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Sohail HashmiView profile

Professor

Mount Holyoke CollegeUnited States

Sohail Hashmi is a Professor of International Relations and Politics at Mount Holyoke College , where he has taught since 1994. His work bridges Western and Islamic moral and political philosophy, focusing on ethics in international relations, religion and politics, and Middle East politics. Education: Ph.D., A.M., A.B. from Harvard University; M.A. from Princeton University. Hashmi specializes in comparative international ethics , particularly just war theory and peacebuilding, alongside Islamic political ethics , including civil society, pluralism, and humanitarian intervention. His research examines the intersection of Islamic thought with international law and contemporary issues like poverty relief and territorial boundaries. Scientific Awards and Grants: Carnegie Scholars Fellowship (2005), National Endowment for the Humanities, Social Science Research Council, and W. Alton Jones Foundation grants. Notable Publications: Editor of Just Wars, Holy Wars, and Jihads: Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Encounters and Exchanges (Oxford University Press, 2012) and Islamic Political Ethics: Civil Society, Pluralism, and Conflict (Princeton University Press, 2009). His recent work analyzes ethical pluralism, ISIS, and the impact of international law on Islamic theory.

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Anatole BouteView profile

Professor

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)Hong Kong SAR

Anatole Boute is Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Law, specializing in energy, environmental, and investment law with focus on sustainable energy transitions in emerging economies and Belt and Road contexts. His academic credentials include: PhD in Law (2011, University of Groningen) Advanced Master (LLM) in Energy and Environmental Law (2005, University of Leuven) Law degree (2004, University of Leuven) Political Sciences degree (2003, University of Leuven) Professor Boute's research examines legal frameworks for renewable energy adoption, emissions trading systems, and investment protection in energy transitions. His work analyzes geopolitical dimensions of energy security, regulatory stability challenges, and adaptation of international law to regional contexts—particularly Central Asia and China—through interdisciplinary lenses combining law, economics, and political science. His publication trends reveal concentrated expertise in China's emissions trading mechanisms, Belt and Road energy investments, and regulatory stability for renewable projects. Recent work critically examines carbon pricing integration in electricity markets, geopolitical tensions in EU-Russia energy relations, and legal innovations for climate adaptation in resource-constrained regions. His scientific recognition includes: Willoughby Prize (2009) for Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law publications Outstanding Fellow of the Faculty of Law at CUHK As founder and coordinator of CUHK's LLM program in Energy and Environmental Law, Professor Boute mentors graduate students while leading major research initiatives. He secured General Research Fund grants for projects on China's emissions trading (2016) and Eurasian energy market shaping (2018), and co-organized the 2017 conference on Belt and Road energy investments. His advisory work spans the World Bank's Russia Renewable Energy Program (2011-2016), International Energy Agency, and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Professor Boute directs research on energy transitions through collaborations with international organizations and government bodies, focusing on practical implementation of legal frameworks for decarbonization in Asian and Eurasian contexts.

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Michael C. DeschView profile

Professor

University of Notre DameUnited States

Michael C. Desch is the Packey J. Dee Professor of Political Science and the Brian and Jeannelle Brady Family Director of the Notre Dame International Security Center at the University of Notre Dame. He previously served as Chair of the Department of Political Science, founding Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A&M University, and held roles in U.S. government agencies including the State Department and Congressional Research Service. Desch holds a B.A. (Honors) in Political Science from Marquette University (1982), an A.M. in International Relations (1984), and a Ph.D. in Political Science (1988) from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on international security, U.S. foreign policy, and civil-military relations, with notable works including Power and Military Effectiveness (2008) and Cult of the Irrelevant (2018). He critiques the disconnect between academic research and policy-making, emphasizing the need for relevance in social science. His articles address topics like U.S.-China relations, nuclear strategy, and the academic-policy divide. He has spoken at numerous conferences, including the American Political Science Association and the Atlantic Council, and has appeared on media outlets such as CNBC and Al Jazeera. Key Contributions: Over 100 scholarly articles, four authored books, and co-edited volumes on security studies and policy. Grants & Funding: Supported by institutions like the Carnegie Corporation and the Minerva Initiative. Labs/Teams: Leads the Notre Dame International Security Center, fostering interdisciplinary research on global security challenges.

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Stephen JaneView profile

Research Fellow

University of Notre DameUnited States

Stephen Jane is a Society of Science Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the Galvin Life Science Center and Freimann Life Science Center. His research focuses on the impacts of climate change on aquatic ecosystems, particularly the deoxygenation of lakes and its cascading effects on biodiversity, nutrient cycles, and human health. Jane employs multi-disciplinary approaches including long-term dataset analysis, field observations, and predictive modeling to understand planetary boundary frameworks and feedback mechanisms in lake systems. Key research themes include dissolved organic matter dynamics, thermal stratification impacts, and the interplay between climate drivers and aquatic oxygen levels. His work highlights critical thresholds in ecosystem resilience and explores hidden ecological consequences of extreme events like hurricanes. Jane has contributed to high-impact studies on lake browning, cold-water fish habitat loss, and the interplay between selenium and mercury bioaccumulation in food webs. Publications span over two decades of lake monitoring data, revealing global patterns of deoxygenation and its implications for Earth system stability. His datasets from 822 lakes and case studies like the Müggelsee provide foundational evidence for climate policy development. Jane’s research bridges environmental chemistry, biogeochemistry, and biodiversity conservation, emphasizing both local and global scales.

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Brian ColleView profile

Professor

Stony Brook UniversityUnited States

Brian Colle is a Professor and Division Head of Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS). His research focuses on extreme weather, coastal meteorology, weather forecasting, and regional climate change. He leads the COMAP (COastal Meteorological And Prediction) group, which aims to improve understanding and forecasting of extreme weather events in coastal regions. Colle holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington (1997). Education: Ph.D., University of Washington, 1997 Research Interests: Colle’s work spans severe convective storms, extratropical cyclones, precipitation dynamics, and climate impacts. His group employs numerical models like Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) and collaborates on initiatives like the IMPACTS snowstorm study and OLYMPEX field project. Recent projects include analyzing storm surge flooding, microscale updrafts, and ensemble forecasting techniques. Publications Highlight Trends: Recent work emphasizes coastal flooding compounding effects, cyclone forecasting innovations, and immersive visualization tools for risk communication. His studies bridge atmospheric processes with societal impacts, addressing climate adaptation challenges in urban environments. Advising & Collaboration: Colle’s research involves interdisciplinary efforts with institutions like Brookhaven National Laboratory and the New York City Panel on Climate Change. His lab’s focus on high-resolution modeling and stakeholder engagement aims to enhance preparedness for extreme weather events. Labs/Teams: COMAP Lab focuses on coastal meteorology and numerical modeling, contributing to climate resilience strategies and disaster risk reduction.

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Stephen McGlincheyView profile

Researcher

University of the West of EnglandUnited Kingdom

Dr Stephen McGlinchey is a faculty member and Programme Leader for Politics and International Relations at the School of Social Sciences , University of the West of England, Bristol. He holds a PhD in International Relations from Cardiff University, alongside an MSc and BSc from Cardiff and Wales respectively. His research focuses on: US foreign policy, particularly historical US-Iran relations Arms policies during the Cold War Innovative pedagogical approaches in International Relations Post-truth political dynamics Dr McGlinchey has authored and edited numerous publications, including: Polarity (2025) - analyzing global power structures Global Politics in a Post-Truth Age (2022) - exploring modern political discourse Foundations of International Relations (2022) - a textbook for beginners The Reluctant Realist: Jimmy Carter and Iran (2018) - applying realism to US-Iran arms deals He is also the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of E-International Relations , the leading open-access IR platform. His work spans from 1950s US-Iran arms agreements to contemporary geopolitical theory, with articles in journals like Diplomacy and Statecraft . No scientific awards or student advising details are mentioned in the provided texts.

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Bob de GraaffView profile

Professor

Utrecht UniversityNetherlands

Prof. Bob de Graaff is a Professor of Intelligence and Security Studies at Utrecht University's Department of History and Art History, part of the Faculty of Humanities. He holds a PhD from Leiden University and has held multiple academic positions, including at Leiden University’s Campus The Hague (2007–2009) and the Netherlands Defense Academy (2010–2017). His research focuses on intelligence history, terrorism, and international relations, with notable projects including a history of the Netherlands Defense Intelligence and Security Service (ongoing until 2022). Education: MA in Contemporary History, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1979) PhD in History, Leiden University (1997), thesis: Kalm temidden van woedende golven. Het Ministerie van Koloniën en zijn taakomgeving, 1912–1940 Research Interests: Intelligence studies, Cold War history, terrorism and counterterrorism, Srebrenica inquiry, Dutch decolonization, and military history. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including Villa Maarheeze: de geschiedenis van de Inlichtingendienst Buitenland (1998) and Intelligence and Cold War behind the Dikes (1997). Projects: Leading the History of the Military Intelligence and Security Service project (2019–2022) Member of the editorial board for the Journal of Mediterranean and Balkan Intelligence Grants & Collaborations: Funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence for the Military Intelligence project Co-founder and board member of the Netherlands Intelligence Studies Association (NISA) Labs/Teams: Active in academic intelligence networks, particularly through NISA and editorial contributions to intelligence journals.

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Christoph RaibleView profile

Professor

University of BernSwitzerland

Christoph Raible is a Professor at the Climate and Environmental Physics department within the Physics Institute at the University of Bern, Switzerland, a position he has held since 2011. He also maintains a strong affiliation with the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR) at the University of Bern, where he has been a Senior Lecturer since 2011. His research focuses on atmospheric dynamics, climate modeling, and understanding past and future climate change patterns. Professor Raible's research interests encompass Processes of the Climate System, Atmosphere-Ocean-Sea Ice Interaction, Climate Modelling, Atmospheric Dynamics, Past and Future Climate Change, Predictability, Tropical and Extra Tropical Cyclones, and Climate Impacts. His work bridges theoretical climate science with practical applications, particularly in understanding extreme weather events and their implications for society. He has developed expertise in analyzing historical climate patterns to inform future projections, with particular attention to European climate systems and their global connections. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on paleoclimatology, climate modeling, and the societal impacts of climate change. His research spans from reconstructing historical climate patterns using proxy data to projecting future climate scenarios under various forcing conditions. Key themes include Mediterranean droughts, Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation variability, glacial climate dynamics, and the health impacts of climate change. His methodological approach combines advanced climate modeling techniques with statistical analysis of observational data. Professor Raible has been actively involved in numerous significant research projects including the NCCR Climate program (serving as Work Package leader), the SNF Sinergia project on solar influence on terrestrial climate, and collaborative projects with SwissRe on climate change impacts. He has also contributed to major international climate initiatives including the CH2018 Climate Scenarios for Switzerland. His teaching responsibilities include graduate-level courses on atmospheric circulation and climate modeling at the University of Bern.

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Johanna TurnbullView profile

Lecturer

University of WollongongAustralia

Johanna Turnbull is a Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Wollongong, affiliated with the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences (SEALS). Her research focuses on plant ecophysiology, particularly stress biology, photosynthesis, and climate change impacts on Antarctic mosses. She employs advanced techniques like ELISAs, spectrophotometric assays, and remote sensing to monitor plant health and stress markers. Turnbull has been involved in long-term Antarctic moss monitoring since 2000, contributing to projects like the State of the Environment Indicator 72. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered approaches, including blended learning, formative feedback, and active learning strategies in large cohorts. She has developed courses using case studies, flipped lectures, and peer assessment. Turnbull has secured funding for interdisciplinary projects, such as ECO-ANTARCTICA (Antarctic observing systems) and Drones@UOW (UAV-based ecological monitoring). She collaborates widely, appearing in media (e.g., The Conversation) and publishing influential work on Antarctic vegetation dynamics and climate change impacts. Turnbull’s research spans 20+ peer-reviewed articles, with notable contributions to understanding moss desiccation tolerance, Antarctic ecosystem resilience, and the application of remote sensing in polar environments. Her work bridges plant physiology, ecology, and technology, addressing critical questions about life in extreme environments and climate-driven ecological shifts.

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Emirhan KayaView profile

Associate Professor

Trakya UniversityTurkey

Emirhan Kaya is an Associate Professor at Trakya University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Relations. He has held academic roles since 2013, including Research Assistant and Assistant Editor of the Journal of Social Sciences (2019–2020). His work focuses on International Relations , Foreign Policy Analysis , and Geopolitics , with a regional emphasis on the Middle East, Balkans, and Turkey's foreign policy. Education: High School: Lake Anatolian Teacher High School (2008) B.A: Bilkent University, International Relations (2012) M.A: Trakya University, International Relations (2015) Ph.D: Trakya University, International Relations (2020) His research spans US Military Interventions , Migration Studies , and Regional Cooperation , particularly in the Middle East and European Union . Publications include analyses of Turkey's relations with GCC countries , US-Iran dynamics , and post-Cold War decision-making . Recent works (2023) examine Great Power Competition in the Gulf of Aden , Turkey-Serbia relations , and Covid-19 pandemic diplomacy . Earlier contributions (2014–2020) address the Arab Spring , German migrations in Turkey , and European Union's Central Asia policy .

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Katya DrozdovaView profile

Professor

Seattle Pacific UniversityUnited States

Katya Drozdova is a Professor at Seattle Pacific University’s School of Business, Government, and Economics , with a joint appointment in Business, Information Systems, and Political Science. She holds a PhD and MPhil in Information Systems from NYU Stern School of Business and MA/BA in International Relations from Stanford University. Expertise in cyberpower, geopolitical strategy, counterterrorism, and asymmetric threat analysis Principal Investigator for the Mining Afghan Lessons from Soviet Era (MALSE) program funded by the U.S. Department of Defense Visiting Fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution and affiliate with the Empirical Studies of Conflict Project (ESOC) Her research combines information theory with security studies , focusing on: Strategic decision-making under uncertainty Human and technological network optimization in hostile environments U.S.-Russia relations and their geopolitical implications Early-warning systems for terrorist network detection Cybersecurity policy balancing civil liberties Recent publications analyze cyberpower (SAGE, 2017), asymmetric warfare (Journal of Cold War Studies, 2019), and geo-religious literacy in Russia (Routledge Handbook, 2022). Her work has been cited in Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory and Hoover Digest . Key affiliations include: NYU’s Alexander Hamilton Center for Political Economy Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) Consortium for Research on Information Security and Policy (CRISP) funded by NSA Community engagements: Hosted Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani (2016) Public dialogue with General Keith Alexander (2015) Interview with Secretary Madeleine Albright (2014)

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Wogene Berhanu MenaView profile

Researcher

Vienna University of Economics and BusinessAustria

Wogene Berhanu Mena is a teaching and research assistant (prae doc) at the Institute for Gender and Diversity in Organizations at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. His academic background includes BA/MA degrees in Political Science and International Relations from Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) and an MA in Intercultural Conflict Management from Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin. Current focus on diversity management through ethnic/gender/religious/class intersections Active in refugee integration and conflict management research Recipient of WU SoTL Scholarship and Civil Society Leadership Award His work examines labor control regimes in Ethiopian industrial parks and social class impacts on student interactions , with fieldwork-based publications on Eritrean/Somali refugee communities in Ethiopia. Research trends combine qualitative case studies and theoretical frameworks from organizational sociology, African studies, and migration research. Scientific Awards WU Scholarship for Teaching and Learning (SoTL), 2023 Civil Society Leadership Award, 2019

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James A. SweeneyView profile

Professor

Lancaster UniversityUnited Kingdom

Professor James A. Sweeney is a faculty member at Lancaster University Law School since 2013, specializing in the aftermath of conflict and authoritarianism with primary focus on human rights, transitional justice, and refugee rights. His internationally recognized work includes expert advisory roles for the Council of Europe, UK Foreign Office, and United Nations, delivering human rights training to judicial bodies across Ukraine, Kosovo, and the former Yugoslavia. His research interests center on international and European human rights law , international refugee law , and transitional justice , with significant contributions to understanding the 'right to truth' in historical atrocities and media's role in shaping historical records during transitions. His scholarship critically examines credibility assessments in asylum claims and legal protections for failed asylum seekers, influencing jurisprudence at the UK's highest courts. Analysis of his recent publications (2025-2012) reveals persistent engagement with European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence in post-Cold War contexts, transitional justice mechanisms, and refugee rights. His work demonstrates consistent thematic focus on legal coherence during societal transitions, historical accountability, and the interplay between media narratives and truth-seeking processes in post-conflict societies. Prof. Sweeney actively supervises PhD candidates including Amelia Susserott and Andrew Walker, and has secured significant research funding such as British Academy grants for Kosovo-related media studies. His current projects include 'Strengthening European integration through the analysis of conflict discourses: revisiting the past, anticipating the future' (RePAST) and 'The Incoherence of Human Rights'. He maintains active affiliations with Lancaster's Centre for International Law and Human Rights (CILHR) and Security Lancaster, contributing to interdisciplinary research on policy, law, ethics, and sociological dimensions of security.

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Manuela NilssonView profile

Professor

Linnaeus UniversitySweden

Manuela Nilsson is a Professor in Peace and Development Studies at Linnaeus University's Department of Social Studies (Faculty of Social Sciences). Her work focuses on conflict transformation, post-conflict peacebuilding, and the security-development nexus. She has conducted extensive research in Colombia, Nicaragua, and other Latin American countries, with a particular emphasis on police reform, land restitution, and civil-military cooperation in post-conflict scenarios. Education: Trained in conflict transformation by the United Nations and Organization of American States. Over 17 years of fieldwork experience in Latin America, including involvement in Nicaragua's post-war reconstruction. Current research centers on Colombia's peacebuilding processes, including the role of Swedish police training programs and civilian-military collaboration. Research Projects: Includes 'Peacebuilding Amidst Ongoing Violence,' collaboration with Universidad Javeriana (Colombia), and analysis of security policies in Angola and Nicaragua. Her work explores challenges in implementing peace agreements and strengthening local ownership of reconciliation processes. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on peacebuilding strategies, security-sector reform, and conflict resolution. Authored the book Cultural Diplomacy and Foreign Policy: German-American Relations, 1955-1968 (1996) and contributed to edited volumes on Latin American globalization responses and relational peace practices. Collaborations: Active in international research networks such as the European Migration and Integration Network (EMIN). Supervises doctoral students and leads interdisciplinary projects analyzing violence reduction and sustainable peace mechanisms.

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Amy KingView profile

Associate Professor

Australian National University (ANU)Australia

Amy King is an Associate Professor in the Strategic & Defence Studies Centre at The Australian National University’s Coral Bell School of Asia-Pacific Affairs. She specializes in China-Japan relations, the economics-security nexus, and the historical and contemporary role of China in shaping international economic order. King holds a D.Phil in International Relations from the University of Oxford (as an Australian Rhodes Scholar) and an M.Phil in Modern Chinese Studies. Her research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the Australian Research Council DECRA and Westpac Research Fellowships. Her work bridges historical analysis and contemporary policy, examining how ideas shape state behavior. Key themes include post-WWII economic order formation, Sino-Japanese diplomatic dynamics, and the legacy of historical narratives in modern geopolitics. King has led initiatives on gender equity in academia, receiving the ANU Clare Burton Award for her contributions. She currently directs projects investigating China’s historical and contemporary contributions to global economic frameworks, supported by ARC and Westpac funding. Awards include the Paul Bourke Award for early-career research excellence and recognition for her executive education programs on China-Japan relations targeting policymakers. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates archival research with contemporary policy analysis, emphasizing the interplay between economic strategy and security paradigms in Asia-Pacific affairs.

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