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Michael Ian Shamos is a Distinguished Career Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, with appointments in the Language Technologies Institute and Software and Societal Systems Department. His career spans academia, law, and technology entrepreneurship, with expertise in experimental mathematics, artificial intelligence, and legal aspects of technology. Dr. Shamos earned his educational credentials through an impressive multidisciplinary path: A.B. in Physics from Princeton University (1968) under John Wheeler M.A. in Physics from Vassar College (1970) M.S. in Technology of Management from American University (1972) M.S. and M.Phil. in Computer Science from Yale University (1973-1974) Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale University (1978) J.D. from Duquesne University (1981) His research interests bridge multiple domains with exceptional depth. In experimental mathematics, he develops computational systems that automatically generate and prove novel mathematical theorems, particularly in number theory, having contributed hundreds of new results to the field. As a leading expert in electronic voting security, he has examined over 120 voting systems for seven states and testified before Congress multiple times. His work uniquely integrates legal expertise with technical knowledge, especially regarding intellectual property in the digital age. He directs the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation program at CMU, advising 74 students in this cutting-edge field. His publication trajectory reveals an evolution from foundational computational geometry (co-authoring the seminal "Computational Geometry: An Introduction") to contemporary issues in voting security and experimental mathematics. The consistent thread is applying computational methods to solve real-world problems with careful attention to legal and societal implications. His notable recognitions include: Industry Service Award of the Billiard and Bowling Institute of America (1996) Black and White Scotch Achiever's Award for contributions to bagpipe musicography (1991) As an educator and mentor, Dr. Shamos directs the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation program and teaches courses including "AI & Future Markets" and "The Law of Computer Technology." He has served as an expert witness in over 360 legal cases involving computer technology and has been a statutory examiner of computerized voting systems for Pennsylvania since 1980. His extensive industry experience includes founding technology companies and serving as General Counsel for an AI company. Dr. Shamos is actively involved with the Universal Library project, which has scanned over 1.5 million books. He also serves as faculty advisor to the Carnegie Mellon Pool Team and is Curator of The Billiard Archive, reflecting his deep commitment to preserving billiards history alongside his academic pursuits.

• Experimental Mathematics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Legal aspects of technology
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Claudio Lomnitz is the Campbell Family Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Columbia University. He is also the Director of Columbia's Social Studies of Disappearance Lab, housed within the Anthropology Department. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to the study of Latin American, particularly Mexican, history, politics, and culture. His educational background includes: PhD in Anthropology from Stanford University (1987) MA in Anthropology from Stanford University (1979) Licenciado from Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City (1978) Lomnitz's research explores diverse yet interconnected themes including Art, Objects, and Public Makings ; Gender, Sexuality, Genealogy, and Ancestrality ; Institutions, Law, and Governmentality ; Text, Translation, Writing, and Aesthetics ; Theater, Ritual, and Performance ; Value, Commodities, Gift & Debt ; War, Nationalism, Displacement, Trauma ; and Empires, States, and Sovereignties . His work consistently focuses on the historical and contemporary dynamics of Mexican society, with particular attention to how cultural practices shape political formations and vice versa. Over the past decade, Lomnitz's publications have increasingly focused on the relationship between state sovereignty and organized crime in Mexico, examining how criminal organizations develop their own political theologies and moral frameworks. His recent trilogy explores the 'torn social fabric' of contemporary Mexico, analyzing how violence, disappearance, and alternative forms of sovereignty reshape Mexican society. He has developed the concept of 'negative sovereignty'—sovereignty that arises through armed force rather than democratic processes—which has become influential in understanding the contemporary Mexican state. Lomnitz has received notable recognition for his work: Mexico's National Drama Award (2010) for his play 'El verdadero Bulnes' Beyond his academic work, Lomnitz is actively engaged in public intellectual life, regularly contributing to the Mexico City press. He has also collaborated with his brother Alberto Lomnitz on theatrical productions, including 'La Gran Familia,' a musical co-produced by Mexico's National Theater Company and UNAM in 2018. His Social Studies of Disappearance Lab at Columbia represents a significant institutional commitment to understanding the complex phenomena of violence and disappearance in contemporary Mexico, bringing together students and scholars to analyze these critical issues through an anthropological lens. Through his interdisciplinary approach that bridges anthropology, history, and cultural studies, Lomnitz has established himself as a leading scholar of Mexican society whose work increasingly addresses urgent contemporary issues of state formation, violence, and sovereignty in the 21st century.

• Political Anthropology
• Mexican Studies
• Latin American History
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David Estlund is the Lombardo Family Professor of Philosophy at Brown University's Philosophy Department. He previously taught at UC Irvine and held visiting positions at Harvard Law School, Australian National University, and Stanford. His research focuses on democracy, political authority, social justice, and the limits of political philosophy. Estlund authored Democratic Authority: A Philosophical Framework (2008) and Utopophobia: On the Limits (If Any) of Political Philosophy (2020), and edited The Oxford Handbook of Political Philosophy (2012). He holds prestigious awards including the ACLS Fellowship (1989–1990), NEH grants, and the Salomon Research Award (2001–2002). His work critiques voter rationality and explores epistemic democracy, structural injustice, and deliberative processes. Estlund teaches courses on political philosophy, global justice, and the philosophy of law.

• Democracy
• Political Philosophy
• Social Justice
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Dr. Diane E. Marting is a Professor of Spanish in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. She has taught at the university since 2002, following prior roles at UCLA and Columbia University. Her research focuses on Spanish American and Brazilian literature, film, and culture with an emphasis on women's perspectives, feminist criticism, and transatlantic cultural relations. Dr. Marting holds a B.A. in Literature from Ohio State University (1975), and M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Rutgers University (1980, 1987). She teaches courses such as Spanish American Literature, Cinema in Spanish, and Gender Studies. Her publications span over three decades, analyzing topics like Argentine films under state terror, Cuban cinema, and Brazilian feminist narratives. Her work bridges literary analysis with cultural critique, emphasizing marginalized voices and transnational dialogues. Notable projects include co-editing Agencia, historia y el empoderamiento femenino (2018) and exploring postmodern parody in Latin American literature. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her extensive scholarly output underscores her contributions to Latin American studies. Dr. Marting’s advising and grants are not detailed in the text, but her courses reflect engagement with contemporary issues like migration, environmental crises, and social movements. She maintains an active presence in academic discourse through teaching and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

• Spanish American Literature
• Brazilian Literature
• Feminist Literary Criticism
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Dr. Simon Stevens is a Lecturer in Political Philosophy and Political Thought at De Montfort University's School of Humanities and Performing Arts. His work focuses on civil disobedience, homelessness, and normative ethical frameworks within political theory. He engages with interdisciplinary topics such as the sociopolitical implications of marginalization, public space policies, and the ethical dimensions of activism. Research interests include anarchism, the role of storytelling in political theory, and the intersection of public health crises (e.g., coronavirus) with homelessness. His publications explore themes like normative behaviorism, bureaucratic systems, and anti-homeless urban policies. His articles often critique existing frameworks for addressing social exclusion, proposing alternative narratives and methodologies. Notable contributions include analyzing the 'Bureaucratisation of Civil Disobedience' and exploring 'An Anti-homeless Public Space' through a sociopolitical lens. No honours or awards are listed, though his research has implications for policy reform and ethical governance. His academic contributions emphasize theoretical rigor combined with real-world societal challenges.

• Political Philosophy
• Political Theory
• Civil Disobedience
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Dr Barry Ryan is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at Keele University's School of Social Sciences. He serves as PGT Programme Lead for Politics/International Relations pathways and Research Cluster Lead (Centre for Global Studies). His roles include academic leadership and contributing to global security research. Before joining Keele in 2009, he lectured at the University of Limerick, Dublin City University, and Lancaster University. His research focuses on policing, global security, maritime security, and critical security studies. Notable work includes exploring the Balkans' police reform, maritime spatial strategies, and the theoretical implications of sea politics. His research has been recognized with the British International Studies Association Best Article 2013 award for his work on global policing power. He actively contributes to editorial boards of journals like Capital and Class and Journal of the Indian Ocean Region . Ryan has extensive field experience, including working with the OSCE, UNDP, and Irish Aid on security reforms in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus. His teaching covers International Relations theory, security studies, and global politics. He supervises PhD students in global security and critical theory. His recent publications include the Routledge Handbook of Maritime Security and articles on maritime security frameworks, cyber warfare, and spatial strategies.

• International Relations
• Security Studies
• Critical Security Studies
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Ezgi Tascioglu is a Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Research Law Lead at Keele University's School of Law. She joined in 2019 with a focus on socio-legal studies, intellectual disability, and legal capacity regulation. Her roles include supervising postgraduate research and directing the LLM in Law and Society (2019–2024). She holds a PhD from the University of Milan and prior experience as a Research Fellow at Birmingham Law School. Educational background: BA in Cultural Studies (Sabancı University, Turkey), MA in Sociology of Law (Oñati Institute, Basque Country), PhD in Law and Society (University of Milan, Italy). Awards include an ESRC New Investigator Grant (2022–2025) for her project on legal capacity in Turkey and membership in the ESRC Peer Review College. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Research focuses on intersectional legal challenges faced by marginalized groups, including intellectually disabled individuals and transgender communities. Key themes include supported decision-making, disability rights implementation, and socio-legal critiques of carceral systems. Current grants explore guardianship practices in Turkey through an interdisciplinary lens. Teaching responsibilities include Disability Law modules and leadership in safeguarding law programs. Active in PhD supervision across socio-legal studies, gender studies, and disability law. Advises four ongoing doctoral projects with co-supervisors. Labs/Teams: Part of Keele Law School’s socio-legal research cluster and collaborates with international networks on disability justice and legal capacity initiatives.

• Socio-Legal Studies
• Intellectual Disability
• Legal Capacity
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Tricia Vause is a Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst-Doctoral. Her research focuses on behavioral interventions for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), particularly addressing co-occurring obsessive-compulsive behaviors and anxiety. Dr. Vause has conducted extensive clinical and research work across Canada and the US, including a notable Randomized Controlled Trial funded by the Ontario Mental Health Foundation and the Ministry for Long-Term Care. Her research interests include Functional Behavior-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (FB-CBT), behavioral assessment methodologies, and the Assessment of Basic Learning Abilities (ABLA) Test. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and co-developed therapeutic resources such as the I Believe in Me Not OCB! Workbook . Dr. Vause has presented at over 60 conferences, including Applied Behavior Analysis International and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Her current work extends FB-CBT to preschool-aged children with ASD. She emphasizes evidence-based practice, advocating for accessible interventions and ethical treatment approaches. Dr. Vause collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to bridge research and clinical practice, particularly in school and residential settings.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Treatment
• Behavioral Assessment and Intervention
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Gary Hall is a Professor of Media and Performing Arts and Executive Director of the Centre for Postdigital Cultures at Coventry University. His research explores digital culture, radical publishing, and institutional critique, emphasizing collaborative, non-profit models and hyper-political approaches to media theory. He co-founded Open Humanities Press (OHP) and led the COPIM project, advocating for community-led open access infrastructures. Key projects include the COPIM initiative (2019–2023), which developed open access book publishing systems, and the Combinatorial Books series. His work interrogates capitalism, academia, and technology through publications like Pirate Philosophy (2016) and Masked Media (2025). He blogs at garyhall.info , blending theory with activism. Research interests span media philosophy, posthumanities, open access advocacy, and institutional reform. Collaborative projects include the Living Books About Life series and the Radical Open Access Collective. His experimental methods challenge traditional academic frameworks, prioritizing collective action and non-rivalrous models.

• Digital Culture
• Media Theory
• Open Access Publishing
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Professor Jonathan Grix is a global leader in sport politics and policy, specializing in sports mega-events and soft power strategies. He heads the Sport Policy Unit at Manchester Metropolitan University's Institute of Sport, expanding it from 4 to 19 staff since 2017. His research focuses on why governments invest in sport, particularly through events like the Olympics and World Cup, analyzing their role in state diplomacy and soft power. Key projects include studies on Brazil, Russia, China, South Korea, and Qatar, exploring how these nations leverage sport for geopolitical influence. Grix has authored 7 monographs, including the influential Foundations of Research (3rd ed., translated into multiple languages), and edited 8 books. He teaches 'Sport Policy and Politics' at MSc level and supervises doctoral students examining topics like Olympian legacies and athlete transitions. Education includes a first-degree in German and PhD in German politics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to sport governance. Current projects include analyzing Germany’s contributions to modern sport and the politicization of sport. His work often intersects with public policy, addressing issues like elite vs. grassroots sport funding and sustainability legacies of mega-events. Grix advises on policy development, including the creation of MSc programs in Sport Business and Management, and has pioneered research on Olympians’ life histories through interviews with nearly 60 athletes. His research outputs highlight themes like sportswashing, soft power through mega-events, and the ethical dilemmas in sport governance. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and academic leadership underscore his influence in the field. Grix’s work bridges academic inquiry with practical policy impact, shaping contemporary debates on sport’s role in global politics and society.

• Sport Politics
• Sports Mega-Events
• Governance
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Professor Salma Ibrahim holds the position of Professor and Departmental Research Director at the Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics within the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at Kingston University. She is an advocate of research-informed teaching and currently teaches Market-based Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Research Methods at the postgraduate level. Her research focuses on earnings management, governance, and financial reporting in capital markets, and she supervises PhD students in these areas. Professor Ibrahim established the 'Accountability, Governance and the Capital Market Research Hub' in 2016 and has served as its director since its inception. She also serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Accounting Research and Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting , and is a committee member of the EAA Publications Committee until 2026. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Accounting from the University of Maryland, a Master's in Accounting from Syracuse University, and a Bachelor's in Business from Helwan University. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in the UK. Her professional practice emphasizes integrating non-financial performance measures into executive compensation contracts and exploring the legal consequences of earnings manipulation. Her research interests span earnings management detection methodologies, corporate governance structures, and the intersection of accounting practices with regulatory frameworks. She has contributed to debates on CEO pay transparency, risk disclosure practices, and the impact of ownership structures on financial reporting quality.

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Corporate Governance
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Sara Baldoni is a non-tenured Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Electronics from Roma Tre University (2018–2021) and was a Post-Doctoral researcher there until February 2023. Her research focuses on communication security, navigation systems, and multimedia processing, with a strong emphasis on GNSS, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), and sensor fusion. Education: Bachelor in Electronics Engineering (2016, Roma Tre University) Master in ICT Engineering (2018, Roma Tre University) Ph.D. in Applied Electronics (2021, Roma Tre University) Research interests include anomaly detection in CPS, GNSS integrity enhancement, and VR/AR applications. She leads projects such as ISEEYOO (CPS anomaly detection), RAILGAP (rail positioning via GNSS), and INSECTT (secure IoT-AI systems). Her work integrates machine learning, signal processing, and cybersecurity to improve system resilience and user experience in critical infrastructure and immersive technologies. Notable contributions include frameworks for GNSS imaging fusion, context-aware security, and VR saliency modeling. Ongoing projects emphasize rail safety (VOLIERA, RAILGAP) and AI-driven anomaly detection (ISEEYOO).

• Communication Security
• Navigation and Localization Systems
• Multimedia Content Processing
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Jess Rodgers is a University Associate at the School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania , specializing in Policing and Emergency Management . Her research bridges critical policing studies, disability advocacy, and gender violence mitigation. Role: University Associate (non-faculty academic role) Key Affiliations: School of Social Sciences Research Focus: Rodgers critically examines intersections between neoliberal academic systems and ableism , while developing innovative police collaboration models for gender violence response. Her work spans domestic violence interventions, transgender prison rights , and rural policing challenges. Academic Trends: Recent publications emphasize critical policing theory , policy reform , and disability-inclusive frameworks . She contributes to global comparative studies on women's policing stations and gender violence strategies, with a focus on Latin American models. Service & Grants: Rodgers received $31,082 funding from Tasmania Police for traffic infringement policy evaluation. She provides expert commentary on policing matters and has contributed to multiple policy briefings on sexual violence and rural safety.

• Policing
• Emergency Management
• Innovation Management
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Prof. Markus Schmid is a Professor of Corporate Finance at the School of Business and Economics (SBF-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Basel and has held positions at leading institutions including the University of Mannheim and New York University. His research focuses on Empirical Corporate Finance , Corporate Governance , and Household Finance , with particular emphasis on ESG and Sustainable Finance. He has published extensively in top journals and serves on editorial boards such as Management Review Quarterly and Financial Markets and Portfolio Management . Education: 2010: Habilitation, University of St. Gallen 2004: Ph.D. in Finance, University of Basel 2001: Diploma in Economics and Business Administration, University of Basel Research interests include analyzing corporate governance mechanisms, firm valuation, and household financial behavior. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, addressing questions like the impact of board structures on firm value, CEO tenure dynamics, and the role of financial advice in investor outcomes. Notable contributions include studies on IPO underperformance and hedge fund liquidity. Awards include the Engelbert Dockner Memorial Prize (2017) and the BAI Wissenschaftspreis (2013). He currently teaches courses on Corporate Finance and Empirical Methods at both undergraduate and doctoral levels. His editorial roles and affiliations with organizations like the German Finance Association highlight his leadership in academic finance.

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Household Finance
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Dr Annecy Lax is Dean of Partnerships (Education) and Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex, specializing in applied theatre and performance ethics. Her research explores trauma, protest, and representations of displacement through performance. Awarded the Faculty Research Champion (2019) and Supervisor of the Year (2020), she co-led AHRC-funded projects on mental health interventions and global theatre exchanges. Her publications investigate ethical dimensions of testimony in performance, cultural resistance, and arts-based activism. Lax continues creative work with ice&fire theatre and Amnesty International, developing installations and films on human rights themes.

• Applied Theatre
• Performing Testimony
• Trauma in Performance
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