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Kate O'Neillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Environmental Politics
• Waste Management
• Circular Economy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kate O'Neill is Professor of Global Environmental Governance and Associate Dean for Instruction and Student Affairs at the Rausser College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley. Her research addresses global environmental governance challenges across climate change, biodiversity loss, and waste management. She holds a PhD in Political Science from Columbia University and a BA from Oxford University. Current projects include US recycling policy transitions, global plastic governance, and disaster waste management. Research interests focus on the intersection of waste as a globalized resource, climate change linkages, and environmental justice. Her work analyzes how governance systems adapt to complex transboundary risks and waste labor dynamics. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on waste-to-climate interconnections, consumer behavior, and international policy effectiveness. Trends include innovative methodologies for studying global environmental problems and science communication through diverse media channels. Awards and Honors: 2022 CACS Team Award 2019 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer 2018 Sustainability Leadership Award Advising includes mentoring graduate students in environmental policy research. Outreach integrates academic work with public education through NPR, Washington Post, and international media interviews. Leads the O'Neill Group research lab and collaborates with local governments to evaluate policies like Berkeley's Single-Use Foodware Ordinance.

David Atkinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• International Trade

David Atkin is the Barton L. Weller (1940) Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on Development Economics and International Trade, with particular emphasis on how economic policies and globalization affect households, firms, and welfare in developing economies. His work spans diverse topics including: The impact of trade on nutrition and cultural practices Technology adoption barriers in manufacturing Retail globalization effects on consumer welfare Measurement of inequality under data limitations Skill development in export-oriented industries Atkin's research methodology frequently employs randomized experiments and microeconomic analysis, with field studies conducted across India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Egypt. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on policy-relevant outcomes in development contexts.

• Precision Machine Design
• Medical Device Design
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Alexander Slocum holds the Walter M. May (1939) and A. Hazel May Chair in Emerging Technologies at MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering within the School of Engineering. A distinguished educator and researcher, Slocum has made significant contributions across precision machine design, medical device innovation, and renewable energy systems. His research interests span precision machine design for medical devices and energy industry applications, with particular focus on offshore renewable energy storage systems and kinematic couplings. Slocum's work bridges theoretical mechanical engineering principles with practical applications that address real-world challenges in healthcare and sustainable energy. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on bio-inspired engineering, underwater energy storage systems, and medical device innovation. The articles reveal a consistent pattern of applying fundamental mechanical engineering principles to solve problems in healthcare delivery and renewable energy storage, often with a focus on practical implementation in resource-constrained environments. NSF Presidential Young Investigator (1987) MacVicar Faculty Fellow (1999) Massachusetts Professor of the Year Award (2000) Multiple R&D 100 Awards (1994-2010) ASME Leonardo da Vinci Award (2004) ASME Machine Design Award (2008) ASME Ruth and Joel Spira Outstanding Design Educator Award (2018) National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2021) Slocum actively mentors students through MIT's Experimental Study Group (which he directs) and his renowned 2.75/2.750 Precision Machine Design courses. His educational approach emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world problem solving, particularly through medical device design projects developed in collaboration with Boston-area clinicians. His research has been supported by significant grants from the NSF, Department of Energy, and military research agencies. His PERG (Precision Engineering Research Group) lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together mechanical engineers, materials scientists, and medical professionals to develop innovative solutions for healthcare and energy challenges. The lab is particularly known for its work on kinematic couplings, hydrostatic bearings, and bio-inspired engineering solutions.

Armando Jorge Domingues Silvestreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemistry
• Polymer Science
• Renewable Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Armando J. D. Silvestre is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro. He holds academic degrees including a Licenciatura in Chemistry (1990), PhD in Chemistry (1994), and Agregação in Chemistry (2008) from the University of Aveiro. His research focuses on renewable materials, circular economy, and functional biomaterials. Research interests include: Development of biopolymer-based functional materials Valorization of biological residues for value-added chemicals Novel polymeric materials from renewable resources Sustainable nanocomposites and coatings Professor Silvestre has supervised 18 MSc and 11 PhD students to completion and currently mentors 3 PhD and 3 MSc candidates. Research projects include EU-funded initiatives like AFORE (Forest Biorefineries) and national projects on membrane technology and biomass valorization. Scientific contributions include over 180 SCI journal publications and patents on extraction methods. He serves on editorial boards for Industrial Crops and Products and actively participates in academic activities including Erasmus coordination and Bologna process implementation.

• Food Security
• Land Tenure
• Water Sharing Arrangements
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brady Deaton, Jr. is a Professor and McCain Family Chair in Food Security at the University of Guelph's Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics. Holding a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University, he has served as President of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society and as an editor for the Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics. His leadership spans teaching, research, and outreach programs, with recognition including the University of Guelph's Teaching Excellence Award (2010), Ontario Agricultural College's Distinguished Extension Award (2018), and the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society's Outstanding Journal Article Award (2021). Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University Deaton's research focuses on food security, land tenure, and water sharing arrangements, particularly in Indigenous communities. His recent work examines farmland price dynamics, climate change impacts, and policy frameworks for sustainable agricultural systems. Collaborative projects with students like Nicholas Bannon and Jamie Naylor highlight his mentorship in empirical studies. Key trends in his publications include: (1) Farmland valuation and rental market analysis; (2) Climate vulnerability in agricultural economics; (3) Water governance and intergovernmental collaboration; and (4) Policy evaluation for food security. His work on First Nations water sharing arrangements and heir property dynamics underscores cross-disciplinary engagement with legal, social, and environmental economics. Fellow of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (2023) Outstanding Journal Article Award (2021) Distinguished Extension Award (2018) Teaching Excellence Award (2010) Deaton's advisory roles include mentoring graduate researchers on topics like climate risk and tenant stewardship. His projects, such as the Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey (funded by OMAFRA), integrate applied economics with public policy. Collaborative teams at the University of Guelph and USDA Forest Service demonstrate his multisector approach to addressing food security and land management challenges.

Kenneth Jeffriesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Physiology
• Transcriptomics
• Ecotoxicology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kenneth Jeffries is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Science. His research bridges comparative physiology, transcriptomics, and ecotoxicology to study environmental stress responses in aquatic ectotherms. Education: BSc (First Class Honours) - University of Calgary, MSc - University of Calgary, PhD - University of British Columbia, Postdoc - University of California, Davis Jeffries’ work focuses on defining sub-lethal thermal thresholds, contaminant effects in aquatic systems, and transcriptomic responses to environmental stressors. His lab specializes in non-lethal sampling techniques and high-throughput gene expression analysis using OpenArray™ technology for species like salmonids, sturgeons, and lampreys. Key projects include: Arctic ecosystem studies using truncate soft-shell clams as biomonitor species Development of stress transcriptional profiling (STP) chips for rapid biomarker assessment Thermal and contaminant stress interactions in freshwater fish populations Conservation genomics applications for invasive species management Recent article trends emphasize transcriptomic approaches to climate change impacts, thermal stress mechanisms, and contaminant flow in Arctic ecosystems. His collaborations include GEN-FISH, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Scientific Awards: Mitacs Postdoctoral Fellowship NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Inside JEB feature (2016, 2023) Editor’s Choice (Journal of Experimental Biology, 2023) Jeffries supervises PhD, MSc, and Honours students while leading the Jeffries Lab, which maintains partnerships with the IISD–Experimental Lakes Area and other institutions. His lab also develops DNA metabarcoding resources for Arctic benthic monitoring.

Yixing Suiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biotechnology
• Microbial Physiology
• Environmental Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Yixing Sui is a Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology at the School of Science, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Science at the University of Greenwich. He joined as a Research Fellow in Algal Biotechnology in 2019, became a Lecturer in 2023, and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2024. His research focuses on leveraging microalgae, particularly Dunaliella species, for nutritional protein production, bioproduct optimization, and sustainable resource recovery from wastewater. He holds a PhD in Bioscience Engineering from the University of Antwerp (201?), an MSc in Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University (2013), and a BEng in Environmental Engineering from Tianjin Chengjian University (2011). His work integrates environmental engineering, microbial physiology, and bioprocess optimization to address challenges in food security and circular economy. Dr Sui’s research interests include: Algal-based protein production for food and feed Wastewater-to-biomass conversion Light regime optimization for microalgal bioproducts Life cycle assessment of algal cultivation systems His recent publications (2019–2025) highlight advancements in: Co-production of protein and carotenoids in Dunaliella Light wavelength and intensity effects on biomass quality Wastewater utilization challenges and solutions Seaweed protein extraction technologies Dr Sui has no listed awards but has contributed to multiple interdisciplinary projects at the University of Greenwich. His advising and grant activities remain unspecified in available texts. He is affiliated with the Algal Biotechnology research group and collaborates with institutions globally, including the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW).

Paul Leonardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomolecular Interaction Analysis
• Single-Cell Analysis
• Biologics Discovery
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Paul Leonard is an Associate Professor in Biotherapeutics at Dublin City University (DCU), leading the Biomedical Innovation Group (BIG) within the School of Biotechnology. His research focuses on biomolecular interaction analysis, single-cell technologies, and biologics discovery, addressing challenges in oncology, cardiovascular disease, and infectious disease diagnostics. He has 20+ years of academic and industry experience, co-founding Remedy Biologics Ltd and securing over €15M in funding. His entrepreneurial roles include CSO/CTO, Lean Six Sigma process improvements, and advisory work for life sciences companies. Research interests span high-throughput antibody discovery, immunoassay development, and environmental sensing. He collaborates with academia and industry, including projects like AquaBioSens for aquatic pollutant detection. His lab employs multidisciplinary teams and holds patents in biotechnology. Paul also serves as an external examiner for Technical University Dublin’s Biomedical Diagnostics program. Key achievements include technology spin-outs, patent filings, and leadership in EU-funded projects. His work bridges academic innovation with commercial applications, emphasizing rapid diagnostic tools and therapeutic advancements.

Ted McCormickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern History
• Intellectual History
• History of Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ted McCormick is Professor of History at Concordia University's School of Irish Studies, specializing in early modern British/Irish/Atlantic history and the history of science. His award-winning research explores demographic thought, colonial governance, and scientific projects in the 17th-18th century Atlantic world. McCormick holds a PhD from Columbia University and has held fellowships at the Huntington Library, University of Sydney, and Irish research institutions. His research examines how scientific knowledge and economic thought shaped colonial policies, population management, and technological projects. Current work focuses on mechanical inventions in colonial contexts through his SSHRC-funded project 'Engines of Division'. Recent publications analyze food systems, projecting cultures, and knowledge-power relationships in early modernity. McCormick teaches courses on early modern Britain/Ireland, scientific revolution, and Enlightenment thought. He mentors graduate researchers studying colonial knowledge systems, scientific networks, and cross-cultural encounters. Honors include two John Ben Snow Prizes for monographs on political arithmetic and demographic thought.

Michael J. Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Change Impacts
• Commodity Pricing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Roberts is a Professor in Economics at University of Hawaii at Manoa with joint appointments in Sea Grant and UHERO. His research examines agricultural policies, climate change impacts on agriculture, commodity pricing, renewable energy systems, water resource economics, and experimental economics. His interdisciplinary work connects economic modeling with environmental science, publishing in both economics and science journals. Recent publications focus on electricity market design for decarbonization, climate adaptation strategies, and behavioral interventions for sustainable resource use. He contributes to several research blogs including Grains to Gigawatts and Global Food, Environment and Economic Dynamics (G-FEED), translating complex research for broader audiences.

Yingling Fanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Planning
• Transportation Planning
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Yingling Fan is a faculty member in the Urban and Regional Planning Department at the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, serving as Associate Dean for Faculty. She leads faculty recruitment strategies and represents the School in university-wide initiatives. Her research focuses on urban land use, transportation planning, and the intersection of planning with health equity, emphasizing public transit, emotional well-being, and community-engaged equity research. Fan holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BS from Southeast University. She has directed over 40 research projects totaling $20 million in funding and authored over 100 publications. Her editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Transport and Land Use and Managing Editor of Urban Studies . As an entrepreneur, she co-founded Daynamica, Inc., developing smartphone-based systems for behavioral and well-being data collection, securing a US patent (#9763055B2) in 2017. Fan leads the Global Transit Innovation (GTI) program, fostering international collaboration in transportation planning, and chairs the Global Planning Education Committee at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Her work has been featured in Time Magazine , National Geographic , and The Atlantic , highlighting contributions to transportation equity and urban well-being.

Anke Hagemannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Commodity Production
• Urban Studies
• Urban Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Anke Hagemann holds a guest professorship at TU Berlin's Habitat Unit since 2021, focusing on urban-rural transformations and global production networks. She earned a doctoral degree (summa cum laude) from HafenCity University Hamburg in 2023, exploring Istanbul's clothing industry networks. Her academic journey includes interim professorships at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and teaching roles at ETH Zurich, TU Stuttgart, and HafenCity University. Her research spans global commodity production, urban mega-events, and holiday architectures. Notable projects include the DFG-funded 'Transnational Production Spaces' (2016–2019) and BMBF-funded 'Urban Rural Assembly' in China. She has published widely on spatial constellations of global production, including works on Bulgarian post-socialist tourism and Ethiopia's garment industry. Awards include her thesis distinction and grants like the DFG scientific network on global production spaces. Her teaching spans urban design studios and seminars on topics like 'Feeding the City' and 'Global City Local Spaces.' She co-curated exhibitions like 'Shrinking Cities' and contributed to initiatives like the 'Urban Rural Assembly' to address sustainability challenges.

Angela Pooleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Precision Nutrition
• Gut Microbiota
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Angela Poole is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Nutrition in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University's College of Human Ecology. She leads a research group focused on precision nutrition, investigating interactions between host genetics, dietary intake, and gut/oral microbiomes to prevent metabolic diseases. Education & Background Ph.D. in Genome Sciences, University of Washington Postdoctoral research at Dr. Ruth Ley's laboratory B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science, Caltech Research Focus Her interdisciplinary work combines genetics, microbiology, and nutrition to develop personalized dietary interventions. Key areas include: Optimizing dietary fiber for diabetes prevention Oral biofilm pathogenesis Host-microbiome-diet interactions in metabolic disorders Publication Trends Her 15 most recent publications (2014-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on microbiome dynamics, genetic influences on nutrition, and metabolic health. Recent work emphasizes oral/gut microbiome responses to dietary components like resistant starch and salivary amylase. Research Group Leads an active lab developing systems biology approaches for precision nutrition applications.

• Human Geography
• Migration Studies
• Transnationalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Brenda S.A. Yeoh is the Raffles Professor of Social Sciences and Professor of Geography at the National University of Singapore (NUS), leading the Asian Migration Cluster at the Asia Research Institute. She holds adjunct roles at institutions like the London School of Economics and serves on international bodies such as the International Geographical Union and the United Nations University Council. Her research focuses on migration, transnationalism, and gender in postcolonial contexts, with notable contributions to care migration, skilled mobility, and citizenship issues. Recognized with awards like the Vautrin Lud Prize (2021) and Public Service Medal (2022), she sits on numerous national and global committees, including Singapore's National Heritage Board and the World Cities Summit Urban Resilience Knowledge Council. Her academic leadership includes editorial roles for journals like Asian Population Studies and Population, Space and Place , and she mentors through critical cultural geography initiatives within NUS. Teaching interests span migration geographies, gender studies, and Singapore’s urban history.

Nathan Sayreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Geography
• Political Ecology
• Rangeland Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nathan Sayre is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley, where he researches environmental geography, political ecology, and rangeland management. His work critically examines how landscapes are governed, commodified, and studied, with a focus on the interplay between capital, state power, and scientific knowledge. He specializes in rangelands—covering 45% of Earth's land surface—using archival, ethnographic, and interdisciplinary methods to address conservation challenges and socio-ecological dynamics. Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago (1999) Research spans seven key areas: (1) Scale and political economy, exploring capitalism's spatial dynamics; (2) Historical critiques of environmental limits (e.g., carrying capacity); (3) Science and technology studies in rangeland science; (4) Historical-political ecology of North American landscapes; (5) Rangeland sustainability and marginality; (6) Community-based conservation; and (7) Cannabis legalization impacts. Current projects include California cannabis regulation effects, a food-environment textbook, and the 1861–65 California mega-flood/drought as a climate-political case study. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on rangeland socio-ecology, scale theory, and conservation governance, with recent work emphasizing climate adaptation, ecosystem services, and cannabis industrialization. Articles frequently integrate historical analysis with critiques of policy and scientific practice. Awards: CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award (2017) for The Politics of Scale He teaches courses including GEOG 130 (Food and the Environment), GEOG 203 (Nature and Culture), and GEOG 220 (Capital, Value, and Scale), emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental issues. As part of UC Berkeley's Cannabis Research Center, he investigates rural impacts of cannabis legalization.