جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Biodiversity
• Community Ecology
• Fire Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Mason, Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Sciences at Immaculata University. He also serves as a Research Associate in the Entomology Department at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and as a Science Advisor for the National Audubon Society at Hog Island, Maine. His educational background includes: PhD in Community Ecology, Drexel University, 2021 BS in Environmental Science, Stockton University, 2009 Dr. Mason's research centers on ecological community responses to disturbances, with a specialization in fire ecology. He examines how fire characteristics (severity, seasonality, frequency) affect insect communities, particularly in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, at both global and local scales. His work aims to inform conservation strategies, habitat restoration, and protection of rare species by linking fire management to biodiversity outcomes. Analysis of his publications reveals a consistent focus on fire's impact on insects, especially bees, butterflies, and ground beetles, through meta-analyses and field experiments. Additional research areas include butterfly host plant associations, digital collection management, and science communication during the pandemic. His interdisciplinary approach integrates entomology, conservation biology, and fire science to address biodiversity challenges. His scientific awards include: NSF REU Fellowship New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Conserve Wildlife Matching Grant Claudio Elia Memorial Fellowship Dr. Mason mentors undergraduate students in hands-on research, resulting in numerous conference presentations. He has secured grants from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Claudio Elia Foundation to support fire ecology and insect biodiversity studies. Collaborations with the National Audubon Society and New Jersey Conservation Foundation enhance the real-world application of his research. He is actively involved with the Academy of Natural Sciences' Entomology Department, contributing to collection management and research. Field projects at Hog Island and the New Jersey Pine Barrens form the core of his team's work, providing students with practical experience in ecology and conservation.

• Music Informatics
• Sonification
• Digital Media Production
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Axel Berndt holds a Professorship for Modeling of Linked Virtual Data Spaces at Paderborn University's Musicology Seminar Detmold/Paderborn through KreativInstitut.OWL since 2023. His interdisciplinary work bridges musicology, computer science, and digital media, with appointments spanning multiple institutions including OWL University of Applied Sciences, University of Music Detmold, and Technischen Universität Dresden. His research focuses on music informatics , particularly sonification (data-to-sound conversion), AI in music composition , and human-technology interaction in musical contexts. Recent projects include coral reef sonification (winning the 2025 Data Sonification Award), Mozart Deconstructions using AI, and the BMBF-funded IdiN project developing digital sheet music systems for opera theaters. Professor Berndt's publication trends reveal a consistent focus on practical applications of music technology: 2024: FlowScore (MEI streaming), Arpeggiatorum (audio-controlled MIDI), Mozart Deconstructions 2023: Sonification as artistic composition technique, Generative Art Conference publications His scientific recognition includes: Data Sonification Awards 2025 - Climate Change Category for 'The Reef' BMBF DATIpilot Funding for IdiN project (2024) As Principal Investigator for the BMBF-funded IdiN project with Deutsche Oper Berlin, Professor Berndt leads research in human-technology interaction for cultural institutions. His lab develops practical solutions like Arpeggiatorum for pipe organs and the LOSCOPe system for opera score management, with strong industry connections to the games industry, organ building, and museum technology sectors. KreativInstitut.OWL serves as his primary research hub, fostering collaborations between OWL University of Applied Sciences, Detmold University of Music, and Paderborn University. Current projects include Interface Modules for Musical XR, OCANIA networked performances, and ASCIImage Rhapsody live coding installations.

Nikolaj Scharffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arachnology
• Spider Phylogenetics
• Biogeography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nikolaj Scharff is a Professor and Head of Collections at The Natural History Museum, University of Copenhagen, serving as Curator of the Arachnid Collection while overseeing all geological, botanical, and zoological collections. He teaches advanced courses in entomology, biosystematics, and field biology—including a Tanzania-based summer school for graduate students—and represents the museum in CETAF and on editorial boards for Graellsia and Insect Systematics & Evolution. His research focuses on spider phylogeny, taxonomy, and biogeography, with ongoing projects revising families like Araneidae and Malkaridae, analyzing Afromontane spider faunas, and assessing biodiversity in tropical ecosystems. He integrates morphological and molecular data to study evolutionary patterns, functional genital morphology, and species richness in regions ranging from Denmark to Tanzania's Eastern Arc Mountains. Recent publications reveal strong trends in taxonomic revision (e.g., Mastigusa genitalia), phylogenomic analyses (e.g., Paraplectanoides classification), and biogeographic modeling (e.g., Palpimanidae dispersal from Africa), alongside high-impact work on global museum collection integration for biodiversity conservation as seen in his Science paper. Scientific awards: No awards are documented in the provided information. Professor Scharff supervises PhD student Gustavo Silva de Miranda (Charinidae taxonomy/biogeography) and co-supervises Rasmus Havmoeller (leopard ecology in Tanzania), while leading international collaborations with institutions in Tanzania, Italy, and the Smithsonian. His editorial roles and CETAF representation underscore his influence in taxonomic networks. He directs the Arachnid Collection team with Assistant Curator Jan Pedersen, contributing to the Section of Biosystematics. His field programs—including Kristiansminde Field Station courses and Tanzania biodiversity expeditions—drive hands-on training in species identification and GIS-based monitoring techniques.

• Sound Art
• Kinetic Sculpture
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Jon Pigott is a Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cardiff School of Art & Design, where he teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs while supervising PhD candidates. His academic journey includes a PhD from Bath Spa University (2017) titled Materials, Systems and Autonomy in Electromechanical Sound Art , along with MA and PGCE qualifications, and recognition as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (fHEA). Jon's research spans the intersection of art, science, and technology, with specific focus areas in sound art, kinetic sculpture, and Science and Technology Studies (STS). His practice-based approach incorporates digital fabrication and hand-made electronics, reflecting his pre-academic experience as technical manager at Real World Studios where he worked on high-profile music and film projects. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent output from 2019-2025, with recent publications exploring DIY electronics culture, environmental data visualization, arts education, and the conservation of electronic musical instruments. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach that bridges artistic practice with technological innovation and educational applications. His research increasingly incorporates environmental themes and community engagement, particularly evident in recent works examining multi-sensory museum experiences and smart city data visualization. The publications show progression from theoretical explorations of sound art systems toward more applied research with practical implications for education, museum studies, and environmental communication. Dr Pigott's collaborative work spans multiple disciplines, as evidenced by co-authorship with researchers in education, environmental science, and technology fields. His involvement in exhibition design and curation demonstrates the practical application of his research beyond traditional academic outputs.

Mascha Gugganigمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Anthropology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mascha Gugganig is a social and cultural anthropologist and science and technology studies (STS) scholar at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), serving as an akademische Rätin (lecturer and researcher) at the Chair of Life Sciences in Society and the BIOTOPIA Biodiversity Museum. She is also an associate of the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society. Education: PhD in Cultural Anthropology, University of British Columbia (2016) Predoctoral Fellow, Program on Science, Technology & Society, Harvard University (2014–2015) Visiting Fellow, Department of Science & Technology Studies, Cornell University (2019–2020) Research Focus: Dr. Gugganig critically examines contested agricultural technologies—including biotechnology, vertical farming, and digital tools—through the lens of sociotechnical imaginaries, public engagement, and expertise in settler-colonial contexts. Her work interrogates "smartification" processes and material-semiotic dimensions of food systems. Publication Trends: Her scholarship demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary collaboration, employing multimodal and visual ethnographic methods to explore intersections of technology, environment, and society. Recent work emphasizes digital agriculture's material politics, security infrastructures, and participatory governance in food innovation. Research Projects: "Cultivating Engagement: Citizen Participation Forum on Vertical Farming" (EIT Food, 2017–2018) "Innovating Food, innovating Europe?" (German Research Foundation/DFG, 2019–2023) "Diversity by Design: Emergent Agricultural Technologies for Small-Scale Farming" (co-led with Kelly Bronson, 2021–2022) Affiliations: She actively contributes to the Chair of Life Sciences in Society at LMU, BIOTOPIA Biodiversity Museum, and Rachel Carson Center, integrating research, curation, and graduate teaching in environmental humanities.

• Information Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lloy Pinedo-Tuanama is a Research Professor at Norbert Wiener Private University's School of Engineering and Business and a Researcher at the National University of San Martín's Faculty of Systems and Computer Engineering. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Systems and Computer Science and coordinates the Business Digital Transformation Research Group and Smart Business Research Seedbed. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in Peru's socio-economic context. Education: Bachelor of Systems and Computer Engineering, National University of San Martín (2016-2021) Master of Science in Information Technology, National University of San Martín (2022-2024) PhD Candidate in Information and Communication Technologies Research Focus: Pinedo's interdisciplinary work integrates artificial intelligence with real-world challenges in healthcare, tourism, and education. His research in digital transformation addresses Peru's regional development needs, particularly in the Amazon region, through projects on sustainable tourism, non-invasive medical diagnostics, and educational technology. He emphasizes practical implementations of machine learning for social impact. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strategic focus on applied AI solutions: 40% in healthcare (anemia detection, hypertension management), 35% in tourism (visitor profiling, sustainable practices), and 25% in education systems. His work consistently applies machine learning to solve region-specific problems while advancing methodological approaches in multimodal data analysis. Scientific Recognition: RENACYT Researcher Level IV (CONCYTEC, 2022-present) PRONABEC Scholarship Holder Research Leadership: Pinedo has secured 19 grants totaling over $500,000 from institutions including PROCIENCIA and Norbert Wiener University. His projects demonstrate strong community engagement, particularly with San Martín region institutions. Current initiatives include generative AI for Amazonian community tourism, digital museum communication strategies, and sustainable tourism analytics for Peruvian travel agencies. Research Infrastructure: He directs the Business Digital Transformation Research Group at Norbert Wiener University, which operates a dedicated AI laboratory for tourism and healthcare applications. The Smart Business Research Seedbed mentors 15+ undergraduate researchers in applied AI projects, with strong industry partnerships in Peru's technology sector.

• Marine Mollusca
• Taxonomy
• Zoogeography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Schiøtte serves as a Researcher at the Collections of The Natural History Museum, University of Copenhagen, maintaining continuous affiliation since 1977 except for a 2001-2003 project coordination role with the Greenland Marine Benthos project. His core responsibilities include curatorial assistance for mollusk collections and database management. His academic foundation began with university studies in 1972, followed by military service (1972-1976) and reserve duty until 1996, achieving the rank of captain. He has pursued specialized training in Arctic marine fauna, zoogeography, museology, and GIS throughout his career. Schiøtte's research specializes in Arctic and North Atlantic marine Mollusca taxonomy, zoogeography, and faunistics, with particular expertise in Cephalaspidea (Gastropoda). Current projects involve co-authoring revised species catalogues of Greenlandic marine mollusks and invertebrates alongside Ole S. Tendal, integrating geographic occurrence and depth zonation data. His 15 most recent publications (2000-2020) reveal consistent focus on polar marine biodiversity, with emerging trends in ancient DNA applications, deep-sea biogeography, and digital curation. Key thematic clusters include taxonomic revisions of molluscan groups, North Atlantic faunal connectivity, and methodological innovations in benthic database management. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. While no formal advisees are listed, Schiøtte has significantly contributed to collaborative research through the Greenland Marine Benthos project (funded by the Danish Environment Agency) and extensive referee work for international malacology journals. His expedition leadership, including the 1995 Independence Fiord Expedition, demonstrates field research commitment. He operates within the mollusk collection team at The Natural History Museum, maintaining close collaboration with Ole S. Tendal and Nordic marine science networks for Greenlandic invertebrate cataloguing initiatives.

Brandon Samuel Whitleyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Arctic Plant Diversity
• Pollination Networks
• Ecological Network Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brandon Samuel Whitley is a Research Fellow at the Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Arctic Plant Diversity and Pollination Networks. His research employs molecular and computational tools to investigate ecological networks in high-latitude systems undergoing climate change. His primary research interests include: Arctic and community ecology Ecological network theory Plant-pollinator interactions Global change biology DNA metabarcoding techniques Biodiversity conservation applications Whitley's work focuses on building Arctic plant-pollinator interaction networks through DNA metabarcoding of pollinators collected in Greenland, comparing pollen DNA to custom barcode libraries. His research is critical for understanding climate change impacts on Arctic ecosystems and informing conservation policy. His recent publications examine bio-climatic drivers of vegetation change, harmonization of digitized herbarium data for Greenland's flora, and national DNA barcoding initiatives. These works span ecology, climate science, botany, and molecular biology with specific applications to Arctic biodiversity monitoring and conservation. Professional affiliations include: British Ecological Society, Conservation Ecology Group - PhD student representative Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (Danish Chapter) - Chair Te Tira Maurikura network for emerging researchers - Member Faculty Board of Natural History Museum of Denmark - PhD student representative He has co-supervised MSc students and served as teaching assistant for multiple university courses. His extensive fieldwork spans Greenland, Svalbard, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Belgium, focusing on plant-pollinator interactions and ecosystem monitoring.

Natalie Eva Iwanycki Ahlstrandمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant phenology & climate change
• Plant traits
• Historical ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Natalie Eva Iwanycki Ahlstrand is an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and Curator at the Natural History Museum of Denmark, part of the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. She works within the Science & Society Section, where she combines research with curation responsibilities focused on botanical collections. Her primary research interests include plant phenology & climate change, plant traits, historical ecology, herbivory, population genomics, phylogeography, plant dispersal and biogeography, and citizen science, with particular expertise in Cyperaceae (sedges) and Poaceae (grasses). Her research methodology integrates data from natural history collections, living collections, archival records, and modern field data with techniques in ecology, population genomics, reflectance spectroscopy, citizen science, and machine learning. Dr. Ahlstrand's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Arctic climate change impacts, herbarium-based phenology research, and innovative approaches to citizen science engagement. Her 2025 publications particularly highlight cutting-edge work on Arctic shrub growth drivers, digital herbarium applications, and genomic analyses of plant species. She teaches across multiple levels including Citizen Science (PhD and MSc courses), Plant-Animal Interactions (BSc), Conservation (BSc), Conservation Biology (MSc), Tropical Botany, and Science Communication and Outreach (MSc). Her professional development shows a clear trajectory from field botany and curation roles in Canada (Royal Botanical Gardens, Toronto Region Conservation Authority) to academic research positions in Denmark, culminating in her current tenure-track professorship and curatorship.