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Allan Layton is a Professor of Macroeconomics at the University of Southern Queensland, where he has been serving since stepping down from university management roles. He previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law (2006-2013) and concurrent appointments as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Partnerships) and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Development). His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Latrobe University, Griffith University, Macquarie University, University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and Columbia University in the US. He received his Doctorate in 1982 and was appointed Professor in 1992. Professor Layton's research focuses on international business cycle analysis , financial and monetary economics , macroeconomic policy , provisioning of public infrastructure , applied econometrics , and most recently, anthropogenic carbon emissions and their relationship with business cycles. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy applications. His publications include the 1994 book "Modern Australian Macroeconomics" and multiple editions of "Economics for Today" (2002-2015). He has also contributed to significant policy reports including "Building Our Future: The Need for Increased Infrastructure Investment in QLD" and "The Roads Solution – Securing a Better Travelling Future for SEQ". Professor Layton has extensive experience in public sector advisory roles, having served on boards of QLD Transmission and Supply Corporation, QLD Treasury Corporation, Farmacule BioIndustries Pty Ltd, Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, and Southern QLD Institute of Tafe. He chaired the 2002 LGAQ Public Inquiry into Funding Mechanisms for QLD Road and Transport Infrastructure.

• international business cycle analysis
• financial and monetary economics
• macroeconomic policy
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Colin James King is a Lecturer at Victoria University teaching law in the First Year College, concurrently maintaining 20 years of active practice as a barrister at the Victorian Bar since 2005. His educational qualifications include: LLB (Hons) from Victoria University (with prior 2-year law studies at London University) DipBus (Admin) from Kangan AdvDiplBus (HR) from Benson CertIV T&A from BC Training Nationally Accredited Mediator from Bond University Specializing in Aviation law, Administrative law, Business law, Criminal law, Criminal investigation, Sentencing and procedure, Contract law, Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods, Torts, and Mediation, his expertise bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical courtroom experience developed through extensive barrister work and prior careers as a commercial pilot and police officer. His scholarly output centers on international commercial law, exemplified by his 2004 article analyzing equity principles within CISG frameworks, reflecting his focus on contract interpretation and arbitration mechanisms in global trade contexts. Mr. King has supervised 10 Honours students, providing academic guidance while balancing active legal practice and teaching responsibilities across multiple law disciplines.

• Aviation law
• Administrative law
• Business law
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Ruth McPhail is Professor of Human Resource Management and Head of the Department of Employment Relations and Human Resources at Griffith University's Business School, where she also serves as Dean (Engagement). Her research centers on human resource management, organisational behaviour, and diversity initiatives with global impact. Her educational background includes: Master of Education, University of Adelaide (1999) Bachelor of Education, S.A. College of Advanced Education (1990) Professor McPhail's research explores critical workplace dynamics including expatriate management systems, LGBTI inclusion in global mobility, and cultural safety frameworks. She leads Standards Australia's delegation to ISO for developing international Diversity and Inclusion standards. Her work bridges academic theory with practical applications in organisational transformation, particularly through her role in the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing. Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal three dominant trends: post-pandemic remote work impacts on productivity and sustainability, indigenisation of business curricula in Australian universities, and intersectional approaches to cultural safety for LGBTQI+ communities in aged care. These align with UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 5 (Gender Equality). Her distinguished teaching contributions are recognized through: Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy OLTC Citation and University Teacher of the Year (2015) Vice Chancellor's Educator of the Year Award (2019) Professor McPhail actively supervises 6 doctoral candidates while managing significant grant funding, including DFAT's Aus4ASEAN Green Skills programs and Queensland Transport Department projects on Indigenous inclusion. Her current supervision focuses on cultural safety in institutional frameworks and menopausal leadership experiences. As a Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing member since 2017, she contributes to interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary workplace challenges through collaborative industry partnerships.

• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Diversity and Inclusion
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Markus Wagner is Professor of Law at the University of Wollongong's School of Law, Faculty of Business and Law, and Director of the Transnational Law and Policy Centre. He previously held associate professorships at the University of Warwick and University of Miami. His global affiliations include visiting positions at universities in Colombia, Germany, South Africa, China, and Brazil, reflecting his international research footprint. His research examines: International Economic Law : Trade governance, investment frameworks, and geoeconomic strategies Sustainable Systems : Regulatory challenges in cellular agriculture and food security Emerging Technologies : Autonomous weapons and space policy interfaces with law He leads the 'Weaponised Trade' project and publishes widely on WTO mechanisms. Recent publications (2020–2024) cluster around: Reforming WTO dispute settlement and sanitary standards Strategies for resilient trade amid geopolitical conflicts Legal frameworks for biotech innovations like cultivated meat Australian trade policy under stress-test scenarios He secured significant grants including: ARC Strategic Policy Grant: 'Australia and Weaponised Trade' (2021–2023) BAL Research Grant: 'Sustainable Cellular Agriculture Regulation' (2023) FAPESP-UOW SPRINT Grant: China-Brazil trade barriers (2020) He currently supervises three PhD students researching trade law applications to food security, space governance, and surrogacy. As Director of the Transnational Law and Policy Centre, he coordinates interdisciplinary research on global regulatory challenges.

• International Economic Law
• Trade Governance
• International Investment Law
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Dr. Tanya Zack is a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand and a leading South African urban planner with 25+ years of experience. Her work bridges academic research, municipal policy, and community engagement in Johannesburg's inner city. Key affiliations include: Visiting Senior Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand Principal Consultant for City of Johannesburg projects Project Lead, Johannesburg Inner City Partnership (JICP) Research Collaborator, MOOP Consortium (University of Sussex) She earned her PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from Wits University in 2007, building on extensive practical experience in housing policy and informal settlement upgrading. Dr. Zack's research centers on urban regeneration and spatial justice in post-apartheid cities, with signature projects including Johannesburg's inner-city transformation policy and cross-border shopping studies. Her methodology uniquely integrates policy analysis , visual ethnography (through the acclaimed 'Wake Up This Is Joburg' photo series), and migration corridor research . Recent work emphasizes Ethiopia-South Africa migration dynamics and spatial modeling for inclusive urban development. Analysis of her 2017-2020 publications reveals three converging trends: 1) Deepening focus on migration financing and xenophobia impacts, 2) Methodological innovation in spatial modeling for inner-city regeneration, and 3) Practical policy tools for township economic development. This work consistently bridges academic rigor and municipal implementation. While no formal scientific awards are documented, her 'Wake Up This Is Joburg' series achieved critical acclaim and featured in the 2015 Venice Biennale. The City of Johannesburg recognizes her inner-city policy work as 'ground-breaking interventions' that shaped municipal strategy. Dr. Zack secures diverse research funding from City of Johannesburg contracts, JICP studies, EU Trust Fund grants, and UNIDO partnerships. Her projects typically involve multi-stakeholder teams including municipal officials, community representatives, and international researchers. As a lecturer, she mentors students through Wits University while maintaining an active consultancy practice that informs her teaching. Though not leading a formal laboratory, Dr. Zack operates through dynamic project teams that bring together planners, photographers, migration researchers, and community activists. Her 'reflective practitioner' approach ensures academic work directly serves Johannesburg's urban transformation challenges, particularly regarding informal economies and migrant integration.

• Urban Planning
• Urban Policy
• Sustainable Development
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Markson Chin Wee Chien serves as Deputy Head of School (Business) and Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak's Faculty of Business, Design and Arts. With over 10 years of academic experience, he oversees business program delivery while teaching Business Law and capstone courses for undergraduate students. His research spans multiple interconnected domains: Intellectual Property frameworks in business contexts Ethical considerations and jurisprudence applications Contemporary educational methodologies Business Law implementation Professor Chin's recent publications reveal an interdisciplinary research profile bridging business, law, and social sciences. His 2022-2023 work examines authentic learning during global disruptions, geopolitical conflict impacts on business operations, and the cognitive neuroscience of financial behavior - demonstrating both theoretical depth and practical relevance to contemporary business challenges. Professor Chin previously contributed to academia at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) before joining Swinburne. His educational foundation includes an LLM (Exon) and LLB (Hons) from the University of Hull, providing robust legal expertise that informs his business education approach. His leadership in business program administration combined with active research output positions Professor Chin as a significant contributor to business education in Sarawak, with particular strength in connecting legal principles to practical business applications.

• Intellectual Property
• Ethics
• Jurisprudence
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Dr. Elise Sargeant is a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and a core member of the Griffith Criminology Institute. With appointments spanning from 2016 to present, she holds leadership roles including Higher Degree by Research Program Director (2023-present) and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator (2023-present). Her academic foundation includes a PhD from the University of Queensland (2012) and First Class Honors in Arts (2007). Dr. Sargeant's research focuses on procedural justice dynamics within criminal justice institutions, examining both citizen perspectives and internal organizational processes. Her work spans three interconnected domains: Police-citizen interactions with ethnic minorities and immigrants Impact of police appearance (uniforms/accoutrements) on legitimacy perceptions Application of procedural justice principles in sexual violence response and corrections Recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on officer wellbeing through organizational justice frameworks and innovative methodological approaches to measuring legitimacy. Her 63+ publications reveal significant scholarly impact, with multiple articles exceeding 20 citations including her 2021 COVID-19 policing study (64 citations). Current research trajectories show deepening specialization in visual aspects of policing authority and trauma-informed responses to sexual violence. Dr. Sargeant's recognition includes: Outstanding Collective Body of Research Award (2023) Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research (2017) Queensland Police Service Leadership Award (2016) Highly Commended in Women in Policing Research (2017) As an active grant recipient, she currently leads projects evaluating prison procedural justice (NSW Corrective Services), driver-police interactions (Motor Accident Insurance Commission), and sexual violence response protocols. Her supervision approach emphasizes methodological rigor in justice studies, particularly survey design and mixed-methods approaches, while maintaining leadership in graduate research programs. Within the Griffith Criminology Institute, she contributes to advancing evidence-based policing practices through close collaboration with Australian law enforcement agencies. Her research group focuses on translating procedural justice theory into practical policing applications, with current projects examining uniform psychology, victim-centered sexual assault response, and organizational factors affecting officer wellbeing. This applied research orientation ensures direct impact on criminal justice practice while advancing theoretical understandings of legitimacy and justice.

• Procedural justice
• Police legitimacy
• Organisational justice
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Professor Therese Wilson serves as Head and Dean of Griffith Law School at Griffith University, where she is also affiliated with the Law Futures Centre (2008-2024) and Arts Education and Law Group. Admitted as a solicitor of Queensland's Supreme Court, she combines academic leadership with practical legal expertise. Her research focuses on international commercial arbitration, consumer protection, and financial regulation, with particular emphasis on credit accessibility for vulnerable populations. She examines regulatory frameworks through empirical studies like her 2023 consumer survey on 'Treating Customers Fairly' regimes and policy analyses of Buy Now Pay Later services. Her work consistently bridges doctrinal law and real-world impact, addressing Sustainable Development Goals 1 (Poverty), 10 (Inequality), and 16 (Justice). Recent publication trends (2023-2025) reveal deepening engagement with fintech regulation and investor-state dispute settlement reform, while maintaining strong output in CISG case analysis. Her scholarship shows increasing policy relevance, with direct contributions to Australian regulatory debates. Professor Wilson actively supervises six doctoral students across topics including DeFi tokenisation, tax avoidance, and cross-jurisdictional data management. Her funded research includes: Consumer Policy Research Centre's $50,905 project on off-the-plan property disclosure (2019-2020) Findex consultancy on retirement village payment regulations (2020) Consumer Affairs Victoria's credit code evaluation for low-income consumers (2007-2009) While not leading a traditional laboratory, she shapes research through Griffith's Law Futures Centre and external leadership roles including Chair of the Australian Financial Inclusion Network and Foresters Community Finance Limited, demonstrating commitment to translating academic work into community impact.

• International Commercial Arbitration
• Consumer Law
• International Commercial Law
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