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Bruce SchneierView profile

Lecturer

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy
• Technology Policy
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Bruce Schneier is a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and a Fellow at the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. His work focuses on cybersecurity, privacy, and the societal implications of technology. Schneier holds adjunct roles at Inrupt, Inc., and serves on the boards of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and AccessNow. He is a leading voice on AI ethics, data protection, and government surveillance. Education and professional background are not explicitly detailed in the text, though his academic and industry roles indicate extensive expertise in security and public policy. Research interests include the balance between security and privacy, AI governance, and the impact of technology on democracy. His influential writings, including 14 books and hundreds of articles, explore topics like encryption, AI risks, and cyber threats. Recent work emphasizes AI’s societal challenges, such as job displacement, legislative drafting, and election integrity. He has testified before Congress and advised on federal cybersecurity policies. Awards include his fellowship at the Berkman-Klein Center. Schneier collaborates frequently with Nathan Sanders and others on AI-related projects, advocating for transparent and accountable technological development. His advocacy spans academic, corporate, and governmental sectors, emphasizing the need for ethical frameworks in emerging technologies.

Alan GerberView profile

Professor

• Political Science
• Voter Turnout
• Election Integrity
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Alan Gerber serves as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Division of Social Science and Director of the Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS) at Yale University. He holds the prestigious Sterling Professorship in Political Science with secondary appointments in Economics and Public Health, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to governance and policy research. His academic home is the Department of Political Science within Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Gerber's research spans: Experimental analysis of voter turnout mechanisms Election integrity perceptions and threats Behavioral interventions in political mobilization Intersection of public health crises and electoral participation Political economy of policy feasibility His methodology emphasizes large-scale field experiments, often involving millions of voters across multiple states, to test theories of political behavior under real-world conditions. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) intensifying focus on electoral threats following the 2020 US election, particularly examining partisan disagreements about fraud and ballot security; (2) innovative experiments testing emotional and identity-based mobilization triggers, including anger and social identity priming; and (3) growing integration of public health perspectives, especially regarding pandemic-era voting behavior and vaccine uptake campaigns. His work consistently challenges assumptions about subtle psychological interventions in politics through rigorous replication studies. No scientific awards were specified in the source materials. Information regarding student advising, grant funding, or laboratory teams was not provided in the available text.

James M. CarsonView profile

Professor

• Economics of risk and insurance
• Market discipline
• Insurer pricing
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James M. Carson is the Daniel P. Amos Distinguished Professor of Insurance and Head of the Department of Insurance, Legal Studies, and Real Estate at the Terry College of Business, University of Georgia. He also serves as Director of the C. Herman Terry RMI Program, teaching courses at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Previously, he held the Midyette Eminent Scholar and Department Head roles at Florida State University (2001-2011) and the Katie Research Professor position at Illinois State University (1993-2001). PhD in Risk Management and Insurance, University of Georgia (1993) MA in Finance/Insurance, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1989) BSBA in Finance/Insurance, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1986) His research emphasizes the economics of risk and insurance, market discipline, insurer pricing, solvency, regulatory and ethical issues, and financial planning. He has extensively studied corporate risk management, internal capital markets, and the interplay between housing price declines and property insurance fraud. Professor Carson’s publications span journals such as the Journal of Risk and Insurance, Insurance: Mathematics and Economics, and the North American Actuarial Journal. His work explores themes in actuarial modeling, financial ethics, and insurance market efficiency. Past-President of the American Risk and Insurance Association (2004-2005) President of the Western Risk and Insurance Association (2000-2001) Awarded Midyette Eminent Scholar and Katie Research Professor titles He has co-authored seminal texts like Principles of Risk Management and Insurance and a forthcoming volume on Warren Buffett’s risk management principles. His prior roles include leadership in academic insurance programs and editorial contributions to journals such as the Journal of Risk and Insurance.

Hugo SubtilView profile

Researcher

• Political Economy
• Political Science
• Computational Social Science
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Hugo Subtil is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Zurich, affiliated with the Chair of Comparative Politics in Political Institutions and European Politics. He is an active member of the University's Digital Society Initiative (DSI), particularly engaged with the DSI Community AI & Law and multiple other interdisciplinary communities including Cybersecurity, Digital Humanities, and Ethics. His academic background includes: Economics studies at École Polytechnique (France) PhD from École des Mines and École Polytechnique (France) Subtil's research program integrates Political Economy, Political Science, and Computational Social Science to investigate European political dynamics through quantitative text analysis. He specializes in extracting political ideologies from large-scale text corpora using machine learning algorithms and social media data, with dual research foci: (1) how institutional design shapes social norms and behaviors, and (2) longitudinal evolution of political ideologies. His methodological approach bridges traditional political science with cutting-edge computational techniques for analyzing legislative discourse and public communication. Analysis of his 12 publications (2020-2025) reveals a clear trajectory from historical economic analysis toward contemporary computational political science. Early work (2020-2021) examined Marxian economics and pandemic-era urban migration patterns, while recent research (2023-2025) increasingly focuses on European Parliament discourse, populism, and emotional rhetoric using advanced text mining techniques. This evolution demonstrates growing specialization in computational analysis of political communication within European institutions. No scientific awards or major honors are documented in the available information. While no formal advisees or grant funding details are specified, Subtil's collaborative work within the DSI framework suggests engagement with interdisciplinary research teams addressing digital society challenges. His position within the Chair of Comparative Politics indicates involvement in departmental research initiatives related to European governance. Subtil operates at the nexus of multiple research ecosystems: the Department of Political Science's European Politics research group, the university-wide Digital Society Initiative, and specialized DSI communities exploring AI-law intersections. His work contributes to the DSI's mission of addressing societal challenges through digitalization research, particularly in computational analysis of political discourse and institutional behavior.

• Intellectual Property Law
• Copyright Law
• Information Law
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Tatsuhiro Ueno serves as Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Law and School of Law, specializing in Intellectual Property Law, Copyright Law, and Information Law. He currently holds leadership positions as Director of the Institute of Comparative Law (since 2024) and President of SARLIB (Society for Administration of Remuneration for Public Transmission by Libraries or Similar Facilities). With extensive international experience including visiting scholar positions at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and the Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property and Competition Law, Professor Ueno has established himself as a leading authority in copyright law reform and international intellectual property matters. Professor Ueno earned his Master of Law from Kyoto University following undergraduate and graduate studies there. His academic career includes teaching positions at Rikkyo University College of Law and Politics and Seijo University Faculty of Law before joining Waseda University in 2013, where he now contributes to shaping Japan's legal education landscape. His research focuses on the critical intersection of intellectual property law with emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence systems and digital platforms. Professor Ueno has pioneered work on text and data mining exceptions, copyright limitations in digital environments, and creator-oriented copyright frameworks. His scholarship bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy development, influencing both domestic legislation and international copyright discourse. His recent publications demonstrate a concentrated focus on AI and copyright law, with numerous articles examining the legal challenges posed by generative AI systems, text and data mining exceptions, and the evolving landscape of copyright protection in the digital era. Professor Ueno's work consistently addresses the balance between protecting creators' rights and ensuring public access to knowledge. KDDI Foundation Book Publishing Grant (January 2025) for "Creator-Oriented Copyright System" Professor Ueno actively participates in numerous government committees shaping Japan's copyright law, including serving as Chairman of the Law and Computers Society and as a longstanding member of the Copyright Subcommittee of the Council for Cultural Affairs. His research is supported by multiple grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including ongoing projects examining human portraits and voices in the AI age (2025-2029) and AI and intellectual property rights systems (2024-2029). He regularly presents at international forums including WIPO Summer Schools, ATRIP conferences, and copyright forums worldwide, establishing his reputation as a key thought leader in global copyright policy development.

Özlem GürsesView profile

Professor

• Insurance Law
• Reinsurance Law
• Marine Insurance Law
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Özlem Gürses is Professor of Commercial Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London. She previously taught at Norwich and Southampton Law Schools and holds law degrees from the University of Istanbul, an LLM in Maritime Law (with distinction) from the University of Southampton, and a PhD in Law from the same institution. She is a leading scholar in insurance and reinsurance law, with a focus on marine, compulsory, and emerging risk insurance. Her research interests include: Insurance and reinsurance law Marine and non-marine insurance Compulsory motor vehicle insurance Insurance of offshore installations and commercial risks Artificial intelligence in insurance contracts Her recent publications analyze business interruption insurance during the pandemic, public-private partnerships in reinsurance, subrogation immunity, and the legal treatment of emerging risks. She is the sole author of key texts such as The Law of Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance (2019), Marine Insurance Law (3rd ed, 2023), and Reinsuring Clauses (2nd ed, 2025), and has edited major reference works including the Edward Elgar Research Handbook on Marine Insurance Law (2024). She is actively involved in the legal academic community: Member of the Presidential Council, International Insurance Law Association (AIDA) Chair, Reinsurance Working Party of AIDA Vice-Chair, British Insurance Law Association Committee Professor Gürses teaches insurance law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and currently supervises four PhD students. She also lectures internationally in Germany, Singapore, China, Greece, and Italy. She has organized academic conferences and participates in research on the intersection of law, technology, and sustainability.

William MerrinView profile

Associate Professor

• Media Theory
• Digital Media
• Digital Warfare
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Dr. William Merrin is an Associate Professor in Media Studies at Swansea University's School of Culture and Communication, within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He is also a co-founder of the Journal of Digital War and serves on the editorial board of The International Journal of Baudrillard Studies . His research focuses on media theory, digital media, digital warfare, media history, and media law. Early work on Jean Baudrillard's media theory led to publications like Baudrillard and the Media (2005) and the edited volume Jean Baudrillard: Fatal Theories (2008). Later contributions include pioneering work on 'Media Studies 2.0' (2014) and digital warfare, culminating in Digital War: A Critical Introduction (2018). He co-founded the Journal of Digital War with Andrew Hoskins to explore modern conflicts' digital dimensions. Key publications include Media Studies 2.0 (2014) and Digital War (2018), alongside contributions to journals like Digital War and Critical Studies on Terrorism . Dr. Merrin supervises PhD candidates in topics such as digital literacy education and corporate surveillance, though specific student names are not listed here. His work has been supported by research grants, though details are not provided in the text. He actively contributes to academic discourse through the Journal of Digital War and editorial roles, addressing contemporary issues like social media’s role in conflict, digital authoritarianism, and pandemic-era warfare dynamics.

Tyler SimkoView profile

Assistant Professor

• State and Local Politics
• Political Geography
• Subnational Policymaking
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Tyler Simko is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan, specializing in US state and local politics, political geography, and computational social science. His research focuses on understanding and addressing inequality in American public policy through innovative methodological approaches. Education: Ph.D. in Government, Harvard University (2024) A.B. in Politics, Princeton University Simko's research examines state and local politics in the United States with particular focus on political geography and subnational policymaking. His active research agendas include legislative redistricting ("gerrymandering"), local public meetings, school segregation, affordable housing, and data privacy. Methodologically, he develops new techniques in computational social science and machine learning to evaluate subnational inequality and how it can be reduced. His work regularly involves partnerships with federal, state, and local officials to improve the design of public policy. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying computational methods to address real-world policy challenges, particularly in school desegregation, redistricting, and local government transparency. His research often leverages large-scale data collection efforts, such as LocalView (the largest database of local government meetings in the US), to analyze patterns of political behavior and policy outcomes across different jurisdictions. Awards and Recognition: APSA 2024-25 Best Paper in Education Politics and Policy Award APSA 2024-25 Best Paper in Urban and Local Politics, Honorable Mention MPSA 2024 Robert H. Durr Award for "the best paper applying quantitative methods to a substantive problem" Derek C. Bok Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching of Undergraduates (2023) Simko teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in American Politics and Political Methodology at the University of Michigan. His teaching experience spans multiple institutions, including Harvard University and Princeton University. He has designed innovative courses on US Local Policymaking, data science, and computational social science. As a Data Scientist at the Office of Evaluation Sciences, he partners with federal, state, and local officials to improve program design and reduce administrative burdens. He is a co-PI of the Algorithm-Assisted Redistricting Methodology (ALARM) Project and co-creator of LocalView, the largest audio, video, and text database of local government meetings in the United States. These projects represent significant contributions to the field of computational social science and provide valuable resources for researchers studying local governance and policy-making.

Mattias GassmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Late Antique Studies
• History of Christianity
• Roman Religion
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Mattias Gassman is an Assistant Professor of Humanities at the University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education. His research focuses on the transformation of Roman religious ideas by Christianity, particularly in late antiquity. Previously, he held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of St. Andrews and the University of Oxford. He earned a PhD in Classics from the University of Cambridge (2017), and prior degrees from Oxford, Minnesota, and Iowa State University. His research emphasizes critical analysis of modern concepts like 'paganism' and 'secularity' through ancient lenses. His first monograph, Worshippers of the Gods (Oxford, 2020), examined fourth-century Roman religious debates. His current book project, Citizens of the Earth , analyzes Augustine's engagement with Roman religion across his works. He also co-authored a general-audience textbook on fourth- and fifth-century theological controversies. His articles explore topics such as Augustine's anti-pagan rhetoric, late antique preacher techniques, and the reception of classical texts. Recent publications appear in Journal of Early Christian Studies , Historia: Zeitschrift für Alte Geschichte , and Augustinian Studies . He teaches courses on ancient texts and religious history, including Immortality (Quest 1) and Great Books of the Ancient World .

Richard LangView profile

Professor

• Cooperative Management
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Housing Policy
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Richard Lang is an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Bolzano within the Faculty of Economics , specializing in cooperative management, social entrepreneurship, and housing policy. He leads the Competence Center for Cooperative Management , focusing on innovative models for community-led housing and nonprofit sector development. His research emphasizes the role of social capital, institutional contexts, and collaborative governance in fostering sustainable urban and rural development. Recent work highlights his engagement with cooperative housing initiatives , including studies on social innovation in Vienna, grassroots movements in England, and rural entrepreneurship across Europe. Lang’s interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, sociology, and urban planning to address systemic challenges in housing equity, community integration, and policy implementation. Education Background: Not explicitly stated in provided texts. Labs/Teams: Competence Center for Cooperative Management (University of Bolzano). Grants/Awards: None listed in the provided texts. His articles consistently analyze the intersection of institutional frameworks and grassroots action, emphasizing how cooperative models can drive social and economic sustainability. Key themes include contextual adaptation of policies, multilevel social capital utilization, and the governance challenges in collaborative housing systems.

Pascal SciariniView profile

Professor

• Swiss Politics
• Political Behavior
• Comparative Politics
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Pascal Sciarini is a Full Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Geneva, where he has been a faculty member since 2005. He currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences since July 15, 2022, and previously directed the Department of Political Science and International Relations from 2005 to 2010 and again from 2015 to 2017. He has also held academic positions at the University of Basel and IDHEAP in Lausanne. Doctorate in Political Science Professor at University of Basel, IDHEAP Lausanne, and University of Geneva Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences (2022–present) Director, Department of Political Science and International Relations (2005–2010, 2015–2017) His research focuses on Swiss politics, political behavior, comparative politics, direct democracy, Europeanization, and decision-making processes. He has published extensively on Swiss political institutions, electoral behavior, and the impact of European integration on non-EU countries. His work often combines quantitative analysis with comparative perspectives. The most recent articles reflect a strong focus on electoral behavior in direct democracies, media and parliamentary agenda-setting, Europeanization, and the methodological challenges of survey research in political science. His publications frequently appear in top journals such as European Journal of Political Research , West European Politics , and Electoral Studies , and he contributes to major reference works like The Oxford Handbook of Swiss Politics . Scientific Awards and Honors: President, Swiss Political Science Association (2018–2021) Member, SNSF Scholarship Commission (2011–2018) Member, Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences (ASSH) Committee (2011–2018) Founder and President, Doctoral Program in Political Science of Western Switzerland (2005–2018) Sciarini has supervised several doctoral and master’s students and has been involved in numerous research projects analyzing opinion stability, campaign effects, and e-voting. He has led or contributed to major research reports on political participation, electoral reform, and parliamentary behavior in Switzerland. His work underscores the evolving nature of Swiss consensus democracy amid increasing partisanship, mediatization, and European influence. Laboratories and Research Teams: He has been central to the Swiss Political Science research community and has collaborated extensively with scholars at the University of Geneva and beyond, particularly through the Department of Political Science and International Relations and the Doctoral Program in Political Science of Western Switzerland.

• Child Development
• School Bullying Prevention
• Cyberbullying
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Peter K. Smith is a Professor in Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focuses on bullying and cyberbullying prevention, peer relationships, and child development. He has led numerous international studies on bullying dynamics across cultures, age groups, and socioeconomic contexts. His work bridges developmental psychology with educational policy, emphasizing practical interventions in school settings. Education: Extensive academic background in psychology (details inferred from publications). Research interests include cross-cultural bullying patterns, the impact of school policies, and the psychological effects of cyberbullying. His recent work examines bullying among vulnerable populations such as children in social care and LGBTQ+ youth. Articles explore topics like the 'Healthy Context Paradox' in bullying outcomes and the development of multidimensional coding systems for online experiences. Collaborations span Europe and include projects funded by Erasmus+ programs. No specific awards listed, but his extensive publication record indicates significant academic contribution. Advising roles and grant details are not explicitly stated in the provided texts. Led research teams on projects like the Blurred Lives Project and contributed to the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) surveys. Current research priorities include improving anti-bullying policies and understanding sibling bullying dynamics.

R. Michael AlvarezView profile

Professor

• Political Science
• Computational Social Science
• Voting Behavior
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R. Michael Alvarez , Flintridge Foundation Professor of Political and Computational Social Science at Caltech, is a leading scholar in election technology, political methodology, and machine learning applications in social science. Affiliated with the Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project , the Social and Decision Neuroscience Program , and the Resnick Sustainability Institute , his work bridges technology and democracy. Education: B.A. from Carleton College, Ph.D. from Duke University Academic Career: Caltech faculty since 1992 His research spans: Election Integrity : Monitoring election security, fraud detection, and ballot systems Computational Social Science : Applying machine learning to voter behavior and policy analysis Climate Policy : Examining public attitudes and behavioral interventions for sustainability Online Behavior : Analyzing toxicity in gaming and social media dynamics Key article trends show focus on election forensics (2025 Nature Climate Change study), game toxicity analysis (2025 CHI Play paper), and LLM applications in social science. His students include Jacob Morrier, Mitchell Linegar, and teams of postdocs and undergraduates in Caltech's SURF program. Scientific recognition includes: Google Cloud Research Innovators Class of 2022 Co-editor of multiple academic series including Cambridge Elements in Quantitative Methods

• Applied Mathematics
• Numerical and Computational Mathematics
• Pure Mathematics
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Dr. John Shepherd is an Associate Professor in the School of Science at RMIT University, specializing in applied mathematics, numerical and computational mathematics, and their applications in engineering and environmental systems. His research focuses on analyzing nonlinear problems, particularly in bioreactor dynamics, fluid mechanics, and nuclear energy policy. He has contributed to studies on anaerobic digestion models, reactor stability, and the role of nuclear energy in climate change mitigation. Education: Doctorate in Applied Mathematics (not explicitly stated in text, inferred from title). His work bridges theoretical analysis and real-world applications, such as optimizing methane production in waste digesters and evaluating environmental policies for nuclear energy. He actively supervises research projects, including the analysis of anaerobic digester dynamics. Dr. Shepherd’s publications span interdisciplinary topics, emphasizing the intersection of mathematics, engineering, and environmental science. He engages with policy discussions on nuclear energy’s role in decarbonization, advocating for its integration into clean energy strategies. His research highlights the importance of multiscale analysis in understanding complex systems like bioreactors and fluid flows. Collaborations involve industry and international institutions, reflecting his commitment to practical solutions for sustainability challenges.

Mattias DahlbergView profile

Professor

• Financial Law
• Tax Law
• International Tax Law
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Mattias Dahlberg is a Professor of Financial Law at the Department of Law, Uppsala University. He holds a PhD and JD, and is actively engaged in research and publication in the field of tax law. His academic work is centered on international and EU tax law, with a strong focus on treaty interpretation, corporate taxation, and fundamental freedoms within the European Union. His research interests include international tax law, EU tax law, double taxation, tax treaties, CFC legislation, capital income taxation, and investment fund taxation. He has extensively analyzed the interplay between domestic tax laws and EU law, particularly in areas concerning freedom of establishment, free movement of capital, and cross-border corporate restructuring. His work often takes the form of legal commentary, case analysis, and policy reports, contributing to both academic and practical understanding of complex tax issues. The trends in his recent publications (2019–2025) show a continued focus on EU court jurisprudence, especially rulings related to the freedom of establishment, merger directive, and interest deduction limitations. He frequently contributes to Skattenytt and Tax Notes International , providing expert commentary on Swedish and international tax developments. His work bridges academic rigor with practical policy relevance, particularly in the context of Swedish tax law and its alignment with EU obligations. Mattias Dahlberg has authored or co-authored several books, including Juridikens termer (2015) and Internationell beskattning (multiple editions). He has also contributed book chapters on topics such as the taxation of foreign passive income, dispute settlement in tax treaty law, and tax competition in Europe. His 2022 edited volume De Lege 2021. Law, AI, and Digitalisation (with Katja de Vries) indicates an emerging interest in the intersection of law, technology, and digitalization. Mattias Dahlberg has collaborated with other scholars such as Bertil Wiman, Nina Block, and Ali Sina Önder. Notably, he co-authored a 2014 report on the taxation of cross-border labor income in the Öresund Region. He has not listed any formal advising of students in the provided text, nor are any grants or scientific awards mentioned. There is no information about labs or research teams he may lead.