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Alessandro MonsuttiView profile

Professor

• Anthropology
• Migration Studies
• Conflict and Peacebuilding
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Alessandro Monsutti is a Professor of Anthropology and Sociology at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. He holds additional roles as Faculty Associate at the Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding, Global Migration Centre, and Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy. His research focuses on transnational networks, forced migration, and conflict dynamics in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Europe. Education: PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Neuchâtel (2002). Prior roles include Research Fellowships at Yale University (2008–2010) and the School of Oriental and African Studies (1999–2000), and Visiting Professorships at the University of Vienna and Arizona State University. Research Interests: Migration studies, border studies, political economy of post-conflict reconstruction, diaspora dynamics, and the intersection of globalization with local practices. His fieldwork spans Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Western countries, emphasizing the agency of displaced populations and the socio-economic strategies they employ. Scientific Contributions: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and authored/edited books including Homo itinerans: Towards a Global Ethnography of Afghanistan (2021) and War and Migration (2005). His work bridges ethnographic rigor with policy relevance, addressing themes like refugee integration, urban migration, and global governance. Grants & Awards: MacArthur Foundation Grantee (2004–2006), Swiss National Science Foundation grants for projects on urban cohabitation and Afghan crisis analysis. Co-led initiatives on adolescent migration and border policy in South Asia. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Refugee Studies Centre (Oxford), Global Migration Centre (Geneva), and international NGOs like UNHCR. Active in editorial boards of journals like Tsantsa and ethnographiques.org .

François BohnetView profile

Professor

• Civil Procedure
• Legal Profession Regulation
• Dispute Resolution Methods
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Professor François Bohnet is a distinguished academic and legal expert at the University of Neuchâtel's Faculty of Law, where he holds the Chair of Civil Procedure and Legal Profession Law. Born in Lausanne in 1972, he earned his law degree from the University of Neuchâtel in 1994, completed an LL.M at Harvard Law School (1999-2000), and obtained his doctorate in 1999. He has been teaching at his alma mater since 2000, progressing from lecturer to associate professor in 2003, and ultimately to full professor and chair holder in 2006. Professor Bohnet's research focuses on civil procedure, access to justice, dispute resolution methods, legal profession regulation, and real estate law (particularly lease law and PPE). His scholarly output is extensive, with numerous books including the annotated Swiss Civil Procedure Code, multiple editions of 'Civil Procedure' and 'Legal Profession Law,' and co-authored works on lease law. His research projects have been funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, and he has supervised over a dozen doctoral students to completion, many earning Summa Cum Laude distinctions. His recent scholarly work demonstrates continued prominence in Swiss legal academia, with numerous publications in 2021-2023 covering evolving aspects of civil procedure, legal profession ethics, and real estate law. His research shows particular attention to practical applications of procedural law, with several publications analyzing recent Federal Court decisions. Professor Walther Hug Prize (2015, 2017) Prix Paul rené Rossel (2012) FAA-preis (2012) As an educator, Bohnet teaches civil procedure, legal profession law, and lease law. He has been instrumental in continuing legal education, organizing numerous conferences for practitioners. He serves as scientific editor of the Swiss Journal of Civil Procedure since 2005, was President of the Neuchâtel Bar Association (2020-2023), and has been deeply involved with the University of Neuchâtel's governance as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Law (2009-2011) and member of the Dean's Office (2007-2011). He has created multiple educational websites including droitne.ch, bail.ch, and cpcaugmenté.ch, which features an AI tool for Swiss civil procedure.

• Dispute Resolution
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
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Donna Shestowsky is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Davis School of Law, where she conducts extensive research on dispute resolution processes, litigant behavior, and the psychology of legal procedures. Her work bridges legal scholarship with psychological insights to improve understanding of how individuals navigate the justice system. Professor Shestowsky's research focuses primarily on dispute resolution , with particular emphasis on: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes and perceptions Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) implementation and effectiveness Litigants' psychological responses to legal procedures Procedural justice and fairness in court systems Empirical studies of how individuals evaluate legal processes Family law and small claims court dispute resolution mechanisms Her scholarly work reveals consistent patterns in how individuals assess legal procedures, with particular attention to control, voice, and fairness. Shestowsky's research demonstrates that litigants' evaluations of procedures often differ significantly from legal professionals' assumptions, highlighting the importance of empirical approaches to justice system design. Recent work has focused on technology-mediated dispute resolution, examining how online platforms affect participation, satisfaction, and outcomes in family law and small claims contexts. Professor Shestowsky has collaborated with various institutions including the Resolution Systems Institute (RSI) on practical implementations of dispute resolution programs. Her work combines theoretical insights with real-world applications, providing valuable guidance for courts seeking to improve access to justice through innovative dispute resolution mechanisms.

• Nonprofit Management
• Public Administration
• Mediation
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Madeleine Grauer is a Lecturer and Project Head at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), affiliated with the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR PNM). She holds a law degree from the University of Basel and has extensive professional experience in public administration, nonprofit management, and mediation. Her research focuses on qualitative methods, mediative participation in public and organizational contexts, digital transformation, and healthcare communication. Grauer has led numerous projects, including studies on nonprofit management, cost-benefit analyses of social services, and strategic planning for community facilities. Her academic contributions include co-authoring the textbook *Management von Nonprofit Organisationen* and publishing reports on topics like social policy evaluation and notarial fee comparisons. Grauer actively participates in professional committees, including the Canton of Lucerne's Maturitätskommission and the Mitwirkungsrat of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences. She also engages in public speaking on conflict resolution, digitalization in social services, and public administration challenges.

Christian GrosseView profile

Professor

• History and anthropology of modern Christianities
• History of the history of religions
• Social and cultural history of religious practices
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Christian Grosse is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Theology and Sciences of Religions at the University of Lausanne , where he serves as Director of the Institute for History and Anthropology of Religions (IHAR) . His research bridges social history and religious studies, focusing on the evolution of religious practices and cultural dynamics in modern Europe. Specializes in the history and anthropology of modern Christianities Examines historical epistemology of religious scholarship Investigates social regulation mechanisms through ecclesiastical tribunals Studies the cultural conditions shaping universal religious discourse Explores book history, idea transmission, and religious rituals His recent work analyzes the institutionalization of alternative conflict resolution methods within Protestant consistory frameworks and re-evaluates Reformed sobriety ethics as potential models for ecological transitions. He leads interdisciplinary archival projects documenting consistory registers across French and Swiss territories. Grosse's publications span from the 1990s to 2025, covering topics like: Calvinist ethical frameworks and their modern applications Epistemological foundations of 18th-century anthropological thought Confessional coexistence dynamics in early modern Switzerland Evolution of religious historiography as a discipline Archival preservation of Protestant governance records

• Contract Law
• Behavioral Law and Economics
• Data Breach Litigation
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David A. Hoffman is a Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, with a focus on contract law, behavioral law and economics, data breach litigation, and AI's intersection with legal frameworks. His interdisciplinary work bridges legal theory with empirical analysis and technological advancements. Research Interests Contract Law and Behavioral Economics Empirical Legal Studies Consumer Contracts and Digital Transactions AI and Legal Interpretation Privacy and Data Breach Litigation Corporate Governance and Legal Psychology Blockchain and Smart Contract Regulation Notable Contributions His recent articles such as "Generative Interpretation" (2024) and "Precedent Terms" (2025) explore AI's role in contract interpretation and precedent. Earlier works like "Coin-Operated Capitalism" (2019) delve into fintech and blockchain legalities, while "The Social Cost of Contract" (2021) examines contract law during pandemics. Advising and Collaborations Co-authored works with scholars such as Shaanan Cohney, Alessandro Acquisti, and Cathy Hwang Contributions to empirical legal studies and replication efforts Focus on jury behavior, contractual behavior, and social production in legal contexts

Heinrich HonsellView profile

Professor

• Private Law
• Corporate and Company Law
• Insurance Law
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Prof. Dr. Dr. hc Heinrich Honsell is a renowned legal scholar and emeritus professor of Swiss Private Law at the University of Zurich, as well as an honorary professor of Commercial Law at the University of Salzburg. He holds German and Austrian citizenship and has held academic positions at the Universities of Bielefeld, Salzburg, and Zurich, specializing in private law, Roman law, and legal methodology. His academic career includes habilitation in Munich, professorships in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and roles in professional organizations such as the German Association of Civil Law Teachers. He is a corresponding member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and has been recognized with an honorary doctorate from the University of Vienna (2015). Honsell’s expertise spans private law, corporate law, insurance law, international arbitration, and Roman legal history. His extensive publications include monographs, textbooks, and commentaries on Swiss and German civil law, notably the Basel Commentary and contributions to Staudinger’s Commentary on the German Civil Code . Currently a consultant at Rutschmann Schwaibold Partner, he advises on commercial, corporate, and international law matters. His work emphasizes legal methodology, comparative law, and the intersection of law with ethics and history. Honsell’s scholarly contributions include over 100 articles and books, addressing topics like liability law, medical law, and legal reform. His influence extends to legal education through casebooks and doctrinal analyses, ensuring the practical application of theoretical principles.

David RosenthalView profile

Lecturer

• Data Protection Law
• Technology Law
• Artificial Intelligence Governance
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David Rosenthal is a Lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich and a Partner at VISCHER, a leading Swiss commercial law firm. He specializes in data protection law, technology law, and AI governance, with extensive experience advising multinational clients on cross-border data transfers, eDiscovery, and regulatory compliance. He holds a law degree from the University of Basel and has a background in software development and legal practice. His research focuses on the intersection of technology and law, including generative AI risks, Swiss-U.S. data frameworks, and cloud computing compliance. He actively contributes to professional associations such as the German Association for Corporate Data Protection (VUD) and the Cross-border eDiscovery Privacy & Investigations Association (CeDIV). His work emphasizes practical legal solutions, including compliance tools like the GAIRA (Generative AI Risk Assessment) framework and the CCRA-FI cloud risk assessment tool for financial institutions. Notable achievements include over 50 published articles on data protection and AI law, frequent speaking engagements at legal and tech conferences, and recognition by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for his expertise. His advisory roles include serving as secretary to VUD and CeDIV, and board member of the Swiss Forum for Communications Law (SF-FS).

Fabrice FlückigerView profile

Researcher

• Medieval History
• Early Modern European History
• Religious Disputes
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Dr. Fabrice Flückiger is an Associated Researcher at the Institute of History, University of Bern, Switzerland. His work focuses on religious disputes, the Reformation, and digital humanities methods applied to historical analysis. He specializes in early modern European religious conflicts, particularly in Switzerland, examining how theological debates shaped confessional identities and political structures. His research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining textual analysis with digital tools to map voting patterns during the Reformation and visualize religious topographies. Key projects include studies on the Baden Disputation (1526), the role of sermons in reform movements, and the Atlas Marianus —a 17th-century Marian pilgrimage map. Flückiger’s publications analyze the mediation of faith through verbal and visual means, exploring how religious truths were contested and codified. He emphasizes the interplay between oral traditions, written sermons, and visual propaganda in shaping religious practices. His digital humanities work, such as Voting on Faith , demonstrates innovative applications of GIS and data visualization to historical studies. He collaborates internationally on projects like the Atlas Marianus edition and has contributed to debates on early modern religious conflict resolution strategies.

• Computational Social Science
• Conflict Research
• Ethnic Politics
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Luc Girardin is a Researcher at the International Conflict Research group within ETH Zurich's Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS). As a computer and data scientist bridging computational methods with social sciences, he focuses on conflict analysis, ethnic power dynamics, and data infrastructure development. His work integrates technical expertise with policy-relevant research through the Center for Comparative and International Studies. Education: Master's degree in Computer Science and Telecommunication Girardin's research centers on computational social science, specializing in agent-based modeling of social systems and ethnic conflict dynamics. He pioneered the GROWLab simulation platform for layered agent-based modeling and co-created the influential Ethnic Power Relations (EPR) dataset that maps political exclusion of ethnic groups globally. His work increasingly emphasizes data visualization and federated data platforms to enhance conflict analysis, with recent publications exploring nationalism, state formation, and historical conflict patterns through computational lenses. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals a sustained focus on nationalism-state interactions, with growing integration of geospatial data and computational diplomacy frameworks. His research demonstrates consistent methodological innovation, transitioning from pure simulation models toward integrated data platforms that combine historical analysis with contemporary conflict prediction. Awards: J. David Singer Data Innovation Award (2015) for the GROW up federated data platform As project leader at ETH Zurich, Girardin manages research grants supporting computational conflict infrastructure development. While no formal graduate students are listed, he maintains extensive collaborations with leading scholars including Lars-Erik Cederman, Yannick Pengl, and Carl Müller-Crepon across 25+ publications since 2007. His work is funded through institutional research budgets and competitive data science initiatives. Girardin leads the GROWLab development team and coordinates the Ethnic Power Relations project, maintaining critical infrastructure for the conflict research community. His dual role as CTO of Macrofocus enables cross-pollination between academic research and commercial data visualization applications, particularly in energy systems and political geography mapping.

Todd AlleeView profile

Associate Professor

• International Organizations
• International Trade
• World Trade Organization
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Todd Allee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland. His research focuses on international organizations, international trade, foreign direct investment, international law, and dispute settlement, particularly within the World Trade Organization (WTO). He has authored significant works including the forthcoming book The Geneva Effect: Trade Protection and Dispute Resolution in the World Trade Organization , which examines WTO dispute settlement as part of a broader process using an original dataset of over 7,000 disputes. Education: PhD in Political Science from the University of Michigan; MSc in Government from the London School of Economics; BA with Honours in Political Science from the University of Missouri. His research agenda includes analyzing the impact of WTO accession on trade, the design and effects of bilateral investment treaties, and the role of U.S. congressional members in trade policymaking. He employs political economy approaches and quantitative methods to study disputes in trade, investment, and territorial conflicts. Todd Allee has published extensively in leading journals such as the American Political Science Review , International Organization , and Journal of Conflict Resolution . His earlier book, The Democratic Peace and Territorial Conflict in the Twentieth Century (2003), co-authored with Paul K. Huth, explores the dynamics of conflict escalation and resolution.

• Economics
• Education Policy
• Labor Economics
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Kis Alexandra is a Lecturer at the EHL Hospitality Business School, specializing in Mathematics and Economics. She holds a BSc in Hospitality and Reception Professions from EHL. Her work focuses on applying quantitative methods to public policy, labor economics, and urban planning. Education: BSc HES-SO in Hospitality and Professions de l'accueil (EHL, 2018). Research interests include the economic impact of childcare policies, women's labor market participation, municipal budgeting, and territorial governance. Her studies often address how public resources and infrastructure shape social outcomes, such as parental employment decisions and regional jurisdictional disputes. Publications highlight collaborations with institutions like Pro Familia, the University of Neuchâtel, and the Jacobs Foundation. Key themes include cost-benefit analyses of childcare expansion and the fiscal implications of gender equality policies. No scientific awards are listed, but her work demonstrates significant contributions to applied economics and public policy analysis. She collaborates with researchers like Alain Schoenenberger and Nils Soguel on projects for municipalities and cantonal governments.

• antitrust
• bankruptcy
• commercial law
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Keith Sharfman is a Professor of Law at St. John's University School of Law in Jamaica, New York, where he co-directs bankruptcy studies with Professor Warner. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions, having been tenured at Rutgers and Marquette Universities and having taught as a visitor at Cornell and Florida State Universities. Professor Sharfman received his B.A. in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and his J.D. from the University of Chicago, where he served as a research assistant to Judge Richard Posner and Professor Cass Sunstein. His professional experience includes clerking for Judge Frank Easterbrook of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and practicing as an associate at Latham & Watkins, where he handled antitrust, bankruptcy, corporate finance, and intellectual property matters. His research focuses on antitrust, bankruptcy, commercial law, corporate finance, corporate reorganization, law and economics, and legal valuation . His scholarly work demonstrates deep expertise in corporate valuation mechanisms, bankruptcy proceedings, and the intersection of law and economics in corporate contexts. Professor Sharfman has published extensively in top law journals including the Stanford Journal of Law, Business & Finance, Florida State University Law Review, and Virginia Law & Business Review. His most recent scholarship examines judicial appraisal theory, third-party litigation funding, and derivative suits in corporate contexts, showing continued relevance and engagement with contemporary legal issues. His 2025 amicus brief in the Tesla derivative litigation demonstrates his ongoing influence in shaping corporate governance discourse. American Bankruptcy Law Journal Fellow (2006) Member of American Bankruptcy Law Journal's editorial advisory board (2007) Faculty advisor to the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Professor Sharfman's career reflects a seamless integration of academic scholarship and practical legal experience. His work bridges theoretical legal economics with real-world corporate and bankruptcy practice, making significant contributions to both academic discourse and practical legal frameworks. His role as faculty advisor to the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review underscores his standing within the bankruptcy law community. His teaching and scholarship continue to shape the next generation of legal professionals specializing in corporate and bankruptcy law.

Ralph OssaView profile

Professor

• International Trade
• Economic Geography
• Economic Development
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Ralph Ossa is the UBS Foundation Professor of Economics at the University of Zurich’s Department of Economics, housed within the Faculty of Economics. He previously served as Chief Economist of the World Trade Organization (WTO) from January 2023 to June 2025 and chaired the Department of Economics at UZH between 2019 and 2022. He holds a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics. His research focuses on international trade, economic geography, and development, with notable contributions to understanding trade wars, WTO negotiations, and the economic impacts of trade policies. He has received an ERC Consolidator Grant for his work on 'Deep Integration Agreements' and has contributed to prestigious journals like the Journal of Political Economy and American Economic Review. Ossa teaches advanced courses such as 'PhD Course: International Trade' and co-edited the Journal of International Economics. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis, addressing policy-relevant questions like the gains from trade liberalization and the effects of subsidy competition in the U.S. Education: PhD in Economics, London School of Economics Key Roles: Chief Economist (WTO, 2023–2025), Department Chair (UZH, 2019–2022), Faculty at University of Chicago Booth School of Business He has been frequently cited in media outlets like the NZZ, SRF, and Financial Times, discussing topics such as the Global Gateway initiative, the implications of trade wars, and WTO reforms. His research emphasizes both quantitative rigor and real-world policy applications.

• Child Protection
• Adult Protection
• Social Work
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Diana Wider is a Lecturer and Project Manager at the Lucerne School of Social Work (HSLU), affiliated with the Institute for Social Work and Law. She holds a Master in Law from the University of Freiburg (1998) and a Bachelor in Social Work from HSLU (2011). Her professional roles include leading the Competence Center for Child and Adult Protection and serving as Secretary-General of the KOKES Conference (since 2006). Her research focuses on child and adult protection, legal-social aspects of guardianship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality standards in social services. She has authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals like Zeitschrift für Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutz , addressing topics such as participatory practices in placement care, standards for guardianship agencies, and systemic interventions in family conflicts. Leads academic programs including the MAS in Social Work and Law, and CAS in Child Protection Active in professional networks: member of AvenirSocial Ethics Commission, Child Protection Switzerland, and editorial board for ZKE Key projects include evaluating guardianship agencies and developing quality standards for out-of-home placements Her work emphasizes interprofessional teamwork, ethical guardianship practices, and systemic solutions to family disputes. She regularly presents at national conferences and contributes to policy development in social welfare systems.