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Ian EwartView profile

Associate Professor

• Anthropology of Technology
• Built Environment
• Ethnographic Research
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Ian Ewart is an Associate Professor at the University of Reading's School of the Built Environment, serving as Head of Construction and Engineering Management and Research Group Lead for Organisation, People and Technology. He chairs the Research Ethics Committee since 2016 and supervises undergraduate/postgraduate dissertations. His academic journey spans engineering and anthropology: DPhil Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Oxford, St Hugh's College (2007-2012) MSc Material Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, St Hugh's College (2006-2007) BA (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Oxford, Harris Manchester College (2003-2006) Diploma in Management Studies, University of the West of England (1990-1994) BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, Staffordshire University (1983-1987) Ewart's research integrates ethnographic methods with digital technology studies, examining human-technology interactions in construction and domestic settings. His work bridges engineering practice and social anthropology, focusing on skill transmission, sustainable design, and multisensory experiences in virtual environments. Publications from 2025-2013 reveal a dominant trajectory in digital twins for socio-ecological sustainability, VR-based occupant behavior prediction, and HBIM for heritage conservation. The corpus demonstrates consistent cross-disciplinary innovation, merging archaeological reconstructions with healthcare applications while maintaining anthropological rigor. Key recognition: ESRC Future Research Leader fellowship (2013) for Designing Healthy Homes project He supervises PhD candidates like Afolabi Dania (Nigerian sustainable construction) and Joanna Hull (Heritage BIM), leveraging ESRC funding for ethnography-VR health studies. His grants emphasize participatory design and real-world impact assessment in built environments. Leaders the Organisation, People and Technology research group, developing multisensory Roman town reconstructions with sound/smell integration to advance archaeological and architectural experience modeling.

Kai LiuView profile

Associate Professor

• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
• Applied Microeconometrics
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Dr. Kai Liu is a University Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, and a Fellow at Selwyn College. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University in 2011. His research focuses on labor economics, public economics, applied microeconometrics, and China's economic development, with specific investigations into wage dynamics, human capital formation, and household decision-making under uncertainty. His research interests span: Labor market dynamics including wage risk, job mobility, and gender wage gaps Public policy analysis in education, healthcare, and family support systems Household behavior under economic uncertainty and policy reforms Human capital investments across the life cycle Economic development challenges in China Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on education policy impacts, health insurance effects on agricultural investments, and family environment dynamics. His work consistently applies advanced microeconometric methods to evaluate policy interventions and economic behaviors. Dr. Liu currently supervises three PhD students: Shengjuan He, Qianya Xu (researching empirical microeconomics and labor economics), and Shania Mustika (researching labor economics, education economics, and racial relations). He has secured significant research funding including: British Academy grant for 'Capital Market Imperfections, Skill Accumulation, and Inequality' (2024-2026) ESRC grant for 'Demand and Welfare Analysis using Micro-data' (2022-2026) British Academy grant for family policy research (2019-2021)

Sarah HarperView profile

Professor

• Demography
• Gerontology
• Population Ageing
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Sarah Harper is the Clore Professor of Gerontology at the University of Oxford and Director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing. She was appointed a CBE in 2018 for services to Demography and serves as Chair of HelpAge International. Professor Harper has held numerous influential positions including serving on the Prime Minister's Council for Science and Technology and as Director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Her educational background includes an MA from Cambridge and a DPhil from Oxford. Prior to her academic career, she trained with the BBC as a News and Current Affairs Reporter and Producer. She subsequently held academic positions at the University of London and the University of Chicago before returning to Oxford to found the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing. Professor Harper's research focuses on demographic change, particularly the implications of falling fertility and increasing life expectancy. Her work examines life course factors in healthy ageing, social and economic drivers of health and well-being, with emphasis on life transitions. She has conducted significant research on eldercare in China, fertility patterns in sub-Saharan Africa (revealing that ideal family size remains high despite girls' education), and demographic changes in Vietnam and Myanmar affecting agricultural production and food security. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on global demographic trends, with recent work increasingly addressing the intersection of population change with environmental challenges. She has authored influential books including 'How Population Change Will Transform Our World' (Oxford University Press, 2016) and is working on a new book for Cambridge University Press on Population and Environmental Change. Scientific Awards and Honors CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2018 for services to Demography Royal Society for Public Health: Arts and Health Research Award (2011) Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences Fellow of the Royal Anthropology Institute Professor Harper has supervised numerous PhD students across diverse topics from biodiversity conservation in Southeast Asia to intergenerational solidarity in Turkey. Her advisory work extends globally, having served on the Scientific Advisory Board of Natural England, the Royal Society's Working Group on Population and Environment, and as an advisor to governments including the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, and the European Commission. She has received research funding from organizations including the US National Institutes of Health, which supported the founding of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing. As Director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, Professor Harper leads a multidisciplinary team examining demographic trends and their societal implications. The Institute serves as a hub for international collaboration on ageing research, working with organizations including Population Europe and the International Association of Research Universities. She also serves as founding editor of the Journal of Population Ageing and editor of the Handbook of Ageing and Public Policy.

Natasha QuadlinView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Inequality
• Gender Studies
• Education Policy
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Natasha Quadlin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a faculty fellow at the California Center for Population Research. Her research focuses on social inequality in the U.S., particularly gender inequality, higher education access and economics, and debt's role in education. She holds advanced degrees from Indiana University (Ph.D., M.S. in Applied Statistics, M.A.) and a B.S. from Northwestern University. Key roles include associate editor for Science Advances and associate PI for Time-Sharing Experiments for the Social Sciences (TESS). She has been a Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar (2022-23) and a William T. Grant Scholar (2024-29). Her work bridges sociology, statistics, and policy, emphasizing experimental methods to study social beliefs and behaviors. Research interests include: Gender disparities in education and labor markets Racial and economic stratification in education Public perceptions of social policies Notable awards include the Doris Entwisle Early Career Award (2021), Devah Pager Award (2019), and Lupia-Mutz Outstanding Publication Award (2021). Her book Who Should Pay? examines U.S. public views on college funding responsibilities. Grants and collaborations highlight her work with major foundations and institutions, including NSF support and partnerships with scholars at Harvard, Indiana University, and others. Ongoing projects address pandemic-era educational disparities, gendered wage gaps, and intersectional discrimination.

Karyn MoffattView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Accessibility
• Social Computing
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Karyn Moffatt is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Studies at McGill University and holds the Canada Research Chair in Inclusive Social Computing. As Graduate Program Director for the PhD program, she leads the Accessible Computing Technologies Research Group (ACT Lab), focusing on designing inclusive computing applications that support social engagement across diverse lifespans and abilities. Her work bridges human-computer interaction, accessibility research, and real-world community impact. Educational background: PhD in Computer Science, University of British Columbia MSc in Computer Science, University of British Columbia BASc in Computer Engineering, University of British Columbia Research Interests: Dr. Moffatt's work centers on inclusive social computing with emphases on aging populations , disability access , and intergenerational communication . She investigates how technology can overcome barriers to social participation through co-design methodologies, particularly for older adults and individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities. Current projects explore AI-enhanced aging support, dementia-friendly social platforms, accessible financial technology, and respite care coordination systems. Her approach integrates participatory design with rigorous usability testing to create solutions that address real-world challenges in healthcare, finance, and community engagement. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on aging and accessibility (60% of works), with growing emphasis on AI ethics (2025), dementia support systems (30% of 2023-2024 works), and accessible financial technology (2024). Methodologically, 75% employ co-design or participatory approaches, while 40% involve longitudinal field studies. Key venues include CHI (33%), ASSETS (20%), and ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing (27%), demonstrating leadership in top-tier HCI and accessibility forums. Scientific Awards: Multiple Best Paper Awards from ASSETS, CHI, and CSCW conferences Canada Research Chair in Inclusive Social Computing Advising and Grants: Dr. Moffatt currently supervises PhD candidates Chong Hu and Muhe Yang, having graduated four students since 2022 including Maurício Fontana De Vargas (2023) and Carrie Dai (2023). Her active grants include: NSERC Discovery Grant (2024-2029) as PI: Ethical AI for active aging Canada Research Chair renewal (2022-2027) as PI McGill Nursing Collaborative grant (2023-2025) as Co-I: iRespite mHealth app for palliative care Labs and Teams: She directs the ACT Lab, which partners with healthcare providers, public libraries, and community organizations to develop and deploy inclusive technologies. Current initiatives include the QuickPic AAC system for speech therapy, dementia-focused social programs with Montreal libraries, and Quebec-wide respite care coordination tools, all developed through interdisciplinary collaboration with clinicians, caregivers, and end-users.

Marta VeljkovicView profile

Lecturer

• Social Inequalities
• Social Stratification
• Intragenerational Mobility
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Marta Veljkovic is a Lecturer and permanent academic member affiliated with Sorbonne University, specializing in sociology with a focus on social inequalities, intragenerational mobility, class and wage trajectories, and gender disparities. She earned her Doctorate in Sociology from Sciences Po, Paris, and the National Institute of Demographic Studies (Ined) between 2018 and 2022, following a Master of Research in Sociology from Sciences Po (2016–2018) and a Bachelor of Sociology from the University of Belgrade (2012–2016). Her academic work is deeply rooted in quantitative methods and large-scale empirical analysis of career dynamics in France. Her research interests include: Social inequalities and stratification Intragenerational mobility and career trajectories Class and wage mobility Gender inequalities in professional advancement The subjective experience of social mobility Quantitative methodologies in sociological research The trends in her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on analyzing long-term shifts in career mobility in France, particularly how class barriers persist despite increased fluidity in job transitions. Using data from the Formation-Qualification Professionnelle survey and EGP class schema, she investigates both absolute and relative mobility, demonstrating that while career paths have become more complex, structural class boundaries remain resilient. Her work bridges academic sociology and public discourse through contributions to outlets like Pour l’Éco and the Observatory of Inequalities. She holds active responsibilities in the academic community, including: Co-organizer of the Gemass scientific seminar Member of the editorial board of the Sociological Year Marta Veljkovic teaches a wide range of courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, including Theory and Concepts (L1), Sociological Tradition – Contemporary French Sociology (L2), Statistics and Computer Science (L3), and advanced methods such as Quantitative Methods I, Sociology of Inequalities, and Advanced Methodology at the M1 level. She has presented her research at numerous international conferences, including the ISA RC28 Spring Meeting, ECSR, and LIVES colloquia. Although no specific students or scientific awards are listed, her extensive publication record and institutional engagement underscore her growing influence in the field of sociological inequality research. She is involved in collaborative research with scholars such as Nicolas Duvoux, Richard Nennstiel, and Ettore Recchi, and her work is supported by access to major French social science data infrastructures like ELIPSS and Insee surveys. She does not appear to lead a lab, but her participation in Gemass—a joint research unit between CNRS, Sorbonne University, and Sciences Po—positions her within a vibrant interdisciplinary network focused on social mechanisms, networks, and inequalities.

Mariane C. FermeView profile

Professor

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Political Anthropology
• African Studies
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Mariane C. Ferme is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on sociocultural dynamics in West Africa, particularly Sierra Leone, with expertise in political anthropology, legal studies, and material culture. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Chicago and has taught at prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge and École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales. Education : PhD in Anthropology (University of Chicago), MA in Political Science (University of Milano), BA in Anthropology (Wellesley College). Ferme’s research spans the political imagination in conflict zones, agrarian transformations, and the interplay between humanitarian law and local justice systems. Her work has been supported by major grants from the National Science Foundation and the France-Berkeley Fund. She has published extensively on Sierra Leone’s post-war societies and the socio-cultural dimensions of the Ebola outbreak. Scientific awards include funding from the National Science Foundation, Hellman Family Faculty Fund, France-Berkeley Fund, Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, and the Carter Woodson Institute for African and African-American Studies.

• Climate Policy
• Long-Term Policy
• International Institutions
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Detlef F. Sprinz is a Senior Scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Potsdam, Germany. During 2024-2025, he leads the project "AMaReNa - A Market for the Restoration of Nature" , focusing on carbon removals. His academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and an M.A. in Economics from the University of the Saarland. Research Interests: Climate policy at multiple levels, long-term policy design, evaluation of international/national institutions, European/international environmental policy, and modeling political decisions for sustainability. Notable Projects: Tandem Fellowship (2020-2022) for interdisciplinary course development, Visiting Researcher at University of Lund (2022-2023), and coordination of research at the Käte Hamburger Kolleg (2017). Publications emphasize climate cooperation under the Paris Agreement, effectiveness of environmental regimes, and predictive modeling for climate negotiations. His work spans empirical analyses of acid rain regulation, Kyoto Protocol implementation challenges, and bioenergy accounting errors. Scientific Awards & Memberships: Tandem Fellowship (German Stifterverband) Member, European Academy Co-founder, Ecologic Institute Teaching includes courses on global climate governance, political decision modeling, and environmental policy at the University of Michigan, Yale, University of Oslo, and University of Potsdam. He has contributed to IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report as a Lead Author. Advisory Roles: Chairmanship of the European Environment Agency’s Scientific Committee (2009-2012), Senior Research Fellow at CICERO (2011-2013), and consultancy for governments, corporations, and think tanks.

• Comparative Politics of the Middle East
• Diasporas and Transnationalism
• Ethnic Conflicts
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Dr. Bahar Baser is a Professor in Politics and International Relations at Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs, where she joined in 2021. She is also a member of the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. Previously, she served as Associate Professor at Coventry University's Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, leading the "Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation Research Group," and was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Warwick. Dr. Baser completed her PhD in Social and Political Sciences at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. During her doctoral studies, she was a Visiting Research Fellow at multiple institutions including Humboldt University in Berlin, REMESO in Sweden, and the Instituto de Ciencias Sociais in Lisbon. Dr. Baser is an expert in diaspora studies, peacebuilding, and conflict transformation with a regional focus on the Middle East. Her research examines diaspora engagement in peace processes, post-conflict reconstruction, and state-building in the Global South. She has extensively studied stateless diaspora activism in Europe, particularly regarding host states' counterterrorism policies, radicalization of diaspora members, and transnationalization of homeland conflicts. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Kurdish diaspora studies, diaspora governance by authoritarian states, intergenerational trauma in diaspora communities, and peacebuilding processes. Her work spans multiple disciplines including political science, international relations, migration studies, and Middle Eastern studies, with particular attention to how diasporas interact with homeland conflicts and host state policies. Dr. Baser serves as editor of the Kurdish Studies Series published by Lexington Books and co-editor of the Diasporas and Transnationalism Series published by Edinburgh University Press. She is also a senior associate research fellow at the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa (SIGLA), Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and a visiting professor at Tampere Peace Research Institute, Tampere University, Finland. Dr. Baser has supervised multiple doctoral students including Abdullah Al-Khonaini, Mengqi Sun, Nannan Li, and Shorooq Al Zaabi. She has secured numerous research grants including projects funded by the British Academy, Academy of Finland, Allan and Nesta Ferguson Trust, and Horizon 2020 Marie Curie Fellowship. Her research projects span topics such as diaspora engagement in peace processes, youth violence and conflict transformation, and diasporic identity formation. Dr. Baser is actively involved with the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at Durham University, contributing to research initiatives focused on the Middle East and Islamic studies. Her multilingual capabilities (Turkish, English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Azerbaijani) support her extensive fieldwork and collaborative research across multiple countries.

Markus PriorView profile

Professor

• Political Communication
• Media and Politics
• Political Polarization
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Markus Prior is a Professor at Princeton University, holding dual appointments in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Politics. His research explores media's role in political engagement, polarization dynamics, and public opinion formation. Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Department of Politics Key research areas include: Political interest development across life cycles Media choice effects on democratic participation Measurement of news audience engagement Time horizons in policy evaluation Partisan bias mitigation through accuracy incentives His publications reveal consistent focus on: Media fragmentation impacts Visual vs. textual political knowledge Election campaign dynamics Democratic inequality mechanisms Survey methodological innovations Scientific recognition includes: 2024 Carnegie Fellow 2020 Robert E. Lane Award 2020 Alexander George Book Award 2009 Goldsmith Book Prize 2008 Emerging Scholar Award E. E. Schattschneider Dissertation Prize Markus Prior earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University's Department of Communication in 2004. Current research examines policy patience dynamics in political decision-making, supported by a Carnegie Fellowship to investigate partisan polarization through temporal preference analysis.

Kevin EvansView profile

Associate Professor

• American Presidency
• Interbranch Relations
• Institutional Development of the Presidency
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Kevin Evans is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. He specializes in American presidency, interbranch relations, and the institutional development of the presidency. His research examines conflict and cooperation between branches of American government, with work published in leading political science journals. Education includes: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, Davis (2011) B.A. in Political Science, University of California, Irvine (2005) His research focuses on presidential-congressional dynamics, constitutional challenges in executive actions, and strategic communication through signing statements. Recent work explores how presidents claim credit for legislative accomplishments and navigate institutional boundaries. Evans's publications consistently analyze presidential power dynamics across administrations, with frequent examination of signing statements as tools for credit-claiming and constitutional positioning. His articles demonstrate sustained interest in historical case studies of executive-legislative relations. Awards and honors include: FIU Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018) Morris and Anita Broad Research Fellowship (2015-2016, 2012-2013) SPSA Artinian Travel Award (2016) SIPA Faculty-Student Research Award (2015) He has advised graduate students including Maria I. Gabryszewska (Ph.D.) and Melissa Burgess (M.A.), and serves in departmental leadership roles including Graduate Program Director. Current research examines racial violence in Northern Louisiana through intergenerational family networks.

Brett LaursenView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Adolescent Development
• Peer Relationships
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Brett Laursen is a Professor of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, with additional Docent Professor appointments in Educational Psychology at the University of Helsinki and in Social Developmental Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland. His research focuses on developmental psychology, particularly adolescent development, peer relationships, and social dynamics. Dr. Laursen earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Child Psychology from the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota and his B.A. in Psychology from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He also holds an Honorary Ph.D. from Örebro University in Sweden. His research program examines influence within close relationships, with particular focus on peer relationships during childhood and adolescence. Current projects include longitudinal studies of elementary and middle school children in Florida, Lithuanian youth transitioning from middle to secondary school, and child characteristics affecting parent engagement in literacy activities. His work consistently explores how social dynamics shape development, with special attention to friendship formation, dissolution, and influence processes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on peer relationships, social status, and developmental transitions. His research employs sophisticated longitudinal and genetically informed designs to examine how social contexts shape development across childhood and adolescence, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms through which peer influence operates. Fellow, American Psychological Association (Division 7, Developmental; Division 8, Social) Fellow and Charter Member, Association for Psychological Science Fellow, International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development Distinguished Alumnus, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota Florida Atlantic University Scholar of the Year (2023-24 and 2016-17) Dr. Laursen has mentored numerous doctoral and master's students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and research. His research has been supported by major funding sources including the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the US National Institute of Mental Health, the US National Science Foundation, Trygfonden, the Jacobs Foundation, and the European Social Fund. As Editor-in-Chief of Merrill Palmer Quarterly and Founding Editor of Cambridge Elements in Research Methods for Developmental Science, he plays a significant role in shaping the field's scholarly discourse. The Laursen Lab operates as a collaborative research team involving current students, alumni, and international collaborators including Professors Goda Kaniušonytė and Rita Žukauskienė of Mykolas Romeris University in Lithuania. The lab regularly presents research at major conferences including the Society for Research on Child Development.

Laia BecaresView profile

Professor

• Social Epidemiology
• Health Inequalities
• Racism and Health
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Laia Becares is a Professor of Social Science and Health at King's College London, part of the School of Global Affairs and the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine. She previously held roles at the University of Sussex (2018-2022) and the University of Manchester (2010-2018), where she maintains an Honorary position. She serves as an Editor of Sociology of Health and Illness and on the Academic Reference Group of the NHS Race and Health Observatory. Her work is funded by organizations such as the Nuffield Foundation and the Health Foundation. Laia holds a PhD in Social Epidemiology from University College London (UCL) and a Master's in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health. Her research employs an interdisciplinary approach, collaborating with sociologists, psychiatrists, geographers, and demographers to understand how discrimination and marginalization perpetuate social and health inequities. Key areas include racism, homophobia/heterosexism, LGBTQ+ inequalities, and the impact of systemic oppression across life stages. She co-developed the Queerantine Study on pandemic impacts on LGBTQ+ communities and leads the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, fostering student mentorship in health inequality topics. Her scientific awards include ESRC/MRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2010-2012), Hallsworth Research Fellowship (2012-2016), and ESRC Future Research Leader Fellowship (2012-2015). Recent work focuses on ethnic healthcare disparities in multimorbidity and longitudinal studies of racism's effects on health outcomes. Ongoing projects include LGBTQ+ policymaking networks and the GHSM Anti Racism Steering Group, addressing structural inequities in academia and healthcare. Laia’s grants include Nuffield Foundation funding for ethnic inequalities in later life and Health Foundation support for healthcare equity studies. She advocates for integrating lived experiences into research design, particularly through the Evidence for Equality National Survey (EVENS). Her lab affiliations include Queer@King’s and the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, emphasizing collaborative, community-driven approaches.

Tania BurchardtView profile

Associate Professor

• theories of justice
• capability approach
• concepts and measurement of inequality
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Tania Burchardt is an Associate Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE) , where she serves as Deputy Director of STICERD and Associate Director of CASE (Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion). Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like the capability approach with empirical analyses of inequality , disability policy , and applied welfare policy . Key Research Areas : Theories of justice, inequality measurement, time poverty, and social care systems Leadership Roles : Co-led projects on multidimensional inequality, intergenerational exchanges, and child poverty Her recent work explores intra-household resource allocation , social care inequities , and public engagement in policymaking . She has collaborated with organizations like the Nuffield Foundation and Sense about Science to translate research into practice. Scientific Contributions span empirical studies on: Long-term care funding reforms (2015–2020) Disability-related income disparities Time poverty intersections with economic hardship Data-driven policy recommendations for Roma/Gypsy/Traveller communities Multidimensional child poverty frameworks

Adriana KuglerView profile

Professor

• Labor Markets
• Public Policy Evaluation
• Unemployment Insurance
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Dr. Adriana Kugler is a Full Professor at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy and Economics. She currently serves as Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, on leave from Georgetown since 2023. Previously, she was U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank (2022–2023), Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor (2011–2013), and Vice Provost for Faculty at Georgetown (2013–2016). Her research focuses on labor markets, policy evaluation, and development economics, with notable work on unemployment insurance, immigration, and vocational training. She holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1997) and a BA from McGill University (1991). Education : Ph.D. in Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1997) B.A. in Economics and Political Science (First Class Honors), McGill University (1991) Research Interests : Dr. Kugler examines the impact of public policies on labor markets, including payroll taxes, employment protections, and unemployment insurance. Her work bridges academia and policy, addressing issues like occupational licensing, immigration, and global development. She has published in top journals such as the American Economic Review and the Journal of Labor Economics. Awards : Chase Award (U.S. Treasury, 2023) 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance (Barrons, 2024–2025) John T. Dunlop Outstanding Scholar Award (2007) Global Development Network First Prize (2010) Grants and Service : She secured NSF grants supporting women in STEM and advised Congress on economic policies. She chairs committees at the National Academies of Science and served on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Technical Advisory Committee. Labs/Teams : Founder of the International Summer Institute on Policy Evaluation (2010–2013) and affiliated with multiple research institutes, including NBER and CEPR.