جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael Storperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Geography
• Urban Economics
• Regional Development
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Storper is a Distinguished Professor of Regional and International Development in Urban Planning and Director of Global Public Affairs at UCLA's Luskin School of Public Affairs. He holds concurrent appointments as Professor of Economic Sociology at Sciences Po (Paris) and Professor of Economic Geography at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on urban and regional economic development, globalization, and the interplay between technology, cities, and inequality. Storper earned his Ph.D. in Geography from UC Berkeley. His work examines how technological change and globalization shape urban economies, regional inequalities, and spatial disparities in economic success. Notable publications include Keys to the City (2013) and The Rise and Fall of Urban Economies (2015), which analyze divergent development trajectories of San Francisco and Los Angeles. His research highlights political reactions to economic disparities, including debates over trade, migration, and regional policy. Awards include the Sir Peter Hall Award (2012) and recognition as a 'World's Most Influential Scientific Mind' (2014). Current projects address the impacts of new technologies on urban employment and the political consequences of regional inequality.

• Smart Urbanism
• Infrastructure Governance
• Southern Urbanism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Tooran Alizadeh is a Professor of Urbanism and Infrastructure at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. She holds an ARC Future Fellowship and specializes in smart urbanism, infrastructure governance, and Southern urbanism. Her work critically examines socio-spatial inequities, telecommunication infrastructure, and the intersection of technology with urban development in Global South contexts. Education: PhD in Urban Studies, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Master of Urban Design and Planning, Master of Architecture, and Bachelor of Architecture. Research Interests: Smart city policy and implementation challenges Infrastructure governance in crises Socio-economic impacts of telecommunication networks Urban resilience and disaster planning Epistemic silences in settler-colonial urbanism Grants: 2023: Infrastructure governance beyond government at times of multiple crises (DVC Seed Funding) 2021: Socio-spatial implications of smart city development in India (ARC Future Fellowship) Awards: ARC Future Fellowship (2020–present). Labs/Teams: Member of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre. Active in the Infrastructure Governance Incubator research network.

Francesca Borgoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Modern Art
• Renaissance Visual Culture
• Material Culture
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Francesca Borgo is Lecturer in Art History at the University of St Andrews, specializing in early modern visual culture with particular expertise in Renaissance art and material studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has held fellowships at leading research institutes including Villa I Tatti and the Getty Research Institute. Borgo's research examines intersections between art, science, and material culture in fifteenth and sixteenth-century Europe. Her current projects investigate representations of war in Renaissance art and historical perceptions of fragile or decaying artworks. Recent publications analyze zoomorphic armor ornamentation, soundscapes in Leonardo's battle paintings, and waste reuse in artistic workshops. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with Leonardo da Vinci's legacy, Vitruvian principles of scale, and material transformations in artistic production. Recent articles explore sensory dimensions of Renaissance art and theoretical challenges in representing human proportions. Borgo co-directs research projects on Renaissance embodiment theories and coordinates collaborative initiatives on material reuse in early modern practices. She contributes to digital art history through open-access publications and database development.

Kristen Dayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Design
• Public Health
• Social Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristen Day is the Vice Provost and a Professor of Technology, Culture, and Society at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. Her research focuses on urban environments' impact on health equity, physical activity, and social justice, particularly in rapidly growing cities like those in China. She examines how urban design influences public health behaviors and advocates for inclusive urban policies. Her work spans urban planning, environmental justice, and transportation studies, leveraging big data and geospatial technologies. Notable contributions include studies on Walk Score impacts, bus rapid transit effects, and obesity correlates in Chinese urban contexts. She has led evaluations of programs like California's Safe Routes to School initiative, emphasizing child and adult mobility equity. Day's interdisciplinary approach integrates architecture, sociology, and public health. She has co-edited special issues on active living research and contributed to policy frameworks for dementia-friendly environments. Her advocacy extends to STEM diversity initiatives, including NYU's Women in STEM programs recognized for advancing gender equity.

Maud Lanauمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Industrial Ecology
• Socioeconomic Metabolism
• Circular Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maud Lanau is an Assistant Professor at Chalmers University of Technology's Department of Building Technology within the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable built environments, integrating industrial ecology, socioeconomic metabolism, and circular economy principles to reduce environmental impacts. She specializes in material stock and flow analysis, carbon accounting, and urban resource cadasters. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (2020), University of Southern Denmark MSc in Industrial Ecology (2014), Chalmers University of Technology Mastère in Housing Engineering (2011), University Paul Sabatier of Toulouse BSc in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (2012), University Paul Sabatier of Toulouse Research Interests: Lanau’s work examines how built environment stocks can support circular economy transitions. She develops methods for material stock modeling, integrates data collection frameworks for construction practitioners, and explores urban morphology-material stock relationships. Her projects include the NUMMS initiative linking urban form to material stocks and the Future URCs project addressing circular logistics in construction. Collaborations & Teaching: She co-supervises PhD students on topics like construction plastics circularity and sustainable mass handling. Lanau teaches the master’s course 'Sustainability Analytics and Visualization,' emphasizing industrial ecology tools and visualization techniques. She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects like CREATE and the Swedish Circular Economy Colloquium.

Richard Wittmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural History
• Architecture
• Urban Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Richard Wittman is an Associate Professor and Graduate Admissions Advisor in the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and specializes in the cultural history of European architecture and town planning from the 17th to 19th centuries, with a focus on architectural theory, religious architecture, and the public sphere. His work examines how architectural practice and discourse shaped modern configurations of space and society. Wittman has authored several influential books, including Architecture, Print Culture, and the Public Sphere in Eighteenth-Century France (2007) and Rebuilding St. Paul's Outside the Walls in Rome (2024). His research has been supported by grants from the NEH, Academic Senate, and others. Wittman advises numerous Ph.D. students and has held visiting roles at institutions globally. Education: Ph.D. (2001), M.Phil. (1994), M.A. (1992) from Columbia University; B.A. (1991) from Yale University. His recent publications explore topics like the historiography of architectural modernity, 19th-century papal Rome, and the intersection of print culture with architectural discourse. He has received awards including the Rudolf Wittkower Fellowship and the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship. Wittman’s interdisciplinary work bridges art history, urban studies, and cultural analysis.

• Urban Informality
• Squatter Settlements
• Sound Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ana Aceska is an Assistant Professor in Cultural Geography at Wageningen University's WASS School. Her research focuses on urban informality, sound studies, and socio-spatial divides in cities like Abuja, Nigeria, and global metropolises such as Shanghai, Berlin, and London. Her work combines ethnographic methods with critical urban theory, addressing topics like squatter settlements governance, resistance movements in informal urban spaces, and the role of sensory experiences (e.g., sound) in shaping urban identities. She co-supervises multiple PhD projects on themes including intangible cultural heritage, rural-urban migration in Nepal, and post-capitalist nature values. Key projects include exploring urban informality in Nigeria, heritage integration in climate strategies, and hiking as place-making in Lebanon. She actively contributes to debates on academic collaboration transparency and has published widely on divided cities and infrastructure's health impacts. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, geography, and anthropology, with a focus on marginalized urban populations and contested spaces.

Georg Winkelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forest Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Conservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Georg Winkel is a Professor of Forest & Nature Conservation Policy at Wageningen University & Research. He holds a PhD and Habilitation from the University of Freiburg, with prior roles as Head of Research Programmes at the European Forest Institute and Associate Professorships. His research focuses on forest policy, environmental governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key interests include sustainable finance, ecosystem services, and policy evaluation. He has authored over 80 academic publications and advises organizations like the National Park Hunsrück and the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry. Recent work includes analyses of the EU Taxonomy and equitable policy frameworks. Education: PhD and Habilitation in Forest and Environmental Policy, University of Freiburg Studies at ETH Zurich and University of Freiburg Research Interests: Human-nature interactions, policy implementation, socio-ecological resilience, and global forest governance. His work bridges academic research with policy, addressing challenges like deforestation, biodiversity, and climate change. Awards: International Fellow, Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry (2024) Advising & Grants: Supervises multiple PhD projects and has coordinated large international research consortia. Involved in funded initiatives like the 5 fully funded PhD positions at FNP (2022). Labs & Teams: Active in the Forest and Nature Conservation Policy group, focusing on political, socio-economic, and cultural dimensions of forests.

Pablo Timonerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Climate Change Impacts
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Geospatial Health Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pablo Timoner is a Researcher at the Institute of Global Health, part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva. He holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences (2021) and a Master’s in aquatic ecology (2017). His work focuses on climate change impacts on biodiversity, geospatial modeling for health accessibility, and river ecosystem dynamics. Currently, he collaborates with the WHO on geospatial models to enhance healthcare accessibility in emergencies and fragile contexts. Education : PhD in Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva (2021) Master’s thesis on aquatic macroinvertebrates in restored river channels, University of Geneva (2017) Research Interests : Climate change impacts on biodiversity, geospatial health service modeling, river ecosystem resilience, and freshwater invertebrate ecology. His work integrates GIS tools, biostatistical approaches, and environmental data to address global challenges in health and ecology. Articles Trends : Recent publications emphasize snow cover dynamics in Swiss alpine regions, healthcare accessibility modeling in Mali, and biodiversity shifts in freshwater ecosystems. Tools like the inAccessMod R package reflect his focus on open-source geospatial solutions. Scientific Awards : No awards explicitly listed. Advising & Grants : Collaborates on WHO-funded projects and contributes to initiatives like EUROPONDS. No formal advisees listed. Labs/Teams : Active member of the GeoHealth group, focusing on global health and environmental data integration.

Brooks Alexandra Kaiserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Economics
• Resource Economics
• Economic History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Brooks Alexandra Kaiser is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Department of Business and Sustainability at IEB Esbjerg, the European Center for Risk and Resilience Studies, and the SDU Climate Cluster. Her work bridges economics and environmental science, focusing on long-term socio-ecological transformations. PhD in Economics, Northwestern University, 1998 Tenured positions at Gettysburg College (USA) and University of Southern Denmark Visiting positions at University of British Columbia and University of Hawaii Her research centers on environmental and resource economics, particularly marine invasive species, Arctic socio-ecological systems, fisheries management, and climate change impacts. She employs bio-economic modeling to analyze how trade, technology, and policy affect marine resource use and conservation. Her recent work examines the snow crab invasion in the Barents Sea, economic costs of invasive species, and sustainable Arctic tourism. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in Arctic and marine environmental economics, with a focus on invasive species, fisheries governance, climate adaptation, and nature-based solutions. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates economics, ecology, and policy. Scientific recognitions include: Fellow of the Polar Research and Policy Initiative (UK) SCC Fast Track award (November 2024) She actively supervises PhD students, including M. Kourantidou, and has contributed to major research projects on climate adaptation, risk management, and Arctic sustainability. Her editorial roles include peer reviewer for Ecological Economics and People and Nature . She leads or co-leads several ongoing projects such as ARE BEST NbS and the SCC Elite Centre, demonstrating sustained research leadership and funding success. Kaiser is involved in multiple interdisciplinary research teams, including Landscape Imaginaries and the European Marine Research Network (Euromarine), and contributes to public discourse through media engagements on marine policy and climate change.

Ian O'Connellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Geomatics
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Historical Geography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ian O'Connell is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Geography within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Victoria (UVic). He also serves as an undergraduate advisor, contributing to student mentorship and academic guidance. His work bridges geography and computational methods, with a strong focus on geomatics and GIS applications. Research Interests: Ian's research centers on geomatics, particularly the application of GIS and spatial technologies in historical geography, land valuation, and coastal zone management. His work explores how digital tools can transform historical data into spatial narratives and support collaborative planning through web-based decision systems. He has investigated the integration of diverse datasets for environmental modeling and developed systems enabling stakeholder engagement in land-use decisions. Publication Trends: His publications from 1997 to 2013 reflect a consistent trajectory in geospatial innovation—spanning coastal data modeling, collaborative land valuation frameworks, and large-scale hydrological analysis. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with environmental science, urban planning, and geophysics, emphasizing data integration, modeling, and participatory design. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Ian serves as an undergraduate advisor, supporting student development in geography and geomatics. While no specific grants are listed, his doctoral work was supported by a three-year doctoral fellowship at UVic, and he previously worked on a European-funded GIS and Coastal Zone Management project, indicating experience with competitive research funding. Labs and Research Teams: While no formal lab or research group name is mentioned, his work suggests collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in geomatics, environmental planning, and coastal research. His involvement in funded projects and co-authored publications indicates active participation in research consortia focused on geospatial solutions for environmental and societal challenges.

• Landscape History
• Settlement History
• Agricultural History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Per Grau Møller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Culture and Language at the University of Southern Denmark, where he specializes in the spatial dimensions of history, particularly focusing on the Funen region and Northwestern Europe from 1000 AD to the present. His work emphasizes long-term landscape transformations, human imprint on cultural environments, and heritage preservation. Education: Master of Arts in History and Medieval Archaeology, 1984 (Odense and Århus Universities) Lic.phil. in History, 1988 (Odense University), thesis: From village to dormitory town. Rural settlements and their economic and cultural landscape preconditions on Funen ca. 1770–1965 His research interests include settlement history, landscape history, agricultural history, historical cartography, cultural heritage, and planning. He explores the interplay between nature and culture, particularly in rural and urban landscapes, with a focus on sustainable development and historical continuity. His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a consistent engagement with manor landscapes, cultural environments, road networks in Viking and medieval Denmark, and the evolving perception of heritage. Themes such as agricultural transformation, historical land use, and the integration of heritage into modern planning are recurrent across his work, indicating a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging history, geography, and environmental studies. Scientific and Professional Engagement: Head, Changing Landscapes – Center of Strategic Studies in Cultural Environments, Nature and Landscape History (1997–2000) Head of History Studies (2008–2015) Chairman, Agricultural Society (2001–2009) Danish Representative, Permanent European Conference for the Study of Rural Landscape (until 2022) Member, COST-network A27 LANDMARKS (2004–2008) Board member of multiple historical and cultural societies, including the Historical Society for Funen, HisKIS, and Earth ESF-program He has supervised students and taught courses in Danish social and cultural history, historical methods, and medieval urban development. His advisory roles and public lectures highlight his commitment to knowledge dissemination and community engagement in heritage matters. Per Grau Møller is actively involved in research, teaching, and public outreach, contributing significantly to the understanding of Denmark’s cultural landscapes and their historical evolution.

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Housing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor D.E. van Gameren is affiliated with the Department of Architecture at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. His research focuses on urban design, spatial justice, housing policies, and architectural history. He has supervised 9 academic works and contributed to over 89 research outputs, including influential books like the Housing Atlas: Europe - 20th Century and Advancing Spatial Justice . Notable achievements include the edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching (2022) and the Education Fellows TU Delft (2016) . His work blends academic research with practical urban solutions, addressing challenges in cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Dhaka through projects such as Dwelling in the Delta . Recent activities include organizing international workshops and exhibitions on housing and urban inclusion. He collaborates with global scholars on topics ranging from spatial justice frameworks to the role of architects in media dissemination.

Sun Cole Seeberg Dyremoseمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Energy Island Planning
• Offshore Wind Policy
• Green Energy Transition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sun Cole Seeberg Dyremose is a PhD Fellow at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning within the Faculty of IT and Design. He contributes to the Centre for Blue Governance (AAU BLUE) with research focused on marine and maritime sustainability. His institutional affiliation includes active participation in the PERMAGOV research project through 2026. Education: M.Sc. Geography, Aalborg University (2021) Bachelor of Geography, Aalborg University (2019) His research centers on Energy Island development in North/Baltic Seas, analyzing policy frameworks for offshore wind deployment and decarbonization strategies. He examines collaborative governance models through human geography lenses, investigating local community impacts during green transitions. His work integrates place theory with marine spatial planning to address governance challenges in EU Green Deal implementation. Dyremose's publication portfolio demonstrates expertise in energy transition governance, with recent articles analyzing political dimensions of North Sea Energy Islands and diagnostic tools for multi-layer marine governance. His research consistently connects technical infrastructure development with socio-political implementation challenges. Research Activities: Active participant in PERMAGOV project (2023-2026) on marine governance performance Contributor to EU policy development frameworks supporting Green Deal objectives Organizer of stakeholder workshops on marine governance (2024) Member of PLAN Junior Researchers Network

Elena Marchevskaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Performance Studies
• Migration and Border Studies
• Maternal and Feminist Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elena Marchevska is a Professor of Performance Studies and co-Director of the Creative Industries Digital x Data Research Centre at London South Bank University (LSBU). She holds additional roles including Associate Dean for Research and Innovation (2021–2025) and has previously served as Director of PG Research (2019–2021). Her work bridges academia and practice, focusing on performance, migration, and environmental cultural studies with a feminist, collaborative ethos. Educated with a PhD (2012) and MFA (2005), her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasizing experimental Eastern European theatre, maternal and feminist philosophy, radical performance practices, and decolonial methodologies. She has supervised multiple PhD and MRes students, currently guiding five researchers exploring community theatre, autobiographical performance, and decolonial praxis. Her research interrogates migrant narratives, maternal art practices, and border politics, utilizing auto-ethnography and practice-as-research. Notable works include co-editing The Maternal in Creative Work (2020) and leading projects like At Home With… , a collaborative filmmaking initiative with migratory artists. She serves as External Examiner for York St John University’s MA Theatre Practice. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly education and partnerships. She co-leads the XR Studio facility, integrating creative technologies into interdisciplinary research. Recent articles explore maternal media, postdigital performance, and decolonial knowledge systems, reflecting her commitment to intersectional, activist scholarship.