جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mollie Chapmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainability Transformations
• Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research
• Food Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mollie Chapman is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich, where she leads the Environmental Values and Food System Transformation group in TdLab. She holds a B.A. (2006) in Anthropological Sciences from Stanford University, a M.Sc. (2012) in Sustainable Development from the University of Basel, and a Ph.D. (2017) in Resource Management and Environmental Studies from the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on sustainability transformations, emphasizing inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration between academic and civil society groups. Key areas include food systems, farmer motivations, ecological restoration, and the role of cultural values in shaping human-nature relationships. Chapman’s work bridges social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities to address systemic sustainability challenges. She explores how plural value concepts—especially relational values—can foster inclusive environmental policies while maintaining place-specific meanings. Recent projects examine the socio-cultural dynamics of community supported agriculture and the potential of social media influencers to drive sustainability behaviors, while also critiquing platform limitations. She advocates for methodologies that prioritize creativity and reflexivity in sustainability science. Her publications in 2025 emphasize innovative approaches to sustainability communication and policy, including leveraging social media’s influence and refining transdisciplinary values frameworks. Earlier work (2023–2021) highlights collaborations on cultural dimensions in land use and participatory models in agriculture. Though no formal awards are listed, her contributions reflect a commitment to advancing transformative sustainability practices through rigorous, context-sensitive research. While Chapman does not list formal advisees, her academic roles and publications indicate active involvement in mentoring transdisciplinary research initiatives. TdLab, her affiliated team, serves as a hub for integrating diverse perspectives to tackle complex environmental challenges.

Hadi Dowlatabadiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Systems
• Climate Policy
• Integrated Assessment
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Hadi Dowlatabadi is a Professor Emeritus and former Canada Research Chair in Applied Mathematics of Global Change at the University of British Columbia's Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability. His interdisciplinary research examines human-technology-environment interactions, particularly regarding climate change, energy systems, and sustainable development. His work addresses complex challenges at the nexus of energy, environment, health and policy through integrated assessment modeling. Key research areas include: decarbonization pathways for maritime shipping and buildings; behavioral responses to climate information; resilience of transportation networks; carsharing impacts; and critical analysis of climate economic models. He founded Project Seahorse and co-created the ICAM integrated assessment model. Recent publications reflect his focus on practical solutions for climate mitigation, including expert assessments of shipping decarbonization, behavioral interventions for emission reduction, and analyses of financing mechanisms for low-carbon transitions. His work consistently bridges technical analysis with socioeconomic dimensions of sustainability. He has supervised over 30 PhD students on topics spanning energy economics, climate policy, distributed generation, and conservation governance. Though retired since July 2022 and no longer accepting students, his legacy includes mentoring generations of sustainability scholars and co-founding several companies advancing zero-carbon technologies.

• Public Health
• Substance-Related Disorders
• Health Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elise Stevens is an Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Her primary appointment is in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences. She holds additional roles in the Masters in Clinical Investigation and Population Health Sciences programs. Education: Stevens earned a BS in Integrated Marketing Communications from Ithaca College, an MA in Media Studies from Pennsylvania State University, and a PhD in Mass Communications from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Research Interests: Her work focuses on substance use prevention, particularly tobacco and cannabis messaging, e-cigarette trends among youth, behavioral health interventions, and the intersection of health communication with mental health. She examines how stress, mood, and social influences shape responses to public health messages. Publications: Her recent work includes studies on vaping behaviors, anti-cannabis campaigns, pediatric blood pressure management, and the neural responses to health-related stimuli. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles span topics like e-cigarette advertising, polytobacco use, and disparities in healthcare adherence. Collaborations: Active collaborators include Sadasivam RS, Lemon SC, and Goulding M. Her research teams investigate topics like digital cessation interventions and psychophysiological responses to health messages. Labs/Teams: She contributes to interdisciplinary teams studying tobacco control policies and health communication strategies at UMass Chan and affiliated institutions.

• Health behaviour change
• Message framing
• Motivational responses to health risk information
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Louisa Pavey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at Kingston University. She serves as Co-Course Director for the BSc Psychology, BSc Psychology with Criminology, BSc Psychology with Sociology, and BSc Business Psychology courses. Her academic expertise spans health psychology, social psychology, and behavioral science with a focus on communication and persuasion. Education DPhil Psychology (ESRC +3 competition funded), University of Sussex, 2008 MRes Psychological Methods (Distinction), University of Sussex, 2005 BA (Hons) Social Psychology (First Class), University of Sussex, 2003 PGCLTE Higher Education Teaching and Learning, Kingston University London, 2009 Research Interests Dr. Pavey's research focuses on health behavior change, message framing, and motivational responses to health risk information. Her work particularly examines implicit cognitive processes, choice and autonomy, reactance, planning and impulsivity, with interventions targeting behavior change in areas such as diet, alcohol consumption, and exercise. She applies theoretical frameworks like Self-determination Theory to understand how autonomy-supportive communication can facilitate more effective health promotion. Her research has important implications for designing public health campaigns that minimize psychological reactance and maximize engagement with health recommendations. As a member of the Clinical and Applied Behavioural Research Group in the Department of Psychology, she has published extensively on topics including the effects of proscriptive versus prescriptive messaging, temporal framing of health information, and the role of autonomy in health behavior change. Her recent work has addressed important public health challenges including vaccine hesitancy and pandemic response behaviors, examining how message framing affects compliance with health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teaching and Supervision Dr. Pavey teaches across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Behavioural Science, Business Psychology, Health Psychology, Positive Psychology, Research Methods, and Social Psychology. She supervises PhD students in areas related to health psychology and behavioral science. As Co-Course Director for multiple psychology programs, she plays a key role in shaping the educational experience for psychology students at Kingston University. Professional Affiliations British Psychological Association European Health Psychology Society European Association of Social Psychology Behavioural Science and Public Health Network

• Digital Health
• Mobile Health (mHealth)
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Dr. Heiko Gewald is a Research Professor of Information Management at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and Director of the Institute for Digital Innovation (IDI). His work bridges Information Systems , Health Informatics , and Human-Computer Interaction , with a focus on digital innovation for aging societies and mHealth applications . Research Themes : mHealth adoption by older adults, emotion recognition in IT, social media dynamics, DevOps alignment, and digital transformation in healthcare. Courses Taught : Business Process Modeling, IT-Controlling, Consulting Methods, and Digital Innovation in Health. His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize digital health ecosystems , patient-physician relationships in IT adoption, and technostress in mHealth. Articles often employ qualitative studies, case analyses, and theoretical frameworks like Spiral of Silence and Activity Theory . Collaborators include Maximilian Haug, Nikola Finze, and Tanja Schroeder. As Director of IDI, he leads initiatives on smart mobility , digital self-identification , and IT governance in healthcare and financial sectors. His work spans academia-industry partnerships, including studies on DevOps , BYOD programs , and AI in clinical settings .

Anna Sundermannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Development
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Environmental Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Sundermann is a Professor at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany, focusing on learning and communication processes within higher education for sustainable development. Her work explores how innovative methods like mindfulness and storytelling enhance sustainability competence and engagement among students. She holds dual office locations (C14.129 and C40.224) and can be reached at anna.sundermann@leuphana.de. Research Interests: Her studies center on transformative education strategies for sustainability, including: Storytelling techniques for environmental communication Mindfulness-based interventions for sustainable consumption Longitudinal analysis of students' sustainability conceptions Citizen science initiatives for youth environmental action Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes storytelling efficacy (SusTelling project), sustainability conception development in undergraduates, and experimental approaches to behavior change. Over 20 articles since 2016 demonstrate sustained focus on narrative methods, educational interventions, and interdisciplinary sustainability research. Projects: Active in SusTelling initiatives exploring narrative-based sustainability communication, and the BiNKA project investigating mindfulness training for sustainable consumption. Teaching: Develops curricula integrating storytelling and mindfulness into sustainability education, emphasizing hands-on pedagogical approaches.

Katharina Voltmerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainability Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Applied Biological Psychology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Katharina Voltmer is a Researcher at the Institute of Sustainability Psychology (ISP) at Leuphana University, affiliated with the Professorship for Developmental Psychology. Her work bridges sustainability science, health psychology, and applied research transfer methodologies. She focuses on emotion knowledge in children, mindfulness interventions, and the psychological impacts of climate change. Key projects include developing the German Climate Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (GCAS-A) and studying pandemic-related future anxiety in schoolchildren. Her research spans developmental psychology, cultural comparisons of emotion cognition, and the longitudinal effects of interventions on social-emotional skills. Recent workshops include 'Nonlinear Methods for Psychological and Social Sciences' (2023/2022) and 'Bayesian Workflow with OpenSesame.' Publications emphasize child development, psychometric validation of emotion assessment tools (e.g., ATEM 3-9), and the intersection of emotion knowledge with academic performance. She has advised over 20 researchers and collaborates internationally on sustainability-focused psychological research. Her team at ISP focuses on collective action for sustainability, integrating psychological insights into policy and education. Current projects address promoting sustainable lifestyles through psychological resource strengthening and evaluating mindfulness-based interventions in schools.

• Environmental Economics
• Agricultural Policy
• Behavioral Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Rellensmann, M.Sc., is a doctoral student and research associate in the Department of Environmental Economics at the University of Osnabrück. He holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Systems Research and is pursuing a Ph.D. focusing on behavioral and experimental economics applied to agricultural and environmental policies, particularly the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging fields like agroecology, environmental psychology, and policy design. He is based at the Institute of Environmental Systems Research, contributing to projects such as FRAMEwork (EU Horizon 2020) and ZA-NExUS, which explore sustainable agricultural policy frameworks and farmer clusters for biodiversity management. Thomas's research interests include Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES), participatory resource management, and social-ecological systems dynamics. He employs economic experiments, qualitative analysis, and participatory approaches to investigate farmer behavior and policy effectiveness. Notably, he co-authored technical reports on public and private incentives in agri-environmental measures, and his studies often address regulatory challenges and the ethical implications of policy interventions. He has advised multiple students on theses related to pro-environmental behavioral change in agriculture, policy design, and the ethical dimensions of nudging. His involvement in the FRAMEwork project highlights his focus on collaborative approaches to achieve landscape-scale environmental benefits through agri-environmental programs. Thomas also contributes to the Experimental Economics Laboratory at Westerberg, enhancing his methodological rigor in policy analysis.

Jolina Ruckertمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainability Psychology
• Human-Nature Interaction
• Environmental Ethics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jolina Ruckert is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Lewis & Clark College's College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in Sustainability Psychology. She founded the Sustainability Psychology in Action (SPIA) Lab, exploring human relationships with the more-than-human Earth. PhD in Psychology, University of Washington (2014) M.Phil in Psychology, Pepperdine University (2006) BS in Psychology, University of Miami (2004) Her research focuses on sustainable relationships between humans and nature, examining emotional bonds, animistic beliefs, and moral reasoning. Key projects include analyzing childhood nature experiences, developing community-based park redesign programs, and studying empathy's role in environmental morality. She integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to assess how nature interactions shape health and sustainability values, particularly in marginalized communities. Recent publications address transcendent emotions, mindfulness, and animal encounters in fostering human-nature connections. Her lab collaborates with students on manuscript preparation and research design, providing hands-on experience in study development, data analysis, and academic dissemination. She has also contributed to media commentary on nature's role in child development and family well-being through platforms like The Child and Family Blog.

Nicole Harthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Conflict Resolution
• Prejudice and Social Discrimination
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicole Harth is a Professor of Psychology (Social Psychology) at the Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena (EAH Jena), serving as a Senator of the university and former Dean of Studies (2016-2022) for the Department of Social Work. She holds a PhD (summa cum laude, 2007) from the University of Mannheim and has conducted research at institutions like Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the University of Sussex. Her expertise includes intergroup conflict resolution, prejudice reduction, emotional competencies in children, and climate change psychology. Education: Studied Psychology and Sociology at the University of Mannheim (1997-2003), followed by postgraduate research at the DFG-funded International Graduate Program 'Conflict and Cooperation between Social Groups.' Completed a research stay at the University of Sussex (2006). Research Interests: Focuses on fostering 'good' interpersonal relationships through studies on conflict reconciliation, social inequality, and emotional development in children. Current projects include the EmoKI initiative (2023-2028) exploring AI-based analysis of emotional responses to climate change scenarios. Awards: 2019 Teaching Award Winner; Leading roles in third-party funded projects such as EvaTeamTeach (ESF, 2023-2025) and the Master's program in Civic Education (BMBF, 2020-2024). Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral candidates (e.g., Annalena Schröder, Dorothea Gläßer) and master’s theses across social work and psychology. Active in grants for team-teaching evaluations and integration of marginalized groups. Labs/Teams: Coordinates interdisciplinary research on migration integration, climate psychology, and social pedagogy through networks like the DFG 'Social Inequality' group and the Institute for Democracy and Civil Society (IDZ Jena).

• Behavioral Economics
• Household Finance
• Industrial Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Felix Chopra is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Economics at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. He holds associated memberships with IZA and the CESifo Research Network. Prior to his current role, he was an assistant professor at the University of Copenhagen and completed his PhD at the Bonn Graduate School of Economics after studying mathematics and economics at the University of Bonn. His research focuses on behavioral economics applications in household finance, industrial organization, and climate change economics, with a growing emphasis on artificial intelligence's role in economic analysis. Key contributions include studies on climate policy perceptions, intertemporal altruism, and media consumption behaviors. He has been awarded the CESifo Best Paper Award and IZA Climate Research Award for impactful work. Chopra teaches advanced courses such as the 2023 PhD seminar on 'Subjective Beliefs, Attention and Economic Behavior.' His work bridges theoretical behavioral insights with practical policy implications, particularly in climate action and news media dynamics.

Krystal M. Perkinsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Minoritized subjectivities
• Racialized discourses
• Environmental justice
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Krystal M. Perkins is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of Global Black Studies at Purchase College, SUNY, within the School of Natural and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the CUNY Graduate Center and a BA from Purchase College. Her research focuses on minoritized subjectivities, anti-Black racism, and the intersection of Black liberation movements with environmental justice. Perkins emphasizes counter-storytelling and critical consciousness-raising through psychological frameworks. Key research areas include discursive analysis of racialized discourses, global Black identity constructions, and sustainable development goals in the Global South. She has developed curricula exploring Blackness through a global lens, emphasizing resistance and liberation as central themes. Perkins has also investigated migration narratives, climate change perceptions among students, and the psychological impacts of demographic shifts. Her 2023 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship highlights her impactful work. Perkins’ publications span critical race theory, climate psychology, and interdisciplinary methodologies. She leads courses integrating transnational perspectives and collaborates on projects like the Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad, focusing on Beninese liberation movements and identity politics. Current projects include analyzing climate change pedagogy and exploring how economic beliefs influence demographic threat perceptions. Perkins advocates for socially engaged scholarship that bridges academic rigor with community-driven activism.

Tommaso Luzzatiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecological Economics
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tommaso Luzzati is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Management, University of Pisa. His research focuses on ecological economics, sustainable development, and the intersection of environmental and economic policy. He has contributed to studies on planetary boundaries (the 'doughnut economy'), cancer incidence linked to economic growth, and biodiversity conservation through IPBES collaborations. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental degradation and socio-economic sustainability. Luzzati teaches courses on ecological economics and sustainable development, emphasizing critical analysis of academic literature and empirical methodologies. He actively guides students through structured thesis frameworks, emphasizing rigorous bibliographic practices and methodological rigor. Recent research includes composite indicator analysis for sustainability metrics and policy implications of energy transitions. His research spans topics like the environmental Kuznets curve for cancer incidence, energy policy design, and the role of pro-social behavior in environmental decision-making. He has published widely in journals like Ecological Economics and contributed to international assessments, including the IPBES regional report on biodiversity drivers. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical policy solutions, addressing contemporary challenges like climate change and sustainable resource management.

James Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immersive Storytelling
• Digital Media
• Television Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James Bennett is a Professor and Associate Pro Vice Chancellor (Creative Industries) at Royal Holloway, University of London. He leads major national initiatives including the £85M CoSTAR National Lab (UK's largest creative industries R&D effort) and StoryFutures Academy, pioneering immersive storytelling and metaverse technologies. His work spans collaborations with institutions like Pinewood Studios, BBC, and Meta, focusing on digital media innovation and public service broadcasting. Former Head of Media Arts (2014–2017) Editor of Celebrity Studies Journal Principal Investigator on AHRC-funded multiplatform broadcasting projects Research interests include television production cultures, celebrity studies, and the intersection of technology with creative industries. His recent projects address AI-driven media inclusion, environmental behavior change via AR, and decentralized VR systems. Key grants include £12M UKRI doctoral training in AI for digital media inclusion and the StoryFutures China partnership. Supervised over £85M in cross-sector funding from AHRC/EPSRC/DCMS. Labs/Teams: CoSTAR National Lab, StoryFutures Strategic Business Unit, Virtual Reality Hubs Network.

• Sustainable Design
• Product Design
• Engineering Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tracy Bhamra is a Professor and Provost, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global) at Royal Holloway, University of London . Her role in the Principal's Office emphasizes strategic leadership and global engagement. She contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through her research in design-led sustainability solutions. Her work focuses on product design, sustainable consumption, and engineering design , with expertise in sustainable design systems and product service systems. Research interests include reducing waste through participatory interventions, SME sustainability practices in textile industries, and analyzing stakeholder networks in service ecosystems. Her contributions bridge academic research with policy and real-world applications, advocating for transformative sustainability agendas in design fields. Despite her administrative role, she actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and collaborates internationally on sustainability projects. Her recent work spans airline food waste reduction, SME environmental practices, and South Korean ESCO industry analysis. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address global sustainability challenges, leveraging design as a tool for systemic change. No specific awards or grants are listed, but her prolific research output (81+ works) demonstrates sustained scholarly impact.