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Eugenio BenincasaView profile

Research Fellow

• Cybersecurity
• International Law in Cyberspace
• Cybercrime
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Eugenio Benincasa is a Senior Researcher in the Cyberdefense Project with the Risk and Resilience Team at the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich. His work focuses on cybersecurity policy with particular attention to Asia-Pacific cybersecurity issues, China's cyber ecosystem, and the application of international law to cyberspace. His educational background includes: MA in International Affairs from Columbia University in New York with a focus on international security and conflict resolution Executive Master in Cybersecurity from LUISS University in Rome BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from LUISS University in Rome One-semester exchange program at Sciences Po University in Paris during undergraduate studies Benincasa's research spans multiple critical areas in cybersecurity, with particular emphasis on China's offensive cyber ecosystem, the applicability of international law to cyberspace, and cyber non-proliferation. His work analyzes ASEAN-EU cybercrime cooperation, Japan's cyber defense capabilities, and the role of regional organizations in building cyber resilience. He has conducted extensive research on how different Asia-Pacific countries have managed cybersecurity challenges and pandemic responses, identifying transferable best practices. His publications reveal a strong focus on practical cybersecurity policy solutions, with particular attention to cross-border cooperation mechanisms, cyber attribution transparency, and regional cybercrime frameworks. Benincasa has examined how countries like Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia have approached cybersecurity challenges, identifying effective strategies in early action, technological innovation, and community-based measures. His notable contributions include analyses of: The gaps in ASEAN-EU cybercrime cooperation and recommendations for harmonizing cybercrime laws Japan's cyber defense limitations and proposals for vulnerability disclosure processes China's offensive cyber ecosystem through hacking contests and bug bounty programs The application of international law to AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns Benincasa has held diverse professional experiences that inform his research perspective, having worked as a Government Officer at the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers, a Research Fellow at the Pacific Forum, and a Crime Analyst at the NYPD. He has also completed internships at the EU Delegation to the UN, Morgan Stanley's Financial Crimes Unit, and the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.

Ingeborg ZerbesView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedural Law
• Comparative Law
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Zerbes serves as Professor and Deputy Head of the Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology at the University of Vienna. Previously a Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Bremen (2011-2019), she has been at the University of Vienna since October 2019. Her academic career includes service as an Austrian Officer at the Max Planck Institute for Foreign and International Criminal Law (1997-2005). She teaches courses in criminal law and criminal procedure and leads the AT.reloaded podcast initiative. Professor Zerbes specializes in criminal law and criminal procedure with particular expertise in comparative law, white-collar criminal law, international and European criminal law, basic principles of criminal law, and coercive measures including secret investigative interventions. Her research addresses contemporary challenges in criminal justice, digital evidence, constitutional aspects of criminal procedure, and the intersection of criminal law with environmental and corporate governance issues. She has delivered an inaugural lecture at the University of Vienna titled "Criminal or justified? - Emergency in the public interest" (May 2022). Her recent scholarly work demonstrates strong engagement with digital evidence collection (particularly mobile phone data), constitutional implications of criminal investigations, bribery and corruption issues, and the criminal liability of business entities. She has published extensively on cross-border evidence gathering in EPPO proceedings, climate activism within criminal law frameworks, and equality of arms in criminal proceedings, reflecting her commitment to addressing evolving challenges in criminal justice. Professor Zerbes supervises a research team including university assistants Jakob Hajszan, Nora Pentz, Franziska Eckstein, Jonas Hubmann, and Pia Ogris. She serves on the Curricular Commission of the Academic Senate of the University of Vienna and has held positions including Deputy Legal Protection Commissioner of the Judiciary (2021-2023) and current member of the Independent Control Commission for the Protection of the Constitution (since November 2023). She participates in multiple research initiatives including the European Criminal Policy Initiative (ECPI), Criminal Law Discourse of the Interconnected Society (CLaDIS), and the Competence Center Arbitration and Crime (AC). She is also a member of the Permanent Deputation of the German Lawyers' Association and contributes to legal education through the AT.reloaded podcast which explores criminal law concepts through practical case studies.

Crispin H. W. BarnesView profile

Professor

• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Computing
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Prof. Crispin H. W. Barnes is a Professor of Quantum Physics at the Cavendish Laboratory and Professorial Fellow of Girton College, University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD from Imperial College, London (1991) and has over 30 years of research experience in condensed matter physics and industrial collaboration. His work spans quantum device physics, environmental physics, and advanced materials research. He leads a materials growth facility with molecular beam epitaxy systems and a GPU-accelerated quantum computing simulation team funded by Hitachi Cambridge. His environmental group in Peru focuses on river contamination analysis using DNA assays and satellite imaging. Awards include the Brian Mercer Feasibility Award (2014) for magnetic microcarrier tag technology. He teaches quantum information and condensed matter physics at the undergraduate level. Education: PhD in Physics from Imperial College London (1991). Previous roles include Royal Society Postdoctoral Fellow at Simon Fraser University (Canada) and research scientist at RIKEN, Japan. Research interests include quantum computing algorithms, topological insulators, magnetic microstructures, and environmental impact studies in extreme environments. His labs specialize in thin-film fabrication, low-temperature measurements, and quantum device simulation. Current industrial collaborations involve Mursla Ltd, Cambridge Biomagnetics, and the National Physical Laboratory. Publications highlight quantum phase estimation optimization, environmental contamination analysis in Peru, and materials characterization of superconductors and nanomaterials. His work bridges theoretical quantum mechanics with applied technologies such as quantum sensors and eco-friendly materials recycling. Awards and grants include funding from Hitachi Cambridge for GPU server infrastructure and collaborative projects with Peruvian universities. His lab facilities include a cleanroom, molecular beam epitaxy systems, and quantum computing access via IBM.

• Criminology
• Penal Systems
• Prison Studies
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Dr Alice Ievins is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Liverpool, affiliated with the School of Law and Social Justice and the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology. Her research focuses on the moral dimensions of punishment, particularly the experiences of imprisoned individuals convicted of sex offences and the ethical implications of penal practices. She holds a PhD in Criminology, following an MPhil in Criminological Research from the University of Cambridge and an undergraduate degree in English Literature. Her postdoctoral work included roles as a Research Associate on the Comparative Penology project (conducting ethnographic studies in prisons in England, Wales, and Norway), an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow, and a researcher on an ESRC New Investigator Grant examining overlaps between confinement and ethical anthropology. She teaches modules on punishment, prisons, violence, and sociological observation. Her research interests emphasize the intersection of penal systems with morality, the existential impacts of imprisonment, and comparative penal practices. Recent work explores desistance trajectories among sex offenders, the ethics of coercive confinement, and Nordic penal exceptionalism. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules like 'Punishment, Penality and Prisons: Critical Debates' and 'Observation,' alongside contributing to courses on violence and dissertation supervision. She actively publishes in top-tier criminology journals such as The British Journal of Criminology and Incarceration , with a focus on theoretical and empirical analyses of punishment's societal role.

• Gender Studies
• Violence Prevention
• Domestic Violence
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Renate Klein is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development. Her work focuses on gender-based violence prevention, with an international, interdisciplinary, and practice-oriented approach. She coordinates the European Network on Gender and Violence and co-founded the UK-based Universities against Gender-based Violence network. Dr. Klein has conducted research with organizations like the Penquis Law Project and Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, and received major grants from institutions including the German Research Foundation and U.S. Department of Justice. Education: B.S., 1981, University of Marburg, Germany M.S., 1984, University of Marburg, Germany Ph.D., 1989, University of Marburg, Germany (Summa cum laude) Research Interests: Gender and violence dynamics, international policy frameworks, campus sexual violence prevention, cultural sensitivity in advocacy, and the role of higher education institutions in addressing gender-based abuse. Her work emphasizes practical solutions and community partnerships. Publications: Dr. Klein’s recent research explores lifespan experiences of violence, U.S. campus violence prevention strategies, and culturally responsive approaches to gender violence. Her work appears in journals like Violence against Women and edited volumes on global violence prevention. Awards: Teal Award (Rape Response Services) Recipient of grants from German Research Foundation, UK National Lottery, and U.S. Department of Justice Teaching & Service: Teaches courses on gender violence, conflict resolution, and grant development. Advises on policy initiatives and serves as a consultant for domestic violence organizations. Active in founding and coordinating international networks focused on gender-based violence prevention.

Benjamin T. SmithView profile

Professor

• Latin American History
• Mexican History
• Drug Trade History
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Benjamin T. Smith is Professor of Latin American History at the University of Warwick, where he has served since 2013, having previously held positions as Reader (2016-2019) and Associate Professor (2013-2016) before his promotion to full Professor in 2019. Prior to Warwick, he was Assistant/Associate Professor of Mexican History at Michigan State University (2005-2012). He earned his PhD in History from Cambridge University in 2006. Smith specializes in twentieth-century Mexican political history, with particular expertise in grassroots politics, the drug trade, journalism, censorship, and civil society. His research spans from nineteenth-century indigenous politics in Oaxaca to contemporary issues of organized crime and drug trafficking. He has developed a distinctive approach that examines how ordinary people, market women, village strongmen, and journalists have shaped Mexican political development. His research demonstrates significant evolution from early work on post-revolutionary Oaxaca and Mexican conservatism to his current focus on the history of the drug trade. His publications reveal a consistent interest in how marginalized groups interact with state power, whether examining peasant movements, Catholic communities, or drug traffickers. His most notable recent work, "The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade" (2021), challenges common narratives about Mexican drug trafficking and has received significant media attention. Smith has received the LASA Howard Cline Award for "The Mexican Press and Civil Society, 1940–1976" and was nominated for an Edgar True Crime Award for "The Dope." He maintains an active research agenda with numerous recent publications examining the historical roots of contemporary drug policy challenges. As an advisor and expert witness, Smith provides reports for Mexican refugees in the UK and US through Rights in Exile. He is also a member of the Noria: Mexico and Central America research program and works with literary agent Janklow & Nesbitt. His expertise is frequently sought by media outlets worldwide for commentary on Mexican politics and drug policy.

Myrna DawsonView profile

Professor

• Femicide
• Domestic Violence
• Gender-Based Violence
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Myrna Dawson is a Professor and Research Leadership Chair in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Guelph, within the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Public Policy in Criminal Justice and directs the Centre for the Study of Social and Legal Responses to Violence (CSSLRV), established in 2005. Her research focuses on lethal/non-lethal violence, particularly intimate partner violence, and legal/social responses to victimization. Dawson is a global leader in femicide studies, co-directing the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative and founding the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability. She advises international bodies like the United Nations and has authored/co-authored influential publications on violence prevention and gender-based violence frameworks. Education: PhD in Sociology, University of Toronto (2001) Research Interests: Dawson’s work addresses femicide, domestic homicide, gender-based violence, and policy development. She examines systemic barriers to victim safety in rural/remote areas, comparative criminal justice outcomes, and the role of hate crime legislation. Her research often intersects with intersectionality, migration, and global human rights frameworks. Key Contributions: Her work has influenced Canadian policy through initiatives like the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (2005–2020). Internationally, she collaborates with institutions in Australia, Latin America, and Europe to advance violence prevention strategies. Recent articles highlight challenges in defining femicide globally and improving data collection to inform policy. Scientific Awards: Canada Research Chair in Public Policy in Criminal Justice Labs/Teams: CSSLRV, Canadian Femicide Observatory, Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative Advising: Supervises graduate students in Sociology and Criminology (listed in full description).

Shelly M. WagersView profile

Assistant Professor

• Intimate Partner Violence
• Criminology
• Domestic Violence Prevention
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Dr. Shelly M. Wagers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida Saint Petersburg campus. Her research focuses on intimate partner violence, specifically analyzing internal motives behind such behaviors and their impact on interpersonal relationships. She developed the Internal Power® theory to measure internal mechanisms influencing coercive control and violence. Dr. Wagers has published widely in journals like Journal of Interpersonal Violence and Violence and Victims , and presents at national/international conferences such as the American Society of Criminology. Education: Ph.D. in Criminology, University of South Florida (2012) M.A. in Criminology, University of South Florida (2005) B.S. in Public Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1994) Research Interests: Domestic violence prevention Internal motives in violence Evidence-based practices in criminal justice Coercive control mechanisms Professional Activities: Associated Editor for Partner Abuse Journal Volunteer Executive Director, National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence (NPEIV) Consultant for Domestic Violence Task Forces and agencies

Emma KatzView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Coercive control
• Domestic violence
• Child victims of abuse
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Dr. Emma Katz is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Edge Hill University, previously serving as Associate Professor at Durham University and Senior Lecturer at Liverpool Hope University. Her research focuses on coercive control in domestic abuse contexts, particularly its impact on children and mothers. She holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham, alongside an MA (Distinction) and BA (First Class) in Sociology. Her global influence is evidenced by policy impacts in multiple governments, REF2021 Impact Case Study selection, and awards including the 2022 Clear Path UK 'Cycle Breaker' Award. She advises international bodies like the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and collaborates with governments (e.g., France) and NGOs. Her widely-read 2022 book Coercive Control in Children's and Mothers' Lives has achieved audiobook status. Dr. Katz leads the Coercive Control and Transforming Practices of Power (CAPUCS) research project (2023-2027) and has advised media outlets including Channel 4's Hollyoaks . With over 80,000 social media followers, she champions public engagement through Substack, LinkedIn, and broadcasts on BBC News and Radio. Her career includes external examining roles at UK and South African universities, departmental leadership (Deputy Chair of Board of Examiners), and REF2021 coordination. Awards also include three student-voted teaching prizes at Liverpool Hope.

Thomas UgelvikView profile

Professor

• Penology
• Penal culture
• Health in prisons
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Thomas Ugelvik is a Professor of Criminology at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. He has held this position since 2017 and is currently on sabbatical leave until autumn 2025. His academic work focuses on penology, with particular attention to the practical execution of punishment, subjective experiences of punishment, and the aftereffects of punishment in Scandinavian contexts. Ugelvik earned his PhD in 2010 with a thesis examining everyday life in Oslo prison, with a specific focus on staff-prisoner relationships and the interplay of power and resistance. He was a Visiting Scholar at the Prisons Research Centre at the University of Cambridge in 2012, further developing his expertise in comparative penology. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his ethnographic and narrative approaches to criminological research. Professor Ugelvik's research interests span multiple interconnected areas within penology. He is particularly known for his work on narrative criminology, examining how stories and storytelling shape both criminal behavior and penal responses. His research on health in prisons challenges conventional understandings of the 'healthy prisons' initiative, exploring the complex relationship between illness and imprisonment. Ugelvik also conducts significant research on desistance from crime, investigating the processes through which individuals move away from criminal behavior, with particular attention to trust dynamics and social relationships that facilitate this transformation. His methodological approach is primarily qualitative, employing ethnographic and narrative methods to capture the lived experiences of those within penal institutions. Analysis of Ugelvik's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Scandinavian penal exceptionalism, narrative approaches to understanding crime and punishment, and the intersection of health and incarceration. His work frequently examines how theoretical concepts like desistance and trust manifest in practical prison settings. There's a notable emphasis on qualitative methodologies and narrative analysis across his publications, reflecting his commitment to understanding the subjective dimensions of punishment and rehabilitation. Founding Editor-in-Chief of Incarceration: An International Journal of Imprisonment, Detention and Coercive Confinement (2020-present) Co-editor of the Palgrave Studies in Prisons and Penology book series Member of the National Committee for Research Ethics in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (NESH) Recipient of research funding for multiple projects including ORES and PRISONHEALTH As an educator, Ugelvik teaches courses KRIM1300, KRIM2904/4904, and KRS4106 at the University of Oslo. He has supervised numerous students who have gone on to contribute to the field of criminology, particularly in areas related to penology, narrative approaches, and Scandinavian penal exceptionalism. His podcast 'Kriminologene' serves as an important platform for disseminating criminological knowledge to both academic and broader audiences, featuring interviews with prominent criminologists discussing their research and theoretical perspectives. Ugelvik's research is characterized by its strong connection to real-world penal practices while maintaining theoretical depth. His work frequently appears in leading criminological journals including The British Journal of Criminology , Crime, Media, Culture , Ethnography , and Punishment and Society . His current research trajectory suggests a continued focus on the intersections between penal culture, health, and desistance processes within the distinctive context of Scandinavian penal systems.

Anne-Marie SinghView profile

Professor

• Critical Criminology
• Anti-Racist Criminology
• Contemporary Social and Political Theory
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Dr. Anne-Marie Singh is a Professor in the Department of Criminology at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), affiliated with the Yeates School of Graduate Studies and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Digital Humanities. She holds a DPhil in Sociology from the University of London, alongside MA and BA degrees in Criminology and Sociology from the University of Toronto. Her academic career includes teaching positions at the University of Guelph, University of Toronto Scarborough, and York University prior to joining TMU in 2005. Her research focuses on critical and anti-racist criminology, contemporary social theory, policing, governance, and social control. Notable projects include the Criminal Justice Firsts Project (collaborating with librarian Mandissa Arlain) documenting contributions by racialized/Indigenous professionals, and SSHRC-funded work on policing reform in post-Soviet Ukraine/Estonia with Dr. Matthew Light. She also co-led the Crime Fact Infographics project with MA student Émilie Vanhauwaert, addressing crime myths using data-driven visuals. Her publications span comparative criminology, private security dynamics, and post-apartheid South African policing. She has supervised graduate students across MA and PhD programs, and contributed to policy reports on crime prevention and justice reform in South Africa and Canada. Her work bridges theoretical criminology with practical governance challenges, emphasizing global and anti-racist perspectives.

Cin Cin TanView profile

Associate Professor

• Child Development
• Eating Behaviors
• Parent-Child Relationships
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Dr. Cin Cin Tan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toledo. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Dallas (2012) and leads the UT Family and Child Development Lab. Her research focuses on children’s eating behaviors (emotional eating, external eating), parent-child relationships, coparenting dynamics, childhood obesity, body weight stigma, and negative body talk among adolescents. She has published extensively on topics like anti-fat attitudes, feeding practices, and the intergenerational transmission of body image concerns. Education PhD, University of Texas at Dallas, 2012 Research Interests Children’s eating pathology (restrained eating, emotional eating) Parent-child relationships and coparenting quality Body dissatisfaction and dieting behaviors in adolescents Impact of family dynamics on child nutrition Her recent work explores how parental stress during the pandemic affects child eating behaviors and the role of mindful feeding strategies. She has developed scales like the Feeding Coparenting Scale (FCS) to assess parental coordination in feeding contexts. Dr. Tan is currently accepting graduate students for Fall 2025. Her lab focuses on translational research to prevent childhood obesity and improve family feeding practices. Labs/Teams Director of the UT Family and Child Development Lab , which examines developmental pathways of eating behaviors and family dynamics.

• Chinese Politics
• Political Economy
• Authoritarian Politics
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Dr. Yao Adam Liu is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Stanford University. His research focuses on Chinese politics, political economy, and authoritarian institutions, with a particular emphasis on banking development, public opinion dynamics, and Sino-US relations. He has been recognized with the 2020 BRICS Economic Research Award for his doctoral work on banking in China. Education: PhD in Political Science (Stanford University). His teaching includes courses like Research Methods in International Affairs and The Political Economy of Reform in China . Research interests span authoritarian governance, Chinese foreign policy, and economic development challenges. Notable contributions include analyses of cross-strait unification sentiment, China's local government debt crisis, and the impact of China's global perception on domestic US attitudes toward Asian Americans. His work bridges disciplinary boundaries to explore how political structures influence economic outcomes and public sentiment. Awards: BRICS Award (2020), valued at USD 21,000 with medal/citation Advising and grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his research frequently collaborates with institutions like the Asia Competitiveness Institute and Institute of Policy Studies. His work engages with policy-relevant topics such as economic reform, geopolitical tensions, and public diplomacy strategies. Liu is affiliated with research centers at NUS, contributing to projects on Asia's governance challenges and sustainability. His interdisciplinary approach reflects his belief in transcending traditional academic boundaries to address complex policy questions.

Ronagh McQuiggView profile

Associate Professor

• International Human Rights Law
• Violence Against Women
• Domestic Abuse
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Ronagh McQuigg is an Associate Professor in the School of Law at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with The Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice. She specializes in international human rights law with a focus on addressing violence against women through legal frameworks. She teaches Land Law as a module coordinator and Family Law. Her research examines domestic abuse, human rights jurisprudence, and the intersection of law with gender-based violence. She actively contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality and human rights. Her recent scholarship includes analyzing coercive control legislation, ECtHR pandemic-related rulings, and domestic abuse case law. She has published widely in journals like the Statute Law Review and European Human Rights Law Review , emphasizing judicial responses to modern challenges. McQuigg has participated in over 190 academic activities including conferences, peer reviews, and public lectures. She supervises PhD students focusing on domestic violence and human rights. Teaching: Land Law (module coordinator), Family Law Recent Activities: 2025 International Digital Rights Conference speaker, peer reviewer for Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly , contributor to Strasbourg Observers blog Key Themes: ECtHR jurisprudence, gender-based violence legal frameworks, pandemic legal responses Her work bridges theory and practice, influencing policy through academic engagement and public discourse on human rights protections.

Victoria Tin-bor HuiView profile

Associate Professor

• International Politics
• State-Society Relations
• Comparative Political History
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Victoria Tin-bor Hui is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame. Her work focuses on international politics, state-society relations in historical China and Europe, and contemporary Hong Kong’s struggle for democracy. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Columbia University and a B.S.Sc. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Hui has held a fellowship with the Council on Foreign Relations (2021-2022) and testified before Congress on Hong Kong’s political crisis. Her award-winning book *War and State Formation in Ancient China and Early Modern Europe* challenges conventional narratives about citizenship rights development. Hui’s research bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues, particularly documenting Beijing’s suppression of Hong Kong’s autonomy via the 2020 National Security Law. She has been widely interviewed by major media including the *New York Times*, BBC, and *Wall Street Journal*. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science, Columbia University B.S.Sc. in Journalism, Chinese University of Hong Kong Research Interests: Hui examines how war shapes state formation, with a focus on comparing ancient China and early modern Europe. Her recent work documents Beijing’s systemic erosion of Hong Kong’s freedoms through legal repression, police militarization, and cultural homogenization. Key themes include: Citizen rights dynamics across historical systems Authoritarian governance tactics in modern China Nonviolent resistance strategies in repressive regimes Publications Overview: Her work synthesizes historical analysis with contemporary challenges, including: Analysis of Hong Kong’s evolving police state under CCP rule Comparative studies of state formation mechanisms Documentation of CCP’s multi-faceted repression toolkit Awards & Recognition: 2005: Award-winning book on comparative state formation 2021-2022: Congressional-Executive Commission on China Fellowship Advising & Engagement: Hui runs a research blog analyzing Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement and its theoretical implications. She collaborates with human rights organizations and has advised policymakers on China’s geopolitical strategies. Her work bridges academia and activism through: Public testimony on Hong Kong’s political crisis Media commentary on China’s international behavior Collaborations with NGOs documenting rights violations Labs/Teams: Leads the Notre Dame Hong Kong Policy Research Group, analyzing CCP’s governance tactics and their implications for regional stability. Coordinates a transnational network of scholars documenting authoritarian regime strategies globally.