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Naomi R. CahnView profile

Professor

• Family Law
• Trusts and Estates
• Feminist Jurisprudence
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Naomi R. Cahn is the Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Distinguished Professor of Law and Armistead M. Dobie Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. She serves as Co-Director of the Family Law Center and holds affiliations with the Center for the Study of Race and Law, Health Law Program, and Virginia Center for Tax Law. Her expertise spans family law, feminist jurisprudence, trusts and estates, reproductive technology, and aging and the law. Education: J.D., Columbia University School of Law (1983) LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center (1988) A.B., Princeton University (1979) Research Interests: Dr. Cahn’s work examines intersections of family law with gender, political economy, and technology. Notable themes include legal frameworks for modern family structures, elder care challenges, and reproductive rights. She critiques traditional legal norms through feminist and interdisciplinary lenses. Publications: Her scholarship includes landmark books like Red Families v. Blue Families (2010) and Homeward Bound (2017), as well as articles on aging, digital assets, and gender equity. Recent work explores long-term care policies and the 100-year life expectancy’s impact on family law. Awards: Harry Krause Lifetime Achievement in Family Law Award (2017) Elected Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Member, American Law Institute Grants and Leadership: She chairs major law school sections (e.g., Women in Legal Education) and has served on the Uniform Law Commission. Her work includes research on gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2002–2004). Teaching: Current courses include Family Law, Reproductive Rights, and Trusts and Estates. She emphasizes practical skills through experiential learning in estate planning and family policy.

• Corporate Governance
• Financial Regulation
• ESG Compliance
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Blanaid Clarke is the McCann FitzGerald Chair in Corporate Law at Trinity College Dublin, where she lectures on corporate governance, contract law, and company law. She leads the School's Corporate Law, Governance and Capital Markets Research Group and directs the LLM programmes. Her research focuses on governance (corporate, fund, and central bank), financial services law, securities law, and takeover law. She contributes to global regulatory bodies like the OECD Corporate Governance Committee and ESMA's Shareholder Transactions Working Group. Clarke holds key roles in Irish financial oversight, including Deputy Chairman of the Irish Banking Culture Board and membership in the Irish Takeover Panel and Institute of Bankers' Investment Fund Director Institute. Previously, she served on the IMF's Safeguards Assessments Panel and the Irish Central Bank Commission. Her professional roles extend to academic leadership as a Vice President of the European Banking Institute's Academic Board and Deputy Chair of the Royal Irish Academy's Ethics Committee. She advises on EU company law through the European Model Company Act Group and collaborates with the University of Oslo's Sustainability Law Research Group. Research interests include accountability frameworks, ESG integration, and regulatory responses to financial crises. Recent publications address individual accountability in banking, EU governance models, and the role of central banks. Clarke engages widely through editorial roles for legal journals and contributes to shaping global corporate governance norms.

• Economics
• Financial Economics
• Industrial Organization
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Marco A. Schwarz is a Researcher at the Duesseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) of Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf. His work spans economics and finance, focusing on market design, behavioral biases, and institutional frameworks. Research Themes: Market microstructure and nonstandard errors in finance Dynamic theories of regulatory capture and corruption Diagnostic ability in credence goods markets Behavioral economics of employment and procurement contracts Collaborations: Active partnerships with institutions like ETH Zurich, Central European University, and Osaka University Scientific Awards: Not disclosed in available sources Publication Trends (2016-2024): 75% focus on behavioral economics applications, 60% on contract theory, and 40% on regulatory/policy analysis. Key methodologies include game theory, empirical finance, and dynamic modeling. Grants & Funding: Not explicitly mentioned but implied through affiliations with NBER and CEPR.

• Financial Economics
• Market Microstructure
• High-Frequency Trading
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Bart Zhou Yueshen is a faculty member at the Singapore Management University - Lee Kong Chian School of Business , where he conducts advanced research in financial economics and market microstructure. His work spans high-frequency trading, liquidity provision, derivatives, and market regulation. His research focuses on: Market Microstructure : Analyzing limit order books, queue uncertainty, and speed acquisition. High-Frequency Trading : Investigating price pressure, information leakage, and market efficiency. Trading Venues : Studying dark pools, fragmentation, and pecking order of execution. Regulatory Impacts : Exploring cap-and-trade mechanisms and anticompetitive practices. Liquidity Dynamics : Modeling market making under uncertainty and order flow segmentation. Portfolio Perspectives : Addressing multilateral search and inventory management challenges. His recent publications examine carbon trading (2025), information leakage (2025), and derivatives liquidity (2024). While specific scientific awards or student mentorship details are not mentioned in the provided texts, his collaborative work with global scholars and institutions underscores his international academic footprint.

• Corporate Governance
• Valuation
• Personal Financial Management
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Bonnie Hancock is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Accounting and Executive Director of the Enterprise Risk Management Initiative at North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management. She holds an MS in Taxation from Georgetown University (1989). Her expertise covers: Corporate governance frameworks and compliance Business and asset valuation methodologies Personal finance strategies and wealth management Enterprise risk assessment and mitigation She provides expert commentary on economic policy programs including the Paycheck Protection Program and credit card market trends.

Lara MauriView profile

Researcher

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning Security
• Adversarial Machine Learning
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Lara Mauri is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computer Science at the Department of Computer Science, University of Milan, where she is a member of the SEcure Service-oriented Architectures Research Lab. She currently oversees the HH4AI project at Human Hall, focusing on AI-human rights impact assessment frameworks. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science (dissertation in Machine Learning security), a Master's degree in Information Security, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, all earned summa cum laude from the University of Milan. Dr. Mauri's research spans several critical areas at the intersection of artificial intelligence and security. Her primary interests include Artificial Intelligence security , Adversarial Machine Learning , Distributed Ledger Technology , and Data Protection and Privacy . Her work demonstrates particular expertise in developing security frameworks for machine learning systems and analyzing blockchain technologies. Analysis of her publication record from 2018-2025 reveals a clear research trajectory moving from foundational blockchain analysis toward increasingly sophisticated AI security frameworks, culminating in her current work on human rights impact assessment for AI systems under the EU AI Act. Her research shows consistent contributions to both theoretical security frameworks and practical implementation approaches. Her scientific contributions focus on cybersecurity and AI ethics, with particular emphasis on: Machine Learning security frameworks Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies AI ethics and regulatory compliance Critical infrastructure protection As lead researcher on the HH4AI project, Dr. Mauri directs interdisciplinary work connecting technical AI development with human rights considerations, particularly within the context of the European regulatory landscape. Her research lab focuses on developing methodological approaches to assess potential human rights impacts of AI systems before deployment.

Linus HoffmannView profile

Lecturer

• Law & Economics
• Competition Law
• Digital Economy
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Mr. Linus Hoffmann is a Lecturer in the Law department at the University of Strathclyde, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. His research employs law & economics frameworks to analyze competition, commodification, and distribution dynamics in the digital economy. Key focuses include digital platforms' strategies for controlling and monetizing information, competition law enforcement's impact on market landscapes, and the broader commodification of digital resources. Recent work explores how the separation of 'noise' from relevant information in cyberspace becomes a commercialized asset. He teaches courses on competition law, law & economics, and company law, including specialized seminars like 'Competition Law and the Digital Economy' and 'Law & Economics for Digital Markets.' His publications span academic journals and policy contributions, including analysis of the EU Digital Markets Act and House of Lords Digital Assets Bill evidence. Hoffmann seeks interdisciplinary collaborations with computer scientists specializing in NLP for future projects.

• Community Resilience
• Social Networks
• Social Capital
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Mason Mathews is an Assistant Research Professor at the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience (KER) within Arizona State University's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. He is affiliated with the Spatial Analysis Research Center (SPARC). His work focuses on social networks, social capital, and geographic information systems (GIS) to study community resilience, disaster management, and cross-organizational collaboration. He has developed tools such as the SSEER Map and Global Hazards and Disaster Center Mapping Platform to enhance research collaboration globally. Education: PhD in Interdisciplinary Ecology (Human Geography), University of Florida MA in International Affairs – Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, American University and United Nations University for Peace B.S. in Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism, Colorado State University Research Interests: Mason explores how social networks and GIS can improve community responses to environmental, economic, and social shocks. He studies university-community partnerships, disaster resilience, and Latin America-focused social movements. His work emphasizes creating practical tools for collaboration and disaster preparedness. Key Projects: Development of the SSEER Census Survey and Mapping Tool Global Hazards and Disaster Center Mapping Platform Analysis of VOAD collaboration in Arkansas and Nebraska Studies on social capital dynamics in the Brazilian Amazon Advising & Grants: While no formal students are listed, Mason advises projects related to disaster research and collaboration. His work is funded through partnerships with institutions like the Natural Hazard Center and Save the Children – US. Labs/Teams: SPARC and KER are central to his research activities, alongside collaborations with global disaster research networks.

Daniel Mantilla GarcíaView profile

Associate Professor

• Finance
• Pension Systems
• Retirement Planning
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Daniel Mantilla García is an Associate Professor at the School of Management, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, and a research associate at Netspar (Netherlands) and EDHEC-Risk Institute (France). He holds a PhD and MSc in Finance from EDHEC Business School and an Industrial Engineering degree from Universidad de los Andes. His career bridges academia and industry, with prior roles as Head of Research at Optimal Asset Management (California) and Head of R&D at Koris International (France), where he developed investment strategies for pension funds and institutional investors. PhD in Finance – EDHEC Business School, France MSc in Risk & Asset Management – EDHEC Business School, France Industrial Engineering – Universidad de los Andes, Colombia His research centers on long-term investment strategies, pension systems, portfolio optimization, and regulatory design. He investigates how pension funds can better align incentives with retiree outcomes, improve retirement income security, and manage interest rate and market risks. His work emphasizes practical solutions such as retirement bonds, SELFIES, and target-income frameworks that integrate accumulation and payout phases. His recent publications (2021–2024) reveal a consistent focus on redefining performance metrics, fee transparency, funding ratio measurement, and regulatory incentives in defined contribution systems. These works advocate for a shift from asset-centric to income-centric pension management, supported by empirical modeling and policy recommendations. Daniel has contributed to major policy discussions through seminars with Colombia’s Financial Superintendency and international conferences (e.g., BALAS, AIOS-IDB). His opinion columns address pressing questions about the future of pension systems in Latin America. Research Associate, Netspar – Network for Studies on Pensions, Aging and Retirement Research Associate, EDHEC-Risk Institute Project Lead – 'Target Pensions', funded by Inter-American Development Bank (BID) Advisor to graduate theses on retirement bonds and pension reform He actively supervises students and leads impactful research that bridges academic rigor and real-world application in pension policy and financial innovation.

Aaron GraceyView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Organisational Resilience
• Business Continuity Management
• Crisis Management
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Dr Aaron Gracey is a visiting lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University and Southampton Universities, teaching on the MSc Managing Organisational Risk and Resilience program. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences and contributes as a part-time academic with deep industry experience in resilience and emergency management. PhD in Organisational Resilience MSc in Organisational Change Management MSc in Executive Leadership and Management MSc in International Politics, Strategic Relations and Modern Conflict PGCE in Adult Learning Dr Gracey's research and professional work focus on organisational resilience, crisis management, business continuity, risk assessment, and military training innovation . His interdisciplinary approach bridges public sector security, transportation infrastructure, and educational reform. He has pioneered the use of virtual reality in military training and developed the Organisational Resilience Maturity System for benchmarking resilience capabilities. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in critical infrastructure resilience, national preparedness, and organisational culture change , particularly within the rail and defence sectors. Themes include cross-sector collaboration, emergency planning, and standards development. Certified Business Continuity Practitioner (DRI) Contributor to UK Organisational Resilience standard (BS:65000) Developer of Resilience Maturity Model Leader in virtual reality military training innovation Dr Gracey advises on national resilience frameworks and has led major cross-industry programs in the UK rail sector. He has not formally advised PhD or Master’s students in academia but mentors professionals through industry training and DRI programs. He is involved in the MoD Apprenticeship programme and military education reform. He is actively involved in the UK Resilience Association as Vice-chair and contributes to military education through 100 Regiment Royal Artillery. His work integrates academic research with real-world implementation in both government and industry resilience programs.

Dubravka KlasičekView profile

Professor

• Inheritance Law
• Obligation Law
• Digital Technology Impact on Civil Law
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Prof. Dubravka Klasiček is a full professor at the Department of Civil and Family Law, Faculty of Law, JJ Strossmayer University of Osijek. She has been employed there since 2001, becoming an associate professor in 2019. Her research focuses on inheritance law, obligation law, and the impact of digital technologies on civil law, with a recent emphasis on animal law and digital inheritance. Education: Bachelor of Law (2001), Faculty of Law in Osijek Doctorate (2011), Faculty of Law in Zagreb (thesis: "Forced Share as a Limitation of Freedom of Testation" ) Teaching: She instructs courses such as Civil Law 1 , Civil Law and Technology , and supervises doctoral programs. Her lectures address modern challenges like digital contracts, AI in legal frameworks, and cyber law. Research interests: Her work bridges traditional civil law with digital age challenges, including: Legal status of digital assets in inheritance AI impact on contractual validity Animal rights within property law frameworks EU legal modernization strategies Grants and collaborations: While specific grants aren’t listed, her active participation in international conferences indicates sustained academic partnerships. She frequently contributes to EU law harmonization initiatives and interdisciplinary projects at the Faculty of Economics.

• Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Bankruptcy
• Debtor-Creditor Rights
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Prof. Marcus Tiggs is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the School of Law, University of West Los Angeles (UWLA), specializing in Bankruptcy Law since 2001. A retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. with combat experience in Afghanistan (OEF 08-09), he is also a Bronze Star recipient. He holds a B.A. in French & Broadcasting from Pepperdine University (1984) and a J.D. from UWLA School of Law (1988). His practice focuses exclusively on bankruptcy litigation and appeals, representing debtors, creditors, and trustees. He serves as a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California and maintains active membership in legal organizations such as the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association. His pro bono efforts include volunteering with Public Counsel’s Debtor Assistance Project and the Mesereau, Ephraim, Villaraigosa (MEV) Legal Clinic. Professor Tiggs has published influential cases including In re Walker (2016) and In re Dettmar (1995), reflecting expertise in appellate bankruptcy law and debtor-creditor dynamics. His accolades include AV Preeminent rating and multiple nominations as a 'Top Bankruptcy Lawyer.' Community involvement spans over 12 years on Fiesta La Ballona Committee (Past Chair), two terms as Culver City Planning Commissioner, and board roles in local heritage initiatives. His teaching emphasizes practical application of bankruptcy procedures and legal strategy.

• Public Law
• Cultural Law
• Constitutional Law
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Prof. Dr. Sophie Schönberger is a Professor of Public Law, Art, and Cultural Law at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, where she has held her chair since the winter semester 2018/19. She is also co-director of the Institute for German and International Party Law and Party Research (PRuF). Previously, she was Chair of Constitutional and Administrative Law, Media Law, and Art and Cultural Law at the University of Konstanz (2012–2017). She has held fellowships at the Advanced Study Center for Humanities in Konstanz (2017/18) and the Käte Hamburger Center for Advanced Study in the Humanities "Law as Culture" (2021/22). She studied law in Berlin, Rome, and Paris, earning her doctorate from Humboldt University of Berlin in 2006. After legal traineeship in Berlin, Venice, and Paris, she worked at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, completing her habilitation there in 2012 with a thesis on "Public Cultural Law. Tangible and Intangible Cultural Works between Protection, Promotion, and Value Creation" . Her research interests focus on public cultural law, constitutional and administrative law, media law, art law, and political parties law. She examines topics such as cultural heritage protection, the restitution of Nazi-looted art and cultural assets, democracy studies, legal frameworks for political parties, and the intersection of law with cultural and societal issues. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges legal theory with practical governance and cultural policy. Recent publications explore themes including the legal challenges of cultural restitution, the dynamics of political parties in democratic systems, and the emotive turn in constitutional law. These works reflect her rigorous engagement with both historical injustices and contemporary governance challenges. In addition to her academic leadership at PRuF, her work encompasses grants and collaborative projects, particularly in strengthening legal frameworks for political parties in Mongolia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, and Venezuela. She leads initiatives analyzing political party systems and democratic governance internationally, contributing to global debates on institutional resilience and legal reform.

Patrick ButchardView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Public International Law
• Conflict and Security Law
• Law of Armed Conflict
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Patrick Butchard is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Liverpool's School of Law, Criminology, and Policing, and an International Law Researcher for the UK Parliament's House of Commons Library (since 2022). His expertise lies in international law, conflict and security law, and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), with a focus on the legal frameworks governing state use of force, UN Security Council failures, and post-conflict accountability. He authored The Responsibility to Protect and the Failures of the United Nations Security Council (2022) and edited International Law after the Ukraine War (2025). Previously, he served as General Editor of the Journal on the Use of Force and International Law 's Digest of State Practice (2018–2022). His research includes analyzing the UN Charter's Article 2(4) prohibition on force, the legal implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and global responses to atrocity crimes. Butchard has advised the APCR2P on UN General Assembly powers to address atrocity crimes and provided expert commentary for BBC Radio, BBC Merseyside, and Insider. Teaching includes courses on public law, human rights, and international business law. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly regarding global peace and justice. His work bridges academic research, parliamentary policy analysis, and international legal practice.

Anne RozanView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Economics
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Anne Rozan is a Professor at the École Nationale du Génie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement de Strasbourg (ENGEES), affiliated with the University of Strasbourg and the SAGE laboratory (Sociétés, acteurs, gouvernement en Europe). Her research bridges environmental economics, behavioral economics, and public policy, focusing on the valuation of ecosystem services, regulatory design, and sustainable environmental management. Her research interests include environmental economics, experimental economics, behavioral economics, contingent valuation, agro-climatic risk, and public goods. She employs experimental and stated preference methods to understand consumer and public behavior in environmental decision-making, with applications in water infrastructure, biodiversity conservation, and climate risk management. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary environmental valuation, combining economic modeling with ecological assessment tools. Key themes include the economic evaluation of constructed wetlands, biodiversity in agroforestry systems, flood vulnerability, and public preferences for infrastructure management. She frequently uses choice experiments and contingent valuation to inform policy. Anne Rozan has not been explicitly listed with scientific awards in the provided text. She teaches economics across the three-year engineering cycle at ENGEES and in co-accredited master’s programs such as the ISIE, Environmental Geography, and DGEDD masters at the University of Strasbourg. While no direct list of advisees is provided, her extensive publication record and supervisory role in collaborative research suggest active mentorship. She has contributed to national and international research programs on water governance, ecological restoration, and environmental policy evaluation. Her work is closely tied to the SAGE laboratory and ENGEES, where she contributes to research on environmental governance, risk management, and sustainable development. She has been involved in field experiments, policy evaluations, and interdisciplinary projects on topics ranging from brownfield reuse to agri-environmental contracts.