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• Labour Law
• Employment Law
• Contract Law
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David Mangan is an Assistant Professor at Maynooth University's School of Law & Criminology , with adjunct professorships at Osgoode Hall Law School and Université Catholique Lyon. He holds a Ph.D. and has served as Associate Professor and Deputy Associate Dean (International) in Canada and the UK. His research spans labour/employment law , contract law , and privacy law , focusing on information technology's impact on workplaces. Degree : BA(Hons), B.Ed., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D. Editorial Roles : Associate Editor of the European Labour Law Journal; Co-Editor of Global Workplace Law & Policy. Consultancy : Legal expert for the Israel Public Policy Institute, Portuguese Confederation of Employers, and Law Commission Ontario. His labour law research examines digitalization of work, platform economy challenges, and privacy in employment relationships. Current projects include the Privacy@Work study (2021-2023) and a Land Steiermark Fellowship (2025) in digital law. He supervises Ph.D. students through Advance CRT and chairs a dual degree program with Université Catholique Lyon. Recent article trends highlight his work on GDPR implications in employment, remote work regulation , and platform worker rights . Notable contributions include comparative analyses of European and transatlantic labour law frameworks, focusing on technological disruptions. Awards & Grants : Land Steiermark Fellowship in Digital Law (2025) ERC Grant (€1.5M) for ResPecTMe project (2022-2025)

• Bioethics
• Clinical Ethics
• Health Care Ethics
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Catherine Bert is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Namur (UNamur), based in the Center for Vulnerabilities and Societies Transitions within the Philosophical Space of Namur. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy (UNamur) and multiple diplomas in Sociology, International Relations, and Comparative Politics from Université catholique de Louvain (UCL). Her academic roles include being a Professor of Philosophy, Ethics, Anthropology, and Sociology at the IES Parnasse-Deux-Alice in Brussels, a member of the ethics committee at CHR de la Haute Senne, and an editorial board member of the journal Les politiques sociales . Research Interests: Dr. Bert specializes in clinical ethics, bioethics, and pandemic-related healthcare ethics. Her work intersects with sociological and anthropological perspectives, focusing on solidarity practices, care ethics, and gender-based violence in medical contexts. She actively contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in eradicating poverty and promoting health equity. Projects & Activities: She has led or collaborated on projects like the 'Universality of Values in Bioethics' and 'Virtue Ethics in Care Practices Analysis'. Her research spans ethical dilemmas in healthcare, including reproductive rights and pandemic response. She frequently participates in workshops, conferences, and colloquia on ethics and healthcare, such as the 'Certificat interUniversitaire en Éthique des Soins de Santé (CUESS)'. Publications: Her recent work addresses solidarity initiatives, crisis care ethics, and gender violence in reproductive healthcare. She also explores molecular mechanisms in skin diseases, including fungal infections and epidermal barrier dysfunction. Affiliations & Roles: Beyond academia, she advises on ethical committees and editorial boards, emphasizing translational ethics into policy and practice.

Harsh V PantView profile

Visiting Professor

• International Relations
• Security Studies
• Asian Security
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Professor Harsh V Pant is a Visiting Professor at the King's India Institute under the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London . He also serves as Director, Studies and Head of the Strategic Studies Programme at Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, and Director (Honorary) of Delhi School of Transnational Affairs at Delhi University. His career includes visiting roles at institutions like Indian Institute of Management, University of Pennsylvania, and McGill University. Research Interests : Professor Pant specializes in Asian security , Southeast Asian politics , Indian foreign policy , and security studies . His work frequently addresses weapons of mass destruction proliferation , Indo-Pacific dynamics , and global governance through the lens of India's geopolitical role. Publications (15 most recent) highlight his expertise in international relations theory , focusing on India's strategic engagements, maritime governance in the Indian Ocean , and evolving Asia-Pacific balance of power . Subfields include regional security architectures , defense policy , and emerging power dynamics . Projects include leading the Horizon 2020-funded Global India European Training Network , a Marie Curie initiative training PhD students in India-related global research. He has directed studies on India's nuclear force , BRICS dynamics , and UK-India-Pakistan trilateral research . Media Engagement : Regular contributor to outlets like The Wall Street Journal , Japan Times , and The Telegraph , covering topics from Indo-Chinese border conflicts to India's Indo-Pacific strategy .

• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
• Education Policy
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Linda J. Graham is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Director of the Centre for Inclusive Education (C4IE). Her research focuses on education policy, disruptive student behavior, and inclusive pedagogies. PhD, Master of Education, and Bachelor of Arts from QUT and Macquarie University Chaired the 2020 Inquiry into Suspension, Exclusion and Expulsion Processes in South Australia Her work explores the intersection of inclusive education , student voice , and teacher-student relationships . She advocates for systemic reform to address overrepresentation of Indigenous and disabled students in exclusionary discipline. Recent publications highlight accessible assessment redesign , equity in education , and student perspectives on discipline . Notable awards include the Spencer Foundation Mentorship Excellence Award (2021) and Macquarie University's Early Career Researcher of the Year (2011). Scientific Awards: Spencer Foundation Mentorship Excellence Award (2021) Macquarie University Early Career Researcher of the Year (2011) Paul Bourke Award (2011) She supervises PhD and professional doctorate students in projects related to language disorders , student voice , and curriculum adjustments . Her leadership extends to the AARE Inclusive Education Special Interest Group and collaborations with institutions like Speech Pathology Australia and the QCAA.

Ilana FeldmanView profile

Professor

• Historical Anthropology
• Government and Bureaucracy
• Humanitarianism
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Ilana Feldman is a Professor of Anthropology, History, and International Affairs at George Washington University, and former Vice Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs. Her research focuses on Palestinian experiences of displacement, citizenship, and humanitarianism, with a regional specialization in the Middle East. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Key works include Governing Gaza (2008), Police Encounters (2015), and Life Lived in Relief (2018), which examine bureaucracy, security, and refugee politics. She has been recognized with the 2017 GW Distinguished Scholar Award for her contributions to anthropological scholarship. Her teaching spans courses on human rights, Middle Eastern anthropology, and security studies. She co-edited In the Name of Humanity (2010), exploring the intersections of threat and care in governance. Her research bridges historical and contemporary analyses of colonial legacies, state formation, and the lived realities of Palestinian refugees in camps and diasporas. Recent publications address humanitarian law, decolonial feminist praxis, and global academic freedom struggles. Her work critiques international humanitarian frameworks while advocating for nuanced understandings of Palestinian agency and resistance. She actively engages public anthropology, linking academic research to contemporary political debates about occupation, displacement, and solidarity movements.

Rosemary FisherView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Entrepreneurship Education
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Flipped Learning
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Rosemary Fisher is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD from Swinburne and multiple advanced degrees in business and arts disciplines. Her career spans academic leadership roles including Head of Commerce at Box Hill Institute and Course Director for the Master of Entrepreneurship at Swinburne. Fisher combines teaching with impactful research in entrepreneurship education, higher education pedagogy, and innovative teaching strategies like flipped learning. Education: PhD, Swinburne University of Technology MBA, University of Melbourne Master of Business (Professional Accounting), Victoria University Bachelor of Arts, Canberra College of Advanced Education Research Interests: Focuses on pedagogical innovations such as flipped learning's impact on student outcomes, entrepreneurial resilience, and strategies to enhance teacher status. Active in curriculum design for entrepreneurship programs and digital education solutions. Current projects explore AI's role in business education and EFL teaching methodologies. Awards: 2017 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Academy of Management Distinguished Reviewer (2012, 2014) 2011 Outstanding PhD Thesis Award Grants & Projects: Lead researcher on initiatives addressing teacher retention, aged care feedback systems, and migrant business training. Recent grants include "$60K for AI in Entrepreneurial Education" and "$45K for EFL Flipped Learning Research". Professional Engagement: Editorial Board member for Active Learning in Higher Education and Journal of Effective Teaching . Serves on international committees for entrepreneurship education and pedagogical innovation. Active in policy development for social entrepreneurship and educational technology adoption.

• Embedded Systems
• System-on-Chip (SoC) Design
• Computer Architecture
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Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier is a full Professor in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) at the University of Essex , where he leads the Embedded and Intelligent Systems (EIS) Research Laboratory and heads the Intelligent Embedded Systems and Environments Research Group . He is also Director of Impact , Visiting Professor at the University of Kent, and Visiting Research Affiliate at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. Education PhD in High-Performance Parallel Neural Network Architectures, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena (Germany, 1999) Electronic Engineering studies, University of Ulm (Germany) Electronic Engineering studies, Cardiff University (Wales) Electronic Engineering studies, École Supérieur de Chimie Physique Électronique de Lyon (CPE-Lyon) (France) Research Interests Professor McDonald-Maier’s research integrates embedded systems , System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures , and AI-driven robotics . He pioneers visual place recognition techniques that remain robust under severe appearance and viewpoint changes, develops cybersecurity frameworks based on ICMetrics for autonomous vehicles and IoT, and designs approximate real-time computing solutions for energy-constrained multicore and FPGA platforms. His work on radiation-tolerant systems supports space and nuclear applications, while his bio-inspired algorithms enable lightweight, neuromorphic perception on resource-limited robots. Publication Trends Between 2022 and 2025 his output converges on FPGA-accelerated AI , secure edge intelligence , visual navigation for autonomous systems , and healthcare analytics . He repeatedly couples rigorous algorithmic innovation with practical hardware deployment, yielding energy-efficient, real-time systems validated in domains ranging from autonomous driving to post-stroke rehabilitation. Scientific Awards & Recognition Best Paper Award – IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing (2024) Best Paper Award – IEEE/ACM DATE (2024) Best Paper Award – IEEE Systems Journal (2022) Best Paper Award – IEEE Sensors Journal (2021) Best Paper Award – IEEE Access (2020) Research Grants & Industrial Collaboration He has secured major funding from EPSRC , EU Horizon 2020 , Innovate UK , and industry partners. Current projects span trustworthy autonomy, radiation-hardened edge AI, and AI-enhanced rehabilitation technologies. He is Chief Scientist of UltraSoC Technologies Ltd and CEO of Metrarc Ltd , commercialising University research in semiconductor debug and cybersecurity respectively. Laboratory & Team Leadership As Director of the Embedded and Intelligent Systems Laboratory (EIS Lab) , he oversees a multidisciplinary team of researchers and PhD students, providing state-of-the-art FPGA, robotics, and embedded-systems facilities. The lab collaborates closely with NASA JPL, UK Atomic Energy Authority, and leading semiconductor firms to translate fundamental research into high-impact industrial solutions.

• Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
• Space Biology
• Medicinal Crops
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Thomas Graham is an Assistant Professor and PhytoGro Research Chair in Controlled Environment Systems at the University of Guelph, where he also serves as R&D Manager for the Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility (CESRF). His academic journey includes a BSc in Environmental Sciences from the University of Guelph and Stirling University (1997), an MSc in Horticulture (2001), and a PhD in Environmental Biology (2012), all from the University of Guelph. He completed a NASA Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2012–2015) at Kennedy Space Center, focusing on bioregenerative life-support systems for space exploration. Dr. Graham’s research expertise spans controlled environment agriculture (CEA) , space biology , medicinal crop production , and water remediation . He leads projects addressing food security, crop diversification in urban farming, and sustainable practices for high-intensity agriculture. Key initiatives include developing CEA systems for medical crops, optimizing tree crops for spaceflight, and advancing composting-based closed-loop systems. His scientific contributions are reflected in roles as Associate Editor for Gravitational and Space Research and Editor for special issues on Agriculture in Space . He collaborates with NASA, USDA, OMAFRA, and international agencies like the German Space Agency (DLR). Awards include the NASA Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. Dr. Graham emphasizes mentorship, conducting bi-weekly graduate meetings and fostering student autonomy while providing structured support. His lab integrates interdisciplinary approaches to tackle global challenges, from climate resilience to lunar food production.

Bakht MunirView profile

Research Fellow

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Law
• Constitutional Governance
• Legal Theory
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Dr. Bakht Munir is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Kansas School of Law and a faculty member at the University of the Punjab. His research focuses on the intersection of AI and constitutional governance, law-technology interfaces, and public policy. He holds a Ph.D. from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, and has authored over 45 peer-reviewed articles and the book *Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Lawyers*. Education: Ph.D., International Islamic University, Islamabad (2019) LL.M., University of the Punjab, Lahore (2010) Master's in Pashto Language & Literature, University of Malakand (2011) Master's in International Relations, University of Peshawar (2005) LL.B., University of Peshawar (2007) B.A., University of Peshawar (2003) Research Interests: Dr. Munir bridges AI ethics, constitutional governance, and Islamic jurisprudence. He critiques AI bias, judicial activism in Pakistan, and comparative regulatory frameworks. His work addresses AI integration in legal systems, data protection laws (GDPR/CCPA), and institutional reform. Recent Scholarship Trends: His 2023–2025 articles analyze AI hallucinations in legal tools, Islamophobia in AI datasets, and judicial independence in Pakistan. He emphasizes cross-jurisdictional comparisons between U.S. and Pakistani legal systems. Teaching & Supervision: He teaches AI, constitutional law, legal history, and Islamic jurisprudence. He has supervised LL.M. theses on critical legal issues, contributing to the next generation of legal scholars.

C. 'Chip' Raymond KneeView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Human Motivation
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C. 'Chip' Raymond Knee is Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He is also the Director of the Self, Motivation, and Relationship Theories (SMaRT) Lab, where he leads research on close relationships and interpersonal motivation. His work integrates personality, developmental, and situational perspectives to understand optimal individual and relational health. Ph.D., University of Rochester B.S., Oregon State University Dr. Knee's research focuses on implicit theories of relationships (destiny vs. growth beliefs), self-determination in romantic relationships , and relationship-contingent self-esteem . He examines how autonomy, authenticity, and motivational orientation influence conflict resolution, support provision, and relational stability. His work is grounded in self-determination theory and attachment frameworks, exploring how internal beliefs shape relational behaviors and well-being. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on autonomy, need fulfillment, and interpersonal goals in romantic dyads. Articles published in top journals like Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin and Motivation and Emotion demonstrate trends in using dyadic models (e.g., APIM), testing mediation/moderation in stigma and self-compassion, and analyzing how ideals and beliefs predict relationship outcomes. Key themes include autonomy as a protective factor, the role of authenticity, and the impact of attachment and reward processing on relational health. Dr. Knee has mentored numerous Ph.D. students, many of whom are co-authors on his publications. His advising reflects a strong mentorship model focused on motivation, relationships, and well-being. While no specific grants are mentioned, his sustained publication record in high-impact journals suggests active research funding. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including Human Motivation and Theories of Social Psychology. He leads the Self, Motivation, and Relationship Theories (SMaRT) Lab, which serves as the primary research hub for his investigations into romantic relationships, autonomy, and self-esteem dynamics. The lab fosters collaborative research among graduate students and faculty, emphasizing empirical rigor and theoretical integration.

• Graphic Design
• Design Criticism
• Visual Communication
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Francisco Laranjo is a Portuguese graphic designer, researcher, and educator with a PhD in Design Methods and Criticism from the University of the Arts London. He holds an MA in Visual Communication from the Royal College of Art and a BA from ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Lusófona University, he also works as an Associate Lecturer at Central Saint Martins and Co-director of the Shared Institute. PhD in Design Methods and Criticism MA in Visual Communication BA in Communication Design His work bridges graphic design with critical theory, focusing on design pedagogy, ethical implications of data-driven design, and the role of critique in professional practice. Publications span design criticism in Design Observer , Eye Magazine , and academic journals, while his teaching has reached institutions across 8 countries including CalArts, Sandberg Institute, and Zürich University of the Arts. Recent publications demonstrate a trajectory toward critical design theory, post-pandemic design adaptation, and curatorial practices. Key themes include the intersection of design and politics , digital-physical hybridity , and pedagogical innovation in graphic design education. As Editor of Modes of Criticism and co-director of Shared Institute, Laranjo fosters critical discourse through curatorial projects like the 2022 'Designers Troublemakers' exhibition and the upcoming 2025 'Graphic Collection – 50 years of design in Portugal' at the Polytechnic University of Porto.

• Economics of Education
• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
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Damon Clark is an Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Irvine, within the School of Social Sciences. He is also affiliated with several prestigious research institutions, including the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), IZA Institute of Labor Economics, and the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) in London. Research Interests: His primary research focuses on the economics of education, with additional expertise in labor economics and public economics. His work explores school choice, educational policy, the signaling value of credentials, and the long-term impacts of education on health and economic outcomes. He employs rigorous empirical methods, including field experiments and quasi-experimental designs, to evaluate educational reforms and policies. The most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on education policy evaluation, school effectiveness, peer effects, and human capital formation. His research often uses large-scale administrative datasets and natural experiments to identify causal effects, contributing significantly to debates on equity, accountability, and efficiency in education systems. Scientific Awards and Honors: UC Irvine Faculty Mentoring Award (2015–2016) Excellence in Refereeing Award, Journal of the European Economic Association (2003) Excellence in Refereeing Award, American Economic Review (2012) Excellence in Refereeing Award, Quarterly Journal of Economics (2011) National Academy of Education/Spencer Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (2007–2008) European Economic Association Young Economist Award (2005) Advising and Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his role as a tenured associate professor and principal investigator on multiple grants indicates active mentoring of graduate students. He has secured significant external funding from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the WT Grant Foundation, and the Nuffield Foundation, supporting research on test-based retention, school access, and intergenerational education transmission. Labs and Research Teams: Clark collaborates extensively with researchers at institutions like NBER, IZA, IFS, and universities across the U.S. and Europe. His work is often conducted through collaborative research networks rather than a single lab, reflecting the interdisciplinary and policy-oriented nature of his scholarship.

• Control Theory
• Optimization
• Machine Learning
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Andrea Iannelli is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at the Institute for Systems Theory and Automatic Control (IST) , University of Stuttgart, Germany. He also serves as a faculty member of the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS) and participates in the Cluster of Excellence Data-Integrated Simulation Science (SimTech) . His research focuses on reconciling model-based and data-driven approaches for robust and adaptive control of uncertain dynamical systems. Ph.D. : Control and Dynamical Systems, University of Bristol (UK), 2019 Postdoctoral Researcher : ETH Zürich (Switzerland), 2019–2022 Harnessing the intersection of control theory, optimization, and machine learning , Iannelli’s work addresses data-driven modeling, uncertainty quantification, and robust control with applications in energy systems, intelligent transportation, and industry 4.0 . His recent publications highlight trends in LPV frameworks, online convex optimization, and hybrid control systems , emphasizing safety and efficiency. He contributes to the academic community as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control and as a member of international conference IPCs. His group, Trustworthy Autonomy for Smart Adaptive Systems (TASAS) , mentors PhD students in projects spanning adaptive control, uncertainty quantification, and reinforcement learning .

• Early Modern History
• Political History
• Courtly Nobility
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Andreas Pečar is a Professor of Early Modern History at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , affiliated with the Research School (IMPRS) ANARCHY. His scholarship focuses on the interplay of political authority, courtly culture, and religious legitimation in early modern Europe. Education: MA in History and German Literature (University of Freiburg, University of Cologne); PhD in Cologne (2001). Research interests center on early modern political and social history , particularly court ceremonies, noble representation, and the role of biblical discourse in state formation. His work bridges institutional analysis with symbolic communication. Publications span comparative studies of nobility , political theology , and cultural legitimation from the 16th to 20th centuries. Key themes include autonomy, honor, and the theatricality of power. He has held positions as a lecturer (research assistant) at the University of Rostock (2001–2009) before joining MLU Halle-Wittenberg in 2010.

Peter J. KatzensteinView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy
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Peter J. Katzenstein is the Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies at Cornell University and a Visiting Research Professor at the WZB (Social Science Center Berlin). He is a leading scholar in international relations and comparative politics, with extensive contributions to the study of global power, culture, and political economy. His research interests include: Power and uncertainty in world politics Civilizational identities and regional orders German and European politics Cultural norms in national security Protean and relational power His work bridges constructivist theory, historical sociology, and political economy, emphasizing ideational and cultural factors in international affairs. Katzenstein’s recent publications explore the decline of American hegemony, the role of time and space in global politics, and the dynamics of uncertainty. His books often integrate interdisciplinary insights, combining political theory with empirical case studies across regions, particularly Europe and East Asia. His scientific awards include: Johan Skytte Prize (2020) Susan Strange Award (2011) Woodrow Wilson Prize (1986) Helen Dwight Reid Award (1974) Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow (2004) Honorary Lifetime Member, Swiss Political Science Association He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and the British Academy. Katzenstein has chaired or served on over 100 dissertation committees at Cornell, mentoring generations of political scientists. He has led the Cornell Studies in Political Economy book series since 1982, publishing 148 books and shaping the field through editorial leadership. His teaching has been recognized with multiple university-wide awards, reflecting his sustained excellence in undergraduate education. He has held fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton), Stanford’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, the Russell Sage Foundation, the Woodrow Wilson Center, and the Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin, underscoring his international scholarly stature.