Urs Streichenberg is a Senior Lecturer & Project Leader at the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) School of Management and Law. His academic work focuses on Sustainable Financing , Cost Accounting , and Financial Accounting . Education: lic.oec. HSG in Banking/Finance (University of St. Gallen, 1999-2004) Continuing Education: CAS in Hochschuldidaktik (ZHAW, 2012), Cambridge ESOL Level 2 Certificate (2009) Streichenberg's research spans process cost accounting , sustainable financial products , and ESG integration in SME financing . His publications analyze topics like IFRS compliance, lease accounting impacts on aviation, and beyond-budgeting frameworks. Recent collaborative work includes the KMU ZH Monitor series examining Zurich SME conditions and the Swiss Sustainable Lending Market Study . His projects focus on sustainability assessment integration in financial processes. He applies practical expertise from roles in banking (BMW 2004-present) to credit limit determination, risk policy implementation, and financial indicator supervision.
Professor Karen Yeung is an Interdisciplinary Professorial Fellow in Law, Ethics and Informatics at the University of Birmingham, jointly appointed in the Birmingham Law School and the School of Computer Science . She is a leading global scholar in the regulation and governance of emerging technologies, with over 25 years of experience in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, ethics, and informatics. Her work critically examines the implications of artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, and robotics for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Her academic background includes a DPhil in Law from Oxford University, where she was a Rhodes Scholar, and dual undergraduate degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of Melbourne. She previously held a Chair in Law at King’s College London and directed the Centre for Technology, Law & Society (TELOS). Karen Yeung’s research centers on algorithmic regulation and accountability , exploring how computational systems influence decision-making and social behavior. Her work spans legal theory, political philosophy, regulatory governance, and computer science, with a strong focus on democratic values, transparency, and justice in automated systems. She has published extensively, including the edited volume Algorithmic Regulation (Oxford University Press, 2019) and the second edition of An Introduction to Law and Regulation (Cambridge University Press, 2024). Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the constitutional, ethical, and democratic challenges posed by AI and digital technologies. Themes include algorithmic risk assessment in criminal justice, citizen scoring , blockchain in healthcare , and EU AI regulation . Her interdisciplinary approach integrates law, ethics, technical design, and policy, advocating for human rights-centered design and democratic oversight to counteract 'ethics washing' in AI development. She has received significant recognition, including being named a Rhodes Scholar . Her policy impact is extensive, with advisory roles in the EU High-Level Expert Group on AI , the Council of Europe , the World Economic Forum , the Nuffield Council on Bioethics , and the NHS . Karen Yeung actively supervises PhD students and leads interdisciplinary research projects, such as a Wellcome Trust Seed Award on blockchain in healthcare governance. She also collaborates with AI researchers and computer scientists to bridge technical and legal perspectives. Her public engagement includes lectures and talks worldwide on the governance of digital transformation and the protection of democratic values in the age of AI. She is affiliated with research initiatives and policy networks including the Digital Regulators Cooperation Forum (DRCF) , the Royal Society , and civil society organizations like the OSCE Office for Democratization and Human Rights and Equinet , working to strengthen human rights and democratic integrity in digital systems.
Rebecca Wetter is a Research Fellow at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (Berlin Social Science Center) in the Skill Formation and Labor Markets department. She successfully defended her dissertation titled "The formation of inequality beliefs and their consequences for educational inequality: Evidence from applicants to medical school in Germany" with the highest distinction (summa cum laude) in October 2024. Education: M.A. in Sociology - European Societies at Freie Universität Berlin (2018-2019) M.A. in Sociology in European Context at Charles University in Prague (2017-2018) B.A. in Social Sciences (Media, Politics, Society) at Düsseldorf University (2014-2017) Her research focuses on inequality beliefs , meritocracy , and their impacts on educational stratification , political participation , and migration attitudes . She uses natural experiments, particularly university admission processes, to study how success and failure experiences shape social perceptions. Her work also examines the effects of long work hours on democratic engagement and ethnic boundary formation in European contexts. Recent publications analyze: (1) medical/pharmacy school admission inequality in Germany; (2) electoral participation barriers due to unsociable work schedules in Europe; (3) meritocratic belief formation; (4) migration attitudes influenced by intercultural contact. Keywords span educational sociology, social inequality, political science, and migration studies. Scientific Awards: Summa cum laude distinction for dissertation (2024) She has held research positions at the London School of Economics and Political Science (2023) and previously worked as a student assistant at WZB and Düsseldorf University's sociology institute.
Joel Sholtes is an Instructor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Colorado Mesa University, with a joint affiliation to the University of Colorado Boulder. His expertise lies in water resources engineering, with a focus on river hydraulics, fluvial geomorphology, and stream rehabilitation. He previously worked with the Bureau of Reclamation’s Sedimentation and River Hydraulics Group, bringing applied experience to his academic role. Education: PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Colorado State University MA, Geography, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill BS, Environmental Science, Duke University His research investigates physical river processes, including sediment transport, flood hazards, and the impacts of climate change on stream ecosystems. He has led and contributed to projects on fluvial hazard zone mapping, particularly in Colorado following the 2013 Front Range floods, and is involved in stream rehabilitation efforts in the Pacific Northwest aimed at creating thermal refuges for cold-water fish species. His work integrates field data, modeling, and geomorphic analysis to support sustainable river management. His publications span topics such as bankfull discharge prediction, flood wave attenuation due to restoration, and the geomorphic impacts of flow regulation. These studies appear in leading journals including Water Resources Research , Journal of Hydraulic Engineering , and Earth Surface Processes and Landforms . The body of work reflects a strong emphasis on process-based understanding of river systems and practical applications for infrastructure resilience and ecological restoration. Scientific Involvement and Applications: Principal contributor to the Colorado Fluvial Hazard Zone (FHZ) Mapping Program Research on thermal refuge creation in streams funded by the Bureau of Reclamation Collaboration with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Development of guidance for managing dynamic urban stream corridors Joel Sholtes actively engages with practitioners, planners, and agencies to translate geomorphic science into land use policy and engineering practice. He has no listed advisees or formal students in the provided text. His research is supported by federal funding and applied in partnership with tribal, state, and federal agencies, reflecting a strong commitment to interdisciplinary and community-oriented science.
Roger Brownsword is Professor of Law at King's College London, based at the Dickson Poon School of Law. He has been a leading academic in law for over 50 years, previously at the University of Sheffield, and is the founding Director of the Centre for Technology, Ethics, Law and Society (TELOS) established in 2007. He has held major national and international roles, including member of the UK RAE2008 Law panel and the Hong Kong RAE2014 panel. His research spans interdisciplinary legal scholarship at the intersection of law, technology, ethics, and society. Key areas include: Law and Regulation of Emerging Technologies Legal Theory and Jurisprudence Bioethics and Human Dignity Common Law and Private Law AI, Fintech, and Digital Governance Biobank and Genetic Research Ethics His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the evolving relationship between law and technological change, emphasizing the need for governance frameworks that uphold human dignity, the rule of law, and ethical values. Trends include the analysis of AI's legal implications, regulatory fitness for disruptive technologies, and pluralistic value conflicts in healthcare and biotechnology. His scientific honors include: Leverhulme Research Fellow (2003–2004) Roger Brownsword has supervised postgraduate research, with two supervised works recorded. He has served in significant advisory and governance roles, including: Chair, UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council (2011–2015) Member, Nuffield Council on Bioethics (2004–2010) Specialist adviser to parliamentary committees on stem cells and hybrid embryos Member of working parties at the Academy of Medical Sciences and Royal Society He is deeply involved in research through TELOS, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue on technology and ethics. He is the founding general editor of Law, Innovation and Technology and serves on the editorial boards of the Modern Law Review , International Journal of Law and Information Technology , and Journal of Law and the Biosciences .
Paolo Rainelli is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP), within the College of Management and Production Engineering. His academic position falls under the Scientific Branch GIUR-02/A - Business Law in Area 0012 - Legal Sciences. He actively teaches Business Law and Commercial Law courses for Engineering and Management degree programs, with consistent teaching appointments from the 2019/2020 through 2025/2026 academic years. Rainelli's research focuses at the intersection of law and business, with particular emphasis on corporate governance structures, insurance regulation, and commercial transactions. His scholarly work addresses critical issues in modern business environments including ESG compliance frameworks, shareholder rights under EU directives, capital market regulations, and specialized insurance products like Warranty and Indemnity policies in M&A transactions. His research spans both theoretical legal analysis and practical business applications, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his department's focus on management and production engineering. His recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strong trend toward analyzing regulatory frameworks in corporate governance and financial markets, with increasing attention to ESG considerations in director oversight duties. Rainelli's work demonstrates expertise in both Italian business law and its interaction with European Union regulations, particularly in shareholder rights directives and insurance supervision under Solvency II. His research shows consistent output across multiple publication formats including journal articles, book chapters, and professional legal guides. Rainelli's scholarly contributions connect legal theory with practical business applications, particularly in the engineering and management fields. His teaching load demonstrates commitment to integrating legal education within technical degree programs, preparing engineering students for the legal dimensions of business operations and management.
Amelia Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University, where she joined the faculty in 2024. She holds clinical teaching responsibilities and leads a program dedicated to immigrant advocacy and due process. Prior to Pace, she served as Assistant Clinical Professor at Seton Hall School of Law and as Supervising Attorney and Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School. JD, University of Minnesota Law School BA, University of Iowa Her research and practice focus on immigration law , particularly the rights of noncitizens with mental health disabilities. She is a leading advocate for due process in immigration proceedings and has worked extensively on legal representation for vulnerable immigrant populations. Her work intersects with human rights, public interest law, and clinical legal education. Her recent publications, spanning from 2013 to 2023, reflect a consistent focus on systemic reform, mental health, and immigrant rights. Key themes include the right to counsel, government accountability, medical abuse in detention, and intersectional oppression. Her scholarship has been published in prominent law reviews such as the U.C. Davis Law Review and the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law and Social Change . Professor Wilson has played a pivotal role in shaping the first government-funded appointed counsel system for immigrants under the Department of Justice. She is frequently cited in national media, including Newsweek, for her legal analysis on green card protections and immigration policy. She advises and supervises law students through the Immigration Justice Clinic, providing direct legal services to immigrants while advancing systemic reform. Though no formal list of advisees is provided, her clinical leadership indicates active mentorship. She is also involved in research and policy initiatives related to immigrant health, legal ethics, and structural justice. She is affiliated with the Immigration Justice Clinic, a clinical program at Haub Law that combines litigation, advocacy, and education to serve immigrant communities and influence national discourse on immigration reform.
Imke Wets is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Language Studies at Radboud University. Her research focuses on language and speech pathology, particularly examining language impairments in individuals with aphasia or cognitive communication disorders due to brain damage. Co-supervised by Prof. Helen de Hoop, Dr. Lotte Hogeweg, and Dr. Marina B. Ruiter, her work bridges theoretical linguistics with clinically oriented research to improve functional communication therapies. PhD Candidate (2021–present), Radboud University Master in Language and Speech Pathology (2019–2020), Radboud University Bachelor in Speech Language Therapy and Audiology (2015–2018), Thomas More, Antwerp, Belgium Her research interests include aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, neurodegenerative language disorders, pragmatics, and clinical practice. She has contributed to studies on discourse particles, semi-spontaneous language production in Dutch-speaking individuals with primary progressive aphasia, and systematic reviews of word production abilities in basal ganglia dysfunction. Her work employs methods like EEG, MEG, and lesion-symptom mapping to analyze neural mechanisms in language production. Recent publications highlight her investigation into discourse particle usage in aphasia, which may inform clinical interventions. She has also explored the relationship between confrontation naming tests and semi-spontaneous language performance in primary progressive aphasia, though her regression analyses did not confirm naming scores as predictors. Her collaborations with Prof. Vitória Piai and Dr. Nikki Janssen include conference papers and poster presentations, such as at the IMPRS Conference 2020.
Tino Symanzik is a researcher at the Institute of Pedagogy and Philosophy (Section Pedagogy), German Sport University Cologne. He teaches in programs including Sports Teacher Education and Performance Sports, with a focus on pedagogy, development, responsibility, and scientific methodologies. PhD in Sports Psychology/Sociology (University of Rostock, 2009) Freelance journalist (2002-2009) and consultant (since 2008) Active in youth sports engagement and local politics (since 2019) His research explores: Network dynamics in elite sports Institutional knowledge loss due to coach dropout Doping prevention strategies School-sports collaboration Sustainability in sports coaching Educational quality in sports programs His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining pedagogy, political theory, and organizational behavior. Key projects include evaluations of NRW Sports Schools and anti-doping initiatives funded by third-party grants. He also contributes to peer-review processes and guest lectures on innovation in sports education. Notable roles: Scientific project management at the Federal Institute of Sport Science (2009-2013) Board member of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sports Youth Organization (2009-2018) Co-editor of peer-reviewed journals like Physical Culture and Sport
Helga Molbæk-Steensig is a Research Associate in the Department of Law at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy. She is actively engaged in the ELOQUENCE project, focusing on the ethical and legal dimensions of generative AI. Her research spans human rights, public international law, empirical legal studies, and the impact of technology on justice systems. She has contributed to major reform debates at the European Court of Human Rights and has published widely on judicial independence, the margin of appreciation, and fair trial rights in the age of artificial intelligence. Research Interests: Her work emphasizes empirical legal methods , quantitative research design , and mixed-methods analysis in international human rights law. She investigates how courts like the ECtHR navigate legitimacy under political pressure, how AI affects fair trial rights, and how pandemics challenge fundamental rights protections. Her scholarship critically engages with methodological issues in legal research, particularly case-law sampling and doctrinal interpretation. The recent publications highlight a strong trajectory in AI and law , human rights in crisis contexts , and institutional legitimacy . Themes include algorithmic accountability in healthcare, judicial deference, dynamic interpretation, and the politicization of enlargement in the Western Balkans. Her editorial work supports early-career researchers in navigating academic publishing ethics and challenges. Scientific Contributions: Co-authored entries in the Companion to The European Convention on Human Rights (Brill, 2023) Contributed to Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence (Oxford University Press, 2023) Published in European Journal of International Law , Leiden Journal of International Law , European Health Law Journal , and Utrecht Journal of International and European Law Regular contributor to leading blogs such as EJIL:Talk! , Strasbourg Observers , and Verfassungsblog Teaching and Academic Engagement: She has taught courses on legal philosophy, fundamental rights, and populism at the University of Copenhagen and delivered guest lectures at the University of Messina and Leipzig University. Her international outreach includes summer schools on human rights and transitional justice in Sarajevo and Leipzig. She mentors early-career scholars and advocates for methodological rigor and ethical publishing practices. Labs and Research Groups: She is affiliated with the ELOQUENCE project at EUI, which investigates generative AI’s legal and ethical implications. She also contributes to the Human and Fundamental Rights Working Group and the Expert Knowledge and Authority in Transformative Times initiative, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to law, technology, and democracy.
Paul E. McGreal is a Professor of Law and the James L. Koley '54 Professor of Constitutional Law at Creighton University School of Law. His career spans teaching, research, and leadership roles, including Dean at Creighton (2015–17) and University of Dayton School of Law (2011–15). He founded the Corporate Compliance Center at South Texas College of Law and teaches in the Texas A&M Mays Executive MBA Program. Appointed to professorship in 2025 Administrative leadership in multiple law schools Co-author of leading constitutional law textbooks Research Interests : McGreal specializes in constitutional law, focusing on religious liberty and First Amendment theory, alongside economic analysis of law and religion. His corporate compliance work addresses ethics programs, fiduciary duties, and regulatory frameworks. Recent Articles : His scholarship includes analyses of the ministerial exception in employment law, neuroscience applications to free speech jurisprudence, and corporate compliance trends. Key 2024–2025 works address religious freedom litigation and Supreme Court implications. Publications : Co-author of Questions & Answers: Constitutional Law (2023) and Skills & Values: The First Amendment (2022). He has contributed over 15 editions of the Corporate Compliance Survey to the ABA's The Business Lawyer . Contact : PaulMcGreal@creighton.edu
Rachel M. Janutis is a Professor of Law at Capital University Law School, where she has served since 2002. She held significant administrative roles including Dean of the Law School (2014-2020), Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (2010-2014), and Director of Faculty Development (appointed 2007), while maintaining active teaching and scholarship. Her educational background includes: J.D., summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, University of Illinois College of Law B.S., Northwestern University Professor Janutis specializes in civil procedure, remedies, and complex litigation with particular expertise in jurisdictional issues, venue determination, and punitive damages frameworks. Her research critically examines constitutional limitations on multi-defendant litigation and the historical evolution of tort reform, often bridging doctrinal analysis with practical litigation strategy. As co-author of the nationally adopted casebook Cases and Problems on Remedies , she has shaped remedies pedagogy across law schools. Her publication trajectory reveals sustained engagement with federal jurisdiction and remedies, evolving from foundational venue analysis (2004) to contemporary examinations of separation of powers in Grable-related jurisprudence (2008) and transactional thinking in remedies education (2013). Recent work maintains focus on punitive damages apportionment while incorporating historical perspectives on Progressive-era tort law. As Director of Faculty Development, she actively supported scholarly growth and teaching excellence among law faculty, facilitating research initiatives and pedagogical innovation through institutional mentoring programs.
William J. Aceves serves as Professor of Law at California Western School of Law, holding the Chief Justice Roger Traynor Professorship. His distinguished career spans over 25 years since joining the faculty in 1998, with promotion to full professor in 2001 and service as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs from 2007-2014. His educational background includes: LLM in International Law, UCLA School of Law JD and MA in International Relations, University of Southern California MA in Government, Harvard University BA, Claremont McKenna College A leading scholar in international human rights law, Aceves focuses on constitutional law, critical race theory, and war on terror accountability. His research bridges legal theory with practical human rights advocacy, examining how international law applies domestically through transnational litigation and social movements. His work frequently analyzes constitutional racism, torture accountability, and civil rights enforcement mechanisms. His recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with emerging themes in reproductive rights jurisprudence, digital civil rights, and constitutional amendment theory. The articles reveal deep engagement with contemporary legal crises including the Dobbs decision, Russian election interference, and structural racism in American law. Key professional recognitions include: Ford Foundation Fellow in International Law Member of the American Law Institute Vice President of the American Branch of the International Law Association Aceves maintains active involvement in human rights advocacy as co-chair of major international law conferences and through representation of organizations like Amnesty International and ACLU before federal courts. He serves on multiple organizational boards including the Center for Justice & Accountability and ACLU, while maintaining active litigation before international bodies like the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. His teaching encompasses Constitutional Law, International Law, Human Rights Law, and Critical Race Theory, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to legal education.
Smadar Ben-Natan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Global Studies, School of Global Studies and Languages, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon. Her work centers on international law, human rights, and criminal justice within the context of armed conflict, colonialism, and incarceration in Israel/Palestine. She examines how penal regimes intersect with citizenship and inequality at local and global levels. Specialized in: International Law, Human Rights, Armed Conflict Current projects: Citizen-Enemies: Military Courts and the Construction of Citizenship in Israel/Palestine and The Carceral State in Conflict: Between Reconciliation and Radicalization Research trends include analyses of military courts, carceral systems, and legal responses to torture, with a focus on Israel/Palestine. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals, law reviews, and book chapters, often addressing colonial legal frameworks. 2020-2022: Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Her work bridges legal scholarship, criminology, and political science, with implications for understanding state power in conflict zones.
Rachel Van Cleave serves as Professor of Law at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, where she teaches Criminal Law, Comparative Criminal Procedure, Comparative Sex and Gender Law, and Wills and Trusts. Her academic leadership includes previous roles as J. Hadley Edgar Professor at Texas Tech University School of Law and teaching positions at Santa Clara University and Stanford Law School. Her educational background features a JSM from Stanford University School of Law, JD from University of California Hastings College of the Law, and BA from Stanford University. As a Fulbright Scholar, she conducted specialized research on the Italian criminal justice system. Van Cleave's research centers on comparative criminal justice frameworks , particularly examining intersections between Italian and US legal systems regarding sexual violence, constitutional rights, and procedural fairness. Her work extends to property law with focus on Wills and Trusts, and state constitutional interpretation as an alternative to federal supremacy. Recent scholarship critically analyzes #MeToo era implications through transnational legal lenses. Her 15 most recent publications reveal evolving expertise from foundational constitutional analysis toward contemporary social justice applications, with increasing emphasis on gender-based violence jurisprudence and criminal justice reform. The thematic progression shows deepening engagement with European legal models to address American systemic shortcomings. Professional engagements include media commentary for The Daily Journal's SCOTUS Preview podcast regarding Kahler v. Kansas , interviews on WBEZ about Italian rape law, and public advocacy through op-eds in major legal publications. She actively bridges academic theory with practical legal discourse through regular contributions to The Recorder and Daily Journal . Her leadership extends to mentoring initiatives, disaster response legal frameworks, and strategic planning for experiential education. The Fulbright research underpinning her Italian comparative work remains foundational to her ongoing scholarship on victim agency and procedural justice.
