Micro-scale Soil Processes Professors and Supervisors

Laura Kosogluمشاهده پروفایل

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George Mason UniversityUnited States

Laura Kosoglu is a Professor and Associate Chair at George Mason University's Sid and Reva Dewberry Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering within the College of Engineering and Computing. She is also the Director of the CEIE Graduate Program. PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute MS in Geotechnical Engineering from Lehigh University BS in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University Her research focuses on geotechnical engineering, particularly clay behavior in time-dependent processes (secondary compression, shear deformation, fault dynamics), soil-structure interaction, environmental geotechnics, electrokinetics, and foundation engineering. She developed a novel Atomic Force Microscope-based method to measure micro-scale friction in clay particles. Kosoglu's funded projects include the National Science Foundation-supported "Designing Teaching: Scaling up the SIMPLE Design Framework for Interactive Teaching Development" (2013-2016). Her work bridges experimental methods, geotechnical consulting, and water resources engineering planning. Scientific Awards National Science Foundation Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Doctoral Fellow Marion Via Doctoral Fellow

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Nadja Rayمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Erlangen–NurembergGermany

Nadja Ray is a Professor for Geomatics and Geomathematics at the School of Mathematics, Information, Data Science (MIDS) at Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt since September 2022. She also serves as Head of a Junior Research Group at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and is Principal Investigator for multiple research projects including DFG SPP 2089, DAAD PPP Finland, and DFG RTG 2339. Her educational background includes a Habilitation in Applied Mathematics (2016-2020), a PhD in Applied Mathematics (2008-2013), and a Diploma in Mathematics with minor in theoretical physics (2002-2008), all from Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Dr. Ray's research focuses on multiscale modeling, upscaling, and homogenization with applications in porous media, particularly soil microaggregates and electrohydrodynamics. Her work bridges mathematical theory with practical applications in soil science, environmental engineering, and geosciences. She develops mechanistic models that incorporate evolving microstructures to understand complex phenomena in porous media. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on micro-macro modeling approaches for reactive transport in porous media, permeability estimation using machine learning techniques, and pore-scale modeling of soil processes. Her work spans mathematical analysis, numerical methods, and interdisciplinary applications in soil science and geosciences. Habilitation prize from Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg for outstanding habilitation Women's prize from the faculty of natural sciences at Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Dr.-Körper-Preis 2014 from GAMM for outstanding PhD thesis Multiple prestigious scholarships including from Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes and Deutsche Telekom Stiftung Dr. Ray has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator for multiple DFG and DAAD projects. She regularly presents her research at international conferences including the SIAM Conference on Mathematical and Computational Issues in the Geosciences and the European Geosciences Union General Assembly. She teaches in the B.Sc. Data Science program at KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and has completed the Certificate for Teaching in Higher Education of the Bavarian Universities. Her international collaborations include research visits to institutions in Belgium, Slovakia, Norway, and the Netherlands, demonstrating her strong international research network.

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Markus Berliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

University of Nevada, RenoUnited States

Markus Berli is an Associate Research Professor in Environmental Physics at the Desert Research Institute (DRI), with academic affiliations to the Graduate Program of Hydrologic Sciences at University of Nevada Reno and the Water Resources Management Program at University of Nevada Las Vegas. His research focuses on the intersection of soil physics, mechanics, and hydrology, particularly in arid environments. Dr. Berli's primary research interests involve modeling and measurement of soil structural dynamics affecting fluid flow and solute transport, with particular emphasis on the connection between hydraulics and mechanics of soils at the micro-scale. His work spans from pore-scale to field-scale analysis, with applications in understanding post-fire hydrology, soil water repellency, and soil compaction. He has developed innovative methods for in-situ characterization of soil hydraulic and mechanical properties, utilizing advanced techniques like X-ray Micro-Tomography and Neutron-Tomography to assess soil pore geometry and water flow. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on wildfire impacts on soil properties and hydrological processes, with numerous studies examining how fires alter soil structure, water repellency, and subsequent flood risks in arid regions. His work bridges fundamental soil physics with practical applications for water resource management and environmental protection in fire-prone landscapes. Dr. Berli teaches Vadose Zone Hydrology (GEOL 719) at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and is actively involved in several research programs, including the Scaling Environmental Processes in Heterogeneous Arid Soils (SEPHAS) initiative. His research has significant implications for understanding how climate change and increasing wildfire frequency may alter hydrological processes in arid ecosystems.

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Alexander Nikolas Königمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences ViennaAustria

Alexander Nikolas König is a researcher at the Institute of Soil Research within the Department of Agricultural Sciences at BOKU. His work focuses on soil microbiology, microbial carbon sequestration, and root-exudate dynamics in agricultural ecosystems. Institute of Soil Research, BOKU ORCID: 0000-0002-0539-8842 His research examines microbial responses to root exudation pulses and how cover crop diversification influences carbon storage in European agricultural soils. He employs advanced techniques like reverse microdialysis to study rhizosphere processes at micro-scales. Current work includes the European Commission-funded project Linking crop diversification to microbial energy allocation and organic carbon storage in soil (2022-2025), where he investigates microbial community shifts associated with plant diversity interventions.

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Eric Vincensمشاهده پروفایل

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Central School of Lyon (ECL)France

Eric Vincens is a University Professor in Civil Engineering at École Centrale de Lyon , where he has worked since 2004. He serves as Director of the Solid Mechanics - Mechanical Engineering - Civil Engineering department and co-heads the Ecological Transition & Territories option in engineering training. His academic background includes graduation from ENS Paris-Saclay , an agrégé in civil engineering, and a PhD from École Centrale de Lyon (1999) . Research Interests focus on: Soil and geotechnical structure behavior Sustainability of large strategic structures (dams, bridges) Vernacular construction with low environmental impact (raw earth, dry stone) Adaptive modeling approaches for filtration processes Publications Analysis : His work spans granular material filtration mechanisms , concrete modification with industrial byproducts , and seismic behavior of dry stone structures . Recent studies (2024-2025) emphasize: Comparative analysis of dry/wet filtration models Micro-mechanical characterization of void spaces Seismic stability of traditional masonry constructions Digital image correlation for material property determination

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Dimitrios Terzisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland

Bio-cementation
Carbonate mineralization in soils
Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP)
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Dimitrios Terzis is a Lecturer and Research & Teaching Associate at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) , within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Soil Mechanics Laboratory (LMS) . He is also a principal lecturer for the course "Innovation for construction and the environment". His work bridges advanced geotechnical engineering with bio-mediated soil improvement technologies. Education: Diploma in Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2014) PhD in Mechanics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland (2017) Research Interests: Dimitrios Terzis focuses on bio-cementation and microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) for soil improvement. His research integrates microscopy , X-ray tomography , and predictive modeling to understand and scale bio-mediated processes for geotechnical applications. He also explores innovation in construction and technology transfer . Scientific Contributions & Awards: Co-inventor of 3 EPFL patents Author of 10+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index: 6) Recipient of over CHF 3 million in grants and awards Notable awards: EPFL Innogrant Fellowship (2018), SNSF BRIDGE Grant (2019), Gebert Rüf Stiftung Innobooster Grant Teaching & Advising: Since 2019, he has been the principal lecturer for the course "Innovation for construction and the environment" (CIVIL-424). He has advised PhD students including Ray Harran and Ariadni Elmaloglou . Labs & Teams: He is actively affiliated with: EPFL ENAC IIC LMS (Soil Mechanics Laboratory) EPFL ENAC SGC-ENS (Teaching unit) EPFL ENAC DOENAC (Diversity Office)

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Daniele Silvestroمشاهده پروفایل

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ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Daniele Silvestro is a researcher at ETH Zürich's Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, working within the Computational Evolution group based in Basel, Switzerland. His research spans evolutionary biology, computational methods, and biodiversity science, with a focus on developing and applying novel analytical approaches to understand macroevolutionary patterns. Dr. Silvestro's research interests center on evolutionary biology and computational approaches to understanding biodiversity patterns through time. His work bridges micro- and macroevolutionary scales, with particular emphasis on phylogenetic methods, speciation processes, and the integration of fossil data with molecular phylogenies. He applies machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to analyze large-scale biodiversity datasets, addressing questions about species diversification, extinction dynamics, and ecological interactions across deep time. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward computational innovation in evolutionary biology, with increasing integration of artificial intelligence methods to tackle complex questions in biodiversity science. His work spans multiple biological systems, from plant-soil interactions to mammalian evolution, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that combines theoretical modeling with empirical data analysis. Dr. Silvestro collaborates extensively with researchers across institutions and disciplines, contributing to major initiatives such as the 2030 Declaration on Scientific Plant and Fungal Collecting. His research has significant implications for biodiversity conservation, particularly in understanding how species and ecosystems respond to environmental change. His work on computational methods, including software development like DeepDiveR, demonstrates a commitment to creating practical tools for the broader scientific community. His research group at ETH Zürich appears to focus on developing and applying cutting-edge computational approaches to evolutionary questions, emphasizing the importance of integrating multiple data sources and analytical frameworks.

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Suhyb Salamaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

University of TwenteNetherlands

Remote sensing of water quality
Hydrological and water-resources management
Radiative transfer modelling
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Suhyb Salama is Associate Professor of Remote Sensing of Water Quality and Water Resources Management at the Department of Water Resources, Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, the Netherlands. His research integrates radiative-transfer physics, machine-learning analytics and multi-sensor satellite data to unravel hydrological and water-quality processes from micro-scale spectroscopy to meso-scale land–atmosphere interactions, directly supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 and 14. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (2003) MSc in Hydraulic Engineering (magna cum laude), KU Leuven (1999) BSc in Civil Engineering, Damascus University, Syria (1993) Research interests: Salama’s scholarly work spans remote sensing of biogeophysical variables, spatiotemporal modelling of suspended sediments and algal blooms, radiative-transfer theory across visible to microwave domains, development of smartphone-based water-quality apps, detection of floating plastic litter, and assessment of groundwater–vegetation feedbacks. He combines optical, thermal and microwave observations with physical and data-driven models to deliver actionable information on water scarcity, pollution extremes and climate-change impacts. Recent publication trends (2023-2025): His latest articles focus on machine-learning quantification of estuarine sediment variability, advanced detection of floating plastics, smartphone calibration for citizen-based water-quality monitoring, spectral-textural mining mapping, and analytical derivation of water-clarity time series from Sentinel-2 imagery. Collectively these works push toward operational, open-source solutions for high-frequency, basin-scale water-quality monitoring and UN SDG reporting. Editorial & professional service: Salama serves as topical editor for the journal Remote Sensing (2020-2024) and has chaired sessions on long-term earth-observation of suspended particulate matter. He actively collaborates across Europe, Africa and Asia on projects that merge remote sensing, hydrodynamic modelling and capacity development. Teaching & capacity building: He teaches MSc courses on optical and microwave remote sensing for water resources, supervises MSc and PhD research, and champions problem-based learning that equips students with enterprising skills to tackle complex water and climate challenges.

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Carlos Edo Cuestaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CopenhagenDenmark

Carlos Edo Cuesta is a Postdoc Researcher at The Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Science. He is currently leading research within the Villum Experiment project 'Unveiling the Ocean's Plastic Time Capsule' (00069981), which analyzes historical samples from the 1950s Galathea II expedition to determine the timeline of plastic entry into ocean ecosystems. His work bridges environmental science, analytical chemistry, and ecotoxicology with a focus on micro- and nanoplastics across multiple environmental compartments. Dr. Cuesta's research centers on micro- and nanoplastics characterization across diverse ecosystems, with particular emphasis on their degradation mechanisms , fragmentation processes , and toxicity to freshwater organisms . He has developed expertise in atmospheric microplastic monitoring , marine pollution assessment , and the use of bioindicator organisms for ecosystem health evaluation. His work spans terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric environments, with significant contributions to understanding plastic pollution transport pathways and environmental fate. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on method development for microplastic detection and quantification, ecotoxicological assessment of plastic pollutants, and large-scale monitoring of plastic contamination across diverse environments. His research integrates analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, and biological assessment to address critical knowledge gaps regarding plastic pollution sources, transport mechanisms, and ecological impacts. The interdisciplinary nature of his work demonstrates consistent collaboration across environmental science, marine biology, and analytical chemistry disciplines. Dr. Cuesta actively participates in major research initiatives including the Villum Experiment project analyzing historical ocean samples, and contributes to environmental policy development through his research on plastic pollution timelines and impacts. His work has practical applications in pollution monitoring, water treatment technologies, and environmental risk assessment frameworks.

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Bo Fritzbøgerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

University of CopenhagenDenmark

Bo Fritzbøger is an Associate Professor at the SAXO-Institute within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in environmental and landscape history with a focus on Danish and Scandinavian contexts since the early modern period. His academic career spans over three decades, including leadership roles as Deputy Director of the Saxo-Institute (2015-18) and director of the Centre for Cultural Studies in Sustainability (2012-13). His educational background includes a Mag. art (Master of Arts) in 1987, a Ph.D. in 1992, and a Dr.phil. (higher doctorate) in 2004. Key appointments include serving as Director of Studies for the Saxo-Institute (2007-2010), overseeing approximately 2,000 students across 13 study programs, and contributing to the development of the MA Climate Change program (2009-12). Professor Fritzbøger's research examines human-environment interactions through projects like the modern breakthrough of Danish forestry (1873-1926), cultural histories of ancient oaks, and evolving perceptions of forestry (1921-2021). His teaching covers early modern Danish microhistory, European environmental history since 1500, and agrarian landscape transformations, emphasizing socio-ecological dynamics and property rights evolution. Analysis of his 141 research outputs reveals consistent focus on sustainability conceptual history, forest policy evolution, and micro-scale environmental change. His recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary integration of climate history, policy analysis, and cultural studies, with growing emphasis on contemporary relevance of historical environmental management practices. His scientific recognition includes: Carlsberg Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship (2000-2002) Carlsberg Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship (1986-87) Research Council for the Humanities Scholarship (2003) Professor Fritzbøger actively supervises students in environmental history and has directed major interdisciplinary projects including Land-Use History and Plant-Diversity, Borders in the Landscape, and Cultural Processes in Nordic Woodland Communities. His grant leadership extends to UCPH's Sustainability Science Center steering committee (2012-14) and current membership in UCPH's One Planet Board (2025-present). He maintains significant research infrastructure through the Centre for Cultural Studies in Sustainability and collaborates extensively with Danish environmental agencies, notably the Forest and Nature Agency and Society of Danish Hedgerow Planters, while contributing public scholarship through 12 press/media engagements and 78 academic activities including IARU-Conference organization.

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