جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Susanna Hechtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Ecology
• Environmental History
• Climate Change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Susanna Hecht is a Professor of Urban Planning at the UCLA School of Public Affairs, specializing in tropical development, political ecology, and Amazonian studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography and has advised graduate students including Mariana Fajardo-Arboleda and Sebastián Solarte-Caicedo. Her research integrates historical ecology, remote sensing, and socio-political analysis to address deforestation, forest resurgence, and alternative development pathways in Latin America. Key areas of focus include the socio-environmental impacts of corporate agriculture (soy, oil palm), indigenous land management practices (e.g., Amazonian Dark Earths), and the role of migration/remittances in reshaping rural land use. She has pioneered work on forest transition theory and critiques of Malthusian explanations for deforestation. Awarded the David Livingstone Medal and Carl O. Sauer Award, Hecht's influential books include *The Fate of the Forest* and *The Scramble for the Amazon*. Her work has shaped policies for extractive reserves, climate finance mechanisms, and global environmental governance. She collaborates with international agencies like NSF, NASA, and the MacArthur Foundation, and serves at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study. Recent projects explore globalization's impact on soy frontiers, carbon dynamics in pre-Columbian landscapes, and the socio-ecological implications of forest resurgence. Hecht advocates for integrating indigenous knowledge into modern conservation strategies and critiques neo-extractivist development models.

Ruth Reefمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Coastal Dynamics
• Climate Change Impacts
• Environmental DNA Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ruth Reef is an Associate Professor at the School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University. She leads the Coastal Research Group, focusing on coastal dynamics, climate change impacts, and environmental DNA applications. Her research emphasizes mangrove and coral reef ecosystems' resilience to sea level rise and human activity. She coordinates courses such as EAE3311 (Oceans and Coasts) and teaches EAE1022 (Earth, Atmosphere and Environment 2). Expertise: Coastal processes, sediment transport, climate adaptation, and ecosystem management. Projects: Includes studies on mangrove restoration in Vietnam, coastal wetland carbon fluxes, and bathymetry innovations via CoastBAT. Her work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable ecosystems. Notably, she received the 2021 Award for Exceptional Educational Service to the Faculty of Science.

• Structural Engineering
• Resilient Infrastructure Design
• Fire Safety Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Maria Garlock is the Daniel Tsui Professor in Engineering at Princeton University, serving as Co-Director of the Program in Architecture and Engineering and Head of Forbes College. Her roles also include membership in the Executive Committee of the Council on Science and Technology, Associated Faculty in the School of Architecture, and Associated Faculty in the Program in Latin American Studies. Garlock holds a PhD in Structural Engineering (Lehigh University, 2002), an MS in Civil Engineering (Cornell University, 1993), and a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Lehigh University, 1991). Her research focuses on resilient structural design for extreme hazards like fires, earthquakes, and storm surges. She explores both isolated and cascading multi-hazard scenarios while also analyzing historical structural designs (e.g., Félix Candela’s thin-shell concrete umbrellas) and improving STEM education for non-technical majors through innovative teaching methods, including MOOCs and scale model exhibitions. Recent work emphasizes coastal defense systems using hyperbolic-paraboloid forms and steel-concrete girder performance under shear stress. Garlock has received notable honors including the ASCE SEI Fellowship (2016 T.R. Higgins Lectureship), President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching (2012), and the Emerson Electric Co. Faculty Advancement Award (2006). In education and grants, she teaches courses like Structures and the Urban Environment and Advanced Design of Steel/Concrete Structures , and has secured government funding for STEM literacy initiatives. Her research collaborations include the BRITE Pivot project and studies on Cuba’s historic National School of Ballet domes. She also leads efforts in deploying kinetic umbrellas as flood barriers and advancing probabilistic models for fire fragility in multi-hazard contexts. Garlock’s work bridges engineering and art, exemplified by her preservation studies of Candela’s architectural masterpieces and pedagogical innovations that emphasize creativity in structural design.

Stephen J. Kmiotekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemical Process Safety Management
• Air Pollution Engineering
• Environmental Health and Safety
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen J. Kmiotek is a Chemical Engineering Professor of Practice at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from WPI (1980, 1982, 1986). His career spans 30+ years in chemical and environmental industries, focusing on Chemical Process Safety, Air Pollution Engineering, and Environmental Health & Safety Management. He integrates legal regulations and technical standards into multidisciplinary engineering practices, collaborating with engineers and attorneys across diverse industries like chemical manufacturing, electronics, pulp/paper, and metal foundries. Research Interests: Chemical Process Safety Management Air Pollution Control Strategies Regulatory Compliance Frameworks Industrial Hazard Mitigation His scholarly work includes studies on hazardous pollutant emissions modeling, catalyst deactivation, and zeolite sorption processes. While not actively leading a graduate research program, he advises numerous MQP projects with local industry partnerships. Media highlights include contributions to WPI’s explosion protection engineering program and features in International Fire Protection Magazine and Dust Safety Science .

• Biomechanics
• Gerontology
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jenna Yentes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Education and Human Development. Her research focuses on functional resiliency in aging populations, biomechanics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and nonlinear analysis of human movement. She leads studies on gait stability, respiratory-gait coupling, and exoskeleton-assisted walking. Notable contributions include quantifying locomotor reserve and exploring firefighter performance in protective gear. Education: Ph.D. in Biomechanics (University of Nebraska, 2013), M.S. in Kinesiology (California State University Fullerton, 2006), B.A. in Kinesiology (University of Northern Colorado, 2000). Research Interests: Reserve capacity in older adults' mobility and cognition Biomechanical adaptations in COPD patients Methodological rigor in nonlinear data analysis (e.g., entropy metrics) Firefighter physical performance under protective gear Recent Articles Trends: Focus on entropy-based gait analysis, COPD biomechanics, dual-task interference in aging, and exoskeleton effects on interlimb coordination. Methodological rigor in parameter selection for nonlinear algorithms is a recurring theme. Awards: 2023 Faculty Climate Award (Texas A&M), 2019 Promising Scientist Award (International Society of Posture and Gait Research), and 2019 Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Women Award (University of Nebraska). Advising & Grants: Mentors graduate students (noted in publications) and collaborates with TEEX Fire Academy and multiple Texas A&M research centers including the Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and the Center for Population Health and Aging. Research supported by institutional and federal grants. Labs/Teams: Active in Texas A&M's Human Movement and Aging Lab, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in sports medicine, rehabilitation engineering, and pulmonary research.

• Environmental Law
• Administrative Law
• Energy Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Satoshi Kurokawa is a full Professor of Environmental and Administrative Law in the School of Social Sciences at Waseda University, Japan. Holding Ph.D. and LL.M. degrees from Kyoto University and a B.A. in Political Science from Waseda, he has taught continuously since 1994, first at Tezukayama University and, from 2004 onward, at Waseda, where he served as Associate Professor (2003-2004) before promotion to Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Kyoto University) LL.M. (Kyoto University) Bachelor of Political Science (Waseda University) Research interests revolve around the intersection of public law and sustainability: environmental law, administrative law, energy law, climate-change policy, nuclear-risk regulation, energy justice, and the legal challenges posed by artificial-intelligence in government decision-making. His recent work pays particular attention to achieving Japan’s 2050 carbon-neutrality target through an “energy-justice” lens, examining social acceptance of high-level radioactive-waste disposal, and assessing the rule-of-law implications of algorithmic administration. Grants & projects: He currently leads a JSPS KAKENHI multi-year project (2024-2028) on “Long-Term Disaster Preparedness and Intergenerational Equity in Light of Uncertainty in Predicting Mega-Earthquakes,” and has completed earlier JSPS projects on climate policy under the Trump administration, California’s sub-national leadership, and social acceptance of geological disposal of nuclear waste. Professional memberships: Japan Public Law Association, Environmental Law Policy Association, and Japan-US Law Society. He teaches an extensive range of courses including “Environmental Law in Japan,” “Environmental Issues and Sustainable Society,” “Sustainability Study,” and “Social Science for Energy Innovation” across Waseda’s graduate and undergraduate programmes, and is concurrently affiliated with several interdisciplinary research institutes.

• Climate Change
• Ecological Resilience
• Tipping Points
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marten Scheffer is a Full Professor at Wageningen University & Research , specializing in Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management . His work bridges ecology, climate science, and mental health, focusing on tipping points in ecosystems and social systems. He has received the prestigious Spinoza Prize 2009 , Netherlands' highest scientific honor. Research Interests: His research explores Anthropocene dynamics , ecological resilience , climate change impacts , and psychiatric disorders through dynamical systems theory . Notable projects include studying boreal forest collapse and trust dynamics in economies. His work also addresses global sustainability and early warning signals for critical transitions in social-ecological systems. Recent Articles: His 2025 publications highlight trust erosion in weak governance , ecological tipping points , and revolutionizing psychiatric diagnosis . 2024 work includes computational models of panic disorders and resilience indicators for disease outbreaks. Advising & Grants: He supervises PhD students including Agrawal (river commons), Capriati (marine protected areas), and Delecroix (infection warnings). Active in projects funded across ecosystem resilience , AI applications , and climate policy . Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates globally on tipping points research and mental health systems. Datasets include boreal forest dynamics and human climate niche models.

Yue Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Resilient Civil Infrastructure
• Structural Reliability
• Risk Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yue Li is the Leonard Case Jr. Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. He specializes in resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems, focusing on structural reliability, probabilistic design, and climate change adaptation. His research addresses risk assessment for infrastructure under extreme events, including earthquakes, hurricanes, and climate impacts. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005 Research Interests: Dr. Li’s work integrates advanced statistical methods and data-driven approaches to enhance infrastructure resilience. Key areas include: Probabilistic modeling of structural systems Risk-informed decision-making for multi-hazard mitigation Climate change impacts on material durability and performance Asset management and lifecycle cost analysis Notable Contributions: His recent publications emphasize data-driven resilience metrics for water systems and seismic risk assessment for bridges. He has pioneered frameworks for evaluating infrastructure vulnerability under climate change, including corrosion effects and extreme weather adaptation. Awards: ABSE Outstanding Paper Award (2023) Case School of Engineering Teaching Award (2020) Nomination for John S. Diekhoff Award (2019) Leadership Roles: Dr. Li serves as Section Editor for the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering and chairs multiple technical committees on safety and reliability. He leads initiatives to standardize multi-hazard design practices and resilience evaluation methodologies.

Jesse Vermaireمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Freshwater ecosystems
• Climate change impacts
• Nutrient enrichment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jesse Vermaire is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University . With a Ph.D. from McGill University and M.Sc. from the University of New Brunswick, his research focuses on the impacts of environmental change on freshwater ecosystems, particularly climate warming, nutrient enrichment, and extreme events like droughts and storm surges. His lab employs paleolimnological techniques and long-term datasets to study ecosystem resilience and recovery. Education: B.Sc. Honours (University of Guelph), M.Sc. (UNB), Ph.D. (McGill) His work spans multiple subfields, including microplastic pollution, metal contamination from historical mining, wildfire effects on lakes, and riparian development impacts. Recent publications highlight studies on plastic ingestion by Arctic seabirds, legacy arsenic pollution in Cobalt, Ontario, and critical thresholds for freshwater conservation. Collaborations with researchers like S.J. Cooke and J.P. Smol demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach. Key trends in his 15 most recent articles include: 1) Quantifying microplastic pollution in diverse ecosystems (Arctic, mangroves, agricultural soils); 2) Analyzing historical contamination impacts (arsenic, gold, lead mining); 3) Investigating climate-fire-sediment interactions; 4) Advancing monitoring methodologies (community science, multi-matrix sampling); 5) Critiquing environmental restoration practices; and 6) Developing evidence-based conservation frameworks.

Karina Liechtiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Governance of natural resources
• Commons
• Land use and landscape change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Karina Liechti is a Senior Research Scientist at the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern . Her work focuses on governance of natural resources , commons , traditional irrigation systems , and mountain agriculture , with field experience in the Swiss Alps , Kyrgyzstan , Tanzania , and Mongolia . She is multilingual in German , English , French , Italian , and Russian . Research Focus: Liechti examines societal transformation processes linked to land use , protected areas , and climate adaptation . Her recent publications analyze forest fire risk communication , traditional irrigation as cultural heritage , and future Swiss landscapes under +4°C warming scenarios . Network Affiliations: She collaborates with organizations like the International Centre for Traditional Irrigation in Europe (IZTB) , Swiss Landscape Protection Foundation , and Forum Landscape, Alps, Parks (FoLAP) . Methodological Expertise: Liechti employs interdisciplinary approaches, integrating social anthropology , conflict mediation , and field research to study cultural landscapes and resource governance .

Nicola Peruginiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Political Violence
• International Law
• Human Rights
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nicola Perugini is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. His research focuses on political violence, international law, human rights, humanitarianism, and colonialism, with a particular emphasis on Palestine and the Middle East. He co-authored influential works like *Human Shields: A History of People in the Line of Fire* and is a legal advisor to the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories. His current projects include 'Decolonising the Civilian' and historical studies on Edinburgh University's colonial ties. Education: Not explicitly stated in the provided text. Research interests span decolonial thought, settler colonialism, and the ethics of violence. He has contributed to debates on medical lawfare in Palestine and the historical roots of civilian protection frameworks. His work critiques the intersection of law, power, and colonial legacies in armed conflicts. His articles address topics like civilian status in national liberation wars, Israel's settler-democratic reforms, and the role of humanitarian imagery. He has engaged with media and policy circles, including statements on Israeli state crimes and critiques of academic complicity in colonial systems. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants: Funded by the Leverhulme Trust, ESRC, and EU bodies for projects on human shields, decolonizing civilians, and colonial history. Perugini collaborates with institutions globally and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Middle East Research Group. His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, addressing contemporary conflicts through a historical and decolonial lens.

Endrit Hoxhaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Sustainable construction
• Environmental Impact
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Endrit Hoxha is an Associate Professor at the Department of the Built Environment within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University. His research focuses on sustainability in construction, particularly life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental impact analysis, and circular economy strategies. He leads and co-supervises multiple PhD projects, including studies on LCA tools for carbon-optimized fire safety in biobased buildings and climate impact analysis of EU building materials. His work integrates environmental product declarations (EPDs), BIM technologies, and policy frameworks to address climate mitigation and sustainable practices in the built environment. Projects include Nordic harmonization of LCA methodologies and analysis of greenhouse gas emissions in construction. Key research areas: Sustainable construction, LCA, circularity, and policy-driven environmental mitigation. Consultancy involvement in environmental impact assessments of construction practices. Dr. Hoxha's recent publications emphasize circular building stock modeling, fire protection system environmental impacts, and light source sustainability. He has received recognition, such as the Sweco Transform Award for innovative master thesis projects. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, influencing both industry standards and policy development. Advisees include Kanafani, Dormohamadi, and Tozan, focusing on LCA methodologies and mitigation strategies. Labs/teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on building lifecycle analysis and sustainability metrics.

Mikko Malaskaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Engineering
• Fire Engineering
• Steel-Concrete Composite Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Mikko Malaska is a faculty member at the Department of Civil Engineering, Tampere University of Technology, leading the Structural Fire Research Group. He holds a D.Sc. (Tech.) and has held professorial roles at both the University of Oulu (2009–2015) and Tampere University of Technology since 2015. His research focuses on structural engineering, fire safety of composite materials, and steel-concrete systems. Malaska has extensive industry experience as a Chartered Engineer in the UK and has contributed to reviving structural engineering education at the University of Oulu. Educations: Graduated from Helsinki University of Technology (1996), earned a PhD in Civil Engineering (2001), and conducted postdoctoral research at TNO Building and Construction Research Centre (Netherlands). Research interests include fire performance of structural components, composite materials, and fire engineering standards. His work emphasizes experimental and computational analysis of materials under fire conditions, such as steel-timber hybrids and cross-laminated timber. Recent studies explore sprinkler system integration and charring rates in timber panels. Advising and grants: Supervised 58 theses at the University of Oulu and remains active in academic leadership, including serving as Dean of Education at the Faculty of Technology (2014). His research group actively collaborates on international projects, addressing fire safety in construction materials. Labs/Teams: Head of the Structural Fire Research Group, focusing on experimental and computational studies of fire-resistant materials and structural systems.

• Political Science
• Security Studies
• Maritime Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marek Ilnicki is a Lecturer at the University of Gdańsk , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and specifically the Department of Strategic and Security Studies . His academic focus lies at the intersection of political science, security studies, and maritime law. Fields of Interest : Political Science, Security Studies, Maritime Law, Counterterrorism, International Relations, and Crisis Management. Research Trends in his publications emphasize legal frameworks for state security, maritime governance, terrorism prevention, and international cooperation. His work often addresses Poland's strategic challenges in maritime environments and border security. Contact Information : Email: marca.ilnicki@ug.edu.pl Phone: +48 58 523 41 81

Evangelos Boulougourisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Naval Architecture
• Marine Engineering
• Ocean Engineering
• +۱۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Evangelos Boulougouris is Head of the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, where he also serves as Chair of the Maritime Safety Research Centre. He is a chartered professional engineer with over 28 years of internationally recognized research in maritime safety, design for safety, and holistic ship design. His work spans damage stability, autonomous vessels, alternative fuels, and ship survivability, with strong impact on international regulations through roles in IMO, ITTC, SNAME, and RINA. Research Interests: His primary research focuses on safety of marine operations, including damage and intact stability in waves, collision avoidance, ship evacuation, crashworthiness, and the integration of alternative fuels like ammonia and hydrogen. He leads cutting-edge work in multi-objective ship design optimization, risk modeling, and decarbonization strategies for advanced marine vehicles. The recent 15 publications highlight a strong trend toward digitalization and sustainability in shipping, combining machine learning for propeller optimization, CFD simulations for catamaran performance, real-time decision support in emergencies, and hybrid propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels. His work increasingly emphasizes climate resilience, port risk under extreme weather, and energy management in CTVs, aligning with global SDGs. Scientific Awards: 2020 Denny Medal SNAME ABS Captain Joseph H. Linnard Prize (2023) Safety 2020 Best Paper Award (2022) Honorable Mention for Vice Admiral E. L. Cochrane Award (2022) EU CHAMPIONS of Transport Research (HOLISHIP, TRA 2014) Greek Technical Innovation Award, Lloyd’s List (2009) 1st Prize, International SAFER SHIP Competition (1999) Advising and Grants: He actively supervises PhD students and has led numerous EU and UK-funded projects such as SEASTARS, SAFARI, EcoShipYard, and Digital Shipwright. As Principal Investigator and Co-I, he secures substantial research funding, coordinates knowledge exchange (KE) initiatives, and leads training programs across Europe. Labs and Teams: He leads the Maritime Safety Research Centre at Strathclyde, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on ship safety, stability, and sustainable design. His team works closely with industry partners RCG and DNV, and engages in international networks through STAB, ITTC, and IMO committees.