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Yangmo KuView profile

Professor

• Korean Politics
• East Asian Security
• U.S. Foreign Policy
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Yangmo Ku serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science at Norwich University's College of Arts & Sciences, while also holding the position of Associate Director for the John and Mary Frances Patton Peace & War Center and editor of the Journal of Peace and War Studies (JPWS). He holds a B.A. in German language and literature from Sogang University in Seoul, an M.A. in international affairs, and a Ph.D. in political science from George Washington University. Prior to joining Norwich in July 2012, he taught at American University's School of International Service. Professor Ku specializes in North/South Korean politics, East Asian security dynamics, U.S. foreign policy formulation, and comparative studies of memory politics and reconciliation processes across East Asia and Europe. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with contemporary security challenges, particularly regarding Korean Peninsula denuclearization and historical justice mechanisms. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and co-authored the 2018 Routledge volume 'Politics in North and South Korea: Political Development, Economy, and Foreign Relations', with current work focused on reconciliation models in Japan and Germany. Through the Peace & War Center, Ku actively engages government stakeholders by delivering specialized training on North Korean nuclear issues to U.S. federal agencies and participates in community initiatives like the Vermont Council on World Affairs' 'Peace in Progress' program that connects academic research with real-world peacebuilding applications.

Ken EndoView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• European Union Studies
• Global Governance
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Ken Endo is Professor of International Politics at the School of Law and Dean of the Graduate School of Public Policy at Hokkaido University, Sapporo. He also serves as an Adjunct Fellow at the Japan Institute for International Affairs, Tokyo. His educational qualifications include: MA (cum laude) in European Studies, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium D.Phil in Politics, St Antony’s College, University of Oxford (1996) Professor Endo's research centers on International Relations with specialized expertise in European Union integration , global governance structures , and East Asian security policy . His work critically examines sovereignty in contemporary international systems, European institutional dynamics, and Japan's diplomatic strategies. He maintains a distinctive focus on bridging theoretical political science with practical foreign policy applications, particularly regarding trilateral relations in Northeast Asia. His publication pattern reveals a consistent trajectory from European integration studies toward contemporary global governance challenges. Recent works analyze sovereignty erosion in crisis contexts and evolving regional security frameworks, demonstrating increasing emphasis on Asia-Europe comparative perspectives while maintaining rigorous historical analysis of European institutional development. Scientific recognition includes: Yomiuri-Chuo Koron Yoshino Sakuzo prize (2014) for "The End of Integration – The realities and implications of the European Union" Professor Endo actively contributes to Japanese foreign policy formulation through sustained engagement with governmental bodies. His policy advisory work encompasses membership in MOFA's policy planning unit (2012-14), leadership of JIIA's Europe project (2017-present), and chairing MOFA's policy evaluation committee (2015-present). He pioneered track 1.5 diplomacy initiatives including the Japan-Korea policy dialogue (2012-present) and Sino-Japanese forums. He founded the Hokkaido Dialogue platform that convenes civic leaders across Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan to address regional security challenges through sustained multilateral engagement, demonstrating commitment to practical conflict resolution beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Joe BishopView profile

Professor

• Active Pedagogy
• Civic Education
• Democratic Educational Reform
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Joe Bishop is a Professor in the Teacher Education department at Eastern Michigan University, teaching courses in international and multicultural education, sociology and anthropology of education, philosophy of education, peace education, research methods, social theory, and ESL. His office is located in 314G John W. Porter Building with contact number 734.487.3185. Professor Bishop's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Education, The University of Iowa, 1999 M.A. in TESOL, Eastern Michigan University, 2013 M.A. in Anthropology, The University of Iowa, 1995 M.A. in Sociology, The University of Iowa, 1989 B.A. in Communication Theory and Psychology, Winona State University, 1987 A.A., Rainy River Community College, 1984 His research centers on democratic educational reform in emerging democracies, active pedagogy, and socio-cultural theory, with particular emphasis on ESL/EFL contexts and civic education. He examines intersections between education, democracy, and social thought across Eastern Europe, Inner Asia, and developing nations through qualitative methodologies. Publications reveal consistent focus on democratic principles in classroom settings, human rights frameworks, and cross-cultural educational models, often addressing power dynamics in educational systems and person-oriented approaches to learning across diverse political contexts. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Service Award (2013) Top 25 Education Professors in Michigan (2012) EMU Alumni Teaching Excellence Award (2008) Professor Bishop has secured multiple grants for educator collaborations across Eastern Europe, Inner Asia, South Asia, and Africa, including Fulbright Professorship at University of Sarajevo (2006) and visiting professorship at Sumy State Pedagogical University (2010). He actively participates in editorial work for four international journals and professional organizations including Comparative and International Education Society and American Educational Studies Association.

David A. CroteauView profile

Professor

• New Testament Studies
• Biblical Greek
• Biblical Theology
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David A. Croteau serves as Dean and Professor of New Testament at Columbia International University's Seminary and School of Counseling. He joined the faculty in 2013, progressing to Ph.D. Program Director (2018), Associate Dean for Online Studies (2019), Associate Dean (2020), and Dean (2021). A member of the Evangelical Theological Society, he has taught internationally across 11 countries including Tanzania, Kenya, South Korea, and India. His educational background includes: PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary MDiv, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary BA, California State University, Fresno Dr. Croteau's research centers on New Testament exegesis, biblical interpretation, and contemporary theological application. His work critically examines popular misconceptions in scripture while exploring ethical implications for modern Christian practice. Special attention is given to gender roles, spiritual formation, and the practical application of ancient texts in current contexts, with particular expertise in Ephesians and the Fourth Gospel. His publication pattern reveals consistent focus on correcting widespread biblical misinterpretations through systematic analysis of textual context and historical background. Recent works demonstrate increasing emphasis on practical theology addressing marriage dynamics, spiritual leadership, and financial stewardship within Christian communities, reflecting his commitment to bridging academic scholarship and lived faith. His scholarly recognition includes: Creative Teacher Award, Liberty University School of Religion (2010) Baker Award in Biblical and Theological Studies, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (2000) Borchert Prize in New Testament Studies, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (1999) Dr. Croteau has mentored graduate students through his roles as Ph.D. Program Director and professor, developing curriculum for both residential and online programs. His extensive international teaching experience across Africa, Asia, and the Americas demonstrates significant cross-cultural educational impact. Though specific research grants aren't documented, his editorial work on Bible translations and multi-country teaching initiatives indicate substantial institutional support for his scholarly activities.

Abdillah NohView profile

Associate Professor

• Institutional Analysis
• Political Change
• Public Policy
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Abdillah Noh is an Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nottingham Malaysia. His research employs institutional analysis to examine political and policy dynamics in Southeast Asia, with a focus on Malaysia. He holds a DPhil in Politics from the University of Oxford. Research Focus: Dr. Noh investigates state formation, democratization, public policy design, and international relations through an institutional lens. His current projects include a book on political change in Southeast Asia and analyses of regional governance shifts. Key themes include: Malaysian political economy and institutional evolution Democratization challenges in flawed democracies ASEAN's role in regional conflict resolution Public sector reform and bureaucratic behavior Publication Trends: His 12 most recent works (2013–2024) reveal consistent focus on Malaysian/Southeast Asian political institutions, with growing emphasis on democratization crises and geopolitical tensions. Methodologically, they blend historical institutionalism with contemporary policy analysis, often critiquing governance frameworks. Recurring sub-themes include ethnic politics, economic diversification, and diaspora identity.

Sonita SarkerView profile

Professor

• Feminist Theory
• Literary Theory
• Cultural Studies
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Sonita Sarker serves as full Professor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and English at Macalester College, where she previously chaired the WGSS program during 2001-2006 and 2008-2009. Her academic credentials include MA and PhD degrees from UCLA alongside an MA from Kolkata. Professor Sarker's scholarship critically examines feminist and literary theories through the lens of cultural globalization intersecting with nationalism, democracy, and imperialism. Her transnational comparative research focuses on minoritized literatures across Western Europe and Asia, with particular emphasis on postcolonial and intersectional frameworks. She teaches innovative courses like "Transnational Perspectives on Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Class" and "Gender and Sociopolitical Activism in 20th century Feminist Utopias," consistently linking theoretical concepts with real-world activism. Her publication trajectory reveals deepening engagement with transnational feminist frameworks, culminating in the 2022 Oxford University Press monograph analyzing cultural citizenship across six global authors. This work extends her longstanding focus on how race, nation, and history intersect in women's writing across diverse geopolitical contexts. Her scholarly recognition includes: Luisa Selis Fellowship in Italian Studies (2017) Ford Foundation Emerging Leaders, New Directions Grant (2002) Distinguished Scholar in Residence at College of Holy Cross Visiting Research Fellowship at University of Oxford Multiple foundation awards from Mellon, Bush, Hewlett, FaCE, Keck, and Wallace Professor Sarker has secured significant grant funding including the Ford Foundation grant that produced Macalester's 2003 'Sustainable Feminisms' conference convening academics and activists. Through her Senior Seminar 'Linking Theory and Practice' and specialized literature courses, she maintains active mentorship of undergraduate researchers exploring sociopolitical dimensions of literary production.

Boike RehbeinView profile

Professor

• Globalization
• Social Structure
• Sociological Theory
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Prof. Dr. Boike Rehbein was a Full Professor of Society and Transformation in Asia and Africa at Humboldt University of Berlin. His academic journey included a Habilitation in sociology focusing on globalization in Laos from 2000-2004, a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Freiburg from 1994-1996, and studies in philosophy, sociology, and history at multiple European institutions including Freiburg, Göttingen, Frankfurt, Paris and Berlin. His research centered on globalization, social structure, sociological theory, and Mainland Southeast Asia. He explored how global forces transform local societies, particularly through socioeconomic structures and cultural change. Prof. Rehbein was multilingual, fluent in German, English, French, Lao, and Thai with basic skills in several other languages. His extensive publications demonstrate consistent focus on globalization's societal impacts, particularly in Southeast Asia, with theoretical contributions to critical sociology and inequality studies spanning economics, culture, and political systems.

Puck BrecherView profile

Professor

• East Asian History
• Japanese Cultural History
• Environmental History
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Puck Brecher is a Professor in the Department of History at Washington State University's College of Arts and Sciences. His scholarship focuses on early modern and modern Japanese social and cultural history, with particular expertise in human-animal relationships, environmental history, aesthetics, and the study of autonomy in historical contexts. Ph.D., University of Southern California, 2005 M.A., University of Michigan, 1991 B.A., Kenyon College, 1988 Dr. Brecher's research explores intersections between cultural practices and environmental thought in Japan, including topics like the historical treatment of animals, urban development, and the role of eccentricity in shaping societal norms. His 2022 book Animal Care in Japanese Tradition: A Short History examines the evolution of animal ethics in Japanese culture. Recent publications emphasize multispecies dynamics (2023), imperial ecology (2023), and global environmental history frameworks (2024). His work also addresses transnational comparisons in wildlife conservation, religious influences on sport, and historical responses to ecological crises. Dr. Brecher's methodological approach blends interdisciplinary analysis with close textual study of historical documents, literary works, and ethnographic sources. He has contributed extensively to journals like Asian Ethnology and Early Modern Japan , focusing on marginalized figures and alternative historical narratives.

• International Relations
• Political Economy
• China-Taiwan Relations
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Prof. Gordon Cheung is an Associate Professor in International Relations of China at Durham University’s School of Government and International Affairs. He has held visiting positions at institutions including the National University of Singapore, Tsinghua University, and the University of Tübingen. Since 2007, he has been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and serves on the advisory board of the European Research Centre on Contemporary Taiwan (ERCCT) since 2008. He has edited East Asia: An International Quarterly since 2004 and authored influential books on China’s political economy and international relations. He earned his PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1997 and has taught globally. His research focuses on China’s global economic development, China-Taiwan economic relations, and the political economy of food and diaspora networks. He has explored themes such as the Belt and Road Initiative, SME policies in the UK, and the role of Chinese business networks in global contexts. His awards include the Higher Education Academy Fellowship. Collaborations with scholars like Edmund Terence Gomez highlight his interdisciplinary approach. He has led special journal issues on topics like 'Greater China and Regional Governance' and 'Made in China vs. Made by Chinese.' His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, addressing contemporary challenges in global political economy.

Trude SundbergView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Social Policy
• LGBTQ+ Studies
• Feminist Studies
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Dr. Trude Sundberg is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Kent's School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research. They joined the institution in 2012 after completing a PhD at the University of Kent, an MSc in Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics, and an MPhil in Political Science at the University of Oslo. Research Interests: Dr. Sundberg focuses on marginalized groups' experiences globally, including LGBTQ+ communities, feminists in China and India, and improving university working conditions for marginalized staff. Their work emphasizes inclusive research methods and water security in South Asia. Recent projects include collaborations with Freie Universität Berlin and the University of Connecticut on water security in South Asia. Teaching & Professional Roles: Director of Kent's Q-Step Centre (quantitative methods training), Editorial Board Member of Radical Statistics and Social Policy & Society , and active member of the Social Policy Association and International Political Science Association. Collaborations: Leading interdisciplinary projects on water security in Kolkata, India, and feminist transnational knowledge production with Nordic partners.

Kim Hak-JaeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social policy diffusion studies
• East Asian welfare states
• Comparative constitution studies
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Kim Hak-Jae is an Assistant Professor at Seoul National University's Institute for Peace and Unification Studies since 2016, with concurrent postdoctoral research roles at Freie Universität Berlin's Graduate School of East Asian Studies (2013-present). Academic affiliations: Seoul National University, Freie Universität Berlin Research focus: Historical sociology, Cold War studies, and comparative policy analysis Research Interests: Combining historical sociology with comparative constitutional analysis, Kim examines East Asian welfare state development, Cold War legacies on Korean division, and cross-regional policy diffusion. His work bridges German 'Sozialstaat' concepts with Korean historical experiences, focusing on war's impact on nation-building and legal systems. Publications Trends: Kim's research concentrates on four pillars Comparative analysis of Bismarckian welfare models in East Asia Korean War's influence on constitutional development Cold War peace regimes (Panmunjom, Geneva, Bandung) State of exception mechanisms in Korean history His publications span both English and Korean academic outlets, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining political economy, legal history, and international relations theory. Teaching Experience: Kim has taught Korean society courses at Freie Universität Berlin and lectured at multiple Korean universities, including Seoul National University and Chung-nam National University.

Cameron D. SilerView profile

Associate Professor

• Biodiversity Science
• Conservation Biology
• Microbiomics
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Cameron D. Siler is an Associate Professor and Associate Curator of Herpetology at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, affiliated with the University of Oklahoma's School of Biological Sciences. He holds the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Presidential Professorship. His research focuses on evolutionary processes in amphibians and reptiles, combining phylogenetics, microbiomics, and conservation biology. Siler leads field expeditions in Southeast Asia and Oklahoma, emphasizing biodiversity surveys and disease studies. Education: PhD (Honors) in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from University of Kansas; BS (High Honors) in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from University of Texas. Research interests include phylogenetic diversification patterns, microbiome-host interactions, and conservation strategies for threatened species. He advises multiple graduate students and leads projects like environmental DNA (eDNA) assays for species detection. Siler collaborates with agencies on wildlife monitoring and has mentored lab members in fieldwork and genomic analyses. His lab's work spans from Oklahoma's Red Slough ecosystems to Philippine crocodile conservation. Recent studies address amphibian disease dynamics, microbial community drivers, and Bayesian phylogenetic methods. Siler has conducted field expeditions with students, documented new species discoveries, and contributed to biodiversity databases. His outreach includes undergraduate training and public education via museum programs.

Fatemeh VafaeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Systems Biology
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Associate Professor Fatemeh Vafaee is a leading researcher at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) , holding appointments as Associate Professor in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) and Deputy Director (Science) of the UNSW AI Institute . She previously served as Deputy Director of the UNSW Data Science Hub (uDASH) and has held academic positions at the University of Toronto and the University of Sydney. PhD in Artificial Intelligence from University of Illinois at Chicago Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Toronto and University of Sydney Founded the AI-Enhanced Biomedicine Laboratory in 2017 Her research focuses on deploying advanced AI techniques to address biomedical challenges through: Biomarker Discovery for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases Single-Cell Multi-Omics data integration and analysis Computational Drug Repositioning and network pharmacology Multi-Omics Data Fusion and temporal network modeling Recent publications demonstrate expertise in liquid biopsy development , single-cell imaging , and AI-driven cancer diagnostics . Her methodological contributions include novel deep learning architectures for omics data analysis and graph neural networks for drug synergy prediction. Scientific accolades include: Winner, Women in AI Asia-Pacific Health Award (2023) Runner-Up, WAI-APAC Innovator of the Year (2023) Top 10 Women in AI in Asia-Pacific (2023) Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Society Research Excellence Award (2023) She supervises PhD candidates across computational biomedicine and AI in healthcare , with significant grant achievements exceeding $17M in competitive funding, including schemes from ARC Discovery , NHMRC , and Medical Research Future Fund .

• Migration politics
• Political behaviour
• Immigration
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Professor Juliet Pietsch is the Head of the School of Government and International Relations at Griffith University, one of the top leading Schools for Political Science in Australia. She also serves as the Deputy Director of the Centre for Governance and Public Policy. As a Professor of Public Policy and Comparative Politics, her work focuses on immigration, race and ethnic politics in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Professor Pietsch earned her PhD in Political Science from the Australian National University (2004-2007). Prior to her current position at Griffith University (since December 2019), she was an Associate Professor in Political Science at the Australian National University (2010-2019). She has held Visiting Fellowships at Stanford University, Concordia University, and the University of Oxford. Professor Pietsch's research interests span migration politics, political behavior, and the intersection of race and ethnicity in political systems. Her work particularly focuses on immigration, race and ethnic politics in Australia and the Asia Pacific region, with specialist interests in migration and diversity, social cohesion, voting and electoral behaviors, citizenship, refugees, racism, and discrimination. Her recent book manuscript with Cambridge University Press, 'Lost Opportunities: Temporary Migrants across the Asia Pacific,' highlights her expertise in temporary migration patterns. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on migration studies, political behavior, and public policy. There's a clear trajectory in her work examining how migration patterns, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, intersect with political systems and social cohesion. Her research increasingly incorporates sophisticated demographic methods for estimating migration flows, while maintaining a strong connection to policy implications. The UN Population Division has requested parts of her research for the World Population Prospects, underscoring the international significance of her work. Over $2 million in Australian Research Council and external consultancy funding Principal investigator on 'Understanding the Antipodean 'Fair Go'' (ARC Discovery Project) Lead investigator on large national and cross-national surveys Research requested by UN Population Division for World Population Prospects Professor Pietsch actively supervises doctoral students, with current projects examining topics such as AI's effect on the liberal international order, tax policy in New Zealand and Australia, and counter-radicalization through critical thinking skills. Her research team collaborates across multiple institutions including the Griffith Asia Institute and Griffith Institute for Tourism. She is currently working on a large international interdisciplinary project on population movements across Asia and the Pacific Islands with a focus on migration estimation where data are inadequate.

• Globalisation
• International Political Economy
• Chinese Political Economy
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Dr Hui Feng (冯辉) is a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University's School of Government and International Relations and a member of the Griffith Asia Institute since 2013. He previously served as a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland from 2010 to 2013 and was awarded an ARC Future Fellowship from 2016 to 2020. Dr Feng also held the position of senior visiting fellow at the National University of Singapore. His educational background includes a PhD from The University of Queensland (2003), an MA from Peking University (1998), and a BA from Shandong University (1995). Dr Feng is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, which enables him to engage directly with Chinese academic and policy literature. Dr Feng's research focuses on globalisation, international and Chinese political economy, with particular emphasis on the politics of trade, investment and finance, digital economy regulation, and Chinese politics. His work demonstrates a deep engagement with China's financial system, central banking policies, and economic reforms. He has published extensively in major international journals including Review of International Political Economy, Political Studies, and Modern China, as well as contributing to policy-oriented publications through Central Banking journal. His recent publications reveal a growing interest in China's digital currency initiatives, mobile payment systems, and the geopolitical dimensions of China's economic policies. The 15 most recent articles show a consistent pattern of examining China's financial reforms through both theoretical and policy lenses, with increasing attention to digital finance and the internationalization of the renminbi. ARC Future Fellow (2016-2020) Senior visiting fellow of National University Singapore Contributing Editor of Central Banking journal since 2022 Council member of Chinese Studies Association of Australia since 2022 Dr Feng has secured significant research funding including a US Department of State grant on mobile payment platforms in the Asia Pacific (2021-2022, $128,944), an Australian Research Council grant on central banking in China (2021-2009, $260,000), and an ARC Future Fellowship (2016-2024, $671,196). He currently supervises doctoral research on aid policy in Indonesia and previously supervised research on Latin American engagement with China. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Government Business Nexus, American Politics, and Government and Business.