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Jenny OuyangView profile

Associate Professor

• Endocrinology
• Urban Ecology
• Physiological Adaptation
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Jenny Ouyang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno , where she also serves as Director of the Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology graduate program. She earned her B.S. and B.A. from the University of California, Irvine (2007), followed by M.A. and Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University (2009, 2012). Her research focuses on the ecology and evolution of physiological systems , particularly how hormonally regulated traits enable organismal adaptation to environmental changes like urbanization , light pollution , and endocrine stress responses . Education: Ph.D., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University (2012) M.A., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University (2009) B.S., Biology, University of California, Irvine (2007) B.A., French, University of California, Irvine (2007) Her work integrates neuroendocrine mechanisms with ecological contexts to understand phenotypic flexibility and epigenetic adaptation in birds. Recent projects examine how artificial light at night disrupts circadian rhythms, hormonal profiles, and parental behaviors across urban-rural gradients. She has secured major grants including the NSF CAREER award (2022) for studying urbanization and NIH COBRE funding (2017) as part of a neuroscience team. Key collaborations include Dr. Maria Echeverry at Universidad Pontificia Javeriana in Colombia through her 2023 Fulbright award . The Ouyang Lab combines natural and laboratory experiments to investigate stress physiology, with recent papers analyzing glucocorticoid responses to urbanization, gene expression patterns under light pollution, and epigenetic reorganization in response to environmental stressors. Her publications span top journals like Proceedings of the Royal Society B , Biology Letters , and Ecology Applications , where her 2022 paper on lead pollution and reproduction was highlighted by ESA and Swedish Radio. Scientific Awards & Recognition: US Fulbright Scholars Award (2023) NSF CAREER grant (2022) NIH COBRE grant (2017) as team member Advising students like Valentina Alaasam (NSF GRFP awardee) and Ivan Celso Carvalho Provinciato (Dean's Merit Fellowship)

• Human Evolutionary Genetics
• Population Genetics
• Ancestry Analysis
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Aylwyn Scally is a researcher at the Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge, specializing in human evolutionary genetics and ancestry. His work focuses on computational and mathematical models of genome evolution, leveraging population-scale datasets and archeogenetic evidence to explore ancient human populations and their spatial dynamics. University: University of Cambridge Department: Department of Genetics Fields of Interest: Human Evolutionary Genetics, Population Genetics, Ancestry Analysis, Paleobiology, Environmental Genomics, Genome Evolution Scally's research integrates spatial dynamics into genetic models, offering insights into demographic, social, and cultural factors in ancient populations. His methodologies have broader applications for studying other species as genomic data becomes available. Recent publications highlight his work on mutation rate analysis, historical migration patterns, and ancestral population structures. These studies often employ computational simulations and large-scale genomic datasets to address evolutionary questions. He is associated with the Cambridge NERC Doctoral Landscape Awards (CREATES) and C-CLEAR DTP, contributing to training and collaborative research in genetics and environmental genomics.

• Islamic Law
• International Law
• Human Rights
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Mashood Baderin is a Professor at SOAS University of London's School of Law, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in Islamic law, international law, and human rights. With over 90 publications spanning more than two decades, Professor Baderin has made significant contributions to bridging Islamic legal traditions with contemporary international legal frameworks. Professor Baderin's research interests focus on the intersection of Islamic jurisprudence with modern legal challenges. His work explores how Islamic legal principles can inform contemporary human rights frameworks, international criminal justice systems, and social reform initiatives in Muslim-majority countries. He has extensively examined Islamic legal theory (usul al-fiqh), the application of Islamic law in modern contexts, and the relationship between Islamic law and international legal norms. His most recent publications reveal a continued focus on the universality of international law from Islamic perspectives, the application of Islamic law in African contexts, and the relationship between Islamic principles and human rights frameworks. Professor Baderin has edited significant works including 'Islamic Legal Theory' (2014) and authored the widely recognized 'Islamic Law: A Very Short Introduction' (2021). Professor Baderin has supervised numerous doctoral students working on Islamic law topics with regional focus on Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. His students' research often examines gender issues, legal reform, and the practical application of Islamic law in contemporary settings.

• Civil Law
• Comparative Legal History
• Legal Philosophy
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Wolfgang Forster is a Professor of Civil Law, Comparative Legal History and Legal Philosophy at the University of Tübingen, where he has been teaching since 2011. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Law from October 2020 to September 2022. Prior to his appointment at Tübingen, he was Professor of Civil Law and Legal Philosophy at the University of Giessen from 2007 to 2011. He completed his habilitation at LMU Munich in 2005 with a thesis on insolvency law history and earned his doctorate in 2000 with research on Karl Christian Friedrich Krause's legal philosophy. Forster studied law and philosophy at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich from 1987 to 1992, supported by the German Academic Scholarship Foundation and the Bavarian Scholarship for Gifted Students. He passed his first state examination in law in 1992 and his second in 1995. Between 1995 and 2000, he served as a research assistant at KU Eichstätt/Ingolstadt before becoming a research assistant at FAU Erlangen from 2000 to 2003 and at LMU Munich from 2003 to 2007. His research focuses on Civil Law, particularly the general part of the law of obligations, contract law, and family law; German and Spanish legal history, especially regarding insolvency law; History of Canon Law; and Legal philosophy and history of legal philosophy, with special emphasis on Karl Christian Friedrich Krause's legal philosophy. His work bridges historical legal scholarship with contemporary legal theory, examining how historical legal concepts inform modern jurisprudence. Forster's approach combines meticulous historical research with philosophical analysis, revealing continuities and transformations in legal thought across centuries. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of legal history, philosophy, and practical application. Forster has published extensively on Krausist legal philosophy, Spanish legal history, insolvency law development, and historical aspects of family law. His work shows particular strength in analyzing how legal concepts migrate across national boundaries and historical periods, with recurrent attention to German-Spanish legal connections. Hermann Conring Prize 2010 (for his habilitation thesis) Max Weber Prize of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences (for his dissertation) Faculty Prize of the Faculty of Law of the LMU Munich (for his dissertation) Forster has received significant research funding, including publishing support from the German Research Foundation for his habilitation thesis. He co-organized the 40th German Legal Historians' Day in 2014 and was a co-applicant for the interdisciplinary research training group 'Ambiguity: Production and Reception' approved by the DFG in 2013. He has also served as a visiting professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison, USA. His work demonstrates strong institutional support and recognition within the German and international legal academic community.

Nicole C. RiddleView profile

Professor

• Epigenetics
• Chromatin Structure
• Drosophila melanogaster
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Nicole C. Riddle is a Professor and Associate Chair for Research and Facilities in the Department of Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Missouri Columbia and a Ph.D. in Evolutionary and Population Biology from Washington University in St. Louis. Her research focuses on epigenetics and chromatin dynamics, particularly in the context of aging and sex differences using Drosophila melanogaster as a model system. Dr. Riddle's work explores how epigenetic mechanisms influence lifespan, genome stability, and phenotypic variation. She has pioneered the use of Drosophila to study exercise-induced physiological changes and their genetic underpinnings. Her lab investigates the roles of HP1 proteins in transcriptional regulation and chromatin organization, with recent studies emphasizing cross-species comparisons of aging mechanisms. Her research has been supported by grants including the BII: IISAGE project on sex-specific aging mechanisms. Notable contributions include developing novel tools like the Rotating Exercise Quantification System (REQS) to measure Drosophila activity levels. Dr. Riddle actively mentors students and postdoctoral researchers, inviting inquiries via riddlenc@uab.edu to join her lab.

Camille LandaisView profile

Professor

• Public Finance
• Labour Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
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Camille Landais is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she leads the Department of Economics. She serves as Director of STICERD (Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines) and Co-Director of the LSE-Gates Hub for Equal Representation in the Economy (H.E.R.). Additionally, she is a member of the French Council of Economic Advisers (CAE). Her research expertise spans Public Finance, Labour Economics, Applied Microeconomics, and Microeconometrics, with a focus on gender inequality, taxation policies, and child penalties. Landais holds a PhD in Economics from the Paris School of Economics. Her research interests include optimizing public spending efficiency, analyzing the economic impacts of family policies, and addressing wealth inequality through tax reforms. Recent work emphasizes the 'child penalty' phenomenon, migration responses to wealth taxation, and strategies for achieving full employment. She has contributed to high-impact publications such as the Review of Economic Studies and collaborates internationally on projects like the Child Penalty Atlas. Landais teaches advanced courses in public economics and actively engages in policy advising. She directs research centers that prioritize interdisciplinary approaches to economic challenges and inequality reduction. Her work frequently involves large-scale data analysis, including banking data and microsimulation techniques, to evaluate policy outcomes. Education: PhD in Economics, Paris School of Economics Research Centers: Director of STICERD, Co-Director of H.E.R., International Inequalities Institute Associate Teaching: EC325/EC426/EC534 (Public Economics modules) Professional Roles: Member of French Council of Economic Advisers, Editor of LSE Public Policy Review

• Political Philosophy
• Theories of Justice
• Democracy
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Stefan Gosepath is a Professor of Practical Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Free University of Berlin. He serves as Principal Investigator for multiple major research projects including the Volkswagen Foundation's 'The Deserving Rich' and the Excellence Cluster 'Contestations of the Liberal Script' (SCRIPTS), where he coordinates the Research Unit 'Order'. His academic affiliations include membership in the Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz and participation in the Berlin-Potsdam Research Group on International Rule of Law. His research spans political philosophy with particular focus on theories of justice (global and intergenerational), equality, democracy, human rights, and responsibility. Key areas include social and legal philosophy, action theory, meta-ethics (particularly rationality and normativity), and theories of the good life. His work critically examines meritocracy, inheritance systems, and wealth distribution within liberal democracies. Notable publications demonstrate evolving focus from foundational theories of egalitarian justice to contemporary challenges including pandemic ethics, digital governance, and contestations of liberal democracy. His recent work analyzes merit systems, inheritance justice, and global philosophical frameworks through interdisciplinary lenses combining philosophy, sociology, and political science. Opus Magnum Stipendium der VW Stiftung (2021/22) Ordinary Member, Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz (since 2020) Principal Investigator, Excellence Cluster SCRIPTS (since 2019) Gosepath leads multiple collaborative research initiatives including 'Transforming Solidarities' (Berlin University Alliance) and 'Liberal Order, Legitimate Authority and Disagreement' (with Mattias Kumm). His work connects theoretical frameworks with practical policy challenges, particularly regarding social cohesion in migration societies and democratic resilience. He maintains active engagement with public discourse through media appearances and policy-relevant interventions on issues of justice and democratic governance.

• Civil Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Information Law
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Mustafa Aksu is a Professor at Istanbul University's Faculty of Law, Department of Civil Law. His research spans Civil Law , Intellectual Property Law , Information Law , and EU Legal Harmonization . He has advised 26 theses and published extensively on digital rights, family law, and obligations law. Research Interests: Focus on AI and law, copyright exhaustion in digital markets, EU-Turkey legal alignment, domain name regulation, and protection of computer programs. Publications: Recent works include AI's legal frameworks (2023), medical informatics law (2021), and digital exhaustion doctrine (2016). His research emphasizes cross-border IP enforcement and EU court precedents. Contact: Email aksum@istanbul.edu.tr | Office: Hukuk Fakültesi Binası, İkinci Kat, Oda No: 38, Beyazıt, Istanbul, Turkey.

• Architectural History
• Urban Studies
• Architectural Modernism
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Prof. Dr. Kenny R. Cupers is Professor of Architectural History and Urban Studies at the University of Basel , affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences . He co-founded and leads the Urban Studies division, focusing on the intersections of architecture, urbanism, colonialism, and planetary design in African and European contexts. PhD, Harvard University (2010) M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Architecture, Catholic University of Leuven Studies in Visual Culture and Urban Theory, Goldsmiths College, London His research centers on architectural modernism, housing, infrastructure, and decolonization . Key themes include the planetary politics of design, coloniality of infrastructure, and the role of architecture in state transformation. He is currently working on two book projects in Kenya: one on unmaking the plantation system through arts and architecture, and another on post-independence Nairobi’s urban history. Recent publications include The Earth that Modernism Built: Empire and the Rise of Planetary Design (2024) and The Social Project: Housing Postwar France (2014). He leads the Sinergia project Governing through Design (2020–2025) and previously directed the SNF-funded How Infrastructure Shaped Territory in Africa (2018–2022). His work appears in journals such as e-flux Architecture , Antipode , and Architectural Theory Review . Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. As an educator, Cupers promotes engaged pedagogy and collaborative research, co-editing What is Critical Urbanism: Urban Research as Pedagogy (2022). His public research projects include Swiss Corporate Coloniality and Lamu Futures . He has advised multiple PhD and Master’s students, though specific names are not listed. He is part of a vibrant research team including Dr. Ernest Sewordor, Dr. Laura Nkula-Wenz, and Dr. Prita Meier. Laboratories and Research Teams: Urban Studies, University of Basel Critical Urbanisms Program Sinergia Project: Governing through Design How Infrastructure Shaped Territory in Africa (completed) Infrastructure Space and the Future of Migration Management (completed)

Karl-Oskar LindgrenView profile

Professor

• Political Representation
• Political Participation
• Political Economy
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Karl-Oskar Lindgren is a Professor at the Department of Government, Uppsala University, with affiliations to IFAU (Institute for Evaluation of Labour Market and Education Policy) and the Uppsala Center for Labor Studies. His research focuses on political representation, participation, political economy, and EU politics, with publications in top-tier journals like American Political Science Review and Nature . Major Research Themes: Transmission of political inequality across generations Gendered effects of divorce on voter behavior Immigrant representation in political systems Impact of education on electoral equality Birth order and political candidacy Publication Trends: His recent work examines how social and structural factors (e.g., family dynamics, ethnic enclaves, education reforms) influence electoral participation and political representation. Articles span comparative studies (Sweden vs. India), quantitative register data analyses, and interdisciplinary approaches combining political science with behavioral genetics and social network theory. Collaborations: Regular co-authorships with Sven Oskarsson, Kåre Vernby, Christopher Dawes, and Rafaela Dancygier suggest strong institutional and international research networks.

• Anthropology of religion
• Anthropology of law and legal pluralism
• Islam
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Erin Stiles, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializes in the intersections of religion, law, and gender. Her ethnographic work in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Ghana, South Africa, and Utah examines Islamic family law, legal pluralism, and Mormon spiritual experiences. Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder A.B., Duke University Stiles' research explores: Islamic legal reasoning in marital disputes and inheritance law Gender dynamics in LDS fundamentalist and Irish Traveller communities Spirit-world encounters in Utah Mormonism Comparative legal practices across sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean Her recent publications focus on global Islamic divorce mechanisms, LDS spiritual ethics, and postcolonial legal adaptations in East Africa. She teaches courses ranging from introductory cultural anthropology to specialized topics in African studies and Islamic law. Stiles actively mentors graduate students working on: Healing practices among LDS fundamentalists Marriage customs in Irish Traveller communities Islam and migration in Japan LGBTQ+ affirming Protestant groups

Praveena KodothView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Migration
• Human Development
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Praveena Kodoth is a Professor at the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) in Trivandrum. Her work focuses on Gender, Migration, and Human Development, with a strong emphasis on women's labor rights and social equity in Kerala and South India. Ph.D in Economics (University of Hyderabad, 1999) M.Phil in Economics (University of Hyderabad, 1992) M.A. in Economics (Madras University, 1990) B.Com (Christian College, Chennai, 1987) Her research explores gendered migration patterns, dowry practices, and property rights in Kerala, particularly analyzing the vulnerabilities of domestic workers in the Middle East and the impacts of state policies. She has authored multiple book chapters and journal articles in Economic and Political Weekly , Development and Change , and edited volumes on gender and migration. Scientific awards include the Sir Ratan Tata Fellow (2006) and a postdoctoral fellowship (2001). She currently teaches Gender and Development at CDS and leads research projects on child migration and the political economy of nurse/domestic worker migration.

Jerome RousseauView profile

Professor

• Cultural Anthropology
• Southeast Asian Studies
• Indigenous Societies
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Jerome Rousseau is a Professor of Anthropology at McGill University, specializing in the study of indigenous societies of Borneo. He holds a B.Sc., M.A., and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Université de Montréal (1968, 1969) and the University of Cambridge (1974). His research focuses on cultural anthropology, social stratification, and religious practices among Borneo communities, including the Kayan and Kenyah peoples. Key themes include ancestral rituals, social organization, and the impact of historical and colonial processes on indigenous cultures. Education: B.Sc. in Anthropology, Université de Montréal (1968) M.A. in Anthropology, Université de Montréal (1969) Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Cambridge (1974) Research Interests: Rousseau’s work explores the intersection of cultural identity, social structure, and historical change in Southeast Asia. He has conducted extensive fieldwork on topics such as Kayan religion, Borneo nomadism, and the dynamics of ethnic communities. His analyses often address themes like reciprocity, ritual practices, and the evolution of social inequality in indigenous societies. Publications: His prolific output includes monographs and articles on Borneo ethnography, such as Kayan Religion (2022), Brief Encounter: Reciprocity Between Inuit Hunters and Martin Frobisher (2009), and Rethinking social evolution: the perspective from middle-range societies (2006). These works highlight his expertise in cultural evolution, ritual systems, and colonial interactions. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grants are mentioned in the text. His contributions are primarily through research and publications. Labs/Teams: No formal lab or team affiliations are noted, though his work engages with broader anthropological networks and field research collaborations.

• Civil Law
• Succession Law
• Family Law
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Maria Elena Cobas Cobiella is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. Her academic work is deeply rooted in civil and private law, with significant contributions to inheritance, family, mediation, and European private law. She is an active member of two research groups: the GPF Research Group on Person and Family and the GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law. Research Interests: Her research spans civil law, succession law, bio-law, legal mediation, reproductive rights, and legal education. She has explored the legal implications of posthumous reproduction, European succession instruments, Cuban property law, and innovative teaching methods such as concept mapping and cooperative learning in legal education. Her work often bridges doctrinal analysis with practical and ethical considerations. The trends in her scholarly publications from 2001 to 2017 reflect a sustained focus on succession law and legal modernization, with increasing attention to European harmonization, digital law, and interdisciplinary issues in bio-law. Her articles also reveal a strong commitment to pedagogical innovation and comparative legal analysis, particularly between Spanish and U.S. legal systems. Scientific Contributions: PhD from the University of Valencia (2001) on testamentary executorship. Active researcher in European private and digital law. Prolific author on mediation, inheritance, and legal education. Advising and Grants: While no specific grants are listed, she has supervised PhD research, as evidenced by her role as advisor to Dr. Lorenzo Prats Albentosa’s thesis. She actively contributes to academic discourse through publications and research group leadership. Her work in legal education suggests involvement in curriculum development and pedagogical projects. Labs and Teams: She collaborates with the GPF Research Group on Person and Family and the GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law, indicating active participation in team-based legal research focused on contemporary civil law challenges.

Juan Manuel Bartolomé BartoloméView profile

Professor

• Social History
• Economic History
• Material Culture
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Juan Manuel Bartolomé Bartolomé is a Professor in the Department of History at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of León, Spain. His academic work focuses on Modern History, particularly the social and economic structures of León province during the 18th and 19th centuries. He is affiliated with the research group INDETEHI/HISMECON TEMAS HISTÓRICOS/HISTORIA Y MEMORIA CONTEMPORÁNEA, which specializes in contemporary historical topics and memory studies. Education: Doctorate from University of León (1995) Thesis: "Señores cosecheros, hidalgos y campesinos en el Bierzo leonés análisis estructural y dinámica socioeconómica en el siglo XVIII" Supervised by Dr. Laureano M. Rubio Pérez Bartolomé Bartolomé's research centers on social and economic history of early modern Spain, particularly León province. His work examines living conditions across social classes, consumption patterns, material culture, property ownership, and inheritance practices. He analyzes how wealth levels influenced daily life, domestic spaces, clothing, and social mobility during the transition from the Ancien Régime to modern economic structures. His methodological approach involves correlating material culture with levels of patrimonial wealth, revealing how economic standing shaped social expressions. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on material culture and social stratification in 18th-19th century León. Bartolomé Bartolomé analyzes how different social groups - peasants, bourgeoisie, nobility, and clergy - expressed their status through consumption and domestic arrangements. His research shows the gradual incorporation of new goods and practices into daily life, with strong connections to wealth levels and social aspirations. The temporal scope of his work (1700-1850) captures significant economic and social transformations in the region. While no specific awards are documented in the available information, his extensive publication record indicates significant scholarly contributions to the field of Spanish social history. His work appears in numerous academic publications and conference proceedings, demonstrating recognition within the historical research community. As a Professor at the University of León, Bartolomé Bartolomé has likely supervised numerous graduate students and participated in academic mentorship, though specific students aren't listed in the available information. His research has been supported by academic funding that enabled extensive archival work with notarial records, particularly property inventories, which form the empirical foundation of his scholarship. He is actively affiliated with the research group INDETEHI/HISMECON TEMAS HISTÓRICOS/HISTORIA Y MEMORIA CONTEMPORÁNEA, which facilitates collaborative historical research at the University of León. This group provides institutional support for his investigations into historical topics and contemporary memory, allowing for interdisciplinary approaches to historical analysis.