Xuefei Ren
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
An expert in the politics of urban development, globalization, social change, art and cultural industries
International architecture China Urban Development
Georgeen Theodore
Director, Master of Infrastructure Planning Program · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Professor Theodore focuses on the relationship between strategic planning and local development
Equitable Economic Development Participatory & Dialogic Processes Regional Development Sustainable Building Design Strategic Planning
Barbara Mennel
Professor/Chair/Director · University of Florida
Barbara Mennel’s research interests are transnational cinematic practices and the intersection of urban studies and film studies.
Urban Studies and Film Feminist Theory Humanities Film Studies German Studies
Martha Kohen
Professor/Director · University of Florida
Martha Kohen is an expert in sustainability in built environment resilience, smart buildings/cities and sustainable architecture and design.
Latin American Studies Storm Preparation Coastal Erosion Urban Design Sea Level Rise
Marta Vicarelli
Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Marta Vicarelli's research focuses on the risks and the socioeconomic impacts of climate variability and climate change.
Economics of Sustainability Political Economy of the Environment Environmental Policy Environmental Economics Socioeconomic Impacts of Climate Change
Rima Taher
Senior University Lecturer · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Professor Taher focuses on structural technology, stability of structures, architectural cognizance and engineering standards
Hurricanes Structural Engineering Engineering & Technical Design Structural Design Engineering
Vivian Loftness
University Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Vivian Loftness is an internationally renowned researcher, author and educator with 30+ years in environmental design and sustainability.
Changing Nature of Work Environmental Quality Environmental Design Sustainability Energy
Andrew Deener, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
Andrew Deener is a professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut.
Food Systems Gentrification Economic Sociology Culture City Development