جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alfons Oude Lansinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamic Technical and Economic Efficiency
• Productivity Analysis
• Sustainable Food Supply Chains
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alfons Oude Lansink is a Professor and Chairholder in Business Economics at Wageningen University, Netherlands. He holds adjunct professorships at Universitas Padjadjaran (Indonesia) and the University of Florida (USA), and serves on the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture's CDM committee and Rabobank's scientific advisory board. His academic career spans roles as director of Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS) and Secretary-General of the European Association of Agricultural Economists. Education: MSc and PhD in Agricultural Economics from Wageningen University Leadership: Head of Business Economics group since 2003 His research focuses on dynamic technical and economic efficiency , sustainable performance of food supply chains , and economics of plant health . Recent work examines climate adaptation strategies, circular economy applications, and cross-border agri-food innovation dynamics using advanced econometric models. Key projects include MINDSTEP (modeling farm decisions), Closing the Loop (insect-based agriculture), and Food Pro-tec-ts (transboundary food technologies). Publications address topics like: Technical efficiency in dairy and arable farming Economic impacts of climate change on agriculture Corporate social responsibility in food manufacturing Policy evaluation for biogas and organic farming He serves as: Secretary/Treasurer of agricultural economics journal foundation Advisor to Universitas Padjadjaran (Indonesia) on policy and PhD supervision Editorial board member of Agronomy Journal and European Review of Agricultural Economics

Irene Kamaraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cybercrime
• Data Protection
• Human Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Irene Kamara is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg Law School and TILT (Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society) at Tilburg University. She holds a joint doctorate from Tilburg University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), specializing in data protection standardization. Irene is an affiliated researcher at VUB’s Law, Science, Technology, and Society (LSTS) group and serves as Research Coordinator at TILT since August 2022. Education: PhD in Law with a focus on Data Protection Standardization (Tilburg University & VUB, 2021) LL.B. in Law (Democritus University of Thrace) MSc in International and European Studies (University of Piraeus) Research Interests: Irene examines the intersection of technology and human rights, particularly cyberviolence (cyberstalking, image-based abuse), cybersecurity governance, AI ethics, and data protection law. Her work emphasizes EU legal frameworks, technical standards, and soft law instruments. Recent projects include analyzing child cyberbullying legislation across EU states and developing privacy-preserving AI frameworks through the ENCRYPT Horizon Europe project. Teaching: Course coordinator for Cybercrime (LL.M. Law & Technology) and Regulating Cybersecurity (MSc Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity). Supervises PhD and master’s theses. Professional Activities: Member of ENISA Experts List, Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (NNHRR), and European Academy for Standardisation (EURAS) Evaluator for EU-funded proposals on societal security Editorial Board member of the Journal of Standardisation Awards & Grants: 2025 KNAW Early Career Partnership Grant 2021 CEN CENELEC Standards+Innovation Individual Researcher Award 2023 Nominated for Praemium Erasmianum Foundation Prize Current Projects: CArE Project : Combating technology-facilitated cyberviolence (2023–2027) ENCRYPT Project : Privacy-preserving AI frameworks (2022–2025) HE Edu4Standards.eu : Standardization education initiatives (2024–2026)

Assela Pathiranaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Infrastructure Asset Management
• Climate Resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
• Hydrological Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Assela Pathirana is a Professor at the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, specializing in water infrastructure asset management (WIAM), climate resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and sustainable urban water systems. His work bridges academia, policy, and practice, focusing on digitalization, data-driven decision-making, and nature-based solutions. Key roles include Chief Technical Advisor for the Maldives’ water systems and leadership of a MOOC on SIDS climate adaptation. He holds a BSc (First Class Honours) from the University of Peradeniya and advanced degrees from the University of Tokyo, specializing in hydrology and water resources engineering. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (First Class Honours), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering (Hydrology and Water Resources), University of Tokyo, Japan Research Interests: Dr. Pathirana’s work emphasizes climate resilience, SIDS adaptation, urban flood risk management, and sustainable infrastructure. He develops decision-support tools for flood forecasting, evaluates land-use changes in Jakarta, and promotes equity in water rationing systems. His interdisciplinary approach integrates hydrological modeling, open-source software development, and policy analysis. Advising & Capacity Building: He leads training-of-trainers programs and capacity-building initiatives, enhancing postgraduate education in technical disciplines. His efforts focus on didactics and pedagogy, ensuring graduates gain both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. Key Projects: Developed the WIAM curriculum at IHE Delft MOOC on SIDS climate adaptation and water security Consultancy for the Maldives’ Ministry of Environment and UNDP Labs & Collaborations: Engages in cross-disciplinary teams addressing urban water challenges, including sponge cities in China and flexible adaptation planning in Melbourne and Pune. His work with UNESCO-ICHARM and UNU underscores global water security and disaster risk reduction.

• Climate Change
• Ecological Resilience
• Tipping Points
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marten Scheffer is a Full Professor at Wageningen University & Research , specializing in Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management . His work bridges ecology, climate science, and mental health, focusing on tipping points in ecosystems and social systems. He has received the prestigious Spinoza Prize 2009 , Netherlands' highest scientific honor. Research Interests: His research explores Anthropocene dynamics , ecological resilience , climate change impacts , and psychiatric disorders through dynamical systems theory . Notable projects include studying boreal forest collapse and trust dynamics in economies. His work also addresses global sustainability and early warning signals for critical transitions in social-ecological systems. Recent Articles: His 2025 publications highlight trust erosion in weak governance , ecological tipping points , and revolutionizing psychiatric diagnosis . 2024 work includes computational models of panic disorders and resilience indicators for disease outbreaks. Advising & Grants: He supervises PhD students including Agrawal (river commons), Capriati (marine protected areas), and Delecroix (infection warnings). Active in projects funded across ecosystem resilience , AI applications , and climate policy . Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates globally on tipping points research and mental health systems. Datasets include boreal forest dynamics and human climate niche models.

• Agricultural Development
• Seed Systems
• Plant Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Conny Almekinders is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Knowledge Technology and Innovation at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on seed systems, agricultural development, and participatory research approaches. His work bridges plant genetics, socioeconomics, and institutional dynamics to enhance crop seed systems globally. Key areas include potato and cassava seed systems, gender-responsive agricultural practices, and disease management strategies in developing countries. Research emphasizes seed degeneration, stakeholder collaboration in breeding programs, and policy analysis for resilient seed systems. He has co-supervised 25 PhD projects, including studies on decentralized seed multiplication in Kenya, hybrid potato breeding models, and community-driven development in Ethiopia. Notable contributions include developing diagnostic tools for root/tuber seed systems and evaluating farmer willingness-to-pay for quality planting materials in Southeast Asia. Almekinders has published over 168 peer-reviewed articles, datasets, and reports addressing seed systems' technical and social dimensions. His projects often involve international collaborations, such as the CRRIsP initiative on climate-resilient potato innovations and the RTB Seed System Toolbox. He actively participates in lectures and workshops promoting inclusive seed system transformation.

Jonne Rodenburgمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Weed Ecology
• Agricultural Science
• Parasitic Weeds
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jonne Rodenburg is an Associate Professor of Weed Ecology at Wageningen University within the Centre for Crop Systems Analysis . Previously, he served as a Professor of Agronomy at the University of Greenwich (2018–2023) and worked at the Africa Rice Center (CGIAR) in multiple African countries. He holds an MSc (1999) and PhD (2005) from Wageningen University. His research focuses on parasitic weeds like Striga and Rhamphicarpa in African agricultural systems, with an emphasis on sustainable management strategies for smallholder farmers. Education: MSc, Wageningen University (1999) PhD, Wageningen University (2005) Research Interests: He explores the ecology and management of parasitic weeds (e.g., Striga, Rhamphicarpa) in crops like rice and cereals, aiming to enhance yield sustainability through soil microbiome interventions and agroecological practices. His work integrates field experimentation, cropping systems analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches. Key Projects: PROMISE Project : Engineers soil microbiomes to suppress Striga in African cereal crops (funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). Focus on soil microbial volatiles for parasitic weed control. Development of locally adapted Striga management strategies. Grants & Leadership: Leads the PROMISE project, collaborating with institutions like NIOO-KNAW and UC Davis. President of the International Parasitic Plants Society (IPPS, 2024–present). Labs & Teams: Active in the Centre for Crop Systems Analysis , focusing on crop-weed interactions and sustainable farming systems in tropical regions.

Kathleen Stephensonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Diversity and inclusion
• Leadership
• Organizational Change
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kathleen Stephenson is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Change and Leadership in the Department of Management and Organization at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's School of Business and Economics. She serves as the coordinator of the Leadership and Change Management MSc Program and directs the Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations Knowledge Hub at the VU. Previously, she was a lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Liverpool Management School and earned her PhD from VU Amsterdam in 2019. Dr. Stephenson's research explores the intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), leadership, and organizational change. As an ethnographer with humanities training, she applies unique spatial and temporal lenses to management scholarship. Her work has been published in top journals including the Academy of Management Annals, Journal of Management Studies, and Journal of Organizational Behavior. Her research consistently examines how spatial arrangements, temporal rhythms, and organizational contexts influence leadership practices and change processes. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward understanding how organizational contexts shape leadership behavior, particularly in fostering inclusion during disruptive times. The research shows increasing focus on practical applications of spatial and temporal theories to real-world organizational challenges, with growing emphasis on sustainability and regeneration. Dr. Stephenson has received notable recognition including the Best Junior Faculty Paper award (2024), was a finalist for the Grigor McClelland Award (2020), and earned the Outstanding Reviewer designation from the Academy of Management Review (2024). She also secured significant research funding including the AbbVie Research Contract (2020) and the NWO-KIC Grant: TASICI (2025). She actively contributes to the academic community as the European Representative-at-Large for the OMT division of the Academy of Management and serves on the editorial review board for the Academy of Management Review. Her professional activities include consultancy work such as the Code-V Report and Workshop (December 2024). Dr. Stephenson teaches multiple courses including Leading Change and Projects, Leading Organizational Change, and Perspectives on Organizational Change for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Esther Turnhoutمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Science
• Science Policy
• Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Esther Turnhout is a Full Professor specializing in environmental science and policy within the department of Knowledge, Transformation & Society. She holds significant editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Science & Policy , and contributes to international initiatives such as the IPBES and the Endangered Landscapes program. Her research focuses on transforming environmental science for justice and pluralism, with emphasis on science-policy interfaces, biodiversity governance, and sustainable development. Her work critically examines conservation practices, digital futures in ecology, and the socio-political dimensions of environmental management. Notable contributions include rethinking REDD+ frameworks and analyzing the role of sensing technologies in agriculture. Turnhout advocates for inclusive knowledge systems and challenges technocratic approaches to environmental governance. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity, colonial legacies in environmental policy, and the ethical dimensions of science. She actively participates in global dialogues on sustainability, contributing to transformative governance strategies and climate resilience policies.

Róisín Donnellyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Business
• Strategic Management
• Multinational Corporations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Róisín Donnelly is a tenured Assistant Professor at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management , affiliated with the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Tilburg University . Her research centers on the global strategies of multinational firms, focusing on location choices, knowledge creation and defense, and institutional environments. She actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through her work. SDG Contributions: Poverty Eradication, Environmental Protection, Gender Equality Her research explores how institutional distance, slack resources, and cultural frictions impact foreign market entry and knowledge integration. A recurring theme is the interplay between formal/informal institutions and firm capabilities in multinational settings. Notable collaborations include work with Heather Berry, Tatiana Manolova, and Linda F. Edelman. She has presented at international conferences, including talks on navigating frictions and cultural distance in knowledge integration (2023–2024). Róisín is part of the Strategy and Entrepreneurship Research Group , contributing to journals like Strategic Management Journal and Journal of International Business Studies . Her systematic reviews and empirical studies address theoretical gaps in multinational strategies.

Gijs van Dijckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Law and Artificial Intelligence
• Data-Driven Analysis
• Empirical Legal Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gijs van Dijck is a Professor of Private Law at Maastricht University's Faculty of Law, where he heads the Maastricht Law and Tech Lab and serves as a Principal Investigator at the Brightlands Institute for Smart Society (BISS). His work bridges law and technology, focusing on artificial intelligence, data-driven legal analysis, and empirical research in contract, tort, and insolvency law. He has published in top-tier journals like the Oxford Journal of Legal Studies and collaborated with institutions such as Stanford University and the Netherlands eScience Center. His research explores the intersection of legal theory and computational methods, including network analysis of human rights precedents, hybrid retrieval systems for multilingual legal texts, and ethical frameworks for AI in law. Recent publications emphasize regulatory challenges in cybersecurity, open-texture in legal concepts, and responsible AI applications in jurisprudence. Van Dijck actively contributes to legal scholarship as a journal editor and advisor, while his teaching covers computational legal research and core private law subjects. His work reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary innovation in legal studies.

• Public International Law
• International Law of the Sea
• Dispute Settlement
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lan Nguyen is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University School of Law, Department of International and European Law, specializing in public international law, law of the sea, and dispute settlement mechanisms. She is affiliated with the Utrecht Centre for Water, Oceans and Sustainability Law (UCWOSL) and serves as an Associate Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea (NILOS). Her educational background includes a B.A. in International Relations (summa cum laude) from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, an LL.M in International Law (First Class Honours) from the University of Cambridge where she received the Clive Parry (Overseas) Prize for International Law, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Dr. Nguyen's research focuses on the development of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) through dispute settlement bodies, maritime boundary delimitation, and the resolution of maritime disputes in Asia, particularly the South China Sea. Her work examines how tribunals interpret and develop international law while addressing complex geopolitical challenges. She has expanded her research to explore the intersection between UNCLOS and climate change law, analyzing how ocean governance frameworks can address emerging environmental challenges. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on dispute settlement mechanisms under UNCLOS, with increasing attention to environmental protection and climate change implications for ocean governance. Her work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications in contemporary maritime disputes. Dr. Nguyen has received the Clive Parry (Overseas) Prize for International Law during her studies at Cambridge. She serves as an editor for The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law and as a peer reviewer for several prestigious journals including Cambridge International Law Journal, Leiden Journal of International Law, and Asian Journal of International Law. She actively supervises students and has organized numerous academic events including the UU Summer School on International Law of the Sea and conferences on Regional Cooperation and Marine Environmental Protection. Her research has been supported through institutional affiliations with UCWOSL and NILOS, and she frequently participates in international conferences and workshops on law of the sea issues. Dr. Nguyen leads research initiatives through the Utrecht Centre for Water, Oceans and Sustainability Law, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address contemporary challenges in ocean governance. Her work connects legal scholarship with practical policy development in maritime dispute resolution.

Marina de Regtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Studies
• Migration Studies
• Development Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marina de Regt is an Associate Professor and Programme Director in the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on gender, migration, labor, and development in the Middle East and Horn of Africa, particularly Yemen and Ethiopia. She holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (2003) and has conducted extensive fieldwork on topics including migrant domestic workers, adolescent migration, and early marriage among Syrian refugees in Jordan. Her academic career includes fellowships at Humboldt University (2011/2012) and multiple research grants from WOTRO and the Swiss Network for International Studies. Key publications include Pioneers or Pawns: Women Health Workers and the Politics of Development in Yemen (2007), co-edited volumes on migrant domestic workers (2014) and adolescent migration (2019), and award-winning films like 2 Girls (2016). De Regt teaches courses on identity, gender, and theoretical anthropology while leading projects addressing Yemeni-African descent communities and Syrian refugee youth. She co-founded the Jemencast podcast and the website Lives in Perspective, emphasizing accessible knowledge dissemination. Her work engages feminist methodologies, focusing on friendship as ethnographic practice and participatory research approaches. Research Grants: WOTRO (2004–2006, 2017–2020), Swiss Network (2014–2016), Humboldt Fellowship (2011/2012) Key Projects: Syrian Refugee Youth in Jordan (2017–2020), Yemeni Muwalladeen Study (2021), Adolescent Girls Migration in Ethiopia (2014–2016) Awards: 2016 award for documentary 2 Girls Her recent work addresses Yemen’s civil war impacts on marginalized communities, including Muwaladeen groups, and explores decolonial feminist ethics in fieldwork. She actively bridges academic research with public engagement through film, podcasts, and policy-oriented outputs.

Kate Massarellaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainability
• Biodiversity Governance
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Massarella is a Lecturer in the Liberal Arts and Sciences department at Tilburg University's School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. Her research focuses on the political and social dimensions of sustainability, emphasizing biodiversity governance, climate change mitigation, and environmental justice. She integrates political ecology, science and technology studies, and justice theory to explore transformative pathways in conservation. Currently, she coordinates the cross-university minor program in Sustainability: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Her external roles include Deputy Chair of the Human Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods Thematic Group at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Advisor to the French Ministry of Ecology. Recent publications address equitable conservation practices, human-wildlife interactions, and the role of Indigenous communities in environmental governance. Key research themes: Convivial Conservation, Production-Protection Nexus, Transformative Change Collaborations: Global case studies in Thailand, India, Kenya, Mexico, and Indonesia Policy engagement: IUCN CEESP initiatives, French ecological policy advising Her work advocates for systemic shifts in conservation paradigms to center marginalized voices and foster just sustainability transitions.

• Climate Law
• International Shipping Law
• Aviation Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Baine Kerr is a Researcher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance, specializing in International and European Law. He is also affiliated with the Utrecht Center for Water, Oceans, and Sustainability Law and the Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea (NILOS). His work focuses on the intersection of climate change law and international maritime and aviation regulations. Dr. Kerr holds a PhD and LL.M in Public International Law from Utrecht University, a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, and a B.A. in Sociology from Vassar College. He has also been a visiting researcher at Oxford University Faculty of Law and the University of Copenhagen Center for Climate Law and Governance, and conducted postdoctoral research at the Amsterdam Center for International Law from 2024-2025. Dr. Kerr is an expert on the decarbonization of the shipping and aviation sectors, researching how international, regional, and national climate laws and regulations are changing the technologies and financing that power international trade. His research spans climate law, international maritime law, aviation law, carbon markets, and environmental law, with a particular focus on regulatory frameworks for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international transportation sectors. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on bridging legal regimes, particularly between climate change law and sector-specific regulations for shipping and aviation. A significant portion of his work examines the role of international organizations like the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in implementing climate obligations, with emphasis on legal accountability mechanisms and the environmental integrity of carbon market instruments. Dr. Kerr has received the Best Thesis Award for Public International Law LL.M from Utrecht University in March 2020, recognizing the quality and impact of his scholarly work in the field of international climate law. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Kerr worked for eight years as a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, where he represented state agencies in coastal, environmental, and land use disputes. He is licensed to practice law in California and has been admitted to several US federal courts. His practical legal experience complements his academic research, providing real-world context to his scholarly work. Dr. Kerr is actively involved with the Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea (NILOS), where he has co-coached the NILOS Moot Court team and contributed to various educational programs including the International Law of the Sea Summer School. His engagement with this research center demonstrates his commitment to advancing knowledge in maritime law and its intersection with climate change regulation.

Francisco Estrada Porrúaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Change Economics
• Integrated Assessment Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Francisco Estrada Porrúa is a Visiting Fellow in the Department of Environmental Economics at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and a member of the Climate Change research group at the Center for Atmospheric Sciences, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). His work bridges environmental economics and climate science, focusing on integrated assessment modeling and socio-economic consequences of climate change. Education includes: PhD (2015) in Environmental Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam MSc (2010) in Risk Management, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) Bachelor's (1999) in Economics, Universidad Iberoamericana His research expertise spans time-series econometrics, climate change scenario development, and uncertainty analysis. Key focuses include assessing climate impacts on agriculture, evaluating regional climate policies, and modeling urban expansion's effects on biodiversity and ecosystems. He emphasizes the interplay between economic systems and environmental sustainability, particularly in developing nations like Mexico. Recent publications highlight trends in analyzing urban vs. rural carbon cost dynamics, national climate knowledge frameworks, spatial-temporal climate variability impacts, biome exposure modeling, and urban heat island risks. Notable contributions include developing stochastic integrated assessment models and regional climate scenarios. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the profile. However, he served as a contributing author for the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report (Working Group II) and expert reviewer for the Fifth Assessment Report (Working Group II), reflecting his peer recognition in climate science. Estrada coordinates climate impact research projects and has supervised two PhD theses, though student names aren't listed. He actively collaborates across institutions, evidenced by frequent international co-authorships and contributions to datasets like 'Synergistic impacts of global warming' (2020) and 'Data_PlosOne.xlsx' (2017). Affiliated with VU Amsterdam's IVM institute and UNAM's Center for Atmospheric Sciences, he contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in complex socio-ecological systems.