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Robin Geiss is an Affiliate Professor at the School of Law, University of Glasgow, and Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). Previously, he held roles as Professor of International and European Law at the University of Potsdam and Legal Adviser to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). He leads research groups such as the Glasgow Center for International Law and Security (GCILS) and directs projects like the EU-sponsored 'Transnational Security Law.' His education includes a PhD from Kiel University (2003) and an LLM from NYU (2004). Research Focus: International law, security governance, human rights, cybersecurity, armed conflict law, and transnational organized crime. Key Roles: Advised UN, NATO, and governments on legal matters; member of the ILA Study Group on IHL challenges. Publications: Over 130 works, including books like Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea and editor of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law . His work bridges legal scholarship and policy, addressing modern challenges like autonomous weapons systems and cyber warfare. He has contributed to landmark projects like the Tallinn Manual on cyber law. Awards/Honors: Former scholar of the German National Merit Foundation. Grants/Advisory: EU-FP7 consortium on counter-narcotics consequences; multiple international advisory mandates.

• International Law
• Security Studies
• Human Rights Law
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CAPT Marcus Canady serves as the Coast Guard Chair and Military Instructor at the National Defense University’s Eisenhower School. He holds a degree in Operations Research from the US Coast Guard Academy (2000), an MBA from Syracuse University (2012), and a master’s in National Strategic Studies from the National War College (2021). His career spans 24 years in the US Coast Guard, including roles as a MH-65 helicopter pilot, Flight Operations Officer, and Commanding Officer of Air Station Houston. His expertise includes counter-drug operations, search and rescue, disaster response (e.g., Hurricane Katrina), and strategic planning. Research interests focus on national security, maritime operations, and military leadership. He has led critical missions involving airborne use of force against drug trafficking and disaster response coordination. Post-graduate roles include budget analysis at Coast Guard Headquarters and executive support to the Office of Budget Resources. No academic articles or scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. His professional contributions emphasize operational leadership and strategic policy development within the U.S. Coast Guard and defense institutions.

• National Security Strategy
• Coast Guard Operations
• Disaster Response
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Michael Kenney is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs , University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on terrorism, Islamist militancy, social network analysis, drug control policy, and international relations. He has authored books including The Islamic State in Britain: Radicalization and Resilience in an Activist Network and From Pablo to Osama: Trafficking and Terrorist Networks, Government Bureaucracies, and Competitive Adaptation . Conducted field research in Brazil, Colombia, Israel, Morocco, Spain, and the UK Held research fellowships at Stanford University and the University of Southern California Received grants from the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, and National Institute of Justice His work explores: Terrorist and drug trafficking network structures Organizational learning in illicit networks Competitive adaptation dynamics Social network analysis applications Counter-terrorism and drug policy Key trends in his publications include: Analysis of disengagement from extremism Small-world network structures in terrorism Historical evolution of drug trafficking Cyber-terrorism post-Stuxnet Comparative studies of criminal and terrorist organizations

• Terrorism
• Counter-Terrorism
• Islamist Militancy
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Dr. Anthea McCarthy-Jones is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at UNSW Canberra. She holds a PhD in International Relations with a specialization in Latin American studies. Her research examines illicit business networks, transnational crime, dark networks, and policymaking in developing nations, with particular focus on Latin America, Asia, and Australia. She has published extensively on these topics, including her 2024 co-authored book Illicit Business and numerous journal articles analyzing crime networks and security threats. Research Focus: Dr. McCarthy-Jones investigates the organizational structures of 'dark networks' facilitating global illicit activities, particularly emphasizing the roles of brokers and enablers. Her interdisciplinary work spans: Transnational organized crime networks across Latin America and Asia Neo-jihadist terror networks in Australia Illicit business operations and money laundering Crime-terror nexuses and state-sponsored illicit activities Digital evolution of criminal enterprises Awards and Honors: Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016) Publication Award from Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (2016) Professional Engagement: She serves as Board Member and Managing Editor for the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO) Journal, and is a member of the Australian National Centre for Latin American Studies (ANCLAS). Her research has been featured in East Asia Forum, InSight Crime, The Conversation, ABC News, and other major media outlets. Teaching: Develops and delivers courses on: Management and Governance in Developing Nations Illicit Business in the Modern World

• Illicit Business
• Transnational Crime
• Dark Networks
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Carl T. Hummell is an Instructor in the Homeland Security program at Wichita State University (WSU), which he helped coordinate and launch in Fall 2018 following a 20-year federal law enforcement career. His roles included Special Agent positions with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and later Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), focusing on criminal investigations involving human smuggling, narcotics trafficking, cybercrime, and counter-terrorism. He also served on the Wichita FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Before federal service, Hummell spent eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including combat operations during the 1991 Gulf War and later roles in military instruction. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Missouri State University. His research interests center on modern law enforcement strategies, homeland security policies, and transnational crime prevention. Though not listed in publications, his professional experience reflects expertise in border security, intelligence operations, and interagency collaboration. Currently residing in Wichita with his family, Hummell contributes to academia through curriculum development in homeland security education.

• Homeland Security
• Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
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John Comiskey serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at Monmouth University, bringing extensive field experience from his 22-year career as a New York City Police Lieutenant specializing in counter-terrorism, narcotics, and intelligence operations. He concurrently serves as an intelligence specialist in the US Coast Guard Reserve. His educational credentials include: Ed.D. in Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College (2014) M.A. in Security Studies (Homeland Security) from Naval Postgraduate School (2010) M.S. in Secondary Education: Social Studies from Queens College, CUNY (2005) Professor Comiskey's research centers on intelligence methodologies, crime-terrorism convergence, evidence-based counter-terrorism strategies, and homeland security curriculum development. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate levels with courses including Advanced Homeland Security Intelligence (HLS 302), Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis (CJ 621), and Theoretical Approaches to Homeland Security (HLS 287/602), reflecting his operational expertise in security frameworks. No scientific awards or major research grants are documented in available materials. His academic contributions focus on practical instruction rather than formal student advising or laboratory research, with upcoming 2025 courses confirming active faculty status.

• intelligence
• nexus of crime and terrorism
• evidence based counter-terrorism operations
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Jane Esberg is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on authoritarian repression mechanisms, censorship strategies, and political legacies in Latin America. She previously held postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton's Empirical Studies of Conflict Project and the International Crisis Group. Esberg earned her PhD from Stanford University. Her work examines topics such as criminal fragmentation in Mexico, political trajectories under Pinochet's regime, and exile-driven online opposition in Venezuela. She employs mixed-method approaches including social media data analysis and historical case studies. Recent research explores government expropriation strategies, UN peace operations' technological challenges, and the impact of factual corrections on criminal justice policy views. Esberg's publications appear in top journals like The American Political Science Review and Comparative Political Studies. While no awards are explicitly listed, her work demonstrates significant contributions to understanding authoritarian governance and post-dictatorship transitions.

• Authoritarian repression
• Censorship strategies
• Latin American politics
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Pablo García Varela is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of the Basque Country, affiliated with the Department of History, Art and Geography and the Contemporary History research area. He is an active member of the Contemporary History 1 (HC1) research group, focusing on modern historical dynamics in the Basque context. He completed his doctoral degree at the University of the Basque Country in 2019 with a dissertation titled "The world of drugs in the Basque Country and its relationship with the Basque National Liberation Movement (MLNV) ETA-m against the drug mafia (1980-2000)", supervised by Dr. Gaizka Fernández Soldevilla and Dr. Antonio Rivera Blanco. His educational background centers on advanced historical research methodologies applied to regional socio-political conflicts. Dr. García Varela's research critically examines the intersection of illicit economies and political violence, with primary emphasis on drug trafficking networks and their complex relationship with separatist movements like ETA during Spain's late-20th-century turbulent period. His work integrates socio-historical analysis to unravel how organized crime influenced Basque nationalist struggles between 1980 and 2000. As part of the Contemporary History 1 research group, he contributes to collaborative projects analyzing Basque socio-political evolution, particularly investigating how counter-narcotics operations shaped regional security policies and movement strategies during the specified timeframe.

• Contemporary History
• Basque History
• Drug Trafficking
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Dr. Jeffery Johnson is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies at the University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences. He has been a faculty member since 2005 and coordinates criminal justice programs across multiple regional campuses. Alongside his academic role, he serves as a Part-Time Training Instructor/Deputy with the Tunica County Sheriff's Office, leveraging his 20+ years of law enforcement experience with the Kansas Highway Patrol and other agencies. Dr. Johnson holds a B.S. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from Washburn University (1996, 1999), a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security from Texas A&M (2014), and an Ed.D. in Professional Studies from Delta State University (2014). His certifications include Expert Gang Specialist (NGCRC), Mississippi Law Enforcement Instructor, and Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor. His research focuses on gang dynamics, terrorism financing, hate crime education, and law enforcement strategies. He has authored/co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and presented at conferences such as the National Gang Crime Research Center and the Center for Homeland Defense and Security.

• Criminal Justice
• Homeland Security
• Terrorism Studies
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Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Gina K.C. Martfeld serves as a USCG Instructor in the Department of Management at the United States Coast Guard Academy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management (2013) from the Academy and a Master of Business Administration (2022) from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her career includes roles as an Officer of the Deck on the USCGC POLAR STAR, Operations Officer on the USCGC ALEX HALEY, and participation in major operations like Operation Deep Freeze and RIMPAC Exercise. She transitioned through assignments in counter-narcotics, fisheries enforcement, and maritime security, reflecting expertise in operational leadership and strategic management. No academic awards or grants are listed, though her professional contributions emphasize practical operational and managerial experience. She currently teaches courses in economics and professional certifications, contributing to leadership development programs.

• Management
• Operations Management
• Economics
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Dr. Morphy Dumlao is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra , with prior affiliations at the United Nations Directorate for Peacekeeping Operations (forensic investigator in Sudan and Timor-Leste) and academic guest roles at ETH Zurich (2013, funded by OPCW) and research fellowships at the National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (2018) and the ARC Training Centre for Innovative Wine Production (2019, with Charles Sturt University and UNSW Sydney). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (University of New South Wales) and an MSc in Analytical/Physical Chemistry (Ateneo de Manila University). Research Expertise: Development of rapid biomarker detection devices, synthesis of 3D materials for molecular extraction, and design of ambient ionization sources for mass spectrometry. Teaching: Courses on explosive ordnance safety ( ZPEM8102 ) and forensic investigation of explosives ( ZPEM8104 ). Publication Trends: Focus on ambient mass spectrometry applications in food safety (Botrytis cinerea infection in grapes), forensic science (chemical warfare agents), and agricultural diagnostics. Key innovations include portable ionization sources and solid-phase microextraction techniques. Contact: Office at UNSW Canberra, Room 216, Level 2, Building 22. Email: m.dumlao@unsw.edu.au .

• Analytical Chemistry
• Forensic Science
• Mass Spectrometry
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Ryan C. Berg is director of the Americas Program and head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He also serves as an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of America and a course coordinator at the United States Foreign Service Institute. Dr. Berg obtained a PhD and an MPhil in political science and an MSc in global governance and diplomacy from the University of Oxford, where he was a Senior Hulme Fellow. Earlier, he obtained a BA in government and theology from Georgetown University. His research focuses on U.S.-Latin America relations, strategic competition and defense policy, authoritarian regimes, armed conflict and transnational organized crime, and trade and development issues. Dr. Berg has been published in a variety of peer-reviewed academic and policy-oriented journals, including The Lancet, Migration and Development, the SAIS Review of International Affairs, and the Georgetown Security Studies Review. His articles have appeared in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, CNN.com, Los Angeles Times, and World Politics Review, among other outlets. Dr. Berg routinely testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and is conversational in Slovenian. As a Fulbright scholar in Brazil and Council on Foreign Relations Term Member, Dr. Berg has established expertise across the Western Hemisphere. His recent work examines China's growing influence in Latin America, U.S. policy toward Venezuela, democratic backsliding, and economic development challenges throughout the region.

• U.S.-Latin America relations
• Strategic competition
• Defense policy
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