Rolf Kristian Baltzersen is a Professor at the Department of Education, ICT and Learning (PIL) at Østfold University College, within the Faculty of Education. He has been a faculty member since 2004, promoted to Professor in 2015. His academic journey includes a PhD completed in 2017 and a visiting scholar position at the University of Toronto (2012–2013). He has held roles such as Coordinator of the part-time Practical Pedagogical Education program and has contributed to projects like the Learning Networks in Østfold. His research focuses on Collective Intelligence, Open Educational Resources, Digital Storytelling, and Pedagogical Use of Technology. He emphasizes innovative teaching methods, including peer teaching and collaborative learning, and has developed open digital resources like Practice Guide in School and Digital Stories in School . His work integrates Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) to explore reflective teaching practices and educational systems. Recent publications highlight themes like peer teaching in teacher education, collective problem-solving, and the role of technology in education. Baltzersen’s contributions span academic articles, books, and conference presentations, reflecting a commitment to advancing pedagogical practices and educational innovation.
Daniel Oro is a Research Professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) . He graduated in Biology from the University of Barcelona, earned a European Doctorate in 1996, and conducted post-doctoral research in France and the United Kingdom before joining CSIC in Mallorca. His academic profile spans decades of contributions to ecological theory and conservation science. Education: PhD (Biology) from University of Barcelona Experience: Postdoctoral work in France/UK; CSIC since 1996 Research interests include: Animal ecology (species interactions, population dynamics) Climate change impacts on marine species Conservation strategies for endangered megafauna Trophic interactions and top predator roles Habitat protection effectiveness His publication trends reveal consistent focus on marine ecology, climate threats to reptiles, demographic modeling, and conservation frameworks. Key methodologies include hierarchical population modeling and empirical studies on seabirds and sea turtles. Network includes collaborations with institutions in Spain, France, UK, and the U.S., emphasizing global ecological challenges.
Dr. Ariel Greiner is an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford and Pennsylvania State University, supervised by Dr. Katrina Davis and Dr. Katriona Shea. Her interdisciplinary research applies mathematical and statistical modeling to conservation challenges, with current focus on optimizing coral reef management in Melanesia through value-of-information frameworks and socioeconomic integration. Her academic foundation includes: PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Toronto (supervised by Dr. Martin Krkošek, Dr. Marie-Josêe Fortin, and Dr. Emily Darling) Bachelor of Science from McGill University (research with Dr. Andrew Gonzalez on ecosystem functioning debts and global genetic diversity patterns) Dr. Greiner's research centers on coral reef resilience under anthropogenic pressures, employing network theory and dynamical systems to model connectivity, regime shifts, and climate impacts. Her work bridges theoretical ecology with practical conservation, emphasizing equity in scientific practice. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in state-space modeling, macrogenetics, and disease epidemiology while maintaining consistent focus on coral reef sustainability. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in coral reef dynamics (73% of works), with significant contributions to disease modeling (13%) and conservation genetics (13%). Temporal trends show increasing integration of socioeconomic factors since 2021, while mathematical approaches consistently emphasize network connectivity and stability analysis across all publications. Her accolades include: Excellence in Doctoral Research Award (Canadian Society of Ecology and Evolution) Harold H. Harvey Prize for Academic Leadership NSERC Doctoral Scholarship NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship Supported by NSERC funding throughout her career, Dr. Greiner has collaborated extensively with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Fiji and Melanesia, including fieldwork surveying Fijian reefs. While no formal advisees are documented, her work demonstrates strong mentorship through collaborative publications and educational contributions like the 'Ten Simple Rules' modeling guide. Her current Melanesian reef project exemplifies her signature approach: integrating mathematical optimization with community engagement to develop context-specific conservation strategies that balance ecological resilience and human needs.
Nicolas Debortoli is an evolutionary geneticist focused on molecular adaptation mechanisms in asexual organisms, particularly bdelloid rotifers and freshwater invertebrates. His research examines genetic mixing, desiccation resistance, and environmental DNA applications for biodiversity monitoring. He has contributed significantly to understanding horizontal gene transfer in asexual species and urban ecosystem impacts on microinvertebrates. Research Interests: Debortoli investigates: (1) Evolutionary dynamics of asexual reproduction in bdelloid rotifers, (2) Genetic hybridization in clam lineages, (3) Environmental DNA metabarcoding for ecological assessment, and (4) Urbanization impacts on microinvertebrate communities. His work integrates genomics, field ecology, and computational biology. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2016-2024) demonstrate a shift from fundamental rotifer genetics toward applied environmental genomics, including SARS-CoV-2 surveillance validation and machine learning applications in hematology. Over 50% of his output addresses sustainable development goals related to aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity conservation.
Dr. Barbara Robson is a Principal Research Scientist at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in Townsville, Australia, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW@Canberra). She leads AIMS' Tropical Marine Water Quality and Impacts team, focusing on biogeochemical modelling of coastal ecosystems to inform environmental policy, particularly for the Great Barrier Reef. Her expertise spans nitrogen fixation, remote sensing of benthic light, and decision support tools. Education: PhD in Oceanography (University of New South Wales, 2000) Bachelor of Environmental Science (Hons 1, Murdoch University, 1994) Her research involves: Modelling water quality and nutrient dynamics in coastal systems Assessing climate change impacts on marine ecosystems Developing tools to resolve model-data discrepancies Studying coral recruitment connectivity and photophysiology Recent publications highlight her work on Trichodesmium dynamics, coral metacommunity frameworks, and synthetic data applications. She serves as an Associate Editor for Limnology and Oceanography Letters and contributes to science panels like the Gladstone Healthy Harbour Program . Scientific honors include: Fellow, International Environmental Modelling and Software Society Peter Cullen Trust Fellow Early Career Research Excellence Award (Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand)
Dr. Paul Meulenbroek is an active researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences in Vienna, Austria. His work focuses on freshwater biodiversity , fish ecology , and genetic conservation , with a strong emphasis on environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding and riverine connectivity in both temperate and tropical ecosystems. Research keywords include: Conservation Biology Genetics Fish Biology Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Freshwater Biodiversity Taxonomy of Fish His recent work spans eDNA-based biodiversity monitoring , hydropower impacts on fish communities , and machine learning applications in morphological differentiation studies . Collaborations include institutions like the Christian Doppler Laboratory and Plant Science and Biodiversity .
Christopher Steiner serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research program integrates ecological and evolutionary approaches to study freshwater planktonic systems, with emphasis on zooplankton and phytoplankton dynamics in environmentally stressed habitats. Education: Ph.D. in Zoology, Michigan State University, 2001 B.S. in Biology, UCLA, 1992 Research Focus: Steiner investigates how dispersal, environmental fluctuations, and anthropogenic stressors shape community assembly and stability. His current work examines Daphnia population responses to road salt pollution, intraspecific variation in salinity tolerance, and metacommunity dynamics under nutrient enrichment. Through field experiments and laboratory studies, he explores eco-evolutionary feedbacks in predator-prey systems and the stabilizing role of genetic diversity in fluctuating environments. His research bridges theoretical ecology with conservation applications for freshwater ecosystems. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2014) reveal a sustained focus on salinization impacts, with 40% of recent work addressing road salt effects on zooplankton communities. His research increasingly integrates metacommunity theory with eco-evolutionary dynamics, demonstrating how dispersal and genetic diversity buffer environmental stressors. Experimental approaches dominate his methodology, with 75% of recent papers employing mesocosm or field experiments to test theoretical predictions about community stability. Teaching & Mentoring: Steiner teaches Ecology and the Environment (BIO3500/ESG3500), Population and Community Ecology (BIO5490/BIO7490), and Biometry (BIO5040/BIO7045) across undergraduate and graduate levels. He advises graduate students in biological sciences, supervising research on freshwater community ecology and experimental evolution, though specific student names are not publicly listed.
Simon A. Levin is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University, where he has been affiliated since 1992. He also holds an Adjunct Professorship at Cornell University. His research bridges ecological theory, evolutionary biology, and environmental economics, focusing on macroscopic patterns in ecosystems, infectious disease dynamics, and sustainable management of global commons. B.A., Johns Hopkins University Ph.D., University of Maryland (Mathematics) Levin’s work integrates mathematical modeling with ecological data to study resilience, pattern formation, and multiscale processes in natural systems. He explores how individual-level ecological and evolutionary mechanisms generate collective outcomes at ecosystem and biosphere scales, emphasizing the importance of scale mismatches in conservation challenges. Recent publications highlight his contributions to epidemic modeling coupled with human behavior, spatial ecology of savanna-forest boundaries, and network-based analyses of social-ecological systems. His 2025 work on risk compensation and surveillance systems demonstrates how behavioral feedbacks influence disease containment strategies. MacArthur Award (1988) Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences (2005) A.H. Heineken Prize for Environmental Sciences (2004) National Academy of Sciences member Fellow of AAAS and American Academy of Arts and Sciences As director of the Princeton Center for BioComplexity, Levin mentors over 100 graduate students and postdocs. His lab investigates topics like microbial interactions, climate-driven ecosystem shifts, and prosocial behavior in resource governance.
Gleb Tikhonov is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme . He also holds a postdoctoral position at Aalto University in the Department of Computer Science . His work bridges statistical ecology, machine learning, and computational biology. Research Interests : Development of joint species distribution modelling (JSDM) for ecological communities Integration of statistical and machine learning methods High-performance computing implementations Phenological and dispersal pattern analysis Publications demonstrate expertise in applying advanced statistical frameworks to ecological questions, including fungal dispersal mechanisms, microbiome variation, and climate change impacts. His LIFEPLAN project (funded by the European Commission Joint Research Centre) focuses on planetary biodiversity synthesis using big data. Education : PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki (2018) MS in Applied Mathematics, Lomonosov Moscow State University (2014)
Larissa D'Angelo is an Associate Professor of English Language and Translation at the University of Bergamo , affiliated with the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures . She leads the Eye Tracking Lab within the Research Group on Digital Humanities (ReDH) and is a member of the Research Center on Languages for Specific Purposes (CERLIS) . Her academic background includes an MA in English Language from Youngstown State University (USA), a TESOL Certificate , a Certificate in Children's and Young Adult Literature , and a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Reading (UK). Her research focuses on English for Specific Purposes , multimodal analysis , and eye-tracking studies , particularly in audiovisual translation , game localization , and academic communication . She has supervised theses on topics like AVT and cultural prosumer dynamics , multimodal text design , and AI in translation , though she emphasizes that AI usage is strictly prohibited in thesis work. Her publications explore the intersection of digital communication , metadiscourse , and translation theory , with a focus on visual and textual academic genres and pedagogical applications . She actively collaborates on projects like Erasmus+ initiatives for climate-resilient education.
Daniel J. McGlinn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the College of Charleston, where he conducts research on ecological community assembly and biodiversity. He is affiliated with the Rita Hollings Science Center and leads the McGlinn Lab, which focuses on addressing questions about the spatial and temporal structure of biodiversity using macroecological analyses, field studies, and mathematical models. His work bridges theoretical ecology with practical conservation applications. McGlinn earned his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University and his B.S. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. His research focuses on the assembly of ecological communities in space and time, with particular interest in how fire and other disturbances shape community structure and diversity. He works primarily on plants and birds but applies cross-taxon perspectives to identify general community patterns. His lab develops and applies ecological theory to improve biodiversity conservation, with a strong emphasis on quantitative methods and open science practices. McGlinn's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on biodiversity measurement across spatial scales, with particular emphasis on disentangling the effects of species abundance distribution, density, and aggregation on diversity patterns. His work increasingly integrates quantitative methods with field studies to address conservation challenges, as evidenced by his development of the 'Measurement of Biodiversity' (mobr) framework and R package. Changing Face of Coastal South Carolina: Building a Resilient Future - South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium $110,800. 2022 Sabbatical Scholar Fellowship, German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research, $100,000. 2020-2021 Below Ground Processes Proposal, DOE proposal, $150,000; PI: A. Strand, Co-PI: S. Pritchard. 2015-2018 Greater Research Opportunities Fellowship, Environmental Protection Agency, $100,000, 2005-2008 McGlinn actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students, with several current and former advisees pursuing careers in ecology and conservation. He has successfully secured funding from multiple sources including federal agencies, state organizations, and internal university grants. His lab maintains strong collaborative ties with researchers worldwide, particularly through the development of the mobr R package and participation in large-scale biodiversity synthesis projects. The McGlinn Lab is an ecological research group that addresses biodiversity questions using macroecological analyses, field studies, and mathematical models. The lab is particularly known for developing the 'Measurement of Biodiversity' (mobr) R package and its related theoretical framework, which has become influential in the field of biodiversity science. McGlinn and his team are advocates for more open, diverse, and inclusive scientific community practices.
Alex Bush serves as Lecturer in Environmental Remote Sensing at Lancaster University's Lancaster Environment Centre, specializing in ecological modeling for biodiversity conservation at macroecological scales. His work bridges remote sensing technologies with ground-truth ecological data to address national-scale monitoring challenges and ecosystem sustainability. Alex Bush's educational background includes: University of East Anglia Macquarie University, Sydney His research focuses on integrating high-throughput DNA sequencing with remote sensing imagery to map invisible biodiversity components and assess ecosystem condition. Key themes include developing statistical models for climate change adaptation, evaluating DNA metabarcoding for sustainable agriculture monitoring, and analyzing spatial-temporal community dynamics across landscape scales. This work directly addresses biodiversity loss through innovative monitoring frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveals dominant methodological trends in environmental DNA (eDNA) applications, particularly metabarcoding for freshwater and terrestrial biodiversity assessment. Cross-cutting themes include climate change resilience modeling, statistical framework development for ecological monitoring, and the integration of remote sensing with molecular techniques. His work consistently targets conservation applications across Amazonian, boreal, and urban ecosystems. Alex Bush has received significant research recognition: Research Fellowship, Australian Government Research Fellowship, Canadian Government He actively supervises PhD candidates Matthew Clark (Ecology and Conservation) and Pablo Gallego Anex (Biodiversity and Remote Sensing of Forest Structure). Current research funding includes the H2020 SUPERB project (2021-2025), Designing Biodiversity Markets for Nature Recovery (2022), and Integrating Statistical Frameworks into eDNA Survey and Analysis (2020-2022), reflecting his leadership in conservation technology development. Affiliated with Lancaster's Centre of Excellence in Environmental Data Science, Bush contributes to interdisciplinary teams in Ecology and Conservation and Geospatial Data Science, driving innovation in environmental monitoring through data-intensive approaches.
Associate Professor Chris Roelfsema is a faculty member at School of the Environment , The University of Queensland (UQ) , where he serves as Academic Director at Heron Island Research Station . He leads the Marine Ecosystem Monitoring Lab and is affiliated with the Centre for Marine Science and Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science . Research Focus: Roelfsema specializes in monitoring marine ecosystem health , particularly coral reefs and seagrass habitats , using integrated field data and remote sensing . His work emphasizes cost-effective mapping and monitoring approaches , which have been adopted globally for conservation and climate change adaptation . Key projects include long-term studies at Heron Reef (2002–ongoing) and Moreton Bay (2000–ongoing) , SmartSat CRC hyperspectral remote sensing (2023–2027) , and contributions to Allen Coral Atlas and 3D GBR Habitat Mapping . Scientific Trends: His recent publications highlight deep learning applications for coral reef reconnaissance , 3D photogrammetry , global coral bleaching monitoring , and neotectonic impacts on reef geomorphology . Collaborative efforts span UQ , AIMS , and Great Barrier Reef Foundation initiatives. Funding & Grants: Current grants include projects on seahorse conservation , hyperspectral coral/seagrass assessment , and citizen science reef monitoring . Past funding covers GBR 3D mapping , Tongan reef recovery , and seagrass carbon stock analysis . Supervision: Roelfsema has supervised numerous PhD and Masters students on topics like coral dynamics , seagrass resilience , and coastal change detection . Students benefit from access to extensive field and satellite datasets . Community & Education: He actively supports citizen science through organizations like Reef Check Australia , CoralWatch , and UniDive , contributing to public education and capacity building in marine science.
Robert Brian O'Hara is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU. His research focuses on the intersection of ecology and statistics, particularly developing models to analyze species distributions and dynamics. He leads a research group addressing challenges in biodiversity monitoring, including citizen science data integration and statistical tool development. Current projects include the GreenPlan initiative for land-use impact modeling and the Transforming Citizen Science for Biodiversity project. His work emphasizes integrating diverse data sources (e.g., observational, experimental, citizen science) to improve model accuracy. Notable contributions include the PointedSDMs R package for species distribution modeling and collaborations on projects like the gllvm package for model-based ordination. He supervises PhD students Kwaku Peprah Adjei, Philip Stanley Mostert, and Ron Tuganov, whose research spans data integration, statistical tools, and ecological modeling. Key themes in his publications include niche overlap prediction, climate-driven ecosystem shifts, and methodological advancements in ecological statistics. His research aims to bridge gaps between statistical rigor and ecological complexity to inform conservation and policy decisions.
Emily Rubidge is an Honorary Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry. Her research focuses on Applied Conservation Science and Ecosystems and Climate Change , with a particular emphasis on marine protected area networks, habitat connectivity, and biodiversity monitoring in the Pacific coastal regions of Canada. Institution: University of British Columbia School: Faculty of Forestry Department: Forest and Conservation Sciences Email: emily.rubidge@ubc.ca Rubidge's work integrates ecological theory into conservation planning, addressing challenges such as cumulative effects on marine ecosystems, climate change impacts on species distributions, and technological innovations like environmental DNA (eDNA) and satellite monitoring for biodiversity assessment. Her recent studies examine marine protected area (MPA) effectiveness, kelp forest dynamics, and transboundary conservation strategies. The 15 most recent publications reveal a focus on: Climate-resilient MPA design Seagrass and kelp habitat connectivity Human activity impacts on marine ecosystems Advancements in biodiversity monitoring techniques Policy implementation for global biodiversity frameworks Data integration in conservation planning Her research spans marine ecology, conservation policy, and climate adaptation strategies.
