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Anthony Filippiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Imaging Spectroscopy
• Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
• GIS-Based Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anthony Filippi is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and machine learning applied to aquatic and terrestrial environments. He leads the Fluvial-GEOS Lab, studying riverine/floodplain systems using remote sensing and GIS technologies. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Geography, University of South Carolina (2003) M.S. in Geography, University of South Carolina B.A. in Geography, Kansas State University Research Interests: Imaging spectroscopy, hyperspectral remote sensing of rivers and coastal oceans, GIS-based modeling, data fusion, aquatic optics, and machine learning. His work addresses coastal ocean bathymetry estimation, floodplain dynamics, and applications in environmental monitoring, including hazardous waste site tracking and agricultural studies. Recent Research Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in UAS-based image analysis, LSTM networks for floodplain classification, and environmental policy impacts on forest resources. His work integrates machine learning with remote sensing to improve ecological and geomorphological understanding. Labs/Teams: Director of the Fluvial-GEOS Lab, focusing on remote sensing and GIS applications in riverine environments.

• Environmental Engineering
• Virology
• Water Treatment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helen Nguyen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , where she has held positions since 2006. She also serves as an Affiliate at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the Institute for Genomic Biology . Her academic roles include chairing the Environmental Engineering and Science Program (2017-2019) and prior positions as Associate and Assistant Professor at UIUC. Ph.D. (2005), M.S. (2004) in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University M.S. (2000) in Earth and Environmental Science from University of Illinois at Chicago B.S. (1995) in Geology from Ivan Franko National University of L'viv Nguyen's research focuses on pathogens and biofilms in drinking water distribution systems , environmental surveillance of pathogens , and water and food safety . Her work spans microbial inactivation mechanisms, biofilm dynamics, and innovative water treatment strategies. Her recent 15 articles (2023-2025) emphasize coronavirus stability , legionella contamination , rotavirus on produce , biofilm mechanics , and climate-pathogen interactions . Trends include environmental virology, microbial risk assessment, and disinfection science. Scientific awards include the NSF CAREER award , Fulbright Specialist , AEESP/CH2M Hill Outstanding Dissertation Award , and University of Illinois College of Engineering Research Excellence Awards at both Assistant and Associate Professor levels. Nguyen advises 10 undergraduate students on pathogen removal and has mentored award-winning graduate students like Ruiqing Lu (2015) and Chamteut Oh (2024). She leads Engineers Without Borders teams and collaborates on USDA-funded food safety workshops .

Samuel Chengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Theory
• Signal and Image Processing
• Remote Sensing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Samuel Cheng is an Associate Professor at the Gallogly College of Engineering , University of Oklahoma , specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering . He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University (2004), preceded by M.S. and M.Phil. degrees from the University of Hawaii and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Education: B.S. (University of Hong Kong, 1995), M.Phil. (HKUST, 1997), M.S. (University of Hawaii, 2000), Ph.D. (Texas A&M, 2004) Professional Experience: Senior Research Engineer at Advanced Digital Imaging Research (2004-2005), prior internships at Microsoft Asia and Panasonic Technologies His research focuses on Information Theory , Signal and Image Processing , and Pattern Recognition , with applications in remote sensing, urbanization analysis, and disaster monitoring. His publications span topics including urban impervious surface mapping , nighttime light analysis , and machine learning for environmental data . His work often integrates multi-source datasets (e.g., Landsat, LiDAR, social media) for spatiotemporal modeling. Technical Expertise: Spectral unmixing, machine learning, thermal remote sensing, GIS integration Key Applications: Power outage detection, vegetation-crime correlation, PM2.5 estimation, smart meter data fusion Dr. Cheng holds three US patents in digital watermarking and is affiliated with IEEE, Sigma Xi, and AAAS. His recent articles demonstrate a trend toward leveraging AI for remote sensing challenges and analyzing urbanization impacts on ecosystems.

Lisa Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Community Resilience Modeling
• Structural Engineering
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Wang is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Old Dominion University (ODU). She holds a Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Structural Engineering from Colorado State University (CSU), with additional research at NIST’s Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning. She is a licensed California Professional Engineer (PE) and has expertise in multidisciplinary community resilience assessment, mitigation strategies, and policy analysis. Her research focuses on integrating physical, socio-economic, and infrastructural systems to enhance disaster resilience in coastal and hazard-prone communities. Education: Ph.D. and Postdoc (CSU, 2022-2024), M.S. in Structural Engineering (University of Colorado Denver & Jilin University, 2015), B.S. in Civil Engineering (Jilin University, 2012). Professional licenses include CA PE #94251 and CO EIT #007558. Research Interests: Community resilience under multi-hazards (tornadoes, floods, climate change), resilience-based design of structural systems, data fusion across disciplines, and equitable decision-making for disaster resilience. Recent grants include $31k for AI-driven coastal resilience strategies and $10k for minimum building portfolio development. Grants & Awards: Principal Investigator (PI): Trustworthy AI in Coastal Resilience (ICAR, $31k), AI-Driven Building Portfolios (ODU PURS, $10k) Awards: O. H. Ammann Fellowship (ASCE), ICAR Travel Grant, AGU NSF Travel Grant, Jack E. Cermak Fellowship Labs & Teams: Wang Research Group and Structural Engineering Research Laboratory at ODU.

Patrick S. Marketمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synoptic and Mesoscale Dynamics
• Winter Weather
• Heavy Rainfall
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patrick S. Market is a Professor of Atmospheric Science and currently serves as the Director of the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. He also acts as Interim Co-Director of the Missouri Water Center. His research focuses on synoptic and mesoscale dynamics, particularly winter weather, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and severe local storms. He has contributed to advancements in precipitation efficiency studies and operational forecasting techniques. His work explores the role of artificial intelligence in weather prediction and communication, emphasizing the continued importance of human expertise in an automated forecast process. Dr. Market has secured grants for data stream maintenance and digital equity planning, and he has led educational initiatives integrating research into synoptic meteorology classrooms. Notable collaborations include projects with the National Weather Service and studies on the Ozark Plateau's topographical influence on weather systems.

Eun Jeong Chaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Engineering
• Societal Risk & Hazard Mitigation
• Infrastructure Systems Risk Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eun Jeong Cha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Ph.D. (2012) and M.S. (2009) from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a B.S. (2006) from Seoul National University. Her research focuses on risk-informed decision-making for infrastructure resilience under natural hazards, including hurricane risk assessment under climate change, interdependent infrastructure systems analysis, and seismic risk mitigation. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech (2012) M.S. in Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech (2009) B.S. in Architectural Engineering, Seoul National University (2006) Her research interests span structural reliability, disaster risk management, and the integration of climate change impacts into infrastructure design. Key areas include hurricane risk modeling, interdependent infrastructure recovery, and socially-aware retrofit prioritization. She has received awards such as the ASCE/EMI Probabilistic Methods Committee Student Paper Award (2012) and is a Fellow of the Next Generation of Hazards and Disasters Researchers (2015). Dr. Cha leads the R4 Group, advancing methodologies for resilient infrastructure systems. She actively contributes to professional societies like ASCE, serving on committees for load combinations and climate adaptation. Her work bridges engineering, risk analysis, and policy to enhance community resilience against extreme events.

Hyemi Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• low frequency climate variability
• tropical meteorology
• ocean-atmosphere interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hyemi Kim is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), Stony Brook University. Her research focuses on climate variability across subseasonal to decadal timescales, including topics like the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), tropical-extratropical interactions, and extreme weather events such as atmospheric rivers and tropical cyclones. Education: Ph.D., 2008, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, South Korea Research Interests: Hyemi Kim's work spans four primary areas: (1) Climate prediction from subseasonal to decadal scales, (2) Tropical-extratropical interactions, (3) Extreme events (atmospheric rivers, storm tracks, tropical cyclones), and (4) Machine learning applications for subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) prediction. Publication Trends: Her research output emphasizes the MJO, its interactions with other climate modes (QBO, ENSO), and implications for extreme weather. Recent works analyze atmospheric rivers, storm tracks, and tropical cyclone activity, often linking these to large-scale climate variability. Publications frequently employ climate models (e.g., CESM1, SubX, NMME) to assess predictability and improve forecasting frameworks. Labs & Teams: She collaborates with institutions like the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and contributes to multi-model experiments such as the Subseasonal Experiment (SubX) and North American Multi-Model Ensemble (NMME).

Brian Colleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Extreme weather
• Coastal meteorology
• Weather forecasting
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Brian Colle is a Professor and Division Head of Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS). His research focuses on extreme weather, coastal meteorology, weather forecasting, and regional climate change. He leads the COMAP (COastal Meteorological And Prediction) group, which aims to improve understanding and forecasting of extreme weather events in coastal regions. Colle holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington (1997). Education: Ph.D., University of Washington, 1997 Research Interests: Colle’s work spans severe convective storms, extratropical cyclones, precipitation dynamics, and climate impacts. His group employs numerical models like Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) and collaborates on initiatives like the IMPACTS snowstorm study and OLYMPEX field project. Recent projects include analyzing storm surge flooding, microscale updrafts, and ensemble forecasting techniques. Publications Highlight Trends: Recent work emphasizes coastal flooding compounding effects, cyclone forecasting innovations, and immersive visualization tools for risk communication. His studies bridge atmospheric processes with societal impacts, addressing climate adaptation challenges in urban environments. Advising & Collaboration: Colle’s research involves interdisciplinary efforts with institutions like Brookhaven National Laboratory and the New York City Panel on Climate Change. His lab’s focus on high-resolution modeling and stakeholder engagement aims to enhance preparedness for extreme weather events. Labs/Teams: COMAP Lab focuses on coastal meteorology and numerical modeling, contributing to climate resilience strategies and disaster risk reduction.

Patricia Spellmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Karst Hydrogeology
• Surface-Groundwater Interactions
• Island Hydrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patricia Spellman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida, specializing in karst hydrogeology, island hydrology, and hydrological modeling. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and leads multiple state-funded projects on aquifer systems. Research expertise encompasses karst vadose zone dynamics, surface-groundwater interactions in carbonate landscapes, and sustainable water management in island environments. Current projects focus on Floridan Aquifer nitrates, Bahamian blue hole systems, and agricultural impacts on water quality. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on karst hydrology innovations, with recent work advancing spectral analysis techniques for vadose zone characterization and multivariate statistical approaches for contamination tracking. Fieldwork spans Florida, Alaska, and Bahamian archipelago. Grants & Projects: Florida DEP Springs Monitoring ($142k) Suwannee River WMD Projects ($67k) NSF RAPID Storm Response ($25k) Florida Fish & Wildlife Isotope Analysis ($22k) Teaching includes Environmental Hydrology and Numerical Modeling courses. Advises 8 graduate students on topics ranging from San Salvador Island hydrology to agricultural impacts on water chemistry. Extensive field methodology expertise including cave diving and sensor deployment.

Dan Catlinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Quantitative Ecology
• Shorebird Conservation
• Endangered Species Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dan Catlin is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), within the College of Natural Resources and Environment. His research focuses on quantitative ecology, particularly the conservation of threatened shorebirds like piping plovers and least terns. He holds a B.A. from Hamilton College (2001), an M.S. from Oregon State University (2004), and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech (2009). Research interests include shorebird demography, habitat management impacts on survival, and the effects of climate change, human activity, and natural disasters on species recovery. Current projects involve Missouri River shorebird dynamics, Niobrara River plover habitat, and winter survival factors for piping plovers in Georgia/South Carolina. He collaborates on studies assessing hurricane-induced habitat changes and predator control strategies. Publications span over 20 years, emphasizing shorebird ecology, habitat modeling, and conservation strategies. His work integrates field data with Bayesian networks and spatial analysis tools. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions to endangered species management are notable. Advising and grants: While no students are listed, his projects imply collaborative research teams. The Virginia Tech Shorebird Program is a key platform for his fieldwork and outreach efforts.

Robert Muscarellaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• climate change
• community ecology
• tropical ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robert Muscarella is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Ecology and Genetics, Plant Ecology and Evolution, Uppsala University. His work bridges plant ecology, climate change impacts, and tropical forest dynamics. Research interests include Climate change effects on forest structure Functional trait analysis Species distribution modeling Post-disturbance forest recovery Ecohydrology of tropical systems Remote sensing applications in ecology Recent publications highlight trends in tree mortality , hurricane impacts , drought responses , and functional trait variability across tropical ecosystems. Methodological contributions include open-access species distribution modeling tools.

Donyale Padgettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Crisis Rhetoric and Organizational Legitimacy
• Crisis and Culture
• Diversity and Cross-Cultural Interactions in Work Spaces
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Donyale Padgett serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Wayne State University, where she has been a faculty member since 2002 and on the tenure-track since 2006. With over 15 years of professional communications experience in client service and strategic planning, she integrates practical industry insights into her teaching through service learning projects with local non-profits. She actively contributes to university-wide initiatives on diversity, inclusion, and student retention efforts. Professor Padgett earned her academic credentials from Wayne State University and Howard University: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with Public Relations concentration, Wayne State University Master of Arts in Organizational Communication and Public Relations, Wayne State University Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Intercultural Communication, Howard University Her research centers on critical rhetoric examining how marginalized groups negotiate power and identity within social structures. Primary interests include crisis rhetoric and organizational legitimacy, crisis-cultural dynamics, and diversity in workplace communication. Secondary focuses encompass service learning pedagogy, student retention strategies in higher education, and hip-hop's influence on identity formation. This critical scholarship investigates rhetoric's generative power in public discourse, particularly regarding race, culture, and institutional oppression. Her publication record demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary scholarship bridging crisis communication with cultural studies, race theory, and social justice. Key contributions include the development of "restorative rhetoric" for non-traditional crises and analyses of race-based crisis response variations. Recent work spans political scandals, cross-cultural crisis management, hip-hop femininity, and critical journalism approaches, reflecting her commitment to examining communication through lenses of power and marginalization. Professor Padgett advises undergraduate and graduate students including thesis and dissertation supervision. She engages students through service learning projects connecting classroom theory with community needs. Her current research involves an interdisciplinary team studying retention challenges among marginalized student populations, aiming to develop actionable strategies for improving graduation rates through narrative analysis of student experiences.

Arthur Trembanisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal and estuarine morphodynamics
• Sediment transport
• Hydrodynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arthur Trembanis is a Professor at the School of Marine Science & Policy at the University of Delaware , where he conducts interdisciplinary research in coastal and marine geoscience. His work bridges oceanography, sediment dynamics, and autonomous systems, with a focus on understanding coastal morphodynamics, hydrodynamics, and seafloor mapping. Coastal & Estuarine Morphodynamics Sediment Transport Modeling Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) Seafloor Mapping & Geoacoustics Trembanis leads the Coastal Sediments, Hydrodynamics, and Engineering Lab (CSHEL) , which explores the intersection of marine technology and environmental science. His recent publications highlight advancements in AI-driven seafloor mapping, autonomous survey platforms, and coastal response to extreme weather. He is also active in open-source tools for geological feature detection and educational outreach. The 15 most recent papers reflect trends in machine learning for coastal geology (e.g., AI for Carolina Bay detection), autonomous robotics in marine surveys, and storm impact analysis on coastal systems. Key subfields include LiDAR processing, bedform dynamics, and multi-platform data integration for environmental monitoring. Fulbright Fellowship (University of Sydney) SERDP Project MR20-1480 (Munition mobility in estuarine environments) Follow his work via the CSHEL website , Instagram , or YouTube for fieldwork and lab updates.

Sean Gallenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Landscape Evolution
• Tectonics
• Natural Hazards
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Sean Gallen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University (CSU), USA. He holds a Senior Humboldt Research Fellowship at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, where he collaborates with Prof. Jean Braun's team in the Earth Surface Process Modeling section. His research integrates fieldwork, numerical modeling, geochronology, and GIS to study landscape evolution, tectonics, and natural hazards. Gallen earned his Master's (2008) from Western Washington University and PhD (2013) from North Carolina State University, followed by a Turner Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Michigan. Research Focus: His work examines climate-landscape interactions, subduction zone dynamics, and extreme event impacts on erosion. Notable projects include studying Colorado Front Range topography using cosmogenic nuclides and modeling climate effects on volcanic island landscapes. His interdisciplinary approach addresses topics like tectonic uplift quantification, silicate weathering feedbacks, and landscape-fish coevolution. Awards: Recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2021) and Senior Humboldt Fellowship (2024). His research has been supported by NSF grants focusing on critical zone dynamics and subduction zone hazards. Current Projects: Investigating climatic controls on river incision in hotspot volcanoes and quantifying glacial erosion impacts on fault slip in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Collaborates internationally, including with Tribhuvan University (Nepal) on coseismic landslide studies.

Steve DiMarcoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Oceanography
• Operational Oceanography
• Climate Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steve DiMarco is a Professor of Oceanography and courtesy Professor of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University, serving as Director of the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Texas at Dallas (1991), with prior academic roles including Associate Professor (2004-2013) and Research Scientist positions at Texas A&M. His research focuses on Physical Oceanography, Observing Systems (e.g., buoys, gliders, HF radar), and Marginal Sea dynamics, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico. He leads projects addressing coastal hypoxia, hurricane impacts, and ocean circulation patterns. Key research areas include the Loop Current system, oceanographic responses to tropical cyclones, and the mechanisms controlling Gulf hypoxia. His work integrates observational data from autonomous vehicles and radar networks with numerical modeling. Notable awards include the 2020 Marine Technology Society Fellowship and the 2009 Texas A&M Teaching Award. DiMarco has advised over 30 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, focusing on topics like glider-based observations, ocean mixing, and biogeochemical processes. His research teams collaborate with industry and government agencies, contributing to projects like the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) and the Texas Automated Buoy System (TABS). The THEMO Observatory, a transnational partnership, monitors the Eastern Mediterranean Sea's currents and ecosystems. Recent publications emphasize Gulf of Mexico dynamics, including Loop Current eddy interactions with hurricanes and the role of stratification in hypoxia. His work bridges fundamental science with applied challenges like oil spill response and coastal management.