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• Environmental Communication
• Media Studies
• Climate Change Communication
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Dr. Anke Wonneberger is an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, within the Communication, Organizations and Society department. She specializes in environmental communication, media studies, and climate change discourse. Her research explores how media frames environmental issues, public perceptions of sustainability, and the role of social movements and litigation in shaping policy. She is reachable at A.Wonneberger@uva.nl and active on LinkedIn , Google Scholar , and ResearchGate . Her work bridges communication theory and practice, analyzing media coverage of climate change, agricultural biotechnology, and energy policies. Recent studies include examining polarization around biomass debates in the Netherlands and the sociotechnical imaginaries of gene editing. She also investigates innovative methods like virtual reality to enhance public engagement with environmental challenges. Key themes in her research include the interplay between economic and environmental priorities, the role of litigation in climate responsibility, and cross-platform discourse dynamics. Her publications span over two decades, demonstrating sustained focus on environmental communication and its societal impacts. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her teaching and academic contributions reflect her commitment to advancing communication science in environmental and social contexts.

Kristian MiltersenView profile

Professor

• Capital Structure Modeling
• Real Options Valuation
• Commodity Derivatives
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Kristian Miltersen is a Professor at the Department of Finance and Center for Financial Frictions (FRIC) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). He holds expertise in capital structure optimization, real options valuation, commodity derivatives, and structured financial products. His research bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in corporate finance and asset pricing. After earning his PhD in 1992 on continuous-time interest rate models, Miltersen has expanded into dynamic capital structure modeling and real options. His landmark 1997 Journal of Finance paper on LIBOR Market models critiques the Black-76 formula's limitations for fixed income derivatives. His work spans commodity derivatives, foreign exchange instruments, and R&D investment dynamics, all rooted in theoretical frameworks. Recent research focuses on dynamic debt policies, second mortgages' valuation, tax-driven corporate cash holdings, and state-contingent capital budgeting. He co-authored influential papers on callable debt renegotiations and the interaction between financing and investment decisions under varying industry structures. Teaching includes elite courses on asset pricing, energy markets, and capital structure. As program director for CBS' Advanced Economics and Finance MSc, he shapes advanced academic programs. Outside academia, he serves as an expert witness and consultant for Analysis Group, advising on financial litigation and complex economic issues. His over 40 publications since 1989 reflect deep engagement with financial modeling, spanning interest rate guarantees, commodity price dynamics, and corporate debt optimization. Current research continues exploring financial frictions' impact on corporate policy and market structures.

David OpderbeckView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence Compliance
• Cybersecurity Law
• Data Privacy
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David Opderbeck is a Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute of Law, Science & Technology and Institute for Privacy Protection at Seton Hall University School of Law. His expertise spans artificial intelligence compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property law, and the intersection of law with theology and neuroscience. He teaches courses such as Cybersecurity Law and Policy, AI and the Law, and leads the Data Privacy and Security Compliance Program. Additionally, he holds affiliations with Seton Hall's Department of Religion and is a Faculty Associate at Harvard's Berkman-Klein Center for Internet & Society. Education: JD from Seton Hall University School of Law; LLM from NYU Law School; PhD and MA in Systematic and Philosophical Theology from the University of Nottingham and Fuller Theological Seminary. Research focuses on AI ethics, cybersecurity policy, and theological dimensions of law. Notable works include Law and Theology: Classic Questions and Contemporary Perspectives (2019), The End of the Law? Law, Theology, and Neuroscience (2021), and the upcoming Faithful Exchange: The Economy as It's Meant to Be (2025). His recent articles address AI training data rights, regulatory frameworks for biotech innovation, and encryption policy dilemmas. Service roles include Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute since 2003 and arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association in tech-related disputes. His work bridges legal scholarship with practical policy solutions for emerging technologies.

H. Scott AsayView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Accounting
• Disclosure
• Judgment and Decision Making
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H. Scott Asay is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa, where he holds the Tippie Children Professorship in Accounting and serves as Director of the RSM Institute of Accounting Education and Research. He received his PhD and MS from Cornell University's Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. Research Interests: His research focuses on financial accounting, disclosure practices, and the judgment and decision-making processes of managers and investors. He investigates how narrative disclosures, presentation formats, and information environments influence financial reporting and investor behavior. His work often employs experimental methods to test behavioral theories in accounting contexts. The recent publications of H. Scott Asay span top journals such as The Accounting Review , Journal of Accounting and Economics , and Journal of Management Accounting Research . The articles reflect a consistent theme in behavioral accounting, with strong emphasis on disclosure format, investor cognition, managerial communication, and information asymmetry. Key trends include the psychological effects of numerical precision, platform design on investor perception, and strategic use of language in financial reporting. Scientific Awards & Honors: Outstanding Reviewer Award - Contemporary Accounting Research, 2024 Midyear Meeting Connecting to Practice Award - American Accounting Association, FARS, 2024 ABO Outstanding Service Award - American Accounting Association, 2021 David and Lois Gardner Faculty Award for Mid-Career Excellence - Tippie College of Business, 2020 Doctoral Fellowship - Deloitte Foundation, 2012 Advising and Service: While no formal advisees are listed, he frequently collaborates with junior researchers and PhD students. He has held significant editorial roles, serving on the boards of Contemporary Accounting Research , The Accounting Review , and Journal of Financial Reporting , indicating strong engagement with the academic community and mentorship through peer review. Labs and Research Centers: As Director of the RSM Institute of Accounting Education and Research, he leads initiatives focused on advancing accounting education and supporting empirical and experimental research in accounting. This role underscores his commitment to academic development and institutional leadership in the accounting discipline.

• Banking
• Finance
• Investment
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Emir Hrnjic is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance at NUS Business School, where he also serves as Academic Director of the UCLA-NUS EMBA program and Head of FinTech Training at the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF). He holds a PhD in Finance from Tulane University (2005) and has held prior academic positions at Tulane University and Virginia Tech. Research Interests: Banking, finance, investment, and commercial services with specialization in FinTech applications Blockchain technology and digital currency ecosystems Corporate finance, behavioral economics, and emerging markets Aviation finance, debt restructuring, and capital market innovations His publications demonstrate strong focus on practical finance applications, with 38 case studies covering corporate finance dilemmas, digital assets, and emerging market challenges. Recent works (2024-2025) show concentrated research in blockchain applications, CBDCs, and aviation industry financing, while earlier contributions emphasized behavioral finance and IPO strategies. Awards: TEC Case Impact Award for "Alibaba Bonds: Timing, Location, and Pricing" Leadership & Service: Developed FinTech training programs and digital asset curricula for MBA/EMBA Revamped UCLA-NUS EMBA curriculum and digital learning integration Provides expert commentary for media and industry conferences Conducted consulting projects in blockchain and litigation finance

James P. NaughtonView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• ESG Disclosure
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James P. Naughton is an Associate Professor at the Darden School of Business , University of Virginia. His research focuses on how financial, legal, and regulatory institutions influence disclosure practices and economic decision-making, particularly in the context of pension plans, ESG reporting, and litigation risk. Key research areas: Pension accounting, ESG disclosure, Social media strategy, Regulatory enforcement Teaches core financial accounting in Darden's MBA program Research Trends : His recent work examines investor integration of ESG and earnings news, algorithmic litigation risk prediction, and the role of credit ratings in voluntary disclosure. Co-authored studies on social media's impact on corporate communication and public pension accounting rules' economic effects. Collaborators : Frequently works with Clare Wang, Ira Yeung, Austin Moss, and Rafael Rogo. Affiliated with institutions like University of Colorado Boulder, London Business School, and Simon Fraser University.

• Environmental Law
• Administrative Law
• Energy Law
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Professor Satoshi Kurokawa is a full Professor of Environmental and Administrative Law in the School of Social Sciences at Waseda University, Japan. Holding Ph.D. and LL.M. degrees from Kyoto University and a B.A. in Political Science from Waseda, he has taught continuously since 1994, first at Tezukayama University and, from 2004 onward, at Waseda, where he served as Associate Professor (2003-2004) before promotion to Professor. Education: Ph.D. (Kyoto University) LL.M. (Kyoto University) Bachelor of Political Science (Waseda University) Research interests revolve around the intersection of public law and sustainability: environmental law, administrative law, energy law, climate-change policy, nuclear-risk regulation, energy justice, and the legal challenges posed by artificial-intelligence in government decision-making. His recent work pays particular attention to achieving Japan’s 2050 carbon-neutrality target through an “energy-justice” lens, examining social acceptance of high-level radioactive-waste disposal, and assessing the rule-of-law implications of algorithmic administration. Grants & projects: He currently leads a JSPS KAKENHI multi-year project (2024-2028) on “Long-Term Disaster Preparedness and Intergenerational Equity in Light of Uncertainty in Predicting Mega-Earthquakes,” and has completed earlier JSPS projects on climate policy under the Trump administration, California’s sub-national leadership, and social acceptance of geological disposal of nuclear waste. Professional memberships: Japan Public Law Association, Environmental Law Policy Association, and Japan-US Law Society. He teaches an extensive range of courses including “Environmental Law in Japan,” “Environmental Issues and Sustainable Society,” “Sustainability Study,” and “Social Science for Energy Innovation” across Waseda’s graduate and undergraduate programmes, and is concurrently affiliated with several interdisciplinary research institutes.

Chris F. KemererView profile

Professor

• Management of Information Systems
• Software Engineering
• Measurement and Modeling
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Chris F. Kemerer is the David M. Roderick Professor of Information Systems and Professor of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh's Katz School. He previously served as an associate professor at MIT Sloan School of Management and as a principal at American Management Systems Inc. PhD in Systems Sciences (Information Systems), Carnegie Mellon University BS (magna cum laude) in Economics and Decision Sciences, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania His research spans management and measurement issues in information systems and software engineering, including technical debt, software metrics, network effects, and technology adoption. He has made significant contributions to software design metrics and empirical analysis of IT markets. His publications over the last 15 years emphasize technical debt management, software reliability, standards competition, and economic dynamics in microcomputer software. These works bridge software engineering economics with real-world applications in enterprise systems and global markets. ISI/Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher in Computer Science INFORMS Information Systems Society Distinguished Fellow He has secured grants from the National Science Foundation and IBM for software evolution research. His consulting includes expert testimony in landmark cases like Microsoft antitrust litigation and Oracle v. Google. He has taught courses in economics of information systems, software design, and technology diffusion at the PhD, Executive DBA, MBA, and EMBA levels.

Edward BransView profile

Professor

• Environmental Law
• Climate Change Liability
• Sustainability Law
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Edward Brans is a Professor by Special Appointment in Sustainability and Environmental Liability at Utrecht University's School of Law. He combines this role with work as an attorney at Pels Rijcken, specializing in private and administrative environmental liability law. His research focuses on climate change liability, biodiversity restoration, and legal frameworks for sustainability. Education: PhD and Civil Law studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam Affiliation: Utrecht University (Institute of Constitutional, Administrative Law and Legal Theory) Brans' research explores intersections between climate change liability, negative emissions strategies, and biodiversity recovery. He contributes to EU-level debates on Scope 3 emissions accountability and Swiss ECHR precedents for state and corporate climate obligations. His work addresses legal challenges in habitat banking and biodiversity credits under EU directives. Recent publications highlight his work on Shell/Milieudefensie litigation, climate scenario integration into legal practice, and PFAS contamination accountability. Though no formal awards are listed, his media presence in outlets like NRC and Trouw underscores his influence in Dutch environmental law discourse. Brans teaches courses including Administrative and Civil Environmental Liability and Law and Sustainability in Europe , while participating in interdisciplinary climate governance workshops. He remains active in legal proceedings involving environmental liability and sustainability policy.

Alberto GambinoView profile

Professor

• Civil Law
• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
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Alberto Gambino serves as Full Professor of Private Law (IUS/01) and Deputy Vice-Rector at the European University of Rome. He holds multiple prestigious positions including Commissioner of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, Member of the National Bioethics Committee, and Judge of the Patent and Trademark Appeals Commission at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT). Additionally, he is President of the Science & Life Study Center, CEI, and the Italian Academy of the Internet Code (IAIC). As a civil cassation lawyer, he owns the Gambino law firm and participates in managing research organizations and implementing national and international research projects. Professor Gambino's research spans numerous legal domains with particular emphasis on Civil Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, and Intellectual Property. His work bridges traditional legal frameworks with emerging digital and technological challenges, particularly in the areas of bioethics, data protection, and internet governance. He has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of law with information technology, media, telecommunications, and consumer protection in both national and European contexts. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on evolving legal challenges in the digital age, with recent publications examining antitrust issues in digital markets, sports governance, intellectual property in AI systems, and data protection frameworks. His work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how traditional legal principles must adapt to contemporary technological and social realities while maintaining core legal values. Commissioner of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe Member of the National Bioethics Committee Judge of the Patent and Trademark Appeals Commission at MIMIT President of the Science & Life Study Center President of CEI President of the Italian Academy of the Internet Code (IAIC) Professor Gambino actively contributes to legal practice through his law firm while maintaining a robust academic profile. His editorial work with prestigious scientific journals and involvement in national and international research projects demonstrate his commitment to advancing legal scholarship. His expertise in both theoretical and applied law positions him as a key figure in shaping contemporary legal discourse, particularly in the intersection of traditional legal frameworks with emerging digital challenges.

• Food Systems Law
• International Economic Law
• Agricultural Law
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Alexia Brunet Marks serves as Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs and Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Boulder Law School. She holds a J.D. from Northwestern University (cum laude) and a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Purdue University, complemented by a B.A. in International Relations from Colgate University. Her scholarly work bridges transnational food systems regulation, international economic law, and public health policy. Ph.D., Purdue University J.D., Northwestern University M.S., Purdue University B.A., Colgate University Research focuses on: Global food safety governance Climate-resilient agricultural frameworks Consumer protection and nutritional policy Economic risk regulation Legal approaches to pandemic food system resilience Recent publications examine regenerative agriculture transitions, pandemic workplace protections, and food labeling controversies. Her empirical studies span law student success metrics to municipal deterrence models. Scientific recognition includes: Colorado Law's Gamm Justice Award (2022) Consumer Rights Award (2019) Provost's Faculty Achievement Award (2017) Professional experience encompasses U.S. Department of Homeland Security risk analysis, Argonne National Laboratory modeling, and international trade venture leadership. She actively contributes to European and American Societies of International Law, and co-founded the Academy of Food Law and Policy.

James F. O'BrienView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Animation
• Physical Simulation
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Dr. James F. O'Brien is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with research centers including the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR) and the Visual Computing Lab (VCL). His research focuses on computer graphics, animation, physical simulation, and image forensics, with applications in film, gaming, and virtual reality. O'Brien pioneered destruction modeling techniques used in over 200 films and games, earning an Academy Award in 2015. He holds leadership roles in tech companies like Juice Labs and Get Klothed, and has advised on patent litigation cases. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Georgia Tech, 2000), MS (Georgia Tech, 1997), BS (Florida International University, 1992). Research Interests: Computer Animation & Simulation Image/Video Forensics Human Perception of Motion VR/AR Privacy & Motion Data Machine Learning Applications Awards: Recipient of the 2015 Academy Award for Technical Achievement, ACM Distinguished Scientist (2009), and MIT TR-35 Innovator (2004). His work spans over 50,000+ VR user studies and groundbreaking contributions to cloth simulation and destruction modeling. Current Projects: Exploring ethical implications of extended reality (XR) motion data, developing privacy-preserving VR systems, and advancing AI-driven animation techniques.

Serde AtalayView profile

Researcher

• Human Rights Law
• Migrant Integration
• Socio-Economic Rights
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Serde Atalay is a Doctoral student and Researcher at Lund University's Faculty of Law, specializing in Human Rights Law, Migration Law, and Public International Law. She holds an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law from Lund University and an M.A. in Labour and Social Security Law from Ankara University. Her PhD project examines migrants' and refugees' right to housing without discrimination, supported by the 'The Borders Within' research initiative led by Dr. Vladislava Stoyanova. Her research focuses on socio-economic rights, discrimination law, and the intersection of migration with housing rights. She has contributed case notes to the Oxford Reports on International Law and co-edited special issues on socio-economic rights and migration law in European Papers and International Journal of Discrimination and the Law . Teaching roles include instructing courses on international law, migration law, and housing rights at Lund University. She actively participates in academic networks like the Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Group and the Working Group on Socio-Economic Inequalities. Notable achievements include the Elsa Eschelsson Scholarship (2024) and research collaborations with institutions like the University of Oxford and UC Berkeley. She co-founded The Lotus Project , exploring borders and human rights, and organizes seminars on law, theology, and culture at Lund University.

Mira EdmondsView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Indigent Criminal Defense
• Decarceration
• Prisoner Reentry
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Mira Edmonds serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic at the University of Michigan School of Law, with additional appointments in the Pediatric Advocacy Clinic and Civil-Criminal Litigation Clinic. Her work centers on holistic advocacy and community lawyering within public interest legal frameworks. Her academic credentials include: Brown University, BA, magna cum laude Harvard University, JD Edmonds' research and practice focus on systemic inequities in criminal justice systems, specifically indigent defense, decarceration strategies, and prisoner reentry challenges. She simultaneously addresses housing justice through analysis of the affordable housing crisis, tenants' rights enforcement, and homelessness prevention frameworks. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges legal theory with community-based advocacy to dismantle structural barriers faced by marginalized populations. Recent scholarship reveals consistent thematic concentration on criminal record relief mechanisms, narrative deconstruction of 'violent offender' labels, and healthcare access restoration for formerly incarcerated individuals. These works demonstrate empirical rigor through survey methodologies while advocating for policy shifts toward restorative justice models. Her professional recognition includes: 2025 Teaching Award from Michigan Law students Friedman Fellowship at The George Washington University Law School Through clinical supervision in juvenile justice, pediatric advocacy, and civil-criminal litigation contexts, Edmonds mentors law students in direct representation of vulnerable clients while navigating complex intersections of housing instability, criminal legal involvement, and healthcare access. Her clinics operate as interdisciplinary incubators for innovative public interest lawyering methodologies. She leads the Juvenile Justice Clinic as its director while maintaining active roles in the Pediatric Advocacy Clinic and Civil-Criminal Litigation Clinic, fostering collaborative teams that integrate legal services with social work frameworks to address clients' multifaceted needs within systemic inequity contexts.

• Politics of Human Rights
• Labour Rights
• Sustainability in Global Economy
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Dr. Christian Scheper is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Development and Peace (INEF) , University of Duisburg-Essen. His work focuses on the politics of human rights, labor rights, and sustainability in the global economy, with expertise in regulating global supply chains, transnational corporate governance, and development globalization theories. Research Focus : Human rights and labor rights in global value chains Corporate due diligence obligations Transnational governance mechanisms Digital worker feedback infrastructures Intersectional conflicts in production networks Email: christian.scheper@uni-due.de