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Irmgard BorghoutsView profile

Professor

• Employment Security
• Labor Market Policy
• Social Security
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Prof. Irmgard Borghouts is an endowed professor of HRM & Social Security at Tilburg University, Netherlands, with an endowment from Instituut Gak. She leads research on inclusive labor markets within the Department of Human Resource Studies at the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. As director of the People Management Center and a visiting professor at University West (Sweden), her work focuses on labor market policy, social security, and inclusive HRM. Her Ph.D. (2012) explored employment security systems across Europe, earning the German Science Prize (2016). She advises on disability insurance systems and sits on boards of organizations like Willem II Betrokken and ETZ Hospital's Supervisory Board. Education: Ph.D. in Employment Security Systems (2012), Tilburg University Research Interests: Her expertise bridges social security and HRM, addressing transitions to employment for vulnerable groups (e.g., disabled individuals) and job-to-job mobility. She emphasizes inclusive practices, policy integration, and employer roles in disability inclusion. Key themes include labor market flexibility, social policy alignment, and digital transformation impacts on work. Grants & Awards: German Science Prize (2016) EU-funded projects on labor market policies Netherlands Ministry of Social Affairs collaborations Labs & Teams: Leads the People Management Center, fostering interdisciplinary research on inclusive labor markets. Collaborates with global institutions on disability inclusion and HRM innovation.

• International Law
• EU Law
• Human Rights
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Dr. Nicolette Busuttil is a Lecturer in Law and Law Undergraduate Admissions Tutor at the School of Law, Gender and Media, SOAS. Her research focuses on international and EU law frameworks governing refugee and migrant rights, particularly for persons with disabilities. She specializes in disability human rights evolution, non-refoulement obligations, and the impact of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in EU migration policies. Her academic roles include convening modules on International Refugee Law and Criminal Law (2023/24). She is affiliated with the (B)OrderS Centre at Queen Mary University of London, Refugee Law Initiative (University of London), and the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA). Previously, she worked with refugees and immigration detainees in Malta, shaping her advocacy on EU southern border policies and migrant disability rights. Her research spans UN Global Compacts implementation, EU-UN legal frameworks coherence, and interstate cooperation in migration governance. Recent work includes contributions to the Horizon 2020 PROTECT project analyzing pandemic-era migration policies and legal mechanisms for border violence monitoring. Education: Doctoral research on disability rights and migrant expulsion (university unspecified) Grants/Projects: Horizon 2020 PROTECT Project (2021-2022) Professional Memberships: ILPA Member, Refugee Law Initiative Research Affiliate Her publications bridge legal theory and practice, addressing gaps in migrant disability protections, Frontex accountability, and EU asylum system reforms. She actively contributes to practitioner-oriented legal guidance on migration frameworks.

Natalie OmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Public International Law
• Philosophy of Law
• Indigenous Law and Politics
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Natalie Oman is an Associate Professor of Legal Studies at the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Ontario Tech University. She holds a DJur from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School and a joint PhD in Philosophy and Political Science from McGill University. Her research focuses on public international law from a legal pluralist perspective, emphasizing the inclusion of non-state communities through customary law and general principles. She has authored works on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), Indigenous governance, and transnational legal norms. Dr. Oman has contributed to UN policy development regarding atrocity crime prevention in Latin America and served as a visiting fellow at institutions such as Tel Aviv University and the University of British Columbia. Her teaching includes courses on Indigenous law, international law, legal theory, and human rights. Recent scholarly activities include presentations at the Law & Society Association (2017) and NYU School of Law (2015). She co-authored an op-ed advocating for Indigenous studies in Canadian education and published analyses of legal frameworks for atrocity prevention.

• Health Law
• Global Health
• Pharmaceutical Policy
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Dr. Katrina Perehudoff is a Visiting Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Law, Department of Health Law. Her research focuses on global health law, pharmaceutical policy, and the intersection of human rights with access to medicines. She investigates how international legal frameworks influence healthcare equity, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Her work emphasizes EU policy impacts, corporate accountability, and pandemic response strategies. Key research areas include: Pharmaceutical governance and corruption prevention Human rights frameworks for vaccine equity Decolonizing health governance Legal mechanisms for universal health coverage Her recent publications analyze the EU's role as a political determinant of global health, the Dutch duty of care standard for pharmaceutical companies, and pandemic treaty proposals. She advocates for transparent medicines pricing and equitable access to health technologies, often engaging with international organizations like the WHO and WTO. No scientific awards or ancillary activities are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her work bridges legal scholarship with public health practice, addressing structural inequities in healthcare systems worldwide.

Duanyi YangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Worker Voice
• Workplace Disputes
• Grievance Systems
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Duanyi Yang is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University's ILR School within the Department of Global Labor and Work. She holds a PhD from MIT Sloan School of Management and has dual expertise in worker voice dynamics and work-family policy impacts. Her research explores labor relations across the US, China, and Germany, focusing on grievance systems, workplace disputes, and gender inequality. Yang has authored influential studies on topics like SA8000 compliance in China and remote work effects in Germany, with media coverage in Forbes and The New York Times. Education: PhD in Management (MIT, 2020), MPP in Public Policy (University of Minnesota, 2014), BS in Economics (University of Minnesota, 2012). Awards include $37,800 Cornell Center for Social Sciences Fellowship and $25,000 Families & Workers Fund Grant. Research Themes: Worker Voice Measurement, Work-Life Balance Policies, Global Labor Regulation Teaching: Labor Relations (ILRGL 2050), Writing Seminar on Employee Voice (ILRGL 2080) Professional Roles: Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution affiliate, ILR Graduate Program Committee member Her work bridges labor relations theory with sociological insights, addressing contemporary challenges like platform labor and post-pandemic work arrangements. Yang advises multiple PhD candidates and undergraduate researchers at Cornell while maintaining active participation in global academic networks including LERA and AOM.

• Political Science
• Conflict Studies
• International Relations
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Livia Schubiger is a Full Professor at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zürich. She previously held faculty positions at the London School of Economics, Duke University, and the University of Oxford before joining ETH in July 2024. Her research focuses on the social and institutional implications of violence and conflict, particularly wartime and gender-based violence. She employs innovative data collection and analysis techniques to study state-led atrocities, attitudes toward force, and activism against violence. Her work bridges multiple analytical levels, from local to international, using diverse methodologies. Research Interests : Her primary areas include conflict dynamics, political violence, gender-based violence, and the intersection of data science with human rights. She explores how state violence affects insurgent cohesion and civilian agency, as well as the legacies of resistance in contexts like Mexico. Her work on public attitudes toward the use of force highlights moral and legal imperatives in conflict decision-making. Her research also leverages novel datasets, such as the Ethnic One-Sided Violence dataset, to analyze conflict patterns and ethnic dimensions of violence. Awards : - MPSA Best Paper by Emerging Scholar Award - Prize for Excellence in Applied Development Research (1st prize, young researcher category) Grants & Funding : Her work has been supported by the US National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Swiss Network for International Studies, and Innovation for Poverty Action's Peace and Recovery Program.

Paolo CavaliereView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Freedom of Expression
• Media Law
• Digital Platforms Regulation
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Paolo Cavaliere is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media and IT Law at the University of Edinburgh Law School, where he also serves as Co-Director of the Scottish Research Centre for Intellectual Property and Technology Law (SCRIPT) and Head of Subject Area for IP, Media and Technology. He joined the University in September 2014 and maintains active research and teaching in freedom of expression, media law, and communications law. His educational background includes a PhD in International Law and Economics from Bocconi University (Italy), an LLM in Public Law from University College London, and a Laurea in Law from the University of Pavia (Italy). Prior to his position at Edinburgh, he worked as a researcher at the Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policies at the University of Oxford's Centre for Socio-Legal Studies. Cavaliere's research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and legal frameworks, with particular expertise in disinformation regulation, freedom of expression in digital environments, media law, and platform governance. His work examines how traditional legal concepts like truth, accuracy, and sovereignty are being redefined in the context of digital platforms and global information ecosystems. He has published extensively on topics including hate speech regulation, content moderation practices, micro-targeting in political campaigns, and the impact of disinformation on democratic processes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining how legal frameworks are adapting to the challenges posed by digital platforms, particularly regarding disinformation, hate speech, and content governance. His work increasingly addresses the tension between protecting fundamental rights like freedom of expression and implementing effective regulatory measures for digital platforms. The 2024 publication on freedom of expression after disinformation represents a significant evolution in his thinking toward developing new paradigms for information rights in the digital age. Cavaliere maintains active professional affiliations as a research associate at the University of Oxford's Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy and as a non-resident research fellow at the Central European University's Center for Media, Data and Society. He has provided expertise on telecommunications and media law to various NGOs and international organizations, including the African Union's Mission to Somalia and the Council of Europe. His teaching and research activities demonstrate strong engagement with both theoretical legal frameworks and practical policy implementation, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of digital media regulation. Cavaliere regularly contributes to policy discussions through commissioned reports, legal reviews, and participation in academic and professional networks focused on media law and digital governance.

Erika TecheraView profile

Professor

• Environmental Law
• Marine Governance
• Climate Change Law
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Erika Techera is a Professor at the UWA Law School, University of Western Australia. She previously served as Interim Pro Vice Chancellor (International), Director of the UWA Oceans Institute, and Dean of the Faculty of Law. Her research focuses on environmental law, marine governance, climate change, and maritime heritage, with a regional emphasis on the Indo-Pacific. She holds board positions at organizations like the Australian Institute of Marine Science and the Heritage Council of Western Australia. Education: PhD (Macquarie University, 2009), LLM (Macquarie, 2007), LLB (Hons) (University of Technology Sydney, 1993). She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law and a certified company director. Research Interests: Marine environmental law and policy Climate change and fisheries law Cultural heritage protection (maritime and space) Blue economy governance Shark conservation and megafauna management Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes international legal frameworks for kelp forests, SDG implementation, and space law. Her publications address gaps in marine governance, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Scientific Awards: 2024 Excellence in Research Supervision Award 2016 Academic of the Year 2014 Fellow, Australian Academy of Law Grants & Projects: Includes compliance in heritage legislation, kelp forest legal analysis, and space debris mitigation. She has led initiatives on shark conservation and fisheries governance in the Indian Ocean. Labs/Teams: Active in the UWA Oceans Institute and International Space Centre, focusing on interdisciplinary marine and space law research.

Cecile GuillaumeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Gender Equality
• Sociology of Work and Organisations
• Employment Relations
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Dr. Cecile Guillaume is a Senior Lecturer in Organisation Studies & Employment Relations at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the People and Organisations department within the Surrey Business School . She is an internationally recognized expert in comparative employment relations with a focus on gender equality, trade union strategies, and workplace discrimination. Her research employs a multi-methodological approach combining quantitative surveys with qualitative case studies, ethnography, and historical analysis. Current projects include a 3-year ANR-funded study (2025–2028) on union representatives' health and well-being across France, Quebec, Belgium, and the UK. She has received grants from the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust and maintains strong international collaborations. Research Interests : Gender equality in employment relations Trade union responses to workplace discrimination Legal mobilisation and anti-discrimination law Neoliberal feminism and return-to-work programmes Comparative industrial relations (UK-France focus) Scientific Awards : Human Resource Management Journal Best Reviewer Award (2023) Advising : Co-supervises 3 PhD students across France and the UK. Grants : Leads ANR-funded SyndiCARE project and BA/Leverhulme research on UK Employee Volunteering programmes. Editorial Roles : Member of the Work, Employment and Society editorial board since 2008.

Guan H. TangView profile

Professor

• Commercial Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Technology Law
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Dr. Guan H. Tang is a Reader in Commercial Law and Director of the Dual LLM in Commercial Law (London/Singapore) at Queen Mary University of London's School of Law. She also co-leads the Athena Swan Implementation Group. Previously, she held roles as Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader at Northumbria University and Associate Professor at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Her academic journey includes a Master’s from Queen's University Belfast and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, focusing on intellectual property rights in China. Her research emphasizes comparative intellectual property law and technology governance, with a current focus on AI regulation. She teaches modules such as Chinese Business Law, International Copyright Law, and AI Regulation, employing student-centered pedagogy. Supervising six PhD students and mentoring visiting academics, her work bridges legal systems and cultural contexts. Dr. Tang has published extensively on topics including moral rights in China, WTO law, and AI governance. She actively engages in public discourse through conferences and media commentary on IP enforcement and trade mark protection in China. Her professional roles reflect her commitment to academic leadership and cross-border legal collaboration, particularly between the UK, China, and Singapore.

• Child Health and Development
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Surveillance
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Associate Professor Catherine Chittleborough is an epidemiologist and Deputy Head of the School of Public Health at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the BetterStart Health and Development Research initiative. She holds a joint appointment in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Previously, she worked at SA Health for a decade and completed a postdoctoral position at the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on reducing health inequalities in child development, leveraging causal epidemiological methods and population data from longitudinal cohorts. She teaches undergraduate public health and epidemiology courses. Education: Postdoctoral training at the University of Bristol (2009-2011) Extensive prior experience at SA Health (1990s-2010) Research Interests: Child health equity, causal epidemiology, data linkage studies, early childhood development, and interventions targeting family support programs. Her work emphasizes identifying at-risk children to improve preventive strategies. Grants & Funding: EMPOWER Project (NHMRC AUD 2.4M, 2016-2020) SA Health Data Linkage Studies (NHMRC AUD 453K, 2013-2016) Child Maltreatment and School Outcomes (Channel 7 AUD 69K, 2016-2018) Teaching: Coordinator for PUB HLTH 1001, HLTH SC 3103, and other public health modules. Active in curriculum design and delivery across undergraduate programs. Professional Activities: Chair, School of Public Health Learning and Teaching Committee Member of multiple advisory boards and review panels Labs/Teams: Lead researcher in BetterStart Health and Development Research, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects to improve child health outcomes through policy and practice.

• Critical Migration Studies
• Borders and Border Violence
• Queer Theory
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Dr Noemi Magugliani is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Kent's Kent Law School. Their work focuses on critical migration and border studies, queer theory applications to legal frameworks, and vulnerability constructs within anti-trafficking systems. Current research examines gendered protection barriers faced by trafficked adult men and challenges in international refugee law. Professional roles include Senior Legal Adviser to the UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking and co-founder of de:border // migration justice collective addressing Mediterranean border externalization. Previously taught at University of Galway (International Migration Law/EU Law) Consultant with British Institute of International and Comparative Law Contributed UN reports on non-punishment principles and forced labor trafficking Research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to border policing regimes and movement control, emphasizing critical legal theory and socio-legal methodologies. Teaching includes undergraduate courses on Public Law, Immigration Law and foundational legal principles. Professionally affiliated with key organizations: British Institute for International and Comparative Law (Research Fellow), UN Special Procedures mechanisms, and migration justice collectives. Current strategic litigation focuses on exposing violence in externalized border controls.

Elizabeth G. FerrisView profile

Research Professor

• International Migration
• Humanitarian Action
• Refugee Studies
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Dr. Elizabeth G. Ferris is a Research Professor and Director of the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Her work focuses on humanitarian action, refugee protection, and the intersection of climate change with displacement. She has held roles at Brookings Institution and the World Council of Churches, advising the UN on global migration frameworks like the Global Compacts on Refugees and Migrants. Ferris has authored ten books and numerous articles, emphasizing policy analysis and civil society’s role in displacement crises. Educational Background: Professorial roles at multiple U.S. universities Fulbright Professor at Universidad Autónoma de México Research Interests: Politics of humanitarian action Civil society’s protective role for displaced populations Climate-induced migration Global policy frameworks for displacement Publication Trends: Her work bridges academic research and policy, addressing climate migration, pandemic impacts on displaced groups, and durable solutions for IDPs. Key themes include advocacy for marginalized populations and evidence-based policy design. Labs/Teams: Leads ISIM, a research hub analyzing migration challenges globally.

• Legal Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence & Law
• Computable Legal Reasoning
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Giuseppe Contissa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Legal Sciences, University of Bologna. His work focuses on Legal Informatics, AI & Law, Legal Theory, and Law & Technology, particularly in robotics and automated systems. He holds a PhD in Legal Informatics from the University of Bologna and has extensive experience in research projects like ALIAS (air traffic management liability) and CLAUDETTE (AI-driven contract analysis). He is affiliated with ALMA Ai (Human-Centered AI Institute) and ARCES (Electronic Systems Research). Education: PhD in Legal Informatics (2006, University of Bologna), Master's in Legal Informatics (2002), Laurea in Jurisprudence (2001). Research Interests: Computable legal reasoning, AI ethics in healthcare, liability frameworks for autonomous systems, socio-technical systems governance, and automated vehicle regulation. He leads projects on AI certification in aviation and consumer protection through AI systems. Key Projects: CrossJustice (digital criminal procedure rights), SAFELAND (air traffic safety), and COMPULAW (computable law models). He advises the Council of Europe on AI ethics in justice systems. Labs/Teams: CIRSFID (Computer Law Research), ALMA Ai, and collaborations with CodeX (Stanford).

• South Asia
• Sociology of Hinduism
• Caste and Social Inequality
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Professor Jonathan Parry is a leading anthropologist at the London School of Economics (LSE), specializing in South Asian studies, sociology of Hinduism, caste systems, industrialization, and labor anthropology. He holds a full-time position in the Department of Anthropology, focusing on fieldwork in India, including studies on rural caste dynamics, rituals surrounding death in Banaras, and industrial labor in Bhilai. His research bridges ethnography with theoretical inquiries into inequality, industrialization, and exchange systems. Parry's work spans decades, with early studies in Kangra (1979), followed by seminal works like Death in Banaras (1994) and analyses of industrial labor in Chhattisgarh. Recent contributions address ethics of humanitarian intervention, just war theory, and the moral implications of military and police actions. His interdisciplinary approach integrates anthropological fieldwork with philosophical debates on authority, harm, and legitimacy in conflict scenarios. His publications on war ethics, including analyses of lethal force, private interests in research, and the morality of intervention, reflect a shift toward contemporary global challenges. Despite no listed awards, his academic stature is evident through his influence on anthropological and ethical discourses. Parry’s advising and grants are not detailed here, but his fieldwork in labor colonies and industrial zones underscores his commitment to socio-economic anthropology.