Dr. Robert Stüber is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, specializing in Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics, and Labor Economics. His research employs lab, field, and survey experiments to explore topics such as moral behavior, stereotypes, and labor market dynamics. He has published in journals including Management Science , Economic Journal , and Experimental Economics . Current research focuses on moral trade-offs, the impact of incentives on repugnance, and the role of gender stereotypes in occupational segregation. Recent work examines how framing influences economic decisions and the psychological mechanisms behind altruistic punishment. His articles consistently address themes of social norms, discrimination, and experimental methodologies. Notable projects include studying youth employment dynamics and gender discrimination in hiring practices through nationally representative studies. Stüber’s work bridges theoretical economic models with real-world applications, emphasizing empirical rigor and interdisciplinary insights. He actively collaborates with institutions like the University of Warwick and maintains academic engagement through conference presentations and peer review.
Teresa Sullivan is a distinguished academic and administrator, holding the George M. Kaufman Presidential Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia and serving as the university's 8th president since 2010. Previously, she was a provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Michigan. Research Focus: Labor force demography and sociology of work, with significant contributions to understanding financial distress, census methodology, and higher education productivity. Leadership: Her presidency has emphasized institutional integrity, data-driven governance, and addressing socioeconomic vulnerabilities in American society.
Scott Lamoureux is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a PhD in Geomorphology and Sedimentology from the University of Alberta (1998), an M.S. in Climatology and Paleoclimatology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1994), and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Physical Geography from the University of Alberta (1990). His research focuses on physical geography, emphasizing hydrology, geomorphology, limnology, and climatology, with a particular emphasis on Arctic environments. He has conducted over 25 years of fieldwork in the Arctic, studying permafrost dynamics, climate impacts on surface waters, and landscape evolution. His work integrates field data, laboratory analyses, and modeling to understand how climate change alters Arctic landscapes and ecosystems. Dr. Lamoureux is also Associate Head (Undergraduate Programs) in the Department of Geography and Planning and holds cross-appointments with the Beaty Water Research Centre at Queen's University. His teaching includes courses such as GPHY 102, 209, 215, 304, and a graduate seminar on northern processes (GPHY 824). He actively involves students in research projects and fieldwork, emphasizing experiential learning. His research group employs innovative techniques like geophysical surveys, UAV mapping, and subsurface characterization to study Arctic systems. Key research themes include permafrost thaw impacts on hydrology, climate-driven limnological changes, and the role of summer rainfall in Arctic terrestrial-aquatic connectivity. He collaborates with northern communities and institutions, such as the Northwest Territories Thermokarst Mapping Collective. His work has advanced understanding of Arctic climate resilience and infrastructure vulnerability, with applications for environmental management and policy.
Dr. Elaine Brohan is a Research Fellow at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience within the Department of Psychological Medicine. With over 2,555 citations, her work focuses on mental health stigma, discrimination measurement, and global mental health policy implementation. She actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). Expertise spans schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and disclosure decision-making processes Specializes in cultural adaptation of mental health assessment tools across diverse populations Key contributor to WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme guidelines Her research analyzes cross-national variations in mental health discrimination using Human Development Index metrics and develops evidence-based interventions for stigma reduction. Recent work includes pilot testing decision aids for disclosure processes in opioid use disorder treatment and cultural adaptation of stigma scales in South India. She examines how socioeconomic factors influence mental health service access in low-resource settings through systematic reviews of non-specialist care delivery. Dr. Brohan's scientific recognition includes work referenced in clinical guidelines and contributions to The Lancet Commission on ending mental health stigma. Her projects include: Learning Stigma Coping through Role Play OnLine (SCROLL): 2012-2014 Software to apply Equality Act 2010 to people with mental illness: 2011-2014 Decision support software for Equality Act implementation: 2011-2012 Her collaborative work spans multiple continents including India, Ethiopia, and Nepal, focusing on feasibility studies for community-based mental health interventions. Current research examines pandemic impacts on mental healthcare in seven low-and middle-income countries through the MASC study.
Dr. C. Brendan Clark Dr. C. Brendan Clark is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Wichita State University's Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He leads the Behavioral Economics and Cooperation Team, which investigates trust, fairness, and reciprocity in individuals with mental illnesses like depression and personality disorders. His research employs behavioral economic games (e.g., the Prisoner's Dilemma) to assess cooperative behavior and develop interventions for social functionality deficits. He teaches courses in Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi (2011) Research Interests: Cognitive-behavioral mechanisms of cooperation Cooperative behavior in criminal justice populations Neuropsychological assessment innovations Substance abuse treatment outcomes Psychological factors in correctional systems His work emphasizes translating research into clinical tools, such as neurocognitive devices for cognitive assessment. Recent Research Trends: Recent publications focus on validating new cognitive assessment technologies (e.g., neuro-fitness devices), understanding political orientation predictors, and exploring mental health literacy gaps. His work bridges behavioral economics with clinical psychology, particularly in high-risk populations like community corrections samples. Awards: No awards explicitly listed in the provided materials. Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his research involves collaboration with criminal justice and healthcare systems. He advises on projects related to correctional populations and neuropsychological assessment tools. Labs/Teams: Director of the Behavioral Economics and Cooperation Team, based at Wichita State University's Fairmount College.
Veronika Kalmus is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Social Studies, where she has held a full-time position since 2015. Previously, she served as Professor of Media Studies (2009-2014) and Associate Professor in Media Studies (2005-2009) at the same institution. She is an active researcher with extensive publications focusing on digital transformations, media sociology, and generational studies. Her educational background includes: Doctoral Degree in Sociology (2003), University of Tartu Research Master's Degree in Media Studies (1998), University of Oslo Master's Degree in Sociology (1998), University of Tartu Bachelor's Degree in Sociology (1995), University of Tartu, cum laude Professor Kalmus's research primarily focuses on social transformations in digital society, with particular attention to children and youth in the context of mediatization and datafication. Her work examines how digital technologies reshape socialization processes, value structures, and generational relationships. She investigates social acceleration and its impact on personal time-use capabilities across different generations. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward studying digital skills development, online surveillance, and the impact of digital technologies on social relationships across generations. Her research spans multiple disciplines including sociology, media studies, education, and psychology, with a particular emphasis on cross-cultural and intergenerational comparisons. Much of her recent work addresses methodological challenges in studying digital phenomena across different age groups and cultural contexts, especially during and after the pandemic. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: National Research Award in Social Sciences (2022) Membership of Academia Europaea (2019) The Badge of Distinction, University of Tartu (2017) Young Scientist Award of the Cultural Foundation of the President of Estonia (2008) Multiple awards for supervising doctoral theses Professor Kalmus has supervised several doctoral students, including Marit Napp and Andra Siibak. She has led multiple research projects including 'Generations and Inter-generational Relationships in the Emerging Information Society' and 'Children and Young People in the Emerging Information and Consumer Society.' Her administrative work includes serving on the Senate of the University of Tartu and as Director of the PhD study program in Sociology. She is actively involved in several research networks including EU Kids Online and the European Media Salon, which she founded in 2021.
Masoud Torkan is a Visiting Professor at Aalto University's Department of Civil Engineering and Mineral Based Materials and Mechanics. His research focuses on rock engineering, photogrammetry, and fluid-structure interactions in fractured media. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (2024) from Aalto University and an MSc in Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology (2015). His expertise includes advanced digital tools for rock mass characterization, such as photogrammetry and LiDAR, and their applications in geotechnical projects like tunnel mapping and fracture analysis. He has pioneered methods for rapid, low-cost field measurements and developed virtual learning environments to enhance geotechnical education. Key research interests encompass hydro-mechanical properties of rock fractures, scale effects on fluid flow, and fracture roughness modeling. Over 22 peer-reviewed publications and conference contributions highlight his work in these areas. He actively collaborates on international projects, contributing to sustainable development goals in infrastructure and resource efficiency. His articles analyze topics like 3D fracture surface reconstruction, numerical modeling of fluid dynamics, and educational technology integration in civil engineering training programs. Ongoing projects focus on improving field data collection and advancing digital tools for real-time geotechnical analysis.
Dr. Franziska Bergmeier is a postdoctoral researcher in Systematic Zoology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Her work focuses on integrative taxonomy of Solenogastres (Mollusca), particularly in deep-sea environments of the Northwest Pacific. Combining morphological and molecular methods, she explores biodiversity patterns in these understudied molluscs. Education: B.Sc. Biology (2008–2012), LMU Munich M.Sc. Biology (2012–2013), LMU Munich (Thesis: Integrative Taxonomy of Interstitial Solenogastres) PhD (2014–2021), LMU Munich Research Interests: Cryptic speciation, molecular phylogenetics, deep-sea biodiversity, meiofaunal ecology, and systematics of Aplacophora. Her work bridges traditional morphology with modern genetic techniques to redefine species boundaries in understudied marine taxa. Awards & Grants: 2018 Oxford Prize of Malacology 2017 DAAD Scholarship for research in Tokyo Multiple best presentation awards at Deep-Sea Biology Symposia Funding from the Society of Systematic Biologists and Malacological Societies Advising & Labs: No listed advisees, but collaborates extensively with deep-sea research networks. Active participant in MEIOZORES expeditions exploring Azorean meiofauna.
Associate Professor Karin Reinke is affiliated with the School of Science at RMIT University, Australia. Her academic role includes supervision of Masters and PhD students in environmental sustainability research projects, such as future forests, wildfire surveillance algorithms, and geospatial AI applications. She holds a permanent full-time faculty position. Education and Industry Background: Prior to academia, she held professional roles in spatial analysis and environmental modeling across multiple organizations including the Department of Sustainability and Environment (Wilson’s Promontory National Park and Melbourne offices), Australian Surveying and Land Information Group, Bureau of Resource Sciences (Canberra), Geomatic Technologies (Melbourne), and RMIT University as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Research Focus: Her work emphasizes spatial data quality, uncertainty, and scale in environmental information systems. Key areas include vegetation assessment via remote sensing/GIS, wildfire management applications, and forest fuel structure modeling. She develops methodologies for satellite-based fire detection, flood modeling in data-scarce regions, and integrating low-cost remote sensing technologies for environmental monitoring. Supervision Trends: Recent supervision projects highlight innovations in geospatial AI for sustainability, active fire detection algorithms, and analyzing satellite data's influence on landscape perception. Projects often intersect satellite imagery applications with ecological recovery and human-environment interactions. Collaborations: Involved in cross-disciplinary teams including the Fuels3D project and AusCover CALVAL activities. Works closely with researchers like Simon Jones and Luke Wallace on wildfire surveillance and spatial resolution studies.
Dr. Amie Anastasi is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Course - Science, Environment and Agriculture at Central Queensland University's School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences. She is affiliated with the Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre. Her research focuses on ecotoxicology, water quality, and microplastics, with emphasis on environmental risk assessment and pollution ecology. She holds a BSc in Chemistry, BBiomedical Science (Hons), and a PhD. Education: BSc Chemistry BBiomedical Science (Honors) PhD Her research interests span microplastics research, aquatic ecotoxicology, heavy metal contaminants, and biomonitoring. Current projects include studies on compostable plastics, dog fecal composting practices, and the Gladstone Harbour Report Card indicators. She supervises students in ecology, environmental management, and chemical sciences. Recent publications highlight advancements in microplastic trapping in seagrass meadows, electrochemical sensors for water quality, and household waste management strategies. Her work bridges environmental science with practical applications in policy and conservation. Dr. Anastasi coordinates units like Professional Placement/Project, Sustainability Issues, Australian Botany, and Animal/Plant Physiology. She has secured grants for environmental monitoring and collaborated on projects with industry and public sector partners. She leads the Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre, focusing on seagrass ecosystems, mangrove sampling practices, and harbour health indicators. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses both ecological and societal challenges in environmental management.
Prof. Regine Gerike serves as the Dean of the Friedrich List Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences at Technische Universität Dresden, appointed in 2022 for a 2022–2025 term. Previously, she held roles as Vice Dean (2019–2022) and contributed to faculty leadership committees. Her academic focus centers on sustainable urban mobility, transport safety, and policy implementation. Key research areas include cycling infrastructure design, pedestrian safety in adverse conditions, and the socio-environmental impacts of transport systems. She emphasizes strengthening international collaboration, publication culture, and quality in transport engineering education. In research, Prof. Gerike addresses societal challenges like climate protection and road safety through interdisciplinary approaches. Her work spans global sustainability frameworks in urban planning, comparative studies across European cities, and innovative methodologies for mobility surveys. She leads efforts to align transport science with societal goals, prioritizing equitable and environmentally responsible solutions. Research Interests: Sustainable Urban Mobility, Cycling Safety, Transport Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Pedestrian Infrastructure, Active Travel Promotion. Teaching: Focuses on enhancing transport engineering curricula and restructuring study programs to meet modern mobility demands. Her recent publications explore topics such as weighting methods for sustainability assessments, behavioral adaptations in cycling policies, and the translation of global sustainability visions into local planning. She is actively involved in national infrastructure initiatives like NFDI4Ing and chairs committees on research, teaching, and international affairs within her faculty. Prof. Gerike’s leadership aims to strengthen the faculty’s role in addressing urgent mobility challenges while maintaining academic excellence and international visibility.
Dr. Anastasiia Shynkarenko is a Researcher at the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) within ETH Zürich's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her work focuses on seismic risk assessment, subaqueous slope stability, and lake tsunami hazards in Swiss perialpine lakes. She specializes in integrating geophysical and geotechnical methods to investigate sediment properties and failure mechanisms using advanced techniques like Ocean Bottom Seismometers (OBS), ambient vibration analysis, and in-situ testing (CPTu). Key projects include the comprehensive study of Lake Lucerne's submerged slopes, addressing slope stability through interdisciplinary approaches. Her research combines seismological data inversion, spectral analysis, and numerical modeling to evaluate subsurface structures and potential hazards. Recent contributions include developing dynamic earthquake risk frameworks and advancing methodologies for extracting phase velocities from OBS arrays to characterize sedimentary sites. While no formal student advising or grant information is explicitly stated, her work has been published in leading geophysics and engineering journals. Collaborations involve both academic and governmental entities in Switzerland focused on environmental and geohazard mitigation strategies.
Eugene Shoemaker (1928-1997) was a distinguished Professor of Geology and Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 1969-1985. He also held roles at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), including founding and directing its Branch of Astrogeology (1961-1966). He served as Chairman of Caltech's Division of Geology (1969-1972) and as a Distinguished Visiting Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (1980-1985). Education: B.S. (1947), M.S. (1948) from Caltech; M.S. (1954), Ph.D. (1960) from Princeton University. Research focused on celestial impacts, including co-discovering comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 (1994) and advocating for asteroid threat mitigation. He pioneered the Palomar Planet Crossing Asteroid Survey (1973) and led NASA's Clementine 2 mission planning. His work included analyzing lunar samples via Apollo missions and studying nuclear-test craters. Key contributions: Dinosaur extinction hypothesis via asteroid impact, astrogeology field development Scientific legacy includes over 30 comet discoveries and 1,125 asteroid identifications with his wife Carolyn. Posthumously honored as a National Academy of Sciences member.
Ronan Roche is a Research Fellow in the School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University, affiliated with the Center for Applied Marine Sciences. His work integrates marine ecology, environmental geochemistry, and socio-anthropological research to address environmental challenges. Key affiliations include roles as a former Lecturer and Research Fellow at the same institution, alongside collaborations with industry and NGOs. He holds advanced degrees from Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Newcastle, and the University of Rhode Island. Education: Postgraduate Degree, Tropical Coastal Management, University of Newcastle Master of Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island Undergraduate Degree in Biological Sciences (Zoology), University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Degree, Manchester Metropolitan University Research Interests: Focused on coral reef resilience, marine conservation strategies, and socio-ecological systems. His work emphasizes ecosystem dynamics in remote regions like the Chagos Archipelago and the Western Indian Ocean, with a strong emphasis on human-ecosystem interactions and climate change impacts. He employs innovative methods such as diver behavior databases and animal-borne cameras to study reef health and biodiversity. Grants & Awards: ESRC Impact Acceleration Award (2017, 2018) Darwin Initiative Scoping Award (2018) Advising & Projects: Supervises PhD and master's students, leading projects on topics including coral reef recovery in MPAs, diver tourism impacts, and nutrient dynamics. Notable projects include the Improving Reef Resilience through Sustainable Fisheries Management in Diego Garcia and an eco-village approach to resilience in Cabo Verde. Collaborations span institutions globally, with a focus on conservation action plans for the British Indian Ocean Territory. Labs & Teams: Active within the Center for Applied Marine Sciences , leveraging interdisciplinary teams to address marine resource challenges. Engaged in international initiatives such as the Darwin Initiative and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (notably SDGs 14 and 15).
Kelly Giraud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of New Hampshire. Her work integrates non-market economics, benefit-cost analysis, and economic impact assessment, with a focus on public lands, fish and wildlife conservation, real estate, and the local food movement. She teaches courses such as Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Economics, and Real Estate Perspectives. Education : B.A. in Economics, Ithaca College M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, West Virginia University Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University Research Interests : Giraud explores valuation challenges in ambiguous nonmarket settings, renewable resource allocation under regulatory frameworks, and the economic impacts of local food systems and cooperative housing models. She emphasizes endangered species protection, sustainable land use, and policy design for balancing economic development with environmental stewardship. Her work often employs contingent valuation and econometric techniques to assess public preferences and economic outcomes. Grants and Collaborations : Principal Investigator: Identification of Demand and Barriers to Wildlife Habitat Restorations on Private Lands (UNH Agricultural Experiment Station, 2017–2020) Investigator: White Worm Production and Marketing for Live Aquaculture Feed (University of Maryland, 2014–2017) Co-Investigator: Collaborations with Fairchild, Watson, and others on grants from USDA, NOAA, and private entities. Labs/Teams : No specific labs or teams are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Her work appears to be collaborative, leveraging interdisciplinary networks in environmental economics and policy.
