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• Political Sociology
• National Identity
• Nationalism
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Dr. Robin Mann is a Reader in Sociology (equivalent to Associate Professor) at Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences. He joined Bangor in 2009 after holding research positions at the University of Oxford (2006-2008) and University of Bristol (2004-2006). Mann holds a PhD in Sociology from Bangor, an MSc in Sociology (with distinction) from Bristol, and a BA in Social Sciences from University of East London. His research focuses on political sociology, specializing in national identity, nationalism, ethnicity, and class relations; civil society; and the politics of local social relations. He employs ethnographic and mixed-method approaches to understand identity and participation from the perspective of ordinary people. Mann serves as Co-Director of the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research (WISERD) and leads research themes on civil society. His recent publications examine COVID-19 vaccination behaviors, civil society organizations, social class impacts on mental health, and national identity politics. His work frequently engages with Welsh contexts while maintaining comparative international perspectives. He has secured funding from ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, and Welsh Government. As Postgraduate Research Lead for his school, he supervises PhD candidates including completed supervision of Stephanie Jones (2015-2020) on heritage railway volunteering.

Massimo MorelliView profile

Professor

• Game Theory
• Political Economy
• Institutional Design
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Massimo Morelli is a Professor of Political Science and Economics at Bocconi University and a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge. He serves as Director of the Pericles unit and chairs the Minorities in Economics (MinE) committee. Education: PhD in Economics, Harvard University (1996) His research spans Game Theory, Political Economy, Institutional Design, Development Economics, Law and Economics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations , focusing on bargaining, economic conflict, and the rise of populism. Recent work examines the relationship between voter distrust, commitment politics, and illiberal populism through empirical and theoretical models. Key publications include analyses of legislative complexity, populism's economic drivers, bureaucratic behavior under populist regimes, and conflict dynamics. His work has appeared in top journals like the American Economic Review , Journal of Political Economy , and Review of Economic Studies . Scientific honors include: Fellow, Econometric Society Fellow, Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory International Geneva Award (2015) He actively contributes to diversity initiatives in economics and has held leadership roles in the European Economic Association Council.

Kristen KurlandView profile

Professor

• Health
• Built Environment
• Geospatial Analysis
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Kristen Kurland is a full-time faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) with appointments in the H. John Heinz III College of Information Systems and Public Policy , School of Architecture , and a courtesy role in Civil and Environmental Engineering . She combines expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) , 3D visualization , and health equity through interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh . Her work addresses smart cities , sustainability , and social justice in healthcare and urban design. With a BA from the University of Pittsburgh , Kurland has pioneered technology-enhanced learning since 1999, teaching courses in Building Information Modeling (BIM) , CAD , and GIS to students and executive physicians. Her research explores climate resilience , community health disparities , and spatial epidemiology , often using GIS to map pediatric health outcomes and urban infrastructure . Her publications span pediatric mental health GIS analysis , healthcare referral regions , and food desert impacts , with keywords like Public Health , Urban Design , and Spatial Statistics . Awards include the 2020 Carlow University Women of Spirit Award and multiple Esri GIS honors . She chairs the National Academies' Geographical and Geospatial Sciences Committee and has led 20+ funded projects, including the 2024 Downtown Pittsburgh Quality of Life Study . Key Collaborations: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC, National Academies Teaching: Online GIS since 1999, BIM/CAD instruction, Health Analytics for physicians Leadership: National geospatial committee chair, CMU strategic planning roles

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Architecture
• Environmental and Resources Law
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Dr. Lucy Natarajan is an Associate Professor at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London . She specializes in participatory urban planning, social infrastructure, and crisis response, with a focus on integrating community knowledge into policy. Her work spans public, private, and charitable sectors, and she leads UCL’s Health Citizenship research cluster.

Elizabeth CookView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Homicide
• Femicide
• Gender and Violence
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Dr. Elizabeth Cook is a Senior Lecturer in the Violence and Society Centre at City, University of London, where she has been a faculty member since January 2020. Her work spans sociology and criminology, with a strong focus on gender-based violence, homicide, and the role of family activism in shaping justice systems. She contributes to major interdisciplinary research initiatives, including the UKRI-funded Prevention Research Partnership (PRP) Consortium on Violence, Health and Society, and a British Academy Small Grant on non-intimate femicide. PhD in Criminology, University of Manchester ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Oxford Max Batley Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Sheffield International Visiting Scholar, Monash University, Australia Research Associate, Centre for Criminology, University of Oxford Dr. Cook’s research centers on the intersections of gender, inequality, and homicide, with a particular emphasis on how bereaved families influence policy and justice outcomes. She investigates statutory fatality review systems and advocates for improved data practices in violence prevention. Her research is deeply interdisciplinary, combining insights from sociology, criminology, public health, and feminist theory. Her recent publications include the monograph Family Activism in the Aftermath of Fatal Violence (Routledge, 2021), co-edited special issues in Current Sociology , and peer-reviewed articles in The Lancet Psychiatry , Social & Legal Studies , and Criminology & Criminal Justice . Her work often explores narrative methods, victim voices, and the politics of knowledge production in global violence research. Member, Peer Review College, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Member, Editorial Board, Sociology Co-Editor, 'Violence, Inequality and Change' book series (Routledge) Dr. Cook actively supervises PhD students, including Katie Smith (on domestic violence support services) and Sarah Dangar (on domestic abuse-related suicide). She is involved in multiple research teams and collaborates with institutions across the UK, Australia, and Europe. Her work is supported by prestigious grants and has been presented at international conferences such as the European Society of Criminology and the American Society of Criminology.

• Political Anthropology
• Urban Anthropology
• State and Citizenship
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Helene Risør is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research is centered on political and urban anthropology, with a regional focus on Latin America—particularly Chile and Bolivia. Institution: University of Copenhagen School: Faculty of Social Sciences Department: Department of Anthropology Email: helene.risoer@anthro.ku.dk Phone: +4535336522 Her research explores the lived experiences of civil insecurity, citizenship practices, and political subjectivity, especially among lower-middle and poor urban populations during periods of political transition. She investigates how statehood and citizenship are enacted locally, nationally, and globally. Her current postdoctoral project, The Becoming of Political Youth: Generation, Citizenship and the Transformation of Civil Society in Bolivia , examines youth as emergent political actors. This work is supported by the Sapere Aude Young Researcher’s Award from the Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF), which also funds comparative ethnography in Chile and Bolivia and a research network on Political Subjectivities and Indigeneity before and after the Revolution . Her publications reflect deep ethnographic engagement with themes of violence, citizenship, and political transformation in the Andean region. Key works include studies on lynching in El Alto, civil insecurity, and methodological reflections on participatory photography. Sapere Aude: Young Researcher's Award (2011) She has advised and continues to mentor research in political anthropology, though no named students are listed. Her work contributes to theoretical debates on citizenship, civil society, and generational politics in contexts of profound social transformation.

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Development Studies
• Criminology
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Dr. Clara Voyvodic Casabo is a Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, part of the Faculty of Management, Law & Social Sciences at the University of Bradford. She holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Oxford, a Master’s in Criminology from the University of Glasgow (as a Carnegie Scholar), and a first-class degree in International Relations from the University of St Andrews. Her professional experience includes roles in international humanitarian and security sectors, focusing on human rights, anti-corruption, and fugitive investigations. Her research expertise centers on peace and conflict dynamics, organized crime, non-state governance, and civilian agency in conflict zones, with regional focuses on Colombia and Northern Ireland. She previously served as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol and chaired the Peace, Conflict, and Violence Research Group at the Global Insecurities Centre. She is also a Fellow at the Geneva-based Centre for Armed Groups and the Civil Wars Pathways at the University of York. Teaching includes modules on contemporary conflict analysis, development and security, world politics, and political theory. She has supervised numerous undergraduate and masters dissertations. Awards include the Carnegie Scholar distinction and fellowships at prestigious institutions. Her work bridges academia and practice, addressing global security challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.

Woody PowellView profile

Professor

• Organizational Theory
• Network Analysis
• Institutional Isomorphism
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Woody Powell is Jacks Family Professor of Education and Professor (by courtesy) of Sociology, Organizational Behavior, Management Science and Engineering, and Communication at Stanford University . He serves as Faculty Co-Director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS) since 2006 and leads its Civic Life of Cities Lab, studying civil society organizations across global cities. He has been recognized with the 2019 School of Humanities and Sciences Dean's Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and is a member of prestigious academies like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and The British Academy. Education : PhD in Sociology (SUNY-Stony Brook, 1978), MA in Sociology (SUNY-Stony Brook, 1975), BA in Sociology (Florida State University, 1971) His research focuses on organizational theory and network analysis , particularly how ideas and practices transfer across organizations. He investigates institutional isomorphism , knowledge networks , and civil society dynamics , with a strong emphasis on the role of networks in enabling or constraining innovation. Recent publications explore themes like the evolution from bureaucratic to open organizational forms, the legacy of institutional theory, and the impact of precarious labor. His seminal works, such as the 1990 article on network forms of organization and the 1983 paper on institutional isomorphism, remain foundational in organizational sociology. Scientific Awards : Max Weber Award (1990), Viviana Zelizer Prize (2005), American Sociological Review's most cited article (1983), and honorary degrees from Uppsala University and Copenhagen Business School. He mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, including Priyam Saraf, Nick Sherefkin, and Tuomas Vesterinen. As director of SCANCOR and co-founder of PACS, he has shaped academic networks and civic research initiatives.

Thabani MutambasereView profile

Lecturer

• International Development
• African Diasporas
• Migration and Mobility
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Thabani Mutambasere serves as Lecturer in African Studies and International Development at the Centre of African Studies within the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. He concurrently holds roles as Programme Co-Director for the MSc International Development (Online Learning), RACE.ED Steering Committee member, and Co-Convenor of both the Centre's Decolonising Working Group and the University-wide Citizens and Migration Research Network. His academic credentials include: PhD in International Development, University of Sussex MSc in Development Studies, SOAS, University of London PG Diploma in Development Studies, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe BSocSc in Politics, Public Policy and Administration, University of Cape Town Dr. Mutambasere's research investigates African diasporas' non-economic contributions to home countries through political mobilization and humanitarianism, with deep focus on Zimbabwean communities. His work bridges migration studies, food security analysis considering cultural practices, and displacement responses examining social protection integration. He critically explores transnational identity formation, religious humanitarianism, and decolonial approaches to development. His 12 publications from 2021-2025 reveal consistent thematic concentration on diaspora agency, displacement solutions, and critical development paradigms. Key trends include intersectional analysis of migrant food insecurity, decolonial frameworks for diaspora activism, and policy innovations connecting humanitarian aid with long-term social protection systems—primarily through Zimbabwean diaspora case studies in the UK. Dr. Mutambasere supervises two PhD candidates: Tosin Durodola researching Liberian refugee status cessation in Nigeria, and Sarah Pajeau examining Rohingya identity negotiations in US/Ireland contexts. He maintains active editorial roles with Third World Quarterly, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, and African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal. Based at Edinburgh's Chrystal Macmillan Building, he contributes to the Centre of African Studies' research ecosystem while co-leading university networks addressing migration governance and decolonial scholarship.

• Economics of Conflict
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Political Economy
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Stergios Skaperdas is a Professor of Economics and holder of the Clifford S. Heinz Chair at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He directs the Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies, a research center focused on understanding the economic dimensions of peace and conflict. His academic career is centered at UCI, where he has held leadership roles in both academic and research capacities. His research interests span the economics of conflict, peace studies, political economy, and public choice theory. He has contributed significantly to understanding how conflict arises, its economic consequences, and mechanisms for peacebuilding. His work often intersects with international trade, governance structures, and the role of norms in shaping political and economic outcomes. In recent years, Skaperdas has published extensively on topics such as external intervention in civil wars, contested political persuasion, and the economic roots of Greek debt crises. His 2017 paper on external intervention highlights the complex interplay between identity, conflict, and state-building. Earlier work, like the 2015 Journal of International Economics paper on trade and insecure resources, explores how conflict risks affect global trade dynamics. Skaperdas has co-edited major works, including the Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Peace and Conflict (2012), consolidating interdisciplinary insights on conflict economics. His research also addresses governance challenges in post-conflict societies and the role of institutions in fostering economic stability. His academic contributions are further reflected in his directorship of the Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies, which bridges theoretical and applied research to address global challenges. Skaperdas’ work underscores the importance of integrating economic analysis with political and social dimensions to achieve sustainable peace and development.

Caroline MoraesView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Consumer Research
• Ethical Consumption
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Caroline Moraes is Professor of Marketing and Consumer Research at the Department of Marketing, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Responsible Business and Director of Research for her department, demonstrating strong leadership in both research and academic governance. Her research focuses on ethics, sustainability, and responsibility in consumer practices, markets, and marketing. Key areas include ethical and sustainable consumption, consumer vulnerability, food insecurity, community consumption, craft marketing, and anti-consumption phenomena. She employs qualitative methodologies and draws on theories of practice, power, liminality, and ethics to explore how societal challenges like poverty and austerity shape consumer behavior. Caroline’s recent publications span high-impact journals and book publications, addressing topics such as the temporal rhythms of anti-consumption, paraliminal experiences of food insecurity, and institutional efforts toward responsible business. Her work is interdisciplinary, bridging marketing, sociology, and public policy. She has received research funding from the British Academy, ESRC, Academy of Marketing, and charitable organizations, and contributes to academic service through editorial roles and peer review for journals and funders. PhD, University of Birmingham, 2007 MSc in Marketing (Distinction), University of Birmingham, 2002 BA in Social Communication, Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado, 1999 Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Birmingham, 2012 She has extensive lecturing experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, teaching subjects such as principles of marketing, marketing communications, marketing ethics, and qualitative research methods. Prior to academia, she worked in the advertising industry, enriching her practical insight into marketing dynamics. Caroline actively engages in public discourse and policy implications related to responsible marketing, sustainable consumption, and social policy, demonstrating a commitment to research with societal impact.

John FlintView profile

Professor

• Urban Studies
• Housing Policy
• Urban Governance
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Professor John Flint is a distinguished academic at the University of Sheffield, currently serving as Deputy Vice President for Research since September 2022. Previously, he was Faculty Director of Research and Innovation from 2017 to 2022, Interim Head of the Department of Geography until September 2017, and Head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning between 2012 and 2016. He joined the University of Sheffield in 2011 as Professor of Town and Regional Planning in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (formerly TRP). Before this, he was appointed Professor at the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research at Sheffield Hallam University in 2007, having previously worked as a research associate at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow, and as a lecturer in Housing Studies at the University of Glasgow. His educational background includes an MA in Politics from the University of Glasgow in 1994 and an MPhil in Urban Policy from the same institution in 1998. During his studies, he also lectured part-time in HM Prison, Saughton, Edinburgh. Professor Flint's research focuses on urban studies, housing policy, and urban governance, with particular expertise in social exclusion, community cohesion, and the welfare state. His work often examines the intersections of housing, urban space, and social control, with a critical perspective on how policies affect marginalized populations. He has extensively researched anti-social behavior interventions, welfare conditionality, and the politics of urban marginality. His scholarship applies theoretical frameworks from sociological traditions, particularly drawing on the work of Norbert Elias regarding civilizing processes. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on housing and urban governance, with emerging work on the building safety crisis following the Grenfell Tower fire, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic space, and the temporal dimensions of estate regeneration. His scholarly output shows a consistent engagement with critical urban theory and policy analysis. Among his notable professional recognitions, Professor Flint served as a REF sub-panel member in 2014 and 2021, reflecting his standing as a leading expert in his field. He was previously Co-Managing Editor of the Housing Studies Journal and serves as a Trustee of both the Urban Studies Foundation and the Housing Studies Charitable Trust. Throughout his career, Professor Flint has demonstrated leadership in research administration and academic governance. His transition from departmental leadership to faculty-level and now university-wide research leadership positions indicates significant recognition of his administrative capabilities alongside his scholarly contributions.

Seraina RüeggerView profile

Lecturer

• Public Health
• Conflict Research
• Forced Migration
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Seraina Rüegger is the Scientific Director of the Population Research Center (PRC) at the University of Zurich since 2023. She has previously worked as a senior researcher in the International Conflict Research group at ETH Zurich and as an expert on Ukraine at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). At ETH Zurich and the Universities of Basel, Lucerne, and Zurich, she served as a lecturer in conflict research and forced migration. Education: PhD in Political Science, ETH Zurich (2013) Master's in Political Science, University of Zurich (2009) Research Interests: Seraina’s work focuses on the intersection of public health, forced migration, conflict dynamics, and ethnic power relations. She has developed datasets such as the CShapes 2.0 and Refugee-Related Security Incidence Dataset (RRSID) , emphasizing large-scale data collection and transdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development. Her recent studies explore mental health burdens among displaced populations and the role of ethnic power structures in conflict diffusion. Publications Trends: Her research spans geopolitical mapping, refugee security, pandemic vulnerabilities, and inequality-driven unrest. The majority of her work addresses conflict causality, migration patterns, and data-driven frameworks for analyzing ethnic and political tensions. Teams and Labs: Seraina leads the Healthcare Epidemiology team at the University of Zurich’s Population Research Center, contributing to tools for personalized, preference-sensitive healthcare and patient-centered care models.

• Migration and Mobility
• Social Justice
• Criminology
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Dr. Taulant Guma is a Lecturer at the School of Applied Sciences , Edinburgh Napier University, specializing in Migration and Mobility , Social Justice , and Criminology . His work critically examines the intersection of migration, citizenship, and social security through ethnographic and participatory methods. Focuses on asylum seekers , EU migrants , and refugee crises Active in collaborative research with community/activist groups Recent work addresses Covid-19 pandemic impacts on migrant populations Research Interests : • Everyday experiences of migrant vulnerability and social security • Racialization and hostility in asylum systems • Civil society responses to refugee crises • Participatory methodologies in marginalized communities Article Trends (2021-2024): Explores asylum seeker housing during crises, migrant digital networks , and post-Brexit anxieties . Keywords span Migration Studies , Digital Sociology , and Public Health . Subfields focus on collaborative research , refugee policy , and racialized migration . Projects & Grants : ESRC-funded project on Covid asylum accommodation (£53,468) Royal Society of Edinburgh grant for On the Margins network (£9,969) Carnegie Trust project on Scottish-Pakistani policing (£13,221) Advising & Other Roles : • Second supervisor for Kyle Schwartz's thesis on Tibetan refugee displacement • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Sociology , Screen Studies , and Public Health

Monica WhiteView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Justice
• Food Systems
• Sustainable Agriculture
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Monica White is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Justice shared between the Department of Community and Environmental Sociology and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Western Michigan University and completed a Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship in African American Studies at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. Her research focuses on communities of color and grassroots organizations advancing sustainable, community-based food systems to address food insecurity and environmental inequities. Central themes include urban agriculture in Detroit as a site of resistance, Black feminist frameworks, and diasporic agricultural activism. She also examines women of color’s roles in redefining relationships with food systems through liberation ecology and cultural preservation. Dr. White’s work has been supported by the USDA, U.S. Department of State, and multiple university grants. Her international research compares agricultural resistance strategies in Detroit, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Jamaican Maroon communities. She actively contributes to policy through roles like the Food Justice Task Force and testimony before the Michigan House of Representatives. Key affiliated labs include the Environmental Politics Lab, Applied Population Lab, and Soil Health & Agroecological Living Lab. Her scholarship bridges academia and activism, emphasizing community-driven solutions to systemic inequities in food systems and urban environments.