جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Energy Finance
• Emerging Market Finance
• Post-Communist Transition Economies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Alexandr Akimov is affiliated with Griffith University's Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics. He holds key roles including Director of the Sustainable Energy Policy Cluster (since 2020), Member of the Griffith Asia Institute (2017–present), and Member of the Centre for Superannuation and Personal Finance (2015–present). His research focuses on sustainable energy finance, emerging markets, post-communist economies, and climate policy. He has supervised doctoral research on hydrogen energy systems, demand response mechanisms, and Chinese stock market behaviors. His academic contributions span energy economics, financial policy analysis, and transition economies. Notable recent work includes techno-economic analyses of hydrogen production, renewable energy export strategies, and policy frameworks for distributed energy resources. He has collaborated on projects like RACE for 2030, exploring taxation policies for electric vehicle adoption. His expertise bridges academic research with practical policy applications in sustainable development. Professor Akimov’s teaching and supervision emphasize quantitative methods in finance and energy economics. His research has addressed challenges in post-Soviet financial systems, global bond market dynamics, and the socio-economic impacts of energy transition initiatives.

Alice Eldridgeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecoacoustics
• Acoustic Ecology
• Music Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof Alice Eldridge is Professor of Sonic Systems (Music) at the University of Sussex, School of Media, Arts and Humanities. She holds leadership roles including Director of the Sussex Humanities Lab and Co-director roles in interdisciplinary research centers. Her academic journey includes a BSc Psychology (University of Leeds), MSc Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems, and PhD in Computer Science and AI (University of Sussex). Research focuses on ecoacoustics, soundscapes, and music-technology intersections with ecology. Key areas include acoustic complexity analysis, participatory conservation projects (e.g., WILDSENS projects), and feedback musicianship. Fieldwork spans tropical, temperate, and Arctic regions including Indonesia, Ecuador, and Swedish Lapland. Collaborates with indigenous communities and organizations like Peck Labs and Emute Lab. Music performance includes free jazz, chamber compositions, and pop bassistry with groups like Collectress and Feedback Cell. Grants include AHRC/NERC/EU funding for projects like WILDSENS Arctic mapping and environmental wellbeing studies. Over 70 publications span ecoacoustic methodologies, digital humanities, and sound-based conservation. Labs affiliated with: Sussex Humanities Lab, Peck Labs (ecology), Emute Lab (music tech). Teaching includes BA Music Technology and MA Sonic Media programs.

José Garcia Montalvoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economics
• Housing Policy
• Macroeconomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. José Garcia Montalvo is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona. He holds a PhD from Harvard University. His research focuses on housing policy, macroeconomics, political economy, and public policy, with recent emphasis on urban housing crises, inequality measurement, and fiscal responses to inflation. He has published widely in journals like the Review of Economic and Statistics and the Journal of Comparative Economics. Education: PhD in Economics, Harvard University. Key research areas include housing economics, public-private partnerships, and the socioeconomic impact of disasters. He has authored a handbook on housing economics and co-authored studies on rent controls and university competitiveness. Recent activities include organizing workshops on economic research using bank transactions data (June 2025), publishing in CEPR Discussion Papers (March 2025), and contributing to policy debates via op-eds in La Vanguardia and El Periódico. He frequently engages with media and policymakers on housing, inflation, and labor market dynamics. His work spans academic contributions, public policy analysis, and media commentary, emphasizing data-driven solutions to socioeconomic challenges.

Marco Nieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Engineering
• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Urban Mobility
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marco Nie is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. His research focuses on Transportation Systems Analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate optimization, network science, traffic flow theory, economics, and statistics to address complex interactions between human activities, infrastructure, and urban networks. He teaches three courses: an undergraduate/graduate introduction to transportation engineering, and two graduate courses on analytical and computational tools for surface transportation systems design. Education: Marco Nie earned a BS in Structural Engineering from Tsinghua University (Beijing), followed by graduate studies in Transportation at the National University of Singapore (NUS), and a PhD in Transportation from the University of California, Davis. Research interests include improving transportation efficiency, sustainability, and equity through policy and technology. Recent work explores autonomous vehicles, modular transit systems, congestion pricing, and data-driven solutions for EV charging and ride-hail platforms. He has expressed challenges in securing research funding, noting its critical role despite inherent flaws in evaluating research impact through monetary metrics. Scientific Awards: He received the 2021 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Awards . Marco also serves on editorial boards, including Service Science (2023), and actively publishes on topics like urban mobility, freight logistics, and policy analysis. Advising & Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, he highlights the importance of funding mechanisms for research. His work often involves collaborations with sponsors and stakeholders to address real-world transportation challenges. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Science and Protection of Engineered Environments and engages in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on sustainable and equitable urban systems.

Rebecca Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Planning
• Urban Ecology
• Environmental Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Walker is an Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois, teaching courses in social-ecological systems, environmental planning, and environmental justice. Her research examines the intersection of housing policy, environmental planning, and climate resilience, with particular focus on how environmental injustices are produced and addressed through policy and grassroots activism. Her research interests include green gentrification, green resilience infrastructure, parks and racial equity, planning history, and climate justice. She employs community-based research methods and collaborates with environmental justice organizers and local governments to advance environmental and racial justice in urban communities, particularly in Minneapolis and Chicago. Walker has supervised master's student Nicholas Collins (2024) on a capstone project examining state flood resilience governance. She received her PhD in urban and regional planning from the University of Minnesota with specializations in environmental planning and geospatial analysis.

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Urban Planning
• Socio-Economic Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Samuel Jones is a Researcher and Research Data Officer at the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) within Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. He has been at Cardiff since 2009, focusing on geospatial data management, GIS applications, and socio-economic analysis. His work includes developing the WISERD geoportal and collaborating with Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament) on geospatial research. Jones holds a BSc in Geography (2008, Cardiff) and an MSc in GIS (2018, Leeds), with research emphasizing town center performance benchmarking and Wales-specific socio-economic policy analysis. **Education**: BSc (2:1) Geography, Cardiff University (2008) MSc (Distinction) Geographical Information Systems, University of Leeds (2018) **Research Interests**: His work centers on geospatial data applications in urban planning, socio-economic policy, and regional development. He specializes in GIS tools for benchmarking town centers, neighborhood typology mapping, and leveraging geospatial data for policy insights in Wales. Recent projects include analyzing town center performance metrics and developing tools for Wales' socio-economic data visualization. **Grants & Collaborations**: Key projects include the Skills and Employment Survey 2012 (focusing on workforce skills in Wales) and a knowledge transfer partnership with Senedd Cymru. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications in Wales' socio-economic landscape. **Labs/Teams**: He is part of WISERD's Data Team and collaborates with Senedd Research on geospatial initiatives, contributing to cross-organizational projects that integrate spatial analysis into public policy.

Shatakshee Dhongdeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poverty
• Inequality
• Multidimensional Poverty Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shatakshee Dhongde is a Professor of Economics and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Riverside, and has conducted pioneering research on multidimensional poverty in the U.S., emphasizing non-income deprivations such as housing, health, and education. Her work during the Great Recession and the pandemic has highlighted systemic inequalities, particularly among marginalized racial and ethnic groups. She is affiliated with the Institute of Research on Poverty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and serves on the editorial boards of leading journals like the Review of Income and Wealth . Education: Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, U.S. M.A., University of Pune, India B.A., University of Pune, India Research Interests: Multidimensional poverty analysis Economic inequality and social justice Impact of public infrastructure on regional disparities Educational and health disparities Global poverty measurement Awards: Dean George C. Griffin Faculty of the Year Award (2022) Nancy and Richard Ruggles Memorial Prize (2012) Fellow, Society for Economic Measurement (2019) Her recent work includes analyzing racial disparities in poverty, spatial trends in multidimensional poverty, and hardships during the pandemic. She advocates for policies addressing affordable housing, healthcare access, and educational equity. Dhongde has been featured in national media, including NPR and BBC, and serves as President-elect of the International Association of Review of Income and Wealth (IARIW).

Tom Schofieldمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Augmented Reality
• Digital Humanities
• Interaction Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Schofield is a researcher at Newcastle University's School of Arts and Cultures, specializing in Digital Cultures and Digital Media. His work bridges Augmented Reality (AR), digital humanities, and cultural heritage, focusing on creative methodologies for engaging communities with archives and spaces. Recent projects include Magical Reality , which uses AR to reinterpret children's literature archives through participatory design. Key research areas: AR, speculative design, cultural heritage, and child-centered digital interactions. Projects involve collaborations with institutions like Seven Stories: The National Centre for Children’s Books. Work explores the intersection of magical realism and technology, emphasizing imaginative engagement with physical and digital spaces. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to archival digitization, participatory design, and the cultural implications of emerging technologies. While not explicitly stating formal academic awards, his funded research (e.g., AHRC/EPSRC grants) underscores his contributions to interaction design and digital humanities.

Martin Dodgeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Digital Geography
• Urban Historical Geography
• Cartography and Visualization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin Dodge is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education and Development. He holds a PhD from University College London (UCL) and has previously worked at Cardiff University and the University of Nottingham. His research focuses on the socio-spatial implications of digital technologies, urban historical geography, cartography, and infrastructure studies. Dodge is known for curating the Atlas of Cyberspaces and co-authoring influential books like Mapping Cyberspace and Code/Space . His work explores how software and code shape urban spaces, surveillance technologies, and the 'data shadows' of individuals. Dodge has also contributed to public exhibitions such as Mapping Manchester and Infra_MANC , highlighting the city's historical and infrastructural narratives. He won the AAG Meridian Book Award 2011 for Code/Space . Recent research includes studies on Manchester’s urban history, Cold War infrastructure, and the Simons family’s impact on the city. Dodge supervises postgraduate students on cybergeography, software studies, and urban cartography. He actively engages with public outreach through blogs, exhibitions, and media commentary on urban development and technological geographies.

Mark Reedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Governance
• Research Impact
• Natural and Agri-Food Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Reed is a Professor of Rural Entrepreneurship and Director of the Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). He holds visiting professorships at the University of Leeds, Birmingham City University, and Newcastle University (pending). His research focuses on environmental governance, research impact, and sustainable agricultural systems. He has led over £4M in projects as Principal Investigator and contributed to £30M in collaborative research. His work emphasizes transdisciplinary approaches, particularly in peatland restoration, ecosystem markets, and UN policy engagement. Key Roles: Research Manager for IUCN UK Peatland Programme, Member of UKRI-BBSRC’s Sustainable Agriculture Advisory Panel, and UN Global Peatlands Initiative. Education: PhD completed in 2005, with extensive post-doctoral contributions across 30+ countries. Reed’s research interests span environmental decision-making frameworks, participatory technologies, and decolonizing engagement language. He has authored/co-authored over 100 journal articles, 3 books, and 60 reports, with a Google Scholar H-index of 64. His work has been cited over 20,000 times, including 4 papers with >1,000 citations. He advises international bodies like the IPCC, IPBES, and UK Government on climate policy, land use, and peatland conservation. His company, Fast Track Impact, trains researchers globally to enhance societal impact. Recent projects include the Wet Horizons initiative and Greenhouse Gas Removal via Peatlands. Awards: ESRC Michael Young Prize (2008), Royal Society Award for Changing Research Culture (2018), and multiple shortlistings for environmental accolades. Grants & Funding: Led 19 projects as PI; contributed to over 30 initiatives. Notable grants include RESAS 22-27 (Scottish Government) and Global Peatlands Research Funding. Labs & Teams: Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre, IUCN Peatland Programme, and UN Global Peatlands Initiative.

• Spatial Planning
• Urban Regeneration
• Housing Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Cecilia Wong is a Professor of Spatial Planning at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the Department of Planning and Environmental Management. She holds key roles including Director of the Spatial Policy & Analysis Lab at the Manchester Urban Institute and Co-Editor of Town Planning Review . Her expertise spans urban planning, policy analysis, and sustainable development, with a focus on China-UK comparative studies. Education: BSocSc (Hons) in Sociology/Geography (Chinese University of Hong Kong), MCD in Town Planning (University of Liverpool), PhD in Town and Country Planning (University of Manchester). Research interests include quantitative indicators for policy evaluation, urban regeneration, housing markets, and spatial planning frameworks. She leads projects on eco-urbanization in China, migration patterns in urban China, and sustainable urban development. Key achievements include the 2021 University of Manchester Researcher of the Year Award and Fellowship in the UK Academy of Social Sciences. Her work contributes to UN SDGs on sustainable cities and climate action through interdisciplinary projects like the TRUUD initiative on urban health policy. Current initiatives include the Spatial Policy & Analysis Lab, Methods for Cities research, and collaborative projects with institutions like The Chinese Academy of Sciences. She advises on national spatial policies and chairs the 2021 UK REF Sub-panel for Architecture and Planning.

• Environmental Economics
• Environmental Regulation
• Corporate Social Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jay Shimshack is Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, holding a Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley and B.S. from Cornell University. Prior to UVA, he held faculty positions at Tulane University, Tufts University, and was a visiting fellow at the University of Michigan. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics from University of California, Berkeley B.S. from Cornell University Shimshack's research focuses on environmental regulation, environmental economics, corporate social behavior, and applied microeconomics for public policy. He extensively examines environmental inequality, regulatory compliance mechanisms, and pollution enforcement effectiveness. His work bridges academic research with policy applications through advisory roles with federal agencies, with particular emphasis on citizen complaint systems, environmental justice, and Clean Water Act policy analysis. His recent publications (2019-2024) demonstrate empirical analysis of environmental regulations across domestic and international contexts, revealing consistent themes in compliance assistance effectiveness, transboundary pollution challenges, and socioeconomic disparities in environmental quality. The research combines rigorous economic methodology with real-world policy evaluation, particularly in U.S. regulatory settings and international case studies including Mexico and China. Shimshack has been acknowledged by the University of Virginia for excellence in research contributions, receiving institutional recognition for impactful scholarship that informs environmental policy debates. He has provided advisory services to the EPA, FDA, USDA, and other federal agencies; consulted for private organizations; and testified before the U.S. House of Representatives. His policy engagement includes publishing numerous book chapters and reports, most notably the 2023 analysis finding the Trump administration's Clean Water Act rollback relied on dubious methodology. At UVA, he teaches economics for public policy and benefit-cost analysis.

Paul Ruvoloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Ruvolo is a Professor of Computer Science at Olin College in Needham, MA. His research focuses on developing assistive technologies for people with sensory and motor impairments, leveraging machine learning, robotics, and computer vision. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California San Diego, and a B.S. in Computer Science from Harvey Mudd College. Key research areas include creating systems that learn through imitation and experience, such as navigation aids for the visually impaired and educational tools for orientation and mobility. He leads projects like Co-Designing Assistive Apps with Students Who Are Blind, emphasizing participatory design. His work integrates Bayesian statistics, numerical optimization, and linear algebra to solve complex sensorimotor tasks. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, UC San Diego M.S., Computer Science and Engineering, UC San Diego B.S., Computer Science, Harvey Mudd College Awards: NSF IGERT Fellowship for 'Learning and Vision in Humans and Machines' Recent publications highlight innovations in AR navigation systems, smartphone-based SLAM for indoor environments, and educational tools for blind users. His work bridges computational methods with real-world accessibility challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and user-centric design. Dr. Ruvolo’s lab, linked at occam.olin.edu , focuses on assistive technologies. He actively contributes to Teach Access and other initiatives promoting inclusive technology education. His research has applications in robotics, healthcare, and educational technology.

Maria Laura CARRANZAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecology
• Remote Sensing
• Plant Invasion Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Maria Laura CARRANZA is a Full Professor at the University of Molise, Department of Biosciences and Territory. Her work focuses on ecology, remote sensing, and environmental conservation, particularly in Mediterranean coastal ecosystems. She leads the Envix Lab, emphasizing vegetation mapping, invasive species dynamics, and climate change impacts. Her research integrates multi-source remote sensing (e.g., Sentinel, UAVs) with field data to assess biodiversity, dune ecosystems, and human-environment interactions. Key projects include monitoring plant invasions (e.g., Acacia saligna), coastal resilience, and citizen science contributions to ecological data collection. Education background and formal qualifications are not explicitly detailed in the provided text. Her research spans over 15 years, with recent emphasis on Mediterranean dunes, urban biodiversity, and global change effects on alpine grasslands. She collaborates internationally, notably in Argentina (Gran Chaco forests) and Pakistan (yak herding dynamics). Research interests include functional traits of plant communities, spectral diversity metrics, and conservation strategies for threatened ecosystems. Her work highlights the role of protected areas in mitigating litter accumulation and preserving cultural services. She has contributed to policy frameworks like Natura 2000 and the EU’s Invasive Species Directive through applied research. Publications emphasize the synergy between remote sensing and field ecology, with over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2016. Her work on Acacia saligna invasion models and dune eco-geomorphology via UAVs has advanced management practices. She also explores educational innovations, such as online course efficacy for field subjects like bird recognition.

Hannah Claphamمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Infectious Disease Dynamics and Control
• Vaccination Impact Analysis
• Dengue Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah Clapham is an Assistant Professor and Programme Leader (Infectious Diseases) at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. Her research focuses on infectious disease dynamics, vaccination impact, and epidemiology of dengue and Japanese encephalitis. She holds a PhD in Disease Dynamics from Imperial College London and has held roles including Head of the Mathematical Modelling Group at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam. Her work integrates mathematical models with public health policy to address global health challenges, particularly in resource-limited settings. Education: BA Hons Mathematics, University of Oxford (2004-2007) MSc Modern Epidemiology, Imperial College London (2008-2009) PhD Disease Dynamics, Imperial College London (2009-2013) Research Interests: Her research emphasizes quantitative approaches to understand disease transmission, assess vaccine effectiveness, and inform policy. Key themes include: Mathematical modeling of dengue and arbovirus outbreaks Impact of vaccination strategies on disease control Serological data analysis to infer infection history Public health responses to pandemics (e.g., SARS-CoV-2) Media Contributions: Dr. Clapham frequently engages with media to explain public health issues, including commentaries on Singapore’s dengue outbreaks, pandemic preparedness, and vaccination strategies for Channel NewsAsia , The Straits Times , and others. Grants & Collaborations: Her career includes leadership in interdisciplinary projects, such as the Vaccine Impact Modelling Consortium and studies on pathogen genomics in Southeast Asia. She collaborates with global health organizations to translate research into actionable policies.