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Odete Severino SoaresView profile

Visiting Professor

• Children's Rights
• Family Law
• Human Rights
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Odete Severino Soares serves as Visiting Professor of Family and Children's Law at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University Lisbon, where she is Executive Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program on Children's Rights and Associate Researcher at the Center for Policy on the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Her institutional affiliations include the Interdisciplinary Center for Childhood and Adolescence (University of the Azores), EUROCHILD, the Child Friendly Justice European Network, and the Institute for Child Support. Her research centers on children's rights implementation, with emphasis on judicial participation frameworks, child-friendly justice systems, and Convention on the Rights of the Child policy integration. She actively bridges academic scholarship and practical policy development through international organizational engagements. Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic focus on child agency in legal contexts and foundational rights education, reflecting her dual expertise in theoretical frameworks and real-world application across Portuguese, European, and global settings. Through the Postgraduate Program on Children's Rights, she shapes emerging specialists while leveraging her decade-long government experience as former Director of Services in Portugal's Ministry of Labor, Solidarity, and Social Security. Her advisory roles extend to the National Mechanism for Monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Caritas Portugal's Observatory. Dr. Soares leads research initiatives through the NOVA Center for Child Law and Children's Rights (NOVACCL) and contributes to public discourse via her podcast "Children in Law," establishing multidisciplinary connections between legal academia, child advocacy organizations, and policy implementation bodies.

• Labor Economics
• Industrial Relations
• Trade Union Studies
• +7 more

M. Engin Sanal is a Professor at Trakya University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations. He has held various academic and administrative positions at the university, including Department Head (since 1997), Deputy Head of Department (2005-2008), Associate Professor Representative of the Faculty Board of Directors (2019-2020), Professor Representative of the Faculty Board of Directors (since 2020), Head of Faculty Academic Counseling Unit (since 2022), and Program Self-Evaluation Commission Presidency (since 2024). He also served as Center Manager of the Risk Management and Corporate Sustainability Application and Research Center (2020-2024). Professor Sanal earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Istanbul University in 1989, 1991, and 1996 respectively. His doctoral thesis focused on "Contemporary Developments in Employment and Worker Brokerage and Paid Brokerage Practice in the Turkish Agricultural Sector." He was appointed Associate Professor in 2015 and became a full Professor in 2020, both at Trakya University. Professor Sanal's research primarily focuses on labor economics, industrial relations, trade union studies, and employment policies. His work examines gender discrimination in the workplace, occupational health and safety, child labor, modern slavery, and the effectiveness of labor unions. He has conducted extensive research on women workers in the textile sector, analyzing their union membership patterns and perceptions of gender-based discrimination. His studies also address active employment policies, public sector union rights, and the impact of globalization on industrial relations systems. His recent publications (2014-2025) reveal a consistent focus on labor rights, gender equality in the workplace, and trade union effectiveness. Professor Sanal has increasingly addressed contemporary issues such as modern slavery (2025), child labor in Turkey (2024), and the impact of the pandemic on remote work (2020). His research often employs case studies from specific Turkish regions (particularly Çorlu) and sectors (textile, metal), providing empirical insights into labor market dynamics in Turkey. Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences 2023 Academic Staff Service Award (May 2024) As an academic advisor, Professor Sanal has supervised numerous master's theses on topics including women's entrepreneurship in Turkey, glass ceiling syndrome in the workplace, gender discrimination perceptions among female lawyers, and labor unions' impact on occupational health and safety. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Work Psychology, Working Life and Institutions, Industrial Relations, and Applied Collective Bargaining Law. He has contributed to various research projects, including "Union Organization of Female Workforce in Textile Sector: Çorlu Example" (2013) and "Human Resources Management Application in Public Enterprises in Türkiye" (2002). Professor Sanal has been actively involved in institutional development through his participation in various commissions and committees, including the Unit Academic Incentive Application and Review Commission, Education and Training Commission, and the Performance (Academic) Evaluation Directive and Criteria Determination Commission. His administrative leadership extends to his role as Center Manager of the Risk Management and Corporate Sustainability Application and Research Center (2020-2024).

Tina MoffatView profile

Professor

• Maternal-child health and nutrition
• Food insecurity
• Immigrant dietary change
• +5 more

Tina Moffat is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McMaster University. Her research integrates biocultural and political-economic approaches to examine maternal-child health, food insecurity, and immigrant dietary transitions. Current SSHRC-funded Partnership Engage Grant for national school food program research in Canada CIHR-funded principal investigator for Changing Homes, Changing Food study on newcomer nutrition in Hamilton Co-applicant on the Mothers to Babies (M2B) study investigating DOHaD knowledge translation Education : Doctorate in Biological Anthropology, McMaster University Master's in Biological Anthropology, McMaster University Bachelor of Arts in Biological Anthropology, University of Toronto Research Interests focus on: Applied and community-based studies of food systems and nutrition Cultural-environmental interactions in health outcomes Global-local food insecurity dynamics Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) applications Recent Article Trends span maternal nutrition, immigrant food practices, and school food policy, with methodological diversity across: Scoping reviews of migrant health Community-engaged studies with Indigenous groups Comparative policy analysis (France/Japan/Canada) Epidemiological investigations of nutritional stress Scientific Contributions : SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow Author of Small Bites: Biocultural Dimensions of Children's Food and Nutrition (UBC Press, 2022) Co-editor of foundational biocultural nutrition texts Teaching includes courses on: Children's Health and Development Biocultural Synthesis Food and Nutrition in Society Introduction to Anthropology: Sex, Food, and Death

Victoria EnkvistView profile

Associate Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Public Law
• Human Rights
• +1 more

Victoria Enkvist serves as Associate Professor of Constitutional Law and Senior Lecturer in Public Law at Uppsala University's Department of Law, Faculty of Law. Her research examines rights interpretation across legal systems with emphasis on constitutional application in contemporary societal contexts. She actively leads multidisciplinary projects addressing emerging legal challenges at the intersection of human rights, environmental governance, and secularism. Enkvist's core research domains encompass Constitutional Law, Public Law, Human Rights, and Educational Law, with specialized expertise in Rights of Nature frameworks, religious freedom in secular societies, and equitable education systems. Her methodological approach integrates comparative legal analysis with historical perspectives to investigate how rights evolve and interact within complex institutional environments, particularly focusing on conflicts between competing rights claims and the creation of new right-bearing subjects. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a pronounced scholarly trajectory toward environmental constitutionalism, especially through groundbreaking work on Rights of Nature across Scandinavian and Latin American jurisdictions. Concurrently, her research on religious minorities in secular states demonstrates sophisticated examination of how legal systems accommodate religious diversity while maintaining secular principles, often through case studies of migrant religious communities in Sweden. Enkvist currently supervises doctoral candidate Elin Boyer in legal history research. She has secured substantial competitive funding including Formas' 10.5 million SEK grant for Rights of Nature research (2020-2024), Vetenskapsrådet support for studies on Pentecostal migrants and equitable schooling, and HERA's 1.1 million euro grant for the Protestant Legacies in Nordic Law project (2016-2019), reflecting the significance of her collaborative research agenda. She maintains active roles in multiple research ecosystems including the Center for Multidisciplinary Research (CRS) board and scientific council, the Impact of Religion initiative (2014-2020), and the Uppsala Forum for Democracy, Peace and Justice. Her institutional engagements extend to the Forum for Jewish Studies board and Institute for Educational Law management team, demonstrating commitment to translating academic research into societal impact through policy-relevant legal scholarship.

Edgar Correia CamposView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Education
• Psychosocial Intervention
• Child and Adolescent Protection
• +5 more

Edgar Correia Campos is Assistant Professor (Adjunto Convidado) at the School of Education, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu , and Assistant Professor (Auxiliar Convidado) at the Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique , Porto. Since 2025 he is also a researcher at the Centre for Studies in Education and Innovation (Polytechnic Institute of Viseu). In parallel, he serves as Vice-President of the General Council of the Viseu Chapter of EAPN Portugal – European Anti-Poverty Network . He holds a PhD in Educational and Behavioural Sciences (University of Vigo, 2024), an MSc in Psychosocial Intervention with Children and Youth at Risk (IPV, 2021), a Post-Graduate Specialisation in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (CRIAP, 2021) and a BSc in Social Education (IPV, 2018). His research revolves around Social Education and Psychosocial Intervention with Vulnerable Children and Young People , focusing on transition to adulthood, family intervention, child-protection systems, youth participation, and inter-professional teamwork. He has led or collaborated on nationally and internationally funded projects such as Adélia (2021-2022) and VIAS – Viseu InterAge Stories (2017-2018). Across 2021-2024 he has (co-)authored more than fifteen peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and conference papers, with recurrent themes of socio-educational support, child-rights participation, and comparative child-protection policies in Iberian contexts. Scientific Awards 2021 – Merit Scholarship, Portuguese Directorate-General for Higher Education 2019 – Educational Merit Prize, Viseu Municipal Council 2018 – Best Graduate in Social Education, Caixa Geral de Depósitos & IPV 2018 – Merit Scholarship, Portuguese Directorate-General for Higher Education Master’s Thesis Supervision Co-supervised three dissertations (2022-2024) on work-family conciliation, parental involvement, and final placement reports within the MSc Psychosocial Intervention with Children and Youth at Risk at IPV. Scientific Event Leadership He regularly chairs scientific and organising committees for the International Seminar on Policies and Responses for Children and Young People at Risk (annual, IPV) and the International Congress of Social Education (Galicia), moderating expert panels and keynote sessions on migration, digital identity, and family violence.

Tünde BulyákiView profile

Associate Professor

• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Community Psychiatry
• +7 more

Tünde Bulyáki is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Social Studies , Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), affiliated with the Department of Social Work . She is also a Lecturer and Temporary Head of Department . Her work bridges academic research and practical interventions in mental health and social work. Key Collaborations: Awakenings Foundation, BMSZKI, Semmelweis University of Medicine Research Focus: Mental health recovery, community psychiatry, peer support, homelessness, stigma, and psychosocial interventions Research Interests: Mental Health Recovery: Explores subjective experiences and systemic support for individuals with mental disorders. Community Psychiatry: Develops models for community-based care and stigma reduction. Social Work Innovation: Investigates digital tools (e.g., YounGo, Asszerteen) and mediation strategies in youth and child welfare. Publications (2016–2024) emphasize recovery pathways, peer support integration, and community mental health systems. Themes include homelessness, stigma, and policy reform in Hungarian and international contexts. Roles extend to leadership (temporary head) and educational innovation at ELTE, focusing on modernizing social work training.

Sandip SukhtankarView profile

Professor

• Development Economics
• Political Economy
• Public Economics
• +5 more

Sandip Sukhtankar is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Virginia, where he has been teaching since 2016. He previously taught at Dartmouth College from 2009-2016. Sukhtankar is a co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics, serves on the Board of Reviewing Editors at Science, is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and an affiliate of the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD) and the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). At J-PAL, he co-directs the Payments and Governance Research Program and serves on the board of the DIGIFI Africa initiative. His educational background includes a PhD in Economics from Harvard University (2009) and a BA with Highest Honors from Swarthmore College (2000). Prior to his academic career, he worked at NERA, the Brookings Institution, and the Center for Global Development between 2000-2004. Sukhtankar's research focuses on development economics, political economy, and public economics, with particular emphasis on corruption, governance, and the delivery of public benefits and services. His work often centers on India, where he has conducted extensive field research on topics including women's help desks in police stations, biometric authentication in welfare programs, cash transfers, and corruption dynamics. His research frequently employs experimental methods to evaluate policy interventions. Sukhtankar's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on governance challenges in developing countries, particularly India. His work spans welfare program design, identity verification systems, gender-sensitive policing reforms, and the economic implications of technology adoption in public service delivery. A notable trend in his research is the examination of trade-offs in program design, such as between fraud prevention and exclusion errors, or between administrative efficiency and program accessibility. Board of Reviewing Editors at Science Co-editor of Journal of Public Economics Research Associate at National Bureau of Economic Research Affiliate of Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development Sukhtankar has served on the review board of J-PAL's Social Protection Initiative and has lectured at J-PAL training events. His research has been supported by J-PAL's Crime and Violence Initiative and Innovation in Government Initiative. He has developed significant partnerships with government entities, particularly in India, including the Madhya Pradesh Police Department, where he evaluated women's help desks in police stations. His work often involves collaboration with government agencies to design and implement evidence-based policy reforms. Sukhtankar is actively involved in research initiatives focused on improving governance through technology, particularly in the context of welfare programs in India. His current work includes studying interventions to improve female labor force participation among newly recruited women constables in the Madhya Pradesh police force, addressing challenges related to job retention, satisfaction, and performance.

Kathie CarpenterView profile

Professor

• Childhood Studies
• Southeast Asian Studies
• Children's Museums
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Kathie Carpenter is a Professor at the School of Global Studies and Languages , University of Oregon, specializing in childhood studies, Southeast Asian cultures, and children's museums. Her research bridges cross-cultural analysis with social justice frameworks. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Stanford University (1987) Her work critically examines: Orphanage tourism in Cambodia Cultural preservation through children's museums Child development in institutional settings Volunteering ethics in cross-national contexts Language acquisition and cognitive development Recent publications analyze children's museum methodologies, orphanage tourism ethics, and comparative volunteering practices. Key themes include cultural reciprocity, institutional critique, and child-centered epistemologies across global contexts. Contact: kathiec@uoregon.edu | Office: 356 PLC, Eugene OR

Vladimir JovanovicView profile

Professor

• Social Work
• Social Policy
• Community Development
• +4 more

Dr. Vladimir Jovanovic is a Professor at the Faculty of Media and Communications, Singidunum University. He holds a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Belgrade and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Social Policy at the University of Ljubljana. Research Focus: Deinstitutionalization Group social work Community development Social policy analysis Electoral systems His recent publications examine impacts of epidemics on vulnerable groups, Roma heritage, and youth gender role perceptions. He has contributed to over 10 research works and policy manuals. Professional Activities: Co-author of three accredited training programs for Serbian social protection employees Analyst for OSCE election monitoring missions Member of the Chamber of Social Protection and its Supervisory Board

• Network Security
• Time Synchronization
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• +3 more

John O'Raw is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing at Donegal Letterkenny. His academic focus spans network security, time synchronization, and critical infrastructure protection, with emphasis on power systems, GNSS spoofing detection, and industrial IoT security. His research explores Precision Time Protocol (PTP) optimization in distributed networks Threat mitigation for GNSS-based timing systems Secure data communications in energy infrastructure Human behavior modeling for emergency evacuation planning His publications analyze cybersecurity frameworks for electrical substations, industrial IoT vulnerabilities, and practical implementations of standards like IEC 61850 and OAuth 2.0, with recent work on microwave IP networks and LinuxPTP for time synchronization.

Renate Sabine Kränzl-NaglView profile

Professor

• Social & Societal Innovation
• Innovation Research
• Childhood Research
• +7 more

Renate Sabine Kränzl-Nagl serves as a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Linz, where she leads research in the Social & Societal Innovation strength area within the Research Center Linz Bioinformatics Digital Transformation. Her academic work spans over three decades with 127 publications and active involvement in 17 research projects through 2026. Her research interests focus on Social & Societal Innovation , Childhood Research , and Digital Transformation with particular emphasis on evaluation methodologies and impact research. She applies multidisciplinary approaches to address societal challenges, especially in social profit organizations, child advocacy systems, and healthcare technology development. Recent publication trends reveal a strong focus on practical applications of research, with numerous commissioned works and project evaluations. Her work bridges academic research with real-world implementation, particularly in social services, elderly care technology, waste management systems, and women's employment in rural areas. The multidisciplinary nature of her work is evident across various publication types including books, conference papers, and commissioned reports. Her scientific contributions include leadership in major research projects such as the Digital Nursing Home evaluation, TrainYourBrain Optimizer development for Alzheimer's care, and the KiJA evaluation of child advocacy representatives. She actively participates in academic discourse through conferences like the Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences Research Forum and INNOVATE 2025. Lead Researcher for Digital Nursing Home Process and Impact Evaluation (2025) Co-PI for KiJA Evaluation of Child Advocacy Representatives (2025-2026) Co-Researcher for BF-WASP Agile Systems for Social Profit Organizations (2024-2025) Her research methodology emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to evaluation and impact research, particularly relevant during periods of societal transformation. She maintains active collaboration networks across academic, public sector, and social profit organization domains.

• European Criminal Law
• Comparative Criminal Law
• Human Rights Law
• +5 more

Domenico Rosani is a tenured Assistant Professor at the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology and a member of the Utrecht Centre for Regulation and Enforcement in Europe (Renforce) . He holds a double PhD in Law from the University of Innsbruck (Austria) and the University of Padova (Italy). Visiting Professor at the University of Trento (Italy) Researcher at the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights Research Interests Domenico specializes in European and comparative criminal law , focusing on human rights, children's rights, and technology. His work bridges national criminal law with EU and international law, particularly analyzing legal systems of Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Key topics include: Virtual child pornography and sexting Digital media regulation Surrogacy and cross-border parenthood Asylum procedures for unaccompanied minors Scientific Contributions His research has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Futura Career Award (2024) , Starting Grant (2024) , and Franz-Gschnitzer-Preis (2023) . His publications address pressing issues like GDPR compliance in child rights, legal harmonization under the Lanzarote Convention, and constitutional protections for minors. Teaching and Supervision At Utrecht, he coordinates the capita selecta and honors program for the LL.M. 'European Criminal Justice in a Global Context'. He currently supervises Thirza Leinenga , whose PhD explores the 'minimum rule' concept in European criminal law.

• Environmental Education
• Transdisciplinary Research
• Natural Resource Management
• +3 more

Dr. Frances Harris serves as Reader in Education and the Environment at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Life and Medical Sciences, where she leads the Centre for Agriculture, Food and Environmental Management Research. Her interdisciplinary work bridges environmental science, education, and policy development with international fieldwork spanning Nigeria, Bhutan, India, and Brazil. Her research focuses on environmental education (particularly Forest School programs and children's nature connection), transdisciplinary research methodologies for complex environmental challenges, and natural resource management in both developed and developing contexts. Current projects include SEND-focused Forest School toolkits and global resilience frameworks addressing food-water-energy nexuses. Key research trends reveal a strategic shift from localized agricultural studies (2000-2010) toward systemic educational interventions and transdisciplinary knowledge co-production frameworks (2015-present), with increasing emphasis on inclusive pedagogy for neurodiverse learners and crisis resilience planning. British Science Association Media Fellowship (2008) Harris directs four major projects including the ESRC-funded 'Transdisciplinary Skills for Complex Problems' and the GCRF-supported BRACE initiative in Bhutan. Her external examiner role at the University of Gloucestershire (2013-2017) demonstrates sector-wide recognition. Current work integrates forest school methodologies with special educational needs, evidenced by her 2025 SEND practitioner toolkit. Her research network spans the Nexus Network and BRACE consortium, with field operations in UK schools and Bhutanese communities. Recent work establishes Forest School as a critical framework for building environmental literacy and resilience among vulnerable populations.

François BohnetView profile

Professor

• Civil Procedure
• Legal Profession Regulation
• Dispute Resolution Methods
• +6 more

Professor François Bohnet is a distinguished academic and legal expert at the University of Neuchâtel's Faculty of Law, where he holds the Chair of Civil Procedure and Legal Profession Law. Born in Lausanne in 1972, he earned his law degree from the University of Neuchâtel in 1994, completed an LL.M at Harvard Law School (1999-2000), and obtained his doctorate in 1999. He has been teaching at his alma mater since 2000, progressing from lecturer to associate professor in 2003, and ultimately to full professor and chair holder in 2006. Professor Bohnet's research focuses on civil procedure, access to justice, dispute resolution methods, legal profession regulation, and real estate law (particularly lease law and PPE). His scholarly output is extensive, with numerous books including the annotated Swiss Civil Procedure Code, multiple editions of 'Civil Procedure' and 'Legal Profession Law,' and co-authored works on lease law. His research projects have been funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, and he has supervised over a dozen doctoral students to completion, many earning Summa Cum Laude distinctions. His recent scholarly work demonstrates continued prominence in Swiss legal academia, with numerous publications in 2021-2023 covering evolving aspects of civil procedure, legal profession ethics, and real estate law. His research shows particular attention to practical applications of procedural law, with several publications analyzing recent Federal Court decisions. Professor Walther Hug Prize (2015, 2017) Prix Paul rené Rossel (2012) FAA-preis (2012) As an educator, Bohnet teaches civil procedure, legal profession law, and lease law. He has been instrumental in continuing legal education, organizing numerous conferences for practitioners. He serves as scientific editor of the Swiss Journal of Civil Procedure since 2005, was President of the Neuchâtel Bar Association (2020-2023), and has been deeply involved with the University of Neuchâtel's governance as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Law (2009-2011) and member of the Dean's Office (2007-2011). He has created multiple educational websites including droitne.ch, bail.ch, and cpcaugmenté.ch, which features an AI tool for Swiss civil procedure.

Agnieszka Mościcka-TeskeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Occupational Psychology
• +4 more

Dr. Agnieszka Mościcka-Teske is a psychologist, Gestalt and EMDR psychotherapist, crisis interventionist, mediator, and trainer at SWPS University in Poznań. She serves as Head of the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology within the Faculty of Psychology and Law and is affiliated with the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and education in occupational health psychology. Academic Affiliation: SWPS University, Faculty of Psychology and Law in Poznań Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology Roles: Assistant Professor, Department Head, Educational Advisor, Researcher Her research focuses on psychosocial risks in workplaces, including occupational stress, burnout, mobbing, workplace aggression, and sexual harassment. She emphasizes personal resource strengthening and coping strategies, with applications in healthcare, education, and private/public sectors. Key methodologies include diagnostic tools like the Psychosocial Risk Scale and SWING questionnaire. Notable collaborative projects include partnerships with the Institute of Occupational Medicine in Łódź, Central Institute for Labor Protection in Warsaw, and the National Labor Inspectorate. Trends in her publications show increasing specialization in workplace trauma, preventive care, and evidence-based interventions for psychosocial hazards. She has developed training programs for organizations, focusing on anti-bullying procedures, crisis management, and stress prevention. Her work has informed policy, including co-authorship of a guide for the Polish Sejm's Labor Protection Council on workplace mobbing. The Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching at SWPS University highlights her leadership in modernizing psychology education. She coordinates the "Child and Adult Clinical Psychology" specialization and mentors through crisis intervention frameworks.