جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Construction
• Building Energy Modeling
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Grobbauer is a Professor and Senior Researcher at the Center for Alpine Construction within the Design and Green Engineering framework at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. He has been active since 2012, with a focus on sustainable building practices and energy-efficient urban development. Key research areas: Sustainable Construction, Building Energy Modeling, Timber Engineering, Renewable Energy Integration His recent work explores parametric timber solutions and energy performance certificate-based urban modeling , contributing to climate-resilient building systems. He has published 42 works, including 2023 Energy journal articles and 2022 conference papers on modular construction. Salzburg State Architecture Prize (2006) Inventor of Graz University of Technology (2013) Salzburg Timber Construction Award (2007) IOC/IAKS Special Distinction (2007) Active in projects like ScaleUp_ZAB (2023–2025), Grobbauer leads initiatives in solid timber construction and photovoltaic integration . He has reviewed 14 publications and presented at events including the 2024 Austrian PV Conference.

Wolfgang Köckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Law
• Planning Law
• Sustainable Land Use
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Köck is a Professor of Environmental Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Leipzig, and has been Head of the Department of Environmental and Planning Law at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) until 2024. His work focuses on environmental law , planning law , and sustainable land use , integrating legal frameworks with ecological and economic considerations. He leads interdisciplinary projects like SOILPROM (pollutant transport modeling and legal frameworks) and DoRiF (spatial planning instruments for land consumption reduction). Joint appointment: University of Leipzig & UFZ Editorial roles: Journal of Environmental Law, JEEPL Key memberships: European Environmental Law Forum, IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Research Themes : His work addresses climate adaptation , bioeconomy regulation , and legal-economic interplay in land use . Recent projects analyze renewable energy expansion and Covid-19 spatiotemporal dynamics , emphasizing equity and legal innovation . Students under his supervision explore topics like land use trade-offs and nature's legal rights . Scientific Leadership : He contributes to national and EU legal frameworks, including roles in the German Advisory Council on the Environment (since 2020) and the Board of Trustees of the German Society for Agricultural Law (since 2021). His publications span land consumption reduction , tradable permits , and climate-resilient legal systems .

• Meadow-Pasture Systems
• Forage Crops
• Rangeland Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tamer YAVUZ is a full-time Professor at Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Agriculture, specializing in Field Crops with a focus on Meadow-Pasture and Forage Crops. He holds a PhD (2011) and MSc (1999) in Field Crops from Gaziosmanpaşa University and a BSc (1995) from the same institution. His research centers on forage production systems, rangeland ecology, and crop improvement. Key interests include optimizing legume-cereal mixtures, evaluating drought-resistant forage varieties, and developing sustainable pasture management strategies. His work integrates field experiments with ecological surveys to enhance fodder quality and grassland biodiversity. YAVUZ has led 26 projects, including the long-term Roughage Production Project (2018–2027) and studies on alfalfa/triticale performance. His publications emphasize yield optimization, antifungal plant extracts, and rangeland rehabilitation, reflecting applied solutions for arid-region agriculture. He has supervised 8 graduate students (7 Master’s, 1 PhD) on topics like Hungarian vetch-triticale mixtures and rangeland improvement efficacy. Administrative roles include Department Head (2012–2015) and Faculty Board membership (2021–2024).

Ralf Logesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Organic Farming
• Agricultural Science
• Soil Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ralf Loges is a researcher at the Department of Grassland and Forage Cropping/Organic Farming within the Institute for Crop Science and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences, Kiel University. His work focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, nitrogen dynamics, carbon sequestration, and forage crop optimization in organic farming systems. Organic Farming Soil Science Forage Crop Systems Nitrogen Management Agroecology Climate Change Mitigation Recent publications analyze nitrogen flows, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity impacts in ley-arable systems, with a strong emphasis on no-till practices, grass-clover mixtures, and eco-efficient dairy integration. His research spans crop rotations, soil carbon dynamics, and precision agricultural technologies.

Malgorzata Borchersمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Carbon Dioxide Removal
• Bioenergy
• Sustainability Assessment
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Malgorzata Borchers is a senior Researcher at the Department of Bioenergy , Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ , where she leads the CARMA (Carbon Management) research group. Her work focuses on bio-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies, climate neutrality pathways, and sustainable biomass implementation for Germany's energy transition. Key collaborations include IEA Bioenergy Tasks 40/43/44/45 and Helmholtz Climate Initiative (HI-CAM) Projects: Net-Zero-2050 , EE-Monitor , BENOPT , HI-CAM Her research combines system analysis with sustainability assessment to evaluate bioenergy systems, marine CDR options, and policy frameworks for achieving Germany's 2045 climate neutrality goals. She has contributed to 41+ indicators for nature-compatible renewable energy expansion and developed scenario modeling tools for carbon budgeting. Scientific contributions span 15 recent publications on: AI-enhanced CDR literature mapping (2025) Marine storage/sequestration dynamics (2025) BECCS value chains (2024) Multi-level climate governance (2024) Tempo-spatial CDR economics (2024) Bioenergy's role in net-zero (2022–2024) Awarded the UFZ Research Award 2024 as part of a team for advancing sustainable biomass use in climate neutrality. Her work informs national policies on carbon management , renewable energy integration , and nature-compatible technology deployment .

Kirk Dimondمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Renewable Energy Landscapes
• Landscape Performance
• Site Design and Construction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kirk Dimond serves as Associate Professor and Program Chair for Landscape Architecture at the University of Arizona's School of Landscape Architecture and Planning within the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA). A LEED Accredited Professional, he holds a BLA from Utah State University and an MS in Landscape Architecture from Penn State University, bringing over a decade of expertise in sustainable landscape systems to his academic leadership role. His educational background includes: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA), Utah State University Master of Science in Landscape Architecture, Penn State University Dimond's research program investigates landscape performance through optimizing social-ecological synergies in renewable energy infrastructure, water management, and site design. He specializes in dryland environments where his work addresses critical tradeoffs in the food-energy-water nexus, developing place-based design solutions that maximize co-benefits for communities and ecosystems. His approach integrates quantitative performance metrics with qualitative cultural considerations to create resilient, multi-functional landscapes. Analysis of his publication record reveals a concentrated research trajectory focused on renewable energy landscapes, with 70% of recent publications addressing agrivoltaics and solar integration. His work spans environmental science, engineering, and design disciplines, consistently emphasizing context-specific solutions that balance technical feasibility with social equity. Emerging themes include climate adaptation in urban parks, sustainable material cycles, and the role of landscape architecture in energy justice. Dimond actively mentors students through graduate and undergraduate design studios while securing research funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and university initiatives like the 2025 CAPLA Grassroots Seed Grant. His collaborative projects often involve Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and professional landscape architecture firms, bridging academic research with real-world implementation. He contributes to the Campus Living Lab initiative where green stormwater infrastructure serves as both research platform and campus sustainability feature. Dimond also leads the Renewable Energy Landscapes workshop series connecting researchers with practitioners across the Southwest and Pacific Northwest to advance place-based design standards for energy infrastructure.

• Lean Product Development
• Systems Engineering
• Platform Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dag Henrik Bergsjö serves as an Assistant Professor in Product Development at Chalmers University of Technology. His academic work focuses on integrating lean methodologies with systems engineering approaches to optimize product development processes. Dr. Bergsjö's research spans several interconnected domains of engineering management and systems design. His primary interests include Lean Product Development, Systems Engineering, and Platform Development (covering technology, product, and production platforms). He is actively working to develop the research area of Platform-based Product Development and explores the combination of Lean Product Development with Product Data Management (PDM/PLM). His work particularly emphasizes Lean Product Development tools such as Pulse, visual planning, and checklists. His recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on human-centric manufacturing systems, knowledge management in engineering contexts, and the application of lean principles to complex product development challenges. The research trends show increasing attention to socio-technical aspects of digitalization in industrial engineering processes and the development of frameworks for designing human-centric manufacturing systems for novel products. Dr. Bergsjö has secured significant research funding through multiple projects, primarily supported by VINNOVA and other Swedish research agencies. His projects span various domains including digital product development centers, AI analysis in construction projects, knowledge sharing in digital collaborative projects, and sustainable manufacturing methods. He leads and participates in several research initiatives including the Wingquist Laboratory: Digital Center for Product Development (2024-2024), Smart Module for AI Analysis during the Design Phase in Safety-Critical Complex Construction Projects (2024-2025), and previously led projects such as KIDSAM: Knowledge and Information Sharing in Digital Collaborative Projects (2018-2021), TechMo: Technology Modeling of Sustainable Manufacturing Methods in the Electronics Industry (2017-2018), and several others focused on platform-based development, digitalization, and lean methodologies.

Adrienne Grêt-Regameyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Landscape Planning
• Environmental Science
• Ecosystem Services
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adrienne Grêt-Regamey serves as Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, where she heads the Institute for Spatial and Landscape Development. Her academic career spans over 15 years at one of Europe's leading technical universities, with significant leadership roles including Head of the Engagement Platform for Future Cities Lab Global since 2021. Her research focuses on the complex interactions between human activities and landscape evolution across temporal and spatial scales. Specializing in landscape planning and environmental science, she investigates land-use decision models through forecasting and backcasting approaches. A key innovation in her work involves developing state-of-the-art 3D visualizations and auralizations within her laboratory to understand public perception of landscape changes and create decision support tools for participatory planning processes. Her methodology emphasizes iterative design-science collaboration to develop place-specific solutions that balance human well-being with environmental sustainability. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research integrating spatial analysis, ecosystem services assessment, and participatory decision-making. Her work increasingly addresses urgent global challenges including renewable energy transitions, climate adaptation strategies, and urban-rural dynamics, often employing advanced computational methods like machine learning and immersive virtual reality environments. Dandelion Entrepreneurship Award (2023) Most Influential Female Award in Land System Science (2022) ERC Starting Grant for GLOBESCAPE project (2017) Swiss National Science Foundation Transdisciplinary Award (2013) ETH Silver Medals for both Master and PhD theses Grêt-Regamey actively contributes to scientific governance as Member of the Swiss Science Council (since 2024) and Advisory Committee of the Wyss Academy for Nature. She serves as Associate Editor for Landscape and Urban Planning and Editor for disP - The Planning Review. Her research program has secured significant funding including an ERC Starting Grant and multiple Swiss National Science Foundation projects, with current work focusing on integrating design and land system science to foster place-making in peri-urban landscapes. Her laboratory at ETH Zurich specializes in developing immersive 3D environments for landscape assessment and planning, with recent work extending into therapeutic applications of virtual reality. She leads the Future Cities Lab Global engagement platform, facilitating knowledge exchange between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on sustainable urban development challenges worldwide.

Natalie D Huntمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Environmental Science
• Cropping Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natalie D Hunt is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering school of the University of Minnesota. Her work focuses on sustainable agriculture, environmental science, and food systems education. Teaching Assistant Professor, Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota Research interests include: Developing collective agency curricula for sustainable food systems Assessing environmental impacts of conventional vs. diversified cropping systems Air quality and health effects related to agricultural practices Policy strategies for sustainable food-energy-water systems Soil health and weed seedbank sustainability indicators Climate change mitigation through agricultural diversification Recent publications span interdisciplinary topics from Iowa cropping system emissions to global food system air quality impacts. Media outlets have highlighted her work on crop rotation diversification benefits.

• Environment and Health
• Environmental Impacts
• Natural Capital
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Theresa Mercer is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability at Cranfield Environment Centre, Cranfield University, where she joined in May 2023 as Environment Programme Director. Previously, she held academic positions at the University of Lincoln, Cardiff University, Cranfield University, Keele University, University of Queensland (Australia), and the University of Hull. Her research focuses on environmental systems change following perturbations such as land use change and management interventions. She employs collaborative education approaches for optimizing environmental system goal setting and promoting pro-environmental behaviors. Her teaching expertise centers on education for sustainable development (ESD), environmental management, and digital tools for future-proofing environmental teaching and learning. Analysis of her publication record shows a strong emphasis on soil science, environmental pollution, climate change adaptation, urban ecology, and innovative educational approaches. Her recent work has examined environmental stewardship education in Tuvalu, soil-plant-pollinator relationships in urban habitats, virtual fieldtrips for geography education, and climate governance in devolved UK territories. Scientific recognition includes: Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Member of the Institution of Environmental Sciences Affiliate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Dr Mercer currently co-leads the ESRC REGENYSYS project, which aims to build capacity for a circular bioeconomy in the Thames Estuary. Her research supervision has included PhD work on community education and environmental stewardship in Tuvalu, and Masters research on gamification for sustainability education and woodland soil health. Her educational background includes a PhD in physical geography from the University of Hull (EPSRC-funded), a PGDip in Research Skills, an MSc in environmental management from Sunderland University, and a degree in environmental science from the University of East Anglia.

• Systems Modelling
• Operational Research
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Sandars is a Research Fellow in Operational Research and Natural Resources at the Cranfield Environment Centre , Cranfield University. With over two decades of experience in agricultural systems modelling, he specializes in applying quantitative methods like linear programming (LP) , data envelopment analysis (DEA) , and life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts and optimize decision-making in agriculture. His work bridges computational techniques with sustainable land systems and digital agriculture. Education: MSc in Operational Research (2004), University of Hertfordshire MSc in Applied Environmental Science (1994), Wye College, University of London BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (1990), Seale-Hayne College, Polytechnic Southwest His research focuses on systems modelling for climate change adaptation, greenhouse gas inventory accuracy, and environmental LCA of agricultural innovations. Recent projects include methane emission analysis for UK manure management, structural modelling of livestock systems, and quantifying environmental impacts of wastewater treatment technologies. Daniel’s work has been cited in high-impact journals like Environmental Research: Food Systems and Environmental Modelling & Software . He has received professional recognition as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) , Associate Fellow of the Operational Research Society (AFORS) , and Competent Communicator (CC) from Toastmasters International . Key Scientific Contributions: Developed disaggregation models for UK cattle industry emissions Created structural models for sheep marketing and movement analysis Quantified environmental impacts of bio-fertilizers and wetland biofuels Benchmarked farm environmental efficiency using DEA Predicted land use changes under climate and biodiversity policies He has lectured on linear programming for environmental economics, LCA case studies for organic waste processing, and project management techniques for transportation. His research is publicly funded by organizations like Defra , EU FP7 , and Environment Agency .

Muditha Heenkendaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Spatial Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muditha Heenkenda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography & The Environment at Lakehead University, Canada, with expertise in remote sensing, GIS, and geostatistics. Holding a PhD in GIS and Remote Sensing from Charles Darwin University, Australia, and an MSc in Geo-information Science from Wageningen University, Netherlands, he focuses on natural resource management through geospatial technologies. PhD (GIS and Remote Sensing) - Charles Darwin University, Australia MSc (Geo-information Science) - Wageningen University, The Netherlands Higher Diploma (Surveying) - Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Sri Lanka BSc (Mathematics & Physics) - University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka His research explores remote sensing applications in forestry and agriculture, including wildfire mapping, precision farming, and machine learning techniques for image analysis. Recent work involves UAV-based forest inventory, sugarcane nutrient monitoring, and integrating LiDAR with multispectral imagery. Dr. Heenkenda contributes to the Lakehead Applied Geomatics Research Lab , advancing practical geospatial solutions for natural resource challenges. Though no scientific awards are listed, his interdisciplinary approach bridges geomatics with agricultural and environmental decision-making.

• Nonlinear Control
• Adaptive Control
• Robust Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiaoping Liu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Lakehead University. He holds a P.Eng. designation and specializes in nonlinear control systems, adaptive algorithms, and robotics applications. His research bridges theoretical control frameworks with practical engineering challenges, including climate control systems and underactuated robotic platforms. Education: BSc, Northeastern University, China MSc, Northeastern University, China PhD, Northeastern University, China Research Focus: Dr. Liu's work spans adaptive control, disturbance decoupling, and nonlinear dynamics. He investigates applications in HVAC optimization, tower crane control, and robotic systems. His recent projects address robustness against uncertainties and cyber-physical threats in multi-agent networks. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024–2025) demonstrate a dual focus: (1) theoretical advances in finite-time stabilization and disturbance rejection for nonlinear/MIMO systems, and (2) applied research in urban sustainability, environmental modeling, and energy-efficient control. Cross-disciplinary themes include 3D urban mapping and climate impact assessment.

Georgios Kargasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Physics
• Irrigation Engineering
• Hydrodynamics of Porous Media
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Georgios Kargas serves as a Professor in the Department of Water Resources Management within the School of Environment and Agricultural Engineering at the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA). His academic profile centers on advanced irrigation engineering, soil physics, and hydrodynamics of porous media, with particular expertise in drainage system design, soil salinity assessment, and sensor-based soil moisture monitoring. His research interests focus on hydrodynamic characteristics of porous media , precision irrigation systems , and soil-water-electrical conductivity relationships . Current work emphasizes developing novel infiltration equations for furrow irrigation, validating low-cost sensor platforms for soil monitoring, and creating EU-wide soil salinity mapping frameworks using machine learning. His experimental approach bridges laboratory measurements with field applications, particularly in Mediterranean agricultural contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant trends in sensor technology validation (TEROS/WET sensors), advanced infiltration modeling consistent with Philip theory, and large-scale soil salinity mapping using EU databases. Key subfields include subsurface drainage equation development, LoRa-based monitoring systems, and electrical conductivity compensation methods for dielectric sensors. Professional contributions include editorial review work for Sensors (2021), Water (2016), and Sustainability (2017) journals, though no specific scientific awards are documented in available sources. Teaching responsibilities encompass core undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Porous Media , Special Topics in Soil Physics , and Irrigation-Drainage Systems Design , with consistent focus on Water Resources Management specialization. His instructional approach integrates theoretical principles with practical system design applications across 8th-9th semester curricula.

• Tourism Management
• Environmental Efficiency
• Circular Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roman Lacko is an Associate Professor at the Department of Tourism within the Faculty of Commerce, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. His teaching focuses on Tourism Management, International Tourism, and Health/Medical Tourism Management. He holds a Dipl. Ing. and PhD., with his academic work centered on efficiency analysis and sustainable development. His research explores: Tourism efficiency and competitiveness in the EU and Visegrád Group Environmental and circular economy performance using Data Envelopment Analysis Socioeconomic determinants of sustainability in post-pandemic contexts Healthcare system efficiency and resource optimization Lacko has led projects like MVP I-16-104-00 (efficiency evaluation methods for businesses) and MVP I-18-107-00 (machine learning for data analysis), contributing to VEGA and KEGA initiatives on public administration and environmental management.