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Brian L. CutlerView profile

Professor

• Applied Social Psychology
• Law and Public Policy
• Judgment and Decision Making
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Brian L. Cutler is a Professor and Media Psychology Program Director at Fielding Graduate University, with additional appointment as Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. With over 30 years of faculty experience spanning two U.S. and one Canadian university, he has established himself as a leading authority in forensic psychology and legal psychology. Dr. Cutler earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1987. His academic journey includes tenured faculty positions at multiple institutions and 19 years of academic administration experience. He has continuously conducted psychological research on legal issues since 1983, establishing a robust scholarly career. Dr. Cutler's research program focuses on the critical intersection of psychology and law, with particular expertise in eyewitness identification, false confessions, and recorded criminal interrogations. His work spans Applied Social Psychology, Law and Public Policy, Judgment and Decision Making, and Person Perception. His research has significant implications for legal procedures, criminal justice reform, and the prevention of wrongful convictions. His scholarly contributions have helped shape best practices in eyewitness identification procedures and interrogation techniques. Analysis of Dr. Cutler's publication record reveals a consistent focus on improving the reliability of eyewitness evidence and understanding the psychological dynamics of interrogations. His research demonstrates how memory contamination can occur in lineup identifications, how coercive interrogation tactics can produce false confessions, and how technological advancements impact legal proceedings. Recent work has examined the effects of the pandemic on courtroom procedures and the development of standardized assessment instruments for interrogations. Throughout his career, Dr. Cutler has supervised numerous master's theses and doctoral dissertations. He has authored or co-authored significant research grants and has served as a consultant and expert witness in high-profile legal cases involving eyewitness identification and coercive interrogation. His expertise is regularly sought by legal professionals seeking to understand the psychological factors that impact legal evidence. As the founder and president of Coral Coast Group, Dr. Cutler extends his scholarly work into practical applications, providing behavioral research services to diverse clients. He has taught continuing legal education courses to attorneys across the United States and has held leadership positions including editor-in-chief of Law and Human Behavior (2005-2011) and president of the American Psychology-Law Society (2011-2013).

• Clinical Child Psychology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Eyewitness Memory
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Elisa Krackow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at West Virginia University, where she directs the Memory and the Law Lab. Her research integrates clinical, developmental, cognitive, and forensic psychology to study eyewitness memory, suggestibility, false memories, and juror perceptions, with a focus on children and legal applications. Dr. Krackow earned her Ph.D. from Binghamton University, State University of New York. She completed a predoctoral internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests lie at the intersection of memory and the legal system, particularly in how children recall events, the impact of suggestive questioning, and the development of interventions like Event Report Training to improve eyewitness accuracy. She also investigates the cognitive mechanisms behind false and recovered memories, the role of emotion in memory, and childhood depression with a focus on cognitive biases and intergenerational transmission. Her work has important implications for forensic interviewing, child protection, and legal policy. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on applied memory, child eyewitness testimony, false memory creation, and interventions. The research spans cognitive, clinical, developmental, and forensic domains, often using experimental and narrative methods to explore memory accuracy, suggestibility, and emotional influences. Dr. Krackow's research has been supported by funding from NIH/NICHD, the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), and the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS). She mentors graduate students in the Clinical Child doctoral program, including Benjamin Thomas, Victoria DiSciullo, and Emily Deming, who are engaged in research on juror perceptions, juvenile justice, child memory, and traumatic recall. Her lab provides training in high-quality research design across multiple psychological subfields. She teaches courses such as Child and Adolescent Development, Behavior Pathology, Behavioral and Psychological Assessment, and Clinical Child Psychology Practicum. Her lab, the Memory and the Law Lab, focuses on applied research with real-world implications for psychology, law, and child welfare.

Robin KranendonkView profile

Researcher

• Criminology
• Forensic Psychology
• Police Interrogation Techniques
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Robin Kranendonk MSc is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), holding a concurrent affiliation with the Free University of Amsterdam where she served as Lecturer in Forensic Psychology in 2018. Her academic career spans police interrogation research, victimology, and forensic evidence communication since 2009, with current work focused on the NSCR-Police Academy collaboration developing the Strategic Police Research Agenda 2023-2026. Her research expertise centers on vulnerable populations within criminal justice systems, particularly suspects with mild intellectual disabilities. Key investigation areas include: Police interrogation techniques adaptation for cognitively vulnerable suspects DNA evidence report comprehensibility for legal professionals Victim needs assessment in criminal proceedings Official police report accuracy and bias analysis Impact of recording media (audio/video/text) on evidence interpretation Her doctoral research demonstrated how interrogation training improves outcomes for suspects with intellectual disabilities, directly influencing policy implementation. Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent focus on evidentiary reliability across three interconnected domains: suspect vulnerability (60% of works), victim procedural needs (25%), and forensic documentation standards (15%). Recent work emphasizes technological solutions for interrogation quality improvement and specialized knowledge application in diverse interview contexts. Award recognition: Master's Thesis Prize in Criminology (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 2012) Kranendonk actively bridges academic research and police practice through her NSCR-Police Academy partnership, collaborating with experts like Nicolien Kop (Criminaliteitsbeheersing) and Christianne de Poot (Forensic Research). Her secondary roles include Board Membership for the Study & Work Customised Foundation, focusing on quality management for vulnerable job seekers. Current projects examine memory-enhancing techniques in witness interviews and waiver of legal rights by intellectually disabled suspects. She operates within NSCR's Evidence-based Policing research group, strengthening scientific-practical integration for evidence-based police methodology through the Kenniscentrum Opsporing en Criminaliteitsbeheersing knowledge center.

Kayla BurdView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Cognition
• Legal Psychology
• Eyewitness Memory
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Kayla Burd, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wyoming with a specialized focus on Psychology and Law. Her work bridges cognitive science and legal systems, examining decision-making processes among key legal actors through rigorous experimental methodologies. Ph.D. in Psychology, Cornell University (2018) M.A. in Psychology, Cornell University (2016) M.S. in Psychology, Arizona State University (2013) B.A. in Psychology, Hofstra University (2010) Dr. Burd's research centers on social cognitive mechanisms in legal contexts, specifically analyzing how extra-legal biases distort perception, memory, and reasoning among eyewitnesses, police officers, and jurors. Her work identifies cognitive vulnerabilities in legal decision-making while developing evidence-based interventions to mitigate bias. She directs the Social Cognition and Law Lab , which employs controlled experiments and field studies to translate theoretical insights into practical legal applications. Current projects examine interventions like purpose in life cultivation and self-affirmation techniques to improve decision accuracy. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) juror cognition in sexual abuse and adolescent culpability cases, (2) forensic evidence interpretation including ballistic analysis validity, and (3) emerging bias phenomena like pandemic-related discrimination. Her work increasingly integrates developmental psychology with legal scholarship. Dr. Burd mentors three graduate students—Amanda Anzovino, Olivia Grella, and Jaylan Aliev—guiding research on eyewitness reliability and courtroom accommodations. Her teaching portfolio spans Cognitive Psychology, Psychology and Law, and Judgment and Decision-making courses. The Social Cognition and Law Lab maintains active collaborations with law enforcement agencies and legal professionals, ensuring research addresses real-world challenges in the justice system through community-engaged science.

• Adaptive memory and its development
• Autobiographical memory
• False memory
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Professor Mark Howe is a distinguished academic in developmental psychology, currently serving in the Department of Psychology at City St George's, University of London. With a career spanning over 40 years, he previously held prominent positions including University Chair in Developmental Psychology at Lancaster University (2005-2012), Professor of Psychology and Dean roles at Lakehead University in Canada (1999-2005), and Professorships at Memorial University and the University of Victoria. As Editor of Memory journal, he has significantly shaped the field while providing expert consultation on memory in legal contexts across Canada, the USA, and UK for over two decades. Professor Howe's research focuses on memory development across the lifespan, with expertise in adaptive memory systems, autobiographical memory formation, false memory phenomena, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying memory in both typical and traumatic contexts. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications, particularly in legal settings where memory reliability is crucial. He has made significant contributions to understanding how children's memory systems develop, how trauma affects memory processes, and how false memories can form and influence behavior and decision-making. His scholarly output reveals consistent focus on memory development, false memory phenomena, and legal applications. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued leadership in examining the neuroscience of dissociative amnesia, refining forensic guidelines for memory testimony, investigating memory development trajectories, and exploring how false memories can positively influence problem-solving and decision-making processes. Fellow of the British Psychological Society Fellow of the American Psychological Association Fellow of the Psychonomic Society Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science Professor Howe has secured substantial research funding including Economic and Social Research Council UK grants totaling over £950,000 for projects on false memory development and priming, plus a $1.54 million National Institute of Mental Health grant examining memory processes in maltreated children. His media contributions and public lectures on memory and trauma have helped translate complex psychological concepts for broader audiences while maintaining rigorous scientific standards.

David N. RappView profile

Professor

• Reading comprehension
• Memory and learning
• Cognitive science
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David N. Rapp is a distinguished academic serving as the Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence at Northwestern University. He holds dual professorships in the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) and the Department of Psychology, with a primary affiliation in the Learning Sciences. As Director of Undergraduate Education for SESP, he oversees academic programs and initiatives. His research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying learning, memory, and the processing of accurate and inaccurate information, particularly in educational and multimedia contexts. Education: PhD in Experimental Psychology, State University of New York, Stony Brook (2000) MA in General Psychology, New York University (1996) BA in Psychology, State University of New York, Albany (1994) Research Interests: Reading comprehension and multimedia learning Memory dynamics and misinformation effects Translation of cognitive science into educational tools Visualization and STEM education Social contagion of knowledge and beliefs Notable Achievements: Recipient of the McKnight Land-Grant Professor Award (2006) Tom Trabasso Young Investigator Award (2010) Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science Lead Editor of the Journal of Discourse Processes Principal Investigator of NSF and NIH-funded projects Lab & Collaborations: Directs the Reading Comprehension Lab, exploring cognitive processes in learning and misinformation. Collaborates with institutions like the Feinberg School of Medicine and Kellogg School of Business. Advises over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, many pursuing academic and industry roles.

• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Acoustics
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Luis Antonio Azpicueta Ruiz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Signal Theory and Communications at Carlos III University of Madrid. He leads research in the Signal Processing and Learning Group (GTSA) and Machine Learning for Data Science (ML4DS) group, focusing on interdisciplinary applications spanning acoustics, telecommunications, and machine learning. Research Interests: His work bridges signal processing theory with practical applications in environmental acoustics, adaptive filtering systems, and machine learning. Key research themes include: Advanced adaptive filtering architectures for nonlinear systems Distributed estimation in sensor networks Acoustic echo cancellation and room equalization Psychoacoustic evaluation methods Machine learning applications in noise monitoring and sound analysis Research Projects: Principal investigator for multiple funded projects including: Diagnóstico del ruido de chorro en aeronaves (AEI, 2022-2025) LearnINg FLow and Noise Dynamics via AI (COMUNIDAD DE MADRID, 2024-2026) BODYinTRANSIT - Sensory-driven Body Transformation (EUROPEAN COMMISSION, 2022-2026) Aprendizaje Automático para análisis Big Data (MINISTERIO DE ECONOMÍA, 2018-2021)

• Autobiographical Memory
• Prospective Cognition
• Cognitive Biases in Depression
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Dr. Rachel Anderson is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Hull, where she has been a faculty member since 2010. She completed her PhD at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2007 and previously held positions at Leeds Beckett University and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience. Her academic affiliations include: Department of Psychology, University of Hull Centre for Psychological Science Cognition and Development Research Group Dr. Anderson's research primarily focuses on the intersection of memory and future thinking, with particular emphasis on how these cognitive processes are affected in emotional disorders like depression. Her work explores several key areas: The cognitive processes underlying memory and future thinking, including their similarities and differences The functional purpose of memory and future thinking in relation to sense of self, psychological well-being, and goal-oriented behavior The relationship between memory/future thinking impairments and psychological distress The role of these cognitive processes in chronic health conditions such as Parkinson's disease Potential therapeutic applications of memory and future thinking for promoting psychological and physical well-being Dr. Anderson has published extensively from 2007-2024, with recent work focusing on emotional anticipation in depression, visual imagery effects on memory, and physical activity memories. Her publications reveal a consistent research trajectory examining how memory and future thinking interact with emotional states, particularly in depressive disorders, with significant implications for understanding cognitive mechanisms underlying emotional disorders. Dr. Anderson has made notable contributions to understanding how episodic simulation affects future expectancies, how memory biases operate in depression, and how visual imagery influences both prospective and autobiographical memory processes. Her work bridges fundamental cognitive psychology with clinical applications. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Anderson actively supervises PhD students whose research aligns with her interests in false memories, autobiographical memory, and emotional disorders. She has successfully guided multiple students to completion while maintaining an active research program.

• Integrated optics
• Nanocrystals
• Nanomaterials
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Lorenzo Pavesi is a Full Professor of Experimental Physics at the Department of Physics, University of Trento (Italy), where he leads the Nanoscience Laboratory with 25 members. His academic career spans over 30 years, including roles as Assistant Professor (1990), Associate Professor (1999), and Full Professor (2002). He founded semiconductor optoelectronics research at the university and established photonics laboratories focused on growth and advanced treatment of materials. Research Focus: Silicon photonics, quantum optics, nonlinear optics, optical sensors, and neuromorphic computing. Leadership: IEEE Italian Chapter on Nanotechnology founder, editorial board member for Frontiers in Physics , ETRI Journal , and Sensors . His work bridges photonics and electronics, with recent advancements in integrated quantum photonics and neuromorphic systems. He has managed numerous national and international projects, holds 9 patents, authored over 500 papers, and edited 15+ books. Awards include the Cavaliere title (2001), IEEE Distinguished Speaker (2010-2011), and fellowships from IEEE, SPIE, and SIF.

Daniel L. SchacterView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory
• Aging
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Daniel L. Schacter is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, where he has served since 1991 and chaired the Psychology Department from 1995–2005. He leads the Schacter Memory Lab, pioneering research on human memory's cognitive and neural foundations through behavioral experiments and neuroimaging. His educational trajectory includes a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1974) and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (1981), followed by a professorship at the University of Arizona (1987–1991) before joining Harvard. Dr. Schacter's work centers on memory's constructive nature—exploring why memory is inherently fallible and how distortions reveal fundamental mechanisms. His seminal contributions include the theory of episodic simulation (memory's role in imagining future events), links between memory and creativity, aging effects on cognition, and the neural basis of memory errors. He integrates fMRI, cognitive paradigms, and neuropsychological approaches to dissect these processes. Recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize clinical applications in mental health (e.g., suicidal adolescents), AI-creativity interactions, and aging-related memory changes, consistently highlighting the adaptive value of memory distortions across diverse contexts. Major accolades include: Warren Medal from the Society of Experimental Psychologists American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and National Academy of Sciences William James Book Awards for Searching for Memory (1996) and The Seven Sins of Memory (2001) His lab secures substantial grant funding to investigate memory's role in future thinking and creativity, producing over 400 publications. Mentoring spans generations of cognitive neuroscientists, though specific advisees aren't listed in source materials. The Schacter Memory Lab maintains a collaborative environment focused on memory's adaptive functions using cutting-edge neuroimaging and behavioral methods.

Deborah ZlotskyView profile

Professor

• Abstract Painting
• Geometric Abstraction
• Jewish Cultural Art
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Deborah Zlotsky is a Professor of Experimental and Foundational Studies at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where she teaches within the Faculty of Liberal Arts. Her academic career bridges rigorous studio practice with theoretical exploration of history, memory, and identity. She received her BA in History of Art from Yale University and MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Connecticut. Zlotsky's research focuses on how historical narratives press against contemporary consciousness through abstract visual language. Her work explores geometric abstraction as metaphor, particularly examining stripes as timelines that build patterns while suggesting societal cycles and marginalization. She investigates how abstraction provides sensory experiences for understanding the complex relationship between past and present, with specific attention to Jewish cultural identity and historical trauma. Her recent artistic output shows consistent thematic development across painting series from 2021-2024, with recurring motifs including chai symbols (representing life), shiva references (Jewish mourning), and diaspora concepts. Technical innovations include trompe l'oeil elements like stitched threads, air holes, and fleshy textures that disrupt geometric precision, creating visual metaphors for historical disruption and memory fragmentation. Guggenheim Fellowship (2019) New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowships (2012, 2018) Residencies at MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, Bogliasco Foundation, and Bemis Center Works in collections including RISD Museum, Borusan Contemporary Art Collection, and Waldorf Astoria Zlotsky maintains an active exhibition schedule with recent solo shows at McKenzie Fine Art, Markel Fine Arts, and Robischon Gallery. Her work connects studio practice with academic inquiry through residencies that function as research opportunities, and her teaching at RISD directly informs her exploration of foundational visual concepts. She continues to develop her investigation into how geometric abstraction can simultaneously represent historical weight and visual beauty.

• Neuroarchitecture
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Architectural Design
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Fiona Zisch serves as Associate Professor at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL), holding key roles including Programme Director for the MArch Design for Performance and Interaction and Co-Chair of the UK chapter of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA). She directs the International Centre for NeuroArchitecture and NeuroDesign and leads research at UCL's BodyLab. Her academic trajectory spans positions at the University of Innsbruck, University of Greenwich, University of Westminster, and University of Plymouth. Her educational foundation includes a Dipl. Ing. in Architecture (BSc/MSc equivalent) from the University of Innsbruck and Lunds Tekniska Hogskola, followed by a PhD from UCL's Bartlett School of Architecture and Institute of Behavioural Neuroscience. Zisch's transdisciplinary research explores cognitive ecologies through the integration of architecture, cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, philosophy of mind, critical theory, and cyberfeminism. Central to her work is the concept of wickedness and wicked thresholds —dynamic spaces of transformation where discovery emerges through reciprocity between neural spatial construction, architectural design concepts, and experiential qualities. Her investigations into embodied cognition examine how movement and bodily presence shape architectural experience, informed by her background in dance and collaborations with choreographers across spatial and temporal scales. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant interdisciplinary trajectory merging architectural design with neuroscience. Key trends include neural mechanisms of spatial aesthetics, comparative studies of real/virtual environments, and the application of neuroarchitecture to equitable design. Her work consistently addresses spatial memory distortions , embodied navigation , and affective responses to built environments, while expanding into exhibition-based explorations of care ethics, disruption, and societal transformation through art-technology collaborations. Zisch supervises PhD candidates in UCL's Architectural Design MPhil/PhD programme and cross-departmental students in Neurology and Behavioural Neuroscience. Her teaching emphasizes 5EA cognition (extending 4EA models to incorporate Entanglement) and atmospheric design within performance-oriented architectural education. She actively contributes to international academic discourse through lectures, workshops, and external examination roles. She leads the BodyLab at UCL Here East, a transdisciplinary research space investigating the intersection of architectural design, neuroscience, and movement studies. The lab fosters collaborations with neuroscientists, choreographers, and technologists to develop experimental frameworks for understanding embodied spatial cognition through both physical and virtual environments.

Chadi JabbourView profile

Professor

• Analog-to-Digital Converter Design
• Communication Systems
• Mixed-Signal Systems
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Chadi Jabbour is a Professor at Institut Polytechnique de Paris , specializing in analog/digital converter design, communication system linearization, and flexible receiver architectures. He leads the Communication Circuits and Systems (C2S) team at the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI) in the Communications and Electronics (Comelec) department.

Farzad FarnoudView profile

Assistant Professor

• Information and Coding Theory
• Machine Learning
• Bioinformatics
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Farzad Farnoud is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Departments at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on information theory, coding theory, computational biology, and machine learning, with applications in DNA storage and genomic data analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois (2013) and postdoctoral experience at Caltech. Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Sharif University of Technology, 2006) M.S. in ECE (University of Toronto, 2008) M.S. in Mathematics (UIUC, 2012) Ph.D. in ECE (UIUC, 2013) Postdoc at Caltech (2013–2016) His research interests span information-theoretic analysis of biological datasets, coding for DNA storage, stochastic modeling of genomic mutations, and rank aggregation algorithms. Notable contributions include error-correcting codes for duplication channels and frameworks for metagenomic data analysis. Recent work includes studies on short-duplication error correction (2023), active ranking algorithms (2022), and heterogeneous rank aggregation (2020). He has received the Robert T. Chien Memorial Award (2013) and the IEEE Data Storage Best Student Paper Award (2014). Teaching includes courses on computational biology, statistical learning, and graphical models. He leads the Information Processing + Storage Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary challenges in data storage and analysis.

Michael E OdijieView profile

Associate Professor

• Slavery and Abolition in West Africa
• Labor in West Africa
• Cocoa value chain in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
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Dr. Michael E Odijie is an Associate Professor of African History and African Studies at the University of Oxford, holding a joint appointment between the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies and the Faculty of History. His research focuses on West African historical and contemporary themes, including anti-slavery movements, labor exploitation, cocoa value chains, EU-Africa relations, and development politics. He leads an ERC-funded project on local anti-slavery networks in Africa and collaborates internationally on cocoa sustainability issues. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his academic work spans interdisciplinary fields. Current research includes a manuscript on local movements against slavery in southeastern Nigeria and studies on Côte d’Ivoire/Ghana’s cocoa sector challenges. His research interests are structured around five core areas: Slavery abolition dynamics, labor systems in West Africa, cocoa value chain exploitation, EU-African political-economic relations, and development policy coherence. Recent publications analyze topics such as ritual enslavement, AfCFTA contradictions, and Sino-African industrial policy interactions. Grant activities include an ERC-funded initiative on African anti-slavery networks. He actively collaborates with universities globally on cocoa sustainability and industrial policy projects. Teaching responsibilities include the MSt Global and Imperial History program at St Antony's College. Laboratory/Team Affiliations: Engaged in transnational research networks focusing on African development and historical studies.