Sigrid Schmalzer is a Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, specializing in the history of science and modern China. She holds a Ph.D. in History and Science Studies from the University of California, San Diego (2004). Her research bridges the social, cultural, and political dimensions of science in China, with a focus on the intersections of agriculture, activism, and revolutionary movements. Schmalzer is the author of *Red Revolution, Green Revolution: Scientific Farming in Socialist China* (2016), winner of the Joseph Levenson Book Prize, and *The People's Peking Man: Popular Science and Human Identity in Twentieth-Century China* (2008), recipient of the Allan Sharlin Award. Her current projects include a book on agricultural heritage in the People’s Republic of China and leadership roles in organizations like the Critical China Scholars and Science for the People. She co-edits the *Activist Studies of Science and Technology* series for UMass Press, emphasizing socially engaged scholarship. Schmalzer also serves as Co-President of the MSP faculty union at UMass Amherst. Research interests span the history of science activism, transnational movements, and the legacy of Maoist science. Notable awards include the Freeman Book Award (2018) for her children’s book *Moth and Wasp, Soil and Ocean*, which integrates science education with historical narratives. Her work often critiques capitalist and authoritarian structures while advocating for science as a tool for justice and sustainability. Recent publications explore themes like agroecology, science policy, and the global dimensions of China’s scientific history. She teaches courses on modern China, science in society, and radical science movements, blending interdisciplinary approaches to engage students in critical analysis of historical and contemporary issues.
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Esther Duflo is the Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is also co-founder and co-director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), holds the Chaire, Pauvreté et politiques publiques at the Collège de France, and serves as President of the Paris School of Economics. Her research focuses on understanding the economic lives of people living in poverty to help design and evaluate social policies. Her work spans multiple domains including: Development Economics Poverty Alleviation strategies Health interventions Educational programs Financial inclusion initiatives Environmental policy Governance improvements Duflo revolutionized developmental economics by pioneering the use of randomized controlled trials to test poverty reduction measures. Her empirical approach has challenged conventional opinions about development and has helped improve the efficient use of resources in poverty alleviation programs worldwide. She co-authored the influential books "Poor Economics" and "Good Economics for Hard Times" with Abhijit Banerjee, demonstrating through field experiments how specific interventions (like providing lentils to mothers for child immunization) can dramatically improve social outcomes. Her notable scientific achievements include: Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (2019) Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences (2015) Infosys Prize (2014) John Bates Clark Medal (2010) MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellowship (2009) A.SK Social Science Award (2015) Duflo has established J-PAL as a global network of over a hundred affiliated professors who use scientific evidence to inform policy decisions in the fight against poverty. J-PAL has offices across Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and South and Southeast Asia. Her work has demonstrated the crucial importance of information in policymaking, with numerous field experiments showing how carefully designed interventions can have significant impacts on social outcomes across multiple domains including health, education, and economic opportunity.
- Development Economics
- Poverty Alleviation
- Health
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Alexis Periمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Alexis Peri is an Associate Professor of History at Boston University, specializing in modern Russian and Soviet history, with a focus on war, gender, and private life. Her work bridges cultural history, environmental history, and transnational studies. She holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research explores Soviet beauty pageants, US-Soviet women’s correspondence, and environmental dimensions of the Crimean War (co-authored with Catherine Ashcraft). Major publications include The War Within: Diaries from the Siege of Leningrad (2017) and Dear Unknown Friend: the Remarkable Correspondence between American and Soviet Women (2024). Dr. Peri has received the 2018 Pushkin House Book Prize, 2019 Gitner Teaching Prize, and 2024 Metcalf Award. Her research has been supported by the Fulbright Program, Kennan Institute, and others. She teaches undergraduate courses on Russian/Soviet history and directs multiple collaborative research projects.
Alice Reznickovaمشاهده پروفایل
دانشگاهی
Alice Reznickova is an Associate Teaching Professor and Capstone Lead in the Masters of Environment (MENV) Program at the University of Colorado. She holds a PhD in Environment and Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MS in Chemistry from the same institution, and a BA in Chemistry from Smith College. Her work focuses on sustainability education, food systems, urban design, and policy, with a strong emphasis on equity and community engagement. Previously served as Director of Sustainable Urban Environments at NYU Tandon School of Engineering Worked as Campus Sustainability Director at Ripon College Interdisciplinary Scientist at Union of Concerned Scientists, focusing on sustainable food policy Reznickova pioneered NYC's first urban agriculture census and developed experiential learning programs such as the C40 Students Reinvent Cities competition and Ripon's Sustainability Fellowships. Her research addresses food justice, nutrition security, and inclusive sustainability practices.
- Sustainability Education
- Food Systems
- Urban Design
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Darryl Jones is Professor at Griffith University's Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, specializing in behavioral ecology and human-wildlife interactions. His research examines urban ecosystems, wildlife conflict resolution, and conservation strategies, with particular emphasis on bird ecology and road infrastructure impacts. Professor Jones has authored influential books including 'Feeding the Birds at Your Table' and 'A Clouded Leopard in the Middle of the Road' that bridge scientific research and public engagement. His work explores: Wildlife responses to urbanization Bird feeding practices and consequences Road ecology and mitigation design Human dimensions of conservation Koala-vehicle collision patterns Recent publications document COVID-19's impact on global bird feeding behaviors, analyze 20-year trends in koala road mortality, and evaluate LED streetlight effects on urban wildlife. He leads research on dingo population viability in Fraser Island and develops innovative wildlife monitoring technologies like the open-source WildWID RFID system. Professor Jones collaborates extensively with government agencies on conservation policy and has secured funding for projects examining wildlife crossing infrastructure effectiveness. His research informs evidence-based approaches to human-wildlife coexistence in rapidly changing landscapes.
Dimitrios Skalkos serves as a Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, holding the specific title of Professor of Innovation Management in Food Businesses. His office is located in building X2, room X2-206c on the Ioannina Campus (45110 Ioannina), and he leads the Food Chemistry Laboratory. He earned his Basic Degree in Chemistry from the University of Ioannina (1980-1985) followed by a Doctoral Degree from the University of Toledo, USA (1986-1989) with dissertation research on "Di- and Tetrahydroporphyrins: Syntheses and Antitumor Activities". Skalkos's research spans Food Business Management, Food Innovation, and Innovation Management, with specialized focus on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Aromatic Plants, Innovative Foods, and Strategic Marketing. His work bridges academic research with industry applications in food systems, emphasizing Greek agricultural products and pandemic-era consumer behavior. His 36 publications (2020-2024) reveal strong trends in post-pandemic food innovation, consumer perception of traditional Greek foods, functional food development (particularly olive oil, cheese, and grape by-products), and sustainable agri-food supply chains. Key thematic clusters include traceability systems, bioactive properties of novel foods, and economic impacts on food choices. He has actively supervised Master's and PhD students through departmental presentations, directed 23 research programs, and organized 15 seminars and conferences. His laboratory website ( https://foods.chem.uoi.gr ) showcases ongoing food chemistry innovations.
Prof. Dr. Klaus Mayer serves as Director of the Plant Genome and Systems Biology (PGSB) research group at Helmholtz Zentrum München and holds an Honorary Professorship at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) School of Life Sciences since 2015. His work bridges environmental health research and academic instruction, focusing on genomic solutions for global food systems under climate stress. His academic foundation includes: PhD in Plant Developmental Biology from Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen (1994-1997) Postdoctoral research at Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry (1997-1999) Mayer's research decodes genomes of staple crops (wheat, rye, barley, sorghum) to develop climate-resilient varieties, enhance food security, and investigate plant allergen-human health interactions. His team employs advanced bioinformatics and big data analytics to study genetic diversity in orphan crops and plant-microbe ecosystems, prioritizing translational applications for sustainable agriculture under extreme environmental conditions. Scientific Recognition: IWGSC Outstanding Leadership Award (2015) for wheat genome sequencing leadership Leading the PGSB group, Mayer coordinates international consortia including the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium. His current DFG-funded projects explore plant-microbe interaction genomics and virtual research data infrastructure, demonstrating commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration for planetary health solutions.
- Plant Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Crop Science
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Hugo Jose Herrera de Leonمشاهده پروفایل
پژوهشگر ارشد
Hugo Jose Herrera de Leon is a Research Fellow at the Department of Geography, University of Bergen. His work focuses on socio-ecological resilience, system dynamics modeling, and policy planning for climate change adaptation. He is affiliated with the System Dynamics research group and has presented at major international conferences like the European Conference on Operational Research and the International System Dynamics Conference. His research explores bioeconomy transitions in Norwegian agriculture, resilience in farming systems, and participatory policy design. He has been funded by the Research Council of Norway (2021-2025) for projects investigating sustainable transitions in rural systems. Notable contributions include developing frameworks for assessing resilience through hybrid simulations and collaborative modeling approaches. Publications span topics like microworld simulations for policymaking, organizational impacts of group model-building, and system dynamics applications in food security. His doctoral thesis (2018) addressed public policy strategies for enhancing resilience in socio-ecological systems under climate change.
Katherine Brickell is Professor of Human Geography at Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL), where she serves as Research Lead for the Department of Geography. She is editor of the journal Gender, Place and Culture and former Chair of the RGS-IBG Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group. Her work spans social, political, development, urban and legal geography with a feminist orientation. Brickell's research centers on three interconnected themes: home and home unmaking, labor precarity, and feminist legal geographies. Her longstanding interest in the domestic sphere and home unmaking aims to reaffirm the home as a political entity. Her monograph Home SOS: Gender, Violence and Survival in Crisis Ordinary Cambodia brings together 15 years of research on domestic violence and forced eviction. Since 2017, she has conducted collaborative work in London and Dublin on modular housing for homeless families. She has also led significant research on labor conditions in Cambodia, including the ESRC-DFID funded 'Blood Bricks' project (2016-2019) studying climate change impacts on rural families migrating to brick kilns. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on debt, microfinance, and climate vulnerability in Cambodia, with multiple 2022-2024 articles examining how over-indebtedness intersects with social reproduction and climate adaptation. Her work consistently applies feminist lenses to understand spatial dimensions of power, particularly in Southeast Asia. Brickell has published in top journals including Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers , Progress in Human Geography , Antipode , and Annals of the American Association of Geographers . Gill Memorial Award (2014) Philip Leverhulme Prize (2016) Times Higher Education Research Project of the Year (2020) Brickell has supervised numerous doctoral students and mentored postdoctoral fellows working on topics including remittances during COVID-19, climate mobilities, moral geographies of garment work, and women's experiences with domestic violence. Her research has been funded by ESRC-DFID, UKRI GCRF, and the Urban Studies Foundation, among others. She collaborates extensively with colleagues in Cambodia and across Europe, with current projects examining climate resilience, credit-taking, and nutrition in Cambodia and South India, as well as the economic impacts of the pandemic on Cambodian garment workers.
Per Krusell is Professor of Economics at Stockholm University and holds the Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES). He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and served as President of the European Economic Association in 2020. He is currently the Secretary of the Prize Committee for the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Minnesota Research Interests: Per Krusell’s research spans macroeconomics , inequality , climate economics , labor markets , and political economy . He has made foundational contributions to understanding incomplete markets, wealth distribution, optimal taxation, and the macroeconomic effects of climate change. His work often integrates dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models with heterogeneous agents to study long-run outcomes and policy impacts. Publications Trend: His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on climate policy , integrated assessment modeling , and macro-labor dynamics . Key themes include carbon taxation, labor supply responses to productivity growth, fiscal multipliers in heterogeneous-agent settings, and the macroeconomic consequences of vaccination and epidemic control. Awards & Honors: Fellow of the Econometric Society Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair in Economics President, European Economic Association (2020) Secretary, Nobel Prize Committee in Economic Sciences Advising & Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his leadership roles in global economic associations and policy committees indicate extensive academic advising and grant involvement in macroeconomic policy and climate economics. Labs & Teams: He is affiliated with the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES) at Stockholm University, a leading research institute in macroeconomics and international economics.
- Macroeconomics
- Inequality
- Climate Economics
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Brian Y. Limمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Brian Y. Lim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), leading the NUS Ubicomp Lab. His research integrates Explainable AI (XAI) , Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , and Ubiquitous Computing to address societal challenges in healthcare , wellness , and urban sustainability . He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Cornell University. Education: B.S., Engineering Physics, Cornell University M.S., Human-Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University Ph.D., Human-Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University His research focuses on designing human-centric AI systems that prioritize transparency and user trust. Key areas include explainable AI algorithms , context-aware computing , data visualization , and trustworthy machine learning . Projects like RexNet and Directed Diversity demonstrate his work in creating relatable AI explanations and enhancing crowd creativity through algorithmic prompting. Recent publications (2022–2025) highlight advancements in faithful visual explanations , user-centric XAI frameworks , and healthcare analytics . Notable awards include the CHI'22 Best Paper Award , IMWUT Distinguished Paper Award , and MOE Outstanding Mentor Award . He has advised numerous PhD and Masters students and leads the NUS Ubicomp Lab, which explores applications like TasteHealthy (food recommendation app) and Food Loves Fellowship (narrative data visualization).
Benjamin Carrison-Schafer is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Success at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas. He leads the Design Automation and Reconfigurable Computing Laboratory (DARClab), focusing on systems, high-level design, and programming methodologies for VLSI computing systems and FPGAs. Education: MBA from McGill University, Canada (2012) PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Birmingham, UK (2003) Research Interests: His work spans modeling, analysis, synthesis, optimization, and implementation of VLSI systems. Current projects include: Approximate Computing, High-Level Synthesis Design Space Exploration, Hardware Security, Behavioral MPSoC Optimization, and Automatic Fault-Tolerant System Generation. His research blends theory and practice, using analytical and experimental techniques to solve real-world problems. Publication Trends: Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on hardware security, FPGA optimization, and automated design methodologies. Key themes include High-Level Synthesis innovations, hardware acceleration techniques, and cross-disciplinary applications of reconfigurable computing. His work frequently addresses challenges in hardware trustworthiness, energy efficiency, and design automation scalability. Professional Activities: Associate Editor: IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing (2022-present) Conference Chair: ICCD 2024, DCAS 2024 Program Committee: ASP-DAC, DATE, FCCM, GLSVLSI Advising & Labs: Supervises multiple PhD and Master's students at DARClab. Current research includes domain-specific architecture design, hardware security, sustainable computing, and ML for VLSI design. The lab collaborates with industry partners like Renesas Electronics and develops commercial tools through spin-off company highX Technologies.
Prof. Dr. Jörg E. Drewes is a Full Professor and Chair at the Research Institute for Urban Water Management, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany. He also serves as Academic Program Director for Environmental Engineering at TUM and is a co-founder of Waterloop Solutions GmbH. His work spans advanced water treatment technologies, wastewater reuse, and environmental health surveillance. Affiliations : TUM, Colorado School of Mines, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, UNSW Water Research Centre Research focuses on advanced oxidation processes , membrane fouling mitigation , micropollutant removal , and wastewater epidemiology for public health. His team develops integrated systems for water-energy-food nexus applications and graphene oxide-based treatment solutions. Recent publications address PFAS remediation , UVC-LED pre-treatment for biofouling control, and GIS-based wastewater surveillance models . Awards include the Bayerische Staatsmedaille (2023) and William Dunbar Medal (2022). 2023 : Bayerische Staatsmedaille 2022 : William Dunbar Medal 2018 : IWA Fellow He leads the Nexus@TUM initiative and contributes to EU water resilience strategies. Collaborations include projects in Germany, China, India, and Spain, focusing on climate-resilient water systems and resource recovery .
Brendan Russoمشاهده پروفایل
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Brendan Russo serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering at Northern Arizona University, where he conducts influential research in transportation safety and traffic engineering. His work focuses on improving safety outcomes for vulnerable road users through rigorous analysis of crash data, traffic operations, and emerging mobility technologies, with significant contributions to Arizona-specific transportation challenges and national safety practices. Russo's research program centers on bicycle and pedestrian safety, crash severity analysis, and the integration of autonomous systems into transportation networks. He employs advanced methodologies including spatial analysis, statistical modeling (e.g., random parameters bivariate probit models), and observational studies to investigate traffic stress levels, intersection safety, and the impacts of infrastructure treatments. His work consistently bridges theoretical transportation engineering with practical applications for safer community design. Analysis of Russo's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on emerging transportation technologies and their safety implications, particularly regarding autonomous delivery robots and vehicle-pedestrian interactions, while maintaining core focus on traditional safety concerns like bicycle crash frequency and severity. His research demonstrates increasing integration of spatiotemporal analysis and scenario-based testing methodologies, with a clear geographic concentration on Arizona metropolitan regions that provides valuable localized insights applicable to broader transportation contexts. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. No specific information about advising responsibilities or grant funding was provided in the text, though his extensive publication record and dataset contributions indicate active research leadership. Russo collaborates within a robust research network centered on transportation safety, frequently partnering with colleagues including Gehrke, Smaglik, and Holliday on projects involving field data collection, bicycle infrastructure evaluation, and safety performance metrics. His work leverages both observational studies and simulation approaches to develop data-driven guidance for transportation practitioners, with particular attention to Arizona's unique transportation environment and metropolitan planning challenges.
Abhijit Banerjee is the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at MIT and Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). A 2019 Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, his research focuses on development economics, political economy, and poverty alleviation. He co-authored influential books like Poor Economics and Good Economics for Hard Times , emphasizing evidence-based policies and randomized controlled trials. Banerjee’s work addresses global challenges such as education, health, and social welfare, with notable contributions to microfinance, public health interventions, and anti-poverty programs. He holds leadership roles in global initiatives like the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel and has advised governments worldwide. His research spans topics from police resource allocation in India to the impact of information during crises like demonetization and the pandemic. Education: Bachelor’s in Statistics, Presidency College, Kolkata M.A. in Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD in Economics, Harvard University Key Contributions: Co-founder of J-PAL, promoting evidence-based poverty reduction strategies. Pioneer in using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for policy evaluation. Research on microfinance, education reforms, and health interventions in developing countries. Awards: Nobel Prize in Economics (2019), Infosys Prize in Social Sciences (2009), Member of the National Academy of Sciences (2020). Grants/Advisory Roles: Collaborations with institutions like the World Bank, UN, and governments on poverty, health, and education policies. Labs/Teams: J-PAL global network, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab.
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