جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Henriette Jagerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Theoretical Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Henriette Jager is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, following her retirement from the Environmental Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in July 2024. Her research focuses on integrating ecosystem services and trade-offs between renewable energy, water quality, and biodiversity. She leads studies on climate change impacts on freshwater biodiversity, particularly in the Southeastern U.S., and hydropower sustainability. Research Interests: Theoretical Ecology, Conservation Biology, Climate Change, Hydropower Sustainability, and Renewable Energy Alternatives. Her work bridges ecological modeling with policy-relevant solutions for energy and environmental systems. Key Contributions: Jager’s research includes evaluating climate-resilient biomass plantings, quantifying carbon emissions from hydropower reservoirs, and designing hydropower flows that balance energy needs and environmental protection. She has published extensively on biodiversity impacts of energy infrastructure and land-use changes. Future Work: Transitioning to academia, Jager aims to expand her research on freshwater ecosystems under climate change, focusing on synergies between energy systems and conservation.

Neil D. B. Bruceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Machine Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Neil D. B. Bruce is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Guelph, Canada. His research focuses on computer vision, deep learning, and computational neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on visual saliency, neural networks, and semantic segmentation. He holds a BSc in Computer Science & Pure Math from the University of Guelph, an MASc in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, and a PhD in Computer Science from York University. Prior to Guelph, he held academic positions at Ryerson University and the University of Manitoba. Dr. Bruce leads the Vision Lab, exploring topics like attention mechanisms, image processing, and AI-driven solutions for visual computing challenges. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications, including real-world gaze behavior analysis and exposure blending techniques. Key contributions include saliency prediction frameworks (e.g., AIM model) and semantic segmentation networks (EML-Net, Iterative Gating Networks). His research also intersects with interdisciplinary fields such as neuroscience and healthcare informatics, as seen in recent studies on avian influenza outbreak detection using social media data. Teaching highlights include courses in neural networks, data science, and machine learning. He actively supervises graduate and undergraduate research projects, emphasizing computational methods and AI innovation.

Farid Farrokhiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Trade
• Spatial Economics
• Environmental Economics

Farid Farrokhi serves as an Associate Professor of Economics at Boston College, maintaining an office in Maloney Hall, room 341. His professional correspondence is facilitated through farid.farrokhi@bc.edu . His academic foundation includes: B.Sc. from Sharif University M.Sc. from Sharif University Ph.D. from Penn State Professor Farrokhi's research bridges International Trade , Spatial Economics , and Environmental Economics , with particular emphasis on trade-induced agricultural transformation, spatial migration patterns, and climate-trade policy interactions. His methodological approach integrates theoretical modeling with empirical analysis of global economic systems. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals a consistent focus on trade-environment synergies, notably examining deforestation dynamics and climate mitigation through trade policy. Concurrently, his spatial economics work investigates urban wage structures and refugee resettlement networks, while agricultural trade studies explore productivity shifts and food consumption patterns. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. The available information does not specify current advisees, grant funding, or research supervision activities. His professional resources include a curriculum vitae and research statement accessible through institutional channels. There is no indication of laboratory affiliations or dedicated research teams within the source documentation.

• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Environmental Monitoring
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giorgos Mountrakis is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Resources Engineering at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). His research focuses on environmental monitoring using remote sensing, environmental modeling through geographic methods, and decision support systems for ecological and urban challenges. He holds a Dipl. Eng. from the National Technical University of Athens (1998), an M.S. (2000), and Ph.D. (2004) from the University of Maine. His work integrates advanced technologies like satellite imagery, LiDAR, and machine learning to address land cover dynamics, climate impacts, and wildlife conservation. Current advisees include Atef Amriche (PhD candidate in Geospatial Information Science), Babak Haji Seyed asadollah (PhD in Environmental Resources Engineering), Ahmadreza Safaeinia (PhD in Environmental Resources Engineering), and Zhixin Wang (PhD in Geospatial Information Science). Key research themes include: land use/cover classification using deep neural networks, climate change impacts on forests and rangelands, and optimizing spatial-temporal models for large-scale environmental analysis. His projects span global datasets (e.g., Landsat, MODIS) and regional case studies in the US, Mongolia, and Algeria. Publications emphasize methodological advancements in remote sensing, such as fusion of multisensor data, accuracy assessment frameworks, and applications in biodiversity conservation. His work bridges technical innovation with practical environmental decision-making, addressing issues like urban growth prediction and wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation.

Angela Fullerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Ecology
• Wildlife Conservation
• Decision Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Angela Fuller is a Professor at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), leading the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. She holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. Her research integrates spatial ecology and decision science to address wildlife conservation and management challenges. Fuller earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate from the University of Maine system, reflecting her deep roots in ecological research. Her work focuses on spatial patterns influencing wildlife populations, structured decision-making (SDM), and adaptive management. Key projects include studying human-wildlife coexistence, carnivore ecology, and invasive species detection. She teaches NTRES 4601/6601 Decision Making in Natural Resource Management , emphasizing practical applications of decision frameworks. Recent achievements include the 2020 Cooperative Research Units Leadership Excellence Award and Fellow status in The Wildlife Society (2017). Her lab, the Fuller Spatial Ecology and Decision Science Lab, collaborates on innovative projects such as leveraging canine surveillance for spotted lanternfly detection and analyzing avian influenza in bobcats. Notable publications span topics like spatial capture-recapture modeling and SDM for wildlife harvest decisions. Fuller’s contributions extend to interdisciplinary solutions, bridging ecological and social sciences for sustainable resource management. Her lab actively engages in outreach, including media features on emerging wildlife health issues and conservation strategies.

Steven A Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Governance
• Sustainability Transitions
• Agricultural Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven A Wolf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University, part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on environmental governance, examining the interplay of state and non-state actors in environmental management, particularly in agriculture, forests, and global environmental change. His work spans multiple countries, including India, China, Mexico, and the USA, with current emphasis on accountability mechanisms in environmental governance. Education: 1996: Ph.D., Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1991: M.A., Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia 1986: B.A., English with Chemistry Concentration, University of Vermont Postdoctoral Fellowships: University of California-Berkeley (Agricultural & Resource Economics) and Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Toulouse Research Interests: Dr. Wolf’s research integrates critical institutional analysis to address challenges in environmental policymaking, sustainability transitions, and the role of civil society organizations. Key areas include biodiversity offsetting, environmental metrics, and accountability in the Anthropocene. His work often explores the intersection of agritech innovation, collaborative governance frameworks, and transnational environmental policies. Recent Trends in Articles: His recent publications highlight themes like the role of litigation in China’s environmental governance, the application of joint fact-finding in watershed management, and the ethical implications of pandemic responses on agricultural systems. These studies emphasize actionable solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration. Awards: President, Research Committee on Sociology of Agriculture and Food, International Sociological Association Advising and Grants: Collaborates with postdoctoral researchers and students on projects such as the Nilgiris Field Learning Center, a model integrating education, research, and practice. His work has been featured in news articles discussing NASA satellite applications for agriculture and digital agriculture innovation workshops. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Nilgiris Field Learning Center and the Cornell AgriTech initiative, emphasizing hands-on fieldwork and policy-oriented research.

Navin Ramankuttyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Food Systems
• Environmental Science
• Agricultural Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Navin Ramankutty is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Data Science for Sustainable Global Food Systems at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES), University of British Columbia. He serves as Director of IRES. His research focuses on global land use change, sustainable agriculture, and minimizing agriculture's environmental footprint while addressing food security. He has contributed to major initiatives like the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and IPCC reports, and received the Wihuri International Prize (2020). Research interests include climate change impacts on crop yields, smallholder farming biodiversity, and sustainable land-use policies. Key contributions include developing global datasets on cropland use and analyzing trade-offs between food production and environmental conservation. Scientific awards include the Wihuri Prize, Leopold Leadership Fellowship, and editorial roles in journals like Environmental Research Letters and Global Food Security . His work emphasizes the intersection of data science, policy, and ecological modeling to drive sustainable food systems.

Athanasios Angeloudisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Offshore Renewable Energy
• Coastal Processes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Athanasios Angeloudis is a Reader (Associate Professor) and Director of Impact in the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. He is affiliated with the Institute for Infrastructure and the Environment, leading research on hydro-environmental applications and offshore renewable energy systems. His academic roles include coordinating the Edinburgh Fluid Dynamics Group and serving as a member of NERC’s Peer Review College. Dr Angeloudis holds a PhD in Hydro-environmental Engineering (2014) and an MEng in Civil Engineering (2010) from Cardiff University. He is Chartered with the Technical Chamber of Greece (CEng) and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. His research focuses on environmental fluid mechanics, coastal processes, numerical methods, and data analytics. His teaching responsibilities include courses like Civil Engineering Hydraulics and Water Engineering Transport and Treatment . He has secured significant research funding, including the NERC Industrial Innovation Fellowship, and leads projects such as CoTide (tidal stream energy optimization) and ILIAD (maritime data services). Key research contributions span tidal energy systems, climate change impacts on river flows, and computational modeling frameworks like Thetis-SWAN . His work emphasizes collaboration with industry and international partners to advance sustainable energy solutions and environmental resilience.

Daniel Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Climate Change Impacts
• Coastal Morphodynamics
• Coral Reef Geomorphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Daniel Harris is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the School of the Environment, University of Queensland (UQ). His research focuses on coastal and coral reef morphodynamics, integrating physical processes like waves and tides with ecological and geological systems. Prior to UQ, he held positions at the University of Sydney and the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology (ZMT). He leads The BeachLab, dedicated to developing tools for coastal resilience in a warming world. Research interests include coral reef structural complexity, coastal protection under climate change, and surf zone processes. His work combines field data, remote sensing (e.g., LiDAR, drones), and numerical modeling to address both fundamental and applied questions. Notable projects involve quantifying coral rubble mobility, analyzing Holocene reef evolution, and assessing shoreline change via satellite imagery. His expertise spans marine geoscience, physical oceanography, and environmental adaptation strategies. Publications emphasize coral reef dynamics, coastal geomorphology, and climate impacts. He collaborates with ecologists, geologists, and coastal engineers to advance interdisciplinary solutions. Teaching focuses on geography and marine science, reflecting his commitment to educating future researchers and practitioners. Key contributions include advancing methods for shoreline monitoring using Bayesian networks and Google Earth Engine. His research highlights the critical role of coral reefs in coastal protection, particularly under rising sea levels and extreme weather events. The BeachLab’s work bridges academic inquiry with practical management strategies for vulnerable coastal ecosystems.

• Soil-Landscape Modelling
• Digital Soil Mapping
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Budiman Minasny is a leading academic in soil-landscape modeling at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. He holds roles as Theme Leader of Soil, Carbon, and Water at the Sydney Institute of Agriculture and is a member of the Net Zero Institute, China Studies Centre, and Sydney Southeast Asia Centre. His expertise spans digital soil mapping, climate change mitigation, and soil security. Minasny has over 160 international publications and has pioneered methodologies in spectral soil analysis and peatland assessment. He earned his undergraduate degree from Universitas Sumatera Utara and advanced degrees in soil science from the University of Sydney. Research interests include soil carbon dynamics, peatland management, and the integration of AI/remote sensing in soil science. Awards include the Australian Research Council’s QEII and Future Fellowships, and recognition as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2019). Current projects focus on soil carbon auditing, real-time soil moisture monitoring, and global peatland mapping. Minasny leads multidisciplinary teams addressing climate resilience, with grants from institutions like the National Soil Carbon Innovation Challenge and Australia-India Strategic Research Fund. Awards: QEII Fellowship, Future Fellowship, Highly Cited Researcher 2019 Grants: Includes initiatives on soil carbon platforms, continental-scale soil assessments, and viral diversity studies. His work bridges environmental science and policy, advocating for soil security frameworks to balance agricultural productivity with ecological preservation.

Daniel Berkowitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Institutions
• Development Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roles and Affiliations: Daniel Berkowitz is a Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a secondary appointment at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. His research focuses on comparative institutions, development economics, and applied microeconomics, with a strong emphasis on legal frameworks and economic reforms in transitioning economies, particularly China and post-Soviet states. Recent Activities: Visiting Researcher, Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies (2024) Visiting Professor, Heinz School of Carnegie Mellon University (2022) Executive Secretary of the Association for Comparative Economic Studies (2019-2021) Former Co-Managing Editor of the Journal of Comparative Economics (2007-2016) Research Interests: Berkowitz’s work explores how legal institutions, political dynamics, and historical contexts shape economic outcomes. Key themes include: The impact of legal transplants on trade and development State-owned enterprises and reforms in China Environmental and energy economics, including fracking’s economic implications Bureaucratic capacity and policy effectiveness His interdisciplinary approach merges law, economics, and policy analysis. Publications Overview: His recent work addresses topics like household financial strategies in fracking regions, bureaucratic influences on income distribution, and corporate governance in China. Earlier research examined Russia’s market reforms and the long-term effects of legal systems on trade. Grants and Labs: Active in cross-institutional collaborations, including visiting roles at Tsinghua University and the National Bureau of Economic Research. No specific lab affiliations were mentioned, but his work often involves empirical field studies and institutional analysis.

Noreen McDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Planning
• Urban Planning
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noreen McDonald is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Social Science and Global Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of City and Regional Planning. Her research focuses on transportation planning, particularly the intersection of infrastructure, technology, and public health. She leads projects addressing urban freight systems, road safety, and healthcare mobility challenges. Key affiliations include the Carolina Transportation Program and the Center for Urban and Regional Studies. Current research initiatives involve optimizing non-emergency medical transport, analyzing parcel delivery impacts, and rethinking traffic impact assessments. She has published extensively on youth travel patterns, school siting policies, and the effects of emerging mobility services on vulnerable populations. Her work bridges academic research and policy application, with a focus on equity and sustainability. She is actively involved in shaping interdisciplinary programs and global partnerships within the university's social sciences division.

Allen Hurlbertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecology
• Macroecology
• Biodiversity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Allen Hurlbert is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on macroecology, biodiversity, and the impacts of climate change on ecological communities. He leads the Hurlbert Lab, which investigates patterns in ecological communities, particularly bird migration timing, phenological mismatch, and the latitudinal diversity gradient. Key projects include the Caterpillars Count! citizen science initiative tracking arthropod phenology and the use of global datasets to model ecological processes. Education: Ph.D. in Biology from the University of New Mexico (2005), B.A. in Biology from Amherst College (1994). Postdoctoral work at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS, 2005–2008). Research Interests: Hurlbert’s work spans macroecological patterns, climate-driven phenological shifts, and the role of human activities in biodiversity. His lab uses experimental, modeling, and citizen science approaches to study avian communities, phenology, and ecological processes. Recent projects highlight the importance of vegetation green-up timing for bird breeding success and the consequences of phenological asynchrony for population dynamics. Collaborations and Funding: Collaborates with institutions like UCLA, the Matute Lab (Drosophila research), and the Moore Foundation. Active in training graduate and undergraduate students, with a focus on fostering independent scientific inquiry and mentorship. Labs/Teams: Directs the Hurlbert Lab, emphasizing a collaborative environment with current and former members contributing to key publications and projects. Oversees the Caterpillars Count! initiative and the Avian Diet Database.

Judith Verstegenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geographic Information Science
• Spatial Modelling
• Agent-Based Modelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Judith Verstegen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences. Her research focuses on geosimulation modeling and spatial optimization, with applications in urban planning, environmental vulnerability assessment, and policy analysis. She leads projects such as HEADS 4 Health (2023-2024), which integrates agent-based models into urban digital twins, and coordinates the GeoSIM research group. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, including projects analyzing linguistic diversity in South America and environmental threats to Amazonian indigenous lands. She is the Program Chair of the MSc Geographical Information Management and Applications (GIMA) program and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Spatial Information Science. Notable contributions include methodologies for spatial optimization under uncertainty and agent-based modeling of pedestrian behavior in urban environments. Key research areas include applied data science, complex systems analysis, and the PtS - Transforming Cities initiative. She has advised PhD students on topics ranging from fire prevention optimization to indigenous land vulnerability. Her lab at the University of Münster previously focused on spatial modeling frameworks, and she collaborates internationally with institutions like Leiden University and the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. Recent projects highlight innovation in computational methods, such as Python-based open-source tools for land-use modeling (IMAGE-land) and immersive video experiments for behavioral studies. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with practical policy applications, addressing challenges in sustainable urban development and environmental conservation.

Felix Sperlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insect Systematics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Felix Sperling is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Department at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on insect systematics, evolution, and biodiversity, with a particular emphasis on Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) and Coleoptera (beetles). He leads the Sperling Lab, which integrates molecular genetics, morphological analysis, and computational tools to study speciation, phylogenetics, and conservation. Current projects include investigating mountain pine beetles, spruce budworms, and swallowtail butterflies, with applications to pest management and biodiversity preservation. Courses taught include BIOL 335 (Principles of Systematics), ENT 327 (Terrestrial Arthropod Diversity), and ENT 527 (Advanced Terrestrial Arthropod Diversity). His lab trains students in taxonomy and genomics, with recent alumni including Leah Jackson (MSc 2024), Oksana Vernygora (PhD 2020), and Victor Shegelski (PhD 2020). The lab’s work frequently involves collaborations with museums and conservation agencies, leveraging natural history collections and genomic data to address ecological and evolutionary questions. Notable achievements include groundbreaking studies on species delimitation in butterflies and beetles, as well as the development of interactive tools for taxonomic analysis. The lab has also contributed to understanding the genetic basis of dispersal in forest pests like the mountain pine beetle.