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• Gender Studies
• Intersectionality
• Queer Studies
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Angelika Sjöstedt serves as Professor and Chair of Gender Studies within the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Mid Sweden University. Her academic leadership spans teaching across Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs in Gender Studies and Sociology, while actively contributing to institutional discourse through roles such as delivering the 2024 academic celebration lecture. She maintains significant engagement with contemporary academic freedom debates, notably co-organizing the 2024 seminar series addressing responsible internationalization amid the Gaza conflict. Her research profile reveals deep expertise in intersectional analysis of gender, settler colonialism, and labor precarity, particularly examining how chronic crises manifest in peripheralized regions. Recent work demonstrates acute responsiveness to geopolitical emergencies, with 2024 publications directly confronting academic complicity in genocide. Her methodological approach bridges ethnographic rigor with activist scholarship, evident in long-term collaborations like the Båskoes Sámi research network and Forum for Gender Research. Sjöstedt's scholarly trajectory shows consistent thematic development from early work on flexible knowledge-work subjectivity (2012) through nuanced examinations of rural resilience (2017-2020) to current urgent interventions in academic freedom. Her publications reveal distinctive geographic focus on Norrland's inland regions while maintaining transnational theoretical relevance, particularly regarding mining resistance movements and crisis management frameworks. The 2021-2024 output demonstrates accelerated engagement with acute political emergencies, signaling scholarly adaptation to escalating global crises. Professional networks constitute a critical dimension of her work, with sustained involvement in the Forum for Gender Research since at least 2015 and leadership in the Båskoes network advancing Indigenous research methodologies. Her editorial work on critical anthologies like Aktivism: En antologi om arbete för social och politisk förändring (2022) demonstrates commitment to bridging academic and activist knowledge production.

• Medical Microwave Imaging
• Microwave Engineering
• Millimeter-wave Engineering
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Professor Amin Abbosh is a faculty member at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Queensland. His research focuses on Medical Microwave Imaging and Millimeter-wave Engineering, with contributions to advanced imaging systems, antenna design, and communication technologies. He leads projects in electromagnetic medical sensing, including portable brain scanners and wearable diagnostic systems. His work integrates applied electromagnetics with AI-driven algorithms, addressing challenges in stroke detection, liver health monitoring, and deep vein thrombosis diagnosis. With over 16 patents and collaborations across biomedical and engineering domains, his research bridges clinical needs with cutting-edge electromagnetic techniques. Key projects include the development of low-cost healthcare monitoring systems and reconfigurable antennas for satellite communications. Research interests span medical imaging systems, antenna array design, and signal processing for healthcare applications. His team innovates in areas like phased arrays, dielectric property analysis, and non-invasive diagnostics. Recent advancements include synthetic microwave focusing techniques and self-supervised deep learning models for clutter removal in imaging. Publications highlight contributions in IEEE journals and conferences, emphasizing clinical applications and device prototyping. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Queensland’s medical faculty and industry partners ensure practical implementation of his research.

Frederick A. A. KingdomView profile

Professor

• Perception
• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Spatial Vision
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Frederick A. A. Kingdom is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, focusing on Perception, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience . His research explores the interplay between early visual feature detection (edges, bars) and intermediate stages forming contours, textures, and surfaces through spatial vision, color vision, stereopsis, texture perception, brightness/lightness perception, and transparency studies . Email: fred.kingdom@mcgill.ca Key research domains include: Perceptual Mechanisms : Lateral inhibition, contrast normalization, spatial bandpass filters, and their role in brightness/lightness perception and illusions like simultaneous brightness contrast. Color Vision : Red-green vs blue-yellow system distribution, chromatic contrast requirements for stereopsis, color-based depth processing limitations, and color-shading effects that parse surfaces vs illumination. Texture Analysis : Detection thresholds for orientation/frequency/contrast modulated textures, co-circularity in texture perception, and texture statistical sensitivity (e.g., kurtosis importance). Shape Processing : Shape-frequency/shape-amplitude aftereffects, global vs local shape coding, and contour inflection adaptation. His work combines psychophysics , fMRI , image processing , and computational modeling to dissect visual system architecture, particularly how color and luminance signals are integrated/separated in early cortical processing.

• Biomaterials
• Peripheral Nerve Injury
• Neuromuscular Modeling and Repair
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Suradip Das is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as a Senior Research Investigator. His work bridges neural engineering and regenerative medicine to address critical challenges in nerve and muscle repair. His academic training includes: B.Tech in Biotechnology from Heritage Institute of Technology (2010) PhD in Biosciences and Bioengineering from Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (2016) Dr. Das specializes in biomaterials development , peripheral nerve injury models , neuromuscular interface engineering , and stem cell-based regeneration . His research pioneers innervated tissue-engineered muscle constructs, demonstrating how motor neurons and endothelial cells synergistically enhance skeletal myocyte maturation. He innovates custom mechanobioreactors that apply tensile forces to guide nanofiber alignment for optimal myofiber formation, significantly advancing volumetric muscle loss treatments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on neuromuscular regeneration (75% of articles), with emerging exploration of psychedelic compounds in neural repair. His work consistently integrates human iPSC-derived models , multi-cellular co-cultures , and large-animal validation to address translational gaps. Key trends include optogenetic control of motor units (2023), porcine nerve injury models (2020), and the critical role of pre-innervation in creating pro-regenerative microenvironments (2020-2022). As a core member of the Cullen Lab, Dr. Das collaborates on developing biofabricated neural microtissues for delayed nerve fusion and rapid functional recovery. His research directly informs clinical strategies for peripheral nerve repair and muscle regeneration through rigorous mechanistic studies and innovative engineering solutions.

Vitaly KheyfetsView profile

Associate Professor

• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
• Critical Care Medicine
• Pediatric Cardiology
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Vitaly Kheyfets, PhD, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics-Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, where he directs research at the intersection of pediatric critical care and cardiopulmonary pathophysiology with emphasis on pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). His primary research focuses on right ventricular adaptation to pulmonary hypertension, utilizing machine learning-driven multi-omics analysis to identify disease biomarkers and molecular networks. He pioneers computational fluid dynamics approaches for hemodynamic modeling in congenital heart conditions like Glenn physiology, while also investigating sleep oscillatory patterns as neurodegenerative biomarkers. His methodology integrates proteomics, spatial transcriptomics, and pressure waveform analysis to dissect vascular remodeling mechanisms. Publication trends reveal a strong emphasis on translating computational models into clinical applications for PAH prognostication, with recent work developing AI-cooperative diagnostic platforms and characterizing microvascular changes in the right ventricle. Cross-disciplinary collaborations span proteomics, imaging, and sleep neuroscience, demonstrating consistent innovation in both pulmonary hypertension and neurodegenerative disease biomarker discovery.

Steinar AasView profile

Professor

• Urban History
• Urban Planning
• World War II History
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Steinar Aas is a Professor at Nord University since 2012, specializing in modern Norwegian and European history with a particular focus on World War II memory studies. He holds a Dr.artium degree from the University of Tromsø (UiT) obtained in 2007. His academic career spans several institutions including the University of Tromsø where he served as Senior Consultant (1993-1998), Researcher for Narvik municipality (1998-2001), Office Manager of the Department of History (2001-2010), and Researcher at University College Bodø/University of Nordland (2010-2012) before joining Nord University. Professor Aas's educational background includes his doctoral work at UiT completed in 2007. His extensive academic journey reflects deep engagement with Northern Norwegian history and institutions. His research focuses on the interwar period, urbanization and urban life, urban planning, modernization processes, polar history, political history, and the use of history through memory studies. His work particularly emphasizes Second World War experiences in Norway. His expertise spans diverse areas including Urban History/Planning, Bodø during WWII, European History, Fascism/National Socialism, History Didactics, War History, Women/Gender History, Local and Regional History, Memory Studies, Modern and Norwegian History, High North Studies, Polar/Circumpolar History, Social History, and Labor History. Professor Aas's recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on Northern Norwegian urban development, particularly Bodø, with numerous works examining small town urbanization from historical and contemporary perspectives. He has made significant contributions to understanding polar exploration history, particularly regarding Roald Amundsen and Umberto Nobile's expeditions, as well as the complex history of Narvik during WWII and the interwar period. His work often intersects urban studies with memory studies, examining how historical events shape contemporary urban identity. Professor Aas is actively engaged in public discourse, frequently contributing to local newspapers like Avisa Nordland with historical commentary on contemporary issues, demonstrating his commitment to historical dissemination beyond academic circles. His work bridges academic research and public understanding of history. His academic advising and potential research grants are not explicitly detailed in the available information, though his extensive publication record suggests active mentorship and research leadership. His work on the history of Bodø and Northern Norway represents a significant contribution to regional historical scholarship while connecting to broader European and global historical narratives.

Sonia MayoralView profile

Assistant Professor

• Glial Cell Biology
• Myelin
• Neuron-Glia Interactions
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Sonia Mayoral is the Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Brown University. Her research focuses on studying cell-cell interactions in the brain, particularly the development and function of oligodendrocytes – glial cells critical for myelin formation. She explores how these cells contribute to myelination, remyelination processes, and their roles in neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis. Her work integrates cellular neuroscience, immunology, and drug screening methodologies. Research interests include glial cell biology, neuron-glial interactions, and the molecular mechanisms governing myelin repair. She investigates how environmental cues and signaling pathways regulate oligodendrocyte differentiation and function. Notable projects involve developing high-throughput screening platforms for MS therapeutics and studying sex-specific responses to neurodegenerative challenges. Her lab’s recent work includes clinical trials (Re-WRAP) evaluating Bazedoxifene for remyelination in women, and fundamental studies on regulatory T cell roles in myelin regeneration. She also examines how mechanical stimulation and epigenetic changes influence oligodendrocyte behavior. Her research bridges basic science and translational efforts, aiming to advance treatments for myelin-related disorders. Dr. Mayoral’s lab is active at Brown University, with a dedicated website detailing ongoing projects and collaborations. While no specific grants or students are listed here, her work reflects a strong focus on interdisciplinary approaches to neurodegenerative disease mechanisms.

Junfang WuView profile

Professor

• Neurotrauma
• Neuropharmacology
• Neuroinflammation
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Dr. Junfang Wu is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and holds a secondary appointment in Neurobiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She serves as Associate Director of UM-MIND (University of Maryland - Medicine Institute for Neuroscience Discovery), Director of the Anesthesiology Center for Neuroscience Research, and Vice-Chair for Translational Research in the Department of Anesthesiology. Her academic journey includes a BM in Medicine, MS in Pharmacology from Jiangxi Medical College, and PhD in Neuropharmacology from Nanjing Medical University, followed by postdoctoral training at China's Institute of Materia Medica and NIH. Research Focus: Neurotrauma, neuroinflammation, autophagy-lysosomal pathway, extracellular vesicles, Hv1/NOX2/ROS, TrkB.T1 Key Techniques: Rodent models of SCI/TBI, behavioral evaluations, EV characterization, quantitative imaging, molecular/cellular biology Dr. Wu's research explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neurological dysfunction following CNS trauma, with emphasis on autophagy-lysosomal disruption, microglial Hv1 channels, and EV-mediated neuroinflammatory signaling. Her 2025 Aging and disease study reveals age-dependent transcriptional changes post-anesthesia, while 2024 Brain, Behavior, and Immunity work demonstrates how SCI alters EV cargoes to drive brain neuroinflammation. Her team recently discovered that Hv1 proton channel ablation in microglia provides neuroprotection in SCI models. Her scientific contributions are recognized through the 2025 Matjasko Professorship in Anesthesiology Research. She has secured multiple NIH grants including: R01 NS145443 (2025-2030): cGAS signaling in brain trauma-induced neuroinflammation R01 AG077541 (2022-2027): TBI olfactory dysfunction and dementia progression 2RF1 NS094527 (2016-2027): Autophagy mechanisms in SCI R01 NS110825 (2020-2026): Hv1 channel in SCI/TBI Dr. Wu's laboratory personnel include Research Associates Yun Li and Zhuofan Lei, Post-doctoral Fellows Balaji Krishnamachary and Zihui Wang, Research Assistant Hui Li, and medical student Ruth Park. Her work spans from bench research on lysosomal damage to clinical implications for Alzheimer's disease-related dementia (AD/ADRD) and potential therapeutic strategies.

Sebastian HennView profile

Professor

• Economic Geography
• Regional Development
• Transnational Entrepreneurship
• +7 more

Sebastian Henn is a Professor of Economic Geography at the Institute of Geography, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, where he has held the Chair since 2014. He serves as Dean of Studies for the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences (since 2020) and Deputy Director of the Leibniz ScienceCampus "Eastern Europe - Global Area". His research spans transnational entrepreneurship, knowledge-based regional development, cluster dynamics, polarization/peripheralization, and migration studies . Education: Dipl.-Geogr. (University of Mannheim, 2001); Dr. rer. nat. (University of Halle, 2006); Habilitation (University of Halle, 2014) Key research areas include spatial perception, mobilities, health geography, and global-local interactions in sectors like pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and the diamond industry. Publications (2013-2024) focus on global production patterns, cluster evolution, regional embitterment, and the role of transnational entrepreneurs in industries from Gujarat to Antwerp. His 2023 work explores populist resentments in rural regions and health infrastructure disparities in Thuringia. Awards include the 2017 Journal of Economic Geography Best Referee Award. He co-edits the Springer series "Perspectives in Human Geography" and holds leadership roles in academic societies like the Schumpeter Centre for Social and Economic Change. Editorial and Review Activities : Active on boards of the Journal of Economic Geography and ZFW journal. Regular reviewer for 20+ journals and funding bodies including DFG and DAAD. Leads research on BRIC investments, Southern multinationals, and spatialization processes under globalization .

Tohru FukaiView profile

Professor

• Oxidative stress
• Cardiovascular disease
• Metabolic disease
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Tohru Fukai is a Professor and holds the Barbara A. Schnuck Endowed Chair in Translational Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, where he serves in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. His research is centered at the Vascular Biology Center, where he leads a productive laboratory investigating the molecular mechanisms of oxidative stress and dysfunctional copper metabolism in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Dr. Fukai earned his MD in 1988 and PhD in Medical Science in 1995, both from Kyushu University in Japan. Following his medical and doctoral training, he completed postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta from 1995-1999. His research focuses on oxidative stress in cardiovascular and metabolic disease pathogenesis, particularly investigating the role of extracellular SOD (ecSOD, SOD3) and copper transport proteins. His lab has pioneered research on copper transport proteins CTR1, Atox1, and ATP7A in regulating vascular function, demonstrating their critical roles in hypertension, vascular remodeling, inflammatory angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, and diabetes. Notably, his team discovered that copper chaperone Atox1 functions as a copper-dependent transcription factor regulating cell proliferation and inflammatory responses. Analysis of Dr. Fukai's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of redox signaling, copper metabolism, and vascular function. His work increasingly explores how oxidative stress and copper transport mechanisms contribute to conditions like diabetes, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and ischemic injury. A prominent theme across his recent work is the role of protein modifications (particularly sulfenylation and SUMOylation) in regulating vascular responses to oxidative stress, with significant implications for therapeutic interventions. Dr. Fukai's scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards including the Barbara A. Schnuck Endowed Chair in Translational Medicine (2017), World Science Leaders in Human Biology Program (2021), and multiple Circulation Research Reviewer Awards. He has served on editorial boards for prestigious journals including Scientific Reports, Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, and American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. As a mentor, Dr. Fukai has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, including several who have received AHA awards and trainee recognition. He serves on various committees including the VBC post-doc evaluation committee and the CNVAMC Subcommittee for Research Safety. His lab has secured significant funding, including a recent $11.3 million NIH grant for vascular disease research. Dr. Fukai leads an active research group at the Vascular Biology Center comprising senior research associates, assistant research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students working collaboratively on multiple projects related to copper transport, redox signaling, and vascular disease mechanisms. His lab has made seminal contributions to understanding how copper transport proteins function as key regulators of vascular antioxidant enzymes and as unexpected signaling molecules in inflammatory disease processes.

Johan AlfredssonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Nordic Poetry
• Contemporary Literature
• Children's Literature
• +6 more

Johan Alfredsson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion at the University of Gothenburg. He maintains an active research profile with numerous publications spanning from 2008 to the present, including several works scheduled for 2025 publication. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement across literary studies, cultural analysis, and educational theory. Alfredsson's research focuses primarily on Nordic poetry, with particular emphasis on contemporary Swedish and Scandinavian poetic traditions. His scholarly interests include the political dimensions of poetic language, children's literature and poetry, gender studies in literature, multilingual poetry, and the relationship between poetry and environmental concerns. He frequently explores how poetic language functions in educational contexts, particularly in relation to children's development and literacy. His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a trajectory toward increasingly interdisciplinary work that connects poetry with broader social, political, and environmental concerns. Alfredsson demonstrates particular interest in ecopoetry, the role of poetry in addressing contemporary social polarization, and the performative potential of poetic language in children's literature. His scholarship often examines specific poets including Kristina Lugn, Ursula Andkjær Olsen, Ida Börjel, and Cia Rinne. Alfredsson frequently collaborates with other scholars, as evidenced by co-authored publications including "Poesins platser" with Julia Pennlert and "Kjønnskrift/Kønskrift/Könskrift" with Hadle Oftedal Andersen and Susanne Kemp. His work appears in both Swedish and international academic venues, reflecting his engagement with both national and global scholarly conversations.

Pabitra SahooView profile

Assistant Professor

• Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience
• Localized Protein Synthesis
• Stress Granules
• +8 more

Pabitra Sahoo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Rutgers University, leading a research group focused on axonal mRNA dynamics and stress granule biology. His work bridges molecular neuroscience and regenerative medicine with direct implications for neural repair mechanisms. His educational background includes: B.S. from Utkal University, India (2005) M.S. from University of Hyderabad, India (2007) Ph.D. from National Centre for Cell Science, University of Pune (2013) Postdoctoral fellowship at Twiss Lab, University of South Carolina (2023) Dr. Sahoo's research centers on stress granules in axons and their dual role in physiological mRNA storage and pathological inhibition of nerve regeneration. His lab investigates how localized protein synthesis mechanisms govern neural repair, neurodevelopment, and neurodegenerative processes through cutting-edge approaches in spatial transcriptomics and axonal biology. Key discoveries include the identification of G3BP1 as a critical regulator of axonal mRNA translation and the demonstration that stress granules exist under normal physiological conditions in neurons. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on stress granule disassembly mechanisms (particularly involving G3BP1), RNA-binding protein functions in axonal mRNA stability, and therapeutic targeting of these pathways for nerve regeneration. His work consistently connects fundamental molecular mechanisms to applications in spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve repair, and neurodegenerative conditions like ALS. The Sahoo Lab operates as a collaborative team of "curiosity driven, fun, and coffee loving scientists" investigating how mRNA storage granules respond to neuronal signals. Current projects specifically examine stress granule dynamics in neuronal development models and their dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Down syndrome) and neurodegenerative diseases, with therapeutic strategies emerging from multiple patent filings.

Katrien De BockView profile

Professor

• Muscle Microenvironment
• Angiogenesis
• Metabolic Crosstalk
• +4 more

Prof. Dr. Katrien De Bock is a Full Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on angiogenesis, metabolic crosstalk in muscle microenvironments, and the impact of exercise on muscle regeneration. She leads a team investigating cellular interactions in skeletal muscle, particularly how metabolic signals regulate blood vessel growth and muscle repair. Key areas include understanding fibroadipogenic progenitors' role in muscle physiology, the role of histamine in exercise responses, and age-related muscle decline. Her work integrates molecular biology, single-cell transcriptomics, and computational approaches to dissect mechanisms underlying tendon pathologies, ischemic muscle injury, and metabolic adaptations to exercise. She supervises Master's programs in Human Movement Science and collaborates on projects involving muscle stem cell therapies and vascular engineering. Prof. De Bock also explores interventions like NAD+ precursors to counteract age-related sarcopenia and promotes translational research in regenerative medicine. Research Interests: Exercise-induced metabolic pathways in muscle repair Angiogenesis regulation in health and disease Hypoxia signaling in tendons and muscles Epigenetic modifications during tissue regeneration Stem cell fate determination in muscle microenvironments Notable Projects: Developing AI-driven histologic analysis for tendinopathy diagnosis Mapping the human brain vasculature at single-cell resolution Testing sulfur amino acid restriction to enhance exercise capacity

Ashot S. AleksanyanView profile

Professor

• Civil Society
• Human Political Rights and Freedoms
• Soft Power and Public Diplomacy
• +5 more

Ashot S. Aleksanyan is a Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at Yerevan State University's Faculty of International Relations. His work spans civil society, European integration, and hybrid political dynamics in post-Soviet states. Education : PhD and Doctor of Science from Yerevan State University (2000, 2018) Research : Focuses on civiliarchic democracy, political resilience, and EU-Caucasus relations Publications : 15+ works (2021-2025) on hybrid warfare, populism, and post-Soviet political systems Global Engagement : Visiting Scientist at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2021-2022) Leadership : Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Political Science. Bulletin of Yerevan University (2021-present)

Jennifer Jackson-PreeceView profile

Associate Professor

• European Security
• Multiculturalism
• Nationalism Studies
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Dr. Jennifer Jackson-Preece is an Associate Professor in Nationalism at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), holding a joint appointment in the European Institute and the Department of International Relations. She specializes in normative responses to nationalism, ethnic conflict, minority rights, and multiculturalism. Her research explores identity politics, human rights frameworks, and the intersection of security with cultural pluralism. Education : Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of British Columbia Master of Arts in Political Science, University of British Columbia Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in International Relations, University of Oxford Research Interests : Her work focuses on sociopolitical peripheries, minority language rights, and the evolution of European security frameworks. She examines how identity dynamics influence political behavior and contribute to both conflict and cooperation. Recent studies include the role of digital media in political discourse and the desecuritization of minority-state relations. Awards & Grants : No specific awards or grants are listed, though her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contribution. Advising & Mentorship : No formal list of advisees is provided in the available texts. Labs/Teams : Affiliated with LSE's European Institute and International Relations Department, contributing to interdisciplinary research on nationalism and security.