Associate Professor at School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds, United Kingdom,

Dr. Susannah M. Sallu is an Associate Professor in Environment and Development at the Sustainability Research Institute, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, UK. With a background in interdisciplinary research, she focuses on rural livelihoods, environmental change, marginalization, natural resource governance, and agricultural development in tropical and subtropical environments. Dr. Sallu specializes in the theoretical and empirical intersections of political ecology, complex systems science, and environmental justice, with regional expertise in Africa.

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📚 Education:

DPhil. Geography, University of Oxford, UK (2003-2007)
MSc. Environmental Technology, Imperial College, University of London, UK (1998-1999)
BSc (Hons). Tropical Environmental Science, University of Aberdeen, UK (1994-1998)

🌱 PhD Supervision:

With a strong commitment to early career researchers, Dr. Sallu is currently supervising four PhD researchers and has successfully mentored 15 others to completion, covering diverse topics in environmental science and development.

🌍 Academic Service and Leadership:

Dr. Sallu serves as the Director of Masters Education at the School of Earth & Environment, University of Leeds, and has been actively involved in various leadership roles, committees, and research groups.

📚 Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles:

Dr. Sallu has contributed to impactful research, including an upcoming article that challenges universal applications of Western definitions and measurement indicators of women’s empowerment.

Research Focus 📝:

Dr. Sallu’s research encompasses transformative adaptation for climate-smart nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa, as evidenced by her recent article in Nature Food. 🍽️ Stakeholder-driven approaches are vital for addressing climate challenges in agriculture and nutrition.

Additionally, she explores the dynamics of gender mainstreaming in Tanzania’s climate-smart agricultural policy, contributing to the discourse on inclusive and equitable climate strategies. 🌱 Her work extends to international humanitarian narratives, investigating the intersection of disasters, crises, and Indigeneity.

Dr. Sallu’s expertise also shines in methodological lessons for negotiating power and resilience in climate change research, as demonstrated in World Development. 🌐 Lastly, her contribution to understanding the role of agricultural fallows in natural forest regeneration in Tanzania is highlighted in Environmental Research Letters. 🌳

Citation Metrics:

Total Citations: 1,735
Total Documents: 1,604
Total Number of Publications: 63
h-index: 22

The h-index is a measure that combines both the productivity and impact of a researcher’s work. An h-index of 22 suggests that there are 22 publications that have each been cited at least 22 times.

Publications Top Notes:

“Stakeholder-driven transformative adaptation is needed for climate-smart nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa”
- Authors: Jennings, S., Challinor, A., Smith, P., Horgan, G., Benton, T.
- Journal: Nature Food, 2024, 5(1), pp. 37–47
“How gender mainstreaming plays out in Tanzania’s climate-smart agricultural policy: Isomorphic mimicry of international discourse”
- Authors: Smith, R., Mdee, A., Sallu, S.
- Journal: Development Policy Review, 2023, 41(6), e12718
“International humanitarian narratives of disasters, crises, and Indigeneity”
- Authors: Mosurska, A., Clark-Ginsberg, A., Ford, J., Sallu, S.M., Davis, K.
- Journal: Disasters, 2023, 47(4), pp. 913–941
“Methodological lessons for negotiating power, political capabilities, and resilience in research on climate change responses”
- Authors: Tschakert, P., Parsons, M., Atkins, E., Steen, K., Ziervogel, G.
- Journal: World Development, 2023, 167, 106247
“Agricultural fallows are the main driver of natural forest regeneration in Tanzania”
- Authors: Doggart, N., Mugasha, W.A., Mpiri, A., Sallu, S.M., Spracklen, D.V.
- Journal: Environmental Research Letters, 2023, 18(5), 054008

Prof Jiaguo Qi: Land use | SustainableAg Leadership Award

Professor at Michigan State University, United States

Jiaguo Qi is a distinguished professor and director based at Michigan State University, specializing in global change research. With an academic journey starting from Harbin Teacher’s Normal University in China to earning his Ph.D. in Soil and Water Science from the University of Arizona, Qi has become a prominent figure in the field.

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🎓Education :

Jiaguo Qi earned his Ph.D. in Soil and Water Sciences from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, USA, completing his studies from August 15, 1989, to May 15, 1993. 🎓

Honors and Awards:

Jiaguo Qi has received numerous honors and awards for his outstanding contributions:

🏆 2017: Honorary Professor at Kazakhstan National Agrarian University, recognizing his efforts in promoting research and education between the National Agrarian University and US institutions.
🎓 2011: Title of Pao Yu-Kong Chair Professor for Scholarship and Outstanding Achievements. This accolade acknowledges his role in fostering international collaborations between Michigan State University and Zhejiang University, China. Initiatives include exchange programs, summer student programs, and joint-faculty positions.
🌿 2009: Certificate of Recognition on Monsoon Asia Tropical Forest Carbon Dynamics and Sustainability from the Mekong Institute in Khon Khaen, Thailand.
🌍 2001: USDA Group Honor Award for Excellence in the Semi-arid Land-Surface-Atmosphere Team. This recognizes his leadership in providing crucial hydro-ecological information and tools for sustaining semi-arid natural resources.
🌏 2000: Wang Kuangcheng Foundation Travel Award in Hong Kong, acknowledging his efforts to initiate research collaboration between Michigan State University and the Center for Space Science and Applied Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
🤝 2000: Certificate of Appreciation from the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority of the Philippines for his participation in the Southeast Asia Regional Workshop on Land Cover and Land Use Changes in Antipolo City.
🌐 1997: USDA-Certificate of Merit for designing and coordinating the 1997 campaign for the investigation of microwave remote sensing and a combined remote sensing/modeling approach.
🚜 1995: USDA Certificate of Appreciation for the MADMAC experiment, recognizing his contributions to a season-long experiment testing the feasibility of remote sensing for precision agriculture on an operational basis.

🏆 Professional Membership and Service:

Jiaguo Qi is actively involved in various professional memberships: Member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 🔬 Member of AAAS (American Association for the Advancement in Science) 🌐 Member of AGU (American Geophysical Union) 🗺️ Member of AAG (Association of American Geographers) These affiliations reflect his commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in technology, science, geophysics, and geography. 🌟

🌐 Research Interests & Activities:

Dr. Jiaguo Qi’s research journey is a fascinating exploration of diverse topics within global change: 🌍 His primary focus is on global change issues, delving into the intricate relationships between land, water, climate, and society. 🛰️ Expert in process-based models, he leverages geospatial technologies and both in-situ and remote observations to enhance understanding. 📊 His research spans remote sensing, geospatial technologies, environmental monitoring, assessment, and modeling. 🏞️ Specializes in studying land use and land cover dynamics, crucial for sustainable resource management. 💻 Actively involved in developing decision support systems for agriculture and rangeland management. 🌐 Over two decades, he has pioneered the creation of geospatial modeling tools for effective land management. 🌦️ Enhanced climate modeling using satellite-based biophysical data to contribute to climate science. 🔄 Integrated land use information into biogeochemical models for a holistic understanding. 🌱 Applied geospatial technologies for ecological assessment, ensuring a comprehensive approach to environmental studies. 💡 Recent work involves optimizing the WEF (water-energy-food) nexus framework for sustainable development in developing countries across Asia, Africa, and South America. 📚 Dr. Qi boasts an extensive publication record, with over 264 refereed journal articles, showcasing his impactful contributions to the field. 📈 His notable Google Scholar citations, with an h-index of 71 and an i10-index of 193, highlight the significance and influence of his research. Dr. Jiaguo Qi’s dedication to advancing knowledge in global change and sustainability is evident through his multifaceted and impactful research portfolio. 🌱✨

Research Focus 🌱🔬:

Jiaguo Qi’s research spans diverse categories, emphasizing the intricate relationships between land, water, and climate. 🌍 His work includes assessing land use policy impacts on effective farmland planting areas in Heilongjiang Province, China, and mapping potential soil water erosion and flood hazard zones in the Yarlung Tsangpo River Basin. 🗺️ Additionally, he explores the spatial patterns of environmental consequences of dams in watersheds and evaluates the performance of multiple models for estimating rodent activity intensity in alpine grasslands. 🏞️ His research extends to urban land-use classification using machine learning and assessing the spatiotemporal impact of water conservation on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. 💡

Citations:

Jiaguo Qi has garnered significant recognition in the academic community:

Total Citations: 18,747
h-index: 71
i10-index: 197

These metrics underscore the substantial impact and influence of his scholarly contributions, reflecting widespread citation and recognition since 2019. 📚🌟