Dr. Kate Miroshnikova leads the Biophysical Regulation of Cell State Dynamics lab at the University of Münster , affiliated with the Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre and Collaborative Research Center 1348 . Her interdisciplinary research integrates biophysics, cell biology, and engineering to study how mechanical forces regulate chromatin architecture, nuclear dynamics, and cell fate decisions. Lab focus: Mechano-osmotic environments, macromolecular crowding, and nuclear shape abnormalities in cancer Methodology: 2D/3D in vitro models, organoids, mouse models, bioreactors Research emphasizes mechanosensitive checkpoints in genome integrity, mechanochemical feedback loops , and nuclear deformation mechanisms with implications for DNA damage protection and aging. Key findings include the role of chromatin-lamina interfaces in aging/cancer and dynamic coupling of cellular position with fate in multilayered tissues. Contact: Email: kate@mpi-muenster.mpg.de Phone: +49 251 70365-350 Follow on Bluesky: @katemiro.bsky.social
Fei He is a Research Fellow at the School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia, with a casual teaching role. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). His research focuses on fluid dynamics, hydrodynamics, and environmental engineering, particularly in flow through porous media, cylinder arrays, and scour modeling. He has contributed to studies on obstacle arrangement effects, drag coefficient analysis, and vortex-induced vibrations. Research interests include fluid dynamics in coastal, civil, and mechanical engineering contexts. His work addresses challenges in flow control, sediment transport, and wave attenuation by vegetation. Key contributions include semi-empirical models for scour analysis and experimental studies on coral grain settling. Recent publications (2023–2025) explore hydrodynamic forces, three-dimensional flow past cylinders, and porous obstruction dynamics. Collaborations span geophysical, environmental, and mechanical engineering domains.
Feifei Tong is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at The University of Western Australia , specializing in Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering . Their research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) , flow interference around structures , wave hydrodynamics , and coastal wave dynamics . They actively collaborate with international researchers, particularly in Australia and Asia-Pacific regions, addressing challenges in marine renewable energy systems and offshore engineering. Key research areas include hydrodynamic forces on submerged structures, vortex shedding suppression, and flow-structure interaction mechanisms. Their work contributes to sustainable development goals through innovations in subsea cable stabilization, offshore wind farm infrastructure, and underwater datacenter design. Tong holds a PhD in Engineering and has published extensively in top-tier journals like Physics of Fluids and Proceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE) . Recent studies analyze wake transitions, oscillating cylinder dynamics under various flow conditions, and hydrodynamic damping mechanisms. Their research bridges experimental tank testing and advanced CFD simulations, yielding practical solutions for marine energy transmission and coastal protection systems.
Huub Van Baar is Professor of Politics at Leuven International and European Studies (LINES) within the Faculty of Social Sciences at KU Leuven, Belgium. He also maintains a significant affiliation as Senior Research Affiliate with the collaborative research center Dynamics of Security at Justus Liebig University Giessen in Germany, where he coordinates long-term research on Roma minority formation in modern European history. His work bridges European studies, critical security studies, and Romani studies with particular focus on migration, citizenship, and border politics. Van Baar's research interests span Migration to and within Europe, Critical Security Studies and Securitization, Citizenship and Human Rights, European Governance, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and specialized Romani Studies. His work critically examines how Roma populations become targets of both citizenship and development programs while simultaneously being framed as security problems through securitization processes. He investigates how Roma challenge their securitization through everyday practices and activism while developing alternative forms of citizenship. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the security-development-citizenship nexus in Europe, with particular attention to Roma populations. The research demonstrates how racial governmentalities shape policies toward Roma, how memory practices challenge dominant narratives, and how security and development expertise intersect in institutional settings. His work spans theoretical contributions to securitization theory while maintaining strong empirical grounding in European policy contexts. ASCA Dissertation Award 2012 Nomination Max van der Stoel Human Rights Award 2012 ASCA Article Award 2009 Van Baar currently leads several major research projects including Anti-Electoral Securitization in the U.S. American Political Context (2024-2028), Negotiating Migrant Protection: Security and Protection at Europe's Borders (2022-2032), and Protection and Institutional Ambiguity in Migration Regimes at the EU's External Borders (2022-2024). He serves as editor of the book series New Directions in Romani Studies published by Berghahn. His academic journey began with training in mathematics and philosophy at the University of Amsterdam, followed by work as a freelance journalist before returning to complete his PhD in Humanities (2011) on Roma representation and transnational governmentality.
Carol Kaplanian is a Lecturer in the School of Health and Clinical Sciences, Department of Social Work and Social Policy at The University of Western Australia, with additional roles as Adjunct Research Fellow and Casual Teaching staff. Her work centers on social justice and human rights, focusing on violence against marginalized communities. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Policy (2005), Master of Social Work and Social Policy (Research) (2008), and PhD on honour-based violence in Jordan, all from Curtin University. Dr. Kaplanian's research investigates family and domestic violence, honour-based violence, and trauma within refugee and migrant communities using qualitative methods. Her Churchill Fellowship research across six countries informs Australia's first honour-based violence screening tool development, emphasizing culturally responsive frameworks beyond Western-centric models. Her publications consistently address intersectional violence against women in culturally diverse contexts, with growing emphasis on refugee health outcomes and community-led interventions since 2014. Major recognitions include: Grace Vaughn Award for Human Rights (for PhD work) WA Department of Communities Churchill Fellowship (2020) Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship (2008) She supervises higher degree research students and serves as Subject Matter Expert for the Australian Federal Police on forced marriage and human trafficking. Current projects include the SHAKTI Project examining domestic violence among culturally diverse women during COVID-19, with funding from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. Her international collaborations span refugee camps and policy development, translating research into practical tools for frontline services while maintaining active media engagement on emerging violence trends.
Dr. Lu Wang is a Lecturer and core member of the China International Business and Economic Law (CIBEL) Centre at UNSW Sydney's Faculty of Law and Justice. She holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool and dual PhD/LLM/LLB degrees from Xi'an Jiaotong University. Her research focuses on international investment law, arbitration, and Chinese regulatory frameworks for international business. She has published widely on topics like State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in investment law, China's investment treaties, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Education: PhD (University of Liverpool), PhD, LLM, LLB (Xi'an Jiaotong University). Research interests include international investment law, SOE regulations, and China's role in shaping global economic governance. Her recent work explores SOE interactions with investment law and China's approach to ISDS reform. She collaborates with international organizations like the Asia Pacific FDI Network and served as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge's Lauterpacht Centre for International Law. Publications span leading journals and edited volumes, with a focus on treaty interpretation, investment arbitration, and China's treaty practices. Her recent work addresses RCEP implications, SOE disciplines in EU-China agreements, and energy security in investment protection. Grants include roles as co-investigator on projects like the National Social Science Fund of China (2021) and the UNSW PVCE Digital Uplift Program (2019). Awards include the 2020 Excellence in Research Achievement Award (China Ministry of Education) and multiple young scholar prizes. Teaching includes courses on international investment law, arbitration, and Chinese regulation of international business. She is affiliated with the CIBEL Centre and contributes to academic conferences globally.
Jun Zang is a Professor of Coastal and Ocean Engineering and Deputy Head of the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath. She chairs the PRIMaRE Partnership for Marine Renewable Energy and serves as Associate Editor for multiple journals including Frontiers in Marine Science and the Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering . Her research focuses on offshore renewable energy systems, coastal resilience against extreme waves, and advanced computational fluid dynamics. Coastal and Ocean Engineering Offshore Renewable Energy Wave-Structure Interactions Computational Fluid Dynamics Climate Adaptation Jun Zang's recent work emphasizes nonlinear wave loading, gap resonance in floating structures, and machine learning applications for predictive modeling of offshore systems. Her team develops open-source tools like SeaSwallowsTool for simulating violent wave interactions with wind turbine foundations and coastal defenses. She actively supervises doctoral students and leads projects funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and EU Commission. Notable projects include: SEASWALLOWS (2021-2025): Extreme storm wave loads on offshore wind turbines CCP-WSI+ (2020-2026): Collaborative computational frameworks for wave-structure interactions
Siana Bryan is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Wolverhampton Law School. She teaches modules across all academic levels, including English Legal System, Contract Law, Criminal Law, and Family & Child Law, serving as module leader for the latter at Level 5. Her research focuses on legal reforms targeting Violence against Women and Girls, with interests in protective measures for issues like forced marriages, FGM, and domestic abuse. Qualifications include LLB (Hons), Legal Practice Course, LLM (Law), and PGCE. Engaged in university outreach projects with secondary schools to promote legal education. Areas of expertise span Family Law, Criminal Law, and gender-focused legal reforms.
Dr. Ben Adams is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Bath, where he also serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Mathematical Biology, Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour, and the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa). His research spans mathematical biology, epidemiology, and population dynamics, with a particular focus on infectious disease modeling. Adams' research interests center on mathematical approaches to understanding disease transmission dynamics, particularly for vector-borne diseases like dengue fever and Lyme disease. His work integrates mathematical modeling , epidemiological analysis , and ecological principles to study how diseases spread through populations. His research has examined household transmission patterns, seasonal forcing effects on disease outbreaks, human mobility impacts on epidemics, and host-pathogen interactions in complex disease systems. A recurring theme in his work is understanding how environmental and demographic factors influence disease dynamics. His publication record shows a consistent trajectory of impactful research with significant citation metrics, including several highly-cited papers on dengue fever modeling published in the 2000s that continue to influence the field. Recent work has expanded into wastewater-based epidemiology, migratory species dynamics, and tick-borne disease systems. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration across mathematics, biology, ecology, and public health. Dr. Adams has supervised multiple graduate students (5 supervised works noted) and has been involved in significant research projects, including work on wastewater-based epidemiology for global health risk forecasting published in Environment International (2022) with 28 citations and multiple policy impacts. He is actively involved with research centers including the Centre for Mathematical Biology and Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour at the University of Bath, contributing to collaborative research efforts in mathematical approaches to biological and epidemiological problems.
Cody Corliss is an Associate Professor of Law at West Virginia University College of Law, where he teaches Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, International Law, International Criminal Law, and Domestic and International Terrorism. He joined the WVU Law faculty in 2022 after a distinguished career as a war crimes prosecutor at international tribunals. Professor Corliss earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School (2009), his M.A. in history from Universiteit Leiden as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar (2006), and his A.B. in comparative religion from Harvard University (2003). He is admitted to practice law in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Corliss's research focuses on international criminal law, war crimes, and terrorism. His work examines the intersection of international prosecution mechanisms with domestic legal systems, cultural property protection during armed conflict, and the evolving nature of terror crimes in the digital age. His scholarship often draws from his firsthand experience working on high-profile international criminal cases. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on practical applications of international criminal law principles to contemporary challenges, particularly examining how international prosecutorial experience can inform domestic special counsel appointments and how digital technologies are transforming terrorism and its prosecution. His work bridges theoretical international law concepts with real-world prosecution challenges. Before joining WVU, Professor Corliss served as a Legal Officer in the Office of the Prosecutor at the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague. He was part of the trial team that secured the conviction of Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić for genocide and crimes against humanity, and worked on the appellate team that upheld Radovan Karadžić's conviction. His practical experience in international criminal tribunals deeply informs his scholarly work and teaching approach.
Dr. Elita Jauneikaite is an Assistant Professor in Microbiome and Bacterial Genomics at the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction within Imperial College London's Faculty of Medicine . She is also a Lecturer at the Institute of Reproduction and Developmental Biology (IRDB) and serves as Research Lead for Priority Pathogens in the National Institute of Health Research Health Protection Research Unit (NIHR HPRU) in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance , collaborating with institutions like Public Health England, Cambridge University, and Warwick University. PhD in disease-causing Streptococcus pneumoniae epidemiology (University of Southampton, 2014) Current research focuses on evolution and antimicrobial resistance patterns of vaccine-preventable and healthcare-associated pathogens like GBS, E. coli, and K. pneumoniae Uses whole genome sequencing , bioinformatics , and molecular biology for pathogen characterization Her recent publications highlight genomic surveillance of AMR in global pathogens such as Klebsiella pneumoniae , Listeria monocytogenes , and Staphylococcus capitis , with a focus on hospital outbreaks , diagnostic innovation , and transmission dynamics . Affiliated with the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis and NIHR HPRU , her work bridges clinical and public health research to combat AMR through One Health initiatives. Dr. Jauneikaite's research also extends to educational campaigns for AMR awareness and development of rapid diagnostics like MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and digital PCR for bacterial identification. She has investigated pathogen transmission in diverse settings, including neonatal intensive care units and UK Armed Forces populations , using network analysis and spatial-temporal proximity modeling .
Professor James Sweeney is a distinguished academic at Lancaster Law School, Lancaster University, where he has served as Professor since 2013. Prior to joining Lancaster, he held positions at Durham, Newcastle, and Hull universities, and served as Deputy Director of Durham Global Security Institute from 2011-2013. His research focuses on the after-effects of conflict and authoritarianism, particularly in the areas of human rights in transitional democracies, refugee rights, and transitional justice. Professor Sweeney has conducted significant work on the 'right to truth' about historical atrocities and the role of media in conflict resolution. His expertise encompasses international and European human rights law, international refugee law, law of armed conflict, and international criminal law. Professor Sweeney's scholarly contributions show a consistent focus on human rights protection in post-conflict settings, with recent publications analyzing genocide recognition, forced displacement, and crimes against humanity in contemporary conflicts. His work demonstrates deep engagement with international legal frameworks and their practical application in real-world humanitarian crises. British Academy-funded research project examining media's role in historical records of Kosovo's secession Expert advisor to Council of Europe on freedom of assembly projects in former Yugoslavia and USSR Human rights legal training for Ukrainian Supreme Court and Kosovo Constitutional Court judges Training with UN in Kosovo on media reporting of conflict-related sexual violence Professor Sweeney actively supervises PhD students including Amelia Susserott and Andrew Walker, and has provided expert testimony cited by the UK's highest courts including the House of Lords and Court of Appeal. He is affiliated with the Centre for International Law and Human Rights (CILHR) and Security Lancaster, where he contributes to policy-oriented research on security, law, and ethics.
Donald Riznik is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Institute for Public Law and International Law, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich. His office is located in Building 33, Room 3172, and he can be contacted via email at donald.riznik@unibw.de. His research focuses on critical areas of international jurisprudence, including: International Law : UN Charter interpretation, state sovereignty, and diplomatic immunities. Public Law : Constitutional frameworks of international organizations. Human Rights : Protection mechanisms for vulnerable groups in conflict zones. An analysis of his publications reveals a consistent emphasis on the United Nations system, international criminal accountability, and the legal challenges of state immunities. His work often intersects with humanitarian law, transitional justice, and the evolving role of international tribunals. Recent collaborations include co-authoring UN Charter commentaries with Professor Ulrich Fastenrath.
Lt Col Wayne Chris Henry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), part of Air University. He is actively engaged in teaching, research, and leadership in cybersecurity, particularly in space systems and offensive cyber operations. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2020 M.S., Computer Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2011 B.S., Computer Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2004 His research focuses on cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges, including software reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, IoT/embedded security, and human-machine teaming. He emphasizes practical applications in military and space contexts, aiming to strengthen cyber resilience in critical infrastructure. The most recent articles show a strong trend in space system cybersecurity, secure data distribution (DDS-Cerberus), satellite intrusion detection, and offensive cyber techniques like ROP attacks and script smuggling. His work bridges theoretical analysis with operational defense strategies. Scientific Awards: 2023 Field Grade Officer of the Year - Air University 2023 Graduate School of Engineering Management Dean's Distinguished Professor Award 2022 Field Grade Officer of the Quarter - AFIT 2019 Inducted into Tau Beta Pi (Top 20% students) 2019 Inducted into Eta Kappa Nu (Top 33% students) He mentors numerous students and researchers, particularly through collaborative publications and leadership in AFIT's first Capture the Flag team. While specific grants are not listed, his extensive publication record in defense and cybersecurity suggests active involvement in funded research projects. He is also deeply involved in cybersecurity education and curriculum development for military professionals. Dr. Henry leads and contributes to research teams focused on space cybersecurity, software analysis, and cyber education. His lab work includes developing testbeds for satellite security, designing intrusion detection scenarios, and analyzing cyber threats in RF SATCOM and embedded environments.
John Hoehn is a Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. His work focuses on defense budgeting, space policy, military command and control systems, and air warfare strategies. Prior to RAND, he analyzed military policies at the Congressional Research Service and worked at a national security consulting firm supporting U.S. military clients. Research Interests: Hoehn's research examines the intersection of defense spending, technological advancements, and strategic military posturing. His recent work addresses air base defense modernization, integration of commercial space services into DoD operations, and Ukraine's military capabilities in countering Russian aggression. He emphasizes the need for adaptive strategies in an evolving geopolitical landscape. Key Contributions: His analyses on Ukraine's defense needs highlight the importance of deep-strike capabilities and Western military support. He has also critiqued U.S. defense budgeting processes, advocating for timely congressional action to maintain military readiness. Awards/Grants: No specific scientific awards or grants mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the RAND Corporation's defense and security research teams, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.
