جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Environmental Law
• Urban Environmental Policy
• Environmental Justice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Heidi Gorovitz Robertson serves as the Steven W. Percy Endowed Professor of Law and Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University College of Law, where she has been a faculty member since 1995. She additionally holds a joint appointment with the Environmental Studies faculty at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise in urban environmental governance. Her educational credentials include a BA from Tufts University (1985), JD from University of Wisconsin (1990), LLM from Columbia University (1995), and JSD from Columbia University (2002). Prior to academia, she practiced environmental law at Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Professor Robertson's research centers on urban environmental justice , land access rights , and energy regulation , with particular focus on demographic disparities in environmental risk exposure, brownfields redevelopment, and hydraulic fracturing policy. Her scholarship critically examines municipal authority in environmental matters, comparing Scandinavian and European approaches to public land access while analyzing Ohio's regulatory framework for oil and gas development. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with local governance challenges in environmental regulation, particularly regarding shale development, pipeline routing, and municipal responses to state preemption. Her work demonstrates evolving focus from theoretical environmental ethics toward practical regulatory solutions for urban communities facing energy extraction conflicts. Her distinguished recognition includes: 2013 Wilson G. Stapleton Award for Faculty Excellence 2013 McNair Scholars Mentor of the Year Fulbright Senior Specialist appointment at Uppsala University (2009) Multiple University Faculty Merit Recognition Awards (2005, 2008, 2010) Professor Robertson has provided substantial institutional leadership as Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment (2009-2014) and through external service on the Clean Air Conservancy Board of Trustees (1999-2007) and Ohio Lake Erie Commission's Blue Ribbon Task Force. Her mentorship of McNair Scholars exemplifies commitment to undergraduate research development in environmental justice. Her affiliation with the Levin College of Urban Affairs facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration on urban sustainability initiatives, connecting legal scholarship with practical urban planning challenges in Cleveland and beyond.

Justin Mandoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Rhetoric
• Science Writing
• Technical Writing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Justin Mando is a Professor of English and Writing Studies at Millersville University, specializing in rhetoric, environmental advocacy, and science communication. He holds a Ph.D. (2016) and M.A. (2011) in Rhetoric from Carnegie Mellon University. His research integrates environmental rhetoric, technical writing, and public sphere theory, with a focus on how place shapes argumentation in controversies like fracking. He actively advocates for clean water through leadership in a local Waterkeeper organization. Affiliations: English Department, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Teaches courses on advanced composition, technical writing, environmental advocacy, and rhetoric Research Interests: Environmental Rhetoric , Science Writing , Discourse Analysis , and Place-Based Pedagogy . Recent work includes analyzing invasive species rhetoric and public engagement in energy policy debates. His book Fracking and the Rhetoric of Place (2021) explores how communities argue through local identity. Publications span Environmental Communication , Discourse & Society , and Composition Studies , addressing topics from intellectual risk in classrooms to proximity construction in public hearings. Advocacy: Combines academic work with grassroots environmental action, particularly around Susquehanna River issues. Also engages in place-based writing through creative pieces like Mantis Move In (2022), blending personal narrative with ecological themes.

Angela Carterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Policy
• Climate Crisis Policy
• Equitable Energy Transitions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Angela Carter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland, holding the Canada Research Chair in Equitable Energy Governance and Public Policy. She is also a Senior Associate at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). Her research focuses on environmental policies surrounding Canadian fossil fuel development and international climate policy approaches, emphasizing equitable energy transitions. Education: BA Hons (University of Ottawa), MA (Carleton University), MA and PhD (Cornell University). Research interests include climate crisis policy, fossil fuel governance, energy transitions, and comparative environmental politics. She explores topics like supply-side climate policies, fossil fuel phase-outs, and community mobilization against resource extraction. Recent courses taught include 'Governing a World in Climate Crisis' and 'Energy at a Crossroads.' Key publications include Fossilized: Environmental Policy in Canada's Petro-Provinces (2020), which won the 2021 Donald Smiley Prize. Her work analyzes policy frameworks for reducing fossil fuel dependency, including studies on Denmark's oil extraction bans and Ireland's climate strategies. Scientific Awards: 2021 Donald Smiley Prize Grants: Canada Research Chair funding Labs/Teams: Collaborations with IISD's Re-Energizing Canada Project and the Balsillie School of International Affairs Her interdisciplinary work bridges political science, environmental studies, and public policy, addressing urgent questions about energy governance, climate justice, and sustainable futures.

Laurence Stamfordمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sustainable Development
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Environmental Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laurence Stamford is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Chemical Engineering at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on applying life cycle thinking to evaluate environmental, economic, and social impacts of technological systems across energy (nuclear, renewable), food, and bio-process sectors. He leads and collaborates on projects funded by UK research councils and the EU, including repurposing fossil fuel infrastructure for geothermal energy and assessing radioactive waste management technologies. Education: PhD (2012) in Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment from The University of Manchester; MA (2006) in Biological Sciences from the University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall). Research Interests: Sustainable development frameworks, life cycle assessment methodologies, circular economy applications, and policy-relevant sustainability assessments. Recent work emphasizes decarbonizing shipping, nuclear decommissioning strategies, and geothermal energy utilization from repurposed oil wells. Key Projects: EMBRACE: Sustainable repurposing of conveyor belts PRE-DISposal management of radioactive waste LIFT: Life Cycle Assessment of elevator drives Media Engagement: Commented on energy policy, fracking debates, and hydrogen vs. heat pumps for BBC and industry publications. Advising: Supervises 11 PhD students, including projects on nuclear decommissioning life cycle assessment and sustainable energy futures.

• Patent Law
• Intellectual Property
• Law and Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonathan S. Masur is a Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School . His scholarship bridges Patent Law , Intellectual Property , and Law and Economics , focusing on how legal frameworks interact with innovation, regulatory policy, and empirical legal studies. He has co-authored influential works on the social cost of carbon , AI in legal education , and patent licensing , often collaborating with scholars like Lisa Larrimore Ouellette and Amy R. Motomura. His recent articles, including Can AI Hold Office Hours? (2025) and Disclosures Puzzles in Patent Law (2025), explore generative AI , legal pedagogy , and patent system efficiency . He has contributed to debates on cost-benefit analysis in regulatory contexts, such as Climate Regulation and the Limits of Cost-Benefit Analysis (2011) and Chevronizing Around Cost-Benefit Analysis (2025).

Catherine Waiteمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Human Geography
• Geographies of International Migration
• Geographies of Sport
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Catherine Waite is a Senior Lecturer in Geography at the University of Northampton, affiliated with the Science Centre for Sustainable Futures. She holds a PhD in Human Geography from Loughborough University and has been at the University of Northampton since 2016. Education: PhD in Human Geography, Loughborough University (2011–2015) MSc in Globalization, Space and Sport (Distinction), Loughborough University (2010–2011) BSc (Hons) Geography, University of Sheffield (2007–2010) Catherine's research focuses on the geographies of international migration and sport, particularly how migration influences career progression among English professional cricketers. She also leads work on inclusivity and accessibility in undergraduate fieldwork in Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences, with recent projects addressing the experiences of Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) students and those with mental health conditions. Her recent publications from 2022 and 2023 highlight a strong trend toward inclusive pedagogy, mental health awareness, and equity in fieldwork education. Themes include race, disability, intersectionality, and the impact of the pandemic on fieldwork delivery. Her earlier work includes analysis of the National Citizen Service and hydraulic fracturing in the UK. Scientific Recognition: Media coverage in 2022 for research on anxiety and fieldwork. Contributions to key publications and handbooks in geography and sport. Active participation in academic conferences and invited talks. Catherine supervises postgraduate students, including Blessing Katampe, whose research focuses on aquaculture and food security. She has contributed to undergraduate research through the URB@N Project, supporting student-led publications. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and inclusive societies. She is actively involved in research teams and projects related to fieldwork futures and has presented at academic events on mental health and inclusivity in geography education.

Anu Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Toxicology
• Risk Assessment
• Aquatic Ecosystems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anu Kumar is a Principal Research Scientist at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), specializing in environmental toxicology, risk assessment, and sustainable water management. Her work focuses on pollution tracking, ecosystem impacts, and innovative monitoring systems, with applications in agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial sectors. PhD (Ecotoxicology), Macquarie University, Sydney (1996) MSc (Zoology), Panjab University, India (1988) MPhil (Zoology), Panjab University, India (1986) BSc Honours (Zoology), Panjab University, India (1984) Dr. Kumar’s research addresses pollution sources, chemical risk assessment, and climate change impacts. She develops tools for pesticide management in the Ganga River and conducts workshops for rural communities on safe aquaculture practices. Her work includes projects in Australia, India, and Myanmar, with a focus on water quality protection and sustainable resource management. Her recent publications (2023–2025) span metabolomics, PFAS toxicity, microplastics, and urban river rejuvenation. Key themes include in vitro ecotoxicology, chemical mixture risks, and circular economy solutions for pollution. She has contributed to winery wastewater guidelines and shale gas wastewater fitness assessments. Dr. Kumar has not received any scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She does not have listed advisees or grants but has led international projects such as the Ganga River pollution scorecard and sustainable aquaculture workshops.

Jennifer Bakaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Ecology
• Energy Studies
• Environmental Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Baka is an Associate Professor and John T. Ryan, Jr. Faculty Fellow in the Department of Geography at the College of Earth & Mineral Sciences, Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on energy geographies, political ecology, and equitable transitions in energy systems. She examines the socio-political and ecological dimensions of energy provision, including hydraulic fracturing, biofuel policies, and solar development impacts. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating mixed methods to address energy equity, environmental governance, and industrial ecology. Notable projects include advancing political-industrial ecology as a sub-field, evaluating shale gas governance in the U.S., and analyzing biofuel impacts in India. She has secured grants including the NSF CAREER Award and Sloan Foundation funding. Baka's research highlights the intersection of energy systems with community well-being, land-use conflicts, and policy frameworks. Key themes include water-energy nexus dynamics, fossil fuel transitions, and spatial justice in renewable energy landscapes. Her work appears in journals like Annals of the AAG, Nature, and Energy Research & Social Science. Awards include the John T. Ryan Faculty Fellowship and recognition for community-engaged scholarship. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects such as the Beaver County Ethane Plant Impact Analysis and air quality research near industrial sites in Pittsburgh.

• Science and Technology Studies
• Environmental Justice
• Community Engagement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brandon Costelloe-Kuehn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on anthropologically-oriented science and technology studies, particularly at the intersection of community engagement, environmental justice, and collaborative pedagogy. He holds a PhD in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society from Vassar College. His research interests center on creating contexts for collaborative knowledge production, with specific focus on environmental communication, nuclear waste policy, and community-based research methodologies. His work emphasizes designing infrastructures for public data sharing and community-engaged pedagogy. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on environmental justice, collaborative research methods, and technological systems. Recent work explores nuclear education frameworks and climate resilience strategies, reflecting growing engagement with energy policy and community adaptation challenges.

Richard L. Sweeneyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental & Energy Economics
• Energy Policy
• Industrial Organization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard L. Sweeney is an Associate Professor of Economics at Boston College, affiliated with the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences and the Schiller Institute. He holds a B.S. from Boston College (2004) and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Harvard University (2015). His research focuses on environmental and energy economics, including topics like climate policy, renewable energy markets, and industrial organization. Dr. Sweeney has held visiting scholar positions at MIT and the University of Chicago. Education: B.S., Boston College; Ph.D., Harvard University Key Roles: Tenured faculty since 2023, Co-PI on NSF and BC grants His research interests span energy policy design, regulatory impact analysis, and the economics of natural resource extraction. Recent work examines pipeline risk capitalization, wind energy incentives, and shale boom dynamics. He has published in top journals like the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists and Review of Economics and Statistics . Grants & Awards: Includes NSF funding for shale research, BC Schiller grants for energy transition studies, and a Joseph L. Fisher Dissertation Fellowship.

Bernd Andewegمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Structural Geology
• Tectonics
• Earthquake Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bernd Andeweg is a Lecturer in the Department of Geology and Geochemistry at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science. His research focuses on structural geology, tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, and sustainable subsurface use. He has organized fieldwork in Spain since 2000 and teaches courses such as 'Duurzaam gebruik van de Nederlandse ondergrond' (Sustainable Use of the Netherlands’ Subsurface) and 'Earth Science Research Methods'. Education: PhD in Geology (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2002). His expertise includes plate tectonics, seismic risk analysis, and geological hazards. He advises bachelor/master projects in structural geology, energy transition, and artificial intelligence applications in seismology. Research interests span Variscan Orogeny, fault zone dynamics, and the societal impacts of geological processes. He frequently engages with media for public outreach, explaining earthquakes, volcanic activity, and geohazards on platforms like TV, radio, and New Scientist. Recent projects include the Urban Geology initiative (2025–2027) and collaborations on geothermal energy. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action (SDG 13) and responsible consumption (SDG 12).

Jacob Rodeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Social Psychology
• Sustainability
• Climate Change Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacob Rode is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge, specializing in social psychology and sustainability. Previously, he served as an Instructional Assistant Professor of Psychology at Chapman University. His research focuses on the intersection of sustainability and social psychology, particularly examining climate change communication, environmental policy attitudes, and consumer behavior related to green products. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Irvine, and a BA from Johns Hopkins University. Education: PhD in Psychology, University of California, Irvine BA in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University Research Interests: His work investigates how psychological principles can inform sustainable practices, including bridging partisan divides on climate change, evaluating the impact of value-aligned messaging on green product adoption, and analyzing racial/ethnic differences in environmental regulation support among U.S. Republicans. He also explores experimental methods in education, such as comparing statistical software tools (R vs. SPSS) for undergraduate learning. Advising & Grants: No student advising or grant information is listed in the provided texts. His current role emphasizes teaching and research without explicit mention of funded projects.

Shanti Gamper-Rabindranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Policy
• Energy Transition
• Renewable Energy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shanti Gamper-Rabindran is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public & International Affairs, specializing in energy transition policies, fossil fuel-dependent communities, and environmental economics. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT (2001), M.Sc. from Oxford (1999), and dual B.A. degrees from Harvard (1994) and Oxford (1996). Her research bridges political, economic, and legal barriers to renewable energy adoption, with notable works including America’s Energy Gamble (2022) and The Shale Dilemma (2018). Research Focus: Energy policy, climate justice, shale development, and economic diversification of fossil fuel-reliant regions. Recent Work: Analyzes IRA implementation challenges, Appalachia’s energy transition, and equity in renewable energy deployment. Her awards include the University of Pittsburgh Sustainability Faculty Award (2020) and a Visiting Professorship at TU Munich (2019). She teaches courses on global energy, environmental politics, and development economics. Key publications explore shale gas economics, superfund site remediation impacts, and the environmental consequences of NAFTA. Ongoing projects emphasize community perspectives in solar energy adoption and federal-state policy synergy for climate goals.

Elizabeth U. Cascioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Education Policy
• Public Economics
• Labor Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth U. Cascio is a Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College, holding the DeWalt H. 1921 and Marie H. Ankeny Professorship in Economic Policy. Her research focuses on education policy, public economics, and labor economics, with an emphasis on historical and policy-driven analyses. She has been affiliated with the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA), and has held editorial roles at journals like the Journal of Labor Economics . Education: A.B. from Franklin and Marshall College, Ph.D. in Economics from UC Berkeley. Grants & Awards: Recipient of grants from the National Science Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, and Spencer Foundation. Honored with the Labour Economics Best Reviewer Award (2014) and Walter and Constance Burke Award (Dartmouth). Her work examines topics such as early childhood education, immigration policy, and the impacts of historical legislation. Recent studies include analyses of preschool program effectiveness, teacher salary disparities, and the effects of immigration legalization on family reunification. She has contributed to policy discussions through articles for The Hamilton Project and media features in outlets like The New York Times and The Economist.

Sabina Deitrickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Community development
• Regional planning
• Brownfields revitalization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sabina Deitrick is an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Urban Studies. Her work focuses on community development, regional planning, and post-industrial city revitalization. She holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley. Deitrick leads initiatives like the Pittsburgh Neighborhood and Community Information System (PNCIS), emphasizing community engagement and data-driven solutions. Her research examines nonprofit sector impacts, brownfields redevelopment, and the role of universities in regional economies. She has collaborated on studies involving transportation infrastructure, school absenteeism, and energy policy effects. Awarded the 2019 Soska Wilds Outreach Award, her work bridges academic research with practical urban challenges. Her publications span topics from fracking impacts to innovation district inclusivity. She advises on digital governance tools and integrates participatory methods in urban planning. Deitrick's affiliations include the Urban Studies Department and the University Center for Social and Urban Research. Her lab work involves geospatial analysis and community surveys, such as the Pittsburgh Quality of Life Survey. She maintains a faculty website and has held administrative roles in academic outreach programs.