Paula Fernanda Varandas Ferreira is an Associate Professor at the Department of Production and Systems, School of Engineering, University of Minho, and a Senior Researcher at the ALGORITMI Research Centre. She holds a PhD in Production Engineering and Systems, an MSc in Finance, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering. Her research spans energy planning, socio-economic impact assessment, risk analysis, and sustainable development. She has led national and international projects funded by FCT and the European Commission, focusing on renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, demand-side management, and energy justice. Key article trends include: Renewable energy integration in EU electricity systems Co-benefits of energy efficiency and demand response Socioeconomic factors in energy technology adoption Policy frameworks for sustainable mining and urban infrastructure She serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Energy journal and has edited special issues for Energy , Environment, Development & Sustainability , and others. She has supervised 17 PhD students and over 45 MSc students, with international evaluation committee roles across 7 countries.
Marie Karlsson is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Education. Her work bridges teaching and research within narrative educational studies. She actively participates in the STEP research group and leads the Narrative Research Seminar (NAFS), focusing on narrative identity, parental relations with educational institutions, and professional identity formation. Department of Education, Uppsala University STEP research group NAFS seminar leader Her research explores narrative identity in educational contexts, including parental decision-making in preschool choices, teacher collegiality , and identity construction among student teachers. She also investigates shadow education systems in Nordic countries and gendered narratives in fan fiction communities, showing her interdisciplinary focus across education, sociology, and social work. Recent publications examine after-school care dilemmas, mental health narratives , and teacher identity formation through narrative interactions. While no explicit awards are listed, her work appears in major journals like Qualitative Social Work , Narrative Inquiry , and European Journal of Teacher Education . Marie contributes to understanding how educational institutions shape identities through narratives, with studies spanning Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Her work combines qualitative methods, narrative analysis, and critical discourse frameworks. She collaborates across institutions and disciplines, including social work, mental health, and early childhood education.
Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin Zademach serves as Professor of Economic Geography at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt 's Faculty of Mathematics and Geography. He also holds leadership roles in the Academy for Territorial Development (ARL) and contributes to the KU Sustainability Research Lab . Education: M.Sc. in Local Economic Development (LSE), Doctorate in Economics (LMU Munich) Affiliations: Leibniz Association ARL, DFG Research Training Group 2589 'Practicing Place' His research focuses on sustainable regional development , financial geography , and transformation processes . Key areas include: Financial aspects of sustainability transitions Corporate responsibility and alternative business models Technological change in regional contexts Diverse economies and spatial justice Recent publications analyze electricity storage governance, refugee financial journeys, and SME climate finance. His work appears in Energy Policy , Journal of Economic Geography , and ZFW – Advances in Economic Geography . He leads DFG-funded research projects on: Complex concept implementation in municipal practice Technological innovations in energy markets Financial inclusion for displaced populations
Inge-Merete Hougaard is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on political ecology, resource rights, landscape change, and climate policy, with fieldwork in Denmark and Colombia. She leads the Green Rural Subjects (2025–2028) project and contributes to UCPH's Green Solution Centre initiatives on land use change and peatland knowledge. University: University of Copenhagen School: Faculty of Social Sciences Department: Department of Anthropology Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: imh@anthro.ku.dk Her research interests include political ecology, climate politics, state-making, land rights, biochar, carbon removal, rural precarity, and narrative-based co-creation of landscapes. She employs ethnographic and narrative methods to study how green transition projects reshape human and non-human relations in rural areas. The recent research articles show a strong focus on climate solutions, land reform, and socio-environmental justice. Themes span from carbon farming and biochar in Danish agriculture to moral ecologies of sand mining in Colombia and the political recognition of Afro-descendant communities. The work integrates anthropology with environmental policy, emphasizing participatory methods and narrative co-creation. She actively supervises students and teaches courses in anthropology and global development, including Climate, Environment and Nature: Basic Anthropological Concepts and Kulturøkologisk Klimalaboratorium . She has collaborated with municipalities, the Danish Nature Agency, and international research groups such as Cattle Crossroads . Her public engagement includes policy briefs, interactive websites like Lyt til Landskabet , and participation in national and international conferences. She contributes to public debates on land reform and green transition through media, workshops, and events like Folkemødet and Co-creating Landscape Change.
Marie-charlotte Guetlein is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management & Technology, holding a PhD from ETH Zurich and a Master's from Sciences Po Paris. Her research focuses on analyzing individual and household decision-making processes related to technology adoption and energy efficiency policies. Key areas include behavioral biases influencing energy-efficient appliance choices, citizen investments in renewable energy communities, and the design of equitable subsidy mechanisms. Education: PhD from ETH Zurich Master's degree from Sciences Po Paris Research Interests: Household preferences for energy-efficient technologies Policy acceptability and behavioral nudges Cross-country comparisons in energy behavior Discrete choice experiments applied to sustainability challenges Her recent work highlights the impact of energy literacy, income levels, and envy dynamics on policy effectiveness. She has collaborated on multi-country studies investigating factors influencing citizen engagement in renewable energy initiatives. Advising & Grants: No advising or grant information explicitly provided in the source text. Labs/Teams: No lab or team affiliations mentioned in the available materials.
Romina Rodela is an Associate Professor and Researcher at Södertörn University's Department for Environment, Development and Sustainability Studies, within the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies. She serves as Research Coordinator for the 'Sustainability challenges and pathways' theme since 2021. Her expertise lies in environmental governance, participatory processes, and social/environmental justice, with a focus on transdisciplinary collaboration with societal actors to produce actionable knowledge for policy and practice. Rodela holds a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Post-doctoral background from Wageningen University (NL), and maintains active collaborations with European institutions. Her current research emphasizes participatory methods, youth engagement, and decision support tools for inclusive urban planning. Key projects include LEARNING FROM CRISIS (FORMAS 2020-02844) and PLANNING WITH YOUTH (FORMAS 2019-01887), which focus on marginalized urban groups and youth-driven sustainability solutions. Her work integrates innovative methodologies such as serious games, participatory soundscapes, and mosaic governance frameworks. She has guest-edited Special Issues on social learning and authored over 100 publications spanning environmental policy, biodiversity, and climate activism. Rodela supervises MSc and PhD candidates exploring topics like participatory process design, urban nature access, and sustainability leadership through play. Notable past projects include VIVAPLAN (FORMAS 2018-00175) for revitalizing urban spaces and 'Activating children' (2020-21) for sustainability education. Her research highlights the intersection of equity, creativity, and systemic change in environmental governance.
Dr. Dominic Pearson is an Associate Professor in Clinical Research and Practice in Forensic Psychology at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences and the International Centre for Research in Forensic Psychology . He leads the MSc Forensic Psychology program and supervises research at BSc, MSc, D.Psy, and Ph.D. levels. A Registered Forensic Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist with BPS Fellowship (FBPsS) , Pearson previously worked as a psychologist with the UK Probation Service, focusing on courts, prisons, and community settings. Research Interests Bridging research/practice gaps in forensic psychology Community-oriented rehabilitation of forensic clients Risk management in open prison environments Preventing intimate partner violence and deliberate firesetting Digital technology's impact on prisoner behavior Effective prison-based programs for reducing recidivism Academic Contributions include 33 research outputs, 4 datasets, 5 projects, and 6 prizes. His work spans restorative justice, partner abuse interventions, and offender monitoring systems. Key recent publications (2023-2025) focus on restorative justice barriers, risk management in open prisons, and behavioral monitoring systems. His 2022 meta-analysis on recidivism predictors and program evaluations for firesetting prevention highlight evidence-based approaches. Scientific Awards BPS Fellowship (FBPsS) Teaching & Supervision : Pearson supervises students across academic levels and contributes to curriculum development. His 2019-2022 projects include the Identify-Assess, Support, Challenge, Change domestic abuse initiative in Portsmouth and evaluations of custodial management systems.
Sebastian Hoch is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah. His research focuses on boundary layer processes in complex terrain , particularly examining radiation and surface energy balance effects on boundary layer evolution and terrain-driven flows. Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (Earth Science) from ETH Zurich (2006) Languages: German His research integrates atmospheric sciences , climate change science , and geophysics , with specific emphasis on pollution monitoring , mountain meteorology , and fog dynamics . Recent publications analyze freezing fog microphysics, coastal fog formation mechanisms, and complex terrain wind energy potential using WRF-COAMPS modeling. Grant-funded projects include: COLD FOG AMONGST COMPLEX TERRAIN (CFACT) 2021-2025 RED BUTTE AIR EXCHANGE STUDY 2019-2020 OWENS LAKE LIDAR STUDY 2018 MODELING FOR FASMEE 2018-2021 MATERHORN program 2011-2017 As educator, he has taught Experiential Learning II and Mountain Weather & Climate courses (2023-2024). His work combines extensive field measurements with high-resolution modeling to address atmospheric boundary layer dynamics in complex environments.
Susan Sample serves as a Professor in the College of the Pacific at the University of the Pacific, Stockton campus, with her office located in Room 204 of the Wendell Phillips Center. She maintains active teaching and research roles, contactable via email ssample@pacific.edu and phone 209.946.2492. Her academic foundation includes: PhD from Vanderbilt University (1995) BA from the University of Missouri (1991) Professor Sample's scholarship centers on the scientific study of war causes, with specialized expertise in arms buildups, steps-to-war theory, rivalry dynamics, and genocide. She employs mixed methodologies including large-n statistical modeling and historical case studies, with publications in premier journals such as the British Journal of Political Science and Journal of Peace Research. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes lifelong learning through three core principles: respect for subject matter (distinct from positional authority), infectious enthusiasm to spark curiosity, and structured habit formation via regular writing assignments that integrate course material into students' daily lives. Analysis of her 2004-2021 publications reveals sustained focus on militarized disputes and conflict escalation mechanisms, with significant expansion into intercultural competence and international education during 2010-2013. This dual trajectory demonstrates both deep specialization in conflict studies and innovative application of her expertise to pedagogical contexts. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. While specific grant funding and student advisees remain unlisted, her teaching philosophy evidences active mentorship through adaptive professor-student relationships designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and global citizenship. She rejects rigid academic boundaries, instead tailoring approaches to individual student learning needs to cultivate independent scholarly habits that extend beyond course completion.
Daniela Simon serves as a private lecturer at the University of Tübingen and research associate at the Institute for Danube Swabian History and Regional Studies (IdGL), where she has been managing director since 2024. Her academic work focuses on Southeast European history, particularly examining German communities through the lens of war, displacement, and cultural hybridity in politically volatile contexts. Her educational background includes: Studies in modern history, political science, and German studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen Doctorate from the University of Tübingen (2015) on "Religion and Violence in Eastern Croatia and Northern Bosnia 1941–1945" Habilitation completed in 2022 with "The (Threatened) Orders of Diversity. Hybridity in Istria 1870–1910" Simon's research centers on 19th-20th century Southeast European history, with special emphasis on German communities' experiences during conflict, cultural hybridity in the Habsburg Monarchy, and Yugoslavia's transformation processes. She employs comparative methodologies to analyze ethnic coexistence, memory politics, and identity formation in multilingual border regions, particularly Istria. Her work consistently interrogates how political violence reshapes community belonging and cultural practices. Recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on Istrian hybridity and wartime religious dynamics, with increasing attention to urban transformation in post-Yugoslav societies. Her scholarship bridges archival analysis of forced conversions during WWII with contemporary memory studies, revealing patterns of ethnic categorization and resistance in Southeast Europe's diverse cultural landscape. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Simon actively contributes to academic discourse through regular teaching at the University of Tübingen on Southeast European history and curation of virtual exhibitions like "Haus von uns. Heimat und Erinnerung der Nachkommen der Donauschwaben" (2023). Her media engagements include radio interviews and television features discussing multiculturality in Istria. She participates in multiple scholarly networks including the Südosteuropa-Gesellschaft, Austrian Studies Association, and Kommission für Geschichte und Kultur der Deutschen in Südosteuropa, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on Balkan history and minority experiences.
Dr. Peter Troxler serves as Research Professor in Revolution in Manufacturing at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he investigates the societal impact of digital manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and FabLabs on design processes and industrial ecosystems. His work critically examines how open-source principles and lateral governance models enable novel organizational structures for networked collaboration in manufacturing. His research spans Digital Manufacturing , Open Source Design , and Networked Collaboration , with emphasis on sustainable innovation through peer production systems. He explores how maker communities develop business models that balance economic viability with social equity, particularly in educational contexts like sustainability-oriented Living Labs where hands-on fabrication drives experiential learning. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward equity-focused digital fabrication and responsible self-production economies . His work increasingly integrates socio-technical perspectives, examining how FabLabs function as boundary objects between academic research, community practice, and industrial innovation while addressing challenges in maker education and knowledge sharing. No verifiable information regarding academic advising relationships or research grants is available in the source materials. Professor Troxler maintains deep operational ties to the FabLab at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, which functions as both a research site for longitudinal studies on maker education and a community hub for open-design experimentation. This facility exemplifies his conceptual framework where physical fabrication spaces become catalysts for socio-technical innovation through structured chaos in maker coaching and collaborative knowledge production.
Nicholas Derzis serves as Clinical Professor and Program Coordinator for Rehabilitation & Disability Studies in Auburn University's Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling within the College of Education. Appointed in 2012, he maintains an active research and service profile focused on correctional rehabilitation and disability transitions. His educational foundation includes: B.S. in Human Services & Criminal Justice from Troy State University M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Auburn University Ph.D. in Rehabilitation and Special Education from Auburn University Dr. Derzis's research examines corrections systems through dual lenses of career development for incarcerated populations and school-to-adulthood transitions for individuals with disabilities. His work reveals persistent gaps in vocational programming for offenders, particularly regarding gender-specific needs in PREA implementation and generational differences in career thinking. Recent publications demonstrate methodological evolution from basic skills assessments (2010) toward sophisticated analyses of policy implementation (2022-2025). His publication trends show increasing specialization in female inmate experiences and cognitive career theory applications within correctional settings, with 5 of 12 articles published since 2022 focusing on PREA compliance and incarcerated students' career development. This trajectory indicates growing influence in correctional rehabilitation scholarship. Community engagement remains central to his work through active partnerships with the Alabama Department of Corrections, Youth Leadership Forum, and Transition Unlimited initiatives, reflecting commitment to translating research into practical rehabilitation programming.
Prof. Jürgen Knies serves as Professor and Vice Dean of Faculty 2 (Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics) at Bremen City University of Applied Sciences. Based in the Department of Infrastructure Planning of Environmental and Energy Systems (building UB, room 107), his work integrates ecological principles, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and environmental law to address complex infrastructure challenges. His leadership extends to municipal heat planning initiatives and跨-institutional research networks across Northwest Germany. His research focuses on urban energy transitions , with particular emphasis on heat system transformation, spatial planning integration, and socio-technical implementation barriers. Key methodologies include GIS-based spatial analysis, BIM integration, and multi-stakeholder governance frameworks. Current investigations target cold district heating networks, wastewater heat recovery, solar cadastre validation, and equity considerations in energy transitions—always contextualized within Bremen's municipal challenges and North German regional cooperation frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) reveals a consistent trajectory: evolving from foundational spatial energy modeling toward integrated socio-technical solutions for urban heat transitions. The body of work demonstrates increasing sophistication in Digital integration (E-Government/BIM fusion) Multi-scale spatial analysis (neighborhood to regional) Equity-focused implementation strategies Legal-regulatory-compliance frameworks with Bremen serving as both living laboratory and model for municipal energy planning. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. His advising activities center on thesis supervision in infrastructure planning, while grant leadership includes major projects: hyBit (Hydrogen for Bremen's industrial transformation; 2021-2022) Heat Transition Northwest (digitalization for heat implementation; 2021-2025) North German Research Associations coordination Bremen Heat Transition Network initiatives These involve partnerships with municipal authorities, industry, and regional research consortia. His operational ecosystem includes the GIS Laboratory for spatial analysis, active participation in Networking AG Wärme (Heat Working Group), and leadership in the Bremen Heat Transition Network . Current engagements extend through 2026, including coordination of the 3rd North German Conference on Thermal Research—demonstrating sustained commitment to advancing urban energy infrastructure through academic-practice integration.
Nina Sajić is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Banja Luka, where she has held her academic position since her election on October 29, 2020. She is actively engaged in teaching and research within the Department of Political Science, focusing on international relations, federalism, and diplomacy. Dr. Sajić's research interests span multiple dimensions of political science with particular emphasis on international relations, federalism, diplomacy, security studies, ethnic politics, and identity construction . Her scholarly work frequently examines how subnational entities engage in international relations through paradiplomacy, with case studies from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, and Quebec. She has developed significant expertise in analyzing federal institutional design in post-conflict societies and investigating how identity narratives are constructed and deployed in political contexts, particularly in the Balkans. Dr. Sajić's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary political challenges. Her recent work addresses summit diplomacy, federal institutional responses to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, cultural diplomacy of federated units, and the international positioning of substate entities. She bridges theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, contributing to both academic discourse and policy-relevant analysis. Dr. Sajić currently leads multiple significant research projects: "International positioning of the Republika Srpska: political, legal and cultural aspects" (2025), examining how substate entities engage internationally "International order and the Serbian national question" (2024-2025), investigating historical influences of international power structures on Serbian state-building Erasmus+ project "Research and education network on EU foreign policy challenges" (2024-2026), analyzing challenges to EU foreign policy values Team member on "Serbian idea - harmony of generations" (2024-2025), focusing on promoting Serbian political thought Her teaching portfolio spans all academic levels, including courses on international relations, diplomacy (including 21st century diplomacy), comparative federalism studies, migration politics, and integration processes in Southeast Europe. She supervises graduate and doctoral research in political science with particular focus on federalism, international relations, and Balkan politics.
Gustavo de la Orden Bosch is a Researcher at the Public Law Department within the Law School at the University of Deusto, where he serves as a research associate at the Pedro Arrupe Human Rights Institute. His work focuses on the intersection of international law, criminal law, and criminology as applied to migration, border studies, and human rights. His primary research interests examine the securitization and criminalization of migration at EU borders, particularly analyzing Spain's border control systems, immigration policies, and international protection mechanisms. His doctoral thesis specifically addresses how these processes impact the rights of asylum seekers and refugees, with special attention to EU migration frameworks. Analysis of his publications reveals a consistent focus on EU migration policy evolution, border control mechanisms, and the growing criminalization of migration. His work increasingly addresses climate migration, transitional justice in Spain and Latin America, and the protection of human rights defenders. Recent publications show a shift toward examining the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and its implications for border procedures. De la Orden Bosch actively participates in multiple research projects including 'Nuevas tecnologías en la gobernanza migratoria de la UE' (2025-2029), 'Generación de capacidades y estrategias de intervención de AECID' (2025-2027), and 'Euskaditik Mundura' (2024-2025), demonstrating sustained funding and institutional support for his research agenda. He is deeply involved with the Pedro Arrupe Human Rights Institute at the University of Deusto, where he contributes to educational programs for universities committed to refugees and human rights defenders. His work with the Laboratory on the Criminalisation of Solidarity examines how crimmigration policies affect migrant rights defenders at the Irun-Hendaye border, reflecting his commitment to both theoretical research and practical human rights applications.
