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• Ageing, care and mobility
• Public perceptions of unclaimed deaths
• The processes of decision making
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Mika Toyota is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Educational Research in Berlin, specializing in transnational migration, aging, and social care systems. Her work bridges sociology, gerontology, and cultural studies through comparative analyses of Japan, Southeast Asia, and Germany. PhD in Southeast Asian Studies (University of Hull, UK, 2000) Former Professor at University of Rikkyo (2012-2020), Assistant Professor at National University of Singapore (2008-2012) Focus areas: aging populations, migrant caregiving, public responses to unclaimed deaths Her research examines emotional labor in death care industries, transnational retirement strategies, and the politics of migrant skill recognition. Recent publications (2022-2024) analyze social incapacitation among Japanese retirees in Thailand and the evolution of death narratives in Japan. Toyota's career spans institutions in the UK, Japan, Singapore, and Germany, with fieldwork-based studies on ethnic minorities in borderlands and transnational householding practices. She contributes to debates on globalization's asymmetrical impacts through interdisciplinary lenses.

• Law
• International Commercial Arbitration
• Comparative Law
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Alexander Gurkov is a University Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki. His academic work focuses on the intersection of traditional legal frameworks with emerging digital technologies, particularly blockchain applications in cooperative governance and financial systems. With expertise in International Commercial Arbitration and Comparative Law, he bridges Western and Russian legal traditions. Education LLM in International Commercial Arbitration Law, Stockholm University (2007-2008) LLM in Theory and History of Law and State, Saint-Petersburg State University (2006-2009) LLB (Hons) in Law, Saint-Petersburg State University (2002-2006) Research Focus Gurkov's research explores cooperative law frameworks, dispute resolution mechanisms, and the legal implications of blockchain technology. His recent work examines how decentralized autonomous organizations can align with traditional cooperative principles, public equity financing under EU regulations, and comparative analyses of personal data protection regimes in Russia. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on digital transformation of legal systems, with recent emphasis on blockchain applications in cooperative governance and finance across European and Russian contexts. Awards Lecturer of the Year (2015) Lecturer of the Year (2014) Academic Activities Actively presents research at international conferences, with recent talks on blockchain-based cooperative governance at venues including 'Rethinking cooperatives in the decentralised economy' (2022) and blockchain applications in Russian cooperatives (2019-2020). Maintains memberships in Finnish and international legal organizations.

• Oral Cancer
• Implant Placement
• Radiation Therapy
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Brend Jonker is a researcher at Erasmus MC specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His work bridges clinical practice with biomedical research, focusing on improving outcomes for oral cancer patients and advancing prosthetic solutions for craniofacial reconstruction. Primary Affiliation: Erasmus MC, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Research Interests span oral cancer survivorship, radiation therapy optimization, and innovative biomaterial applications. His work includes: Evaluating long-term quality of life post-microvascular tongue reconstruction Comparing bone graft materials for maxillary sinus augmentation Developing predictive assays for oral mucosal radiation toxicity Creating 3D-printed temporomandibular joint prostheses with graded material properties Scientific Contributions include clinical trials and translational research in: Postoperative radiotherapy for high-risk oral cavity cancer Biomechanical modeling of joint replacements Retrospective cohort analyses of tumor control

Frederick D. QuinnView profile

Professor

• Bacteriology
• Animal Models of Human Disease
• Disease Modeling
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Frederick D. Quinn is a Professor and Department Head of Infectious Diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. He holds the title of Athletic Association Professor of Infectious Diseases and serves as Interim Director of the Center for Vaccines and Immunology. His research focuses on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. bovis pathogenesis, vaccine development, and zoonotic transmission mechanisms. Quinn previously led CDC bacterial disease outbreak investigations involving Brazilian Purpuric Fever, Cat Scratch Disease, and tuberculosis. Expertise: Bacteriology, Mycobacterial Diseases, Zoonotic Transmission Key Projects: Tuberculosis vaccine efficacy testing, ferret transmission models, global tuberculosis transmission studies in Uganda/Morocco/Mozambique Current research priorities include defining tuberculosis transmission rates, developing mucosal vaccines, and studying co-infections with influenza/malaria. His laboratory investigates virulence factors in tuberculosis latency and diagnostic accuracy. Publications span molecular mechanisms of mycobacterial infection, host-pathogen interactions, and emerging mycobacterial diseases. Collaborative efforts involve international field trials and social network analyses of tuberculosis spread patterns.

• Chinese Philosophy
• Comparative Philosophy
• Metaphysics
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Bo Mou is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at San José State University, specializing in Chinese philosophy, comparative studies, and metaphysics. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Rochester (1997). His research explores cross-cultural philosophical dialogue, ancient Chinese thought systems (Yijing, Laozi, Confucius), and contemporary analytic philosophy. Key contributions include comparative analyses between Eastern and Western ethical frameworks and foundational inquiries into truth and language. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Rochester, 1997 Research Interests: Mou’s work focuses on: (1) Comparative philosophy between Chinese and Western traditions, (2) Metaphysical systems in Chinese classics like Yijing, (3) Moral theory comparisons (Dewey/Laozi), (4) Analytic philosophy of language (Tarski/Quine), and (5) Deflationary theories of truth. Publications Trends: His 2000s work emphasizes cross-cultural comparisons (e.g., Confucius’ golden rule analysis, Dewey-Laozi moral contrasts), while earlier writings address formal logic (Tarski’s truth definitions) and meta-philosophical questions. His 2001 Yijing analysis highlights complementary metaphysics, and Dao-De-Jing re-examinations explore language and ultimate concerns. Awards: No specific awards listed in provided materials. Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details mentioned in current data. His academic contributions focus on research and publication. Labs/Teams: No specific research groups or laboratories associated with his profile.

Dominic AlessioView profile

Professor

• Theories of empire
• The occult and the far right
• Science fiction/Fantasy/Horror film and television
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Professor Dominic Alessio is a historian specializing in postcolonial, political, and cultural history of imperialism, with additional interests in the history of the extreme right. He holds a PhD from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, and has taught at institutions including McMaster University, Victoria University of Wellington, and Trinity St David’ University. Currently based in the Department of Social Sciences & Humanities, he serves as Vice President International Programmes. His research explores empire formation, non-state actors in imperialism, and the intersection of the occult with far-right movements. Key recent projects include Folk, Faith and the Far Right (under contract with Manchester University Press) and studies on corporate imperialism in Africa and territorial acquisitions in the South China Sea. Alessio is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society. Research interests span theories of empire, the occult and far-right ideologies, and science fiction/fantasy/horror media. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary geopolitical issues, emphasizing decolonial frameworks and the persistence of imperial legacies. Notable publications include analyses of U.S. imperialism, Pacific geopolitics, and the role of religion in non-state empires. He has delivered over 100 conference papers globally, including keynotes on West Papua and African corporate imperialism. Engagement includes roles as Senior Fellow at the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right and Research Associate at Teesside University’s Centre for Fascist/Anti-Fascist Studies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates historical scholarship with cultural critique, addressing modern manifestations of historical imperial and far-right dynamics.

Debbie GingView profile

Professor

• Digital Media Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Politics
• Online Misogyny and Hate Speech
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Debbie Ging is a Professor of Digital Media and Gender in the School of Communications at Dublin City University (DCU), located on the Glasnevin Campus. She holds editorial roles with journals Men and Masculinities and New Media and Society , and is affiliated with the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre and the Institute for Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo). Her research focuses on gender, sexuality, and digital media, with particular attention to online misogyny, incel radicalization, and youth digital rights. Her work explores digital hate speech, anti-feminist movements, and educational strategies to combat gender-based violence. Recent projects include cross-national studies on sexual violence prevention workshops and longitudinal analyses of extremist language in online spaces. She collaborates internationally, addressing policy implications for digital citizenship and AI ethics. Debbie currently supervises four PhD students investigating far-right online movements, journalist harassment in India, LGBTQ+ digital literacy, and incel ideology dynamics. Her contributions span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing methodological innovation in studying online subcultures.

• Journalism Studies
• Media and Democracy
• Comparative Media Systems
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Beate Josephi is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University (ECU). Her qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy from Germany (1978) and other academic achievements from institutions in Germany and Australia. Research interests span journalism studies, media's role in democracy, comparative media systems, and investigative journalism. Her work explores global media dynamics, cross-cultural reporting, and journalistic ethics, with a focus on Australia and Germany. Notable outputs include analyses of freelance journalism during the pandemic, democracy-journalism interdependencies, and environmental reporting in China. Publications highlight her expertise in journalism education, global journalistic practices, and media's societal impact. She has supervised doctoral research on topics like sportswriting history, Australian identity through media, and comparative literary journalism between Australia and Germany. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive academic contributions reflect significant scholarly influence. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Germany (1978) Other NT higher ed institution, Australia (1985) Germany (1971) Advising: PhD: Seventy years of sportswriting at the West Australian PhD: Australian identity and press in international sporting events PhD: Comparative Australian-German literary journalism

• Gender Studies
• Queer Theory
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
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Eir-Anne Edgar serves as Associate Professor of Literature in English within the Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Education. She holds leadership positions as 2022-2026 Vice President of the American Studies Association in Norway (ASANOR) and founder of NTNU's North American Studies research group. Her institutional affiliations extend to the International Research Society for Children’s Literature, ILU's Forum for Equity/Diversity/Inclusion, and editorial roles including Currents at the University of Michigan. Her educational background includes a PhD in English with focus on Critical Theory and 20th Century American Literature from the University of Kentucky (2016), preceded by faculty positions teaching grades 9-12 at Interlochen Arts Academy. Key research interests span: Gender, sexuality, and race representation in 20th/21st century American literature and film Feminist critical dystopian fiction (exemplified by her monograph Women in the Wastelands ) Global citizenship education through literature ( Developing Global Citizens in the Classroom project) Pedagogical approaches to empathy development and ethical skill-building Reproductive justice frameworks in dystopian narratives Her publication trends reveal sustained interdisciplinary engagement across American Studies, Gender Studies, and Pedagogy. Recent works increasingly integrate UNESCO's global citizenship framework with literary analysis while maintaining core commitments to feminist and queer theoretical lenses. The 2020-2025 output demonstrates strategic expansion into children's literature, graphic novels, and electoral politics while deepening dystopian fiction analyses. Notable scientific awards include: NeMLA Summer Fellowship (2024) Robert Mikkelsen Research Grant (ASANOR) Emerging Diversity Scholar designation (University of Michigan, 2016) Women’s Club Fellowship Award (University of Kentucky, 2013-2014) Edgar actively mentors student research collaborations and has secured ILU funding for her global citizenship education project. Her sabbatical year (2023-24) served as Research Associate at the Five College Consortium Women's Studies Research Center. She participates in grant-funded initiatives including the British Library/University of Edinburgh-sponsored US Politics and Gender research group and ILU's Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Forum. She leads the NTNU North American Studies research group and contributes to the International Research Society for Children’s Literature working group on Climate Change and Climate Literacy. Her collaborative projects frequently bridge Norwegian educational contexts with global literary frameworks, particularly through UNESCO-aligned pedagogical approaches.

• Technology
• Media
• Social Media
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Jennifer Shapka is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Special Education. Her research focuses on adolescent development in the context of evolving digital technologies, particularly examining cyberbullying, online privacy, and self-regulation. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Research Themes: Cyberbullying, Adolescent Technology Engagement, Social-Emotional Development Dr. Shapka's work explores how adolescents navigate the risks and opportunities of growing up in the information age. Her studies investigate the impact of internet use on social and cognitive development, with a focus on cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and smartphone dependency. She employs longitudinal analyses and cross-cultural comparisons to understand developmental trajectories. Her recent publications highlight trends in problematic smartphone use, cybervictimization, and the role of attachment theory in digital interactions. These studies span contexts including Canada, China, and Tanzania, emphasizing global relevance. 2015 : Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring Dr. Shapka supervises graduate students in the Human Development, Learning, and Culture program. Her collaborations with researchers like Nancy Perry and Shelley Wisniewski have produced significant insights into adolescent mental health and educational practices.

Birgit PetersView profile

Professor

• Public International Law
• European Administrative Law
• Environmental Law
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Prof. Dr. Birgit Peters holds the Professorship for Public Law with a focus on International and European Law at the University of Trier . Her work bridges legal theory and practice across international environmental governance, climate change litigation, and participatory democracy frameworks. Key Affiliations : University of Trier (since 2024), University of Rostock, University of Münster Research Themes : Environmental human rights, legitimacy of EU administrative networks, cross-border participatory mechanisms Her article portfolio reveals a trajectory from foundational studies on customary international law (2010) to cutting-edge analyses of climate adjudication (2025). Notably, her work on "Legitimation through public participation" (2020) and "The Europeanization of Participation" (2015) demonstrates sustained expertise in procedural legitimacy. Prof. Peters actively engages in policy dialogue , including submissions to the International Court of Justice (2024) and UN Special Rapporteur (2023). She contributes to legislative commentary on climate protection acts and participates in international symposia on law-nature interfaces. Teaching Innovations : Jessup Moot Court, simulation games for international law education Public Engagement : Regular media commentary in Legal Tribune Online , podcast appearances

• Medieval Military History
• Crusades Studies
• Byzantine Empire
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Prof. Ivelin Argirov Ivanov is a full-time Professor at the Department of Old and Medieval History, Faculty of History, University of Veliko Tarnovo. His core research examines medieval military history with emphasis on Crusades, Balkan conflicts, and comparative analyses of warfare in Western Europe, Byzantium, and Livonia. He specializes in interpreting chronicles and apocalyptic manuscripts to reconstruct historical perceptions of war. His scholarly focus spans: Military technology and strategy in High/Late Middle Ages Crusader campaigns in the Balkans and Baltic regions Nomadic-settler interactions in Eastern Europe Bulgarian-Byzantine-Latin geopolitical dynamics Historiographical trends in post-communist academia Analysis of his recent publications (2011-2024) reveals predominant themes: comparative studies of crusading states (Livonia vs. Byzantine Romania), tactical analyses of nomadic warfare, and deconstructions of identity politics in medieval chronicles. His work frequently employs quantitative methods to assess military demographics and battle outcomes. Prof. Ivanov leads/participates in multiple university projects including: Digitization of academic collections (Project Lead) Optimization of university library research capabilities (Team Member) International research integration programs (Project Lead) Development of the VTU Review academic journal (Editorial Leadership)

• Italian Literature
• Dante Studies
• Medieval Philosophy
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Paolo Falzone is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Literature and Culture, Sapienza University of Rome. He specializes in Dante studies, medieval philosophy, political thought, and classical sources in modern Italian literature. His research bridges theological, philosophical, and poetic dimensions in Dante's works and their historiography. His academic contributions include critical analyses of Dante's political discourse, studies on Averroism's influence, and comparative examinations of classical reception in 20th-century Italian writers like Pasolini and Morante. He has co-edited scholarly works and organized conferences on Dante's intellectual legacy. Keywords: Dante Alighieri, Averroism, Medieval Philosophy, Italian Literature, Political Thought, Classical Reception Falzone's publications reveal trends in Dante's philosophical foundations, Manzoni's ideological frameworks, and interconnections between Greek tragedy and modern Italian dramaturgy. His editorial projects highlight collaborative scholarship in Italian philology. Office hours and course materials are managed through the university's virtual classroom system, with email contact at paolo.falzone@uniroma1.it. He teaches graduate courses on Dante's works and 19th/20th-century Italian literature.

Emily Kidd WhiteView profile

Associate Professor

• Legal and Political Philosophy
• Constitutional Law
• Comparative Constitutional Law
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Emily Kidd White is an Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. Her academic career spans legal and political philosophy, constitutional law, and public international law, with a focus on law and emotions. She holds degrees from Queen’s University (BAH, JD) and New York University (LLM, JSD), having earned the Jerome Lipper Prize for Distinction during her LLM. Education: BAH (Politics/Philosophy) – Queen’s University (First Class Degree) JD – Queen’s University (Dean’s Honour List) LLM (Jerome Lipper Prize for Distinction) – NYU JSD – NYU Her research explores legal argumentation, the public nature of law, and the role of emotions in legal reasoning. She has contributed extensively to discussions on judicial emotions, constitutional guarantees, and the affective dimensions of human dignity in international human rights law. Recent publications include work on thick concepts in precedent, emotional architecture in legal interpretations, and comparative analyses of dignity jurisprudence. She serves as General Editor for the Supreme Court Law Review Annual Osgoode Constitutional Cases Review and has held editorial roles at the European Journal of International Law. Scientific awards: Jerome Lipper Prize for Distinction (LLM, NYU) Trudeau Foundation Scholar (doctoral studies) Professor Kidd White supervises graduate students in philosophical research areas and has served on numerous doctoral and master’s committees. She co-organized Osgoode’s Annual Constitutional Cases Conference since 2018 and received a grant for Edinburgh Legal Theory (2024-2025).

• US Foreign Policy
• International Relations
• US-Iran Relations
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Dr. Steven Hurst serves as Reader in the Department of History, Politics and Philosophy at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he has been a faculty member since 1993. He currently holds dual leadership roles as Section Head of Politics and Programme Leader for the MA in International Relations and Global Communications, teaching undergraduate units on US foreign and domestic politics while mentoring doctoral candidates. His academic foundation includes a BA and MA in History and International Relations from the University of Birmingham, followed by a PhD from Lancaster University examining Jimmy Carter's normalization efforts with Vietnam. His scholarly trajectory reflects deep expertise in post-1945 US foreign policy through both historical and contemporary lenses. Hurst's research centers on US-Iran nuclear negotiations, US-China trade dynamics, and partisan polarization's impact on foreign policy. His work consistently applies two-level game theory to demonstrate how domestic political constraints shape international outcomes, particularly evident in analyses of sanctions regimes and diplomatic breakthroughs. This theoretical approach bridges historical Cold War scholarship with urgent contemporary issues like trade wars. Recent publications reveal a sustained focus on policy continuity across presidential transitions, especially during the Trump administration. His scholarship demonstrates remarkable consistency in examining how institutional frameworks and bureaucratic processes maintain strategic coherence despite rhetorical shifts, with particular emphasis on US-China relations and nuclear diplomacy. He has successfully supervised six postgraduate researchers to completion, including Clair Wilkins (PhD, 2011) on US Supreme Court dynamics and Mahmoud Suleiman (PhD, 2023) on Kurdish referendums. His academic service extends through external examining roles at Durham and Nottingham Trent Universities, along with rigorous peer review for top journals including International Politics and Security Dialogue.