Keith Ewing is a Professor of Public Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London since 1989. Previously, he held visiting professorships at the University of Western Australia (1992), University of Alberta (1987-88), and Osgoode Hall Law School (1982). Earlier roles included positions at the University of Edinburgh (1978-83) and University of Cambridge (1983-1989). His research focuses on labour law and constitutional reform, particularly the intersection of social rights and constitutional frameworks. He teaches undergraduate Public Law and graduate European Labour Law. His publications span constitutional law, human rights, and labour rights, with recent works addressing post-Brexit legal frameworks, trade agreements' labour provisions, and emergency governance during the pandemic. Notable books include MI5, the Cold War, and the Rule of Law (2020) and co-edited volumes on the Right to Strike in International Law (2020). His articles frequently analyze judicial roles, electoral democracy, and transnational legal challenges. Ewing has led projects such as the CONPRE initiative (2015-2017) on parliamentary human rights protections and a British Academy-funded study on counter-terrorism and human rights (2007). His work contributes to UN SDGs related to justice, equality, and sustainable development through legal reforms.
Sanaa Ahmed is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Calgary, where she joined in 2021. Prior to her current position, she was a Killam Postdoctoral Fellow at Dalhousie University. Her academic journey spans across multiple institutions and countries, reflecting her international perspective on legal issues. Her educational background includes: PhD from York University (2019) LLM from University of Warwick (2005) LLB from S.M. Law College, University of Karachi (2002) BA from University of Karachi (1998) Sanaa Ahmed's research focuses on the intersection of financial systems and criminal activity, with particular emphasis on money laundering , financial crime , and financial regulation . Her work also extends to criminal law , human rights , and surveillance practices. She examines how regulatory frameworks function in practice, particularly in the Canadian context, while also investigating transnational dimensions of financial crime and regulation in countries like Pakistan. Her approach combines legal analysis with political economy perspectives to understand the complex relationships between state institutions, capital flows, and crime prevention mechanisms. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on money laundering and financial regulation, with increasing attention to Canadian contexts in her most recent work (2023). She has also maintained a strong interest in Pakistan's regulatory environment and has explored connections between financial crime, human rights, and development in African contexts. Her work appears in diverse venues including academic journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to these complex legal issues. Her notable awards include: Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dalhousie University (2019) Harley D. Hallet Graduate Scholarship, Osgoode Hall Law School (2018) Peter W. Hogg Graduate Award (2016) Before her academic career, Sanaa Ahmed had significant professional experience in journalism, working as an editor, writer, producer and reporter for several media outlets in Pakistan. This background informs her approach to legal scholarship, particularly in examining the practical implementation of regulatory frameworks and the relationship between law, media, and public understanding of financial crime. Her teaching includes courses on Crime (LAW 410) and Money Laundering (LAW 693), directly connecting her research expertise with her pedagogical responsibilities. While specific information about research labs or teams is not provided in the available materials, her collaborative work on publications like "Presence through absence? Understanding the role of capital in the African Human Rights Action Plan" suggests active engagement with international research networks focused on financial crime, human rights, and development.
Don John Omale serves as a Senior Lecturer in Criminology within the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences, focusing on critical issues in Nigerian and African criminal justice systems. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical field applications across diverse security and justice contexts. Dr. Omale's research centers on restorative justice mechanisms, police ethics, and conflict resolution in Africa. He extensively examines traditional African dispute resolution models alongside modern criminal justice challenges, with particular emphasis on Nigeria. His studies address farmer-herder conflicts, prison conditions, terrorism countermeasures, and domestic violence in semi-urban settings, consistently advocating for culturally grounded solutions that enhance community trust and institutional accountability. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2010-2025) reveals a dominant focus on restorative justice implementation and police accountability in Nigeria. His work demonstrates a methodological shift from theoretical discourse (2005-2011) toward empirical field studies examining practitioner perspectives and community-level impacts, particularly in conflict-affected regions like the Niger Delta and North Central Nigeria. The research consistently connects indigenous African conflict resolution traditions with contemporary security challenges. No scientific awards were documented in available sources Professional activities show no recorded student advising or grant funding in the provided materials, though his extensive publication record suggests active research supervision. His work frequently engages criminal justice professionals and community stakeholders, indicating collaborative field-based approaches to justice reform.
Ziad Majed serves as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Middle East Pluralities within the Department of History and Politics, holding the Elliott E. Burdette Professorship of Middle Eastern Studies. His academic focus centers on Lebanese, Syrian, and broader Arab political affairs, with sustained engagement in civil society reform campaigns since 1994. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Political Sciences from IEP - Sciences-Po, Paris DEA in Political Sciences from IEP - Sciences-Po, Paris MA in Arabic Literature from the American University of Beirut BA in Economics from the American University of Beirut Majed's research critically examines political transitions, civil society dynamics, and democratization challenges across the Arab world. His work demonstrates deep expertise in Lebanese consociationalism, Syrian revolutionary movements, and the interplay between foreign occupation and local authoritarianism, consistently addressing themes of state failure and resistance. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory from Arab Spring studies toward contemporary analysis of counter-revolutionary processes, Russian and American geopolitical interventions, and the fragmentation of state authority in Syria and Lebanon. The corpus maintains rigorous focus on occupation politics, sectarian governance crises, and regional power rivalries. Professor Majed actively contributes to public discourse as Coordinator of The Arab Network for the Study of Democracy and opinion writer for Al-Quds Al-Arabi, while serving on boards of Lebanese, Syrian, and French cultural institutions and lecturing internationally at major festivals and conferences.
Poonam Puri is a Professor and York Research Chair in Corporate Governance, Investor Protection & Financial Markets at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. She holds an LLB from Toronto and an LLM from Harvard. Co-Founder and Director of the Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic Founder and Director of the Business Law LLM at Osgoode Professional Development Chair of York University’s Senate Her research focuses on corporate governance, investor protection, securities regulation, and the legal implications of digital currencies. She has supervised PhD and LLM students in areas like corporate accountability, ESG, and cryptocurrency regulation. Article Trends : Recent works emphasize digital currencies, corporate sustainability, enforcement mechanisms, and governance reforms, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to law and finance. Scientific Awards : Royal Society of Canada’s Yvan Allaire Medal (2021) Law Society Medal (2021) Walter Mundell Medal for Legal Writing (2020) Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers (2015, 2017) Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women (2011) Grants : Over $5 million in research funding, including five SSHRC grants and $775,000 from York and University of Toronto for digital currency research. Labs & Teams : Directs the Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic and has served on numerous public and private sector boards, including Canada Infrastructure Bank and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
William Selinger is the Wick Cary Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics and Letters at The University of Oklahoma, specializing in political theory and the history of political thought. His research focuses on the modern history of representative democracy, particularly parliamentary institutions in 18th- and 19th-century Britain and France. He earned his PhD from Harvard University and BA from the University of Chicago, with prior teaching experience at University College London. Research Interests : Selinger examines the development of liberal thought through key figures like Benjamin Constant, François Guizot, Alexis de Tocqueville, and John Stuart Mill. His work bridges constitutional history with intellectual history, analyzing how parliamentary systems shaped modern liberalism. His book Parliamentarism: From Burke to Weber (2019) won the Montreal Political Theory Manuscript Award, exploring efforts to democratize parliamentary governance. Recent Work : His current project, a Montesquieu biography under contract with Princeton University Press, expands his exploration of foundational political ideas. Recent articles address topics like French liberalism, populism, and Montesquieu’s theories of sovereignty, reflecting his engagement with both historical texts and contemporary democratic challenges. Awards : Quentin Skinner Lectureship in Intellectual History (2024), Montreal Political Theory Award (2019) Publications : Over 15 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Modern Intellectual History and Review of Politics , emphasizing constitutional crises, party systems, and comparative political thought. Selinger’s scholarship connects historical analysis to modern democratic dilemmas, offering critical insights into representative governance and institutional legitimacy.
Eugene TAN Kheng Boon is an Associate Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU), where he has served since 2013. He holds a JSM from Stanford University (2004), an MSc in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics (1998), and an LL.B. from the National University of Singapore (1995). His academic roles have included Co-Director of the Centre for Scholars' Development (2012–2017) and earlier positions as Assistant Professor, Lecturer-in-Law, and Senior Tutor. His research focuses on constitutional law, public policy, business ethics, and governance in Singapore. He explores themes such as ethnic relations, corporate social responsibility, and the intersection of law with societal values. Notable projects include studies on Singapore’s management of immigration, religious regulation, and the ASEAN Charter’s implications. Tan’s publications span constitutional law treatises, counter-terrorism policy analyses, and critiques of Singapore’s legal traditions. His work often emphasizes Singapore’s unique blend of pragmatic governance and ethical considerations. He has contributed to international discussions on corporate responsibility in Asia and the evolution of pluralist legal systems. Awarded fellowships from Stanford and the Fulbright Program, Tan has also engaged in public service as a Nominated Member of Parliament (2012–2014) and held roles in bodies like the Singapore Compact for Corporate Social Responsibility. His interdisciplinary approach bridges legal scholarship with real-world governance challenges.
Maria Mushtaq is an Associate Professor at Telecom Paris , affiliated with the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI) and the Secure and Safe Hardware (SSH) Lab . She received her PhD in Information Security from the University of South Brittany, France (2019) and completed 2 years of postdoctoral research at LIRMM, University of Montpellier under the CNRS excellence post-doc grant. Research Focus: Microarchitectural vulnerability assessment, runtime mitigation against side/covert-channel attacks, cryptanalysis, OS-based security primitives, and hardware-software interface security Technical Expertise: Cache timing attacks, transient execution attacks (Spectre/Meltdown), Hardware Performance Counter analysis, gem5 simulation Her recent work involves RISC-V security analysis using gem5 simulations and machine learning for attack detection. She serves as Guest Editor for the Journal of Applied Sciences special issue on Side Channel Attacks in Embedded Systems and has been on the Program Committee for the European Test Symposium (2020-2021). 2021 HiPEAC Collaboration Grant recipient Organized IP Paris Winter School on Microarchitectural Security (2022) Active in international conferences as panelist and keynote speaker
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.
Christopher Hernandez-Roy serves as a senior fellow and deputy director of the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., while maintaining an academic affiliation as an affiliated practitioner at James Madison University's Department of Political Science. His research focuses on democratic backsliding, transnational organized crime, geopolitics, and economic and national security issues across the Western Hemisphere including North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Dr. Hernandez-Roy's educational background includes: BA honors degree in history from Carleton University MPhil in international relations from the University of Cambridge His research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in monitoring democratic governance challenges throughout the Americas, analyzing transnational criminal networks, and assessing geopolitical competition in the region. Hernandez-Roy has developed specialized knowledge in U.S.-Latin American relations, with particular attention to how great power competition—especially China's expanding influence through legitimate and criminal channels—affects regional stability. His work consistently examines the intersection of security, governance, and economic policy in the hemisphere, with recent emphasis on trade dynamics, democratic resilience, and transnational security threats. Analysis of his publication history reveals growing concern about China and Russia's military diplomacy in Latin America, the impact of U.S. trade policies on North American integration, and the evolving challenges of transnational crime affecting hemispheric security. His research demonstrates how democratic backsliding, corruption, and organized crime intersect to undermine regional stability and U.S. interests. Hernandez-Roy's practical policy experience is substantial: Served as first director of the Department of Public Security at the OAS Led the Department of Sustainable Democracy and Special Missions at the OAS Documented human rights abuses in Venezuela and co-led ICC case efforts Oversaw OAS Mission to Support the Peace Process in Colombia Negotiated anti-corruption missions in Honduras Resolved border disputes between multiple Central American nations Early in his career, Hernandez-Roy worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, providing foundational security expertise. His policy insights are frequently sought by major media outlets including CBS, CTV, CBC, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and New York Times, and he has testified before Congress on Western Hemisphere affairs. His work bridges academic analysis and practical policy implementation through his dual roles at CSIS and James Madison University.
Vincenzo Ruggiero is a Professor of Sociology at the School of Law and Social Sciences , Middlesex University. His work bridges criminology , political violence , and critical theory , focusing on power structures , state-corporate crime , and green criminology . Research Themes: Crimes of the powerful, financial crime, political violence, environmental crime, degrowth movement, and abolitionist criminology. Recent Trends: Analysis of war as corporate crime, intersections of behavioral economics and political violence, sustainability challenges, and global reparation for displaced populations. Editorial Work: Co-editor of Organized crime and terrorist networks (2019) and Corruption and organized crime in Europe (2012).
Prof. Dr. Solveig Richter is a University Professor at the Humanities Centre , University of Leipzig , holding the Heisenberg Professorship for International Relations and Transnational Politics . Previously, she was Junior Professor for International Conflict Management at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, University of Erfurt, and worked at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) on EU foreign policy and Southeast Europe. Education: Political Science, History, Communication Science (Dresden & Strasbourg) PhD in International Relations at TU Dresden and IFSH Hamburg Research Focus: External democracy promotion in post-conflict societies, peacebuilding mechanisms, EU crisis management tools, and informal power networks. Her regional expertise spans Eastern Europe , Western Balkans , and Colombia . Publications Trends: Recent work examines social solidarity economies in peacebuilding, EU missions in Kosovo, environmental conflicts in Colombia, and Ukrainian post-war reconstruction. She explores intersections of governance, gender, and local ownership in hybrid peace processes. Scientific Contributions: Editor-in-Chief of the ZeFKo (2021-2023) Co-Editor of the Rowman and Littlefield Handbook on Peace and Conflict Studies Advising & Collaborations: Supervises 10+ doctoral candidates at Leipzig and Erfurt. Collaborates with researchers across Europe, India, and Colombia on peace missions, democratic transitions, and conflict analysis. Labs & Teams: Leads the Department of International Relations and Transnational Politics team, integrating global PhD researchers, visiting scholars, and external guests in projects spanning EU security, post-conflict Colombia, and Ukrainian crisis management.
Nicholas Copeland serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University within the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. His academic base is in 428 Major Williams Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia, where he conducts research on Latin American political dynamics. Specializing in Guatemalan historical analysis, Dr. Copeland investigates indigenous resistance movements, democratic institutions under neoliberal frameworks, and state violence in post-revolutionary contexts. His methodological approach combines political history with anthropological perspectives, examining how corporate power intersects with grassroots activism. Current projects include the book manuscript "Deceptive Alliances: Democracy and Counterinsurgency in Post-Revolutionary Guatemala" and the article "Conflating Democracy: Countering State Violence in Neoliberal Guatemala" currently under review. His publications demonstrate consistent thematic progression from Cold War-era counterinsurgency to contemporary corporate-state collusion, with increasing focus on indigenous agency. These works span interdisciplinary boundaries connecting historical analysis with political science and anthropology, particularly through examinations of mining conflicts and anti-corruption movements in Central America. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards documented in available sources Advising and Grants: Student advising details not specified in source materials Grant funding information not provided in current documentation
Susan Anderson is a Professor of German & Scandinavian at the University of Oregon's Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages. Her research focuses on German and Austrian literature and culture from the late 19th century to the present, with particular emphasis on gender studies, modernist narratives, and cultural hybridity. She has published extensively on authors such as Arthur Schnitzler, Yoko Tawada, and Ricarda Huch, examining themes like visual metaphors, border dynamics, and the interplay between public and private identities. Anderson's work bridges literary analysis with historical context, exploring how texts negotiate cultural memory and identity. Her scholarship spans from fin-de-siècle Vienna to post-unification Germany, addressing topics ranging from narrative translation to authorial self-representation. She has contributed to interdisciplinary dialogues on cinema, gender, and environmental symbolism, reflecting her commitment to connecting literature with broader socio-cultural frameworks. Her publications include groundbreaking analyses of Yoko Tawada's transnational narratives and Arthur Schnitzler's exploration of voyeurism. She has also examined the role of borders in contemporary German literature and the intersection of medical humanities with dramatic works. Anderson's research demonstrates a sustained engagement with questions of cultural mediation, identity politics, and the evolution of narrative forms across historical periods.
Dr. Katie Benson is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Manchester, specializing in financial crime and regulatory responses. Her research examines professional facilitation of money laundering, with broader interests spanning organized crime, illicit markets, and anti-corruption measures. She serves as an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute Centre for Finance and Security and was appointed to the UK-US Taskforce on the Transatlantic Response to Illicit Finance. Education includes: ESRC-funded PhD in Criminology (University of Manchester, 2016) MRes in Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies (Distinction, University of Manchester) MSc in Criminology (Distinction, University of Leicester) Her research centers on the intersection of legal systems and financial crime, particularly how professionals enable money laundering through organizational structures and regulatory gaps. She investigates the evolution of illicit finance mechanisms across international jurisdictions. Recent publications focus on regulatory frameworks for legal professionals, with consistent themes of organizational compliance, transnational policy analysis, and financial system vulnerabilities. Awards include: 2022 Outstanding Book Award from the American Society of Criminology for Lawyers and the Proceeds of Crime She collaborates with government agencies and law enforcement internationally, providing advisory services on financial crime mitigation. Previous roles include Knowledge Manager for the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency.
