Work with thought leaders and academic experts in environmental science

Companies can benefit from working with environmental science researchers in several ways. These experts can provide valuable insights into environmental impact, help develop sustainable practices, conduct research on renewable energy sources, and assist in environmental policy development. They can also help companies navigate environmental regulations, assess and mitigate environmental risks, and provide expertise in environmental impact assessments. Collaborating with environmental science researchers can enhance a company's sustainability efforts, improve its reputation, and contribute to a more environmentally conscious business model.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in environmental science include Madeline Lenhausen, Dr. Joachim Scholz, Keisha Walters, Jim Samuel, Carlos F.M. Coimbra, Sabine Langkau, Mark Ryan, Lea-Rachel Kosnik, Ariel Aptekmann, Anna Young-Ferris, Samiul Amin, Dr. Abbas Poorhashemi, Tensie Whelan, and Wesley R. Hartmann.

Madeline Lenhausen

Sacramento, California, United States of America
7 Years Experience
Quantitative Researcher in Psychology
Education

University of California, Davis

PhD, Psychology / 2022

Davis, California, United States of America

University of California, Davis

M.A., Psychology / 2021

Davis, California, United States of America

Michigan State University

B.S., Psychology / May, 2018

East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America
Experience

University of California, Davis

Graduate Student Researcher / Teaching Assistant / 2018 — 2022

Research Expertise (1)
Social Psychology
About
I am a personality researcher with extensive expertise in data analysis and quantitative methodology. I have 7+ years of research experience, and have performed a wide range of analyses including: structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, factor analysis, (logistic) regression, and ANOVAs.

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Dr. Joachim Scholz

Buffalo, New York, United States of America
15 Years Experience
The world's first Augmented Reality Marketing professor
Education

Queen's University

Ph.D., Marketing / January, 2014

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

University of Exeter

M.Sc. with Distinction, Economic and Consumer Psychology / July, 2007

Exeter

Nordakademie

M.A., Business Science and Management / July, 2004

Elmshorn
Experience

Brock University

Assistant Professor of Marketing / July, 2019 — Present

I launched the world's first dedicated AR Marketing courses for undergraduate and MBA students in 2019/2020.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Assistant Professor of Marketing / July, 2014 — June, 2019

Developed ‘Digital Marketing and New Media’ course and ‘Integrated Marketing Communications’ minor. Started teaching about AR Marketing in 2014, as part of my Digital Marketing and New Media course.

Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI)

CCOVI Research Scholar and Fellow / May, 2020 — Present

Focus on augmented reality and brand storytelling via social media for the wine industry.

Research Expertise (1)
Marketing
About
I am a marketing professor who specializes in augmented/extended realities, metaverse marketing, brand storytelling, and influencer marketing. I am a public speaker and consultant who helps your brand thrive in today's and tomorrow's new realities. <br> \~ ⨏ \~ <br> MY PASSION is to explore augmented reality’s strategic potential for marketing: I published the first-ever conceptual article on AR marketing, which won Article of the Year award and is one of the most-cited publications about this topic. I have taught AR since 2015 as part of my social media and digital marketing courses at Cal Poly. At Brock University, I developed and teach the world’s first dedicated Augmented Reality Marketing courses for undergraduate as well as MBA students. <br> \~ ⚬ \~ <br> MY RESEARCH combines ethnographic methods with socio-cultural frameworks to cut through the complexities of marketing and consumption: I explore how augmented reality can deepen consumer/brand relationships, how it helps customers feel more competent and autonomous, how Pokémon GO players co-create and transport into hybrid-realities, how managers can deploy AR initiatives, and how various types of augmented realities offer different strategic opportunities for brands. My social media research explores how marketers can build their brands in today’s polarized and tribal societies by fighting back against online critics. <br> \~ × \~ <br> I LOVE building bridges between academia and the broader business community: I'm a member of Adweek's Academic Council and serve on the advisory board of Schulich’s Future of Marketing Institute. I regularly publish research-driven insights in Adweek, MKTGsquad, and other AR-specific publications. I provide expertise for marketing agencies and consult wine, CPG and technology companies in the US and Canada on branding and augmented reality marketing. I decipher the babel and help people see the big picture. <br> \~ 🦊 \~

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Keisha Walters

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
27 Years Experience
University of Arkansas
Education

Clemson University

PhD, Chemical Engineering / 2005

Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America

Clemson University

BS, Biological Sciences / 1996

Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America

Clemson University

M.S., Chemical Engineering / May, 2001

Clemson, South Carolina, United States of America
Experience

University of Arkansas College of Engineering

Endowed Chair and Professor of Chemical Engineering / August, 2021 — Present

University of Oklahoma

Professor of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering / 2016 — 2021

Developing a world-class research program in stimuli reponsive polymers and polymer-grafted nanoparticles for biomedical, energy, and environmental applications. Committed to balance and excellence in research scholarship, teaching scholarship, and service to the profession. Passionate about instilling a love of learning and curiosity about how the world works physically in future generations.

Mississippi State University

Professor of Engineering / 2005 — 2016

Professor of Chemical Engineering who is committed to research, teaching, and service. My research is focused on polymer and nanoparticle-based material design, including ‘smart’ stimuli responsive polymers, polymer-nanoparticle constructs for biomedical and energy applications, and bio-based products such as polymers and fuels.

Research Expertise (35)
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Polymers and Plastics
Organic Chemistry
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
And 30 more
About
Her research covers a broad range of topics in polymer- and nano-based materials engineering and transport modeling, which has been published in 110+ refereed technical manuscripts and presented at numerous national and international conferences. Dr. Walters’ work has been sponsored by government agencies including NSF, DOE, and DOD, and by industry partners.

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Jim Samuel

11 Years Experience
Associate Professor at Rutgers University
Education

Baruch College

PhD, Information Systems / 2007

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

Rutgers University

Associate Professor / 2021 — Present

Axivest

CIO / 2012 — Present

Research Expertise (22)
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Informatics
Machine Learning
NLP NLU NLG Behavioral Finance
And 17 more
About
Jim Samuel is an Associate Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Informatics Program at the Bloustein School. He is an information and artificial intelligence (AI) scientist, with significant industry experience in finance, technology, entrepreneurship and data analytics. Dr. Samuel’s primary research covers human intelligence and artificial intelligences interaction and information philosophy.  Dr. Samuel’s applied research focuses on the optimal use of big data and smart data driven AI applications, textual analytics, natural language processing and artificially intelligent public opinion informatics. His expertise extends to socioeconomic implications of AI, applied machine learning, social media analytics, AI education and AI bias. Dr. Samuel completed his Ph.D. from the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College – City University of New York, and he also has M.Arch and M.B.A (International Finance) degrees.  Dr. Samuel has worked with large multinational financial services corporations, and advises businesses and organizations on data analytics and AI driven value creation strategies. He is passionate about research driven thought leadership in AI, information philosophy, analytics and informatics. 

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Carlos F.M. Coimbra

San Diego, California, United States of America
20 Years Experience
Head of Lab and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UC San Diego
Education

University of California, San Diego

Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / July, 2011

San Diego, California, United States of America
Experience

UC San Diego

Professor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / 2013 — Present

Research Expertise (1)
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
About
Our research group focuses on the discover of science and the development of technologies for Abrupt Climate Change (ACC) mitigation, with particular interest in physics-based, adaptive technologies informed by Energy Meteorology and Energy Climatology.

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Sabine Langkau

15 Years Experience
Rare Earth Magnet Expert: Coordinator of Business Unit Sustainability Innovation and Policy at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI
Education

Leipzig University

Ph.D. / 2007

Leipzig
Experience

Fraunhofer Research

Researcher / 2007 — Present

Research Expertise (0)
About
After graduating in mineralogy from Leipzig University in 2007, Sabine Langkau received her PhD in the field of metal silicide clusters in solar silicon in 2011. She was a visiting student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2010 and has been a Research Associate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, Competence Center “Sustainability and Infrastructure Systems“ since 2013. Since 2020, she coordinates the business unit “Sustainability Innovation and Policy“.

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Mark Ryan

7 Years Experience
Digital Ethics Researcher at Wageningen Economic Research
Education

National University of Ireland, Galway

PhD, Ethics - AI / 2015

Galway

National University of Ireland, Galway

MA, Philosophy / 2010

Galway

Carlow University

BA, Philosophy / 2008

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Experience

Wageningen University and Research Wageningen Economic Research

Digital Ethics Researcher at Wageningen Economic Research / August, 2020 — Present

He specialises in the ethics of AI, data-sharing, and robotics. In his work at Wageningen, his research gives a special attention to ethical and societal concerns of developing and implementing digital technologies

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Postdoctoral Researcher / 2019 — 2020

In this position at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, I worked in the Department of Philosophy alongside Dr. Barbro Fröding on the ethics of technology, specifically focusing on the ethics of artificial intelligence. As part of my role, I published several international peer-reviewed articles, attended international conferences to disseminate my work, organised internal workshops, and applied for grant funding.

University of Twente

Postdoctoral Researcher / 2018 — 2019

In my position at University of Twente, I worked in the Department of Philosophy alongside Prof. Brey and Dr. Macnish on the prestigious and exciting 3 ½ - year international SHERPA Project that was funded through the European Union Horizon 2020 “Science with and for Society” program with a budget of 3 million euros. It had eleven participating organizations, ranging from universities to industry to human rights organizations, amongst others. The SHERPA project investigated, analyzed and synthesized our understanding of the ways in which Smart Information Systems (SIS - involving big data analytics and artificial intelligence) impact ethics and human rights issues. It developed novel ways of understanding and addressing their challenges, evaluated with stakeholders, and advocated the most desirable and sustainable solutions. My role in this project focused on the ethical evaluation of particular SIS technologies, the companies and organizations that use and implement them, and the societal implications of their widespread adoption and integration. As part of my role, I liaised with international organizations from an array of societal domains and evaluate their use of these emerging technologies.

Research Expertise (34)
Digital Ethics
Philosophy of Technology
Environmental Ethics
AI Ethics
Data Ethics
And 29 more
About
Ryan’s primary research focuses on the ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence and digital technology. He has published numerous papers on the topic, and has presented his work at various international conferences. He is also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE). Mark was previously a researcher at KTH University (Stockholm), the University of Twente (the Netherlands), and the National University of Ireland, Galway (Ireland). While at Twente, he worked on an interdisciplinary  project (SHERPA), involving 11 partners from 6 European countries. This project was a European Union Horizon 2020 project (2018-2021, budget €3 million) and focused on the ethical, social and human rights implications of smart information systems (data analytics and artificial intelligence) within a European context. He has published on topics, such as the ethics of smart cities, self-driving vehicles, agricultural data analytics, social robotics, and AI. In his previous research, he has also published a 2016 monograph: Human Values, Environmental Ethics and Sustainability.

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Lea-Rachel Kosnik

19 Years Experience
Professor of Economics, University of Missouri-St. Louis, a leading expert on hydropower regulation in the U.S., and other energy and environmental issues
Education

University of California Los Angeles College of Letters and Science

PhD, Economics

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Experience

University of Missouri-St. Louis

Professor / 2004 — Present

Research Expertise (24)
Environmental Economics
Energy Economics
Environmental Justice
Text/Content Analysis
Public & Regulatory Economics
And 19 more
About
Lea-Rachel Kosnik is a Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She received her BA and MA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on renewable energy and climate change, and she is considered a leading expert on the topic of hydroelectric energy generation in the U.S., and hydropower regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In recent years her research has expanded to include analyses of the academic economics profession itself, including with a focus on gender issues and DEI initiatives. Methodologically, her skill set includes textual analysis and natural language processing, along with traditional econometric techniques. In 2016 she received an honorable mention for article of the year from *Contemporary Economic Policy*, and in 2022 she gave the keynote address to the Illinois Economics Association. Dr. Kosnik is perhaps best known (in a service capacity) as the Association of Environmental and Resource Economist’s (AERE’s) Midwest representative, annually organizing the full track of AERE-sponsored environmental sessions at the Midwest Economic Association meetings. Dr. Kosnik has also served as President, Past-President, and Board Member of the Transportation and Public Utilities Group (TPUG), and as a Department Chair.

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Ariel Aptekmann

2 Years Experience
Bioinformatician at Hackensack Meridian Hospital Center for Discovery and Innovation
Education

University of Buenos Aires

PhD, Biological Chemistry, Bioinformatics / February, 2018

Buenos Aires

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Postdoc, Computational Biology / March, 2021

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Experience

Hackensack Meridian Hospital Center for Discovery and Innovation

Bioinformatician / March, 2021 — Present

Research Expertise (22)
Computational biology
bioinformatics
metagenomics
evolution
Genetics
And 17 more
About
I am a bioinformatician and researcher in computational biology. My research focuses on the application of machine learning and data analysis to understand the molecular basis of disease. I also work on developing novel software tools for data management and analysis.

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Anna Young-Ferris

21 Years Experience
ESG Investment Researcher - University of Sydney Business School
Education

University of Sydney

PhD, Responsible Investment / ESG Accounting / 2014

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

University of Sydney

BS (Honours), Economics / 2001

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Experience

The University of Sydney

Academic / February, 2010 — Present

Principles for Responsible Management Education - USyd

Lead Academic / 2017 — Present

Self-Employed

Vedic Meditation / 2018 — Present

Research Expertise (11)
Responsible investment
ESG integration
Carbon risk
Sustainability accounting
Responsible management education
And 6 more
About
Dr. Anna Young-Ferris is a sustainability and climate change accounting specialist bringing two decades of academic (research and lecturing) and corporate experience. She worked as a climate change and sustainability professional at Ernst & Young and joined academia in 2010 to pursue her research in the field and was awarded her PhD in Responsible Investment in 2014. Her award-winning PhD study examined the integration of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) accounting information in mainstream investment decisions, and she continues to focus and publish her research in the fields of responsible investment, corporate sustainability, and responsible management education. Anna has presented her research at numerous international settings including Harvard University, the London School of Economics and HEC Paris.

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Samiul Amin

20 Years Experience
Professor of Practice at University of Miami Professor of Practice and Director ECAP at University of Miami with expertise in Formulation Design, Rheology, Biosurfactants, Biopolymers and Materials Science.
Education

North Carolina State University

PhD, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering / July, 2002

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Johns Hopkins University

M.S, Chemical Engineering / January, 1997

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

B.S, chemical engineering / May, 1995

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Experience

University of Miami

Professor of Practice / August, 2022 — Present

Manhattan College

Associate Professor / January, 2018 — July, 2022

L'Oreal USA

Assistant Vice-President / November, 2015 — January, 2018

Research Expertise (38)
Complex Fluids
Rheology
Microrheology
Protein Aggregation
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
And 33 more
About
With over 22 years of industry and academic experience in SoftMatter, colloids, and complex fluids, I am a Professor of Practice and Director of the Engineering Corporate Affiliate Program (ECAP) at the University of Miami. My mission is to bridge the gap between engineering education/research and industry needs, and to foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. I am also co-founder of FastFormulator a Formulation Design Lab developing novel sustainable formulations for a wide range of industries utilizing an integrated approach of High THroughput FOrmulation Automation/Advanced CHaracterization/AI-ML and based on deep colloid science/complex fluids insights. <br> As a leading researcher and consultant in formulation design and performance optimization of consumer, cosmetic, biopharmaceutical, and homecare products, I collaborate with multiple global companies and organizations to develop novel and sustainable solutions based on high throughput formulation, AI/ML, advanced characterization and novel sustainable materials. I also teach courses in polymers, surfactants, emulsions, rheology, tribology, and innovation management, and chair international conferences in my field of expertise. I am passionate about advancing the science and engineering of complex fluids and cosmetics, and sharing my knowledge and insights with the next generation of engineers and innovators.

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Dr. Abbas Poorhashemi

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
15 Years Experience
Dr. Poorhashemi is the President of the Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise (CIFILE). He is an academic and expert in international law.
Education

University of Strasbourg

PH.D, International Law / September, 2005

Strasbourg
Experience

Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise (CIFILE)

President / February, 2017 — Present

Research Expertise (13)
Sensory Systems
Physiology
Museology
Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Anthropology
And 8 more
About
Public International Law, International Criminal Law, International Environmental Law, Comparative Law

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Tensie Whelan

23 Years Experience
Director, Center for Sustainable Business - NYU Stern School of Business
Education

Harvard University

OPM, Business School

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

American University

MA International Communication, School of International Service

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

New York University

BA Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

New York University Stern School of Business

Director, Clinical Professor / November, 2015 — Present

Rainforest Alliance

President / 2000 — 2015

Research Expertise (20)
sustainability
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Nature and Landscape Conservation
Pollution
And 15 more
About
Tensie Whelan is the Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she is bringing her 25 years of experience working on local, national and international sustainability issues to engage businesses in proactive and innovative mainstreaming of sustainability. Tensie has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics and was a Citi Fellow in Leadership and Ethics at NYU Stern. Her research interests include ESG investing and sustainable business.

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Wesley R. Hartmann

The John G. McCoy-Banc One Corporation Professor of Marketing
Education

University of California, Los Angeles

PhD, Economics / 2003

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

University of California, Los Angeles

MA, Economics / 2001

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

University of California, Irvine

BA, Economics & Political Science / 1996

Irvine, California, United States of America
Experience

Graduate School of Business, Stanford University

Professor

Research Expertise (12)
Marketing
Economics and Econometrics
Business and International Management
Management Science and Operations Research
Strategy and Management
And 7 more
About
Wesley R. Hartmann is a Professor at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. He received his PhD in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2003, and his MA in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2001. He also holds a BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine.

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Example environmental science projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on environmental science?

Developing Sustainable Packaging Solutions

An environmental science researcher can work with a company to develop sustainable packaging solutions that reduce waste and minimize environmental impact. This can include researching and implementing biodegradable materials, optimizing packaging design for efficiency, and finding innovative ways to reduce packaging waste.

Assessing Environmental Risks in Supply Chains

Environmental science researchers can help companies assess and mitigate environmental risks in their supply chains. They can conduct environmental impact assessments, identify potential risks such as pollution or deforestation, and provide recommendations for sustainable practices and alternative suppliers.

Researching Renewable Energy Sources

Collaborating with an environmental science researcher can help companies explore and implement renewable energy sources. Researchers can conduct studies on the feasibility and effectiveness of different renewable energy technologies, provide guidance on implementation strategies, and help companies transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.

Developing Environmental Policy and Compliance Strategies

Environmental science researchers can assist companies in developing environmental policies and compliance strategies. They can help navigate complex environmental regulations, ensure compliance with local and international standards, and provide guidance on best practices for minimizing environmental impact.

Conducting Environmental Impact Assessments

Environmental science researchers can conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments for companies. This includes evaluating the potential environmental effects of projects or operations, identifying areas of concern, and providing recommendations for mitigating negative impacts and promoting sustainability.