Ari Y. Kelman is an Associate Professor of Education at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education (GSE), with a courtesy appointment in Religious Studies. He holds the Jim Joseph Chair in Education and Jewish Studies. His research focuses on religious knowledge transmission, particularly within American Jewish communities, and intersects sociocultural learning theory with critical religious studies. Education: BA in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz (1994), PhD in American Studies from New York University (2003). Kelman’s work spans books such as Shout to the Lord: Making Worship Music in Evangelical America (2018) and Station Identification: A Cultural History of Yiddish Radio (2009), as well as edited volumes on Jewish identity and education. Teaching includes courses like “Understanding Jews” and “Religion and Education in America.” Administrative roles include directing the Undergraduate Honors Thesis Program, the Concentration in Education and Jewish Studies, and the Taube Center for Jewish Studies. His current projects explore AI’s impact on religion, Google’s algorithmic definitions of religion, and post-war religious education trends. Affiliations include the Center for Jewish Studies, American Studies Program, and Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. Kelman advises numerous doctoral and master’s students and collaborates on initiatives like the BJPA@Stanford research network.
Mateja Durovic is a Professor of Law and Technology at King’s College London, holding roles as Deputy Director of the Centre for Technology, Ethics, Law and Society (TELOS) and Academic Director of the Executive programme on Consumer Law. He previously served as Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong (2015-2017). His academic credentials include a PhD and LLM from the European University Institute, an LLM from the University of Cambridge, and an LLB from the University of Belgrade, graduating as top of his class. Research focuses on consumer law, contract law, and the intersection of law with new technologies. He has published in leading journals such as the European Review of Private Law and collaborates with institutions globally. His work addresses digital vulnerabilities, smart contracts, EU consumer directives, and online commercial practices. He is a visiting professor at universities in Europe and Asia and advises international organizations like the European Commission and the United Nations. Professional affiliations include the European Law Institute and Society of Legal Scholars. His contributions have been cited by the Court of Justice of the European Union and UK Law Commission. He leads King’s Cybersecurity Centre and Centre for Data Futures, advancing interdisciplinary research in digital technologies, cybersecurity, and participatory data infrastructure.
Christian Lévesque is a Professor at the Department of Human Resources Management, HEC Montréal, and Co-director of the Interuniversity Research Centre on Globalization and Work (CRIMT). His expertise spans Labour Relations, Conflict Management, Unionism, and Public Policies in Industrial Relations. He holds a Master’s and Ph.D. from Université de Montréal and Laval University respectively. Research interests focus on digital transformation in work environments, regional governance dynamics, and union strategies. Recent work examines unions’ use of digital technologies, algorithmic management, and cross-border labour policies. He has advised one PhD (Sara Perez-Lauzon) and one MSc student (Jessica Dumouchel). Teaching includes courses on industrial relations theories and comparative HR systems. His publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with AI ethics in workplaces, regional industrial clusters, and institutional experimentation in global labour contexts. Prominent collaborations include co-editing Trade Unions and Regions: Better Work, Experimentation, and Regional Governance (2022). Current research explores better work frameworks via human-centered AI and regional governance innovations.
Jiju Antony is a Professor at Northumbria University , specializing in quality management, Lean Six Sigma, and operational excellence. His research bridges industrial engineering, sustainability, and service sector optimization through rigorous academic inquiry and cross-industry collaboration. University: Northumbria University Email: jiju.antony@northumbria.ac.uk His research interests include: Quality Management Systems Lean Six Sigma Implementation Continuous Improvement Methodologies Sustainable Operations Industry 4.0 Integration Digital Transformation in Business Processes Recent publications focus on leveraging Lean Six Sigma for UNSDG compliance , Quality 4.0 in digital industries, and ESG performance enhancement through Kaizen practices. His work spans manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors, emphasizing pandemic operational resilience.
Inès Lamunière is an Honorary Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she previously held roles including Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture (2008–2011). She is also a renowned architect, leading the firm dl-a, designlab-architecture SA in Geneva. Her academic career includes positions as Adjunct Professor at ETH Zurich (1991) and Visiting Professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (1996, 1999, 2008). She directed the LAMU-EPFL Laboratory (2001–2018), focusing on urban architecture and mobility. Education: Architect degree from EPF Lausanne (1980), followed by studies at the Swiss Institute in Rome and assistant lectureship under Werner Oechslin at ETH Zurich. Research Interests: Urban planning, sustainability, architectural history, and the integration of infrastructure into urban environments. Notable projects include the revitalization of Bellerive-Plage and the LAMU Laboratory’s studies on risky urban objects. Awards: 2011 Meret Oppenheim Prize (Swiss Art Award) and 2017 Chevalier des Arts et Lettres (France). Her work emphasizes context-sensitive design and sustainable urban development. She has supervised numerous theses and contributed to publications on architectural pedagogy, urban theory, and historical analyses of Le Corbusier’s work. Active in academic governance, she served as Vice President of the EPFL WISH Foundation (2006–2016) and on the Fondation pour le Développement des Arts et de la Culture board since 2016.
Dr. Maren Elfert is a Senior Lecturer in International Education at King’s College London, part of the School of Education, Communication & Society. She is affiliated with the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR). Previously, she worked at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (2000s), earned her PhD in 2016 from the University of British Columbia, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alberta (2017-2018). Education: PhD in Education, University of British Columbia (2016) Professional History: UNESCO staff member (over a decade), Postdoctoral Fellow (University of Alberta), King’s College London faculty since 2019. Her research focuses on global governance of education, particularly the influence of international organizations like UNESCO, OECD, and the World Bank. She explores historical and contemporary dynamics shaping educational concepts and policies, including lifelong learning and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her work emphasizes the interplay between international agendas and localized educational practices. Key research outputs include the book Global Governance of Education (2023) and articles examining SDG4’s role in global education policy. Her grants include SSHRC and Spencer Foundation fellowships, along with a British Academy/Leverhulme grant. Awards: SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Fellowship British Academy/Leverhulme Small Grant Dr. Elfert advises PhD students on international education, global governance, and the historical role of international organizations. She leads the Diffusion of Global Education Policies project funded by the British Academy (2023–2025). Her affiliations include the King’s International Education Research Network, focusing on global education challenges.
Corinna May Lhoir is a Lecturer of Yoga History and a doctoral researcher in Indology at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Humanities, specifically within the Culture and History of India and Tibet department. She is affiliated with the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (Cluster of Excellence "Understanding Written Artefacts") and serves as Program Coordinator for the Yoga Studies research focus. Her educational background includes an M.A. in Oriental Languages and Cultures: India (Summa Cum Laude) from Ghent University (2023), an M.A. in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation (Distinction) from SOAS, University of London (2020), a B.A. in Languages and Cultures of India and Tibet from Universität Hamburg (2021), and an earlier M.A. in American, English and Slavonic Studies from Ruhr Universität Bochum (1997). Dr. Lhoir's research centers on Jain Yoga, medieval Indian philosophy, and manuscript cultures across multiple linguistic traditions. Her current doctoral project explores the Yogapradīpa, a 15th-century Jain Yoga compendium, analyzing its reception through multilingual manuscript commentaries (ṭabos and bālāvabodhas). She investigates textual transmission, philosophical adaptation, and the vernacularization of Yoga knowledge in Jain traditions through extensive philological work and field experience in India and Europe. Her publication record shows a clear progression from foundational studies on Yoga to increasingly specialized work on Jain Yoga texts. The recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate deep engagement with specific Jain Yoga texts like the Yogapradīpa, Tattvārthasūtra, and works by Haribhadra and Hemacandra, while her upcoming 2026-2027 publications promise to make significant contributions to understanding Jain concepts of self and philosophical approaches to Yoga. Dr. Lhoir has been actively involved in teaching and knowledge dissemination, designing courses on Introduction to Jain Philosophy and Jain Yoga, Indian Intellectual History, and Origins of Yoga at both undergraduate and continuing education levels. Her teaching often combines hybrid formats with close textual analysis and broader cultural framing. She has taught master classes at Ghent University and SOAS, and developed the blended-learning course "Light on the Dark Age of Jain Yoga" for the Arihanta Institute. She maintains a strong public engagement presence through media interviews, expert commentary in national outlets like Deutschlandfunk, and participation in roundtables on topics including "Alternative Career Paths in Religious Studies" and "Social Responsibility as Yoga Teachers." Her Arihanta Institute blog series has been particularly influential in making academic research on Jain Yoga accessible to broader audiences.
Karen Thornber is the Harry Tuchman Levin Professor in Literature and Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds leadership roles as Richard L. Menschel Faculty Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning and President of Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Iota. Her research spans environmental humanities, medical/health humanities, gender justice, climate justice, and transculturation, with expertise in over a dozen languages. Thornber earned her Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard (2006) and an A.B. from Princeton. She has authored six major monographs, including Ecoambiguity (2012) and Global Healing (2020), co-edited volumes, and over 80 articles. Her translation of Toge Sankichi’s atomic bomb poetry won the 2012 Sibley Prize. Her awards include the Charles Bernheimer Prize and John Whitney Hall Book Prize. Leadership roles include Director of Harvard’s Asia Center, Chair of Comparative Literature, and co-chair of FAS strategic planning. Thornber teaches courses on gender justice, environmental literature, and medical humanities, advising graduate students in Comparative Literature and East Asian Studies. Her recent projects include books on climate justice and global mental health, with research emphasizing transnational frameworks for Asian and global literatures.
Will Norman is a Reader in American Literature and Culture at the University of Kent’s School of English. He holds a BA from Nottingham and a DPhil from Oxford. His research focuses on mid-20th-century American literature and culture, particularly modernism, complicity in post-war intellectual history, and intersections between literature and Cold War geopolitics. Norman has held prestigious fellowships, including a Leverhulme Research Fellowship and a Fulbright Scholarship at Yale University. He co-edits the Journal of American Studies and has authored major works such as Transatlantic Aliens: Modernism, Exile and Culture in Midcentury America and Nabokov, History and the Texture of Time . His upcoming book Complicity in American Literature after 1945 (Oxford University Press, 2025) explores race, liberalism, and colonialism in postwar texts. His research spans modernist authors, Cold War cultural apparatuses, and crime fiction. Recent projects examine psychological warfare and national security narratives. Norman has supervised PhD students on topics like graphic novels, gender and medicalization in Cold War fiction, and Nabokov’s engagement with historical trauma. Norman’s publications include over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with work featured in Comparative Literature Studies , American Literature , and Journal of American Studies . He is a co-editor of special journal issues on complicity and cartographic imagination in postwar America.
Dr. Ally Krupar (she/her) is a faculty member at American University's School of International Service, specializing in education in emergencies, monitoring and evaluation in international development, and lifelong learning in crisis contexts. With over five years of teaching experience, she focuses on applied methodology and international development programming, including teaching PROF-660 Data-Driven Decision Making in Summer 2025. Education: Ph.D. in Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, and Comparative and International Education, Pennsylvania State University M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Human Rights Law, Public Anthropology), American University B.A. in Anthropology, Case Western Reserve University Her research centers on the intersection of education, humanitarian response, and wellbeing, particularly in emergency settings. She designs, supports, and evaluates research and development programs aimed at enhancing lifelong learning opportunities and psychosocial wellbeing during crises. Her interdisciplinary approach draws from anthropology, education, and human rights frameworks to inform policy and practice in global development contexts. While no publications are listed in the provided text, her academic and professional focus suggests strong engagement with data-driven decision-making, program evaluation, and educational interventions in fragile environments. Dr. Krupar has not been mentioned as receiving specific scientific awards in the provided content. She advises on research and development programming in international education, with a focus on evidence-based design and impact assessment. Though no formal advisees are listed, her role involves mentoring students through coursework and applied projects in development programming. There is no mention of external grants, but her work implies involvement in research design and evaluation for educational initiatives in humanitarian settings. There is no explicit information about labs, research teams, or collaborative groups she leads or participates in, though her work involves designing and evaluating development programs, suggesting potential affiliation with research centers or initiatives focused on global education and emergency response at American University.
Rebekka von Mallinckrodt is a Professor at the Department of Early Modern History , Universität Bremen . She specializes in Early Modern European History , focusing on slavery , colonial entanglements , sports and bodily practices , and gender dynamics . Her work bridges transnational history and legal studies , examining how European societies navigated freedom and subjugation between 1650–1850. Education : PhD in History (Augsburg, 2003); Staatsexamen (Bonn, 1998); studies in Bonn, Tübingen, Rome, and Bremen. Her research synthesizes slavery studies , cultural transfer , and bodily techniques , with a particular emphasis on German regions within global contexts . She leads the VolkswagenStiftung Opus Magnum project (2023–2024) and previously directed the ERC Consolidator Grant on German slavery . Articles highlight racial dynamics , legal paradoxes , and popular sports in Germany and France . Scientific Awards include NASSH Finalist , Feodor-Lynen Stipendium , and ProFiL Mentoring . She has served on juries for DFG , VolkswagenStiftung , and ERC , and is an Ordentliches Mitglied of the Akademie der Wissenschaften Hamburg (2022–). As an advisor, she has mentored over 15 PhD and Master’s candidates , including Sarah Lentz (awarded Best Dissertation, Bremen, 2020) and Jasper Hagedorn (received multiple prizes, 2023). She directed the Institute for Historical Sciences (2017–2023) and co-founded the DFG Network on Bodily Techniques (2009–2012). Her public engagement includes exhibitions, media interviews (e.g., NDR , SPIEGEL ), and contributions to encyclopedias like Encyclopedia of Early Modern History .
Elizabeth Lemmon is a Research Fellow within the Health Economics Group of the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit at the Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh. Her work focuses on applying econometric methods to healthcare and social care data, particularly in the context of aging populations and long-term care provision. PhD in Economics, University of Stirling (2019) MSc in Economics, University of Edinburgh (2014) BA Hons in Economics, University of Stirling (2013) Her research spans applied econometric analysis of survey and administrative data, economic aspects of aging, unpaid care dynamics, long-term care provision, health and care resource utilization at end-of-life, and policy implications derived from data-driven insights. A key component of her work involves leveraging Scottish and English national health data repositories to evaluate cancer care costs, screening efficiency, and treatment outcomes. Recent publications highlight her expertise in analyzing colorectal cancer economics, end-of-life hospital cost trajectories, and long-term care vulnerabilities during pandemics. She has contributed to the development of the national CORECT-R data repository and has explored international comparisons of care home mortality during the COVID-19 crisis. Elizabeth is actively engaged in public and patient involvement initiatives, ensuring her research informs both policy and clinical practice through the integration of administrative datasets.
Philippe Coulangeon is a CNRS Research Professor with HDR at the Centre for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS) at Sciences Po. His research is situated at the intersection of cultural sociology and the sociology of social inequalities, focusing on cultural practices, tastes, and social stratification. His research interests include: Cultural Sociology and Inequalities Cultural Capital and Omnivorousness Social Stratification and Class Arts and Cultural Education Ecological Conversion and Lifestyles Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences His publications reveal a strong thematic continuity in understanding how culture functions as a marker of social distinction and inequality in France. Recent works increasingly integrate environmental concerns, showing evolving trends toward sustainable lifestyles and their social dimensions. His methodological focus on quantitative and geometric data analysis underpins a rigorous empirical approach to cultural sociology. Scientific awards and honors: No specific awards mentioned in the text. He has supervised PhD students, including Abel Aussant, and teaches graduate courses on the sociology of inequalities and quantitative methods. He has been involved in major funded projects, notably an ANR project on the social forces of ecological conversion. His editorial roles include membership on the editorial board of the journal Sociologie . He is affiliated with CRIS and collaborates with researchers across France on issues of inequality, particularly during the pandemic. His recent policy briefs highlight the impact of lockdowns on social life and inequality.
JuHyun Lee is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Computational Design in the School of Built Environment at the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture (ADA), University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, where they also hold the prestigious title of Scientia Academic. With a professional background in architecture and construction (1998-2002), they have held academic positions across Australia including a five-year post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Newcastle (2012-2017) and a senior research fellowship at the University of South Australia (2018), following earlier research and teaching roles in South Korea (2003-2011). Lee specializes in architectural design computing, design cognition, and urban complexity, integrating computational methods, cognitive science, and architectural theory to advance architectural intelligence and human-centered design. Their research spans architectural visualization, analysis and design methods, algorithm/protocol design, and data visualization with computational approaches. They have established a strong research program examining the intersection of language, culture, and design cognition, particularly focusing on cross-cultural design communication between Australia and Korea. Lee's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of computational methods with architectural design theory, particularly in the areas of shape grammar, space syntax, and machine learning applications. Their work shows consistent focus on practical applications of computational design methods to real-world architectural problems, with growing emphasis on cross-cultural collaboration and intelligent design systems. The research portfolio reveals a deepening engagement with AI and machine learning techniques applied to architectural design assessment and generation. Scientia Academic at UNSW Sydney Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA, 2020) As an educator, Lee develops cutting-edge courses in computational design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), integrating experiential learning and industry engagement. They have secured over $11 million in research funding, including multiple ARC Discovery Projects and an Australia-Korea Foundation grant. Lee co-directs the Advanced Architectural Analytics Laboratory (A 3 LAB), leading interdisciplinary research on design automation, spatial analysis, and machine learning applications in architecture, while also leading cross-cultural initiatives like the Australia-Korea Architects' Network (AKAN). Lee supervises multiple HDR students working on culturally sustainable urban design, socio-spatial patterns in public housing, and computational layout generation. Their research has significant implications for improving design communication across cultural boundaries and developing more coherent, clear, and accessible built environments through computational design approaches.
Maksymilian Del Mar is Professor of Legal Theory and Legal Humanities in the Department of Law at Queen Mary University of London's School of Law. He has held this position since joining Queen Mary in 2011, contributing significantly to legal scholarship and education. His academic journey spans multiple disciplines and institutions, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to legal studies. Professor Del Mar received his BA Hons/LLB Hons in philosophy, literature, and law from the University of Queensland, Australia (1999-2004), with an Honours dissertation in philosophy and literature on Italo Calvino. He then completed a Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Edinburgh (2006-2009), followed by a Doctorate in the Social Sciences (DSS) at the University of Lausanne (2009-2012). Prior to academia, he qualified as a lawyer in Brisbane, Australia, and worked as a Judge's Associate in the Supreme Court of Queensland. Professor Del Mar's research interests span the intersection of legal theory and legal humanities. His work explores the relations between legal theory and legal history, the history and historiography of politics and philosophy, and the theory and history of imagination, emotion, and related language arts. He has a particular focus on Scottish philosophers and jurists from the 18th to 20th centuries, including David Hume, Adam Smith, and Neil MacCormick. His current research projects examine the relations between character sketching and legal reasoning, and the imagination in eighteenth century Scotland. His scholarship reflects a commitment to building bridges across disciplines and articulating the essential role of arts and humanities in legal pedagogy and scholarship. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on cognitive legal humanities, imagination in law, and the historical dimensions of legal reasoning. There is a clear trend toward interdisciplinary approaches that integrate insights from literature, rhetoric, cognitive science, and history into legal analysis. His work increasingly explores the embodied and affective dimensions of legal reasoning, moving beyond purely textual analysis to consider kinesic intelligence, emotional dimensions, and the materiality of legal practice. Professor Del Mar has received recognition for his work, including the IVR's Commendation for Excellence for 'Artefacts of Legal Inquiry'. Professor Del Mar actively supervises doctoral students working in legal theory and legal humanities, with a focus on the theory and history of common law reasoning, relations between law and cultural theory and history, the history and historiography of legal philosophy, law in a global context, and Scottish jurisprudence. His current and recent students include Isa Bellati, Luiza Tavares da Motta, Gabrielle Schwarzmann, and Adela Halo. His editorial work demonstrates significant scholarly activity, including editing the Law in Context series at Cambridge University Press, the Cambridge Elements in Legal Humanities, and the Encounters with Books from Other Disciplines series for the International Journal of Law in Context. He serves on the Editorial Board of Law & Literature. Professor Del Mar convenes the interdisciplinary research network on 'Imagination' at the Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. He previously founded and convened the Cotterrell Lectures in Sociological Jurisprudence (2015-2025) and the Centre for Law and Society in a Global Context (2013-18). He is also Co-Convenor of the Research Seminar series of the Queen Mary Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies and a Member of the Advisory Committee of the Centre for the History of Political Thought at Queen Mary.
