جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Agroecology
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Crop Diversity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lenora Ditzler serves as a PE&RC Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, actively engaged with the Lighthouse Farm Team. Her work bridges theoretical agroecology with practical farming innovations, focusing on crop diversity and sustainable food systems across Dutch and Vietnamese contexts. Her research expertise spans agroecological design, strip cropping implementation, and policy frameworks for sustainable agriculture. She investigates how spatial crop arrangements enhance ecosystem services like soil fertility and pest regulation, emphasizing systems thinking to address agricultural complexity. Recent work explores automation potentials in diversified farming while critiquing monocultural technological approaches. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from empirical crop diversity studies (2022-2023) toward integrated food system transformations and knowledge exchange mechanisms (2024). Her work consistently connects field-level practices with policy-scale solutions, highlighting Vietnam-Dutch comparative insights. As a PhD graduate from Wageningen (2022), Ditzler now leads the Lighthouse Farm Team initiative—a living laboratory for innovative agricultural practices. Her outreach includes policy-relevant guidelines development, media engagement on pixel farming concepts, and keynote presentations framing agriculture as a design discipline. She actively contributes to knowledge exchange networks referenced in European agricultural policy documents.

Stuart Paul Connopمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainability
• Urban Ecology
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stuart Paul Connop is a Professor in Sustainability and Director of the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) at the University of East London. His research focuses on nature-based solutions, urban and rural landscape management, and invertebrate ecology. He leads a multidisciplinary team addressing themes of blue/green infrastructure, sustainable materials, and sustainable society. Connop's work emphasizes multifunctional benefits for people and nature, with contributions to policy, design, and monitoring of green spaces. His key research interests include innovative design of greenspaces, habitat restoration, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). He has authored numerous publications on urban sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and the integration of ecological principles into urban planning. Connop collaborates internationally, contributing to initiatives like the Connecting Nature Framework and TURAS (Transitions to Urban Resilience and Sustainability). Recent research highlights include studies on co-creation for urban sustainability transitions, nature-positive development strategies, and stewardship innovation. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing policy gaps and fostering scalable solutions for urban resilience. Connop’s expertise spans ecological design, policy implementation, and transdisciplinary approaches to achieve sustainable urban ecosystems.

Michael Hardmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Cities
• Green Infrastructure
• Urban Agriculture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Hardman serves as Professor of Urban Sustainability and Director of the Environmental Research & Innovation Centre at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. His leadership spans REF Impact Case Study development, research centre direction, and international project coordination across Africa, North America, Europe, and the UK. His research focuses on urban sustainability through green infrastructure, urban agriculture, and climate resilience initiatives. Key areas include radical greening, guerrilla gardening, social prescribing of nature-based activities, and peri-urban planning. His work examines intersections between environmental health, social justice, and food systems, particularly during crises like the pandemic. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on practical urban interventions: 60% address climate change adaptation, 47% focus on social dimensions of greening, and 33% analyze policy implementation. His work consistently bridges academic research with community action, featuring case studies from Nigeria, Greater Manchester, and international contexts. Hardman actively supervises PhD researchers on topics including urban agriculture, flood mitigation, and public health innovations. His current projects include GREENME (2023-2027) on nature-based therapy, Roma Connections (2025), and Green and Well Community Spaces post-COVID. He has secured funding from research councils, charities, industrial partners, and global bodies. He leads the Environmental Research & Innovation Centre while maintaining visiting positions at Edge Hill University, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, and Toronto's Carrot City Research Group. His non-academic roles include Trustee of Social Farms & Gardens and Chair of their Academic Working Group.

Jean-David Gerberمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Land Use Planning
• Housing Policy
• Sustainability and Resource Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jean-David Gerber is an Associate Professor for Political Urbanism and Sustainable Spatial Development at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern. He also serves as Executive Director of GIUB (Global Institute for Urban Systems) and Unit Leader of the Political Urbanism and Sustainable Spatial Development research group. Gerber holds a PhD in Public Administration from the University of Lausanne (2005) and an MSc in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich (2001). His career includes roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Bern (2012–2017) and Lecturer at the University of Lausanne (2009–2012), alongside postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley (2007–2009). His research focuses on land use planning as public policy, housing policy, and sustainability challenges, with a particular emphasis on property rights, legal pluralism, and commons-based governance. He explores tensions between housing as a commodity versus a human right, strategies for affordable housing, and the role of public landownership in urban development. Recent work examines the telecoupling of global land systems and local resistance to large-scale land acquisitions. Gerber’s publications address topics like urban commons, post-growth urbanism, and the interplay between property rights and spatial planning. He leads projects such as COMMONPATHS, investigating commons-based alternatives to conventional urban development models. His interdisciplinary approach bridges geography, political science, and legal studies, emphasizing relational understandings of property rights as triadic social relations involving users, states, and third parties. Key areas of interest include: Land policy and governance frameworks Housing equity and cooperative models Sustainability transitions in urban-rural landscapes Legal pluralism and resource conflicts Gerber’s work contributes to debates on equitable urbanization, resource management, and alternative socio-economic models in a post-growth context.

Raphael Ayambireمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Planning
• Environmental Governance
• Social Equity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raphael Ayambire is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City Planning at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Architecture. He holds a PhD in Planning from the University of Waterloo and a BSc (Hons) in Development Planning from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. His research focuses on environmental sustainability linked to social equity, addressing urbanization challenges through scenario planning, climate resilience, and governance frameworks in sub-Saharan Africa and Canada. Key research areas include integrating social equity into scenario planning, equitable climate mitigation strategies, and environmental governance in working landscapes. He has conducted extensive studies on urban sprawl containment in Ghana, neoliberal impacts on Accra's slums, and adaptive conservation management in Canadian biodiversity hotspots. Recent work explores sister city partnerships for sustainable development, street vending policy challenges, and decarbonization pathways in African cities. His publications span urban planning, environmental policy, and development studies, emphasizing participatory approaches and policy evaluation. Ayambire has contributed to case studies in Saskatchewan's working landscapes and Ghana's urban-agriculture land use dynamics. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical governance solutions, advocating for inclusive urban futures.

Anil Gravesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sustainable Land Systems
• Carbon, Climate and Risk
• Digital Agriculture
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Anil Graves is a Senior Lecturer in Land Use Systems at Cranfield Environment Centre, Cranfield University, with over two decades of research experience in sustainable land systems, agroforestry, soil resources, and ecosystem services. His interdisciplinary work integrates biophysical, economic, and social science methods to evaluate land use change and its impacts under future scenarios. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Natural Resources Development from the University of East Anglia, and an MSc and PhD from Cranfield University, focusing on land and water management and bio-economic modeling of agroforestry systems, respectively. His early career included seven years of fieldwork in southern India on catchment management and reforestation. Graves' research spans carbon and climate risk, digital agriculture, natural capital valuation, and soil sustainability. He develops and applies spatially explicit models to assess ecosystem services, trade-offs in land use systems, and the economic viability of novel crops like Sida hermaphrodita and Silphium perfoliatum. His recent work includes the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) nexus in Andean countries and regenerative agriculture in the UK. His publications reveal a strong focus on modeling agroforestry systems, valuing ecosystem services, and assessing environmental and economic impacts of land use. Themes include climate change mitigation, soil degradation costs, biodiversity, and stakeholder preferences. His work is frequently published in high-impact journals such as Agronomy for Sustainable Development , Land Use Policy , and Science of the Total Environment . Economic and social impact of novel bioenergy crops (SidaTim, EU) Value of wetlands for wellbeing (WetlandLIFE, NERC) Food, environment, energy, and water nexus in Peru and Ecuador (NERC/CONICYT) Restoration of peatlands under climate change (ASC) Impacts of lowland peatland restoration on food security (Natural England) Fusion of satellite and ground data for crop optimization (ESA) He has advised and collaborated with major organizations including Defra, NERC, EU, ESA, and the Committee on Climate Change. His research informs policy on sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, and land use planning. Graves is actively involved in academic supervision and teaching, though specific advisees are not listed. He contributes to books and reports on agroforestry modeling and classification, and is a key figure in European agroforestry research networks.

Xinyi Huمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Energy Systems
• Building Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xinyi Hu is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation, School of Electrical Engineering, specializing in Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering. Their work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in energy systems and sustainable building technologies. Education: Master's degree in Architecture from Southeast University, Nanjing. Research interests include energy-efficient building systems, renewable energy integration, HVAC optimization, and low-carbon renovation strategies for rural housing in extreme climates. Key areas involve heat pump systems, waste heat recovery, ventilation technologies, and agent-based modeling for multifunctional buildings. Recent publications highlight cost-effective solutions for cold-climate rural houses, hybrid heat pump systems leveraging hydrogen waste heat, ice slurry storage for high-rise buildings, and ventilation system optimization. Collaborative work spans energy, environmental, and economic (3E) analyses across diverse architectural contexts. Xinyi Hu frequently presents at international conferences, including the International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Building and Environment and Indoor Air Quality and Climate events. Their research emphasizes lifecycle cost metrics, thermal comfort, and climate adaptation technologies.

• Land Consolidation
• Land Use Development
• Real Estate Valuation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Audrius Aleknavičius is a Researcher at Vytautas Magnus University's Bioeconomy Research Institute, specializing in land management and consolidation. Previously serving as Professor (2010-2020) and Head of the Department of Land Management (2008-2012), he has been affiliated with the Agriculture Academy since 1997, when it was known as the Lithuanian University of Agriculture until 2011, and later as Aleksandras Stulginskis University (2011-2018). Dr. Aleknavičius earned his Doctor of Technological Sciences degree in 2002 after graduating from the Lithuanian Academy of Agriculture in 1995. He furthered his education at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, completing studies there in 2007. His international experience includes internships in Sweden (1999, 2000, 2001) and Taiwan (2003), which have informed his comparative approach to land management systems. His research focuses on critical aspects of land administration, with particular expertise in land consolidation, agricultural land use development, and real estate valuation. Dr. Aleknavičius has pioneered methods for optimizing large farm holdings, analyzing land market dynamics across Lithuanian municipalities, and adapting European land consolidation models to different national contexts including Ukraine. His work bridges theoretical land management principles with practical applications for improving agricultural efficiency and rural development. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward practical solutions for land fragmentation issues, with significant attention to municipal-level land planning schemes and pre-emption rights for farm owners. His research increasingly incorporates comparative analysis of Baltic states' land administration systems while addressing contemporary challenges in land markets following Lithuania's land reform completion. Dr. Aleknavičius has supervised numerous master's theses covering diverse aspects of land management, from agricultural land use in specific municipalities to land lease processes and special land use conditions. His academic mentorship has produced research addressing practical land administration challenges across Lithuania's regions. Working within the Department of Land Use Planning and Geomatics, he contributes to the Agriculture Academy's mission of advancing sustainable land management practices. His current research activities focus on optimizing land holdings for large agricultural enterprises, analyzing land market intensity across Lithuanian municipalities, and developing more efficient land administration models through comparative analysis of European systems.

Inge-Merete Hougaardمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Ecology
• Resource Rights
• Climate Politics
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Inge-Merete Hougaard is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on political ecology, resource rights, landscape change, and climate policy, with fieldwork in Denmark and Colombia. She leads the Green Rural Subjects (2025–2028) project and contributes to UCPH's Green Solution Centre initiatives on land use change and peatland knowledge. University: University of Copenhagen School: Faculty of Social Sciences Department: Department of Anthropology Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: imh@anthro.ku.dk Her research interests include political ecology, climate politics, state-making, land rights, biochar, carbon removal, rural precarity, and narrative-based co-creation of landscapes. She employs ethnographic and narrative methods to study how green transition projects reshape human and non-human relations in rural areas. The recent research articles show a strong focus on climate solutions, land reform, and socio-environmental justice. Themes span from carbon farming and biochar in Danish agriculture to moral ecologies of sand mining in Colombia and the political recognition of Afro-descendant communities. The work integrates anthropology with environmental policy, emphasizing participatory methods and narrative co-creation. She actively supervises students and teaches courses in anthropology and global development, including Climate, Environment and Nature: Basic Anthropological Concepts and Kulturøkologisk Klimalaboratorium . She has collaborated with municipalities, the Danish Nature Agency, and international research groups such as Cattle Crossroads . Her public engagement includes policy briefs, interactive websites like Lyt til Landskabet , and participation in national and international conferences. She contributes to public debates on land reform and green transition through media, workshops, and events like Folkemødet and Co-creating Landscape Change.

• Climate Change Impacts
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Health Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben Wheeler is a Professor in Environment, Health and Inequalities at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH) at the University of Exeter. His research focuses on environment-health interconnections, including climate change impacts, environmental epidemiology, and health equity. He leads interdisciplinary projects funded by ESRC, NERC, and the European Commission, translating evidence into policy at local and global scales. As co-director of the WHO Collaborating Centre on Natural Environments and Health, he bridges research and practice to improve public health outcomes. Education: PhD in Social Medicine from the University of Bristol (UK), followed by postdoctoral roles at Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand), University of Sheffield, and Bristol. Prior experience includes public health work in the NHS and environmental consultancies. Research interests include climate adaptation, spatial data applications, and the health benefits of natural environments. He collaborates extensively with policymakers and communities to address environmental health challenges. His work on green-blue spaces and mental health has been pivotal in shaping evidence-based interventions. Grants and Projects: Major funding from ESRC, NERC, NIHR, Wellcome Trust, and the EU. Key initiatives include the REGREEN project and GroundsWell, focusing on urban green infrastructure and health equity. Labs/Teams: Leads the WHO Collaborating Centre and participates in Exeter’s Environmental Intelligence and Biodiversity & People research networks. His work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 10, 13, 15, and 11.

Florian Celetteمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Organic farming
• Agroecology
• Cropping systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Florian Celette is a Lecturer-Researcher in agronomy at Rhône-Alpes Higher Institute of Agriculture (ISARA), where he has worked since 2008. He is affiliated with the Agroecology and Environment Research Unit, focusing on developing sustainable agricultural systems through agroecological principles. His work spans research, teaching, and project leadership in organic farming, cropping systems, and cover crop management. Dr. Celette's educational background includes: Doctor of Agronomic Sciences from Montpellier Supagro (2004-2007) Advanced Studies Degree in Soil Science from Montpellier Supagro (2003) Engineering diploma from ISARA-Lyon with specialization in agriculture and environment (2002) Viticultural engineer qualification (2003) Dr. Celette specializes in agroecology and sustainable farming systems , with particular expertise in: Analysis and design of multi-service cropping systems that reduce input dependency Management of cover crops as service plants Organic farming systems and integrated weed management Soil fertility enhancement through ecological approaches Perennial grain crop integration into farming systems His recent research focuses on perennial grains, particularly intermediate wheatgrass (Kernza), examining their potential for sustainable grain production while providing multiple ecosystem services. His work also explores relay intercropping systems, cover crop management in vineyards, and the agroecological transition in French farming systems. The publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward developing practical, science-based solutions for sustainable agriculture that balance productivity with environmental stewardship. Dr. Celette leads or participates in several significant research projects: ADAPT'EAURA: Adapting large-scale cropping systems to climate change in AURA region BE CREATIVE: Design of pesticide-free agroecosystems on a territorial scale (ANR funding) CASTOR: Cover Crops Associated with the Service of AgrOecological Transition and Input Reduction Perennial Cereals: Growing perennial cereals for triple production (grains, fodder, ecosystem services) MADE IN AB: Understanding weed management in organic farming EXPE. MASTER: Managing weeds and soil structure in organic farming while being energy and time efficient As an educator, Dr. Celette is responsible for the specialization track in Agriculture, Agroecological Transformation, and Sustainable Resource Management. He teaches general and systematic agronomy, and the design of diversified cropping systems with a focus on multiservice production.

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

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

Manuel Luis Gonzalez De Molina Navarroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental History
• Agroecology
• Socio-ecological Metabolism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Manuel Luis Gonzalez De Molina Navarro is a Full Professor at Pablo de Olavide University (UPO) in Seville, Spain, specializing in Contemporary History within the Department of Geography, History and Philosophy. He serves as Coordinator of the Agroecosystems History Lab (AGROECOLOGYLAB) and directs the International Master's Program on Agroecology jointly offered by UPO and the International University of Andalusia since 1996. His research spans Environmental History , Agroecology , and Socio-ecological Metabolism , with particular focus on the historical analysis of Spanish agricultural systems. His doctoral work at Universidad de Granada examined La desamortización del trienio liberal en Andalucia (1984) under Dr. José Cepeda Adán. Key methodological contributions include the development of Social Agrarian Metabolism for analyzing agroecosystems and innovative sustainability assessment tools based on land cost calculations. His publication trends reveal deep engagement with long-term socio-ecological transitions in Mediterranean agriculture, examining energy flows, water dynamics, and sustainability metrics across historical periods. Recent work emphasizes agroecological transitions , food system redesign , and policy frameworks for sustainable agriculture, with notable publications in journals like Ecological Economics and Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems . He holds leadership positions as President of the Spanish Society for Agrarian History (SEHA) and former Vice-president of the Spanish Society for Organic Agriculture (SEAE, 2006-2014). His policy experience includes serving as Andalusian Minister of Organic Agriculture (2004-2007). He contributes to editorial boards of Historia Agraria , Anthropoce , Sustainability , and Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems . The Agroecosystems History Lab under his coordination conducts interdisciplinary research integrating historical, ecological, and socio-economic perspectives. His international collaborations include research stays at UC-Berkeley, Terza Universitá di Roma, and UAM-Campus Morelia, reflecting a globally engaged scholarly approach to agrarian sustainability challenges.

• Forestry Education
• Climate Change Impact
• Governance and Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Pohlschneider is a Researcher and PhD student at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), affiliated with the Centre for Remote and Rural Studies and Inverness College UHI. Her PhD, supervised by Dr. Philomena de Lima, focuses on forestry skills provision in a multifunctional context, exploring how practitioner and stakeholder perspectives can inform forestry education and recruitment strategies. Prior to moving to Scotland in 2014, she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Education (ESOL and Biology) from the University of Vechta, Germany. Her research interests include career choice motivations in forestry professionals, climate change impacts on forestry practices, governance’s role in education, and curriculum development in uncertain environments. She has participated in initiatives like the 13th and 12th International Comparative Rural Policy Studies Summer Institutes (2016 and 2015) and contributed to workshops on widening engagement in forestry education. Sarah actively represents Postgraduate Research (PGR) students at UHI, advocating for student interests. Beyond academia, she enjoys outdoor activities, roller derby with the Inverness City team, and reading Terry Pratchett’s works.

Matthias Pietschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• GIS Applications in Environmental Planning
• Remote Sensing
• Urban-Rural Landscape Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Matthias Pietsch is a Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, serving as Vice Dean of the Department of Agriculture, Ecotrophology, and Landscape Development. He holds a PhD from TU Dresden on landscape structural measures for biodiversity assessment. His expertise includes GIS applications in environmental planning, remote sensing for nature conservation, and standardization in landscape planning. He leads research on multifunctional cultural landscapes, UAV-based monitoring, and smart region applications. As Director of the Prof. Hellriegel Institute, he drives interdisciplinary projects in geoinformatics and remote sensing. Research Interests: GIS methodology, remote sensing technologies, landscape resilience, urban-rural dynamics, and standardization in planning. His work bridges ecological, technical, and social dimensions of sustainable development through innovative data-driven approaches. Key Contributions: Developed GIS-based decision support systems, pioneered UAV applications in biodiversity monitoring, and contributed to XPlanung standards for interoperable landscape data. Recent articles focus on urban cool islands, ecosystem service assessment, and resilient landscape planning.