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Asaf LubinView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity law
• National security law
• International law
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Dr. Asaf Lubin is an Associate Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and an Affiliated Faculty member at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. He additionally serves as a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University and an Affiliated Fellow at Yale Law School's Information Society Project. Dr. Lubin is also a Visiting Scholar at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Federmann Cyber Security Research Center. Dr. Lubin holds a dual degree in law and international relations (LL.B./B.A., magna cum laude, '14) from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Master of Laws (LL.M. '15) and Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D. '20) degrees from Yale Law School. He attended The Hague Academy of International Law and interned for the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Dr. Lubin's research centers around the intersection of law, technology, and international security, with a focus on cybersecurity law, national security law, international law, privacy law, insurance law, human rights law, and torts. His scholarship explores the complex legal challenges produced by technological advancements in national security and international law. His work draws on his experiences as a former intelligence analyst with the Israeli Defense Forces Intelligence Branch (2004-2009) and his time as a Robert L. Bernstein International Human Rights Fellow with Privacy International (2016-2017). Dr. Lubin is the author of two forthcoming books: "The International Law of Intelligence: The World of Spycraft and the Law of Nations" (Oxford University Press, 2026) and "Teaching Cybersecurity Law and Policy" (Edward Elgar, 2026). He has co-edited "The Rights to Privacy and Data Protection in Armed Conflict" (NATO CCDCOE, 2022) and published an open educational resource, "Torts: Cases Problems and Policy Choices" (Indiana Publishing, forthcoming, 2025). 2024 Israeli Forum for Intelligence Studies Best Peer-Reviewed Article for "Selling Surveillance" 2022 American Society of International Law's Lieber Society's Richard R. Baxter Prize for "The Reasonable Intelligence Agency" 2020 Yale Law School Ambrose Gherini Prize for "The Liberty to Spy" Dr. Lubin has previously taught at Columbia Law School and Yale College. His work has been published in the UC Davis Law Review, Ohio State Law Journal, Georgia Law Review, Harvard International Law Journal, Yale Journal of International Law, and Harvard National Security Journal, among others. He is a Contributing Editor at Lawfare and has written for Just Security. His work has appeared on the History Channel's "The UnXplained with William Shatner."

Michèlle van der DoesView profile

Research Fellow

• Atmospheric Science
• Oceanography
• Paleoclimatology
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Dr. Michèlle van der Does is a Postdoc researcher at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), working in the Ocean Systems department on Texel. She specializes in the transport of mineral dust from Earth's deserts, its deposition over oceans, and its interaction with the carbon cycle and climate across various timescales. Her research focuses on Atmospheric Science , Oceanography , and Paleoclimatology , with particular expertise in dust characteristics including deposition fluxes, transport pathways, particle size and shape, and geochemical composition. She investigates how mineral dust affects ocean fertilization and its relationship to terrestrial biomarkers, using advanced techniques like radiogenic isotope analysis (Sr, Nd, Hf) and rare-earth element studies. Dr. van der Does is currently leading the NWO Veni-funded project SANDCAT (SahAraN Dust and its role in a Changing climATe), which analyzes Saharan dust transported over the Atlantic Ocean to understand its bidirectional impact on climate under current global warming conditions. Her publication record shows consistent contributions to understanding dust transport mechanisms, seasonal patterns, and climate interactions. Her scientific recognition includes the prestigious NWO Veni grant , awarded to outstanding early-career researchers in the Netherlands. This competitive grant supports innovative research lines and provides three years of funding for her work on Saharan dust and climate interactions. Dr. van der Does actively collaborates with international research teams across Europe, including the Alfred-Wegener-Institut and MARUM. Her methodology combines sediment analysis, atmospheric modeling, and geochemical fingerprinting to trace dust sources and understand transport mechanisms. Her research has significant implications for climate modeling and understanding Earth's changing environment, particularly how mineral dust influences atmospheric radiation balance and ocean carbon cycling.

Sarah ConradView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Applied Geochemistry
• Isotope Geochemistry
• Environmental Science
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Sarah Conrad is a Senior Lecturer at Luleå University of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering and the Division of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering. Her research bridges terrestrial, limnic, and marine systems, focusing on element export, chemical weathering, and climate change impacts on mineral nutrient cycling. Research Interests: Her work emphasizes applied geochemistry, isotope analysis, and biogeochemical processes. Key areas include trace metal mobilization, redox-driven mineral dissolution, and sustainable water treatment technologies using biochar or lignin-based materials. Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining isotope geochemistry with environmental engineering. Topics span from mine tailings remediation to adsorbent material synthesis and rare earth element behavior in boreal streams. Collaborations and Grants: She has collaborated with institutions like the Earth Observatory of Singapore and received funding from Interreg Aurora, Swedish Research Council Formas, and The Kempe Foundations.

Zulal DenauxView profile

Professor

• Open-Economy Macroeconomics
• Applied Economic Growth and Development
• International Economics
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Zulal Denaux is a Professor of Economics at the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration, Valdosta State University , where she has served since 2002. She coordinates study abroad programs (e.g., Business in Italy) and contributes to departments including Economics, Finance & Health Care Administration. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in economics (minor in statistics) from North Carolina State University , an MBA with International Business Certificate from Southern New Hampshire University , and a B.A. in economics and political science from the University of Ankara . Research Interests: Open-economy macroeconomics, international trade dynamics (exchange rate volatility, capital inflows), environmental economics (agricultural efficiency, pollution control), fiscal policy analysis, and data envelopment analysis (DEA). Article Trends: Focus on Turkey's macroeconomic responses to exchange rate shocks, energy-GDP causality in OECD/US, financial-development growth links in South Korea, and educational efficiency disparities in Georgia public schools. Awards: Recipient of 15+ grants (e.g., Steele Summer Research Grants, Georgia Gulf Sulfur Corporation funding) and 6 major teaching/service awards (e.g., 2018 Outstanding Teacher Award, 2013 Service Award).

• Materials Engineering
• Construction Materials
• Agricultural Land Development
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Marija Jovanović is a Researcher at the Department of Construction and Special Materials within the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy at the University of Belgrade. Appointed to her position on April 8, 2021, she works from office 103 in the TMF large building. Her primary scientific field is Materials Engineering, with a research focus that spans both construction materials and agricultural development topics. Her research interests encompass Materials Engineering, Construction Materials, Agricultural Land Development, Organic Production, Rural Development, Sustainable Agriculture, and Agricultural Economics. This interdisciplinary approach bridges her departmental affiliation with substantial research output in agricultural sciences specific to Serbia. Analysis of her publication trends shows a strong focus on Serbian agricultural development, particularly examining organic production systems, sustainable rural development, and the relationship between land use and economic development. Her recent work (2023-2025) increasingly addresses digital transformation in agriculture through blockchain technology, women's entrepreneurship in rural tourism, and the environmental impacts of modern agricultural practices. Marija actively contributes to regional development strategies, having participated in creating agricultural development plans for multiple Serbian municipalities including Vranje, Vlasotince, Srbobran, Titel, Vrbas, Bačka Palanka, and Temerin for the 2022-2030 period.

• Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Management and Cost Accounting
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MEDET İĞDE is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences , Gaziantep University , Turkey. His academic journey includes a PhD in Business Administration (2020), a MSc in Accounting and Finance (2013), and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (2011). He has served as a Research Assistant (2013–2021) and currently teaches courses in Accounting Information Systems , Advanced Financial Accounting , and Cost Accounting . Research interests span Accounting , Financial Reporting , Internal Control Systems , and Digital Transformation in Accounting . His work on Crypto Assets , Green Accounting , and Volatility Spillover Effects reflects engagement with contemporary challenges in finance and ethics. Publications include 7 books/chapters and 6 peer-reviewed articles , focusing on SME financial compliance, accounting education, and technological integration. He has supervised theses on topics like Tax Literacy and Crypto Asset Taxation . Scientific Awards: Public Academic Incentive Award (2018) Public Academic Incentive Award (2017) Editorial Contributions include co-authoring books on Accounting and Auditing (2023) and Technological Integration in Accounting (2022). He led the project Turizm Sektöründe Kayıtlı İstihdamın Teşviki (2016–2017).

Raghavendar ThipparthiView profile

Associate Professor

• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Immunology
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Raghavendar Thipparthi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He obtained his PhD from the University of Hyderabad, India, and has held academic positions since joining the faculty in 2000. His research focuses on post-transcriptional regulation of HIV-1 gene expression, particularly the roles of Rev protein and cellular cofactors like Sam68 and Hsp22. Education: PhD in Biochemistry from University of Hyderabad, India Program Leadership: Director of IM PhD/MS Program Teaching: Courses include Fundamentals of Research and Molecular Biology of Viruses Dr. Thipparthi's work investigates how HIV-1 differentially controls viral protein expression through RNA splicing and nuclear export mechanisms. Key findings include Sam68's functional substitution for Rev, Hsp22's role in modulating Sam68 activity, and Rev's mislocalization in astrocytes contributing to HIV latency. His publications span topics in retroviral replication, protein-RNA interactions, and heat shock protein functions. His laboratory employs molecular biology techniques to study Rev's interaction with cellular components, Sam68's phosphorylation status, and Hsp22's regulatory effects on HIV production. Current projects examine viral latency in astrocytes and potential therapeutic interventions targeting these mechanisms.

Richard TreismanView profile

Professor

• Transcriptional regulation
• Signal transduction
• Actin cytoskeleton
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Sir Richard Treisman FRS, FMedSci, FRSB is Director of Research at the Francis Crick Institute (London, UK) and Professor of Molecular Biology. Knighted in 2017 for services to biomedical sciences, he has spent four decades dissecting how cancer-linked signal transduction pathways, notably Ras and Rho, communicate with the actin cytoskeleton and the transcriptional machinery to control gene expression, cell proliferation and metastasis. Education & Career: PhD 1981 – Imperial Cancer Research Fund (ICRF, now Cancer Research UK), with Bob Kamen Post-doc 1981-1984 – Harvard University, with Tom Maniatis 1984-1988 – Scientific Staff, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge 1988-2015 – Group leader → Director, ICRF / London Research Institute, London 2000-2015 – Director, London Research Institute 2015-present – Director of Research, Francis Crick Institute Research Interests: His laboratory investigates the molecular circuitry linking extracellular growth signals to gene expression. A central focus is the serum response factor (SRF) and its cofactors (TCF, MRTF families), which integrate Rho-actin dynamics with transcriptional control. By combining cell biology, structural biology, proteomics and genomics, the group has uncovered how aberrations in these pathways drive oncogenic proliferation, metastatic spread and tissue fibrosis. Scientific Awards & Honours: EMBO Medal (1995) Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine (2002) Elected Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) Elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) Knight Bachelor (2017) Grants, Students & Mentorship: Sir Richard has trained numerous post-doctoral fellows and graduate students who now hold independent positions worldwide. His research has been continuously supported by Cancer Research UK, the Wellcome Trust, the Medical Research Council and other major funding bodies. Laboratories & Facilities: The Treisman group operates within the Francis Crick Institute’s integrated technology platforms, exploiting Light Microscopy, Genomics, Proteomics, High-Throughput Screening and Structural Biology suites to advance mechanistic understanding of cancer signalling.

Jose Ramon Carrillo Diaz-PinesView profile

Professor

• Archaeology
• Roman Spain
• Roman Military Archaeology
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Jose Ramon Carrillo Diaz-Pines is a Professor at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide within the Department of Geography, History and Philosophy . His work focuses on Roman Spain , particularly Roman military archaeology , household archaeology , olive oil production systems , and trade networks in Antiquity . He leads research on technological implications in archaeological, museological, and heritage management contexts. His research spans from protohistoric Iberia (1989) to 21st-century heritage challenges , with a thematic emphasis on Roman colonization , economic production , and urban transformations from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages. He has contributed to understanding amphora-based trade systems , torcularia (oil press) structures , and provincial material culture . Recent publications (2012-2017) analyze Subbética trade routes , Colonia Patricia's dual foundation , and 2017 archaeological database for Roman villas. His work integrates spatial analysis , historical synthesis , and economic archaeology to reconstruct Baetica's role in the Roman Empire. Key collaborations include international conferences in Murcia (2010) and Seville (2013), with sustained contributions to Roman archaeology since 1989. He maintains an updated bibliography for Roman villas in Andalusia and engages in methodological renewal for archaeological analysis.

María Pilar Giraldez PuigView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Economics
• Corporate Governance
• Banking Regulations
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María Pilar Giraldez Puig is an Associate Professor at the Universidad Pablo de Olavide , Spain, specializing in Financial Economics and Accounting . Since 2004, she has taught courses in Financial Management, Financial Markets, and Business Viability at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (Master in Finance & Banking, Master in Business Administration). Her research focuses on corporate governance, banking regulations, SMEs, gender diversity in management, and financial stability. Academic Background : PhD in 2007 from the University of Seville with a thesis on control mechanisms in the Andalusian hotel sector. Research Interests span corporate governance structures, gender roles in financial decision-making, Basel III compliance impacts in Latin America, export dynamics of Spanish SMEs, and ESG controversies in insurance. Her work often employs panel data analysis and focuses on policy implications for financial institutions. Selected Publications examine: board gender diversity and credit ratings (2025), ESG risks and insolvency (2024), cross-border investment performance (2022), and historical studies on asset securitization in Spain (2010-2011). Recent trends highlight growing interest in gender economics and regulatory frameworks.

• Finance
• Banking
• Monetary Policy
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Dr. Emina Žunić Dželihodžić is a Part-Time Lecturer at the International University of Sarajevo and an Expert Economic Analyst at the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina. She earned her Ph.D. in 2017 from the School of Economics and Business in Sarajevo and specializes in finance, banking, and monetary policy. Research Interests: Her work focuses on the intersection of finance, banking systems, and macroeconomic stability, particularly in post-conflict economies. She explores machine learning applications in financial modeling and the impact of global economic factors like oil prices on regional markets. Notable Trends in Publications: Recent articles highlight her dual expertise in traditional banking sectors and emerging financial technologies. She has analyzed non-performing loans during crises, cryptocurrency dynamics, and machine learning integration for predictive modeling in finance.

• International Law
• Human Rights Law
• Arms Control
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Mónica Ángeles Chinchilla Adell is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Law and Legal Institutions, Faculty of Law, Universidad de Navarra. Her academic work focuses on international legal frameworks related to arms control and bioethics. PhD in Law, Universidad de Navarra Thesis: International legal regime on biological and chemical arms export controls Supervisor: Dr. Eugenia López-Jacoiste Díaz Research interests center on International Law , Arms Control , and Bioethics , particularly addressing contemporary challenges in regulating weapons exports.

Viktor ViljevacView profile

Associate Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
• Labor Economics
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Dr. Viktor Viljevac is an Associate Professor in the Department of Macroeconomics and Economic Development at the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb (EFZG). With his office in Room B104, he maintains regular consultation hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:00, and also offers alternative consultation times upon email request. His research focuses on macroeconomic policy, labor market dynamics, and economic development. Viljevac's work particularly examines Croatian economic issues within the European context, with emphasis on monetary policy, inflation dynamics, labor market matching efficiency, and transition economies. His research demonstrates strong methodological expertise in econometric modeling and policy analysis. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the interaction between monetary policy and economic outcomes in Croatia, particularly during the country's transition to the Eurozone. His work on labor market segmentation by educational attainment has contributed significantly to understanding mismatch issues in European labor markets. Viljevac frequently publishes in both English and Croatian, demonstrating his commitment to contributing to both international academic discourse and domestic policy discussions. His research has practical implications for policymakers dealing with inflation control, labor market reforms, and economic integration processes. The recurring themes across his publications indicate a sophisticated understanding of how macroeconomic policies affect different segments of the economy, particularly in transition economies moving toward European integration.

• Marketing
• Innovation
• International Strategy
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María Ángeles Ramón Jeronimo is a Full Professor at Universidad Pablo de Olavide , affiliated with the Department of Business Organization and Marketing. She is a member of the research group IMEGS (Innovation and Marketing for a Sustainable Global Environment) and previously contributed to INFORMATION, ENVIRONMENT AND CHANGE . Her work focuses on marketing, innovation, and international strategy. PhD in Marketing from the University of Seville (2006), thesis: Analysis of Trust in the Loyalty Chain: Considering Market Heterogeneity Her research explores trust in business relationships , control systems in franchising , value generation in supply chains , and m-commerce adoption . She frequently employs structural equation modelling and latent class analysis to study firm heterogeneity. Key trends in her recent publications include green marketing , food waste behaviors , and sovereign risk dynamics . Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like socio-emotional wealth (SEW) and technology acceptance model (TAM) with practical applications in SMEs and global markets. Her methodological approaches emphasize data-driven analysis , combining structural equation models with cluster analysis to uncover nuanced business strategies. She also investigates signal theory in mobile commerce and relational governance in supply chains.

Cerian WebbView profile

Research Fellow

• Mathematical Epidemiology
• Plant Disease Modelling
• Animal Disease Modelling
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Dr. Cerian Webb serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge and an Associate Lecturer in Mathematical Biology at Newnham College. Her expertise bridges mathematical epidemiology across plant and animal systems, with particular focus on tree biosecurity, invasive species modeling, and pandemic response strategies. Her educational background includes: PhD in Mathematical Epidemiology from the University of Cambridge MSc in Mathematical Biology from the University of Dundee BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of York Webb's research integrates network analysis, climate modeling, and policy evaluation to address critical challenges in agricultural and forest ecosystems. She has pioneered approaches for predicting invasive pest spread under climate change and developed frameworks for evaluating disease control policies in livestock systems. Her work consistently emphasizes translating complex models into actionable biosecurity measures. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant research streams: climate-driven expansion of forest pests (accounting for 40% of recent output), pandemic modeling (30%), and computational biology education (30%). The pest modeling work demonstrates sophisticated integration of spatial data and climate projections, while her pandemic contributions focus on policy-relevant uncertainty quantification. Her scientific recognition includes: Kirsten Rausing Research Fellowship Isaac Newton Trust Fellowship Dr. Webb has supervised PhD, MSc, and undergraduate projects across mathematical biology and epidemiology. Her research has been funded through competitive fellowships from the Kirsten Rausing Foundation and Isaac Newton Trust, supplemented by Defra grants during her early career. Notably, during a childcare-related career break (2010-2016), she successfully secured funding for primary school music programs. She leads the Epidemiology and Modelling research group within the Department of Plant Sciences and co-founded the international '100 Plant Science Questions' initiative, which has engaged over 200 scientists worldwide to identify critical research priorities in plant science.