جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Monica E. Mulrennanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indigenous stewardship
• Traditional Ecological Knowledge
• Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Monica E. Mulrennan serves as Associate Vice-President, Research (Development and Impact) at Concordia University while maintaining her position as Professor in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment. With over twenty-five years of sustained research partnerships, she works extensively with Torres Strait Islanders in northern Queensland and James Bay Crees (Eeyou Istchee) in northern Quebec on Indigenous land-sea territory issues. Education: BA(Hons) in Geography, University College Dublin PhD in Geography, University College Dublin Her research centers on Indigenous rights in coastal-marine territories, emphasizing Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Indigenous-led conservation through IPCAs, and adaptations to environmental change. Key areas include ethno-geomorphology, traditional fisheries, seaweed harvesting traditions, and Indigenous women's connections to the sea. She examines how Indigenous stewardship intersects with conservation policy and environmental governance. Recent publications reveal strong trends in collaborative research with Indigenous communities across Canada and Australia, addressing reconciliation through conservation, food security, and genomic applications in fisheries. Work spans geography, environmental science, and Indigenous studies with practical applications for community-led resource management and protected area creation. Scientific Awards: Concordia Sustainability Champion (2009) Academic Leadership Award (2017) Mulrennan has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students through her PICEF research group, focusing on Indigenous conservation themes. Major current funding includes the SSHRC Partnership Grant 'Conservation through Reconciliation' and Genome Canada's 'FISHES' project addressing Indigenous food security through genomic approaches combined with traditional knowledge. She co-founded CICADA at McGill University, maintains an honorary ICCA Consortium membership, and leads Concordia's 'Pathways to Impact' initiative. Her PICEF research group and collaborations with National University of Ireland, Galway on seaweed harvesting traditions demonstrate her commitment to transnational Indigenous environmental futures.

Aaron A. Koningمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Freshwater Ecology
• Community-based Conservation
• Inland Fisheries
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Aaron A. Koning is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in freshwater conservation ecology. His research focuses on the impacts of harvest on aquatic ecosystems and the effectiveness of community-led conservation interventions in Southeast Asia. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Zoology (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2018) B.S. in Biology (Wheaton College, 2007) Cornell Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowship (Cornell University, 2018-2020) Koning's work examines how small-scale conservation reserves and subsistence fishing practices affect tropical river ecosystems. He integrates ecological analysis with community-based approaches to balance biodiversity preservation and human needs in regions like northern Thailand and the Tonle Sap River. His recent publications highlight the role of grassroots reserves in protecting fish diversity and mitigating ecological cascades. Collaborations with organizations like Conservation International and World Wildlife Fund underscore his interdisciplinary focus. Key themes include: Community-based conservation Freshwater trophic dynamics Sustainable inland fisheries Tropical river ecosystem management Scientific Awards: 2023 Hynes Award for New Investigators (Society for Freshwater Science) National Geographic Society Young Explorer certification Koning's fieldwork in Thailand and Cambodia demonstrates how localized protection strategies can stabilize freshwater food webs. He emphasizes translating indigenous ecological knowledge into scientific frameworks for global conservation planning.

• Food Engineering
• Postharvest Technology
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mulugeta Admasu Delele is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Chemical and Food Engineering, Bahir Dar University , Ethiopia, and a Senior Scientist at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), Potsdam, Germany since 2024. With a PhD in Bioscience Engineering (KU Leuven, 2009) and a BSc in Chemical Engineering (Addis Ababa University, 1995), his career spans academic leadership roles including Scientific Director (2023–2024) and Executive Dean (2019–2023) at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology. PhD: Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven (2004–2009) MSc: Bioscience Engineering (Magna cum laude), KU Leuven (2001–2003) BSc: Chemical Engineering, Addis Ababa University (1990–1995) His research focuses on food drying systems , postharvest preservation , CFD modeling for agricultural processes, and sustainable energy systems . He has pioneered model-based design of bamboo produce crates and solar-powered cooling systems , contributing to reduced food losses and improved storage solutions in Africa. His work emphasizes integrating biodegradable packaging and natural fungicides like neem leaf powder for maize preservation. The 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in colorimetric food packaging , CFD-validated drying technologies , and mycotoxin mitigation . His studies on hyperspectral imaging and 3D point cloud analysis demonstrate innovative approaches to monitoring food quality during processing. Scientific Awards : Associate Fellow, Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Research Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2012–2014) He has supervised 12 PhD and 18 MSc students and secured grants from organizations like VLIR-UOS and Belgian Science Policy . His leadership in Ethiopian Chemical Engineering Society and editorial roles (e.g., International Journal of Chemical Engineering ) reflect his influence in advancing agricultural engineering and food technology.

David Tracerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Ecology
• Maternal and Child Health
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Tracer serves as Chair and Professor in the Department of Anthropology within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. A biological anthropologist specializing in human ecology, his research examines how environmental and contextual factors influence human biology and behavior through evolutionary, economic, and anthropological frameworks. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Anthropology (Biological) from University of Michigan (1991) M.A. in Anthropology (Biological) from University of Michigan (1985) B.A. in Anthropology (Magna Cum Laude with High Honors) from Brandeis University (1984) Tracer's research spans two primary domains: biological anthropology focusing on maternal/child health, nutrition, growth, and fertility determinants; and behavioral ecology investigating life history theory, decision-making, and social norms including reciprocity, altruism, and punishment. His fieldwork predominantly involves the Au lowland forager-horticulturalists of Papua New Guinea, with additional work among Bedouins in Israel and populations in the US/Europe. Current teaching includes Introduction to Public Health, Biological Anthropology, and Human Ecology courses. His recent publications (2014-2024) reveal consistent focus on evolutionary perspectives of breastfeeding, infant care practices, prenatal stress impacts, and experimental studies of fairness norms in small-scale societies. The work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration of biological anthropology with experimental economics, particularly through cross-cultural examinations of social decision-making in Papua New Guinea. Tracer actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial work, notably co-editing Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Fairness, Equity and Justice (Springer, 2017), and maintains research collaborations across multiple continents while directing departmental activities as Chair.

John Virdinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ocean Policy
• Marine Conservation
• Fisheries Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Virdin serves as Associate Professor of the Practice in Marine Science & Conservation at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment and directs the Ocean Policy Program at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. With over twenty years of experience, his work connects scientific research to ocean sustainability policymaking across tropical regions, emphasizing poverty reduction through marine conservation. Education: Ph.D., University of Delaware (2016) Research Focus: Virdin's expertise spans ocean policy design , small-scale fisheries governance , blue economy development , and plastic pollution mitigation . His work integrates economic analysis with ecological sustainability, particularly examining how fisheries management affects food security and livelihoods in vulnerable coastal communities across Africa and the Pacific. Publication Trends: Recent works (2023-2025) reveal three dominant threads: quantification of small-scale fisheries' multidimensional contributions to sustainable development; systematic analysis of global plastics policy frameworks; and blue economy financing mechanisms for Small Island Developing States. His research increasingly addresses climate adaptation synergies and gender-inclusive approaches in ocean governance. Research Funding: Blue Economy Fellowship training curriculum (Asian Development Bank) Social cost of plastic pollution (Natural Resources Defense Council) GCR: Quantifying plastic additives' impacts (National Science Foundation) Plastic demand reduction literature review (ClimateWorks) Shared resource allocation approaches (The Ocean Foundation) Program Leadership: As Ocean Policy Program Director, Virdin collaborates with UN agencies (FAO, UNEP), regional bodies (Abidjan Convention, Nauru Agreement), and governments across West Africa and the Pacific. His team develops evidence-based tools for policymakers, building on 12 years of World Bank experience that secured $165M for fisheries management initiatives.

Ruby Granthamمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Economics
• Marine Conservation
• Socio-Ecological Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ruby Grantham is a Researcher and PhD candidate at James Cook University, specializing in socio-ecological systems resilience. Her work focuses on the interplay between coral reef ecosystems, human well-being, and sustainable resource management. She holds an undergraduate degree in Environmental Economics from the University of York (UK) and a Master’s by Research on small-scale fisheries economics. Prior to her PhD, she worked as an NGO consultant in Myanmar, addressing fisheries governance and aquaculture development. Research Interests : Her research examines scale mismatches in socio-ecological systems, particularly in subsistence fishing communities facing economic development and population growth. Key areas include coral reef resilience, fisheries management, climate change adaptation, and the socio-economic dimensions of resource use. She collaborates with Professor Graeme Cumming and David Mills on projects linking ecological dynamics with human societies. Publications : Her work spans fisheries governance, gleaning practices, and Mekong Basin hydrology, with a focus on equitable resource distribution and community resilience. Recent studies highlight the vulnerability of coastal communities to climate change impacts and the need for adaptive policies. Advisors & Collaborations : Supervised by Prof. Graeme Cumming and Dr. David Mills, her research contributes to the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. She has engaged in interdisciplinary projects with NGOs and international agencies, emphasizing applied solutions for sustainable fisheries. Labs & Teams : Affiliated with the ARC Centre’s Coral Reef Studies team, focusing on socio-ecological systems and resilience science.

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Behavioral Economics
• Human Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eric Schniter is a researcher affiliated with the University of California, Santa Barbara , with a career focused on evolutionary anthropology, behavioral economics, and human social dynamics. His work bridges experimental social science with ethnographic fieldwork among indigenous populations like the Tsimane and Choyeros, examining trust, cooperation, and cultural transmission. Education: PhD (2009) in Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara His research spans diverse topics: trust dynamics in human-robot interactions, intergenerational cooperation , depression in traditional societies , and evolutionary models of exchange . Key methodologies include experimental economics, ethnographic surveys, and interdisciplinary collaboration with anthropologists, economists, and psychologists. Recent publications (2023-2024) address cultural transmission vectors , cooperative behavior prediction , and social determinants of mental health . Earlier works established frameworks for understanding domestication and inequality (2008-2010), primate vocal repertoires (2023), and age-related wisdom ontogeny (2018-2021). He frequently uses longitudinal field studies and controlled laboratory experiments to test evolutionary hypotheses about human behavior. Notable datasets and commentaries include: Choyero ethnobiological knowledge (2020) Geochemical analysis of Baja California Sur springs (2022) Critiques of evolutionary psychology practices (2020) Replies to anthropological theories (2012, 2010) Active in public scholarship, Schniter has produced YouTube presentations on topics including skill development, trust experiments, and evolutionary frameworks for human behavior.

• Anthropology
• Human Evolution
• Cognitive Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Helen Elizabeth Davis is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University’s School of Human Evolution and Social Change and a Research Scientist at the Institute of Human Origins. Her research focuses on hunter-gatherer societies, cognitive development, and cultural influences on human behavior. She teaches graduate courses such as ASB 790 (Reading and Conference) and ASB 799 (Dissertation). Her work examines topics including gendered labor divisions in foraging communities, cognitive aging, and the impact of schooling on children’s abstract reasoning. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in diverse populations like the Tsimané of Bolivia and the Twe of Namibia, analyzing spatial cognition, navigation, and socioecological influences on child development. Key research themes include the interplay between cultural context and cognitive processes, the evolution of human social systems, and global health disparities. She collaborates on projects like the Developing Belief Network and the Tsimane Health and Life History Project, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human diversity.

• Agricultural Development
• Beekeeping
• Entomology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Cooper Schouten is a Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Southern Cross University Bee Research and Extension Lab, based at the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on strategic beekeeping industry development, with international experience in the Indo-Pacific region, including Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Fiji. He oversees two ACIAR-funded projects addressing agribusiness, honey bee nutrition, biosecurity, varroa mite management, and gender equity in apiculture. Education: BEnvSc (Southern Cross University) BSc (Hons) (Southern Cross University) PhD (Southern Cross University) Research interests include beekeeping training, agroforestry systems, and participatory approaches to sustainable livelihoods. He serves on the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council and the editorial board of Bee World , and has developed educational materials for beekeeping industries in the Pacific. Notable awards include the Early Career Alumnus of the Year (2021) and Southern Cross University Research Award (2023). His teaching spans regenerative agriculture, pest management, and environmental science, with a focus on practical, industry-relevant training. Cooper currently supervises three PhD candidates and one Masters student, with prior experience supervising Honours and Integrated Projects. His work integrates academic research with community engagement, emphasizing direct benefits to beekeeping businesses.

James Abbottمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Small-scale fisheries
• Environmental indicators
• Non-state institutional actors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Abbott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Geology at Nipissing University. He holds a BSc (Honours) from Dalhousie University, an MSc from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and a PhD from Duke University. His work focuses on highly variable natural and human landscapes, rural livelihoods in Africa, small-scale fisheries, and non-state institutional actors. Research interests include the role of Arctic Char fisheries in Nunavut's economic development, floodplain fisheries in Southern Africa, and the integration of local fish markets into global trade systems. His work often involves participatory approaches and institutional analysis, particularly in transboundary resource management contexts. Recent publications analyze advocacy strategies for migratory bird NGOs (2023), Namibian fish market sustainability (2020), and the evolution of fish marketing channels in Southern Africa (2015). Earlier research explored fisheries governance in the Zambezi River basin and fieldwork access challenges in sensitive regions. Dr. Abbott has conducted extensive fieldwork in Namibia, Zambia, Gabon, and Nunavut. His research emphasizes community-based participatory methods and the intersection of environmental policy with local livelihoods. He has collaborated on projects funded by NINA-NIKU and Duke University, focusing on resource equity and sustainable development in marginalized regions.

Karen Ruebensمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleoarchaeology
• Proteomics
• Human Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karen Ruebens is a Principal Investigator of the COEXIST project at the University of Reading's Department of Archaeology, focusing on Neanderthal and early Homo sapiens coexistence in Central and Southeast Europe. She is an affiliated researcher at the Collège de France and serves as an editor for the Paleoanthropology journal. Her work integrates proteomics (e.g., ZooMS) with archaeological analyses to study fragmented bone assemblages. Key affiliations include cross-disciplinary collaborations with History, Classics, and Geography departments. Recent research emphasizes genomic studies, isotopic analyses, and sustainable methodologies in paleoproteomics. Her research interests span human evolution, subsistence strategies, and Middle/Upper Paleolithic technological transitions. Notable projects include investigations into early Homo sapiens dispersal into Europe and Neanderthal subsistence behaviors. She actively promotes open-access publishing through her editorial role and advocates for large-scale, interdisciplinary approaches in archaeological science. Recent publications highlight advancements in ZooMS applications, stable isotope interpretations, and chronological frameworks for key European sites. Her work bridges methodological innovation with paleoenvironmental and cultural context, contributing to debates on human adaptation and migration during the last glacial period.

• Anthropology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Human Origins
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kim Hill is a Professor and Associate Director at the Institute of Human Origins (IHO) at Arizona State University. Her work focuses on hunter-gatherer societies, human evolution, and the intersection of ecology, genetics, and social behavior. She has conducted extensive fieldwork with groups like the Ache of Paraguay and Sama of the Philippines, studying topics such as reproductive strategies, foraging practices, and kinship systems. Her research integrates anthropological, biological, and computational approaches, including agent-based modeling of foraging strategies and genetic analyses of indigenous populations. Key themes include the evolutionary basis of human cooperation, demographic patterns in small-scale societies, and the cultural transmission of knowledge. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed in the provided text, but her contributions to evolutionary anthropology are widely recognized. She has advised numerous studies on topics ranging from hunter-gatherer economics to the genetic diversity of indigenous groups, though specific student names are not mentioned here. Hill’s lab at the IHO collaborates with international teams to explore questions about human origins and adaptation, leveraging both field data and computational models. Her work bridges traditional ethnography with modern genomic and demographic analyses to understand the drivers of human uniqueness.

• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Urbanization in Mesopotamia
• Syrian Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Glenn M. Schwartz is the Archaeology Program Director and Whiting Professor of Archaeology at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). His research focuses on the emergence and collapse of urban societies in ancient Mesopotamia and Syria, with field projects at Kurd Qaburstan (Kurdistan Region of Iraq) and Tell Umm el-Marra (Syria). He has led excavations since 2013 at Kurd Qaburstan, investigating a probable 2nd millennium BC urban center, and previously directed work at Tell Umm el-Marra, uncovering an Early Bronze Age 'royal' cemetery and insights into urban regeneration. His academic contributions include co-editing major volumes on Syrian archaeology, Near Eastern urbanism, and rural archaeology. Education: PhD in Near Eastern Studies from Yale University. Key Projects: Kurd Qaburstan (since 2013), Tell Umm el-Marra (since 1990s), Tell al-Raqa’i (rural archaeology). His research interests span Bronze Age urbanization, rural communities, and the material culture of ancient states. He has collaborated extensively with institutions like the University of Amsterdam and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Department of Antiquities. Schwartz’s work integrates field archaeology with scientific analysis (e.g., radiocarbon dating, zooarchaeology) to reconstruct socio-political dynamics and environmental adaptations.

Lisa C. Youngمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Archaeology
• Southwestern Archaeology
• Public Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisa C. Young is a Lecturer IV in Anthropology and Intermittent Lecturer at the Residential College, University of Michigan, with a concurrent role as Research Affiliate at the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology. Her research focuses on small-scale farming communities in North America, particularly the Homol’ovi area of northeastern Arizona, emphasizing archaeological remains and engagement with descendant communities like the Hopi Tribe. She explores ceramic exchange networks, prehistoric settlement patterns, and the intersection of archaeology with public and Indigenous communities. Key projects include reconnecting Hopi farmers with museum plant collections via digital archives and collaborative fieldwork. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in cultural heritage preservation and public outreach. Research interests include Southwestern Archaeology, ceramic analysis, and the dynamics of pithouse-to-pueblo transitions. She has authored/co-edited volumes such as Southwestern Pithouse Communities, A.D. 200-900 (2012) and contributed to studies on Homol’ovi’s social networks and ceramic repair practices. Her teaching includes courses on museum anthropology and archaeological ethics. Notable collaborations involve the Homol’ovi Research Program and partnerships with tribal communities, emphasizing ethical engagement and knowledge-sharing. Her publications span ceramic studies, community archaeology, and public education initiatives.

• Human behavioral ecology
• Demography
• Life-history evolution
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karen Kramer is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Utah (since 2016) and an internationally recognized scholar in human behavioral ecology and demography. Her research integrates fieldwork among the Yucatec Maya of Mexico and the Savanna Pumé hunter-gatherers of Venezuela with comparative analyses across small-scale societies to illuminate how cooperative breeding, childhood, and reproductive strategies shape human life-history evolution. Education PhD in Anthropology, University of New Mexico Postdoctoral fellowship in Demography, University of California, Berkeley Research Interests Professor Kramer’s work centers on the evolution of human sociality, with particular emphasis on: Behavioral ecology and life-history theory Demographic transitions and fertility variation Cooperative breeding and intergenerational transfers Gendered divisions of labor and female cooperation Childhood growth, adiposity, and health in subsistence societies Impacts of globalization, market integration, and climate change on rural livelihoods Her current projects combine longitudinal ethnographic data with biometric and actigraphic measures to understand how children’s foraging, sleep, and social networks respond to rapid socio-ecological change. Scientific Awards & Honors Distinguished Alumni Award, University of New Mexico, 2018 Funding & Grants Kramer has served as Principal Investigator on numerous NSF-funded projects totaling over $2 million, including: “Shifting Landscapes: Climate Change, Modernizing Influences and Social Network Effects on Wealth and Health Outcomes among Maya Farmers” (2021-2025) “Children’s Economic Roles” (NSF, 2013–2016) “Risk Sensitive Decision Making among Maya Farmers” (NSF, 2016–2019) “Mobility and Spatial Reasoning from Middle Childhood through Adolescence” (NSF, 2016–2019) Teaching & Mentorship At Utah, she regularly teaches undergraduate and graduate courses such as Evolutionary Medicine, Evolution of Human Nature, and Ecological Aspects of Hunters & Gatherers, and mentors students in field projects across her three active field sites.