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Jan G. VoelkelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Political Change
• Behavioral Change
• Metascience (Research on Research Methods)
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Jan G. Voelkel is an Assistant Professor at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and the Department of Sociology at Cornell University. His research explores how micro-level preferences for equality and unity translate into macro-level political decisions, focusing on democratic attitudes, partisan dynamics, and moral framing. Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology, Stanford University M.S. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University B.S. in Social Sciences, University of Cologne Voelkel’s work spans political psychology, metascience, and social policy, with a focus on interventions to reduce anti-democratic attitudes, partisan animosity, and gender bias in political leadership. His recent articles emphasize large-scale collaborations, reproducibility, and cross-partisan empathy. Scientific awards include: New Investigator Award (Behavioral Science & Policy Association) Public Sociology Award (American Sociological Association) Open Science Innovator Award (Stanford) Centennial Teaching Assistant Award (Stanford)

Dale CopelandView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• Security Studies
• International Political Economy
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Dale Copeland is a Professor of International Affairs at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and is a leading scholar in international relations, specializing in security studies and international political economy. His research explores the interplay between economic interdependence, reputation, and state behavior, particularly in great power relations. Ph.D., University of Chicago His research focuses on security studies , international political economy , and IR theory , with particular emphasis on the causes of war, economic interdependence, bargaining and coercion, and the impact of rising and declining power. He investigates how trade, finance, and military behavior are interconnected and how states build reputations in international politics. His recent and past publications reveal a consistent focus on the conditions under which economic interdependence leads to peace or conflict. His work combines historical case studies with theoretical rigor, often engaging with realism, liberalism, and constructivism. Key themes include preventive war, reputation dynamics, trade expectations, and the strategic use of economic tools in foreign policy. His scientific awards include: International Studies Association Best Book Award (2017) MacArthur Fellowship Mellon Fellowship Post-doctoral Fellowship at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard University Professor Copeland has advised numerous students and contributed to major scholarly debates through symposia on his work in International Security Studies Forum and Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research . He has received significant research support through prestigious fellowships and grants, enabling his influential publications. He is currently working on a book about commerce and American foreign policy and a new project on coercion without war. He is affiliated with the Frank Batten School and contributes to its mission of training future leaders in public policy and international affairs. His research informs both academic discourse and policy-relevant understanding of international conflict and cooperation.

Yanan SongView profile

Associate Professor

• US Foreign Policy
• NATO Commitment
• US-China Relations
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Dr Yanan Song serves as Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Global Politics at SOAS University of London, where she also holds the position of Co-Director of Distance Learning Programmes within the Department of Politics and International Studies. Prior to her current appointment, she was a Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Exeter. PhD in Politics, Durham University MSc in International Public Policy, University College London Dr Song's research centers on US foreign policy with particular emphasis on America's commitment to NATO in the post-Cold War era. Her work examines military operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya, and Ukraine through the lens of foreign policy analysis, with special attention to intra-administration bureaucratic politics. She is currently investigating US-China relations, focusing on how misperceptions and misinterpretations of each other's policies shape bilateral strategy, with specific interest in the reconfiguration of the relationship within the context of the One Belt One Road initiative. Analysis of Dr Song's publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining US foreign policy commitments, NATO dynamics, and evolving US-China relations. Her recent work addresses contemporary challenges including the Ukraine crisis impact on transatlantic relations, trilateral dynamics in a multipolar world, and the reconfiguration of US-China relations in the post-pandemic era. Her scholarship consistently employs foreign policy analysis methodology to investigate how strategic misperceptions influence international relations and policy formulation. Dr Song actively supervises PhD students at SOAS and contributes to academic leadership through her role as Co-Director of Distance Learning Programmes. Her research appears to be supported by academic grants focused on international relations, US foreign policy, and China studies, though specific grant details are not publicly enumerated in her profile.

Derek BrownView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Social Psychology
• Equality in Organizations
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Derek Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Management Division at Columbia Business School. His research focuses on equality in organizations and society, examining how group membership, social hierarchies, and intergroup ideologies influence responses to diversity. He holds a PhD in Management from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, preceded by an MA and BA from UC Berkeley and Rice University, respectively. His research explores the psychological mechanisms behind systemic inequality, including perceptions of diversity policies, anti-Black bias, and the misperception of equality initiatives as harmful to advantaged groups. He publishes in top journals like Science Advances and Psychological Science , and his work bridges social psychology and organizational behavior to inform equitable policy design. Notable contributions include studies on racial status quo perceptions, the dynamics of anti-Black attitudes, and the cognitive consequences of scarcity. His articles consistently address themes of social justice, institutional reform, and intergroup trust. Derek teaches courses on Managerial Negotiations and the PhD Proseminar, emphasizing practical applications of his theoretical research.

• Sino-Japanese Relations
• Japan's Foreign Policy
• Strategic Culture
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Mong Cheung is Professor at Waseda University's School of International Liberal Studies and Visiting Scholar at Stanford University (2025). He holds a PhD in International Relations from Waseda University, an M.Phil in Political Science from Chinese University of Hong Kong, and a BA in Japanese Studies from the same institution. His research examines contemporary Sino-Japanese relations, Japan's foreign/security policies, strategic culture, and foreign-domestic policy linkages. Cheung's work focuses on misperception dynamics in China-Japan relations, reconciliation studies, and East Asian security architectures. His publications consistently analyze how domestic political survival influences diplomatic strategies, particularly regarding historical disputes like the Yasukuni Shrine controversy. Research trends show deep engagement with Taiwan policy evolution, strategic distrust mechanisms, and hedging strategies in great-power politics. Research Projects & Grants: Transformational Leader and China-Japan relations (Waseda University, 2023-2024) Foreign-Domestic Linkages in China's Foreign Policy to Japan (JSPS Grant, 2017-2020) Political Survival and Yasukuni in Japan's Relations with China (Publication Grant) As Associate Editor for Journal of Contemporary East Asian Studies and columnist for Hong Kong's Ming Pao, he bridges academic and public discourse on East Asian geopolitics.

Blaine LandisView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Social Networks
• Personality Psychology
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Blaine Landis is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at the School of Management, University College London . He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on social networks, personality dynamics, and workplace relationships, with emphasis on how individuals navigate informal connections and generative AI's organizational impact. Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior, University of Cambridge Research Interests: Personality traits and leadership emergence Advice dynamics in workplaces Relational misperceptions and network analysis Generative AI's implications for organizations His work has been published in top journals like Organization Science , Psychological Science , and Journal of Applied Psychology . Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his research has been featured in The Economist , Harvard Business Review , and Wall Street Journal . Advising & Grants: PhD advisees: Velvetina Lim, Jingze Wang Research projects include 'Integrating Personality and Networks at Work' and 'Generative AI and Organizations' Labs/Teams: Collaborates across interdisciplinary teams at UCL School of Management.

Jennifer MitzenView profile

Professor

• International Relations Theory
• Ontological Security
• Global Governance
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Jennifer Mitzen is a Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University, specializing in international relations (IR) theory, ontological security, global governance, and international history. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and has authored influential works like Power in Concert: The Nineteenth Century Origins of Global Governance . Her research explores how states navigate shared global challenges through diplomacy and ontological security frameworks, focusing on identity, anxiety, and emotional drivers in policy. Current projects address 'unthinkability' mechanisms in post-WWII contexts, examining claims that certain violent acts (e.g., nuclear war) are rendered unthinkable through collective discourse. Mitzen’s academic leadership includes co-chairing the APSA International Relations Theory Section, co-editing Ontological (In)Security in the European Union , and serving on editorial boards for journals like Security Studies and International Theory . She has held a visiting professorship at Lund University (2021–2022) and received teaching and mentorship awards at OSU. Her pedagogical work emphasizes critical security studies, global governance, and scholarly writing. Research interests span ontological security’s role in foreign policy, EU security dynamics, and the interplay between emotion and state behavior. Notable contributions include analyzing how states mitigate existential anxieties through identity work and diplomatic practices. Recent scholarship interrogates how societal taboos shape geopolitical realities, offering fresh perspectives on conflict prevention and global governance efficacy. Mitzen’s work bridges theoretical innovation with practical implications, addressing both explanatory and normative questions in IR. She actively collaborates through international networks, including the International Relations Theory Colloquium, and mentors students on topics ranging from IR theory foundations to contemporary global challenges.

Jennifer M. LindView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• East Asian International Security
• US Foreign Policy toward East Asia
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Jennifer M. Lind is an Associate Professor of Government at Dartmouth College and a Faculty Associate at Harvard University’s Reischauer Institute for Japanese Studies. She holds affiliations with Chatham House in London and has been a visiting scholar at Waseda University and SOAS, University of London. Her research focuses on international relations, East Asian security, and U.S. foreign policy toward East Asia. Lind earned her B.A. from UC Berkeley, M.I.A. from UC San Diego, and Ph.D. from MIT. Her work explores how authoritarian regimes like China adapt and innovate, challenging conventional views on their limitations. Notable publications include *Sorry States: Apologies in International Politics* (2008) and her forthcoming *Autocracy 2.0: How China’s Rise Transformed Tyranny* (2025). Lind’s research also addresses Japan’s security evolution, U.S.-China competition, and strategic dynamics in East Asia. She frequently contributes to outlets like *Foreign Affairs* and serves as editor-in-chief of the Substack *Blue Blaze*. Lind teaches courses on international politics, great power dynamics, and U.S.-China relations. Her grants and consultancy include work with RAND Corporation and the U.S. Department of Defense. She co-founded the Security Studies Faculty Network to foster collaboration among security scholars.

Luis L. SchenoniView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• Security Studies
• War and Peace
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Luis L. Schenoni is Associate Professor of International Relations and Director of the Security Studies Programme at the Department of Political Science, University College London. He is currently a Visiting Scholar at Princeton University, where he is conducting research on his second book project, 'Peace in the Americas'. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and is originally from Argentina. Research Interests: Dr. Schenoni specializes in international relations with a regional focus on Latin America. His work explores the causes and consequences of war and peace, particularly in the 19th century and the Western Hemisphere. Key areas include state formation, military conflict, regional security, and the political dynamics of victory and defeat. His research combines historical analysis with political science theory, contributing to broader debates on security, governance, and international order. Publication Trends: His scholarly output centers on war, peace, and state development in Latin America, published in top-tier journals such as American Journal of Political Science , International Security , International Studies Quarterly , and Security Studies . His 2024 book, Bringing War Back In , exemplifies his focus on historical political science and its implications for modern statecraft. Recent work increasingly examines conditions for sustained peace in the Americas. Rising Star Award by the European Consortium of Political Research Advising and Grants: While specific students and grants are not listed, Dr. Schenoni's leadership as Director of the Security Studies Programme indicates an active role in mentoring and academic supervision. His recognition as a 'Rising Star' suggests strong funding potential and early-career impact. He is likely involved in grant-funded research on security and conflict in Latin America. Labs and Research Teams: At UCL, he leads the Security Studies Programme, a hub for research on conflict, defense, and international security. His current affiliation with Princeton's PLAS (Program in Latin American Studies) highlights collaborative, interdisciplinary engagement with Latin Americanists across institutions.

Lukas WolfView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Social Psychology
• Shared Values
• Societal Polarisation
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Lukas Wolf is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath and a member of the Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research (CAER). His research focuses on shared human values, societal polarization, and adults' attitudes toward young people. He holds a PhD in Social Psychology from Cardiff University (2015), an MSc from Radboud University Nijmegen (2012), and a BSc in Psychology from the same institution (2010). PhD: Social Psychology, Cardiff University (2015) MSc: Radboud University Nijmegen (2012) BSc: Psychology, Radboud University Nijmegen (2010) His work explores how correcting misperceptions of shared values among polarized groups (e.g., US political parties) fosters hope and collaboration, particularly in addressing societal crises like climate change. He also investigates how the presence of children influences prosocial behavior in adults, even in unrelated contexts. Key projects include ESRC-funded research on youth environmental engagement and Templeton Foundation-backed studies on respectful political discourse. Recent articles highlight themes such as food system sustainability, vaccine-related conspiracy beliefs, and the role of children in environmental appeals. His research bridges social psychology with applied behavioral science, emphasizing practical solutions for societal challenges. Grants: ESRC: 'When Young People Discover Their Shared Values' (2023–2026) John Templeton Foundation: 'Using Values to Increase Intellectual Humility' (2023–2025) British Academy: 'Adults’ Decision-Making Regarding Teenagers’ Culpability' (2021–2022) Supervision: Open to PhD students researching shared values or adult-young people attitudes. In 2024, he contributed to a public engagement activity ('Research Assembly') that garnered attention across 132 news outlets, blogs, and social media platforms. His work aligns with UN SDGs emphasizing environmental protection and global cooperation.

Thomas SattlerView profile

Professor

• Comparative Politics
• International Relations
• International Economic Policy
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Thomas Sattler is a Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at the University of Geneva. Previously, he held professorships at the London School of Economics & Political Science and University College Dublin, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University and New York University. Dr. Sattler received his PhD in political science from ETH Zurich and completed the Program for Doctoral Students in Economics at the Study Center Gerzensee of the Swiss National Bank. His academic journey includes significant research positions at leading institutions across Europe and the United States. Sattler's research focuses on the political impact of globalization and monetary and fiscal policies in developed and emerging countries. His work examines how international cooperation and economic openness constrain democratic politics, particularly how voters respond to fiscal austerity and exchange rate shifts. His current research projects include 'Contingent signals: the political preconditions for successful economic stabilization,' 'How to design politically sustainable responses to fiscal pressure,' and 'Cooperation and Conflict in Chinese-US Economic Relations,' all supported by Swiss research foundations. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of international economic policy and voter behavior, with particular attention to austerity measures, fiscal policy in emerging markets, and US-China economic relations. The research employs diverse methodologies including experimental surveys, comparative analysis, and quantitative political economy approaches. Sattler actively supervises doctoral students working on topics related to international political economy, including US-China competition in Africa, developmental financial policy, and voter perceptions in the Euro area. His teaching spans international relations and political economy at bachelor, master, and PhD levels in both English and French.

Laurence R. HarrisView profile

Professor

• Perception
• Neuroscience
• Multisensory Integration
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Laurence R. Harris is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University, Faculty of Science. He is actively engaged in research on human perception during movement and is eligible to supervise graduate students in the Biology Graduate Program, reflecting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of physics, neuroscience, and biology. His research focuses on understanding how the brain integrates information from multiple senses—such as vision, vestibular input, touch, and hearing—to represent body position, orientation, and motion in space. Using virtual reality, electrical stimulation, underwater immersion, and sensory manipulation tools, his lab investigates perceptual mechanisms underlying self-motion, spatial orientation, and event timing. His work has strong implications for both fundamental neuroscience and practical applications in virtual environments and aging populations. The recent publications (2020–2022) span high-impact journals like PLoS ONE , Scientific Reports , and Royal Society Open Science , demonstrating sustained contributions to the fields of perception and multisensory integration. Themes include body representation, age-related sensory decline, visual size and distance estimation, and motion perception during self-motion. These studies employ psychophysical methods and controlled sensory environments to isolate and analyze perceptual mechanisms. Dr. Harris has not had scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. He supervises graduate students through the Biology Graduate Program and conducts research involving grants and laboratory-based experimental work, though specific grant details are not listed. His lab uses advanced equipment for sensory stimulation and motion tracking, including VR systems, loudspeakers, vibrators, and motion platforms. His laboratory focuses on experimental perception research, utilizing controlled sensory environments to manipulate and measure perceptual responses. The team investigates how altered sensory input affects body image, spatial orientation, and motion perception across the lifespan.

Meicen SunView profile

Assistant Professor

• Information Policy
• AI Governance
• Political Economy of Information
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Meicen Sun is an Assistant Professor at the School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with affiliated faculty roles at MIT FutureTech, AImpact Center, and multiple research centers. Her work bridges information policy, political economy, and AI governance. Education: AB (Princeton), AM with Law Certificate (University of Pennsylvania), PhD (MIT), Postdoctoral Fellowship (Stanford) Her research investigates the political economy of information , geopolitics of data , and AI governance , analyzing how autocratic regimes manage internet control, China's international institutional engagement, and digital policy challenges in aging populations and arms control. Recent publications focus on information externalities in autocratic systems , digital trade barriers , and technology's economic impacts . She also contributes to policy platforms like Harvard Business Review and World Economic Forum. Scientific Awards: TPRC 2023 First Prize, MIT 2023 Commencement Speaker Fellowships: Georgetown Global Political Economy, Horowitz Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, MIT Technology & Security Fellowship As a bilingual scholar (English/Chinese), she integrates international perspectives across academic and creative works, including theatrical productions. Her podcast interview on 'Two Think Minimum' highlights the economic-security trade-offs in China's internet control policies.

Bernd SchlipphakView profile

Professor

• Religion and Politics
• Political Communication
• Political Psychology
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Bernd Schlipphak , Professor for Quantitative Methods at the University of Münster, is a leading academic in the fields of Religion and Politics , Political Communication , and Political Psychology . His research focuses on globalization, sustainability, and empirical methods—particularly survey design and data linkage . He contributes to the Cluster of Excellence under Research Field B on Religious Diversity and Legal-Political Unity , with theory platforms including inequality, differentiation, emotionality, and conflict. University: University of Münster Position: Professor (since 2016) Previous Roles: Juniorprofessor (2013–2016), Postdoc (2012–2013), Research Assistant (2005–2009) His work analyzes threat perceptions , conspiracy theories , and democratic backsliding through projects like B3-46 (Communication of Religiously Framed Threats) and B3-30 (Threat Perceptions and Democratic Acceptance). He has also led projects on foreign states in Arab public perception (A2-24, until 2018) and prejudice/conspiracy theories (C2-30, until 2018). Co-authored publications explore topics such as EU reform preferences , governmental blame strategies , and marginalization scales . Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His supervised doctorates include Paul Meiners (Understanding Global Governance, 2022), Michael Bollwerk (Perceived Societal Marginalization, 2021), and Mujtaba Isani (Muslim Attitudes toward International Organizations, 2017). He has contributed to datasets like MILINDA (UN-led Peace Operations) and co-authored works on political communication and regional integration .

Samantha Moore-BergView profile

Assistant Professor

• Intergroup Conflict
• Political Polarization
• Religious Differences
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Samantha Moore-Berg, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah, leading the Peace and Intergroup Conflict Lab (PICL) . Her research spans intergroup conflict rooted in political polarization, religious differences, racial discrimination, and immigration status. Education Ph.D. in Psychology from Temple University B.A. in Psychology from Florida State University Research Focus Dr. Moore-Berg investigates psychological barriers to intergroup reconciliation, specializing in meta-perceptions, dehumanization, and intervention development. Her work combines academic-practitioner collaborations and policy-oriented approaches. Publication Trends Recent work emphasizes competitive victimhood, virtual contact efficacy, and meta-perception correction interventions across political, religious, and racial contexts. The 2022-2025 studies highlight democratic erosion, intergroup empathy, and cross-national applications. Community Engagement She collaborates with non-profits, artists, and policymakers to translate findings into real-world impact, inviting graduate applications (2024) and undergraduate/postdoc researchers.