Professor of Earth System Science, and Paul S. and Billie Achilles Chair of Environmental Science, Stanford University Professor Hadly uses a combined field and laboratory approach to examine how ecological perturbations link or decouple levels of biological organization, because understanding the links among ecosystems, species, populations and genes is central to understanding how organisms exist, evolve and become extinct. She addresses problems in organismal biology from both evolutionary and ecological perspectives, primarily using extant species. One of the unique aspects of her overall approach is the focus on the decadal to millennial time scale, a scale that is little studied, although it is a scale that is integral to understanding links between ecology and evolution, and increasingly important to understand the impacts of the Anthropocene.
Professor in Civil Engineering, University of Pretoria I graduated with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Pretoria in 1984 and I am registered as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). I am a past president of both the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) and the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE). I have been a National Research Forum (NRF) rated researcher since 2007 and my research is focused on reducing the environmental footprint of the cement and concrete industry. I have been an author of 126 peer reviewed accredited journal and conference papers and to date supervised 35 research Masters and PhD graduates.
PhD Law Student, University of New England Edward Musole is a multifaceted professional with a diverse educational background, encompassing law, business, and writing. Currently serving as a Lawyer in Western Australia, Edward is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Law at the University of New England. With a Master's in Writing from Swinburne University of Technology Australia and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Zambia, Edward brings a unique blend of legal expertise and strategic management skills to his work. His research interests revolve around the intersection of technology and law, particularly focusing on privacy laws in Australia and the implications of privacy invasive technologies. With strong skills in legal research, analysis, and communication, Edward is poised to make significant contributions to the legal field and beyond.
Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis Erik's research focus is in small animal primary care.
Research Associate at the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science and Shark Scientist and Founder Oceans Research Institute, Rhodes University Dr Enrico Gennari has been studying sharks for over 15 years. Researcher by aspiration and educator for passion, he has specialised in the eco-physiology of the white shark but his interests are currently focusing on animal movement ecology and the mitigation of human/shark conflict. He is an honorary research associate of the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), research associate at Rhodes University’s Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science (DIFS), member of the Shark Advisory Group invited by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs, member of the South African White Shark Research group and member of the Southern Africa Movement Ecology group.
Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Environmental Research Innovation and Sustainability (CERIS), Atlantic Technological University Dr. Ehiaze Ehimen is a Senior Research Fellow in Developmental Sustainable Energy Systems at Atlantic Technological University, Sligo. He completed a PhD in Physics (Energy Systems) from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand in 2010, prior to which he had a European MSc in Environmental Technology and Management from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. Dr Ehimen has worked extensively on a range of renewable energy, environmental technology, waste utilisation and bio-processing optimisation projects in a variety of research projects, roles and institutions in different European countries. He is currently the coordinator and lead PI of the Irish Research Council ( IRC) COALESCE award funded CEANGAL project which is focused on transnational research collaboration to afford improved renewable energy uptake in Sub-Saharan African communities, Ehiaze is also the coordinator and principal of the Sustainable Energy Authourity of Ireland (SEAI) funded MOBILISE project which researches economic, political, and technological factors affecting the implementation of energy efficiency measures in Traveller communities in Ireland. Previously, he was the Project Coordinator for the Rep. of Ireland for the EU INTERREG VI Renewable Engine project (2018-2021). Here, in collaboration with a local SME, Organic Power, he contributed to the development of a small scale AD plant for decentralised gas and electricity generation. He was also a PI on the EU NPA funded SYMBIOMA project (2019-2022) which supported bio-based industries in sparsely populated EU Atlantic regions with mechanisms for valorising their waste streams. Previously, Dr. Ehimen worked an Researcher at Flemish institute of Technological Research (VITO), Mol, Belgium investigating enzymatic process optimisation and intensification routes (FP7 BIOINTENSE project), and at Aalborg University, Esbjerg, Denmark on the EU INTERREG 4A funded “Large Scale Bioenergy Lab” project and the EU regional fund project “Algae Innovation Centre”.Dr Ehiaze Ehimen, ATU’s Senior Research Fellow,
