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William H. HenningView profile

Professor

• Business Law
• Commercial Law
• Legal Reform
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William H. Henning is an Executive Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law , with expertise in Business Law, Commercial Law , and the Uniform Commercial Code , particularly focusing on Articles 2 (Sales), 2A (Leases), and 9 (Secured Transactions). He actively engages in law reform projects and can be contacted at bhenning@law.tamu.edu . Key research areas: Legal Reform, Secured Transactions, Contract Law, and Federalism His scholarly work spans topics like international treaty implementation, electronic lien filing systems, and legislative drafting. Recent publications emphasize harmonizing federal and state laws, improving commercial law frameworks, and addressing equity in contract rights. Notable awards include: Life Member, Uniform Law Commission , Spurgeon Smithson Award , Lloyd E. Roberts Memorial Prize , and Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

Yuri KumagaiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Critical literacy
• Multiliteracies
• Japanese language education
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Yuri Kumagai is a Senior Lecturer in Japanese at Smith College, where she has been teaching Japanese language to college students in the United States for more than 20 years. She teaches all levels of Japanese language courses as well as culture courses, demonstrating her comprehensive approach to language education within the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Her educational background includes: Ed.D. from University of Massachusetts Amherst M.Ed. from University of Massachusetts Amherst B.A. from University of Massachusetts Amherst Dr. Kumagai's research focuses on critical approaches to language education, with particular emphasis on critical literacy and multiliteracies in foreign language contexts. Her work examines classroom discourse and interactions, exploring how ideology shapes language learning experiences. She has developed project-based language and culture learning curricula through international collaboration with other language teacher-researchers, integrating sociocultural theories and applied linguistics into her pedagogical approach. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, challenging traditional notions of language standardization and cultural representation. Analysis of Dr. Kumagai's publication record reveals a consistent focus on critical multiliteracies, linguistic landscapes, and the intersection of language learning with social justice. Her work increasingly emphasizes agency, criticality, and wellbeing in language education, moving beyond traditional language instruction to address broader social implications. She explores how learners can develop a sense of ownership over language while navigating complex cultural and ideological landscapes, with particular attention to Japanese language education contexts. Dr. Kumagai has been active in presenting her research findings nationally and internationally, with publications appearing in numerous journals and edited books in both English and Japanese. Her collaborative work demonstrates her commitment to advancing the field through scholarly dialogue and international cooperation. With over two decades of teaching experience, Dr. Kumagai has likely mentored numerous students in Japanese language and culture. Her project-based curriculum development suggests engagement with student-centered learning approaches, though specific student names are not mentioned in the available information. She maintains office hours for student consultation during the Spring 2025 semester on Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., or by appointment.

• Ethics
• Political Philosophy
• Practical Reasoning
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Veronique Munoz-Darde is Professor of Philosophy at University College London (UCL) since 1994 and concurrently at UC Berkeley since 2009. Her primary institutional affiliations are with the Department of Philosophy in UCL's Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Berkeley's College of Letters and Science. She holds a PhD from the European University Institute (1994) and maintains active transatlantic academic engagement. Her research centers on practical reasoning, ethics, and political philosophy with specific focus areas including: aggregation and numbers in practical reasoning; transitivity of 'better than'; social significance of risk; justification of taxation; nature of regret; social goods like universities and museums; and political ideals of equality, fraternity, and solidarity. Her work bridges abstract ethical theory with concrete political applications, particularly through Rawlsian frameworks. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with foundational questions of justice through multiple lenses: contractualist thought (Rawls, Scanlon), value theory, institutional design, and moral psychology. Key thematic clusters include the critique and development of egalitarian frameworks, analysis of political emotions (fraternity, regret), and examination of social goods under austerity. Her methodology combines conceptual rigor with attention to real-world political constraints. She has held visiting positions at Harvard University and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales. Her major publications include the monograph La justice sociale: le libéralisme égalitaire de John Rawls (2001) and the forthcoming The Regulation of Intimacy . Current teaching includes seminars on Equality, Hume's Treatise, Raz's Morality of Freedom, Contractualist thought, and Regulation of Intimacy at both institutions. Her research addresses Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), demonstrating commitment to philosophy's practical social relevance. She maintains active scholarly presence through ORCID (0000-0002-3718-0936) and Academia.edu.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Happiness Economics
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Leonardo Becchetti is a Full Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata's Department of Economics and Finance, teaching Microeconomics and Topics in Applied Economics for the 2025-2026 academic year. Based in room P2 S55, he maintains an active research profile with email contact becchetti@economia.uniroma2.it. His research centers on Corporate Finance, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Happiness Economics, extending to Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition. He investigates how economic structures influence well-being through relational goods, generativity, and sustainability frameworks, employing game-theoretic and empirical methodologies to analyze climate action, AI impacts, and cooperative behavior. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals intensifying focus on ecological transition mechanisms, including renewable energy communities, circular economy governance, and sustainable investment models. His work increasingly integrates climate economics with behavioral insights, examining conditional cooperation in environmental actions and AI's disruption of labor markets. No scientific awards or student advising information is publicly documented. He participates in departmental research initiatives including DEF Seminars and ROBO Seminars, contributing to the university's research centers on economic and social impact.

Edward GuntherView profile

Professor

• Breast Cancer Research
• Oncology
• Molecular Biology
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Edward Gunther, MD is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology at Penn State College of Medicine and the Penn State Cancer Institute. His research focuses on breast cancer mechanisms using genetically modified mouse models to uncover molecular and cell biological mechanisms of cancer development and progression. His research interests include: Breast cancer progression and relapse mechanisms Transgenic mouse modeling of mammary tumors Oncogene function in carcinogenesis Tumor cell heterogeneity and subclone cooperation Minimal residual disease and dormancy Dr. Gunther's recent publications reveal how different oncogenes shape premalignant clone progression in breast cancer models, mechanisms of relapse-proficient subclones with collateral sensitivity to oncogene overdose, and carcinogen-specific mutation patterns in Ras-Raf pathway oncogenes. His work demonstrates how reproductive history influences cancer development and how long-lived premalignant clones can evade natural protective mechanisms. His scientific recognition includes: Outstanding Research Publication award (2014) for his Nature paper on tumor heterogeneity Substantial social media and academic engagement for his research (658 Mendeley readers for the Nature paper) Dr. Gunther has received continuous National Cancer Institute funding as Principal or Co-Principal Investigator for multiple projects spanning nearly two decades: Genetic Analysis of Breast Cancer Progression in Mice Using Inducible Transposition (2017-2018) Modeling breast cancer relapse prevention in mice (2010-2016) Preclinical Modeling of Latent Breast Cancer in Mice (2005-2010) BRCA1 FUNCTION USING AN INDUCIBLE TRANSGENE (1999-2005) His laboratory at the Penn State Cancer Institute's Next-Generation Therapies division maintains an active research program investigating the molecular mechanisms of breast cancer progression, dormancy, and relapse using sophisticated genetically engineered mouse models that closely mimic human disease processes.

• Lifelong Learning
• Digitalization in Education
• Teacher Shortage
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Marcia Håkansson Lindqvist is a researcher at Mid Sweden University's Department of Education (UTV), with expertise in digitalization in education, teacher shortage, and school leadership. She contributes to projects like European Education Policy Network and HIMUV (Sustainability in Mid Sweden University Everyday Life) , focusing on organizational development and lifelong learning. Her research spans Technology-enhanced learning environments Professional development frameworks Artificial intelligence applications in education Comparative studies on teacher shortages in Nordic countries She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Educational Administration and British Journal of Educational Technology . Recent work explores AI integration in school leadership, hybrid work-integrated learning models, and cross-sector collaboration for special needs education. She collaborates with researchers across Scandinavia and contributes to edited volumes on leadership identity and digital competence.

Mou BozhongView profile

Professor

• Microbial enhanced oil recovery
• Reservoir microbiology
• Interfacial chemistry
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Professor Mou Bozhong is a full Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) . He serves as Director of the Engineering Research Center for Biorecovery, Ministry of Education and heads the Institute of Applied Chemistry . Recognized as a Foreign Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering , he also sits on the editorial boards of five leading journals and is a member of key professional committees of the Chinese Chemical Society and Chinese Society of Microbiology. Education & Career Path B.Sc. (1982), Chengdu University of Technology M.Sc. (1989), China Coal Research Institute (Xi’an) – Geodrilling Fluid Chemistry Laboratory Ph.D. (1998), Southwest Petroleum University – Applied Chemistry/Interfacial Chemistry Postdoctoral Research (1998–2000), Ocean University of Qingdao Visiting Scholar, University of Wyoming, USA – Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery (MEOR) Joined ECUST as Full Professor (January 2001–present) Research Interests Professor Mu’s interdisciplinary research integrates microbiology, interfacial chemistry, and petroleum engineering . He investigates microbial life in extreme reservoir environments , focusing on: Structure and function of biosurfactants and bio-based surfactants Anaerobic biodegradation pathways of petroleum hydrocarbons and associated biomarkers Microbial community dynamics in high-temperature, high-pressure reservoirs CO₂ biotransformation and biofixation by reservoir microorganisms for CCUS applications Microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) and mitigation strategies in oilfield systems Publication & Patent Trends His 200+ SCI-indexed articles and 50+ invention patents (32 authorized) reveal a trajectory from fundamental molecular simulation of lipopeptide surfactants to large-scale field demonstrations of MEOR and CO₂-EOR technologies. Notable themes include in-situ microbial community engineering, metabolic pathway reconstruction via multi-omics, and development of eco-friendly surfactants for enhanced energy recovery . Scientific Awards & Honors Foreign Academician, Russian Academy of Engineering Second Prize, National Science and Technology Progress Award (2010) First Prize, Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award (2008) First Prize, China Industry-University-Research Cooperation Innovation Achievement Award Baosteel Outstanding Teacher Award National Teaching Achievement Award (Second Prize) Enjoys Special Government Allowance from the State Council Member, 11th & 12th Shanghai CPPCC Teaching & Mentoring Professor Mu delivers core undergraduate courses in Physical Chemistry and graduate courses in Biophysical Chemistry and Energy Biotechnology . He pioneered the nation’s first bilingual Physical Chemistry demonstration course and mentors students in chemistry, microbiology, and bioengineering, actively recruiting Ph.D. and Master’s candidates. Laboratory & Teams His laboratories (Room 225, Laboratory Building 3) house the Engineering Research Center for Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery , equipped for molecular microbiology, interfacial chemistry, and pilot-scale bioprocess testing. The group collaborates with PetroChina, SINOPEC, and international partners to translate fundamental discoveries into field applications.

• Behavioral Economics
• Empirical Economic Research
• Applied Microeconomics
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Prof. Dr. Hannah Schildberg-Hörisch is a Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, specializing in Behavioral Economics and Empirical Economic Research. She serves as Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods and leads the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE). Her research spans self-control, socio-emotional skills, economic preferences, affirmative action, and behavioral interventions, often using experimental methods and longitudinal data. Education: PhD in Economics (University of Munich, 2008), MSc in Economics (University of Mannheim, 2004), Studies in Economics, Political Sciences, and Environmental Science (University of Heidelberg, 2001). Positions: Professor (DICE, HHU Düsseldorf, 2016–present), Senior Research Fellow (Max Planck Institute, 2021–present), Postdoctoral Researcher (University of Bonn, 2009–2016), Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (Berlin, 2008–2009), Research Assistant (University of Munich, 2004–2008). Her research combines behavioral economics, psychology, and public policy, focusing on self-control stability, socio-economic disparities in child development, and the effectiveness of affirmative action. Recent work examines spatial patterns in preference formation, parenting impacts on skills, and behavioral interventions during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Key contributions include: Identifying sensitive periods for socio-emotional skill development. Analyzing self-control’s predictive power for life outcomes. Evaluating the interplay between surveillance and behavioral compliance. Investigating fairness perceptions of affirmative action policies.

• Entrepreneurship
• Sustainable Business
• International Business
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Paulo Borges de Brito is a Lecturer in the Department of Management at Colorado State University's College of Business. He specializes in teaching courses on Entrepreneurship, Social and Sustainable Venturing, and International Business. Brito holds a B.S. in Economics from Presbyterian Mackenzie University (Brazil), an M.S. in Environmental Science from Universidade de São Paulo, and an M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from Colorado State University. Prior to joining CSU, he founded the Brazilian chapter of a global conservation non-profit and contributed to award-winning books on sustainable development synergies. His research explores the intersection of business and sustainability, with emphasis on: Bioeconomy-driven business opportunities Agroecology and climate adaptation in smallholder farming Sustainable international trade frameworks Inclusive pedagogical approaches in business education Brito's recent publications (2018–2024) cluster around three themes: sustainable bioeconomy transitions, climate-resilient agriculture in developing regions, and innovative business education methods. Earlier work (2006–2014) focused on Brazilian organic farming certification, community-based environmental action, and water-efficient agriculture. He has received significant recognition including the 2023 CSU Best Teacher Award and designation as an Inclusive Excellence Fellow . Brito actively serves on university committees including the CSU Todos Santos Strategic Advisory Committee, Faculty Institute for Inclusive Excellence Advisory Committee, and as College of Business representative for UCC and Scholastic Standards.

Matias E. MargulisView profile

Associate Professor

• Global Governance of Food Security
• Agricultural Trade Liberalization
• Large-Scale Land Acquisitions
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Matias E. Margulis is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed between the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. His research explores the intersection of global governance, food security, and international trade, with a focus on regime complexity and power dynamics in multilateral institutions. Ph.D. in International Relations, McMaster University (2012) M.A. in Public Policy and Politics, University of Toronto (2003) B.A. (Honours) in Economics and Political Science, University of Toronto (2000) Postdoctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute (2012-2013) His academic work investigates how food insecurity stems from human-made social, economic, and political systems, analyzing the role of international organizations like the WTO, UN, and EU in shaping trade and food policy. Recent publications examine regime entanglements, human rights in trade negotiations, and climate crisis impacts on food governance. Matias has received multiple accolades, including the Distinguished Academic Award (Early in Career, 2014) and the Cadieux-Léger Fellowship (2010-2011). He previously held academic positions at the University of Edinburgh, University of Stirling, and Max Planck Institute, and served as a Canadian representative to the WTO, OECD, and FAO. His expertise extends to advising the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and consulting for NGOs and the Brookings Institution.

Seema SohiView profile

Associate Professor

• Asian American Studies
• U.S. History
• Critical Ethnic Studies
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Seema Sohi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in Asian American Studies and U.S. History. Her research explores transnational political movements, anticolonial radicalism, and the racial formation of South Asians in North America. Ph.D. in History from University of Washington (2008) M.A. in History from University of Vermont B.A. in English & History from UC Santa Cruz (1997) Her research integrates critical ethnic studies frameworks to examine: Climate justice movements Imperial citizenship formations Transnational resistance networks Racial surveillance regimes Diasporic anticolonial activism U.S.-British imperial intersections Her publications reveal patterns in: Early 20th-century South Asian migration Inter-imperial security cooperation Racialized repression of dissent Religious institutions as radical spaces Continuities between colonial and postcolonial racial politics Evolution of climate justice frameworks Scientific Recognition: Binkley-Stephenson Award (2023) for outstanding article in the Journal of American History Current Work: Developing a history of the climate justice movement.

Katy Ilonka GeroView profile

Lecturer

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Creativity
• Writing Assistants
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Katy Ilonka Gero is a Lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Computer Science, with a PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University (2022). She holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, where she received the Carl G. Sontheimer Prize for Excellence in Innovation and Creativity. Education : BSc (MIT), PhD (Columbia) Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction , Creative Writing , and AI Ethics , particularly examining how language models impact writing processes, ownership, and agency. She advocates for community-driven language models trained on consensual data and explores technical innovations for personalized AI tools. Recent publications span language model ethics (Nature Machine Intelligence 2023), generative AI (CHI 2025 Best Paper), and creative collaboration (CHI 2023). Key trends include user-centered AI design , creative ownership , and data ethics . Scientific Awards : NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, Brown Institute for Media Innovation, Amazon Research Award, CHI Best Paper (2025), CHI Honorable Mention (2024) As co-founder of Ensemble Park and former taper editor, she bridges computational poetry and traditional literary practices. Her work at startups Rest Devices and Soofa demonstrates technical innovation in consumer and urban tech.

Damon P. CoppolaView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Disaster Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Damon P. Coppola is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health , specializing in disaster management and emergency preparedness. His work bridges academic theory with practical application through publications and educational campaigns. Key Roles : Adjunct faculty, Author, Emergency Preparedness Educator Research Focus : Coppola’s research emphasizes global disaster management frameworks, risk communication, and climate change adaptation. His publications explore: Incident command systems in international contexts Technological and intentional hazards Humanitarian spending and stakeholder coordination Practical strategies for public and private sector preparedness Climate resilience and geospatial technologies Publications : His works span recent to historical analyses, including: The Path of Flames (2023) on wildfire response Introduction to Homeland Security (2020) on national security frameworks Communicating Emergency Preparedness (2017) on behavioral change campaigns Living with Climate Change (2017) on adaptation strategies

Hermann CuntzView profile

Researcher

• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuroinformatics
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Dr. Hermann Cuntz is an Independent Group Leader at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI) for Neuroscience in cooperation with the Max Planck Society. He is also a Research Fellow at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS) since 2014 and affiliated with the Goethe University Frankfurt via the Institute of Clinical Neuroanatomy . His email address is hermann.neuro@gmail.com , and he is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Research Focus: Dr. Cuntz investigates principles of neuronal wiring, aiming to decode the "connection code" of the brain. His work bridges morphology and function using computational tools, mathematical laws, and morphological modeling. Key areas include dendritic constancy , structural plasticity , connectomics , and neuroinformatics , with applications in understanding neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Education: PhD from the University of California at Berkeley and Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology (2000-2004). Diploma in biology from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (1994-2000). Recent Publications highlight research trends in dendritic structure, pattern separation, synaptic spine distribution, and cortical folding. His lab develops the TREES Toolbox , a MATLAB-based framework for neuronal morphology analysis. Scientific Awards: Bernstein Award (2013-2019) DFG Eigene Stelle (2014-2016) Feodor Lynen Fellowship (Alexander von Humboldt, 2006-2008) Minerva Fellowship (2004-2005) Wellcome Image Award (2011) 1st Prize Poster Competition, UCL Neuroscience Symposium (2010) Advising and Grants: Dr. Cuntz mentors numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Marcel Beining , Mariuss Schneider , and Marvin Weigand . His lab receives funding from the DFG , Bernstein Award , and collaborations with institutions like the 3R-Center Giessen and Interdisciplinary Centre for 3Rs (ICAR3R) . Labs and Collaborations: The Cuntz Lab specializes in computational neuroanatomy, with alumni working globally in academia and industry. Key collaborators include Prof. Peter Jedlicka (Justus Liebig University), Prof. Gaia Tavosanis (DZNE Bonn), and Prof. Alexander Borst (MPI Neurobiology).

Felix GilleView profile

Researcher

• Health Policy
• Governance
• Public Trust in Healthcare Systems
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Felix Gille is a researcher at the University of Zurich , affiliated with the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care under the Faculty of Medicine. He leads the DSI-funded project "Data handling, security and protection: reaching conceptual equivalence for the concept of public trust in national electronic health records in Switzerland and neighboring countries," collaborating with Prof. von Wyl (IfIS/DSI, UZH) and Prof. Thouvenin (Faculty of Law, UZH). His work bridges health system and policy research, digital health, data law, and data security. Education: BSc in European Public Health, Maastricht University MMedSc in Health Economics, Policy and Management, Karolinska Institute PhD in Public Trust in Healthcare Systems, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Research Focus: Gille specializes in public trust dynamics within healthcare systems, particularly examining data governance, health policy, and ethical dimensions of digital health innovations. His projects analyze cross-national trust frameworks, biobanking ethics, AI in healthcare, and pandemic data sharing mechanisms. Scientific Contributions: His publications address critical issues such as GDPR impacts on research, trustworthiness of mHealth apps, and interdisciplinary approaches to health data policy. Articles span 2015–2025, emphasizing conceptual trust models, policy harmonization, and stakeholder engagement in health data systems. Awards & Roles: Fellow of the Swiss School of Public Health Associate Editor for Public Health Reviews