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Benjamin EtzoldView profile

Researcher

• Migration Studies
• Conflict Studies
• Social Geography
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Benjamin Etzold is a social geographer and migration scholar affiliated with the University of Bonn's Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS) as a Postdoctoral Researcher. He also holds a Senior Researcher position at the Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC). His work focuses on migration, displacement, and conflict dynamics, particularly in the Global South. Etzold earned his PhD in Geography from the University of Bonn in 2012, researching street vendors' livelihoods in Dhaka, Bangladesh. His research explores intersections between mobility, violence, and labor precarity, with current projects like 'MoVAL' linking dependency studies and conflict research. He has held academic roles including Guest Professorships at the University of Innsbruck and Freie Universität Berlin. Key areas of expertise include transnationalism, food security, and social vulnerability. Etzold leads projects funded by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), such as 'Return and Belonging after Conflict-induced Displacement' (RE-MIG). His publications address Rohingya refugee crises, gendered violence, and protracted displacement. Collaborative efforts include the EU-funded TRAFIG project on displacement figurations.

Sophia KalantzakosView profile

Professor

• Global Environmental Governance
• Resource Competition
• Energy Policy
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Sophia Kalantzakos is a Global Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Public Policy at NYU Abu Dhabi. She holds a BA from Yale University, an MA from Columbia University, and a PhD from the University of the Peloponnese. Her research focuses on global environmental governance, resource competition, and geopolitical shifts driven by climate change and decarbonization. She founded the eARThumanities Research Initiative and leads projects like 'The Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water,' addressing water insecurity affecting 2.5 billion people. Key affiliations include NYU Abu Dhabi, Princeton’s PIIRS as a Fung Fellow (2019–2020), and Caltech’s RIHST@CH as a Senior Fellow (2020–2021). Awards include Rachel Carson Fellowships (2015, 2018) and leadership roles at the RCC Society of Fellows. Her teaching spans interdisciplinary courses such as 'The Himalayas: Geopolitics and Ecology of Melting Mountains' and 'Global Debate on Green Growth.' Research emphasizes China’s Belt and Road Initiative, EU-China climate collaboration, and critical mineral geopolitics. She authored China and the Geopolitics of Rare Earths (Oxford, 2018) and edited volumes on critical minerals and energy transformations. Current projects include exploring China’s 'Ecological Civilization' discourse and organizing conferences on critical minerals. She advises on policy frameworks for decarbonization and resource governance, blending humanities and social science approaches to address 21st-century global challenges.

John ScottView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Retirement Policy
• Public Policy Analysis
• Aging and Work
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John Scott serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and currently directs the Retirement Income Security Project at The Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington D.C. His work focuses on retirement policy, aging populations, and public policy analysis. Previously, he held academic positions teaching tax policy and public policy while maintaining advocacy roles in retirement and compensation issues. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Swarthmore College, M.A. in Sociology from University of Maryland, J.D. from Penn State, and Ph.D. in Sociology from Cornell University. Dr. Scott’s research emphasizes employer-based retirement programs, policy barriers to retirement savings, and the role of disclosure in retirement plan management. His Pew project bridges academic research with policy advocacy, engaging stakeholders across government and civil society to address retirement insecurity through evidence-based strategies. His work combines quantitative analysis with social network methodologies to map lobbying dynamics and policy influence networks. Key projects include evaluating state/federal retirement savings proposals, analyzing employer plan features’ impact on savings rates, and studying lobbying strategies in policy formulation. While no formal awards are noted, his contributions to public policy discourse are recognized through extensive publications and direct policy engagement. As project director, Scott oversees a team of researchers and policy analysts, coordinating with policymakers, media, and advocacy groups to disseminate research findings. His career spans legal practice in pension design compliance, academic research, and think-tank leadership, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex social and economic challenges.

Noga GlucksamView profile

Associate Professor

• Peace Studies
• Critical Security Studies
• International Law
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Noga Glucksam is an Associate Professor of International Relations and Director of the MA International Relations programme at Richmond American University London. She holds a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, awarded in 2017. Her research focuses on Peace Studies, Critical Security Studies, International Law, and Human Rights, with particular emphasis on transitional justice, grassroots peace movements, and victimhood dynamics in global politics. Dr. Glucksam teaches courses on Peace Studies, Critical Security, and International Relations Theory, advocating for critical pedagogy grounded in mindfulness and care ethics. She leads the 'Pathways for Reconciliation' project, analyzing NGOs and community organizations' approaches to peacebuilding. Her work critiques hegemonic human rights frameworks and explores decolonial methodologies in academic curricula. Her research interests include the intersection of victimhood and power, ontological security in post-conflict societies, and the politicization of transitional justice. She emphasizes practical mentorship through internships and mindfulness programs to support student well-being and academic excellence. Dr. Glucksam has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, emphasizing qualitative and normative research methods. Her academic contributions span peer-reviewed journals, conference papers, and a comprehensive dataset on reconciliation initiatives, reflecting her commitment to bridging theory and practice in international relations.

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Gender Studies
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Mandi Gray is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Trent University, affiliated with Otonabee College. She teaches courses including CRIM-PHIL 2618H Responding to Violence, CRIM-INDG3600H Criminalizing the Colonized, CRIM 3625H Sexed Violence, CRIM 4850 Criminology Field Placement, and SOCI 2610H Deviance and Social Control. Her work bridges academia and advocacy, emphasizing structural violence and Indigenous health sovereignty. Education: B.A. (Hons) from University of Winnipeg M.A. from York University Ph.D. from York University Gray's research examines structural violence, resistance, inquests, institutional responses to sexual violence, and Indigenous health data sovereignty. She employs critical frameworks from criminology, sociology, and Indigenous studies to analyze systemic inequities. Her approach centers marginalized voices, particularly in contexts of colonial violence and gender oppression. Publications since 2019 reveal a focus on: (1) Indigenous health policy and data sovereignty, (2) homelessness among aging/Indigenous populations, and (3) legal mechanisms silencing sexual violence survivors. Her 2024 book Suing for Silence is a landmark contribution critiquing defamation law's role in perpetuating gender-based violence. Gray adopts a hands-on supervisory approach for students researching gendered violence and Indigenous health, emphasizing regular collaboration to develop critical academic and professional skills.

• Industrial Relations
• Corporate Governance
• Financialisation
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Mark Westcott is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School, specializing in industrial relations, corporate governance, and labor history. He holds a BEc(Hons) and PhD. His research explores financialisation's impact on labor markets, corporate governance structures, and historical institutional dynamics in Australia. Education: BEc(Hons) PhD Research Interests: Mark investigates how financial markets influence employment conditions, particularly through studies of alternative investment funds and corporate governance. He co-leads the Business and Labour History Group (BLHG) and contributes to interdisciplinary historical studies in Labour History and Accounting History Review. Teaching: Courses include BUSS4803 Work and Organisational Studies Honours B, WORK2201 Foundations of Management, and WORK5003 Management and Organisations. Teaching focuses on management theory, work sociology, and organizational theories. Professional Roles: Treasurer of the Association of Academic Historians in Australian and New Zealand Business Schools (AAHANZBS) Co-Director, Business and Labour History Group (BLHG) Associate Editor, Labour History journal

• Chinese Politics
• Urbanization Studies
• Social Policy
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Mark W. Frazier is a Professor of Politics and Co-Director of the India China Institute at The New School. His career spans academic leadership in Chinese politics, urbanization studies, and comparative social policy. Previously, he held a chaired professorship at the University of Oklahoma and was the Luce Assistant Professor at Lawrence University. He earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley in 1997. His research focuses on labor policies, urbanization conflicts, and citizenship in China and India. Notable works include The Power of Place (2019), analyzing urban protest dynamics in Shanghai and Mumbai, and Socialist Insecurity (2010), examining China’s pension systems. He has contributed op-eds to The New York Times and Daedalus , and co-edited the SAGE Handbook of Contemporary China (2018). Awards include a Fulbright Research Fellowship (2004–05) and ongoing fellowship in the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations’ Public Intellectuals Program. His teaching includes courses on China’s state-market relations and directed dissertation studies. Recent articles emphasize China-India comparative urban studies, Hong Kong’s protest dynamics, and historical analyses of anti-colonial movements. His work bridges historical context with contemporary policy challenges, particularly in social welfare and urban governance. As Co-Director of the India China Institute, he fosters interdisciplinary research on South Asia and East Asia. Advising and grants highlight his mentorship role, though specific student names are not listed. Current projects likely continue his focus on comparative urbanization and social policy.

Shannon GleesonView profile

Professor

• Labor Studies
• Immigration Policy
• Sociology
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Shannon Gleeson is a Professor at the Cornell ILR School and Chair of Labor Relations, Law, & History. She specializes in labor studies, immigration policy, and migrant worker rights, with a focus on legal status impacts and racial injustice. Her research examines how organizations and policies address low-wage workers' challenges, particularly in transnational contexts. She holds a PhD in Sociology and Demography from UC Berkeley. Key works include *Precarious Claims* (2016) on worker rights barriers and *Scaling Migrant Worker Rights* (forthcoming), analyzing cross-border advocacy. Her research interests bridge sociology, law, and policy, addressing issues like immigrant legal status, labor precarity, and coalition-building. Recent projects explore racial inequities in labor relations and immigration policies through New York City case studies. Gleeson collaborates on projects about DACA implementation, metropolitan contexts affecting immigrant rights, and transnational labor networks. Publications span journals like *Social Problems* and *Law & Social Inquiry*, focusing on immigrant workers' legal struggles and policy critiques. She is active in academic and policy discussions on migration governance and labor rights, with grants supporting her work. No awards are explicitly listed in the provided text.

Eric MvukiyeheView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sub-state Violence
• Peacekeeping Interventions
• Public Goods Provision
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Eric Mvukiyehe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Duke University, specializing in sub-state violence, peacekeeping interventions, and post-conflict development. A survivor of political violence in Zaire (now DRC) during his youth, he transitioned from medicine to law and later earned a PhD in Political Science from Columbia University. He spent over a decade at the World Bank leading the Evidence for Peace (E4Peace) program, evaluating aid effectiveness in conflict zones. His research focuses on governance in fragile states, gender dynamics in labor markets, and the impacts of cash transfer programs. His work combines rigorous field experiments with policy analysis, addressing issues like migration incentives in Comoros and gender-responsive economic interventions in Tunisia. Education: Bachelor’s in Political Science (University of Washington, 2000s) PhD in Political Science (Columbia University) Research Interests: Mvukiyehe’s four core research areas include peacekeeping efficacy, public goods provision in conflict zones, gender norms and labor opportunities, and economic insecurity reduction strategies. His work emphasizes the microfoundations of order restoration and the interplay between local institutions and international interventions. Recent Work Trends: His recent studies analyze cash transfer program impacts, migration behavior, and gender-sensitive policy design. Findings highlight both short-term benefits and unintended consequences of economic interventions in fragile regions. Advising & Grants: He has led large-scale randomized control trials across Africa and the Middle East, collaborating with global institutions like the World Bank and USAID. Currently oversees a team analyzing post-conflict governance and economic interventions at Duke. Labs/Teams: Former director of the World Bank’s E4Peace program; currently integrates interdisciplinary approaches in Duke’s Political Science Department.

Alan MinuskinView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Legal Ethics
• Civil Litigation
• Housing Rights
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Alan Minuskin is an Associate Clinical Professor at Boston College Law School , where he has taught since 1990. He directed the Civil Litigation Clinic through 2020, focusing on housing cases during the pandemic, and pioneered innovative litigation skills courses like Introduction to Civil Litigation Practice . His work emphasizes ethics, access to legal services for low-income clients, and interdisciplinary collaboration with mental health professionals. Educated at University of Miami (A.B.) and New England School of Law (J.D.) Created case materials, advocacy ethics training videos, and led London Externship Program (5 times) Research Interests Focuses on practical litigation training, legal ethics, housing insecurity, and expanding access to justice through clinical education. His pandemic-era clinic pivot highlighted systemic housing inequities and ethical obligations in public interest law. Scientific Awards Boston College Law School Outstanding Professor of the Year (1999, 2017) Professional Contributions Active in Massachusetts and federal bars Trained practicing lawyers and community organizations on housing rights Advocated for reformed legal service programs for economically disadvantaged populations

Minchul SohnView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Humanitarian Logistics
• Disaster Preparedness
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Dr. Minchul Sohn is a Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Plymouth Business School, University of Plymouth. His research focuses on sustainability and risk management in logistics, particularly in humanitarian contexts and urban environments. He has collaborated with international organizations like UNHCR, WFP, and Red Cross across Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Spain, and contributed to EU-funded disaster preparedness projects. His work integrates seasonal climate forecasts into logistics planning to enhance disaster resilience and sustainable practices. Dr. Sohn holds prior academic positions at Hanken School of Economics (Finland) and Kühne Logistics University (Germany). His teaching modules include Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Supply Chain Management, and Qualitative Research Methodology. His current research explores cargo bike logistics and sustainable sand supply chains. His publications emphasize humanitarian logistics decision-making, climate-informed disaster preparedness, and localized disaster impact mitigation. He advocates for integrating environmental and social sustainability into supply chain operations through innovative methodologies and cross-sector collaboration.

Martin BlaakmanView profile

Professor

• Accessibility of Law
• Social Equality
• Justice and Legal Systems
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Dr. Martin Blaakman is a Professor of Accessibility of Law at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Business, Finance & Law Knowledge Center. His work focuses on broadening legal frameworks through social and democratic perspectives, addressing issues like justice, equality, and civic engagement with the legal system. He collaborates extensively with regional organizations including the Rotterdam Ombudsman, local municipalities, and civil society groups. Education: PhD in Philosophy from Utrecht University (dissertation: Discrimination and Unconscious Bias) Experience: Former roles at the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service, National Ombudsman, and Utrecht University lecturer His research examines systemic barriers to legal access, such as financial insecurity among Ukrainian displaced workers and perceptions of injustice. He co-founded the Class-Conscious Academics Network to support first-generation university students. Collaboration priorities include integrating research with education and practice, involving students and lecturers in projects addressing real-world legal challenges.

Catherine BestemanView profile

Professor

• Carceral Studies
• Migration and Borders
• Security and Militarization
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Catherine Besteman is the Francis F. Bartlett and Ruth K. Bartlett Professor of Anthropology at Colby College. Her work intersects race, mobility, security, neoliberalism, and carcerality, aiming to explore pathways toward abolition. She has conducted ethnographic fieldwork in Somalia, South Africa, and the U.S., with a focus on migration, militarization, and systemic insecurity. Education: B.A., Amherst M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona Her research examines carceral systems, border militarization, and global inequalities, notably in her award-winning book Militarized Global Apartheid (2020). She is a past President of the Association of Political and Legal Anthropologists and a 2012 Guggenheim Fellow. Current projects include Freedom & Captivity , a public humanities initiative exploring abolitionist futures in Maine. Scientific Awards: Public Anthropologist Prize (2022) Guggenheim Fellowship (2012) Leeds Honor Book Award (2009) She leads collaborative initiatives such as the Justice Think Tank and Colby Across the Walls , which engage incarcerated individuals in research and education. Her publications address carceral systems, algorithmic governance, and post-apartheid social transformations, reflecting her commitment to engaged anthropology beyond academia.

• Election Administration
• Food Insecurity
• Environmental Policy
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Dr. Shannon Orr is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Falcon Food Pantry at Bowling Green State University. Her research bridges public policy, election administration, and community-based solutions to food insecurity. Key research areas: Election science and reform implementation Food pantry operations and policy challenges Stakeholder collaboration in environmental policymaking Climate change negotiations and institutional design Her scholarship demonstrates strong community engagement focus, with over 150 client projects connecting graduate students with local organizations. Recent publications examine crisis response in election administration and food insecurity interventions during the pandemic.

• Sociology of Gender
• LGBTQ+ Studies
• Social Psychology
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Long Doan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). His research focuses on intersectional sociological studies of gender, sexuality, families, and social inequality. He employs experimental methods, survey research, and computational tools to examine topics such as healthcare access for transgender individuals, the psychological impacts of social stigma, and the dynamics of intergroup conflict. Doan also explores pandemic-related societal changes, including mental health disparities and domestic violence patterns during the COVID-19 crisis. His work bridges qualitative and quantitative approaches, with notable contributions in time-use analysis, digital labor studies, and methodological innovations. Doan's research has been supported through grants addressing pressing social issues, including the NSF-funded RAPID: Assessing the Social Consequences of COVID-19 project. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and actively contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications and interdisciplinary collaborations. Key Research Themes: LGBTQ+ health equity, family dynamics under stress, social perception of marginalized groups Methodological Expertise: Experimental design, mixed-methods, computational social science Doan's recent studies highlight disparities in mental health outcomes among sexual minority populations and the role of family structures during crises. He frequently engages with policy debates on transgender rights and healthcare accessibility, leveraging empirical evidence to inform advocacy efforts.