جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alberto V. Yebenesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Adaptive Reuse
• Historical Conservation
• Sustainable Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alberto V. Yebenes is a Lecturer in Architecture and Adaptive Reuse at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA), Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds a degree in Architecture from the Technical School of Madrid (2004) and a Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Urban Design and Ecology (2006). His professional career includes roles at Hodder and Partners (since 2014) and as Project Director at TP Bennett (since 2018), focusing on adaptive reuse and conservation projects such as Windmill Green and N1 City Square. He transitioned to full-time academia in 2023. Academically, he has tutored at institutions like the University of Alcalá de Henares and the Manchester School of Architecture, where he contributed to the CIA unit. His research emphasizes historical preservation, sustainable design, and timber structures. He has been recognized with a Diversity Commendation (2009) and co-contributed to award-winning projects (BCO, MSA awards). Outside academia, he volunteers in South Manchester’s community initiatives, including mental health advocacy through Chorlton Good Neighbours. His work bridges architectural practice, conservation, and social responsibility.

Dane Millerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Development
• Engineered Timber Products
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dane Miller is an Associate Professor and Discipline Lead in Construction Management & Quantity Surveying at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design. He holds a PhD from Griffith University and is affiliated with the Centre for Comparative Construction Research (CCCR). His research focuses on sustainable development in structural engineering, engineered timber products, and structural health monitoring. He collaborates with Australian universities and actively supervises PhD students in construction-related fields. Education: Bachelor of Engineering (HONS1), Bachelor of Science (HONS1), and PhD from Griffith University. Research Interests: Sustainable structural design, carbon fiber strengthening, pre-manufactured buildings, and green building ratings. He emphasizes practical applications of emerging technologies in construction education and collaborates on projects like the 2023 FSD Deans Award Research Grant (robotics in construction). Professional Roles: Adjunct Lecturer at Griffith University (2009–2016), consultant for construction industry projects (e.g., Materials Testing Lab and Building 4.0 CRC initiatives). Lab Affiliations: Centre for Comparative Construction Research (CCCR), Bond University.

Alicia Christiansenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Community Forestry
• Extension Forest Management
• Forest Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alicia Christiansen is an Associate Professor at the College of Forestry, Oregon State University , where she serves as an Extension Forester and Extension Agent in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management. She is based in Douglas County and works through the OSU Extension program to support forestry and natural resources initiatives. Counties Served: Douglas (OSU Extension) Programs: Master Woodland Manager and WOWNet Research Interests Community Forestry Extension Forest Management Forest Planning Reforestation Oak Restoration Fire Hazard Reduction Non-Timber Forest Products

• Forest Engineering
• Natural Resources Management
• Sustainable Forestry
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Liz Cole serves as a Researcher in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management within Oregon State University's College of Forestry. Her position focuses on applied research in forest resource management and engineering solutions for sustainable forestry operations. Her research interests span Forest Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Sustainable Forestry, Ecosystem Services, and Timber Harvesting Systems. These areas address critical challenges in balancing ecological integrity with timber production, emphasizing innovative engineering approaches to forest operations and resource conservation. While specific publications and awards are not detailed in available sources, her work contributes to the department's mission of advancing sustainable forest management practices through engineering applications and resource analysis.

Matthew Powersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Silviculture
• Forest Ecology
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Powers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. His research focuses on silvicultural practices, climate change adaptation, and forest management trade-offs, particularly in Pacific Northwest ecosystems. He advises graduate students in forestry and is a key contributor to adaptive silviculture frameworks. Education: PhD in Forest Science (2008, Michigan Tech), MS in Forest Ecology and Management (2005, Michigan Tech), BS in Biology (2002, Ball State University). Research Interests: Silviculture, wildfire dynamics, forest health, biodiversity, and carbon storage. His work investigates how management practices like thinning and variable retention harvesting influence forest resilience, growth patterns, and ecological outcomes. He emphasizes multi-objective trade-offs between timber production, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity conservation. Key Themes in Publications: Long-term impacts of silvicultural practices, climate change vulnerabilities, and innovative methods for assessing forest structure using LiDAR. Collaborations with managers and scientists drive applied research in climate adaptation strategies. Advising & Grants: Advises graduate students including David, Benjamin Glick, Lucas Holeman, and Hunter. Active in grants addressing forest management under climate change, including the national Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change initiative.

Maud Macrory Powellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Small Farm Management
• Rural Community Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maud Macrory Powell is an Associate Professor (Practice) at Oregon State University's Department of Horticulture, affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences. She leads the Small Farms Program and Extension work in Jackson County, focusing on sustainable agriculture, rural community development, and farm management education. Her roles include coordinating the Siskiyou Sustainable Cooperative's Community Supported Agriculture Program and advising Wolf Gulch Farm, a diversified vegetable and seed farm she co-owns. Powell holds an M.A. in Environment and Community Studies from Antioch University Seattle and a B.A. in Comparative Religion from Swarthmore College. Her research emphasizes small farm viability, farmer networks, and climate resilience. Notable projects include analyzing cannabis production impacts on food systems and developing tools for farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange. She has authored over 30 publications, including guides on pricing farm products, reishi mushroom cultivation, and whole-farm management systems. Powell's outreach efforts include online courses like 'Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management' and the 'Climate Stress and Grief' resilience toolkit. Awards: 2024 Experienced Faculty Award, 2012 Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Fellow, 2010 OSU Extension Newer Faculty Award Grants: OSUEA Hoecker Grant (2023), NIFA Beginning Farmer Programs (2018) Key Initiatives: Oregon Small Farms News editorship, Dry Farming Program evaluation, Women’s Farming Networks case studies Powell collaborates with organizations like Oregon Tilth and the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. Her work bridges academic research with practical farming solutions, particularly in marginalized rural communities.

Lisa Woodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Forest Ecology
• Dendroclimatology
• Plant Stress Responses
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Wood is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Northern British Columbia, cross-appointed to Biology, Ecosystem Science and Management, and the NRES Graduate Program. As an applied plant biologist and dendroclimatologist, her research examines human-induced stressors on forest communities, particularly chemical herbicide impacts on non-target vegetation and climate change effects on plants. Her laboratory specializes in tree-ring analysis, plant anatomy, and chemical characterization techniques. Current projects investigate herbicide persistence in boreal forest ecosystems and climate influences on forest productivity. She supervises graduate students in MNRES, MSc NRES-Forestry, and MSc Biology programs. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on forest ecology, dendrochronology, and herbicide impacts. Research themes include long-term ecological monitoring, climate-growth relationships, and non-target effects of forest management practices, with frequent use of dendroecological methods and chemical analysis.

• Timber Engineering
• Structural Performance
• Sustainable Construction
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Aamir Khokhar is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment. His research examines timber structural systems and sustainable construction materials. Education: PhD Edinburgh Napier University MSc University of New Brunswick BEng Civil Engineering Research focuses on: Shear performance of timber connections Vibrational serviceability of wood floors Recycled materials in construction Bamboo-timber composites Current projects investigate structural performance of I-joists and CLT-concrete composites. Supervises PhD students researching: Engineered wood I-joists Hardwood CLT-concrete composites Lateral floor reinforcement Mass timber systems

• Seismic Engineering
• Concrete Structures
• Bridge Design
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chris Pantelides is Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah, specializing in seismic engineering and structural retrofitting.

Richard Masonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• River Ecology
• Geomorphology
• Fluvial Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Mason is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Umeå University's Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, specializing in river science with a focus on the interplay between physical processes (water/sediment dynamics) and biological processes (plants/animals). His research spans microscale insect effects on sediment transport to catchment-scale glacial and fluvial drivers of river systems. Mason's work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understand river systems holistically, particularly in contexts such as restoration ecology and climate change impacts. His research interests include fluvial geomorphology, zoogeomorphology, and the biophysical interactions shaping river ecosystems. Notable projects investigate how aquatic insects like caddisflies influence sediment mobility, the role of invasive species in altering riverbed stability, and the legacy effects of glacial processes on semi-alluvial river systems. Mason actively contributes to river restoration strategies by integrating field studies with experimental flume research. Recent publications highlight his expertise in river connectivity, bio-energy vs. fluvial energy comparisons, and boulder-bed dynamics. Media engagements include discussions on recreating historical river systems and using ice-age clues for modern stream restoration. Mason collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in freshwater ecology and restoration ecology research groups, advancing both theoretical and applied aspects of fluvial science.

Philippe Grönquistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Timber Engineering
• Construction Materials
• Civil Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philippe Grönquist is a Junior-Professor of Timber Engineering at the University of Stuttgart's Institute of Construction Materials. His academic role focuses on advancing timber engineering through innovative material science and structural design. He holds a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2016) and a Ph.D. in Building Materials (2020), both from ETH Zurich. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Postdoc at ETH Zurich’s Institute of Structural Engineering (2020–2022) and as a scientific assistant at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science & Technology (2016–2020). His research interests span timber-concrete composites, adhesive technologies, sustainable construction materials, and structural analysis. He explores topics such as hygroscopic self-shaping wood, residual stress in bonded wood, and the mechanical behavior of engineered wood products. His work bridges material innovation with practical applications in civil engineering. Prof. Grönquist leads administrative roles in the Department of Materials and Construction and the Department of Fastening and Strengthening Methods. His contributions include advancing 4D self-shaping mechanisms for curved timber structures and improving bondline properties in timber-concrete systems. He regularly contributes to academic conferences and collaborates on projects emphasizing timber’s role in sustainable architecture.

Anahita Khodadadiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Design
• Building Science
• Sustainable Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anahita Khodadadi is an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, within the Department of Architecture at the School of Architecture and Planning. She collaborates with researchers across the Graduate School of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences as part of the campus-wide Learning Science Initiative. Her role emphasizes interdisciplinary integration in architectural design education and research. Dr. Khodadadi holds a PhD in Architecture (Building Technology) from the University of Michigan, alongside a Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture from the University of Tehran. Prior to joining UB in 2022, she served as an Assistant Professor at Portland State University for three years, teaching courses on building tectonics, structures, environmental science, and design studios. She is a LEED Green Associate and has partnered with Oregon-based architecture firms on sustainable design projects. Her work focuses on advancing clean-tech innovations and fostering student-led startups that secured funding and awards. Her research interests span computational design methods (e.g., genetic algorithms, parametric design), building science (thermal/daylighting simulations, structural analysis), and pedagogical strategies for teaching STEM concepts to non-STEM students. She advocates for equitable education through multi-modal learning environments and contributes to open educational resources, including developing free textbooks and design tools. Khodadadi’s publications reflect her commitment to early-stage design integration, computational exploration, and sustainable architecture. Her scientific awards include the Excellence in Teaching Sustainability Award (Portland State University, 2021). She actively mentors student teams in technical design challenges and has pioneered interactive learning approaches that bridge design creativity with technical rigor. Her collaborations extend beyond traditional architectural boundaries, leveraging cross-disciplinary initiatives to address climate change through innovative building systems and education reform. While no specific lab names are mentioned, her involvement in the Learning Science Initiative underscores her focus on collaborative, applied research environments.

Carrie Bergerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Fire adapted communities
• Smoke ready communities
• Prescribed fire and cultural burning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carrie Berger serves as the Fire Program Manager at Oregon State University's College of Forestry, bridging academic research with community outreach in fire science. She is affiliated with both the Outreach and Engagement unit and the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society. Her role focuses on advancing wildfire preparedness, smoke management, and prescribed fire practices through educational materials and collaborative initiatives. Education: B.S. in 1998 from University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S. in 2002 from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Research emphasizes fire-adapted communities, smoke-ready strategies, and cultural burning practices. She leads the Fire Program, which produces resources like the Our Future in Our Hands collection and Prescribed Fire Basics modules. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address complex issues like mixed-ownership landscapes and family forest management challenges. Publications span wildfire FAQs, fuel treatment methodologies, and non-timber forest product guides. Notably, her 2015 article Not all fires are wild earned the ANREP Gold Award for its clarity in explaining fire management principles. Through Extension catalog contributions, Berger disseminates actionable insights on fire behavior, air quality impacts, and pest management. She collaborates with stakeholders to enhance community resilience and ecological stewardship. Scientific Award: ANREP Gold Award for Short Publication (2015) Labs/Teams: Fire Program Team within the Forestry & Natural Resources Extension network.

Andrew Hoffmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Hoffman is an Assistant Professor at St. John Fisher University, specializing in wildlife conservation biology with a focus on amphibians and reptiles. His work integrates spatial ecology, habitat restoration, and conservation initiatives to address biodiversity threats. He actively involves students in field research and outreach projects, emphasizing hands-on experiences. Education: Ph.D., The Ohio State University M.S., Missouri State University B.A., Hanover College Research Interests: Dr. Hoffman's research explores the spatial ecology of wildlife, particularly amphibians and reptiles, to inform conservation strategies. Key projects include: Wetland-breeding amphibian resilience under human-induced habitat changes Camera trap-based detection of rare reptiles (e.g., massasauga rattlesnakes) Restoration of globally rare oak opening habitats on campus Teaching & Collaboration: He teaches courses like Conservation Biology and leads a research lab. His work collaborates with agencies to advance conservation practices and ecological restoration. Labs/Teams: Visit his lab website for ongoing projects and student involvement opportunities.

Coralie Millsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Dendrochronology
• Historical Environmental Reconstruction
• Climate Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Coralie Mills is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of St Andrews' School of Earth & Environmental Sciences. Her work focuses on dendrochronology applied to historical environmental reconstruction, particularly using tree-ring data from Scottish pine timbers to study climate history and medieval building practices. She collaborates internationally on projects like the SCOT2K initiative, contributing to regional patterns of European building activity analysis. Her research integrates archaeological, climatological, and ecological methods to understand human-environment interactions. Key contributions include developing Blue Intensity techniques for timber dating and reconstructing Holocene climate conditions using subfossil wood records. Publications highlight interdisciplinary applications of dendrochronological data in fields ranging from cultural heritage preservation to paleoclimatology. Current work emphasizes improving dating methodologies for historic conifer materials and expanding chronologies for climate reconstruction.