جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jampel Dell'Angeloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Water Governance
• Political Economy of Natural Resources
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jampel Dell'Angelo is an Associate Professor with ius promovendi in Water Governance and Politics at the Department of Environmental Policy Analysis, Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds concurrent roles as a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley's Ecohydrology Lab, and an Environmental Governance Affiliate Scholar at SESYNC, Maryland. His research focuses on multilevel dimensions of water governance, climate adaptation in African irrigation systems, and transnational land investments' impacts. He leads the EU-funded NEWAVE project, coordinating 15 Early Stage Researchers across 10 institutions. Educated with a dual PhD in Environmental Science (Autonomous University of Barcelona) and International Cooperation (Sapienza University), he also holds advanced degrees from the LSE, Sapienza, Curtin, and the University of Siena. As Editor-in-Chief of World Development , he promotes interdisciplinary research on socio-environmental systems. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to clean water, sustainable cities, and responsible production. Research interests span water grabbing dynamics, socio-ecological resilience, and policy frameworks for equitable resource management. Recent projects address Mediterranean water scarcity solutions and the socio-political implications of global land rushes. He supervises PhD candidates exploring themes like water democracy, agrifood transitions, and environmental justice. Key contributions include pioneering analysis of 'water commons grabbing' and documenting the Global Water Grab Syndrome. His documentary work complements field research, such as Working Together: Research and Water Governance on Mount Kenya . Current projects emphasize innovative governance models and climate-resilient water management in transboundary contexts.

• Climate Change Economics
• Carbon Footprints
• Air Pollution and Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhifu Mi is a Professor of Climate Change Economics at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction , University College London. His research focuses on carbon footprint analysis, climate change economics, air pollution and health, sharing economy sustainability, and input-output modeling. He has published extensively in top journals like Nature Sustainability , Lancet , and Science Advances . Co-Editor-in-Chief, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics (2020–present) Executive Editor, Journal of Cleaner Production (2019–present) President, Chinese Economic Association (UK/Europe) Council Member, International Input-Output Association Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society His research explores: Carbon Footprints: Economic development and emission convergence in Chinese households Climate-Health Linkages: Air pollution impacts, ultra-low emission policies Sharing Economy: Sustainable societies through shared micro-mobility Policy Analysis: Synergies between environmental regulations Recent publications analyze decarbonization employment gaps, polycentric urban structures, and health-environment policy intersections. Awards include the World Sustainability Award (2018), multiple Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher honors, and UCL's Outstanding Research Supervision Award (2022). He teaches modules on construction economics and input-output analysis.

Stephan Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Spatial Patterns
• Land-Use Policy
• Regional Planning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stephan Schmidt is an Associate Professor at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art and Planning, affiliated with the Department of City and Regional Planning. His research bridges urban spatial patterns, planning institutions, and sustainability outcomes across Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, and China. Education: PhD in Urban Planning from Rutgers University MS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Washington His work examines: land-use policy evolution in Europe; urbanization dynamics in African cities; and polycentricity trends in Chinese metropolises. Recent studies focus on climate risk mitigation through urban form, including urban heat island effects and air pollution in German regions. Key trends in his 2024-2022 publications: comparative analysis of polycentric urban systems; GIS-based spatial pattern evaluation; and institutional impacts on sustainable development. Awards include Cornell's Global Strategic Collaboration Award and German Academic Exchange Service grants. Scientific Awards: Cornell Global Strategic Collaboration Award (2024) Cornell Center for Social Sciences Accelerated Research Grant (2024) German Academic Exchange Service (2019) Advising includes mentoring graduate students like Juan Fernandez, Justin Peng, and Hassan Yakubu on projects analyzing urban morphology. His lab investigates intersections between spatial patterns and environmental outcomes, including climate change adaptation in Tanzanian cities and park fragmentation in German metropolises.

Jan Aart Scholteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Globalization
• Global Governance
• Polycentric Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jan Aart Scholte is Professor of Global Transformations and Governance Challenges at Leiden University, with joint appointments in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences and the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs. He leads Leiden’s interfaculty GTGC programme, focusing on global governance dynamics. Research Interests : Globalization, polycentric governance, legitimacy in international systems, global democracy, civil society, and Internet governance. Grants : Funded by Ford Foundation, German Ministry of Education, Global Challenges Foundation, Nuffield Foundation, and others. His recent publications emphasize multistakeholder legitimacy, data governance, and polycentrism in global affairs. He teaches courses on governing a global world and supervises PhD candidates in related fields. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with the Legitimacy in Global Governance (LegGov) programme and regional internet governance networks in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

Jerzy Bańskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Land Use
• Spatial Planning
• Rural Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jerzy Bański is a retired Professor and former Head of the Department of Rural Geography and Local Development at the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies. His academic career spans over three decades with a PhD (1996) and post-doctoral degree (2000) in Earth Sciences, specializing in economic and rural geography. He has led 48 research projects and supervised 5 PhD and 43 MSc students at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. His research focuses on land use dynamics, rural development, spatial planning, and socioeconomic processes in Central and Eastern Europe. Notable contributions include analyzing post-socialist agricultural transformations, village decline, and pandemic spatial impacts. He authored 421 publications, including 151 in English, and received the Jan Olaf Chmielewski Science Award (2001) and Honorary Membership in the Bulgarian Scientific Society. Key projects include classifying rural areas for territorial policy, assessing pandemic geography, and evaluating agricultural land ownership changes. His work frequently intersects with policy design, institutional analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration in academia. Awards: Jan Olaf Chmielewski Science Award (2001), Honorary Membership (Bulgarian Scientific Society) Grants: 48 projects led, including EU and national funding Education: MA (University of Warsaw), postgraduate studies in scientific photography

Marko Lovricمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Forest Policy
• Ecosystem Services
• Bioeconomy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marko Lovric is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research's Department of Forest and Nature Conservation Policy. He holds a PhD in forest policy from the University of Freiburg, Germany. His expertise spans forest policy, environmental governance, data analysis, and AI applications in forestry. He has 17 years of research experience, focusing on European ecosystem services, bioeconomy transitions, forest certification, and international forest policy formulation. Education: PhD in Forest Policy (University of Freiburg), prior roles include senior researcher at the European Forest Institute and assistant at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Forestry. Research Interests: Marko’s work addresses forest policy implementation, ecosystem service valuation, bioeconomy modeling, and international trade dynamics. He employs quantitative methods, big data, and network analysis to explore governance innovations and sustainable forest management strategies. Projects: He coordinated the H2020 SINCERE project on forest ecosystem services and the Horizon Europe project on forest research ecosystems. Current projects include INTERCEDE, focusing on future forest incomes and ecosystem services. Teaching: Involves MSc courses in forest policy, including internships and thesis supervision in forest conservation policy. Labs/Teams: Active in Wageningen’s Forest and Nature Conservation Policy group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on governance and bioeconomy transitions.

• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Business
• Value Chain Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Samuli Patala serves as an Assistant Professor specializing in sustainability within business contexts, explicitly affiliated with the Department of Management Studies. His research directly advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through investigations into circular economy frameworks and sustainable resource governance, with particular emphasis on systemic transitions in industrial systems. Patala's research portfolio centers on circular economy meta-organizing, value chain reconfiguration, and cross-sector partnership dynamics. He examines institutional interfaces where global formal policies interact with local informal practices, alongside place-based innovation ecosystems that drive sustainability transitions. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks in institutional theory with practical business applications for resource-intensive industries. Analysis of his publication trajectory since 2016 reveals escalating scholarly impact, with his 2023 problematizing review of circular economy assumptions accumulating 69 Scopus citations. His research demonstrates methodological diversity—from configurational analyses of partnership portfolios to stakeholder interviews for data-driven circular systems—while maintaining thematic focus on value creation, resource governance, and systemic barriers in sectors like textiles and energy. His scientific recognition includes: Carolyn B. Dexter Award for Best International Paper (2018) Distinguished Winner of 2023 Responsible Research in Management Award ONE Unorthodox Paper Award (2018) Patala currently leads three major research initiatives as principal investigator: the Academy of Finland-funded Circular Design Network project (2021-2022), Business Finland's BF/SciSustain E70602 (2024-2026) focusing on biocolourants and sustainable materials, and the ongoing SA/GloWater project (2024-2027) addressing global water management challenges. These projects demonstrate his commitment to translating theoretical insights into actionable sustainability solutions through industry-academia collaboration and policy engagement.

Andreas Duitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Environmental Politics
• Climate Policy
• Environmental Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andreas Duit is a Professor of Political Science at Stockholm University and also serves as a Guest Professor at the Political Science Unit, Luleå University of Technology. His academic work focuses on comparative environmental politics with special emphasis on the role of the state in addressing environmental challenges. Department of Political Science, Stockholm University Guest Professor, Political Science Unit, Luleå University of Technology Former visiting scholar at the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis at Indiana University, Bloomington Former visiting scholar at the Department of Political Science, University of Washington Professor Duit's research centers on comparative environmental politics, particularly examining how states address environmental challenges. His work employs quantitative methods and cross-national panel data analysis, with additional engagement in complex system analysis and survey research. His primary research interests include climate policy, environmental governance, sustainability transitions, and the relationship between welfare states and environmental policy. Analysis of Professor Duit's recent publications reveals a strong focus on climate governance mechanisms, environmental state development, and the interplay between political institutions and environmental outcomes. His research spans multiple analytical levels from international climate agreements to domestic policy implementation, with particular attention to how different governance structures affect environmental performance across countries. GREENTRANS: The Great Green Transformation – Politics, Markets and Civil Society in the Anthropocene (funded by Marcus and Marianne Wallenberg Foundation) THERAPY: The Electoral Ramifications of Environmental Policy (funded by FORMAS) GLEAN: A Global Survey of Learning, Participation and Ecosystem Management in Biosphere Reserves GRACE: Governing the Anthropocene – Environmental Policy and Outcomes in a Comparative Perspective Professor Duit has secured significant research funding from major Swedish research organizations including FORMAS, MISTRA, the Swedish Research Council, and the Marcus and Marianne Wallenberg Foundation. His research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding the political dimensions of environmental challenges and identifying effective governance approaches for sustainability transitions.

• Environmental Policy
• Water Policy
• Collaborative Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth A. Koebele serves as Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, where her research centers on environmental policy with emphasis on collaborative governance, western U.S. water management, and disaster policy. Her methodological expertise combines qualitative and mixed approaches to analyze policy processes and outcomes. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder (2017) M.S. in Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder (2014) B.A. in English Literature, Arizona State University (2010) B.A. in Secondary Education, Arizona State University (2010) Dr. Koebele's research investigates how collaborative policymaking shapes environmental governance, particularly in water resources and disaster contexts. She examines coalition dynamics, narrative power in policy frameworks, and institutional arrangements enabling adaptive responses to climate challenges. Her work bridges political science with environmental studies through rigorous mixed-methods analysis. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on polycentric governance systems, especially in western U.S. water basins. Key trends include studying collaborative forums in the Colorado River Basin, urban water management transitions in cities like Miami and Las Vegas, and the interplay between narrative strategies and policy change. Her scholarship increasingly integrates climate adaptation with equity considerations in resource governance. Her notable recognitions include: 2021 NSF CAREER award for Colorado River water governance research 2022 NSHE Board of Regents Rising Researcher award Dr. Koebele has secured significant external funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture. As Director of Graduate Studies, she oversees the Political Science department's graduate program while maintaining an active research group focused on environmental governance. Her editorial role as co-editor of Policy & Politics further demonstrates her leadership in the field.

Prateep Nayakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Ecology
• Environmental Justice
• Social-Ecological Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prateep Nayak is a Professor at the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development within the University of Waterloo. His academic focus combines political science, environmental studies, and international development through transdisciplinary research on human-environment connections. With expertise in commons governance, social-ecological resilience, environmental justice, and political ecology, he has taught courses like INDEV 100: Introduction to International Development SUSM 675: Governing the Commons INDEV 617: Environmental Change and Governance He has received prestigious awards including the Trudeau Scholarship, Harvard Giorgio Ruffolo Fellowship, Canada's Governor General Academic Gold Medal, and SSHRC Banting Fellowship. Professor Nayak's research explores social-ecological systems, emphasizing vulnerability-to-viability transitions in small-scale fisheries, gender dynamics in dried fish value chains, and multidimensional justice in coastal governance. His Google Scholar publications since 2017 highlight Asia-Africa comparative studies, marine protected areas, and policy frameworks for adaptive management. Article keywords reveal engagement with climate resilience, equity in resource access, and institutional pluralism in governance systems. Scientific awards include Trudeau Scholar Harvard Giorgio Ruffolo Fellow in Sustainability Science Canada's Governor General Academic Gold Medal SSHRC Banting Fellow His fieldwork experience includes development projects in India focusing on community-based governance of land, water, and forests at the research-implementation-policy interface. Current teaching aligns with his expertise in international development and environmental governance, while historical publications show long-term engagement with coastal systems analysis and regime shifts.

James Woodمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Political Economy
• Innovation Policy
• Housing Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

James Wood serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in Political Economy within the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at the University of Cambridge, where he is also affiliated with the Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science. Additionally, he holds a Staff Fellowship in Politics at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where he serves as the HSPS Director of Studies and Undergraduate Tutor, having previously served as Acting Senior Tutor of the College. University of Sussex: B.A. in Economics (2010-2013) King's College London: M.A. (2014) and Ph.D. in International Political Economy (2017) Wood's research focuses on political economy with particular emphasis on innovation policy, housing systems, and crisis construction across the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. His work examines how housing functions as an asset-based welfare system, the political dimensions of innovation policymaking, and the construction of economic crises in contemporary democracies. He investigates the role of megaprojects in regional development and the political economy of welfare state transformation, particularly examining housing as what he terms the 'fifth pillar' of the welfare state. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on polycentric governance approaches to innovation, the political dynamics of housing policy, and the comparative analysis of economic policy responses to crises. Wood's research connects theoretical political economy with practical policy analysis, often examining how economic policies are constructed and legitimized in different political contexts. Co-convenor of the Political Studies Association's British and Comparative Political Economy Specialist Group Associate Editor of the Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society Before entering academia, Wood spent nearly a decade working at one of the largest mortgage joint ventures in the United States, providing him with practical industry experience that informs his academic research on housing finance and asset-based welfare systems. His research bridges academic theory with real-world policy challenges, particularly in the areas of housing affordability, innovation ecosystems, and the political management of economic crises.

• Urban Studies
• Regional Development
• City Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ben Derudder is a Professor at KU Leuven's Public Governance Institute within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He serves as Director of the LUSI - KU Leuven Urban Studies Institute and is a member of the LIM - KU Leuven Institute for Mobility. His roles include Promotor and Co-promotor in numerous high-impact research projects focusing on urban development, polycentric regions, and global city networks. Derudder actively contributes to policy advisory complexes and cross-border regional studies, with a strong emphasis on sustainability transitions and digital twins. His research explores urban systems, innovation dynamics, and the interplay between cities and their governance structures. Notable projects include analyzing the Yangtze River Delta's labor market integration, Chinese city-region innovation, and Brussels' urban sustainability challenges. Derudder's work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, often employing big data and network methodologies. Recent publications highlight urban polycentricity, intercity cooperation, and global financial infrastructure. He supervises PhD students investigating neighborhood delineations, climate mitigation strategies, and urban periphery innovation. Derudder's interdisciplinary approach addresses both local and global urban challenges, emphasizing policy applications and transnational collaboration. Key affiliations include the LUSI and LIM institutes, reflecting his focus on urban studies and mobility. His advisory roles in Flemish municipal fusion scenarios and policy evaluations underscore his commitment to impactful research. Derudder's work is characterized by its methodological rigor and real-world policy relevance in an increasingly urbanized global landscape.

Peter Eckersleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Policy
• Climate Change Governance
• Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Peter Eckersley is an Associate Professor in Public Policy and Management at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. His research focuses on central-local government relations, public policy, climate change governance, and public accountability. He chairs a support network for early career researchers and serves as Managing Editor of Local Government Studies . PhD in Political Science, Newcastle University MA in European Union Studies (Pass with Distinction), Newcastle University BA in Government and EU Studies (First Class), Newcastle University Peter's research examines how local governments address 'wicked' issues like climate change through collaborative strategies. He analyzes governance models in German and English municipalities, emphasizing policy diffusion and multilevel dynamics. Published over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals like npj Urban Sustainability , Environmental Politics , and Regional Studies Authored/co-authored books including Power and Capacity in Urban Climate Governance and Rebuilding the Fire and Rescue Services Key themes: climate policy, urban resilience, public procurement, and governance reforms Scientific awards include funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and Political Studies Association (PSA). He supervises PhD students, including Katarzyna Lakoma, and collaborates with scholars across Europe. His work bridges academic research with policy impact, featuring in media outlets like BBC, LBC, and The Conversation .

Nelson Ribeiroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media History
• Propaganda
• Disinformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nelson Ribeiro is a Full Professor and Vice-Rector for Transformation, Collaboration, and International Affairs at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. He serves as Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences (2016–2025) and coordinates the Doctoral Program in Communication Sciences and the research group 'Media Narratives and Cultural Memory' at the Center for Communication and Culture Studies (CECC). As a member of Academia Europaea (elected 2023) and ethics committee member at the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE), he holds leadership roles in academic governance. His research spans Media history Propaganda and disinformation Media and colonialism Journalism studies Political economy of media . He has authored extensively on radio broadcasting in authoritarian regimes, transnational media history, and disinformation frameworks. Recent publications focus on Media propaganda in the digital age Colonial broadcasting models Political media manipulation Historical radio analysis Crisis journalism Transnational media diplomacy , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to communication history. Scientific accolades include: 2022 Hoover Institution Fellowship 2022 CAPES-Brazilian University Grant 2015 University of Augsburg Fellowship 2004 & 2000 Institute for Social Communication Prizes . He founded the Lisbon Winter School for Communication Study, partnering with global institutions like Annenberg and Helsinki University.

Laura Albaredaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Business
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Circular Economy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Laura Albareda is a Full Professor of Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship at LUT Business School, LUT University, Finland. She previously served as Assistant Professor at Deusto Business School (2011–2017) and remains a Visiting Professor there. Her research lies at the intersection of sustainable business, circular economy, and institutional governance, with a focus on collective action and polycentric systems. Her research interests include sustainable business models, corporate social responsibility (CSR), commons organizing (commoning), traceability, and sustainability-oriented innovation. She explores how businesses can regenerate natural ecosystems, particularly through collective stakeholder initiatives in sectors like mining, bioeconomy, and electric mobility. Her work integrates institutional theory and dynamic capabilities to analyze systemic change toward sustainability. The most recent articles reflect a strong trend in studying sustainability transitions through governance, innovation, and stakeholder networks. Key themes include circular economy as collective action, traceability in supply chains, democratic quality in multi-stakeholder governance, and dynamic capabilities for sustainability innovation. Her research spans disciplines such as business ethics, industrial marketing, technological forecasting, and cleaner production, highlighting interdisciplinary engagement. Dexter Award Best International Paper (2019) Best Business Ethics Paper (2019) at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting Distinguished Winner of Responsible Research in Management Award (2023) Laura leads the Academy of Finland-funded project ‘Action4Commons’ (2022–2025) on business and biodiversity in circular economy systems. She is also a principal researcher in EU Horizon Europe projects RELIEF and REINFORCE on sustainable mobility and circular battery models, and PRIMED on bioeconomy living labs. She advises and collaborates with multiple research teams and platforms, including SCI-MAT at LUT University, where she leads research on sustainable and circular business models and value chains. She is actively involved in academic service, including peer reviewing for journals such as Journal of Business Ethics and Humanistic Management Journal . Her work combines theoretical rigor with practical impact, aiming to transform business toward planetary and social well-being.