Rolandino De’ Passaggeri (c. 1215–1300) was a prominent notary, politician, and academic figure in medieval Bologna. He served as a notary for influential guilds, including bankers and money changers, and authored foundational legal texts such as the Summa totius artis notariae (the Rolandina), which became a cornerstone of European notarial practice. In 1251, he founded a notarial school at the University of Bologna, shaping legal education for generations. Born to Rodolfino, an innkeeper and tax collector, Rolandino’s career began in 1234 with the notary’s guild. He played a pivotal role in Bologna’s resistance to imperial authority, notably responding to Frederick II’s threats with a civic manifesto. His legal reforms included drafting statutes for guilds and co-authoring the Liber Paradisus (1257), which emancipated serfs to expand tax bases. Rolandino’s works span notarial practices, rural legal frameworks, and contractual law, reflecting his dual focus on practical jurisprudence and civic governance. His legacy lies in institutionalizing notarial education and advancing Bologna’s legal autonomy amid political turmoil.
Christian Twigg-Flesner is a Professor of Contract and Consumer Law at the University of Warwick's School of Law, where he also serves as Deputy Head of School and Director of Teaching and Learning. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield (2002) and has held academic positions at the Universities of Nottingham Trent, Sheffield, and Hull, where he was Professor of Commercial Law and Head of Law School (2012–2014). His research focuses on the intersection of digital technology with contract and consumer law, including topics like AI-driven contracts, 3D printing legal frameworks, and the EU's evolving consumer policy landscape. He is a Fellow of the European Law Institute and serves as Managing Editor of the Journal of Consumer Policy . Twigg-Flesner's key publications include Rethinking EU Consumer Law (2017), Foundations of International Commercial Law (2021), and co-edited volumes on European consumer policy. His recent work addresses legal challenges posed by automation, digital assistants, and the 'cyborg society'—exploring how traditional legal frameworks must adapt to technological disruption. He chairs initiatives like the ELI's Model Rules on Digital Assistants for Consumer Contracts, shaping global policy debates on digital fairness and consumer protection. His research themes include functional equivalence in automated transactions, legal disruption from AI, and the transformation of consumer contracts from transactional tools to governance networks. He has advised on post-Brexit UK consumer law reforms and contributed to EU directives on product liability in the digital age.
Stephen G. Brooks is a Professor of Government at Dartmouth College, affiliated with the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding. His expertise spans International Security, U.S. Foreign Policy, and the interplay between economics and security. Brooks has held academic appointments since at least 1999, contributing extensively to policy-relevant research. Education: B.A. (Highest Honors, Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. (with Distinction) from Yale University. His research emphasizes U.S. global strategy, economic power dynamics, and the resilience of American primacy. Notable books include World Out of Balance (2008) and Command of Commerce (2025), co-authored with Ben Vagle. His work frequently analyzes how economic interdependence shapes security outcomes, with a focus on Sino-U.S. relations. Courses taught include International Politics and U.S. Security Policy. Brooks' articles address topics like European defense capabilities, multipolarity myths, and forest-linked livelihoods in globalization. His scholarship challenges assumptions about China's rise and advocates for sustained U.S. global engagement. Active in peer review for journals like International Organization , he also contributes to policy discussions on forest governance and land rights in developing nations.
Julia Gray is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, based in the School of Arts & Sciences. She holds additional roles as Co-Director of the Lauder Institute (Wharton School) and Visiting Fellow with the Global Governance program at the European University Institute. Her work bridges academia and policy-making in international economic institutions. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles MSc with Distinction in International Political Economy, London School of Economics BA Summa Cum Laude, Amherst College Research Interests: International relations International political economy Comparative political economy International organizations Global governance mechanisms Economic diplomacy practices Her research examines how international economic institutions operate in uncertain environments, particularly focusing on emerging markets. She investigates institutional vitality, cooperative agreement dynamics, and the interplay between economic policy and political processes. Professional Affiliations: Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, UPenn Lauder Institute (Wharton School) European University Institute (Global Governance) Advising/Grants: No advisee students or grant information listed in available texts. Her academic roles suggest involvement in research supervision and institutional funding initiatives. Labs/Teams: Co-directs the Lauder Institute, collaborates with the Perelman Center, and engages with the European University Institute's Global Governance program.
Sabine Strasser is a full-time professor at the Department of Social Anthropology, University of Bern, Switzerland. She previously held academic positions at Middle East Technical University (associate professor, 2007–2011) and the University of Vienna (professor, 2011–2013). She has also served as a visiting professor or scholar at institutions including the London School of Economics, Stanford University, and the University of Lucerne. Doctorate (1994): Focused on gender issues and ideas of possession in a Turkish village. Habilitation Thesis (2004): Explored transnational politics of Turkish and Kurdish activists. Research Interests encompass political anthropology, migration, transnationalism, feminist anthropology, moral anthropology, intersectionality, social movements in Europe, and globalization. Her work often integrates ethnographic methods with feminist and postcolonial approaches. Projects include co-coordinating the SNIS project on genderized sanitation in Indian and Ugandan health facilities and consulting for the "Imams, Rappers, Cybermuftis" project at the University of Lucerne. She has taught courses on migration, knowledge production, and ethnographic methods at the University of Bern.
Noomi Christine Linde Matthiesen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication and Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aalborg University. Her research focuses on family life, cultural care practices, and families' interactions with welfare state institutions like daycare and school. She co-leads the Psychology of Culture, Humanity and Education and SSH Children and Youth Research Network groups. Academic Background: M.A. in Psychology, Ph.D. Key Projects: BEST: Best Interests of the Child , TROLD: Wellbeing and Play Participation , and Præstationsfrigørende Rum (Performance-Free Spaces). Her work examines how adults foster children's development, emphasizing trust, emotional labor, and subjectivity. Publications often intersect psychology, education, and cultural studies, addressing parental coaching, leisure time pedagogy, and normative ideals in child protection. Media contributions highlight critiques of performance-driven parenting and solutions for wellbeing. Recent articles (2024–2025) explore situated psychology, trust theory, and leisure pedagogy, with subfields spanning emotional labor, child protection, and cultural adaptation. Collaborations with scholars like S. Brinkmann and T. Szulevicz reflect interdisciplinary engagement.
Patrick Gaudreau is a Full Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, where he specializes in social and personality psychology. His research focuses on the determinants and consequences of achievement in educational, sport, and artistic domains, particularly through the lens of his Model of Excellencism and Perfectionism (MEP). The MEP distinguishes between healthy pursuit of excellence and harmful perfectionism, emphasizing how these motivations affect performance, psychological adjustment, and social behaviors. Gaudreau's work highlights the benefits of excellencism, such as reduced distress and ethical attitudes compared to perfectionism. He also investigates motivational dynamics, coping strategies, and the impact of digital devices on learning. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Université de Montréal (2004) M.Sc. in Psychology, Université de Montréal (2000) B.Sc. in Psychology, Université de Montréal (1999) Research Interests: Perfectionism vs. excellencism, achievement goals, self-determination theory, performance anxiety, sport psychology, health psychology, and quantitative methods. His laboratory, LAMRA (Laboratory for Research on Achievement, Motivation, and the Regulation of Action), explores interactionist perspectives on how social environments and individual traits shape achievement outcomes. Recent Articles: Recent work examines psychological needs in the context of excellencism, perfectionism's impact on social disconnection, and the motivational roles of fear of failure. His findings advocate for interventions to transform perfectionism into excellencism to enhance both performance and well-being. Awards: None explicitly listed, but recognized as editor of Anxiety, Stress, and Coping and for over 100 scientific publications. Active in applied settings, including coaching youth baseball and advising on athlete well-being. Advising & Grants: Supervises numerous graduate students and collaborates on grants focusing on perfectionism, excellencism, and motivational interventions. His research has been supported by studies on procrastination, academic transitions, and the psychological effects of sport participation. Labs/Teams: Leads the LAMRA, a multidisciplinary team investigating achievement-related processes. Engaged with the Student-athlete Well-being and Achievement Project (SWAP), examining sport and academic outcomes for student-athletes.
Dr. Mona Mustafa is an Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham’s Birmingham Business School and serves as the Program Director for the MSc HRM at the Dubai campus. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of London and has over a decade of teaching experience at institutions including the University of London and City Business School. She is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) and holds professional certifications in Mental Health First Aid, Cultural Intelligence, and Occupational Health and Safety from the United Nations’ ILO. Her research interests include remote working , employee wellness , workplace health and safety , expatriate management , and the impact of artificial intelligence on education . She is particularly focused on sustainability, inclusivity, and the future of work. Her work has been published in top journals such as the International Journal of Human Resource Management and New Technology, Work and Employment , and she won a best paper award from the Federal Authority for Human Resources and Emiratisation (FAHRE) for her research on remote work and employee happiness. Her recent publications show a strong trend in exploring digital work environments, psychological wellbeing, and policy implications of remote work, especially highlighted during the pandemic. She also contributes to UNESCO reports on language and education in Arab countries. Best Paper Award, Federal Authority for Human Resources and Emiratisation (FAHRE), UAE (2020) Dr. Mustafa supervises postgraduate students in areas such as remote working, AI in education, expatriate management, and workplace wellbeing. She actively links academia with industry through her 'Future of Work' podcast, collaborating with organizations like Microsoft, IBM, PepsiCo, PwC, Unilever, and the Ritz-Carlton. She is involved in current research projects on Chinese expatriates in the UAE, Third Culture Kids, and AI in education promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. She teaches courses including The Future of Work , Human Resource Development , Organizational Behavior , and Workplace Health and Safety . Her professional engagements reflect a deep commitment to bridging academic research with real-world organizational challenges.
Dr. Jann Michael Weinand is the head of the Integrated Scenarios department at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems (ICE-2) within Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH. He leads a team of 30 scientists, PhD students, and master students focusing on energy system analysis, complexity management, and AI integration. His work addresses regional and international energy systems, emphasizing renewable energy resource assessment and techno-economic feasibility. Dr. Weinand holds a Dr.-Ing. from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2020) and a Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration degree from RWTH Aachen University (2016). His research spans energy autonomy, renewable resource optimization, and the socio-technical challenges of energy transitions. Key research areas include energy system modeling, geothermal and wind energy potential, and data-driven methodologies. He coordinates interdisciplinary projects with academic and industrial partners, contributing to high-impact journals like Nature Energy and Joule. His team develops open-source tools (e.g., ETHOS workflows) for reproducible energy assessments and advocates for spatially disaggregated energy planning. Publications highlight trade-offs in energy system design, AI risks, and land-use conflicts for renewables. He emphasizes integrating social, technical, and environmental factors into energy policy frameworks.
Jay Ryu is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences, where he also serves as Graduate Director. He is based in Bentley Annex 237 and can be contacted via email at ryu@ohio.edu or by phone at 740-593-1993. Education: Ph.D., Public Administration, University of Georgia, 2003 MPA, George Washington University, 1998 MPA, Seoul National University, 1988 B.A., Political Science, Seoul National University, 1986 Dr. Ryu specializes in public policy and administration, with a strong focus on public budgeting and finance, program evaluation, and fiscal equity. His research increasingly integrates advanced data science techniques such as R, Python, and transformer-based text analysis to study education finance, school aid policies, and monetary policy. He teaches courses in quantitative research methods, policy implementation, taxation, public sector accounting, and financial management in the public sector. His recent scholarly output centers on the impacts of school aid design on efficiency, equity, and student outcomes, with several articles published in journals like Public Budgeting and Finance , Journal of Education Finance , and Public Finance and Management . He has also explored the diminishing effectiveness of U.S. monetary policy and the price puzzle. His working papers reflect a deep engagement with neural network analysis of court cases and longitudinal studies on school funding reforms. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Dr. Ryu is actively involved in research and mentorship, supervising graduate students and contributing to academic discourse through publications and conference presentations. He leads research initiatives analyzing big data in public finance and education policy. While no formal lab or research center is mentioned, his work suggests leadership in data-driven policy analysis within the department.
Professor Beat Kümin is a leading scholar in early modern European history at the Department of History, University of Warwick, where he also serves as Director of Postgraduate Research. His work bridges social, cultural, and religious history with a focus on local communities in German-speaking Europe and England (c.1400–1800). He has held visiting positions at Bielefeld, Greifswald, Konstanz, McGill, Brussels, and Frankfurt, and is deeply engaged in interdisciplinary collaboration. University of Bern (History and English) Corpus Christi College, Cambridge (PhD) Habilitation, University of Bern (2005) His research explores parish communities , food and drink cultures , public houses , and local memory practices , notably through the innovative Tower Capsules project, which examines the deposition of chronicles and objects in building structures. He investigates rural self-government in the Holy Roman Empire, particularly in imperial villages like Gersau, and the cultural dimensions of taverns and communal life. The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with themes of local governance , memory , alcohol , migration , and religious practice . His work spans monographs, edited collections, and journal articles, often combining archival depth with broad cultural analysis. Scientific honors include: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of the conseil scientifique, European Institute for the History and Cultures of Food Gerda Henkel Foundation funding Swiss National Science Foundation fellowship Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg fellowship Kümin has supervised numerous PhD and MA students on topics ranging from almshouses to witchcraft and the cultural history of the tomato. He has been involved in major research grants and collaborative projects, including ERC-funded initiatives and international summer schools. He co-edits the Bloomsbury series Cultures of Early Modern Europe and serves on the editorial boards of Food & History , Brewery History , and Food and Drink in History . He is a key figure in the Drinking Studies Network and the Warwick Network for Parish Research , and has directed Warwick’s Food & Drink Cultures research strand (2020–2023) and the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance (2014). His lab-like structures include the My-Parish digital platform, the annual Warwick Symposium on Parish Research, and the Summer Universities in Tours on food and drink history. He is also involved in the HOLYLAB and ALPINNKONNECT ERC projects, and the PASSION workshop series.
Sara Bennett is a Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of International Health. She is affiliated with the Center for Global Health and serves as the Director of the DrPH program. She is also the CEO of the Future Health Systems consortium and chairs the Joint Health Systems Research Committee (Wellcome Trust/MRC/DFID/ESRC). PhD, London School of Economics, 1997 MPhil, University of Cambridge, Kings College, 1987 BA, University of Oxford, St. Anne's College, 1986 Her research centers on health systems in low- and middle-income countries, with a focus on governance, institutional capacity, sustainability, evidence-to-policy processes, multisectoral collaboration, and donor transition . She integrates political science into health systems research, emphasizing accountability mechanisms and policy networks. Her interdisciplinary approach often employs mixed-methods designs. Her recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend in global health governance, refugee health data integration, fair financing for universal health coverage, and sustainability of HIV programs . These works demonstrate her leadership in shaping policy debates around health system resilience, equity in funding, and effective international collaboration. She has received recognition through extensive citations and engagement across academic and policy platforms, though specific awards are not listed in the provided text. Bennett leads major research initiatives such as the Future Health Systems consortium and the DrPH program. She has advised on numerous projects including the Avahan Program, Uttar Pradesh Health Systems Support, and the African Health Diagnostics Platform. Her work involves deep collaboration with institutions in Uganda, India, Jordan, and Lebanon.
Prof. Dr. Marc de Vries is a Full Professor in the Department of Values, Technology and Innovation at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management. He also holds affiliate professorships at Eindhoven University of Technology and KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. His academic journey began with an M.Sc. in Physics from the Free University Amsterdam (1982) and a Ph.D. in Science Education from Eindhoven University of Technology (1988). M.Sc. in Physics, Free University Amsterdam (1982) Ph.D. in Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology (1988) His research focuses on the philosophy and ethics of technology , with particular interests in epistemology of technology, ethics of nanotechnology, and utopian thinking in technological development. He is a leading figure in technology and science education , especially in design-based learning, argumentation in science, and values in engineering. His work bridges philosophy, pedagogy, and practical engineering education. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in design education, spatial thinking in children, argumentation in physics, and biomimicry . These works emphasize student-centered learning, cognitive development, and the integration of ethical and philosophical reflection into science and engineering curricula. His editorial role in key journals and co-authorship of foundational textbooks like Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction for Technology and Business Students underscores his influence in the field. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and leadership roles indicate significant scholarly recognition. Prof. de Vries has supervised numerous students and researchers, though specific names are not listed. He has led major research initiatives in technology education and contributed to national and international curriculum development. His work is supported by academic and educational institutions, and he actively collaborates with scholars across Europe. He is affiliated with the Section Ethics/Philosophy of Technology within his department and has been instrumental in shaping philosophy of technology courses at both bachelor's and master's levels. His research group focuses on values in technological development, design pedagogy, and the integration of philosophical reflection in engineering education.
Aaron John Spitzer is an Associate Professor of Arctic Governance at the Department of Comparative Politics, University of Bergen (UiB), Norway. He is co-leader of the international research project Indigenous Peoples and Governance in the Arctic and leads the ERC-funded Contested Frontiers (CONFRONT) project (2024–2029), which explores constitutional politics in settler-state peripheries. His academic work bridges comparative politics, constitutional law, and normative political theory. Research Interests: Arctic and Indigenous Governance Settler-Colonial Constitutionalism Metapolitics and the Boundary Problem Self-Determination vs. Liberal Democracy Truth Commissions and Transitional Justice Land Claims and Co-Management Institutions His recent publications analyze the Finnmark Act, Sami land rights, settler voting rights in US territories, and truth commissions in Norway and Canada. The articles reflect a consistent thematic focus on the tension between individual liberal rights and collective Indigenous self-determination, particularly in federal and post-colonial contexts. His methodological approach combines comparative case studies, legal analysis, and political theory. Scientific Awards and Funding: European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant (101115513), 2024–2029 Advising and Grants: Aaron Spitzer has co-supervised PhD research, notably collaborating with Per Selle on Sami governance topics. He has secured major external funding, including from the Research Council of Norway (projects 302041, 274976, 248159, 259416, 230839), and leads a high-profile ERC project, indicating strong grant-writing capacity and leadership in Arctic political studies. Labs and Research Teams: Spitzer is co-leader of the Indigenous Peoples and Governance in the Arctic project and principal investigator of the Contested Frontiers (CONFRONT) research group. He collaborates extensively with scholars at UiB, Chr. Michelsen Institute, and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, forming a robust network in Indigenous and Arctic political studies.
Jasmine E. Harris is Professor of Law at Penn Carey Law School, University of Pennsylvania, where she specializes in disability law, antidiscrimination law, and evidence. She is a leading legal scholar whose work critically examines law’s role in shaping social norms of inclusion and exclusion, particularly for disabled and marginalized populations. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Latin American & Caribbean Studies from Dartmouth College (magna cum laude) and a J.D. from Yale Law School. She clerked for Judge Harold Baer, Jr. of the Southern District of New York and has experience in both private practice and public interest law, including roles at WilmerHale and Advancement Project. Harris’s research focuses on disability justice, legal capacity, consent, and the intersection of race and disability. She employs critical legal theory to analyze evidentiary rules and civil rights doctrines. Her recent publications appear in top law journals such as Columbia Law Review , NYU Law Review , and University of Pennsylvania Law Review . She is a co-editor of the influential treatise McCormick on Evidence and is working on a co-edited volume titled Critical Evidence Law . Her scholarship reveals a consistent focus on structural inequality, with recurring themes including conservatorship, accessibility, sexual autonomy, and the limits of legal reform. She frequently engages in public scholarship, writing for outlets like the New York Times , Ms. Magazine , and TIME , and is regularly cited in national media. A. Leo Levin Award for Excellence in Teaching at Penn Carey Law Harris is actively involved in legal advocacy and policy reform. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Arc of the United States and chairs its Legal Advocacy Subcommittee. She is a member of the American Law Institute, serves on the Steering Committee for the National Smithsonian Museum of Disability History and Culture, and was appointed Co-Reporter for the Third Circuit’s Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions. She has advised federal and state lawmakers and contributed amicus briefs to the Supreme Court. Harris leads and participates in interdisciplinary teams focused on disability justice and legal reform. Her work bridges academia, policy, and grassroots advocacy, particularly through collaborations with civil rights organizations and public education initiatives.
