جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Paul Gölzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Choice Theory
• Algorithmic Fairness
• AI Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Gölz is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University's School of Operations Research and Information Engineering (ORIE), with affiliations in Computer Science. His research focuses on computational social choice, algorithmic fairness, and AI ethics, addressing topics like democratic innovation, fair resource allocation, and AI systems for diverse users. Education: Undergraduate studies at Saarland University (Germany), PhD in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University, followed by postdoctoral research at Harvard University, UC Berkeley, and the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute. His work has been recognized with awards including the JPMorgan Chase AI Research Fellowship (2021) and honorable mentions for prestigious dissertation awards (Dantzig and ACM SIGecom). Research Highlights : Developed Panelot, a tool for selecting citizens' assemblies using state-of-the-art algorithms. His work on fair refugee resettlement and apportionment methods has been featured in Operations Research and Nature . Recent projects include AI alignment distortion analysis and generative social choice mechanisms. Teaching : Teaches Optimized Democracy (Spring 2025) and Mathematical Programming (Fall 2024). Supervises PhD students in ORIE, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of optimization and social choice. Awards & Grants : Received a $40K Structural Democracy Fellowship (Crankstart) and an OpenAI grant for Democratic Inputs to AI. Active in policy briefs (e.g., mini-public selection strategies). Labs/Tools : Co-developed Panelot.org , a nonprofit platform for fair citizen assembly selection. Active in open-source tool development for social choice applications.

Albert Prestoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• air quality
• atmospheric particle studies
• climate resilience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Albert Presto is a Research Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University with a courtesy appointment in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He serves as Director of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS) and is a Faculty Affiliate at the Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary collaborations across environmental science, engineering, and public health domains. Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS) Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research Africa Clean Air Network Advisory Council Health Effect Institute's Energy Review Committee Presto's research focuses on pollutant emissions from energy extraction and consumption and their subsequent atmospheric transformations. His work examines how gas and oil wells emit methane, how vehicles emit carbon monoxide and particulate matter, and how these pollutants undergo oxidation in the atmosphere to create secondary pollutants like ozone and secondary particulate matter. His approach combines ambient measurements, laboratory experiments, source testing of pollution sources, and atmospheric models to provide a holistic view of pollutant emissions and transformations. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on air quality monitoring technologies, particularly low-cost sensor networks deployed internationally. There's a clear trend toward studying air pollution in African cities (especially Nairobi, Kampala, and Addis Ababa), examining spatial and temporal variability of particulate matter, and investigating the health impacts of air pollution exposure. His work increasingly integrates machine learning approaches for pollution forecasting and leverages international collaborations to address global air quality challenges. Member of Africa Clean Air Network Advisory Council Collaborator with US embassies worldwide on air quality data collection Quoted in The Guardian on inequality of air pollution exposure, specifically noting how people of color are more likely to be exposed to harmful air pollution Collaborated on research regarding chemicals released during the Ohio train derailment Presto actively collaborates with medical professionals to develop neighborhood-by-neighborhood studies of pollutant exposure and to understand relationships between emissions and health effects like childhood asthma. His work includes investigating racial-ethnic exposure disparities to airborne pollutants and examining how proximity to pollution sources like fast-food restaurants affects pediatric asthma outcomes. He has received seed funding from the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation for research in clean hydrogen production, AI hardware efficiency, and decarbonizing transportation. As Director of CAPS, Presto leads a research team focused on atmospheric particle studies with applications ranging from local Pittsburgh air quality to global monitoring initiatives. His lab develops and deploys advanced air quality monitoring technologies, including low-cost sensor networks that have been implemented in multiple cities across Africa. The CAPS research group works at the intersection of environmental engineering, atmospheric science, and public health to address critical air quality challenges worldwide.

Barbara J. Turpinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aerosol Science
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Environmental Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Barbara J. Turpin, PhD, is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She specializes in aerosol science, atmospheric chemistry, and environmental engineering, with a focus on linking air pollution emissions to human exposure risks. Her research integrates laboratory experiments, chemical modeling, and field studies to advance public health protection strategies. Dr. Turpin holds a BS from the California Institute of Technology and a PhD from OGI at Oregon Health and Science University. Her work has contributed to understanding organic particulate formation, indoor-outdoor air pollution dynamics, and the health impacts of PM2.5. She currently serves on the EPA’s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and is an Associate Editor of Environmental Science and Technology . Her research highlights include studies on aerosol chemistry in clouds, PM2.5 exposure disparities, and regulatory model development. Key awards include the Haagen-Smit Prize (2009) and AAAS Fellowship (2011). She actively advises on EPA air quality standards and collaborates with faculty in atmospheric chemistry and public health at UNC.

Amir Hakamiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Air Quality Modeling
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Inverse Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amir Hakami is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Carleton University , where he leads the Carleton Atmospheric Modelling Group . His research focuses on advanced air quality modeling techniques to inform environmental policy. Degrees: B.Sc. (Polytechnic of Tehran), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Georgia Tech), Postdoc (Caltech) Contact: Office 3454 Mackenzie Building, Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 8609, Email: amir.hakami@carleton.ca Research Interests: Air quality modeling at multiple spatial scales Adjoint sensitivity analysis for atmospheric response Inverse modeling and data assimilation techniques Uncertainty quantification in environmental systems Interdisciplinary applications in policy, public health, and economics Teaching: Courses include Environmental Engineering Systems Modeling , Contaminant Transport , and Air Pollution & Emissions Control at undergraduate and graduate levels. Research Group: The group includes Ph.D. candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni working on topics ranging from atmospheric chemistry to sustainable energy systems. Members come from diverse backgrounds in engineering, science, and policy disciplines.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Toxicology
• Analytical Chemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leon Barron is a Reader in Analytical & Environmental Sciences at the School of Public Health, Imperial College London. His expertise spans chemical contaminant analysis, wastewater epidemiology, and environmental forensics. He leads the Emerging Chemical Contaminants team within the Environmental Research Group, focusing on pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and illicit drugs. Education: BSc(Hons) in Analytical Science (2001), PhD in Analytical Chemistry (2005), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (2011). Previously held roles at King's College London as Lecturer (2009–2015) and Senior Lecturer (2015–2020). Research interests include trace environmental analysis (LC, GC, MS), chemical risk assessment, and wastewater-based epidemiology. Key projects include global drug use monitoring via sewage analysis and PFAS removal from drinking water. His work has produced over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on PFAS accumulation, biochar filtration, and urban pollution source apportionment. Awards include Fellowships from Royal Society of Chemistry and Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. Supervises PhD students on topics like pesticide exposure, opioid monitoring, and machine learning in ecotoxicology. Collaborates internationally via initiatives like the Sewage Analysis CORE Group and NIHR HPRU in Environmental Exposures.

Svetlana Stanišićمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Science
• Air Pollution Modeling
• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Svetlana Stanišić is an Associate Professor at Singidunum University's Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science, Department of Applied Artificial Intelligence. She holds a dental degree from the University of Belgrade's Dental Faculty (1998-2004) and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Physical Chemistry (2007-2011). Her interdisciplinary research bridges environmental science, artificial intelligence, and public health. Her research interests focus on environmental science, air pollution modeling, and artificial intelligence applications . She investigates the atmospheric fate of pollutants using advanced machine learning techniques, with particular emphasis on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter. Her work combines environmental chemistry, computational modeling, and public health impact assessment to address urban air quality challenges. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trend toward explainable AI applications in environmental science . She has pioneered the use of SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations), XGBoost, and metaheuristic optimization for pollutant fate prediction and source apportionment. Her research spans indoor and outdoor environments, with particular attention to health implications of air pollution exposure in urban settings like Belgrade. Dr. Stanišić leads significant research projects including "crAIRsis" (2024-2026) , which characterizes crisis-caused air pollution alternations using AI frameworks, and "ATLAS" , focusing on artificial intelligence theoretical foundations for spatio-temporal modeling. She has also authored influential books including "Ako je hrana Vaš porok" (2024) and "Ishrana i zdravlje" (2018). Her research group focuses on environmental informatics , developing computational tools to understand pollutant behavior in complex urban environments. The team combines atmospheric chemistry measurements with advanced machine learning techniques to create predictive models with practical applications for urban air quality management and public health protection.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Health Risk Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jelena Vesković is a Researcher at the Department of Analytical Chemistry and Quality Control, Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade. Her work focuses on environmental chemistry, health risk assessment, and pollution source apportionment using advanced statistical models. Research Interests: Jelena specializes in analyzing potentially toxic elements in water and soil systems. Her studies integrate Monte Carlo simulations, multivariate analysis, and receptor models to assess contamination sources and health risks. Key areas include groundwater pollution, rare earth elements, and urban sediment toxicology. Recent Publications: Her 2025–2024 articles investigate radiological risks in groundwater, dietary cadmium exposure, PAH contamination in lakes, and soil-to-groundwater heavy metal migration using Monte Carlo and multivariate methods. Laboratory Affiliation: Works in the Department of Analytical Chemistry and Quality Control, contributing to environmental monitoring projects in mining regions and urban environments.

Amanda Giangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Policy Analysis
• Air Quality Modeling
• Decarbonization Strategies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amanda Giang serves as Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, holding a Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modelling for Policy. She maintains a joint appointment with the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES). Her educational background includes a B.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from MIT, with postdoctoral training at MIT and Harvard. Dr. Giang's research employs interdisciplinary approaches to develop modeling tools for environmental policy analysis, focusing on pollution assessment, environmental injustice, and the intersection of air quality, decarbonization, and equity. Her work emphasizes action-oriented partnerships with community organizations and government health/environment agencies. Current projects address freight transport decarbonization equity, cumulative impact assessment methodologies for overburdened communities, and holistic environmental impact evaluation in technology design. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise across environmental modeling, policy analysis, and justice frameworks, with significant contributions to understanding spatial inequities in environmental risk distribution and developing community-engaged research methodologies. UBC Killam Research Prize, 2023 Dr. Giang actively collaborates with community groups and government authorities through her LEAP (Learning, Environmental Assessment, and Policy) research group. Her work integrates technical modeling with real-world policy applications, particularly in urban environmental planning contexts where equity considerations are paramount. She has developed innovative frameworks for cumulative impact assessment and environmental justice analysis that directly inform regulatory decision-making processes. Her research laboratory focuses on developing open-source modeling tools for environmental policy analysis while maintaining strong community partnerships that ensure research addresses pressing local environmental justice concerns.

Yong Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrogeology
• Hydrology
• Environmental Geochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yong Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama, serving as Undergraduate Program Director. His research focuses on stochastic hydrology, contaminant transport in soil/water/aquifers (including heavy metals, PFAS, microplastics, and antibiotics), and surface water-groundwater interaction. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of California, Davis; Desert Research Institute; and Colorado School of Mines. Current research includes the 'Groundwater 2070' project in Baldwin County, Alabama, addressing climate change impacts and seawater intrusion. Education: BS in Hydrogeology and Geo-Engineering (Nanjing University, 1993), PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources (Nanjing University, 1998). He teaches courses like GEO 101, GEO 306, and specialized topics such as Fractional Calculus and Hydrogeophysics. His work integrates fractional calculus with hydrogeology, yielding models for non-Fickian transport and pollutant source identification. Students under his advisement include Jonathan Frame, Chaloemporn Ponprasit, and Hossein Gholizadeh. Research outputs emphasize environmental geochemistry, numerical modeling, and groundwater sustainability. Notable collaborations involve Dr. Geoff Tick on co-advised PhD students.

Imad El Haddadمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Aerosol Science
• Air Pollution Source Apportionment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Imad El Haddad serves as Group Head of the Molecular Cluster and Particle Processes group at the Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry (LAC), part of the Center for Energy and Environmental Sciences at Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Switzerland, since 2018. Previously, he held positions as Tenured Scientist and Deputy Head (2018-2019), Senior Scientist in the Smog Chamber group (2015-2018), and Postdoctoral Fellow (2011-2015) at PSI. His research aims to quantify how anthropogenic emissions alter atmospheric pollutant composition and impact Earth's climate and public health through molecular-level analysis using advanced mass spectrometry techniques. His academic background includes: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Provence, Marseille (2007-2011) Master's in Environmental Sciences (with distinction, rank 1/9), University of Provence (2006-2007) Master's in General Chemistry (with distinction, rank 1/10), Saint-Joseph University of Beirut (2005-2006) Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (with distinction, rank 1/14), Saint-Joseph University of Beirut (2002-2005) El Haddad's work centers on molecular fingerprinting of atmospheric aerosols , utilizing mass spectrometry (GC/MS, HPLC/APCI-MS2, HPLC/ESI-MS2) to identify primary and secondary molecular markers. He conducts smog chamber experiments to characterize emissions from wood burning, traffic, and cooking processes, determining secondary organic aerosol potential and oxidation state evolution. His group also studies in-cloud aqueous-phase aging and collaborates with global modelers to link aerosol composition to climate forcing and health outcomes like oxidative stress. Recent publications (2025-2024) reveal three dominant trends: (1) rigorous molecular-scale analysis of secondary aerosol formation under varying humidity/temperature, (2) source apportionment breakthroughs in diverse regions (India, Europe, Arctic) using 14C and AMS data, and (3) quantification of health-relevant aerosol properties such as oxidative potential through DTT assays. High-resolution mass spectrometry is a consistent methodological thread across these studies. His scientific awards include: MENRT research fellowship from French ministry of research (2007-2010) Excellence Scholarship (top 1% student, University of Saint Joseph, 2005) Distinction Prize (best student, University of Saint Joseph, 2005) As Group Head, El Haddad oversees the Molecular Cluster and Particle Processes group's research direction and mentorship of junior scientists. While specific grant details are absent from the text, his leadership in multi-institutional publications (e.g., CERN CLOUD, iCUPE) implies active grant management and international collaboration. The group's work bridges laboratory simulations, field deployments, and health/climate modeling to address air pollution complexities. The Molecular Cluster and Particle Processes group develops cutting-edge online/offline mass spectrometers for 1 Hz-resolution atmospheric analysis. They deploy instruments in laboratory smog chamber experiments and global field studies, focusing on molecular marker identification, emission source characterization, and aging process quantification. Collaborations with biochemists and climate modelers extend their impact beyond pure aerosol physics into health risk assessment and policy-relevant climate science.

Vahid Hosseiniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Energy Engineering
• Urban Air Pollution
• Clean Mobility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vahid Hosseini is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Chair in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University (SFU). His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, urban air pollution, and clean mobility solutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta (2008), and M.A.Sc. and B.Eng. degrees from Sharif University of Technology (Iran). His academic roles include leadership in graduate academic programs and engineering education. Key research areas include thermo-fluid systems analysis, vehicle emissions reduction, and urban air quality modeling. He is actively involved in projects addressing real-world driving emissions, emission inventory development, and the impact of cold climates on transportation energy consumption and pollution. Notable contributions include studies on retrofit emission control devices for motorcycles, high-emitter vehicle identification, and policy recommendations for emission reduction. His work integrates experimental methods, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and machine learning to tackle complex environmental challenges. Teaching interests span thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and air pollution control engineering. Current courses include SEE 325 D100 Mechanical Design and Finite Element Analysis . Research highlights include collaborations on Tehran’s air quality management, particulate matter (PM2.5) source apportionment, and the development of high-resolution emission inventories. He contributes to international conferences and journals, with a focus on practical solutions for sustainable urban transportation systems.

Allen L. Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Air Quality
• Climate Change
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Allen L. Robinson is a Professor and Dean of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU). Previously, he held leadership roles at Carnegie Mellon University, including Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (2013-2021) and Director of the EPA-funded Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions (CACES, 2016-2022). He also served as Director of CMU-Africa (2021-2023) and President of the American Association for Aerosol Research (2016-2017). Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (1996) B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University (1990) Research Interests: Focuses on emissions from energy systems, air quality, climate change, and public health. Explores policy analysis and decision-making, with teaching experience in thermodynamics, atmospheric chemistry, and air quality engineering. Awards: 2020 David Sinclair Award, American Association of Aerosol Research 2020 University Professor, Carnegie Mellon 2020 Distinguished Professor of Engineering Award, Carnegie Mellon 2015 ASCENT Award, American Geophysical Union Advising & Grants: Led major initiatives like CACES and contributed to global programs like CMU-Africa. His work bridges academia and policy, addressing environmental equity and urban pollution. Labs & Teams: Spearheads the Atmospheric Science and Chemistry mEasurement NeTwork (ASCENT), advancing ground-based air quality monitoring.

Jennifer Kaiserمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Kaiser is an Associate Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth and Atmospheric Sciences . Her research focuses on air pollutant formation, particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and their impacts on air quality and climate. Endowed Position: Greene Early Career Professor (2024) Key Projects: Emissions from agriculture/oil-gas, biosphere-atmosphere interactions, satellite data validation Tools: CMAQ modeling, TROPOMI satellite analysis, low-cost sensor networks Her work spans instrument development to global chemistry-transport modeling, with recent emphasis on satellite-based monitoring and health risk assessment. She leads the Kaiser Group , which investigates VOC dynamics in urban and wildfire-affected regions. Scientific Awards: NOAA Grant (2021) Greene Early Career Professor (2024) Contact: jennifer.kaiser@ce.gatech.edu | Office: Ford Environmental Science & Technology Building, Room 3224

• Semiconductor Materials
• Laser Crystallization
• Phase Transformations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor James Im serves as Professor of Materials Science in the Departments of Earth and Environmental Engineering and Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics at Columbia University, with an office at 1106 S.W. Mudd (Mail Code 4701). His academic career spans over three decades at Columbia, where he progressed from Assistant Professor (1991-1994) to Associate Professor (1995-2002), and ultimately to full Professor (2002-present), including a tenure as Chair of the Materials Science and Engineering Program (2002-2014). His educational background includes a B.S. with Distinction in Materials Science from Cornell University (1984) and a Ph.D. in Electronic Materials from MIT (1989), followed by postdoctoral research at Caltech (1989-1991). Cornell University: B.S. Materials Science (1984) MIT: Ph.D. Electronic Materials (1989) Caltech: Postdoctoral Scholar (1989-1991) Im's research centers on ultra-rapid phase transitions in beam-irradiated thin films, specifically focusing on laser crystallization of silicon films , energy-beam-induced melting and solidification , and nucleation in discontinuous phase transitions . His work employs experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches to develop innovative semiconductor materials for advanced displays, solar cells, and integrated circuits. Notably, his invention of Sequential Lateral Solidification (SLS) technology has been licensed to major display manufacturers (Samsung, LG, Sharp) and implemented in products by Apple, Blackberry, and Nokia. Current research focuses on advancing the Spot-Beam Crystallization (SBC) platform using fiber lasers for next-generation microelectronics. His publication record spans environmental aerosol studies (2019-2024), oilfield operations technology (2002-2014), and foundational atmospheric research (1980s), reflecting interdisciplinary expertise bridging materials science, environmental engineering, and petroleum technology. The most recent works emphasize low-cost sensor development and aerosol monitoring. Professional recognition includes membership in prestigious societies: Bohmisch Physical Society Sigma Xi Alpha Sigma Mu Materials Research Society American Physical Society Im's research group maintains strong industry connections through technology licensing and collaborative projects, particularly in display manufacturing. His leadership as former department chair demonstrates administrative commitment alongside scientific innovation. The laboratory leverages state-of-the-art laser systems and beam delivery optics for materials development, with recent focus shifting toward environmental monitoring applications while maintaining core semiconductor research.

Patrick Hayesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Air Pollution
• Climate Forcing Agents
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick Hayes is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Université de Montréal. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry of air pollution and climate-forcing agents, with expertise in aerosol chemistry, mineral dust dynamics, and analytical spectroscopy. He collaborates with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Quebec’s Ministry of the Environment, and private sector partners like Glencore. Education & Roles: PhD in Chemistry (not explicitly stated, inferred from academic rank) Director of the Hayes Group conducting Arctic fieldwork and computational modeling Teaches courses in environmental chemistry across multiple programs Research Interests: Chemical characterization of atmospheric particles and their climate impacts Mineral surface chemistry and dust emission processes Development of advanced analytical tools for environmental monitoring Study of Arctic aerosol dynamics and transboundary pollution Recent Trends in Publications: Focus on Arctic aerosol behavior and dust dynamics Analysis of urban pollution sources (Beirut/Montreal comparisons) Integration of remote sensing with ground-based measurements Health risk assessments of particulate matter components Awards & Recognition: 2021 Perkin-Elmer Award (CSASS) RSC Analyst Emerging Investigator Award Advising & Grants: Supervised 8+ graduate students since 2016 Lead researcher on 20+ projects, including $2.5M+ in funding from CRSNG, FRQNT, and industry Key roles in networks like EcotoQ and MOACC Labs & Teams: Hayes Group at UdeM with advanced instrumentation capabilities Partnerships with federal/provincial agencies and international collaborators