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• Tax Law
• Banking Regulations
• International Law
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Gerhard Sjobbema serves as faculty at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law, specializing in Business Law, European Law and Tax Law. He holds the academic title mr. dr. (Meester in de Rechten and Doctor) and serves on the Faculty Board for his department. His email contact is g.h.sjobbema@rug.nl and his office is located at Oude Boteringestraat 18 in Groningen. Sjobbema's research focuses on tax legislation, banking regulations, and international legal frameworks. His work examines cryptocurrency regulation, property taxation systems, and cross-border financial transparency. He has conducted comparative legal research between Netherlands, Germany and Belgium regarding banking information obligations for tax purposes. His scholarship demonstrates particular expertise in residential property taxation under the Wet IB 2001 and international intelligence exchange protections. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 1999 to 2022, with recent work addressing the regulatory challenges of cryptocurrency anonymity. The article trends reveal deep engagement with Dutch tax law evolution, international compliance frameworks, and financial transparency requirements. His research connects tax policy with broader concerns about privacy, financial crime prevention, and international cooperation. Sjobbema has actively participated in academic governance, reporting on PhD defenses and professorial farewells. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice, strong institutions, and reduced inequalities through legal scholarship that enhances regulatory frameworks and protects citizen rights within tax and financial systems.

Markos KounalakisView profile

Research Fellow

• International Relations
• Foreign Affairs
• Media Diplomacy
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Markos Kounalakis, Ph.D., is a Visiting Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution , Senior Fellow at the Center on Media, Data, and Society at Central European University , and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oregon-UNESCO Crossings Institute . An award-winning foreign affairs columnist, author, and scholar, his expertise spans International Relations , Media Diplomacy , and Global Security . Education Ph.D. in Political Science (International Relations), Central European University (summa cum laude) MSc in Journalism, Columbia University BSc in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley International Journalism Fellow, Annenberg School, USC Robert Bosch Foundation Fellow in Europe His research focuses on US Foreign Policy , Global Media Manipulation , and Authoritarian Influence . Notably, his 2018 book Spin Wars & Spy Games analyzed how Chinese and Russian media function as intelligence tools. He advocated for FARA compliance, influencing US policy. Scientific contributions include analyses of disinformation , cyber intelligence , and media’s role in diplomacy , with recent works (2022) examining Putin’s Ukraine war alliances and global trade-offs in Freedom Isn’t Free . Affiliations include the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (2017), The Asia Foundation (2020), and Greece’s Council for International Relations (2021).

Thomas Søbirk PetersenView profile

Professor

• Applied Ethics
• Medical Ethics
• Neuroethics
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Thomas Søbirk Petersen is a Professor of Ethics at the School of Communication and Humanities, Roskilde University. His research spans multiple domains in applied ethics, political philosophy, and legal philosophy, with a focus on medical ethics, neuroethics, sports ethics, business ethics , and criminal justice ethics . He holds a Dr. phil. (2021) and PhD (2001) in Philosophy from Roskilde and Copenhagen Universities, respectively. Key Affiliations: Member, Research Group for Criminal Justice Ethics Member, Danish Council on Animal Ethics (since August 2013) Former member, Danish Council of Ethics (2017-2019) Petersen's work bridges theoretical and practical ethics. He specializes in: Philosophy of Law: Criminalization theory, theories of punishment Political Theory: Egalitarianism, libertarianism Theories of Well-Being: Hedonism His recent publications (2025-2026) focus on ethical dilemmas in sports (doping, fairness, neuro-enhancement), AI applications in crime prevention, and reproductive rights with particular attention to surrogacy and assisted reproduction. Petersen has received the Research Communication Award (2013) from the Danish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education. He leads the Center for Criminal Justice and Artificial Intelligence (CenCAI) (2025-2030) and contributes to projects on: Situational Crime Prevention and Ethics (SITE) Ethics, Crime Prevention and the City International Network for Neuroethics (INNETT)

Elin Strand LarsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Media and Journalism
• Fake News
• Fact Checking
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Elin Strand Larsen serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology and Communication at Østfold University College, where she is Deputy Head of the Area Studies Research Group (AreaS) and contributes to the Digital Communication (DIGICOM) research group. Based in Halden, she teaches core courses in the Bachelor in International Communication and Bachelor in Digital Media and Design programs, including spring 2024 coordination of Media Studies (SFB50316) and supervision of bachelor theses (SFB58022). Her academic foundation stems from a 2014 PhD in media and journalism from the University of Oslo, where her dissertation When a woman has to apologize... Mediated scandals, female politicians and rhetorical defense strategies analyzed rhetorical defenses by eight female politicians and trade union leaders during political scandals. This work established her expertise in gendered political communication and apology rhetoric. Dr. Larsen's research centers on media integrity in digital environments, with key interests spanning fake news and fact-checking mechanisms, political scandal dynamics, female politicians' rhetorical strategies (apologia), and crisis communication frameworks. Her work critically examines how misinformation spreads during conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war, how female politicians navigate media scandals, and how trust erodes in polarized digital societies—often revealing gendered double standards in political accountability. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2015-2024) shows persistent engagement with misinformation combat through fact-checking initiatives (e.g., CrossCheck), rhetorical analysis of political crises, and interdisciplinary explorations of borders/trust in digital societies. Her scholarship frequently appears in edited volumes on trust, alliances, and border studies, demonstrating strong collaborative patterns with researchers like Franck Orban and Sondre Lindahl. As an educator, she integrates research into bachelor-level teaching on media systems and digital design, emphasizing real-world applications of crisis communication theory. Her leadership in AreaS and DIGICOM facilitates cross-disciplinary projects examining digital society challenges, though specific lab structures or grant funding isn't detailed in available texts.

• Data protection and privacy law
• Torts law
• Remedies
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Normann Witzleb is an Associate Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Faculty of Law and concurrently an Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University Faculty of Law. At CUHK he chairs the Obligations Lab Asia within the Centre for Comparative and Transnational Law. Previously he served as Associate Dean (International and Engagement) at Monash Law (2016-2018) and held appointments at the University of Western Australia (2001-2007) and the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) (1996-2000), where he completed his PhD. Education PhD, European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) Research Interests Professor Witzleb’s scholarship centres on the intersection of private law and technology, with particular emphasis on data protection and privacy law in Australia and the European Union, the law of torts and remedies, and comparative contract law. His work explores how traditional private-law doctrines adapt to digital challenges, including big-data political campaigning, online surveillance, and cross-border data flows. Recent Research Directions Between 2020 and 2025 his publications and funded projects have clustered around three themes: (1) the legal implications of big-data political micro-targeting for democratic governance; (2) comparative perspectives on contractual certainty and exceptions to pacta sunt servanda across Asian jurisdictions; and (3) the evolution of tort liability and remedies in Hong Kong. Scientific Awards & Recognition Monash Law Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, 2010 Grants & Advising He has been Chief Investigator on seven Australian Research Council and government-funded projects since 2011, including: “Privacy risks and harms for children and other vulnerable groups” (OAIC, 2020) “Young people’s privacy in an online world” (2018-2019) “New Technologies Project” (Attorney-General’s Department, 2019) “iappANZ Prize for LAW5317 Principles of Privacy and Freedom of Information” (2019-2024) Labs & Teams At CUHK he founded and chairs the Obligations Lab Asia, a research hub dedicated to comparative study of obligations law across common- and civil-law systems in the Asia-Pacific region.

Stephen B. WickerView profile

Professor

• Information Networks
• Privacy and Security in Wireless Systems
• Wired and Wireless Telephony
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Stephen B. Wicker is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University, with affiliations in the graduate fields of Computer Science, Information Science, and Applied Mathematics. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and has received multiple teaching awards at Cornell, including the College of Engineering Teaching Award (2012) and the Douglas Whitney '61 Excellence in Teaching Award (2010). Education: B.S., Electrical and Communications Engineering, University of Virginia (1982) M.S., Electrical and Communications Engineering, Purdue University (1983) Ph.D., Electrical and Communications Engineering, University of Southern California (1987) Wicker's research spans privacy and security in information networks , wireless systems , and network science . His work integrates game theory and mechanism design to address privacy challenges in consumer internet models. He has pioneered frameworks to balance data collection with user rights , influencing policy discussions on digital surveillance and Fifth Amendment protections . Research Trends: Recent publications highlight intersections between 5G/IoT and healthcare systems , blockchain applications in IoT, and algorithmic fairness . His 2022 work on 5G in Healthcare explores network optimization, while 2018–2020 studies focus on surveillance ethics and cyber-physical security . Scientific Awards: 2012 IEEE Fellow College of Engineering Teaching Award (2012, 2000, 1998) Douglas Whitney '61 Excellence in Teaching Award (2010) Cornell School of ECE Teaching Award (2009) Wicker has mentored prominent researchers like Dipayan Ghosh , whose work on digital privacy builds on Wicker’s earlier studies. His contributions include six books , Cellular Convergence and the Death of Privacy (2013), and over 50 peer-reviewed articles, reflecting his focus on privacy-aware design and policy reform in technology.

Pierre Minkala-NtadiView profile

Lecturer

• Information and Communication Sciences
• Media Studies
• Linguistics
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Pierre Minkala-Ntadi is a Lecturer in the Department of French Studies, Languages and Literatures at the University of Saint-Boniface, where he teaches courses in French language, linguistics, and anthropology. Holding a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Sciences from Grenoble Alpes University, he brings extensive academic and professional experience to his teaching role. Dr. Minkala-Ntadi's research interests span several interconnected fields focused on media, communication, and language. His primary areas include Information and Communication Sciences with emphasis on African press systems, particularly examining the Congolese media landscape. He has conducted significant research on the impact of digital technologies on journalistic practices, political influences on media production, and linguistic studies related to French language acquisition. His work often explores the intersection of media, politics, and society in African contexts, with a special focus on Congo-Brazzaville. His scholarly output reveals a consistent trajectory examining the evolution of African media systems within sociopolitical contexts, with particular attention to how political dynamics shape press freedom and journalistic practices. More recently, his work has expanded into literary production, with his novel "From the Parisian dream to the cold of the Prairies" exploring immigrant experiences. As an educator, Dr. Minkala-Ntadi teaches a diverse range of courses including Language and Culture (ANTH 2011), Culture, Society and Power (ANTH 2001), Introduction to University (ARTS 1111), and multiple French language courses from introductory grammar to academic writing and linguistics. His teaching reflects his interdisciplinary background bridging language education, cultural studies, and media analysis.

• Tax Law
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Indirect Taxation
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Jose Manuel Macarro Osuna is a Professor in the Department of Public Law at Pablo de Olavide University, specializing in Financial and Tax Law with a focus on Value Added Tax (VAT), international taxation, and European Union tax frameworks. His academic leadership spans research, doctoral supervision, and institutional contributions within Spain's legal education landscape. He earned his Doctorate from Università di Bologna in 2015 with the thesis "The principle of internal neutrality in VAT (INTERNAL VAT NEUTRALITY)", supervised by Dr. Adriano di Pietro and Dr. Jesús Ramos Prieto. His research interests encompass: Tax Law and VAT Systems Indirect Taxation and Digital Services Tax European Union Tax Compliance Environmental Taxation Mechanisms Real Estate Fiscal Regulation Cross-Border Wealth Taxation His publication trends (2021-2025) reveal intense focus on VAT modernization, environmental tax integration, and digital economy taxation within EU legal frameworks. Key themes include green VAT implementation, DAC6 reporting conflicts with professional secrecy, and digital platform tax liability. Recent works critically analyze EU law supremacy in national tax systems and propose solutions for tax neutrality in cross-border transactions. As director of the research group "PCMI Consumer Protection in the Real Estate Market: Substantive and Fiscal Aspects", he leads investigations into real estate transaction taxation and consumer safeguards. He actively participates in the Doctoral Program in Administration and Justice, supervising advanced legal research while contributing to PAIDI (Andalusian Plan for Research) initiatives in Social and Legal Sciences. His work bridges academic rigor with practical tax policy development for evolving economic landscapes.

Kristiina KoivukariView profile

Researcher

• Criminal Law
• Human Rights
• Privacy Law
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Kristiina Koivukari is a legal scholar affiliated with the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) . She specializes in criminal law, human rights, and privacy regulation, with a focus on Nordic legal systems and their global context. Active in research projects like 'Miten olemisesta tulee pitämistä? Tieto, arvot ja oikeus' (2021–present) and 'Ihmiskauppaa ja sen lähirikoksia koskevien rangaistussäännösten soveltamiskäytännön arviointi' (2021–2022). Her research explores intersections of open data policy, defamation investigations, trafficking in persons, and philosophical foundations of privacy law. Publications include studies on Nordic criminal justice exceptionalism, open judicial data challenges, and trafficking typologies. She actively presents at legal conferences and contributes to peer-reviewed journals like Lakimies and Nordisk tidsskrift for kriminalvidenskab . Her work has been featured in press/media outlets discussing systemic inconsistencies in defamation investigations and trafficking identification failures by authorities. She also serves as a doctoral thesis supervisor and peer reviewer for legal publications.

Mark KlambergView profile

Professor

• International Criminal Law
• Public International Law
• Surveillance and Privacy
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Mark Klamberg is a Professor of International Law at Stockholm University , where he serves as head of subject for public international law. His affiliations include deputy director of the Stockholm Centre for International Law and Justice (SCILJ) , research fellow at the Centre for International Law Research and Policy (CILRAP), and scholar-in-residence at American University's Washington College of Law. He also acts as a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, expert for the Consultative Council at Ukraine's National School of Judges, and consultant for the International Criminal Court's Al-Hassan case. Education: Jur. Dr. (Stockholm University), LL.M. (Raoul Wallenberg Institute), Jur. Kand. (Lund University) Klamberg's research focuses on international criminal law , surveillance and privacy , AI governance , and legal frameworks for states of emergency . His recent publications and projects analyze topics like universal jurisdiction, UN Security Council dynamics, and digital evidence in international trials. He has also contributed to leading textbooks such as Sverige och folkrätten and serves as chief editor for the Commentary on the Law of the ICC . He has taught public international law and international criminal law at Stockholm University's law program, supervised PhD students in socio-legal methods, and lectured at institutions including Uppsala University (Master's in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Action, and Euroculture programs) and Edinburgh Law School (LLM International Criminal Law). His scholarly output spans over 70 publications, with recent works addressing AI regulation, state emergency powers, and prosecution of corporate war crimes.

• Big Data
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Law
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Eleonora Igorevna Leskina is an Associate Professor and Leading Researcher at the Faculty of Law, Department of Digital and Biolaw at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow, where she has been employed since 2024. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor at Saratov State Law Academy in the Department of Information Law and Digital Technologies (2020-2024) and the Department of Labor Law (2017-2020). She holds a Candidate of Law degree from Saratov State Law Academy (2012) with a dissertation on "Axiological aspects in civil procedural law" and a Jurisprudence degree from Saratov State Academy of Law (2009). Dr. Leskina's research focuses on the intersection of law and emerging technologies, with particular expertise in Big Data regulation, artificial intelligence legal frameworks, personal data protection, blockchain applications, and digital labor relations. Her work addresses critical challenges in data governance, including synthetic data usage, sustainable data turnover, and the legal implications of metaverse environments. She has made significant contributions to understanding the legal regimes of data in various contexts, from healthcare to environmental protection. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on contemporary digital law challenges, with numerous publications in leading Russian legal journals and edited volumes. Recent work examines the legal support for synthetic data in AI development, characteristics of Big Data legal regimes, and sustainable data turnover frameworks. Her research shows a clear trajectory toward addressing the most pressing regulatory questions emerging from technological advancement, particularly in the Russian legal context. Gratitude from the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation (2023) for effective assistance in solving tasks assigned to the Ministry of Justice, contribution to legal science and education, and training of highly qualified legal personnel Dr. Leskina actively participates in national and international academic discourse, regularly presenting at major conferences including the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Legal Regulation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence" in Samarkand (2025), where she presented on synthetic data for AI development. She has also participated in the Moscow Innovative Legal Forum, conferences at Lomonosov Moscow State University, and the State Duma roundtable on court fees. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy development in the rapidly evolving field of digital law.

• Human-Technology Interaction
• Digital Intimacy
• Journalism Studies
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Dr Belinda Middleweek is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney , affiliated with the School of Communication and serving as Teaching and Learning Lead for Journalism . She currently acts as Higher Degree Research Coordinator in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Educational background: PhD in Journalism, University of Sydney (2007) BA (First Class Honors), University of Sydney (2002) Her research explores intersections between human-technology interaction , digital intimacy , and journalism/media studies . Key themes include: bodily engagement with AI, gendered technology positioning, media representation of technology, affective technology bonds, and ethical implications of digital intimacy. She co-authored Real Sex Films: The New Intimacy and Risk in Cinema (2017) and authored Feral Media? The Chamberlain case, 40 years on (2021), which re-examined Australia's most significant media-trial dynamics. Recent publications analyze: touch in journalism (2025), pre-digital sleuthing (2025), and data privacy in sexual health tech (2025). These works explore sensory news practices, historical public investigations, and gendered data ethics in biometric devices. Scientific recognition: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (2018) Dean’s Teaching Awards (2024, 2013) Heroic Award for Outstanding Contribution (2023) As an educator, she leads journalism curriculum development and has 8 current/postgraduate HDR supervisees. Her industry experience includes senior roles at Sunrise, Today Tonight, and documentary production for multiple networks. Leadership roles: Teaching and Learning Lead for Journalism (2020–present) Acting HDR Coordinator (2025–present) UTS Expert Working Group on Human Rights and AI (2020)

Debra MackinnonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Surveillance Studies
• Urban Studies
• Critical Criminology
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Debra Mackinnon is an Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies at Lakehead University's Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, where she holds the prestigious Lakehead University Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Research Chair in Social Change, Technology, and Justice (2025-2027). Previously, she was a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Windsor, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Calgary (geography), and a visiting scholar at the University of Essex (sociology). Dr. Mackinnon's research program spans five interconnected domains: (1) urban and community governance, (2) private security and surveillance, (3) technology, (4) policy, law, and regulation, and (5) innovative qualitative methodologies. Her work critically examines the intersection of technology, surveillance, and social justice, with particular focus on platform urbanism, policing practices, and the implications of emerging technologies for community relations. She currently leads SSHRC-funded projects examining safety and security in Ontario public libraries and the securitization of private data centers. Her publication record includes articles in Urban Studies , Surveillance and Society , and the Canadian Journal of Sociology , along with the co-edited volume Digital (In)Justice in the Smart City and contributions to several edited collections including Changing of the Guards , Protests in the Information Age , and Freedom of Information and Social Science Research Design . Her research demonstrates a consistent trajectory examining how surveillance technologies reshape urban governance and social relations. Lakehead University Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Research Chair in Social Change, Technology, and Justice (2025-2027) Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Mackinnon actively mentors students in critical criminology, surveillance studies, and qualitative methodology. Her current research projects involve collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines, focusing on the complex relationship between technology, security, and justice in urban environments. She maintains an active research laboratory examining the convergence of public and private security infrastructures in North American cities.

• Digital Economics
• Platform Economics
• Industrial Organization
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Ulrich Laitenberger is an Associate Professor in Information Systems at Tilburg University, with prior roles as Full Professor and Associate Professor of Platform and Data Economics at Télécom Paris. He holds affiliations as a Research Affiliate at Cesifo Germany and Research Associate at ZEW Mannheim. His research bridges economics and information systems, focusing on digital markets, platform competition, and online labor dynamics. Key areas include algorithmic bias in recommendation systems, competition policy, and reputation mechanisms. 2023: Unemployment and Online Labor (MIS Quarterly) 2022: Vertical Integration of Platforms (QME) 2020: Rankings of Online Travel Agents (Marketing Science) Scientific awards include the 2019 Best Paper Award. He supervises PhD students in economics and data science, and contributes to EU policy via the Observatory on the Online Platform Economy expert group.

Moira PatersonView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Privacy Law
• Freedom of Information
• Data Protection
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Professor Moira Paterson is an Adjunct Professor at Monash University's Faculty of Law, specializing in privacy law, freedom of information, data protection, and health records law. Her research explores the intersection of technology, governance, and human rights, with a focus on big data analytics, surveillance, and regulatory adaptation to digital challenges. Key roles include Chief Investigator on 6 ARC-funded projects Former FOI Editor for the Australian Administrative Law Service (1995-2018) Member, Victorian Firearms Appeals Committee (since 2007) Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to digital rights and privacy. Notable publications include two editions of Freedom of Information and Privacy in Australia and co-editorship of Emerging Challenges in Privacy Law . She has advised government bodies on privacy reforms and participated in major policy consultations. Recent research projects address: Real-time rights-based recordkeeping for child welfare Privacy risks in adtech for children Australia's FOI implementation culture Geographical indications in wine trade Scientific contributions span 64 research outputs, including commissioned reports on criminal records, spent convictions, and health data governance. She teaches subjects such as: LAW5000 Australian Legal Reasoning LAW1111 Foundations of Law LAW5317 Privacy and FOI Principles