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• Procedural Law
• Evidence Law
• Children's Law
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Anna Kaldal is a Professor at the Department of Law, Stockholm University, specializing in procedural law, evidence law, and children's law. She leads the Master's program in Children's Rights and serves as subject supervisor for Procedural Law, overseeing courses in forensic psychology, civil/criminal procedure, and child law. Her interdisciplinary research integrates criminal, family, and social law with behavioral science, focusing on children in legal proceedings, domestic violence, and sexual offenses. Kaldal founded the Nordic Research Network Barnahus and the Research Network Children in Parental Conflict, collaborating with Karolinska Institute, Lund University, and forensic experts. She contributes to Council of Europe initiatives on child protection and co-founded Stockholm Children's Rights Center. Her work extends to expert consultations for UNICEF, Save the Children, and Swedish governmental bodies. Her publications emphasize child-centered legal frameworks, Barnahus models, and Nordic legislative reforms. Recent works analyze custody disputes, therapeutic jurisprudence for abuse cases, and children's participatory rights. She supervises doctoral candidates across law, social sciences, and forensic medicine, advancing research on victimology and juvenile justice.

Meghan MitchellView profile

Assistant Professor

• Corrections
• Reentry
• Prison Education
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Meghan Mitchell, Ph.D. , is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of North Dakota (UND) . She earned her Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University and holds advanced degrees from North Dakota State University . Dr. Mitchell's research focuses on corrections, prison culture, reentry systems, and research methodologies. Key Collaborations: Co-Principal Investigator for CCWORK (national) and R.E.A.C.H. Wellness Study (state-level), with partnerships like the F5 Project and Southwest Multi-County Corrections Center . Academic Contributions: Published in journals including the British Journal of Criminology , Justice Quarterly , and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , with chapters in Division on Corrections and Sentencing Handbook . Teaching: Courses on Introduction to Corrections , Introduction to Courts , and Data Analysis for Criminal Justice . Leads the Corrections Research Lab at UND. Dr. Mitchell's research spans prison subcultures, mental health in corrections, and evidence-based policy. Her work on convict code and code of the street explores cultural influences on inmate behavior. She also studies sex offender registration and reentry programs , emphasizing longitudinal data analysis and holistic wellbeing models. Recent publications focus on correctional worker trauma , reentry recidivism , and prison visitation dynamics . Her grants include $714,223 from Michigan Department of Corrections and $999,000 from CIHR , with interdisciplinary teams across Canada and the U.S. Dr. Mitchell actively collaborates with lived-experience authors and trains Inside-Out Prison Educational Exchange Program facilitators. She has presented at major conferences like the American Society of Criminology and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences , addressing topics from gang dynamics to prison education .

Corinna SchmudeView profile

Professor

• Inclusive Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Primary School Pedagogy
• +5 more

Professor Corinna Schmude holds a professorship in Inclusive Education with a focus on childhood education at Alice-Salomon-Hochschule Berlin (ASH Berlin), a position she has maintained since 2013. Her academic journey includes an interim professorship (2012-2013) and MINT guest professorship (2011-2012) at ASH Berlin, followed by scientific assistant roles at Humboldt University of Berlin's Institute of Educational Sciences (2008-2011, 2001-2007). She earned her diploma in cognitive development research from Humboldt University's Institute of Psychology (1992), completed her doctorate on verbal performance assessments in primary education (2001), and achieved habilitation with research on career preference development in school-age children (2010), which granted her teaching authorization in Educational Sciences with focus on Primary School Pedagogy. Professor Schmude's research centers on inclusive educational practices, with particular expertise in diversity-conscious assessment methods for primary school developmental trajectories, career preference formation in children, and implementation of inclusive frameworks in early childhood education settings. Her work critically examines alternatives to traditional grading systems and investigates how educational environments can accommodate diverse learners while maintaining high standards. Her publication history reveals consistent scholarly contributions from 2006 through 2015, with recent work focusing on practical implementation of inclusion principles in daycare centers, comparative analysis of educational frameworks across regions, and innovative approaches to early mathematics education within inclusive contexts. Advisory Board for Inclusive School Berlin Institute for the Promotion of MINT Education in Early Childhood (IFMBK-Berlin e.V.) Inclusion Working Group of the Berlin Kita Institute for Quality Development She has led significant research initiatives including the 'Eine Kita für alle – Vielfalt inklusive' (2015-2017) project within the 'offensive Bildung' initiative in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, demonstrating her commitment to translating theoretical research into practical educational applications that benefit diverse student populations.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computational Social Science
• +3 more

Dr. Tharindu Ranasinghe is a Lecturer in Security and Protection Science at the University of Lancaster's Computing and Communications Department. His research focuses on developing machine learning approaches for natural language processing (NLP) tasks, emphasizing NLP for Social Good, with applications in computational social science, digital humanities, and text adaptation. He has published in top-tier journals/conferences like ACL, EMNLP, and COLING. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Natural Language Processing journal and has held roles as Area Chair for major NLP conferences. He co-chairs the NeTTT conference series and the LoResLM workshop, promoting research in translation technology and low-resource language models. His work includes creating datasets like SOLD (Sinhala Offensive Language Dataset) and frameworks like MultiLS for lexical simplification. He has received awards for contributions to offensive language detection and quality estimation research. His research groups include SCC (Data Science) and UCREL (University Centre for Computer Corpus Research on Language). He advises PhD student Damith Dola Mullage. Dr. Ranasinghe’s contributions span ethical AI, multilingual NLP, and computational linguistics, addressing societal challenges through technology.

Catherine McNameeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Family Studies
• Demography
• Sociology of Inequality
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Dr. Catherine McNamee is a Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. Her research focuses on family dynamics, inclusion and identity, and quantitative methodologies. She holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, and a postdoctoral fellowship from Penn State University. Her work addresses topics such as LGBTQ+ dating experiences, deaf children's well-being, and prison misconduct. She supervises PhD students on themes like Black women's relationships, childhood trauma, and refugee migration. She teaches modules on modern families, quantitative analysis, and social theory. Education: B.A. (UNC-Chapel Hill), M.A./Ph.D. (UT-Austin), Postdoc (Penn State) Research Themes: Family processes, inclusion/identity studies, demography Recent Projects: LGBTQ+ university dating, deaf youth well-being, youth justice over-representation Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly reducing inequalities and promoting quality education. She collaborates with governmental and community organizations to ensure policy impact. Awards include a 2014 nomination for the Men In Families award. She actively participates in conferences and workshops, including events on prison systems and child rights.

Karina SchumannView profile

Associate Professor

• Conflict Resolution
• Apology Psychology
• Forgiveness
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Karina Schumann is an Associate Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, where she serves as Director of the Conflict Resolution Laboratory. Her research program examines psychological responses to interpersonal and intergroup conflict, with particular focus on apologies, forgiveness, empathy, and humility. She investigates how these responses impact relational and psychological wellbeing in contexts ranging from personal relationships to political polarization. Dr. Schumann's research interests center on identifying psychological barriers that prevent constructive conflict resolution and developing interventions to promote reconciliation. Her work bridges social psychology with practical applications for strengthening relationships and democratic discourse. Current projects explore intellectual humility as a tool for combating misinformation and reducing partisan hostility. Her publications demonstrate evolving focus areas: early work established gender differences in apology behavior; subsequent research examined psychological barriers to apologizing; recent studies investigate intellectual humility and its role in political discourse. Across this trajectory, her work consistently examines how psychological mechanisms can be leveraged to improve interpersonal and societal outcomes. The CORE Lab she directs develops evidence-based approaches to conflict resolution. Schumann's research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, John Templeton Foundation, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. She mentors graduate students researching conflict resolution dynamics across diverse contexts.

Sandun Malpriya SilvaView profile

Research Fellow

• Biostatistics
• Data Science
• Health Informatics
• +3 more

Dr. Sandun Malpriya Silva is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), Macquarie University, specializing in biostatistics and data science. He holds a PhD in Statistics from Swinburne University of Technology and a BSc in Statistics from the University of Colombo. His research focuses on statistical and machine learning models for health-related problems, including physical activity programs, falls prevention in aged care, and medication management. Previously, he worked as a biostatistician at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, and held teaching roles at Monash University, Melbourne Business School, and Swinburne University of Technology. Research interests include predictive analytics in healthcare, systematic reviews of intervention efficacy, and the application of statistical methods to real-world health challenges. Notable projects include developing predictive tools for fall risk in aged care, analyzing medication use patterns, and optimizing pharmacist-led medication reviews. His work has been published in journals such as Journal of Safety Research , Cancer Medicine , and Biometrical Journal . Dr. Silva has received awards including the Rising Star Award (2022) and the Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award (2017). He collaborates with institutions like the Victorian Department of Transport and Peter MacCallum Cancer Research Centre, addressing complex health issues through data-driven approaches.

Xavier Oriol GranadoView profile

Associate Professor

• Emotional Regulation
• Subjective Well-being
• Childhood and Adolescent Development
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Xavier Oriol Granado is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Girona, where he is also affiliated with the Institute for Research on Quality of Life and the Research Group on Childhood, Adolescence, Children's Rights, and Their Quality of Life. He holds the prestigious title of Beatriz Galindo Distinguished Professor of Psychology. Education : PhD (implied by academic position and research output). Accreditations : Professor Lector, Professor Agregat, Advanced Research (Catedrático) by AQU; R3 Consolidated Researcher by Spanish National Agency. His research centers on emotional regulation, subjective well-being in children and adolescents, and the study of bullying and cyberbullying. He explores moral and collective emotions and is pioneering the application of AI, virtual reality, and social robotics to address these issues. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on cross-cultural psychometrics, analyzing well-being and mental health scales across Latin America, and investigating the impact of bullying, victimization, and pandemic-related stress on youth well-being using large international datasets like Children’s Worlds. His scientific accolades include being named a Beatriz Galindo Distinguished Professor, receiving the R3 researcher certificate, and earning multiple awards for research excellence at Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile, including Best Young Researcher and Best Researcher in Psychology for two consecutive years. Grants : Principal and co-investigator on 13 competitive R&D projects funded by governments in Spain, Chile, and Peru, plus projects with universities, private entities, and Chilean ministries. International Experience : Researcher at the Centre of Experimental Social Science (Oxford-Santiago de Chile) and multiple research stays, including at the University of Oxford. He leads a productive research lab, collaborating extensively with scholars like Darío Páez and Rafael Miranda, contributing significantly to understanding youth well-being and violence on a global scale.

• Criminology
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Multivariate Analysis
• +3 more

Rolando Óscar Grimaldo Santamaría serves as PartTime Lecturer (Colaborador Asistente - Doctor Niv 2) at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Pontifical University of Comillas. He coordinates the Criminology program and maintains active roles as Diputado of the Ilustre Colegio de Criminólogos del Principado de Asturias and member of research group 'Seguridad y Política Criminal'. His academic credentials include: PhD in Criminology and Juvenile Delinquency (2013, University of Castilla-La Mancha) Master in Advanced Multivariate Data Analysis and Big Data (2017-2018, University of Salamanca) Licenciatura in Law and Political Science (2004, Columbus University of Panama) Licenciatura in Police Administration (2000, Peruvian National Police Academy) Grimaldo's research focuses on multivariate analysis applications in criminology , particularly for crime prevention, juvenile delinquency patterns, and security policy evaluation. His methodology bridges quantitative social research with practical law enforcement applications, evidenced by his development of Panama's Prospective Criminological Intelligence Center. His 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent specialization in multivariate crime mapping , juvenile offender profiling , and cross-cultural security policy analysis , with increasing emphasis on digital criminology and educational interventions since 2023. Scientific recognition includes: International Crime Analysis Best Practices Award (2015) Peruvian National Police 'Alférez Mariano Santos Mateos' Decoration ANECA accreditation as University Professor (2023) He advises Panamanian security ministries while maintaining academic collaborations through research stays in Brazil (2022) and Portugal (2023-2024). His teaching portfolio includes Criminology Introduction, Scientific Police, and Final Degree Projects. Grimaldo leads the Quantitative Criminology working group within Spain's Criminological Research Society and the Multivariate Analysis group of the Spanish Statistics Society, directing knowledge transfer between academic research and police practice.

Ron DoyleView profile

Professor

• Cloud Computing
• Distributed Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Ron Doyle holds the Katherine and Dickerson Wright Presidential Chair of Computer Science and Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University. He received his PhD in Computer Science from Duke University in 2003, following undergraduate and graduate studies at West Virginia University. With over 20 years at IBM and a recent tenure as Chief Technology Officer at Broadcom (2018-2023), he brings extensive industry experience to academia. His research lies at the intersection of computer science and entrepreneurship, focusing on Cloud Computing Distributed Systems Artificial Intelligence Web Application Development Automation Entrepreneurial Innovation . He bridges technical expertise with business insights to help students launch startups. Dr. Doyle holds over 50 U.S. patents and has published extensively on cloud service delivery, edge processing, web quality of service, and content optimization. As a joint appointee in Wake Forest's Center for Entrepreneurship, he mentors student ventures and develops curriculum. His industry accolades include IBM's Distinguished Engineer and Master Inventor titles. Scientific awards include: Distinguished Engineer at IBM Master Inventor at IBM Over 50 U.S. Patents His work demonstrates trends in cloud technologies (adaptive edge processing, SLA enforcement, resource optimization) and AI (offensive language detection). He also contributes to mobile cloud integration and secure device configuration.

Ioan BACIVAROVView profile

Professor

• Reliability Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Cybersecurity
• +7 more

Ioan BACIVAROV is a full Professor at the Department of Electronic Technology and Reliability, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Politehnica University of Bucharest, where he has held all academic ranks since 1971. He has introduced 12 specialized courses in reliability engineering and quality assurance. Doctorate in Reliability Engineering (Politehnica University of Bucharest, 1978) Director of the "Quality and Reliability Engineering" Advanced Studies program Coordinator of EU TEMPUS-supported "Computer-Aided Quality" laboratory His research focuses on reliability engineering , cybersecurity , and quality management for complex systems, particularly in telecommunications and electronic components. His recent publications examine AI applications in security and reliability of distributed systems. Scientific achievements include: Traian Vuia Award (Romanian Academy, 1985) Editor for Europe in Quality Engineering (USA) International collaborations as Visiting Professor at ETH Zurich and Grenoble Institute Over 15 books and 110 international journal articles He leads research projects in reliability modeling and cybersecurity frameworks while maintaining active roles in ISO standards committees and European quality organizations.

María Pilar Castillo BernalView profile

Researcher

• Translation Studies
• German-Spanish Translation
• Literary Translation
• +7 more

María Pilar Castillo Bernal is a researcher and academic staff member in the Department of Translation and Interpretation at the University of Cordoba, Spain, specializing in German-Spanish translation. Holding a PhD from the University of Cordoba (2016) with a thesis on specialized language in literature focusing on Bernhard Schlink's Der Vorleser and its Spanish translation, she has established herself as a prominent scholar in multiple translation subfields. Her research interests span literary translation, legal translation, medical/biosanitary translation, historical translation, phraseology, terminology, and computer-assisted translation. Dr. Castillo Bernal's work demonstrates particular expertise in the translation of specialized texts between German and Spanish, with significant contributions to understanding cultural transfer, terminology management, and the challenges of translating specialized language within literary contexts. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output with 38 papers, 4 books, and numerous articles appearing in reputable journals. Her most recent work (2022) examines the translation of sexual offense terminology across European legal systems, reflecting her engagement with contemporary social issues through a translation studies lens. Her research often combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in educational contexts where she has developed innovative teaching methodologies for technical translation. Doctorate from University of Cordoba (2016) Specialization in German-Spanish translation Expertise in legal, medical, and literary translation Active researcher with publications spanning from 2014-2022 Contributions to translation pedagogy and specialized translation Dr. Castillo Bernal's work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing both theoretical understanding and practical applications in translation studies, with particular attention to the cultural and linguistic challenges inherent in German-Spanish translation across multiple specialized domains.

Renata KonaduView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainability Reporting
• Carbon Accounting
• Net Zero
• +4 more

Dr. Renata Konadu serves as a Lecturer in Accounting at the Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, where she joined in September 2021. With approximately seven years of international and national teaching and research experience, she contributes to various undergraduate and postgraduate modules including Corporate Reporting, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Corporate Governance, Investment Analysis, and Environmental Accounting. Her research focuses on sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, net zero initiatives, ESG/CSR assurance, and corporate governance. As a member of the Centre for Research in Accounting, Accountability and Governance, Centre for Accounting Education (CAE), and CESAR| Centre of Excellence in Sustainability Accounting and Reporting, she actively contributes to advancing knowledge in sustainable business practices. Her work examines how governance structures and stakeholder engagement influence environmental reporting and corporate sustainability performance. Dr. Konadu's publication record from 2017-2022 demonstrates a consistent research trajectory examining the intersection of corporate governance, environmental accountability, and accounting practices. Her work particularly investigates how board composition (especially gender diversity), corporate governance frameworks, and stakeholder pressures shape environmental disclosure practices, carbon emissions management, and sustainability reporting. British Council/Newton Fund Researcher Links funding for Climate Change Finance workshop in Brazil As an experienced supervisor, Dr. Konadu currently mentors PhD students Joshua Damilare Olaniyan and Olawale Nurudeen Sanni. She is actively involved in two significant funded projects: assisting SMEs in preparing sustainability reports according to GRI Standards, and contributing to the development of Ghana's National Corporate Governance Code. Her professional activities include serving as an ad-hoc reviewer for prestigious journals including British Journal of Management and International Review of Financial Analysis. Dr. Konadu is affiliated with multiple research centers including the Centre for Research in Accounting, Accountability and Governance, Centre for Accounting Education, and CESAR| Centre of Excellence in Sustainability Accounting and Reporting, where she collaborates with colleagues on sustainability-focused research initiatives and knowledge dissemination.

• Criminal Law
• Juvenile Justice
• Child-to-Parent Violence
• +7 more

Alfredo Abadías Selma is a Professor at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR) specializing in Criminal Law. He holds a PhD accredited by ANECA (National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation in Spain) and has established himself as a prominent scholar in various criminal law domains with particular focus on juvenile justice, child-to-parent violence, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with criminal law. His research interests span a wide range of contemporary criminal law issues including child-to-parent violence, sexual assault protection of minors, hate crimes, workplace discrimination in the digital age, child grooming, pretrial detention, and cybercrime. Abadías Selma has developed significant expertise in how emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, are reshaping criminal law landscapes and creating new legal challenges. His scholarly output reveals a clear trend toward examining the impact of digital transformation on traditional criminal law concepts. Recent publications demonstrate his growing focus on algorithmic discrimination in employment, AI applications in legal education, and the unique vulnerabilities of minors in digital environments. His work consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical implications for contemporary society. Abadías Selma has directed one thesis and has been actively involved in academic coordination, serving as director or co-director for numerous collective works and academic publications. His scholarly impact is reflected in 83 citations and an H-index of 5 according to Dialnet metrics. He has established himself as a leading voice in Spanish criminal law scholarship through his extensive publication record including 15 journal articles, 46 collaborative works, 4 reviews, and 25 books. His recent work shows increasing engagement with the legal challenges posed by emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence's impact on criminal law and procedure.

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Policy
• Environmental Crime
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Prof. Timo Goeschl is a Professor of Environmental Economics at Heidelberg University's Department of Economics (Alfred Weber Institute), Director of the Research Center for Environmental Economics, and a board member of the Heidelberg Center for the Environment. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Cambridge, and University College London. His research focuses on environmental policy, climate change, and socio-ecological systems. He advises organizations like the World Bank and OECD and serves on editorial boards of leading journals. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Cambridge MSc/BA from University of Notre Dame and University of Innsbruck Research Interests: Environmental Economics, Climate Policy, Environmental Crime, and Geoengineering. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy design, emphasizing behavioral insights and institutional mechanisms. Recent Articles: Focus on behavioral responses to energy efficiency subsidies, hyperlocal climate data, and compliance mechanisms in environmental regulations. Themes include public goods provision, social risk perception, and policy design under uncertainty. Awards: Marsilius-Fellowships Fulbright-Schuman Fellowship Austrian Academy of Sciences scholarship Outstanding Graduate Award (1995) Grants/Consulting: Coordinated projects on environmental crime, climate mitigation, and geoengineering. Advised global institutions like the World Bank and German Parliament. Editorial roles include Environmental and Resource Economics and Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization . Labs/Teams: Leads the Research Center for Environmental Economics and collaborates with the Heidelberg Center for the Environment and ZEW Mannheim.