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ONG Ghim Ping Raymondمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Pavements
• Multimodal Transport Infrastructure
• Transportation Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. ONG Ghim Ping Raymond is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head (Research) at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). He concurrently serves as Director (Operations) at the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore. His expertise spans sustainable pavements, multimodal transport infrastructure, and urban mobility systems. Dr. Ong holds a B.Eng (Civil) with First Class Honours and a PhD from NUS, followed by postdoctoral research at Purdue University. He has authored/co-authored over 85 peer-reviewed journal articles and 120 conference papers. His research focuses on circular economy applications in infrastructure, car-lite urban design, and mega-projects like Tuas Port and Changi Airport expansions. Dr. Ong actively engages in policy advisory roles, serving on international committees for ASCE, ASTM, and EASTS. He has received prestigious awards including the Alfred Noble Prize (ASCE) and Takeuchi Yoshio Award (OCDI). His teaching accolades include multiple NUS Faculty of Engineering commendations. He advises on critical infrastructure projects for agencies like Changi Airport Group and Defence Science and Technology Agency. Dr. Ong frequently contributes to public discourse on transport and urban planning via media interviews and policy consultations.

Neal Driscollمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tectonic Deformation
• Marine Geology
• Geohazards
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Neal Driscoll is a Professor of Geology and Geophysics at the Geosciences Research Division, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. He specializes in tectonic deformation, landscape evolution, and seafloor imaging, with a focus on understanding Earth's processes through sediment records. Driscoll co-directs UC San Diego’s Center for Public Preparedness (CP2) and leads ALERTCalifornia, a critical infrastructure network monitoring wildfires, floods, and earthquakes via over 1,000 cameras. His work bridges geohazard mitigation, climate impacts, and disaster response. Education: B.S., Geology, University of New Hampshire M.S., Oceanography, University of Rhode Island Ph.D., Columbia University (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory) Research Interests: Driscoll investigates tectonic deformation’s role in shaping landscapes and seascapes, particularly in response to climate and sea-level changes. His fieldwork includes high-resolution seafloor imaging and seismic data analysis in regions like Iceland and California. He also studies neotectonics, geohazards, and coastal processes, with recent focus on the San Andreas Fault system and Salton Trough rift dynamics. ALERTCalifornia: This program uses advanced camera networks to monitor natural disasters, providing real-time data for first responders and researchers. Its infrastructure, originally for earthquake monitoring, now supports multi-hazard tracking, including wildfires and landslides, enhancing public safety and environmental understanding. Awards: Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award Heezen Award and Storke Award (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory) Scripps Undergraduate Teaching Award MIT Distinguished Crosby Lecturer Advising & Grants: Driscoll has mentored students in geology and geophysics, with grants supporting his research on fault systems, climate impacts, and disaster preparedness. His collaborative projects include the Salton Seismic Imaging Project and Arctic Ocean sediment studies. Labs & Teams: Leads ALERTCalifornia and CP2 teams, collaborates with Scripps’ Geosciences Research Division on marine geophysics and tectonic studies, and partners with global institutions like WHOI and Icelandic research groups.

Meltem ŞENOL BALABANمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Risk Management
• Urban Flood Risk Management
• GIS-based Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Meltem ŞENOL BALABAN is an Associate Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. She holds a dual PhD in City and Regional Planning (METU, 2009) and Urban Engineering (University of Tokyo, 2012). Her academic career includes roles as Director of METU Disaster Management Implementation and Research Center (since 2018), Minor Program Coordinator, and Board Member of the Applied Ethic Research Center. She specializes in disaster risk management, urban resilience planning, GIS-based modeling for evacuation/shelter optimization, and climate change adaptation in urban contexts. Her research focuses on flood risk mitigation in riverine cities, institutional frameworks for cultural heritage protection (e.g., UNESCO sites), and earthquake resilience strategies. Notable projects include developing Turkey's provincial risk reduction guidelines, a climate change risk assessment framework (CRAFT) for cultural heritage, and international cooperation initiatives like the UK-funded CRAFT and NET projects. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and supervised 10+ theses. Key contributions include GIS-based evacuation models for Istanbul, comparative studies of UK/Japan/Turkey disaster policies, and post-disaster resilience assessments. Awards include JICA Scholarship (2009-2012), ProVention Research Grant (2007-2008), and multiple international recognitions for her work on urban risk reduction. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on GIS in planning, disaster management principles, and urban resilience strategies.

Kunhee (KC) Choiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence in Transportation
• Construction Management
• Infrastructure Sustainability
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kunhee (KC) Choi is a Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University, holding the History Maker Homes Endowed Professorship and serving as a Chancellor EDGES Fellow. His research focuses on enhancing transportation systems through cyber-enabled solutions, including digital twinning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven modeling. B.E. in Architectural Engineering, Korea University (1999) M.S. in Construction Science, Texas A&M University (2002) Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2008) Dr. Choi’s work addresses four key areas: (1) AI-powered mobility and safety solutions for highway projects, (2) cost-time-risk tradeoff analyses under alternative contracting methods, (3) infrastructure sustainability through life-cycle assessment, and (4) stochastic modeling for civil planning and management. His research has been funded by NSF, USDOT, NCHRP, and TxDOT. Recent publications highlight his emphasis on predictive analytics, flood resilience, pavement engineering, and AI-driven disaster recovery frameworks. The i²dEAS Lab, which he directs, has produced 130+ peer-reviewed publications and secured $500k+ in annual research funding. Chancellor EDGES Fellow (2022) NSF Grant Recipient for Road Safety Research Texas Sea Grant Program Award (NOAA Funding) for AI-based evacuation route modeling Dr. Choi’s teaching philosophy emphasizes integrative learning and interdisciplinary critical thinking in construction management. His lab collaborates with academia, government, and industry to optimize transportation infrastructure performance through safer, more efficient management strategies.

Darren Scottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Geography
• Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
• Sustainable Transportation
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Darren Scott is a Professor in the School of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University, specializing in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and teaching courses such as GIS Programming and Data Processing Using Python. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville’s Department of Geography and Geosciences (1999–2002) and held a Visiting Research Professor position at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Zurich) in 2008. His academic background includes a BA (Honors and Co-op) in Geography from Saint Mary’s University (1991), an MA from the University of Western Ontario (1994), and a PhD from McMaster University (2000). Dr. Scott’s research focuses on transportation systems, aging populations, GIScience innovations, and sustainable infrastructure. He has pioneered work in route choice modeling, transportation demand analysis, and the impact of demographic changes on mobility. In 2008, he established TransLAB, a research lab within his school, which explores advanced transportation topics using GPS and geospatial tools. His projects have been funded by major agencies like NSF, SSHRC, and NSERC, addressing issues ranging from electric vehicle adoption to flood resilience in emergency services. His teaching emphasizes Python programming and advanced GIS applications, reflecting his expertise in geospatial technologies. He has contributed to policy debates on urban sustainability, particularly regarding Canada’s Greenbelt legislation and telework trends during the pandemic. Despite no explicitly mentioned scientific awards, his extensive grant history and scholarly output highlight his impactful contributions to the field. Dr. Scott’s advising and grant activities center on interdisciplinary studies, including the McMaster Monitoring My Mobility Study (MacM3), which tracks mobility patterns of older adults. His work bridges transportation engineering, urban planning, and public health, often leveraging big data and GIS tools to analyze real-world scenarios in cities like Hamilton and Calgary.

Mauro Werderمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Glaciology
• Hydrology
• Numerical Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mauro Werder is a Lecturer at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich. His work focuses on glaciology, subglacial hydrology, and numerical modeling, combining computational methods with field measurements. He has developed widely used models such as GlaDS (Glacier Drainage System) and BITE (Bayesian Ice Thickness Estimation), and contributed to projects like SHMIP and 4D-Antarctica. Current Projects: Gladder (2025-2028), DIWING (2023-2026), LEAD (2020-2026), 4D-Antarctica (2019-2022), CORDS (2023-2024) Education: PhD in Glaciology (2009, Swiss National Science Foundation funded) His research spans subglacial drainage systems, sediment transport (SUGSET model), Bayesian inversion techniques, and field experiments involving artificial lakes and R-channels. He actively teaches courses on GPU-based PDE solving, applied glaciology, and reproducible scientific computing. Scientific Awards: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) Fellowship for Prospective Researchers (2010-2011) European Union (FP7) Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellowship (2011-2014) He collaborates with institutions like the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), and contributes to software development through packages like BITEmodel.jl and Parameters.jl. His fieldwork includes experiments on Greenland's Jakobshavn Isbræ and Switzerland's Plaine Morte glacier.

Pamela Murray-Tuiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Systems
• Disasters and Hazards
• Resilience
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pamela Murray-Tuite is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Her work bridges transportation systems, disaster resilience, and emergency response modeling. Education: B.S. (1998), M.S. (1999), and Ph.D. (2003) in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and Duke University Teaching: Courses include CE 3110 Transportation Engineering and CE 8930 Mathematical Modeling for Civil Infrastructure Systems Analysis Her research focuses on transportation resilience , with emphasis on evacuation modeling, emergency response, and infrastructure interdependence. She explores the impact of disasters on mobility patterns, utilizing mathematical modeling and simulation tools to enhance urban systems' robustness. The 15 most recent articles span hurricane evacuation behavior, agent-based modeling, and infrastructure resilience under climate change. Keywords include transportation systems, disaster management, and behavioral modeling, while subfields cover evacuation routing, network analysis, and risk perception dynamics. Dr. Murray-Tuite's work integrates statistical methods with transportation policy, addressing challenges in both natural disasters and public sector disruptions. Her contact details include office location (210 Lowry Hall) and phone (864-656-3802).

Chaopeng Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Deep Learning
• Physics-Informed Machine Learning
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Chaopeng Shen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. His research bridges hydrology with state-of-the-art deep learning and differentiable modeling techniques, focusing on advancing our understanding of hydrologic cycles and their interactions with ecosystems, energy, and carbon cycles. He leads the Multi-scale Hydrology, Processes and Intelligence group (MHPI) and has developed the Process-based Adaptive Watershed Simulator (PAWS) for large-scale hydrologic modeling. Shen's work emphasizes physics-informed machine learning , where deep learning components are integrated with process-based equations through differentiable modeling. This approach enables training neural networks using big data while respecting physical laws, leading to improved generalizability and robustness. His group has demonstrated advantages of differentiable models in rainfall-runoff prediction, routing, ecosystem modeling, and water quality studies. Notably, his team's deepLDB project addresses landslide prediction using AI and big datasets. Recent publications highlight his contributions to global water modeling (grid-LSTM, differentiable Muskingum-Cunge routing), extreme flood forecasting (probabilistic diffusion models), and hydrologic uncertainty quantification . Shen actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations through the PRISM Cooperative Institute, which aims to integrate multi-domain data for systemic risk assessment. His group has advised students including Dapeng Feng, Wen-Ping Tsai, Kuai Fang, Xinye Ji, and Tasnuva Mahjabin. Shen's research is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DoE), USGS, Google.org, and the Gates Foundation. He serves as Editor for the Journal of Geophysical Research - Machine Learning & Computation and Chief Editor for Frontiers in Water: Water & AI. His open-source software tools like PAWS and deepLDB are available through dedicated project websites.

Jerry X. Mitrovicaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysics
• Climate Science
• Planetary Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jerry X. Mitrovica is the Frank B. Baird, Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University, leading the Mitrovica Group. His research focuses on Earth’s geodynamic response to environmental changes, with a central theme of sea-level variability across timescales. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, where he previously served as the J. Tuzo Wilson Professor in Physics and directed the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research’s Earth Systems Evolution Program. His work integrates theoretical, numerical, and observational approaches to study ice sheet dynamics, mantle structure, and geodetic signals of climate change. Key research areas include modern ice sheet collapse impacts, glacial isostatic adjustment, and the interplay between Earth’s rotation and ice mass redistribution. Mitrovica’s group emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with members from geophysics, mathematics, archaeology, and the humanities. Notable awards include the Arthur L. Day Medal, W.S Jardetsky Medal, and A.E.H. Love Medal. His lab has pioneered methods to infer Antarctic mantle viscosity from GPS data and reconcile paleo-sea-level records with dynamic topography corrections. Current projects include probing mantle structure via sea-level measurements and investigating human migration routes via sea-level fingerprints. Academic advising includes Natasha Valencic (Ph.D. student). The group actively advocates for diversity in academia and integrates activism into its mission, supporting graduate unions and marginalized communities in science.

• Networking and Communications
• Blockchain Technology
• Smart Grids and Energy Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roberto Rojas-Cessa is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), affiliated with the School of Applied Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on networking, blockchain applications in smart cities, energy systems, wireless communications, and high-performance switching. He has led multiple National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded projects, including initiatives on controlled delivery power grids and next-generation network quality of service. Notably, his work explores blockchain for energy metering, sustainable environmental measures, and smart grid optimization. He is also a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (2024). His research interests span network protocols, distributed systems, and IoT applications. Recent projects include AMI-Chain (a blockchain-based power metering system) and studies on indirect free-space optical communications for vehicular networks. He has contributed to advancements in medium access control for crowded networks and energy packet switches for digital microgrids. Rojas-Cessa’s work integrates machine learning for network management and flood impact analysis. He has developed tools for time-lapse analysis of urban data and agent-based models to evaluate electric vehicle adoption. His publications emphasize scalability, security, and efficiency in both traditional and emerging technologies. Grants: Collaborative Research on Power Grids (NSF, 2016–2018), NeTS-NR: Quality of Service Networks (NSF, 2004–2008) Awards: Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (2024) His lab activities include experimental evaluations of digital microgrids and blockchain implementations for carbon footprint tracking. He actively collaborates on projects addressing emergency communications and resilient energy distribution systems.

Reza Touraniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Security and Privacy
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Information-Centric Networking (ICN)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Reza Tourani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Saint Louis University since Fall 2018. He earned his Ph.D. (2018) and M.S. (2012) in Computer Science from New Mexico State University, preceded by a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Islamic Azad University of Tehran (2008). His career includes prior work in the telecommunications industry in Iran. University: Saint Louis University School: School of Science and Engineering Department: Department of Computer Science Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Dr. Tourani’s research focuses on security and privacy in resource-constrained environments, including: Internet of Things (IoT) : Secure communication protocols and edge computing Information-Centric Networking (ICN) : Access control and request flooding mitigation Cyber-Physical Systems : Smart grid and UAV swarms Private Communication : Anonymity in distributed systems Networked Systems : DDoS defense and caching optimization His recent articles explore trends in: DDoS mitigation in Named Data Networking (PERSIA framework, 2020) Secure UAV swarm communications (2020) Attribute-based encryption for edge computing (APECS, 2021) Collaborative caching mechanisms (MuNCC, 2016) Smart grid data security (iCASM, 2020) Dr. Tourani has secured research grants from Saint Louis University and Intel Labs to advance projects on privacy-aware contact tracing and edge computing security . He actively mentors students in cybersecurity, IoT, and networked systems.

Elisa Palazzoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Design
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elisa Palazzo is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. With a PhD in urban design, regional and environmental planning, she has extensive international teaching experience at universities in Italy, China, and Australia. Her professional background includes over 20 years as a registered landscape architect, architect, and urbanist, with significant project experience across Europe, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Her research focuses on adaptive and regenerative urban design, particularly water-sensitive cities and flood adaptation strategies in urban and rural systems. She explores biocultural diversity, landscape ecology, and transdisciplinary approaches to address environmental change. Her work bridges landscape architecture with urban design to create more resilient and environmentally sound cities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of urban resilience, with particular attention to flood adaptation strategies, biocultural landscape assessment, and the implementation of water-sensitive urban design principles globally. Her research shows an increasing focus on transdisciplinary approaches that integrate community engagement with technical solutions. Banksia Sustainability Award 2020 (Academia and Research category) Place Leadership Award 2019 Learning & Teaching Award 2020 Executive Dean's award for excellence in teaching 2017 Peter Joseph Lenné Preis (1999) Multiple EUROPAN first prizes (1996, 1999) Dr. Palazzo has successfully supervised three PhD students and one Post-Doc to completion since 2015/2016 and currently supervises research in adaptive urban design, water resilience, and post-mining site regeneration. She has secured significant research funding including a $0.94 million MYER Foundation grant (2018-2020) and multiple Category 2 and 3 grants totaling $196,000 (2015-2024). She actively contributes to cultural landscape heritage work, serving as co-convenor of the Australia ICOMOS National Scientific Committee on Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes, and as co-author of the Burra Charter Practice Note on Cultural Landscapes. Her professional practice includes 38 built projects that have received 29 awards, including 11 first prizes.

• Alpine Architecture
• Alpine Space
• Landscape Architecture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Massimo Crotti is an Associate Professor at the College of Architecture and Design , Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) , Polytechnic University of Turin. His expertise spans Alpine architecture , public spaces , and landscape integration , with a focus on sustainable development aligned to SDGs like Climate Action and Sustainable Cities . Research Interests : Alpine Space Regeneration Public Space Design Rural Community Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Architecture Cultural Heritage Integration Research Trends : His recent work analyzes ordinary public spaces, rural regeneration, and climate-resilient architecture, with case studies in Turin, Ischia, and Alpine villages. Publications emphasize infrastructure networks for Southern European communities and pedestrian urbanism . Scientific Awards : Menzione d'Onore al Premio Gubbio 2021 for Lou Pourtoun Cultural Center Teaching & Collaborations : He leads courses on Adaptive Public Spaces and Architecture for Sustainability . Collaborates with PROARCH (since 2018) and contributes to ARCHALP (since 2019). Supervises PhD student Ilaria Tonti (thesis: Post-Earthquake Temporality).

• Glaciology
• Climate Change
• Ice Sheet Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Amber Leeson is a Reader in Glaciology at Lancaster Environment Centre , Lancaster University. She serves as Associate Director for Research and leads projects integrating data science , numerical modeling , and remote sensing to study climate change impacts on the Greenland and Antarctic Ice Sheets . Her current research focuses on supraglacial hydrology , digital twinning of ice sheets , and firn evolution . Current Research Themes Ice sheet surface climate representation in models Supraglacial hydrology and ice sheet dynamics Firn evolution (past, present, future) Leadership Roles Associate Director for Research, Lancaster Environment Centre Treasurer and Secretary, International Glaciological Society Theme Lead for Environment, Data Science Institute (DSI) Her teaching includes courses on Glacial Systems, Environmental Processes, and Global Change. She supervises undergraduate and master's dissertations in Polar Science . Recent projects include Arctic Extremes (ARCTEX) , 5D Antarctica (5DAIS) , and AI Forecasting for Ice Shelf Collapse (AI4IS) . Amber's scientific contributions span climate model calibration, firn densification studies, and supraglacial lake dynamics. She has held advisory roles for the UK Polar Network , AGU Cryosphere Committee , and UKNCAR . Her work unites glaciology , data science , and climate modeling to address planetary-scale environmental challenges.

Dana Rowangouldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Transportation equity and justice
• rural travel behavior
• accessibility measurement
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dana Rowangould serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Her interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, economics, and social sciences to address transportation system challenges, with particular focus on improving mobility for constrained-travel populations. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Ecology (Environmental Policy emphasis) from University of California, Davis M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from University of California, Davis B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Rice University Dr. Rowangould's research centers on transportation equity and justice , rural travel behavior , and accessibility measurement , with significant contributions to understanding rural mobility constraints, transit recovery post-pandemic, and policy impacts on vulnerable populations. Her methodology integrates spatial analysis, behavioral studies, and policy evaluation to develop equitable transportation solutions. Recent publications reveal a pronounced focus on rural transportation challenges, including travel burdens among migrant communities, wildfire evacuation safety, and electric vehicle adoption barriers. Her work increasingly addresses contemporary policy shifts through the lens of transportation justice, examining how anti-DEI movements impact mobility access while developing practical tools for accessibility measurement. As founder of Sustainable Systems Research, she has partnered with community organizations on transportation health impact assessments. Her teaching at the University of Washington included Health and Sustainable Transportation and Transportation Economics courses. Current affiliations include the Transportation Research Center where she contributes to Vermont Transportation Energy Profile initiatives and pedestrian safety evaluations in rural contexts.