Karl Gustafsson is a Professor at Stockholm University within the Department of Economic History and International Relations. His work bridges security studies , collective memory , and digital research methods in international relations. Current Role: Professor of International Relations, Stockholm University Previous Positions: Post-Doc at Lund University, Researcher at Swedish Institute of International Affairs Visiting Appointments: University of Tokyo, Osaka University, Keio University, Academia Sinica, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies Research Focus: Karl specializes in memory politics , ontological security , and anxiety-driven international dynamics , particularly in Sino-Japanese relations and digital platforms . His studies explore how historical narratives and online memory construction influence state identity and policy. Awards & Grants: Recipient of the Wang Gungwu Prize (2014) and Stockholm University Association’s award (2011). Holds Swedish Research Council and Marianne & Marcus Wallenberg Foundation grants for projects on apologies in international politics and digital memory in East Asia . Publications: His work appears in journals such as International Studies Quarterly , European Journal of International Relations , and Memory Studies , addressing topics like narrative power in East Asia, anxiety’s role in policy change , and digital humanities applications in IR.
Professor Maria Löblich holds a position in the Department of Communication History and Media Cultures at the Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies, Faculty of Political and Social Sciences at Freie Universität Berlin. She specializes in historical and comparative approaches to communication studies with particular expertise in German division and reunification contexts, media policy history, and qualitative research methodologies. Her research focuses on communication history, media biographies, and the relationship between East and West German media landscapes. She has developed innovative approaches to studying media use across life courses and historical periods, with particular attention to how media shapes and reflects collective identities during periods of political transformation. Her methodological expertise lies in qualitative approaches including biographical interviews, discourse analysis, and historical media research. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on historical media analysis, particularly examining the Berliner Zeitung as an anchor of East German identity, media usage patterns in divided Berlin, and the development of journalism studies after the student movement. She has also contributed significantly to theoretical discussions on mediatization and media policy frameworks. Fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University (2012/13) Speaker of the Communication History Group of the German Society for Publizistik- and Communication Science (2012-2016) Professor Löblich has supervised numerous research projects examining media history in divided Germany and currently leads investigations into the media legacy of the GDR. Her methodological contributions to qualitative communication research have been widely recognized, including her co-authored book 'Qualitative Forschung in der Kommunikationswissenschaft.'
James Hampshire is a Professor of Politics at the University of Sussex's School of Law, Politics and Sociology. He holds a BA in Modern History from the University of Oxford (1997), an MA in Political Philosophy from the University of York, and a D.Phil in Politics from Oxford (2002). His career includes positions as Research Fellow at Oxford's Department of Social Policy and Social Work and ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow in Oxford's Department of Politics and International Relations before joining Sussex in 2004. Hampshire's research examines the politics and governance of international migration, focusing on tensions between representative democracy, constitutionalism, capitalism, and nationhood in liberal states. His current project explores the political economy of migration, capitalism and inequality. He serves as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on immigration policy mechanisms in liberal democracies, especially the UK and EU contexts. Key themes include Brexit impacts, political economy of migration, EU governance structures, and discursive institutionalism. Recent work examines investor migration trends and post-Brexit policy transformations. Hampshire has secured multiple research grants including: CEASEVAL - Evaluation of Common European Asylum System (EU, 2017-2019) RDF8: Post-Referendum data collection (Sussex, 2017-2018) TEMPER project on temporary migration (EU FP7, 2014-2018) Citizens' Resilience in Times of Crisis (AHRC, 2012-2013) Migration to Europe in the digital age (Volkswagen Foundation, 2009-2012) He has supervised eight PhD students to completion on topics spanning UK immigration policy, EU-Turkish relations, border controls, and citizenship studies. He currently teaches undergraduate modules in Modern Political Thought and Immigration and the Liberal State, plus a postgraduate course on Managing Migration: Law, Governance and Politics.
Anna Berg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Central European University (CEU), where she conducts research at the intersection of political sociology, cultural sociology, and media studies. Her work critically examines how digital communication practices shape political identities and mobilizations, with a focus on right-wing and populist movements in Germany. Her educational background includes a PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago, an MA from École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris, and a BA in Political Sciences from Freie Universität Berlin. Anna's research interests include: Political and cultural sociology Media and communication in populist movements Digitalization and political identity Ethnographic studies of anti-refugee and anti-lockdown protests Youth political engagement and media practices Alternative media ecologies and disinformation Her recent publications explore themes such as informational activism, epistemic trust, political meaning-making, and the cultural dynamics of echo chambers and post-truth discourse. Using ethnographic and qualitative methods, her work moves beyond buzzwords to offer grounded sociological insights into contemporary political transformations. She is currently conducting fieldwork on media practices among high-school students, extending her inquiry into the next generation of political subjectivities. Anna has not been listed with any scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text. She advises emerging scholars through her ongoing research projects and supervises fieldwork, though specific students are not named. Her research is supported by ethnographic fieldwork and institutional affiliation with CEU, enabling long-term studies in Germany. Her work is conducted through independent research and collaboration within the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at CEU, contributing to broader academic discussions on democracy, representation, and digital culture.
Swati Srivastava is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Purdue University, College of Liberal Arts. She joined Purdue in 2018 after completing her Ph.D. at Northwestern University, M.A. in international relations from the University of Chicago, and B.A. in political science from UCLA. Ph.D., Political Science, Northwestern University M.A., International Relations, University of Chicago B.A., Political Science, University of California Los Angeles Her research focuses on international relations , particularly on private actors in global governance , sovereignty theories , and algorithmic governance . She examines how nonstate actors like corporations, NGOs, and Big Tech reshape traditional concepts of sovereignty and responsibility. Key projects include her book Hybrid Sovereignty in World Politics (Cambridge University Press) and an undergraduate research lab on Big Tech and Political Responsibility. Professor Srivastava's work addresses the intersection of corporate power , state authority , and ethical accountability in global politics. She employs constructivist and relational approaches to analyze governance structures. Excellence in Discovery and Creative Endeavors Award, College of Liberal Arts Kenneth T. Kofmehl Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award Antonia Syson Cornerstone Outstanding Teaching Award Her research has been funded by major institutions including the National Endowment for the Humanities , Andrew Mellon Foundation , American Council of Learned Societies , and Buffett Institute for Global Studies . Srivastava's publications span topics like AI governance, surveillance capitalism, and historical sovereignty dynamics, with a focus on hybrid governance models and ethical frameworks.
Dr Ngai-Ling Sum is a leading Honorary Researcher at Lancaster University 's School of Social Sciences. She co-directs the Cultural Political Economy Research Centre (CPERC) and serves as Programme Director for the MA in Globalization and the Information Age: Post-Disciplinary Perspectives. Her work bridges the regulation approach with post-structuralist insights, pioneering the concept of cultural political economy as both a methodology and field of study. Her research spans global governance , transnational business governance , corporate social responsibility , and the cultural political economy of competitiveness . She focuses on Asia , particularly the Pearl River Delta region, and comparative studies of BRIC countries . Her empirical work examines post-crisis developments in Asia, funded by major grants including the EU Framework Six 'Priority 7' Programme (2004-7), ESRC Seminar Series (2007-9), and British Academy BARDA Award (2008-10). Recent publications analyze the intersection of geopolitics and geoeconomics , notably China's 'One Belt One Road' imaginary and triple economic bubbles. Her 2013 book Towards a Cultural Political Economy (co-authored with Bob Jessop) extends her theoretical framework. She contributes to editorial boards of Pacific Review and Kasarinlan journals. Scientific Awards Gunnar Myrdal Prize (2007) for co-authored book Beyond the Regulation Approach Dr Sum's supervision interests include Cultural Political Economy , International Political Economy , and Globalization and Transnational Politics . Her work has been recognized for integrating critical policy studies with discourses of domination and metagovernance frameworks.
Oliver Kessler is a Professor of International Relations at the School of Social Sciences , University of Erfurt. He leads the Promotionskolleg "De-Globalisierung und Globale Entkopplung (DeGlobE)" and contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of constructivist theories, international political economy, and risk politics. His research focuses on: Constructivist theories of international relations International political economy Risk and uncertainty in global governance Politics of international law Recent publications analyze risk-race intersections in finance, contingency in constructivist thought, world society frameworks, and cyberwarfare legal status. He has edited special forums in journals like Millennium and Review of International Studies . As a project leader for DeGlobE, he explores processes of global decoupling. His methodological approach combines critical theory, practice theory, and systems theory.
Dr. Kodili Henry Chukwuma serves as an Assistant Professor of International Security within Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs, a position he assumed following the completion of his PhD at the University of East Anglia in 2022. His academic trajectory demonstrates consistent excellence in security studies with deep regional expertise in African contexts. Dr. Chukwuma's educational foundation includes: PhD from the University of East Anglia (2022) Undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Ilorin, where he graduated as Valedictorian (2015) His research interrogates the politics of security through critical terrorism studies, postcolonial theory, and examinations of time/space in (in)security frameworks. With a pronounced focus on Nigeria and broader African security dynamics, his work challenges conventional counter-terrorism paradigms by analyzing how threats are constructed discursively and institutionally. He investigates how temporal narratives shape counter-terrorism responses and how spatial concepts like 'ungoverned spaces' function in security discourse. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals a cohesive scholarly trajectory centered on Nigerian counter-terrorism practices, with increasing methodological sophistication in examining juridical processes, researcher positionality, and archival practices. His work consistently bridges theoretical innovation in critical security studies with empirical investigations of African security contexts, particularly through analyses of terrorism trials, proscription mechanisms, and temporal dimensions of security policy. Dr. Chukwuma's scholarly recognition includes: UEA's Arts and Humanities 'Research Community Award' (2021) UEA's Arts and Humanities 'Best Graduate Article Award' (2020) University of Ilorin's 'Prestigious Scholar Award' (2012-2015) University of Ilorin 'Best Graduating Student Award' as Valedictorian (2015) 'Research in World History Award' (2013) Faculty of Arts 'Intellectual of the Year Award' (2012) While specific advising details remain undisclosed, his current research portfolio demonstrates active scholarly engagement through projects examining terrorism trials in Nigeria, postcolonial spatial theory in critical terrorism studies, and proscription mechanisms for terrorist organizations. His methodological contributions include innovative approaches to archival research and fieldwork adaptation during global crises.
Daniel Hjorth is a Professor at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) , holding the Lindén Professorship in Aesthetics and Business Creativity . He serves as Centre Director for the Centre for Aesthetics and Business Creativity (ABC) and is a Service Point 10 member. His work bridges entrepreneurship , organizational creativity , and aesthetic-economy relationships . Research Focus : Organization-creation processes, interdisciplinary creativity, philosophy-humanities integration, and posthumanist management. Projects : Active in AI-driven opera innovation (2025), craft as alternative organizing (2024), posthumanist education (2024), and transformative management (2024). Recent Publications explore organizational entrepreneuring failures, heterotopia in management, Japanese dining traditions, and spatial learning in entrepreneurship education. His work connects entrepreneurship to UN Sustainable Development Goals through business administration, art history, and ethics. Activities : Hosted international scholars (2024), organized ABC Centre opening (2024), and served as Editorial Board for multiple journals.
Chris Ingraham is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah, where he has been serving since July 2021. He is also on the core faculty of the Environmental Humanities Graduate Program. His academic career bridges communication studies, environmental humanities, and cultural theory, with a focus on how material, aesthetic, and affective practices shape our environments. Dr. Ingraham's educational background demonstrates a strong foundation in the humanities: BA in English from Amherst College MA in Humanities from the University of Chicago PhD in Communication from the University of Colorado - Boulder Before entering academia, Ingraham worked as a freelance writer, environmental journalist, and in publishing at the Knopf Group in New York. This professional background informs his interdisciplinary approach that brings together insights from across the humanities to address contemporary environmental and technological challenges. His research interests span communication and media studies, cultural studies, literary studies, philosophy, creative and professional writing, and environmental communication. His scholarly trajectory reveals a progression from examining digital media and social platforms to increasingly focusing on ecological and environmental concerns. His work connects rhetorical theory with contemporary environmental challenges, exploring how communication practices shape our relationship with the more-than-human world. A strong thread throughout his scholarship is the examination of non-discursive and affective dimensions of communication, particularly how material environments and objects participate in meaning-making processes. Dr. Ingraham has received recognition for his scholarly contributions: Rising Star in Humanities Award (2020) from the College of Humanities, University of Utah Top Paper Award (2020) from the Western States Communication Association Faculty Fellows Award (2020) from the University Research Council Fulbright Scholar in Digital Culture at the University of Bergen (2018) As an educator, Ingraham teaches courses including Environmental Communication: Critical Plant Studies, Foundations of Communication, Ecology of Residency, and Rhetorical Posthumanism. His teaching reflects his research interests, emphasizing critical approaches to environmental communication and the intersection of media, rhetoric, and ecological thought. While specific student advisees aren't listed in the available information, his courses suggest he mentors students interested in environmental humanities, media studies, and rhetorical theory. Institutionally, Ingraham serves on the Advisory Board of the Society for the Study of Affect (since 2023) and participates in the Rhetoric, Culture, and Advocacy Interest Group of the Western States Communication Association. He was also a member of the Legislative Assembly of the National Communication Association from 2021-2023, demonstrating his engagement with professional organizations in his field.
Kirsten Sivesind is a Professor at the University of Oslo within the Faculty of Educational Sciences , specifically the Department of Education . Her research focuses on educational policy , curriculum history , and didactic issues , with a particular emphasis on Nordic educational systems and their international comparisons. Research Council of Norway funding (6 projects) Co-editor of Evidence and Expertise in Nordic Education Policy (2022) Co-author of How to Study Education Policy? (2024) Editor-in-Chief of European Educational Research Journal (2025-2029) Editorial board member: Journal of Curriculum Studies (since 2015) and Nordic Journal of Pedagogy & Critique Her recent comparative studies analyze how international policies shape Nordic education systems, focusing on OECD knowledge transfer , temporary network organizations , and historical reform trajectories . She examines policy discourses through sociological , system-theoretical , and discursive-institutionalist lenses. Kirsten leads the CLEG research group (Curriculum, Leadership, and Education Governance) and serves as PhD coordinator at the Department of Education. She also manages digitization of historical international school reports for research and teaching.
Walter J. Nicholls is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy at the University of California, Irvine. With a PhD in Urban Planning from UCLA, his work bridges urban studies, immigration research, and social movement theory. Education: PhD in Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles Research Focus examines how cities incubate activism for marginalized groups, particularly undocumented immigrants. Key areas include: Urban politics and policy Social movement dynamics Immigration governance Relational urban networks His 2024 publications analyze municipal bureaucracies' role in shaping urban citizenship and develop theoretical frameworks for bureaucratic politicization. Earlier works explore representational hierarchies in social movements and localized immigration governance. Collaborative Network includes scholars like: Marieke de Wilde Sander van Haperen Ian Baran Tara Fiorito
Dr. Seongcheol Kim is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Project Head at University College Freiburg, Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, a position he has held since June 2025. He previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Bremen (2022–2025) and the University of Kassel (2020–2022), and was an affiliated researcher at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. From October 2024 to March 2025, he served as Interim Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Bremen. He earned his doctorate in Political Science from Humboldt University of Berlin in 2020 and completed his habilitation at the University of Bremen in 2023, where he was appointed Privatdozent. AB in German & Politics, Princeton University (2014) MA in Political Science, Free University of Berlin (2016) Dr. phil. in Political Science, Humboldt University of Berlin (2020) Habilitation in Political Science, University of Bremen (2023) Dr. Kim’s research centers on political theory, particularly populism, radical democracy, discourse analysis, and political organization in Europe. His work critically examines the ideological and organizational dynamics of both left and right-wing movements, with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe. He investigates how social movements transform into political parties, the nature of anti-populism across the political spectrum, and the interplay between authoritarian institutionalism and populist discourse. His theoretical framework is deeply rooted in post-foundational and discourse-theoretical approaches, drawing from thinkers like Laclau and Mouffe. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward analyzing populism in comparative and transnational contexts, especially in relation to war, far-right mobilization, and democratic backsliding. He frequently publishes in top political science journals such as Government and Opposition , Constellations , and Political Studies Review , and has authored influential monographs on movement parties and populism in the Visegrád countries. His editorial work includes special issues on populism and radicalism, reflecting his leadership in shaping scholarly discourse. His scientific contributions include: Monograph: Movement Parties and People's Parties of a New Type (2024) Monograph: Discourse, Hegemony, and Populism in the Visegrád Four (2022) Edited volume: Populism, Protest, and New Forms of Political Organisation (2022) Special Issue: An Anti-Populist Moment? (forthcoming, 2025) Dr. Kim has held research fellowships and postdoctoral positions supported by prestigious institutions, including the Berlin Graduate School of Social Sciences and the WZB. He has led and contributed to collaborative research projects, including a DFG-funded project at UCF Freiburg. While there is no public list of advisees, his role as a project head and interim professor suggests mentoring and supervision responsibilities. He is actively involved in academic networks focused on radical democracy, populism, and East European studies. He is affiliated with research centers including the Research Centre for East European Studies (University of Bremen) and the Center for Civil Society Research (WZB). His work often engages with policy-relevant topics, such as far-right movements in the workplace and civil society responses to illiberal governance, published in analytical digests and science communication outlets.
Dr Erman Örsan Yetiş is a UKRI (EU-MSCA) Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield 's Department of Politics and International Relations. His work focuses on criminology, gendered violence, and migration studies , with current projects like RAMPDOWN addressing domestic abuse by migrant perpetrators. Formerly at TED University and Middle East Technical University in Turkey, he has developed interdisciplinary courses on gender-aware design and violence prevention. Research Fellow, University of Sheffield (2023-ongoing) Postdoctoral Researcher, TÜBİTAK 2219 (2022-2023) Researcher, Friedrich Ebert Foundation (2021-2022) Research Interests span: Criminology Gender-based violence Migration studies Critical masculinity analysis Gender-sensitive design Slow violence mechanisms Publications (2024-2025) analyze authoritarian populism's impact on gender equality, diaspora political mobilization, and norm-critical design education. Recent work explores intersubjectivity in human-animal historical interactions and biopolitical dimensions of anti-gender policies. Public Engagement includes: Senior expert in EU-funded gender equality training Collaboration with Çankaya Municipality's Gender Quality Unit Advisory role in Gender Impact Analysis projects Neoliberal Academia Critique side project since 2020 investigates abuse and exploitation patterns in academic institutions through participatory action research.
Jennifer Christine Nash is the Jean Fox O'Barr Women's Studies Distinguished Professor at Duke University, holding appointments in the Department of Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies under Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She also serves as the Margaret Taylor Smith Director of the Program in Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies since 2022. PhD in African American Studies (2009) and JD from Harvard University. Her research focuses on Black feminist theory , intersectionality , race and law , Black maternal health , and visual culture . Recent publications explore Black feminist self-help genres, intersectional iconography, and care ethics across disciplines. Recent article trends include analysis of contemporary Black feminist trade books, interdisciplinary care theory, and critiques of dominance feminism and afropessimism. Her work spans journals like Signs , Public Culture , and GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies . Scientific awards include Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowships (2019) Gloria Anzaldúa Prize (2019) Junior Faculty Career Enhancement Grant (2013) She teaches courses such as Foundations in Feminist Theory , Advanced Topics in Feminist Studies , and The Politics of Motherhood , reflecting her expertise in maternal politics and gender theory.
