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Dr. Winnie Lem is a Professor in the Department of International Development Studies and Gender and Social Justice program at Trent University. Her research focuses on migration, transnationalism, citizenship, and political economy with a regional emphasis on Europe and Asia. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Her academic work spans migration studies, urbanization, gender, and rural politics. Notable contributions include analyses of Chinese migrant entrepreneurs in France, militant populism in contemporary France, and the dialectics of migration. Lem has co-edited several volumes on migration and capitalism, including Migration Temporalities and Capitalism (2018) and Confronting Capital (2012). Lem teaches courses on global inequality, migration, and development studies. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research through collaborations with institutions like the Canadian Anthropology Society. Her work often bridges anthropological theory with critical political economy frameworks, examining how global capitalism shapes migrant experiences and social structures. Her recent scholarship (2020) contextualizes the Gilets Jaunes movement within broader populist trends in France, while earlier work (2001–2009) explored labor dynamics in rural France and transnational migrant economies. Lem’s research emphasizes the intersection of class, gender, and ethnicity in migration narratives.

• Migration Studies
• Transnationalism
• Citizenship
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Scott Prudham is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning and affiliated with the School of the Environment at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on political ecology, environmental politics, and the commodification of nature. University of Toronto, Department of Geography and Planning School of the Environment Prudham's work critically examines the intersection of capitalism and environmental governance, with specific attention to forestry, biotechnology, and urban ecologies. His recent publications analyze pandemic risk geographies and the political economy of 'fictitious' natural commodities. In 2022, he received the JJ Berry Smith Doctoral Supervision Award from the University of Toronto's School of Graduate Studies. His current projects include critical studies of natural resource industries and environmental justice movements. Contact: scott.prudham@utoronto.ca

• Environmental Policy & Politics
• Forests & Conservation
• Social & Environmental Justice
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Krista Lynes is a Professor of Communication Studies at Concordia University, holding the Canada Research Chair in Feminist Media Studies and directing the Feminist Media Studio. Their research focuses on intersectional frameworks addressing feminist media studies, queer theory, migration studies, critical race studies, environmental humanities, and infrastructure studies. Lynes employs research-creation methodologies to interrogate systems of power and mobility. Thesis supervision: Media Studies (MA), Communication (PhD), Humanities (PhD) Labs/Teams: Director of the Feminist Media Studio, a space for interdisciplinary art and activism Recent work examines vital energy in greenhouse infrastructures, queer migrant activisms, and decolonizing corporeal representations in art. Their scholarship bridges media theory with global social justice concerns, emphasizing transnational circuits and planetary aesthetics.

• Feminist Media Studies
• Queer Theory
• Migration Studies
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Leonora C Angeles is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), serving as Admissions Chair with joint appointments as Associate Professor in Women's and Gender Studies and Director of the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice. Previously a Faculty Research Associate at UBC's Centre for Human Settlements, she conducted international development projects across Southeast Asia, Brazil, and Vietnam. Her academic credentials include a Diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy from Queen's University, reflecting foundational training in interdisciplinary social sciences. Angeles' research critically interrogates community development through participatory planning, governance, and transnational feminist frameworks. She examines how gender, race, class, sexuality, and (dis)ability intersect in planning processes, with deep regional expertise in Southeast Asia. Her scholarship challenges conventional development paradigms by centering feminist participatory action research that prioritizes community agency and social justice, particularly in agrarian transitions and urban governance contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement with political economy, disaster resilience, and feminist planning methodologies. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in qualitative and participatory approaches while maintaining regional specificity in Philippine and Southeast Asian contexts. Key thematic threads include pandemic governance, food security, transnational marriage systems, and climate adaptation, all analyzed through intersectional power dynamics. As Graduate Program Advisor for the Centre for Women's and Gender Studies, Angeles mentors emerging scholars in critical methodologies. Her international research collaborations, particularly in the Philippines and Vietnam, have generated significant insights into participatory governance and capacity building, though specific grant mechanisms are not detailed in available sources. She actively shapes UBC's research ecosystem through leadership in the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice and Centre for Women's and Gender Studies, driving interdisciplinary scholarship at the nexus of planning, gender, and social justice while maintaining strong community-university partnerships in the Global South.

• Community Development
• Social Policy
• Participatory Planning
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Maan Barua is a University Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Cambridge , specializing in interdisciplinary research that bridges posthumanism, postcolonialism, and political economy. His work engages ethnographic and visual methodologies to explore urbanization, plantation systems, biocapital, and metabolic processes. Education: DPhil in Geography (University of Oxford), MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management (University of Oxford), BSc in Zoology (Dibrugarh University) Research Trends: Focuses on urban ecologies, nonhuman life governance, and the political dimensions of biocapital. His recent publications include two monographs that examine amphibious urbanism and plantation economies. Scientific Awards: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2022) As Principal Investigator for the ERC Horizon 2020 Starting Grant project Urban Ecologies: governing nonhuman life in global cities , he advances critical theories at the intersection of natural and social sciences.

• Urbanization
• Plantations and Agrarian Transitions
• Biocapital
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Praveena Kodoth is a Professor at the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) in Trivandrum. Her work focuses on Gender, Migration, and Human Development, with a strong emphasis on women's labor rights and social equity in Kerala and South India. Ph.D in Economics (University of Hyderabad, 1999) M.Phil in Economics (University of Hyderabad, 1992) M.A. in Economics (Madras University, 1990) B.Com (Christian College, Chennai, 1987) Her research explores gendered migration patterns, dowry practices, and property rights in Kerala, particularly analyzing the vulnerabilities of domestic workers in the Middle East and the impacts of state policies. She has authored multiple book chapters and journal articles in Economic and Political Weekly , Development and Change , and edited volumes on gender and migration. Scientific awards include the Sir Ratan Tata Fellow (2006) and a postdoctoral fellowship (2001). She currently teaches Gender and Development at CDS and leads research projects on child migration and the political economy of nurse/domestic worker migration.

• Gender Studies
• Migration
• Human Development
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Yasmine Shamsie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Wilfrid Laurier University , specializing in democracy promotion , Central America , Caribbean , and foreign intervention . Her work critically examines Haiti 's political economy, focusing on post-disaster recovery, state-building, and the impacts of international aid. Research Interests include democratization processes in fragile states, corporate influence on development, agrarian displacement, and the efficacy of foreign policy interventions in the Global South. She analyzes how international actors like Canada and the Organization of American States (OAS) navigate peacebuilding, electoral reforms, and economic development in Haiti and Latin America. Recent publications explore topics such as agrarian displacement , export processing zones , and state-corporate partnerships , with a focus on Haiti's post-earthquake challenges. Her work spans Political Science , Development Studies , and International Relations , emphasizing the intersection of economic policy, human security, and corporate accountability. Contact Information : Email yshamsie@wlu.ca , Office: DAWB 4-112, Wilfrid Laurier University. Languages: English, French, Spanish.

• Democracy promotion
• Central America
• Caribbean
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Dr. Leila Harris is a Professor at the University of British Columbia , affiliated with the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice . Her research focuses on water governance, political ecology, and gender equity across global contexts including Turkey, Ghana, South Africa, and Canada. Key research areas: water justice, feminist political ecology, climate adaptation Geographic expertise: Global South/Global North comparative studies Methodological emphasis: transdisciplinary collaboration, participatory video Recent projects examine the human right to water , social equity in water access , and relational approaches to water insecurity . Her Google Scholar publications (2022-2025) reveal trends in intersectional water governance , green gentrification , and non-material dimensions of water insecurity , with a strong focus on gendered subjectivities and hydrosocial territories . Harris leads the EDGES Collaborative , integrating environment, development, gender, and sustainability perspectives.

• Water Governance
• Feminist Political Ecology
• Environmental Justice
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John Galaty is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1977). His research focuses on pastoralism, legal anthropology, land tenure systems, and conflict dynamics in East Africa, with particular attention to Maasai communities. Recent work addresses pastoral livelihood adaptations, land dispossession, and the impacts of globalization on rangeland societies. Key research areas include: Pastoralist mobility and sedentarization Legal pluralism and land rights Conflict mediation and state intervention Cultural semiotics and ritual practices Publications highlight transformative pressures on pastoral systems, including land grabbing, conservation policies, and climate vulnerability. His work bridges academic analysis with policy critique, emphasizing Indigenous perspectives in development contexts. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and grants sections remain under-documented in available texts.

• Pastoralism
• Rangeland Development
• Legal Anthropology
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Raju J Das is a Professor at York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, affiliated with graduate programs in Geography, Social and Political Thought, Environmental Studies, Development Studies, and Communication and Culture. His research bridges Marxist political economy with contemporary issues including neoliberal industrialization in India, class struggle, and the political dimensions of climate change and public health. Das earned a PhD in Geography from The Ohio State University, an MA in Urban Studies from the University of Akron, an MA in Geography from the University of Delhi, and a BA (Honours) in Geography from Utkal University. He serves on editorial boards of journals like Science & Society , Class, Race and Corporate Power , and the Dialectical Anthropology advisory board. His scholarly work examines geographical uneven development, the ruralization/urbanization of capital, and the interplay between neoliberal state policies and class power. Recent projects funded by SSHRC Insight Grant (2016-2022) analyze industrialization patterns in India's rural periphery, focusing on land acquisition conflicts and the dialectics of capitalist expansion. Das teaches radical political economy at the graduate level and undergraduate courses on global economy, international development, and state-civil society relations. He is a Faculty Fellow at York's Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health, integrating his critique of capitalism with health equity concerns.

• Marxist Political Economy
• Theory of Class and State
• Uneven Capitalist Development
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Vinoj Abraham is a Professor at the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram , where he also coordinates the National Research Programme on Plantation Development (NRPPD) . He holds the Ministry of Commerce Chair at CDS. Abraham earned his PhD and M.Phil in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University (2006), an M.S in Development Economics from Pondicherry University (1995), and a B.A in Economics from Madras Christian College (1993). His research spans Labour Economics, Gender and Development, Economics of Technology and Innovation, Regional Development , and Plantation studies . He has supervised 5 Ph.D. and 30 M.Phil students . Abraham has received the Sanjay Thakur Award for Young Labour Economist (2007) and a Student Grant from Sarai (2003) . Current Teaching: Labour and Development in India (Ph.D.), Economic Development (Ph.D.), Field Survey (Ph.D.), Labour Economics (MA) Past Teaching: Regional Perspectives in Indian Economy (M.Phil.), Labour, Employment and Development (M.Phil.), Field Survey (M.Phil.), Economic Development (M.Phil.), Labour Market and Institutions (M.Phil.) Abraham contributes to peer reviews for journals like World Development , Economic and Political Weekly , and Indian Journal of Labour Economics . He leads projects on plantation sector performance, farmer producer organizations, self-help groups , and migrant children in Kerala . He has participated in international research initiatives funded by the World Bank, ILO, IDRC , and European Commission .

• Labour Economics
• Gender and Development
• Economics of Technology and Innovation
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Dr. A. Haroon Akram-Lodhi is a Professor of Economics, Global Justice, and Development at Trent University, Canada. He holds adjunct or visiting roles at institutions including SOAS, University of London, Emory University, and York University. His research focuses on agrarian political economy, feminist development economics, and sustainable rural livelihoods in the Global South. He has contributed to prominent works like the Handbook of Critical Agrarian Studies and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Development Studies . Awards include the 2015 Trent University Distinguished Research Award and multiple Merit Awards. He advises UN agencies on gender, poverty, and rural development. His teaching emphasizes global inequality, smallholder communities, and gender policy. Education: B.A. (SOAS, London), M.Phil. (Cambridge), Ph.D. (Manitoba) Research Interests: Agrarian political economy, gender and economic policy, political ecology, and food systems analysis. He critiques neoliberal policies and advocates for food sovereignty frameworks. Recent work addresses the impact of global crises (e.g., Ukraine war) on food systems and youth engagement in farming. Awards: Trent University Distinguished Research Award (2015), Merit Award for Research (2008, 2010, 2013, 2018) Advisory Roles: UN Capital Development Fund, UN Environment Programme, UN Women. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academic and activist networks, emphasizing policy relevance and grassroots perspectives.

• Agrarian political economy
• Feminist development economics
• Peasant economics
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David Wurfel (1929–2012) was a renowned political scientist specializing in Philippine and Southeast Asian politics. He served as Professor of Political Science and Asian Studies at the University of Windsor (1972–1993), later becoming Professor Emeritus. His academic career spanned multiple institutions, including International Christian University (Tokyo), University of Missouri, and visiting roles at the University of Singapore, University of Michigan, and others. He held research fellowships from Ford Foundation, Cornell University, and SSHRC grants. His work focused on agrarian reform, democratization, and foreign policy dynamics in Southeast Asia. Education : B.A. Political Science (San Diego State College, 1950) M.A. Political Science (University of California, Berkeley, 1953) Ph.D. Government and Asian Studies (Cornell University, 1960) Professional Roles : Professor Emeritus at University of Windsor Visiting Professorships at institutions across Asia and North America Senior Research Associate at York Centre for Asian Research His research interests centered on Philippine politics, agrarian policy, and democratization processes. Notable works include Filipino Politics: Development and Decay (1988) and studies on East Timor’s state formation. He engaged in volunteer work on peace, homelessness, and ethical investment in the Middle East. Awards include fellowships from Ford Foundation and Cornell University. His articles analyzed postcolonial political systems, foreign policy strategies, and the socio-economic impacts of agrarian reforms. Grants supported his research on Japan-Philippines relations and Vietnamese renovation policies.

• Philippine Politics
• Southeast Asian Studies
• Agrarian Policy
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Carol Hunsberger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at Western University. Her research focuses on political ecology, energy justice, biofuels, pipeline politics, and environmental governance. She examines how energy projects impact livelihoods and ecologies, and how discourses around climate change, economic priorities, and development influence governance and decision-making processes. Her work emphasizes justice and fairness in energy systems, particularly in Canada, though she has prior research experience in Kenya and Puerto Rico. Teaching interests include courses on energy and power dynamics, environmental justice, and climate change. She supervises graduate students in interdisciplinary studies, including topics like urban cycling behavior, Indigenous resistance to pipelines, and corporate social responsibility in Africa’s mining sector. Her research has been published in journals like Energy Research & Social Science, GCB Bioenergy, and The Canadian Geographer. Hunsberger’s recent publications analyze Canadian pipeline reviews, energy transition discourses, and biofuel policies. She critiques regulatory processes and advocates for inclusive decision-making frameworks. Her work bridges academic research with policy implications, addressing global environmental challenges through a justice-oriented lens.

• Political Ecology
• Energy Justice
• Biofuels
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Dia Da Costa is a Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD and specializes in decolonial, anti-caste, and feminist theories. Her work examines intersections of cultural politics, state violence, and development with a focus on South Asia and diasporic communities. Research focuses include: 1) Creative economy activism in India; 2) Colonialism's impact on cultural production across Asia and Americas; and 3) Caste-indigeneity connections in transnational contexts. SSHRC-funded projects include workshops on decolonizing creativity and studies of micro-insurance in agrarian India. Teaching emphasizes critical pedagogies through courses like Education and Social Change, Cross-Cultural Studies in Education, and International Development Education. Supervision priorities include decolonial methodologies, anti-racist education, and postcolonial history. Recent publications include a monograph on creative economy activism (2017) and articles in Antipode, Cultural Studies, and Journal of Peasant Studies. Collaborations include co-editing special issues on colonialism's cultural impacts and organizing international workshops.

• Feminist Theory
• Marxian Theory
• Post/Anti/Decolonial Studies
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