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Jennifer Spindel is an Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of New Hampshire , where she directs the International Affairs Program . Her research focuses on international security , arms trade dynamics , and civil-military relations , analyzing how weapons transfers function as strategic signals and shape global power structures. She contributes policy analysis to Foreign Affairs , War on the Rocks , and Defense One , and holds a non-resident fellowship at the Institute for Future Conflict (US Air Force Academy, 2024–2025). Education: Ph.D. in Political Science (University of Minnesota), BA in Peace and Conflict Studies (Colgate University) Research Themes: Arms trade as political signaling, diffuse power structures, public attitudes toward military diversity, civil-military relationship dynamics Policy Engagement: Regularly contributes to national/international media, addressing defense strategy and arms trade implications. 2025 work explores mid-tier weapons’ strategic importance through Ukraine’s conflict experience. Collaborates with Stanton Foundation , Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation , and Global Racial and Social Inequality Lab . Scientific Awards: 2019 Kenneth Waltz Prize (Best Dissertation in International Security) Course Development Grant (Stanton Foundation, 2021–2022) Advocacy: Breast cancer survivor and volunteer Patient Advocate with Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

• International Security
• Arms Trade
• Civil-Military Relations
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María Lois is a Lecturer in the Department of History, Theories and Political Geography at the Complutense University of Madrid, Faculty of Political Sciences and Sociology. She is a member of the 'Space and Power' Research Group and 'Polarts (The Politics and the Arts)', a Standing Research Group within the ECPR. María serves as board member of the Research Committee 15 (Political and Cultural Geography) of the International Political Science Association and co-editor of the journal Geopolítica(s). Her research focuses on Political and Cultural Geography , with particular emphasis on border studies, cultural governance, and the heritageization of European borders. She explores geographies of nationalism, spatial interpretations of artistic processes, and geopolitics of globalization, with specialized expertise in literary geographies and cultural dimensions of border regions, particularly the Spanish-Portuguese border. Her work demonstrates how borders transform rather than disappear, examining cross-border cooperation projects that create new spatial configurations while maintaining elements of national security frameworks. María Lois's scholarly contributions reveal consistent focus on spatial arrangements reflecting power relations. Her analysis of border heritage through multiple scales shows parallel versions of the past serving different political purposes. Her research on the Spanish-Portuguese border examines how smuggling routes have been transformed into tourist experiences, re-signifying historical practices for contemporary cultural consumption. She has also made significant contributions to understanding the geopolitics of the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing border closures as territorial solutions to exceptional situations. Her teaching aligns closely with research interests, particularly in political geography. She has developed innovative approaches using film as a learning tool in political geography education, creating shared teaching resources among faculty members through her project 'APRENDIZAJE A TRAVÉS DEL CINE.' María Lois is actively engaged with research teams focusing on border studies and cultural geography. Her work with the 'Space and Power' Research Group and 'Polarts' suggests collaborative environments where theoretical and empirical border studies are developed. Her participation in EU-funded cross-border cooperation projects indicates practical engagement with policy applications of her research.

• Political Geography
• Geopolitics
• Cultural Geography
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Dr. Wenhong Chen is a Professor of Media Studies and Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts. She holds the Distinguished Scholar title at the Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law and serves as Vice Chair of the Global Communication & Social Change Division at the International Communication Association. PhD in Sociology, University of Toronto SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow, Duke University Her research examines digital media technologies in entrepreneurial/organizational contexts, focusing on digital inequalities, privacy, social capital, and US-China AI policy dynamics. Funded by institutions like Pew Internet, Ford Foundation, and Woodrow Wilson Center, her work bridges communication, sociology, and technology policy. Key article trends include: network power in China's media industry, digital inequality frameworks, privacy implications of health apps, transnationalism in digital governance, and the evolving role of social capital in technology adoption. President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Award (2023) Barry Sherman Teaching Award (2022) Provost’s Teaching Fellow (2021-2024) Dr. Chen has secured grants from Pew Internet, Ford Foundation, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. She previously co-founded UT Austin's Center for Entertainment and Media Industries (2018-2023) and leads a current project analyzing US-China AI policy impacts on tech entrepreneurship.

• Digital Media Technologies
• Sociology
• Media Studies
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Ann Bostrom is the Weyerhaeuser Endowed Professor in Environmental Policy at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington, where she joined the faculty in 2007 after serving as Associate Dean for Research and Professor at Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College. She co-directed the NSF Decision Risk and Management Science Program and serves on the AAAS and Washington State Academy of Sciences boards. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis, Carnegie Mellon University M.B.A., Western Washington University B.A. in English, University of Washington Postdoctoral studies in Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University Postdoctoral studies in cognitive survey methodology, Bureau of Labor Statistics Bostrom's research centers on risk perception, communication, and management in environmental policy and uncertain decision contexts. She investigates causal misconceptions about climate change, earthquake risk awareness, and pandemic risk communication, bridging social/behavioral sciences with weather and climate risk management through efficacy-focused frameworks. Her 2017-2021 publications reveal concentrated work on climate change communication, natural hazards, and pandemic risks. Key themes include causal thinking's impact on policy support, risk message design efficacy, and cross-cultural risk perception comparisons, frequently contributing to National Academies reports on science communication and hazard management. Major scientific recognitions include: 2020 Distinguished Educator Award (Society for Risk Analysis) 1997 Chauncey Starr Award Elected fellow of AAAS, WSAS, and Society for Risk Analysis ASA/NSF/BLS Research Associateship (1991-92) Fulbright Fellowship (1989-90) Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship (1988-89) She has secured major funding from NSF, EPA, and NIH, currently co-leading the Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub and NSF AI Institute for Trustworthy AI in Weather/Climate. Advisory roles include National Renewable Energy Laboratory Decision Science Committee and Earthquake Hazards Reduction Advisory Committee. At UW, Bostrom co-chairs Environments and Populations research in the Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology, serves on EarthLab's steering committee, and participates in the Program on Climate Change Governing Board, while maintaining affiliations with Carnegie Mellon's Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making.

• Risk Perception
• Risk Communication
• Risk Management
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Alton Russell is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University. He serves as an Affiliate Investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and is affiliated with the Quantitative Life Sciences program. His research focuses on data-driven decision modeling to optimize healthcare resource allocation through methods in decision analysis, simulation, health economics, and machine learning. PhD in Management Science and Engineering (2021), Stanford University MSc in Management Science and Engineering (2018), Stanford University BSc in Industrial Engineering (Health Systems concentration) and Interdisciplinary Studies (Global Health and Sustainability concentration) (2014), North Carolina State University Russell's research program develops advanced models for blood safety, pediatric kidney disease management, opioid crisis interventions, and infectious disease surveillance. His lab (D3Mod) integrates individual-level data with machine learning and Bayesian statistics to address heterogeneity in patient populations and policy impacts. His work emphasizes open science practices, with publications and code archived via DOIs. Current research themes include personalized donor risk assessment, emergency service optimization, and harmonization of serosurveillance data. Russell teaches advanced decision modeling (EPIB 676) and economic evaluation of health programs (PPHS 528) at McGill.

• Decision analysis
• Cost-effectiveness analysis
• Simulation modeling
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Eloïse Gennet is a Junior Professor (Assistant Professor) at Aix-Marseille University, where she is affiliated with the Faculty of Law and Political Science and the International, Comparative and European Law (DICE) research unit. Her work focuses on European Union law, particularly in the areas of health law, bioethics, and biomedical regulations, and she is actively involved in several major research projects including CEJM - Europe to the South, the European Association of Health Law, GIS Euro-Lab, and I-Biolex. Dr. Gennet's research interests span European Union Law, Health Law, Bioethics, Clinical Trials Regulation, Orphan Medicines, the One Health Approach, Vulnerability in Biomedical Research, and Pharmaceutical Strategy. Her work examines the intersection of law, health, and ethics with particular attention to how EU law addresses complex health challenges, especially in the context of pandemics, biomedical innovations, and the protection of vulnerable populations in clinical research. She has published extensively on the legal frameworks governing biomedical innovations in both binding and non-binding EU law. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the One Health approach which integrates human, animal, and environmental health perspectives. Her research analyzes EU pandemic law as a laboratory for One Health, the legal concept of biomedical innovations in EU law, and the Council of Europe's role in fostering equitable access to healthcare during pandemics. Dr. Gennet's work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical regulatory challenges in the health sector. Dr. Gennet is an active contributor to the CERIC research team and works on research axis 5. She regularly presents her findings at international conferences including the Annual Conference of the European Association of Health Law, the European Society for Gene & Cell Therapy Congress, and the EU Health Policy Platform meetings. Her interdisciplinary approach brings together legal scholars, medical researchers, and public health experts to address complex health governance issues.

• European Union Law
• Health Law
• Bioethics
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Edward J. Balistreri is the Duane Acklie Chair and Professor of Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he also serves as Department Chair. He became the Duane Acklie College of Business Yeutter Institute Chair in August 2020 and is a core faculty member of the Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance. Prior to joining UNL, he held academic positions at Iowa State University and the Colorado School of Mines, and has contributed to climate and trade-policy debates as both an academic and consultant. Ph.D. in Economics, University of Colorado-Boulder (1995) B.A. in Economics, Arizona State University (1989) Professor Balistreri specializes in international economics with a focus on trade policy analysis using computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. His research examines the impacts of trade agreements, trade disputes, and policy responses on economic outcomes, with particular expertise in agricultural and energy products trade. He has made significant contributions to the theoretical and empirical understanding of international trade structures, including Armington, Krugman, and Melitz models, and has applied these frameworks to analyze contemporary trade issues including the US-China trade war and the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Balistreri's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary trade policy challenges, particularly the analysis of disruptive trade policies and their economic impacts. His work spans theoretical advancements in trade modeling and applied policy analysis of recent trade conflicts. Notably, he has applied his expertise to analyze the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on global food security and regional economies, showcasing the versatility of his methodological approach across different economic contexts. Professor Balistreri has served as a research economist at the United States International Trade Commission and as a consultant, providing expertise on trade policy matters. His research has been supported by various funding sources, including a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for his work on global food security during the pandemic. Balistreri is a core faculty member of the Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which serves as a hub for research and policy analysis on international trade issues. His collaborative work with researchers like David G. Tarr, Christoph Böhringer, and Thomas F. Rutherford demonstrates his engagement with international research networks focused on advancing trade modeling methodologies and policy analysis.

• International Economics
• Public Economics
• Trade Policy
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Koichi Okamoto serves as Professor at Waseda University's School of International Liberal Studies within the Faculty of International Research and Education, specializing in modern Japanese historical analysis with transnational perspectives. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (History), Columbia University Master of Philosophy (History), Columbia University Master of Arts, Waseda University Research Focus: Professor Okamoto's scholarship critically examines Japanese colonialism through comparative frameworks with American imperial practices, particularly analyzing constitutional foundations of colonial administration in Taiwan, Korea, and the Philippines. His work interrogates historical memory construction regarding wartime responsibility while exploring intellectual currents in modern East Asian history. Methodologically, he bridges diplomatic history with cultural studies to deconstruct national narratives of modernity. Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate consistent engagement with constitutional dimensions of empire, revealing how legal frameworks enabled colonial governance while generating resistance. His comparative approach identifies parallels between Japanese and American colonial ideologies, particularly regarding 'benevolent assimilation' rhetoric. A distinctive thread connects intellectual history with material practices of governance across his work on territorial disputes, military integration, and cultural transformation. Research Leadership: Principal investigator for major Japan Society for the Promotion of Science projects including: Studies of East Asian Community with Reference to the Legacy of Empires (2006-2009): Produced three-volume series Ajiagaku no susume and Japan-Korea historical recognition bulletins Comparative Study on Japanese and American Colonial Policies (2003-2006): Resulted in book manuscript analyzing constitutionalism in colonial bureaucracy Ongoing Philippines-focused projects examining National Guard formation during WWI as nexus of colonial autonomy movements

• Japanese History
• International Relations
• Colonialism
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Hermann Lotze-Campen is an agricultural economist and Head of Research Department 2 'Climate Resilience' at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). He holds a professorship in Sustainable Land Use and Climate Change at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin within the Faculty of Life Science, Department of Agricultural Economics. His work bridges climate science, agricultural economics, and food systems research with significant policy implications. Lotze-Campen's research focuses on the interplay between climate change, food systems, land use, and economic modeling. His expertise spans agricultural economics, climate change impacts, land use modeling, food systems transformation, sustainable development pathways, and bioeconomy transitions. He has developed global land use modeling frameworks for assessing climate impacts, food and bioenergy demand, agricultural land and water use, trade, and environmental consequences. His research investigates economic model inter-comparisons, lifestyle impacts on food systems, and monitoring land use change and biodiversity transitions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on food system transformations, dietary shifts, and their environmental and economic implications. His work increasingly examines China's food system, planetary boundaries, and the integration of climate mitigation with sustainable development goals. Lotze-Campen frequently employs economic modeling approaches including Applied General Equilibrium (AGE) modeling of agricultural policies and trade. His research demonstrates growing attention to equity considerations in bioeconomy transitions and the connections between food systems and climate targets. Lotze-Campen is actively involved in major international research initiatives including the Food System Economics Commission (FSEC), the FABLE initiative (Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land-Use, and Energy), and the World in 2050 initiative. He has contributed to significant policy reports including 'The Economics of the Food System Transformation: Global Policy Report' and 'Transformations to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.' His work has substantial policy relevance for climate mitigation strategies, food security, and sustainable land management. At PIK, Lotze-Campen leads the Climate Resilience research department and has been instrumental in developing integrated assessment models that connect climate science with economic and social dimensions. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Nature Sustainability, Nature Communications, and The Lancet Planetary Health, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature and policy relevance of his research.

• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Change
• Land Use Modeling
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Amelia Acker is an Associate Professor and Graduate Advisor/Director of Masters Studies at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Information. Her work focuses on the emergence of new information objects in wireless networks, digital preservation, and cultural memory. She holds a PhD with award-winning research on SMS standardization and mobile communication infrastructure. Prior to UT Austin, she served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh's iSchool and worked as an archivist/librarian in Southern California. Her research is funded by NSF and IMLS grants, and has been published in journals like JASIST and Archival Science. She teaches courses on metadata, information studies, and cultural heritage informatics. Her current projects address digital traces in mobile computing and data justice issues. She previously worked with artist John Baldessari as an arts cataloger and has extensive experience in library preservation practices. Key contributions include analyses of Venmo social payments, Palantir's surveillance systems, and API-driven social media archives. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to sociotechnical systems and data ethics in emerging technologies.

• Digital Preservation
• Information Science
• Mobile Computing Cultures
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Ruth L. Okediji is the Jeremiah Smith Jr. Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. She holds LL.B. from the University of Jos (1989), LL.M. (1991), and S.J.D. (1996) from Harvard Law School. Her research focuses on international intellectual property law, particularly its role in social and economic development. She advises intergovernmental organizations like WIPO and the UN on IP policy, with notable roles including leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 2013 Marrakesh VIP Treaty negotiations. Key roles: WIPO negotiator, UN High-Level Panel on Access to Medicines member Teaching: Contracts, Intellectual Property, and Global Law at Harvard and international institutions Research interests include IP’s impact on access to medicines, traditional knowledge protection, and digital rights. Her work bridges law and development, emphasizing equitable knowledge governance. Recent publications address pharmacoequity, biotechnology ethics, and copyright exceptions for disability access. Awards: Stanley V. Kinyon Award, Regents Superior Teaching Award Grants: NIH-funded pharmacoequity studies, UNDP IP policy projects She advises doctoral programs globally and mentors scholars in IP and development. Her advocacy includes efforts to reform global IP rules for equitable access to vaccines and medicines.

• International Intellectual Property Law
• Patent Policy
• Copyright Law
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Juan Carlos De Martin is a Full Professor of Computer Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino and a Faculty Associate at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center. He co-founded the Nexa Center for Internet & Society and led the Politecnico's Vice Rectorate for Culture and Communication (2018–2023). His research focuses on digital technologies' societal impact, democracy, and ethical technology design. He authored over 160 papers and books like Against the Smartphone (2023) and Università Futura (2017), both under Creative Commons licenses. Key roles include co-directing the Nexa Center, founding the Biennale Tecnologia, and advising Italian parliamentary committees on Internet rights. He serves on the Scientific Board of Treccani and Biennale Democrazia. His work bridges academia, policy, and public engagement, emphasizing open culture and democratic tech governance. Research spans digital democracy, technology ethics, and university reform. Recent articles critique smartphone dependency, digital power structures, and Muskian influence on democracy. He advocates for interdisciplinary innovation and equitable technology policies. Grants include EU projects on digital public domain and governance. His teaching includes 'Digital Revolution' courses and public lectures on tech's societal role.

• Digital Technologies and Democracy
• Digital Public Domain
• Internet Governance
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Anna Sun is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Sociology at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on Confucianism as a world religion, gender dynamics in religious practices, and comparative studies of prayer and ritual. She holds a PhD and MA from Princeton University. Key awards include the 2014 Best First Book in the History of Religions and the 2014 Sociology of Religion Distinguished Book Award. Dr. Sun has served as Co-Chair of the Chinese Religions Unit at the American Academy of Religion (2016–2021) and Chair of AsiaNetwork’s Board of Directors (2015–2016). Her work interrogates East Asian religious traditions through sociological frameworks, emphasizing how Confucianism interacts with modernity and globalization. Education: PhD in Sociology, Princeton University (2008) MA in Sociology, Princeton University (2001) Research interests: Global Confucianism and its contemporary revival Gender and religious practice Ritual theory and comparative prayer studies Methodological challenges in East Asian religious studies Professional service includes leadership roles in the American Academy of Religion and AsiaNetwork, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in Asian Studies. External partnerships with organizations like The Pew Research Center and The Fetzer Institute reflect her commitment to bridging academic and applied research in religion and society.

• Religion and Culture
• Global Confucianism
• Comparative Religion
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Prof Barbara Lipietz is a Professor of Urban Development Planning at the Development Planning Unit, University College London (UCL), and serves as Vice Dean International of The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment. Her roles include leading the MSc Urban Development Planning program and directing academic internationalization efforts at The Bartlett. Her research focuses on urban equity, trans-local solidarity networks, and participatory urban planning practices, with a strong emphasis on the Global South. Key areas include housing rights, displacement dynamics in Nigeria, climate resilience, and co-production of knowledge for just urban futures. She critiques neoliberal urban development models and advocates for marginalized communities' inclusion in decision-making processes. Her work spans multiple continents, engaging with organizations like the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights and contributing to international frameworks such as the Sendai Guidelines for Disaster Resilient Urban Planning. She frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and policy platforms, emphasizing actionable research to bridge academic and activist agendas. Notable contributions include theoretical explorations of 'just cities,' critiques of 'world-class city' narratives, and analyses of urban transformations post-Arab Spring. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes experiential learning and partnerships with grassroots organizations.

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Human Geography
• Architecture
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Kat Haynes is an Honorary Fellow at the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences (SEALS) at the University of Wollongong. Her research focuses on environmental change, disaster risk reduction, and community resilience through participatory processes. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from the University of East Anglia (2005). Her work emphasizes youth and community-centered initiatives, including post-disaster investigations in Australia and volcano risk communication in Montserrat. Haynes has received significant recognition, including the Australian Academy of Science ASPIRE Award (2015) for contributions to disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation. She leads or collaborates on grants such as the NSW Bushfire Inquiry (2021), Re-walking and Reawakening Country (2021), and Indigenous cultural burning research (2020). She has advised on multiple higher-degree research projects, including geochemistry studies of historical fires. Her research spans natural hazards, environmental management, and human geography, with a focus on wildfire management, flood risk communication, and elderly resilience during disasters. She collaborates with government and NGOs to institutionalize child-centric disaster resilience strategies. Haynes also contributes to global initiatives like the Centre for Environmental Risk Management of Bushfires and has published extensively on disaster preparedness and recovery.

• Environmental Management
• Human Geography
• Natural Hazards
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