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• American Civil War
• 19th Century United States History
• Political Economy
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Brian Schoen serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences, holding the James Richard Hamilton/Baker and Hostetler Professorship of Humanities. His teaching spans foundational U.S. history surveys to specialized courses on capitalism, the Civil War, and the American South. His academic credentials include a B.A. from the University of Arkansas and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in History from the University of Virginia. Schoen's research probes the transnational dimensions of 19th-century America, emphasizing how global economic forces and international relations shaped domestic politics, slavery, and secession. His work reveals cotton's pivotal role in binding sectional interests to worldwide markets while exposing how European perceptions influenced American statecraft during the Civil War era. This scholarship bridges political economy, diplomatic history, and social analysis to reframe U.S. history within Atlantic and global contexts. Analysis of his recent publications shows consistent focus on cotton's geopolitical power, the international resonance of secession debates, and the Civil War's reverberations across empires and republics. His methodology integrates economic data with ideological analysis to demonstrate how global capitalism and foreign policy concerns drove domestic conflict. Schoen's scholarly recognition includes: Bennett H. Wall Award (2010) for The Fragile Fabric of Union Ohio Center of the Book’s Great Books selection (2023) for Settling Ohio Fulbright Canada Research Chair appointment (2023) Mary Ball Washington Professorship (2014-15) He mentors M.A. students in 19th-century U.S. history while directing major research initiatives funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, Fulbright Commission, and Filson Institute. As co-editor of Ohio University Press's New Approaches to Midwestern Studies series and Journal of the Early Republic editorial board member, he shapes scholarly discourse beyond his institution.

Daniel KlermanView profile

Professor

• Civil Procedure
• English Legal History
• Law and Economics
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Daniel Klerman is the Edward G. Lewis Chair in Law and History at USC Gould School of Law, where he serves as Director of the Center of Law & Social Science (CLASS). He teaches Civil Procedure, Property, Concepts in American Law, and English Legal History, and was honored with the Student Bar Association Faculty Appreciation Award in 2014 for his outstanding teaching. Klerman's scholarly work bridges legal history and law and economics, focusing on civil procedure, English legal history, and the economic analysis of legal institutions. His research examines how legal systems evolve, how litigation and settlement function across different jurisdictions, and the historical development of common law institutions. He has made significant contributions to understanding jurisdictional competition, forum shopping, and the selection effects in litigation. His work demonstrates a consistent pattern of integrating historical analysis with rigorous economic modeling, particularly in examining how reputation mechanisms function in legal markets and how historical legal developments can inform contemporary legal problems. Klerman's scholarship often employs empirical methods to test theoretical propositions about legal institutions and their evolution. Sutherland Prize from the American Society for Legal History (2004) David Yale Prize from the Selden Society (2001) Student Bar Association Faculty Appreciation Award (2014) Klerman has held significant leadership roles in the academic legal community, serving as co-president of the Society for Empirical Legal Studies (2008-09) and on the Board of Directors of the American Law & Economics Association (2009-2012). He is a founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law & Empirical Analysis and serves on the editorial boards of Law & History Review and the Journal of Legal Analysis. As a member of the American Law Institute, he contributes to the development of legal principles. His extensive visiting professorships at institutions including Harvard, Stanford, Chicago, and international universities demonstrate his scholarly prominence. As Director of the Center of Law & Social Science, Klerman leads interdisciplinary research initiatives that connect legal scholarship with social science methodologies, fostering empirical approaches to legal questions across multiple domains of law.

David GerlachView profile

Associate Professor

• Central and Eastern European History
• Post-World War II History
• Ethnic Cleansing
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David Gerlach serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the History Department at Saint Peter's University, concurrently directing the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. His scholarship centers on post-World War II transformations in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly examining economic dimensions of ethnic cleansing and forced migration. Dr. Gerlach earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in History from the University of Pittsburgh and his B.A. in History from Boston College. His research interrogates how property relations, memory politics, and identity formation intersected during population transfers in German-Czech borderlands after 1945. He analyzes economic motives behind Sudeten German expulsions and explores material culture of Jewish loss in post-Holocaust Central Europe, emphasizing how displacement reshaped regional societies through environmental, demographic, and social lenses. Gerlach's publications (2007-2019) reveal consistent focus on borderland transformations, with increasing attention to memory studies and material culture. His work bridges economic history with cultural analysis, examining how forced migration created enduring legacies in property rights, minority relations, and national narratives across Czechoslovakia and neighboring regions. His scholarly contributions have received significant recognition: Richard M. Hunt Fellowship for German Politics/Society/Culture (American Council on Germany, 2016-2017) Research Grant from Conference Group for Central European History (2010-2011) R. John Rath Prize for Best Article (Austrian History Yearbook, 2007) Best Dissertation in Austrian Studies (Austrian Cultural Forum, 2006-2007) As an educator, Gerlach teaches specialized courses including History of Russia (1613-1917), The Soviet Empire, History of Germany (1815-1945), and Bearing Witness to War and Genocide. His Richard M. Hunt Fellowship supported research on property-memory intersections in post-WWII Central Europe, reflecting his commitment to securing external funding for innovative historical inquiry. Through leadership of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Gerlach fosters interdisciplinary research on genocide prevention, remembrance practices, and educational outreach programs addressing historical trauma and reconciliation processes.

David KurzView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Conservation Science
• Human Dimensions of Wildlife
• Climate Policy
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David Kurz is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies at Boston College. He holds a PhD in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from UC Berkeley, an MPhil in Zoology from the University of Cambridge, and an AB in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University. His interdisciplinary research focuses on the human dimensions of wildlife conservation, climate policy, and socio-ecological systems. Dr. Kurz explores how climate change, urbanization, and land-use shifts impact ecosystems and human communities. Key research projects include studying bearded pig distributions in Borneo, cultural implications of lobster die-offs in the Long Island Sound, and equity in urban green space access. His work bridges natural and social sciences to address challenges in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. Recent publications highlight topics like wildfire biodiversity overlaps in California, socio-ecological dynamics in Malaysian Borneo, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on wildlife. He emphasizes mentorship, guiding students toward real-world problem-solving and engaged scholarship. Dr. Kurz’s teaching and research align with Boston College’s commitment to environmental justice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Paolo GuardaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data Protection
• Privacy Law
• E-Health Technologies
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Paolo Guarda is an Assistant Professor in Comparative Private Law at the University of Trento's Faculty of Law . He leads research in Data Protection, Privacy Law , and E-Health Technologies , with a focus on GDPR compliance and legal frameworks for emerging tech like AI. Key Contributions: Authored over 100 publications, including books on privacy and medical data governance Organized international conferences on AI ethics and privacy in healthcare Coordinated EU-funded projects like reCreating Europe and NATHCARE Research Themes: Privacy by design in telemedicine Intellectual property challenges in robotics GDPR implementation in global health research Affiliations: Member of the Trento Law and Technology Research Group Collaborates with scholars such as Roberto Caso and Thomas Margoni

Preeti RaghunathView profile

Lecturer

• Global Media Policy
• Sustainable Technology Governance
• AI and Data Policy
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Dr Preeti Raghunath is a Lecturer in Digital Media and Society at the University of Sheffield's School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations. She holds a PhD from the University of Hyderabad and has prior academic roles at Monash University. Her research focuses on global media policy, sustainable technology governance, and AI/ data policies in the Global South. She co-leads the STeMiS research theme and is a Fellow at the Institute for Global Sustainable Development. Her education includes a PhD in Communication (2019) and MPhil in International Relations (2011). Before academia, she worked in journalism, corporate communications, and research. Her work integrates critical policy ethnography and deliberative frameworks, with a focus on South Asia and Southeast Asia. Research highlights include the Deliberative Policy Ecology Approach for media governance, studies on AI policy gender dimensions, and analysis of digital state assemblages. She's contributed to UN-funded projects on AI and women's rights, and her work is part of Columbia University's Global Freedom of Expression curriculum. Teaching includes modules on digital society, research methods, and global data industries. She's secured grants from entities like UN Women, Ford Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations. Awards include the 2018 IAMCR Best Paper Award. Professional roles include Co-Editor of Palgrave's Global Media Policy series and Editorial Board member of Journal of Digital Media & Policy . She collaborates internationally, including partnerships with UNU Macau and India's National Media Policy consultations.

Duong Hieu PhanView profile

Professor

• Cryptography
• Provable Security
• Functional Encryption
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Duong Hieu Phan is a Professor at Telecom Paris, part of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, and Head of the Cybersecurity-Cryptography team. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Ecole Normale Supérieure and has extensive postdoctoral experience at University College London and research roles at France Telecom R&D. His academic career includes roles as an assistant/associate professor at LAGA, University of Paris 8 (2007–2015), and later as a professor and director of the Master 2 Maths CRYPTIS program at XLIM, University of Limoges (2015–2020). His research focuses on cryptography, with emphasis on provable security, functional encryption, privacy-preserving systems, and anamorphic cryptography. Key areas include secure communication mechanisms against oppressive surveillance, decentralized systems, and post-quantum security. He has contributed to foundational work on CCA security for FHE, quantum-resistant protocols, and verifiable functional encryption. Prof. Phan is actively involved in professional committees, including IACR ASIACRYPT and PKC steering committees, and editorial boards such as the IACR CIC Journal. He promotes Franco-Vietnamese scientific collaboration through roles in the CNRS IRL partnership. His teaching spans cryptography, algorithms, and mathematics at undergraduate and master’s levels, including program coordination and research supervision.

Jaap ZevenbergenView profile

Professor

• Land Administration
• Geo-Information Management
• Property Rights
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Jaap Zevenbergen is a Full Professor at the University of Twente's Faculty of ITC, specializing in Land Administration and Geo-Information Management. He holds a PhD from Delft University of Technology (2002) and degrees in Geodetic Engineering (Delft) and Law (Leiden University). His research focuses on international land governance, digital transformation of property institutions, and pro-poor land tools, with projects in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. He has contributed to UN Habitat initiatives and World Bank programs, emphasizing sustainable development goals (SDGs 1, 11, 13). Key roles: Theme leader at TU Delft's OTB Institute (2003–2010), Portfolio Manager for MSc Land Administration at ITC. Teaching: MSc programs in Land Administration, GIMA, and International Land Management. Research interests include: Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) implementation, legal-technical integration in geo-ICT systems, and post-disaster/post-conflict land governance. He has authored/co-authored over 340 publications and edited books like Real Property Transactions . Notable achievement: Co-winner of the 2018 FIG-Survey Review Prize for land policy analysis. Current projects explore 3D cadastral systems, UAV applications in land registration, and ethical geospatial practices. He advises on land reforms in Greece and Egypt and collaborates with institutions like UN Habitat and the World Bank.

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Privacy Issues
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Dr. Joris Demmers is an Associate Professor and Head of the Marketing Department at the Faculty of Economics and Business , University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on consumer behavior, privacy in digital environments, environmental sustainability in marketing strategies, and the intersection of technology with consumer engagement. He leads academic initiatives in marketing while exploring interdisciplinary topics like corporate greenwashing detection and data governance. Key Research Themes: Consumer preferences for eco-labels and corporate social responsibility Privacy risks vs. behavioral incentives in financial and social media contexts Visual content analysis and machine learning applications in marketing Data-sharing dynamics and ethical marketing practices Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes greenwashing detection (e.g., GreenScreen dataset), psychological drivers of financial self-disclosure, and the role of digital tools in customer journeys. Earlier studies delve into consumer data-sharing motivations and ethical privacy frameworks. Awards and Activities: No awards explicitly mentioned. Active in teaching and ancillary academic activities related to marketing strategy and digital media. Lab/Team Affiliations: No specific labs or teams listed, but collaborates across disciplines, including molecular biology studies on aging mechanisms (possibly through interdisciplinary projects).

Andreas ThierView profile

Professor

• Legal History
• Medieval Canon Law
• Constitutional Law
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Thier is a Professor and Chair of Legal History, Ecclesiastical Law, Legal Theory, and Private Law at the University of Zurich. Currently on a one-year fellowship at the Historische Kolleg in Munich (HS 2024/FS 2025), his research focuses on medieval legal systems, church-state relations, and the evolution of canonical texts like the Decretum Gratiani. He leads the Legal History App (LHA) project, offering digital resources for legal history education and research. Teaching responsibilities include courses like 'History of Commercial Law' and 'State Church and Canon Law,' supported by the LHA platform. He co-organizes the Zurich Debate Evenings on Legal History (ZAA) and contributes to the Humanities Initiative at UZH. His office is located at Rämistrasse 74/11, Zurich, with contact via lst.thier@rwi.uzh.ch. Recent publications include studies on medieval legal manuscripts and constitutional dynamics across historical eras. He actively supervises doctoral and postdoctoral research through colloquia and collaborates on interdisciplinary legal history projects.

• Knowledge Management
• Cyber Security
• Terrorism Research
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Babak Akhgar serves as Professor of Informatics and Director of CENTRIC (Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime Research) at Sheffield Hallam University's College of Business, Technology and Engineering, with additional affiliation to the Culture and Creativity Research Institute. Recognized as a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), he maintains active leadership in security informatics research and education. His academic foundation includes a Software Engineering degree from Sheffield Hallam University, complemented by a Master's degree with distinction in Information Systems in Management and a PhD in Information Systems. This academic trajectory followed substantial industry experience as a Strategy Analyst and Methodology Director for multiple organizations. Professor Akhgar's research program bridges theoretical knowledge management with practical security applications, focusing on cyber security, counter-terrorism, intelligence frameworks, and big data analytics for national security. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent evolution from foundational knowledge management systems toward contemporary security challenges including cryptocurrency tracing, AI accountability in law enforcement, and smart city security frameworks. Recent work shows particular emphasis on ethical considerations, citizen acceptance of security technologies, and practical implementation of security solutions. Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS) Co-editor of influential security publications including 'Intelligence Management: Knowledge Driven Frameworks for Combating Terrorism and Organised Crime' Member of editorial boards for three international journals Chair and program committee member for numerous international security conferences As a doctoral supervisor, Professor Akhgar has guided research on cyber situational awareness, digital music ontology, and e-government services. His leadership extends to major EU-funded security initiatives including the MIICT project for migrant integration and development of the AP4AI accountability framework for artificial intelligence in security contexts. Through CENTRIC, he directs a research ecosystem that connects academic inquiry with real-world security challenges while addressing ethical, legal, and societal implications of security technologies.

• Digital Cultures
• Mobile Media
• Digital Inequalities
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Dr. Justine Humphry is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures at the University of Sydney's School of Art, Communication and English, and serves as Deputy Head of School (Research). She holds a BA (Hons 1st) from UTS and a PhD from Western Sydney University. Research focuses on digital media's societal impacts, particularly mobile technologies, homelessness, and urban datafication. Leadership roles include the Smart Publics partnership with University of Glasgow and the Emerging Online Safety Issues project funded by the eSafety Commissioner. Her book 'Homelessness and Mobile Communication: Precariously Connected' synthesizes research on digital access among homeless populations in Australia and the US. Key projects include investigating smart street furniture, robots in public spaces, and online safety education for youth. Dr. Humphry has received awards including the 2022 Vice-Chancellor's Outstanding Teaching and Research Award and the 2019 Sydney-Glasgow Partnership Collaboration Award. She contributes to policy submissions on social media governance and AI ethics.

Claudia RodaView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• Digital Technology and Human Rights
• Attention Computing
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Claudia Roda is a Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Master’s program in Human Rights and Data Science at The American University of Paris (AUP). She co-founded the Technology and Cognition Lab and the Working Group on Human Rights and Digital Technology, and holds the UNESCO Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights with Prof. Perry. Her research focuses on digital technology’s impact on human behavior and social structures, including attention computing and multi-agent systems. Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of Pisa, Italy; Master’s and PhD in Engineering from the University of London (Queen Mary and Westfield College). She has held leadership roles including Director of the Division of Arts and Science (2008–2011), Director of AUP’s collaboration with The New School (2010–2013), and Dean (2015–2018). Research interests include ethical AI, privacy by design, and the societal implications of digital technologies. Recent publications address AI governance, mental privacy, and regulatory frameworks. She has been awarded the AUP Board of Trustee Award for Research (2007), the Provost Award for Innovation (2021), and the Graduate Student Government Award (2023). Grants and collaborations include the €781K GaSP project (2015–2018) and the €1.1M PRIPARE project (2013–2015). She frequently speaks at global conferences on AI ethics, privacy, and human rights, including UNESCO’s Digital Learning Week (2024) and AI Governance Global (2024). Labs/Teams: Technology and Cognition Lab, UNESCO Chair collaboration, and the Working Group on Human Rights and Digital Technology. Current projects include exploring AI regulations and privacy challenges in digital environments.

Gabriele AbelsView profile

Professor

• Comparative Politics
• European Integration
• Gender Studies
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Prof. Dr. Gabriele Abels is a Full Professor of Comparative Politics and European Integration at the Institute of Political Science, University of Tübingen, within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. She has held a Jean Monnet Chair since 2011 and served as Director of the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence PRRIDE (2015–2018) and President of the German Political Science Association (DVPW) from 2012 to 2015. Since 2021, she has been a member of the Constitutional Court of Baden-Württemberg, underscoring her significant role in public and academic life. Research Interests: Her research spans Comparative Politics , European Integration , Gender Studies , Federalism , and EU Governance . She investigates the role of regional parliaments, gender equality policy, democratization, and the legitimacy of EU institutions, with a focus on the Conference on the Future of Europe and the von der Leyen Commission. Her work integrates feminist theory into European integration studies, analyzing gendered dimensions of leadership, representation, and policy-making. Recent Publications: Her most recent scholarly contributions examine masculinities in post-conflict settings, gender and intersectionality in the 2021 German election, and the EU's gender equality strategy. She has also published extensively on regional governance, parliamentary scrutiny, and historical perspectives on women's political representation. Her work appears in journals like Peacebuilding , Journal of Common Market Studies , and The Journal of Legislative Studies , and in edited volumes on gender and EU politics. Scientific Awards and Honors: Jean Monnet Chair 'ad personam' (since 2011) President, German Political Science Association (2012–2015) Director, Jean Monnet Center of Excellence PRRIDE (2015–2018) Member, Constitutional Court of Baden-Württemberg (since 2021) Advising and Grants: She has supervised numerous Master's theses in the 'Democracy and Governance in Europe' (MADRE) program and led funded research projects, including the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence. She has participated in EU-funded initiatives such as Erasmus+ and organized student excursions to Brussels, facilitating direct engagement with EU institutions and practitioners. Her leadership roles in research centers and academic associations reflect sustained grant and institutional support. Labs and Teams: She leads research within the Institute of Political Science and collaborates with the European Center for Research on Federalism. She has coordinated the PRRIDE research center and works with a team including Dr. Martin Große Hüttmann, Dr. Lisa Damaschke-Deitrick, and other scholars. Her work involves close collaboration with international partners and visiting scholars, fostering a dynamic research environment focused on European integration and governance.

Paulomi BhattView profile

Assistant Professor

• Midwifery
• Birth Equity
• Reproductive Justice
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Mimi (Paulomi) Bhatt, PhD, MPH, CNM, is an Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She is a certified nurse-midwife, researcher, educator, and theorist whose work centers on birth equity, reproductive justice, and the integration of midwifery care in public health systems. She actively provides clinical care within NYC Health + Hospitals and contributes to national and global maternal health policy. PhD in Nursing Theory, NYU Meyers College of Nursing MSN, Frontier Nursing University MPH in Global Health Leadership, NYU Global Institute of Public Health BSN, NYU Steinhardt School of Education BA in Comparative Literature and English Education, NYU College of Arts & Science Dr. Bhatt’s research is grounded in critical feminist theory and qualitative methodologies. Her work investigates how midwifery models can advance health equity, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized communities. She explores themes such as autonomy in childbirth, respectful maternity care, perinatal mental health, and systemic barriers faced by midwives of color. Her scholarship emphasizes anti-oppression frameworks and community-based participatory research. Her recent publications analyze experiential outcomes in maternity care, revealing that midwife-led care—especially in community settings—leads to higher autonomy, respect, and lower mistreatment. She has also published on the experiences of sexual and gender-diverse parents, cervical cancer screening in the Dominican Republic, and midwifery integration in India. Her work consistently highlights structural inequities and advocates for transformative change in maternal health systems. Scientific awards and honors include: NYU University-wide Dissertation Award – Allied Health & Social Services (2020) Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Award (multiple years) Johnson & Johnson Minority Faculty Nurse Scholar Award (multiple years) Herman Biggs Health Policy Fellow Women’s Leadership Initiative at NYU Dr. Bhatt mentors future nurse-midwives and contributes to policy through service on the NYC Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and the International Confederation of Midwives’ Americas Regional Committee. She received postdoctoral training at the Birth Place Lab, University of British Columbia, and as a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow at NYU. Her clinical and academic work is deeply informed by her identity as a first-generation immigrant and her mother’s legacy as a nurse-midwife in India. She is affiliated with the Birth Place Lab and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams focused on respectful maternity care, midwifery practice climate, and global maternal health capacity building.