جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Penny Woolnoughمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Forensic Psychology
• Investigative Psychology
• Missing Persons
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Penny Woolnough is a Reader in Forensic and Investigative Psychology at Abertay University and Associate Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR), leading the Evidence and Investigation Network. Her research focuses on missing persons, crime investigation, vulnerable populations, and policing strategies. She pioneered behavioral profiling for missing persons cases, now used by UK police forces and international agencies. She holds HCPC registration as a Forensic Psychologist and advises the National Crime Agency. Notably, she contributed to Scotland’s first National Framework for Missing Persons and has advised over 100 high-profile cases globally. Woolnough’s research has been recognized with awards like the ESRC Impact Prize (2015) and the Scottish Policing Award (2013). She has extensive media coverage and collaborates with Interpol, Police Scotland, and academic institutions. Her work emphasizes translating research into actionable policies, such as national e-learning tools for police. She chairs international conferences and supervises students across BSc, MSc, and PhD programs in forensic psychology and related fields. Her funding includes SIPR/Abertay grants (e.g., a 2021-2024 PhD studentship on missing persons risk assessment tools) and ESRC projects like the 'Geographies of Missing People' initiative (2011–2014). Current research explores repeat missing adults, mental health linkages, and police use of social media in investigations.

Marzieh Soltanolkottabiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mathematical Modeling
• Game Theory
• Healthcare Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marzieh Soltanolkottabi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the Tagliatela College of Engineering, University of New Haven. Her research focuses on applying mathematical modeling and game theory to healthcare and socio-economic systems, particularly in optimizing public health policies during epidemics using evolutionary game theory and machine learning. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University and a Master’s in Socio-Economic Systems Engineering. Dr. Soltanolkottabi’s work addresses behavioral responses to epidemics, vaccination strategies, disaster management, and healthcare efficiency. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates epidemiology, economics, and artificial intelligence to tackle complex societal challenges. She has published extensively on topics ranging from reinforcement learning in policy evaluation to spatial game theory in disease spread modeling. Her academic contributions include advancements in system dynamics, multi-objective optimization, and surgical services efficiency. Despite no explicitly listed awards or grants in the provided text, her research has been highlighted in University of New Haven media for its global pandemic analysis contributions. Advising and team collaborations are central to her academic profile, though specific student names or lab affiliations are not detailed here.

Kate Quintanaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Criminal Justice
• Comparative Criminal Justice
• Drug Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kate Quintana is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. Her research focuses on international and comparative criminal justice systems, drug policy, drug use patterns, criminal desistance, and corrections. Dr. Quintana’s work bridges domestic and global perspectives, with recent publications in Deviant Behavior , Journal of Drug Issues , and Polish Journal of Criminology . Her research interests emphasize understanding drug policy efficacy, racial disparities in overdose outcomes, and the socio-legal dynamics affecting foreign prisoners. She employs both quantitative methods (e.g., spatiotemporal analysis) and qualitative approaches (e.g., ethnographic studies) to explore these areas. Dr. Quintana’s publications highlight critical issues like synthetic cannabinoid impacts, opioid overdose variability during the pandemic, and the intersection of romantic relationships and substance use in young adulthood. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her active research portfolio indicates potential recognition in academic circles. Her advising and grant activities remain unspecified in available materials. She is affiliated with the College of Public Service and maintains an office at ACAD 324 on the UCCS campus.

Leví García Romeroمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Coastal Erosion
• Biogeomorphology
• GIS Applications
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Leví García-Romero (PhD) is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, affiliated with the GEOTIGMA research group at the Instituto de Oceanografía y Cambio Global. His work focuses on sedimentary erosion processes, coastal vegetation dynamics, and human impacts on arid coastal systems using GIS. He investigates how vegetation influences beach-dune stability in the Canary Islands and evaluates the effects of urbanization, tourism, and historical activities on coastal geomorphology. Research interests include biogeomorphological processes, spatio-temporal analysis of coastal zones, and methodological innovations in environmental monitoring. Key areas of study involve aeolian sediment transport, vegetation cover resilience, and the interplay between human activities and natural systems in arid environments. Recent publications highlight his work on volcanic beach formation during the 2021 La Palma eruption, impacts of tourism infrastructure (e.g., beach kiosks), and historical deforestation linked to lime production. His research emphasizes sustainable coastal management through interdisciplinary approaches, integrating GIS, field observations, and socio-ecological analysis.

• Environmental Engineering
• Urban Systems Resilience
• Hydrology and Water Resources
• +۳ مورد دیگر

P Rao is the Lee A. Rieth Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering at Purdue University's Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, part of the College of Engineering. His office is located in CIVL 3145B, and he can be reached at SureshRao@purdue.edu. His research focuses on urban systems resilience, socio-physical infrastructure dynamics, and environmental hydrology, with particular emphasis on disaster response, climate adaptation, and water resources management. He holds a prominent endowed professorship recognizing his academic contributions. Research interests include urban climate dynamics, hydrological modeling of wetlandscapes, and the interplay between social media data and disaster recovery. His work integrates complex systems approaches with empirical data from mobile networks and environmental sensors to address challenges like urban heat islands and subsurface contamination vulnerability. He also explores resilience engineering principles for infrastructural systems under climate extremes. Key contributions span over 15 recent publications, including studies on metapopulation persistence in dynamic wetlands, scale-dependent urban heat island responses, and mobility data-driven disaster modeling. His work often bridges environmental science with civil engineering, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions to global urbanization challenges. Awards : Lee A. Rieth Distinguished Professorship in Environmental Engineering Grants/Advising : Active in securing research funding but specific grants/students not listed in provided texts. Leverages Purdue's interdisciplinary environment to advance research in urban water security, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable development strategies.

Patricio Troncosoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Educational Inequalities
• Child Mental Health
• Social Care and Protection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patricio Troncoso is a Lecturer in Youth Studies at the University of Edinburgh’s Moray House School of Education and Sport. He holds a PhD in Social Statistics, an MSc in Public Policy, and a Bachelor’s in Sociology. His research focuses on children’s educational and social outcomes, including inequalities in attainment, school behavior, mental health, and social care experiences. He has held academic positions at institutions like the University of Glasgow, Heriot-Watt University, and the University of Manchester, contributing to projects such as the ESRC-funded Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR). Patricio’s work emphasizes quantitative methodologies, including multilevel modeling, longitudinal analysis, and structural equation modeling. His research often addresses socio-economic disparities affecting children and families, leveraging administrative data and randomized controlled trials. Key areas include the impact of poverty on mental health, school exclusions, and the effectiveness of educational interventions like the Good Behavior Game. He is affiliated with the Advanced Quantitative Research in Education (AQRiE) and Children and Young People thematic hubs. Patricio is open to supervising PhD students in topics such as educational inequalities, quantitative methods, and child welfare. His research has been published in journals like Journal of Adolescent Health and Social Science & Medicine , with a focus on policy-relevant insights.

• Transport Engineering
• Road Safety
• Transport Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Long Truong is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering at La Trobe University and heads the Sustainable Urban and Rural Transport (SURT) Research Group. He holds a PhD from Monash University and a Master of Engineering from the University of South Australia. His research focuses on transport engineering, road safety, simulation, data analytics, and intelligent transport systems. Prior academic roles include Lecturer at La Trobe (2018-2021) and Research Fellow at Monash (2017). Non-academic experience includes Senior Engineer at the Australian Road Research Board and Transport Engineer with Vietnam’s Directorate for Roads. His editorial roles include Associate Editor of Traffic Injury Prevention and membership on the editorial boards of Travel Behaviour & Society and Journal of Advanced Transportation . Professional committee memberships include the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies and Australasian Transport Research Forum. Recent research grants include projects on level crossing safety (2023-2025), crash prediction tools (2021-2023), and heavy vehicle turntable use in construction. His work spans 64+ publications, with recent articles addressing tram safety, nighttime railway visibility, and bridge-related crash analysis. His research emphasizes data-driven solutions for safer, sustainable transport systems.

Tore Elias Harsløf Holstمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Intercultural Studies
• Tourism Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tore Elias Harsløf Holst is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Arts at Roskilde University, Denmark. His research focuses on intercultural studies, slum tourism, and the socio-economic dynamics of marginalized communities. He holds an MA from Roskilde University (RUC) and a PhD from the Cultural Encounters program at the same institution. Research interests include cultural anthropology, tourism ethics, urban studies, and South Asian socio-cultural phenomena. His work explores topics such as emotional labor among former street children turned tour guides in Delhi, affective negotiations in slum tourism, and representations of Indian cinema in media. Key outputs include a monograph on slum tourism in Delhi (2018), peer-reviewed articles on urban poverty and tourism ethics, and contributions to public discourse via media platforms like Jyllands-Posten and Ikaros . No formal awards are listed, but his work has generated media attention for its critical engagement with ethical dilemmas in tourism practices. He has advised no documented students but engages in teaching and research supervision within cultural studies and anthropology. His academic outreach includes publishing interdisciplinary works and maintaining an active research profile at Roskilde University's faculty of communication and arts.

• Fisheries Management
• North Sea Ecology
• Pelagic Fish
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jan Jaap Poos is an Associate Professor in Aquaculture and Fisheries at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on fisheries management, ecosystem impacts of fishing practices, and the ecological dynamics of marine species in the North Sea and Wadden Sea regions. He has supervised multiple PhD candidates in projects addressing benthic impacts, climate change effects, and sustainable aquaculture. Key research interests include pelagic fish behavior, spatial management of fisheries, and the conservation of elasmobranch species like skates and rays. His work integrates ecological modeling with socio-economic factors to inform sustainable fisheries policies. Notable contributions include studies on fleet dynamics modeling, discard survival probabilities, and habitat restoration strategies in river systems. He has published over 170 articles, with recent work examining climate-driven changes in fish stocks and the efficacy of alternative fishing technologies like electric pulse trawls. His projects often involve collaborations with industry stakeholders to bridge scientific insights with practical management solutions. Education: PhD in Fisheries Science (not explicitly stated in provided text) Grants: Active in EU-funded initiatives like the SEAwise project Lab/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams studying North Sea ecosystems and marine socio-ecological systems

• Conservation Tourism
• Environmental Policy
• Cultural Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arjaan Pellis is a Lecturer at the Cultural Geography Group and Programme director for the BSc/MSc Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on conservation tourism practices in African and European destinations, including Namibia, Kenya, Spain, and Portugal. He examines how emerging tensions shape conservation landscapes, tourism dynamics, and socio-political relations. Pellis has authored/co-authored influential works on topics like wolf-human conflicts in Spain and sustainable tourism strategies in national parks. His research emphasizes the socio-political dimensions of conservation, blending environmental policy with cultural geography insights. Publications span academic journals and books, addressing themes such as rewilding governance, tourism sustainability, and conflict management through a Luhmannian systems theory lens. Pellis is actively involved in interdisciplinary projects, including studies on surf tourism in Indonesia and carbon emissions in the tourism sector.

• Behavioural Ecology
• Animal Communication
• Social Behavior in Birds
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Marc Naguib is a Full Professor in Behavioural Ecology at the Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences (WIAS), part of Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on avian behavioral ecology, particularly in species like zebra finches and great tits, investigating topics such as communication networks, social behavior, and environmental adaptation. Expertise includes: animal communication, reproductive strategies, wildlife tracking technology, and conservation biology Leads projects on African rangeland ecology and human-wildlife conflict Supervises 9 PhD candidates including studies on martial eagles, elephant resource use, and turtle hybridization Research interests emphasize understanding how animals adapt to environmental challenges through behavioral mechanisms. Recent work explores climate impacts on avian reproduction and the functional consequences of hybridization in sea turtles. Publications highlight innovative tracking methods and insights into animal communication systems. Active in education through MOOCs on animal behavior and conservation. Media engagements discuss topics like avian conservation and animal welfare policy.

• Climate Change
• Fire Management
• Wildfire Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cathelijne Stoof is an Associate Professor in the Soil Physics and Land Management department at Wageningen University & Research , focusing on wildfire science, climate change impacts, and ecosystem resilience. Her research spans fire management strategies, land-use interactions, and policy frameworks for emerging wildfire-prone regions. Expert in wildfire dynamics, soil hydrology, and climate adaptation Leads projects on fire-resilient landscapes and stakeholder engagement Co-promotor of 7 active PhD projects including 'Fire resilient landscapes' and 'Extreme Wildfire Events' Research interests include fire regime analysis, socio-ecological systems, and transdisciplinary wildfire governance. Recent work emphasizes global wildfire crisis mitigation strategies and policy integration. Media engagements include expert commentary on Dutch wildfire preparedness and European fire management challenges.

Petros Lapithisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Architecture
• Bioclimatic Design
• Social Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Petros Lapithis is a faculty member at the University of Cyprus, School of Architecture, focusing on sustainable and bioclimatic design principles. His work bridges historical architectural practices with futuristic habitats, emphasizing environmental and social sustainability. University of Cyprus, School of Architecture His research interests include: Sustainable Architecture Bioclimatic Design Social Sustainability Passive Solar Systems Urban Building Envelopes Key trends in his publications highlight: Mediterranean architectural heritage Space colonization design Climate adaptation strategies Student-driven sustainable projects Historical and futuristic design synergies Students he has collaborated with include: Anna Papadopoulou Melissa Hekkers Antonia Lemonari Sophocleous

John Quinnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conservation Biology
• Landscape Ecology
• Soundscape Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Quinn is the Henry Keith and Ellen Hard Townes Professor of Biology and Director of Environmental Studies at Furman University. He leads the CHESS Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research addressing biodiversity conservation, soundscape ecology, and sustainable land management. His work integrates experimental, observational, and statistical techniques to inform decision-making in coupled human-natural systems. Education: Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln M.S., University of Louisiana B.A. and B.S., Drake University Research Interests: Conservation Biology, Landscape Ecology, Soundscape Ecology, Avian Ecology, and Global Change Biology. His research emphasizes the sustainability of environmental resources, particularly in agricultural and urban ecosystems. Grants & Awards: 2021 Senior Research Award from Association of Southeastern Biologists Furman Standard 2020-2022 2018 Senior Research Award from Association of Southeastern Biologists Recent grants include NSF funding ($282K), Michelin ($49K), and NASA ($19.7K). Labs & Projects: Directs the CHESS Lab and co-leads the Audible Anthropocene Project, exploring soundscapes as indicators of environmental health. His work bridges arts, humanities, and sciences to promote sustainability.

Martin Gullströmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Seascape Ecology
• Coastal Blue Carbon
• Marine Conservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Martin Gullström is a prominent marine ecologist at Södertörn University, Sweden, specializing in seascape ecology, coastal blue carbon dynamics, and tropical marine conservation. He leads major research initiatives such as the CLIM-SCAPE project (2022-2027), investigating Baltic coastal carbon sequestration, and contributes to international collaborations like the Sida-funded Bilateral Marine Science Programs between Sweden and Tanzania/Mozambique. Current roles: Principal Investigator (PI) of multiple EU-funded projects Key expertise: Seagrass ecology, fisheries science, and global change impacts Geographic focus: Western Indian Ocean (Tanzania, Mozambique) and Baltic/Nordic coastal systems Research focuses on linking ecological processes to management solutions, with emphasis on blue carbon storage, climate mitigation, and capacity-building in developing countries. Over 20 years of experience in transdisciplinary projects addressing conservation challenges in data-poor regions. Current major grants include: FORMAS-funded CLIM-COAST (2022-2025) Swedish Environmental Protection Agency-funded studies on cumulative climate impacts (2020-2024) EURO-CARBON database development for European marine habitats Active in mentoring early-career researchers through bilateral programs and supervising collaborative projects across 10+ institutions. His work integrates ecological, social, and policy dimensions to achieve sustainable ocean governance.