جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Suzanne Staggenborgمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Movements
• Political Sociology
• Environmental Sociology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Suzanne Staggenborg is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on social movements, political sociology, environmental sociology, and qualitative methods. She holds a PhD from Northwestern University (1985), an MA from Washington University (1979), and a BA from Miami University (1977). Staggenborg’s work examines grassroots environmental activism, abortion politics, and coalition-building in social movements. Her book Grassroots Environmentalism (2020) explores challenges faced by local groups opposing fracking and promoting sustainability. She has served as Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh (2012–2019) and McGill University (2005–2008). Her research highlights strategic challenges in environmental movements, gender dynamics in activism, and the interplay between social movements and political opportunity structures. Awards include the John D. McCarthy Award (2019) and grants from the National Science Foundation and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Education: PhD, Sociology, Northwestern University, 1985 MA, Sociology, Washington University, 1979 BA, Sociology and Psychology, Miami University, 1977 Key Awards: John D. McCarthy Award (2019) Member, Sociological Research Association (1997) Professional Service: Editorial boards for Mobilization , Social Movement Studies , and others Co-editor, Cambridge University Press Series on Contentious Politics

Richard D. Nobleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Membrane Science
• Gas Separation
• Ionic Liquids
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Richard D. Noble is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on advanced membrane technologies for gas and liquid separations, with particular expertise in ionic liquids, liquid crystals, and the application of external fields for selective separations. He maintains an active laboratory in Cristol Chemistry (room 357) and collaborates extensively with Professor Doug Gin on many research projects. Noble received his BE and ME from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1968 and 1969 respectively, followed by a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis in 1976. His educational background in engineering has provided a strong foundation for his research in chemical engineering and materials science. Professor Noble's research program centers on three interconnected areas. His primary focus is on ionic liquids for gas separations , where he evaluates various ionic liquids and complexation chemistry to tailor material properties to specific feed mixtures. He explores composite polymer/IL structures and incorporation of complexation chemistry and zeolites, and has developed specialized apparatus to measure gas solubility and diffusivity in ionic liquids. This work is conducted in collaboration with Professor Doug Gin. His second research thrust involves the use of external fields for selective separations . Noble studies how electric or light energy can enhance separation processes by changing binding affinity of complexing agents. His notable achievement is an electrochemical pump with no moving parts that produces pressures exceeding 20 atm, with applications in lab-on-a-chip and micro-scale devices. He also develops charged polymer structures for membrane separators with wide temperature and chemical stability. His third major area focuses on liquid crystals organized to form nanostructured polymer network films. These cross-linked stable films are evaluated for nanofiltration applications, particularly in water filtration including treatment of water from fracking operations. This work often intersects with his ionic liquids research, creating composite structures with potential applications in electrochemical pumps. Noble's publication record from 2017-2019 shows consistent focus on membrane technologies for separation processes, with increasing sophistication in membrane design incorporating ionic liquids, liquid crystals, and novel materials like pillar[5]arenes. His work demonstrates a clear trend toward addressing practical industrial challenges, particularly in natural gas purification (CO 2 /CH 4 separation) and environmental applications (treatment of fracking wastewater). His collaborations have produced high-impact work published in top journals including Nature Materials , Journal of Membrane Science , and Angewandte Chemie . Professor Noble has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions: AIChE Institute Service to Society Award (2005) Alfred T. and Betty E. Look Professor of Chemical Engineering (2005-present) Multiple Outstanding Graduate Teaching Awards from the Chemical Engineering Department (2006-2008) ACS Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Division Fellow (2007) CU Boulder Inventor of the Year (2008) Barrer Lecture at Penn State University (2008) Fellow at the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (2009-2012) Robert L. Stearns Award from CU Alumni Association (2010) Chair d'Excellence Pierre de Fermat at Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse (2010) AIChE Institute Excellence in Industrial Gas Technology Award (2010) And numerous others through 2015 While specific grant details aren't provided, Noble's extensive publication record with multiple co-authors suggests active research mentoring and well-funded projects. His work on sophisticated apparatus and high-quality publications indicates substantial research support. His collaborations, especially with Doug Gin, suggest a strong research group environment focused on membrane science and separation technologies. Professor Noble's research operates at the intersection of chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science. His laboratory includes facilities for membrane fabrication, gas separation testing, and characterization of novel materials. The development of specialized apparatus for measuring gas properties in ionic liquids suggests dedicated equipment for fundamental property measurements. His work on electrochemical pumps indicates capabilities in microfluidics and device fabrication, with the collaborative nature of his research suggesting a team approach to tackling complex separation challenges.

Karen Hulmeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Law
• Laws of Armed Conflict
• Human Rights and Environment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Hulme is a Professor at the University of Essex's Essex Law School, where she has been affiliated since 2001. She holds a PhD from Essex (2002), an LL.M. in Public International Law from Nottingham (1996), an LL.B. from Nottingham (1995), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice (2006). Her research focuses on the intersection of environmental law, armed conflict, and human rights, with particular emphasis on climate change governance, biodiversity conservation, and remediation of conflict-related environmental damage. Her scholarly work explores environmental protection mechanisms during military operations, human rights frameworks for ecological governance, and legal responses to emerging threats like fracking and marine litter. She collaborates extensively with NGOs including the Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) and chairs the IUCN WCEL Specialist Group on Peace, Security and Conflict. Professor Hulme's publications demonstrate sustained focus on developing legal frameworks for environmental protection in conflict zones, with recent work addressing energy justice and planetary crises. She received the American Society of International Law's Francis Lieber Prize (2004) for her book War Torn Environment: Interpreting the Legal Threshold . Current PhD Students: Enitan Adetutu Lawson Charles Williams Junior Mensah Research Grants: Reimagining Food Systems (ESRC, 2024) Implementing ILC Principles on Environmental Protection in Conflict (ESRC IAA, 2022) Litter Law Strategy (CPRE, 2016)

• Health Policy
• Comparative Effectiveness Research
• Healthcare Quality Measurement
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prachi Sanghavi is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Public Health Sciences . Her work focuses on health policy , comparative effectiveness research , and quality of care measurement through empirical analysis of large datasets. PhD in Health Policy (Evaluative Science and Statistics) from Harvard University (2015) BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University (2004) Research interests include: Pre-hospital care and ambulance effectiveness Nursing home quality metrics and patient safety Low-value medical services and healthcare utilization Hydraulic fracturing health effects and environmental policy Recent publications demonstrate Health Services Research and Environmental Health as dominant fields, with subfields spanning Medicaid policy analysis , emergency transport outcomes , chemical exposure studies , and health disparities in long-term care . Scientific awards include: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2010) AHRQ Dissertation Award (2013) Harvard Horizons Scholar (2015) Current NIH-funded projects focus on nursing home patient safety (R01HS026957) and ambulance transport outcomes (R01HS025720).

Andrew Schulerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Microbial Ecology
• Biological Wastewater Treatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew J. Schuler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of New Mexico, where he has been since 2007. His research focuses on microbial processes in wastewater treatment and bioremediation, with particular emphasis on modeling distributed bacterial states, biofilm dynamics, and integrating molecular methods with environmental engineering. He teaches courses in water/wastewater treatment (CE 335) and biological wastewater treatment (CE 536). Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California at Berkeley (1998) M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley (1993) B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder (1987) Dr. Schuler's research addresses critical challenges in biological wastewater treatment , including: Microbial storage products and density effects on solids separation Agent-based modeling of bacterial state distributions Integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) systems Photolytic and microbial degradation of Superfund chemicals His recent publications explore biofilm surface chemistry , algae-based wastewater treatment , and computational modeling of microbial communities . Notable funded projects include NSF CAREER grants, NIEHS Superfund subprojects, and North Carolina Biotechnology Center collaborations. National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2004) Paul L. Busch Award (2008) AEESP/CH2M HILL Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award (1999) Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999) Dr. Schuler leads the Schuler Laboratory , which investigates microbial dynamics in wastewater treatment systems, develops the DisSimulator agent-based modeling tool, and provides practical solutions for activated sludge settling problems through density analysis. Current funding supports advanced research in biofilm optimization and sustainable water reuse technologies.

Robert Berrensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Economics
• Water Resources Management
• Ecosystem Services
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert Berrens is a Regents Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of New Mexico since 1994. He has held roles including Department Chair (2008-2012 and 2016-present), Special Assistant to the Dean of Arts & Sciences (2012-2013), and Director of the Water Resources Program (2013-2016). His research focuses on environmental economics, water resources, ecosystem services, and climate policy. He has advised over 50 graduate students and published extensively in journals like Ecological Economics and Environmental Management . Awards include the Regents Lecturer title and leadership roles in academic governance. Education: PhD in Economics (not explicitly stated but implied by academic rank). Affiliations: Nepal Study Center, Science Impact Lab, Water Resources Program, and multiple UNM institutes. Research interests include non-market valuation, wildfire risk mitigation, and sustainable development. His work addresses policy challenges in energy, environmental health, and natural resource management. Over 150 publications and grants from NSF, EPA, and others highlight his impact. Grants/Awards: National Science Foundation US Environmental Protection Agency UNM Budget Leadership Team member since 2012 His interdisciplinary approach bridges economics with environmental science, addressing real-world issues like Bitcoin’s environmental costs, fracking impacts, and wildfire smoke health effects.

Douglas L. Krinerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Politics
• Political Institutions
• Separation of Powers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Douglas L. Kriner is the Clinton Rossiter Professor in American Institutions at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Government. His work bridges American political institutions , separation of powers , and U.S. foreign and health policy . He has authored five influential books, including The Myth of the Imperial Presidency (2020) on public opinion’s constraints on executive power, and Investigating the President (2016) on congressional oversight. His research spans military policymaking , executive particularism , and vaccine trust dynamics , published in top journals like American Political Science Review and New England Journal of Medicine . Email: kriner@cornell.edu Scientific awards include the D.B. Hardeman Prize (2013), Richard F. Fenno Jr. Prize (2017), and Richard E. Neustadt Award (2015). His articles explore congressional investigations , presidential particularism , and pandemic-related health behavior . He teaches courses on American government , presidency , and quantitative methods . Recent work examines emerging technology’s impact on democracy and biofuels policy , with a focus on partisan dynamics and public trust in science .

• Environmental Sociology
• Social Inequality
• Hydraulic Fracturing
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Mehmet Soyer , Assistant Professor at Utah State University’s College of Arts & Sciences , specializes in the School of Social Sciences . His work bridges environmental sociology , social inequality , and pedagogical innovation . Research Focus : Socio-environmental conflicts, hydraulic fracturing impacts, autoethnography, and community-engaged learning. Teaching Philosophy : Advocates for experiential learning, digital tools, and brave spaces in classrooms. Publication Trends : Recent work highlights climate activism, inclusive education, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. Earlier research explores Kurdish identity, sociological theory, and health dynamics.

• Environmental Law
• Administrative Law
• Energy Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Satoshi Kurokawa is a full Professor of Environmental and Administrative Law in the School of Social Sciences at Waseda University, Japan. Holding Ph.D. and LL.M. degrees from Kyoto University and a B.A. in Political Science from Waseda, he has taught continuously since 1994, first at Tezukayama University and, from 2004 onward, at Waseda, where he served as Associate Professor (2003-2004) before promotion to Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Kyoto University) LL.M. (Kyoto University) Bachelor of Political Science (Waseda University) Research interests revolve around the intersection of public law and sustainability: environmental law, administrative law, energy law, climate-change policy, nuclear-risk regulation, energy justice, and the legal challenges posed by artificial-intelligence in government decision-making. His recent work pays particular attention to achieving Japan’s 2050 carbon-neutrality target through an “energy-justice” lens, examining social acceptance of high-level radioactive-waste disposal, and assessing the rule-of-law implications of algorithmic administration. Grants & projects: He currently leads a JSPS KAKENHI multi-year project (2024-2028) on “Long-Term Disaster Preparedness and Intergenerational Equity in Light of Uncertainty in Predicting Mega-Earthquakes,” and has completed earlier JSPS projects on climate policy under the Trump administration, California’s sub-national leadership, and social acceptance of geological disposal of nuclear waste. Professional memberships: Japan Public Law Association, Environmental Law Policy Association, and Japan-US Law Society. He teaches an extensive range of courses including “Environmental Law in Japan,” “Environmental Issues and Sustainable Society,” “Sustainability Study,” and “Social Science for Energy Innovation” across Waseda’s graduate and undergraduate programmes, and is concurrently affiliated with several interdisciplinary research institutes.

Fedor Dokshinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational and Quantitative Methods
• Environmental Sociology
• Political Sociology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fedor Dokshin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto, Downtown Toronto (St. George) campus. His research bridges computational social science with environmental and political sociology, focusing on energy transitions, partisan dynamics, and social network structures. Key research areas include racial and income disparities in solar photovoltaic adoption, policy feedback mechanisms in renewable energy programs, and partisan influences on environmental decision-making. Fields of Study: Computational and Quantitative Methods, Environmental Sociology, Political Sociology, Social Networks Areas of Interest: Computational social science, Energy and the environment, Political polarization Research Trends: Dokshin's publications reveal a focus on energy justice, behavioral diffusion models, and political polarization. His work combines computational methods with environmental policy analysis, examining how socioeconomic factors and partisan identities shape renewable energy adoption. Articles demonstrate geographic heterogeneity in opposition to extraction projects, digital discourse analysis techniques, and institutional dynamics affecting scholarly knowledge production. Methodological Emphasis: Utilizes large-scale data analysis, spatial modeling, and automated textual analysis to explore energy-environment-society intersections. Research highlights the tension between technical solutions and social equity in energy transitions, with recurring themes of policy design, public engagement, and networked political behavior.

Tony Cooksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Empirical Finance
• Household Financial Decision-Making
• Investor Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tony Cookson is a Professor of Finance and the Michael A. Klump Endowed Professor at the Leeds School of Business , University of Colorado Boulder, where he has served since 2013. His research spans empirical finance , household and corporate financial decision-making , and the impact of social media and legal institutions on financial behavior. He has published in top journals like the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Management Science , focusing on topics from investor disagreement to fracking-induced debt repayment . Education : Ph.D. in Economics (University of Chicago), M.S. in Statistics and Applied Economics (Montana State University), B.S. in Economics (Montana State University) His research interests include: How social media shapes investor sentiment and trading patterns The economic consequences of fracking and casino policy Legal institutions and their role in credit market development Behavioral finance through LLM-driven investor personas His scientific awards include the Best Paper in Investments and Asset Pricing (MFA 2023) , NASDAQ Best Paper in Asset Pricing (WFA 2021) , and Finalist for TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award (2021) . He serves as Editor at the Review of Corporate Finance Studies and Associate Editor at multiple top journals.

Boya Xiongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Polymer Science
• Environmental Chemistry
• Membrane Material Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Boya Xiong is an Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering . Her research bridges polymer science , environmental chemistry , and membrane material science to address global environmental challenges. Research Interests: Elucidating polymer degradation mechanisms under environmental stressors Designing nature-inspired antimicrobial membranes Advancing plastic circularity and waste management Mitigating biofouling and pathogenic contamination Assessing environmental fate of industrial polymers Developing sustainable resource recovery systems Recent Publications analyze polymer behavior in hydraulic fracturing, plastic degradation pathways, and biofouling solutions, with keywords spanning polymer chemistry , environmental toxicology , and membrane technology . Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER award (2025) McKnight Land-Grant Professorship (2025) 40 Under 40 (2024) Young Engineer of the Year (2023) NSF ACADEME fellow (2018) Mentorship includes advising current PhD students (Phoebe Keyes, Ehsanur Rahman), alumni (Tariq Bastawisy, Rebeca Loss), and interdisciplinary teams focused on environmental sustainability.

Ashira P. Ostrowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Land Use Law
• Real Estate Law
• Local Governance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ashira P. Ostrow is the Peter S. Kalikow Distinguished Professor of Real Estate and Land Use Law at Hofstra Law School, where she also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Executive Director of the Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies. She is a leading scholar in land use, local governance, and real estate law, with a strong focus on the interplay between federal and local land use policies. JD, Columbia University, 2003 BA in Political Science, summa cum laude, University of Pennsylvania, 1999 Professor Ostrow teaches Property, Land Use Law, Real Estate Transactions, and State and Local Government Law. She also contributes to Hofstra’s online health law and policy programs through her course 'Representing Health Care Providers.' Her research is widely published in top legal journals including the Yale Law Journal , Harvard Journal on Legislation , Florida Law Review , and Emory Law Journal . Her recent scholarship explores themes such as federalism in land use regulation, local autonomy, regulatory takings, equity in zoning, and the impact of public health emergencies on land use decisions. She has also examined public-private partnerships, sustainable development, and real estate investment vehicles, demonstrating a broad and evolving research agenda that bridges doctrinal, policy, and practical dimensions of property law. Notable honors include: Selected for the Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum Winner of the American Association of Law Schools Scholarly Paper Competition Recipient of Hofstra University's Lawrence A. Stessin Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication Before entering academia, Professor Ostrow practiced as a real estate attorney at Davis Polk & Wardwell, representing clients in complex commercial real estate transactions. She advises on academic matters as Senior Associate Dean and leads the Breslin Center, which promotes research and education in real estate. While no specific students are listed, her leadership roles suggest active mentorship and academic guidance. She has not disclosed email addresses publicly, but can be contacted via Hofstra Law. Professor Ostrow is affiliated with the Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies, where she shapes research and programming on real estate policy, land use innovation, and urban development.

Anne Menefeeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Carbon Management
• Subsurface Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne Menefee is an Assistant Professor in the John and Willie Leone Department of Energy & Mineral Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on sustainable energy systems and carbon management, particularly leveraging subsurface engineering for low-carbon energy production and carbon sequestration. She investigates geochemical reactions impacting fracture stability, CO₂-enhanced energy recovery in tight reservoirs, and lifecycle environmental impacts of emerging technologies. Key research themes include subsurface CO₂ mineralization, geothermal energy in Pennsylvania, and hydrogen storage challenges. Her work bridges fundamental geoscience with applied energy systems analysis to decarbonize the energy sector. Notable projects include evaluating geospatial policies for carbon sequestration and techno-economic analyses of wind-powered green hydrogen systems. Dr. Menefee collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and is affiliated with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE), contributing to climate solutions through workshops and policy-focused research. She has been recognized for her contributions to energy storage and carbon utilization strategies, though no specific awards are listed in the provided materials. Her publications span journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Energy and Fuels , addressing topics from fracture mechanics to policy frameworks for carbon storage viability. Current research emphasizes optimizing subsurface systems for both energy production and environmental sustainability.

Steve Craigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Economics
• Urban Economics
• Fiscal Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Steve Craig is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He has served as Faculty Senate President, demonstrating his leadership within the university community. His office is located at 3553 Cullen Blvd #402, and he can be reached at scraig@uh.edu. His research interests span across public economics, urban economics, fiscal policy, and education finance. He specializes in analyzing state and local government behavior, public finance mechanisms, and the economic impacts of education policies. His work particularly focuses on how governments make fiscal decisions, the effects of budget rules, and the relationship between public spending and economic outcomes. Throughout his career, Professor Craig has produced extensive research on topics including the fiscal effects of fracking in Texas, inequality in public school spending, the behavior of state governments during economic shocks, and the impact of balanced budget rules on expenditure smoothing. His recent work examines the centenary of Charles Tiebout's contributions to local public goods theory and intra-city economic dynamics. As Faculty Senate President, he has contributed to university governance through speeches to the Board of Regents on topics including long-range planning, tuition decisions, research university growth, and university accountability. He has also written extensively for the university's internal magazine on institutional environment, scholarship advantages, and the value of research universities.