جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lin Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geographic Information Systems
• Crime Mapping
• Spatial Analysis
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Lin Liu is Professor and Graduate Director in the Department of Geography at the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Science. He serves as Co-Director of the Joint Center for GIS and Spatial Analysis, overseeing research initiatives and graduate education. His research spans spatial interaction modeling, crime pattern analysis, geographic visualization, and environmental applications of GIS. Dr. Liu has secured over $1.5 million in research funding from agencies including the NSF and EPA, supporting projects on urban crime patterns, land use classification, and environmental health impacts. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovations in spatial analysis, including machine learning approaches to land cover classification and crime prediction. Articles frequently appear in journals such as Remote Sensing, ISPRS Journal, and Applied Geography. Best Service Award, International Association of Chinese Professionals in GIS (2010) Guest Professorship at Sun Yat-sen University (2006-2009) Dr. Liu has advised over 20 MA and PhD students and maintains international collaborations across Asia and Europe.

Sohyun Parkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biodiversity-Positive Design
• Urban Rewilding
• Socio-Ecological Systems
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Sohyun Park is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Connecticut. Her work bridges urban ecology, biodiversity conservation, and socio-ecological systems through research, teaching, and community engagement. She leads the Sustainable Urban Planning and Ecology Research (SUPER) Lab and holds a Sustainable SITES Accreditation (SITES-AP-0000001945). PhD in Environmental Design and Planning, Arizona State University (2011) Master of Landscape Architecture, Seoul National University (2000) Bachelor of Science in Biology, Sookmyung Women's University (1997) Her research focuses on: Biodiversity-Positive Design Urban Rewilding Measuring landscape performance in marsh ecosystems Land banking and community resilience Recent projects include landscape architecture solutions to biodiversity loss and the Ecolog-L.I. Sound: UConn Avery Point Master Plan, which received the EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge award. She has held leadership roles in the Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture (CELA) and the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA). George A. Yarwood Award (2025) Research Merit Award (2023) Emerging Faculty Award, UConn Provost’s Awards (2021) Park teaches courses including: LAND 2210E: The Common Landscape of the USA LAND 3311: Construction III – Planting Design LAND 4440: Design IV – Community Planning

Johan Linderholmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Archaeology
• Geoarchaeology
• Archaeological Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johan Linderholm is an Associate Professor at the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Umeå University, specializing in Archaeology. He holds the research qualification of Docent, reflecting his expertise in environmental and geoarchaeological studies. His work integrates advanced analytical techniques such as spectral imaging, geochemistry, and micromorphology to investigate past environments and human interactions with landscapes. Research interests include the environmental and climatic impacts on ancient societies, particularly in Scandinavia. Key areas focus on Iron Age settlements, Mesolithic land use, and the legacy of historical environmental changes like the AD 536/540 climate crisis. He leads projects such as the Dobbeltspor Dilling settlement study and the MOBIMA initiative on mobile imaging in archaeology. Collaborations span Nordic countries, with projects in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, such as multi-block chemometrics for geological sample analysis and GIS-based environmental reconstructions for infrastructure projects. His contributions include studies on soil formation in Arctic contexts and the ecological imperialism effects of invasive species like earthworms. Linderholm is also affiliated with the Environmental Archaeological Lab at Umeå University, advancing research on paleoenvironmental data and archaeological site preservation. Key projects include the Intercity Dobbeltspor Dilling settlement analysis and the Fjällbacka coastal archaeology initiative. His publications bridge archaeology with environmental science, addressing both historical climate events and modern conservation challenges.

• Virtual Heritage
• Digital Humanities
• Serious Games
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Erik Champion is an academic engaged in multiple institutions. He holds primary employment as an Enterprise Fellow at the University of South Australia and serves as an Honorary Professor at the ANU Centre for Digital Humanities Research (CDHR) and Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences (FABLE group), University of Western Australia . Previously, he was the UNESCO Chair of Cultural Heritage and Visualisation at Curtin University's Humanities Faculty. His research focuses on virtual heritage, digital humanities, serious games, and the intersection of architecture with digital media. Champion holds a PhD in Engineering (Evaluating Cultural Learning in Virtual Travel Environments) from the University of Melbourne (2006) . He has authored and edited influential books such as Critical Gaming , Playing with the Past , and Organic Design in Twentieth-Century Nordic Architecture . His work bridges disciplines, exploring how digital technologies like VR and gaming can enhance cultural understanding and heritage preservation. His research interests include virtual environments, interactive history, and the phenomenology of place. He actively collaborates across academic and industry sectors, contributing to projects like the Time-Layered Cultural Map of Australia and the Australian Cultural Data Engine . Champion also engages with public outreach through digital storytelling and virtual heritage platforms.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Accessibility
• Voice Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Georgios Kouroupetroglou is a leading academic at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), serving as Professor in the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications. He holds significant roles including President of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE) and membership in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. His research focuses on digital accessibility, voice processing, assistive technologies for disabilities, and music computing. He has pioneered initiatives such as the 'Accessibility Unit' and the Speech and Accessibility Research Laboratory at NKUA. Education: B.Sc. in Physics and Ph.D. in Communications and Signal Processing. He has held administrative roles including Chairman of the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Director of Postgraduate Studies, and Director of the M.Sc. Programme in 'Language Technology'. Research interests span: Computer Accessibility & Voice User Interfaces Accessibility of Documents and Mathematics Music Computing and Ancient Instruments Gesture-Based UIs and Haptics Inclusive Education Technologies Publications highlight innovations in: Assistive tech for mobility and motor disabilities Audio-tactile interfaces for blind users Accessibility in higher education Acoustic modeling of historical instruments He has authored over 180 papers and books, reviewed numerous EU projects, and teaches courses on accessibility, signal processing, and assistive tech. His work bridges clinical science and technology, emphasizing sustainability and global inclusivity.

JiYoung Parkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Economics
• Transportation Modeling
• Disaster Economics
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JiYoung Park is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the School of Architecture and Planning, University at Buffalo. His research focuses on urban economics, transportation modeling, and their application to natural/man-made disasters. He developed the National Interstate Economic Model (NIEMO), used to assess economic impacts of disasters like Hurricane Katrina and cyberattacks. Dr. Park holds a PhD in Urban Planning from the University of Southern California, and MA and BA in Economics from Seoul National University. His work expands NIEMO to incorporate multi-modal systems, international extensions, and environmental modeling, aiming to predict urban-regional dynamics for planners. Key research areas include disaster resilience, cybersecurity economics, and policy implications for international trade corridors. He serves on the editorial board of International Journal of Urban Sciences , advises national committees in South Korea, and contributes to organizations like MCEER and NARSC. Recent research explores pandemic economics (e.g., Korean responses to COVID-19), infrastructure resilience (earthquake impacts on LA's freight systems), and cross-border innovation in industrial corridors. His publications span 20+ years with a focus on quantitative regional modeling and policy analysis. Professional activities include advising South Korea's National Science and Technology committees, co-editing special journal issues, and proposing risk modeling frameworks for urban planning. He actively engages in international collaborations, bridging academic research with practical policy applications in disaster management and economic development.

• Resource Economics
• Circular Bioeconomy
• Precision Agriculture
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Catherine Keske is a Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of California-Merced, specializing in the Management of Complex Systems with a focus on agricultural/resource economics. She leads convergence research on biochar, precision agriculture IoT, and circular bioeconomy models for vulnerable ecosystems. Her research integrates: Economic valuation of ecosystem services Biochar production from agricultural/forest biomass IoT adoption barriers in farming Wildfire impact on water/carbon cycles Waste-to-resource systems in northern communities Recent publications analyze forest restoration benefits, social media-based recreation economics, and decentralized desalination. She directs NSF-funded IoT4Ag center projects and advises PhD candidates in Environmental Systems and Complex Systems Management.

Inci Güneralpمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Floodplain Dynamics
• Geomorphology
• Climate Resilience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Inci Güneralp is Professor in the Department of Geography at Texas A&M University. Her research investigates human-environment interactions in floodplain systems, with emphasis on climate resilience, geomorphic processes, and sustainable landscape management. Key research areas include nature-based flood mitigation strategies, river morphodynamics, and infrastructure vulnerability to climate change. Her work employs geospatial analysis, field monitoring, and modeling approaches across diverse river systems. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in meander migration quantification, surface-water connectivity assessment, and land cover classification using UAV and machine learning techniques. Her research informs adaptive floodplain management strategies. Professor Güneralp contributes to international climate adaptation initiatives and maintains extensive field research programs in US coastal regions and river corridors.

Gabriela Oré Menéndezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Decolonizing Methodologies
• Digital Humanities
• Andean Archaeology
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Dr. Gabriela Oré Menéndez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her research integrates satellite remote sensing, spatial analysis, and decolonial methodologies to study Andean archaeology and historical landscapes. She specializes in analyzing colonial and post-Toledan transformations in Peruvian landscapes, particularly focusing on Indigenous communities' responses to political upheavals. Her work bridges archaeological practices with digital humanities, emphasizing Queer Theory and intersectional approaches to academic scholarship. Dr. Oré Menéndez holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University (2022), where her dissertation was supported by the National Science Foundation and the Mellon Digital Humanities Fellowship. She has pioneered geospatial studies of Andean agricultural terraces and colonial settlements using multispectral satellite imagery and UAV surveys. Her research also explores queer archaeology, advocating for inclusive frameworks in academic research through her role as an editor of QueerArchaeology.com and active participation in the Society for American Archaeology’s Queer Archaeology Interest Group. Key areas of investigation include the Reducciones Toledanas Yauyos Project, analyzing spatial inequalities in Huarochirí, and the GeoPACHA platform for collaborative archaeological imagery. Her work emphasizes decolonizing methodologies, historical ecology, and the intersection of technology with marginalized histories. Awards include the Mellon Fellowship and recognition as an inaugural Rising Scholar by the Society for American Archaeology. Education: Ph.D. in Archaeology, Vanderbilt University (2022) Key Projects: Reducciones Toledanas Yauyos Project, GeoPACHA, Queer Archaeology Advocacy Labs/Teams: DCGeoLabs, Spatial Analysis Research Laboratory (Vanderbilt University)

• Environmental Health
• Public Health Disparities
• Health Equity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eun Kyung Lee is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Studies, State University of New York College of Environmental Science & Forestry (ESF). She holds academic appointments from 2023-present and has postdoctoral experience at Boston University School of Public Health (2022-2023) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2020-2022). Her research focuses on environmental health disparities, neighborhood inequality, chronic disease prevention, and food systems policy. She teaches courses like Foundations of Environmental Health and Quantitative Methods for Measuring Environmental Inequality. Dr. Lee's work examines how historical and contemporary environmental policies contribute to health inequities. Her research integrates spatial analysis, public health data, and community-level interventions. Notable projects include studies on redlined neighborhoods' health impacts and biorefinery pollution effects. She has published extensively in journals like Social Science & Medicine and Environmental Science and Technology. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences from University at Albany, SUNY (2019), and an MPH in Global Health from Tufts University (2014). She actively collaborates on community-based interventions targeting asthma management and food access equity. Her research emphasizes actionable policy solutions to address systemic inequities in environmental and healthcare systems.

Jason De Leónمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Migration Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jason De León is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), holding a split faculty position between the Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies and the Department of Anthropology. He directs the Undocumented Migration Project (UMP), a multidisciplinary initiative combining ethnography, archaeology, and forensic analysis to study clandestine border crossings in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Additionally, he serves as Director of the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, where his research lab operates, and holds the Lloyd E. Cotsen Endowed Chair in Archaeology. Professor, UCLA Director, Undocumented Migration Project Director, Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Lloyd E. Cotsen Endowed Chair in Archaeology Education: PhD, Anthropology, Penn State University (2008) MA, Anthropology, Penn State University (2004) BA, Anthropology, UCLA (2001) De León’s research focuses on the violent social processes of undocumented migration, border enforcement policies, and the material culture of migration. His work examines the human cost of U.S. immigration policies like "Prevention Through Deterrence" and explores the roles of smugglers in migration networks. He integrates forensic approaches with ethnography to analyze migrant deaths and survival strategies, particularly in the Sonoran Desert and Mexico-Guatemala border regions. His publications reveal interdisciplinary engagement with thermohydric stress , counter-infrastructures , photoethnography , and migrant material culture . These works often blend archaeological methodologies with cultural and historical analysis, emphasizing the corporeal, ethical, and environmental dimensions of migration. Scientific Awards 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction (for "Soldiers and Kings") De León’s lab at the Cotsen Institute collaborates with the Undocumented Migration Project to produce research that bridges academic inquiry and public advocacy. His future work includes a book on photoethnography and continued exploration of human smuggling networks.

Joshua Apteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Air Pollution
• Environmental Justice
• Environmental Engineering
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Joshua Apte is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the School of Public Health and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on air pollution, environmental justice, and climate change mitigation, with interdisciplinary applications ranging from atmospheric chemistry to urban planning. Education: ScB in Environmental Science from Brown University (2004), MS and PhD in Energy and Resources from UC Berkeley (2008, 2013). Prior to Berkeley, he held an Assistant Professorship at the University of Texas at Austin (2015–2020). Research interests emphasize air pollution exposure assessment , risk equity analysis , and environmental sensors . His work explores disparities in pollution exposure linked to historical redlining, urban infrastructure, and socioeconomic factors. Recent studies highlight persistent inequities despite regulatory improvements in California and global trends in particulate matter reduction. Publications focus on high-resolution air quality mapping, health impacts of PM2.5, and policy implications of pollution sources. Collaborative projects include calibrating low-cost sensors in India and evaluating electrification benefits in transportation sectors. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and grants details are not included, though his dual appointments suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research teams. Active participation in environmental health sciences and civil engineering collaborations is evident through his joint departmental affiliations.

Joe Grengsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Equity
• Land-Use Planning
• Social Justice in Urban Development
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Joe Grengs is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. His work focuses on social equity in transportation and land-use planning, advocating for accessibility over mobility as a policy evaluation criterion. He co-authored the influential book From Mobility to Accessibility: Transforming Urban Transportation and Land-Use Planning (2019) and served on the Federal Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity under the Obama Administration. Grengs holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University, a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He is a certified planner (AICP) and registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) with experience in public and private sectors. Research Interests include transportation equity, accessibility metrics, urban poverty, environmental justice, and land-use policy. His work emphasizes how accessibility analysis can address disparities in job access, nonwork travel, and equity indicators across race, income, and gender. He integrates geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis into policy frameworks. Recent Publications trend toward accessibility metrics, equity in transportation funding, and behavioral impacts of urban design. His articles span topics like Detroit's transit equity, intermetropolitan comparisons of accessibility, and transportation's role in social justice. Scientific Awards : Sustainability Catalyst Grant (2024) MLK Spirit Award (2021) Taubman College Faculty Excellence Award (2022) Grants and Leadership include Federal Transportation Administration sustainability initiatives and roles as Urban and Regional Planning Program Chair and Executive Committee member of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. He teaches courses on transportation policy, spatial analysis, and social justice in urban development.

Samuel Stolperمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Economics
• Energy Policy
• Sustainable Transportation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samuel Stolper is an Assistant Professor at the School for Environment and Sustainability and the Program in the Environment (PitE) at the University of Michigan. His work focuses on environmental economics, energy policy, and sustainable transportation, with an emphasis on leveraging machine learning for policy analysis and addressing systemic environmental inequities. His research explores topics such as energy tax pass-through mechanisms, vehicle decarbonization strategies, and the socio-economic impacts of environmental policies. He holds a joint appointment in the Program in the Environment, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to complex environmental challenges. Key research trends include analyzing how policies affect household and industry energy use, evaluating the equity implications of environmental regulations, and developing data-driven frameworks for climate mitigation. His work often bridges theoretical economic models with real-world policy applications, particularly in urban and transportation systems. Stolper’s articles span over a decade, from early nanotechnology-focused biosensor studies to recent high-impact work on machine learning-driven policy targeting and electric vehicle adoption. His office is located in Dana Building Room 3006, and he can be reached at sstolper@umich.edu.

Prottoy Akbarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Economics
• Transportation Economics
• Racial Segregation
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Prottoy Akbar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Aalto University. His research focuses on urban and transportation economics, with a particular emphasis on racial segregation, public transport accessibility, and mobility patterns in developing countries. He holds a Doctoral degree in Business and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh (2021), a Master's from the same institution (2017), and a Bachelor's from Middlebury College (2013). Key research areas include analyzing how housing market dynamics and transportation policies affect wealth disparities, particularly for Black communities, and studying urban congestion in cities like India and Bogotá. He has explored topics such as peer monitoring in profit-sharing workplaces and heterogeneous agglomeration economies in developing regions. His articles often bridge theoretical economic models with real-world data, using tools like Google Maps and National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) to analyze mobility metrics. Notable contributions include work on transit accessibility's role in income segregation and the impact of faster public transit on low-income populations. Akbar has been featured in media discussions on urban mobility challenges in India and the intersection of racial segregation with economic inequality. He collaborates with institutions like the Helsinki Graduate School of Economics and the Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR).