جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ruth Mosternمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• World History
• Chinese History
• Spatial History
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Ruth Mostern is Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh and Director of the Institute for Spatial History Innovation (ISHI). She is Vice-President and President-Elect (2025-2026) of the World History Association and leads the award-winning World Historical Gazetteer project. Education Ph.D. in History, University of California, Berkeley, 2003 Research Interests Mostern is an interdisciplinary historian specializing in world, Chinese, environmental, and spatial history. She investigates long-term human–environment interactions at continental and millennial scales, focusing on how societies organize space, resources, and risk. Her work integrates GIS, digital gazetteers, and environmental science to reconstruct historical geographies of empire, water management, and ecological change. Current projects include: Place: A Global History – a study of itineraries, gazetteers, and databases as technologies of spatial knowledge. The Medieval Climate Anomaly and the Global Medieval Era – cultural adaptations to climate change c. 950-1250 CE. Research Trends Her recent publications span digital environmental humanities, historical GIS, Song-dynasty political economy, and pre-industrial Asian political ecology. A dominant theme is the coupling of state power with environmental transformation, exemplified by her 2021 book The Yellow River: A Natural and Unnatural History (Yale), winner of the 2023 Joseph Levenson Prize. Awards & Honors Joseph Levenson Prize, Association for Asian Studies, 2023 NEH Digital Humanities Advancement Grant, 2023-2025 Digital Humanities Awards 2021 – Best DH Tool (World Historical Gazetteer) Fudan University Fellowship for Studies of Chinese Civilization, 2019 NEH Humanities Connections Implementation Grant, 2018-2020 Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Summer Institute Grant, 2015-2016 NSF Collaborative Research Grant, 2013-2015 ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowship, 2011-2012 Advising & Grants Mostern welcomes graduate students interested in environmental, global, Asian, or digital history. She has directed multiple externally funded projects, including the NSF-funded Center for Historical Information and Analysis and NEH-supported initiatives on water in Central Asia and global historical gazetteers. Labs & Teams She directs the Institute for Spatial History Innovation (ISHI) at the University of Pittsburgh, a hub for interdisciplinary research integrating spatial technologies with historical inquiry. ISHI hosts the World Historical Gazetteer , providing open tools and datasets that link knowledge about historical places across world regions.

Radu Iovitaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Human Responses to Environmental Change
• Eurasian Loess Steppe
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Radu Iovita is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at New York University. Previously, he held positions at the University of Tübingen (until 2023) and the Leibniz Research Institute for Archaeology in Germany. His research focuses on Paleolithic archaeology, human-environmental interactions, and stone tool technology, with a specific emphasis on the Eurasian loess steppe. He leads the EU-funded PALAEOSILKROAD project in Kazakhstan, investigating human dispersals during the Late Pleistocene. His Anthrotopography lab combines microscopic analysis of tool use and remote sensing to reconstruct past landscapes. Education: PhD in Anthropology (University of Pennsylvania, 2008), MPhil in Archaeology (University of Cambridge, 2002), AB in Anthropology (Harvard University, 2001). Key grants include an ERC Starting Grant (2017–2022). Research interests span lithic technology, experimental archaeology, and geoarchaeological methods. Recent work includes discoveries of Paleolithic sites in Kazakhstan, studies on Neanderthal adhesive use, and AI-driven analysis of use-wear patterns. Collaborations involve institutions like ETH Zurich and the University of Tübingen. He is actively involved in field projects in Central Asia and lab-based experimental studies.

Paul Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• AI and LLM Applications in Geoscience
• Sediment Transport Modeling
• Late Quaternary Sea-Level Changes
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Paul Liu is a Professor and Director of International Affairs at the College of Sciences, NC State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Geological Oceanography from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (2001) and academic roles spanning 2003 to present. His research focuses on sediment dynamics, sea-level changes, and large river systems in Asia. He leads the World Large River and Delta Systems Source-to-Sink Webinar Series and serves as an NC State Provost Faculty Fellow for Global Leadership. Education: Ph.D. (2001) Virginia Institute of Marine Science; M.S. (1995) Chinese Academy of Sciences; B.E. (1992) Ocean University of China Research expertise includes AI applications in geoscience, sediment transport modeling, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. His work integrates field observations, numerical models, and geophysical data to address coastal evolution and climate change impacts. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on river deltas, continental margins, and marine sedimentation processes. Recent articles analyze delta dynamics in the Nile, Indus, and Yellow River systems, and explore sediment-carbon interactions in the South China Sea. Liu’s research also addresses human impacts on sediment fluxes and coastal management strategies in Asia. As a global leader, he collaborates internationally on delta sustainability and leads workshops on AI applications in Earth sciences. His lab, linked at https://sealevel.wordpress.ncsu.edu, focuses on bridging geoscience and emerging technologies.

Paul A Kappمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Continental Tectonics
• Regional Geology
• Structural-Stratigraphic Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul A Kapp is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona. His expertise spans continental tectonics, regional geology, structural-stratigraphic analysis, and eolian processes, with a focus on Asia and Cordilleran orogenic systems. Fieldwork includes geologic mapping, kinematic analysis of structures, and stratigraphic section measurements across Precambrian to Quaternary rock types. University: University of Arizona Department: Geosciences Email: pkapp@arizona.edu Research interests emphasize quantifying timing and rates of tectonic processes via geochronology and thermochronology. Key themes include Tibetan Plateau uplift, lithospheric dynamics in collisional zones, and eolian-landscape interactions. His work integrates field observations with analytical methods to understand orogenic plateau formation and paleoelevation reconstruction. Recent publications highlight tectonic-climate feedbacks, mantle melting mechanisms in Tibet, and crustal deformation in the North American Cordillera. Articles often address geodynamic modeling, basin evolution, and isotopic dating applications, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to orogenic and sedimentary systems.

Mi-Ling Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• GeoHealth
• Environmental Chemistry
• Toxicology
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Mi-Ling Li serves as Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology at the University of Delaware's College of Earth, Ocean & Environment, holding joint appointments in the School of Marine Science & Policy and Department of Earth Sciences, Water Science & Policy Program. Her interdisciplinary research bridges environmental science and public health through the emerging field of GeoHealth. Her academic foundation includes: Sc.D. in Environmental Health from Harvard University M.Sc. in Aquatic Sciences and Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor B.Sc. (Honours) in Environmental Science from Zhejiang University of Technology, China Dr. Li's research program investigates chemical sources, transport, and fate in aquatic ecosystems , with specialized focus on mercury biogeochemistry and PFAS contamination. She pioneers the application of stable isotope geochemistry to trace contaminant pathways and assess ecological-human health risks. Her work uniquely connects global environmental changes to contaminant dynamics in marine food webs, emphasizing bioaccumulation processes and exposure pathways. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research themes in mercury cycling (73% of articles), PFAS monitoring (13%), and selenium-mercury interactions (7%). Methodologically, 87% employ stable isotope techniques, while 60% integrate ecosystem modeling. Key geographic foci include Arctic marine systems (40%), East Asian coastal zones (27%), and global fisheries (20%), demonstrating her transboundary approach to contaminant science. She leads the CHEER (Chemical Exposure and Environmental Research) group, which maintains an explicitly interdisciplinary framework connecting earth sciences, toxicology, and public health. The group's research scheme integrates field sampling, laboratory analysis, and computational modeling to address complex environmental health challenges in coastal and marine ecosystems.

Max Torbensonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Paleoclimatology
• Hydroclimatic Variability
• Dendrochronology
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Dr. Max Torbenson serves as an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in paleoclimatology and dendrochronology. His research focuses on hydroclimatic variability over the past millennium using tree-ring proxies . With fieldwork spanning multiple continents, he combines climate reconstruction with modern environmental challenges in water resources and risk management. Education: PhD in Geoscience, University of Arkansas (2019) MA in Geography, University of Minnesota (2014) BSc in Archaeology-Palaeoecology, Queen's University Belfast (2011) His research emphasizes paleoclimatic extremes , ENSO teleconnections , and drought patterns across diverse regions including the Rocky Mountains, Tibetan Plateau, and Amazon Basin. Recent work explores anthropogenic signals in climate proxies and methodological improvements for tree-ring analysis. Publications reveal expertise in multi-proxy integration , climate reconstruction techniques , and historical climate-society interactions . His fieldwork spans the American Southwest, Spanish Pyrenees, and subtropical catchments, with current work focusing on temperature trends in the Mediterranean region and El Niño impacts on North American precipitation.

• Geomorphology
• Geomorphometry
• Geoinformatics
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Leszek Ludwik Gawrysiak is a Professor at the Department of Geology, Soil Science, and Geoinformatics , affiliated with the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. His academic career includes habilitation in Earth and Environmental Sciences (2019), a PhD in Geomorphology (2003), and a master’s in Physical Geography (1993), all from UMCS. Education: Master’s in Physical Geography (1993), UMCS PhD in Geomorphology (2003), UMCS Habilitation in Earth and Environmental Sciences (2019), UMCS His research focuses on Geomorphology , Geomorphometry , and Geoinformatics , with applications in Loess Erosion , Gully Dynamics , and Environmental Risk Assessment . He employs GIS, LiDAR, and remote sensing techniques to analyze terrain segmentation, forest cover changes, and geomorphological impacts on land use planning. Projects include studies on extreme meteorological events, geopark development, and Polish-Belarusian-Ukrainian water policy in the Bug River basin. Recent publications emphasize Loess Landscapes , Proglacial Valley Morphology , and Gully Erosion , with methodological advancements in Digital Terrain Modeling and Geomorphon Analysis . His work bridges computational methods (e.g., GPU-accelerated topographic parameter evaluation) with field-based geomorphological studies in Svalbard and Eastern Europe. Scientific Awards: Award from the Polish Geomorphological Society for best PhD thesis (2002) Team Award from the Rector of UMCS (2010) Individual Award from the Rector of UMCS (2013) He has contributed to understanding Loess Area Geomorphodiversity , Forest Cover Dynamics , and Climate Change Impacts on landscapes. His collaborations span interdisciplinary studies in gully erosion, geotourism, and Holocene soil erosion rates. Contact: leszek.gawrysiak@mail.umcs.pl | Phone: +48 81 537 68 71

Jessica Conroyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleoclimatology
• Stable Isotope Geochemistry
• Paleolimnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Conroy is a Professor in the School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with additional appointments in Earth Science and Environmental Change and Plant Biology. Her research program investigates climate variability across timescales using stable isotope geochemistry, paleolimnology, and climate modeling approaches. Education: Ph.D. (2011) and M.S. (2006) from the University of Arizona, B.A. (2003) from the College of Wooster. Research Focus: Conroy's lab specializes in reconstructing past climate dynamics through stable isotope analysis of geological archives. Key interests include: paleoclimate variability (interannual to millennial scales), isotope hydrology, atmospheric circulation patterns, ocean-atmosphere interactions in the tropical Pacific, loess-paleosol records, and climate responses to external forcings. Current projects examine isotopic signatures in precipitation, seawater, and vapor; paleowind reconstructions; and modern wind trend analysis. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on isotopic proxies for climate reconstruction, with emphasis on tropical Pacific dynamics, Laurentide Ice Sheet influences, loess chronology, and methodological innovations including machine learning applications. Studies frequently utilize multi-proxy approaches across diverse archives like lacustrine sediments, marine carbonates, and aeolian deposits. Awards and Honors: NSF CAREER Award (2019) Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow, National Academy of Sciences (2017) List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent (2015, 2017, 2018) Arnold O. Beckman Award, UIUC Campus Research Board (2013) DISCCRS VIII Participant (2013) Lab Leadership: Conroy directs an active research group (Conroy Lab) investigating past, present, and future climate variability using proxy records, observational data, and model simulations. The lab maintains field programs in the Galápagos, Palau, and midcontinental North America.

Randall J. Schaetzlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Geomorphology
• Podzolization
• Paleopedology
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Dr. Randall J. Schaetzl is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University (MSU), with joint appointments in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at MSU and the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey. His research focuses on soil geomorphology, glacial processes, and the interplay between pedogenesis, climate, and landforms in the Midwest. Education Ph.D. in Geography (Midwestern schools) Additional training in Geography at the University of Wisconsin, Kansas, and Illinois. Research Interests Dr. Schaetzl studies soil-forming processes, particularly podzolization and lessivage , and their relationship to glacial sedimentology and loess deposits. His work examines how soil patterns reflect climate change, post-glacial environments, and landscape evolution, with a regional focus on Michigan and the Great Lakes. Scientific Awards Fellow, Geological Society of America Fellow, Soil Science Society of America Teaching and Advising He teaches courses like Soil Geomorphology Field Study (GEO 408), Environmental Geomorphology (GEO 306), and Geography of Michigan (GEO 333). His field-based pedagogy emphasizes hands-on learning, with mandatory trips to locations like the Saginaw Lake Plain and northern Lower Michigan. He offers funded research assistantships in soil-landscape analysis and Quaternary processes.

• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater Contamination
• Numerical Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas Demmel is a Researcher at the Hydrogeology Department of RWTH Aachen University , where he has worked since 2006. He serves as Deputy Head of the Hydrogeology Teaching and Research Area and coordinates the "groundwater modelling" working group. Research Areas Geogenic and anthropogenic groundwater contamination Hydrogeological and numerical groundwater modeling Transport dynamics of contaminants (uranium, nitrate, heavy metals) Contaminant retention in aquifers Key Projects 2023-ongoing: Modeling water balance and Rhenania tailings pile 2017-2022: Remediation studies at Bergehalde Beythal 2016-2020: Preferential flow paths in loess soils 2012-2014: Uranium contamination in Southern Bavaria

Aaron M. Barthمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Glaciology
• Paleoclimatology
• Cosmogenic Nuclide Dating
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aaron M. Barth is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology at Rowan University's School of Earth & Environment. He leads the Rowan Cosmogenic Nuclide Laboratory (RCNL), focusing on glacial geology and paleoclimatology. His research integrates geochronology, geomorphology, and sedimentology to reconstruct glacial histories and climate change impacts. Education : Postdoctorate, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2016-2018) Ph.D. in Geoscience, Oregon State University (2016) B.S. in Earth Science (Geology), George Mason University (2012) A.S., Northern Virginia Community College (2009) Research Interests : Dr. Barth’s work centers on Quaternary geology, ice sheet dynamics, cosmogenic nuclide dating, and climate change. He explores how past ice sheets responded to climatic shifts through field mapping, exposure dating, and ice-sheet modeling. Publications : His recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to reconstructing glacial histories, including studies on the Laurentide Ice Sheet, Sierra Nevada deglaciation, and Holocene glacier retreat in Alaska. Key themes include polythermal ice conditions, deglacial thinning patterns, and the application of cosmogenic nuclides. Awards/Grants : No scientific awards listed. Active in collaborative research projects, including funding for Laurentide Ice Sheet studies. Labs/Teams : Directs the Rowan Cosmogenic Nuclide Laboratory (RCNL), dedicated to advancing cosmogenic isotope analyses for glacial and climatic research.

Xiaomei Yangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Soil Contamination
• Environmental Monitoring
• Microplastic Fate
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xiaomei Yang is a Lecturer/Researcher at the Soil Physics and Land Management Group of Wageningen University & Research, focusing on soil contaminants including pesticides and microplastics. Her work examines contaminant interactions with soil processes, their environmental fate, and impacts on soil-water-plant systems. She actively contributes to the International Land and Water Management Program (BSc/MSc), mentoring students in thesis research and internships. Key Projects: MINAGRIS: Investigating microplastic sources, fate, and ecosystem impacts in agricultural soils. ISQAPER: Developing interactive soil quality assessments for Europe and China. Soils4Africa: Creating an open-access soil information system for African agricultural resilience. Research Themes: Soil management, ecotoxicology, environmental monitoring, and agroecosystem sustainability. Specific interests include pesticide transport dynamics, microplastic behavior, and ecological risk assessment in agricultural systems. Achievements: Clarivate Highly Cited Scientist (2023) Top 2% Global Scientists (Elsevier/Stanford, 2024) Lead researcher on EU-China collaborative projects (e.g., ISQAPER) Teaching: Oversees MSc thesis supervision, internships, and courses like Sustainable Soil Management: Soil4Life and Land Degradation and Remediation .

Kat Fitzsimmonsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quaternary Geochronology
• Dryland Environmental Change
• Sedimentology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kat Fitzsimmons is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University, within the Faculty of Science. She previously held roles including Professor for Terrestrial Sedimentology at the University of Tübingen (2021–2024) and led a Max Planck Research Group in Mainz, Germany. Her research focuses on dryland environmental change across Quaternary to modern times, using luminescence dating, geomorphology, and interdisciplinary approaches. Education: Habilitation (Dr. rer. nat. habil.) in Physical Geography, University of Leipzig (2016) PhD in Quaternary Geology, Australian National University (2007) BSc (Hons) in Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne (2002) Diploma in Germanistik, University of Melbourne (2001) Research interests include arid/semi-arid landscape responses to climate change, human-environment interactions, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Key geographic foci are Australia and Central Asia. Current projects include the Hydroclimate in the Wimmera catchment study (2025–2026). Notable awards include the Albert Maucher Prize (2014), Hans Bobek Prize (2016), and Max Planck Research Group leadership (2017). Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable development. Advising: Accepting PhD students. Active in collaborative projects with institutions globally, leveraging atmospheric science, archaeology, and geochemistry expertise. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research teams focusing on terrestrial sedimentology and climate history, integrating fieldwork, geochronology, and GIS techniques.

William Guenthnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Low-Temperature Thermochronology
• Tectonics
• Geochemistry
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William Guenthner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Science & Environmental Change at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He holds an adjunct appointment in the School of Earth, Society & Environment. His research focuses on low-temperature thermochronology and tectonics, using (U-Th)/He systems to reconstruct crustal thermal histories. He leads a state-of-the-art noble gas laboratory equipped with laser microfurnaces and mass spectrometers, and co-manages clean labs for mineral dissolution and laser ablation studies. Education Ph.D. in Geosciences, University of Arizona (2013) M.S. in Geosciences, University of Arizona (2009) B.A. in Geology, Carleton College (2007) Research Interests His work integrates field data with laboratory analyses to investigate mountain building, craton stability, and radiation damage effects in zircon thermochronology. Key projects include: Thermal evolution of the Grand Canyon Great Unconformity Denudation histories of Antarctic mountain ranges Gold mineralization in Nevada's Battle Mountain district Glacial loess provenance studies in midcontinental North America Awards & Recognition 2023 Helen Corley Petit Scholar (UIUC) 2020 Charles and Nancy Naesar Prize (International Thermochronology Committee) 2019 NSF CAREER Award Teaching & Outreach Teaches courses in Physical Geology, Structural Geology, and Geochronology. Actively collaborates with researchers worldwide through lab visits and data sharing. Runs an open-access thermochronology training program for early-career scientists. Laboratory Facilities (U-Th)/He lab with diode laser microfurnace and QMS Class 1000 clean lab for mineral dissolution Shared excimer laser ablation system and ICP-MS

Adrian Russellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Mechanics
• Rock Mechanics
• Geotechnical Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adrian Russell is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and unsaturated soils. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (UNSW, 2005), a BE (Civil Engineering, UNSW, 1998), and a PGCert in Higher Education (University of Bristol, 2008). His research focuses on geotechnical engineering challenges in infrastructure systems, including tailings storages, foundations, and earthquake engineering. Russell collaborates extensively with industry partners such as Glencore and Wagstaff Piling to translate research into practical applications, such as soil-cement-fibre mix technologies and ore pass blockage prevention. He has led major grants, including a $1.5M project with Amira Global to prevent tailings dam failures, and holds an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2021–2024). Russell teaches advanced geotechnical courses like CVEN9521 and CVEN9513, emphasizing innovative problem-solving and practical applications. His research group includes 5 PhD students and 2 Research Associates, with former students now leading academic and industry roles globally. Russell invented a novel biaxial earthquake shaking table, granted patents, and advises on international guidelines for slope stability and tailings management. He frequently lectures at global conferences and serves on editorial boards such as Geotechnique and International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences . Key industry engagements include partnerships with mining companies to assess tailings liquefaction risks via cone penetration testing (CPT) and stability analyses. His work on unsaturated soil mechanics has been integrated into practical guidelines and training programs through the Australian Geomechanics Society. Russell also contributed to advancing understanding of particle mechanics, including fractal-based soil characterization and granular media behavior. His labs and facilities, such as the seismic shaking table, enable cutting-edge testing for infrastructure resilience under dynamic loads.