جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Agroecology
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Crop Resilience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hannah Jones is a research-active academic specializing in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and crop resilience. Her work is centered on enhancing ecosystem services in farming systems through biodiversity, pollination, and soil health improvements. She has published extensively in leading agricultural and environmental science journals, often collaborating with institutions and researchers in the UK. Her research interests include agroforestry, climate change adaptation in crops, pollination ecology, organic farming, and the physiological responses of wheat and legumes to environmental stress. She investigates how diverse cropping systems, such as ley farming and cover crops, can improve sustainability and resilience under changing climatic conditions. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on interdisciplinary agroecological solutions. Her work spans plant physiology, soil science, microbiology, and food systems, demonstrating a systems-level approach to sustainable agriculture. Themes include enhancing pollination services, improving soil organic matter, breeding resilient crop varieties, and understanding crop responses to heat and drought stress. Hannah Jones has contributed to impactful research on wheat phenology, nitrogen use efficiency, and the role of genetic diversity in organic systems. Her studies on faba bean pollination under heat stress highlight the importance of insect pollinators in climate adaptation. She also explores consumer perceptions of organic food, bridging agronomic science with socio-agricultural dimensions.

Anna Cordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Landscape Ecology
• Ecosystem Services
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anna Cord is a Professor and Chair of Computational Landscape Ecology at the Technische Universität Dresden, Faculty of Environmental Sciences. She leads research at the intersection of remote sensing, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Previously, she headed the working group 'Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services' at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ from 2012 to 2020. Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat): University of Würzburg, 2012 Studies: Biology and Geography, University of Würzburg and University of Umeå, Sweden Research Assistant: German Aerospace Center (DLR) and University of Würzburg, 2007–2012 Her research focuses on spatial analysis and modeling of land use impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services , using remote sensing and GIS. She investigates trade-offs and synergies in multifunctional landscapes and develops methods to monitor ecosystem services via Earth observation. Her work supports sustainable land management and policy design. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in ecosystem multifunctionality , multi-objective land use optimization , and integration of socio-environmental data . She emphasizes scalable models, interdisciplinary frameworks, and policy-relevant tools, often using national and global datasets. Her work bridges computational ecology, environmental modeling, and conservation science. Scientific Awards and Honors: Best PhD Student Paper Award, iEMSs Conference, Ottawa, 2010 Scholarship, German Academic Scholarship Foundation, 2004–2007 Member, Young Academy of BBAW and Leopoldina, since 2019 Anna Cord is actively involved in academic service and mentoring. She serves as Study Programme Coordinator for BSc and MSc Geography and teacher training programs at TU Dresden. She leads major research grants such as BESTMAP (EU Horizon 2020) and ECO²SCAPE (BMBF) . She is also an editor for Regional Environmental Change and Remote Sensing in Ecology & Conservation . She contributes to international scientific coordination as Task Leader for Remote Sensing of Ecosystem Services in GEO BON . She has previously served on the Main Committee of the Scientific and Technical Council at UFZ. Her leadership extends to curriculum development and examination boards in geosciences.

Rohit Jindalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Decision Research
• Environmental Economics
• Econometrics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rohit Jindal serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Decision Sciences within MacEwan University's School of Business in Edmonton, Alberta. His academic leadership spans quantitative methods, decision sciences, and sustainability-focused research with significant policy implications for businesses and communities globally. He holds a PhD from Michigan State University and an M.Sc. from the University of Edinburgh, with prior research appointments at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business and the University of Alberta's Department of Resource Economics. Dr. Jindal's research integrates environmental economics, behavioral decision-making, and econometric analysis to address sustainability challenges. His work examines carbon markets, payments for ecosystem services, and risk analysis through field experiments across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He employs choice experiments and behavioral economics to investigate how incentives shape environmental compliance and land-use decisions, particularly in developing economies. His publication trajectory reveals deepening engagement with climate policy mechanisms, evolving from foundational work on carbon forestry impacts in Africa to recent analyses of agricultural carbon offsets and forest landscape restoration. The research consistently bridges theoretical econometrics with practical policy applications in environmental management. Sustainability Reimagined Fellowship (2018) Best Paper in Social Sciences, Asia Pacific Conference (2016) Banting Fellowship, SSHRC Canada (2012) Multiple MacEwan University research grants (2018, 2016, 2014) World Bank and USAID-funded field projects Dr. Jindal mentors senior students in independent studies while leading the Behavioral Economics and Environment (BEE) Lab. This interdisciplinary research collective unites faculty from decision sciences, marketing, international business, and psychology to investigate environmental decision-making through lab and field experiments, with active collaborations across North America and globally.

Katarzyna Kajdanekمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Studies
• Rural Studies
• Suburban Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katarzyna Kajdanek is an Associate Professor at the Department of Urban and Rural Sociology, University of Wrocław. She holds leadership roles including Deputy Chairperson of the Council for Sociological Sciences, Head of the Sociology College in the Doctoral School, and Erasmus+ Programme Coordinator. She is a board member of ESA’s Urban Sociology Network (RN37) and active in the Polish Sociological Association (PTS). Her research focuses on urban-rural dynamics, civic engagement, and socio-spatial transformations. Her academic career includes scholarships for outstanding researchers (2017-2020) and leadership in funded projects like 'Reviving rural areas?' (2018-2021) and 'Return from suburbs to cities' (2019-2020). She publishes in top journals such as *City&Society* and *Applied Geography*, addressing topics like pandemic-induced urban migration, mountainous region development, and urban identity commercialization. She also edited *City and Power* (2017) and serves on the editorial board of *Sociological Studies*. Key Projects: OPUS Grant on rural revival (2018-2021), MINIATURA3 suburban migration study (2019-2020) Professional Roles: Doctoral College Head, Erasmus+ Coordinator, ESA Network Leadership Her work bridges urban sociology with policy research, analyzing how spatial changes affect social structures and vice versa. Current interests include post-pandemic urban-rural linkages and participatory urban planning strategies.

• Landscape Architecture
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Cultural Heritage
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Bianca Maria Rinaldi is an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST), Politecnico di Torino, where she contributes to teaching, research, and academic leadership. She is actively involved in multiple PhD programs including Urban and Regional Development and Architectural Heritage, and teaches core courses such as Tools and Methods of Landscape Architecture and Designing with Nature-Based Solutions. Her research interests focus on landscape architecture, urban and regional planning, cultural heritage, urban biodiversity, and sustainable cities . She explores the intersection of historical design traditions—especially the Chinese garden—with contemporary urban challenges, advocating for nature-based solutions and resilient urban landscapes. Her work emphasizes socio-ecological integration, heritage preservation, and climate-responsive design. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on urban landscapes in high-density environments, the role of tradition in modern design, and strategies for enhancing biodiversity through landscape architecture. Her research spans comparative international studies, particularly between Italy and Asia, and addresses both theoretical and applied dimensions of urban sustainability. The John Brinckerhoff Jackson Book Prize (2012) Fellow, Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation (2016–2019) Fellow, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection, Harvard University (2012–2013) Advisory Board Member, Landscape History Chapter, Society of Architectural Historians (2023–) Scientific Committee Member, Journal of Landscape Architecture (2021–); TOPSCAPE PAYSAGE (2020–) She has supervised PhD students such as Manuela Ronci and leads significant research grants, including projects funded by PNRR, the Compagnia di San Paolo, and internal Politecnico di Torino programs. Her leadership roles include Principal Investigator for projects like Hidden Waters: an Atlas of Urban Landscapes and Paesaggi di Coesistenza , focusing on urban biodiversity and multispecies coexistence. She also collaborates internationally, having served as Visiting Researcher at Leibniz Universität Hannover and co-leading joint research with institutions in Singapore and Japan. She is actively engaged in editorial work and major conferences such as Biotopia and Urban Landscapes in High-Density Cities. Rinaldi is a key figure in landscape architecture research and education, contributing to academic discourse through publications, international fellowships, and leadership in multidisciplinary research teams and editorial boards.

• Social representations of nature
• Human-nature interactions
• Environmental justice
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Sandra Wall-Reinius is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Mid-Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism (EJT) and the European Tourism Research Institute (ETOUR). Her work bridges Human Geography with practical tourism and recreation management issues. Academic Titles: Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor Institution: Mid-Sweden University, Östersund Research Units: ETOUR, Department of EJT Research Focus includes: Social representations of nature and human-nature interactions Environmental justice, spatial inequalities, and tourism conflicts Accessible tourism and therapeutic landscapes for marginalized groups Multifunctional landscape governance Recreation ecology and sustainable tourism Recent Publications highlight trends in: Accessibility planning for outdoor recreation Tourism enclave dynamics Trail systems as collaborative tools Wildlife tourism economics Gerontological perspectives in nature recreation Policy frameworks for mountain landscapes Supervision includes PhD students Elena Pibernik, Michael Röslmaier, and Nicholaus Voogt, with completed supervision of Axel Eriksson (2024), Jack Shepherd (2022), and others. She contributes to projects like MISTRA Sport & Outdoors and VIMAS Visitor Monitoring .

Changxing Dongمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Agent-based Modelling
• Agricultural Policy Simulation
• Ecosystem Services Modelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Changxing Dong is a Research Associate at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) since November 2010, specializing in agent-based modeling and agricultural policy simulation. He previously worked at Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg. Current affiliation: IAMO Department of Structural Development of Farms and Rural Areas Prior affiliation: Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg His research focuses on: Agent-based modeling of agricultural systems Ecosystem services quantification Land market dynamics and resilience Policy simulation tools (AgriPoliS) Multifunctional agricultural land use Recent publications highlight trends in: Deep reinforcement learning integration with agent-based models AgriPoliS software sustainability Spatial analysis of grazing intensity in Kazakhstan Simulation games for policy evaluation He collaborates extensively on projects like AgEnRes, AgriPoliS, MULTAGRI, and Rehwinkel Resilience, working with Alfons Balmann, Ruth Njiru, and Franziska Appel on AI-enhanced agricultural simulations.

• Animal Production
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Corina van Middelaar is a Postdoc and WIAS Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Animal Production Systems. Her work focuses on optimizing the environmental sustainability of food systems through integrated livestock-crop strategies, circular economy principles, and climate change mitigation. Current projects include nutrient flow analysis in China, CAP-based feed sustainability in aquaculture, and regional circularity scenarios in North Netherlands. She has contributed to 153 research outputs, including articles on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, land use efficiency, and food waste utilization. Her recent publications highlight advancements in circular food systems, dairy production’s climate impact, and policy frameworks for multifunctional agriculture. She has supervised 10 PhD candidates and collaborated extensively on interdisciplinary datasets. Key scientific awards include the 2011 Presentation Prize for her work on maize silage in dairy diets. She actively engages in public discourse, contributing to 10 media appearances on nutrient cycling, carbon-neutral livestock practices, and grazing system sustainability.

• Economic development
• Rural innovation
• Tourism studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anne-Mette Hjalager is a Professor at the Department of Business and Sustainability , University of Southern Denmark, and serves as Director of the Danish Centre for Rural Research. Her work spans multiple interdisciplinary roles including membership in the SDU Climate Cluster, editorial contributions to Annals of Tourism Research , and scientific advisory roles in Nordic and EU projects like INNOTOUR.com and EU-COST initiatives. Ph.D. in Planning and Development (Aalborg University, 1986) MA in Planning Architecture (Aarhus School of Architecture, 1981) HD Business Diploma (Aarhus Business School, 1980) Her research focuses on economic development in rural areas , emphasizing job creation and business sustainability. She explores rural tourism innovation through stakeholder collaboration and digital platforms, analyzing impacts of technology and policy frameworks. Recent work addresses sustainable planning challenges including climate adaptation, coastal zone management, and multifunctional land use. Key publications examine CO₂ emissions from second homes, circular economy strategies, and SDG implementation in local governance. Her scientific contributions include the SCC Fast Track award (2024) and leadership in EU-funded projects like INNOTOUR (€330,000+ funding). She actively participates in national committees and international research networks while mentoring through editorial roles at journals like Scandinavian Journal for Hospitality and Tourism Research .

Dirk Hölscherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Silviculture
• Plant Ecology
• Ecohydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dirk Hölscher is a faculty member at the University of Göttingen specializing in tropical forestry and environmental systems. He coordinates the master's study program Tropical and International Forestry and maintains an active research program in silviculture, plant ecology, and ecohydrology. His research interests focus on water and nutrient cycles in tropical ecosystems, particularly in Amazonian smallholder agriculture and mixed forests. He investigates biogeochemical cycles, rainfall interception, tree water uptake mechanisms, and the role of biodiversity in agroforestry systems. His work spans temperate and tropical environments with particular emphasis on sustainable land management practices. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on tropical agroforestry systems, particularly oil palm plantations and cacao production. His research examines water dynamics, biodiversity impacts, and the trade-offs between ecological and economic outcomes in tropical landscapes. A significant portion of his work involves field studies in Indonesia, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. Professor Hölscher has advised numerous students through the Tropical and International Forestry program and has secured funding for research on tropical forest ecosystems, though specific grant details are not provided in the available information. His work demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with researchers in tropical countries where his field studies are conducted.

Alex Hagen-Zankerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geographical Information Science
• Spatial modelling and simulation
• Infrastructure systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alex Hagen-Zanker is an Associate Professor in Infrastructure Systems at the University of Surrey's School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on quantitative analysis and simulation modelling of land use, transport, and urban activities, addressing challenges in urbanization, environmental pressures, and social equity. He leads initiatives on spatial modelling, infrastructure systems, and nature-based solutions. He holds roles as Director of Learning and Teaching and Module Leader in the School. His teaching contributions include Geographical Information Science, Numerical Methods, and Environmental Engineering modules. His work integrates geospatial technologies with environmental and transportation systems to inform sustainable urban development. Research interests include geographical information science, spatial simulation, urbanization dynamics, and landscape processes. He has collaborated on projects funded by ESRC (JPI Urban Europe / NSFC), focusing on multifunctional landscapes and urban growth scenarios. Recent work explores machine learning applications in urban planning and policy-relevant decision frameworks. His publications span over two decades, addressing topics from bridge scour risk under climate change to the socio-ecological impacts of urban expansion. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, environmental science, and policy, emphasizing data-driven solutions for resilient infrastructure systems.

• Urban Resilience
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Green Infrastructure
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sara Meerow is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, with affiliations including the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Central Arizona-Phoenix Long Term Ecological Research, and Urban Climate Research Center. Her interdisciplinary research examines urban resilience to climate change, focusing on conceptual frameworks, governance strategies for flooding/heat, and green infrastructure planning across diverse cities. Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods with spatial analysis, emphasizing collaborative and problem-driven approaches. Current projects include NSF-funded flood resilience planning, DOE-supported climate adaptation research, NOAA heat resilience initiatives, and NCAR-funded green infrastructure studies. Research outputs demonstrate strong thematic focus on multi-hazard urban resilience, equity implications of adaptation planning, and performance evaluation of nature-based solutions. Publications consistently address policy-practice gaps in sustainable development planning.

Michael Strauchمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Integrated Watershed Modeling
• Multi-Objective Land Use Optimization
• Ecosystem Services Assessment
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Strauch is a researcher at the Department of Computational Landscape Ecology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Leipzig, Germany. He specializes in integrated process-based watershed modeling and multi-objective optimization of land-use allocation, focusing on the impacts of land use intensity, landscape composition, and configuration on water-related ecosystem services, agricultural production, and biodiversity. His work involves coupling simulation models with heuristic search algorithms using the generic model integration tool CoMOLA and advancing the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) . Key Research Areas: Trade-offs and synergies among ecosystem services Stakeholder-driven land use strategies Climate change adaptation in water resources SWAT+/CoMOLA tool development Recent publications highlight his contributions to optimizing agri-environmental practices (2025), addressing soil data gaps in European catchments (2024), and modeling climate-deforestation impacts in Amazonia (2025). His work spans projects like BiodivERsA TALE and OPTAIN , with a focus on multifunctional agricultural landscapes.

Kristoffer Hylanderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Landscape ecology
• Biodiversity conservation
• Microclimate ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kristoffer Hylander is a Professor in Plant Ecology at Stockholm University’s Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences. His research focuses on landscape ecology in boreal forests and tropical mosaic landscapes, emphasizing microclimate dynamics, climate change adaptation, and biodiversity conservation in human-modified ecosystems. He leads projects on forest biodiversity resilience, invasive species management, and coffee agroforestry systems in Ethiopia. Current research themes include forest microclimate buffering under climate change Agroforestry biodiversity and ecosystem services Climate refugia identification and management Species interaction dynamics in fragmented landscapes Recent publications analyze boreal forest fungal responses to drought, microclimate-driven plant community shifts, and Ethiopian coffee agroforestry systems. His work integrates field experiments with multi-scale modeling, emphasizing practical conservation strategies in managed forest landscapes.

Simon Kilbaneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Green Infrastructure
• Landscape Design
• Infrastructure Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simon Kilbane is a Senior Lecturer at the UWA Design School, Discipline of Landscape Architecture, University of Western Australia. His research focuses on urban green infrastructure, sustainable landscape planning, and ecological design. Key affiliations: University of Western Australia, Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning Research emphasis on urban planning, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions in Australia and China His work addresses critical areas like: Designing future cemetery/memorial parks as multifunctional green spaces Protecting wetlands and habitats along migratory bird flyways Developing urban green corridors for biodiversity conservation Recent publications highlight comparative studies between Perth and Beijing, emphasizing cross-cultural approaches to sustainable urban design. He actively supervises Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and collaborates on global landscape architecture projects.