جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Benjamin R Runkleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbon and Water Cycle Interactions
• Methane Emissions in Agricultural Systems
• Remote Sensing in Environmental Monitoring
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin R Runkle is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville . He leads the Landscape Flux Research Group , focusing on carbon-water-energy cycle interactions in agricultural and wetland systems. His work combines field measurements with climate modeling to advance sustainable rice production and global climate mitigation strategies. BS/PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Princeton/UC Berkeley Postdoctoral research at University of Hamburg (2009-2014) Research spans methane emissions , evapotranspiration , and hydrological controls in rice paddies and Arctic wetlands. Recent projects include Landsat-based methane mapping and climate-smart agricultural modeling . Key applications: global climate models , carbon accounting , and water-efficient irrigation . Selected peer-reviewed publications (2024-2025) address peatland methane dynamics, rice carbon budgets, and remote sensing for climate-smart systems. Awards: NSF CAREER (2018), AGU Sulzman Award (2024), and multiple departmental teaching/research honors. Advising: Mentored senior design teams (ASABE Gunlogson Competition 1st place 2020) Grants: NASA Carbon Monitoring System (2021), USDA Climate Smart Commodities (2022) Labs/Teams: Landscape Flux Group , FLUXNET-CH4 network , and ACT-America airborne campaigns collaborations. Public engagement: Featured in New York Times (2023), DW (2023), and Research Frontiers podcast (2025).

José Luis Chávezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Agricultural Water Management
• Hydrologic Science
• Remote Sensing Applications
• +۴ مورد دیگر

José Luis Chávez is a Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. He specializes in irrigation engineering, water management, and remote sensing applications in agriculture. His academic career includes a B.S. from Universidade Federal da Paraiba (1992), an M.S. in Irrigation Engineering (Utah State University, 1999), and a Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (Utah State University, 2005). Dr. Chávez’s research focuses on optimizing irrigation practices through evapotranspiration (ET) modeling, remote sensing technologies, and precision irrigation strategies. He explores crop water use efficiency, soil moisture dynamics, and the integration of multispectral imaging for irrigation scheduling. His work bridges hydrology, agronomy, and engineering to address water scarcity challenges in agricultural systems. Key contributions include advancing SEBAL-A algorithms for ET estimation under advective conditions, developing crop coefficient models using remote sensing, and improving irrigation management techniques in semi-arid regions. He teaches courses on irrigation systems design, water management, and drainage engineering. His professional affiliations include the American Society of Civil Engineers and the U.S. Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. While no awards are explicitly mentioned, his extensive publications reflect significant contributions to agricultural water management and remote sensing science.

• Climate Change
• Hydrology
• Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Ukkola is a Senior Lecturer at the Climate Change Research Centre, University of New South Wales (UNSW). Her research focuses on climate change impacts on vegetation and water resources, with a particular emphasis on drought dynamics in Australia and globally. She integrates climate and land surface modeling with observational data, including remote sensing and flux tower measurements, to improve drought prediction frameworks. Her recent publications explore topics such as biophysical feedbacks during droughts , human-caused climate change effects on Australian droughts , and uncertainty in terrestrial carbon cycle projections . Collaborations with institutions like the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes and the University of Melbourne highlight her interdisciplinary approach.

Tobias Gerkenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Systems Analysis
• Hydroclimatology
• Land-Atmosphere Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tobias Gerken is an Assistant Professor in the Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) department at James Madison University's College of Integrated Science & Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental & Atmospheric Science from the University of Bayreuth (Germany) and a Diplom in Environmental Science from the same institution. His research focuses on land-atmosphere interactions, including surface flux dynamics of water, energy, and trace gases between ecosystems and the atmosphere, and their impacts on weather and climate. Notable areas include flash drought mechanisms in the Northern Great Plains, agricultural land management effects on rainfall, and carbon dioxide exchanges in tropical ecosystems like the Amazon rainforest and Tibetan Plateau. Gerken has held prior appointments as an Assistant Research Professor at Penn State University and Research Associate at Montana State University. His work spans interdisciplinary projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA, and the Department of Energy (DOE), including studies on urban lightning patterns, climate modeling via ACT-America missions, and Tibetan Plateau ecosystem dynamics. He teaches courses on environmental science, sustainability, and applied data analysis. His research outputs emphasize climate change impacts, air pollution dynamics, and hydroclimatology. Notable studies include analyzing lightning frequency in urban regions, quantifying methane emissions from bison herds, and evaluating carbon cycle models using airborne observations. Gerken actively contributes to editorial roles in journals like Agricultural and Forest Meteorology and participates in the National Ecological Observation Network (NEON). Media engagements include discussions on wildfire smoke effects, climate destruction mitigation strategies, and agricultural climate impacts in the Great Plains. His work bridges field experiments, computational modeling, and policy-relevant climate science.

Maricar Aguilosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Carbon Cycling
• Ecohydrology
• Climate Change Mitigation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maricar Aguilos is an Assistant Research Professor at the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on ecosystem carbon and water cycling in forested ecosystems, including forested wetlands, pine plantations, and bioenergy crops. She employs eddy covariance systems, soil respiration chambers, and remote sensing tools to quantify fluxes and model ecosystem processes. She holds a PhD in Environmental Science from Hokkaido University, Japan, and previously conducted research at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) on tropical rainforest dynamics in French Guiana. Education: PhD in Environmental Science, Hokkaido University (Japan) Research experience at INRA, France (tropical forest carbon studies) Research Interests: Carbon sequestration, ecohydrology, methane emissions from wetlands, climate change mitigation, bioenergy feedstock optimization, and remote sensing applications in ecosystem modeling. She explores how land-use changes, climate variability, and human activities impact forest ecosystem services. Grants: Leading a $159,640 USDA Forest Service-funded project (2021–2026) synthesizing threats to forest carbon/water cycling across the US Southeast. Uses FIA data, AmeriFlux observations, and geospatial modeling to identify drivers of ecosystem service degradation. Labs/Groups: Active in AmeriFlux networks, collaborates with global researchers on FLUXNET outreach. Affiliated with the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources faculty group.

• Climate Science and Policy
• Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation
• Land Cover and Land Use Change
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Sparkle L. Malone serves as Assistant Professor in Yale University's School of the Environment and Center for Natural Carbon Capture, researching carbon dynamics and ecosystem function to develop climate solutions benefiting wildlife and communities. She is actively accepting doctoral students and will be on leave during Spring 2026. Her academic foundation includes: PhD, University of Alabama MS, University of Florida BS, University of Florida Dr. Malone's expertise spans Climate Science and Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Cover Change, and Ecosystem Dynamics, with specialized focus on Fire Effects, Post-Fire Recovery, and Natural Carbon Capture (CO 2 /CH 4 ). Her work integrates Tropical Ecosystems, Carbon Sequestration, and Watershed Management to build data-driven strategies for ecosystem resilience against climate extremes, particularly in coastal regions supporting global populations. She currently advises doctoral students and leads the Malone Disturbance Ecology Lab, which employs remote sensing, eddy covariance towers, and spatial-temporal modeling to study climate-hydrology-land management interactions. The lab develops equitable land management systems minimizing climate destruction while enhancing ecosystem sustainability.

Maria Paz Gutierrezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Materials Engineering
• 3D Printing in Architecture
• Multiscale Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria Paz Gutierrez is a Professor of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in natural/living materials, 3D printing, and multiscale design. Her research bridges architecture, materials science, and environmental engineering to address sustainability, health, and equity in construction. PhD in Building Science/Materials Engineering, University of Cambridge Master of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania Architectural Diploma, Universidad Finis Terrae, Chile Gutierrez explores material innovation from nano to building scales, focusing on flood resilience, air detoxification via lichen composites, and democratizing 3D printing in remote regions. Her fieldwork spans the Americas, particularly the Northwestern Amazon, and she founded the BIOMS research group. Notable scientific awards include the US NSF Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation Award, Bakar Fellowship, Fulbright Fellowship, and shortlisting for the RIBA President's Medal. She holds two provisional patents on 3D printing and is authoring two books. ACSA Creative Achievement Award Evolo Skyscraper Award (Detox Towers) Buckminster Fuller Award (Semifinalist) Sarlo Distinguished Mentorship Award Blue Award at TU Vienna Her work with BIOMS emphasizes bioinspiration, material regeneration, and transdisciplinary approaches. She has contributed to major journals like Science , Nature , and Arq: Architectural Research Quarterly , often highlighting the intersection of culture and technology.

James Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Air Quality
• Pollutant Emissions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Lee is a Research Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of York's Department of Chemistry, affiliated with the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) and Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories. He chairs the Chemistry Department's net-zero working group. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry processes impacting air quality, including NOx emissions, tropospheric ozone formation, and methane oxidation in tropical regions. Key investigations involve flux measurements from urban sites (London BT Tower, Beijing, Delhi) and remote environments like the Cape Verde Atmospheric Observatory. Fieldwork utilizes aircraft-based observations via the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM). Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on pollution source characterization, atmospheric transport modeling, and climate-chemistry interactions across marine and urban systems. Recent work emphasizes emission validation techniques and pollution mitigation strategies.

• Urban Climate
• Atmospheric Science
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simone Kotthaus is an academic affiliated with the University of Reading, focusing on urban climate, atmospheric science, and environmental research. Her work integrates remote sensing, meteorological modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches to study urban heat islands, air quality, and boundary layer dynamics in cities like Beijing and London. She has collaborated extensively on projects such as the ClearfLo campaign and the development of the Surface Urban Energy and Water Balance Scheme (SUEWS). Key research themes include urban meteorology, aerosol characterization, and pollutant emissions, with contributions to understanding the impacts of urbanization on local and regional climate. Her publications span topics such as satellite remote sensing of urban land surface temperatures, harmonization of urban flux tower datasets, and the application of lidar/ceilometer technologies for boundary layer analysis. Kotthaus’ research also addresses air quality challenges in megacities, including traffic emissions and black carbon dynamics, using advanced measurement techniques like eddy covariance and particle analysis. She has contributed to both observational and modeling efforts to improve urban climate resilience and environmental sustainability.

• Climate Science
• Extreme Weather Events
• Atmospheric Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leena Sanjay Khadke serves as a Research Fellow at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the 21st Century Weather within the Faculty of Science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Her research advances predictive modeling of climate extremes through rigorous analysis of atmospheric phenomena and weather systems. Her primary research domains include Climate Science, Extreme Weather Events, and Atmospheric Science, with specialized focus on sub-hourly precipitation mechanics, wildfire dynamics, and land-atmosphere feedback loops. She employs information theory and numerical modeling techniques, integrating multi-source data from AWS networks, radar systems, flux towers, remote sensing platforms, and reanalysis datasets to decode climate change impacts on extreme weather evolution. As a core contributor to UNSW's ARC Centre of Excellence for the 21st Century Weather, she operates within a collaborative framework targeting enhanced representation of atmospheric circulations in climate prediction systems, directly supporting the Centre's mission to transform extreme weather forecasting capabilities for the 21st century.

Caitlin Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ecosystem processes
• Ecophysiology
• Micrometeorology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caitlin Moore is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Agriculture and Environment at The University of Western Australia (UWA), where she conducts research at the intersection of ecosystem processes, climate change, and sustainable agriculture. Her work focuses on understanding how native and managed ecosystems respond to environmental stressors through advanced measurement and modeling techniques, with particular emphasis on Western Australian ecosystems. Education: PhD in Environmental Science from Monash University (Australia), focusing on tropical savanna productivity Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in Geographical Science from Monash University Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Science Dr. Moore's research centers on ecosystem processes across multiple scales, from leaf to landscape. She employs sophisticated measurement techniques including leaf gas exchange, eddy covariance, micrometeorological observations, and hyperspectral sensing (LIDAR, sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence) to monitor ecosystem dynamics. Her work addresses critical challenges in native ecosystem monitoring, bioenergy sustainability, food security through high-throughput phenotyping, and tropical savanna ecology. She has established herself as a leading researcher in understanding how ecosystems respond to climate variability and stress through integrated measurement and modeling approaches. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on climate change impacts, bioenergy crop sustainability, and advanced measurement techniques. Her work spans ecosystem monitoring in Western Australia, carbon dynamics in bioenergy systems, and innovative approaches to measuring photosynthesis and vegetation responses to environmental stress. The research demonstrates increasing integration of remote sensing technologies with ground-based measurements to understand ecosystem responses at multiple scales. Scientific Recognition: School of Agriculture and Environment Mid-Career Research Award (2022) Dr. Moore actively secures research funding through multiple significant grants, including projects with the ZNE-Ag CRC, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and Western Australian government funding. She serves as an investigator on numerous active research projects totaling millions in funding, with research spanning from 2024 to 2033. Her external roles include Regional Ambassador for the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network, Regional ECR Ambassador for the Fluxnet Community Council, and Communications Officer for OzFlux. She has supervised multiple research students and contributes significantly to national research infrastructure through her work with TERN (Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network). Dr. Moore leads research within UWA's Centre for Water and Spatial Science and is actively involved with the Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation as a Collaborator. Her work connects with multiple research networks including OzFlux, Fluxnet, and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network, positioning her at the forefront of ecosystem monitoring and climate change research in Australia and internationally.

William Woodgateمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Remote Sensing
• Vegetation Productivity
• Environmental Satellite Products
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr William Woodgate is a Lecturer in the School of the Environment at The University of Queensland and holds dual appointments as an Amplify Research Fellow and Principal Investigator at the CSIRO/TERN-OzFlux Tumbarumba tall forest research site. His research focuses on scaling remote sensing technologies to monitor vegetation productivity and health, particularly using sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) and integrating LiDAR, optical, and thermal imagery. He has been an ARC DECRA Fellow and leads the Tumbarumba flux tower site, one of Australia’s longest-running and globally significant environmental monitoring sites. His research interests span remote sensing applications in climate science, ecosystem monitoring, and environmental satellite product validation. Recent work emphasizes bridging leaf-to-canopy-scale observations and advancing models for evapotranspiration, carbon fluxes, and vegetation structure analysis. Key achievements include contributions to FLUXCOM-X scaling frameworks, development of thermal and hyperspectral proximal sensing systems (THEMS), and validation of satellite products using ground-based measurements. Awards include the ARC DECRA Fellowship (2019) and UQ Amplify Research Fellowship. Collaborations span institutions globally, including CSIRO, TERN, and international research networks like OzFlux. His work addresses critical challenges in climate resilience, water resource management, and ecosystem health through innovative sensing technologies.

• Teachers' Career Trajectories
• Urban Education Policy
• Teacher Identity Formation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emma Towers is a Lecturer in Education Policy and Teaching Fellow at the School of Education, Communication & Society. Her research focuses on teachers' career trajectories, urban education policy, teacher identity, and student learning experiences in universities. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education. Her research interests intersect with teacher training, multicultural education, and policy analysis. Recent work examines teacher effectiveness redefinitions and pandemic impacts on pre-service teachers' identity development. Collaborations include international school reforms and secondary education systems analysis. She has published 31 research outputs since 2023, including peer-reviewed articles and textbook contributions.

Kenneth L. Cumminsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Lightning Physics
• Atmospheric Electricity
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kenneth L. Cummins serves as a Research Professor in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences at Florida Institute of Technology and a Research Associate in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Arizona. His expertise centers on atmospheric electricity research, utilizing advanced instrumentation including high-speed video systems, lightning location networks, and satellite sensors for comprehensive lightning studies. He earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (1978), specializing in digital and statistical signal processing and physiological modeling. This foundation enabled his transition into atmospheric physics instrumentation and data analysis. Dr. Cummins' research focuses on two interconnected domains: (1) lightning physics phenomenology, examining cloud-to-ground behavior differences over land/ocean, upward leader dynamics, terrain effects on strike location, and quasi-static electric field evolution; and (2) remote-sensing validation, particularly cross-calibrating GOES Geostationary Lightning Mappers with ground-based networks like NLDN. His methodologies integrate tower measurements, electromagnetic field sensors, and multi-platform observations to capture microsecond-scale processes. Recent publication trends reveal strong emphasis on satellite-based lightning observations for climate monitoring, with significant work on GLM performance validation, mega-electromagnetic pulses from extreme currents, and high-resolution terrain-lightning interaction mapping. His research directly supports National Climate Assessments and lightning safety applications. He has made substantial contributions to lightning detection network evaluation, space launch safety criteria development, and infrastructure protection standards, particularly for Smart Grids and national park lightning risk management. His work bridges fundamental atmospheric physics with practical meteorological applications.

• Nonlinear Control
• Adaptive Control
• Robust Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiaoping Liu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Lakehead University. He holds a P.Eng. designation and specializes in nonlinear control systems, adaptive algorithms, and robotics applications. His research bridges theoretical control frameworks with practical engineering challenges, including climate control systems and underactuated robotic platforms. Education: BSc, Northeastern University, China MSc, Northeastern University, China PhD, Northeastern University, China Research Focus: Dr. Liu's work spans adaptive control, disturbance decoupling, and nonlinear dynamics. He investigates applications in HVAC optimization, tower crane control, and robotic systems. His recent projects address robustness against uncertainties and cyber-physical threats in multi-agent networks. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024–2025) demonstrate a dual focus: (1) theoretical advances in finite-time stabilization and disturbance rejection for nonlinear/MIMO systems, and (2) applied research in urban sustainability, environmental modeling, and energy-efficient control. Cross-disciplinary themes include 3D urban mapping and climate impact assessment.