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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 Paul A. Raschky is affiliated with the Department of Economics at Monash University , where he also directs the SoDa Labs and co-founded the KASPR Datahaus PTY LTD and IP Observatory . His academic focus spans Political Economy , Environmental Economics , Insurance Economics , and Development Economics , with a specialization in natural hazards and data science applications. Education: PhD (University of Innsbruck, 2008), with a postdoctoral research visit at the Wharton School . Research: Explores intersections of disaster risk , governance , and economic development , leveraging machine learning and big data . Recent Publications: Focus on generative AI productivity , ethnic favoritism , disaster insurance , and conflict economics . Awards: Recipient of the ABDC Award for Innovation and Excellence in Research (2022) and Dean’s Excellence in Research Award (2016) . Projects: Leads initiatives on internet suppression in Myanmar , news media availability , and AI-driven policy insights in South-East Asia and the Pacific. Future Work: Will be on sabbatical in 2025 , likely expanding on AI applications and disaster resilience .

• Political Economy
• Environmental Economics
• Insurance Economics
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Associate Professor Marcus Mietzner specializes in the politics of Indonesia, focusing on democratization, electoral systems, and the role of the military. He holds a PhD from the Australian National University (ANU) and an MA from Goethe University Frankfurt. His research explores Indonesian political parties, campaign financing, and the presidency in democratic Indonesia. Mietzner has authored over 95 publications and led projects such as the Indonesia Project Phase V and SEARBO (Supporting the Rules-Based Order in Southeast Asia). His work analyzes Indonesia’s political dynamics, including Jokowi’s majoritarianism, elite collusion, and democratic decline. Notable articles discuss Indonesia’s 2024 elections, autocratisation limits, and military oversight crises. Mietzner has contributed to understanding Indonesia’s post-authoritarian trajectory, emphasizing institutional resilience and elite competition. Research supervision focuses on Southeast Asian electoral politics and political parties. His projects address governance challenges, constitutional reforms, and civil society’s role in resisting democratic erosion. Mietzner’s interdisciplinary approach combines historical analysis with contemporary political developments, positioning him as a leading scholar on Indonesia’s political landscape.

• Indonesian Politics
• Democratization
• Electoral Politics in Southeast Asia
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Chongyi Feng is Associate Professor in China Studies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and adjunct Professor of History at Nankai University, Tianjin. He served as head of China Studies at UTS for 11 years from 1995-2006. As China's first holder of PhD in contemporary Chinese history, he brings unique expertise to his position within the Faculty of Design and Society's Social and Political Sciences department. Dr. Feng's research focuses on intellectual and political development in modern and contemporary China, political economy of China's provinces, and the growth of rights consciousness and democratic forces leading to constitutional democracy. His work explores the intellectual and political changes within China, particularly examining the evolution of democratic thought and practice. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary political developments, providing critical insights into China's political trajectory. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Chinese political development, democracy movements, and the CCP's internal dynamics, with particular attention to the challenges of authoritarian resilience and democratic transition. His work also critically examines China's international relations, particularly the methods of Chinese 'soft power' projection in democratic societies like Australia. Named one of the hundred Chinese public intellectuals in the world since 2005 Author of numerous influential books including 'China's Constitutional Transformation' (2014) and 'Liberalism within the CCP' (2009) Editor of significant collections including 'The Political Economy of China's Provinces' (1999) Recipient of multiple ARC research grants focusing on Chinese democracy and political development Dr. Feng has actively engaged with media and public discourse, particularly regarding China-Australia relations and human rights issues. His personal experience being detained by Chinese officials in March 2020 for ten days while conducting research on Chinese human rights lawyers has informed his critical perspective on Chinese state power and its international reach.

• Intellectual development in modern and contemporary China
• Political economy of China's provinces
• Constitutional democracy in China
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Dr. Anurug Chakma is a Research Fellow at the Migration Hub within the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) at The Australian National University (ANU). Previously, he served as a casual sessional academic at ANU's School of Politics and International Relations and held teaching positions at the University of Dhaka, including Lecturer and Assistant Professor in Peace and Conflict Studies. He has also contributed to research and consultancy roles at organizations such as the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST), UNDP-CHTDF, University College London (UCL), and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). Dr. Chakma's educational background includes: PhD in Politics and International Relations (2023), Australian National University Master's in Economics, Political Science, Law, and Criminal Science (2016), University of Antwerp Master's and Bachelor's in Peace and Conflict Studies (2012-2011), University of Dhaka His research interests span terrorism, civil conflict, peace agreements, human rights, diaspora communities, and computational social science. He focuses on topics such as the implementation of peace accords, diaspora roles in humanitarian efforts, and the impact of political ideology on conflict resolution. Dr. Chakma's recent research explores the role of diasporas in humanitarian assistance, climate change policies for health equity, nation-building in Bangladesh, and the influence of social media on violence. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, emphasizing policy-relevant outcomes. While no formal students are listed, Dr. Chakma's research is supported by two projects: the ongoing "Biannual Perceptions Survey - International Development Policy" and the completed "Exploring multi-stakeholder perspectives on diaspora humanitarianism". These projects reflect his commitment to interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges. He is affiliated with the ANU South Asian Research Institute (SARI) and holds memberships in the Australia Political Science Association (APSA) and the Australian Society for Quantitative Political Science (ASQPS).

• Terrorism
• Civil Conflict
• Peace Agreements
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Dr. Emma Carberry is a Lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney, within the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on differential geometry and integrable systems, particularly harmonic maps, conformal surface theory, and constant mean curvature surfaces. She is a member of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre. Her research interests include geometric applications of integrable systems, spectral curves, and the interplay between differential geometry and complex algebraic geometry. Notable contributions include studies on harmonic tori, Whitham deformations, and constant mean curvature surfaces in various spaces. Dr. Carberry has secured grants including the DVC Research/Brown Fellowship (2016) and DVC Research/Laffan Fellowship (2010). Her teaching includes advanced courses such as MATH3968 (Differential Geometry: Advanced), Honours Riemannian Geometry, and undergraduate modules like MATH1011 (Applications of Calculus). Her academic work spans over two decades, with publications in journals like the Journal of Geometry and Physics and the Journal of the London Mathematical Society. She collaborates internationally and maintains an active research profile in geometric analysis and integrable systems.

• Differential Geometry
• Integrable Systems
• Harmonic Maps
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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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Courtney J. Fung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Security Studies & Criminology at Macquarie University. She holds concurrent roles as a Non-Resident Fellow at Harvard University’s Fairbank Center, Asia Society Australia, LSE IDEAS, and the Lowy Institute. Her research focuses on rising powers’ engagement with global governance and international security, particularly China’s evolving role in institutions like the UN Security Council and cyber policy frameworks. Education: Courtney earned a PhD in International Relations from The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University. She is a Fulbright Scholar at Georgetown University (2024) and serves on The Fletcher School Board of Advisors. Research Interests: Her work examines China’s influence on international norms, cyber sovereignty, UN peacekeeping, and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). Key contributions include her 2019 Oxford University Press book China and Intervention at the UN Security Council: Reconciling Status , which explores how China navigates intervention and regime change debates at the UN. Awards: Courtney has received the HKU Research Output Prize (2019–2020), Early Career Teaching Award (2016), and Fulbright Award (2023). Her research has been featured in journals like Contemporary Security Policy and International Affairs . Grants & Projects: She led the 2023 project Japan for Strategy: Bringing Japan into Australia’s Defence and Intelligence Strategy . Her work is supported by grants such as the Early Career Scheme Research Grant (2014) and Government Research Fund Award (2020). Media Engagement: Courtney frequently comments on Chinese foreign policy for outlets like The Wire China , analyzing cyber governance, UN diplomacy, and geopolitical rivalry.

• Global Governance
• International Security
• Cyber Security
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Abhishek 'Abbey' Dwivedi is an Associate Professor in Marketing at the School of Business, Charles Sturt University (CSU). He holds a PhD in Marketing from Griffith University, a Master's in Marketing Management (First Class Honours), and a PGDM in Marketing. His teaching experience spans over seven years across Griffith University, University of Queensland, and Central Queensland University, covering courses like Marketing Strategy, Global Marketing, and Services Marketing. PhD in Marketing, Griffith University (2006-2010) Masters in Marketing Management (First Class Honours), Griffith University (2004-2005) PGDM (Marketing), Central Queensland University (Brisbane) Abbey's research focuses on brand extensions , customer equity , celebrity endorsements , and marketing capabilities , with publications in journals like the Journal of Brand Management and European Journal of Marketing . His recent work explores social entrepreneurship and mental health impacts on frontline workers , aligning with his involvement in the Aspro Workforce Wellness Research Unit and Marketing Research Group . His 15 most recent publications (2005-2025) span brand management , social media engagement , cybersecurity in agriculture , and mental health during crises . Key trends include interdisciplinary work on industrial buyers , consumer-brand relationships , and marketing innovation in SMEs . Scientific Awards & Grants: Best Paper Award (2015) Best Reviewer in Track Award (2015) Better Mental Health Program Evaluation Project (2020) Certificate of Appreciation, Society for Marketing Advances (USA) (2014) Abbey supervises higher-degree research students and serves as a peer reviewer for journals like the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services . He is also part of the Regional Entrepreneurship Research Group and Regional Work and Organisational Resilience Sturt Group .

• Brand Extensions
• Customer Equity
• Celebrity Endorsements
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Dr. Ida Aju Pradnja Resosudarmo is a faculty member at the Fenner School of Environment & Society of the Australian National University. Holding a PhD in Resource Management, she specializes in socio-legal dimensions of environmental governance, with particular emphasis on climate change policy, forest management, and gender equity in Southeast Asia. Current collaborator in the ANU Indonesia Project Active in multidisciplinary research across environmental economics and social sciences Her research bridges legal frameworks with community-level impacts, focusing on land tenure security and forest degradation dynamics. Recent publications analyze the effectiveness of REDD+ mechanisms (2024) and policy compliance in smallholder forestry (2019), while her 2023 work examines fire prevention policies in Indonesian peatlands and international climate partnerships. Current projects include initiatives on Women's Engagement in Peatland Fire Abatement (2022–present) and contributions to Indonesia's climate change modeling frameworks. She supervises graduate students in environmental policy and participates in policy advisory roles, though specific student names are not listed in the provided text.

• Climate Change
• Social Forestry
• Socio-Legal Perspectives
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David Armstrong is Associate Professor in Inclusive and Specialist Education at La Trobe University's School of Education, internationally recognized for advancing educational inclusion and ethically sound disability education. As a trusted advisor to Australian federal/state governments, disability advocacy organizations, and international human-rights bodies, he leads translational research addressing complex educational challenges. His educational background includes a PhD in Inclusive Educational Curriculum from De Montfort University (1994-1998), MEd Psychology with British Psychological Society accreditation from University of Manchester (2005-2006), and PG Diploma in Specialist Teaching from London South Bank University (1999-2000). Research focuses on transnational educational equity with core areas: Disability Inclusion, Evidence-Based Teaching, Mental Health Literacy, Behaviour in Schools, Dyslexia/ADHD, and Multidisciplinary Teams Key funded projects: Occupational Violence reduction in schools, Suspension reduction for disabled students, Culturally responsive First Nations education, NDIS reform leveraging school impacts, and International school attendance analysis Served as expert witness and scoping consultant for Australia's Disability Royal Commission (2020-2023) Regular media commentator for SBS and ABC on disability inclusion and educational policy Lead author of Educational Trends Exposed (2022) analyzing global educational trends His 15 most recent publications reveal strong emphasis on policy-practice translation, with recurring themes in disability rights, suspension reduction, and wicked problems theory applied to educational behavior challenges. Research spans Australian, UK, and Asia-Pacific contexts with significant policy impact including Disability Royal Commission contributions. Current leadership includes the Momentum Schools Extension Project (2025-2027) funded by Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, focusing on inclusive educational models. His work consistently bridges academic research with frontline educational practice through partnerships with schools, regulators, and disability organizations.

• Educational Inclusion
• Disability Studies
• Evidence-Based Teaching
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Pip Nicholson is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Community) at the University of Melbourne, having previously served as Dean of Melbourne Law School (2018–2022) and Director of the Asian Law Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws and PhD from Melbourne Law School, alongside a Master of Public Policy from the Australian National University. Her research focuses on socialist legal systems, with a particular emphasis on Vietnamese legal institutions, including courts, constitutions, and the legal profession. Her work is supported by Australian Research Council grants, examining legal development in Southeast Asia and comparative legal reforms. Education: BA/LLB (Melbourne Law School), PhD (Melbourne Law School), Master of Public Policy (ANU). Research explores judicial independence, legal reform dynamics, and transnational legal practices, often through collaborations with global scholars. She has led ARC-funded projects on comparative legal development in Vietnam and Cambodia, and drugs law in Southeast Asia. Her publications critically analyze legal systems in socialist contexts, judicial reforms, and the impact of international legal aid programs. She is affiliated with the Asian Law Centre and the Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies, contributing to academic discourse on constitutionalism and rule of law in Asia.

• Socialist Legal Systems
• Comparative Law
• Legal Institutions in Southeast Asia
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Alexander Bellamy serves as Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies and Director of the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect at The University of Queensland's School of Political Science & International Studies. With a distinguished academic career spanning multiple decades, Bellamy has established himself as a leading global expert on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine, humanitarian intervention, and atrocity prevention mechanisms within international relations. Bellamy's research focuses on critical issues in international security, particularly the prevention of mass atrocities, the implementation of the Responsibility to Protect principle, and the effectiveness of UN peacekeeping operations. His scholarly work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications, examining how international norms translate into concrete action during humanitarian crises. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between sovereignty and international protection responsibilities, the evolution of civilian protection mechanisms, and the challenges of implementing robust peacekeeping mandates. Analysis of Bellamy's recent publications (2021-2024) reveals a consistent focus on refining and operationalizing the Responsibility to Protect framework, with particular attention to early warning systems for mass atrocities, the use of force in civilian protection, and the evolving role of international institutions in conflict prevention. His work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach that integrates insights from international law, political theory, and practical security studies to address complex challenges in global governance and humanitarian response. Bellamy's academic leadership extends through his directorship of the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, where he oversees research initiatives examining regional applications of atrocity prevention mechanisms. His scholarship has significantly influenced both academic discourse and policy development in international peace and security, with numerous publications in top-tier journals and prestigious university presses including Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press.

• International Relations
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
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Professor Sharon Bessell is a leading academic and social policy expert at The Australian National University (ANU), where she holds dual roles as Professor and Director of the Crawford School of Public Policy. She directs the Children’s Policy Centre and co-hosts the Policy Forum Pod, a platform for policy analysis. Her work emphasizes rights-based approaches to social policy, particularly for children in poverty, and she has pioneered the Individual Measure of Multidimensional Poverty (IMMP/IDM), a groundbreaking tool assessing poverty’s gendered and individual impacts. Bessell is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has received ANU’s Teaching Excellence Award twice (2016 and 2023). Education: - BA (Hons 1st class, Tasmania) - PhD (Monash University) Research Interests: Sharon’s research focuses on three pillars: Social policy, child rights, and poverty reduction Gendered dimensions of poverty and innovative data collection methods Intergenerational relations and evolving childhoods She has conducted extensive studies in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Fiji, and Southern Africa, collaborating with governments, NGOs, and international agencies to develop child-centered policy frameworks. Her methodologies prioritize ethical engagement with children, ensuring their voices shape policy outcomes. Grants and Projects: - More for Children : Paul Ramsay Foundation-funded research creating a child-centered poverty assessment framework. - IDM Program : Co-led an interdisciplinary team under an Australian Research Council Linkage grant, developing the IMMP/IDM. - Suara Anak (Children’s Voices) : ARC Discovery grant-funded research in Indonesia. Awards and Recognition: - 2019: Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence. - 2016/2023: ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Award for Teaching Excellence. Teaching and Advocacy: Bessell teaches Global Social Policy (POGO8044) and Development Theories and Themes (POGO8072) . Her courses address poverty, globalization, children’s rights, and gender analysis. She advocates for systemic policy reforms to end child poverty, emphasizing structural barriers and the role of social justice in economic policies. Her work challenges stigmatizing narratives around poverty and promotes inclusive, rights-based solutions.

• Childhood Poverty
• Social Justice
• Human Rights
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Justin Hastings is a Professor of International Relations and Comparative Politics at the University of Sydney's Department of Government and International Relations. He holds affiliations with key research centers including the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, China Studies Centre, and Sydney Cyber Security Network. His research focuses on clandestine non-state actors (terrorists, smugglers, pirates), nuclear proliferation, and regional security dynamics in Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology. Education: AB from Princeton University (2001), MA (2003) and PhD (2008) in Political Science from University of California, Berkeley. Research interests include political geography, globalization's impact on security, and transnational criminal networks. Recent work examines North Korea's global economic engagement, maritime security, and nuclear proliferation networks. His notable publications include A Most Enterprising Country: North Korea in the Global Economy (2016) and No Man's Land: Globalization, Territory, and Clandestine Groups in Southeast Asia (2010). Grants include ARC-funded projects on North Korean trade networks, agricultural conflicts, and nuclear proliferation. He advises PhD student Daniel Gomez on U.S. South China Sea policy. Collaborations span institutions like KAIST (South Korea) and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Labs/Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary research networks addressing nuclear nonproliferation, maritime terrorism, and authoritarian economies.

• International Relations
• Comparative Politics
• Non-traditional Security
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