جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Volcanic Hazards
• Eruption Histories of Volcanoes in the Americas and Central Europe
• Experimental Volcanology and Petrology
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jonathan Castro is a Professor of Volcanology at the Institute of Geosciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany. He leads the Volcanology research group and holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Oregon. His work focuses on volcanic hazards, eruption histories in the Americas and Central Europe, experimental volcanology, and lava flow dynamics. Education: Ph.D. (1999) and B.S. (1993) in Geological Sciences from the University of Oregon and Humboldt State University, respectively. Professional certifications include a Licensed Professional Geologist (CA). Research Interests: Experimental studies on magma rheology, eruption mechanisms, and volcanic hazards. Current field areas include volcanoes in Italy, Ecuador, Chile, Hawaii, Greece, Iceland, and the U.S. His work combines field observations, laboratory experiments, and numerical modeling. Key Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2008), Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst Fellowship (2005), and William Keck Foundation Award (2002). Professional activities include AGU Program Committee roles and manuscript reviewing for high-impact journals. Grants: Over $500,000 in competitive grants from NSF, Smithsonian Institution, and others, focusing on magma storage, eruption dynamics, and preservation of volcanic archives. Collaborations with global institutions like the University of Munich and Smithsonian Institution. Labs/Teams: Heads the Volcanology lab at Mainz, co-leads projects on magma rheology and conduit dynamics. Active in international field campaigns and interdisciplinary research.

Dana Schmalzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• International Law
• Refugee Law
• Fundamental Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dana Schmalz is a Visiting Professor of Public Law at the University of Bremen (2019-2020) and a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law. She holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Frankfurt and an LL.M. in Comparative Legal Thought from Cardozo Law School. Her research focuses on international refugee law, fundamental rights, citizenship, and critical approaches to international law, with a current project funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation examining international law's historical engagement with population growth. Education: Ph.D., University of Frankfurt (2017); LL.M., Cardozo Law School (2017) Previous Affiliations: Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity (2017-2018), Visiting Scholar at Tel Aviv University, Humboldt-University Berlin, European University Institute, and The New School Her research explores intersections of refugee law with democratic theory, demographic policy, and global inequality. Notable works include Refugees, Democracy and the Law (Routledge, 2020) and a forthcoming book on population growth discourse. She co-founded the Völkerrechtsblog and edits Kritische Justiz . Recent publications analyze EU refugee policies, the legal framing of demographic fears, and spatial imaginaries in Kafka's and Shihor's narratives. Her work critiques migration governance paradigms and examines how legal frameworks perpetuate exclusionary discourses. Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship (2019-2021). Grants include support for her Columbia Critical Thought residency project on population growth and international law. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary networks like the Zolberg Institute on Migration and the Max Planck Institutes. Engages in open-access publishing initiatives to democratize legal scholarship.

• Plant Biochemistry
• Stress Responses (Biotic/Abiotic)
• Protein Degradation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emmanuelle Graciet is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Maynooth University, Ireland, and serves as Secretary of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris 6) and an MSc in Plant Molecular and Cellular Physiology from AgroParisTech. Her research focuses on plant responses to environmental stresses, particularly the role of protein degradation mediated by the ubiquitin system in plant-pathogen interactions and hypoxia. She leads the Plant Biochemistry Lab, affiliated with the Virtual Irish Centre for Crop Improvement (VICCI) and the Sustainable Ecosystems Research Group. Her academic roles include coordinating second-year biology programs and teaching modules in biochemistry, plant responses to the environment, and protein control. She has served on numerous committees, including the Departmental Research Committee (as Coordinator), Faculty Research Committee, and Biological Safety Committee. Her honors include the EMBO Long-Term Fellowship (2007) and HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship (2004). Education: PhD in Biochemistry, Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris 6), 2003 MSc in Plant Molecular and Cellular Physiology, AgroParisTech, 2000 Research Interests: Her lab investigates stress responses in plants, particularly the N-end rule pathway’s role in protein stability under hypoxia and pathogen attacks. Key topics include: Ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation in stress adaptation Interactions between waterlogging and pathogen defense mechanisms Genetic and genomic approaches in crop plants (e.g., barley, oilseed rape) Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including recent work on hypoxia’s suppression of plant immunity and the integration of environmental stress signals via ubiquitylation. Her 2024 studies highlight cross-species comparisons of hypoxia signaling and novel insights into flooding-induced pathogen defense. Awards: EMBO Long-Term Fellowship (2007) HFSP Postdoctoral Fellowship (2004) Teaching and Service: Coordinates second-year biology curricula and lectures on plant responses to the environment. Active in academic governance, including roles in Maynooth University’s Green Labs committee and Biological Safety Committee. Labs/Groups: Plant Biochemistry Lab (Maynooth University), VICCI, and Sustainable Ecosystems Research Group.

Dominic Rohnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Political Economy
• Development Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dominic Rohner is a Professor of Economics at the Geneva Graduate Institute, holding the André Hoffmann Chair in Political Economics and Governance. He co-directs the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability and serves on the faculty at the University of Lausanne (on leave). His research focuses on political economy, development economics, and conflict prevention, with a geographic emphasis on Africa and Europe. Rohner has received prestigious awards, including an ERC grant and the SNIS International Geneva Award. He is an Associate Editor at the Economic Journal and leads the CEPR Conflict Prevention Network. Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge. Research affiliations: CEPR, CESifo, OxCarre, HiCN. Key thematic expertise includes peacebuilding, democracy, environmental sustainability, and global governance. Recent work highlights include his book *The Peace Formula* (2024), analyzing economic drivers of peace, and studies on conflict mediation, climate-security links, and experimental cash transfers in Niger. Media coverage spans global outlets like BBC, *The Economist*, and *Le Monde*. Rohner advocates for long-term peace strategies over short-term political fixes, emphasizing democratic institutions, economic opportunities, and security guarantees. Awards include the 2021 International Geneva Award for his PNAS article on globalization and conflict. Grants include the ERC-funded 'Policies for Peace' initiative. He collaborates with institutions like the World Bank and contributes to policy dialogues through edited volumes on nation-building and climate governance.

Matthias Winkelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Probability Theory
• Stochastic Processes
• Random Trees
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthias Winkel is a Lecturer in Mathematics at Brasenose College and holds a Departmental Lecturership at the Department of Statistics, University of Oxford. He is also a member of the Probability Group and associated with research groups in Stochastic Analysis and Combinatorics. Education: M.Sc. (Manchester, 1998) Diplom (Münster, 1999) Ph.D. (Paris, 2001) Research Interests: Random trees and forests, branching processes, Lévy processes Exchangeability, random partitions, hierarchies Stochastic models in mathematical biology and finance Advising & Collaborations: Current PhD students: Matthew Buckland, David Geldbach (joint with Julien Berestycki) Former students include Almut Veraart, Di Kuang, Bo Chen Collaborators: Jim Pitman, Thomas Duquesne, Hui He, Andreas Kyprianou Research Contributions: Focuses on continuum random trees, fragmentation processes, and applications of Lévy processes. Key work includes Aldous diffusion models, interval partition evolutions, and tree-valued stochastic processes.

• Radical Innovation
• Economic Geography
• Platform Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Koen Frenken is a Full Professor in Innovation Studies at Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, part of the Faculty of Geosciences. His research focuses on radical innovation, economic geography, platform economy, and innovation policy. He holds a joint PhD from the University of Grenoble and the University of Amsterdam (2001). He leads the NWO-funded PlatWork-r project on regulating platform work and contributes to initiatives like the INTRANSIT center for innovation policy. His work addresses sustainability transitions, digital society challenges, and institutional complexity in innovation systems. He actively engages in policy debates, such as platform economy regulation and open science reforms. Frenken collaborates with global networks like the Sustainability Transitions Research Network (STRN) and frequently publishes in top journals across innovation studies and economic geography.

• Biogeochemistry
• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Markus Lange is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (Department of Biogeochemical Processes) and serves as Principal Investigator (PI) for the project Dissolved Molecules within The Jena Experiment . He holds a PhD in Biology from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2011) and a Diploma in Biology from the same institution (2005). His research focuses on molecular biogeochemistry, plant diversity effects on carbon storage, and plant-microbe interactions. Key Projects : Molecular Fingerprint of Ecosystems (funded by Zwillenberg-Tietz Foundation) Dissolved Molecular Signals (subproject within The Jena Experiment) Root Economics Space (Leipzig University and iDiv) Teaching : He teaches Soil Ecology in the Evolution, Ecology, and Systematics curriculum at the University of Jena. Research Interests : Lange’s work explores how plant diversity influences carbon sequestration, soil microbial communities, and ecosystem multifunctionality. His projects integrate molecular techniques (e.g., FTICR-mass spectrometry) to study dissolved organic matter dynamics and root-microbe interactions. Grants & Funding : His research is supported by grants from the Zwillenberg-Tietz Foundation and the Jena Experiment initiative. Collaborations include Leipzig University, iDiv, and international institutions.

Awaz Mohamedمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Forest Ecology
• Plant Functional Traits
• Image Phenotyping
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Awaz Mohamed is a Research Fellow at the University of Hamburg's Institute of Wood Sciences, specializing in Functional Forest Ecology. Her research combines plant functional traits, belowground ecology, and advanced phenotyping methods within temperate ecosystems. She contributes to the Earth Commission's Working Group on Biosphere Interactions, defining safe planetary boundaries. Her methodological innovations include developing root imaging techniques for analyzing plant responses to environmental gradients. Research integrates agronomy with ecosystem science to address sustainability challenges. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on biosphere integrity, ecosystem boundaries, and plant-environment interactions. Recent work emphasizes global sustainability frameworks, while earlier studies established methodological foundations in root phenotyping and disturbance ecology.

Masha van der Sandeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Tropical Forest Ecology
• Ecosystem Resilience
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Masha van der Sande is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Forest Ecology and Forest Management . Her research focuses on understanding tropical forest resilience to disturbances such as fire, drought, and climate change. She leads projects investigating Amazon fire resilience mechanisms and coordinates the 2ndFOR network for secondary tropical forest recovery studies. Her work integrates paleoecological data (e.g., pollen and charcoal records) with modern ecological observations to analyze long-term forest dynamics. She teaches and supervises courses including Ecological Methods and MSc Internships in Forest Ecology . Key collaborations include the ERC-PANTROP project on pantropical forest succession and the ROBIN initiative exploring biodiversity's role in climate change mitigation. Her research spans spatial scales from individual species to continental-level analyses, emphasizing functional traits and community-level processes. Dr. van der Sande's expertise lies in linking historical and contemporary ecological data to predict future forest responses to global change. She has published extensively on topics like fire resilience, secondary forest recovery, and the impacts of human activities on tropical ecosystems.

John Durodolaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Predictive Modeling
• Mechanical Behavior of Materials
• Fatigue Analysis
• +۸ مورد دیگر

John Durodola is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. He teaches modules such as statics and dynamics, and serves as the Post Graduate Research Tutor for engineering and mathematics students. His academic background includes a PhD and DIC. His research focuses on predictive modeling for engineering components, mechanical behavior of materials, and applications in automotive and aerospace industries. Key interests include artificial neural networks applied to fatigue and NDE, noise vibration and harshness (NVH), lightweight vehicle structural analysis, and finite element methods. He has collaborated with automotive companies and held a Visiting Fellowship at Nanyang Technological University (2015). Professor Durodola has secured significant research grants, including an EPSRC-funded NVH project (£371k, 2003–2007) and contributions to the LIVEMAN project on adhesive bonding for lightweight vehicles. His work has been published in leading journals and he reviews articles for various academic journals. He has advised students such as Abhinav Priyardashi, whose 2022 thesis explored ultrasonic melt treatment effects on Al-based alloys. His research has influenced areas like functionally graded materials and residual stress analysis.

Joana Barrosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Urban Planning
• Geographic Information Science
• Socio-spatial Inequalities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joana Barros is a Senior Research Fellow at Birkbeck, University of London's School of Social Sciences. Her expertise spans urban planning, geographic information science, and spatial analysis, with a focus on socio-spatial inequalities in Global South cities. She holds a PhD in Planning Studies from the University of London (2004), a Master's in Urban Planning from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (1999), and a BSc-equivalent in Architecture from Federal University of Pelotas (1998). Her research examines urban segregation, transport accessibility, informal settlements, and urban growth through geospatial analytics. Key projects include: RESOLUTION (ESRC/FAPESP): Comparative analysis of London and São Paulo's transport inequalities SIMETRI (ESRC/NWO/NF): Sustainable mobility in megacity regions (London, Randstad, Pearl River Delta) She directs the Geo-Analytics and Modelling Group and holds an honorary position at UCL's Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis. Recognitions include: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society Fellow of the Higher Education Academy As primary supervisor, she mentors doctoral researchers studying segregation dynamics and urban accessibility. Her grant portfolio supports international collaborations across UK, Brazil, Netherlands, and China.

Zhang Xiurenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• RNA silencing
• RNA structure and remodeling
• ribonucleoprotein complexes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Zi Zhang Xiuren is the Christine Richardson Endowed Professor of Agricultural Biology and holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. He is also an EDGES Fellow, Presidential Impact Fellow, and AgriLife Faculty Fellow. His research focuses on RNA silencing pathways, RNA structure remodeling, and host-virus interactions in plants. He employs genetic, molecular, and biochemical approaches to study miRNA and siRNA-mediated regulation, epigenetic mechanisms, and viral defense strategies. Key contributions include identifying components of RNA silencing pathways and elucidating the roles of RNA structure and epigenetic modifications in plant development and immunity. Education: B.S. from Hefei College of Economy and Technology (1989), Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from Cornell University (2003), and postdoctoral training at Rockefeller University (2008). Research Interests: RNA silencing mechanisms and their roles in plant growth and antiviral defense RNA secondary structure (RSS) and epi-modifications (REM) in gene expression regulation Host-virus interactions, particularly with Geminivirus and Cucumber Mosaic Virus Epigenetic suppression by viral proteins like TrAP Awards & Fellowships: Christine Richardson Endowed Professorship Presidential Impact Fellow EDGES Fellow AgriLife Faculty Fellow Grants & Advising: Active in securing research grants and mentoring students in molecular genetics and plant biology. His lab collaborates on projects involving miRNA biogenesis, viral suppression mechanisms, and epigenetic regulation. Labs & Teams: Leads a research group focused on RNA biology at Texas A&M, contributing to initiatives like the Texas A&M AgriLife Research program.

Jodi Forresterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Forest Ecology
• Silviculture
• Ecosystem Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jodi Forrester is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the College of Natural Resources. Her research focuses on forest ecology, silviculture, decomposition processes, and ecosystem dynamics, with emphasis on oak regeneration, carbon cycling, and disturbance impacts. She leads projects funded by USDA agencies, including studies on Fraser fir ecosystems, hardwood forest regeneration, and gopher tortoise habitat conservation. Her grants include evaluating Fraser fir mortality patterns (2023-2028), monitoring mid-rotation hardwood forests (2023-2028), and assessing Carolina hemlock health (2021-2025). She collaborates on projects addressing oak-hickory forest restoration, shortleaf pine ecology, and the ecological impacts of invasive species like earthworms. Key research themes include forest structural complexity, biodiversity conservation, and the interplay between silvicultural practices and ecosystem services. Her work spans temperate forests, with studies on decomposition rates, carbon emissions from stumps, and the effects of canopy gaps on microbial communities and seedling recruitment. Dr. Forrester's publications analyze tree regeneration responses to disturbances, wood-decay fungal interactions, and the spatial distribution of pine species in mixed forests. She actively contributes to North American forest ecology workshops and integrates long-term experimental data into management strategies for sustainable forest ecosystems.

• Industrial Relations
• Trade Unionism
• Collective Action
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Kelly is Professor of Industrial Relations at Birkbeck, University of London, and a Fellow of the College. A prominent figure in the Department of Management since 2003, he transitioned from the LSE where he spent 23 years. His research focuses on industrial democracy, trade unionism, collective action, and social democracy. He has authored seminal works on labor movements, electoral reform, and Trotskyism. His academic rigor is complemented by active engagement in trade unions and political activism. Education : - B.A. (First Class) in Psychology, University of Sheffield (1973) - Ph.D. in Industrial Relations, London School of Economics (1979) Research Interests : Explores workplace conflicts, social pacts, ethical socialism, and the revitalization of trade unions. His work bridges theoretical analysis and empirical research, including archival studies and observational methods. Notable themes include the political economy of labor movements and the electoral consequences of industrial action. Articles Trends : Focuses on union strategies, electoral impacts of strikes, and comparative labor systems. Recent work examines global Trotskyist movements and labor reforms in India and Western Europe. Awards : Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Leadership Roles : Former Head of Department and Research Director at Birkbeck’s Management Department Labs/Teams : Integral member of Birkbeck’s Management Department, known for fostering collaborative research and institutional growth.

• Coral Reef Ecology
• Marine Conservation
• Ecosystem Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cassandra Thompson is a Researcher and part-time Master of Philosophy candidate at James Cook University's ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. Her work focuses on coral reef ecosystem dynamics, coral reef degradation impacts, and butterflyfish population viability. She is affiliated with the Pratchett Lab, investigating crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) population dynamics and coral reef resilience. Education: Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) from James Cook University. Current studies under Prof. Morgan Pratchett, Dr. Andrew Hoey, and Dr. Mia Hoogenboom explore coral loss effects on Chaetodon butterflyfish social structures and population viability. Research Interests: Coral reef ecology, fish behavior adaptation, COTS outbreak mechanisms, and marine conservation strategies. Her projects integrate field surveys, experimental studies, and long-term monitoring data. Publications span coral reef health assessments, COTS population dynamics, and fish behavioral ecology. She has presented at major conferences including the Australian Society for Fish Biology and Australian Coral Reef Society events. Affiliations include the Australian Marine Sciences Association, Australian Coral Reef Society, and Australian Society for Fish Biology. Professional experience includes roles at the Australian Institute of Marine Science and Lizard Island Research Station.