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Lisa L. Wynn is Professor in the School of Social Sciences (Discipline of Anthropology) at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She serves as Associate Editor of American Ethnologist (2022-2027) and previously held leadership positions including President of the Australian Anthropological Society (2020) and membership on the AAS Executive Committee (2018-2021). Wynn earned her PhD in 2003 from Princeton University's Anthropology Department, followed by postdoctoral positions at Princeton's Office of Population Research and Center for Health and Wellbeing. Her research program centers on gender, reproductive health technologies, sexuality, and religion, with continuous fieldwork in Egypt since 1998. More recently, she has expanded her work to examine ethics review bureaucracies, lay understandings of infectious disease, and young adult vaping behaviors in Australia. Her methodological approach combines deep ethnographic engagement with critical analysis of how power structures intersect with medical technologies and bodily experiences, particularly among marginalized communities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals an evolving trajectory that maintains her foundational interest in Middle Eastern contexts while increasingly addressing digital spaces (as seen in studies of online fatwas) and contemporary health crises (including pandemic responses and vaping culture), with consistent attention to bodily autonomy and reproductive justice. Her significant scholarly contributions have been recognized through multiple prestigious awards: Vice Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award from Macquarie University (2009) Australian Award for Teaching Excellence (2012) OLT National Teaching Fellowship (2012-2014) Leeds Honor Prize from the Society for Urban, National, and Transnational/Global Anthropology (2008) Wynn actively mentors graduate researchers specializing in gender, sexuality, medicine and technology, with particular emphasis on sexual and reproductive health. Her research program has received substantial funding from the Social Science Research Council, Australian Research Council, Office of Learning and Teaching, and Hort Innovation. Notably, she co-led a major international project to develop multilingual sexual and reproductive health resources that have reached millions of users across 208 countries. She also created a free online ethics training program for humanities and social sciences researchers at Macquarie University. Through collaborations with Cambridge Reproductive Health Consultants and other partners, Wynn has successfully translated academic research into accessible public resources, including evidence-based information on medication abortion available in six languages (English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Turkish, and Farsi).

• gender
• reproductive health technologies
• sexuality
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Dr. Kerstin Steiner is an Associate Professor at the Law School, La Trobe University. She holds adjunct roles at the University of Melbourne's Asian Law Centre and Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society. Her leadership roles include Director of Research (2021), Acting Head of Law School (2019), and mentorship in promotions programs. Education: PhD, Melbourne University LLM, Melbourne University LLB, University of Bielefeld, Germany Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Monash University Research Interests: Dr. Steiner specializes in comparative legal studies focusing on Southeast Asia, particularly intersections of law with politics, economics, and society, with a strong emphasis on Islam's role in judicial systems. She has conducted groundbreaking work on legal pluralism, religious governance, and anti-corruption frameworks in Malaysia and the Philippines. Key Research Trends: Her recent work (2023-2025) highlights evolving legal challenges in Southeast Asia, including digital hate speech mitigation, Islamic financial systems, and constitutional reforms in pluralistic societies. Earlier research (2017-2020) centered on corruption dynamics (e.g., 1MDB scandal), Shariah court systems, and gender equity in legal frameworks. Awards: VC Cultural Quality Award (2024), Distinguished Scholar Award (PHISO, 2018), Multiple Research Excellence Awards (2017) Grants: $100k+ for international study tours; ARC Discovery Project (2016-2020) on Islam, Law, and the Philippine State Labs/Teams: La Trobe Asia Steering Committee, International Legal Studies Research Group (ILSRG), Working Group on Islamophobia

• Comparative Legal Studies
• Southeast Asian Legal Studies
• Law and Society
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Professor Marinella Marmo is a leading academic in criminology, human rights, and gendered migration studies at Flinders University's College of Business, Government and Law . She serves as a Professor and contributes to institutions like the Centre for Social Impact and the Jeff Bleich Centre for Democracy and Disruptive Technologies . Education: PhD in Applied Social Science (University of Lancaster, UK), LLB (Honours) (Università di Salerno, Italy). Her research spans international criminal justice , transnational crime , modern slavery , and gendered border control , with work influencing national policies and documentaries. She has secured funding from the Australian Research Council and EU-Australian Government initiatives . Recent publications focus on state-corporate harm and migrant deportation regimes , reflecting her commitment to human rights centred criminology . Awards include the 2023 BGL Team Teaching Award and the 2018 ANZ Society of Criminology Excellence in Teaching Award . She supervises projects on modern slavery , gig economy exploitation , and state crime , aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals like SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work).

• Human Mobility
• Human Rights
• Gendered Criminology
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Julian Millie is a Professor in Indonesian Studies at Monash University, Faculty of Arts, where he coordinates and teaches in the Indonesian Studies program. His academic work bridges anthropology, religious studies, and Southeast Asian studies, with a focus on the social and political dimensions of Islamic practice in Indonesia. His research centers on embodied Islamic routines, including preaching, ritual, and commemoration of regional Islamic figures. He has led major ARC-funded projects such as Preaching Islam: politics, performers and publics and Glocalisation and sub-national Islams , and currently leads the international project Islamic Bureaucracies and Pious Publics in Turkey and Indonesia . Anthropology of Indonesia Islamic Culture and Society Ritual and Religion Public Islam and Preaching Social Change in Muslim Societies Political Anthropology His recent publications (2023–2024) reveal a continued focus on Islamic consumerism, reformist critiques of consumption, ritual embodiment, and the politics of Islamic education. These works span journals like Asian Studies Review and edited volumes on preaching and Malay-Indonesian Islamic studies, showing strong interdisciplinary reach into sociology, cultural studies, and education policy. Julian Millie has contributed to scholarly discourse through editorial roles, including guest editorships for Asian Studies Review (2023) and International Journal of Cultural Studies (2013). His media engagements highlight his commitment to public anthropology, commenting on the state of Indonesian studies in Australia and Islamic education policy. He is actively involved in research grants, including current funding from 2020 to 2025, and has collaborated with scholars across Australia, Indonesia, and Turkey. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in research projects suggests mentorship and team coordination. He is a central figure in the study of contemporary Indonesian Islam, contributing to both academic and public understanding.

• Anthropology of Indonesia
• Islamic Culture and Society
• Religion and Politics
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Peyvand Firouzeh is a Senior Lecturer in Islamic Art History at the University of Sydney, specializing in medieval and early modern Islamic art and architecture. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Art in Tehran and a MPhil/PhD from the University of Cambridge (Camb.). Her research focuses on Sufi material cultures, Indian Ocean artistic exchanges, and the intersection of art with politics and religion in the Islamic world. She is a member of the Vere Gordon Childe Centre and affiliated with the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Sydney Asian Art Series. Dr. Firouzeh’s current projects include a monograph on Ne’matullahi shrines (Indiana UP, 2025) and a DECRA-funded study on fifteenth-century Deccan art networks. Her teaching emphasizes object-based learning, addressing contemporary issues like cultural heritage restitution and Islamophobia. She has received major grants from the Australian Research Council, Getty Foundation, and British Museum. Key Awards: DECRA (2023–2026), Getty Scholar Grant (2022–2023), Sydney Teaching Excellence Award (2022) Research Groups: Association for the Study of Persianate Societies, Power Institute’s Sydney Asian Art Series

• Islamic Art
• Medieval and Early Modern Architecture
• Material Cultures of Sufism
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Dr. Aaron Ghiloni serves as an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in Religious Studies at the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, at The University of Queensland. He is the author of Islam as Education: Pedagogies of Pilgrimage, Prophecy, and Jihad (2019) and John Dewey among the Theologians (2012), and editor of World Religions and their Missions (2015, 2nd ed. 2022). He also serves as Associate Editor for the journal Religious Education . Dr. Ghiloni earned his Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Queensland. His educational background forms the foundation for his interdisciplinary approach that bridges philosophy, theology, and educational theory. Dr. Ghiloni's research focuses on the intersection of religion and education, with particular expertise in Islam, Christianity, and interreligious studies. His work explores how John Dewey's pragmatist philosophy can inform religious education and interfaith dialogue. He examines educational approaches to supernaturalism, religious formation, and the role of religion in democratic societies. His scholarship addresses critical questions about how religious traditions can be taught respectfully in pluralistic contexts while maintaining academic rigor. Dr. Ghiloni's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on religious education from multiple perspectives. His work bridges theological inquiry with educational theory, particularly through the lens of John Dewey's pragmatism. Recent publications emphasize interfaith education, comparative approaches to religious missions, and the challenges of teaching religion in pluralistic societies. His research shows an evolving trajectory from examining specific religious traditions to broader questions about religious education methodology and philosophy. Dr. Ghiloni actively supervises doctoral students working in religion and culture. He has served as Associate Advisor for at least one completed PhD dissertation on Wide-Awake In God's World: Bible Engagement For Teenage Spiritual Formation In A Culture Of Expressive Individualism (2018). His teaching portfolio at UQ includes subjects such as History of the Supernatural , Belief and Unbelief , World Religions , Spirituality in the Everyday , and Western Religious Thought from the Middle Ages to the Present .

• Islam
• Christianity
• Interreligious Studies
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Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australian National University (ANU). She holds a PhD in Political Sciences and International Relations from ANU, with additional degrees from the University of Tsukuba and other institutions. Her research focuses on securitization theory, geopolitics of Central Asia, and the nexus of security and higher education policymaking. She has held visiting fellowships at George Washington University and the University of Tübingen. Education: PhD in Politics and International Relations, ANU MA in International Relations, University of Tsukuba MA in English Linguistics BA in English Philology Research Interests: Dilnoza examines how states securitize educational policies, particularly in authoritarian contexts like Uzbekistan. She analyzes Russian foreign policy in Central Asia and the geopolitical implications of higher education internationalization. Her work frequently addresses civil society dynamics and democratization challenges in the region. Recent studies include the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Central Asian geopolitics and China’s gray zone tactics in Australia. Awards: ANU Award for Excellence in Education (Teaching) Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy Advocacy & Grants: Dilnoza has advocated for reforms in international student admissions policies in Australia. Her research often intersects with policy recommendations, such as addressing housing challenges for international students and curbing forced labor practices in Uzbekistan. She collaborates with institutions globally, focusing on Central Asian studies and security studies.

• Securitisation theory
• Geopolitics of Central Asia
• Security and policymaking in higher education
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Dr. Terrance Fitzsimmons is an Associate Professor in Leadership at the University of Queensland Business School , with over 35 years as a Chartered Accountant. He serves as Managing Director of the Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC) and holds advisory/board positions with Women and Leadership Australia and the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology . His research applies Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical frameworks to analyze gender inequality through concepts like field , capital , and symbolic violence . Key projects include the 'Filling the Pool' (2015) and 'Employer of Choice for Gender Equality' (2020) reports, addressing systemic workplace disparities. Recent publications focus on gendered leadership progression (2024), maverick-driven organizational change (2025), and Indigenous knowledge integration (2024). Collaborations with Dr. Miriam Yates and Professor Victor Callan examine CEO pathways, boardroom diversity, and pandemic impacts on work-life balance. Dr. Fitzsimmons supervises PhD projects on topics like Indigenous women's leadership and STEM diversity , with current grants including ARC Linkage Projects (2025-2028) for Indigenous environmental rangers' leadership amplification.

• Gender Equality in Leadership
• Organizational Change Management
• CEO Selection and Career Pathways
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Dina Afrianty is a Lecturer in Law at the Faculty of Law and Business, Thomas More Law School. Her research focuses on disability rights, gender studies, Islamic law reforms, and sociolegal issues in Indonesia. She has published extensively on topics such as inclusive education policies, the intersection of faith and gender-based violence, and the role of civil society in legal advocacy. Her work often bridges religious ethics with modern legal frameworks, particularly examining how Islamic institutions and policies impact marginalized groups. Notable contributions include critiques of Indonesia’s Omnibus Law, the implementation of Sharia regulations in Aceh, and advocacy for disability inclusion in education and disaster responses. Key research themes include: Disability rights and religious institutions Gender equity in Islamic legal systems Sharia governance and regional autonomy Intersectionality of faith, gender, and public policy Her articles highlight tensions between traditional religious norms and progressive social justice goals. Recent work emphasizes climate policy’s exclusion of people with disabilities and the need for inclusive legal frameworks. No formal scientific awards are listed, but her research has been widely disseminated through academic presses and public policy platforms like The Conversation. She collaborates closely with disabled peoples’ organizations and women’s NGOs to drive legal reforms.

• Disability Rights
• Islamic Law
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Milad Milani is a Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at Western Sydney University and a School-based Member of the Institute for Culture and Society. He leads the Humanities Religious Studies Research Collective and co-leads the Sufi Studies Network (Monash University). He serves on the editorial boards of Sophia and the Journal for the Academic Study of Religion . From 2023–2025, he was President of the Australian Association for the Study of Religion. His expertise focuses on Islam and Sufism, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace and understanding. Education: PhD and BA in Religious Studies from the University of Sydney. Research Interests : Sufism and its philosophical dimensions (e.g., Heideggerian ontology) Islamic mysticism and its global manifestations Gender dynamics in Sufi traditions Sufi political thought and modernity Interfaith dialogue and civic roles of Sufi orders Publications Trends : Recent works critically examine Sufism through existential philosophy, Islamic identity in modern contexts, and gendered holiness. His analysis bridges historical narratives with contemporary challenges, emphasizing ontology, political culture, and cross-cultural influences. Awards : Includes the Australian Postgraduate Award, Early Career Research Fellowship, and recognition for contributions to religious education and community projects. Advising & Grants : Supervised 2 HDR completions. Secured grants such as the Community Grant Blacktown Arts ($29,000) and Early Career Research Fellowship ($20,000). Active in editorial roles and academic leadership. Labs/Teams : Leads the Humanities Religious Studies Research Collective and co-leads the Sufi Studies Network, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in Sufi studies and global religious dynamics.

• Sufism
• Islam
• Religious Studies
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Dr Mahsheed Ansari serves as a Senior Lecturer in Islam and Contemporary Islamic Studies and Higher Degrees Research Coordinator at the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation at Charles Sturt University. She also holds positions as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Religion and Ethics and Society (CRES) at Charles Sturt University and as a sessional Law lecturer at Western Sydney University. Her academic career spans teaching, research supervision, and community engagement focused on Islamic studies and Australian Muslim communities. Ansari holds a double degree in Law and Arts from Western Sydney University, a Master of Arts in Arabic and Islamic Studies from Sydney University, and a PhD in Historical Studies and Islamic Studies from Monash University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her interdisciplinary work bridging legal, historical, and religious studies. Her research explores multiple facets of Islamic intellectual history, theology, philosophy, and ethics, with a particular focus on the historical and cultural presence of Islam and Muslims in Australia. She has developed significant expertise in oral history methodologies to capture Muslim heritage, particularly through her Australian Muslim Heritage Project. Her work often examines the intersection of Islamic thought with contemporary social issues, including prophethood debates, Muslim women's experiences, and interfaith relations in the Australian context. Through her book Modern Debates in Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam: Muhammad Iqbal and Said Nursi (2023), she has contributed to contemporary theological discourse on Islamic prophetic tradition. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent thematic development across three main trajectories: historical and theological studies of Islamic thought (particularly regarding prophethood and Islamic modernism), Australian Muslim history and identity formation, and contemporary social issues affecting Muslim communities including gender, trauma, and political representation. Her work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary engagement, moving from purely theological studies toward sociological, historical, and public policy applications. Ansari has received multiple research grants supporting her work on Australian Muslim history, including funding from Charles Sturt University ($1,700 in 2023, $14,500 in 2019, $15,000 in 2017-2018), the Islamic Foundation for Education & Welfare ($12,000 in 2023, $22,000 in 2017-2019), Cumberland Council ($8,000 in 2019), and the Public & Contextual Theology Research Project Grant ($9,500 in 2019, $25,000 in 2017-2018). As Higher Degrees Research Coordinator at CISAC, she supervises PhD candidates including Carol Mroue researching Islamic spirituality in post-traumatic growth for Australian Muslim women and previously supervised Mukesh Chander's work on citizenship issues. She has also co-supervised research on transnational Islamic movements and online religious education. Her teaching portfolio includes subjects on Islamic spirituality, women in Islam, Muslims in Australia, and Islamic morality across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her current research focuses on the Australian Muslim Heritage Project and Muslim Pioneers Project, particularly documenting Dr Ashfaq Ahmad's contributions to institutional development of Islam in Australia. These projects represent significant community-engaged scholarship that bridges academic research with cultural preservation efforts.

• Islamic intellectual history
• Theology
• Philosophy
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Dr. Lucia Sorbera is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Arabic Language and Cultures at the University of Sydney, specializing in gender history of the Arab world. She teaches Arabic and Islamic Studies, contributes to International Comparative Literatures and European Studies programs, and supervises postgraduate research in women's history and Middle Eastern politics. PhD in Egyptian Feminism (Università di Venezia) Chair of Arabic Studies Co-editor of Sex and Desire in Muslim Cultures (2020) Her research focuses on Egyptian feminist movements, Arab women's political leadership, and cross-cultural narratives. She has published extensively on transnational feminism, postcolonial studies, and the intersection of gender with contemporary Arab cinema. Recent scholarly activities include a 2025 monograph on feminist human rights foundations and a 2022 editorial on Middle East women's studies. She leads projects analyzing women's narratives in the 2011 Egyptian revolution and chairs the Religion State and Society in the Muslim World research cluster. Scientific Awards: Fernand Braudel Senior Research Fellowship (2021-2022) Kathleen Fitzpatrick Visiting Fellow (2017) Multiple Faculty Research Support Scheme grants (2011-2020) Dr. Sorbera serves on editorial boards for Women and Gender History series and Third Space journal, organizing academic events like the 2013 Competing Visions in the Muslim World symposium.

• Gender and Women's History
• Middle East Studies
• Arabic Literature
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Dr Dzavid Haveric is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation , Charles Sturt University . He holds a PhD in Humanities (Victoria University, 2009) and MA in Cultural History (Deakin University, 2004), with additional qualifications in management and journalism. Key affiliations: Institute for Community, Ethnicity and Policy Alternatives (Victoria University) Victoria Museum (Research Associate) Public and Contextual Theology Research Centre (CSU) His research spans Islamic history , Australian Muslim identities , interfaith dialogue , and multiculturalism . Recent work includes military history ( 2024 book ) and socio-historical analyses of human rights in Islamic contexts. Selected recent publication trends: 2024 : Military service and national loyalty narratives 2023 : Islamic jurisprudence in Australian diaspora 2020 : Human rights frameworks in Islamic thought 2019 : Three major books on community building, ANZAC history, and Islamic Australia 2017 : Interfaith community development in Victoria Scientific honors include: 2023 Australian Muslim Professional of the Year (AMAA) Australian Postgraduate Award (2006) Multiple Certificates of Appreciation (2001-2011) He has contributed extensively as a journalist for SBS Radio and Bosnian community newspapers, and held roles at the Parliament of the World's Religions and Victoria Museum .

• Islamic History
• Social History
• Australian Muslim Identities
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Professor Halim Rane is a Professor at the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science , Griffith University , and a leading scholar in Islamic Studies, Islam-West Relations, and the sociology of religion. He serves as a member of the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research and holds leadership roles including Acting Director (2019–2020) and Deputy Head (Learning and Teaching) (2013–2015). Education : PhD in International Peace and Security (Griffith University, 2005–2008), MA in Communications and Media Studies (Bond University, 1999–2000), BA in Human Sciences (International Islamic University Malaysia, 1994–1998). His research explores the intersection of religion, society, governance, and international affairs, focusing on Islamic covenantal concepts, peaceful coexistence, and Muslim lived experiences. He leads the Islam in Australia project and the Australian Research Council Discovery Project "Voice and Belonging" (2024–2027). Recent publications examine interfaith dialogue, decolonial approaches, and media’s role in migrant integration. Professor Rane has received prestigious awards, including the National Teaching Citation , National Teaching Award , and Australian University Teacher of the Year . His leadership extends to advisory roles for the Australian Human Rights Commission and Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (AAIMS) (President, 2019–2021). Supervision : He has supervised doctoral and master’s students on topics like radicalization, political Islam, and Muslim integration. Grants : Notable funding includes the ARC Discovery Project "Voice and Belonging" and grants for studies on ethnic media and counter-terrorism.

• Islamic Studies
• Islam-West Relations
• Sociology of Religion
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Emma Baulch is an Associate Professor of Media and Communications at Monash University Malaysia. She serves as Director of the Southeast Asia Research Centre for Digital Tech and Society (SEADS) and Deputy Head of School (Research) at the Malaysia School of Arts & Social Sciences. Her research focuses on media technologies, popular culture, and digital infrastructures in Southeast Asia, with a particular emphasis on Indonesia and Malaysia. Education: PhD in Politics and International Relations from Monash University (2003), and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Asian Studies from the University of Sydney (1990). Research interests include cultural studies, digital media's societal impact, and ethnographic analysis of technology use. She has authored/co-authored books such as Genre Publics: Popular Music, Technologies and Class in Indonesia (2020) and WhatsApp: From a One-to-One Messaging Service to a Global Social Media Platform (2023). Her work bridges media studies, cultural theory, and Southeast Asian studies. Notable awards include the Annual Publication Prize (Monash University, 2002) and the Australian Research Council Post-doctoral Fellowship (2009). She has led projects on digital diplomacy, climate change communication, and digital transaction platforms in Asia. Teaching: Co-ordinates the Media Studies unit (AMU1277). Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and innovation. Labs/Teams: SEADS explores digital technology's role in society, while collaborations include work with institutions like Leiden University and Queensland University of Technology.

• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Digital Technologies in Southeast Asia
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