جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Marlies Barendrechtمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Socio-hydrology
• Drought risk
• Flood risk
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Marlies Barendrecht is a Lecturer in Natural and Environmental Hazards at King's College London's Department of Geography, part of the School of Global Affairs and Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Her research focuses on socio-hydrology, investigating human-water interactions in drought and flood risk contexts. She completed her PhD in 2020 at the Technical University of Vienna, studying human-flood interactions. Education: PhD in Hydrology (2020, Technical University of Vienna); Postdoctoral research at VU Amsterdam (drought-to-flood dynamics). Research Groups: Physical & Environmental Geography, Risk, Hazard & Society, King's Water Centre, Geocomputation and Data Science Hub, Centre for Integrated Research in Risk & Resilience. Her work combines quantitative and qualitative methods to study how human actions influence hydrological cycles and water security. Key themes include drought-flood dynamics, socio-hydrological models, and interdisciplinary approaches to water governance. Recent publications explore storytelling in Kenyan drylands, drought memory effects, and flood risk adaptation frameworks. She teaches courses such as Natural Hazards, Environmental Data Analysis, and Methods for Risk Assessment. Supervision topics include drought adaptation feedbacks and socio-hydrological model improvements. Her research has been featured in Frontiers in Water , Hydrological Sciences Journal , and Earth's Future , with a focus on global case studies and socio-environmental systems.

• Human Dimensions of Environmental Management
• Wildlife Ecotourism
• Education Tourism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christopher D. Malcolm is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Brandon University. He holds a PhD (2004), MSc (1997), and BA (1993) from the University of Victoria and Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research focuses on human-environment interactions in wildlife management, ecotourism, and protected areas. Key projects include studies on youth sports during the pandemic, museum impacts in rural Manitoba, and coastal fisheries in Mexico. Educations: PhD in Geography, University of Victoria (2004) MSc in Geography, University of Victoria (1997) B.A. (Honours) in Geography, Memorial University (1993) Research interests emphasize community-based conservation, tourism sustainability, and wildlife policy. Recent work explores how recreational activities like whale watching and hockey are influenced by societal and environmental factors. Publications span journals like International Journal of Sport and Society and Journal of Rural and Community Development . His work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining geography with sociology and ecology, often collaborating with Mexican institutions. Ongoing projects include analyzing stakeholder perceptions in smart tourism initiatives and refining fisheries management frameworks.

Win Phippenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Breeding
• Genetics
• Alternative Crops
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Win Phippen is a tenured full Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics in the School of Agriculture at Western Illinois University, where he teaches courses in applied genetics, crop ecology, agricultural leadership, and plant breeding. His research focuses on agronomic and breeding improvement of new and alternative crops, with particular emphasis on pennycress domestication for commercial production. His educational background includes a Master of Science degree in plant breeding from Cornell University and a Doctor of Philosophy in the NewCrops breeding program from Purdue University. These qualifications underpin his expertise in crop domestication and genetic improvement. Dr. Phippen's research centers on developing pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.) as a viable oilseed cash cover crop through germplasm collection, field evaluation, and controlled crosses. His work addresses critical challenges in cover crop adoption, including seed persistence, stress tolerance, and integration into corn-soybean rotations. He investigates how pennycress impacts soil health, carbon sequestration, and subsequent cash crop yields while developing domestication traits through conventional and genomic approaches. His extensive publication record reveals a dominant research trajectory focused on pennycress domestication, with significant contributions to understanding its agronomic performance, stress responses, and integration into sustainable farming systems. Recent work increasingly incorporates molecular techniques like CRISPR genome editing to accelerate domestication while examining ecological interactions and economic viability. As Project Director for major initiatives including the $10 million USDA-NIFA Coordinated Agriculture Project (IPREFER) and the DOE-IPReP grant, Dr. Phippen secures substantial funding to advance integrated pennycress research. These projects support field trials, genomic studies, and extension activities aimed at enabling farm and energy resilience through alternative crop systems. He directs the Alternative Crops Research Program and the Pennycress Resource Network at Western Illinois University, coordinating multi-institutional collaborations that include the IPReP Summer Internship program. These initiatives connect researchers, farmers, and industry partners to accelerate the commercialization of pennycress and other alternative crops for biofuels and sustainable agriculture applications.

Steph Bondمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nature-based solutions
• natural flood management
• hillslope hydrology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Steph Bond is a Research Fellow at the School of Geography, University of Leeds, specializing in catchment hydrology and nature-based solutions for flood management. She collaborates with regional and national partners to enhance climate resilience through land management optimization. Education: PhD, University of Leeds MPhil, University of Leicester BSc (Hons) Geography, University of Leicester Research Focus includes natural flood management, hillslope hydrology, soil-water interactions, and GIS modeling. Her work addresses flood/drought resilience, carbon sequestration, water quality, and biodiversity in agricultural and upland catchments. Scientific Awards: Water Woman Special Commendation Award (2025) for societal impact and knowledge transfer Projects include the West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme, Digital Smart Flood Warning Systems, Healthy Lands Healthy Rivers, CASTOR, and long-term monitoring of land use impacts in the Lake District. Partnerships span the Environment Agency, West Yorkshire councils, National Trust, and UKRI.

Thomas Bovingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contaminant Hydrogeology
• Environmental Remediation Technologies
• Groundwater-Surface Water Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Boving is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Rhode Island. His work focuses on contaminant hydrogeology, innovative remediation technologies, and global water quality challenges. Ph.D., Hydrology (1999) – University of Arizona M.S., Geology (1993) – University of Tübingen, Germany Research spans contaminant fate/transport, stormwater treatment, riverbank filtration, and PFAS remediation. Projects include international collaborations in India, Indonesia, and Australia, funded by agencies like the World Bank, NIH, and U.S. Geological Survey. Recent publications address groundwater depletion, coastal aquifer dynamics, and machine learning applications in watershed management. His work emphasizes sustainable solutions for underserved communities and advanced oxidation techniques for emerging pollutants.

Steven J. Burianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Urban Water Systems
• Stormwater Management
• Green Infrastructure
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Steven J. Burian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Alabama. He is a registered professional engineer in Utah and serves as Associate Director of the Global Change and Sustainability Center and Co-Director of Sustainability Curriculum Development at the University of Utah. His research focuses on sustainable urban water resource systems, including stormwater management, green infrastructure design, flood modeling, and climate adaptation strategies. Funded by NSF, EPA, DOD, and others, his work integrates engineering and sustainability to address urban water challenges. He has authored 50+ peer-reviewed publications and developed software tools used globally. Dr. Burian teaches courses in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Watershed Modeling, and Sustainability. He employs project-based learning and mentors new faculty through the ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Workshop. He co-founded an engineering consulting firm and leads interdisciplinary initiatives, including developing Utah's first Undergraduate Sustainability Certificate. Professional Service: Chair, ASCE EWRI Rainwater Harvesting Committee Steering Committee: AWRA Utah Section, Global Change & Ecosystems Center Member: AGU, AWWA, WEF, ASEE

• Hydrology
• Catchment Hydrology
• Ecohydrology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Josie Geris is a Reader in Hydrology at the School of Geosciences , University of Aberdeen, holding a 0.8 FTE position since 2022. Her work bridges monitoring, modeling, and environmental tracer analysis to understand catchment processes under environmental change. Education : PhD in Civil Engineering and Geosciences (2012) from Newcastle University; MSc and BSc in EcoHydrology and Earth Sciences from VU University Amsterdam. Research Interests center on: • Vegetation-soil-water linkages in water storage and transmission • Nature-based solutions for flood and drought management • Multiscale catchment hydrology and land use impacts • Stable isotope tracing and water resource modeling. Publications highlight applications in agroforestry, river woodlands, and data-limited environments across Scotland, Europe, and tropical regions. Recent grants focus on nature-based water supply management , FARM TREE integration in agriculture, and Scottish water resilience under climate change. Scientific Grants (2016–2024): £100K (PI) - Surface water-groundwater connections in nature-based solutions £505K (PI) - FARM TREE: Balancing farm and landscape demands £220K (Co-I) - UK-China Critical Zone science tools £250K (Co-I) - Limpopo basin drought-flood governance She supervises PhD students in hydrological modeling, isotopic studies, and agroforestry impacts, while co-supervising interdisciplinary projects with the School of Biological Sciences. Her collaborative work involves institutions like the Northern Rivers Institute and the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) .

• Resilience Engineering
• Socio-Hydrology
• Sustainable Water Resources Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Yu serves as Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering with a joint appointment in Political Science, joining the faculty in 2015. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering and social sciences to address sustainability challenges in complex human-environment systems. His academic background includes: B.ASc. in Engineering Science from Simon Fraser University M.P.P. from Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Ph.D. in Sustainability from Arizona State University's School of Sustainability Dr. Yu's research centers on resilience of social-ecological-technological systems facing emergent shocks, examining how biophysical contexts and institutional arrangements interact to shape sustainable community development across scales. He integrates systems thinking, collective action theory, and human behavior analysis through mathematical modeling, case studies, and behavioral experiments. His work particularly focuses on water governance, infrastructure resilience, and climate adaptation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in socio-hydrology and coupled human-water systems, with increasing integration of AI methodologies like large language models for infrastructure management. His research spans theoretical modeling to field experiments, consistently addressing institutional design challenges in water resource systems while emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. No scientific awards were specified in the source materials. While specific advisees aren't listed, his experimental methodologies suggest active graduate student mentorship. His publication record indicates substantial grant-funded research in resilience engineering and socio-hydrology, though specific grants aren't documented. Research infrastructure details are unspecified, though his methodological diversity implies collaboration across engineering and social science laboratories.

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Infrastructure Resilience
• Data-Driven Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roshanak Nateghi is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Purdue University, specializing in Industrial and Environmental Ecology Engineering. Her research focuses on climate change resilience, infrastructure systems, and data-driven modeling of urban energy-water interactions. Climate Change Adaptation Infrastructure Resilience Urban Systems Analysis Machine Learning Applications Her recent work explores post-disaster urban recovery, cooling demand optimization in heatwaves, and climate-induced shifts in energy-water nexus dynamics. She employs interdisciplinary methods combining statistical learning and physics-based models. Scientific awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed in the provided text, but her leadership in critical infrastructure resilience research is evident through numerous publications and grants. She serves as an academic advisor and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on climate risk analytics.

Mitchell Harleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Coastal Engineering
• Coastal Erosion
• Remote Sensing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Mitchell Harley is a leading expert in coastal erosion and hazards at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) , specifically within the Faculty of Engineering and School of Civil and Environmental Engineering . His work combines innovative technologies like CoastSnap (a global citizen science initiative) and CoastSat (satellite imagery analysis) to advance coastal monitoring and forecasting. Education: BEng (Environmental) and BSc (Oceanography/Meteorology) from UNSW (2004), PhD in Civil Engineering (2009) Supervision: Currently mentoring 7 PhD/MPhil students in areas like AI for rip current detection and satellite shoreline modeling Research Focus: Coastal erosion mechanisms, real-time hazard forecasting, and climate change impacts on shorelines. Key technologies include smartphone-based monitoring , satellite remote sensing , and machine learning . Recent Publications (2022-2025) demonstrate expertise in: Multi-decadal shoreline prediction Wave climate downscaling Citizen science applications AI for coastal safety ENSO-driven erosion patterns High-resolution satellite monitoring Scientific Recognition: CoastSnap: UN Ocean Decade Action Scientia Associate Professorship Collaborations: Leads initiatives like the Narrabeen-Collaroy Beach Survey Program (50-year dataset) and Coastal Imaging Research Network . Advises on national Coastal Storm Hazard Warning Systems .

Andrea Maranzoniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hydraulics
• Numerical Modelling of Free Surface Flows
• Flood Hazard Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Maranzoni is an Associate Professor of Hydraulics at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Italy, where he has been serving since February 2019. He previously held assistant professor positions at the University of Parma and the University of Brescia, and has been actively involved in teaching and research in hydraulic and environmental engineering. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Hydraulic Engineering), University of Parma, 2004 Degree in Civil Engineering (cum laude), University of Parma, 2000 His research focuses on the numerical and physical modeling of unsteady free surface flows, flood hazard assessment due to dam-breaks and levee breaches, probabilistic flood mapping, shallow water equations, and finite volume methods. He also investigates hydrodynamic actions on structures, mixed flow modeling, and imaging techniques for water surface measurement. His work bridges theoretical hydraulics with practical flood risk mitigation strategies. The recent publications (2023–2024) reflect a strong trend in dam-break modeling, flood hazard quantification, and theoretical advances in fluid mechanics. Key themes include probabilistic risk assessment, extension of classical equations like Bernoulli’s under non-inertial frames, and experimental analysis of hydrophobic sphere impacts. These works demonstrate a consistent focus on improving flood prediction accuracy and safety through advanced numerical and experimental methods. Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided text. Maranzoni has advised one Ph.D. student, Susanna Dazzi, and has supervised approximately 30 Bachelor’s and Master’s theses. He has received research funding from MIUR’s FFABR program (€3,000) and is a participant in the RELAID project (€600,000 total, 2020–2022). He also serves as Vice Coordinator of the Ph.D. Programme in Civil Engineering and Architecture at the University of Parma. He is involved in the research community through editorial roles, notably as Guest Editor for a special issue in Water (MDPI) on dam-break modeling, and as a reviewer for leading journals such as Journal of Hydraulic Engineering (ASCE) and Advances in Water Resources . He is a member of the Italian Hydraulic Group (GII), the Faculty Board of the Ph.D. program, and the CIDEA Interdepartmental Center for Energy and the Environment.

Kelly Klimaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy
• Energy and Environment
• Natural Hazards
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kelly Klima is a Senior Engineer and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. She specializes in decision analysis related to energy systems, climate resilience, and infrastructure. Her work focuses on energy transitions, natural gas decommissioning, AI's energy demands, and urban heat mitigation strategies. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University and is an adjunct assistant professor there. Klima's research spans global applications, including projects in California, Pittsburgh, St. Paul, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and New York City. She has contributed to Congressionally mandated studies and leads the SUCCEED summer program for K-12 educators on climate and energy decision-making. Her expertise includes policy analysis, modeling, and resilience strategies for critical infrastructure. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. Holds certifications as CFM (Association of State Floodplain Managers) and CCEA (International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association). Research Interests: Energy transitions, infrastructure resilience, climate adaptation, AI's energy impacts, and equity in disaster response. She employs modeling and simulation to address challenges in energy systems, urban heat islands, and policy design. Key Contributions: Co-authored reports on natural gas decommissioning in California, AI power demand projections, and cooling strategies for Los Angeles renters. Her work emphasizes actionable solutions aligned with long-term climate goals. She mentors summer associates and supports policy initiatives through RAND's research programs. Labs/Teams: Leads the SUCCEED program, fostering STEM education and climate literacy among students and educators. Collaborates with federal agencies and international organizations on resilience and adaptation projects.

• Glaciology
• Palaeo-environmental Change
• Geomorphology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jenna Sutherland is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography and Environmental Science at Leeds Beckett University, School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing. She is a key member of the Geography, Planning and Housing team, contributing to the development of new BSc programs in Geography and Environmental Science. Her academic journey began with a BSc in Physical Geography from the University of Sheffield, followed by an MSc in Quaternary Science at Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PhD in glacial geomorphology from the University of Leeds. Education: BSc (University of Sheffield), MSc (Royal Holloway, University of London), PhD (University of Leeds) Her research focuses on reconstructing past glaciers and understanding Quaternary environmental changes, particularly in polar and alpine regions. She combines fieldwork, computer-based spatial analysis, and numerical modeling to study sediment-landform relationships and glacier dynamics. Jenna has conducted research in the Southern Alps of New Zealand and Svalbard, investigating proglacial lakes and their influence on glacier behavior, including hazards like glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, co-teaching in Landscape Architecture and leading sustainability initiatives. Jenna is passionate about translating environmental knowledge into real-world impact. She founded the Green Impact Team at Leeds Beckett, which achieved a Platinum award for sustainability efforts, including a campus biodiversity garden and charity events. Her teaching includes modules such as Introduction to Physical Geography and Development of the Landscape. She advocates for greater political attention to climate change and sustainability, stressing the importance of integrating science with social action. Scientific Awards: Platinum Award, Green Impact Scheme (NUS) Jenna actively mentors students and fosters a culture of sustainability through cross-course student-staff collaboration. Her work bridges physical geography with societal challenges, aiming to create a more sustainable future. She has no listed publications in the provided text, but her research trajectory emphasizes emerging proglacial landscapes and climate change impacts.

Terrence Fernandoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Simulation
• Virtual Prototyping
• Collaborative Virtual Environments
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof Terrence Fernando is a leading academic and research innovator in the fields of virtual environments, urban simulation, and disaster resilience. He serves as Director of the THINKlab and has led major multi-institutional research initiatives across the UK and internationally. His work bridges engineering, urban planning, and digital collaboration, with strong affiliations to institutions such as the University of Salford, UMIST, Manchester, and Lancaster. His research focuses on developing advanced collaborative platforms for urban planning, energy efficiency, and disaster resilience. Key projects include EU-funded CoSpaces, INTUITION VR Network, Visionair, Design4Energy, PROSECO, and CROSS DRIVE. Currently, he leads the GCRF/EPSRC-funded MOBILISE and ESRC/GCRF TRANS-DRIVE projects, which aim to build resilient communities in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Pakistan through digital infrastructure and stakeholder collaboration. His research portfolio demonstrates a consistent trend toward integrating virtual reality, unified information modeling, and multi-agency coordination to address complex societal challenges such as flood and landslide risk, sustainable urban development, and community resilience. These efforts emphasize participatory design, risk-sensitive planning, and technology-enhanced stakeholder engagement. Scientific Director, EU CoSpaces Project Core Member, INTUITION VR Network of Excellence Partner, Visionair Project Principal Investigator, MOBILISE Project (GCRF/EPSRC) Principal Investigator, TRANS-DRIVE Project (ESRC/GCRF) Prof Fernando has secured significant research grants from EPSRC, EU, and GCRF, enabling large-scale deployments in partnership with local governments and resilience forums. His projects often involve multi-agency collaboration with city councils, NGOs, and international consortia, focusing on real-world impact in urban resilience and sustainable development. He leads the THINKlab, a research center dedicated to advanced virtual prototyping and collaborative workspaces, which has developed innovative simulation and visualization technologies for sectors including aerospace, construction, and urban planning.

• Geomatics
• Spatial Data Science
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Andrea Ajmar is an Associate Professor at the Politecnico di Torino, affiliated with the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST). He serves as the contact person for the University Language Centre (CLA) and leads research in geomatics, spatial data science, and emergency management. His work is aligned with UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and he contributes to major EU-funded projects such as LEXIS (H2020). Scientific Disciplinary Sector: CEAR-04/A - Geomatics (Area 0008 - Civil Engineering and Architecture) Research Laboratory: SDG11Lab (DIST) ERC Sectors: PE10_14, SH2_10, PE10_4, SH2_9 Andrea Ajmar's research focuses on applying Spatial Data Science techniques to transportation, urban planning, and disaster response. His work leverages GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data infrastructures to analyze urban resilience, environmental change, and emergency workflows. He has published extensively on topics including climate adaptation in cities, glacier monitoring, flood modeling, and post-disaster assessment tools. The recent publications of Andrea Ajmar demonstrate a strong trend in integrating high-performance computing, AI, and big data with geospatial technologies for urban and environmental applications. His work spans climate resilience, disaster impact modeling, and satellite-based environmental monitoring, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable development. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: BEST POSTER PAPER AWARD, ISPRS (2008) Teaching and Advising: Andrea Ajmar is actively involved in teaching and mentoring. He supervises multiple PhD students in the Urban and Regional Development and Architectural and Landscape Heritage programs. He teaches advanced courses such as "Advanced Geospatial Data Management" and "Geomatics for Urban and Regional Planning." He has also earned teaching certifications including Learning to Teach (L2T), Mentoring Polito Project (M2P), and Learning to Teach with Innovative Teaching Project (L2T_ITP). Research Projects: He served as the Scientific Manager for the EU H2020 LEXIS project, focusing on HPC and Big Data enabled large-scale test-beds and applications in disaster management and urban planning. Professional Service: Ajmar has held leadership roles in international organizations, including Vice-President of the International Working Group on Satellite Emergency Mapping (2013–2014), Secretary of ISPRS ICWG IV/VIII (2008–2012), and member of the ASITA Scientific Committee (2008–2012). He also served as Guest Editor for the journal Remote Sensing (2019–2021) and participated in conference program committees such as GISTAM 2019 and 2020.