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Luca CorteseView profile

Professor

• Extragalactic Astronomy
• Galaxy Evolution
• Star Formation
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Luca Cortese is a Professor at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at The University of Western Australia. He currently serves as interim Science Director and Director of the Graduate Program at ICRAR's UWA node. Cortese obtained a joint PhD from the University of Milan-Bicocca (Italy) and Aix-Marseille Université (France). His career includes postdoctoral roles at Cardiff University, European Southern Observatory, and Swinburne University before joining UWA in 2015 as a Senior Research Fellow. He held an ARC Future Fellowship from 2018 to 2022. Education : PhD in Physics & Astronomy, University of Milan-Bicocca (2005) PhD in Rayonnemant & Plasmas, Aix-Marseille Université (2005) Research Interests : Cortese specializes in observational extragalactic astronomy , focusing on galaxy evolution and star formation using multi-wavelength datasets . His work examines physical properties of galaxies, environmental effects, and the interstellar medium. Key areas include studying the impact of environment on galaxy evolution through legacy surveys like GALEX, Herschel, and Arecibo . He explores atomic and molecular gas dynamics, particularly in nearby galaxies, and their role in star formation processes. Recent Research Outputs (2025) : Investigating kinematic properties of HI gas as star-forming tracers in nearby galaxies Mapping HI emission in edge-on galaxies using interferometry Gas scaling relations in stellar discs via WALLABY pilot surveys Comparing HI detection asymmetries with SIMBA simulations These studies highlight his focus on galactic structure and evolution, utilizing cutting-edge observational techniques. Awards and Recognition : Vainu Bappu Gold Medal (2017) ASTRO 3D Best Conference/Workshop Award (2019) Swinburne Vice-Chancellor's Award (2014) Grants and Mentorship : Cortese leads multiple research grants, including the ARC-funded "Why do galaxies stop forming stars?" project. He mentors students in observational astronomy and chairs ICRAR's DEI committee, advocating for equity in science. His mentorship program supports early-career researchers in astrophysics. Labs and Collaborations : As part of ICRAR, he collaborates on large-scale projects like the WALLABY survey . His work involves international teams analyzing data from facilities like the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) .

• Forensic Anthropology
• Bioarchaeology
• Bone and Tooth Histology
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Amy Michael is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of New Hampshire and Director of the Forensic Anthropology Identification and Recovery (F.A.I.R.) Lab. Her research focuses on gender identity in forensic casework, human bone and tooth histology, cold case resolution, and Maya bioarchaeology. B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Iowa M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Michigan State University Her work integrates forensic anthropology with genetic genealogy and interdisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing cases with long postmortem intervals, gender-diverse decedents, and fragmented remains. She employs techniques like skull-photo superimposition and necrogeography to address identification challenges. Recent publications highlight cold case resolutions, Maya mortuary landscapes, and impacts of disuse and disease on skeletal analysis. She teaches courses including Human Evolution , Forensic Anthropology , and Advanced Topics in Bioanthropology . Her research involves partnerships with anatomists, psychologists, and genealogists. As Principal Investigator of the Human Identity Project (funded by Idaho State University), she advances methodologies for unidentified remains. The F.A.I.R. Lab serves as a hub for forensic recovery and training, blending academic rigor with practical application.

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice
• Offender Management
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Professor Mike Maguire is a part-time Professor of Criminology at the University of South Wales and Director of the Welsh Centre for Crime and Social Justice (2010–2016). He holds a B.Litt and MA from Oxford University, with additional qualifications in Modern Languages. His career spans over four decades, including roles as Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Cardiff University (1995–2005) and research positions at the University of Oxford’s Centre for Criminological Research (1975–1989). Research interests focus on offender management, prisoner resettlement, policing strategies, and penal policy. He has led major projects such as the Leverhulme Trust-funded ‘Voluntary sector adaptation’ study (2015–2017) and evaluations of initiatives like ‘Invisible Walls’ (2012–2016). Awards include the British Society of Criminology’s Outstanding Achievement Award (2020). Key publications include The Oxford Handbook of Criminology (2012) and influential articles on desistance from crime, integrated offender management, and homicide case resolution. His work bridges academic research and policy, emphasizing practical solutions for criminal justice challenges.

Claire L. GlynnView profile

Professor

• Forensic Genetic Genealogy
• MicroRNA Profiling
• Rapid DNA Analysis
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Dr. Claire L. Glynn is Professor and Research Coordinator at the University of New Haven's Forensic Science Department, where she directs the online Graduate Certificate in Forensic Genetic Genealogy. She holds a PhD in Cancer Research from the National University of Ireland Galway and a BS in Pharmaceutical and Forensic Science from TUS. Glynn previously worked as a forensic scientist at Eurofins Forensic Services in the UK, specializing in homicide and sexual assault cases. Her research focuses on forensic genetic genealogy (FIGG), microRNA profiling for body fluid identification, and Rapid DNA technologies. Glynn established the first FIGG graduate program, training professionals worldwide in investigative genetic genealogy techniques. She actively consults for law enforcement agencies, contributing to cold case resolutions through FIGG applications. Honors include Connecticut's '40 Under 40' award and Faculty Excellence in Research. Glynn publishes extensively on microRNA applications and FIGG methodologies, with recent work examining bone marrow transplantation effects on DNA profiles. She teaches forensic biology, DNA analysis, and international forensic practices while directing research on historical remains identification projects, including pirate bones from the Whydah shipwreck.

Oliver DiggelmannView profile

Professor

• International Law
• European Law
• Public Law
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Prof. Dr. Oliver Diggelmann is a Professor of International Law, European Law, Public Law, and Political Philosophy at the University of Zurich since 2010. He holds the Chair of these disciplines and serves as Managing Director of the Institute for International Law and Comparative Constitutional Law. He previously served as a Professor at Andrássy University Budapest (2006–2010) and held visiting positions at institutions like Yale Law School, UC Berkeley, and Harvard University. His academic journey includes a Doctorate from the University of Zurich (1998), an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge (1999, Chevening Scholar), and a habilitation thesis (2004). His research focuses on international legal theory, human rights, transitional justice, and the history of international law. He has authored/co-authored numerous monographs and edited volumes, including Swiss Constitutional Law (2020) and International Law, History and Fundamentals (2018). He regularly contributes to legal journals and media, addressing contemporary issues like the Ukraine war, Gaza status, and Switzerland’s neutrality. Key roles include mentoring the Swiss Study Foundation, organizing the Dietrich Schindler Lectures, and advising on legal matters (e.g., China-Switzerland agreements). His awards include the Chevening Scholarship and senior fellowships at leading institutions. He actively engages in public discourse through media interviews and podcasts, emphasizing the relevance of international law in global conflicts.

• Conflict of Laws
• Public International Law
• International Arbitration
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Alex Mills is a Professor of Public and Private International Law at University College London (UCL), Faculty of Laws. He previously held positions at the University of Cambridge as a Fellow, College Lecturer at Selwyn College, and Affiliated Lecturer at the Faculty of Law. His academic journey includes undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Law (both first-class honours) from the University of Sydney, followed by an LLM (first-class) and a PhD (awarded the Yorke Prize) from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on Conflict of Laws, Public and Private International Law, International Arbitration, and Legal Theory. He is a specialist editor of Dicey, Morris and Collins on the Conflict of Laws and General Editor of the International and Comparative Law Quarterly . His work bridges public and private international law, exploring themes like legal pluralism, jurisdictional frameworks, and sustainable development goals (particularly SDG 13 and 16). Awards include the Yorke Prize for his PhD. He actively contributes to legal practice through consultancy, expert witness work, and participation in international conferences. His recent publications address modern challenges such as cross-border litigation, arbitration reforms, and the role of private international law in globalization.

Noele CrossleyView profile

Associate Professor

• International Security
• Humanitarian Protection
• Peace and Conflict Studies
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Dr Noele Crossley is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in International Organisations & International Security at University College London's Department of Political Science. She holds a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics, a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, and is a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. Her expertise spans teaching and research in global security policy, humanitarian protection, and conflict resolution. Research interests focus on international norms of protection, humanitarianism, and peacebuilding. She supervises PhD projects on topics like disarmament, sanctions regimes, and non-violent conflict resolution. Her publications include books such as Evaluating the Responsibility to Protect and Understanding Humanitarian Protection , alongside numerous journal articles analyzing R2P dynamics, African Union protection frameworks, and humanitarian intervention ethics. Teaching responsibilities include courses on humanitarian protection, global security policy, and conflict resolution. She actively contributes to debates on pedagogy in political science and the evolving role of international organizations in conflict prevention.

• US Foreign Policy
• Vietnam War
• Civil-Military Relations
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Dr Aurélie Basha i Novosejt is a Senior Lecturer in American history at the School of History, University of Kent, based at Rutherford College. Her expertise focuses on US foreign policy, particularly the Vietnam War and civil-military relations. She holds a BSc and PhD from the London School of Economics, a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School (as a Fulbright Scholar), and has conducted policy work in philanthropy. She teaches modules on US and Cold War history from 1880 onwards. Research : Her groundbreaking work includes the book *I Made Mistakes: Robert McNamara’s Vietnam Policy* (2019) and articles analyzing Vietnam War decision-makers and post-war dynamics. Current projects explore the transition to an all-volunteer military force. Awards include the Marjorie Kovler Fellowship and Gerald R. Ford Foundation grants. Publications : Recent works span articles in *Cold War History*, *International History Review*, and reviews in *International Affairs*, *Diplomacy & Statecraft*, and *War in History*. Her analyses critically engage with Vietnam War strategies, Cold War diplomacy, and modern military policy. Advising & Grants : Supervises dissertations on 20th-century US political/military history. Secured grants from the Kennedy Presidential Library, George C. Marshall Foundation, and others. Active in the Centre for American Studies.

• International Institutions
• European Studies
• Diplomacy
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Dimitris Bourantonis is Professor of International & European Studies at the Department of International and European Economic Studies, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He currently serves as Deputy Rector for Academic Affairs and Director of the MSc in European Studies. As holder of the Jean Monnet Chair on the EU as a Security and Diplomatic Actor (2015-2018) and academic coordinator for the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (2017-2020), his work bridges academic and policy realms. Education: Political Science Degree, University of Athens Law Degree, University of Athens Ph.D in International Relations, University of Reading Research Focus: Bourantonis specializes in the analysis of international and European institutions, with emphasis on diplomatic processes, foreign policy dynamics, and Cold War history. His work explores multilateral negotiation mechanisms, EU external relations, UN reform, nuclear disarmament, and security governance, employing both historical and contemporary analytical frameworks. Publication Trends: His extensive scholarly output (3 authored books, 5 edited volumes, and over 50 articles) demonstrates consistent focus on UN Security Council dynamics, EU performance in multilateral settings, and Cold War diplomatic history. Recent work examines EU coordination challenges at the UN, while historical analyses reveal Cold War negotiation strategies and institutional evolution. Awards and Honors: Jean Monnet Chair on the EU as a Security and Diplomatic Actor (2015-2018) Leadership: Served as President of the Hellenic University Association for European Studies (2015) and frequently organizes international academic workshops on EU-UN relations. No information about student advising or research grants is provided in source materials.

Brian MuzásView profile

Associate Professor

• International Security
• Nuclear Issues
• Presidential Decision-Making
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Brian Muzás is an Associate Professor at Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations. His academic journey includes a B.S.E. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University, an M.S. in Aeronautics from Caltech, an M.Div. in Pastoral Ministry and M.A. in Systematic Theology from Seton Hall University, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Texas at Austin. Ordained as a Catholic priest in 2003, he integrates theological perspectives into his academic work. His research explores the intersection of religious heritage with international security, nuclear policy, and presidential decision-making. Primary domains include: Nuclear weapons ethics and religious cultural influences US presidential foreign policy frameworks UN governance and civil society engagement Interfaith dimensions of conflict resolution Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on comparative religious analysis in security policy, with emerging work examining Hindu and Islamic perspectives alongside Christian traditions. Methodologically, his scholarship combines historical case studies with contemporary policy analysis. Awards and leadership roles: Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow (Council on Foreign Relations) Secretary of UN/DPI Executive Committee (2015-2019) Treasurer of Global NGO Executive Committee International Peace and Security Expert for Holy See UN Mission National Science Foundation & Harrington Fellowships He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including International Security, Nuclear Weapons Policy, Religion/Race in International Relations, and UN Field Seminar. As faculty advisor, he mentors students in the School of Diplomacy's honors thesis program and research projects.

Michael CairoView profile

Professor

• U.S. Foreign Policy
• U.S.-Middle East Relations
• International Politics
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Michael Cairo is a Professor of Political Science at Transylvania University and currently serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. His academic work focuses on U.S. foreign policy, Middle East relations, and international politics. Cairo holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Virginia (1999), an M.A. (1994), and a B.A. from SUNY Geneseo (1992). His research explores U.S. foreign policy dynamics, particularly regarding the Middle East, with notable publications including The Gulf: The Bush Presidencies and the Middle East (2012) and American Presidents and Israeli Settlements since 1967 (2023). Cairo critiques contemporary U.S. neutrality in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and frequently analyzes regional instability in Syria, Iraq, and Israel on platforms like Global Connections TV. Teaching Focus: Politics of the Middle East, European/Russian Politics, International Law, and Human Rights Awards: 2020-2025 Bingham Teaching Award, 2015 Gerald R. Ford Grant, 2016 Aspen Institute Fellowship Cairo's work integrates liberal arts education with global citizenship, emphasizing critical analysis of political systems. He has advised over a dozen student research projects on topics like U.S.-Iran relations and international human rights frameworks. Active in professional organizations, he serves the International Studies Association and the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. His recent media engagements include analyses of Middle East conflicts on KET’s Kentucky Tonight and WEKU-FM’s Eastern Standard .

Roddy BrettView profile

Professor

• Political Violence
• Transitional Justice
• Peacebuilding
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Professor Roddy Brett is a Professor at the University of Bristol's School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies. His research focuses on armed conflict, political violence, genocide, and strategies for transitional justice and peacebuilding in regions like Latin America, Colombia, Guatemala, and Ukraine. He holds degrees including a PhD and M.Phil. His work emphasizes victim inclusion in peace processes, post-conflict reconciliation, and the role of civil society in conflict resolution. Key research areas include the dynamics of peace negotiations (e.g., Colombia's Havana Talks), the impact of genocide on societies, and the challenges of achieving sustainable peace in post-conflict environments. Recent scholarship highlights victim-centric approaches to peacemaking and the importance of addressing historical injustices through transitional justice mechanisms. Professor Brett has contributed to over 100 publications since 2000, analyzing Guatemala's genocide, Colombia's peace process, and the role of indigenous movements in democratization. His work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations for international organizations like the UN.

• Human Rights
• International Relations
• Decolonization
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Roland Burke is a Research Fellow in the Department of History at La Trobe University, holding an ARC Future Fellowship. His work focuses on human rights history, transnational organizations, and decolonization, with a particular emphasis on the United Nations, the Group of 77, and gendered dimensions of human rights. PhD from the University of Melbourne (2007) Recipient of the Chancellor's Prize for Excellence (2008), R.M. Crawford Medal (2010), and La Trobe Excellence in Research Award (2010) Current research explores critical minerals governance, trauma-informed historical pedagogy, and the evolution of human rights frameworks post-1945 His funded projects include Moral Claims in International Sports Events (2017-2024) and Global Opponents of Universal Human Rights (2011-2014). Recent publications analyze the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, apartheid's interaction with human rights, and UN conferences. Scientific awards and fellowships: ARC Future Fellowship Chancellor's Prize for Excellence (2008) R.M. Crawford Medal (2010) La Trobe Excellence in Research (2010) Roland teaches subjects including Slavery and Human Trafficking: Forced Labour in the Making of the Modern World (2021). He has published extensively on human rights historiography, with a focus on the UN, gender, and decolonization.

Husain NajafiView profile

Researcher

• Hydrological Forecasting
• Climate Risk Assessment
• Environmental Informatics
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Dr. Husain Najafi is a hydrological forecasting expert at the Department of Computational Hydrosystems within the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). He specializes in operational early warning systems for floods and droughts, currently leading national-scale impact-based forecasting platforms in Germany while supporting international initiatives under the WMO's Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) framework. Research Highlights Developed FFS4DE (Germany's experimental high-resolution flood forecast system) Created HS2S (Sub-seasonal Soil Moisture Forecast System for drought prediction) Contributed to UNDRR and IPCC aligned climate risk frameworks Active member of the IDMP expert network for drought management Scientific Contributions 2024 Nature Communications paper on 10-meter floodplain inundation modeling Recipient of UFZ Young Scientist Award 2022 for operational drought forecasting Key contributor to ESA 4DHydro project for hyperresolution hydrological modeling

Eszter SimonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Relations
• Crisis Communication
• Nuclear Risk Reduction
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Eszter Simon is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), specializing in crisis communication, nuclear risk reduction, and Hungarian foreign policy. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in political science education. MA in Political Science (Central European University, 2002) PhD in Political Science (Central European University, 2008) Prior roles at University of Birmingham, Comenius University, and Central European University Her research focuses on trust in international relations, foreign policy decision-making, and the role of the Moscow-Washington hotline in crisis stability. Recent publications analyze emotional norms in diplomatic communication and the impact of trust on nuclear risk reduction. Scientific awards include: Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (2010-2011) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2013) Principal investigator for Erasmus+ consortium grant BELONG She supervises PhD candidate Ben Seymour on populism and foreign policy in Turkey, and collaborates with institutions across Europe on educational development programs. Her work has been featured in outlets like The Conversation , The New Statesman , and BBC Radio .