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Rebecca Rowe

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{{Infobox person
| name = Rebecca Rowe
| birth_name =
| occupation = Ecologist, academic
| workplaces = University of New Hampshire
| education = Bowdoin College<br>University of Chicago
}}

Rebecca Rowe is an ecologist and associate professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.<ref>ORCID record 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref> Her research addresses mammal population dynamics, small mammal community composition, and ecosystem responses to environmental change in Arctic and northeastern United States ecosystems.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>

== Education ==
Rowe attended Bowdoin College from 1993 to 1997, where she studied biology and anthropology.<ref>ORCID record 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref> She later attended the University of Chicago from 2000 to 2006 as part of the Committee on Evolutionary Biology.<ref>ORCID record 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>

== Career ==
Rowe has served as an associate professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of New Hampshire since 2011.<ref>ORCID record 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>

== Research ==
Rowe's published work includes studies on small mammal population dynamics in northeastern hardwood forests, mammal diversity and wetland management effects at Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge in Utah, and tundra vole diet variability in northern Alaska.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref> She has also contributed to research on Arctic tundra carbon dynamics and to methodological work assessing the accuracy of BirdNET acoustic identification for bird community composition studies.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>

According to Semantic Scholar, her published work totals seven papers with 15 citations and an h-index of 2.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>

Rowe has received two grants from the National Science Foundation totaling $1,019,111. The first, awarded May 14, 2015, supported collaborative research linking biotic interactions and environmental change to range dynamics of montane mammals over the past century, in the amount of $421,841.<ref>National Science Foundation award records</ref> The second, awarded July 13, 2016, supported collaborative research on herbivore impacts on carbon cycling in northern Alaska, combining observational, experimental, and modeling approaches, in the amount of $597,270.<ref>National Science Foundation award records</ref> Both awards were administered through the University of New Hampshire.<ref>National Science Foundation award records</ref>

== Selected publications ==
* "A post‐processing framework for assessing BirdNET identification accuracy and community composition" (2024), ''Ibis''<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>
* "The give and take of Arctic greening: differential responses of the carbon sink-to-source threshold to light and temperature in tussock tundra may be influenced by vegetation cover" (2024), ''Communications Biology''<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>
* "Extending mammal specimens with their essential phenotypic traits" (2025), ''Journal of Mammalogy''<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>
* "Drivers of small mammal population dynamics in hardwood forests of northeastern USA" (2025), ''Journal of Mammalogy''<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>
* "Annual and seasonal variability in tundra vole (Microtus oeconomus) diet in northern Alaska" (2025), ''Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research''<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>
* "Mammals of Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge, Utah: assessing diversity, and effects of long-term wetland management on native and introduced species" (2025), ''Therya''<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile, ORCID 0000-0002-0492-568X</ref>

== External links ==
* [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0492-568X Rebecca Rowe's ORCID profile]

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Lisa Kerr

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{{Infobox person
| name = Lisa Kerr
| occupation = Fisheries scientist
| workplaces = University of Maine
}}

Lisa Kerr is a fisheries scientist affiliated with the University of Maine System.<ref>ORCID iD 0000-0001-7182-4259</ref> Her research addresses the population dynamics and stock structure of marine fish, including work on the collapse of the Gulf of Maine cod fishery.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile for Lisa Kerr</ref>

== Career ==
Kerr's professional affiliation is recorded with the University of Maine System.<ref>ORCID iD 0000-0001-7182-4259</ref>

== Research ==
According to Semantic Scholar, Kerr has published 67 papers that have collectively been cited 3,357 times, giving her an h-index of 30.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile for Lisa Kerr</ref> Her most cited work, published in Science in 2015, examined how slow adaptation in the face of rapid ocean warming contributed to the collapse of the Gulf of Maine cod fishery.<ref>"Slow adaptation in the face of rapid warming leads to collapse of the Gulf of Maine cod fishery," Science (2015)</ref> Other frequently cited studies address mismatches between the biological population structure of marine fish and the stock units used to manage them, the spatial dynamics of estuarine fish populations, and the use of chemical composition of fish hard parts as a natural marker of fish stocks.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile for Lisa Kerr</ref>

In 2019, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute received a National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Phase I (RAISE) award of $987,955 for a project titled "Convergence Research to Meet Ocean Decision Challenges."<ref>National Science Foundation award records</ref>

== Selected publications ==
* "Slow adaptation in the face of rapid warming leads to collapse of the Gulf of Maine cod fishery" (2015), ''Science''
* "Lessons learned from practical approaches to reconcile mismatches between biological population structure and stock units of marine fish" (2017)
* "The role of spatial dynamics in the stability, resilience, and productivity of an estuarine fish population" (2010), ''Ecological Applications''
* "Partial Migration of Fishes as Exemplified by the Estuarine-Dependent White Perch" (2009)
* "Chemical Composition of Fish Hard Parts as a Natural Marker of Fish Stocks" (2014)
* "Investigations of Δ14C, δ13C, and δ15N in vertebrae of white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) from the eastern North Pacific Ocean" (2006), ''Environmental Biology of Fishes''
* "Population structure of beaked redfish, Sebastes mentella: evidence of divergence associated with different habitats" (2010)
* "Connectivity effects on productivity, stability, and persistence in a herring metapopulation model" (2009)
* "Simulation modelling as a tool for examining the consequences of spatial structure and connectivity on local and regional population dynamics" (2010)
* "Application of bomb radiocarbon chronologies to shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) age validation" (2006), ''Environmental Biology of Fishes''

== External links ==
* [https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7182-4259 ORCID profile]

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Brad Kinsey

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{{Infobox person
| name = Brad Kinsey
| education = Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University (2001); B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan (1992)
| occupation = Professor of Mechanical Engineering
| workplaces = University of New Hampshire
}}

Brad Kinsey is a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire. His research concerns metal forming processes, including electromagnetic forming, high-velocity impact welding, and closed-loop control of manufacturing processes.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile for Brad Kinsey.</ref>

== Education ==
Kinsey received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1992 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2001.<ref>ORCID record 0000-0001-7773-5820.</ref>

== Career ==
Kinsey is a member of the mechanical engineering faculty at the University of New Hampshire.<ref>ORCID record 0000-0001-7773-5820.</ref>

== Research ==
Kinsey's publications span topics in metal forming and joining, including electromagnetic forming, impact welding, electroplastic effects in metal deformation, and closed-loop control of forming processes. According to Semantic Scholar, his work has been cited 3,764 times across 148 papers, with an h-index of 30.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile for Brad Kinsey.</ref> His 2011 review paper "Electromagnetic forming—A review" has been cited 950 times.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile for Brad Kinsey.</ref>

Kinsey has received 16 grants from the National Science Foundation totaling $24,929,817, according to NSF award records.<ref>National Science Foundation award database.</ref> Among these is an NSF Research Infrastructure Improvement award, "RII-Track 1: New Hampshire Center for Multiscale Modeling and Manufacturing of Biomaterials (NH Bio-Made)," awarded to the University of New Hampshire on September 14, 2018, for $20,000,000.<ref>National Science Foundation award database.</ref> He has also received funding for the Center for Industrial Metal Forming (CIMF), an NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center, including a Phase I award of $487,500 in August 2024 and a planning grant of $20,000 in June 2022.<ref>National Science Foundation award database.</ref> Other NSF-funded projects include "Next Generation Deep Drawing Using Smart Observers, Close-Loop Control, and 3D-Servo-Press" ($380,438, awarded July 21, 2017) and "RET Site: Research to Inspire Students in Engineering through commUnity Partnerships (RISE UP)" ($600,000, awarded May 3, 2017).<ref>National Science Foundation award database.</ref>

== Selected publications ==
* "Electromagnetic forming—A review" (2011)
* "Closed-loop control of product properties in metal forming" (2016)
* "Investigation of electroplastic effect at high deformation rates for 304SS and Ti–6Al–4V" (2013)
* "Arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian finite element simulation and experimental investigation of wavy interfacial morphology during high velocity impact welding" (2015)
* "Models and modelling for process limits in metal forming," CIRP Annals (2019)
* "Numerical studies on high-velocity impact welding: smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) and arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian (ALE)" (2016)
* "The transient force profile of low-speed droplet impact: measurements and model," Journal of Fluid Mechanics (2019)
* "Analytical design and experimental validation of uniform pressure actuator for electromagnetic forming and welding" (2015)
* "Shear instability of plastically-deforming metals in high-velocity impact welding" (2016)
* "Spatial stability analysis of emergent wavy interfacial patterns in magnetic pulsed welding" (2014)

== External links ==
* [https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7773-5820 ORCID profile]

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William Desisto

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{{Infobox person
| name = William Desisto
| occupation = Chemical engineering researcher
| affiliation = University of Maine
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William Desisto is a researcher in chemical engineering at the University of Maine.<ref>National Science Foundation award records.</ref> His work spans catalysis, membrane materials, biomass conversion, and paper and adhesive science.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>

== Research ==
According to Semantic Scholar, Desisto has published 98 papers that have collectively been cited 2,797 times, giving him an h-index of 30.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref> His publications cover topics including polymer and adhesive penetration into paper and paperboard, catalytic conversion of biomass-derived compounds, lignin valorization, and electrolytic production of hypochlorous acid.<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>

National Science Foundation records show Desisto received two awards totaling $490,565.<ref>National Science Foundation award records.</ref> He received a CAREER award for "A new class of modified mesoporous silica membranes with controlled pore size and surface functionalization through unique synthetic approaches," totaling $405,798 and awarded on January 13, 2006, through the University of Maine.<ref>National Science Foundation award records.</ref> He also received an ACT/SGER award for "Atomic Layer Deposition of Nitrides on Nano-Particles for Enhanced Energy Conversion to Combat Terrorism," totaling $84,767 and awarded on August 18, 2003, through the University of Maine.<ref>National Science Foundation award records.</ref>

== Selected publications ==
* "Water-based adhesive penetration into paperboard and coated paperboard," ''TAPPI Journal'' (2025)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>
* "Prediction of Non-Isothermal Polymer Penetration into Porous Layers," ''Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research'' (2023)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>
* "Investigation of Pulsed Electrolysis for Hypochlorous Acid Production" (2023)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>
* "Worldwide Disparities in Recovery of Cardiac Testing 1 Year Into COVID-19," ''Journal of the American College of Cardiology'' (2022)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>
* "Comparison of methods to characterize the penetration of hot melt adhesive into paper," ''Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal'' (2022)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>
* "Assessing the economic viability of pretreatment technologies to make sugars for chemical catalytic upgrading to fuels and chemicals," ''Sustainable Energy & Fuels'' (2021)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>
* "Catalytic Performance of Ru/TiO2 Catalyst for Phenol Hydrooxygenation" (2021)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>
* "Production of Partially Deoxygenated Pyrolysis Oil from Switchgrass via Ca(OH)2, CaO, and Ca(COOH)2 Cofeeding" (2020)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>
* "Green Bisphenol A: A High Valued Building Block Isolated from Lignin Biowaste" (2020)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>
* "Green Bisphenol A: A High Valued Building Block Isolated from Lignin Biowaste," ''Waste and Biomass Valorization'' (2020)<ref>Semantic Scholar author profile.</ref>

== External links ==
* [https://www.nsf.gov National Science Foundation Award Search]
* [https://www.semanticscholar.org Semantic Scholar]

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