Liam Kelleher is a Research Fellow at Swansea University's College of Science, specializing in microplastic pollution and clinical tool development . His work bridges environmental science and health research through advanced spectroscopic techniques . Education : BSc Physics with Nanotechnology (1.1), Swansea University (2015) PhD (Centre for Nanohealth, Swansea University) Research Interests focus on environmental microplastic dynamics, including hydrological drivers , sensor development , and clinical applications of photobiomodulation for traumatic brain injury. His projects span from Arctic monitoring to neurodegenerative disease mechanisms. Recent Projects include POLARSENSE: Polar Online Airborne Nano/Microplastic Sensing (Principal Investigator) The Plastic Brain: Micro/Nanoplastics in Cerebrospinal Fluid (Principal Investigator) ADAPT: Photobiomodulation Device for TBI (Co-Investigator)
Dr. Prem Parajuli is a Professor of Environmental Engineering and Watershed Modeling in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU), affiliated with the Bagley College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Kansas State University. His career spans over 15 years, including roles as Post-Doctoral Researcher (2007–2009) and progressively advancing to Assistant (2009–2015), Associate (2015–2021), and Full Professor (2021–present). Dr. Parajuli’s research focuses on environmental engineering, particularly watershed hydrology, water quality modeling (e.g., SWAT), climate change impacts, bio-energy systems, and GIS/remote sensing applications. Key interests include the water-energy-food nexus, agricultural conservation practices, and non-point source pollution mitigation. He leads projects funded by USDA and other agencies, emphasizing sustainable land and water management. His teaching spans courses like ABE 4803 (Biosystems Simulation), ABE 3513 (GPS/GIS in Agriculture), and ABE 4990 (Watershed Modeling). He has mentored 55 students, including 23 PhD candidates and 8 MS students, and collaborates internationally through initiatives in Nepal and Taiwan. Dr. Parajuli is a recognized leader in ASABE, serving as Outstanding Associate Editor (2021) and committee roles in hydrology and environmental systems. Notable achievements include over 100 peer-reviewed publications, development of SWAT-based models for water quality prediction, and leadership in multi-state USDA projects. His work bridges academic research with practical solutions for environmental resilience, emphasizing climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture.
Niko Soininen is Professor of Environmental Law at the University of Eastern Finland's Law School and a leading researcher at the Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law (CCEEL). His work focuses on the intersection of law, sustainability transitions, and complex systems, with specializations in water law, marine environmental law, and adaptive governance frameworks. Primary Affiliation: University of Eastern Finland, Law School Research Groups: CCEEL, Sustainability Law, Water and Marine Environmental Law Key Projects: RELIEF (2023-2026), SusHydro (2020-2024) His research synthesizes legal theory with practical governance challenges, particularly in: Sustainability law and transformation Hydropower and offshore wind regulation Marine spatial planning Legal interpretation in environmental contexts Resilience of legal systems His recent publications analyze the tension between renewable energy expansion and ecological protection in EU law, with a focus on hydropower's legal trade-offs (2024), adaptive governance models (2023), and water-security frameworks (2023). He has contributed extensively to journals like Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions , Transnational Environmental Law , and Science of the Total Environment .
Paolo Castellini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM). His research focuses on mechanical measurements, vibration analysis, and advanced imaging techniques. He teaches courses in the College of Engineering and has published extensively on applications of hyperspectral imaging, 3D scanning, and neural networks in industrial and biomedical contexts. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-13:00 Email: p.castellini@univpm.it Location: via Brecce Bianche, 12, Ancona Recent research trends include vibration decoupling metastructures, microplastic detection in biological samples, and UAV-based photogrammetric analysis of olive trees. His publications emphasize non-destructive testing, acoustic beamforming, and uncertainty evaluation in measurement systems. Notable projects involve mmWave radar displacement analysis, cardiac simulators for prosthetic valves, and light-controlled polymer films for mechanical motion.
Hongyun Han is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Zhejiang University's School of Public Affairs, where she serves as Director of the Institute of Modern Agriculture and Investment. With over 20 years of teaching and research experience, Professor Han specializes in natural resource and environmental management, agricultural investment and modernization, rural development, and agricultural economics and management. Her work has significant implications for policy development in China's agricultural and environmental sectors. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Economics, Trade College of Shenyang Agricultural University (1997-2000) M.S. in Forestry, College of Shenyang Agricultural University (1990-1993) B.S. in Mathematics, Department of Lanzhou University (1984-1988) Professor Han's research focuses on the intersection of agricultural economics, environmental management, and rural development in China. Her work examines critical issues such as energy transition in rural households, land use policies, agricultural diversification, and the economic implications of environmental policies. She has conducted extensive empirical research on China's agricultural policies, including the Sloping Land Conversion Program and Grain for Green initiative, analyzing their environmental and economic impacts. Her research often employs quantitative methods to assess policy effectiveness and provide evidence-based recommendations for sustainable development. Professor Han's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on China's agricultural and environmental challenges, with particular attention to policy design and implementation. Her work spans multiple disciplines including agricultural economics, environmental policy, rural development, and energy economics. A notable trend in her recent publications is examination of behavioral aspects in environmental policy implementation, such as household energy transition and waste management practices. She also investigates economic mechanisms behind agricultural structural changes and their implications for sustainable development in China. Research Funding and Projects: Principal Investigator, National Social Science Fund Major Project (2014): 'The study on path of transformation and innovation policies of environment management' Principal Investigator, Zhejiang Provincial Natural Foundation (2014): 'The study on the evolution of large-scale offshore aquaculture and non-point source pollution control policy design' Principal Investigator, Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Education Fund (2014): 'Job search, social capital, occupational mobility and generation of migrant workers to integrate into the city' Principal Investigator, Doctoral Program of Higher Specialized Research Fund (2013): 'Social capital and cooperation mechanisms of urban non-point source pollution control suburban' Participant, Fulbright Program (2010): 'Policy making of NPP in America: lessons and implications' Professor Han leads the Institute of Modern Agriculture and Investment at Zhejiang University, where her team conducts interdisciplinary research on agricultural economics, environmental management, and rural development policy. The institute collaborates with government agencies and international organizations to provide evidence-based policy recommendations for sustainable agricultural development in China.
Matthew Helmers is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University and serves as Director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center. His work focuses on agricultural water management, drainage engineering, and nutrient reduction strategies to address non-point source pollution impacts on Iowa's water resources.
Larissa Larsen is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. She teaches graduate courses including URP 507—Fundamentals of Planning Practice (a required course in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program), URP 610/URP 402 Cities and Climate Change, and ARCH 423/URP 423/ENVIRON 370 Introduction to Urban and Environmental Planning. Her teaching emphasizes applied learning through community-based projects with Southeast Michigan municipalities. Dr. Larsen's research focuses on urban environmental challenges exacerbated by climate change, particularly extreme heat and stormwater flooding. Her work is highly interdisciplinary, incorporating physical, natural, and health concepts while collaborating with faculty in public health, civil engineering, and urban climatology. She has established an international research collaboration with Addis Ababa University studying rapid urbanization's impact on water infrastructure in East African cities. Analysis of her publications reveals a research trajectory from foundational work on stormwater management toward increasingly urgent studies on extreme heat impacts and climate adaptation planning. Her 2023 collaborative study on Phoenix heat impacts, published in Environmental Science and Technology, demonstrated that a combined heat wave and blackout could send half the city's population to emergency departments. Taubman College 2023 Award for Faculty Excellence Dr. Larsen has received recognition for her advocacy protecting vulnerable residents from extreme heat, with recent coverage in April 2024. Before joining Michigan, she worked as a landscape architect in Chicago and taught at Arizona State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and maintains her registration as a landscape architect, with particular interest in native plants and sustainable urban design.
Gillian Kerr is an Adjunct Professor at Royal Roads University and a Senior Researcher at the Smart Prosperity Institute, with a focus on integrating ecological economics and environmental policy. Her career spans nearly 30 years in Canada's environment community, including roles in academia, government (Alberta Environment), and the non-profit sector. Doctor of Philosophy (University of Calgary, 2018) Master of Environmental Management (Royal Roads University, 2004) Bachelor of Environmental Science (Royal Roads University, 2000) Bachelor of Commerce (Mount Allison University, 1994) Her research centers on Green Infrastructure , Ecosystem Services , and Nature-Based Solutions , addressing the intersection of climate resilience and community-driven strategies. She specializes in applying ecosystem services frameworks to policy analysis and environmental decision-making. Gillian's publications reflect her expertise in Canada's environmental governance, including studies on coastal adaptation, farmland stewardship, and market-based pollution management. These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to bridging policy implementation gaps and enhancing climate resilience through ecological economics. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Dr. Enrique Gomezdelcampo is an Associate Professor at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), affiliated with the School of Earth, Environment and Society and the Department of Geology. His research focuses on ecohydrology, watershed analysis, GIScience methods, and fluvial geomorphology. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee (2002), an M.S. in Environmental Engineering (1991), and a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Universidad Iberoamericana (1986). His research explores nonlinear responses of biodiversity to environmental change, particularly in oak savanna ecosystems linked to the Karner Blue Butterfly’s habitat. He has contributed to projects on riparian buffer zones, CAFO siting models, and watershed management in Ohio. His teaching emphasizes student-led capstone projects, enhancing applied learning in geoscience education. Dr. Gomezdelcampo has held roles at institutions including Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Washington. His work integrates spatial statistics, environmental modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches to address sustainability challenges. Current research includes nutrient transport modeling in agricultural systems and biogeochemical simulations of grassland productivity.
Dawn Dechand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. Her research focuses on leveraging plant-based ecological systems to address water quality challenges, particularly agricultural and urban runoff, wastewater treatment, and hazardous waste remediation. She specializes in wetlands, phytoremediation, and plant-microbe interactions to understand pollutant fate and mitigation strategies. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2007) B.S. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Kansas State University (2002) Research Interests: Phytoremediation of emerging pollutants and hazardous wastes Constructed wetlands and vegetated technologies for water quality protection Plant tissue culture and genetic engineering for enhanced phytoremediation capabilities Her work emphasizes sustainable solutions, including duckweed-based systems for nutrient recovery and anaerobic digestion optimization in agricultural waste management. Teaching: BE 332: Engineering Properties of Biological Materials BE 482: Non-point Source Pollution Control Research Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in plant-driven pollutant mitigation, including antibiotic metabolism in plants, antimicrobial accumulation in food crops, and solar-bio-powered waste systems. Her studies bridge laboratory experiments (e.g., hydroponic and callus culture models) with field-scale applications, addressing both environmental and human health impacts. Labs and Teams: Her research group operates within the College of Engineering's Biosystems Engineering program, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects to advance ecological engineering solutions for water quality challenges.
Thomas Beechem is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in the School of Materials Engineering. His research focuses on advanced materials and nanoscale engineering, particularly semiconductors, thin films, ferroelectric systems, and thermal properties of nanostructures. Research Interests: Prof. Beechem's work spans materials synthesis, characterization, and device integration. Key areas include: Ferroelectric and semiconductor thin films for microelectronics Thermal transport and anharmonic effects in nanomaterials Graphene and 2D material engineering for electronic/optoelectronic applications Through-silicon via (TSV) technology for 3D chip integration Advanced characterization using photoemission microscopy and Raman spectroscopy Publication Trends (2019-2025): His recent articles emphasize experimental and theoretical studies of ferroelectric oxides (e.g., HfO₂-ZrO₂), graphene doping strategies, nanoscale thermal management, and reliability of semiconductor interconnects. Recurring methodologies include photoelectron microscopy, defect engineering, and thermomechanical modeling. Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in available sources. Additional Notes: No information found regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory infrastructure.
John J. Ramirez-Avila is an Associate Professor and Co-Graduate Coordinator at Mississippi State University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He directs the Watersheds & Water Quality Research Lab and holds professional certifications including Professional Hydrologist (P.H.) and M. ASCE designation. His research investigates surface/subsurface hydrology, agricultural pollution mitigation, and stream restoration techniques. He applies computational modeling to watershed management challenges. He teaches courses in watershed management, environmental modeling, and water quality assessment while advising graduate students and leading field research initiatives.
Daniel Clay Carter is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of the South (Sewanee). He holds a B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University, an M.P.A. from American University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. His work bridges academic research with practical policy, focusing on land-use dynamics in the South Cumberland Plateau. He currently serves as President of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust, managing 17,000 acres of protected land. Education: Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University Master of Public Administration, American University Doctor of Philosophy, University of Tennessee Research interests include cultural and economic impacts of land-use changes, conservation strategies for rural regions, and the intersection of energy policy with environmental stewardship. Recent projects include analyzing timber-industry land divestment and coordinating clean water initiatives in the Sequatchie River Watershed. His work often involves collaboration with state agencies, NGOs, and local governments to translate data into actionable policies. Key partnerships include the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and the Lyndhurst Foundation. He has authored reports guiding land-use decisions and clean energy advocacy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges. Carter also leads the Sewanee Men’s Rugby team and actively engages in community outreach through the Tennessee River Gorge Trust.
Serkan Ozdemir is a Postdoc Researcher at Delft University of Technology's Department of Transport & Planning, within the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Middle East Technical University and an M.Sc. in Management Information Systems from Bogazici University. His research focuses on AI-driven solutions for sustainability challenges, including resource optimization, environmental modeling, and data science applications in transportation and agriculture. Education: Ph.D. in Information Systems, Middle East Technical University M.Sc. in Management Information Systems, Bogazici University Research Interests: Serkan's work bridges artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability, addressing topics such as air quality prediction, lake water level modeling, and circular economy strategies for bio-waste. He also explores cybersecurity implications of digital product domesticity and AI's role in fake news detection. Labs & Affiliations: Ozdemir contributes to the SUM Lab, advancing AI/OR applications in transportation science. His interdisciplinary projects span collaboration with institutions like Sakarya University and Antalya Bilim University.
Peter Enright is a Lecturer in the Farm Management and Technology Program at McGill University's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. With degrees in Agricultural Engineering, he focuses on field monitoring systems, water quality management, and practical farm skills. Affiliations: Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, Canadian Society for Biological Engineering, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Canadian Water Resources Association, Canadian National Committee for Irrigation and Drainage His research addresses agricultural non-point source pollution through field monitoring of water, sediment, and nutrient transport. He received the 2013 Jim Beamish Award and 2000 CANCID Land Resources Management Award. Peter teaches courses on soil tillage, health and safety, precision agriculture, farm building development, and enterprise management. His work emphasizes practical skills for real-world agricultural challenges, including environmental compliance and strategic business planning. Scientific Awards 2013: Jim Beamish Award (CSB) 2000: CANCID Land Resources Management Award Peter's publications focus on cold-climate watershed modeling, phosphorus transport mechanisms, and precision agriculture applications, with a strong emphasis on field-scale data collection and analysis.
