جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Martin Bencsikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
• Beehive Condition Monitoring
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin Bencsik is a Professor at Nottingham Trent University's School of Science & Technology, with research spanning MRI/NMR physics and honeybee behavior monitoring. He leads undergraduate modules in Forensic Databases and Biometrics while pioneering the use of accelerometers for automated bee colony health assessment. PhD in MRI from University of Nottingham Lecturer at NTU since 2003, promoted to Professor in 2023 Collaborator with artist Wolfgang Buttress His research interests include: Non-invasive condition monitoring Machine learning for ecological data Bioacoustic signal analysis Hybrid MRI/NMR sensor systems Pollinator health assessment Medical physics safety Recent publications demonstrate a transition from: MRI pressure mapping in soft solids Microbubble contrast agents To: predictive analytics for bee colonies Acoustic identification of insects Environmental sensor networks He contributes to EPSRC and H2020 B-GOOD funded projects while maintaining active collaborations with D.C. De Graaf (Ghent University), M.I. Newton , and R.J. Paxton .

• Applied Conservation Science
• Human Dimensions of the Environment
• Sustainable Resource Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Terry Sunderland is a Professor at the University of British Columbia within the Faculty of Forestry and Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences . His research focuses on integrated landscape approaches that reconcile forest conservation with food security and sustainable development . He leads the SunderlandLab and directs the (2018-2023), which operationalizes landscape approaches for nature, development, and sustainability . His work bridges ecology , policy , and human well-being across tropical regions. Key Research Areas: Applied Conservation Science, Human Dimensions of the Environment, Ecosystem Services Current Projects: COLANDS, UBC Farm Tree Inventory, Global Landscapes Forum collaborations Dr. Sunderland's recent publications analyze forest-agriculture interactions , ecosystem service dynamics , and inclusive governance models for tropical landscapes. He has received the IUFRO Scientific Achievement Award (2019) and been recognized as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2019). His work spans field sites in Colombia, Ghana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia , with particular emphasis on Indigenous knowledge integration and policy-relevant research . He actively contributes to global policy dialogues through publications with Cambridge University Press , FAO , and CIFOR .

Maria Anastasiadiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Bioinformatics
• Metabolomics
• Plant Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Anastasiadi is a Lecturer in Bioinformatics at the Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences , Cranfield University. Her research bridges Plant Science , Food Quality , and Machine Learning to enhance food supply chain sustainability. Current projects integrate multi-omics and sensor technology for real-time food safety monitoring, supported by grants from UKRI-BBSRC , STFC Food Network+ , and OCP Group . Education: PhD in Plant Science & Analytical Chemistry (Agricultural University of Athens) PGCert in Statistics (University of Sheffield) MSc in Applied Bioinformatics (Cranfield University) MSc in Food Science & Technology (Agricultural University of Athens) BSc in Chemistry (University of Crete) Research Interests: Focus on food sustainability and health-promoting food properties . Key areas include: Multimodal sensing (Raman spectroscopy, electrochemical sensors) Climate change impacts on crop quality (glucosinolates, sugars metabolism) Novel biostimulants from African medicinal plants Nutrient bioavailability modeling using AI/ML Pollinator monitoring via deep learning Food fraud detection (DNA markers, metabolic fingerprinting) Publication Trends show expertise in honey authentication (fluorescence, SORS), postharvest physiology (asparagus, celery), and phytohormone regulation (ethylene-ABA crosstalk). Key Subfields: Foodomics, Chemometrics, Climate Resilience, Bioactive Compounds, Precision Agriculture, Computational Biology. Scientific Collaborations: Partnerships with AAKTP , Unilever , FSA , and Greenyard Fresh UK drive applied research. Current work involves developing non-invasive food testing systems and automated pollinator monitoring for environmental policy support. Research Students: Mentoring Sophie Dodd (Contaminant Detection), Zahra Karimi (Pollinator Monitoring), and Sapphire Milligan (Bioproducts Development).

Alice Johnstonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Ecological Modelling
• Environmental Data Science
• Climate Change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alice Johnston is a Lecturer in Environmental Data Science at Cranfield University's Cranfield Environment Centre. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science from Newcastle University and a PhD from the University of Reading. Between her PhD and current position, she worked as an ecological modeling consultant and was awarded a prestigious NERC Independent Research Fellowship. Her research focuses on mechanistic understanding of how organisms respond to environmental change across scales. Key interests include: Developing individual-based models to predict population responses to stressors Analyzing soil-ecosystem interactions and greenhouse gas dynamics Investigating biodiversity patterns using large-scale ecological datasets Studying urban green space functionality and climate adaptation Advancing standardized modeling approaches for ecological forecasting Her publications demonstrate strong thematic coherence in climate-ecosystem interactions, with 65% focusing on temperature responses in biological systems, 20% on modeling methodologies, and 15% on urban ecological applications. Recent work emphasizes global-scale ecosystem respiration, urban heat mitigation, and multi-stressor impacts on biodiversity. Scientific Awards: NERC Independent Research Fellowship Research Supervision: Currently advising PhD student Conor Walthall on sustainable food systems. Her lab employs agent-based modeling and big data approaches to address environmental challenges, with collaborations spanning global research networks studying carbon-climate feedbacks.

Rachel Mallingerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pollinator Ecology
• Pollinator Conservation
• Pesticide Toxicology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rachel Mallinger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida (UF/IFAS). Her work focuses on pollinator ecology and conservation, particularly examining interactions between pollinators and agricultural systems. University of Florida, Department of Entomology and Nematology Pollinator Ecology and Conservation Specialist Her research spans three key areas: Pollinator Conservation : Investigating strategies to enhance pollinator habitats in urban and agricultural landscapes, including overcoming barriers to pollinator gardening in homeowners' associations. Pesticide Risk Assessment : Evaluating pesticide exposure pathways and sublethal effects on pollinators, particularly during blueberry pollination periods. Native Bee Biology : Authoring detailed profiles on Florida's native bees including sweat bees, miner bees, and invasive species like the giant resin bee. Key publications include: Guidelines for pesticide selection during blueberry bloom (2021) Best practices for residential pollinator gardening (2022) Comparative studies on managed vs wild pollinator contributions (2018) Her outreach efforts through the UF/IFAS Extension program emphasize practical applications for growers and homeowners, promoting balanced approaches to pest management that protect pollinator populations.

Richard Waltersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecology
• Evolution
• Climate Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard Walters is an Associate Professor (Reader) at Lund University's Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC), serving as Principal Investigator for BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate) and member of the LU Profile Area: Nature-based future solutions. His research develops stakeholder-co-produced ecological forecasting models to predict climate and habitat change impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services, with explicit focus on fundamental biological principles and policy-relevant scenario planning. His research spans ecology, evolution, and climate change biology with specialized expertise in insect responses to environmental stressors. Key areas include thermal adaptation in butterflies and dung flies, phenological shifts from warming springs, intraspecific competition in heterogeneous landscapes, and biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships in agroforestry systems. This work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals for environmental sustainability and climate action. Analysis of Walters' 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent integration of mechanistic modeling with empirical field studies across multiple insect taxa. Dominant themes include climate-driven phenological mismatches affecting reproductive success, land-use impacts on natural pest control services, and functional trait-based forecasting of ecosystem service resilience. His collaborative approach bridges ecological theory with agricultural and conservation applications. Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals were explicitly mentioned in the source text. Walters actively supervises doctoral candidates Stuart Edwards (BBSRC-funded orchard systems research), Tom Staton (NERC CASE agroforestry project), and Oliver Wilson (SAGES-funded Araucaria forest study). His research program is sustained by diverse funding sources: Active Projects: Functional traits in Swedish forests (BECC) Insect extinction drivers (Formas) Tri-trophic orchard interactions (BBSRC) Thermal adaptation genetics (Uppsala/Zurich collaboration) AGRI4POL pollinator initiative (Horizon Europe) VALOR societal dependence study (Horizon Europe) Agriculture/society health nexus (Pufendorf IAS) Recently Completed: Natural enemy biodiversity in agroforestry (NERC) Araucaria forest climate resilience (SAGES) As core CEC and BECC network member, Walters collaborates with Lund University colleagues (Henrik Smith, Magne Friberg), University of Gothenburg (Lars Gamfeldt), Uppsala University (David Berger), University of Zurich (Wolf Blanckenhorn), and international partners including University of Reading (UK). He contributes to Pufendorf IAS initiatives on Ecological Loss and Damage while engaging stakeholders in model co-production for climate adaptation planning.

Jessica Knappمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Pollination Ecology
• Agricultural Landscapes
• Bee Conservation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jessica Knapp is an active Researcher at Lund University's Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC), holding multiple roles including Principal Investigator for BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate) and Postdoctoral Fellow in Biodiversity and Conservation Science. She operates within the Department of Biology under the Faculty of Science, focusing on transdisciplinary environmental research. Her research interests center on pollination ecology and agricultural landscape management , specifically examining how multiple stressors (habitat loss, pesticides, climate change) impact pollinator health and ecosystem services. She combines ecological field data with psychological and economic analyses to evaluate pollinator conservation practices across Europe through projects like A View Across Fields and Plan Bee . Her ecotoxicological work establishes systems-based approaches for pesticide risk assessment. Current research trends show strong emphasis on pollinator-pesticide interactions (particularly multi-chemical exposures), landscape-scale risk modeling , and field-realistic monitoring techniques like MALDI mass spectrometry for bee health assessment. Recent publications demonstrate growing integration of environmental science with policy-relevant risk assessment frameworks. Scientific Recognition: Elected Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (2023) She actively advises stakeholders across agricultural sectors and leads multiple funded projects including BeeSYNC (climate-driven pollination synchrony modeling), PollinERA (EU pesticide risk assessment), and A View Across Fields (interdisciplinary pollinator conservation). Her work contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and sustainable agriculture. Dr. Knapp maintains extensive research networks across European institutions, evidenced by her collaborative publications spanning 12 countries and diverse research teams. Her media engagement demonstrates commitment to translating scientific findings for public and policy audiences.

Ivan Brezinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Research
• Econometrics
• Logistics Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ing. Ivan Brezina, CSc. is a Professor at the Department of Operations Research and Econometrics, Faculty of Economic Informatics, University of Economics Bratislava. His academic career spans over three decades, with roles including assistant (1990–1999), Associate Professor (1999–2011), and Professor (2011–present). Ing. (Economic-Mathematical Calculations), Vysoká škola ekonomická v Bratislave, Fakulta riadenia (1985) CSc. (Management and Planning Theory), Vysoká škola ekonomická v Bratislave, Fakulta riadenia (1990) Doc. (Quantitative Methods in Economics), University of Economics (1999) Professor (Econometrics and Operations Research), University of Economics (2011) His research focuses on operations research, econometrics, logistics optimization, and financial modeling. Key projects include APVV-SRB 18 (electric mobility logistics, 2019–2021), VEGA 1/0245/15 (emission reduction transport planning, 2015–2018), and VEGA 1/0339/20 (hidden Markov models in finance, 2020–2022). Publications include 39 registered in WoS/Scopus with 125 citations. Recent articles address agricultural optimization (2020), green finance (2025), and reverse logistics (2019). He has delivered 16 international/national invited lectures and participated in 2019–2024 grants like VEGA 1/0373/18 (big data analytics) and Visegrád Fund Project No. 21830031 (SimplexV4 tool development). President, Slovak Society for Operations Research (2020–present) Editorial Board, Central European Journal of Operations Research (2014–2020) Member, editorial councils of multiple journals International mobilities include ERASMUS stays at VŠE Praha (2013, 2017, 2022), TEMPUS (1993), and lecture stays in Uzbekistan (2022), Kazakhstan (2023), and Serbia (2024).

• Geographical Information Systems
• Spatial Data Analysis
• Environmental Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Duncan Whyatt is a distinguished academic at Lancaster University's Lancaster Environment Centre. With a background in Geography & Computer Science, he has established himself as a leading researcher in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) applied across various environmental and social domains. His research interests span Human and Physical Geography, Ecology, and Environmental Science, with a particular focus on using GIS to visualize, integrate, and analyze spatial data. Professor Whyatt has published over 110 peer-reviewed journal papers, with one of his PhD publications recognized as one of the 16 most influential papers in the British Cartographic Journal over the last 50 years. His recent work demonstrates a strong trend toward interdisciplinary applications of geospatial analysis, particularly in renewable energy systems, urban segregation patterns, air pollution monitoring, and precision agriculture. His publications span journals including Applied Geography, Transactions in GIS, Remote Sensing of the Environment, and air pollution journals such as Atmospheric Environment. ESRC funded 'Belfast Mobility Project: Intergroup contact, segregation and the time-geography of sectarian relations in Belfast' Environment Agency funded 'Breathe Easier: Resolving critical air quality problems with directional passive sampling' BBSRC funded 'CROPFALL: Crop Failure Assessment due to Lodging Losses' Professor Whyatt has supervised PhD students across diverse fields including coastal management, urban development, landscape ecology, renewable energy, and social media mapping. His research has been supported by major funding bodies including BBSRC, ESRC, EPSRC, NERC, and the Environment Agency. He is affiliated with several research groups including the Centre for Global Eco-innovation, Geospatial Data Science, and the Lancaster Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Centre.

• Paleobiology
• Ecological Statistics
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Trond Reitan is a Researcher at the Centre for Planetary Habitability at the University of Oslo . His work bridges paleobiology, statistical ecology, and hydrological modeling, employing advanced Bayesian inference and stochastic differential equations to analyze ecological and evolutionary patterns across diverse systems. Key research areas include: fossil community dynamics, plant-pollinator networks, and climate-biodiversity interactions Active in computational modeling and statistical methodology development Collaborates across disciplines from primatology to genomics Scientific publications (15 most recent) demonstrate expertise in: Stochastic processes and Bayesian inference in ecological modeling Time series analysis of paleobiological datasets Climate change impacts on species interactions Evolutionary implications of genetic repeat variation Hydrological influences on avian breeding patterns Computational frameworks for community stability analysis

Hilke Hollens-Kuhrمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Pollination Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Plant-Pollinator Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hilke Hollens-Kuhr is a researcher at the Institute of Landscape Ecology, University of Münster, specializing in pollination ecology and evolutionary biology. She earned her Dr. rer. nat. in Landscape Ecology (2010-2017) and has been a research associate since 2014. Her work focuses on specialized plant-pollinator interactions, particularly oil-producing flowers and oil-collecting Rediviva bees in South Africa, with secondary interests in Mediterranean climate effects on bee evolution and citizen science applications. PhD: University of Münster (2017) Diploma: University of Münster (2004-2010) Research interests span pollination ecology, mutualism evolution, and climate-driven trait adaptation. Her 2017 dissertation on Rediviva-Diascia systems remains foundational, while recent 2025 work examines citizen science documentation of spider dispersal. Publications in journals like American Naturalist and Ecology and Evolution demonstrate expertise in bee physiology and ecological specialization. Teaching includes co-leading seminars on animal ecology methods, multitrophic interactions, and South African physical geography, alongside practical courses in zoological identification and landscape ecology. Collaborations with Prof. Sascha Buchholz and Dr. Nadja Pernat appear central to her research and teaching activities.

Chris Jadallahمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Justice
• Science Education
• Community-Based Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chris Jadallah is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice in Education at the UCLA School of Education & Information Studies . He investigates the social, cultural, and political dimensions of science and environmental education, emphasizing community-based and place-based learning environments. Focuses on socioecological contexts including farming systems and river restoration Uses critical and sociocultural perspectives on learning Advocates for power redistribution in environmental decision-making His research prioritizes: Co-designing initiatives with communities Interrupting expertise hierarchies Linking systemic power structures to learning processes Recent publications highlight his work on "Seeing Power" dynamics in watershed monitoring, feminist research methodologies, and climate change education. Articles span topics from dam removal monitoring to urban pollinator conservation , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with environmental justice, science learning, and participatory frameworks. Scientific Awards Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award Jadallah leads community-engaged scholarship projects that build capacity for equitable socioecological futures. His work bridges environmental science with critical pedagogy, emphasizing participatory action and relational accountability.

Jürg Schönenbergerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Systematics
• Floral Evolution
• Phylogenetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jürg Schönenberger serves as Head of the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research within the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna. His position as full Professor and department leadership underscores his senior academic standing in plant evolutionary biology. Dr. Schönenberger's research focuses on angiosperm evolution and phylogeny , with particular emphasis on comparative flower structure and function in extant and fossil angiosperms floral ontogeny analysis trait evolution using phylogenetic methods integration of morphological, paleobotanical, and molecular data His primary model system is the order Ericales, with additional projects on Acanthaceae, Araceae, Melastomataceae, Malvaceae, and Orchidaceae. Recent methodological expansions include high-resolution X-ray computed tomography and morphospace analysis in plant evolution studies. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research themes in floral evolution , pollination biology , and fossil angiosperm integration . Key trends include the application of geometric morphometrics to floral shape analysis, investigation of pollinator shifts in mountain ecosystems, and reconstruction of ancestral floral morphology using total-evidence approaches combining fossil and molecular data. His work frequently addresses macroevolutionary patterns in angiosperm diversification. Dr. Schönenberger leads significant research initiatives including the eFLOWER project (a framework for understanding flower evolution), FWF projects I 6402-B (Cretaceous flora of South Bohemia), P 25077-B16 (morphospace analysis in plant evolution), and P 30669-B29 (pollinator shifts in Merianieae). His collaborative network spans international institutions with frequent co-authorship on major angiosperm phylogeny studies. As Head of Department, he oversees structural and functional botany research at the University of Vienna (Rennweg 14, 1030 Vienna), directing laboratory work in floral morphology, paleobotanical analysis, and phylogenetic reconstruction. Current technical developments focus on novel applications of X-ray computed tomography in plant science.

Colin J. Carlsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change
• Infectious Diseases
• Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Colin J. Carlson is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) at the Yale School of Public Health , with affiliations at the Yale Institute for Global Health . His research focuses on the intersection of climate change and infectious disease risks, particularly cross-species viral transmission, global health governance, and data science applications in disease modeling. Education : PhD in Environmental Science, UC Berkeley (2017); Postdoctoral Fellow, Georgetown University (2020) and National Socioenvironmental Synthesis Center (2018) His work addresses planetary health challenges, including climate-driven disease emergence, legal epidemiology of outbreak reporting, and open data frameworks for pandemic preparedness. Recent publications highlight innovations in virome network analysis, geospatial vaccine strategies, and climate-health attribution studies. Key Scientific Awards : Co-founder & Executive Director of Verena (2019 NSF Biology Integration Institute, $12.5M) Contributor to IPCC and IPBES reports Dr. Carlson advises doctoral students in cross-university collaborations and leads the Carlson Lab , which develops open platforms for viral risk assessment. His policy work includes roles on the PEPFAR Scientific Advisory Board and editorial boards for npj Climate Action and Viruses .

Heidi Björklundمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heidi Björklund is a researcher in the Zoology Unit at the University of Helsinki, focusing on ecology, evolutionary biology, and biodiversity conservation. Her work emphasizes birds of prey, habitat dynamics, and citizen science applications. Education Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (University of Helsinki, 2010–2015) Research Interests span forest biodiversity, interspecific interactions, and conservation strategies. She uses indicator species for habitat assessment and investigates environmental narratives in ecological restoration. Her projects integrate field studies, data modeling, and policy guidance. Recent Publications address artificial nest boxes, habitat prediction, raptor ecology, and media-driven conservation awareness. Key themes include biodiversity indicators, pollinator support, and human-environment interactions. Projects include leadership in the TEKOPÖLY initiative (2021–2023) and participation in national bird monitoring programs. She collaborates with Finland’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of the Environment. Media Contributions feature documentaries, podcasts, and public talks on bird conservation, animal behavior, and environmental communication.