marburg (Innovative Supply Chain Management) Lumics GmbH (Process Orientation and Disruption Management) Grants: €200,000 from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry for 'Emission-free Campus Transport.' Her publications address sustainability in various sectors, including automotive, construction, and retail, with a focus on practical case studies and policy implications.

Maria Laura CARRANZAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecology
• Remote Sensing
• Plant Invasion Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Maria Laura CARRANZA is a Full Professor at the University of Molise, Department of Biosciences and Territory. Her work focuses on ecology, remote sensing, and environmental conservation, particularly in Mediterranean coastal ecosystems. She leads the Envix Lab, emphasizing vegetation mapping, invasive species dynamics, and climate change impacts. Her research integrates multi-source remote sensing (e.g., Sentinel, UAVs) with field data to assess biodiversity, dune ecosystems, and human-environment interactions. Key projects include monitoring plant invasions (e.g., Acacia saligna), coastal resilience, and citizen science contributions to ecological data collection. Education background and formal qualifications are not explicitly detailed in the provided text. Her research spans over 15 years, with recent emphasis on Mediterranean dunes, urban biodiversity, and global change effects on alpine grasslands. She collaborates internationally, notably in Argentina (Gran Chaco forests) and Pakistan (yak herding dynamics). Research interests include functional traits of plant communities, spectral diversity metrics, and conservation strategies for threatened ecosystems. Her work highlights the role of protected areas in mitigating litter accumulation and preserving cultural services. She has contributed to policy frameworks like Natura 2000 and the EU’s Invasive Species Directive through applied research. Publications emphasize the synergy between remote sensing and field ecology, with over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2016. Her work on Acacia saligna invasion models and dune eco-geomorphology via UAVs has advanced management practices. She also explores educational innovations, such as online course efficacy for field subjects like bird recognition.

Clare J FitzGeraldمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Public Services Management
• Governance
• Public Procurement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Clare J FitzGerald is a Lecturer in Management & Organisation at King’s Business School, King’s College London. She holds a PhD in Public Administration from North Carolina State University and previously served as a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. Her research focuses on public service delivery, governance transitions, and the role of legal frameworks in enabling public value creation. She has led evaluations for UK government departments and is a Fellow of Advance HE. Education: PhD in Public Administration (North Carolina State University, 2016), Master’s in Public Administration (North Carolina State University). Her work is funded by UK Research & Innovation and has been published in journals like Public Money & Management and Public Management Review. She co-authored the book Public Contracting for Social Outcomes (Cambridge University Press, 2024). Research interests include outcomes-based contracting, public procurement, performance management, and emergency response. She has received the 2017 Innovations in American Government Award for the iThrive mobile application. Current projects explore resilience in public service partnerships and pandemic-era procurement reforms. Grants: ESRC-funded projects on pandemic procurement and VCSFE support needs Awards: 2017 Innovations in American Government Award Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Blavatnik School of Government and UK government agencies on policy evaluations.

Jason BIANمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jason BIAN is a Full Professor at Rennes School of Business, specializing in Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management with a focus on Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Strategic Management. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences from City University of Hong Kong (2013) and a Bachelor's from AUFE (2008). His research explores competitive strategies, environmental policies, and supply chain innovations. Research interests include sustainable supply chain design, green technology investment, and managerial delegation in mixed markets. Recent work addresses emissions abatement, platform-based retailing strategies, and recycling policies in e-commerce. His articles span journals like Computers & Operations Research, Annals of Operations Research, and European Journal of Operational Research. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. His academic journey includes roles as Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University and Associate Professor at La Trobe University. He has contributed over 30 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on operational efficiency, environmental regulations, and supply chain dynamics.

• Entrepreneurship
• Regional Development
• Innovation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniela Maresch is an Associate Professor at GEM, affiliated with the Management, Technologies and Strategy Department since December 2020. She holds a PhD in Business Administration and an LL.M. in Business Law from WU Vienna University of Business and Economics (Austria), followed by a postdoctoral qualification (Habilitation) from Johannes Kepler University Linz (Austria). Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, regional development, and innovation, particularly in areas like entrepreneurial finance, technology entrepreneurship, social/migrant entrepreneurship, and education. Her work bridges interdisciplinary fields, combining legal, economic, and managerial perspectives. Dr. Maresch’s research has been published in journals such as Journal of Corporate Finance , Technological Forecasting and Social Change , and the European Central Bank Working Paper Series, with funding from the EU, the Swedish Kamprad Family Foundation, and private enterprises. She has held visiting roles at Aalto University (Finland), Cranfield University (UK), Lund University (Sweden), and currently serves as a visiting professor at Johannes Kepler University Linz. She is also an editorial board member for Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Review of Managerial Science . Her research explores themes such as entrepreneurial ecosystems, scaling strategies in digital eras, and the socio-economic impact of disruptive technologies. Key themes include innovation adoption in SMEs, governance of emerging technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing), and the role of fear-of-missing-out in decision-making. She advocates for policies fostering scalable ventures and ethical considerations in technology deployment, such as moral frameworks for social robots. Dr. Maresch’s work addresses challenges in rural entrepreneurship, including social enterprise sustainability and innovation. She collaborates with academic and industry partners to advance practical applications of her research, emphasizing interdisciplinarity and real-world relevance.

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

FANG Xin is a Full-time Faculty Member and Associate Professor of Operations Management at the Singapore Management University (SMU), affiliated with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business . He also serves as Director of PhD Programmes and MPA Research Fellow since 2023. Ph.D. in Operations Management (2014), Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Information Systems (2008), Fudan University Research Interests: Corporate Social Responsibility in Supply Chains Digital Economy and E-Commerce Platforms Co-opetition and Network Stability Sustainable Operations and Urban Logistics Consumer Behavior and Decision Theory Selected Publications (2013-2025): Focus on supply chain ethics, game theory applications, and digital platform strategies. Notable themes include anti-counterfeiting, CSR dynamics, urban delivery solutions, and transshipment network formation. Scientific Awards: M&SOM Meritorious Service Award (2024) Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2020) William Larimer Mellon Fellowship (2008-2014) Multiple Dean's Teaching Honor List recognitions (2019-2024) MPA Fellowships in Maritime Business (2021, 2024) Leadership Roles: Program Director, PhD in Business (2023-Present) Program Coordinator, PhD in Business (Operations Management) (2020-2023)

Thomas Lekanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Environmental History
• Environmental Humanities
• Wildlife Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Lekan is a Professor of History and Environmental Studies at the University of South Carolina, holding a joint appointment in the Department of History and the School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment. He has been a faculty member since 1999 and serves as interim coordinator of the Ann Johnson Institute for Science, Technology, and Society. His research focuses on European environmental history, the environmental humanities, and global conservation challenges, with particular attention to the Serengeti, German imperial legacies, and the Anthropocene. Lekan earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999 and has held fellowships at institutions including Princeton University and the Rachel Carson Center. His work explores the intersections of ecology, politics, and culture, emphasizing postcolonial critiques of conservation narratives and the socio-ecological impacts of environmental policy. Education: MA (1993, University of Washington), PhD (1999, University of Wisconsin-Madison). Research interests include wildlife conservation ethics, decolonization and environmental governance, and the role of film and imagery in shaping global environmental discourses. He has authored books like Our Gigantic Zoo: A German Quest to Save the Serengeti (2020) and co-edited volumes such as Germany’s Nature: Cultural Landscapes and Environmental History (2005). Lekan’s recent projects analyze the tensions between climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation, particularly in contested landscapes like the Mojave Desert. Scientific Awards: Multiple fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, American Council of Learned Societies, and German Historical Institute. He has organized workshops on environmental baselines and participated in collaborative projects like the Rachel Carson Center’s Anthropocene studies initiative. Grants and Labs: Involved in the Max Planck Institute’s Department III working group on “The Art of Judgment,” focusing on environmental science and policy. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary debates on sustainability, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches to ecological crises.