جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Algorithms and Computational Complexity
• Temporal Graphs
• Algorithmic Graph Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

George B. Mertzios is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University, affiliated with the Algorithms and Complexity Research Group (ACiD) within the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences. He has held academic positions at Durham since 2011, progressing from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer and then to Associate Professor since 2017. He has also held visiting positions at institutions including the University of Bordeaux/CNRS and the University of Haifa. His research interests lie at the intersection of theoretical computer science and network science, with a strong focus on temporal graphs , algorithmic graph theory , parameterized complexity , and combinatorial optimization . He investigates efficient algorithms for dynamic and evolving networks, geometric graph models, and computational problems in network evolution and connectivity. His work often bridges foundational theory with applications in network design and distributed systems. The recent publications and ongoing activities of George B. Mertzios demonstrate a consistent and impactful research trajectory centered on the algorithmic foundations of temporal and dynamic networks. His work spans complexity analysis, algorithm design, and structural graph theory, with a notable emphasis on temporal vertex cover, sliding window models, and connectivity in time-varying graphs. He frequently publishes in top-tier conferences such as ICALP, MFCS, AAAI, and STACS, as well as leading journals including the Journal of Computer and System Sciences and Algorithmica . Gold Medal, Balkan Mathematical Olympiad, 1998 Distinguish Diploma, Bulgarian National Mathematical Competition 'Chernorizets Hrabar', 1998 Certificate of Merit, Mediterranean Mathematics Competition, 1999 Best paper award of Track C, ICALP 2010 Best student paper award, SAND 2024 George B. Mertzios has been actively involved in research supervision and leadership. He has supervised multiple PhD students to completion and currently advises ongoing doctoral research. He has served as Principal Investigator for EPSRC grants on Algorithmic Aspects of Temporal Graphs and Algorithmic Aspects of Intersection Graph Models , and as a Co-Investigator on projects related to graph coloring. He is a frequent organizer of scientific workshops, including the Algorithmic Aspects of Temporal Graphs series at ICALP and Dagstuhl seminars, and serves on the program committees of numerous international conferences such as MFCS, IWOCA, and SAND. He is a key member of the Network Engineering Science and Theory in Durham (NESTiD) research group, where he coordinates seminar series and fosters collaborative research in network algorithms and theory.

• Geospatial Digital Twins
• Virtual Geographic Environments
• Remote Sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jun Zhu is a professor at the Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China. His research is centered on geospatial digital twins, virtual geographic environments, and intelligent visualization for disaster risk management, with strong interdisciplinary work in AI, remote sensing, and VR-based simulation. His research interests include: Geospatial Digital Twins Virtual Geographic Environments AI for Remote Sensing 3D and VR-based Disaster Visualization Knowledge Graphs in GIS Public Risk Communication The recent articles (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong trend in integrating large language models, knowledge graphs, and deep learning with geospatial data to build intelligent, interactive, and immersive systems for infrastructure monitoring, disaster simulation, and public engagement. His work emphasizes data-knowledge fusion, human-centered visualization, and real-world applicability in urban and environmental contexts. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While Jun Zhu has extensive collaboration with researchers such as Weilian Li, Qing Zhu, Yakun Xie, and Jianbo Lai, and appears to lead research projects, there is no explicit mention of student advising, grant funding, or project titles in the provided data. Labs and Teams: Jun Zhu is likely part of a research group focused on digital twins and geospatial AI at Southwest Jiaotong University, collaborating closely with colleagues in geoinformatics and remote sensing, though specific lab names are not mentioned.

Timothy G. Fisherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quaternary Geology
• Glacial Geomorphology
• Great Lakes Hydrology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Timothy G. Fisher is a Professor of Geology at the University of Toledo within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. His research and teaching focus on Quaternary geology, glacial geomorphology, and Great Lakes paleohydrology. Ph.D., University of Calgary (1993) M.S., Queen's University B.S., University of Alberta Research Interests: Dr. Fisher specializes in reconstructing the history of glacial Lake Agassiz, including its discharge patterns linked to climate triggers like the Younger Dryas. He investigates Great Lakes paleo-level variations driven by glacio-isostatic adjustment and climatic factors, and studies sand dune activation mechanisms along Great Lakes coastlines. His work integrates sedimentology, stratigraphy, and geophysical methods to understand subglacial meltwater dynamics and landform genesis. Recent Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2023-2013) examine subglacial tunnel channels, paleo-drought impacts on dune systems, deglacial retreat rates of the Laurentide Ice Sheet, and geochemical fingerprints of glacial lake sediments. Key themes include catastrophic flood deposits, OSL dating applications, and Holocene climate-lake level interactions. Students: Current: Thomas Zych (MS 2020-) studying Maumee River terrace chronology Past: 18 MS graduates (1987-2023) with theses on topics like tunnel channels, strandline analysis, dune activity, and glacial stratigraphy Alexander Sodeman (2020) - Fulbright Scholar Melinda Higley (2009) - Ph.D. at UIUC, now Assistant Professor at Calvin College Henry Loope (2006) - Research Glacial Geologist at Indiana Geological Survey

Linda Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• artistic expression
• photography
• photojournalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Linda Thompson is a doctoral student in artistic expression with a focus on photography at Mid Sweden University, collaborating with HDK-Valand at the University of Gothenburg. She works as a university lecturer in photography, graphic design, and industrial design at Mid Sweden University's Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development (NDH) in Sundsvall. Academic Background: BA in Photojournalism from University of Montana (2000), MA in Photojournalism from Mid Sweden University (2014) Research Focus: Environmental rephotography, documentary arts, migration, identity & place, and representation through artistic practice Key Research Projects: "Revision and the River" examines witnessing and revision in documentary arts at Nämforsen hydropower site. "Emigrant Memoir" explores migration narratives through fragmented family archives and photojournalism. Scientific Awards & Grants: Sveriges Författarfond grants (2020, 2016) Swedish Arts Council working grant (2019) Sune Jonsson Award (2016) Hasselblad Foundation Victor Fellowship nominee (2014) Her artistic practice combines antique analog processes with digital rephotography to document environmental changes and migration histories. She has exhibited extensively in Sweden and the USA, including at the Sune Jonsson Centre and Missoula Art Museum.

• Architectural Conservation
• Climate Change Impact on Cultural Heritage
• Disaster Risk Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Banu GÖKMEN is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Trakya University's Faculty of Architecture, where she has held academic positions since 2018 (as Instructor) and advanced to her current rank in 2024. She obtained her PhD in Survey-Restoration from Yıldız Technical University (2022) and a Master's in Restoration from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2011). She is concurrently pursuing a second bachelor's degree in Philosophy at Istanbul University. Her research focuses on climate change impacts on cultural heritage , sustainable conservation , and disaster risk management , with specialized interests in flood vulnerability modeling, earthen architecture preservation, and Ottoman heritage. She integrates biomimicry principles and cultural route strategies into conservation policies. GÖKMEN leads significant projects including an EU-funded 'Risk Reduction Guide for Climate Disasters in Turkish Cultural Heritage Sites' and directs Trakya University's Social Responsibility Application and Research Center. She serves as Editorial Board Member for KAPU/Thrace Architecture and Design Magazine and has organized international workshops on Ottoman cultural heritage. Key administrative roles include: Center Director, Social Responsibility Application and Research Center (2024–present) Deputy Director, Ottoman Civilization Studies Center (2020–2024) Editorial Board Member, KAPU Magazine (2021–present) Accreditation Commission Member (2019–present) She teaches courses spanning Traditional Turkish Wooden Architecture , Restoration Techniques , and Diploma Project Supervision , emphasizing practical conservation skills and contemporary material applications.

Gregory Tuckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geomorphology
• Landscape Evolution
• Earth Surface Processes
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Gregory Tucker is a Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES). He serves as Executive Director of the NSF-supported Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System (CSDMS) and develops open-source tools like the Landlab Toolkit . Ph.D. in Geosciences, Penn State University (1996) Office: BESC - 246D Email: gtucker@colorado.edu His research focuses on geomorphology and landscape evolution , integrating physics of earth-surface processes with computational modeling. He investigates long-term terrain shaping (e.g., glacial-to-Holocene transitions) and contemporary issues like gully erosion and hazardous waste site stability . His group pioneers stochastic and deterministic models of erosion, landsliding, and sediment transport. Recent work includes software development for earth-surface science (e.g., Landlab, CellLab-CTS), Martian landscape evolution , and climate-driven erosion trends . His publications address bedrock incision , hillslope dynamics , and tectonic-hydrologic interactions . Scientific Awards: Ralph Alger Bagnold Medal (2012) - European Geosciences Union Boulder Faculty Assembly Teaching Excellence Award (2013) He received a $2.56M Cyberinfrastructure Grant (2021) to advance Earth surface science. His lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration with teams studying surface dynamics , hazard assessment , and planetary geomorphology . He advocates for open-source scientific software and FAIR data principles .

Steven Cornsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Intelligence
• Complex Systems
• Bioinformatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven Corns is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Department at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He is also an Associate Investigator at the Intelligent Systems Center and Senior Research Investigator at the Environmental Research Center for Emerging Contaminants (CREE). Education: Ph.D., M.S., B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University Dr. Corns' research focuses on Computational Intelligence and Model-Based Systems Engineering , with applications in energy systems, bioinformatics, and critical infrastructure restoration. His work includes genetic algorithms for simulation optimization, graph theory in search algorithms, and transitioning systems engineering from document-centric to model-centric approaches. Recent publications highlight his expertise in flood prediction using deep learning (2024), disaster response networks (2024), and UAV-based urban mapping (2023). These works span disciplines like Environmental Science , Computer Science , and Public Safety . Scientific Awards : Elected Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Management (2020) Dr. Corns collaborates with the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and IEEE Computational Intelligence Society , contributing to interdisciplinary research in transportation resilience and biomedical systems. He teaches core courses in Systems Engineering and Computational Intelligence at Missouri S&T.

Bong Chul Seoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydrology
• Flood Prediction
• Radar Rainfall Estimation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bong Chul Seo is an Assistant Professor at the Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department of Missouri University of Science and Technology , where he focuses on advanced hydrological research and data-driven methodologies. His work bridges engineering and environmental science to improve flood prediction and water management systems. Employing weather radar and satellite data for hydrological applications Developing AI-based rainfall nowcasting tools Advancing uncertainty quantification in streamflow simulations Contributing to national water model improvements Recent research highlights include: Optimizing sensor networks using graph theory (2025) Validating polarimetric precipitation estimates (2025) Quantifying wetland impacts on water quality (2024) Enhancing radar data assimilation systems (2024)

• Urban Planning
• Architectural Planning
• City and Regional Planning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Takashi Ariga is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Creative Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture. He currently serves as the Dean of the School of Creative Science and Engineering and Director of the Graduate School of Creative Science and Engineering. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Waseda University (1985), followed by a Master's in Construction Engineering (1987), and culminated with a Ph.D. in Environmental Planning and Urban Design from the University of California, Berkeley (1997). With over 15 years of professional experience in private sector environmental development before entering academia, he brings practical insights to his research and teaching. Professor Ariga's research interests span a comprehensive range of urban planning and architectural topics. His primary focus areas include City and Regional Planning, Urban and Community Design, and the Theory and Methodology of Participatory Planning. He has made significant contributions to understanding Urban Morphology, particularly how traditional urban forms evolve while maintaining their essential character. His work on Environmental Design and Management explores sustainable integration of natural systems within urban environments, while his research on Heritage Management and Planning examines innovative approaches to preserving cultural landscapes. His expertise in Design Simulation and Communication bridges traditional planning methods with contemporary digital tools for enhanced community engagement. His recent scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of urban planning theory. The 15 most recent publications reveal a pattern of research addressing urban resilience, community-based planning processes, and sustainable urban development. His work spans diverse geographical contexts from Tokyo neighborhoods to international case studies, with particular attention to disaster recovery planning, urban agricultural systems, and cultural heritage preservation. A distinctive feature of his research is the integration of historical perspectives with contemporary planning challenges, creating frameworks that honor traditional knowledge while addressing modern urban complexities. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Grant Review Committee Award (2016) Waseda University Ono Art Memorial Prize (1986) International Federation of Housing and Planning (IFHP) International Urban Design Competition Grand Prize (1985) Japan City Planning Association Urban Planning International Student Competition Grand Prize (1985) Professor Ariga has been actively involved in numerous research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including studies on urban ecological systems, strategic assessment technology for community-based planning, and collaborative planning between stakeholders. His leadership extends to committee memberships with Tokyo's urban planning and landscape councils, demonstrating his commitment to translating academic research into practical urban governance. His laboratory, Ariga Lab ( arigalab.arch.waseda.ac.jp ), serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting students, faculty, and community stakeholders in innovative urban planning initiatives.

Fernando Miguel Granja Martinsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geographic Information Systems
• Remote Sensing
• Wildfires
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Fernando Miguel Granja Martins is an Assistant Professor at the University of Algarve's Higher Institute of Engineering since 2012, with a continuous academic career at the institution since 1996. He is an integrated researcher at the Research Center for Tourism Sustainability and Well-being (CinTurs) and the Research Center for Spatial and Organizational Dynamics (CIEO), and a full member of the MED_Soil Research Group and Center for Studies in Heritage, Landscape and Construction. His educational background includes a PhD in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Seville (2012), an MSc in Geographic Information Systems from Instituto Superior Técnico of Lisbon University (2005), and a degree in Geographical Engineering from the Faculty of Sciences of Lisbon University (1995). Professor Granja Martins specializes in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing with applications in wildfires, soil science, and environmental studies. His research focuses on spatial modeling of environmental phenomena, particularly in Mediterranean contexts. He has developed significant work on rainfall mapping, soil erosion assessment, post-fire landscape recovery, and water resource management in southern Portugal. His research approach combines field data with advanced geospatial techniques to address practical environmental challenges. His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate continued productivity with articles in journals like Urban Science, Hydrological Sciences Journal, and Sustainability, focusing on GIS applications for tourist route optimization, rainfall distribution modeling, and remote sensing for water consumption estimation in urban green spaces. These works reflect his consistent research trajectory in applying geospatial technologies to environmental management problems. Active researcher in the eGroundWater project (2020-2025) Member of the Research Center for Tourism Sustainability and Well-being Former Master's Program Director (2016-2023) Extensive experience in forest fire research and management Professor Granja Martins has supervised numerous Master's students whose work spans environmental monitoring, risk assessment, and geospatial applications in Portugal and internationally. His research has practical applications in environmental management, particularly in Mediterranean regions facing challenges like wildfires and water scarcity. He maintains active collaborations with institutions in Spain, Angola, and Russia, demonstrating an international research network focused on geospatial environmental solutions.

• Natural Disasters
• Environmental Management
• Alternative Tourism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ralitsa Berberova is an Associate Professor at New Bulgarian University (NBU) in the Department of Natural Sciences. She serves as Director of the Earth Sciences Program Council and heads the Laboratory for Natural Disasters and Risks. Previously, she led the department from 2012 to 2020 and directed the International Alternative Tourism master's program (2005–2012). She holds committee roles in multiple faculties and teaches courses on natural disasters, environmental management, and alternative tourism. Education: Bachelor's in Ecology (NBU, 2004) Master's in International Tourism (NBU, 2005) PhD from NBU and Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (2009) Associate Professor rank (2015) Research Focus: Her work spans natural disaster risk reduction, environmental monitoring, geological tourism, and georadar applications for infrastructure assessment. She has authored over 70 publications, including the monograph Natural Disasters in Bulgaria – Status and Trends (2012). Publication Trends: Recent articles (2015–2017) emphasize georadar technology for dam/slope stability, geotourism economics, seismic hazard modeling, and sustainable tourism development. Key themes include disaster prevention, environmental policy, and resource valuation. Leadership: She leads national/university research projects and oversees the Laboratory for Natural Disasters and Risks, focusing on field-based geophysical assessments and disaster mitigation strategies.

• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Underwater Sensor Networks
• Mobile Sensor Networks
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tuleen Boutaleb serves as Professor and Vice-Dean at the SSE School of Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom, with her research significantly contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sensor network applications. Her work bridges theoretical algorithm development and practical implementations in critical infrastructure systems. Her research program focuses on wireless sensor network optimization, specializing in underwater/mobile variants, energy-efficient protocols, and security mechanisms. Key contributions include novel node deployment algorithms that address non-uniform illumination challenges and routing protocols for flood monitoring systems. Recent work extends to privacy-preserving chaos-based security for 5G-connected autonomous vehicles, demonstrating cross-domain applicability from environmental monitoring to transportation safety. Analysis of her publication trends (2010-2025) reveals consistent output in sensor network theory with accelerating practical applications since 2017, particularly in flood warning systems and vehicular security. The research combines simulation studies with hardware implementations like LoRa technology, showing strong industry relevance through EPSRC-funded projects. Professor Boutaleb secured significant research funding including the British Council's BCWSTEM scholarship program for women in STEM and an EPSRC grant for LoRa-based flood early warning systems. She actively supervises research students and engages in public outreach through the SmartSTEMs initiative, demonstrating commitment to both academic advancement and community impact.