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Ian Greer is a Research Fellow at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labour Relations , with a career focused on marketisation , industrial relations , and transnational solidarity . He holds a PhD from Cornell University and has previously studied at Bard College. His work examines labor dynamics in globalised industries , welfare states , and multinational corporations , often through qualitative comparative methods . Education : BSc (Bard College), MSc/PhD (Cornell University) Greer's research spans marketisation of employment services , social movement unionism , and labour policy in crisis situations . His publications include studies on European welfare-to-work schemes , healthcare privatisation , and labour migration . He is associated with the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC) at the University of Leeds. Greer's recent work analyses precarious labor and project-based employment in social services across Slovenia and France. He also contributes to debates on social dumping , work-first welfare states , and activist labor strategies in sectors like healthcare and automotive manufacturing. He has no listed scientific awards. His work often involves collaboration with scholars like Marco Hauptmeier , Charles Umney , and Nathan Lillie , though no formal advisees are named in the provided text. His email is icg2@cornell.edu .

• Industrial Relations
• Marketisation
• Welfare States
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M Ramesh is a Professor and UNESCO Chair on Social Policy Design in Asia at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy , National University of Singapore. He has held academic leadership roles as Founding Head of the Department of Asian and Policy at the Hong Kong Institute of Education, Professor of Social Policy at the University of Hong Kong, and Chair of the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney. Education : PhD (University of British Columbia, 1989), MA (University of Saskatchewan, 1983), BA (Patna University, 1979) Research Focus : Public policy processes, governance in Asia, health policy, social protection, and education policy Editorial Roles : Founder/Editor of Policy and Society , Policy Design and Practice , and Cambridge Elements in Public Policy Ramesh’s research explores policy and governance design in Asian contexts, particularly healthcare , social protection , and education policy . His work analyzes decentralization , governance failures , and policy capacity through comparative studies across China, India, Thailand, and Southeast Asia. He examines healthcare reforms , social security systems , and public-private dynamics in policy implementation. His recent publications highlight decentralization challenges in China, health policy tools in India, and innovative policy mixes in Singapore. Ramesh also investigates legitimation strategies and capacity deficits in modern governance. Courses Taught : Asian Pacific Politics, Comparative Public Policy, Economic and Social Policies in East Asia, Globalisation and Public Policy, Government and Business, International Political Economy, Public Policy: Introduction, Social Policy: Issues and Options, World Politics. Editorial Boards : American Review of Public Administration, Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, Global Governance, Social Science and Medicine (2010–2015), and others.

• Public Policy
• Governance in Asia
• Health Policy
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Prof. Dr. Ulrike Freitag is Director of the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (Berlin) and holds a special professorship in Islamic Studies at Freie Universität Berlin. Her research focuses on social and cultural history of the Arab world, urban history, and transregional connections in the Indian Ocean. She has directed major projects like 'An Oasis Facing Globalisation: Hegra’s History since the 19th Century' and authored seminal works such as A History of Jeddah . Education: Habilitation (Islamic Studies, 2002, Bonn), PhD (1991, Freiburg), MA (1987, Freiburg). Key research stays include Damascus (1984-85, 1987-90), Yemen, and Southeast Asia. Research Interests: Urban development, migration networks, Ottoman heritage, Saudi state formation, and transregional Islamic dynamics. Current projects explore Jeddah’s urban history and transregional entanglements in the Arabian Peninsula. Engagement: Editorial roles for Journal of Arabian Studies , ZMO Studien , and advisory boards for institutions like the Leibniz Institute of European History. Awarded fellowships from Käthe-Hamburger Kolleg and LUCIS. Supervised over 20 doctoral theses on topics ranging from Ottoman governance to Gulf intellectual history. Publications: Over 150 articles, 8 monographs, and 6 edited volumes. Her work blends archival research with transregional perspectives, emphasizing marginalized voices and material culture. Recent focus on pandemic impacts and Saudi-Iranian geopolitical dynamics.

• Middle Eastern History
• Urban History
• Indian Ocean Studies
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Mohammad Amir Anwar is a Senior Lecturer in African Studies and International Development at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. He leads the UKRI-funded Planetary AI project and has held senior research roles at the British Institute for Eastern Africa and the University of Johannesburg. His work bridges digital economies, labor studies, and African political economy. Research Interests: His scholarship focuses on globalization, digital economies, platform labor, and the political economy of AI, with specific attention to inequality, social movements, and the future of work in African contexts. He employs digital ethnography and interdisciplinary frameworks to analyze technology's impact on marginalized communities. Publications & Projects: He is author of The Digital Continent (Oxford University Press, 2022) and has over 20 peer-reviewed publications. Current projects include studies on AI labor chains, platform economies in African cities, and pandemic impacts on informal workers, funded by UKRI, Royal Society of Edinburgh, and British Academy. Public Engagement: Anwar regularly contributes to media outlets like The Conversation and African Arguments, translating academic insights into public debates around digital labor, gig economy dynamics, and South-South cooperation.

• Globalisation
• Economic Geography
• Digital Economy
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Prof. Dr. ir. BJ (Jeroen) de Kloet is a Professor of Globalisation Studies and Director of the Amsterdam Centre for Globalisation Studies (ACGS) at the University of Amsterdam 's Faculty of Humanities, Department of Media Studies. He has held visiting positions at institutions including Hong Kong Baptist University and has been actively involved in international academic collaborations across Asia and Europe. Key Research Areas: Globalization, Chinese cinema, urban studies, postcolonial theory, cultural politics Awards: Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) in Social Sciences and Humanities (2023) Teaching: Engages in critical reflection on academic labor through seminars like 'How to survive the university?' His recent publications explore topics such as platformization, digital intimacies, and the politics of heritage-making. He has presented at major conferences in Venice, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taipei, focusing on the intersection of creativity, control, and urban transformation.

• Globalization Studies
• Chinese Cinema
• Urban Studies
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Barbara M. Kehm is a Research Fellow at the Leibniz Research Centre for Science and Society (LCSS) , affiliated with Leibniz University of Hannover since 2018. She previously held professorial roles as Professor of Leadership and International Strategic Development in Higher Education at the University of Glasgow (2013–2017) and Professor of Higher Education Research at the University of Kassel (2003–2011), where she also served as Director of the International Centre for Higher Education Research (INCHER-Kassel) from 2004 to 2011. Education: Ph.D. (summa cum laude) from Ruhr-University Bochum (1989). Her research focuses on internationalisation and globalisation in higher education, doctoral education reform, academic work and professions , and the Europeanisation of higher education . She has extensively examined governance, management, and policy in higher education systems, with particular emphasis on organisational change and stakeholder engagement. Her publications reflect a comparative analysis of higher education systems across Europe and beyond, including collaborations with institutions in China, Argentina, Australia, and the United States. Notable works include studies on university boards , the excellence initiative in Germany , and academic career development in Europe. Advising and Grants: She has led funded projects such as 'Transformation of European Universities' (2009–2012) supported by the European Science Foundation and German Research Association, and 'Lifelong Learning and the University in Europe' (1998–2000) under the European Commission’s 4th Framework Programme. She has also contributed to editorial activities, including co-editing Tertiary Education and Management and serving on academic journal boards. Labs and Teams: Kehm is associated with the LCSS and INCHER-Kassel, both leading centers for higher education research in Europe.

• Internationalisation and globalisation
• Doctoral education
• Higher education
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Valentina Mazzucato is Professor of Globalisation and Development at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Maastricht University, where she teaches and leads research in transnational migration and development. She founded and directed the research programme on Globalisation, Transnationalism and Development (2012–2020), co-founded the MA Globalisation and Development Studies, and led the development of the interdisciplinary BSc Global Studies. She is a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and has held leadership roles in major research initiatives including the ERC Consolidator Grant project MO-TRAYL. Her educational background includes a BA in Political Science and French Literature from Williams College, an MSc in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University, and a PhD cum laude from Wageningen Agricultural University on indigenous soil and water conservation in Burkina Faso. Her research focuses on transnational migration between Africa and Europe, particularly the socio-economic and cultural impacts on migrants, their families, and communities. She employs mixed methods and multi-sited research designs, pioneering the simultaneous matched sample methodology. Her recent work explores transnational youth mobility, return visits, remittances, and temporalities of migration. The articles from 2024–2025 reveal a strong thematic consistency in migrant youth, transnational identity, methodological innovation, and policy implications, reflecting her leadership in interdisciplinary migration scholarship. ERC Consolidator Grant (2017–2023) for MO-TRAYL project Elected member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), 2019 Prof. Mazzucato has secured multiple international grants from NWO, NORFACE, and the ERC, enabling her to build transnational research teams and mentor PhD candidates and early-career researchers. She supervises Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and externally examines PhDs internationally. She is actively involved in policy engagement, having advised Queen Beatrix and participated in EU and NGO forums on migration and development. She also co-created a play with Ghanaian migrants to translate research into public dialogue. She leads the Transnational Links and Livelihoods Group and collaborates across institutions including Princeton University (Center for Migration and Development), African universities, and policy organizations. Her work bridges academic research, teaching innovation, and societal impact.

• Migration studies
• Transnational migration
• Development studies
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Susan Robertson holds the Chair in Sociology of Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, where she serves as Director of the Doctoral Programme and Editor-in-Chief of Globalisation, Societies and Education . She joined Cambridge in 2016 after academic appointments at the University of Auckland and University of Bristol, bringing over three decades of international expertise in critical education studies. Her educational foundation includes doctoral research in Sociology/Policy at the University of Calgary (1990), preceded by professional experience in the Research Division of Western Australia's Ministry of Education. This trajectory established her cross-sectoral perspective on education systems and policy implementation. Robertson's research critically examines state-education relationships through governance frameworks that determine educational equity and outcomes. She investigates how global and regional actors mediate the social contract between states and citizens, with particular focus on geopolitical shifts, OECD influence, and neoliberal transformations in higher education. Her work bridges sociology, political economy, and decolonial perspectives to address social justice imperatives in education. Analysis of her 2024-2026 publications reveals sustained engagement with higher education geopolitics, digital transformation challenges, and global governance mechanisms. Key thematic clusters include critiques of OECD-driven policy frameworks, analyses of ordinal citizenship in education systems, and examinations of how digitalization reshapes university missions while exacerbating existing inequalities. As Director of the Doctoral Programme, Robertson oversees comprehensive PhD training while convening the Culture, Politics and Global Justice research cluster that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on transnational education challenges. Her service on the ESRC funding council positions her at the nexus of research strategy and resource allocation in UK social sciences. The Culture, Politics and Global Justice cluster under her leadership functions as a dynamic hub for critical scholarship, hosting regular seminars and collaborative projects that connect Cambridge researchers with global partners to address emergent issues in education governance and social transformation.

• Sociology of Education
• Globalization and Education
• Education Governance
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Dr. Thomas Zhang is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Programme Director for the MSc Blockchain in Business and Society at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management. He is a member of the Department of Business Analytics and Applied Economics and affiliated with the Centre for Globalisation Research (CGR) and Business Ecosystems Research Group (BERG). He holds degrees from Princeton University (AB), London School of Economics (MSc), and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (MBA). His research focuses on emerging markets, innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystems, and household/corporate finance dynamics, particularly in developing economies. Teaching responsibilities include BUS025: Entrepreneurship and BUS300: Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He currently co-supervises doctoral student Anish Augustine on a thesis examining crime and unemployment in the UK. His publications explore blockchain applications in fintech and customer equity valuation methodologies.

• Emerging Markets
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Household Finance
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Samuel Jean Bassetto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. He serves as Director of the Continuous Improvement Laboratory (LABAC) and holds membership in multiple prestigious research groups including the Research Group on Globalisation and Management of Technology (GMT), Poly-Industries 4.0 Laboratory, Interuniversity Research Centre on Enterprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation (CIRRELT), and Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO). Dr. Bassetto's research spans multiple disciplines, focusing on continuous improvement through the integration of engineering, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, psychology, and design. His primary sphere of excellence is in New Frontiers in Information and Communication Technologies, with secondary expertise in Modeling and Artificial Intelligence and Human Health. He develops tools that place humans at the center of technology to enhance organizational performance while respecting human rhythms and cognitive limitations. His recent publication portfolio reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach, with research bridging industrial engineering, cognitive neuroscience, and AI ethics. His work addresses practical challenges in lean manufacturing assessment, racial bias in medical AI systems, cognitive data collection in natural environments, and condition monitoring for industrial machinery. The research consistently demonstrates a commitment to developing practical solutions that integrate human factors with technological innovation. NSERC Synergy Prize for Innovation recipient Principal investigator on multiple research grants from NSERC, FRQ, and MITACS Collaborations with over a dozen institutions across multiple countries Supervision of over 150 highly qualified personnel throughout his career Dr. Bassetto teaches specialized courses including CAP7011 (Creativity in Research), IND8444 (Continuous Improvement), IND8203 (Industrial Launch), and previously taught IND8178 (Production). His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application, with courses featuring hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and gamification techniques to enhance learning. His supervision portfolio includes numerous Ph.D. and Master's students working on topics ranging from human-technology collaboration to reinforcement learning for production management. Through LABAC, Dr. Bassetto leads research initiatives focused on developing human-centered tools for continuous improvement in organizational settings. The laboratory conducts projects related to industrial IoT applications, cognitive aspects of process improvement, and the development of practical frameworks for organizations to enhance performance while maintaining respect for human rhythms and cognitive capabilities.

• Industrial Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Science
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Rory Horner is a Senior Lecturer in Globalisation and Political Economy at the Global Development Institute (GDI), University of Manchester. He joined GDI in 2013 after completing his PhD in Geography at Clark University. His roles include Research Director (2020–2023) and leadership in academic programs such as the MSc International Development. He has held external roles including Co-Convenor of Network O (Global Value Chains) under SASE (2019–2023) and Co-chair of the Development Studies Association Annual Conference (2018). Horner’s education includes a B.A. in Economics and Geography (Trinity College Dublin), M.A. and PhD in Geography (Clark University). His research focuses on three core themes: the political economy of pharmaceuticals in global development, global value chains (GVCs) and South-South trade dynamics, and the conceptual shift to global development paradigms. His work spans fieldwork in Africa, India, and beyond, emphasizing implications for public health, industrial policy, and equitable globalisation. His publications address topics like India’s role as a generic medicine supplier, pharmaceutical value chains in sub-Saharan Africa, and the evolving geographies of global production networks. He has secured funding from UK ESRC, British Academy, and US NSF, and his media engagements include contributions to BBC News, El País, and NPR. Awards: Area Prize for new research in geography (2014) Economic Geography Specialty Group Best Student Paper Award (2009) Regional Development and Planning Specialty Group A.K. Dutt Best Graduate Student Paper Award (2013) Advising/Grants: Supervised 4 PhD students focusing on vaccine manufacturing, EV value chains, and textile trade. Led projects on India’s pharmaceutical production networks in Africa and South-South trade implications. Platforms: Convened research groups on Global Production Networks and taught courses including Globalisation, Trade and Development (MGDI 60271).

• Political Economy of Pharmaceuticals
• Global Value Chains
• Global Development Studies
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Professor Katy Gardner holds a position in the Department of Anthropology at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her expertise focuses on globalisation, migration, and economic change in Bangladesh and its diasporic communities in the UK. She completed her training at Cambridge and LSE, previously working at Sussex University before joining LSE in 2013. Her research integrates anthropological methods with development studies, including long-term fieldwork in Bangladesh and UK-based transnational communities. Notable works include Global Migrants, Local Lives (1995), Age, Narrative and Migration (2002), and Discordant Development (2023), examining corporate impact on rural communities and transnational migration's gendered dimensions. Current projects explore couples’ counseling, marriage mediation, and precarity in Bangladesh. She co-edited a special journal volume on land and development in South Asia and led research on Bangladeshi children’s transnational experiences through arts-based methods. She actively supervises PhD candidates interested in anthropology, South Asia, and development studies.

• Globalisation
• Transnational Migration
• Bangladesh Studies
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Hyung Min Kim is an Associate Professor in Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Design. His research focuses on globalisation's urban impacts, including FDI spatial dynamics, smart cities, liveability, and Asia-Pacific urbanisation. Before joining Melbourne in 2016, he worked at RMIT University (Australia), Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (China), and Korea Appraisal Board. He holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne, supported by an Endeavour Postgraduate Award. His work examines global cities' economic and spatial transformations, emphasizing FDI, international real estate investments, and urban policy in Korea, China, and Vietnam. Key themes include urban renewal strategies, land value capture mechanisms, and the interplay between ICT and urban development. Notable research areas include: Global urban governance and expertise export Spatial mismatch in FDI distribution Pedestrian-centric city design Smart city frameworks for productivity and sustainability Historical urban trajectories in North Korea His publications span 20+ countries, analyzing urban phenomena from Hanoi to Suzhou. Current projects explore FDI-urban growth linkages in Southeast Asia and the role of land readjustment in creating walkable cities. He advises on international urban development strategies and has collaborated with governments on smart city implementation frameworks.

• Urban Planning
• Globalisation and Global Cities
• Urban Economics
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Professor Lisa De Propris is a full-time faculty member at the University of Birmingham , affiliated with the Birmingham Business School , where she holds the position of Professor of Regional Economic Development . She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and international collaboration, with a strong focus on industrial and regional economics. Her research interests include knowledge economy, innovation systems, industrial districts, clusters, regional competitiveness, technological change, and EU regional and industrial policies. She has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Regional Studies , Cambridge Journal of Economics , Urban Studies , and Journal of Economic Geography . Her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on regional transformation, Industry 4.0, digitalisation, global value chains, and policy transitions , particularly in European contexts. She explores how regions adapt to technological shifts, reshoring trends, and sustainability challenges, often through qualitative and comparative analysis. She has secured significant research funding from Horizon 2020 , FP7 , AHRC , and EPSRC-ESRC , working as a Co-investigator and Lead at Birmingham. Her projects include MAKERS , Skillup , Welfare, Wealth and Work for Europe , and Cultural Intermediation . She teaches undergraduate modules such as Economics for Business , Business Economy and Government , and Globalisation, Innovation and Competitiveness , and is open to supervising PhD students in areas related to technological change, green transitions, and regional development. She is also involved in international networks and has served as a keynote speaker for the European Commission and the Committee of the Regions .

• Regional Economic Development
• Innovation Systems
• Industrial Districts
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Margot Salomon is Associate Professor in the Law Department at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she directs the Laboratory for Advanced Research on the Global Economy at LSE Human Rights and coordinates a cross-departmental research group on Globalisation, Poverty and Responsibility. She is also an Associate of LSE and Leeds's Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy (CCCEP). Her educational background includes a PhD in International Law from LSE, an LLM in International Human Rights Law from University College London, an MA in Comparative European Social Studies from the University of Amsterdam, and a BA from Concordia University in Montreal. Salomon's research critically examines the relationship between international law, poverty, and economic globalization. Her work spans socio-economic rights, indigenous rights, environmental justice, and the political economy of international law. She explores how international legal frameworks interact with capitalism and investigates possibilities for transformative human rights approaches that challenge dominant economic paradigms. Her recent scholarship has focused on peasant rights, debt, austerity, and the potential for emancipatory legal frameworks that move beyond conventional human rights approaches. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on the structural dimensions of poverty and inequality within international legal frameworks. She has pioneered work on extraterritorial obligations through the Maastricht Principles and has examined how economic governance structures impact human rights. Her scholarship demonstrates a growing emphasis on radical alternatives to conventional human rights approaches, particularly through engagement with peasant movements, commons-based approaches, and post-growth paradigms. European Society of International Law Book Prize (2019) for The Misery of International Law Belgian European Francqui Chair (2018) Salomon has supervised numerous PhD candidates in areas including socio-economic rights, development and international law, and environmental rights, often working in cross-disciplinary supervisory teams. Her advisory work extends to significant policy impact, having served as consultant to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on extreme poverty and human rights, and to the World Bank on Human Rights and Economics. She has been involved with major initiatives including the Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations and has advised the Speaker of the Greek Parliament on socio-economic rights during the debt crisis. She directs the Laboratory for Advanced Research on the Global Economy at LSE Human Rights, which serves as an interdisciplinary hub for critical research on the global economic order and its relationship to human rights. The Laboratory fosters dialogue between legal scholars, economists, political scientists, and activists working on transformative approaches to global justice.

• International Human Rights Law
• Poverty and Development
• Economic Globalization
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