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Md Tanvir Pavelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Economics
• Natural Resource Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Md Tanvir Pavel serves as an Assistant Professor of Economics within the Department of Economics, College of Humanities, Social Science, and Arts at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His academic profile integrates teaching excellence with research focused on critical environmental economic challenges. Dr. Pavel's educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Economics, Florida International University (2018) Master of Arts in Economics, Eastern Illinois University (2012) His research program centers on environmental and natural resource economics, with particular emphasis on human responses to ecological stressors. Key investigations analyze migration patterns triggered by environmental shocks and household decision-making regarding coastal vulnerability adaptation. This work bridges theoretical microeconomic frameworks with real-world policy applications, demonstrating consistent methodological rigor in applied econometric analysis. Recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory examining climate adaptation mechanisms through microeconomic lenses. The scholarship systematically explores socioeconomic dimensions of environmental change, with growing emphasis on policy-relevant insights for disaster management and resource allocation. Professional recognition includes: Broad Fellowship Award (2017-2018) from SIPA, Florida International University Dr. Pavel actively mentors undergraduate economics students while contributing to curriculum development in microeconomics and environmental economics. His research program continues to evolve through university-supported scholarly activities, building upon foundational fellowship training. As a core faculty member, he participates in departmental initiatives advancing economic education within Rose-Hulman's distinctive engineering-focused academic environment.

George Springstonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geologic Mapping
• Landslide and Natural Hazards Evaluation
• Stream Geomorphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

George Springston serves as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science within Norwich University's College of Arts & Sciences, holding this appointment continuously since 2002 with active research and teaching responsibilities. His academic credentials include: M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst B.Sc. in Geology from Clemson University Dr. Springston specializes in superficial and bedrock geologic mapping, landslide and natural hazard evaluation, stream geomorphology, and geographic information systems. With over 30 major mapping projects and multiple landslide inventories completed for the Vermont Geological Survey since 1996, his fieldwork has been presented at conferences including the New England Intercollegiate Geologic Conference and Vermont Geological Society events. His 2023 publication on two decades of Vermont landslide research exemplifies his focus on regional geological hazard assessment through collaborative field studies, integrating geospatial analysis with practical risk evaluation methodologies. He actively mentors undergraduate researchers through projects examining streambank stability in Northfield, glacial readvance patterns in Plainfield and Barre, and gully erosion mechanics in Barre Town, frequently collaborating with civil engineering faculty. Professional leadership includes former presidency and current executive committee service for the Vermont Geological Society, alongside memberships in the Geological Society of America and American Geophysical Union.

Omar M. Nofalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Hazard Mitigation
• Structural Engineering
• Risk Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Omar M. Nofal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida International University (FIU), joining in August 2022. His expertise lies in structural engineering and risk/resilience analysis of structures under natural hazards. He focuses on flood/hurricane risk mitigation, post-disaster functionality assessment, and recovery strategies for buildings and communities. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Colorado State University (2021) Research Interests: Dr. Nofal’s research integrates multi-hazard risk analysis (e.g., hurricanes, floods), digital twin modeling for urban environments, and high-resolution resilience assessment frameworks. His work emphasizes coastal community vulnerability, hazard-exposure modeling, and socio-economic impacts of disasters. Recent efforts include developing digitization approaches to improve built-environment discretization. Grants & Collaboration: He has contributed to federally funded projects via NSF, NIST, NOAA, and DHS during his Ph.D. and postdoc at Colorado State University. His fieldwork includes post-hazard reconnaissance and community engagement to track recovery trajectories. Labs & Teams: Focuses on advancing computational tools for resilience assessment through interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Software Defined Networking
• Network Security
• Cloud Computing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Simon Jouet is Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science specializing in software-defined networking and network security. Research focuses on: Programmable data planes using eBPF technology Distributed anomaly detection systems Network function virtualization DDoS mitigation strategies Cloud data center resource management Publications show emphasis on SDN/NFV technologies (70%) and network security (30%), with recent work expanding into operational technology resilience. Developed Glasgow Network Functions framework for virtual network function management. Research addresses challenges in cloud computing infrastructures and critical network protection during disasters. Collaborates with industry partners through European research projects on resilient networking.

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Remote Sensing
• Spatial Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiaoye Liu is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Surveying and Built Environment at the University of Southern Queensland, specializing in Surveying and Spatial Science. Their research focuses on spatial data quality, remote sensing applications, and geospatial technologies for environmental and disaster management. Dr. Liu holds a PhD from Monash University, preceded by a MAppIT from Monash, and degrees from Wuhan University. Education: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Wuhan University Master of Engineering (MEng), Wuhan University Master of Applied Information Technology (MAppIT), Monash University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Monash University Research interests include LiDAR data analysis, crowdsourced data credibility assessment, and spatial modeling for environmental conservation and disaster response. Dr. Liu’s work bridges GIS applications with ecological monitoring, particularly in rainforest ecosystems and wildlife habitat studies. Research Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes crowdsourced data quality (VGI/CSD), LiDAR-derived environmental modeling, and machine learning applications in spatial science. Key themes include geospatial data fusion, disaster management automation via SDI, and biodiversity tracking through spatial analytics. Advising and grants information is not explicitly detailed in the provided data. Dr. Liu’s contributions include collaborations on projects such as bilby habitat modeling and Hendra disease spatial epidemiology.

Victor Jettenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Hazards
• Disaster Risk Management
• Environmental Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Victor Jetten is a Full Professor in Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk Management at ITC (International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation), University of Twente. He holds a PhD in Physical Geography from Utrecht University (1994) and has been Head of the Department of Earth Systems Analysis since 2013. His expertise lies in integrated hazard modeling, with a focus on flood, landslide, and erosion processes. He leads the IRDR International Center of Excellence on Spatial Decision Support for Disaster Risk Reduction and developed the open-source openLISEM model for multi-hazard simulations. Education: MSc (1988) and PhD (1994) in Physical Geography from Utrecht University. Postdoc (1994–1998) at INRA, France, studying Loess soil erosion. Assistant Professor (1998–2006) at Utrecht University’s Faculty of Geosciences. Research Interests: Holistic modeling of natural hazards, disaster risk reduction, and climate change impacts. Specializes in integrating spatial data and computational models to improve disaster preparedness, including applications in Dominica, Indonesia, Uganda, and the Caribbean. Key Projects: DESIRE (FP6 project combating desertification), GITHRA (Vietnam hazard risk assessment), and the Caribbean Handbook on Disaster Information Management (CHARIM). Active in capacity-building through training programs in Rwanda, Thailand, and the Caribbean. Advising & Grants: Supervised 24 PhD/MSc students. Involved in NWO-funded projects and international collaborations with UN agencies and NGOs like the Red Cross. Serves on editorial boards (e.g., Catena) and advisory groups for disaster resilience initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads the 4DEARTH research program and collaborates with UNU-DGIM (United Nations University for Disaster Geo-Information Management). OpenLISEM model is a flagship tool for simulating floods, landslides, and erosion in dynamic environments.

Deborah Glassمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Occupational Health
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Occupational Safety
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah Glass is a Professor at Monash University, specializing in occupational exposure assessment for epidemiology. She holds a PhD from Deakin University and has extensive experience in occupational hygiene, including roles at the University of Birmingham and Melbourne University. Her research focuses on firefighter health, occupational carcinogens, and silicosis prevention in industries like artificial stone benchtop fabrication. Education: Natural Sciences (Cambridge University, 1974), Teaching Qualification (Leicester University, 1975), Master’s in Occupational Health (1980), PhD from Deakin University (1999). Research Interests : Exposure assessment in occupational settings, firefighter health risks, silicosis, occupational carcinogens, and respiratory health. Her work addresses PFAS exposure in firefighters, coal mine worker health, and artificial stone industry hazards. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and environmental sustainability. Key Projects : NHMRC-funded study on firefighter health and PFAS exposure Cancer/mortality study of Queensland coal mine workers WorkSafe Victoria study on silicosis in artificial stone industry Health Watch, a long-running petroleum industry cohort study Awards : Fellow of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (2008). Grants/Advising : Lead investigator in multiple NHMRC and industry-funded grants Member of ACGIH TLV committee and IARC monograph panels Her work also involves developing tools like OccIDEAS for occupational exposure assessment and addressing global occupational health challenges through collaborations in Europe and Australia.

• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Rehabilitation Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Hoermann is a researcher with extensive contributions to virtual reality, human-computer interaction, and immersive technology applications. His work spans disciplines including rehabilitation, education, and emergency response training through serious games and XR systems. Affiliation: University of Otago Research interests focus on: Virtual reality for motor rehabilitation Collaborative human-agent interaction in immersive environments Passive haptic feedback systems Serious games for education and therapy Recent publications include 15 articles (2017-2025) examining: VR psychotherapy environments with virtual supporters XR for firefighter training and volcanic hazard education Large language model ethics and bias mitigation Biomechanical locomotion interfaces Avatar-based collaboration systems Hoermann contributes to: Systematic reviews in VR rehabilitation Design frameworks for prosocial XR applications Human factors analysis in immersive training

• Landscape Ecology
• Health Geography
• Environmental Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rupert Legg is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Physical Geography and Landscape Ecology, Leibniz University Hannover. His work focuses on interdisciplinary research in landscape ecology, health geography, and environmental psychology. He investigates human-nature interactions in contexts like climate change and urbanization, using both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess urban landscapes' impact on health and well-being. Education: PhD in Sustainable Futures (2023), University of Technology Sydney BSc (Honours I) in Geosciences (2017), University of Sydney Research Interests: Environmental justice in the Anthropocene Urban microclimate regulation via blue/green infrastructure Allergenic pollen impacts on mental health Legal frameworks for environmental contamination Recent Projects: Strategies for urban heat resilience using nature-based solutions (EU-funded) Monitoring allergenic pollen in urban parks Key Awards: Green Talents Award (2022) for Sustainable Development Grants & Teams: Member of Digital Landscape Ecology Group Co-lead on EU-funded climate adaptation projects Labs/Teams: Active in the Digital Landscape Ecology Group, focusing on integrating spatial data with human health metrics.

Virginia Franceمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Financial Regulation
• Futures Markets
• Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Virginia France is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois, a position she has held since 1988. She has held previous roles including Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago (1993–1994), Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1986–1988), and Lecturer/Instructor roles at the University of Chicago and UIC. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago (1986) and a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College (1977). Her research focuses on financial regulation, futures markets, and the industrial organization of derivatives markets. Key areas include collateral decisions in clearinghouses, catastrophe risk pricing, and regulatory frameworks for financial institutions. Teaching interests include portfolio management and derivatives. Recent work examines legal constraints on central bank liquidity support for central counterparties (2016), while earlier studies explored catastrophe futures as insurance hedges (1992–1997), speculative behavior in commodity markets (2002), and collateral management practices (1995–1998). No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed. She has advised no named students, and no lab affiliations are mentioned. Her work spans theoretical and applied research on financial market structures and regulatory mechanisms.

• History of Landscape Development
• Transportation Studies
• Cultural Landscapes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John R. Stilgoe is the Robert and Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape Development at Harvard University, holding a joint appointment in the Faculties of Arts and Science and Design. His work bridges history, cultural studies, and environmental design, with a focus on North American landscapes and their transformation through transportation, photography, and human activity. Research interests include the historical and visual interpretation of landscapes, risk and resilience in urban environments, and the interplay between transportation infrastructure and cultural geography. He teaches courses such as Adventure and Fantasy Simulation, 1871-2036 and Modernization in the Visual United States Environment . Stilgoe has authored influential books like What Is Landscape? and Train Time , and has received prestigious awards including the Parkman Medal and ASLA Williams Medal. His research projects include studies on cultural landscape terminology and elite influences on environmental design. He is an avid restorer and sailor of antique boats, integrating practical engagement with historical material culture into his academic work.

David Jacho-Chávezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Economics
• Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Jacho-Chávez is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Economics at Emory University. His research focuses on econometric theory, microeconometrics, and statistical methods, with applications to social effects, network data, and policy analysis. He is an elected Fellow of Advances in Econometrics and serves as Senior Co-Editor of that journal. Jacho-Chávez holds a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics (2006), along with earlier degrees in econometrics and mathematical economics from LSE. Education: PhD in Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2006 MSc (Distinction) in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2001 BSc (First Class) in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2000 Research Interests: His work emphasizes nonparametric and semiparametric econometric methods, including applications to social networks, consumer behavior, and financial systems. He also contributes to pedagogy in econometrics and data science, leveraging tools like Stata, Python, and cloud computing. Notable projects include analyzing UK price distributions, natural disaster impacts, and bank note circulation dynamics. Awards: 2024: Faculty Award for Inclusive Excellence (Laney Graduate School) 2023: Outstanding Director of Graduate Studies Award 2021: Eleanor Main Graduate Faculty Mentor Award 2020: Elected Fellow of Advances in Econometrics Advising & Grants: Jacho-Chávez mentors graduate students in econometrics and data science. He has collaborated on projects involving complex survey data, functional principal component analysis, and network econometrics. His work is supported by Emory’s interdisciplinary initiatives and external grants (details not specified). Labs/Teams: Active in Emory’s economics department and affiliated with the Advances in Econometrics editorial team. Engaged in cross-disciplinary collaborations in statistical computing and policy analysis.

Kalil Erazoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Civil Infrastructure Resilience
• Stochastic Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kalil Erazo is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University. His research focuses on structural health monitoring (SHM) for resilient civil infrastructure, particularly in regions prone to natural hazards. Erazo emphasizes integrating stochastic methods, Bayesian estimation, and advanced sensor technologies to assess structural integrity and predict performance under extreme events. Education: Postdoctoral Scholar, Rice University (2015-2016) Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Vermont (2015) M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Fulbright Fellow), Georgia Tech (2012) B.S. in Civil Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (2009) Research Interests: Erazo’s work bridges theory and practice in resilient infrastructure design. Key areas include SHM for historic structures (e.g., UNESCO’s Colonial City of Santo Domingo), stochastic modeling for uncertainty quantification, Bayesian methods for nonlinear systems, and post-disaster decision-making frameworks. He advocates for integrating computational tools with physical infrastructure to enhance safety and sustainability. Research Group: The Structural Monitoring for Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure group addresses National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges by developing cyber-physical systems that monitor infrastructure health and predict performance under hazards like hurricanes and earthquakes. Outputs include sensor-based frameworks, digital twin technologies, and risk-assessment protocols.

• Economic Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• Political Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Nejat Anbarci is a distinguished academic in Economic Theory, Behavioral Economics, and Political Economy at Durham University's Business School. He holds a PhD from the University of Iowa (1988) and has taught at U.S. universities until 2008, followed by roles in Australia before joining Durham in 2018. His research focuses on bargaining solutions, game-theoretic models, and applications to real-world issues like corruption, climate impacts, and sports economics. Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Iowa (1988). Research interests span experimental economics, institutional design, and public policy. Notable contributions include studies on arbitration mechanisms, loss aversion in professional sports, and the political consequences of natural disasters. His work often bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis, addressing societal challenges through economic frameworks. Publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, with recent work exploring AI-driven dispute resolution, evolutionary game models on hypergraphs, and the economic implications of climate events. His research has appeared in top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics, Management Science, and Games and Economic Behavior. Advising and grants: No specific advisees or grants listed in available texts. His work emphasizes collaborative research with international scholars, reflecting his global academic network. Labs/teams: No formal lab affiliations mentioned, though collaboration with peers on projects like earthquake fatality analysis and sports performance studies suggests active participation in interdisciplinary teams.

Jennifer Bakaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Ecology
• Energy Studies
• Environmental Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Baka is an Associate Professor and John T. Ryan, Jr. Faculty Fellow in the Department of Geography at the College of Earth & Mineral Sciences, Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on energy geographies, political ecology, and equitable transitions in energy systems. She examines the socio-political and ecological dimensions of energy provision, including hydraulic fracturing, biofuel policies, and solar development impacts. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating mixed methods to address energy equity, environmental governance, and industrial ecology. Notable projects include advancing political-industrial ecology as a sub-field, evaluating shale gas governance in the U.S., and analyzing biofuel impacts in India. She has secured grants including the NSF CAREER Award and Sloan Foundation funding. Baka's research highlights the intersection of energy systems with community well-being, land-use conflicts, and policy frameworks. Key themes include water-energy nexus dynamics, fossil fuel transitions, and spatial justice in renewable energy landscapes. Her work appears in journals like Annals of the AAG, Nature, and Energy Research & Social Science. Awards include the John T. Ryan Faculty Fellowship and recognition for community-engaged scholarship. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects such as the Beaver County Ethane Plant Impact Analysis and air quality research near industrial sites in Pittsburgh.