Emir Hrnjic is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance at NUS Business School, where he also serves as Academic Director of the UCLA-NUS EMBA program and Head of FinTech Training at the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF). He holds a PhD in Finance from Tulane University (2005) and has held prior academic positions at Tulane University and Virginia Tech. Research Interests: Banking, finance, investment, and commercial services with specialization in FinTech applications Blockchain technology and digital currency ecosystems Corporate finance, behavioral economics, and emerging markets Aviation finance, debt restructuring, and capital market innovations His publications demonstrate strong focus on practical finance applications, with 38 case studies covering corporate finance dilemmas, digital assets, and emerging market challenges. Recent works (2024-2025) show concentrated research in blockchain applications, CBDCs, and aviation industry financing, while earlier contributions emphasized behavioral finance and IPO strategies. Awards: TEC Case Impact Award for "Alibaba Bonds: Timing, Location, and Pricing" Leadership & Service: Developed FinTech training programs and digital asset curricula for MBA/EMBA Revamped UCLA-NUS EMBA curriculum and digital learning integration Provides expert commentary for media and industry conferences Conducted consulting projects in blockchain and litigation finance
Charles Smith is a Professor of Political Studies at St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan. He specializes in Canadian political economy, provincial politics, and labour law, with a focus on workers' rights, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the intersection of law and class struggle. His research spans historical analysis of Canadian labour movements, modern legal challenges faced by unions, and the political economies of Canadian provinces. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from York University. His work emphasizes critical engagement with neoliberalism's impact on labour rights and the evolving role of the Canadian state in regulating industrial relations. Research Interests: Labour history, provincial politics, constitutional law applications to labour rights, and the socio-political dynamics of Western Canada. His analysis often critiques legal frameworks that constrain workers' collective freedoms, advocating for a more equitable interpretation of Charter rights for unions. Publications Trends: Recent work focuses on Saskatchewan's political developments (2025 paper), historical labour legislation (2024), and digital-age workplace boundaries (2022). Earlier publications analyzed back-to-work laws (2020), anti-union legal architectures (2018), and landmark strike cases like the Pepsi Strike (2014). His 2017 book Unions in Court co-authored with Larry Savage remains a seminal text on constitutional labour rights. Awards: SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2012-2014) Teaching & Grants: Taught courses on public law, political economy, and Canadian democracy. His grants supported research into provincial political transformations and the socio-political impacts of austerity policies. Active in curriculum development around social justice and the common good. Labs/Teams: Co-editor of Labour/Le Travail , Canada's leading labour studies journal. Collaborates extensively with scholars like Larry Savage, Tom McIntosh, and Andrew Stevens on projects examining workers' legal rights, neoliberalism, and Western Canadian politics.
Abbie-Rose Hampton is a Research Fellow at King’s College London’s Department of Global Health & Social Medicine, School of Global Affairs. She holds a PhD in Global Health & Social Medicine (2024) and dual degrees from Keele University: a Bachelor of Laws and an MA in Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice. Her research focuses on international law’s role in global health crises, particularly pathogen access and benefit-sharing systems. She currently leads the Leverhulme Trust-funded project ‘The Past, Present and Future of Pathogen ABS’, examining justice frameworks during health emergencies. Her academic background includes awards like the Oxford University Press Prize and research assistant roles on projects such as ‘Tracking the transfer of pandemic influenza viruses’. Abbie’s work bridges legal and ethical dimensions of global health equity, addressing topics like pandemic preparedness, vaccine distribution justice, and WHO governance. Her recent publications critique the efficacy of Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanisms in pandemic treaties and analyze WHO decision-making during emergencies. She collaborates with institutions like the Welsh Government and Open Philanthropy, contributing to policy reforms in health law and governance.
Alexandre De Streel is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Namur, with affiliations to research entities including the Namur Digital Institute (NADI), Centre for Research in Regional Economics and Economic Policy (CERPE), and the Centre de Recherche Information, Droit et Société (CRIDS). He holds a Doctorate in EU Law from the European University Institute and a Master's in Economics from the Catholic University of Louvain. His research focuses on the regulation of digital industries , European competition policy , Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Law , and the governance of the European Union . He explores the intersection of law, economics, and digital innovation, with particular interest in the Sharing Economy and Network Industries . Recent publications analyze EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) , Antitrust , and Platform Regulation , reflecting his expertise in Competition Law and EU Institutional Law . He has served as Visiting Professor at SciencesPo Paris, European University Institute, and Barcelona GSE. De Streel is actively involved in teaching European Union Law , Competition Law , and Foundations of Law courses (DRHDB307, DROIB210, ECGEB130). He contributes to policy discussions as Academic Co-Director of CERRE and member of the Belgian Competition Authority's Scientific Committee.
Rory Van Loo is a Professor of Law and Michaels Faculty Research Scholar at Boston University School of Law. His research focuses on regulatory frameworks for consumer-facing businesses, particularly in the context of technological, market, and social shifts. He is a graduate of Pomona College (BA, magna cum laude ), Harvard Law School (JD, magna cum laude ), and Yale University (PhD, with distinction ). His work spans Business Ethics , Consumer Law , Corporate Compliance , and Law & Technology . His research has been twice selected for the Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum and published in journals including the Columbia Law Review and University of Chicago Law Review . He has influenced real-world regulation through the FTC and CFPB. His recent publications (2021-2025) reflect trends in platform liability , digital regulation , and economic inequality in consumer law . These works often intersect with subfields like algorithmic pricing, data privacy, and antitrust enforcement. Thomas J. Watson Fellowship (1999) 14th most cited legal scholar in 2024 (recent publications) 8th most cited legal scholar in 2024 (adjusted for co-authorship) In his academic career, he has taught courses on contracts , consumer technology regulation , and dispute systems design . He previously worked at Harvard Law School and McKinsey & Co., and contributed to the launch of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Paulo Mendes Pinto is a Researcher at Lusófona University , where he coordinates the Science of Religions area and leads the REC-XXI project on Religions, Education, and Citizenship. He has directed the Master’s and Bachelor’s programs in Religious Studies and serves as a Director of Advanced Islamic Leadership Training and Editorial Director of Lusófona University’s publications. His work bridges interreligious dialogue , state-religion relations , and cultural heritage projects with institutions like the Presidency of the Republic Museum and Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation . Education: PhD in Cultural Studies (University of Aveiro, 2021), Master’s in Pre-Classical History and Culture (University of Lisbon, 2001), Bachelor’s in History (University of Lisbon, 1997). His research focuses on religious freedom in Portugal, Jewish heritage , Islamic patrimony , and education for sustainability in museums and libraries. Through projects like MUBIESUS and Database of Islamic Heritage in Portugal , he explores intersections of critical pedagogy , environmental justice , and cultural diversity . His recent articles analyze symbolism in religious rituals , urban spirituality , and political uses of religious discourse . He is actively involved in public science initiatives, collaborating with the European Academy of Religions (founded in 2017) and the World Parliament of Religions (Ambassador, 2015–2018). No formal awards are listed, but his leadership in projects like the Mapping of the Neves e Sousa Collection and Community Engagement Against Radicalization underscores his institutional impact.
Dr. Paul Levinson is a Professor at Fordham University in the Communication and Media Studies department. He holds a PhD from New York University and has taught courses such as Politics and New Media , Digital Media & Public Responsibility , and Interactive Media . His research spans media theory , social media , science fiction , and ethics of digital communication . Levinson's recent academic work focuses on robotics and AI ethics , media consolidation , and teaching methodologies during the pandemic . He is a Locus Award winner for his science fiction novel The Silk Code . His scholarship often intersects with McLuhan's media theories Alternate history frameworks Post-Covid educational models He maintains a blog, Infinite Regress , and his music career includes albums like Twice Upon a Rhyme (1972) and Welcome Up: Songs of Space and Time (2020), with remixes by QRock 639 in 2021. His work has been featured on CBS News, CNN , and NPR .
Dr. Hameed Chughtai is an Associate Professor at Lancaster University Management School, where he conducts critical research on decolonial approaches to information systems and the engagement of marginalized populations with technology. His work spans multiple research centers including the Academy for Gender and Social Justice, the Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business, and the Centre for Technological Futures. Dr. Chughtai's research focuses on critical and decolonial approaches to technology, with particular interest in how marginalized populations such as Indigenous Peoples interact with information technologies. His methodological approach emphasizes fieldwork and ethnographic methods to examine ethical aspects of technology, body, marginalization, decolonization, and Indigenous scholarship. His work challenges conventional information systems research paradigms by centering local contexts and marginalized perspectives. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward decolonizing information systems research, with increasing focus on ethical considerations in technology, particularly regarding generative AI applications and the experiences of marginalized communities. His work bridges theoretical frameworks from postcolonial studies, critical theory, and information systems to create more inclusive and contextually relevant research approaches. Associate Editor at the Information Systems Journal Senior Editor at The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries Chair of IFIP Working Group 9.5 Guest Senior Editor for special issues on Decoloniality in IS Research (2022-2024) Guest Senior Editor for special issues on Addressing Refugees and Migration Issues (2024-2026) As a dedicated supervisor, Dr. Chughtai mentors postgraduate research students in critical and interpretive research related to digital technologies, focusing on ethical technology, marginalization, and decolonial approaches to information systems.
Jodi Halpern is a full-time Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and a co-founder of the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science and the Public (2022). She serves as Faculty Director of BERGIT (Berkeley Group for Ethics and Regulation of Innovative Technologies) and actively consults for organizations including the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Kaiser Permanente, Intel, Salesforce, and the Mayor’s Office of Los Angeles. Halpern’s work bridges psychiatry, philosophy, and bioethics to address empathy in leadership, AI ethics, and gene editing. Professor at UC Berkeley Co-founded Kavli Center (2022) Faculty Director of BERGIT Consults for tech, healthcare, and government entities Halpern’s research focuses on empathic curiosity as a tool for conflict resolution and trust-building in healthcare, post-war reconciliation, and AI ethics. Her current projects include Engineering Empathy (investigating AI’s impact on emotional relationships), Gene Editing from Bench to Bedside (exploring scientists’ beliefs about gene editing), and Remaking the Self in the Wake of Illness (narratives of adaptation to illness). She integrates philosophical analysis with empirical research in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics. Her notable scientific awards include the 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship in Health and Medicine, the 2019 Chancellor’s Chair at UC Berkeley, and the Yale University Award for the best PhD of significance to humanity across disciplines. Halpern received her MD and PhD through the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program Award , completed psychiatry residency at UCLA, and held fellowships at Princeton, Greenwall, and Townsend centers.
Heinz Pampel is Professor of Information Management at the Institute of Library and Information Science at Humboldt University of Berlin since December 2022, holding a joint appointment with the Einstein Center Digital Future (ECDF). He also serves as a Scientific Consultant at the Helmholtz Open Science Office of the Helmholtz Association. Professor Pampel's research focuses on Open Science, digital transformation, and information infrastructures in science. His work examines how digital research and information infrastructures can support the cultural shift toward Open Science, with particular attention to academic libraries, computer centers, and other research-supporting service facilities. Key research areas include information infrastructures for Open Science, research data management, Open Access developments, research software, management of research information, and science policy. His recent publications demonstrate strong engagement with institutional repositories, Open Access implementation challenges, research information systems, publication cost monitoring, and scholarly communication infrastructure. Pampel has been instrumental in developing the Registry of Research Data Repositories (re3data.org), an important Open Science tool providing an overview of existing repositories for research data. Prior to his professorship, Pampel worked from 2007-2022 at the Helmholtz Open Science Office, where he served as Open Science Officer and later as Deputy Head. He received his PhD in 2021 from Humboldt University of Berlin on Open Access topics. His educational background includes studies in Library and Media Management at Stuttgart Media University (2003-2007).
Prof. Dr. Christian Rathmann is a Professor for Sign Language Interpreting at the Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences , Humboldt University of Berlin. His academic journey includes prior roles at the University of Hamburg, University of Bristol, and The Ohio State University. PhD in Linguistics (2005), University of Texas at Austin MA in Linguistics (2000), University of Texas at Austin Research Interests : Rathmann specializes in sign language linguistics , focusing on morphosyntactic processes, semantics, and pragmatics. His work explores L1/L2 acquisition , multilingualism, language contact, and the implementation of the CEFR for sign languages . He also investigates Deaf Studies , discourse analysis, and language rights within international contexts. Scientific Contributions include publications on verb agreement, language standardization, and bilingual co-activation. His 2024 work on Signbank 2.0 and VisuoLab emphasizes digital resources for sign languages. Alexander von Humboldt Polish Honorary Research Scholarship (2016-2020) Professional Engagement : Rathmann serves on editorial boards (e.g., Frontiers in Psychology ) and scientific committees, including the SignON Project and the German Deaf Association . He advocates for early sign language access and language rights for deaf children.
Synnøve Ugelvik is Professor at the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo, where she began as an associate professor in 2016 and was promoted to professor in 2023. She served as deputy head of the department from 2018-2021. Currently (2024-2025), she is on research stay at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, conducting a project on Norwegian police in Europol. Ugelvik's research centers on the state as a research object, with particular focus on police control of citizens and its effects. Her work examines Norway's position within international contexts, especially regarding EU relations, immigration law, and international influences on Norwegian governance. Her scholarship integrates legal theoretical perspectives with human rights frameworks. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on police cooperation, sovereignty, and the evolving relationship between national states and supranational entities. Her work demonstrates increasing sophistication in examining how non-EU countries like Norway participate in EU police cooperation mechanisms while maintaining formal independence. Recent publications show growing attention to digital aspects of criminal law and the practical implementation of legal frameworks. Ugelvik teaches Police and Prosecution Law (JUS5506), Criminal Procedure, and lectures in Social Control and Criminology of Globalization. She supervises master's theses in these and related subjects. She is affiliated with multiple research groups including International Law and International Governance, the Research Group for the Study of Punishment (2016-2022), and Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. Her doctoral work, completed in 2014 with an updated book in 2018, focused on Norway's relationship with EU police cooperation.
Fabian Ferrari is an Assistant Professor in Cultural AI at Utrecht University, working in the Department of Media and Culture Studies within the Humanities faculty. He is affiliated with the Centre for Digital Humanities and is a member of the focus area Governing the Digital Society . Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher (2022-2024) in the same focus area and was a Visiting Scholar (2021-2022) at the Milieux Institute for Arts, Culture and Technology in Montréal. Dr. Ferrari's research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and society. His work examines AI governance, algorithmic power, digital labor, and the infrastructural geographies of AI systems. He investigates how public investments in AI infrastructure can reconcile competitiveness with public value creation, particularly through his upcoming NWO-funded Veni project Conditional Computing: Reimagining the Governance of Public AI Infrastructure , which begins in January 2026. His publication record demonstrates significant scholarly impact, with articles in top journals including Nature Machine Intelligence , Cultural Studies , New Media & Society , Big Data & Society , and Competition & Change . He has also co-edited the open-access book Digital Work in the Planetary Market published by MIT Press. Ferrari's work is frequently cited and has influenced policy discussions, as evidenced by multiple policy citations across his publications. NWO Veni grant for research on public AI infrastructure Dr. Ferrari's research collaborations span multiple institutions and international teams. He has frequently co-authored with scholars including Mark Graham, José van Dijck, and Anne Helmond. His work bridges technical, social, and policy dimensions of AI systems, with particular attention to labor implications and governance frameworks. He is actively engaged in both academic and public discourse on AI's societal implications, contributing to progressive policy visions for generative AI.
Dr. Karin van Es is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Culture Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, Utrecht University. She serves as project lead for the Humanities at Data School and is an affiliate and impact liaison at the Centre for Digital Humanities. Her work bridges academic research and practical applications in the digital society, with a focus on collaborating with external parties on interdisciplinary projects. She is also part of the GenAI in Education Humanities taskforce at Utrecht University. Her research is situated at the intersection of television studies, software studies, and critical data and algorithm studies, with a particular focus on streaming video culture and industries. Her notable publications include the book The Future of Live (Polity Press, 2016) and co-edited volumes such as The Datafied Society (AUP, 2017), Situating Data (AUP, 2023), Collaborative Research in a Datafied Society (AUP, 2024), and Governing the Digital Society (AUP, 2025). She has published extensively in journals including Television & New Media , Media, Culture and Society , Critical Studies in Television , Social Media + Society , Big Data and Society , and First Monday . Dr. van Es's recent publications reveal a strong focus on the governance of digital platforms, AI ethics, and the impact of streaming services on media consumption. Her work increasingly examines the societal implications of datafication, with particular attention to educational contexts, public values, and methodological innovations for studying digital phenomena. She has pioneered approaches like "data walking" and "data donations" as research methods for understanding how people interact with digital platforms in everyday contexts. Her scholarship demonstrates a consistent commitment to critical technical practice that bridges theoretical insights with practical interventions in the datafied society. Editor of special issue "Critical Technical Practice(s)" for Convergence Organizer of "Innovative Methods for Video-on-Demand Research" workshop (2024) Speaker at ECREA 2024 conference on "Netflix Uncovered: Insights from Data Donations" Member of editorial board for Convergence journal Her media contributions include appearances on WORT 89.9 FM discussing "The Meaning of Live" (2022), participation in the "De Maatschappelijk Betrokken Docent" program (2022), and earlier contributions on topics like "Wat is beeldradio?" (2016) and "Live liveness in realtime" (2015). She leads the Media and Performance Studies research group and is deeply involved with the Data School at Utrecht University. Her work with the GenAI in Education Humanities taskforce focuses on understanding and shaping the integration of generative AI in educational contexts. Through her role at the Centre for Digital Humanities, she helps bridge academic research with practical applications in society, particularly around issues of data governance, digital literacy, and the societal impact of emerging technologies.
Patrick Wiseman is a Professor at Georgia State University College of Law, where he has taught since 1984. His courses include Real Property, Constitutional Law, Legislation, and Law and the Internet—a pioneering course for which he received the Instructional Innovation Award. He holds a B.A. from the University of Kent, a J.D. from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Colorado. Previously, he clerked for Judge Frank J. Battisti and served as a visiting professor at Santa Clara Law School. Wiseman's research focuses on Constitutional Law and Legal Education Technology . He is recognized for integrating web-based tools into legal pedagogy since 1995, fundamentally reshaping how law is taught. His scholarship examines judicial politics, property rights, and ethical jurisprudence, with recent work critiquing Supreme Court nomination processes and democratic representation. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with constitutional interpretation, judicial decision-making, and legal pedagogy. Over 40% of his recent articles (2016-2017) analyze Supreme Court dynamics, reflecting a focus on institutional integrity during political transitions. Earlier works explore technology's role in legal education and philosophical foundations of law. Awards & Honors: Instructional Innovation Award (Georgia State University) Tom Creed Compassionate Pioneer Award (American Association for Higher Education) CALI Excellence in Service Award
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