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Gert Biesta is a Professor of Educational Theory and Pedagogy (part-time) at the University of Edinburgh's Moray House School of Education and Sport, and a Professor of Public Education (part-time) at Maynooth University, Ireland. His work bridges educational theory, philosophy, and policy, emphasizing democracy’s role in education and the public purpose of schooling. He has held visiting roles at institutions worldwide and advises the Dutch government through the Onderwijsraad. Biesta’s research explores teaching’s artistry, curriculum design, and the critique of instrumentalist education. Education: PhD in Education (Leiden University, 1992) ‘Doctoraal Examen’ in Philosophy (Erasmus University Rotterdam, 1989) BA/MSc in Education (Leiden University, 1987) Multiple honorary doctorates from Nordic and Finnish universities Research Interests: Educational theory, democracy and citizenship education, world-centred pedagogy, teacher education reform, arts-based learning, and critiques of neo-liberal educational policies. Awards: AERA Outstanding Book Awards (2011, 2014), PESA Book Award (2020), Francqui Professorship (2010), and several honorary doctorates. Advisory Roles: Member of the Netherlands Education Council (since 2023), former member of the Scientific Curriculum Committee (2020–2022), and advisor to Verus (Catholic education organization). He edits British Educational Research Journal and co-edits book series on educational theory. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, such as the Centre for Public Education and Pedagogy (Maynooth) and the Institute for Education, Teaching & Leadership (Edinburgh).

• Educational Theory
• Pedagogy
• Curriculum Studies
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Fei Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on surgical robotics, medical robotics, and control systems. He holds a PhD in Robotics from the University of Lyon (INSA de Lyon), France, an MSc in Control Systems and Automation Engineering from INSA de Lyon, and a BSc in Control Systems and Automation Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China. Fei's research interests include autonomous robotic systems, deformable object manipulation, and perception frameworks for surgical applications. His work emphasizes bridging real-world and simulation environments through advanced modeling and control techniques. Recent projects involve optimizing robotic actions using multi-modal demonstrations, improving tool-tissue interaction tracking, and developing frameworks for boundary parameter estimation in surgical settings. His articles highlight contributions to surgical robotics, including real-to-sim matching of deformable tissues, autonomous suturing, and trajectory optimization for wound care. He has also explored applications in haptic training systems and medical telerobotics. Fei's work often combines machine learning, physics-based simulation, and real-time control to address challenges in robotic surgery. Fei is affiliated with the Tickle College of Engineering and maintains an active research profile with collaborations in robotics and medical engineering domains. His lab focuses on advancing robotic autonomy in healthcare environments through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Robotics
• Surgical Robotics
• Medical Robotics
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Katherine McNeill is a Professor in the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Society at Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. She holds the Bryk Faculty Fellowship and specializes in science education, particularly focusing on scientific argumentation, explanation practices, and equitable STEM instruction. Her work emphasizes designing curriculum materials and professional development to support teachers in fostering student-driven inquiry. McNeill earned a PhD and two MS degrees from the University of Michigan (2006), and dual BA degrees in Biology and English from Brown University (1998). She previously taught middle school science and has been at Boston College since 2006. Her research centers on improving science education through: Developing the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework Supporting multilingual learners' participation in argumentation Designing educative curriculum materials (e.g., OpenSciEd) Professional learning programs for educators and instructional leaders Key contributions include authoring influential books like Supporting Grade 5-8 Students in Constructing Explanations in Science and articles on curriculum customization, teacher beliefs, and leadership roles in science reform. Her work bridges research and practice to ensure all students engage in meaningful scientific sensemaking.

• Science Education
• Science Practices
• Scientific Argumentation
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Aya Matsuda is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at Arizona State University's Department of English, where she directs undergraduate and graduate programs in linguistics and applied linguistics. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Purdue University, along with an M.A. in Linguistics and a B.A. in English from International Christian University in Tokyo. Her research focuses on World Englishes, English as an International Language (EIL), and the implications of globalization for language education. Matsuda has authored and edited influential books including Preparing Teachers to Teach English as an International Language (2017) and Principles and Practices of Teaching English as an International Language (2012). Her work emphasizes rethinking language pedagogy to reflect global English diversity, challenging traditional native-speaker norms. Professional service includes roles as Board Director of TESOL International Association (2014–2017), Treasurer-Secretary of the International Association for World Englishes (2015–2019), and editorial board memberships for journals like TESOL Quarterly and World Englishes . Awards include the NNEST of the Month (2008) and the Walter J. Johnson Award (2000). Her teaching spans courses on Disciplinary Discourses, Global English Contexts, and Second Language Acquisition. She has mentored numerous graduate students, focusing on topics like EIL curriculum design, language policy, and multilingualism.

• World Englishes
• English as an International Language (EIL)
• TESOL
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Dean McFarlin serves as Dean and Professor of Management at the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, Duquesne University. He has led the School since 2013, overseeing major initiatives including the renovation of Rockwell Hall, strategic planning, alumni engagement, and fundraising. His leadership includes launching the Duquesne New Venture Challenge and establishing eight centers of excellence for applied research and education. Education: Ph.D., Social/Organizational Psychology (SUNY-Buffalo); B.A., Psychology (Marquette University). Prior roles include Chair of Management and Marketing at the University of Dayton and professorships at Marquette University. Research focuses on cross-cultural management, organizational justice, leadership, and executive influence. Over 100 publications and conference presentations highlight contributions to global leadership, entrepreneurship, and intercultural dynamics. Key works include International Organizational Behavior and International Management: Strategic Opportunities and Cultural Challenges . Leadership initiatives include the Executive-in-Residence Program and diverse faculty recruitment. His work emphasizes bridging theory and practice, with centers supporting innovation in investment strategy, professional selling, and applied research.

• Cross-Cultural Management
• Organizational Justice
• Leadership
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Jo-Anne Dillabough is Professor of Sociology, Sociology of Education, and Sociology of Young People and Global Cultures at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. She holds a PhD from McGill University and serves as Deputy Director of Research (Education) and ESRC LEAD PI for the Universities and Crises project. Her research examines youth cultures in global cities, transnational urban change, higher education in conflict zones, and sociologies of displacement. She uses ethnographic and visual methodologies to study inequalities, particularly in relation to colonial legacies. Her publications focus on political crises in higher education, youth activism under authoritarian regimes, and post-colonial scholarship. As co-editor of Gender and Education, she advances feminist approaches to citizenship and social justice.

• Sociology of Education
• Youth Cultures
• Higher Education
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Carole Browner is a Research Professor in the UCLA Department of Anthropology, Department of Gender Studies, and the David Geffen School of Medicine's Center for Social Medicine. She previously served as Chair of Anthropology (2010–2013). Her work focuses on gender, reproduction, health, and the social impact of biomedical advancements like genetic testing. Her research spans Colombia, Mexico, and the U.S., addressing topics like abortion access, prenatal care medicalization, and neurogenetic diagnoses. Education: B.A. Social Sciences (New School, 1969); M.A. & Ph.D. Anthropology (UC Berkeley, 1974/1976); M.P.H. Health Administration (UC Berkeley, 1977). Key research interests include: reproductive politics, Latin American health systems, genetic medicine ethics, and healthcare equity. She has conducted long-term fieldwork with Mexican indigenous communities and advised on U.S.-Mexico border health policies. Her recent work explores Mexico’s healthcare reforms under AMLO and the legacy of Lázaro Cárdenas’ policies. She co-authored Neurogenetic Diagnoses (2011) and edited Reproduction, Globalization, and the State (2012), which won a prize for best edited volume in medical anthropology. Awards : Society for Medical Anthropology’s MASA Mentoring Award (2009), Russell Sage Foundation Fellowship (1998–99), and leadership roles in professional organizations. Grants : Funded by NIH, NSF, CDC, and private foundations for projects on genetic testing, reproductive health disparities, and cross-border health equity. Current research includes collaborative work on Mexican health policy reforms and ethnographic studies of rural Mexican healthcare access.

• Medical Anthropology
• Reproductive Health
• Gender Studies
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Dr Greta Nabbs-Keller is an academic and researcher at the University of Queensland (UQ), currently serving as Interim Program Director of the Australian Program Office for Advanced Hypersonics (APOAH). She holds a PhD in International Relations from Griffith University (2014) and has extensive expertise in Southeast Asian security, Indonesia's foreign policy, and cyber security governance. Her research bridges domestic and international policy challenges, particularly focusing on Indonesia's strategic positioning in the Indo-Pacific region. Key areas of focus include China-Indonesia relations, ASEAN centrality, and Australia-Indonesia bilateral dynamics. Dr Nabbs-Keller has published widely in prestigious journals such as the Australian Journal of Defence and Strategic Studies and Security Challenges , alongside policy reports and media commentary through platforms like the Lowy Institute and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Her work emphasizes the interplay between domestic political developments and international security frameworks, with recent projects addressing cyber security policy futures in the Indo-Pacific and gender dimensions of radicalization. She has contributed to high-level strategic dialogues, including presentations at the Australian Defence Force Academy and ANU National Security College. Notable outputs include a 2021 report on cyber governance and a 2020 submission to Australia's DFAT on technology engagement strategy. Dr Nabbs-Keller’s research also extends to defense cooperation mechanisms, counter-terrorism strategies, and the evolving role of social media in Southeast Asian politics. She actively engages with both academic and policy communities, delivering seminar papers at institutions like the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and hosting interdisciplinary discussions on strategic futures. Her career reflects a commitment to translating scholarly insights into actionable policy recommendations, particularly in areas of regional stability and Indo-Pacific order.

• Indonesian Foreign Policy
• China-Indonesia Relations
• ASEAN Centrality
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Professor Jovan Scott Lewis is a critical human geographer and anthropologist at the University of California, Berkeley , holding the Haas Distinguished Chair in Economic Disparities . His work bridges Black Geographies , Racial Capitalism , and Reparative Justice , with a focus on African-descended communities in the Caribbean and the U.S. Education : Ph.D. from the London School of Economics Leadership : Chair, UC Berkeley Department of Geography; Founder, Berkeley Black Geographies Project (2016) Public Impact : Appointed to California’s first Reparations Task Force (2021–2023); Leads post-Task Force research on racial wealth gaps His scholarship critiques reparations frameworks, advocating for relational repair beyond injury-centric models. Key works include Scammer’s Yard (2020) on Jamaican informal economies and Violent Utopia (2022) on Tulsa’s racial violence legacies. The 2023 co-edited volume The Black Geographic institutionalizes Black Geographies as a discipline. Scientific Awards : Eduardo Bonilla-Silva Book Award for Scammer’s Yard C. Wright Mills Award Finalist for Violent Utopia John Hope Franklin Prize Honorable Mention Current projects include the book State of Repair and leadership in the Alliance for Reparations, Reconciliation and Truth (AART) , alongside advisory roles for U.S. and Caribbean reparations initiatives.

• Black Geographies
• Racial Geographies
• Economic Geography
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Jonathan Rodden is a Professor of Political Science at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. His research focuses on the comparative political economy of institutions, particularly federalism and fiscal decentralization, with significant contributions to understanding the urban-rural political divide and its implications for representation and policy. PhD from Yale University BA from the University of Michigan Fulbright student at University of Leipzig His research spans several domains: Comparative Federalism: Analyzed fiscal decentralization mechanisms, budgetary transfers, and institutional design in federations globally. Political Geography: Developed computational methods for redistricting analysis and demonstrated how geographic voter distribution creates inherent electoral biases. Policy Uncertainty: Co-authored foundational work linking economic uncertainty to political polarization and fiscal cycles. Public Health: Conducted epidemiological studies on firearm-related mortality and suicide patterns in California. Scientific awards include: Gregory Luebbert Prize for best book in comparative politics (2007) Michael Wallerstein Award for best paper in political economy (2015) He has advised PhD students like Jowei Chen and directed policy projects with international institutions including the World Bank, IMF, and OECD. His work on redistricting simulations has been cited in U.S. Supreme Court amicus briefs and congressional testimony.

• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy
• Federalism
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Laura Martin is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Society of Fellows. She holds a PhD from Columbia University (2020) and joined UChicago in 2023 after teaching at Northwestern University. Her research focuses on social and political philosophy, feminist theory, and 19th-20th century European thought, particularly Hegel, Marx, and Beauvoir. She examines how oppressive systems constrain freedom while leaving room for collective liberation. Her work critiques how oppressive practices co-opt desires for status and recognition. Current projects include analyzing the public’s role in social change and developing a social conception of freedom for feminist theory. Publications include Ergo (2024) and a chapter in The Unique, the Singular, and the Individual (2022). No awards are explicitly listed, but her scholarship bridges continental and analytic traditions in philosophy. Her advising and grant activities are not detailed, though her research emphasizes interdisciplinary engagement with feminist and critical theory. She is part of the Philosophy Department’s efforts to integrate historical and contemporary social philosophy.

• Social and Political Philosophy
• Feminist Philosophy
• 19th- and 20th-century European Philosophy
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Veronica Santos is a Professor and Inclusive Excellence Officer in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Samueli School of Engineering. She serves as Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Faculty Affairs, and directs the UCLA Biomechatronics Laboratory. Santos holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, with minors in Biometry and Music. Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Biometry minor), Cornell University (2007) B.S., Mechanical Engineering (Music minor), University of California, Berkeley (1999) Her research spans robotics, haptics, and human-machine systems, focusing on grasp and manipulation, tactile sensors, prosthetics, and neural control of movement. She integrates machine learning and stochastic modeling with biomechanical studies of hand function, bridging robotics and biomedical applications. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in tactile sensing for robotics, granular media interaction, and human-robot collaboration. A significant portion explores neural network applications for tactile perception, tendon-driven actuation systems, and biomimetic sensor design. Many papers address practical challenges in robotic manipulation, including shear force measurement, edge orientation detection, and autonomous learning through reinforcement strategies. 2018: Robohub.org '25 women in robotics you need to know about' 2018-2019: Defense Science Study Group Selectee 2017: UCLA Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Teaching Award 2010: NAE Frontiers of Engineering Education Symposium Selectee 2010: NSF CAREER Award As director of the UCLA Biomechatronics Lab, she leads multidisciplinary teams developing advanced robotic systems for applications ranging from mine defusal to prosthetics restoration of touch sensation. Her work has received media coverage from ASME, National Geographic, and Nature, and she was featured in a $100M gift to UCLA that underscores private donors' growing role in public universities.

• Robotics
• Haptics
• Biomechatronics
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Dr Michalis Constantinides is a Lecturer in Educational Leadership and Management at the University of Glasgow's School of Education, serving as Programme Director for the MEd Educational Leadership. He holds a PhD, MSc, MA, BSc, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). His research focuses on education system management, collaborative problem-solving, educational change, and equity in schooling. He explores how leaders navigate systemic complexities and drive improvement through school collaboration. Research Interests: School and systems leadership, educational change, network-based improvement, equity, and professional learning. His work emphasizes systemic perspectives and leadership roles in fostering equitable educational outcomes. Publications: His recent work includes studies on leadership in New Zealand, multi-school organizations in England, and collaborative school practices. Key themes involve policy adaptation, institutional logics, and leadership in disruptive environments. He has contributed to journals like Cambridge Journal of Education and presented at international conferences. Professional Activities: Member of ISSPP, AERA, BERA, ICSEI, and co-convenor of EERA Network 26. He advocates for practitioner voices in educational leadership scholarship through journal development initiatives.

• School and Systems Leadership
• Educational Change and Improvement
• Network-Based Continuous Improvement
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Taylor Johnson is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. He directs the Verification and Validation for Intelligent and Trustworthy Autonomy Laboratory (VeriVITAL) and serves as a Senior Research Scientist in the Institute for Software Integrated Systems. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington from 2013 to 2016. His research focuses on formal verification techniques for cyber-physical systems (CPS), emphasizing safety, reliability, and security through hybrid systems, formal methods, and control theory. He has published extensively on neural network verification, earning best paper awards and recognition from IEEE, IFIP, and ACM. Education: Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013) M.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010) B.S.E.E., Electrical and Computer Engineering (Rice University, 2008) Research Interests: Formal verification of neural networks and CPS, safety-critical systems, autonomous systems, and AI/ML security. His work bridges theoretical foundations (e.g., hybrid systems) with practical applications in aerospace, energy systems, and robotics. Key Contributions: Developed the NNV tool for neural network verification, led the Verification of Neural Networks Competition (VNN-COMP), and pioneered techniques for robust federated learning and malware detection. Awards: AFOSR YIP Award (2016), NSF CRII Award (2015), and multiple best paper honors. His research is funded by AFRL, NSF, Intel, NVIDIA, and industry partners. Labs & Collaborations: VeriVITAL Lab (Vanderbilt), collaborations with United Technologies Research Center, Boeing, and Toyota.

• Formal Verification
• Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
• Artificial Intelligence
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Eve Darian-Smith is a Distinguished Professor and Founding Chair of the Department of Global and International Studies at the University of California, Irvine. She holds affiliations with the Law School, Department of Anthropology, and Department of Criminology, Law & Society. Her interdisciplinary work bridges law, anthropology, and global studies, focusing on democracy crises, authoritarianism, and academic freedom. She has led initiatives to establish UCI’s critical global studies program, now with 17 faculty and six doctoral cohorts. Education: PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology (University of Chicago, 1995), MA in Sociocultural Anthropology (Harvard, 1991), LLB (University of Melbourne, 1988), and BA (Hons) in History (University of Melbourne, 1988). Research Interests: Postcolonial/decolonial theory, legal pluralism, human rights, and the intersection of climate crises with far-right politics. Recent works include Global Burning (2022) and Policing Higher Education (2025), addressing authoritarian trends and environmental policy rollbacks. Awards: Herbert Jacob Book Prize (2000), Kevin Boyle Book Award (2016), J. Ann Tickner Award (2025), and multiple grants from the National Science Foundation. Her scholarship critiques global antidemocratic movements and advocates for academic freedom through roles at the AAUP’s Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom. Teaching/Advising: Recognized for exceptional mentorship, she chairs graduate committees and emphasizes interdisciplinary training. Her lab focuses on critical university studies and global legal frameworks, collaborating with the Global and Insurgent Legalities book series (Duke UP). Public Engagement: Keynote speaker at Carnegie Mellon’s Scholars at Risk event (2024). Editorial roles include Routledge Handbook of Law and Society and Social & Legal Studies . She serves on the Law & Society Association’s Executive Committee.

• crisis of democracy
• authoritarianism
• critical university studies
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