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• Medieval History
• Cultural Interactions
• Ethno-confessional Studies
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Dr. Zeynep Güngör is a historian affiliated with Akdeniz University, specializing in medieval Mediterranean studies. Her work explores cross-cultural interactions, economic systems, and political dynamics of the Crusades era. Focuses on Turko-Caucasian and Crusader-Mamluk relations Examines Byzantine reforms and Carolingian religious governance Studies maritime archaeology and slave trade networks Her research spans journals like VOPROSY ISTORII , MESOS , and Cappadocia Journal of History , with conference participation at international symposia. While specific awards are undocumented, her 19 publications reflect sustained academic output. She has advised 7 thesis projects and contributed to open-access scholarship.

Véronique PerretView profile

Professor

• Critical Management Studies
• Organizational Change
• Art and Management
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Véronique Perret is Professor of Management at Paris-Dauphine University, PSL Research University, where she heads the Management graduate program. She is a member of the Dauphine Management Research Laboratory (UMR CNRS) and leads the DRM-Most team, focusing on critical approaches to management. Her research expertise centers on organizational change, with current work exploring the dynamic relationships between Art and Management, the spatial dimensions of organizational practices, and alternative organizational models. Perret employs critical theoretical frameworks to challenge conventional management paradigms, with particular interest in how artistic interventions can transform organizational understanding and practice. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with practical implications for organizational transformation. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward interdisciplinary approaches that integrate arts-based methodologies with management research. Her scholarly output demonstrates growing emphasis on visual and sensory dimensions of organizational life, with increasing attention to how spatial arrangements and artistic practices can challenge conventional business paradigms and create spaces for emancipatory practices. As co-editor of significant collective works including 'Critical Management Studies: Global Voices, Local Accents' (Routledge) and 'The Temporalities of Critical Management Research: Issues and Alternatives' (Presses Universitaires de Laval), Perret has helped shape contemporary discourse in critical management studies. Her academic leadership extends to directing research projects and contributing to editorial boards of prominent management journals. Perret's work demonstrates sustained engagement with critical theory, particularly through the lens of Jacques Rancière's philosophy, to develop emancipatory approaches to management education and practice. She actively participates in research networks focused on alternative organizational models, contributing to conferences and collaborative projects that bridge academic research with practical organizational challenges, particularly through the innovative integration of artistic practices in organizational contexts.

Lizhi LiuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Political Economy of Development
• Digital Economy
• Chinese Politics
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Lizhi Liu is an Assistant Professor at the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, and a faculty affiliate in the Department of Government. Her research lies at the intersection of political economy, digital economy, and Chinese politics, with a special focus on e-commerce development and institutional innovation in China. Her research interests include: Political economy of development Digital economy and platform governance Chinese politics and authoritarian resilience Rural development through digital inclusion Private provision of law and institutional evolution Data politics and global digital governance Lizhi Liu's recent publications explore the transformative role of e-commerce in China, analyzing how digital platforms catalyze economic growth, reshape legal institutions, and reconfigure state-society relations. Her work combines rigorous empirical methods with deep contextual understanding of Chinese political economy, often drawing on large-scale data from customs, e-commerce platforms, and national surveys. A recurring theme is how market actors and digital technologies generate institutional change even under authoritarian rule. Her research has been published in leading journals such as the American Economic Review: Insights and Minnesota Law Review , and addresses critical questions about development, governance, and technology. Scientific awards: 2019 Best Dissertation Award in the area of Information Technology and Politics, American Political Science Association (APSA) Liu is currently working on a book manuscript investigating the political economy of e-commerce in China, an earlier draft of which won the APSA award. While no formal advisees are listed, her role as an assistant professor suggests she mentors students in political economy and related fields. She is affiliated with both business and government departments, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her work. Lizhi Liu's research contributes to understanding how digital technologies are reshaping economic and political institutions in non-democratic contexts, with broader implications for development theory and global digital governance.

Kyle JarosView profile

Associate Professor

• Chinese Politics
• Political Economy
• Urban Development
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Kyle Jaros is an Associate Professor of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, with a concurrent appointment in the Department of Political Science. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Government from Harvard University, an A.B. in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University, and a graduate certificate in Chinese studies from the Hopkins-Nanjing Center. Previously, he served as associate professor at the University of Oxford’s School of Global and Area Studies and as a China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center. His research focuses on Chinese politics and political economy, urban and regional development, intergovernmental relations, and subnational diplomacy with particular emphasis on US-China relations. Current work examines subnational interactions amid bilateral tensions, with ongoing book projects analyzing city-level relations and state-level policies. Research interests span spatial development politics, territorial restructuring, and the intersection of local governance with international geopolitics. Jaros's publications consistently explore themes of subnational governance in China, US-China subnational diplomacy, and urban/regional development politics. Recent works analyze how geopolitical tensions manifest in local policies, territorial reforms in Chinese cities, and strategies for sustaining subnational engagement during bilateral conflicts. His scholarship demonstrates a consistent focus on multilevel governance dynamics. Major recognitions include: Wilson China Fellow (2022-2023) Fellow of National Committee on US-China Relations Public Intellectuals Program Visiting Senior Fellow for US-China Subnational Relations at Truman Center Editorial board memberships for Urban Affairs Review and Studies in Comparative International Development He teaches courses on political economy of East Asian development, cities/states in global governance, and research design. As faculty fellow of Notre Dame's Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, Pulte Institute for Global Development, and Kellogg Institute for International Studies, he contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives on global affairs.

• Media Studies
• Digital Journalism
• Public Service Media
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Marta Rodríguez Castro is an Assistant Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising. She leads the New Media research group, focusing on trends in digital journalism, public service media governance, and media innovation. Her teaching includes courses on audiovisual company management, media business models, and journalism ethics across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Her research explores public service media's role in liberal democracies, digital transformation challenges, accessibility in broadcasting, and proximity journalism. Notable projects include studies on European public broadcasting's value frameworks, platform regulation impacts, and participatory citizen engagement mechanisms. Recent work highlights the combat against disinformation through PSM initiatives, gender-focused journalism practices, and the strategic use of innovation in media sustainability. She has published extensively on public value tests, media governance, and digital transformation in journals and peer-reviewed volumes. Though no formal awards are listed, her contributions to media policy debates and innovative pedagogical approaches reflect her academic standing. Her advising focuses on doctoral students in contemporary communication studies, with emphasis on European comparative media analysis. Marta collaborates with institutions like RTPA (Asturias public media) and European media networks, contributing to policy discussions on media accessibility, regional broadcasting models, and digital accountability frameworks.

Juhyun BaeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Welfare States
• Social Welfare Policy
• Public Opinion Analysis
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Juhyun Bae is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She earned her Ph.D. in Public Affairs from the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Missouri, following a Master's and Bachelor's in Public Administration from Yonsei University (South Korea). Prior to academia, she worked as a project researcher at the Korean Women’s Development Institute (KWDI). Her research focuses on welfare states, social welfare policy, and public opinion, particularly addressing labor market inequality and policy solutions for precarious non-standard workers like app-based gig workers. She emphasizes redesigning social security systems to enhance job security for these vulnerable groups. Teaching experience spans undergraduate and graduate courses at UTRGV and the University of Missouri, including Public Policy Analysis, Research Methods, and Public Administration. She has received strong student feedback for her ability to clarify complex concepts and provide constructive feedback. Her publications explore topics such as basic income policy diffusion, pandemic unemployment assistance impacts, and gig economy labor market dynamics. She holds an Online Teaching Certificate from the University of Missouri and has presented methodological workshops on econometric techniques like TWFE Staggered DID.

Emily T. YehView profile

Professor

• Political ecology
• Cultural geography
• Development studies
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Emily T. Yeh serves as Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado within the College of Arts and Sciences, holding Faculty Affiliate status with the Center for Asian Studies, CNAIS, and C3BC. A 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and past-president of the American Association of Geographers (2021-2022), she is recognized as a College of Arts and Sciences Professor of Distinction for her transformative work in human geography. Her educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2003), establishing her scholarly trajectory in critical geographical inquiry. Professor Yeh's research interrogates power dynamics within nature-society relationships through ethnographic methodologies , with seminal contributions to political ecology and cultural geography . Her work centers on Tibetan Plateau environmental transformations, examining natural resource conflicts, pastoralist livelihoods, and state-led development. Recent expansions address weather modification in anthropogenic climate contexts and decarbonization politics in Indonesia, revealing her evolving engagement with planetary-scale environmental challenges. This trajectory demonstrates consistent methodological rigor while adapting to emergent global ecological crises. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a decisive pivot toward climate intervention technologies and energy transition justice since 2022, while maintaining deep regional expertise in Asian contexts. The geographical scope has broadened from Tibet/China to include Indonesia, reflecting growing attention to Global South climate politics. Her scientific recognition includes: Guggenheim Fellowship (2024) Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar (2023-2024) Professor Yeh actively mentors graduate researchers including Drolma Gadou, Tsering Lhamo, Emma Loizeaux, and Tenzin Yangkey. Her research program is substantially supported by National Science Foundation funding for interdisciplinary projects on Tibetan Plateau rangeland dynamics and climate vulnerability, alongside her foundational CAREER award for transnational environmentalism research. Current work integrates capoeira philosophy with environmental justice frameworks, reflecting embodied scholarly practice. She contributes to interdisciplinary knowledge production through the Center for Asian Studies and C3BC, fostering collaborative approaches to environmental challenges that bridge geographical scales from local Tibetan communities to global climate governance structures.

Joanna O’RiordanView profile

Researcher

• Public Management
• Human Resource Management
• Public Policy
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Joanna O’Riordan is a Researcher at the Institute of Public Administration (IPA), Ireland, affiliated with the Whitaker School of Government and Management. Since joining IPA in 2000, she has specialized in public management reform, particularly in human resource management (HRM) within the public sector. Her work bridges academic research and practical policy implementation, focusing on organizational culture, workforce planning, and institutional restructuring. Education: Joanna holds an MA in Public Policy from University College Dublin (UCD) and an MBS in Human Resource Management from Dublin City University (DCU). Research Interests: Her studies emphasize public sector reform, HRM challenges, organizational culture transformation, and governance models. She explores how public institutions adapt to evolving demands, with a focus on merging theoretical frameworks with real-world policy outcomes. Publications: Her work spans case studies on agency mergers (e.g., Tusla), workforce strategies, and public service motivation. She also analyzes disability equity in civil service careers and Irish business involvement in international development aid. Labs/Teams: As editor of Administration (IPA’s journal), she curates scholarly discourse on public administration. Her consultancy role involves advising on HR strategies and public service restructuring.

Leona WiegmannView profile

Associate Professor

• Management Control
• Digitalisation in Accounting Practices
• Performance Management
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Leona Wiegmann is an Associate Professor of Management Control at ESCP Business School in Paris. Her research examines how digitalization reshapes accounting practices, focusing on tensions between technology and human actors, evolving roles of management accountants, and external stakeholder engagement. She employs qualitative methods like field studies, vignettes, and netnography to explore forecasting, performance management, and accountability. Previously, she held faculty positions at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany) and Monash University (Australia). Open to supervising PhD students, her work appears in journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research and Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal . Education: PhD from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Key Research Themes: Digitalization in Accounting, Organizational Dynamics, Qualitative Methodologies Her articles analyze topics ranging from proxy advisor accountability to information search during crises, reflecting her focus on real-world organizational challenges. While no scientific awards are listed, her contributions to accounting and organizational studies literature highlight her scholarly impact.

• China's foreign economic policy
• China's domestic policy
• China's religious policies
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Lawrence C. Reardon is a Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Affairs, University of New Hampshire, specializing in China's political economy, foreign policy, and religious governance. He is also affiliated with Harvard University's Fairbank Center (Research Associate), Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Luce Fellow), and Jinan University (Special Researcher). Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University, M.Phil. in Political Science from Columbia University, M.I.A. from Columbia University, and B.A. in International/Global Studies from Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on China's economic development strategies, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the intersection of religion and statecraft. He has published extensively in journals like The China Quarterly and China Business Review , and authored or co-edited influential works such as A Third Way: The Origins of China's Current Economic Development Strategy (2020) and The Catholic Church and the Nation-State (2006). Professor Reardon's teaching at UNH includes courses on Asian foreign policy, international political economy, and the Asian studies minor. His work bridges empirical analysis of Chinese policy with broader theoretical debates on crisis-driven reform and state-building, offering critical insights into China's evolving role in global affairs.

Stefan SchmidView profile

Professor

• International Management
• Strategic Management
• Corporate Governance
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Stefan Schmid is a Professor of International Management and Strategic Management at ESCP Business School's Berlin Campus. His research focuses on multinational corporation structures, subsidiary roles, corporate governance, and internationalization strategies. University: ESCP Business School, Berlin Campus Department: International Management and Strategic Management Academic Rank: Professor Professor Schmid's work examines foreign subsidiaries as centers of competence, international corporate governance, and strategic standardization versus adaptation. His case studies span industries like automotive, retail, and consumer goods, analyzing companies such as Audi, Adidas, and Lidl. He has co-edited the "mir-Edition" series since 2008. Recent article trends highlight his expertise in cross-border acquisitions, subsidiary performance evaluation, and global retail expansion strategies. His research often integrates network theory and stakeholder management perspectives. Key students include Katharina Kretschmer (subsidiary performance), Tobias Dauth (top management internationalization), and Philipp Grosche (value chain coordination). He has supervised dissertations on service offshoring, subsidiary relationships, and international market strategies.

• Urban and Rural Communication
• Urban Cultural Studies
• Media Studies
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Ding Fan is an Assistant Professor and Master's Supervisor at the School of Art and Media , Tongji University . Holding a PhD in Engineering (Architecture), he serves as Deputy Director of Academic Development Department and leads the "Urban-Rural Communication and Development Strategy" research team. His work bridges architecture with communication studies through interdisciplinary urban research. Education : Tongji University (B.Arch 2011, M.Arch 2014, PhD 2019), with visiting studies at Polytechnic Institute of Madrid (2012-2013) and Columbia University (2017-2018) Research Interests : Urban-rural communication systems, Media-space interactions, Urban cultural studies, Waterfront regeneration theory, Crossmedia urban analysis, City branding strategies His publications focus on urban transformation through media-theoretical frameworks, with 50+ works in journals like Residential Science & Technology and Urban Planning . Notable monographs include Water-City Symbiosis and Globalization and Localization . He received multiple awards including National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project and Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Incentive Plan. As academic service, he reviews for national science funds and serves on editorial boards of Urban and Rural Communication and Global Contemporary Media Theory . His recent 2024 curriculum on "Media, City and Crossdisciplinary Communication" earned national first-class course recognition. Current projects examine media-architectural intersections in urban regeneration processes.

• Urban Governance
• Comparative Political Development
• Public Policy
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Alan Digaetano is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). His academic career spans decades, focusing on urban governance, local state formation, and comparative political development. Education: PhD in Political Science from Boston University, MA from Wayne State University, and BA from the University of Michigan. His research explores the historical and comparative dimensions of urban governance, including industrial decline, school reform, and the impact of globalization on local state functions. His publications reveal a consistent emphasis on cross-national case studies and institutional analysis. He has received PSC-CUNY grants for projects like Local State Development in Comparative Perspective and Urban Governance in an Era of Globalization . He has served on numerous college and university committees, including the WSAS Curriculum Committee and the Department of Political Science Executive Committee. As a scholar, Digaetano has presented at major conferences such as the American Political Science Association (APSA) and the Urban Affairs Association. He is a longstanding member of professional organizations and has contributed as a reviewer for journals like Journal of Urban Affairs and Policy and Politics .

• Regional Housing Market Research
• Real Estate Economics
• Globalization of Pharmaceutical Industry
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Christian Zeller is a University Professor at the University of Salzburg, specializing in Sociology and Social Geography. His research focuses on regional housing market dynamics, globalization of pharmaceutical industries, and sustainability movements against fossil capital. Key research areas: Housing market crises, tourism-driven urbanization, pharmaceutical geopolitics Projects: IMMOBOOM (Salzburg real estate), Pharma industry expansion studies Current activities: Editor of 'Stadt, Land, Wohnen' anthology, organizer of academic events Public engagement: Science4Future Salzburg advocate, documentary film contributor Publications span 2008-2024, with 106 works including books, journal articles, and conference chapters. Recent work analyzes fossil capital resistance and housing allocation practices.

Karishma BangaView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Economy
• Global Value Chains (GVCs)
• Digital Trade Policy
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Karishma Banga is a Lecturer in Digital Economy at King's College London's Department of Digital Humanities, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. She also serves as the Digital Trade Policy Advisor at the Commonwealth Businesswomen's Network. Her research focuses on Industry 4.0, digital trade negotiations, and Global Value Chains (GVCs), emphasizing development implications in South Asia, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Education: PhD in Development Economics (University of Manchester), MPhil in Economics (University of Cambridge). Research Interests: Digital trade policy, automation's impact on labor markets, digital governance frameworks, and structural transformation in developing economies. She examines how AI, e-commerce, and digital platforms reshape work and development trajectories, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Her work has been funded by institutions like UNU WIDER, IT for Change, and the Asian Development Bank. She presents frequently to policymakers, including the African Union, UK Government, and OECD-G20 groups. Media coverage of her research includes BBC World, Voice of America, and The Conversation. Labs/Groups: Member of the Global Digital Cultures Research Group , exploring digital practices' global and local dynamics.