Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Earth-Surface Processes

Companies can greatly benefit from working with Earth-Surface Processes experts. These researchers have in-depth knowledge of natural hazards, landforms, and environmental processes. By collaborating with them, companies can gain valuable insights and innovative solutions for sustainable development. Earth-Surface Processes experts can help companies in various industries, such as construction, mining, agriculture, and environmental consulting, to mitigate risks associated with natural hazards. They can also provide expertise in land-use planning, helping companies make informed decisions about site selection and development. Additionally, Earth-Surface Processes experts can assist in environmental impact assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing negative effects on ecosystems.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Earth-Surface Processes include Joel T. Nadler, Zohreh Movahed, Philip Ball, Serena Booth, Ramil Ahmadov, PhD, Martin Brauch, Naveen Adusumilli, Luke Connelly, TuongThuy Vu, Lucas de Castro Moreira da Silva, and Alisha Desai, PhD.

Joel T. Nadler

Bloomfield , Indiana, United States of America
14 Years Experience
Former Professor of Psychology, SIUE: Senior Consultant PDRI
Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Ph.D., Applied (Industrial / Organizational) Psychology / August, 2010

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Experience

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Professor: Director I/O Masters Program / August, 2010 — August, 2022

AON Assessment Solutions

Senior Consultant / July, 2022 — March, 2024

PDRI

Senior Consultant / April, 2024 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (18)
Industrial Organizational Psychology
Gender Studies
Social Psychology
Business and International Management
Strategy and Management
And 13 more
About
Joel T. Nadler is Senior Consultant at PDRI and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Indiana. He was a formerly at Aon Assessment Solutions and a Professor of I/O psychology at SIUE. Dr. Nadler has taught classes including Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Development, Employee Selection, Test and Measures, graduate and undergraduate Research Design and Statistics, Social Psychology, Group Dynamics, Organizational Behavior, and Psychology of Gender. ​ Dr. Nadler has in the past actively worked as an independent consultant and as a co-founder of AOA Consulting and has consulted with organizations on areas such as assessment validation, organizational climate and culture, survey development, performance appraisal, program evaluation, needs assessment, organizational change and development, and study design and methodology. Dr. Nadler research interests include gender bias in selection and performance appraisal, sexual harassment, organizational attractiveness, adverse impact (EEO law), and assessing inclusive diversity practices.  Additionally, Dr. Nadler has expertise in advanced measurement, design and statistical techniques. His research has been published in journals such as Industrial Organizational Psychology: *Perspectives on Science and Practice, Sex Roles, Social Issues and Policy Review,  Journal of Applied Social Psychology, American Journal of Evaluation, Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies.*   Dr. Nadler enjoys cycling, traveling, horseback riding, motorcycling, music, science fiction, and collecting bourbon and scotch when he is not busy consulting and conducting research.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

47 total publications

Applying Theory to Real-World Problems: Integrating Service-Learning into the Industrial Engineering Capstone Design Course

International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship / Nov 27, 2017

Onal, S., Nadler, J., & O’Loughlin, M. (2017). Applying Theory to Real-World Problems: Integrating Service-Learning into the Industrial Engineering Capstone Design Course. International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship, 12(2), 57–80. https://doi.org/10.24908/ijsle.v12i2.6659

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Zohreh Movahed

Mississauga
24 Years Experience
PhD,University Technology Malaysia
Education

PhD, Petroleum Engineering / July, 2015

Johor

Master, Master of Science in Geology (Stratigraphy and Palaeontology) / February, 2002

Tehran

Bachelor, • Bachelor of Science in Geology 0 / May, 1998

Ahwaz
Experience

American Journal of Planetary and Space Science

Editor / November, 2023 — Present

American Journal of Planetary and Space Science November 2023- Present Editor(https://www.pubtexto.com/journals/american-journal-of-planetary-and-space-science/editorial-board) • Oversee the peer-review process for timely, thorough evaluations, and recruit/maintain a qualified reviewer pool. • Offering constructive feedback, guiding authors through revisions, and collaborate on editorial decisions • for manuscript outcomes. • Ensuring content integrity, maintain open communication with all parties, and adhere to ethical standards. • Boosting journal visibility and impact, support authors during revisions, and uphold high academic and regulatory standards.

Alzare

Senior Reservoir Geologist / June, 2002 — Present

Alzare June 2022 - Present Senior Reservoir Geologist Consultant(https://www.alzare.com/consultation-detail-page/3) • Developing and implemented workflows for modelling fractured reservoirs, enhancing well structure understanding through advanced analysis of image logs and geophysical data. • Investigating fracture characteristics and optimizing modelling for reservoir engineering, leading to improved perforation, injection, and production strategies. • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and clients to integrate geological insights into reservoir management, offering strategic solutions to challenges. • Mentoring junior geologists, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing quality assurance for geological interpretations, fostering professional growth and ensuring project accuracy.

Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology

Associate Editor / February, 2010 — Present

Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology 2010 - Present Associate Editor (https://www.springer.com/journal/13202/editorsAssociate Editor) • Oversee the peer-review process, ensuring timely evaluations and recruiting expert reviewers for in-depth technical assessments. • Collaborating with the editorial team and reviewers, providing authors with constructive feedback and assisting with revisions for manuscript enhancement. • Upholding the journal's content quality and integrity by evaluating manuscripts for originality and relevance, ensuring rigorous publication standards. • Enhancing journal visibility and impact, maintain clear communication with all parties involved, and stay informed on industry and academic publishing trends.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (13)
Petroleum geology
Petroleum Geoscience
Well Logging
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Fuel Technology
And 8 more
About
I am a distinguished professional in the Oil & Gas industry with over 20 years of experience in geology, technical sales, and international marketing. Specializing in geological, fracture, and petrophysical imaging analysis & modelling. Holding a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering and a Master's in Paleontology and Stratigraphy, my career has spanned pivotal roles at major organizations including NIOC, Schlumberger, Teleperformance, UTM, PUT, Payam Noor university, Antaeus, and Karun Energy, among others. I have significantly contributed as an editor, educator, and consultant, demonstrating expertise in reservoir characterization and geological imaging. My work has been recognized through numerous awards, underlining my dedication to advancing petroleum engineering and geoscience.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

19 total publications

Integrating hydraulic flow unit concept and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system to accurately estimate permeability in heterogeneous reservoirs: Case study Sif Fatima oilfield, southern Algeria

Journal of African Earth Sciences / Oct 01, 2023

Djebbas, F., Ameur-Zaimeche, O., Kechiched, R., Heddam, S., Wood, D. A., & Movahed, Z. (2023). Integrating hydraulic flow unit concept and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system to accurately estimate permeability in heterogeneous reservoirs: Case study Sif Fatima oilfield, southern Algeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 206, 105027. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2023.105027

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Philip Ball

Houston, Texas, United States of America
19 Years Experience
Philip Ball has 20 years’ experience within international energy exploration and development within the Oil and Gas, Geothermal and Natural Hydrogen Industries.
Education

London School of Business and Finance

MBA, Business / June, 2020

London

Royal Holloway University of London

Ph.D., Geology / February, 2005

Egham

Royal Holloway University of London

M.Sc., Geoscience / September, 2000

Egham
Experience

Keele University

Honorary Senior Researcher / October, 2017 — Present

Honorary Researcher

CATF

Chief of Geothermal Innovation / February, 2022 — March, 2024

Advocacy and Research into Superhot rock geothermal

NHV

Chief Scientist / January, 2023 — Present

The Worlds first Natural Hydrogen Investment Fund

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (19)
Geothermal
Hydrogen
Tectonics
Rifted Margins
Geodynamics
And 14 more
About
Philip has 20+ years experience within the international energy exploration and development, spanning the Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and Natural Hydrogen Industries.  Philip is presently Owner/Director of Geothermal Energy Advisors, LLC (GEA) a consultation group specializing in geothermal exploration and development. He is also an Investor/Partner in Natural Hydrogen Ventures, (NHV), an international, investment fund looking to invest in the emerging natural hydrogen industry. In a voluntary capacity, Philip holds the position of Honorary Senior Researcher at Keele University in the UK. Philip is an advisor for Project InnerSpace, Phase-1, “geothermal resource characterization”, and a Board Member for the EARTHSAFE project Earth’s Critical Resources for Clean Energy and a Sustainable Future, at the University of Twente.  Philip is also a member of the advisory board for the New York Energy Capital Assembly, in collaboration with the Energy Council. In the last 15 years Philip has authored >100 abstracts and \~25 peer reviewed articles. As of today, Philip’s work has been cited \~935 times, his research metrics are: h-index, 15; i10-index 14.  October 2023 Philip was recently (2023) co-awarded, as a member of a research team, the Alejandro Ángel Escobar Award (the Colombian National Prize of Research in Natural Sciences).
Most Relevant Publications (6+)

61 total publications

Deformable plate tectonic models of the southern North Atlantic

Journal of Geodynamics / Jul 01, 2019

Peace, A. L., Welford, J. K., Ball, P. J., & Nirrengarten, M. (2019). Deformable plate tectonic models of the southern North Atlantic. Journal of Geodynamics, 128, 11–37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jog.2019.05.005

Oblique continental rifting and long transform fault formation based on 3D thermomechanical numerical modeling

Tectonophysics / Oct 01, 2018

Ammann, N., Liao, J., Gerya, T., & Ball, P. (2018). Oblique continental rifting and long transform fault formation based on 3D thermomechanical numerical modeling. Tectonophysics, 746, 106–120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2017.08.015

Seismic surveys in the Northern Red Sea: asymmetric crustal structure

Tectonophysics / Nov 01, 1991

Rihm, R., Makris, J., & Möller, L. (1991). Seismic surveys in the Northern Red Sea: asymmetric crustal structure. Tectonophysics, 198(2–4), 279–295. https://doi.org/10.1016/0040-1951(91)90156-m

Formation of SDRs-Ocean transition at magma-rich rifted margins: Significance of a mantle seismic reflector at the western Demerara margin

Tectonophysics / Dec 01, 2022

Gómez-Romeu, J., Kusznir, N., Ducoux, M., Jammes, S., Ball, P., Calassou, S., & Masini, E. (2022). Formation of SDRs-Ocean transition at magma-rich rifted margins: Significance of a mantle seismic reflector at the western Demerara margin. Tectonophysics, 845, 229624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2022.229624

Mesozoic-Cenozoic deformation in the Canadian Cordillera: The record of a “Continental Bulldozer”?

Tectonophysics / Apr 01, 2019

Monger, J. W. H., & Gibson, H. D. (2019). Mesozoic-Cenozoic deformation in the Canadian Cordillera: The record of a “Continental Bulldozer”? Tectonophysics, 757, 153–169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2018.12.023

Rift-related magmatism on magma-poor margins: Structural and potential-field analyses of the Mesozoic Notre Dame Bay intrusions, Newfoundland, Canada and their link to North Atlantic Opening

Tectonophysics / Oct 01, 2018

Peace, A. L., Welford, J. K., Geng, M., Sandeman, H., Gaetz, B. D., & Ryan, S. S. (2018). Rift-related magmatism on magma-poor margins: Structural and potential-field analyses of the Mesozoic Notre Dame Bay intrusions, Newfoundland, Canada and their link to North Atlantic Opening. Tectonophysics, 745, 24–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2018.07.025

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Serena Booth

Cambridge, MA
5 Years Experience
Robotics Research Scientist - MIT
Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

PhD, Robotics / 2024 (anticipated)

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Harvard University

BS, Computer Science / 2016

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Experience

MIT

Research Scientist / 2018 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (7)
human-robot interaction
Artificial Intelligence
reward design
explainable AI
Computer Science Applications
And 2 more
About
Serena Booth is a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She received her Ph.D. in robotics from MIT in 2024 and her BS in computer science from Harvard University in 2016. Her research focuses on developing new methods for robotic control and learning.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

16 total publications

Fly motion vision: from optic flow to visual course control

e-Neuroforum / Sep 01, 2012

Borst, A. (2012). Fly motion vision: from optic flow to visual course control. E-Neuroforum, 18(3), 59–66. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13295-012-0031-z

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Ramil Ahmadov, PhD

16 Years Experience
Senior Technical Advisor with 20 years of experience and a PhD (Geosciences) from Stanford Univeristy.
Education

Stanford University

Ph.D., Geophysics / May, 2011

Stanford, California, United States of America

Stanford University

M.S., Geophysics / June, 2009

Stanford, California, United States of America

Stanford University

M.S., Geological and Environmental Sciences / June, 2006

Stanford, California, United States of America
Experience

University of Houston

Adjunct Faculty / January, 2019 — Present

Natural Sciences Department: courses taught – Hydrogeology (incl. lab section), Petroleum Geology (incl. lab section), Meteorology (incl. lab section), Oceanography (incl. lab section).

CGG

Sr. Geophysical Advisor / June, 2019 — June, 2022

Global Product Strategy Manager for Geophysics within GeoSoftware. MVP-to-commercialization (end-to-end, closed loop) of three geophysical software packages. Development, testing, implementation, and client support of all aspects of geophysics and petrophysics products and workflows within four software packages. Marketing and branding of all rock physics products within all CGG’s software packages. Leadership, supervision, and training (internal and external) of junior and senior scientists, an academic liaison to universities, agencies, and consortia.

New England Research

Principal Scientist / October, 2016 — June, 2019

One of the main contributors to the 15% Year/Year growth of service projects for three consecutive years. Headed and operated Houston laboratory/office of the company: services, business development, B2B sales, branding, product development and marketing.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (8)
Rock Physics
Structural Geology
Petrophysics
Geomechanics
Geology
And 3 more
About
Senior Technical Advisor and Manager with 15 years of experience in management consulting, product & business development, B2B, SaaS & B2C sales, strategy, project management and marketing. Subject matter expert in energy domain with experience leading consulting engagements, developing and managing scope, budget, and schedule. Liaison for cloud technology (OSDU, Delfi) and digital transformation within partner ecosystem in subsurface operations - seismic, well log, core, drilling, completion, and production. Close collaboration with sales teams to drive executive level customer relationships and influence executive decision making. Strong business acumen and personal skills, interaction with clients and agencies, managing groups of interdisciplinary scientists, engineers, and software developers.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

11 total publications

Bed-parallel compaction bands in aeolian sandstone: Their identification, characterization and implications

Tectonophysics / Dec 01, 2009

Aydin, A., & Ahmadov, R. (2009). Bed-parallel compaction bands in aeolian sandstone: Their identification, characterization and implications. Tectonophysics, 479(3–4), 277–284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tecto.2009.08.033

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Martin Brauch

10 Years Experience
Senior Legal and Economics Researcher, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Education

New York University

LLM, Law / 2010

New York, New York, United States of America

Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Bachelor, Law / 2008

Pelotas
Experience

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment

Lead Researcher / February, 2020 — Present

International Institute for Sustainable Development

Sustainability Law Advisor / 2014 — 2020

Grupo SBS

Attorney / 2013 — 2014

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (13)
economics
international law
international investment law
climate change
sustainable development
And 8 more
About
Martin Dietrich Brauch is a Lead Researcher at CCSI. He leads economic and legal research, training, and advisory work, with a focus on legal and policy frameworks and practices for sustainable investment to achieve climate change mitigation and adaptation goals—including through decarbonization and a just transition to net-zero emission energy systems and economies—along with other SDGs.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

24 total publications

La dynamique spatiale de la croissance économique au Brésil (1970-2000) : une approche empirique

Revue d’Économie Régionale & Urbaine / Feb 01, 2009

Dietrich Brauch, M., & Monasterio, L. M. (2009). La dynamique spatiale de la croissance économique au Brésil (1970-2000) : une approche empirique. Revue d’Économie Régionale & Urbaine, janvier(1), 7–29. https://doi.org/10.3917/reru.091.0007

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Naveen Adusumilli

10 Years Experience
Warner Bruner Endowed Professor, Associate Professor- Extension Economist -Louisiana State University
Education

Texas A&M University

PhD, Agricultural Economics / May, 2012

College Station, Texas, United States of America
Experience

Louisiana State university

Extension Economist / May, 2014 — Present

State wide extension specialist on soil and water policy, Conservation, Climate change adaptation and mitigation

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (29)
Soil and Water Policy
Production Economics
Agronomy and Crop Science
Water Science and Technology
Soil Science
And 24 more
About
Naveen Adusumilli is an accomplished agricultural economist with a strong background in conservation policy-related research and extension work. He completed his PhD in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University in 2012, focusing on the economics of water resource management in agriculture. During his doctoral studies, he conducted extensive research on the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and the role of water markets in mitigating these impacts. After completing his PhD, Naveen joined Louisiana State University as an Extension Economist. In this role, he worked closely with farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to provide economic analysis and recommendations for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. He also conducted outreach programs to educate farmers about the latest research findings and best practices in the field of agricultural economics. Naveen's research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at more than 100 farmer group meetings and national and international conferences. He has also received several awards and grants for his research contributions, including the Emerging Scholars Award in 2017 from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association and, in 2021, the Chair Leadership Award for his contributions to Soil and Water Conservation Society. from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. In addition to his work in academia, Naveen has also collaborated with various government agencies and international organizations on projects related to agricultural development and resource management. His expertise in agricultural economics has been sought after by organizations such as the Foundation for Agricultural Research, the National Institute for Water Resources, Foreign Agricultural Services, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the World Bank. Naveen is a dedicated and passionate economist who is committed to finding solutions for the complex challenges facing the agricultural industry. Through his research and extension work, he continues to make valuable contributions to the field of agricultural economics and drive positive change in the world of farming.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

35 total publications

Economic evaluation of using surge valves in furrow irrigation of row crops in Louisiana: A net present value approach

Agricultural Water Management / Aug 01, 2016

Adusumilli, N., Davis, S., & Fromme, D. (2016). Economic evaluation of using surge valves in furrow irrigation of row crops in Louisiana: A net present value approach. Agricultural Water Management, 174, 61–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2016.04.024

Rye cover crop retains nitrogen and doesn’t reduce corn yields

Soil and Tillage Research / Aug 01, 2018

Snapp, S., & Surapur, S. (2018). Rye cover crop retains nitrogen and doesn’t reduce corn yields. Soil and Tillage Research, 180, 107–115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2018.02.018

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Luke Connelly

25 Years Experience
Professor of Health Economics, The University of Queensland, CBEH
Education

University of Queensland

PhD, School of Economics / June, 1999

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

University of Queensland

Master of Economic Studies, School of Economics / December, 1993

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Arts (Economics), School of Economics / November, 1991

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Experience

The University of Bologna

Professor

The University of Queensland

Professor of Health Economics / May, 2015 — Present

Professor of Health Economics and Associate Director / January, 2008 — August, 2015

Associate Professor and Associate Director / May, 2003 — December, 2007

Queensland University of Technology

Senior Lecturer in Economics / May, 2000 — April, 2003

Lecturer / January, 1998 — April, 2000

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (42)
Health economics
insurance
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Human Factors and Ergonomics
And 37 more
About
Luke Connelly is Professor of Health Economics at the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health. He also holds a Professorial appointment (part-time) at The University of Bologna, to which he was appointed in 2017 via the Italian “Direct Call” ([link](https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/luke.connelly/en)) process. In 2019 he was appointed as Honorary Professor at The University of Sydney. His main interests are in health economics and insurance economics and the effects of institutions (including legal constructs) on incentives and behaviour. He has also worked in other fields of applied microeconomics, including education economics and transport economics. His publications include papers in *Review of Income and Wealth*, *Health Economics*, *Journal of Health Economics*, *Journal of Risk and Insurance*, *Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance*, *Accident Analysis and Prevention*, *Journal of Law and Medicine*, *Journal of Clinical Epidemiology*, *European Journal of Health Economics*, *International Journal of Health Economics and Finance*, *Social Science and Medicine*, *Economic Papers*, *Economic Analysis and Policy*, *Journal of Transport Economics and Policy*, *Labour Economics*, *Economics and Human Biology* as well as in a range of clinical journals, including *Lancet*. Luke has served on a number of public committees including the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC), which advises the Australian Minister for Health on the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of new and extant listings on Australia's Medicare Benefits Schedule. He has extensive service on other public committees and taskforces as well as extensive teaching and consulting engagements with industry. Over his career he has been a chief investigator on research grants and contracts totalling more than $67m. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of European Journal of Health Economics and the International Journal on Environmental Research and Public Health. He is a member of the International Health Economics Association's Arrow Awards Committee, which awards an annual prize in honour of Nobel Laureate Kenneth Arrow for the best paper in the field. He is currently Guest Editor (with Christophe Courbage) on a Special Issue of the Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance on Insurance and Emerging Health Risks. His current research interests include health service innovations to improve the health of people with chronic kidney disease(CKD). Ongoing interests include the economics of disability and insurance, compensable injury compensation schemes, and the determinants of health. Luke enjoys and has considerable experience teaching economics and health economics at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. In 2014 he was awarded the School of Economics Distinguished Teaching Award for his teaching on UQ's Master of Health Economics Program. In July 2016 and July 2019 he also taught summer schools in Health Economics and the Economics of Insurance at The University of Lucerne, Switzerland. Over the past 10 years he has been a chief investigator on grants totalling more than $70m.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

105 total publications

ALTERNATIVE GOVERNMENT POLICIES FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONER LOCATION: INFORMATION, PRICES AND INCOMES

Prometheus / Dec 01, 1995

Connelly, L. B., & Doessel, D. P. (1995). ALTERNATIVE GOVERNMENT POLICIES FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONER LOCATION: INFORMATION, PRICES AND INCOMES. Prometheus, 13(2), 205–224. https://doi.org/10.1080/08109029508631980

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TuongThuy Vu

27 Years Experience
Geospatial Scientist with over 20-year experiences focusing in data fusion and applications to environmental and disaster management. Also, 10-years experiences as manager and senior executive in higher education.
Education

Royal Institute of Technology

Docent, Geoinformatics

Stockholm

Asian Institute of Technology

DrEng, Remote Sensing and GIS / August, 2003

Pathumthani

Asian Institute of Technology

MEng, Remote Sensing and GIS / August, 2000

Pathum Thani
Experience

Curtin University Malaysia

January, 2020 — Present

Hoa Sen University

July, 2017 — December, 2019

University of Nottingham - Malaysia Campus

Associate Professor / January, 2013 — June, 2017

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (29)
Geospatial Data Science
Urban Remote Sensing
Disaster Monitoring
Global and Planetary Change
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
And 24 more
About
Professor Vu, a geospatial scientist by training and research, boasts two decades of expertise spanning Eurasia. Following his PhD in 2003, he commenced his journey as a research scientist at the Earthquake Disaster Mitigation Research Center in Kobe, Japan, before transitioning to a postdoctoral role at Chiba University from 2006 to 2007. Throughout his tenure in Japan, he directed his efforts towards leveraging geospatial technologies for disaster mitigation and management. Subsequently, he joined the GEOGrid team at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), delving into research on high-performance computing platforms. His academic journey continued with a teaching stint at the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, before assuming roles at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and later Hoa Sen University in Vietnam, where he ascended to the position of Vice-President. Presently, as a Professor and Dean of Engineering and Science at Curtin University Malaysia, Professor Vu's contributions extend beyond academia. Recognized as a Docent by the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, he holds esteemed memberships in various professional bodies, including the Open Source Geospatial Foundation and IEEE. Additionally, he is honored as a Fellow and council member of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering and Technology (AAET), as well as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

71 total publications

Multi-scale solution for building extraction from LiDAR and image data

International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation / Aug 01, 2009

Vu, T. T., Yamazaki, F., & Matsuoka, M. (2009). Multi-scale solution for building extraction from LiDAR and image data. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 11(4), 281–289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jag.2009.03.005

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Lucas de Castro Moreira da Silva

6 Years Experience
PhD - Soil, Water, and Data Science
Education

Murdoch University

PhD in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences

Perth

Universidade Federal de Viçosa

PhD in Water and Environmental Resources, Agricultural Engineering

Viçosa

Federal University of Lavras

MSc in Soil Science, Soil Science

Lavras
Experience

Department of Agricultural Engineering - Federal University of Viçosa

Research Fellow / January, 2024 — Present

- Machine learning-based modeling - Soil and Water conservation - Soil hydrology and soil physics

Hirundo Agriscience

Scientific and Technical Consultant / January, 2023 — November, 2023

- Soil services consulting - Development of machine learning models for soil carbon - Scientific and technical writing for governmental grants - Research and technical fieldwork in apiculture - Standardization and distribution of food products

Geosig Topografia e Soluções Ambientais

Freelancer technical consultant / September, 2021 — September, 2022

- Conceptualization and writing of watershed environmental diagnosis project - Methodology development - Coordination of strategic planning - Presentation of results to clients.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (22)
Soil Hydrology
Soil Physics
Soil and Water Conservation
Waste Management and Disposal
Environmental Chemistry
And 17 more
About
For publications, please refer to: researchid.co/lucascmsilva researchgate.net/profile/Lucas-Da-Silva-26 lattes.cnpq.br/5433371625273087 I am an agronomist with a Master's in Soil Science and a PhD in Agricultural Engineering. Over the past years I have dedicated my research to soil hydrology, soil physics, soil and water conservation, conservation agriculture, sustainable land management, and predictive modeling.
Most Relevant Publications (5+)

20 total publications

Soil management and diverse crop rotation can mitigate early-stage no-till compaction and improve least limiting water range in a Ferralsol

Agricultural Water Management / Jan 01, 2021

de Moura, M. S., Silva, B. M., Mota, P. K., Borghi, E., Resende, A. V. de, Acuña-Guzman, S. F., Araújo, G. S. S., da Silva, L. de C. M., de Oliveira, G. C., & Curi, N. (2021). Soil management and diverse crop rotation can mitigate early-stage no-till compaction and improve least limiting water range in a Ferralsol. Agricultural Water Management, 243, 106523. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2020.106523

Water retention and availability in Brazilian Cerrado (neotropical savanna) soils under agricultural use: Pedotransfer functions and decision trees

Soil and Tillage Research / Oct 01, 2022

Amorim, R. S. S., Albuquerque, J. A., Couto, E. G., Kunz, M., Rodrigues, M. F., Silva, L. de C. M. da, & Reichert, J. M. (2022). Water retention and availability in Brazilian Cerrado (neotropical savanna) soils under agricultural use: Pedotransfer functions and decision trees. Soil and Tillage Research, 224, 105485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105485

Research on acidification and changes in mineral element concentrations in ferralsols from long-term tea plantations in Guizhou Province, China

Soil Research / Oct 13, 2023

Lin, S., Liu, X., Yan, Q., Wei, F., & Wang, D. (2023). Research on acidification and changes in mineral element concentrations in ferralsols from long-term tea plantations in Guizhou Province, China. Soil Research, 62(1). https://doi.org/10.1071/sr23086

Machine learning as a useful tool for diagnosis of soil compaction under continuous no-tillage in Brazil

Soil Research / Sep 05, 2022

Peixoto, D. S., Silva, S. H. G., Moreira, S. G., Silva, A. A. P. da, Chiarini, T. P. A., Silva, L. de C. M. da, Curi, N., & Silva, B. M. (2022). Machine learning as a useful tool for diagnosis of soil compaction under continuous no-tillage in Brazil. Soil Research, 61(2), 145–158. https://doi.org/10.1071/sr22048

Mineralogy and pore size distribution of clayey Oxisols with granular structure and the effect of management systems

Soil and Tillage Research / Sep 01, 2022

Silva, L. de C. M. da, Peixoto, D. S., Gomes, J. B. V., Avanzi, J. C., Amorim, R. S. S., Borghi, E., Resende, Á. V. de, Silva, B. M., Mancini, M., & Curi, N. (2022). Mineralogy and pore size distribution of clayey Oxisols with granular structure and the effect of management systems. Soil and Tillage Research, 223, 105479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105479

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Alisha Desai, PhD

4 Years Experience
Clinical Psychologist (PhD) with specializations, extensive research experience, and publications in forensic psychology, clinical supervision, multiculturalism, and trauma/PTSD
Education

Drexel University

PhD, Psychology / June, 2021

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Cornell University

BS / January, 2013

Ithaca, New York, United States of America
Experience

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

Clinical Psychology Resident + PTSD Fellow / July, 2020 — February, 2022

Rocky Mountain Mental Illness, Research, Education & Clinical Center for Suicide Prevention

Clinical Research Psychologist / March, 2022 — March, 2023

UNICEF USA

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Earth-Surface Processes
Other Research Expertise (15)
Social Psychology
Law
Sociology and Political Science
Psychiatry and Mental health
Biological Psychiatry
And 10 more
About
I am a clinical psychologist whose training and research, teaching, and clinical experience has centered on forensic psychology and trauma/PTSD. Specifically, I have expertise in the intersection of law and mental health; trauma and post-traumatic stress disorders among the general population, frontline workers, and veterans; LGBTQIA+ populations; and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

28 total publications

Trauma-Informed Training for Veterans Treatment Court Professionals: Program Development and Initial Feedback

Federal Practitioner / Feb 01, 2023

Desai, A. (2023). Trauma-Informed Training for Veterans Treatment Court Professionals: Program Development and Initial Feedback. Federal Practitioner, 40(2). https://doi.org/10.12788/fp.0358

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