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Cassidy EllisView profile

Assistant Professor

University of CincinnatiUnited States

Cassidy Ellis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in critical cultural communication, media studies, and rhetorical criticism. Her academic work intersects with grassroots activism in reproductive justice, particularly in the Deep South, West, and Southwest regions of the U.S. PhD in Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Rhetorical Criticism (University of New Mexico, 2023) M.A. in Communication - Identity & Difference (University of Alabama, 2016) B.A. in History (University of Alabama, 2013) Her research focuses on unpacking ideologies in social debates, settler colonialism, and the material histories shaping contemporary discourses. She critically examines anti-abortion rhetorics, particularly how race and personhood are discursively constructed within the social imaginary. Her methodological approach includes autoethnography, qualitative research, and intersectional frameworks. Her recent publications in journals like The Journal of Autoethnography and Fat Studies Journal , as well as chapters in edited collections, emphasize praxis-based scholarship, queer futurities, and critical resistance to colonial narratives. Her work bridges academic inquiry with community organizing, informed by her co-founding of the Yellowhammer Fund and other reproductive justice initiatives. Graduate Student Activist Award, NCA Activism and Social Justice Division Top Student Paper, Southern States Communication Association Gender Studies Division Doctoral Fellowship for Inclusive Engagement, University of Denver Ellis has served editorial and professional roles, including peer reviewing for international journals and organizing within the Southern States Communication Association. Her community service spans abortion funds, doula projects, and patient advocacy, reflecting her commitment to material change.

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Karl-Oskar LindgrenView profile

Professor

Uppsala UniversitySweden

Karl-Oskar Lindgren is a Professor at the Department of Government, Uppsala University, with affiliations to IFAU (Institute for Evaluation of Labour Market and Education Policy) and the Uppsala Center for Labor Studies. His research focuses on political representation, participation, political economy, and EU politics, with publications in top-tier journals like American Political Science Review and Nature . Major Research Themes: Transmission of political inequality across generations Gendered effects of divorce on voter behavior Immigrant representation in political systems Impact of education on electoral equality Birth order and political candidacy Publication Trends: His recent work examines how social and structural factors (e.g., family dynamics, ethnic enclaves, education reforms) influence electoral participation and political representation. Articles span comparative studies (Sweden vs. India), quantitative register data analyses, and interdisciplinary approaches combining political science with behavioral genetics and social network theory. Collaborations: Regular co-authorships with Sven Oskarsson, Kåre Vernby, Christopher Dawes, and Rafaela Dancygier suggest strong institutional and international research networks.

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Erin StilesView profile

Professor

University of Nevada, RenoUnited States

Erin Stiles, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializes in the intersections of religion, law, and gender. Her ethnographic work in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Ghana, South Africa, and Utah examines Islamic family law, legal pluralism, and Mormon spiritual experiences. Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder A.B., Duke University Stiles' research explores: Islamic legal reasoning in marital disputes and inheritance law Gender dynamics in LDS fundamentalist and Irish Traveller communities Spirit-world encounters in Utah Mormonism Comparative legal practices across sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean Her recent publications focus on global Islamic divorce mechanisms, LDS spiritual ethics, and postcolonial legal adaptations in East Africa. She teaches courses ranging from introductory cultural anthropology to specialized topics in African studies and Islamic law. Stiles actively mentors graduate students working on: Healing practices among LDS fundamentalists Marriage customs in Irish Traveller communities Islam and migration in Japan LGBTQ+ affirming Protestant groups

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Praveena KodothView profile

Professor

University of GuelphCanada

Praveena Kodoth is a Professor at the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) in Trivandrum. Her work focuses on Gender, Migration, and Human Development, with a strong emphasis on women's labor rights and social equity in Kerala and South India. Ph.D in Economics (University of Hyderabad, 1999) M.Phil in Economics (University of Hyderabad, 1992) M.A. in Economics (Madras University, 1990) B.Com (Christian College, Chennai, 1987) Her research explores gendered migration patterns, dowry practices, and property rights in Kerala, particularly analyzing the vulnerabilities of domestic workers in the Middle East and the impacts of state policies. She has authored multiple book chapters and journal articles in Economic and Political Weekly , Development and Change , and edited volumes on gender and migration. Scientific awards include the Sir Ratan Tata Fellow (2006) and a postdoctoral fellowship (2001). She currently teaches Gender and Development at CDS and leads research projects on child migration and the political economy of nurse/domestic worker migration.

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Alessia IsopiView profile

Senior Lecturer

The University of ManchesterUnited Kingdom

Alessia Isopi is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Manchester, where she has been since 2011. She holds a PhD from Università di Roma 'Tor Vergata' and a bachelor's degree from LUISS 'Guido Carli' University in Rome. Her research focuses on Development Economics, Asymmetries in Information, and Experimental Economics, with particular attention to topics such as market structures, property rights, and international aid allocation. She teaches Development Economics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research explores critical issues like the origins of organized crime through economic lenses, the impact of consultation processes on decision-making, and the mechanisms behind donor-NGO funding dynamics in developing countries. Recent work includes studies on Nigerian polygamous households' resource allocation and Ugandan NGO funding patterns. Dr. Isopi has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and equitable development. Her work spans 15+ peer-reviewed articles and working papers, with notable contributions in journals like Theory and Decision and Review of International Organizations . Her research has been highlighted in media outlets such as The Conversation, reaching broader audiences.

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Jerome RousseauView profile

Professor

McGill UniversityCanada

Jerome Rousseau is a Professor of Anthropology at McGill University, specializing in the study of indigenous societies of Borneo. He holds a B.Sc., M.A., and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Université de Montréal (1968, 1969) and the University of Cambridge (1974). His research focuses on cultural anthropology, social stratification, and religious practices among Borneo communities, including the Kayan and Kenyah peoples. Key themes include ancestral rituals, social organization, and the impact of historical and colonial processes on indigenous cultures. Education: B.Sc. in Anthropology, Université de Montréal (1968) M.A. in Anthropology, Université de Montréal (1969) Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Cambridge (1974) Research Interests: Rousseau’s work explores the intersection of cultural identity, social structure, and historical change in Southeast Asia. He has conducted extensive fieldwork on topics such as Kayan religion, Borneo nomadism, and the dynamics of ethnic communities. His analyses often address themes like reciprocity, ritual practices, and the evolution of social inequality in indigenous societies. Publications: His prolific output includes monographs and articles on Borneo ethnography, such as Kayan Religion (2022), Brief Encounter: Reciprocity Between Inuit Hunters and Martin Frobisher (2009), and Rethinking social evolution: the perspective from middle-range societies (2006). These works highlight his expertise in cultural evolution, ritual systems, and colonial interactions. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grants are mentioned in the text. His contributions are primarily through research and publications. Labs/Teams: No formal lab or team affiliations are noted, though his work engages with broader anthropological networks and field research collaborations.

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Anna SingerView profile

Professor

Uppsala UniversitySweden

Anna Singer is a Professor of Civil Law, specializing in Family Law , at the Department of Law , Uppsala University . She serves as Dean of the Faculty of Law and contributes extensively to research on children's rights , inheritance law , and legal challenges in reproductive technology . Contact: Anna.Singer@jur.uu.se | Phone: 018-471 20 35 | Address: Trädgårdsgatan 1, Uppsala. Education: Juris Doctor (JD), Doctor of Juridical Science (doc) Research Interests: Cultural tensions in family law, Nordic inheritance systems, children's legal status, DNA technology in parenthood, international family law comparisons, and postmodern legal reforms. Publication Trends: Recent works emphasize Nordic legal harmonization , children's autonomy , and ethical dilemmas in reproductive law , with a focus on Scandinavia and cross-cultural analysis. Advising & Grants: No explicit student advising details. Collaborated on EU family law reports and Nordic cohabitation law projects.

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Siobhan MageeView profile

Lecturer

University of EdinburghUnited Kingdom

Dr. Siobhan Magee is a Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. She holds a PhD from Edinburgh and has held postdoctoral positions at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Her research focuses on kinship, marriage, gender, and material culture, with fieldwork conducted in Poland, the UK, and the US. She is currently completing a book on marriage in the US and exploring topics like children's biographies, philanthropy in higher education, and sun protection in Scotland. Teaching responsibilities include courses on the Anthropology of Sex and Reproduction, Kinship, and Ethnographies of the US. She coordinates the Kinship Hub and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations on themes like transnational relationships and inclusive education. Dr. Magee is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has published extensively on topics ranging from Polish fur trade dynamics to graphic memoirs and legal marriage frameworks. Education: PhD, MSc, and BA in Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. Research Themes: Kinship and relatedness, gender/sexuality, material culture, US political anthropology, and children's narratives. Current Projects: Philanthropy in universities, sun protection policies, and children's biographical literature. Her work bridges intimate relationships and broader socio-political contexts, emphasizing ethical and historical dimensions. She has contributed to academic journals like Cultural Anthropology and Current Anthropology , and her research has been featured in media including BBC Radio 4.

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Rolandino De’ PassaggeriView profile

Professor

University of BolognaItaly

Rolandino De’ Passaggeri (c. 1215–1300) was a prominent notary, politician, and academic figure in medieval Bologna. He served as a notary for influential guilds, including bankers and money changers, and authored foundational legal texts such as the Summa totius artis notariae (the Rolandina), which became a cornerstone of European notarial practice. In 1251, he founded a notarial school at the University of Bologna, shaping legal education for generations. Born to Rodolfino, an innkeeper and tax collector, Rolandino’s career began in 1234 with the notary’s guild. He played a pivotal role in Bologna’s resistance to imperial authority, notably responding to Frederick II’s threats with a civic manifesto. His legal reforms included drafting statutes for guilds and co-authoring the Liber Paradisus (1257), which emancipated serfs to expand tax bases. Rolandino’s works span notarial practices, rural legal frameworks, and contractual law, reflecting his dual focus on practical jurisprudence and civic governance. His legacy lies in institutionalizing notarial education and advancing Bologna’s legal autonomy amid political turmoil.

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Maria Elena Cobas CobiellaView profile

Associate Professor

University of ValenciaSpain

Maria Elena Cobas Cobiella is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. Her academic work is deeply rooted in civil and private law, with significant contributions to inheritance, family, mediation, and European private law. She is an active member of two research groups: the GPF Research Group on Person and Family and the GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law. Research Interests: Her research spans civil law, succession law, bio-law, legal mediation, reproductive rights, and legal education. She has explored the legal implications of posthumous reproduction, European succession instruments, Cuban property law, and innovative teaching methods such as concept mapping and cooperative learning in legal education. Her work often bridges doctrinal analysis with practical and ethical considerations. The trends in her scholarly publications from 2001 to 2017 reflect a sustained focus on succession law and legal modernization, with increasing attention to European harmonization, digital law, and interdisciplinary issues in bio-law. Her articles also reveal a strong commitment to pedagogical innovation and comparative legal analysis, particularly between Spanish and U.S. legal systems. Scientific Contributions: PhD from the University of Valencia (2001) on testamentary executorship. Active researcher in European private and digital law. Prolific author on mediation, inheritance, and legal education. Advising and Grants: While no specific grants are listed, she has supervised PhD research, as evidenced by her role as advisor to Dr. Lorenzo Prats Albentosa’s thesis. She actively contributes to academic discourse through publications and research group leadership. Her work in legal education suggests involvement in curriculum development and pedagogical projects. Labs and Teams: She collaborates with the GPF Research Group on Person and Family and the GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law, indicating active participation in team-based legal research focused on contemporary civil law challenges.

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Foroud ShirvaniView profile

Professor

Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of BonnGermany

Prof. Dr. Foroud Shirvani is a distinguished Professor at the Chair of Public Law within the School of Law at the University of Bonn. Their research focuses on property law , state liability law , environmental law , constitutional law (including fundamental rights, party, and parliamentary law), and social law with a constitutional foundation. Additional expertise spans municipal law , police law , and energy law . Department of Law, University of Bonn Chair of Public Law Research trends include the socialization of property , compensation for pandemic-related expropriation-like interventions , and procedural limits to property rights under administrative law . Shirvani’s work bridges historical legal developments (e.g., expropriation law from the 19th century to the Weimar Constitution) with contemporary challenges like housing shortages and energy policy. Key publications include: Property without owners? (2024, co-edited with Judith Froese) Commentary on State Liability Law (2024, co-authored with Hans-Jürgen Papier) Compensation for expropriation-like interventions (2022) Commentary on Article 34 of the Basic Law (2020, co-authored with Hans-Jürgen Papier) Shirvani actively contributes to constitutional and administrative law , with a focus on the intersection of property rights and public policy.

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Mouez KhalfaouiView profile

Professor

University of TübingenGermany

Mouez Khalfaoui is Professor of Islamic Law at the Center for Islamic Theology at the University of Tübingen, where he has served since 2014. He previously held the position of Junior Professor for Islamic Law (2012-2014) and served as Deputy Director of the Center for Islamic Theology from 2021-2023. His administrative roles include Head of the Examination Board, Member of the Study Commission, and Member of the Center Council. Dr. Khalfaoui earned his Doctorate in Islamic Studies from the University of Erfurt in 2008 and completed his State Examination in Islamic Studies and Arabic Studies at Manouba University of Tunis, Tunisia in 1998. Prior to his academic career, he served in the Kuwaiti Embassy in Berlin (2010-2012) and worked as an Academic lecturer for Islamic and Arabic studies at the Free University of Berlin (2009-2012). His research focuses on Islamic law, normative theory and history, Islamic theology, minority rights, Islamic education, and social ethics with particular emphasis on Islam in European contexts. Dr. Khalfaoui has led major research projects including comparative studies of work ethics across Abrahamic religions, Islamic Law and Ethics from a European perspective, Islamic family law in Europe, and the normativity of the Quran in contemporary contexts. His work addresses critical issues such as Muslim minority rights, the role of women in Islam, Islamic family law in Europe, Sharia and secular law, and Islamic work ethics in global contexts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of Islamic legal tradition with contemporary European contexts, particularly examining how Muslim minorities navigate religious obligations within secular legal frameworks. His work demonstrates a methodological approach combining historical, sociological, philosophical, legal and theological perspectives to address current challenges facing Muslim communities in Europe. Dr. Khalfaoui has been awarded research funding for projects including the comparative study of work ethics across Abrahamic religions and research on Islamic family law in Europe. His work has been supported by institutions including the Akademie für Islam in Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft (AIWG) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), with a recent May 2024 application for research on 'The primacy of what is right in a plural and multi-religious society'. He supervises the interdisciplinary post-doc research group 'Religion and Rationality − Faith and Reason in the Life and Thought of Muslims, Christians and Jews in the Context of Plural Societies' and serves as consultant and reviewer for European foundations including DAAD, Humboldt Foundation, and Porticus Foundation. Dr. Khalfaoui is actively involved in academic organizations as co-founder of the German International Society for Theological Studies (DIGITS), founding member of the Berlin Institute for Public Theology, and founding member of the Tübingen School of Education.

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Neil MaddoxView profile

Associate Professor

Maynooth UniversityIreland

Neil Maddox is an Associate Professor in the Law Department at Maynooth University. He holds a doctoral degree from University College Dublin (UCD) and was a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholar. Prior to joining Maynooth, he taught law at UCD and the Dublin Institute of Technology. His research focuses on property rights in human biomaterials, regulatory challenges in artificial reproductive technology (ART), and broader areas of property law, health law, biotechnology law, and constitutional law. Education: Doctorate in Law (Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship), University College Dublin Graduate of King's Inns (Legal Education) Research Interests: Property rights in human body tissues and biomaterials Legal frameworks for ART, including fertility preservation and posthumous conception Constitutional dimensions of property law and housing rights Biotechnology ethics and legal regulation Publications Trends: Neil’s work bridges legal theory and practice, with a focus on contemporary issues like cryptocurrency regulation, derelict site law reforms, and the intersection of health law with biotechnology. His recent articles address pandemic legal responses and ethical challenges in fertility preservation for minors. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details provided. His contributions focus on legal commentary, book publications, and conference engagements. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary legal research networks, including the Irish Association of Law Teachers and the European Association of Health Lawyers.

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Tolga U. EsmerView profile

Associate Professor

Central European UniversityHungary

Tolga U. Esmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU), where he has been teaching since 2009. He is affiliated with the Doctoral School of History and the Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies. Prior to joining CEU, he taught Islamic and Ottoman history at Northwestern University and Pennsylvania State University in the United States. MA, University of Washington, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (2000) Ph.D., University of Chicago, Department of History (2009) His research and teaching focus on Ottoman, Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean history, with thematic interests in comparative empire, the history of everyday life, gender and masculinity, crime, corruption, governance, violence, state-building, social rebellion, Muslim-Christian relations, and the history of emotions. He approaches these themes through an anthropological and interdisciplinary lens, emphasizing socio-cultural dynamics in imperial contexts. The 15 most recent articles in his body of work reflect a consistent engagement with the intersections of violence, sovereignty, and social order in the late Ottoman Empire. His publications span journals such as Past & Present and Comparative Studies in Society and History , covering subfields like banditry, emotional communities, borderlands, property practices, and trans-imperial knowledge networks. A central theme across these works is the re-examination of informal power structures and their role in shaping state-society relations during periods of transformation. He is currently completing a major monograph titled Economies of Violence: Tales of Banditry, Corruption, and Sovereignty in the Late Ottoman Empire (1790s–1820s) , which re-conceptualizes banditry as a politicized phenomenon reflecting broader societal tensions and negotiations of power. Flora Ghazaryan – Confessional Relations in 19th-century Ottoman Constantinople Ahmet Bilaloglu – Trans-Imperial Knowledge Networks (co-supervised) Eda Guclu – Social Practices of Property in Istanbul Scott Michael Rank – Christian-Muslim Polemics in the Ottoman Print Sphere Dr. Esmer has participated in academic events such as 'Emotions and Religious Sentiments across Central and Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean' (2018) and 'Dangerous Gifts & Pernicious Transactions' (2017), reflecting his interdisciplinary reach. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his publication record and supervisory roles indicate an active and influential scholarly profile.

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Knut DørumView profile

Professor

University of AgderNorway

Knut Dørum is a Professor at the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History at the University of Agder . His research spans medieval, early modern, and modern history with a focus on state development (1000-1350), political culture, democratization (19th-20th centuries), agrarian history (pre-1900), and urban history (1500-1900). He has published extensively on themes like the Hauge movement, Nordic welfare cities, anti-fascism, and gender equality policy. Research Interests: State-building from below in Nordic countries Political culture and democratization Interaction between religion and politics Urban and agrarian history Anti-fascist movements in Norway Publications Trends include studies on municipalization (2024), Haugean theological justifications (2023), agrarian capitalism (2022), and critiques of autocracy (2013). His work often connects historical analysis with contemporary political discourse. Advising and Collaborations involve co-authoring with scholars like Helje Kringlebotn Sødal and Øyvind Tønnesson. He has edited volumes on topics including the 1968 legacy and Nordic state-building.

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