جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Abenaa Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Substance Use Disorders
• Criminal Justice
• Women's Health
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abenaa Jones is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University, where she holds the Ann Atherton Hertzler Early Career Professorship. As director of the Addiction, Sex, and Infectious Diseases (ASID) Lab, her research focuses on the syndemic of substance use disorders, violence, sexual risk behaviors, and HIV/STIs, particularly among marginalized and criminal justice-involved women. B.S., 2012, Public and Community Health, University of Maryland Ph.D., 2016, Epidemiology, University of Florida Her work examines racial disparities in opioid overdose training, naloxone administration, and treatment access, with a focus on gender-specific interventions for criminal justice-involved women. She evaluates structural and behavioral strategies to reduce substance use harms, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and trauma-informed care integration. Dr. Jones’ research emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to addiction, intersecting with social determinants like housing instability and incarceration stigma. She has secured significant funding, including an NIDA K01 Career Development Award and NIH T32 training grant, to develop interventions that address systemic barriers to recovery. Scientific awards include: Ronald E. McNair Scholar’s Program (2009) McKnight Doctoral Fellowship (2012) NIDA Diversity Scholar (2019) Bloomberg American Health Initiative Travel Award (2019) She mentors PhD students in Human Development and Family Studies and collaborates across institutions, including the Consortium to Combat Substance Abuse and the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center. Her lab integrates expertise from epidemiology, demography, and clinical practice to address addiction and infectious disease intersections.

Ben Wubsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Business History
• Multinational Corporations
• Business Systems
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Ben Wubs is Full Professor of International Business History at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC), Erasmus University Rotterdam, and also serves as Appointed Project Professor at the Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University. His academic work bridges economic history, business systems, and transnational cultural industries, with a strong focus on multinational enterprises and their historical, political, and economic contexts. Erasmus University Rotterdam – Professor, Department of History Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University – Appointed Project Professor Programme Director, GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Master’s Program His research spans a wide array of topics, including Dutch-German economic relations, tax strategies of multinationals, the transnational fashion industry, and the historical dynamics between business and political power. He has led major research projects funded by NWO, HERA II, and the Volkswagen Stiftung, including studies on the Rhine economy, fashion forecasting, and the impact of war and Cold War on corporate structures. His work often involves international collaboration, particularly within Europe and Japan. The most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining business history with cultural heritage, digital humanities, and fashion studies. Themes such as transnational networks, brand building, museum curation, and student engagement in fashion heritage are prominent. His editorial work on The Fashion Forecasters and The Rhine Economy underscores his leadership in uncovering hidden narratives in economic and cultural history. Scientific recognition includes being an Erasmus Fellow (2008–2012), Council Member of the European Business History Association, and Secretary of RHINe, a transnational network of economic historians. He has secured significant grants, including the HERA II grant (2013) and the Volkswagen Stiftung grant (2022), reflecting sustained excellence in research funding. Wubs is actively involved in academic mentoring and program leadership. As Programme Director of the GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus program, he oversees a multinational master’s degree involving institutions across Europe and Latin America. He has supervised several students, as noted in 'Supervised Work (5)', and contributes to education through teaching on international business, fashion history, and innovation. His editorial role at Fashion Theory and numerous peer-review activities highlight his service to the academic community. He leads and participates in collaborative research initiatives such as 'Re-Frame Fashion', an Erasmus+-funded digital platform connecting academia and fashion stakeholders, and the 'Outport and Hinterland' project on Rotterdam's economic ties with Germany. These efforts reflect a commitment to public engagement, digital dissemination, and transnational academic cooperation.

Marek Wysockiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Universal Design
• Urban Revitalization
• Public Space Accessibility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

dr hab. inż. arch. Marek Wysocki is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technical Fundamentals of Architectural Design, Faculty of Architecture, Gdańsk University of Technology. His research focuses on universal design, urban revitalization, public space accessibility, compensatory technologies, and evacuation safety. He has led projects such as Przesiadka bez Barier (Accessibility Management System for Integrated Interchanges) and Edukacja+ (Designing an Accessible Educational Space). His publications emphasize inclusive urban policies and infrastructure standards for persons with disabilities. Education: PhD in Architecture (2000) and Habilitation (2012) from Wrocław University of Technology. Active in teaching courses like Universal Design in Architectural Practice and Adaptability of Living Spaces . Key Projects : Przesiadka bez Barier (2021–present) Edukacja+ (2019–present) PU EDU ARCH (2020–present) Awards : National Ministry of Infrastructure Award (2007) Distinction for Doctoral Thesis (2007) Research highlights include standards for integrated transport hubs, universal design in education, and evacuation safety protocols for persons with disabilities. His work bridges legal frameworks (e.g., Polish Revitalization Act) with practical architectural solutions.

Ethan Katz-Bassettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Networking
• Distributed Systems
• Internet Measurement
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ethan Katz-Bassett is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Columbia University, with an affiliation in the Computer Science Department. He is also a member of the Computer Engineering Program and the Data Science Institute's Sense, Collect and Move Data Center. Previously, he held the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Early Career Chair at the University of Southern California, where he led a networking and systems research group. His research focuses on improving the reliability and performance of Internet services through measurement-driven system design, with a focus on networks, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure. Affiliations: Columbia University (Current), University of Southern California (Former) Key Projects: Edge Fabric (Facebook), Sibyl (Route Oracle), PoiRoot (Route Change Analysis), Odin (Microsoft CDN) His research interests include Internet measurement, routing optimization, content delivery networks (CDNs), TCP performance, and mobile web performance. He has pioneered tools like PEERING, a BGP testbed for scalable experiments, and developed systems such as LIFEGUARD for network failure detection. His work often bridges academia and industry, with collaborations at Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. Ethan has received numerous awards, including the SIGCOMM Rising Star Award (2019), IETF Applied Networking Research Prize (2019), and NSF CAREER Award (2014). His funding includes grants from Google, Facebook, Comcast, and the NSF. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, advised by Tom Anderson and Arvind Krishnamurthy. Grants and Labs: Works with the M-Lab, RIPE Atlas, and SpeedChecker platforms. Current funding includes Google Faculty Awards, an M-Lab grant, and NSF support.

Zuduo Zhengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Traffic Flow Theory and Modelling
• Intelligent Mobility Technologies
• Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Zuduo Zheng is a faculty member at the University of Queensland, holding the position of Professor & Deputy TMR TAP Chair in the School of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on traffic flow theory, modeling, simulation, and optimization, particularly in the context of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), traffic safety, and sustainable infrastructure systems for smart cities and major events like the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Arizona State University and has served as a DECRA Research Fellow. Currently, he is a member of the Australian Research Council's College of Experts and ranks among the Top 2% of Scientists in Logistics and Transportation (Scopus & Stanford University). His work has led to prestigious awards and editorial roles in journals like Transportation Research Part B and IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems . Research interests include traffic flow dynamics, emerging mobility technologies, strategic transport planning, advanced data analysis techniques, and meta-research methodologies. His lab, the Connected and Automated Vehicle Driving Simulation Lab, utilizes cutting-edge tools like VR simulators and SUMO integration to explore mixed traffic scenarios and safety challenges. Key grants include projects on eco-driving strategies for CAVs, real-time traffic signal systems, and infrastructure design for future mobility. He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, contributing to studies on CAV integration, traffic simulation, and policy analysis. His publications address topics such as road user charging theories, reinforcement learning for eco-driving, and paratransit system improvements. The lab’s facilities, including a mixed reality mobility testbed, support research into transitioning to CAVs and enhancing urban resilience.

Eero Valtonenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Public Land Policies
• Housing Markets
• Urban Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eero Valtonen is a Lecturer in Real Estate at The University of Manchester, focusing on public land policies and their impact on housing markets. He holds a Doctor of Science in Real Estate Economics from Aalto University School of Engineering (2019). His research explores urban development, public finance mechanisms, and land value capture strategies. He contributes to the Manchester Urban Institute and leads the Manchester Real Estate and Urban Economics (MREUE) research group. Key research interests include housing supply elasticity, developer obligations, and risk management in urban projects. He has published widely on topics such as land policy in Finland, community infrastructure levies in England, and global real estate investment patterns. His work aligns with UN SDGs related to sustainable cities and economic equity. Valtonen has secured grants including the Community Infrastructure Levy research project (2021–2022). He advises on policy impacts, notably contributing to UK parliamentary inquiries on land value capture strategies for affordable housing.

Fabian Gansمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Earth System Science
• Biogeochemistry
• Climate Extremes
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Fabian Gans is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, affiliated with the Department Biogeochemical Integration led by Prof. Dr. M. Reichstein. He leads the Scalable Spatiotemporal Data Structures and Analytics (SSDSA) research group and is actively involved in the Empirical Inference of the Earth System group under Dr. Miguel D. Mahecha, as well as the Energy and Earth System group under Dr. A. Kleidon. His work is central to advancing data-driven methodologies in Earth system science. His research focuses on Earth system dynamics, particularly through the development and application of Earth System Data Cubes (ESDCs), which integrate multivariate spatiotemporal datasets for robust analysis. He employs machine learning, remote sensing, and hybrid modeling to study carbon and water fluxes, climate extremes, and ecosystem responses. His work bridges observational data with modeling frameworks to improve understanding of biosphere-atmosphere interactions. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward data integration, scalability, and the use of artificial intelligence in Earth sciences. Key themes include the FLUXCOM framework for upscaling carbon fluxes, the development of Earth System Data Cubes, analysis of compound climate extremes, and hybrid modeling approaches. His research consistently emphasizes open science, reproducibility, and the need for integrated data platforms to tackle global environmental challenges. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: No formal advisees or students are listed. No specific grants or funding sources are mentioned, though his involvement in large collaborative projects like FLUXCOM and Earth System Data Cubes suggests participation in significant research initiatives. Labs and Teams: Fabian Gans leads the Scalable Spatiotemporal Data Structures and Analytics (SSDSA) group and is a key member of the Empirical Inference of the Earth System team. He is also involved in the DeepESDL platform, an open collaborative environment for Earth system research, indicating leadership in developing research infrastructure and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Kenneth W. Wisianمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geothermal Systems
• Geophysics
• Planetary Geology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kenneth W. Wisian serves as Associate Director of the Environmental Division at the Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG), part of the University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences. A distinguished geophysicist with a unique background combining military leadership and scientific expertise, he previously served as a Major General in the USAF (retired) and held senior state executive positions responsible for disaster recovery, oil spill prevention, and coastal infrastructure protection in Texas. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Geophysics, Southern Methodist University, 1999 M.S. in Strategic Studies, US Army War College, 2004 M.S. in Geology, Centenary College of Louisiana, 1990 Graduate, US Air Force Test Pilot School, 1990 B.A. in Physics, University of Texas at Austin, 1982 Dr. Wisian's research spans diverse fields including geothermal systems, planetary geology, space exploration, infrastructure resiliency, and international relations. His work bridges traditional geoscience with cutting-edge applications in autonomy, drone technology, and applied gravity. His military career as a navigator/bombardier included flying bombers, transports and fighters, commanding the 147th Reconnaissance Wing flying the MQ-1 Predator, and participating in combat missions in Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia. His publication record shows a fascinating evolution from traditional geothermal research in the 1990s toward increasingly interdisciplinary work connecting geoscience with space policy, interstellar flight planning, and extraterrestrial intelligence considerations in the 2010s and 2020s. This trajectory reflects his unique position at the intersection of earth sciences, national security, and space exploration. His notable awards include: Fellow, British Interplanetary Society (2019) Bronze Star Medal for Afghanistan deployments (2005-2008) Air Medal for Iraq deployment (2003) Finalist for NASA biennial astronaut selection (1999) Roy M. Huffington Fellowship (1992-1999) As a military officer, General Wisian led disaster response efforts for the Shuttle Columbia crash and multiple hurricanes. His current work at BEG coordinates environmental-related research, building on his extensive background in both scientific research and operational leadership. His interdisciplinary approach connects traditional geoscience with emerging fields like planetary geology and space policy, making significant contributions across multiple domains.

Jenny Holtمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Film Practice
• Documentary Film
• Landscape Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jenny Holt is a Reader in Film and Deputy Head of the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her practice-led research bridges film practice, pedagogy, and environmental humanities, focusing on dialogues between human labor and natural landscapes through documentary filmmaking. Current Research : Multispecies industries in Scottish Highlands rewilding initiatives, exploring film’s role in repositioning human activity within ecological flows. Pedagogy : Emphasizes innovative storytelling, critical praxis, and student-led research strategies in art and design education. Screenings : Films like Uplands and The Great Bear have been featured at Ethnografilm, London Short Film Festival, and international galleries. Industry Experience : Freelance TV production work for UK broadcasters including BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. Her recent publications examine film’s intersection with environmental futures, rural labor, and educational design. She actively supervises PhD students in film practice as research.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Cognitive Robotics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sanem Sarıel Uzer is a Professor at Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, part of the College of Computer and Informatics. She has been a faculty member at ITU since 2007, progressing from Instructor to Associate Professor in 2016 and achieving full Professor status in 2024. She is the founder and coordinator of the ITU Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory and leads multiple research initiatives in cognitive robotics, planning, and machine learning. Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2002–2007) M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1999–2002) B.Sc. in Control and Computer Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1995–1999) Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning, particularly in enabling cognitive systems and robots to reason, plan, and learn in complex environments. She investigates lifelong learning methods, multi-robot team strategies, and safe robot manipulation using deep reinforcement learning. Her recent work emphasizes failure anticipation, multimodal detection, and knowledge distillation to improve robot safety and autonomy. The trend in her recent publications (2023–2024) shows a strong focus on enhancing the safety and reliability of robotic manipulation through AI techniques such as deep reinforcement learning, adversarial learning, and multimodal perception. Her work spans both theoretical algorithm development and practical applications in service and industrial robotics. Scientific Awards: Siemens Turkey Excellence Award (2004) TÜBİTAK 13th Technology Award – Best Product (2018) TÜBİTAK 13th Technology Award – University-Industry Collaboration Mention (2018) Best Visual Presentation Award, IEEE SIU (2016) ITU Project Performance Award (2020) TÜBİTAK Ufuk 2020 (2019) Necdet Eraslan Project Competition Mention (2007) She has supervised numerous students in RoboCup competitions and led multiple funded research projects, including two TÜBİTAK projects on lifelong learning for cognitive robots and the development of the open-source Violet system for robot vision. She has also served as a consultant on AI projects with companies like Triodor, Artı Teknoloji, and Analitik Bilişim. Her grants include funding from TÜBİTAK, ITU Scientific Research Projects, and the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology. She leads the ITU Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory and is actively involved in national and international collaborations, including with Georgia Tech, University of Pennsylvania, and University of South Florida. She also contributes to professional communities such as IEEE, AAAI, RoboCup, and EUCog.

Andrew Webbمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ecocriticism
• Welsh Literature in English
• Climate Change Representation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Webb is a Senior Lecturer in Modern English Literature at Bangor University's School of Arts, Culture and the Media , specializing in Ecocriticism and the English-language literature of Wales . He joined Bangor in 2012 after appointments at Swansea, Birmingham, and Warwick Universities, where he completed his PhD as an Early Career Research Fellow. Key modules taught: 'Exploring Modern and Contemporary Writing', 'Climate Change in Contemporary Culture', 'Writing Wales, Writing Ireland', and 'This World: Going Global' Editor of the International Journal of Welsh Writing in English and Co-Editor of the Writers of Wales monograph series Active in international research networks with presentations in the US and Japan His research examines how cultural forms (literature, film, language) shape public understanding of climate change , energy transitions , and environmental justice . Recent publications include work on Welsh petrofiction, dam displacement narratives, and climate crisis poetry. He supervises PhD projects in Ecocriticism and Welsh writing in English. Scientific awards include New Teacher of the Year at Bangor’s Student-Led Teaching Awards (2012). He co-organized the Welsh Energy Humanities Network (2023) and contributes to public engagement through the Shankland Lecture Series (2024) on oil in Welsh culture.

Barry Ezellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Computational Modeling
• Risk Analytics
• Decision Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Barry Ezell is a Research Professor at Old Dominion University’s Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC), specializing in computational modeling, risk analytics, and decision analysis. His expertise spans strategy development, multi-objective portfolio decision analysis, simulation, and terrorism risk assessment. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of Southern Mississippi M.S. in Systems Engineering, University of Virginia (1998) Ph.D. in Engineering Management, Old Dominion University (2005) Ezell’s work focuses on quantitative risk analysis, systems analysis, and strategic portfolio optimization. He has led high-impact projects for governmental agencies such as DHS, CISA, NIST, Sandia National Labs, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, with a particular emphasis on homeland security and infrastructure protection. His research includes funded contracts like the "System of Systems Operational Analysis" ($57,647) and "Mitigation Optimization and Net Assessment (MONA) Decision Support System" ($125,000), reflecting his leadership in simulation-based solutions for public safety and resource allocation. Scientific awards and certifications include: Certified Subject Matter Risk Expert, RANE Corporation Certified Open FAIR™ Foundation Ezell collaborates extensively with ODU’s Office of Risk Management, Batten College of Engineering, and external partners like NASA Langley, the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, and Sandia National Labs, integrating modeling and simulation with real-world security challenges.

Irena Vodenskaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Network Theory in Finance
• Systemic Risk Modeling
• Complexity Science in Macroeconomics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Irena Vodenska is Professor of Finance and Director of Finance Programs at Boston University’s Metropolitan College, Department of Administrative Sciences. She holds a PhD in statistical finance and an MA in economics from Boston University, an MBA from Vanderbilt University, and a BS in computer information systems from the University of Belgrade. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder. Her research is at the intersection of finance, complexity science, and artificial intelligence, focusing on systemic risk modeling, ESG investments, and financial network dynamics. She has led major interdisciplinary research projects funded by the National Science Foundation, the European Commission, and the U.S. Army Research Office. PhD, Statistical Finance – Boston University MA, Economics – Boston University MBA – Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University BS, Computer Information Systems – University of Belgrade Dr. Vodenska’s research interests include network theory in finance, systemic risk propagation, AI-powered ESG analysis, cryptocurrency price forecasting, and financial regulation. She employs big data, machine learning, and natural language processing to analyze financial news, market dynamics, and corporate sustainability. Her work investigates how climate disinformation spreads via social networks and influences public policy and governance. The recent articles highlight a consistent focus on modeling financial and economic systems using network science and AI. Trends include systemic stress testing, sentiment analysis in financial markets, cascading failures, and the interplay between macroeconomic indicators and financial networks. Her work spans econophysics, behavioral finance, public health economics, and ethical AI in fintech. National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant (2023) NSF EAGER Award (2014–2015) European Commission FET Open Grant (2012–2014) U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) Grant (2020–2021) MEXT Post-K Computer Grant, Japan (2016–2019) Alexander Hamilton Fulbright Fellowship (1994) Owen Graduate School Fellowship (1995–1996) Dr. Vodenska teaches core finance courses such as Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Derivatives Securities, and Financial Regulation and Ethics. She co-developed the MET AD 678 course with Professor Tamar Frankel from BU Law, emphasizing real-world case studies and ethical decision-making. Her research grants have supported innovative work in systemic risk modeling, AI for ESG, and financial network stability. She is actively involved in mentoring, conference organization, and editorial roles in leading journals. She is a key organizer of the International School and Conference on Network Science (NetSci) and the Big Data in Economics, Science, and Technology (BEST) Conference. Her lab and research team focus on complexity in financial systems, bringing together economists, physicists, computer scientists, and data analysts to study global financial stability and sustainability.

• Decolonial urbanism
• Urban planning
• Urban design
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Antonio Di Campli is an Associate Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino. He is actively involved in teaching and research, with affiliations extending to Sapienza University of Rome through the National PhD in Peace Studies. He contributes to doctoral education as a member of multiple PhD collegia, including Urban and Regional Development at Politecnico di Torino. Associate Professor, DIST, Politecnico di Torino PhD Supervisor, Urban and Regional Development Member, PhD Collegium in Peace Studies, Sapienza University of Rome Editorial Director, 'Descamino' book series, Letteraventidue His research centers on debt and space and rural ecologies , exploring how financialization, extractivism, and platform economies reshape rural and urban territories. He investigates debt as a 'practice of dwelling' and examines the invisibility of rural presence in contemporary planning discourse. His work is deeply rooted in decolonial urbanism, challenging Eurocentric planning paradigms and advocating for epistemic justice in spatial knowledge production. The recent publications reveal a strong thematic coherence around financialized spatial production, infrastructural politics, and ecological transitions. His work frequently engages with the Global South, particularly Ecuador and Brazil, and critically analyzes gendered, racialized, and spatial dimensions of debt and exclusion. He combines theoretical rigor with design-oriented research, often positioning utopian and counter-hegemonic thinking as tools for ecological and spatial justice. Antonio Di Campli supervises several PhD students, including Alessio Mazzaro and Sofia Leoni, whose research explores Taobao villages in China and infrastructural transformations. He leads a funded research agreement with Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (Ecuador), reflecting his international collaborative engagement. His teaching includes doctoral courses on decolonial urbanism and epistemological perspectives in planning, as well as master's level instruction in urban design and planning. He is affiliated with research groups focusing on territorial governance and contributes to interdisciplinary debates on migration, land use, and conflict resolution. His work aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 16 (Peace and Justice).

• Architectural Education
• Urbanism
• Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Monica Pacheco is Associate Professor and Deputy Director at the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, School of Arts, Technology and Architecture (ISTA), ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. She is also an Integrated Researcher at DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte, a center for studies on socioeconomic change and territory. Her academic and research profile spans architectural education, urbanism, housing, and post-colonial development. Education: PhD in Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Lisbon (2013) Master in Housing and Urbanism, Architectural Association, London (2004) Bachelor in Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Lisbon (2001) Her research interests focus on architectural education, representation, urban and housing development, especially in post-colonial contexts. She explores transnational knowledge flows, middle-class mass housing, and the legacy of colonial infrastructure in Africa and Asia. Her work often bridges theory and practice, with strong emphasis on historical analysis and spatial resilience. Her recent publications center on middle-class mass housing, transnational consultants like Otto Koenigsberger, and urban narratives in West Africa and Southern Europe. Key themes include the evolution of housing estates, the role of experts in development, and the adaptation of modernist models in the Global South. Her work reflects a deep engagement with comparative urban studies and the socio-political dimensions of architecture. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Monica Pacheco has supervised students and led or contributed to numerous research projects, including FCT- and EU-funded initiatives such as COST Action 18137 and "Middle-Class Mass Housing in Europe, Africa, and Asia." She has collaborated with institutions in Portugal, Angola, Belgium, Italy, and China. Her work includes organizing workshops, exhibitions like "Optimistic Suburbia," and producing documentaries. She has also been a Visiting Research Fellow at the Bartlett (UCL) and participated in the Venice Biennale. She is active in academic networks and regularly presents at international conferences on architecture, urban planning, and global development. Labs and Research Groups: DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte – Center for Studies on Socioeconomic Change and Territory Involved in COST Action 18137 – European Middle-Class Mass Housing Coordinator of the "Optimistic Suburbia" research initiative