جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Noemi Vergopolanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational hydrology
• Satellite remote sensing
• Earth system modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noemi Vergopolan is an Assistant Professor in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University. Her research focuses on computational hydrology and the water-climate nexus, leveraging satellite remote sensing, machine learning, and high-performance computing to improve hydrological prediction and decision-making for water resource management. Education: B.S. in Environmental Engineering (Federal University of Paraná), M.A. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Princeton University). Research Interests: Computational hydrology, satellite remote sensing of soil moisture, Earth system modeling, and the water-energy-food nexus. Her work emphasizes scalable approaches for high-resolution hydrological prediction and bridging gaps between local and global monitoring systems. Awards: 2022 American Geophysical Union - Science for Solutions Award 2022 Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydrology Award Her research includes developing frameworks like HydroBlocks and SMAP-HydroBlocks for field-scale hydrological modeling, advancing drought monitoring, and integrating machine learning with climate models. Current projects address flash drought dynamics, agroforestry systems, and hyper-resolution soil moisture applications in India and Malawi.

Bruce Tuftsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fisheries Conservation
• Sustainable Aquaculture
• Freshwater Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bruce Tufts is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, specializing in fisheries conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources. His research focuses on recreational and commercial fisheries in Canada, particularly in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, with a strong emphasis on walleye, black bass, and muskellunge populations. He also explores inland aquaculture in recirculation systems to support sustainable practices. Dr. Tufts collaborates with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) through projects involving acoustic telemetry networks and tagging studies. His teaching includes a third/fourth-year lecture course in Fisheries Biology and a hands-on Fisheries Techniques course, emphasizing applied field methods. He oversees the Freshwater Fisheries Conservation Lab, which employs advanced technologies like pop-off data storage tags and hydroacoustics to study fish behavior and migration patterns. Graduate students in his lab gain experience in both conservation research and aquaculture development. Key research themes include fish physiology, spatial ecology, and angling impacts, with recent work highlighting migration repeatability in walleye and stress mitigation in tournament-caught Smallmouth Bass. Collaborations with adjunct professors Mark Ridgway (OMNRF) and Paul Blanchfield (DFO) strengthen applied conservation efforts. The lab actively engages anglers in tagging programs, offering rewards for recovered tags to enhance data collection.

Sarah Hamyltonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Coastal Geomorphology
• Remote Sensing
• Coral Reef Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Professor Sarah Hamylton holds a position at the University of Wollongong's School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences (SEALS). Her research focuses on coastal geomorphology, coral reef ecology, and mangrove ecosystems, integrating spatial analysis with art-science collaboration. She leads interdisciplinary projects addressing climate change impacts on coastal environments and promotes gender equity in fieldwork practices. Her work combines remote sensing, GIS modeling, and field-based studies to assess reef island dynamics and sediment transport processes. Hamylton has secured significant funding through grants such as the Australian Research Council's 'Mangrove sustainability on the Australian coast' (2022-2025) and the Advancement and Equity Grants Scheme for Research. These projects explore mangrove carbon storage, island vulnerability, and sustainable coastal management strategies. She actively supervises PhD and Master’s students in topics like interdisciplinary approaches to island sustainability and mangrove extent dynamics. Her research outputs emphasize geospatial analysis of coral reef systems, including studies on sediment dynamics, microatoll detection via drone imagery, and historical reef development. Collaborations span environmental humanities, leveraging songwriting and art to enhance public engagement with climate science. Hamylton's work bridges physical and social sciences, addressing both ecological and human dimensions of coastal change.

Stephen Brownمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Monitoring
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Brown is an Associate Professor at Queen’s University, jointly affiliated with the School of Environmental Studies and the Department of Chemistry. His expertise lies in developing innovative environmental analysis methods, particularly for detecting small organic contaminants in aqueous samples. He specializes in optical sensor technology and enzyme-based assays, focusing on sensitivity and selectivity in environmental monitoring. His research integrates instrument design, biochemical detection methods, and field applications to address real-world environmental challenges. Dr. Brown holds a B.Sc. (1985) from Dalhousie University, an M.Sc. (1988) and Ph.D. (1992) from the University of Toronto. His work emphasizes practical solutions for water quality assessment, including wastewater surveillance, microbial source tracking, and oil toxicity evaluation. Recent projects include analyzing groundwater contamination patterns, SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in wastewater, and risk assessments for private well users. His research trends reflect a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, combining big data analytics, machine learning, and environmental chemistry. Key themes include improving detection accuracy in dynamic systems, understanding microbial interactions in contaminated environments, and advancing sensor technology for field deployment. He also explores public health dimensions, such as consumer risk perception and behavioral responses to water quality issues. Dr. Brown’s contributions span academic publications, patents (e.g., on switchable ionic strength water and optical sensors), and collaborations with environmental agencies. His lab in Chernoff Hall develops cutting-edge tools for environmental analysis, including enzyme immobilization techniques and fiber-optic sensor systems. His work addresses critical challenges in environmental health and sustainability, with implications for policy and community resilience.

• Data Governance
• AI Ethics
• Data Protection
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rob Brennan is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin. With 25 years of academic and industry experience, he specializes in data governance, AI ethics, and cybersecurity. His research integrates socio-technical systems analysis, data protection frameworks, and healthcare risk management. He leads the Value and Risk research challenge within the ADAPT Centre's Transparent Digital Governance initiative and coordinates projects like the ARK platform for risk governance. Education: BSc in Physics, Dublin City University MSc, Queen's University Belfast PhD in Governance, Dublin City University Professional Diploma in University Teaching and Learning, University College Dublin Research Interests: Data Governance & AI Accountability GDPR Compliance & Privacy Engineering Healthcare Risk Management Knowledge Graphs & Linked Data Cybersecurity & Incident Response Key Contributions: Co-PI of Science Foundation Ireland's Empower Data Governance project Coordinator of the €4M H2020 ALIGNED project on software/data engineering Developed the ARK platform for risk governance in healthcare and cybersecurity Grants & Awards: Best Paper Award at Extended Semantic Web Conference 2023 Principal Investigator for grants including the ARK-Virus platform (SFI-funded) Teaching & Mentorship: Coordinates courses on Cyber Risk Assessment, Incident Response, and Data Protection Supervises PhD students focusing on data governance and AI ethics Co-developed the MA in Data Protection and Privacy Law with Computing Professional Activities: Member of FAccT 2023 Program Committee Co-chair of the Irish Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science Contributor to international standards (OMG, IETF, 3GPP)

Vitor S. Martinsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Remote Sensing
• Water Quality
• Deep Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vitor S. Martins is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU). He leads the Geospatial Computing for Environmental Research (GCER) Lab , focusing on satellite remote sensing, deep learning, and environmental monitoring. His research integrates Earth observation data with AI to advance digital agriculture, water resource management, and climate resilience. Education: Ph.D., Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University M.Sc., Remote Sensing, Brazilian Institute for Space Research (INPE) B.Sc., Agriculture and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Viçosa Research Interests: Remote sensing of water quality and pollution Land cover/land use change mapping Satellite and aerial image processing Soil & water conservation engineering Deep learning for geospatial data analysis Climate change impacts on environmental systems Recent Research Trends (Articles): His work emphasizes algal bloom monitoring , crop type mapping , and global water transparency using advanced satellite platforms like Sentinel-2/3 and Landsat. He also develops frameworks for burned area mapping and soil spectral analysis , leveraging cloud computing and AI-driven models. Awards & Honors: 2019 Reverent P.T. Taiganides Award (Outstanding Ph.D. Student) 2019 Harold & Katherine Guy Fellowship (Soil & Water Conservation Research) 2012 CAPES-FIPSE International Exchange Award Lab & Collaborations: The GCER Lab collaborates with multiple institutions to promote AI solutions for agriculture and water management. Projects include developing AlgaeMap for Latin American water quality monitoring and creating scalable frameworks like FieldSeg for agricultural field extraction.

Scott Brameمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Environmental Geology
• GIS Applications
• Hydrogeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott Brame is a Research Assistant Professor at Clemson University's Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. He specializes in applying spatial analysis techniques and GIS to address environmental and geological challenges. His work includes real-time spatial analysis applications, such as modeling constructed wetlands for water treatment, gas storage cavern feasibility, and aquifer systems. Brame holds an M.S. in Hydrogeology (Clemson University, 1993) and a B.S. in Geologic Engineering (New Mexico Tech, 1983). Education: M.S., Hydrogeology, Clemson University, 1993 B.S., Geologic Engineering, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1983 His research interests span environmental geology, GIS applications, hydrogeology, and spatial modeling. He has developed innovative methods for integrating geocaching and virtual reality into geoscience education, enhancing experiential learning. His projects often involve collaborations with industry and government agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Energy, focusing on carbon storage and subsurface resource management. Publications highlight his contributions to education technology, environmental contamination analysis, and reservoir engineering. His work on PCB contamination in Lake Hartwell and gas storage cavern design showcases interdisciplinary applications of GIS and statistical methods. Awards: Vincent E. Nelson Memorial Award, AAPG Eastern Section (2004) Clemson University Board of Trustees Faculty Excellence Award (2006) Brame advises students through courses like GEOL 4210 GIS Applications in Geology and GEOL 4750 Summer Geology/Hydrogeology Field Camp . His research is supported by grants from the Gas Storage Technology Consortium and U.S. DOE, totaling over $6M in funding for geophysical monitoring technologies and subsurface storage innovations. His involvement with laboratory teams includes the HydroMechanics Research Group, focusing on CO2 storage monitoring and subsurface strain analysis. Future work emphasizes advancing optical fiber sensor technologies for real-time geophysical data collection.

Marco Aldinucciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Parallel Computing
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Cloud Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marco Aldinucci is a Full Professor and Head of the Parallel Computing group at the University of Torino's Computer Science Department. He leads the HPC Key Technologies and Tools (HPC-KTT) national lab under CINI, involving 38 Italian universities. His expertise spans parallel programming models, HPC systems, federated learning, and energy-efficient computing. Aldinucci has secured over €10M in EU research funding, contributed to frameworks like Fastflow and Streamflow, and pioneered initiatives like the HPC4AI lab and the CINI HPC-KTT lab. His research focuses on advancing exascale computing, cloud-HPC integration, and AI-driven medical solutions. Notable projects include the Gaia AVU-GSR solver for exascale systems and the DeepHealth Toolkit for medical AI. He has held governance roles in EuroHPC and chairs the Observatory on Trends and Applications of Supercomputing in Italy. Aldinucci’s publications (150+) address parallel algorithms, distributed learning, and sustainable HPC infrastructure. His work has been recognized with awards from HPC Advisory Council, NVIDIA, IBM, and Autodesk. Current initiatives include the Software & Integration lab at the Italian National HPC Centre (ICSC) and leadership in the OpenScience working group at Torino. His advising includes Iacopo Colonelli, whose thesis won CINI’s 2023 best award. He actively engages in EU projects, workflow systems, and standards for hybrid computing environments. Aldinucci’s labs and collaborations drive innovations in HPC portability, energy efficiency, and AI scalability.

Ashley D'Antonioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Recreation Ecology
• Sustainable Recreation and Tourism
• Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ashley D'Antonio is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Head in the Forest Ecosystems & Society department at Oregon State University's College of Forestry. Her research integrates recreation ecology, visitor behavior analysis, and protected area management using spatial methods like GPS tracking and social science approaches. Education includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science from Utah State University and a B.S. in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. Research focuses on sustainable recreation, human-environment interactions in parks, and visitor impact mitigation. Recent work examines weather impacts on visitation, trail degradation prediction, and pandemic effects on outdoor recreation behavior. Publications consistently address visitor movement modeling, recreation ecology, and protected area management using geospatial technologies. Trends show growing emphasis on machine learning applications, pandemic-related behavioral shifts, and interdisciplinary approaches combining ecological and social science methods. Advises graduate student Danielle Berger and teaches courses including Outdoor Recreation Management, Parks and Protected Area Management, and Sustainable Recreation Planning.

• Energy Efficiency in Maritime Systems
• Renewable Energy Modeling
• Solar Power Forecasting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mohamed Abuella is a Research Fellow at Northumbria University's School of Engineering Physics and Mathematics, specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. His work bridges maritime engineering with data analytics and machine learning. Educational Background: PhD (expected 2099) His research focuses on Time-Series Analysis for maritime energy optimization, Renewable Energy Modeling (wind and solar), and Machine Learning Applications in power forecasting. Recent publications highlight advancements in sustainable shipping and solar/wind energy systems. Key trends in his recent articles include Explainable AI for maritime efficiency, Hybrid Forecasting Models for renewable energy, and Geospatial Analysis for vessel navigation. Notable collaborations span energy analytics and maritime technology domains.

• Information Visualization
• Visual Analytics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Paolo Buono is Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy. He holds a PhD in Computer Science with specialization in Visual Data Analysis. His research focuses on Information Visualization, Visual Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction, and Mobile Applications. Co-founder and CEO of LARE (2010), a university spinoff providing real-time surgical support through audio-video telestration Member (since 2002) and computer science coordinator at METEA Research Center for environmental protection Visiting scientist at AVIZ (France), University of Maryland (USA), and Fraunhofer IPSI (Germany) His work spans multiple application domains including: Cultural Heritage through interactive exploration systems Healthcare with smart therapeutic devices Environmental Monitoring via CET system IoT-based Smart Interactive Experiences He has contributed to: Dynamic hypergraph visualization techniques End-User Development frameworks (EUDroid) Usability evaluation methodologies Mobile health applications As project leader, he has coordinated: EU-funded VisMaster Coordination Action (2008-2010) Italian Ministry-funded LOGIN project (2014-2015) Apulia Region environmental projects His professional engagements include: Co-chair roles at INTERACT, AVI, IS-EUD conferences Program committee participation in VIS series and HCI conferences Member of ACM, IEEE, and SIGCHI Italy

Shane Halseمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Crisis Response
• Social Media Technologies
• Emergency Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shane Halse is an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati in the School of Information Technology , specializing in crisis response and social media technologies for emergency communication. PhD in Information Science and Technologies, Pennsylvania State University (2019) MSE in Software Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (2014) BSP in Psychology and BSEE in Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida (2008, 2011) His research focuses on enhancing emergency responders' decision-making through social media data analysis , trust detection , and information filtering during disasters. He has contributed to frameworks for multimedia emergency protocols and hyperlocal data collection . Recent publications analyze crisis social media dynamics (e.g., retweetability, trust metrics, sensor data integration), reflecting his expertise in sociotechnical systems for disaster management. Grants include collaborations with the National Science Foundation and Texas Tech University on Next-Generation 911 training and technology. Key contributions appear in journals like Information, Communication & Society and conferences such as ISCRAM and Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences .

Ali Khosraviمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioinspired Geotechnics
• Thermo-hydro-mechanical Processes
• Soil-Structure Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ali Khosravi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University, specializing in bioinspired geotechnics and geomechanics. His work integrates advanced materials science, remote sensing, and computational modeling to address challenges in infrastructure resilience, climate change impacts, and sustainable geotechnical systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder and degrees from Sharif University of Technology. Research focuses include: Thermo-hydro-mechanical processes in soils and fractured rocks Soil-structure interaction for seismic and environmental applications Robotics-inspired probes for subsurface exploration Permafrost degradation under climate change Energy geosystems and geothermal applications Recent projects involve collaborating with the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) to develop underground installation robots, assessing Arctic permafrost stability with multi-disciplinary teams, and using InSAR remote sensing to monitor infrastructure like levees and highways. His research bridges geotechnical engineering with emerging technologies like machine learning and bioinspired design. Grants and collaborations include Auburn Engineering’s Kiemyung University travel grant for international research partnerships. His lab focuses on innovative solutions for geohazards, energy efficiency, and smart infrastructure systems.

Emily Kangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Statistics
• Environmental Statistics
• Data Assimilation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Emily Kang is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cincinnati, where she leads the Group on Data Analytics and Decision Sciences (GDADS). Her research develops statistical methodologies for spatial and spatio-temporal data, with applications in environmental science, climate modeling, and remote sensing. Kang specializes in hierarchical Bayesian models, data assimilation techniques, and scalable algorithms for large environmental datasets. Her work includes developing the EcoPro framework for ecological projections using Earth system models and remote sensing data, creating statistical downscaling methods for climate variables, and designing visualization tools for global environmental data on multi-resolution grids. Kang received the American Statistical Association's ENVR Early Investigator Award for contributions to environmental statistics. Current projects focus on neighborhood-scale extreme heat projections, coral reef habitability under climate change, and recursive co-kriging models for multi-fidelity spatial data. Her research advances uncertainty quantification in remote sensing products and climate impact assessments.

Nathaniel Alan Brunsellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biometeorology
• Remote Sensing
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nathaniel Alan Brunsell is a Professor and Director of the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Kansas. His research focuses on biometeorology, remote sensing of surface energy balance, and climate change impacts. He leads the Environmental Studies Program, overseeing interdisciplinary environmental research and education. Key research areas include land-atmosphere interactions, turbulence measurements using scintillometry and eddy covariance, and the ecological consequences of regional climate change. He collaborates on NASA missions like ECOSTRESS to advance evapotranspiration measurement capabilities. His grants include leadership in the Konza Cluster for the AmeriFlux Network and contributions to studies on urban heat islands and carbon cycle science. Brunsell teaches courses such as Land-Atmosphere Interactions, Atmospheric Turbulence, and Microclimatology, integrating theoretical and applied aspects of environmental science. His work bridges field observations, remote sensing, and numerical modeling to address challenges in climate science, sustainable agriculture, and environmental policy.