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Ute Frevert is Emeritus Director of the Center for the History of Emotions at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and Honorary Professor at Freie Universität Berlin. She previously held professorships at Yale University, Universität Bielefeld, and Universität Konstanz. Her pioneering research examines emotions in modern social, political, and gender history through interdisciplinary frameworks. Frevert's work explores how emotions shape historical phenomena across domains including war, law, labor, and gender relations. Current projects investigate emotional dimensions of democracy, national identity, and political institutions using comparative historical analysis. Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with affective economies in German/European history, with recent work examining constitutional sentiments, democratic disillusionment, and feminist historiography. Methodological innovation characterizes her analysis of diaries, media, and institutional archives. Major honors include: Sigmund-Freud-Preis für wissenschaftliche Prosa (2020) Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2016) Leibniz Award (1998) Professional leadership includes presidency of the Max Weber Foundation and membership in multiple national academies. She has directed international collaborations on moral economies and emotional lexicons, advancing global historiographical dialogue.

• Modern Social History
• Political History
• Cultural History
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Colin Jager is a Professor of English and Director of the Center for Cultural Analysis at Rutgers University since 2000. He specializes in Romantic literature, secularism, literature and philosophy, and theories of consciousness. Jager holds a PhD from the University of Michigan (2000) and has served as Interim Chair of the English Department and a Leverhulme Visiting Professor at Lancaster University (2018). Research Interests: Jager’s work bridges literature, religion, and secular studies. His research explores secularism’s impact on modernity, Romanticism’s conceptual frameworks, and intersections of cognitive science with literary theory. Key themes include secular modernity’s discontents, post-secular theory, and cognitive approaches to consciousness. His books include *The Book of God* (2007) and *Unquiet Things* (2015). Recent Articles: Jager’s recent work focuses on panpsychism in Romanticism, secularism’s literary dimensions, and rethinking religious belief. His articles analyze texts by Shelley, Byron, and Coleridge, emphasizing their engagement with secular critique and metaphysical inquiry. Awards & Leadership: Jager’s interdisciplinary leadership includes directing the Center for Cultural Analysis, fostering collaborations across humanities disciplines. His edited volumes, such as *Working with A Secular Age* (2016), reflect his engagement with Charles Taylor’s theories. He regularly contributes to academic debates on religion, literature, and political thought. Teaching: Jager teaches Romantic literature, secular studies, and theory courses, emphasizing close reading and interdisciplinary approaches. His courses include *Romanticism and Consciousness* and *Secularism from the Enlightenment to Romanticism*.

• Religion and Literature
• Literature and Philosophy
• Romantic Literature
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Christina Hainzl is the Head of the Platform for Sustainable Development (SDGs) and the Research Lab Democracy and Society in Transition at the University for Continuing Education Krems. She serves as an affiliated researcher at the University Ca' Foscari, Venice, and represents the university in the European Science Diplomacy Alliance. Her work focuses on contemporary challenges in democracy, sustainable development, cultural heritage, and science diplomacy. Dr. Hainzl holds a degree in contemporary history, art history, and political communication. She previously worked as a curator and research assistant at institutions like Lentos and Landesmuseum OÖ, alongside roles at the Institute for Art after 1945 in Linz. Her professional experience includes research stays in Florence, Rome, New York, and Washington DC, as well as internships at the Embassy of the Arab League and the American Anti-Discrimination Committee. Her research interests span socio-ecological transitions in urban contexts, democracy backsliding in Europe, material culture studies, and science diplomacy's role in cultural heritage protection. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects such as 'European Un/Orders,' examining Europe's global challenges, and has co-edited volumes on antisemitism post-1945 and pandemic-era healthcare policies. Christina Hainzl has received grants from the Rockefeller Foundation Archive Centre and the Emmanuel and Sophie Fohn Foundation for Visual Arts. Her work integrates academic research with practical applications, emphasizing societal transformations and evidence-based policy solutions. She collaborates across disciplines, leading initiatives on federalism and democratic resilience while maintaining a focus on art's role in societal discourse.

• Sustainable Development
• Democracy Studies
• Cultural Heritage
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Ulla D. Berg is an Associate Professor at Rutgers University , affiliated with both the Latino and Caribbean Studies and Anthropology departments within the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) . Her research focuses on migration, transnationalism, regimes of (im)mobility, immigrant detention and deportation, media and performance, race and affect, visual anthropology, and ethnographic filmmaking in Latin America (particularly the Andes) and among U.S. Latinx communities. Education : Ph.D. in Socio-cultural Anthropology (2007) and Certificate in Culture and Media (2005) from New York University ; M.A. (2001) and B.A. (1998) in Anthropology from University of Copenhagen . Her scholarly work, including the book Mobile Selves: Race, Migration, and Belonging in Peru and the U.S. (2015), examines how migrants navigate legal categories through communicative practices, and how biometric technologies reshape racialized surveillance. She also explores the emotional costs of transnational family separation and media ideologies around communication technologies. Recent publications analyze deportation regimes under Obama and Trump, carceral ethnography during pandemics, and visual anthropology in diasporic contexts. Berg is an active filmmaker, directing Waiting for Miracles (2003) and collaborating on projects like a documentary on Dominican infrastructure legacies. She previously directed the Center for Latin American Studies (2018-2021) and collaborates with organizations like First Friends of NJ and NY . Her teaching includes graduate seminars on anthropological theory and undergraduate courses on Latinx studies and media anthropology.

• Migration
• Transnationalism
• Regimes of (Im)mobility
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Professor Colin King is a Senior Associate Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, specializing in proceeds of crime law, anti-money laundering (AML), and financial crime regulation. His work bridges legal theory and practice, focusing on deferred prosecution agreements, corporate criminal liability, and transnational asset recovery mechanisms. Education: Completed a PG Certificate in Higher Education (2019) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Previously held academic positions at the Universities of Sussex, Manchester, and Leeds, with an affiliation at the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple (2014–2017). Research Interests: Explores legal responses to organized crime, terrorism financing, and regulatory frameworks in financial markets. Key areas include AML compliance challenges in the art and property sectors, legitimacy of non-conviction-based asset recovery, and comparative analysis of civil/criminal procedural hybrids. Publications: Authored/co-authored major works such as Negotiated Justice and Corporate Crime (2018) and edited collections like Dirty Assets (2014). Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2014 address topics ranging from EU customs confiscation practices to the role of informants in asset recovery. Funding: Secured grants from AHRC Leadership Fellowship, British Academy, Modern Law Review Seminar Series, and others. Current projects examine AML implementation challenges and corporate accountability mechanisms. Advising: Supervises seven PhD students focusing on financial crime and criminal evidence. Actively involved in shaping legal education through pedagogical certifications and academic mentorship. Awards: Recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019) for contributions to teaching excellence in legal studies.

• Proceeds of Crime Law
• Anti-Money Laundering
• Financial Crime
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Mathieu Tillier is a Professor of Medieval Islamic History at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sorbonne University. He specializes in early Islamic judicial systems, papyrology, and interfaith legal dynamics in the Middle East. Tillier holds a PhD from Université Lumière-Lyon 2 (2004) and has held academic positions at Aix-Marseille Université and Oxford University, supported by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship. His research explores the evolution of Islamic legal institutions, particularly focusing on the role of qadis and the integration of religious minorities. Notably, he received the Sheikh Zayed Book Award (2023) for his groundbreaking work The Invention of the Qadi , which examines judicial pluralism in 8th-century Egypt. His research extends to Fatimid legal practices, early Quranic codices, and material culture analysis through papyrus and silk documents. Tillier collaborates extensively with institutions like the Institut français du Proche-Orient and co-authored studies on devotional texts and legal anthropology. His work bridges historical analysis with interdisciplinary methods, emphasizing textual and material evidence to reconstruct social dynamics in early Islamic empires. Education: PhD in History, Université Lumière-Lyon 2 (2004) Aggregation in Arab Studies (1999) Accreditation to Supervise Research (2013) Research Focus: Tillier’s work centers on the judicial reforms under Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, papyrus-based legal records, and the coexistence of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian legal frameworks. He has pioneered studies on Fatimid marriage contracts, Quranic codices, and the socio-political role of qadis in medieval Egypt. His methodologies integrate textual analysis, material science, and comparative legal history. Grants & Collaborations: Supported by European Marie Skłodowska-Curie grants, Tillier has collaborated with Oxford University and the Institut français du Proche-Orient. His recent projects include co-authoring analyses on devotional texts with Naïm Vanthieghem and examining ink composition in early Quranic manuscripts. Awards: The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (2023) recognizes his monumental contribution to understanding early Islamic judicial systems. His work has been translated into multiple languages, influencing global scholarship on medieval Islamic studies.

• Medieval Islamic History
• Islamic Judicial Systems
• Early Islamic Legal Studies
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Dr. Janna Coomans is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Art History at Utrecht University, specializing in Medieval History with a focus on urban health, environment, and social dynamics. Her research explores premodern cities' responses to public health challenges, disaster resilience, and community formation. She holds a PhD from the Amsterdam School of Historical Studies (2021 cum laude) and has held postdoctoral positions in ERC-funded projects like 'Healthscaping Urban Europe'. Her expertise spans social history, urban history, and medieval public health, with particular attention to the Low Countries. She leads the VENI-funded '(In)flammable Cities' project (2020) examining fire risks and urban transformation. Awards include the Praemium Erasmianum Dissertation Prize (2020) and Pro Civitate Dissertation Prize (2019). Her research integrates material culture analysis with archival sources, addressing topics like medieval sanitation, disease control, and urban infrastructure. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects on pandemic responses, environmental governance, and spatial strategies in late medieval cities. Grants: NWO VENI grant (2020), ERC postdoctoral fellowship (2018-2021) Media engagements: Featured in NTR documentaries, podcasts on medieval hygiene, and pandemic history analyses Labs/Teams: Member of the Research Institute for History and Art History, affiliated with Pathways to Sustainability and Institutions for Open Societies research programs

• Medieval History
• Urban History
• Social History
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Philippe Sands is a Professor of the Public Understanding of Law at University College London's Faculty of Laws. He serves as Director of the Centre on International Courts and Tribunals and is affiliated with the Centre for Law and the Environment. His expertise spans environmental and resources law, public law, and international dispute resolution. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Cambridge, 1982 Master of Laws, University of Cambridge, 1983 Research & Professional Roles: Sands co-founded FIELD (Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development) and pioneered programs on Climate Change and Sustainable Development. He advises governments, NGOs, and international organizations on international law matters, and has held visiting professorships at the University of Toronto, University of Melbourne, and Université de Paris I (Sorbonne). His work intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 13 (Climate Action) and Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Awards & Recognition: Appointed Queen's Counsel in 2003, and listed as an arbitrator by ICSID and PCA. He has served on advisory boards for journals like the European Journal of International Law and contributed to initiatives such as the Guardian First Book Prize (2007). Practice & Advocacy: As a practicing barrister, Sands litigates before courts like the International Court of Justice and European Court of Justice. He frequently comments on legal issues for BBC and CNN.

• Environmental Law
• Public International Law
• International Dispute Settlement
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Dr. Robert Clark is a Professor and Stephen J.R. Smith Chair in Economic Policy at Queen's University's Department of Economics (Faculty of Arts and Science). He holds an affiliated professorship at HEC Montréal's Department of Applied Economics and is a Bank of Canada Fellow (2022-2026). His research focuses on antitrust, competition policy, financial markets, and industrial organization. Clark has contributed to landmark studies on cartels, algorithmic pricing, and banking regulation. Education: PhD (2003) and MA (1998) in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and HBSc (1997) in Quantitative Methods in Economics from the University of Toronto. Research interests include collusion detection, banking fragility, algorithmic competition, and regulatory policy. He has received awards for his work on merger effects and algorithmic pricing, including the 2020 Public Utility Research Prize. Clark advises the John Deutsch Institute and serves as a fellow at CIRANO. He has organized major conferences such as the Montreal Summer IO Conference series (2012–2025) and sessions on Competition Policy at the Canadian Economic Association meetings (2021–2024). His research bridges theoretical models and empirical evidence, addressing real-world economic challenges like cartel behavior and macroprudential policies.

• Industrial Organization
• Banking
• Antitrust
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Miriam Bak McKenna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Business at Roskilde University, Denmark. She is affiliated with the Global Political Sociology Centre , the Centre for Gender, Power and Diversity , and the Centre for Statecraft and International Order . Her work bridges socio-legal studies, decolonial theory, and feminist political economy. Education: PhD in International Law, University of Copenhagen (2015) Masters of Law (cand.jur), University of Copenhagen BA in Art History and LLB in Law, University of Western Australia Research Interests: History and theory of international law, with a focus on decolonization and self-determination Gender inequality, feminist materialism, and social reproduction theory Legal architecture and spatial politics of international institutions Global political economy and postcolonial critique Her monograph Reckoning with Empire: Self-Determination in International Law (2023) examines how self-determination concepts shape global transformations. Current projects include Legal Sightseeing , exploring architectural spaces of international law. Teaching: Courses include International Law for Social Sciences, Legal Methods, and Gender Studies modules. Professional Experience: Former lecturer/postdoc at Lund University Visiting fellowships at Cambridge University and University of Toronto Consultant for UNODC, Danish Institute of Human Rights, and others Research Contributions: Over 36 publications across law journals, edited volumes, and media commentary. Recent work addresses UNESCO’s architectural symbolism, Nordic legal internationalism, and gendered labor in transnational contexts. Advising & Grants: Four parental leave periods since 2015/16; no explicit grants mentioned. Active editorial roles for Feminist Legal Studies . Labs/Teams: Co-leads Legal Sightseeing , a transnational research project on legal architecture and spatial politics.

• International Law
• Decolonization
• Gender Studies
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Vincent Roscigno is the ASC Distinguished Professor of Sociology at The Ohio State University. He holds a BA from the University of Arizona and MS/PhD from North Carolina State University. His research focuses on social inequality, workplace discrimination, education disparities, and social movements. He has published over 100 articles and two books, including The Face of Discrimination and The Voice of Southern Labor . His current projects explore first-generation college students, workplace race/gender discrimination, and public-sector reform. Education: BA (Sociology, University of Arizona), MS/PhD (North Carolina State University) Research interests emphasize the intersection of structure and agency in inequality, with a focus on labor markets, education systems, and cultural legitimation of power. His work analyzes workplace bullying, racial/ethnic hierarchies, and generational mobility. He co-leads a longitudinal study on first-generation students' academic trajectories and has collaborated with institutions like the American Sociological Association. Publications reflect a multi-method approach, addressing topics like mortgage lending disparities, refugee employment precarity, and neoliberalism's impact on public-sector jobs. His work highlights systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups in education and labor markets. Professional Roles: Past ASA Council Member, Task Force Lead on First-Gen/Working-Class Sociologists, Editor of Social Currents Collaborative projects include a book with Reginald Byron on workplace discrimination and ongoing analyses of public-sector privatization effects. He advocates for equitable academic and workplace policies, emphasizing the role of institutions in perpetuating or challenging inequality.

• Social Inequality
• Workplace Discrimination
• Education Policy
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Timothy Gilbert serves as a full-time Lecturer of Criminal Justice at Waynesburg University and Director of Public Safety. He teaches undergraduate courses such as Drug Investigations, Gang Investigations, and Criminal Investigations, as well as graduate-level courses in the Master of Arts in Criminal Investigation (MACI) Program. Previously, he spent 28 years as a law enforcement officer with the Pennsylvania State Police, specializing in undercover narcotics, intelligence operations, and electronic surveillance. His expertise includes drug trafficking, human trafficking, and extremist group investigations. Education: A.S., Community College of Allegheny County B.S., California University of Pennsylvania M.A., Waynesburg College (now Waynesburg University) His professional background includes service in the U.S. Army Reserves (Military Police) and Pennsylvania Air National Guard (Security Forces), with deployments to combat zones. Gilbert is a recognized subject matter expert in drug identification and has provided expert testimony in judicial proceedings. He is affiliated with the Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation Center at Waynesburg University.

• Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
• Drug Policy
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Stephen W. Brady is an Associate Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics at Wichita State University. He serves as Director of the General Education Algebra Program and Undergraduate Coordinator within the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Since joining WSU in 1967, he has held roles including Search Committee Chair for over four decades and membership on numerous university committees, faculty senate, and the Athletic Board. He received his BA, MA, and PhD in Mathematics from Indiana University. His academic interests span mathematics education, pure mathematics, and interdisciplinary applications such as criminal profiling, demonstrated by his decade-long work on the BTK serial killer case. He has authored research papers and is writing the seventh volume of a mathematics textbook series (2,400+ pages as of 2021). Beyond academia, he has conducted 16+ expeditions to sub-Saharan Africa studying wildlife, often guiding others in these remote regions. Brady has maintained a 58-year unbroken teaching record and has been married to Phyllis (a retired elementary school principal) for 56 years. His efforts include curriculum development, graduate mentorship, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

• Mathematics Education
• Pure Mathematics
• Criminal Profiling
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Lisa Feldman Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University with an appointment at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She leads the Interdisciplinary Affective Science Laboratory (IASLab), studying the brain and body mechanisms underlying emotion, motivation, and cognition. Her work integrates psychology, neuroscience, anthropology, and computational methods to challenge traditional emotion theories. She serves as Chief Science Officer for MGH’s Center for Law, Brain and Behavior and actively engages in public science communication through books, lectures, and media. **Research Focus**: Her lab develops systems-level models of affective neuroscience, emphasizing predictive processing, interoception, and cultural influences on emotion. She critiques universal facial expression theories and advocates for a constructionist model of emotion as contextually constructed experiences. **Awards & Honors**: Recipient of the NIH Pioneer Award, APS Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement, and APA’s Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award. Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Royal Society of Canada. Former President of the Association for Psychological Science (APS). **Key Contributions**: Pioneered the theory of constructed emotion, emphasized the role of interoception in emotion, and demonstrated variability in facial expressions across cultures. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, including mental health and legal contexts. **Lab & Teams**: IASLab collaborates across disciplines, with sites at Northeastern and MGH. Current projects explore neural mechanisms of emotion, allostasis, and the impact of aging on memory and resilience.

• Affective Neuroscience
• Psychology of Emotion
• Social and Personality Psychology
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Thomas Olsson is a **Professor in Human-Centered Design** at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences and the Computing Sciences department. He leads the *Technology x Social Interaction Research Group* and the *Digital and Sustainability Transitions in Society* research platform. His work focuses on designing ICT systems that prioritize digital ethics, social sustainability, and environmental responsibility. **Research Interests**: Social technologies, sustainable design of ICT, AI-driven recruitment systems, cultural integration through technology, and the ethical implications of digital media. He employs qualitative methods and design-through-research approaches, often collaborating across disciplines like computer science and behavioral/social sciences. Current roles: Academic Director of Digital/Sustainability Transitions Platform; Head of Master's Program in Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering Key projects: AIdience (AI in Journalism), Trust-M (Migrant Services), Big Match (Team Assembly), Emotions in Digital Media Teaching: Coordinates Human-Technology Interaction studies and develops courses like *Sustainable Design* and *Ethics of Technology* **Lab/Team**: Leads the *Technology x Social Interaction* group (collaboration opportunities available). Active in the *Rajapinta* interdisciplinary research community.

• Human-Centered Design
• Digital Ethics
• Social Technology
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