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Elżbieta RydzView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Religious Identity
• Interreligious Dialogue
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Professor Elżbieta Rydz at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL) serves in the Department of Developmental Psychology within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her academic career spans interdisciplinary research at the intersection of developmental psychology, religious identity, and interreligious dialogue. Key affiliations: Polish Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality; Polish Association of Human Developmental Psychology (Board member) Research focuses: Religious identity consolidation, moral/spiritual intelligence, interreligious dialogue readiness, aging psychology, and developmental analysis of religious coping mechanisms Her recent publications (2022-2024) explore: Mediation effects of forgiveness/hope in religiosity-life satisfaction relationships Personality correlates with spiritual/moral intelligence in early adulthood Developmental differences in supernatural mind understanding Intersections between self-compassion and religious help-seeking stigma in adolescents Major awards include: 2024: Silver Medal for Long-Term Service 2023: Rector of KUL Individual Award, First Degree 2016: Prof. Joseph Sidorowski Award 2011: National Education Commission Medal She has demonstrated extensive grant leadership in projects such as: "BEZPIECZNA RODZINA" (2020): Social innovation program with international cooperation "Quality of Life and Its Determinants in the Context of War Experiences" (2022): Research with Ukrainian refugee populations

Elizabeth VargisView profile

Associate Professor

• Biophotonics
• Raman Spectroscopy
• Retinal Tissue Engineering
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Elizabeth Vargis is an Associate Professor in Biological Engineering at Utah State University's College of Engineering. She serves as the faculty advisor for the Society of Women Engineers and maintains an active research laboratory focused on biomedical engineering applications. Her work bridges engineering principles with biological systems to address significant medical challenges. Dr. Vargis received her educational training from prestigious institutions: BS in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley MS in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University Postdoctoral training at Oak Ridge National Lab and UT Knoxville Her research spans three primary domains with significant clinical relevance. In biophotonics, she develops Raman spectroscopy applications for disease detection, including work on cervical cancer screening and bacterial identification. Her retinal tissue engineering research focuses on creating in vitro models to understand age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, with particular emphasis on the role of mechanical stress and cell detachment. Additionally, her work on muscular atrophy investigates the effects of microgravity on muscle tissue, with applications for both space travel and terrestrial medical conditions. Her lab employs a combination of experimental techniques and computational modeling to advance these research areas. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward increasingly sophisticated in vitro models of retinal diseases, with growing integration of microfluidic technologies and biomimetic materials. Her work has evolved from basic characterization studies to complex disease modeling systems that incorporate mechanical, biochemical, and structural components of retinal pathologies. The interdisciplinary nature of her research is evident in the diverse range of journals where she publishes, spanning biomedical engineering, ophthalmology, and space medicine. Dr. Vargis has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing both her research and mentorship excellence: Outstanding Graduate Mentor of the Year (2018, USU College of Engineering) Outstanding Researcher of the Year (2018, Department of Biological Engineering) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2015, ORAU) Multiple Research Catalyst Awards from Utah State University National Science Foundation recognition and NIH fellowships She has successfully mentored numerous graduate students to completion of their degrees, with many going on to successful careers in industry and academia. Her research has been supported by diverse funding sources including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NIH, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, NASA Space Grant Consortium, and private foundations like the BrightFocus Foundation and Knights Templar Eye Foundation. She actively promotes undergraduate research opportunities through USU's URCO program and the College of Engineering's EURP program. The Vargis Lab operates as a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment with multiple concurrent projects. Current work includes developing microfluidic platforms for retinal disease modeling, creating biomimetic materials using spider and hagfish silk proteins, and investigating the combined effects of microgravity and radiation on biological systems. The lab maintains strong collaborations with researchers in Electrical and Computer Engineering, particularly with Dr. Zhen Zhang on computational modeling of blood vessel growth. Lab meetings are held weekly during academic terms, fostering a collaborative environment where students present their work and receive feedback.

Prabhat BarnwalView profile

Associate Professor

• Development
• Energy and Environment
• Public Economics
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Prabhat Barnwal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Michigan State University's College of Social Science. His research focuses on development economics, energy and environment, and public economics, with particular emphasis on improving public programs in developing countries, understanding the impact of modern agricultural technologies, and assessing environmental information's role in household decision-making. Dr. Barnwal's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Sustainable Development from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University (2010-2015) M.A. from the International University of Japan Bachelor's degree from the National Institute of Technology - Surat, India His research employs experimental and quasi-experimental methodologies to address critical questions in economic development and environmental economics. Dr. Barnwal's work spans multiple dimensions of development challenges, with a strong focus on energy transition, environmental risk mitigation, and public program efficiency in low-income settings. His research often combines field experiments with rigorous econometric analysis to provide evidence-based policy recommendations. A significant portion of his work examines energy transition challenges in developing countries, particularly India, analyzing subsidy design, electrification sustainability, and the efficiency of energy programs. His environmental research focuses on localized environmental risks, particularly water quality issues and household responses to environmental information. His development economics work investigates welfare delivery systems, bureaucratic incentives, and the impact of agricultural technologies on human welfare. Dr. Barnwal has received recognition for his research, including: Global Drinking Water Best Paper Award 2020 from TU Delft His research has been published in top economics journals including the American Economic Review, Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Development Economics, Journal of Health Economics, and JAMA Network Open. His work often involves collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions and countries, reflecting the international scope of his research interests. Dr. Barnwal's projects frequently address pressing policy questions related to poverty reduction, environmental sustainability, and effective governance in developing contexts. Dr. Barnwal maintains active research collaborations and has several ongoing projects examining women's work and energy efficiency, ICT for environmental adaptation, household investment against environmental risks, and bureaucracy and governance issues. His research demonstrates a consistent commitment to addressing real-world development challenges through rigorous empirical analysis.

Craig KnoblockView profile

Research Professor

• Knowledge Graphs
• Semantic Web
• Data Integration
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Craig Knoblock serves as the Keston Executive Director of the Information Sciences Institute (ISI) at the University of Southern California, Vice Dean of Engineering for the Viterbi School of Engineering, and Research Professor of both Computer Science and Spatial Sciences. He also directs USC's Data Science Program and leads the Center on Knowledge Graphs as Research Director. Dr. Knoblock's research focuses on techniques for describing, acquiring, and exploiting the semantics of data. His extensive work spans source modeling, schema and ontology alignment, entity and record linkage, data cleaning and normalization, extracting data from the Web, and building comprehensive knowledge graphs. With over 300 published works in these areas, his research has significantly advanced the field of semantic data integration. His work demonstrates strong trends toward practical applications of knowledge graphs across diverse domains including cultural heritage, geospatial information systems, human trafficking detection, and sensor networks. The evolution of his publications shows a progression from foundational ontology alignment techniques to sophisticated knowledge graph applications addressing real-world challenges. Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Fellow of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Past President and Trustee of the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI) Recipient of the 2014 Robert S. Engelmore Award Seven best paper awards for his research contributions As Executive Director of USC's Information Sciences Institute, Dr. Knoblock leads one of the world's premier research centers in computer science and information technology. His leadership extends to directing the Center on Knowledge Graphs and serving as Associate Director of the Informatics Program at USC. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University and Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.

Mercè Roca i PuigvertView profile

Associate Professor

• International Business Management
• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
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Mercè Roca i Puigvert is an Associate Professor and researcher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and ESCI-UPF, with affiliations to the Barcelona School of Management. She holds a PhD in Management from Leeds University Business School (2006), a Master's in Economics and Business (UPF, 2002), and dual bachelor's degrees in Business Administration (UPF, 2000) and Economics (UPF, 1999). Her research focuses on International business and market research Consumer and organizational decision-making Sustainability, CSR, and circular economy Environmental policy and waste systems Data analytics for economic decisions Recent publications analyze complementary currency impacts, sustainable tourism, opera sector eco-design, and packaging waste policies. She leads the UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change projects and participates in EU-funded initiatives like GREENTOUR and LIFE15/ENV/ES/000209. As director of the MSc in International Business and academic coordinator for multiple programs, she integrates research into curriculum design and industry partnerships.

Jason BesteView profile

Associate Professor

• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health
• Global Health Systems
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Dr. Jason Beste, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Research and Public Health at Creighton University School of Medicine. He serves as Executive Director of the Arrupe Global Scholars and Partnerships Program, focusing on health systems strengthening in post-conflict settings. A dual graduate of Creighton University (undergraduate and medical degree), he completed residency training at Albert Einstein School of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center and an Infectious Disease fellowship with an MPH at the University of Washington. Education Creighton University: Undergraduate Degree Creighton University School of Medicine: MD University of Washington: MPH, Infectious Disease Fellowship Albert Einstein School of Medicine: Internal Medicine Residency Dr. Beste specializes in health systems strengthening in post-conflict environments, with extensive experience in Liberia, Malawi, and Mozambique. His work addresses health equity, infectious disease management, and primary care delivery in resource-limited settings. He previously held faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and the University of Washington, where he contributed to global health education and research. His research spans HIV/TB diagnostics , post-Ebola recovery , and structural drivers of health disparities . Recent publications analyze mental health screening tools in Liberia, HIV care models in Malawi, and ART scale-up strategies in Ukraine. Dr. Beste co-chaired the Liberia NCDI Poverty Commission Report, advocating for non-communicable disease integration in post-conflict health systems. Currently, he leads global health initiatives through Creighton University's Arrupe Global Scholars program, fostering partnerships to improve healthcare access in underserved regions.

Salvatore RamponeView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Salvatore Rampone is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM) of Università degli Studi del Sannio (Unisannio). His research focuses on Machine Learning , Internet of Things (IoT) , and Cybersecurity , with applications in intrusion detection, bioinformatics, and financial systems. Research Interests : Privacy-preserving Machine Learning Hybrid Cloud-IoT Architectures Genetic Programming Neural Network Applications Data Processing in Distributed Environments Recent Publication Trends : His work spans federated learning for IoT security ( 2025 ), DNA splicing site prediction ( 2020 ), meningitis classification ( 2019 ), RFID-based traceability systems ( 2015 ), and geological data analysis using neural networks ( 1995-1996 ). Key technologies include Apache Spark , MLlib , and Wavelet Transform . Teaching Activities : He teaches courses like Applied Machine Learning and Principles of Computer Sciences across multiple degree programs including Statistical and Actuarial Sciences and Economics and Management .

Judith MitchellView profile

Assistant Professor

• Heart Failure
• Non-invasive Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
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Judith Mitchell, MD, FACC, FAHA serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine within the Cardiology division of the Department of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center's School of of Medicine. Her clinical expertise spans heart failure management and non-invasive cardiology with specialized board certifications in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Adult Echocardiography, and Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology. Educational background includes: Medical Degree: Tufts University School of Medicine (1983-1987) Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Hospitals (1987-1990) Cardiology Fellowship: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Hospitals (1990-1993) Her research program critically examines heart failure disparities in African American populations, investigating intersections of atrial fibrillation, anemia, thyroid dysfunction, and gender-specific outcomes. As a principal investigator in the landmark African-American Heart Failure Trial (A-HeFT), she contributed to evidence-based treatment protocols that transformed care standards for underserved communities. Her scholarly work consistently bridges clinical practice with guideline development through active participation in American Heart Association initiatives. Publication analysis reveals sustained focus on heart failure pathophysiology (78% of articles), health equity (45%), and non-invasive diagnostics (32%) between 2004-2013. Key trends include emphasis on racial disparities in treatment response, comorbidity management, and implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy in real-world settings. Professional recognition includes: Extraordinary Women of Downstate Medical Center (2009) Dr. Mitchell maintains active roles in guideline committees and scientific review panels, notably contributing to the 2013 ACCF/AHA Heart Failure Management Guidelines and serving as invited reviewer for valvular heart disease updates. Her clinical practice integrates advanced echocardiographic techniques with comprehensive heart failure management protocols. Current research continues to explore therapeutic optimization in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and pharmacogenomic influences on treatment response within minority populations.

• Transgender Mental Health
• Gender Identity Research
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Dr. Jack Turban is an Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, where he serves as Director of the Gender Psychiatry Program. He is also Affiliate Faculty at The Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. Dr. Turban is a leading researcher on transgender and gender diverse youth mental health, with his work cited in major court cases and legislative debates regarding transgender civil rights. Dr. Turban's educational background includes: BA in Neuroscience from Harvard College MD and MHS degrees from Yale School of Medicine General Psychiatry Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital (Harvard Medical School) Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he served as chief fellow Dr. Turban's research focuses on the mental health of transgender and gender diverse youth, with particular emphasis on how public policy affects this population. His groundbreaking work includes the first study linking gender identity conversion efforts to adverse mental health outcomes and the first study connecting access to pubertal suppression during adolescence to lower odds of suicidality among transgender adults. He is co-editor of the textbook "Pediatric Gender Identity: Gender-affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth" and has published in top journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and JAMA Psychiatry. Analysis of Dr. Turban's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on transgender health policy, gender identity development, and the mental health impacts of gender-affirming care. His work spans multiple disciplines including psychiatry, public health, and policy research, with particular attention to legislative impacts on transgender youth healthcare access. Recent publications show increasing attention to specific aspects of transgender healthcare including pubertal suppression, gender identity conversion efforts, and health disparities among ethnoracial minority transgender populations. Dr. Turban has received several notable awards: US Preventative Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award NBC Pride 30 Innovator Dr. Turban is a frequent op-ed contributor to major media outlets including The New York Times and The Washington Post, and has been quoted over 100 times in media coverage of LGBTQ health issues. He teaches op-ed writing at Harvard and for professional organizations, and has consulted for the U.S. Department of Defense and major tech companies on LGBTQ mental health issues. He currently serves on the scientific advisory board for The Upswing Fund, created by Melinda Gates to support adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Turban is actively engaged with multiple professional organizations, serving on the media committee of The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the communications council of The American Psychiatric Association, and the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. His editorial roles include contributing editor for The Journal of The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and academic editor for PLoS One.

Alexandre ErnView profile

Professor

• Numerical Analysis
• Finite Element Methods
• Computational Mechanics
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Alexandre Ern is a Senior Researcher at CERMICS (École des Ponts ParisTech) and INRIA Paris (SERENA team), where he has contributed since 1995 and 2016, respectively. He holds a professorship at École des Ponts (since 1997) and previously served as Associate Professor at École Polytechnique (2010–2022). Since 2015, he heads the Master's program in Applied Mathematics at École des Ponts. Ern is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the IMA Journal of Numerical Analysis (since 2024) and Associate Editor for multiple top journals including SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing and ESAIM Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis. His research focuses on numerical methods (finite elements, discontinuous Galerkin, hybrid high-order schemes), a posteriori error estimation , and applications in fluid/solid mechanics and environmental flows (hydrology, porous media). He develops structure-preserving discretizations for complex PDEs and explores computational geosciences and wave propagation. Ern's publications emphasize robust error analysis , high-order discretizations , and computational efficiency for elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic systems. Recent work explores hybrid high-order methods for wave equations, Maxwell's equations, and interface problems, often leveraging polynomial-degree-robust techniques and unfitted meshes. Scientific Awards: Paul Caseau Prize (2020) Nominee, AMIES Prize (2020) ENPC Best PhD Award (supervision) UPE Best PhD Award (supervision) Frontiers of Science Award, Int. Congress Basic Science (2024) He actively advises PhD students (31+ supervised) and postdocs, with projects funded by industrial partners including CEA, EDF, and Safran. His team collaborates with CERMICS and INRIA's SERENA lab, focusing on computational mechanics, model reduction, and large-scale fracture networks.

• Organizational Psychology
• Group Dynamics
• Cyberpsychology
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Stefano Ruggieri is an Associate Professor at the University of Palermo, affiliated with the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Exercise, and Training Sciences. He maintains office hours on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 at the Department building (building 15, 7th floor) and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 13:00 at the Trapani campus reception. Professor Ruggieri's research interests span multiple domains of psychological science with a focus on applied contexts: Organizational and Work Psychology Group Dynamics and Social Systems Cyberpsychology and Digital Communication Sports Psychology and Cultural Processes Educational and Community Psychology His teaching portfolio demonstrates significant interdisciplinary expertise across psychological sciences, with courses ranging from foundational theory to specialized applications in sports, organizations, and digital environments. Professor Ruggieri has maintained consistent teaching responsibilities across numerous academic programs including Educational Sciences, Clinical Psychology, and Sciences and Techniques of Preventive and Adapted Physical Activities. Professor Ruggieri teaches across multiple campuses of the University of Palermo, including both the main campus and the Trapani campus, demonstrating his commitment to serving students across the university's geographic footprint and multiple degree programs.

Gideon NaveView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Neuroscience
• Marketing
• Decision-making
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Gideon Nave is the Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz Associate Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He holds a prominent position within the Department of Marketing and contributes significantly to the school's research and teaching missions in consumer behavior, marketing analytics, and decision sciences. His academic journey began with B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, specializing in Signal Processing. He then pursued and earned his PhD in Computation & Neural Systems from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), establishing the interdisciplinary foundation for his current research program. Nave's research focuses on how technological developments in measurement instruments have granted unprecedented access to individual-level data. His work spans several interconnected domains: Consumer neuroscience and neuroeconomics Applications of genetic data in marketing AI's impact on creativity and consumer research Ethical implications of new data collection technologies Decision-making processes across various contexts He investigates how digital footprints of online behavior, MRI, genotyping, and hormonal assays can help understand consumer preferences and behavior, while critically evaluating the ethical challenges these technologies present. His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward understanding the intersection of emerging technologies and consumer behavior. Recent work particularly emphasizes AI applications in marketing research, genetic data utilization for personalization, and neuroscientific approaches to understanding decision-making processes. His methodological approach often combines large-scale datasets with rigorous experimental designs, contributing significantly to both theoretical advancement and practical applications in marketing. Nave's contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards: National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award (2020-2025) Association For Consumer Research (ACR) Early Career Award (2024-2025) APS Rising Star Award (2020) Poets & Quants Selection as one of the "World's Best 40 B-School Professors under the Age of 40" (2021) As a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, Nave leads significant research initiatives examining the applications and ethical implications of new measurement technologies in marketing and consumer behavior. His work has attracted considerable media attention, with features in major outlets including The New York Times, The Guardian, CNN, and The Economist, reflecting the broad relevance and impact of his research. While specific lab names aren't prominently featured in his public profile, Nave's research appears to involve extensive interdisciplinary collaborations spanning neuroscience, genetics, computer science, and marketing. His publications frequently include co-authors from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, suggesting a team-based research approach that bridges traditional academic boundaries.

• Turkish World Studies
• International Institutions
• Conflict Resolution
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Prof. Dr. Elnur Hasan MİKAİL is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Kars Kafkas University. He has served at Kafkas University since 2011, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in 2018, and was promoted to full Professor in November 2023. Throughout his career, he has held significant leadership positions including Department Chair and Head of Science Field. Dr. MİKAİL completed his academic journey at Selçuk University, earning a Bachelor's degree in International Relations (2001), a Master's degree in International Relations (2004), and a Doctorate in Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Revolution (2010). His doctoral research focused on "Turkey-Azerbaijan Relations During Atatürk Period (1919-1938)." He has participated in international academic programs including Erasmus+ and Mevlana Exchange Program, conducting research and teaching at institutions in the USA, UK, Czech Republic, and Georgia. His research primarily focuses on Turkish World Studies, International Institutions, and Conflict Resolution, with significant contributions to understanding geopolitical dynamics in the Caucasus region, Turkish-Azerbaijani relations, Russian foreign policy, and Turkic unity. His scholarly work bridges historical analysis with contemporary international relations theory, examining the intersection of Turkic identity, regional cooperation, and geopolitical strategy in Eurasia. His publications demonstrate expertise across political science, international relations, history, and organizational behavior. Dr. MİKAİL has received numerous accolades including appreciation certificates from Ardahan University (2025), Kafkas University (2024), and Konrad Adenaur-Stiftung (2023), among others dating back to 2017. Notably, he was recognized as a Mathematics Olympiad champion by the Azerbaijan Ministry of Higher Education in 1991. He has supervised at least two Master's students: Faruk Tipioğlu (2016) who researched "Russia's Caucasus Policies in the Post-Cold War International Security Theories Perspective (1991-2016)" and Dursun Karagöz (2013) who studied "Civil Society Organizations in Georgia." He has also been involved in research projects supported by Selçuk University's Scientific Research Projects and TİKA (Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency). As an active academic, Dr. MİKAİL serves as editor for TURAN-SAM (Turan Strategic Research Center) International Scientific Indexed Seasonal Journal. He is a member of the American Political Science Association (APSA) and has collaborated extensively with researchers like Hakan Çora, with whom he has co-authored numerous publications. His academic work demonstrates strong engagement with both theoretical frameworks in international relations and practical geopolitical analysis, particularly concerning Turkic states and the Caucasus region.

Naveen Kanalu RamamurthyView profile

Associate Professor

• Mughal Empire
• Legal History
• Islamic Studies
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Naveen Kanalu Ramamurthy serves as an Associate Professor at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) in Paris, where he is affiliated with the Center for Historical Research (CRH). His scholarly work centers on the institutional history of the Mughal Empire (1526-1857) in South Asia, with particular emphasis on the relationship between Hanafi Islamic law and imperial governance structures. Dr. Ramamurthy completed his Doctorate in History at the University of California, Los Angeles (2015-2021), preceded by multiple Master's degrees from prestigious Parisian institutions: Iranian Studies from Sorbonne Nouvelle University Paris 3, History of Economic Thought from Panthéon-Sorbonne University Paris 1, and History and Philosophy from Paris Ouest Nanterre. His academic foundation includes studies at the École Normale Supérieure – Ulm and undergraduate work in Economics at the University of Delhi. His research program examines three interconnected dimensions of Mughal governance: (1) the administrative organization of imperial space, (2) the intersection of legal normativity and historical anthropology, and (3) the regulation of political economy. Drawing on Arabic legal manuscripts, Persian administrative documents, and vernacular language sources, Ramamurthy reveals how Islamic legal institutions adapted to local contexts across precolonial South Asia, challenging simplistic narratives of imperial uniformity. Dr. Ramamurthy's publications demonstrate consistent scholarly engagement with Mughal legal frameworks within trans-imperial networks connecting South Asia with the Middle East and Central Asia. His work bridges historical methodology with theoretical innovation, particularly in analyzing how bureaucratic practices shaped imperial urbanity and legal consciousness during the 17th-18th centuries. Among his significant recognitions, Dr. Ramamurthy received the Collège de France Prize for Young Researchers in 2023. He currently leads the ANR-funded MugUrba project (2024-2027) examining bureaucratic rhythms of imperial urbanity in Mughal South Asia and co-directs the interdisciplinary "Empire" research program at EHESS. As an educator, Ramamurthy teaches courses on "The State in Islam: Authority, Law and Institutions in the Mughal Empire in India," theoretical approaches to historical practice, and contributes to the PRI Empires program. He serves on editorial boards including Annales. Histoire, sciences sociales and participates in the pedagogical council for the History Master's program at EHESS. Dr. Ramamurthy also contributes to the "Research Sources and Data" Collective at CRH, supporting digital initiatives that enhance historical research methodologies while maintaining his primary focus on Mughal institutional history through traditional archival scholarship.

Scott ShriverView profile

Associate Professor

• Online Privacy
• Network Effects
• Sustainability
• +5 more

Scott Shriver is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Leeds School of Business , University of Colorado Boulder . He holds a PhD in Marketing from Stanford University , with additional Master's degrees in Economics and Physics from Stanford, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management . His research spans online privacy , network effects , sustainability , empirical industrial organization , and applied econometrics . Education : PhD (Marketing, Stanford), MA (Economics, Stanford), MA (Physics, Stanford), MBA (UCLA) Shriver's publications appear in Management Science , Marketing Science , and Marketing Letters . His work on GDPR's economic impacts (2024) and ethanol market diffusion (2015) has earned John D.C. Little Awards (2015, 2020) and the Frank M. Bass Dissertation Award (2015). He teaches Customer Analytics across degree levels and Quantitative Marketing in the PhD program. Recent research trends include privacy regulation , multi-channel demand analysis , and user-generated content on digital platforms. Earlier works from his physics background include planetary studies (1994) but his modern focus remains on digital economics and sustainable business practices . Scientific Awards : John D.C. Little Award (2015, 2020) Frank M. Bass Award (2015) Swiss Academy of Marketing Science Award (2014) Shriver advises PhD students and contributes to curriculum development in analytics programs. His personal faculty website hosts working papers and publications. Office hours are held in Koelbel 429 .