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Francisco PanizzaView profile

Professor

• Democracy Studies
• Human Rights
• Latin American Politics
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Francisco Panizza is a Professor at the Department of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Essex and has expertise in Democracy, Human Rights, Latin American Politics, Populism, and MERCOSUR. Previously worked at Amnesty International (1991-1995), joined LSE in 1995. On sabbatical 2022/2023. Languages spoken: English, Spanish. Education: Law degree from Universidad de la República (Uruguay), MA and PhD in Politics from University of Essex. Research focuses on political patronage in Latin America, democratic governance, populist discourses, and left-wing politics in Latin America. Key works include 'Handbook of Politicization and Political Patronage' (2025), 'Populism and the Mirror of Democracy' (2005), and studies on Argentina's and Uruguay's public administration reforms. Teaches courses such as GV245: Democracy and Democratisation, GV443: The State and Political Institutions in Latin America, and GV320: Populism. Active in comparative politics research, editing the Routledge Series 'Conceptualizing Comparative Politics.' Research emphasizes political appointments, public sector reform, and the interplay between populism and democracy. No specific scientific awards listed, but holds prominent academic standing in political science.

Lena HolzerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Queer-feminist research methods
• Anti-racist research methods
• International law
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Lena Holzer is an Assistant Professor in Gender, Race and the Law at the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Law and serves as Sheila Lesley Fellow at Girton College. Her work bridges queer-feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional methodologies with international law, focusing on human rights and sports law. PhD in International Law with a minor in International Relations from the Geneva Graduate Institute European Masters Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation Bachelor of Arts in International Development from the University of Vienna Her research explores critical feminist, queer, and intersectional approaches to international law, particularly how international legal frameworks perpetuate binary gender categories and racialized sports governance. She is working on a book tracing international law’s role in legal identity’s gender binary and another analyzing sports regulations’ gendered and racialized impacts. Recent publications highlight her expertise in queer-feminist legal analysis, gender recognition reforms, and the interplay between sports governance and human rights. She has contributed to journals like Australian Feminist Law Journal and Leiden Journal of International Law and authored reports on non-binary gender registration in Europe. 2022 SNIS Award for her PhD thesis 2023 Prix Senior Maurice Chalumeau for her thesis Lena’s academic work engages with the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law and Cambridge Family Law Centre, emphasizing collaborative and inclusive legal scholarship. She has previously taught at Goldsmiths, University of London, and supervised at the Geneva Graduate Institute.

Oz HassanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• US Foreign Policy
• EU & European Security
• Transatlantic Relations
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Oz Hassan is a Reader in National Security and Deputy Head of the Politics and International Studies Department at the University of Warwick. He serves as Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and co-leads the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) International Development Network. His career spans over 15 years at Warwick, with affiliations at institutions like LSE Ideas, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the Library of Congress. He was recognized by The Huffington Post Live as a 'Rising Young Foreign Policy Analyst' in 2015 and received the Middle East Policy Council's prestigious '40 under 40' award in 2023. Education: ESRC 1+3 Postgraduate Studentship (2004-2009), The University of Birmingham Dr. Hassan's research focuses on Transatlantic relations with the Greater Middle East, tensions between democracy and security, and the application of advanced qualitative data analysis tools. He pioneers methodologies combining Critical Realist and Constructivist Institutionalist frameworks with AI technologies like machine learning and computer vision. His work extends to cyberdiplomacy, WMD policies, terrorism, and techno-geopolitics. Recent publications emphasize the EU's strategic failures in Afghanistan, cybersecurity in the Gulf, and evolving US foreign policy. His 2024 monograph, Why the European Union Failed in Afghanistan , critically examines Western interventions and regional dynamics. He actively collaborates with institutions such as Georgetown University and the European Commission's Framework 7 Programme. Scientific Awards: Middle East Policy Council's 40 under 40 award (2023) Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts (FRSA) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2013-2016) British Research Council Fellowship at the Library of Congress (2008) Dr. Hassan has secured significant grants, including a £215,000 ESRC Future Research Leaders Award and RCUK Global Uncertainties funding. He has trained public and private sectors globally in AI and data analysis and contributes to policy-making through roles on scientific committees and advisory panels.

Fabrizio TassinariView profile

Professor

• European Union politics and governance
• International security
• Democracy and democratisation
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Fabrizio Tassinari is the founding Executive Director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance (FSTG) at the European University Institute (EUI), Florence, where he sets the strategic direction, research portfolio and policy outreach of the School. A political scientist by training, he has previously served as Senior Researcher and Head of Foreign Policy Studies at the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) and as Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen and Adjunct Professor at Humboldt University Berlin (2012-2017). Education PhD in Political Science, University of Copenhagen BA summa cum laude in Political Science, La Sapienza University of Rome Research & Policy Focus Tassinari’s research integrates comparative politics and international relations to explore questions of European governance, democracy, security and neighbourhood policy. His work analyses how the European Union can project stability beyond its borders, how crises reshape European solidarity, and how governance models—particularly the Nordic experience—can inform post-crisis reform. He is the author of the widely-cited monograph Why Europe Fears its Neighbors (Praeger, 2009; updated Turkish ed. 2011) and the recent The Pursuit of Governance: Nordic Dispatches on a New Middle Way (Cambridge University Press/Agenda, 2022; Italian ed. Rubbettino). His analyses appear regularly in The Economist, Financial Times, Washington Post, CNN, Le Figaro, Die Welt and he maintains a bi-weekly column in the Italian daily Il Riformista . Scientific Distinctions & Fellowships Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (German Government) Berggruen Fellow, Berggruen Institute (Los Angeles & Venice) Fellow, SAIS/Johns Hopkins University Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Senior Transatlantic Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the United States Advisory & Governance Roles Beyond academia, Tassinari advises European and North-American governments and institutions. He sits on the Council of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), the Board of the Italian Institute of International Affairs (IAI) and the Management Board of the European Media and Information Fund (EMIF).

• Education Policy
• Creativity Studies
• Outdoor Learning
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Dr. Mark Connolly is a Reader in Education at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the same institution and has extensive expertise in creativity studies, educational policy, and cultural regeneration. His research bridges education, cultural policy, and urban development, with a focus on creativity's societal roles. He serves as the Welsh representative on the British Educational Research Association (BERA) council and has edited the British Educational Research Journal . His work explores themes like Forest School learning, teacher education pathways, and children's rights in educational settings. Education Background: Dr. Connolly completed his Master’s, PGCE, and PhD at Cardiff University, establishing a strong foundation in interdisciplinary studies. His doctoral research combined cultural, creative, and educational dimensions within urban regeneration contexts. Research Interests: His current work emphasizes creativity across policy spheres, outdoor learning methodologies, teacher professional development, and the implementation challenges of educational policies in Wales. He advocates for democratizing creativity through inclusive educational practices and has contributed to debates on play rights and school ground management. His recent monograph (2025) explores theoretical frameworks for creativity in policy contexts. Publications Trends: Recent articles (2023–2025) highlight interdisciplinary approaches to creativity, educational policy critiques, and Wales-specific analyses. Themes include urban cultural policy, global education systems, and the philosophical foundations of creativity. His 2024 work on Welsh educational policy implementation underscores persistent challenges in aligning devolved governance with grassroots educational needs. Awards and Grants: No specific awards mentioned, though his editorial role and BERA involvement reflect academic recognition. He is actively involved in postgraduate supervision and has contributed to professional development programs for educators. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Cardiff University’s educational policy network and participates in cross-departmental projects on cultural studies and child rights advocacy.

Giuseppe Andrea TETIView profile

Professor

• Middle East Politics
• EU Foreign Policy
• Political Theory
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Giuseppe Andrea TETI is a Professor at the University of Salerno, specializing in Middle East politics, EU foreign policy, and political theory. His research explores sovereignty, hegemony, and the intersection of international relations with regional dynamics. He has authored and edited numerous publications, including works on the Arab Uprisings, EU policies, and Foucault’s theories. Research interests include the political sociology of the Middle East, EU-Middle East relations, and critical analyses of sovereignty and governance. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, addressing topics like post-colonial statehood, democratic transitions, and corruption’s impact on regional stability. Recent publications focus on the EU’s post-Arab Uprisings policy failures, sovereignty debates, and the theoretical evolution of confession and avowal in political discourse. He has contributed to edited volumes such as Democratisation against Democracy and co-edited Sovereignty and its Discontents . No scientific awards are listed. His academic activities include teaching, international cooperation programs (e.g., Erasmus+), and collaborations on projects related to Middle Eastern and EU policy studies.

Dafydd FellView profile

Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Taiwan Studies
• Political Parties
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Dafydd Fell is Professor of Comparative Politics at the Department of Politics and International Studies , School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) , University of London. He directs the SOAS Centre of Taiwan Studies and co-founded the European Association of Taiwan Studies in 2004. His research focuses on Taiwanese political parties , electoral politics , social movements , and democratisation . He has authored four single-authored books including Party Politics in Taiwan (2005), Government and Politics in Taiwan (2011/2018), and Taiwan's Green Parties (2021). He also edited multiple volumes such as Taiwan Studies Revisited (2019) and Taiwan's Contemporary Indigenous Peoples (2021). Education: BA in Chinese Studies (Leeds), PhD in Politics (London) Research Networks: Routledge Research on Taiwan Series editor since 2005 Teaching: Courses on Elections, Gender and Social Movements in Taiwan ; Taiwan and International Politics PhD Supervision : Supervised dissertations on topics including National Identity in Taiwan , Gender Mainstreaming in Legislation , and Party-Movement Relations . Current research includes Taiwan's sugar railways history and a Chinese edition of Taiwan's Green Parties . His 2024 work examines movement parties' learning processes and alternative politics in Taiwan.

Filip KostelkaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Political Behaviour
• Party Systems
• Democratisation
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Filip Kostelka is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at the University of Essex, located on the Colchester Campus. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Sciences Po, Paris, and serves as an associate researcher at Sciences Po's Centre d'études européennes et de la politique comparée. Since 2022, he concurrently holds the Chair in Political and Social Change at the European University Institute. His research focuses on political behavior, party systems, and democratisation, examining how political regimes, institutional reforms, and contextual factors influence citizen behavior and democratic satisfaction. Education: PhD in Political Science from Sciences Po, Paris (2015) His research has been published in top journals such as the American Political Science Review , British Journal of Political Science , and Comparative Political Studies . He has also engaged with media outlets like Le Monde and Radio Canada . At Essex, he co-convened speaker series (2019–2021) and previously held roles including Lecturer (2019–2021) and Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Barcelona (2017–2018) and University of Montreal (2016–2017). His academic activities include grants and funding, though specific details are not elaborated in the text. He maintains an active presence in academic networks, including teaching at the College of Europe, Bruges (2014–2015).

Thomas MaroisView profile

Professor

• Political Economy
• Public Policy
• Climate and Sustainability
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Thomas Marois is a Professor of Political Economy and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Public Banking at McMaster University, Canada. Previously, he held a Reader position in Development Studies at SOAS University of London. His research focuses on public banking's role in financing green and just transitions, with particular attention to climate, water, and sustainable infrastructure. He is the author of the award-winning book *Public Banks: Decarbonisation, Definancialisation, and Democratisation* (2021) and co-editor of *Public Banks and Public Water in the Global South* (2024). Marois leads the Public Banking Project at McMaster and advises organizations like the Public Banking Institute and UNCTAD. He has held roles such as Associate Director of the Municipal Services Project and sits on international advisory boards like the Council of Europe Development Bank Award for Social Cohesion Jury. His work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing public alternatives to neoliberalism. His research spans global political economy, public policy, and development finance. Notable contributions include analyzing public banks' impact on water infrastructure in conflict zones (e.g., Palestinian Territories) and their role during crises like the 2008 financial crash and the pandemic. Marois holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from York University and has authored over 30 scholarly works in top journals like *Review of Political Economy* and *Water International*. Awards include the 2023 Joan Robinson Prize for his contributions to political economy. His recent work explores dynamic theories of public banks and their ability to foster equitable, climate-resilient systems globally.

• Middle East Politics
• Political Transitions
• Electoral Systems
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Dr Benjamin MacQueen is a Senior Lecturer and Convenor of the Department of Politics and International Relations at Monash University's School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on political transitions in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly the impact of external actors, constitutional development, and electoral reforms on political participation. He leads the Australian Research Council-funded project 'Elections and Enhancing Political Participation in Lebanon, Egypt, and Iraq' (2013-2015) and currently examines refugee influx impacts from the Syrian conflict in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, and Iraq. His work addresses political, social, economic, legal, and environmental ramifications of displacement. MacQueen has authored five books and numerous peer-reviewed articles, contributing to journals like Middle East Policy and Australian Journal of Political Science . He frequently comments on Middle Eastern politics in Australian and international media, including ABC, SBS, and France 24. Previously, he held an ARC Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Melbourne studying US democracy promotion policies in the MENA region. Expertise aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peaceful societies, justice, and strong institutions. His research keywords include Conflict/Dispute Resolution, Democratisation, Electoral Systems, Middle East Politics, and US Foreign Policy. Key grants and projects include the ARC Discovery Project DP130100933 and prior work under DP0770266. Advising includes supervising PhD candidates through Monash's graduate research program. His publications span electoral reform, refugee politics, and Islamist movements, with recent focus on Lebanon's institutional hybridity and Hezbollah's political dynamics. Media engagements emphasize translating academic insights into public discourse.

Reuter ThomasView profile

Professor

• Anthropology
• Ethnology
• Climate Change
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Prof Thomas Reuter is a Professor at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne, and affiliated with the University of Bonn’s SE Asia Institute in Germany. He holds a PhD from the Australian National University (1997) and has held prestigious fellowships including Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2010–present) and Queen Elizabeth II Research Fellowship (2001–2006). His research focuses on anthropology, climate change, religious studies, political elites, and Southeast Asian studies. He has authored over 120 articles and 13 books, including seminal works on Balinese society and Indonesian democracy. Education : PhD, Australian National University (1997) Research Interests : His work explores indigenous knowledge systems, environmental policy, religious revitalization, and globalisation impacts. Notable areas include the intersection of climate change with local communities, the role of anthropology in sustainability, and the dynamics of political transitions in Southeast Asia. He employs ethnographic methods to study cultural practices and social movements. Professional Roles : Elected to the board of the World Academy of Arts and Science (2019) Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2018) Former Vice-President of the International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (2008–2018) Advisor to IPBES and IPCC on environmental assessments Labs/Teams : Involved with interdisciplinary networks including Future Earth (Asia), the World Social Science Forum, and the International Union of Anthropologists. His work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing global-local interactions in environmental governance.

Christopher LordView profile

Professor

• European Union Politics
• Democracy Studies
• Political Theory
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Christopher Lord is a Professor at the ARENA - Centre for European Studies at the University of Oslo, Norway, since 2008. He concurrently holds visiting professor roles in the European Interdisciplinary Studies and EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies Departments at the College of Europe's Natolin campus. Previously, he served as Professor at the University of Reading (2004–2008) and held the Jean Monnet Chair in European Politics at the University of Leeds. He earned a Master's in Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics. His research focuses on democratic governance, legitimacy of the EU, and European integration. Key works include A Democratic Audit of the European Union (2004), Democracy in the New Europe (2005), and Political Parties and the European Union (1997). He has contributed to journals such as the Journal of Common Market Studies, Democratisation, and Government and Opposition. Lord’s work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of EU democracy, emphasizing institutional accountability and transnational governance. His publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with comparative politics, European law, and policy analysis.

Edward AspinallView profile

Professor

• Southeast Asian Politics
• Indonesian Politics
• Democratisation
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Edward Aspinall is Professor of Politics and Head of the Department of Political and Social Change at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University. His work focuses on Southeast Asian political systems with emphasis on institutional dynamics and democratic transitions. Education: BA (Jurisprudence), University of Adelaide BA (Hons), University of Sydney PhD, Australian National University Aspinall's research centers on Indonesian political transformation, examining democratization processes through lenses of ethnic nationalism, clientelist networks, and social mobilization. His work reveals how patronage systems adapt within formal democratic institutions, particularly analyzing village-level governance and electoral politics. Longitudinal studies track evolving state-society relations amid decentralization reforms. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on Southeast Asian governance challenges, with emerging emphasis on urban political economy and subnational institutional variation. His scholarship integrates comparative frameworks while maintaining deep contextual understanding of Indonesian political culture and historical trajectories. Scientific Awards: Mid-career Researcher Prize for Excellence in Asian Studies (2010) Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2012) Member of the Australian Academy of the Humanities President of the Asian Studies Association of Australia (2018) As principal investigator for major collaborative grants including 'Village Democracy in Southeast Asia and the Pacific' and 'Political Representation in Indonesia', Aspinall directs multi-institutional research teams examining electoral systems and local governance. His projects frequently involve Australian-Indonesian academic partnerships and policy engagement with regional governments. Leading the Department of Political and Social Change, Aspinall oversees research clusters focused on Southeast Asian political economy, democratization studies, and ethnic conflict resolution, maintaining strong connections with Jakarta-based research institutions and policy networks.

Verusca CalabriaView profile

Associate Professor

• Social history of mental healthcare
• Heritage of psychiatry
• Oral history
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Dr Verusca Calabria is an Associate Professor of Mental Health Histories in the Department of Social Work, Care and Community, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She co-convenes the cross-faculty NTU Oral History Network Seminar Series and sits on the Management Committee of the European Health Histories COST Action. Education PhD, Nottingham Trent University (2020) MA Life History Research, University of Sussex BA (First Class) History and Cultural Studies, University of Brighton Research Interests Dr Calabria’s scholarship lies at the intersection of the social history and heritage of mental healthcare, employing participatory oral-history and action-research methodologies. She explores how memories of institutional and community care can be co-produced with former patients and staff to illuminate the transition from asylum to community provision, affective dimensions of care, and the politics of psychiatric heritage. Research Funding & Impact She has secured significant external grants, notably £98,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (2022) for "Fifty Years of Middle Street Resource Centre" and £10,000 for the earlier "Hidden Memories of Mental Health Care" project. These initiatives translate academic research into public exhibitions, documentary film, and community archives that democratise historical narratives of mental health. Scientific Awards & Recognition Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Trustee of the Oral History Society Chair, Heritage & Public Engagement Working Group, European Health Histories COST Action Coordinator, Oral History Society 2023 National Conference on collaborative oral histories Teaching & Supervision She leads modules on Person-centred Interventions and Young People & Social Care within the BA (Hons) Health and Social Care programme, and lectures across BA Social Work, MA Social Work and BA Nursing. She welcomes doctoral students interested in psychosocial approaches to mental health, history of psychiatry/mental healthcare, and participatory methodologies. Labs, Networks & Teams Dr Calabria co-convenes the NTU Oral History Network, serves on the Steering Committee of the "Lily’s Legacy" oral history project, and is a member of the Transformative Welfare working group within the €500k Horizon Europe Slow Memory COST Action. These roles embed her research in national and international collaborative infrastructures.

Abdil Mughis MudhoffirView profile

Research Fellow

• Leftist Politics
• Democratisation in Southeast Asia
• Civil Society Dynamics
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Dr. Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir is a prominent political scientist and Visiting Fellow at the GIGA Institute for Asian Studies (Alexandar von Humboldt Foundation, 2025–present). He holds concurrent roles as Honorary Fellow (University of Melbourne, 2020–present) and Research Associate at LabSosio (Universitas Indonesia, since 2009). His research focuses on democratisation challenges, civil society dynamics, and authoritarian turn processes in Southeast Asia . PhD in Political Science from the University of Melbourne (Australia) Prior roles include Subject Coordinator in Asian Studies at the University of Melbourne (2022–2024) and Lecturer at the State University of Jakarta (2010–2024) His work critically examines the limits of civil society activism in consolidating democracy, particularly analyzing Indonesia's democratic decline under recent administrations. Current projects investigate why leftist movements remain marginal despite democratic openings. Key research regions include Indonesia and broader Southeast Asia. Publications span peer-reviewed journals like Critical Asian Studies and platforms like Melbourne Asia Review , addressing topics such as authoritarian legalism, anti-corruption struggles, and pandemic governance's impact on human rights. Grants and fellowships include the Australia Awards’ Hadi Soesastro Prize (2019–2020) and current AvH Foundation funding for a project on leftist politics in Indonesia (2025–2027). His research also engages with lab-based work through LabSosio, focusing on sociological and political dynamics.