جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nathan Sheldonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Biogeochemistry
• Sedimentology
• Geochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nathan Sheldon is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan (U-M), part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). His research focuses on paleoclimatology, environmental biogeochemistry, and biosphere-environment interactions. He leads the Geobiology Research in Terrestrial Systems (GRiTS) lab, which integrates geochemical analyses, stable isotope studies, and modeling to explore Earth’s climate history. Dr. Sheldon’s work emphasizes reconstructing ancient CO2 levels, paleoclimate dynamics, and microbial ecosystems. Education: PhD in Geological Sciences, University of Oregon (2003) BA in Geology, Carleton College (1999) Research Interests: Environmental Biogeochemistry Climate Change and Paleoclimate Geochemical proxies for paleoenvironmental reconstruction Microbialite formation and early Earth systems His lab investigates terrestrial and lake sediment records to understand long-term climate shifts and biosphere interactions. Awards: 2020 AAAS Fellow for contributions to paleosol-based CO2 reconstructions Advising & Labs: Dr. Sheldon mentors students in graduate and undergraduate programs. His GRiTS lab operates from facilities in the North University Building (labs 3501 and 5565). Research includes collaborative projects like the Cenozoic CO2 Proxy Integration Project (CENCO2PIP), aiming to synthesize atmospheric CO2 histories. Key Locations: The lab is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg peoples. Dr. Sheldon’s global fieldwork includes sites in Iceland, Scotland, and the Faroe Islands.

Benno Liebchenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soft Matter Physics
• Active Matter
• Colloidal Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Benno Liebchen holds a faculty position at the Technische Universität Darmstadt within the Institute for Condensed Matter Physics , part of the Faculty of Physics. He leads the Liebchen Group , dedicated to advancing research in the Theory of Soft Matter , focusing on active matter, colloidal systems, and non-equilibrium phenomena. His work explores collective behavior in self-propelled particles, phase transitions in active fluids, and adaptive strategies in smart materials. Research Interests include: Active matter dynamics and pattern formation Non-equilibrium statistical mechanics Biophysical systems and biomimetic design Computational modeling of soft matter Recent publications highlight breakthroughs in intelligent active particles , self-reverting vortices , and motility-induced phase coexistence . His lab develops tools like the AMEP Python package to analyze active systems. Teaching responsibilities include advanced modules in soft matter physics. Collaborative projects involve interdisciplinary approaches to microswimmer behavior and machine learning-driven optimization of collective systems. Contact: +49 6151 16-24509 / Office: S2|04 104

Gualbert Oude Essinkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hydrogeology
• Coastal Groundwater Systems
• Saltwater Intrusion
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gualbert Oude Essink is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Geosciences , Department of Physical Geography at Utrecht University . He is also a senior hydrogeologist at Deltares, specializing in coastal groundwater systems, saltwater intrusion, and delta sustainability. His work focuses on improving freshwater availability in vulnerable coastal zones under climate change, subsidence, and anthropogenic pressures. Dr. Essink holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Delft University of Technology and has extensive experience in applied hydrogeology. He leads research projects globally, including in the Netherlands, Egypt (Nile Delta), Bangladesh (Kulna region), Singapore, and Vietnam (Mekong Delta). Key initiatives include GO-FRESH (Aquifer Storage and Recovery) and Rise and Fall (Mekong Delta subsidence strategies). His research integrates modeling, geophysical surveys, and stakeholder engagement. Notable areas include variable-density groundwater flow, airborne electromagnetic surveys for salinity mapping, and sustainable groundwater management. He supervises multiple PhD candidates and teaches at IHE Delft, contributing to global water education. Dr. Essink has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on delta sustainability, climate impacts, and groundwater systems. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing freshwater security challenges in coastal regions through innovative solutions like managed aquifer recharge and saltwater intrusion mitigation.

• Fluvial Geomorphology
• Sediment Transport
• Gravel-bed Rivers
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Rebecca Hodge is a Professor in the Department of Geography at Durham University, where she has served since 2011 after progressing from Lecturer (2011-2016) to Associate Professor (2016-2022). Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Geography from the University of Cambridge (2007) and prior postdoctoral work at the University of Glasgow (2007-2011). Her educational background: PhD, Geography, University of Cambridge (2007) Professor Hodge's research centers on fluvial geomorphology , specializing in sediment transport mechanics within gravel-bed and bedrock-alluvial river systems. She pioneers the integration of high-resolution measurement techniques —including Terrestrial Laser Scanning, CT scanning, and 3D printing—with advanced numerical modeling (e.g., Cellular Automaton frameworks) to investigate how grain-scale interactions govern reach-scale sediment flux. Her work critically examines sediment cover dynamics, critical shear stress thresholds, and the upscaling of small-scale processes in river morphology. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a dominant focus on quantifying river bed roughness , sediment cover dynamics , and innovative measurement methodologies . Key trends include the application of 3D point cloud analysis for critical shear stress estimation, acoustic monitoring of river systems, and network-scale modeling of alluvial processes across diverse environments from Antarctic ice shelves to U.S. bedrock rivers. Her significant recognition includes: Gordon Warwick Medal from the British Society for Geomorphology (2022) for excellence in geomorphological research within 15 years of her doctorate Professor Hodge actively mentors PhD candidates including Holly Wytiahlowsky, Jiao Chen, and Mel Oliveira Guirro, with research spanning Antarctic glacial channels, bedrock-alluvial transitions, and gravel-bed river mechanics. Her collaborative projects involve institutions across the UK, USA, and Brazil, addressing fundamental questions in sediment transport and river response to environmental change. Her laboratory work emphasizes experimental flume studies and field deployments of cutting-edge sensors, directly informing theoretical models of river evolution and sediment dynamics.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Geophysics
• Solidification Processes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor M. Grae Worster is a renowned academic in fluid dynamics and geophysics, affiliated with the University of Cambridge's Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) within the Faculty of Mathematics. He holds the title of Professor and specializes in fluid mechanics, solidification processes, and geophysical flows. His research focuses on buoyancy-driven flows, magma dynamics, sea ice evolution, and phase-change phenomena in porous media. Worster earned his Ph.D. in 1983 from Cambridge University with a thesis on "Convective Flow Problems in Geological Fluid Mechanics." His work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches, addressing complex fluid dynamics in natural systems like magma chambers, lava lakes, and sea ice formation. Key areas of expertise include mushy-layer convection, premelting dynamics, and viscous gravity currents. His research interests span fluid mechanics, solidification physics, and environmental fluid dynamics, with a strong emphasis on geophysical applications. Recent studies explore hydrogel mechanics, grounding-line dynamics in ice sheets, and thermal regelation in colloidal systems. He has authored over 140 peer-reviewed articles and co-edited influential works like Perspectives in Fluid Dynamics and Understanding Fluid Flow . Worster's contributions to fluid dynamics include groundbreaking studies on sea ice dynamics, where he developed models for brine drainage and ice growth mechanisms. His work on solidification processes in alloys and colloidal suspensions has advanced materials science and geophysics. Collaborations with experimentalists ensure his theoretical models are grounded in empirical validation.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bohan Chen is a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. Their work focuses on advancing graph-based machine learning techniques and their applications in environmental science, remote sensing, and AI-driven analysis. Research interests include graph neural networks, active learning strategies, hyperspectral image analysis, and knowledge graph integration. Notable contributions include the development of the GLL layer for neural networks, the CUSP permafrost dataset, and hybrid models for multispectral image processing. Key research trends span theoretical advancements in graph-based learning and practical applications such as environmental monitoring, SAR data analysis, and pandemic modeling. Their work bridges computational methodologies with real-world environmental and societal challenges. Advising and grants: No student advisees listed. Contributions include foundational research without explicit grant mentions in provided text. Labs/teams: No specific lab or team affiliations mentioned in the text.

Stephen Janeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Climate Change
• Aquatic Ecology
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Jane is a Society of Science Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the Galvin Life Science Center and Freimann Life Science Center. His research focuses on the impacts of climate change on aquatic ecosystems, particularly the deoxygenation of lakes and its cascading effects on biodiversity, nutrient cycles, and human health. Jane employs multi-disciplinary approaches including long-term dataset analysis, field observations, and predictive modeling to understand planetary boundary frameworks and feedback mechanisms in lake systems. Key research themes include dissolved organic matter dynamics, thermal stratification impacts, and the interplay between climate drivers and aquatic oxygen levels. His work highlights critical thresholds in ecosystem resilience and explores hidden ecological consequences of extreme events like hurricanes. Jane has contributed to high-impact studies on lake browning, cold-water fish habitat loss, and the interplay between selenium and mercury bioaccumulation in food webs. Publications span over two decades of lake monitoring data, revealing global patterns of deoxygenation and its implications for Earth system stability. His datasets from 822 lakes and case studies like the Müggelsee provide foundational evidence for climate policy development. Jane’s research bridges environmental chemistry, biogeochemistry, and biodiversity conservation, emphasizing both local and global scales.

Jonathan Remoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• river science
• river management
• flood hazard assessment
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Remo is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Resources at Southern Illinois University. His research focuses on river science, flood hazard assessment, and disaster mitigation planning, with expertise in fluvial geomorphology and hydraulic modeling. Education: Ph.D., Southern Illinois University (2008) M.S., West Virginia University (1999) B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (1997) Dr. Remo’s research investigates interactions between river systems and human activities, emphasizing floodplain dynamics, levee vulnerability, and climate impacts on hydrology. He employs geospatial tools and hydrodynamic modeling to address flood risk and ecosystem restoration. Recent publications highlight his work on nitrogen mitigation in floodplains, strategic levee reconnection, and sedimentation patterns in the Mississippi River basin, spanning topics from hydrological modeling to socio-hydrology and cultural geography. He has secured grants from The Nature Conservancy and American Rivers for projects like the Dogtooth Bend Floodplain Science Project , focusing on floodplain monitoring and restoration.

Gideon Hartmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction
• Stable Isotope Analysis
• Archaeology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gideon Hartman is an Associate Professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of Connecticut, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of paleoenvironmental reconstruction, plant and animal eco-physiology, anthropology, and archaeology. His work primarily employs stable isotope methods to reconstruct past environments, human mobility patterns, paleodiets, and ancient economic systems. Dr. Hartman received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2008. His educational foundation in anthropology and archaeological science has enabled his innovative approach to stable isotope analysis. Rather than treating isotopic values as static markers, he investigates the mechanisms causing variability in stable isotope ratios as they move along foodwebs from soil and atmosphere to plants and then to animals and humans. Hartman's research program uniquely begins in the contemporary world to establish principles that can be reliably applied to archaeological settings. His work spans diverse geographical regions including the Eastern Mediterranean, Levant, Jordan Valley, and Armenian Highlands, with temporal coverage from the Middle Pleistocene to the Early Bronze Age. He has made significant contributions to understanding how environmental factors like water availability, temperature, and soil conditions affect isotopic signatures in modern ecosystems, creating robust models for archaeological interpretation. His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity in high-impact journals, with research trends showing increasing sophistication in multi-isotope approaches applied to complex archaeological questions about pastoralism, trade networks, human migration, and human-environment interactions. His work increasingly integrates zooarchaeological, archaeobotanical, and geochemical evidence to build comprehensive pictures of past societies. As director of the Stable Isotope Preparation Lab at UConn, Hartman leads a research team that processes and analyzes samples from archaeological sites worldwide. His laboratory serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration between archaeologists, anthropologists, geoscientists, and biologists seeking to apply isotopic methods to their research questions. His work has been instrumental in refining methodologies for interpreting strontium, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen isotope data in archaeological contexts, particularly regarding animal and human mobility patterns in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Christopher Bronk Ramseyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Radiocarbon Dating
• Chronology Building
• Archaeological Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Bronk Ramsey is Professor in Archaeological Science and Head of the School of Archaeology at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Merton College. As chair of the INTCAL committee, he oversees global radiocarbon calibration. His expertise spans archaeological science, Quaternary environmental research, and nuclear instrumentation development. Research focuses on radiocarbon dating, Bayesian chronological modeling, and AMS techniques. Key areas include Quaternary chronology, human evolution, climate change impacts, and archaeological applications in the eastern Mediterranean, Amazonia, and Anglo-Saxon England. He develops the OxCal software for statistical chronology analysis. Recent publications emphasize radiocarbon calibration advancements, pre-Columbian land-use in Amazonia, European Neolithic chronologies, and high-precision dating methods. His work integrates archaeology, environmental science, and data science to address chronological challenges across diverse temporal and spatial scales. No specific scientific awards were detailed in the source material. He supervises numerous doctoral students on topics ranging from dendrochronology to digital archaeology and Middle Stone Age chronology. Major projects include FeedSax (Anglo-Saxon agriculture) and HERCA (Amazonian human-environment interactions), securing research grants for interdisciplinary teams. Professor Ramsey directs the OxCal project and co-leads IntCal, IntChron, FeedSax, and HERCA initiatives. These teams develop calibration standards, integrate chronological data, and investigate past human adaptations to environmental change, particularly in Amazonia and Europe.

Brandon Shuckمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Solid-Earth Geophysics
• Tectonic Processes
• Active-Source Seismic Imaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brandon Shuck is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology & Geophysics at Louisiana State University (LSU), part of the College of Science. His research focuses on solid-earth geophysics, particularly tectonic processes within plate boundaries and mature tectonic settings. He uses active-source seismic reflection and wide-angle ocean-bottom seismometer data to image subsurface lithospheric architecture and integrate interdisciplinary datasets including bathymetry, borehole logs, and geodynamic models. Education: Ph.D. in Geological Sciences (2021) from the University of Texas at Austin; B.S. in Geology (Petroleum Emphasis) and Mathematics (2015) from Western Colorado University. Previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University (2021–2024). Research Interests: Tectonic evolution of the lithosphere at plate boundaries, feedbacks between lithospheric stress and fluid-rock interactions, geologic hazards related to subduction zones, and mantle dynamics during continental breakup. Active projects include studies of subduction initiation in the Tyrrhenian Sea, megathrust fault segmentation in Cascadia, and water content in the Cocos Plate offshore Mexico. Current opportunities include an NSF-funded PhD position (starting Fall 2025) investigating mantle dynamics during early Atlantic seafloor spreading, involving seismic data acquisition on the R/V Langseth. His group emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches combining seismic imaging, field geology, and modeling. Awards: None explicitly listed, though his work has been supported through NSF funding and institutional grants. Lab/Team: Directs the LSU Solid-Earth Geophysics Research Group, which integrates geophysical data analysis with field observations to address tectonic questions at multiple scales.

• Sustainable Development
• Landscape Ecology
• Global Change Resilience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard Ross Shaker is an Assistant Professor of Landscape Modeling at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), with affiliations in Sustainable Resources Management. He also serves as Principal of GEOECO Inc., a firm specializing in ecological restoration and spatial analysis. Previously, he held roles at Toronto Metropolitan University, Binghamton University (SUNY), and as a J. William Fulbright Scholar in Moldova. His research bridges human-environment interactions, focusing on sustainable development, landscape ecology, global change resilience, and applied geoinformatics. Education: Ph.D. (Geography, Sustainable Development), M.Sc. (Landscape & Aquatic Ecology), and B.Sc. (Geography) from University of Wisconsin institutions. He holds a Certificate in GIS from UW-Milwaukee. Research Interests: Dr. Shaker’s work addresses human-landscape coevolution, sustainability indicators, ecological restoration, and resilience planning. Key themes include aquatic invasive species, urban resilience, climate adaptation, and spatial modeling. His team explores global case studies across North America, Europe, and developing nations. Recent Publications: Focus on sustainability indices, urban heat islands, bioeconomy monitoring, and wetland restoration. Collaborations include SSHRC-funded projects on climate resilience and interdisciplinary spatial modeling. Advising & Grants: Current advisees include Sakib Tahmid Rishan (PhD), Alexsa Torres (MS), and Edward Zellar (MS). Grants include SSHRC (Canada) and USTDA-funded research in Romania. He emphasizes applied research with real-world policy impacts. Labs/Teams: Leads the Shaker Research Group at ESF, integrating geospatial technology with ecological and social systems analysis. GEOECO Inc. provides applied solutions in environmental planning and spatial analytics.

• Climate Change
• Ecological Resilience
• Tipping Points
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marten Scheffer is a Full Professor at Wageningen University & Research , specializing in Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management . His work bridges ecology, climate science, and mental health, focusing on tipping points in ecosystems and social systems. He has received the prestigious Spinoza Prize 2009 , Netherlands' highest scientific honor. Research Interests: His research explores Anthropocene dynamics , ecological resilience , climate change impacts , and psychiatric disorders through dynamical systems theory . Notable projects include studying boreal forest collapse and trust dynamics in economies. His work also addresses global sustainability and early warning signals for critical transitions in social-ecological systems. Recent Articles: His 2025 publications highlight trust erosion in weak governance , ecological tipping points , and revolutionizing psychiatric diagnosis . 2024 work includes computational models of panic disorders and resilience indicators for disease outbreaks. Advising & Grants: He supervises PhD students including Agrawal (river commons), Capriati (marine protected areas), and Delecroix (infection warnings). Active in projects funded across ecosystem resilience , AI applications , and climate policy . Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates globally on tipping points research and mental health systems. Datasets include boreal forest dynamics and human climate niche models.

Ousmane Seidouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrological Modeling
• Climate Change Impacts
• Water Resources Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ousmane Seidou is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa, where he has served since 2007. He leads the Hydraulics Lab and holds affiliations with the Faculty of Engineering's Centre for Indigenous Community Infrastructure. His academic journey includes a PhD from École Polytechnique de Montréal (2002) and postdoctoral research at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Quebec. Dr. Seidou specializes in climate change impacts on water resources, hydrological modeling, and transboundary water management. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Hydraulics), École Polytechnique de Montréal (2002) M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal (2002) Postgraduate Diploma in Hydroinformatics, École Inter-États des Ingénieurs de l'Équipement Rural (1998) Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering, École Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs (1996) Research Focus: Dr. Seidou’s work integrates hydrological modeling with climate adaptation strategies, emphasizing Africa’s water security. Key areas include: Climate change impacts on river basins (e.g., Niger, Congo) Development of flood early warning systems in West Africa Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) nexus frameworks Environmental flow estimation in wetland ecosystems He leads international projects involving multi-country collaborations and agencies like the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank. Recent Projects: Principal Investigator for the Niger Basin Authority’s WEFE Nexus initiative Technical leadership in the Dutch-funded BAM-GIRE project (Mali/Guinea wetlands) Development of flood early warning systems for Niamey and Gaya (Niger) Teaching: Courses include Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources, Advanced Hydrological Modeling, and Water Resources Management. He mentors PhD students in hydrology and climate adaptation. Grants & Funding: Secured multi-million-dollar projects with organizations like Wetlands International and the UAE-BELEM Programme. Recent funding includes $135,000 for hydrological modeling tools in the Niger Basin. Labs/Teams: Director of the Hydraulics Lab at the University of Ottawa. Active in global initiatives like the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) indicator development under the Paris Agreement.

Bano Mehdi-Schulzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecohydrology
• Water Quality Management
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bano Mehdi-Schulz is an Assistant Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), leading the 'Eco-hydrological and Land Use Modelling' group at the Institute of Hydrology and Water Management. She is a Substitute Member of the Ethics Committee. Her research focuses on ecohydrology, integrating hydrological and agricultural sciences to address water quality impacts from anthropogenic changes and future climate scenarios. Education: B.Sc. in Soil Science, M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, and Ph.D. from McGill University's Department of Geography. Awards include the Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship (2009) and FWF Elise Richter Fellowship (2019). Her work bridges natural and social sciences, employing models to assess land use change and water resource management. Research Interests: Quantifying impacts of land use and climate change on water quality, ecohydrological modeling uncertainty, sustainable intensification strategies, and nitrate transport dynamics. Her team explores how farming practices and climate interact to influence water systems, with projects like ALUCSI (FWF-funded) and NitroClimAT (ACRP). Grants & Projects: Recent projects include ALUCSI (2019-2023), NitroClimAT (2018-2022), and UnLoadC3 (2014-2017). Current student advisees include researchers studying SWAT model uncertainty, sustainable intensification pathways, and water quality in East African basins. Labs/Teams: Leads the Eco-hydrological and Land Use Modelling group, collaborating with institutions like IIASA and SEC. Research emphasizes model coupling (e.g., SECLAND-SWAT) and satellite data integration for data-scarce regions.