جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Remote Sensing
• Wildfire Management
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Karin Reinke is affiliated with the School of Science at RMIT University, Australia. Her academic role includes supervision of Masters and PhD students in environmental sustainability research projects, such as future forests, wildfire surveillance algorithms, and geospatial AI applications. She holds a permanent full-time faculty position. Education and Industry Background: Prior to academia, she held professional roles in spatial analysis and environmental modeling across multiple organizations including the Department of Sustainability and Environment (Wilson’s Promontory National Park and Melbourne offices), Australian Surveying and Land Information Group, Bureau of Resource Sciences (Canberra), Geomatic Technologies (Melbourne), and RMIT University as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Research Focus: Her work emphasizes spatial data quality, uncertainty, and scale in environmental information systems. Key areas include vegetation assessment via remote sensing/GIS, wildfire management applications, and forest fuel structure modeling. She develops methodologies for satellite-based fire detection, flood modeling in data-scarce regions, and integrating low-cost remote sensing technologies for environmental monitoring. Supervision Trends: Recent supervision projects highlight innovations in geospatial AI for sustainability, active fire detection algorithms, and analyzing satellite data's influence on landscape perception. Projects often intersect satellite imagery applications with ecological recovery and human-environment interactions. Collaborations: Involved in cross-disciplinary teams including the Fuels3D project and AusCover CALVAL activities. Works closely with researchers like Simon Jones and Luke Wallace on wildfire surveillance and spatial resolution studies.

• Climate Variability
• Hydroclimatology
• Water Resources Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professional Summary Anthony Kiem is an Associate Professor in Hydroclimatology at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He leads the Centre for Water, Climate and Land (CWCL) and holds visiting professorships at Beijing Normal University and the University of Yamanashi. His research focuses on climate variability, hydrological extremes, and water resource management in the Asia-Pacific region. Education PhD in Hydrology, University of Newcastle (2003) Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Newcastle Diploma in Education, University of Newcastle Research Interests Dr. Kiem investigates drivers of climate variability (e.g., ENSO, IPO), hydrological extremes (floods/droughts), and their impacts on water security. He develops stochastic models for climate forecasting and integrates paleoclimate data with modern observations to improve risk assessments. Recent work includes reconstructing 2000-year rainfall histories using Antarctic ice cores and analyzing tropical cyclone variability in the South Pacific. Key Contributions Recipient of 2016 and 2011 GN Alexander Medals for hydrology research Developed tropical cyclone outlook tools for Pacific island nations Co-led drought reconstructions in the Murray-Darling Basin Advocated for climate adaptation strategies in rural communities Collaborations Works with global organizations including UNESCO, the Australian Energy and Water Exchange initiative, and the Asian Drought Initiative. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing climate change impacts on water, agriculture, and ecosystems.

Michael Mannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Geography
• GIS and Remote Sensing
• Agricultural Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Mann is an Associate Professor of Geography and Director of Graduate Studies at George Washington University, specializing in geospatial analysis, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. His research focuses on fire probability modeling, MERS-CoV ecology, and remote sensing applications. He holds a PhD and MA in Earth & Environment from Boston University and a BA in Economics from the College of Wooster. Dr. Mann's work is supported by grants addressing climate change impacts, agricultural sustainability, and urban development. He teaches courses including GEOG 2137 (Environmental Hazards), GEOG 3106 (GIS), and GEOG 6293 (Programming for Geospatial Applications). As an affiliated faculty member of the Global Food Institute, he contributes to food security research. His research integrates machine learning with geospatial data, producing influential studies on crop phenology monitoring, wildfire risk assessment, and poverty mapping using satellite imagery. He authored the open-access textbook PyGIS , a foundational resource for Python-based geospatial programming. Mann's recent work explores the socioeconomic impacts of climate change through econometric analyses and community-engaged mapping initiatives. His interdisciplinary approach bridges physical geography, remote sensing technology, and policy applications in global development contexts.

• Wildland Fire Science
• Environmental Chemistry
• Soil Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Stefan Doerr is a Personal Chair in Geography at Swansea University's School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics. His research focuses on wildland fire science, soil hydrology, and karst geomorphology. He investigates fire effects on landscape carbon dynamics, soil properties, water quality, and global wildfire patterns. Doerr also studies soil water repellency and its impacts on erosion and hydrological processes. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Wildland Fire and Associate Editor of SOIL . His work bridges fundamental and applied research, addressing climate change impacts on wildfires and ecosystem services. Recent publications highlight trends in wildfire emissions, post-fire carbon dynamics, and ash chemistry. Collaborations span global fire monitoring, boreal forest resilience, and wildfire-induced water contamination risks. Doerr actively engages in interdisciplinary projects, such as developing wildfire impact assessment tools and post-fire management strategies. He supervises postgraduate research and contributes to civic missions like Oriel Science and the Swansea Science Festival. Current projects include analyzing fire effects on peatlands and temperate ecosystems, emphasizing long-term environmental consequences.

• Wildfire Ecology
• Environmental Geography
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tadas Nikonovas is a Researcher in the Department of Geography at Swansea University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His work focuses on wildfire dynamics, environmental geography, and the application of geospatial technologies. He teaches the 'Wildfires' module (GEG337), exploring the ecological, climatic, and socio-economic dimensions of fire. Research emphasizes fire forecasting systems (e.g., ProbFire for Indonesia), vegetation phenology's role in fire regimes, and 3D forest inventory software (3DFin). Publications analyze fire drivers in tropical regions (Sumatra, Indonesia), temperate zones (UK), and Australia, linking fire behavior to climate change and land use. He is available for postgraduate supervision and contributes to international collaborations in wildfire science and environmental policy.

David Blakeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Geographical Information Systems
• Remote Sensing
• Spatial Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Blake is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science at Edith Cowan University's School of Science. His roles include teaching courses like GIS and Remote Sensing, and he has held academic positions since 2007. He holds a BSc in Environmental Management and a PhD from ECU. His research focuses on Geographical Information Systems, Fire Ecology, and groundwater contamination, with a particular interest in wetland fire impacts and urban climate data. Blake has supervised numerous PhD and master’s students, focusing on topics like fire regimes, riparian ecosystems, and remote sensing applications. He leads and collaborates on grants totaling over $2 million, including projects on peatland conservation, wildfire water quality impacts, and regenerative agriculture. His publications span environmental monitoring, climate adaptation, and geospatial analysis. Notable works include studies on urban greening's cooling effects, microplastic pollution, and fire impacts on dissolved organic matter. Blake’s work integrates GIS and remote sensing to address environmental challenges in urbanization and climate change. He is affiliated with the Royal Society of Western Australia and has collaborated with organizations like CSIRO and the Water Corporation. His research emphasizes practical solutions for sustainable environmental management in Western Australia and beyond.

Ashraf Labibمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Decision Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Ashraf Labib is a distinguished academic at the University of Portsmouth, serving as a Professor of Operations and Asset Management within the Faculty of Business and Law. He holds roles such as Associate Dean (Research) and Director of the DBA Programme. His research focuses on Strategic Operations Management, Decision Analysis, Reliability Engineering, and applications of Artificial Intelligence, with a strong emphasis on learning from failures and disasters. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and secured significant research funding from bodies like EPSRC, ESRC, and the EU. Affiliations: Portsmouth Business School, Centre for Operational Research and Logistics, Centre for Blue Governance, and Risk Reduction and Resilience. Education: PhD and MSc from the University of Birmingham, MBA from the American University in Cairo, and BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Cairo University. His research interests include resilience engineering, supply chain dynamics, and humanitarian operations. Notable projects include the CoBra EU-funded initiative for robotic cancer treatment and the ARCSAR project for Arctic Search & Rescue. He has supervised 20 doctoral students and collaborates with industries like EDF, HP, and Qatar Gas. Key contributions include frameworks for failure analysis, maintenance optimization, and disaster resilience. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, addressing challenges in manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental sectors.

Jathan Sadowskiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Political Economy of Information Technology
• Smart Technology
• Digital Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jathan Sadowski is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. He also holds an affiliation with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making & Society. His research focuses on the political economy of information technology, exploring how digital capitalism shapes societal structures through smart technologies. Sadowski's work bridges academia and public engagement, including a weekly podcast This Machine Kills , addressing technology and political economy. Education: PhD in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology from Arizona State University (2016). Research Interests: Insurance technology and actuarial governance Surveillance capitalism and data extraction Smart city imaginaries and urban informatics Platform economy and rentier capitalism Key Projects: Everyday Insurtech: Impacts of Emerging Technology for Insurance (DECRA Fellowship) Implications of 'data hunger' in rental housing City of Melbourne Visual Sensing Language project Awards: ABC Top 5 Humanities (2021), multiple 'Most cited article' recognitions (2022). Grants & Advising: Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship (2022–2024), accepting PhD students in social-political-economic studies of technology. Labs & Teams: Emerging Technologies Research Lab (Monash University), ARC Centre of Excellence collaborations.

• GIS and Information Technologies in Planning
• Measurement Technique
• Disaster Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Turan Erden is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geomatics Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University. His expertise lies in GIS applications for urban planning and disaster management, measurement techniques, and multi-criteria decision-making. He holds a PhD in Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering from ITU (2001), with earlier degrees from the same institution. Education: PhD in Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2001) Master's Degree in Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2001) Bachelor's Degree in Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1998) Research focuses on integrating GIS with decision-support systems for earthquake hazard analysis, emergency facility planning, and spatial analysis. His work emphasizes multi-criteria decision-making methods like AHP and BWM, alongside remote sensing and geodetic techniques. Awards: 2016 Best Poster Presentation Award from Selcuk University. Teaching includes courses on geomatics engineering, surveying equipment, and disaster management, reflecting his commitment to both academia and practical applications.

Komal Aryalمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Disaster Management
• Risk and Vulnerability Analysis
• Resilience Governance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Komal Aryal is a Lecturer in Crisis and Disaster Management at Aston University's Aston Business School (College of Business and Social Sciences). Her research focuses on multidimensional risk analysis, collaborative governance for disaster resilience, and technological innovations in crisis management. She holds a PhD from the University of Northumbria Newcastle, specializing in disaster vulnerability in Nepal. Dr. Aryal teaches advanced modules including Global Risk and Resilience Management, Crisis Technology and Analytics, and leads the MSc Crisis and Disaster Management program. Her research projects include ESRC-funded studies on Southeast Asian disaster regimes and UKRI-NERC initiatives enhancing earthquake resilience in India. Her work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of disaster response, emphasizing marginalized communities and humanitarian safety. Recent articles highlight innovations like mixed-reality systems for emergency management and AI-driven risk assessment models. Key Awards: ESRC/IAA Impact Fund, British Council Newton Travel Grants Global Collaboration: Partnerships with institutions in Taiwan, South Korea, India, and Nepal Media Engagement: Over 10 media contributions in 2025 alone, addressing disaster resilience and international crises Dr. Aryal advises three PhD students exploring disaster awareness, smart city technologies, and mixed-reality emergency systems. She also chairs the College Research Ethics Committee and serves as a Crisis Management Advisor for multiple international organizations.

Emre Akyüzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Maritime Transportation Engineering
• Tankers (Ships)
• Human Error Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emre Akyüz is a Professor in the Department of Maritime Transportation Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on maritime safety, risk analysis, and decision-making models in maritime systems. He leads projects addressing tanker safety, cyber-attack risks in autonomous ships, and maritime health training. Akyüz has published over 100 articles and secured multiple grants, including EU-funded initiatives. He was awarded the ITU Science Awards' Young Academician Success Award (2023) and Above Threshold Prizes (2022). Research Interests: Risk analysis in tanker operations and cargo handling Cybersecurity for maritime autonomous systems Human reliability in navigation systems Safety optimization of maritime equipment placement Environmental impact of marine pollution Decision-making frameworks using Bayesian networks and fuzzy logic Recent Projects: Optimized safety equipment placement model for vessels (2023-2026) Hybrid risk analysis for chemical tanker operations (2023-2025) Numerical risk assessments for ship recycling (2023) EU-funded maritime health training (2019-2021) Awards: ITU Science Awards, Young Academician Success Award (2023) Above Threshold Prize (2022) Horizon Above the Threshold Prize (2022) Labs & Teams: Leads research groups focusing on maritime safety engineering, autonomous systems cybersecurity, and hybrid risk modeling methodologies.

• Tsunamis
• Coastal Engineering
• Natural Disasters
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Costas Synolakis serves as Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Southern California and Professor at the Technical University of Crete, while holding leadership roles at Greece's Academy of Athens as Secretary of the Natural Sciences Division since 2019. His career spans foundational theoretical work and practical applications in tsunami science, supported by directorship of USC's Tsunami Research Center since its 1998 founding. Educated at Caltech with BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees, Synolakis pioneered critical insights into wave physics and tsunami dynamics. His research integrates hydrodynamics, coastal resilience, and emergency management, with seminal contributions to runup theory and hazard assessment that inform global disaster preparedness standards. This work bridges mathematical modeling and real-world implementation through extensive field surveys. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on tsunami mechanics since the 1980s, evolving from solitary wave theory to complex hazard modeling. Recent work emphasizes nuclear safety implications (Fukushima analysis) and paleotsunami reconstruction, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across engineering, geology, and policy. His major recognitions include: International Coastal Engineering Award (2019) Sergey Soloviev Medal (2014) Moffatt and Nichol Award (2015) Presidential Young Investigator Award (1989) Membership in Academy of Athens (2016) Mentoring over 50 graduate students with emphasis on diversity, Synolakis secured €6+ million in research grants while leading 23 international tsunami surveys. His Tsunami Research Center drives innovation through collaborations with agencies worldwide, producing influential documentaries and media outreach that translate complex science for public safety. Current initiatives focus on enhancing tsunami warning systems through real-time modeling and expanding coastal resilience frameworks in vulnerable regions, leveraging his dual academic appointments for transnational impact.

E. Bruce Pitmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical modeling
• High performance computing
• Uncertainty quantification

E. Bruce Pitman is a Professor in the Department of Materials Design and Innovation at the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on mathematical modeling, high-performance computing, and uncertainty quantification for geophysical hazards. Education includes a PhD in Mathematics from Duke University (1985), MS in Mathematics from Duke (1981), and BS in Physics and Mathematics from Northwestern University (1979). Employment history spans professorial roles at SUNY Buffalo since 1989, with adjunct appointments in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering since 2004. Research concentrates on computational approaches to volcanic hazards, debris flows, and geophysical risk assessment using advanced statistical and modeling techniques. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on volcanic hazard prediction, debris flow modeling, and computational methods, with recent emphasis on uncertainty quantification and machine learning applications in geosciences.

John Bolteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical modeling
• Coupled human/natural systems
• Scenario analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Bolte is a Professor in the Biological & Ecological Engineering Department at Oregon State University (OSU), with a career spanning over three decades. He has served as Department Head from July 2002 to March 2022. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of coupled human-natural systems, wildfire planning, climate adaptation, and coastal resilience. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from Auburn University and M.S./B.S. degrees in Agricultural Engineering/Plant Science from the University of Florida. Bolte has advised at least one graduate student, Colton Avila, and teaches courses like BEE 320 (Systems Analysis & Modeling) and BEE 222 (Ecological Engineering Computation). His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, including agent-based modeling and scenario analysis, to address complex environmental challenges such as wildfire management and coastal hazard adaptation. Notable contributions include developing frameworks for evaluating policy impacts on forest landscapes and coastal communities. Awards include the 2024 Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award and the 2022 Auburn University Outstanding Alumni distinction. Bolte actively engages in public service, including roles on the Benton County Planning Commission (1996–present) and collaborations with watershed councils. His research has produced over 50 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on wildfire dynamics, infrastructure resilience, and climate adaptation strategies.

Thomas Janssenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Environmental Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Janssen is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on the intersection of business-government relations and energy transition policies, particularly examining subnational government roles in facilitating business engagement. He holds an MSc and has contributed to academic conferences such as the 2022 paper on business power dynamics in energy transitions. Research Interests: Public policy frameworks for sustainable development Energy transition governance Subnational political strategies in environmental policy His interdisciplinary work also explores climate-related issues such as fire dynamics, leveraging satellite data and ecological analysis. Recent publications address lightning fire risks, boreal forest fire regimes, and Amazonian ecosystem responses to climatic drivers. Teaching: Bachelor's Thesis Project Global Politics Research Colloquium in Political Science Research Project Political Science 1 No ancillary activities or scientific awards are listed. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable communities.