جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ben Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Agricultural Value Chains
• Trade Economics
• Market Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ben Bennett serves as Deputy Director and Professor of International Trade and Marketing Economics at the University of Greenwich's Natural Resources Institute, where he also holds the position of Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange. With over 30 years at NRI, his work spans agricultural value chains and trade economics across 40+ countries, focusing on tropical commodities like cereals, legumes, horticulture, and non-timber forestry products. His research explores the intersection of market economics and conservation, specializing in value chain optimization for novel agricultural products and wild-harvested resources. Bennett has led multinational evaluations and supported trade negotiations for SADC, COMESA, and SACU regions, with emphasis on standards development and capacity building. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on agrifood system resilience, post-harvest loss reduction, and nutrition intervention models in low-income countries. His work integrates field evaluations of storage technologies, business model analysis for food fortification, and trade policy impacts on sectoral development.

Andrew McCarrenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Analytics
• Fintech
• Agriculture (Agtech)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew McCarren is an Associate Professor and Head of the School of Computing at Dublin City University (DCU). He holds a PhD and BSc from DCU and is a funded investigator in the Insight Centre for Data Analytics. His research focuses on applying data analytics to Fintech, Agriculture, Health, and Sports Performance. As a former industry professional with 20+ years experience in Agri, Engineering, and Pharmaceuticals, he bridges academic and industrial collaboration. Professional Affiliations: Fellow of Royal Statistical Society and Advance HE Key Roles: PI on SFI/EI projects, Visiting Professor at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Research spans software engineering (microservices architecture), health informatics (exercise interventions), and agri-tech (automated food processing). Over 100 publications across data science, sports analytics, and engineering.

• Digital Forensics
• Criminal Investigation
• Computer Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthew James Sorell is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide since October 2002. He holds a Doctor's Degree from George Mason University (1998), supervised by Geoff Orsak, focusing on 'Robust Importance Sampling'. His research spans Digital Forensics, Criminal Investigation, and Computer Science, with emphasis on image/video analysis, surveillance technologies, and data provenance. Education: PhD in Computer Sciences, George Mason University, 1998 Research Interests: His work focuses on digital evidence analysis, forensic science applications, and the development of methodologies for authenticating digital media. Key areas include photo-sensor fingerprinting, mobile forensics (e.g., Snapchat surveillance protocols), and health data provenance analysis (Apple Health databases). He has contributed to advancing video motion detection, smart camera systems, and forensic photography audit logs. Publications: His recent work emphasizes digital forensics in health data and social media, with notable contributions to Forensic Science International Digital Investigation and IEEE conferences. Earlier research includes biologically-inspired video enhancement and JPEG quantization analysis. Professional Roles: From 2017-2022, he worked as a Digital Investigations Consultant (part-time). He has edited conference proceedings (e.g., e-Forensics 2009) and contributed to interdisciplinary studies like food advertising patterns on Australian TV. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with teams in digital crime forensics, surveillance systems, and multimedia forensics, reflected in his conference organizing roles and journal editorships.

• Gastroenterology
• Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shrikant Bangdiwala , Professor at McMaster University 's Faculty of Health Sciences in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact , leads groundbreaking research in disorders of gut-brain interaction, cardiovascular epidemiology, and statistical methodology. 2025 Research Focus: Gut-brain disorder subtyping, dietary pattern analysis, and machine learning applications in clinical trials 2024 Innovations: Development of GROOVE tool for symptom overlap visualization and exposome-DNA damage correlation studies Longitudinal Impact: 20+ years tracking GI comorbidities, cardiovascular outcomes, and educational interventions Research Clusters Gut-Brain Disorders: Prevalence modeling across 26+ countries, symptom stratification, and psychological comorbidities Cardiovascular: Mortality prediction models, antithrombotic risk assessment, and ACE-inhibitor effectiveness Epidemiological Innovation: Hybrid trial adjudication systems, statistical frameworks for complex interventions, and exposome analysis tools Methodological Expertise Specializes in biostatistical frameworks for cardiovascular trials, machine learning detection of trial irregularities, and epidemiological modeling of gut-brain disorders through the Rome Foundation Global Epidemiology Study.

Vayu Hill-Mainiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioengineering
• Synthetic Biology
• Gut Microbiome
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vayu Hill-Maini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University, focusing on microbial systems engineering and their applications in food technology and human health. Their research bridges synthetic biology with microbiome studies. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Institution: Stanford University Department: Bioengineering Research interests span: Synthetic biology tools for microbial upcycling Gut microbiome dynamics and xenobiotic metabolism Fermentation-based food innovations Interspecies pathway modulation Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work combining: Waste-to-food conversion using edible fungi Gut microbial enzyme discovery Therapeutic microbiome engineering Culinary process microbiology

• Food Science
• Food Safety
• Agricultural Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Kim-Yen Phan-Thien is a Senior Lecturer in Food Science at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney. She holds a BScAgr (Hons) from the University of Sydney (2002) and a PhD in Food Science and Technology from UNSW (2013). Her research focuses on food processing, safety, and innovative training methods, including VR-enabled modules developed with industry partners like One Harvest and Sunny Queen. She is also involved in curriculum development for Food and Agribusiness programs and has led initiatives like the Industry Internship program. Her work spans food safety management systems, microbial control in produce, and sustainable cocoa farming practices in Indonesia. She has contributed to grants such as the Paddock-to-plate project (2019) and educational innovation grants (2018). She is a member of the Sydney Institute of Agriculture and collaborates with industry to address food safety and quality challenges.

• Bioeconomy
• Bioenergy
• Biofuels
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ian O'Hara is Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading strategic initiatives in bioeconomy development. He holds roles as Queensland's Biofutures Industry Envoy and Senior Editor of the EFB Bioeconomy Journal. His research focuses on biofuels, biorefining, and sustainable biomass processing, with expertise in techno-economic analysis and industrial biotechnology. Education: PhD (QUT), MBA (Deakin University), BEng (University of Queensland). Professional memberships include MIEAust (CPEng) and Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. Research interests include biofuel production systems, biomass valorization, and pilot-scale biorefinery development (e.g., Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant). He leads ARC-funded projects on synthetic biology and bioplastics, emphasizing bioeconomy policy and industrial innovation. Recent publications highlight advancements in hydrogen production, machine learning for biomass processing, and sustainable materials from agricultural waste. Awards recognize his editorial, advisory, and keynote contributions to global bioeconomy forums. Grants include ARC Centres of Excellence and industry partnerships. Supervision focuses on bio-based product development and resource optimization.

Franjo Ceceljaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systems Engineering for Energy and Industrial Applications
• Optimisation and Decision Making
• Knowledge Modelling (Ontology Engineering)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Franjo Cecelja is a Reader in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey. He holds a Dipl. Eng. from the University of Zagreb, an M.Sc. from Cranfield Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. from Brunel University. His research focuses on systems engineering for energy and industrial applications, optimization, decision making, and semantic technologies. He has led projects such as the FP7 (Marie Curie LTN) initiative on renewable energy systems engineering (£425k, 2013–2018). His work spans ontology engineering applications in biorefining, waste valorization, and sustainable processing. Notable contributions include semantic frameworks for model and data integration in biorefineries and decision support systems for industrial symbiosis. Education: Ph.D., Brunel University (Optical Sensors for Electric Fields) M.Sc., Cranfield Institute of Technology (Control & Signal Processing) Dipl. Eng., University of Zagreb (Aerospace Technology) His research interests integrate ontology engineering with process systems engineering to address challenges in biorefining, industrial symbiosis, and sustainable resource management. Recent publications emphasize semantic technologies for waste valorization, PFAS treatment, and decision-making frameworks in biorefining. Dr. Cecelja’s FP7 project demonstrated leadership in renewable energy systems, leveraging semantic networking facilities and value chain optimization. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications, emphasizing circular economy principles and model-driven decision support. Labs/Teams: His research is conducted within the University of Surrey’s School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering facilities, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on biorefining and process systems engineering.

• Ecohydrology
• Water Quality Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pouyan Nejadhashemi is an MSU Research Foundation Professor in the Departments of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences and Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University. He serves as Director of the MSU Institute of Water Research and the Center for Intelligent Water Resources Engineering. His expertise spans ecohydrology, climate change adaptation, environmental impact assessment, and decision support systems for ecosystem sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Resources Engineering from the University of Maryland. Dr. Nejadhashemi's research focuses on water quality modeling, non-point source pollution prevention, and integrating machine learning with hydrological systems. Key areas include irrigation optimization, PFAS contamination monitoring, and watershed management. He teaches courses on water resources systems analysis and ecohydrology. Awards: MSU Research Foundation Professor Title Grants: FAA grant for PFAS remediation, grants for developing agricultural innovations in Senegal and Bangladesh Labs/Teams: MSU Institute of Water Research, Center for Intelligent Water Resources Engineering His work bridges computational methods with environmental challenges, addressing global water security, food systems, and sustainable resource management. Recent projects include modeling water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and developing AI tools for agricultural extension platforms.

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Industrial Ecology
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Francesco Cherubini is a Professor and Director of the Industrial Ecology Programme at NTNU's Department of Energy and Process Engineering. He leads multidisciplinary research on climate change mitigation, environmental sustainability, and bio-based systems. His work integrates field studies, climate models, and life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate energy systems, land use, and technological innovations. Education & Roles: Professor at NTNU since [year not explicitly stated, inferred from roles] Lead Author for IPBES Nexus Assessment Report and IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land Director of the Industrial Ecology Programme Research Focus: Climate impacts of energy systems and land use (agriculture, forestry) Sustainable bioenergy and bio-based technologies (biofuels, biorefinery) Environmental impacts of hydrogen, aviation fuels, and industrial processes Climate-smart agriculture and land management strategies Life cycle assessment methodological advancements Key Projects (2020–2027): LCA4BIO: Harmonized LCA methods for bio-based systems ICARUS: Sustainable aviation biofuels development HYDROGENi: Norwegian hydrogen innovation center AGRISCASCADE: Circular fertilizers from agricultural waste SusLand: Sustainable land management for climate mitigation Scientific Recognition: Web of Science 'Highly Cited Researcher' (top 1% by citations) Teaching: Graduate course TEP 4300: 'Climate Change Mitigation'

Xingmao Maمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental health and safety of engineered nanomaterials
• Biogeochemistry of emerging contaminants
• Phytoremediation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Xingmao 'Samuel' Ma is a Professor in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on environmental health and safety of engineered nanomaterials, biogeochemistry of emerging contaminants, phytoremediation, ecosystem restoration, and water reuse. He holds a Ph.D. from Missouri University of Science and Technology (2004). Dr. Ma’s work integrates experimental and computational approaches to address environmental challenges, including nanoparticle toxicity, contaminant remediation, and plant-soil interactions. His recent studies explore PFAS removal via adsorption, nanomaterial impacts on crop physiology, and machine learning applications in soil/water systems. He leads interdisciplinary projects involving advanced oxidation processes, photocatalytic systems, and AI-driven predictive modeling. Key research themes include nanomaterial behavior in plant systems, pollutant co-exposure effects, and sustainable remediation strategies. His lab develops novel materials (e.g., biochar, metal-organic frameworks) and analytical methods for contaminant detection and degradation. Collaborations span environmental engineering, chemistry, and agricultural science to advance practical solutions for water quality and ecological health. Dr. Ma’s research is supported by grants focusing on emerging contaminants, nanotechnology applications, and precision agriculture. He maintains an active publication record in top-tier journals, emphasizing mechanistic insights and scalable technologies for environmental protection.

Moe Thandar Wynnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Process Mining
• Data Quality
• Business Process Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Moe Thandar Wynn is a Co-Director of QUT's Centre for Data Science and holds a Professorship in the School of Information Systems at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). She leads the Process Science Academic Program and serves as the Academic Lead of Research for the School of Information Systems. Her expertise spans Process Mining, Data Quality, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Prof Wynn has attracted over AUD 6 million in research funding and holds an h-index of 41 with 8700+ citations. She is a member of the Australian Research Council College of Experts (2023–2025) and has received prestigious awards including the QLD Women in Technology Excellence Award (2024). Her research focuses on formal foundations of process modeling, verification, and automation. She has contributed to international conferences as a co-chair and program committee member, and co-edited special issues on RPA and process dynamics. Prof Wynn collaborates with industries like healthcare, insurance, and agriculture to optimize business processes through data-driven insights. Current research includes privacy-preserving process mining and quality-driven event log enhancement. Education: PhD (QUT, 2006), M. Information Technology (Research, QUT) Key Projects: Hospital Capacity Optimization, Liquid Process Model Collections, Risk-Aware BPM Supervision: Over 10 completed PhD/MSc students in process mining and analytics Awards: Multiple QUT Excellence Awards, ARC College Membership Her lab focuses on advancing process intelligence and RPA, with ongoing efforts in data quality frameworks and process mining standards (e.g., IEEE XES). She actively participates in industry partnerships, such as the CRC Food Agility project, to bridge research and real-world applications.

• Food Engineering
• Food Packaging
• Food Process Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Keshavan Niranjan is a faculty member at the University of Reading, serving as Director of the Global Engagement Office. His academic roles include leading international academic programs in teaching and research. He holds a BChem Eng, MChem Eng, and a PhD (tech), and is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (FIFST) and the International Academy of Food Science and Technology. His research focuses on food engineering, particularly in foam stability, sustainable food packaging, high-pressure food processing, and enzyme-assisted extraction. Notable projects include developing plant-based food systems, antimicrobial coatings, and reducing acrylamide in deep-fried products. He supervises PhD projects on topics like date fruit resource recovery and enzymatic protein modification for food processing. Professor Niranjan has authored numerous publications and book chapters, including contributions to Journal of Food Engineering and Food Hydrocolloids . His editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of Foods and roles at Food and Bioproducts Processing and Scientific Reports . Awards include a Lifetime Achievement Award (2015) and Distinguished Service Award (2019) from the International Association of Engineering and Food.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Rheology
• Multiphase Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mostafa Barigou is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and Head of Postgraduate Studies (Research) at the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham. He holds a BEng (1st Class Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (1982), PhD in Chemical Engineering (1987), and DSc in Experimental and theoretical studies of complex flows and complex fluids (2011). His research focuses on fluid dynamics, rheology, and transport processes in complex fluids, leveraging advanced techniques like Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT), CFD, and PIV. Professor Barigou has supervised over 20 PhD students and 10 postdoctoral researchers, contributing to industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and metallurgy. His work has been funded by UK Research Councils and industry partners like Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, and Johnson Matthey. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) and a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Research interests include: complex fluid dynamics, multiphase systems, foam and emulsion stability, and CFD modeling. His lab uses PEPT to study opaque systems, developing novel insights into mixing and flow dynamics. Collaborations span biomedical engineering (e.g., blood flow studies) and food engineering (e.g., mycoprotein pastes). Awards include the Elijah-Hepworth Memorial Prize (1982) and leadership roles in EPSRC grants. He edits journals like the International Journal of Food Properties and serves on national/international committees for chemical engineering and food engineering.

Stefanie Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Strategy
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefanie Robinson is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Poole College of Management, NC State University. Her research focuses on consumer behavior and marketing strategies, particularly in areas such as corporate social responsibility (CSR), cause-related marketing, and sustainable product adoption. She holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of South Carolina (2012). Her work examines how consumers respond to marketing tactics involving delayed delivery incentives, green packaging, and CSR messaging. She explores topics like the psychological impact of donation requests, brand differentiation through ethical practices, and the role of message specificity in consumer trust. Her research bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in retail, non-profit partnerships, and environmental advocacy. Robinson’s articles span topics from round-up donation strategies to the challenges faced by mainstream green brands. She has contributed to understanding how framing and individual traits influence adoption of sustainable products like biofuels. Her work often highlights the intersection of consumer psychology and ethical business practices. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, her research trajectory suggests contributions to both academic and applied marketing domains. She is affiliated with the Poole College of Management’s marketing department and is based in Raleigh, NC.