جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Food Packaging
• Antimicrobial Food Packaging
• Edible Films
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kamile Nazan TURHAN is a Professor of Food Engineering at Izmir University of Economics, Turkey. She serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Food Science and Head of the Department of Food Engineering. Her academic career includes roles at Mersin University and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin, USA. Education: Ph.D. in Food Engineering, Hacettepe University (1999) M.S. in Food Engineering, Hacettepe University (1994) B.Sc. in Food Engineering, Hacettepe University (1991) Research Interests: Prof. TURHAN's work focuses on edible food packaging materials, antimicrobial and biodegradable films, food protection, and preservation. Her research emphasizes sustainable solutions for food safety, including applications in fruit preservation and dairy product packaging. Recent Trends in Publications: Her recent work explores neuromarketing applications in gastronomy, cross-cultural food design collaborations, and antimicrobial packaging innovations. Earlier studies highlight advancements in whey protein utilization and material science for food packaging. Administrative Roles: Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Technology and Food Science (2012–present) Head, Department of Food Engineering (2012–present) Acting School Director, School of Applied Management Sciences (2013–2015) Labs & Teams: Her research groups collaborate on projects involving edible film development, food preservation technologies, and interdisciplinary food design initiatives.

Salvatore BARRECAمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Pollution
• Environmental Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Salvatore BARRECA is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry (CHIM/01) at the University of Catania , Department of Chemical Sciences. His research focuses on environmental and food analysis, sample preparation techniques, and photochemical remediation methods. Key research areas include: Environmental pollution and water quality monitoring Chromatography and mass spectrometry applications Photochemical and photocatalytic degradation of pollutants Chemical risk assessment in food and environmental matrices Development of analytical methods for trace contaminants Endocrine disruptors and emerging pollutants Recent work emphasizes perovskite solar cell environmental safety, fluoride analysis in beverages, and heavy metal quantification in food products. His publications demonstrate expertise in hyphenated analytical techniques (UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS, LC-MS/MS) and environmental biomonitoring. Salvatore is associated with Marco Arculeo's Lab at the University of Catania. He has contributed to patents related to photochemical water purification systems while maintaining active research collaborations across Italy and international institutions like Goethe University Frankfurt and Masaryk University.

Gerald Steinerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systemic Management
• Sustainability Management
• Complexity Science
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Gerald Steiner is a full professor of organizational communication and innovation, dean of the Faculty of Business and Globalization, and chair of the Department for Knowledge and Communication Management at Danube University Krems in Austria. He is also a member of the Associate Faculty at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna since 2018, reflecting his deep engagement with systems and complexity science. His academic journey includes a PhD in management studies and social sciences from the University of Graz and a BSc in mechanical engineering, with training at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the University of Oklahoma. His education includes: PhD in Management Studies and Social Sciences (Organizational and Innovation Management), University of Graz Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Austria Training at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and University of Oklahoma at Norman Gerald Steiner's research is rooted in systemic and sustainability management, guided by a complexity science framework. His work explores sustainability-oriented innovation systems, knowledge integration, transdisciplinarity, and stakeholder collaboration. He investigates competences for solving complex problems and sustainable entrepreneurship, with recent focus on sustainable resource management, particularly the phosphorus supply chain and phosphate rock mining. His research emphasizes collaborative, science-practice co-creation and digital transformation in innovation systems. The recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, bridging sustainability science, public health, mineral economics, and digital entrepreneurship. Articles frequently address systemic challenges during crises (e.g., COVID-19), transdisciplinary modeling, and resource security. Keywords span environmental science, behavioral science, policy, and systems thinking, indicating a holistic, integrative research approach. Scientific awards are not explicitly listed in the provided text. Gerald Steiner actively mentors students and early-career researchers, as evidenced by co-authorships with individuals such as L. Satalkina, L. Zenk, and J. Weitzer. He co-directs the PhD program in migration studies, indicating leadership in graduate education. While specific grants are not mentioned, his involvement in transdisciplinary labs and high-impact publications suggests successful funding acquisition. His work often involves international collaboration, especially with institutions in the D-A-CH region and the United States. He has co-founded four transdisciplinary labs at Danube University Krems: the Transdisciplinarity Laboratory Sustainable Digital Environments, the Transdisciplinary Laboratory for Sustainable Mineral Resources, GovLab Austria, and the Biodiversity Hub. These labs serve as platforms for integrating science, policy, and practice in sustainability transitions.

• Integrated Land and Water Management
• Natural Capital
• Sustainable Land Systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Ian Holman is a leading academic at Cranfield University, where he holds the position of Professor of Integrated Land and Water Management and leads the Centre for Water, Environment and Development within the Cranfield Water Science Institute. His expertise spans integrated land and water systems, natural capital, sustainable land systems, and water science and engineering, with a strong focus on climate change adaptation and policy. His research is centered on three main pillars: (1) integrated modeling of land and water systems under changing climate and socio-economic conditions, (2) innovative agricultural water management to enhance water security and drought resilience, and (3) understanding lowland peat management to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. He employs interdisciplinary methods combining hydrogeology, spatial pedology, and agricultural science to address complex environmental challenges at catchment to continental scales. His recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong trend in drought resilience, particularly in Thailand and the UK, with increasing focus on socio-hydrological systems, institutional adaptation, and decision support tools. Key subfields include drought forecasting using climate teleconnections (e.g., NAO), sediment and nutrient transport in rivers, rainwater harvesting, and peatland carbon management. His work bridges science and policy, with clients including Defra, Environment Agency, NERC, and the European Commission. Professor Holman has supervised numerous students and collaborators, many of whom appear as co-authors on his publications. He has led major research projects funded by UK government departments, research councils, and international agencies. His work supports climate adaptation policy and water security in both temperate and tropical regions. He is actively involved in developing decision support tools such as the D-Risk webtool for drought risk management and has contributed to lowland peat re-wetting assessments for greenhouse gas reduction. His leadership in integrated modeling platforms supports evolving environmental and agricultural policies. He has also co-authored several books on climate change, vulnerability assessment, and socio-economic pathways.

• Sustainable Logistics
• Operations Research
• Disaster and Crisis Management
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Patrick Hirsch is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Production and Logistics , part of the Department of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna . He serves as Head of the Institute of Production and Logistics since 2025 and has coordinated doctoral programs in Social and Economic Sciences since 2017. His research focuses on Sustainable Logistics, Operations Research, and Disaster Management , with specializations in Health Care Logistics Humanitarian Supply Chains Urban Mobility Food Security Cybersecurity in Logistics Green Logistics Recent publications highlight his work in 2025-2023 on: Cloud Resource Optimization Disaster Response Logistics Container Terminal Storage Cyberattack Resilience Home Health Care Scheduling His team also explores deep learning for cargo inspection and hybrid simulation modeling for pandemic and climate-related disruptions. Scientific awards include: BOKU Best Paper Award (2024) ITOR runner-up Best Paper (2023) Raiffeisen Science Award (2014) Multiple Early-Career Prizes Dr. Hirsch leads 13 active research projects funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency and Oesterreichische Nationalbank , including initiatives on food supply resilience , internet outage cascading effects , and blockchain in logistics security . He supervises collaborative theses and contributes to policy development through institutions like the ITA - Institut für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung .

Darko Dimitrovskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Management
• Wine Tourism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Darko Dimitrovski serves as a Full Professor at the Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, University of Kragujevac, specializing in Tourism and Hotel Management. His academic journey spans over two decades with progressive appointments from assistant (2013) to associate professor (2019) and finally full professor (2023). His educational background includes: Bachelor's in Geography from University of Belgrade (2002) Master's in Tourism and Hotel Management from University of Novi Sad (2009) PhD in Geography from University of Belgrade (2013) Postdoctoral research at University of Tras-os-Montes, Portugal (2016-2017) Dimitrovski's research focuses on tourism management with specialized expertise in wine tourism, food markets, event tourism, and sustainable practices. His work examines tourist behavior in urban food markets (e.g., Barcelona's La Boqueria), wine tourism apps, crisis management in hospitality, and economic impacts of sporting events. Recent publications explore digital transformation in tourism through mobile apps and green leadership frameworks. His publication trends reveal deep engagement with: Wine and food tourism dynamics Digital platforms and mobile technology in tourism Sustainable destination management Methodological approaches in tourism economics Urban tourism experiences Professionally, Dimitrovski contributes as Associate Editor for Tourism Management Perspectives and serves on editorial boards of multiple tourism journals including European Journal of Tourism Research. His project portfolio includes European Union-funded initiatives like INNOVINE & WINE and COST Action OceanGov, focusing on wine tourism innovation and ocean governance. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate to doctoral levels, covering Management of Travel Agencies, Business Tourism, Crisis Management, and Event Tourism. Early career included teaching positions at various Kragujevac technical schools (2002-2013) before joining the University of Kragujevac faculty in 2013.

Elizabete Carmo-Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photosynthesis
• Rubisco
• Crop Physiology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Elizabete Carmo-Silva is a leading expert in crop physiology at Lancaster University's Lancaster Environment Centre. She specializes in the regulation of carbon assimilation by Rubisco in crop plants, particularly wheat and cowpea, with research focused on improving photosynthetic efficiency to enhance agricultural sustainability and climate resilience. Her research interests center on photosynthesis, Rubisco regulation, and sustainable agriculture. She leads a research team investigating how to optimize photosynthetic processes to improve crop yields under environmental stress conditions including heat, drought, and fluctuating light. Her work bridges fundamental plant biochemistry with practical crop improvement strategies to address food security challenges. Professor Carmo-Silva's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding Rubisco regulation, photosynthetic efficiency, and crop adaptation. Her recent work has focused on Rubisco activase isoforms, thermotolerance mechanisms, and developing methodologies for measuring photosynthetic parameters. Her research has significant implications for breeding crops with improved resource use efficiency and climate resilience. Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2022) LEAF accreditation for Rubisco lab Handling Editor for Journal of Experimental Botany (2021-present) She actively supervises four PhD students and leads a multidisciplinary research team working on major projects including RIPE, CAPITALISE, PhotoBoost, and Delivering Sustainable Wheat. Professor Carmo-Silva also contributes to teaching through the Research Design and Delivery course, Biology and Ecology & Conservation programmes, and serves as Director of LEC Postgraduate Research Programmes and Lancaster academic lead for UKRI NorthWestBio Doctoral Programme.

Débora Camposمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biotechnology
• Food Science
• Functional Ingredients
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Débora Campos is a Researcher at the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) at Catholic University of Portugal (UCP). She holds a PhD in Biotechnology and Food Science and Engineering from UCP (awarded in 2019) and has conducted international research missions at Universidad de Rosario (Argentina), International Nanotechnology Lab (Portugal), UC Davis (USA), and MIT Food Systems Lab (USA). Her research focuses on food waste valorization with emphasis on: Functional ingredients development from agricultural by-products Bioactive compounds extraction and stabilization Sustainable food systems and circular economy approaches Nanotechnology applications in food delivery systems Dr. Campos has 24 h-index (Google Scholar), with 49 research and review papers, 10 book chapters, and over 40 conference abstracts. Her recent publications demonstrate strong focus on pineapple, mango, and fish by-products valorization, with particular expertise in bromelain extraction and applications. Her work shows consistent emphasis on sustainable extraction methods, bioactive compound preservation, and development of functional food ingredients from waste streams. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including: R&D+i in sustainability category at Born from Knowledge (BfK) Idea Award Letter of Commendation for contribution on polyphenols and Health Five consecutive Annual CBQF incentives for outstanding professional performance (2020-2024) 1st place at 2024 Tech Validation Winners from EIT Food Accelerator Network Dr. Campos actively supervises students, serving as co-supervisor for 3 PhD FCT grant students (2020-24), a PhD mobility student from Algeria, and has supervised 2 BSc students from Turkey. She is also the founder of AgroGrIN Tech, a UCP spin-off focused on sustainable nutraceutical ingredients from food waste.

Lorena N. Lacerdaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Precision Agriculture
• Remote Sensing
• Sustainable Crop Production
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lorena N. Lacerda is an Assistant Professor in Integrative Precision Agriculture within the Department of Crop & Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. Her work focuses on developing precision agriculture systems that integrate UAV and satellite remote sensing technologies to monitor and optimize crop production through understanding soil-plant-environment interactions and spatial-temporal variability in agricultural fields. Email : llacerda@uga.edu Contact : 706-542-2461 Location : 3111 Miller Plant Sciences, Athens, GA 30602 Dr. Lacerda's research spans multiple dimensions of precision agriculture, including: Thermal imaging and vegetation indices for crop water stress detection Hyperspectral analysis for aflatoxin contamination monitoring Deep learning applications in yield estimation and plant segmentation Machine learning modeling for nitrogen and irrigation optimization Geostatistical approaches to soil-crop variability analysis Integration of UAV and satellite data for field-scale agricultural decision-making Her recent publications demonstrate increasing sophistication in combining sensor technologies with advanced analytics to address agricultural challenges across corn, cotton, and peanut systems in the southeastern United States. The work emphasizes both theoretical development and practical implementation of precision agriculture solutions.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Mass Spectrometry
• Biomaterials
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Lisa Elviri is an Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Parma, Faculty of Sciences. She holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences (Analytical Chemistry) from the University of Parma and has been a tenured researcher since 2004. Education: PhD in Chemical Sciences (Analytical Chemistry, University of Parma); Laurea in Chemistry (University of Parma). Her research spans analytical chemistry , mass spectrometry , biomaterials , 3D printing , and clinical diagnostics . She focuses on developing LC-MS and immunoenzymatic methods, validating techniques for pharmaceutical analysis, and designing chitosan-based scaffolds for tissue regeneration. Recent publications highlight work on Alzheimer’s disease (PCSK9 inhibition, APOE4 genotype studies), 3D-printed medical devices , and biorefinery quality monitoring using spectroscopy. Her teaching includes Analytical Chemistry for 5-year Master’s programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. She has authored 75 international publications, 140 conference communications, and holds an H-index of 26 (Google Scholar). Her office is located at the Science and Technology Campus, Parma.

• Energy Access
• Hydrogen
• Biomethane
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Pierluigi Leone is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) of Turin Polytechnic University , with a focus on energy access, decarbonization, and renewable gases. He coordinates Africa development strategies under the University Strategic Plan and serves as a member of the Interdepartmental Energy Center Lab. His academic rank is Professor in the Industrial Technical Physics discipline (Area 0009 - Industrial and Information Engineering). SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy SDG9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure SDG11: Sustainable Cities SDG13: Climate Action His research integrates hydrogen , biomethane , and power-to-gas technologies into energy networks and sector coupling . He supervises PhD students in energy engineering and leads projects like SH2AMROCK (hydrogen mobility) and SHIMMER (gas network resilience). He teaches courses including Global Energy Trends and Thermal Design Optimization , with a focus on industrial decarbonization and renewable integration . External collaborations include Erasmus+ Capacity Building initiatives in Africa and Central Asia, along with commercial projects such as biomethane decarbonization studies and synthetic methane feasibility in cement industries.

Pauline Phoaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• EU Law
• European Legal Philosophy
• Competition Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pauline Phoa is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's School of Law, specializing in International and European Law. She is affiliated with the RENFORCE research group and Utrecht's 'Governing the Digital Society' initiative, focusing on EU competition law and the challenges posed by Big Tech ('Modern Bigness'). Utrecht University School of Law International and European Law RENFORCE Research Group Governing the Digital Society Her research bridges EU law with philosophical and literary methodologies, particularly through the Hermeneutic Approach inspired by Paul Ricoeur and James Boyd White. She investigates tensions between economic and fundamental rights in EU jurisprudence, as well as regulatory frameworks for digital platforms and sustainable policies (e.g., CRISPR food, circular economy). Recent publications highlight her expertise in EU internal market law , Big Tech regulation , and legal philosophy . Themes include digital governance, forensic culture, and EU citizenship rights. Stichting Praemium Erasmianum Dissertation Prize (2022) Vereniging voor Wijsbegeerte van het Recht Dissertation Prize (2023) Phoa co-organizes the Festival Europa and contributes to EU Law Live and SEW Tijdschrift . She supervised research in the ERC-funded 'Modern Bigness' project and serves on advisory boards for legal and policy initiatives.

Thomas J. Sharptonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metagenomics
• Gut microbiome
• Chronic disease
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Thomas J. Sharpton is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Department of Statistics at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on understanding the gut microbiome's role in health, ecology, and evolution through interdisciplinary approaches that combine computational, experimental, and analytical methods. Dr. Sharpton earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley and his B.A. from Oregon State University in 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research at the intersection of microbiology, statistics, and computational biology. Sharpton's research program centers on three interconnected areas: the microbiome's connection to health and behavior, the impact of exogenous factors on the gut microbiome, and the link between the gut microbiome and vertebrate ecology and evolution. His lab employs systems biology approaches to measure microbiome features and statistically model data to identify those linked to health. They also develop zebrafish as an experimental model to study environmental impacts on the microbiome and explore evolutionary connections across vertebrate species. Analysis of Dr. Sharpton's recent publications reveals a strong focus on using zebrafish models to investigate microbiome-environment interactions, particularly regarding climate change, toxicant exposure, and nutritional impacts. His work increasingly emphasizes computational approaches, including statistical modeling of microbiome data and multi-omics integration. The research spans human health applications, environmental impacts, and evolutionary perspectives on host-microbiome relationships. Dr. Sharpton's work is generously supported by major funding agencies including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the United States Food and Drug Administration, along with the Morris Animal Foundation and the Oregon Agricultural Research Foundation. The Sharpton Lab manages the Microbiome Core Facility at OSU, which provides services for microbiome data generation and analysis. They value interdisciplinary collaborations, commercial partnerships, and open science practices, developing open-source software and offering training workshops in microbiome data analytics. The lab has processed thousands of samples spanning human, mice, and zebrafish associated microbiomes.

• Ecology
• Limnology
• Hydrobiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Abuzer Çelekli is affiliated with Gaziantep University , where he serves in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences , Department of Biology . His research focuses on Ecology , Limnology , and Hydrobiology , particularly algae-based solutions for environmental and food science challenges. Doctorate in Biology (2006), Abant İzzet Baysal University Master’s in Biology (2002), Ankara University Licence in Biology (1998), Ankara University Çelekli’s work spans algal biotechnology , water quality assessment using diatoms, and eco-friendly processes for dye removal. His recent studies include Arthrospira platensis applications in functional foods and terraforming concepts for Mars. Key trends in his 108+ articles involve diatom metrics , phytoplankton ecology , and adsorption technologies for heavy metals and dyes. Despite extensive publication activity, no specific awards are documented in the provided texts.

Karl Ulrichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Product Design
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karl T. Ulrich is the CIBC Endowed Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with dual appointments in the Department of Operations, Information and Decisions and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. A renowned scholar and practitioner in product design, innovation, and entrepreneurship, he has co-founded key institutions like Venture Lab, the Weiss Tech House, and the Integrated Product Design Program. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world impact, evidenced by 24 patents and ventures such as Terrapass Inc. and the Xootr scooter. Education : MIT (BS, MS, ScD in Mechanical Engineering) His research focuses on product design , innovation , and entrepreneurship , with recent articles exploring animal ethics in food supply chains and evidence-based housing standards . Earlier work investigates machine learning in idea generation and innovation tournaments . Awards include the Anvil Award, Miller-Sherrerd Award, and multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards at Wharton. He has taught courses like Product Design , Product Management , and Innovation , often incorporating studio and project-based learning. His executive education programs emphasize strategic technology leadership and global business challenges.