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Amnon AranView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• Middle East Politics
• Arab-Israeli Conflict
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Professor Amnon Aran is a leading academic in the School of Policy and Global Affairs at City St George's, University of London . His career spans roles at the London School of Economics and Political Science and extensive contributions to Middle East policy forums including the European Union's Middle East Peace Task Force and Oxford Analytica . He provides media commentary for BBC, Bloomberg, and CCTV . Research Focus: International relations of the Middle East, Arab-Israeli conflict, foreign policy analysis, feminist foreign policy, and regional power dynamics. Key Publications: Authored Israeli Foreign Policy since the End of the Cold War (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and co-authored works on foreign policy analysis with Oxford University Press. PhD Supervision: Guided 8 doctoral candidates in topics spanning Israeli peace activism, intercultural dialogue, and Middle Eastern foreign policy shifts. Professional Contributions: Participated in high-level policy discussions with institutions like the European Union and RUSI , and advised on Middle East peace processes. His 15 most recent articles (2011–2025) examine evolving Israeli foreign policy paradigms, including feminist approaches, energy diplomacy, and shifts from adverse asymmetry to equivalence in Turkey relations. He challenges conventional narratives about regional power dynamics and foreign policy frameworks.

Don John OmaleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Restorative Justice
• Police Ethics
• Criminal Justice
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Don John Omale serves as a Senior Lecturer in Criminology within the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences, focusing on critical issues in Nigerian and African criminal justice systems. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical field applications across diverse security and justice contexts. Dr. Omale's research centers on restorative justice mechanisms, police ethics, and conflict resolution in Africa. He extensively examines traditional African dispute resolution models alongside modern criminal justice challenges, with particular emphasis on Nigeria. His studies address farmer-herder conflicts, prison conditions, terrorism countermeasures, and domestic violence in semi-urban settings, consistently advocating for culturally grounded solutions that enhance community trust and institutional accountability. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2010-2025) reveals a dominant focus on restorative justice implementation and police accountability in Nigeria. His work demonstrates a methodological shift from theoretical discourse (2005-2011) toward empirical field studies examining practitioner perspectives and community-level impacts, particularly in conflict-affected regions like the Niger Delta and North Central Nigeria. The research consistently connects indigenous African conflict resolution traditions with contemporary security challenges. No scientific awards were documented in available sources Professional activities show no recorded student advising or grant funding in the provided materials, though his extensive publication record suggests active research supervision. His work frequently engages criminal justice professionals and community stakeholders, indicating collaborative field-based approaches to justice reform.

Robert ThomasView profile

Professor

• Public Law
• Administrative Law
• Immigration and Asylum Law
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Robert Thomas is a Professor of Public Law at the University of Manchester's School of Law. He holds a LL.B. from Cardiff University (1995) and a Ph.D. from Nottingham University (1998). His research focuses on administrative law, immigration/asylum law, and administrative justice, with particular emphasis on tribunals, judicial review, and institutional design. He has advised the UK Parliament on immigration reforms and authored influential works like Administrative Justice and Asylum Appeals (2011), which won the Peter Birks Prize. His recent projects include studies on AI in governance, constitutional history, and systemic administrative justice failures. Thomas is actively involved in legal education, co-authoring Public Law (5th ed., 2024) and supervising postgraduate research in public law and immigration law. Key research contributions include empirical analyses of asylum appeals, administrative tribunals, and ombudsman practices. He has addressed challenges in public sector digitalisation, outsourcing impacts on administrative justice, and the implications of pandemic governance. Thomas advocates for administrative fairness agendas in immigration systems and contributes to legal scholarship through peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes on topics ranging from judicial review to constitutional caricature history. His awards include the 2011 Peter Birks Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship. Thomas engages with policy-making through expert testimony, public commentary, and collaborative research funded by the British Academy and Nuffield Foundation. His work intersects law, policy, and social justice, emphasizing the practical implications of legal frameworks on vulnerable populations.

• Commercial Law
• E-Commerce Law
• Consumer Law
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Fidelma White is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. She holds a Higher Doctorate (LL.D.) from the National University of Ireland and has been affiliated with UCC since 1995, previously teaching at the University of Sheffield (1991–1995). Her research focuses on commercial law, e-commerce, consumer law, and public sector audit. She has advised numerous national and EU institutions, including the European Parliament and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Education: LL.B. and B.C.L. from UCC (1988–1989), LL.M. in International Business Law (London School of Economics, 1991), and an LL.D. (2009). She also holds postgraduate qualifications in teaching and learning in higher education (2019–2020). Research Interests: White’s work emphasizes digital markets, consumer protection, and EU regulatory frameworks. She has led projects funded by the Irish Research Council and EU initiatives, exploring topics like cross-border online gambling and digital content regulation. Awards: Recipient of UCC’s President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2009) and the Partnership Award for Innovative Teaching (1994). She has also contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and authored/co-authored books on consumer law and commercial practices. Grants & Collaborations: Over €120,000 in research funding, including a €105k study on EU legal frameworks for online gambling (2019–2024). Collaborations include projects with Mary Donnelly and Louise Crowley at UCC, and international work with institutions like KU Leuven and the European Commission. Teaching: Specializes in commercial law, e-commerce law, and legal education. She has designed innovative programs like the eLaw Summer Institute, integrating technology into legal pedagogy. External Roles: External examiner at UCD, Griffith College Dublin, and other institutions. She also serves on advisory committees for consumer legislation and EU policy initiatives.

Mariane C. FermeView profile

Professor

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Political Anthropology
• African Studies
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Mariane C. Ferme is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on sociocultural dynamics in West Africa, particularly Sierra Leone, with expertise in political anthropology, legal studies, and material culture. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Chicago and has taught at prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge and École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales. Education : PhD in Anthropology (University of Chicago), MA in Political Science (University of Milano), BA in Anthropology (Wellesley College). Ferme’s research spans the political imagination in conflict zones, agrarian transformations, and the interplay between humanitarian law and local justice systems. Her work has been supported by major grants from the National Science Foundation and the France-Berkeley Fund. She has published extensively on Sierra Leone’s post-war societies and the socio-cultural dimensions of the Ebola outbreak. Scientific awards include funding from the National Science Foundation, Hellman Family Faculty Fund, France-Berkeley Fund, Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, and the Carter Woodson Institute for African and African-American Studies.

Alison Braley-RattaiView profile

Associate Professor

• Labour Law
• Employment Law
• Human Rights in the Workplace
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Dr. Alison Braley-Rattai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Labour Studies at Brock University. Her research focuses on labour rights, employment law, and human rights in the workplace, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of labour policies and constitutional rights. She holds a PhD from the University of Western Ontario, an LLM from Osgoode Hall, an MA from York University, and a BA (Hons) from York University. Her work explores topics such as union responses to workplace mandates, constitutional challenges to back-to-work legislation, and the legal contours of academic freedom. She has published extensively on issues like the right to strike, pandemic-related labour policies, and the impact of political shifts on labour relations. Dr. Braley-Rattai’s scholarship bridges legal frameworks, policy analysis, and real-world labour dynamics. Her recent articles highlight trends in pandemic-era workplace policies, constitutional implications of labour disputes, and the evolving role of minority unionism. She actively contributes to debates on balancing employer obligations with worker rights, particularly in contexts like vaccination mandates and free speech directives.

Yuka KobayashiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Relations
• International Law
• Global Governance
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Yuka Kobayashi is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in China and International Politics at SOAS University of London. Currently on leave as a British Academy Global Innovation Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), she specializes in China's global governance strategies, economic diplomacy, and international law. Her research integrates fieldwork-based analysis of trade (Belt and Road Initiative/WTO), climate change, human rights, and technology. Education: LLB (Kyoto University, Public International Law specialization), MPhil & DPhil (Oxford University, International Relations). Research focuses on China's economic activities in Central Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Pacific Islands, alongside UK-Japan collaborative projects on geopolitical partnerships. Key advisory roles include specialist advisor to the UK government (2021) and advisory board member for Stiftung Asienhaus (2019-2021). Publications span over two decades, addressing China's compliance with international trade norms, climate diplomacy, and evolving global governance frameworks. Supervises PhD students examining China's Pacific Island strategies and EU-China tech competition dynamics.

• Ottoman History
• South-East European Studies
• Religious Studies
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Markus Koller is a faculty member at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, affiliated with the Center for Religious Studies (CERES). His research focuses on Ottoman history, South-East European studies, and religious historiography. He holds an academic rank of Researcher and has been active in multiple projects, including the CERES Research Department. His work spans Ottoman military expansion, religious policies, and cultural exchanges. Notable contributions include studies on Atatürk's political biography, Ottoman-European diplomatic relations, and the historiography of the Ottoman Empire. Koller's publications cover books, edited volumes, and articles in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting his expertise in interdisciplinary historical research. He currently serves as a member of the CERES Research Department and has contributed to collaborative projects such as the 'Ottoman Europe' research initiative. His email is Markus.Koller@ruhr-uni-bochum.de .

Robert S. RossView profile

Professor

• Sino-American Relations
• Chinese Politics
• East Asian Security
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Robert S. Ross is Professor of Political Science at Boston College and holds affiliate positions at Harvard University's John King Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and MIT's Security Studies Program. He specializes in Chinese security policy, East Asian security dynamics, and US-China relations. Ross has held visiting roles at institutions including Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Fudan University, reflecting his deep engagement with Chinese academic and policy communities. Education: B.A., Tufts University M.A. & Ph.D., Columbia University His research interests focus on the intersection of Chinese domestic politics and foreign policy, particularly in the context of power transitions and strategic competition. Key themes include Sino-American relations, regional security architecture, and the implications of China's rise for global governance. Ross has authored influential works such as Chinese Security Policy and Normalization of U.S.-China Relations , and his analyses frequently appear in journals like International Security and Foreign Affairs . Ross has advised U.S. government agencies and testified before Congress, emphasizing practical policy insights alongside academic rigor. His grants and fellowships include support from the MacArthur Foundation and the Ford Foundation. He currently serves on multiple editorial boards and academic advisory committees, including the U.S.-China Working Group of Congress and the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. His recent work explores Europe's role in the Asia-Pacific balance of power and the evolving U.S.-China strategic rivalry, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to contemporary geopolitical challenges.

Sara McLaughlin MitchellView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• Political Methodology
• International Conflict
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Sara McLaughlin Mitchell is Professor of Political Science and courtesy Professor at the College of Law at the University of Iowa, where she holds the Collegiate Fellow honor. Her interdisciplinary work bridges international relations, political methodology, and gender dynamics in academia. Her educational background: PhD in Political Science, Michigan State University, 1997 BS in Economics and Political Science, Iowa State University, 1991 Professor Mitchell's research centers on international conflict with deep expertise in maritime disputes, identity claims, and climate-conflict linkages. She pioneers political methodology through large-scale datasets like the Issue Correlates of War (ICOW) project, while her groundbreaking work on gender in academia examines citation patterns and career advancement barriers for women scholars. Her analytical rigor spans quantitative conflict modeling and qualitative institutional analysis. Recent publications reveal three dominant trajectories: environmental security (climate volatility impacts on human rights and disasters), geopolitical conflict (Russia-Ukraine War analysis, maritime/river disputes), and gender equity (academic networks, citation practices). She consistently integrates methodological innovation with real-world policy relevance, particularly in disaster response and international adjudication. Her major scientific awards include: Collegiate Fellow, University of Iowa Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award (2015) Foreign Policy Analysis Distinguished Scholar Award (2023) Conflict Processes Lifetime Achievement Award (2023) Distinguished alumni award from Iowa State University A dedicated mentor, Mitchell co-founded the Journeys in World Politics workshop for junior women in international relations, earning university mentoring awards. Her research program is sustained by substantial grants from: Department of Defense National Science Foundation United States Agency for International Development She leads the Issue Correlates of War project and collaborates extensively through the Peace Science Society (where she served as President), driving interdisciplinary research on conflict management regimes and gender equity initiatives across academic networks.

Marjorie Corman AaronView profile

Clinical Professor

• Client Counseling
• Decision Analysis
• Negotiation
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Marjorie Corman Aaron serves as Professor of Practice and Director of the Center for Practice at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she teaches negotiation, client counseling, trial practice, mediation, and decision analysis. Her leadership oversees the law school's trial practice program and student competition teams in dispute resolution. Her academic foundation includes a BA from Princeton University and JD from Harvard Law School. Professor Aaron's research revolutionizes lawyer-client communication through structured decision-making frameworks. She pioneered methodologies for counseling clients through legal uncertainties, emphasizing decision tree analysis to quantify risks and outcomes. Her seminal works "Client Science" and "Risk and Rigor" bridge psychological insights with practical legal strategy, transforming how attorneys navigate complex negotiations and settlement discussions while maintaining ethical rigor. Her scholarly trajectory reveals consistent innovation in dispute resolution pedagogy, evolving from foundational decision analysis techniques to contemporary explorations of mediator neutrality in politically charged contexts and ethical implications of nondisclosure agreements. Her distinguished recognition includes: Harold C. Schott Scholarship Award (2019) Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2010) University President’s Excellence Award for Teaching (2006) American College of Civil Trial Mediators Education/Training Achievement Award (1998) CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution Second Prize for Excellence (1995) As an educator, she mentors students through national competition teams while extending her impact via workshops for law firms, corporations, and government entities. Her digital platforms (clientsciencecourse.com and riskandrigor.com) provide global resources for legal educators, complemented by frequent guest lectures at Harvard, Michigan, and international institutions. The Center for Practice functions as an experiential learning hub under her direction, integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on trial advocacy training and dispute resolution simulations that prepare students for real-world legal practice.

Kelly AskewView profile

Professor

• Socialism/Postsocialism
• Property Rights Formalization
• Land Conflicts
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Kelly Askew is a Professor of Anthropology and Afroamerican & African Studies at the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. She holds a PhD in Anthropology (Harvard, 1997) and a BA in Music and Anthropology (Yale, 1997), with over three decades of fieldwork in Tanzania and Kenya. Education PhD in Anthropology, Harvard University (1997) BA in Music and Anthropology, Yale University Key Roles Chair of the Department of Anthropology Niara Sudarkasa Collegiate Professor Her research bridges three primary domains: Postsocialist transitions (e.g., property rights formalization and land conflicts), art and political aesthetics (e.g., Swahili music, African visual arts, ethnographic filmmaking), and indigenous political movements (e.g., Maasai and Parakuyo pastoralists). She has produced award-winning documentaries like The Chairman and the Lions (2013) and Maasai Remix (2019), which examine cultural resilience and land rights. Scientific awards include being a finalist for the African Studies Association Herskovits Award (2002). Recent publications analyze land dispossession mechanisms, postsocialist cultural production, and media’s role in political identity. She has secured grants from the National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Ford Foundation.

• Innovation Policy
• Patent Economics
• Intellectual Property
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Alan Marco is an Associate Professor at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy within Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on innovation policy, patent economics, and intellectual property strategy. Previously, he served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), where he co-created PatentsView.org and led the Cancer Moonshot Patent Challenge. Research interests span antitrust regulation, patent valuation, technology markets, and empirical legal studies. Marco holds a Ph.D. in economics from UC Berkeley and a B.A. from Skidmore College. Publications demonstrate expertise in patent analytics, with recent work examining strategic citation behaviors, FRAND royalty calculations, and links between antitrust enforcement and innovation. Research methodologies emphasize large-scale data analysis of USPTO records, litigation outcomes, and market transactions.

Niccolò RidiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Public International Law
• International Dispute Settlement
• Empirical Legal Studies
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Niccolò Ridi is Senior Lecturer in Public International Law and Associate Director of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) at King's College London's Dickson Poon School of Law. He joined King's in 2021 after roles at Liverpool University, Copenhagen University, and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. He holds a PhD from King's, an LLM from Cambridge, and an LLB/MA from Florence. His research focuses on international law (public/private), dispute settlement, and empirical methodologies including data mining/social network analysis. He is finalizing books on international adjudication precedent and comity principles (with Thomas Schultz). He serves as Assistant Editor of the Journal of International Dispute Settlement and is affiliated with leading legal societies. Key research areas include judicial behavior analysis, international court performance, and legal communities' practices. His recent work employs scientometrics to study legal idea propagation and network analysis of scholarly collaboration. He co-leads interdisciplinary initiatives like the Centre for Data Futures, exploring data-driven legal tools. His 2020s research emphasizes ICJ dynamics, Security Council resolution impacts, and investment arbitration innovations. He has supervised 1 PhD student and participates in global legal forums.

Eric TalleyView profile

Professor

• Corporate Law
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
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Eric Talley is the Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business at Columbia Law School , where he has served as Full-time Faculty since 2015. Prior to Columbia, he held tenured positions at the University of California, Berkeley (2006–2015) and the University of Southern California (1995–2006), and visiting appointments at Caltech, University of Chicago, ETH-Zurich, European University Institute, Georgetown, Harvard, RAND Graduate School, and Stanford. Education : J.D. and Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University; B.A. in Economics & Political Science from UC San Diego His research and teaching focus on Corporate Law , Mergers & Acquisitions , Corporate Governance , Law and Machine Learning , and Economic Analysis of Law . He co-directs the Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership , directing research on corporate governance and performance trends. Recent publications analyze topics such as valuation disputes , officer liability in Delaware , and gender dynamics in startups , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach blending law, finance, and data science. His work has been featured in top journals and media outlets like the Wall Street Journal , Bloomberg , and Harvard Law School’s Forum . Scientific Awards : Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2017, 2022) Elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2024) Talley hosts the Beyond “Unprecedented” podcast, exploring economic recovery post-pandemic. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Columbia University Data Science Institute and has held leadership roles in the Society for Empirical Legal Studies and the American Law and Economics Association.